0001193125-11-159095.txt : 20110606 0001193125-11-159095.hdr.sgml : 20110606 20110606122046 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-11-159095 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: S-4/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 89 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110606 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110606 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: QUAGGA CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001118044 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-21 FILM NUMBER: 11894500 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 56 PICKERING ST CITY: NEEDHAM STATE: MA ZIP: 02492 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MPX INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001139900 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-29 FILM NUMBER: 11894499 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 171 SULLY'S TRAIL CITY: PITTSFORD STATE: NY ZIP: 14534 BUSINESS PHONE: 716-381-4340 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PAETEC Holding Corp. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001372041 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546 FILM NUMBER: 11894460 BUSINESS ADDRESS: BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WC Acquisition Holdings Corp. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060808 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: XETA TECHNOLOGIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000742550 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS [3661] IRS NUMBER: 731130045 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OK FISCAL YEAR END: 1031 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-49 FILM NUMBER: 11894463 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1814 WEST TACOMA CITY: BROKEN ARROW STATE: OK ZIP: 74012 BUSINESS PHONE: 9186648200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1814 WEST TACOMA CITY: BROKEN ARROW STATE: OK ZIP: 74012 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: XETA CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000919943 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 421407240 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-27 FILM NUMBER: 11894509 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MARTHA'S WAY CITY: HIAWATHA STATE: IA ZIP: 52233 BUSINESS PHONE: 319 790-7800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE MARTHA'S WAY CITY: HIAWATHA STATE: IA ZIP: 52233 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Inc DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090914 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070322 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MCLEODUSA INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970627 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TALK AMERICA HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000948545 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS [4812] IRS NUMBER: 232827736 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-11 FILM NUMBER: 11894506 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TALK COM DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990526 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TEL SAVE COM INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19981117 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: TEL SAVE HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950726 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ACCESS ONE COMMUNICATIONS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001048764 IRS NUMBER: 223527935 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NJ FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-03 FILM NUMBER: 11894505 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CLEC HOLDING CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19971030 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054290 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 562065535 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-43 FILM NUMBER: 11894504 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC CORP. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090914 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PAETEC Corp. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001069588 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 161551094 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-47 FILM NUMBER: 11894503 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: 5853402500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PAETEC CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000321 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: OMNICALL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001084443 IRS NUMBER: 571046947 STATE OF INCORPORATION: SC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-02 FILM NUMBER: 11894502 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CAVALIER TELEPHONE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089173 IRS NUMBER: 541946546 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-20 FILM NUMBER: 11894501 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LDMI TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001234293 IRS NUMBER: 382940840 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-08 FILM NUMBER: 11894498 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Elantic Networks Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001293172 IRS NUMBER: 200726068 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-14 FILM NUMBER: 11894497 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Alabama LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307319 IRS NUMBER: 562104211 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-42 FILM NUMBER: 11894496 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Alabama Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC Communications LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307321 IRS NUMBER: 562162051 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-34 FILM NUMBER: 11894495 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC Communications Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Florida LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307324 IRS NUMBER: 562046424 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-41 FILM NUMBER: 11894494 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Florida Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Georgia LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307325 IRS NUMBER: 562065537 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-33 FILM NUMBER: 11894493 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Georgia Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Maryland LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307327 IRS NUMBER: 562117626 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-40 FILM NUMBER: 11894492 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Maryland Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of North Carolina LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307328 IRS NUMBER: 562091767 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-39 FILM NUMBER: 11894491 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of North Carolina Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307329 IRS NUMBER: 562117625 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-32 FILM NUMBER: 11894508 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Pennsylvania Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of South Carolina LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307330 IRS NUMBER: 562056428 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-38 FILM NUMBER: 11894507 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of South Carolina Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Tennessee LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307331 IRS NUMBER: 562065536 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-37 FILM NUMBER: 11894490 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Tennessee Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041029 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: US LEC of Virginia L.L.C. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001307335 IRS NUMBER: 562012173 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-31 FILM NUMBER: 11894489 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 BUSINESS PHONE: 704-319-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 6801 MORRISON BOULEVARD STREET 2: MORROCROFT III CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28211 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Information Services LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001388935 IRS NUMBER: 760529757 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-26 FILM NUMBER: 11894488 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 3177 CITY: CEDAR RAPIDS STATE: IA ZIP: 52406 BUSINESS PHONE: 319-790-7000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 3177 CITY: CEDAR RAPIDS STATE: IA ZIP: 52406 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Information Services, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090914 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Information Services Inc DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070205 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001388937 IRS NUMBER: 421501014 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-24 FILM NUMBER: 11894487 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 3177 CITY: CEDAR RAPIDS STATE: IA ZIP: 52406 BUSINESS PHONE: 319-790-7000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 3177 CITY: CEDAR RAPIDS STATE: IA ZIP: 52406 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Purchasing LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070205 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001388938 IRS NUMBER: 421407242 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-25 FILM NUMBER: 11894486 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 3177 CITY: CEDAR RAPIDS STATE: IA ZIP: 52406 BUSINESS PHONE: 319-790-7000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 3177 CITY: CEDAR RAPIDS STATE: IA ZIP: 52406 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20090914 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services Inc DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20070205 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PaeTec Communications of Virginia, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001421859 IRS NUMBER: 166486048 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-35 FILM NUMBER: 11894485 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PaeTec Communications, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001421860 IRS NUMBER: 161551095 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-36 FILM NUMBER: 11894484 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PaeTec Software Corp. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001421862 IRS NUMBER: 161384745 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-44 FILM NUMBER: 11894483 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PAETEC Software Corp. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20071220 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PAETEC Integrated Solutions Group, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001421863 IRS NUMBER: 161585842 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-46 FILM NUMBER: 11894482 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PAETEC iTel, L.L.C. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001421919 IRS NUMBER: 470903254 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-45 FILM NUMBER: 11894481 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE PAETEC PLAZA STREET 2: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Technology Resource Solutions, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001472231 IRS NUMBER: 510443765 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-28 FILM NUMBER: 11894480 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 COLLEGE PARKWAY STREET 2: SUITE 280 CITY: WILLIAMSVILLE STATE: NY ZIP: 14221 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Allworx Corp. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001472232 IRS NUMBER: 260259247 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-30 FILM NUMBER: 11894479 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 300 EAST MAIN STREET STREET 2: SUITE 11 CITY: EAST ROCHESTER STATE: NY ZIP: 14445 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PAETEC Realty LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001492537 IRS NUMBER: 271866972 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-22 FILM NUMBER: 11894478 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: U.S. Energy Partners LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001492547 IRS NUMBER: 141856903 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-23 FILM NUMBER: 11894462 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Talk America Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521425 IRS NUMBER: 232582790 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-10 FILM NUMBER: 11894477 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Talk America of Virginia, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521426 IRS NUMBER: 541871946 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-04 FILM NUMBER: 11894476 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVENUE CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Intellifiber Networks, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521429 IRS NUMBER: 541861675 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-13 FILM NUMBER: 11894475 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 360 HERNDON PKWY, #2200 CITY: HERNDON STATE: VA ZIP: 20170 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Network Telephone Corp CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521430 IRS NUMBER: 593477521 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-06 FILM NUMBER: 11894474 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVENUE CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SM Holdings, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521431 IRS NUMBER: 260970378 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-16 FILM NUMBER: 11894473 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVENUE CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NT Corp CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521557 IRS NUMBER: 593619111 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-07 FILM NUMBER: 11894472 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521577 IRS NUMBER: 541914822 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-18 FILM NUMBER: 11894471 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521578 IRS NUMBER: 542028580 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-17 FILM NUMBER: 11894470 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Cavalier Services, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521579 IRS NUMBER: 202047841 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-12 FILM NUMBER: 11894469 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Cavalier IP TV, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521581 IRS NUMBER: 202386185 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-15 FILM NUMBER: 11894468 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Other Phone Company, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521623 IRS NUMBER: 650705374 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-01 FILM NUMBER: 11894467 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TC Services Holding Co., Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521627 IRS NUMBER: 233036795 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-09 FILM NUMBER: 11894466 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: (585) 340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Compco, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521717 IRS NUMBER: 232940793 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-05 FILM NUMBER: 11894465 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5120 VIRGINIA WAY, SUITE A-11 CITY: BRENTWOOD STATE: TN ZIP: 37027-7515 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CavTel Holdings, LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001521718 IRS NUMBER: 204208673 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-19 FILM NUMBER: 11894464 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2134 WEST LABURNUM AVE. CITY: RICHMOND STATE: VA ZIP: 23227-4342 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Pyramid Communication Services, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001522321 IRS NUMBER: 752767803 STATE OF INCORPORATION: TX FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: S-4/A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-174546-48 FILM NUMBER: 11894461 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2009 MACKENZIE DRIVE, SUITE 130 CITY: CARROLTON STATE: TX ZIP: 75006 BUSINESS PHONE: 585-340-2500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WILLOWBROOK OFFICE PARK CITY: FAIRPORT STATE: NY ZIP: 14450 S-4/A 1 ds4a.htm AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-4 Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4
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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2011

Registration No. 333-174546

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

FORM S-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 

 

PAETEC Holding Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   4813   20-5339741

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

(For Co-Registrants, see “Table of Co-Registrants” on the following page)

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, New York 14450

(585) 340-2500

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

PAETEC Holding Corp.

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, New York 14450

(585) 340-2500

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 

 

Copies to:

 

Richard J. Parrino, Esq.
Kevin K. Greenslade, Esq.

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004

(202) 637-5600

 

Mary K. O’Connell, Esq.

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

PAETEC Holding Corp.

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, New York 14450

(585) 340-2500

 

 

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale of the securities to the public:    As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.

If the securities being registered on this Form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box.    ¨

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.    ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.    ¨

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

 

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

If applicable, place a check mark in the box to designate the appropriate rule provision relied upon in conducting this transaction:

 

Exchange Act Rule 13e-4(i) (Cross-Border Issuer Tender Offer)

   ¨     

Exchange Act Rule 14d-1(d) (Cross-Border Third-Party Tender Offer)

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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

 

 

 

 

Title of each class of

securities to be registered

 

Amount

to be

registered

 

Proposed maximum

offering price

per unit(1)

 

Proposed maximum

aggregate offering
price(1)

 

Amount of

registration fee

9  7/8 % Senior Notes due 2018(2)

  $450,000,000   100%   $450,000,000   $52,245(3)

Guarantees of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018(4)

  N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A
 
 
(1) 

Estimated pursuant to Rule 457(f) under the Securities Act of 1933, solely for purposes of calculating the registration fee.

(2) 

The 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 will be the obligations of PAETEC Holding Corp.

(3) 

Previously paid.

(4) 

Represents the guarantees of the 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018, to be issued by the Co-Registrants. Pursuant to Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act of 1933, no additional registration fee is being paid in respect of the guarantees.

 

 

The Registrants hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrants shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

TABLE OF CO-REGISTRANTS

 

Exact Name of Co-Registrant

as Specified in its Charter

  

State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization

   I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.
PAETEC Corp.    Delaware    16-1551094
PAETEC Integrated Solutions Group, Inc.    Delaware    16-1585842
PAETEC iTel, L.L.C.    North Carolina    47-0903254
PaeTec Software Corp.    New York    16-1384745
US LEC LLC    Delaware    56-2065535
US LEC of Alabama LLC    North Carolina    56-2104211
US LEC of Florida LLC    North Carolina    56-2046424
US LEC of Maryland LLC    North Carolina    56-2117626
US LEC of North Carolina LLC    North Carolina    56-2091767
US LEC of South Carolina LLC    Delaware    56-2056428
US LEC of Tennessee LLC    Delaware    56-2065536
PaeTec Communications, Inc.    Delaware    16-1551095
PaeTec Communications of Virginia, Inc.    Virginia    16-6486048
US LEC Communications LLC    North Carolina    56-2162051
US LEC of Georgia LLC    Delaware    56-2065537
US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC    North Carolina    56-2117625
US LEC of Virginia L.L.C.    Delaware    56-2012173
Allworx Corp.    Delaware    26-0259247
MPX, Inc.    Delaware    16-1468411
Technology Resource Solutions, Inc.    New York    51-0443765
McLeodUSA LLC    Delaware    42-1407240
McLeodUSA Information Services LLC    Delaware    76-0529757
McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C.    Iowa    42-1407242
McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C.    Iowa    42-1501014
U.S. Energy Partners LLC    New York    14-1856903
PAETEC Realty LLC    New York    27-1866972
Quagga Corporation    California    87-0721393
Cavalier Telephone Corporation    Delaware    54-1946546
CavTel Holdings, LLC    Delaware    20-4208673
Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.    Virginia    54-1914822
Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.    Delaware    54-2028580
SM Holdings, LLC    Delaware    26-0970378
Cavalier IP TV, LLC    Delaware    20-2386185
Elantic Networks, Inc.    Delaware    20-0726068
Intellifiber Networks, Inc.    Virginia    54-1861675
Cavalier Services, LLC    Delaware    20-2047841
Talk America Holdings, Inc.    Delaware    23-2827736
Talk America Inc.    Pennsylvania    23-2582790
TC Services Holding Co., Inc.    Pennsylvania    23-3036795
LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.    Michigan    38-2940840
NT Corporation    Delaware    59-3619111
Network Telephone Corporation    Florida    59-3477521
Compco, Inc.    Delaware    23-2940793
Talk America of Virginia, Inc.    Virginia    54-1871946
Access One Communications Corp.    New Jersey    22-3527935
OmniCall, Inc.    South Carolina    57-1046947
The Other Phone Company, Inc.    Florida    65-0705374
XETA Technologies, Inc.    Oklahoma    73-1130045
Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.    Texas    75-2767803

Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of each Co-Registrant’s principal executive offices and each Co-Registrant’s agent for service is c/o PAETEC Holding Corp., One PAETEC Plaza, 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York, 14450, and the name of each Co-Registrant’s agent for service is Arunas A. Chesonis, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, PAETEC Holding Corp.

The Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number for each Co-Registrant is 4813.

 

 


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PROSPECTUS

LOGO

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Offer To Exchange Up To

$450,000,000

9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933

for any and all outstanding

9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

 

 

The Exchange Offer:

 

   

The notes offered by this prospectus, or “exchange notes,” have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and are being offered in exchange for the outstanding, unregistered notes, or “original notes,” that were originally issued on December 2, 2010.

 

   

We will exchange all original notes that are validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the exchange offer for an equal principal amount of exchange notes.

 

   

The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2011, unless extended by us.

 

   

You may withdraw tendered outstanding original notes at any time prior to the expiration of the exchange offer.

 

   

The exchange of outstanding original notes for exchange notes pursuant to the exchange offer generally will not be a taxable event for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

   

We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer.

The Exchange Notes:

 

   

The terms of the exchange notes will be substantially identical to the terms of the original notes, except that the exchange notes are registered under the Securities Act, and the transfer restrictions, registration rights and related additional interest terms applicable to the original notes will not apply to the exchange notes.

 

   

The exchange notes will mature on December 1, 2018. We will pay interest on the exchange notes semi-annually on June 1 and December 1 of each year.

 

   

The exchange notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, other than certain excluded subsidiaries.

 

   

We do not intend to list the exchange notes on any securities exchange.

Any broker-dealer that holds original notes acquired for its own account as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, and that receives exchange notes pursuant to the exchange offer, must deliver a prospectus in connection with any resales of such exchange notes. We have agreed that, for a period beginning on the date the exchange offer is consummated and ending on the earlier of 180 days after the date of this prospectus and the date on which a broker-dealer is no longer required to deliver a prospectus in connection with market-making activities or other trading activities, we will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. For more information, see “Plan of Distribution.”

 

 

Investments in the exchange notes involve risks. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 11.

 

 

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission nor any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

The date of this prospectus is June 6, 2011.


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       Page    

Summary

     1   

Risk Factors

     11   

Forward-Looking Statements

     24   

Use of Proceeds

     25   

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

     26   

Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Operating Data

     27   

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

     30   

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

     35   

Business

     64   

Management

     83   

Security Ownership

     113   

Description of Certain Indebtedness

     117   

Description of the Exchange Notes

     120   

The Exchange Offer

     166   

ERISA Considerations

     177   

U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations

     178   

Plan of Distribution

     184   

Legal Matters

     185   

Experts

     185   

Where You Can Find More Information

     186   

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

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SUMMARY

This summary highlights selected information included in this prospectus. This summary is not intended to be a complete description of the matters covered in this prospectus and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, reference to the more detailed information and financial statements (including the notes thereto) included in this prospectus.

Unless otherwise indicated or required by the context, references in this prospectus to “we,” “us,” “our” and “PAETEC” mean PAETEC Holding Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries as of the date of such reference, and references in this prospectus to “PAETEC Holding” mean PAETEC Holding Corp. and none of its subsidiaries.

Our Company

We are a competitive broadband communications services and solutions provider guided by the principle that delivering superior customer service is the key to competing successfully with other communications services providers. Our primary business is providing business end-user customers in metropolitan areas with a package of integrated broadband services that encompasses data services, including Internet access services and virtual private network services, and voice services, including local telephone services and domestic and international long distance services. As of March 31, 2011, we provided services for over 54,000 business customers in a service area encompassing 86 of the country’s top 100 metropolitan statistical areas.

We focus our network services marketing efforts on medium-sized and large businesses and institutions. By focusing our marketing efforts on these larger businesses and institutions that have significant communications needs, we believe that we achieve a competitive advantage over larger carriers that target a broad cross-section of residential, business and institutional customers. Our focus on providing superior customer service begins with the sales process. Our management emphasizes the importance of attracting, training, motivating, and retaining skilled sales professionals. When meeting with a potential customer, members of our sales force rely on our internally-developed proprietary software to tailor services packages and pricing to meet the particular needs of each customer. Our sales force is supported by sales engineers and account development representatives who facilitate the initial provisioning of services and develop customer relationships that we seek to strengthen over time. We believe that our tailored pricing and service offerings and our dedicated account development programs are significant factors in customer retention.

We emphasize network technology as an element of our business strategy to the extent that this element supports our delivery of high-quality and reliable service. We have deployed a flexible and reliable “open technology” network that allows us to support newer technologies, including service offerings based on Internet Protocol, or “IP.” In addition, this network design allows us to offer our customers flexible technological solutions, reduce our total capital investments and apply increased capital to our sales and customer service support systems.

Our Strengths

We believe that the following strengths will help us to execute our strategy:

 

   

Our focus on medium-sized and large businesses and institutions that have significant communications needs, require complex integrated services and value superior customer support.    We believe that our target customers most frequently make their communications purchase decisions based on a combination of factors in which the quality of customer service is as important as service offerings and price. By focusing on these customers, we believe that we are able to use our focus on customer service

 

 

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and our bundled service offerings to win new business, to minimize customer turnover and to sell an increasing number of products and services to each account as the customer relationship matures. We believe that recent consolidation in the industry has resulted in these customers being underserved by many of the larger carriers. Our customer base is characterized by low turnover and high monthly recurring revenue.

 

   

Our experienced direct sales force and effective distribution channels.    We market our services through our direct sales force and through independent sales agents located throughout our markets. Our direct sales force and agents work closely with potential and existing customers to design tailored services bundles that meet unique and evolving customer needs. Our technology enables our sales force to identify and acquire targeted customers rapidly and to tailor and price a variety of service choices to match a customer’s specific requirements. We seek to hire experienced sales professionals, and we supplement the experience of our employees and sales agents by providing them with intensive training in our service offerings and in marketing our services in selected industry sectors. We seek to motivate and retain our sales employees, sales agents and agent support personnel with commissions and, in some circumstances, long-term equity incentives. Our employee-oriented focus helps to foster a motivated sales force that we believe is essential to providing superior customer service.

 

   

Our broad-based, asset-rich, multi-platform network.    We maintain one of the largest competitive networks nationwide, with approximately 36,700 route miles of fiber, including approximately 10,600 metro route miles, as of March 31, 2011. In addition, we manage a broad-based network with both traditional analog and next generation IP-switching intelligence at the core of our network, facilitating our provision as of March 31, 2011 of a wide range of sophisticated solutions offerings in 86 of the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas nationwide. This network enables us to provide flexible and customer-specific solutions while maintaining significant control over the quality and consistency of service. We believe that the flexibility and reliability of our existing network allows us to provide a superior customer experience at a reasonable price. As part of our network strategy, we connect our customers to our network primarily by leasing “special access” digital T1 transmission lines that we believe facilitate very fast installation times and decreased customer outages. We lease a significant portion of these special access lines through competitively priced bulk purchase agreements with other communications companies and internally manage the service quality on those lines through our multiple network operations centers.

 

   

Our proven management team.    Our management team has an established track record of accomplishments in the communications industry. Several members of our senior management team and a significant number of additional individuals whom we have employed since we commenced operations in 1998 previously worked together for several years at ACC Corp., which was the first competitive carrier to use a similar network deployment strategy to ours of leasing, rather than building, telephone and data transmission lines. Our executive officers have an average of 19 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and are experienced in the integration of acquired businesses.

Our Strategy

Our objective is to be the most customer- and employee-oriented communications services provider to medium-sized and large businesses and institutions in our markets. To accomplish this objective, we seek to:

 

   

Provide superior service and customer care through a highly motivated and committed workforce.    We believe that our target customer base, which is composed primarily of medium-sized and large businesses and institutions, is often underserved by traditional telephone companies. Based on our experience, we also believe that many communications providers continue to focus primarily on the technology associated with delivering access, transport and basic voice and Internet access services,

 

 

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rather than on the customer service and consultative sales relationships that attract and retain customers and support the delivery of those services. We seek to gain a competitive advantage and differentiate ourselves from other carriers by building long-term customer relationships based on providing consistent and superior customer service. We believe that our dedicated employee base, employee training programs, billing and back office systems, customer service response teams and reliable network connections provide us with this competitive advantage. We seek to provide incentives to our dedicated workforce, which totaled approximately 4,500 employees at March 31, 2011, through an attractive combination of cash compensation, equity ownership, other benefits, employee recognition awards and a flexible work environment. We believe that this blend of incentives attracts committed, motivated and loyal employees who strive to deliver high levels of service to promote customer satisfaction.

 

   

Offer a broad range of advanced and traditional communications services.    We offer a flexible variety of network services, including our local and long distance voice services and our integrated data services, as an integrated package that is delivered over the same digital transmission lines. In addition, our flexible network enables us to provide advanced IP-based offerings, such as Voice over Internet Protocol, or “VoIP,” services and MultiProtocol Label Switching Virtual Private Network, or “MPLS VPN,” services. We attempt to augment our network services bundle with value-added integrated solutions, such as our proprietary telecommunications management software applications and our network integration offerings, that help to differentiate our services bundle from the services of our competitors and often to attract new customers. As a result, our customers frequently are able to fulfill their communications services requirements through one point of contact and receive a monthly statement of charges for a full range of communications services on one integrated bill.

 

   

Work closely with customers to develop end-to-end communications solutions tailored to their particular needs.    We believe that our sales and service approach, in which we consult with our customers to design services customized to meet their particular needs, is an effective strategy for attracting and retaining customers with complex communications needs. We have established local sales offices and hired sales personnel in each of our markets to provide an experienced, local account management team that offers face-to-face sales and personalized client care for our entire service offering. We believe that our service-driven customer relationship strategy results in high levels of customer satisfaction and will lead to an increase in demand for our services. By serving the specific needs of customers in several industries, we believe we are well-equipped to attract new customers in those industries and to sell additional services to existing customers.

 

   

Use existing customer base and industry expertise to introduce new products and services and to expand selectively into new markets.    We use relationships with our customers in existing markets to introduce new products and services. We believe that our close relationships with our customers and our dedication to customer service fosters an environment for the introduction of new products and services that we believe may benefit the customer. We also seek to penetrate markets further and expand our network services business into new markets through our integrated solutions offerings. We frequently use these offerings to establish new customer relationships. Once a customer has purchased one of our offerings, our goal is to become the provider of choice for all of that customer’s communications needs by providing superior customer support. As we offer and sell our integrated solutions on a stand-alone basis to customers outside of our markets when we believe it is

  economically or strategically advantageous, we seek to use these customers as reference accounts to increase penetration of existing geographic markets and industries with our network services and to expand into new geographic markets and industries.

 

   

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into new markets, augmenting the geographic scope of our network fiber-based assets (primarily in high density markets), and enhancing our ability to sell and deliver value-added services. We continue to seek acquisition candidates that will add customers and cash flow to our existing network services business or that will enhance our operating efficiencies by lowering access costs through the provision of fiber-based assets. In accordance with this strategy, we focus our acquisition efforts on other competitive carriers, on local and long distance providers, on enhanced service providers, on network integrators and on equipment solution providers. From time to time, we may consider selective acquisitions of those types of businesses that we believe will enhance our package of service offerings, increase our customer base and bring experienced back office, technical and customer service personnel to our company.

Our Corporate Information

PAETEC Holding Corp. was incorporated in Delaware in August 2006. PAETEC Holding Corp. is a holding company that conducts its operations through wholly-owned subsidiaries. The mailing address of PAETEC Holding Corp.’s principal executive offices is One PAETEC Plaza, 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450, and its telephone number is (585) 340-2500. We maintain a corporate Internet web site at www.paetec.com. Our website is not a part of this prospectus and is included as an inactive textual reference only.

 

 

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The Exchange Offer

In November 2010, PAETEC Holding formed PAETEC Escrow Corporation, or the “Escrow Issuer,” a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding, solely for the purpose of issuing the 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018, which we refer to as the “original notes.” On December 2, 2010, the Escrow Issuer completed the offering of $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of original notes, and the gross proceeds of the offering, together with certain additional amounts, were deposited into a segregated escrow account. On December 6, 2010, upon the satisfaction of the escrow conditions, PAETEC Holding assumed the Escrow Issuer’s obligations and agreements under the original notes, the indenture governing the original notes and the related registration rights agreement, and the proceeds of the offering of the original notes were disbursed from the escrow account and used, together with cash on hand, to pay the merger consideration and the other costs and expenses related to PAETEC Holding’s acquisition of Cavalier Telephone Corporation, or “Cavalier,” on that date.

The offering of the original notes was made in transactions not requiring registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or “Securities Act.” In connection with our assumption of the original notes, we entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of such notes in which we agreed, among other things, to deliver this prospectus and to complete an exchange offer for the original notes. Below is a summary of the exchange offer.

 

The Exchange Offer

We are offering to exchange $1,000 principal amount of our 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018, which have been registered under the Securities Act and which we refer to as the “exchange notes,” for each $1,000 principal amount of our outstanding, unregistered original notes. Unless we specify otherwise or the context indicates otherwise, we refer to the exchange notes and the original notes together as the “notes.”

 

  To be exchanged, an original note must be properly tendered and accepted. All original notes that are validly tendered and not withdrawn will be exchanged. As of the date of this prospectus, there are $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of original notes outstanding. We will issue exchange notes promptly after the expiration of the exchange offer.

 

Resales of Exchange Notes

Based on interpretations by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or “SEC,” in no-action letters issued to third parties with respect to other transactions, we believe that the exchange notes issued in the exchange offer may be offered for resale, resold or otherwise transferred by you without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as long as:

 

   

you are acquiring the exchange notes in the ordinary course of your business;

 

   

you have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in a distribution (within the meaning of the Securities Act) of the exchange notes to be received in the exchange offer; and

 

   

you are not our affiliate within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act, which defines “affiliate” as a person that, directly or indirectly, controls or is controlled by, or is under common control with, a specified person.

 

 

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  If you do not satisfy the foregoing conditions, in the absence of an exemption, you must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with the resale of the exchange notes. If you fail to comply with these requirements, you may incur liabilities under the Securities Act, and we will not indemnify you for such liabilities.

 

  Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account in exchange for original notes that were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities must acknowledge that it will comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any offer to resell, resale or other transfer of the exchange notes issued in the exchange offer. We have agreed in a registration rights agreement that, for a period beginning on the date the exchange offer is consummated and ending on the earlier of 180 days after the date of this prospectus and the date on which a broker-dealer is no longer required to deliver a prospectus in connection with market-making activities or other trading activities, we will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. For additional information, see “Plan of Distribution.”

 

Expiration Date

The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2011 unless extended by us.

 

Withdrawal Rights

You may withdraw tenders of the original notes at any time prior to the expiration of the exchange offer. For additional information, see “The Exchange Offer—Terms of the Exchange Offer.”

 

Conditions to the Exchange Offer

The exchange offer is subject to customary conditions, which we may waive in our sole discretion, subject to applicable law. For additional information, see “The Exchange Offer—Conditions to the Exchange Offer.” The exchange offer is not conditioned upon the exchange of any minimum principal amount of original notes.

 

Procedures for Tendering Original Notes

If you wish to accept the exchange offer, you must (1) complete, sign and date the accompanying letter of transmittal, or a facsimile copy of such letter, in accordance with its instructions and the instructions in this prospectus, and (2) mail or otherwise deliver the executed letter of transmittal, together with the original notes and any other required documents, to the exchange agent at the address set forth in the letter of transmittal. If you are a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee and you hold original notes through The Depository Trust Company, or “DTC,” and wish to accept the exchange offer, you must do so pursuant to DTC’s procedures. For additional information, see “The Exchange Offer—Procedures for Tendering.”

 

 

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  If you are a beneficial owner whose original notes are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee and you wish to tender your original notes in the exchange offer, we urge you to contact promptly the person or entity in whose name your original notes are registered and instruct that person or entity to tender those notes on your behalf. If you wish to tender original notes in the exchange offer on your own behalf, you must, prior to completing and executing the letter of transmittal and delivering your original notes, either make appropriate arrangements to register ownership of your original notes in your name or obtain a properly completed bond power from the person or entity in whose name your original notes are registered. The transfer of registered ownership may take considerable time.

 

Guaranteed Delivery Procedures

If you wish to tender your original notes and your original notes are not immediately available or you cannot deliver your original notes, the letter of transmittal or any other required documents to the exchange agent (or comply with the procedures for book-entry transfer) prior to the expiration date, you must tender your original notes according to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in “The Exchange Offer—Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.”

 

Consequences of Failure to Exchange

If you do not exchange your original notes, they will remain entitled to the rights and subject to the limitations contained in the indenture governing the notes. Following the exchange offer, however, all outstanding original notes will continue to be subject to the same restrictions on transfer, and we will have no obligation to register outstanding original notes under the Securities Act or to pay contingent increases in interest based on our original registration obligation.

 

Use of Proceeds

We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer.

 

Exchange Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. is serving as the exchange agent in connection with the exchange offer. The address, telephone number and facsimile transmission number of the exchange agent are listed in “The Exchange Offer—Exchange Agent.”

 

 

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The Exchange Notes

The exchange offer relates to the exchange of up to $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of original notes for an equal principal amount of exchange notes. The terms of the exchange notes will be substantially identical to the terms of the original notes, except that the exchange notes are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights and related additional interest terms applicable to the original notes will not apply to the exchange notes. The exchange notes will evidence the same indebtedness as the original notes which they will replace. The exchange notes will be governed by the same indenture as the original notes.

 

Issuer

PAETEC Holding Corp.

 

Notes Offered

$450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018.

 

Maturity Date

December 1, 2018.

 

Interest Payment Dates

June 1 and December 1 of each year.

 

Guarantees

The exchange notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries, other than certain excluded subsidiaries.

 

Ranking

The exchange notes will be the general senior unsecured obligations of PAETEC Holding and will rank equally in right of payment with all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including the indebtedness under its existing 9.5% Senior Notes due 2015, which we refer to as the “9.5% senior notes.” As of the date of this prospectus, PAETEC Holding had outstanding $300 million aggregate principal amount of 9.5% senior notes. The exchange notes will rank senior in right of payment to all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The exchange notes will be effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future secured obligations, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such obligations. As of May 31, 2011, PAETEC Holding’s secured obligations included its senior secured credit facilities and its existing 8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, which we refer to as the “8 7/8% senior secured notes,” of which an aggregate principal amount of $650 million was outstanding. We sometimes refer to the 9.5% senior notes and the 8 7/8% senior secured notes together as the “existing notes.” The exchange notes will be structurally subordinated to any existing and future indebtedness and liabilities of our subsidiaries that are not subsidiary guarantors.

 

 

The guarantee of the exchange notes by each subsidiary guarantor will be the general senior unsecured obligation of that subsidiary guarantor and will rank equally in right of payment with all of such subsidiary guarantor’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including the guarantees of the 9.5% senior notes. The guarantee of each subsidiary guarantor will rank senior in right of payment to all of

 

 

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such subsidiary guarantor’s existing and future subordinated indebtedness, and will be effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of such subsidiary guarantor’s existing and future secured obligations, including its guarantees of PAETEC Holding’s existing senior secured credit facilities and the 8  7/8% senior secured notes, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such obligations.

 

  As of May 31, 2011, following the closing of the offering of the original notes, our use of the net offering proceeds to pay the merger consideration and other costs and expenses related to our acquisition of Cavalier, and subsequent transactions, we had $1,500 million aggregate principal amount of senior indebtedness outstanding, $750 million of which was senior secured indebtedness.

 

Optional Redemption

We may redeem some or all of the exchange notes, at any time before December 1, 2014, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding the redemption date. We may redeem some or all of the exchange notes, at any time on or after December 1, 2014, at the redemption prices described in this prospectus, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

 

  Before December 1, 2013, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes and any additional notes initially issued under the indenture that will govern the exchange notes at a redemption price equal to 109.875% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, except that at least 65% of the principal amount of the notes and any such additional notes initially issued must remain outstanding immediately after giving effect to such redemption. For additional information, see “Description of the Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption.”

 

Mandatory Offers to Purchase

If we experience certain kinds of changes of control, we must offer to repurchase the exchange notes at 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. For additional information, see “Description of the Exchange Notes—Certain Covenants—Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control.”

 

  If we sell certain of our assets and do not apply the net proceeds to repay indebtedness under our senior secured credit facilities, the 8 7/8% senior secured notes or other indebtedness secured on a first-priority basis or to reinvest in our business, we must offer to purchase the exchange notes at 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. For additional information, see “Description of the Exchange Notes—Certain Covenants—Limitation on Asset Sales.”

 

 

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Certain Covenants

The indenture that will govern the exchange notes contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to:

 

   

incur or guarantee additional indebtedness;

 

   

pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase our capital stock;

 

   

make investments or repay subordinated indebtedness;

 

   

engage in sale-leaseback transactions;

 

   

enter into transactions with affiliates;

 

   

sell assets;

 

   

create liens;

 

   

create restrictions on dividend and other payments to us from our subsidiaries;

 

   

issue or sell stock of subsidiaries; and

 

   

engage in a merger or consolidation, or sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets.

 

  All of the covenants are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions that are described under “Description of the Exchange Notes.”

 

Taxation

The exchange pursuant to the exchange offer generally will not be a taxable event for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

  Because the original notes were issued with original issue discount, or “OID,” for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the exchange notes will be treated as having been issued with OID. U.S. holders generally will be required to include such OID in their income as it accrues for U.S. federal income tax purposes in advance of the receipt of any payment on the exchange notes to which the income is attributable. For additional information, see “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations—Consequences to U.S. Holders.”

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

Before you participate in the exchange offer, you should carefully consider the various risks of the investment, including the risks described below, together with all of the other information included in this prospectus. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition or operating results could be adversely affected. These risks also could materially affect our ability to meet our obligations under the exchange notes. You could lose all or part of your investment in, and the expected return on, the exchange notes.

Risks Related to Investing in the Exchange Notes

Our significant level of debt and interest payment obligations may limit our ability to compete and prevent us from meeting our obligations under the exchange notes.

As of May 31, 2011, we had a total of approximately $1,543 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding indebtedness. This substantial level of indebtedness could have important consequences. For example, it may:

 

   

make it more difficult for us to satisfy our financial obligations, including those relating to the exchange notes;

 

   

require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;

 

   

limit our ability to obtain additional financing to expand our business or alleviate liquidity constraints, as a result of financial and other restrictive covenants in our indebtedness;

 

   

limit our ability to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity;

 

   

limit our ability to pursue our acquisition strategy;

 

   

increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

 

   

limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate; and

 

   

place us at a competitive disadvantage relative to companies that have proportionately less indebtedness.

Despite our significant level of debt, we may still be able to incur more debt and take other actions, including making restricted payments, which could intensify the risks described above.

We may be able to incur significant amounts of debt in the future or take other actions that may impair our ability to repay the exchange notes, subject to compliance with our existing debt agreements. Although our senior secured credit facilities, the indentures governing our existing notes and the indenture that will govern the exchange notes contain restrictions on our incurrence of additional debt, including secured debt, we could still incur substantial debt in compliance with these restrictions. For example, the indenture that will govern the exchange notes allows us to incur additional debt if our consolidated leverage ratio, after giving effect to the incurrence, is less than 4.75 to 1.0, and to incur additional secured debt if our secured indebtedness leverage ratio, after giving effect to the incurrence, does not exceed 3.25 to 1.0. In addition, under our senior secured credit facilities, we may incur up to $125 million aggregate principal amount of revolving loans outstanding at any time and up to an additional $300 million aggregate principal amount of term or revolving loans if we demonstrate pro forma compliance with a total leverage ratio covenant and satisfy other conditions. Further, the indenture that will govern the exchange notes permits us to pay dividends on our common stock, repurchase our common stock and make other restricted payments in an amount that is based in part on the amount by which our cumulative Consolidated EBITDA has exceeded and will exceed 140% of our cumulative Consolidated Interest Expense, as defined under the indenture, since October 1, 2010. If we incur additional debt in the future, the related risks that we face would be increased.

 

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Covenants under the indenture that will govern the exchange notes and under our other debt agreements may restrict our future operations.

Our senior secured credit facilities, the indentures governing our existing notes and the indenture that will govern the exchange notes impose operating and financial restrictions that limit our discretion to take action on some business matters, which could make it more difficult for us to expand, finance our operations and engage in other business activities that may be in our interest. These restrictions include compliance with or maintenance of certain financial tests and ratios, including a maximum consolidated leverage ratio under our credit facilities, which limit our ability and that of our subsidiaries to:

 

   

incur or guarantee additional indebtedness;

 

   

pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase our capital stock;

 

   

make investments or repay subordinated indebtedness;

 

   

engage in sale-leaseback transactions;

 

   

enter into transactions with affiliates;

 

   

sell assets;

 

   

create liens;

 

   

create restrictions on dividend and other payments to us from our subsidiaries;

 

   

issue or sell stock of subsidiaries; and

 

   

engage in a merger or consolidation, or sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets.

These restrictions may prevent us from taking actions that we believe would be in the best interest of our business and may make it difficult for us successfully to execute our business strategy or effectively compete with companies that are not similarly restricted. We also may incur future debt obligations that might subject us to additional restrictive covenants that could affect our financial and operational flexibility. We may not be granted waivers or amendments under out debt agreements if for any reason we are unable to comply with the agreements, and may not be able to refinance our debt on terms acceptable to us, or at all. The breach of any of the covenants under our senior secured credit facilities, the indentures governing our existing notes or the indenture that will govern the exchange notes could result in a default under these agreements. An event of default under our debt agreements could permit our lenders or other debt holders to declare all amounts borrowed from them to become due and payable immediately.

We may not be able to repay the exchange notes and our other indebtedness if we do not generate sufficient cash from operations or financings.

Our ability to make payments on or to refinance our indebtedness, including the exchange notes, will depend on our ability in the future to generate cash flows from operations, which is subject to all the risks of our business, and to raise additional funds, including through the offering of equity securities or other debt securities. We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows from operations for us to repay our indebtedness when such indebtedness becomes due and to meet our other cash needs. If we are unable to generate such cash flows, we may be required to adopt one or more alternatives, such as selling assets, restructuring indebtedness or obtaining additional capital on terms that may be burdensome to our company or unfavorable to the holders of the exchange notes. Our ability to refinance our indebtedness will depend on the capital markets and our financial condition at such time and will be limited by the restrictive covenants in our debt agreements. We may not be able to engage in any of these activities or engage in these activities on advantageous terms, which could cause us to default on our exchange notes and our other debt obligations.

 

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The exchange notes and the subsidiary guarantees will be effectively subordinated in right of payment to our secured debt.

The exchange notes and the subsidiary guarantees will be general, unsecured obligations of PAETEC Holding and the subsidiary guarantors and will be effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of our secured debt, including our existing senior secured credit facilities and the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. As of May 31, 2011, we had $750 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured debt outstanding and a senior secured revolving credit facility under which we may obtain from time to time revolving loans of up to an aggregate principal amount of $125 million outstanding at any time. Immediately after this offering, we will have the ability to incur additional secured debt under our senior secured credit facilities, the indentures governing the existing notes and the indenture that will govern the exchange notes. Substantially all of our assets have been pledged as collateral to secure repayment of our obligations under our senior secured credit facilities and the 8  7/8% senior secured notes. In the event of a bankruptcy, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or similar proceeding with respect to PAETEC Holding, such assets would be available to satisfy obligations under the secured debt before any payment could be made on the exchange notes. In addition, to the extent such assets were insufficient to satisfy in full our secured debt, the holders of such secured debt would have a claim for any shortfall that would rank equal in right of payment with the exchange notes. Accordingly, there may only be a limited amount of assets available to satisfy your claims as a holder of exchange notes upon any acceleration of payment of the exchange notes upon the occurrence of any such proceeding.

The indenture that will govern the exchange notes permits us to form a holding company that would be permitted to take actions that may not be consistent with the best interests of the holders of the exchange notes.

The indenture that will govern the exchange notes permits us to form a separate holding company that would be the parent company of PAETEC Holding and PAETEC Holding’s subsidiaries. If such a holding company were formed, some of the restrictive covenants contained in the indenture would apply only to PAETEC Holding and PAETEC Holding’s subsidiaries and not to the new holding company. As a result, the new holding company could take actions, such as using cash for purposes unrelated to debt service, which may not be consistent with your best interests.

We may be unable to repurchase the exchange notes in the event of a change of control of our company.

Upon the occurrence of a change of control (as defined in the indenture that will govern the exchange notes), the holders of the exchange notes will have the right to require us to repurchase their exchange notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the exchange notes, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. If a change of control occurs, we may not have sufficient funds available to meet our repurchase obligations. Accordingly, we may be unable to pay the holders of the exchange notes the change of control purchase price for their exchange notes. Our failure to pay the change of control purchase price when due would constitute a default under the indenture that will govern the exchange notes and would give the trustee thereunder and the holders of the exchange notes the rights described in “Description of the Exchange Notes—Events of Default.”

The holders of our existing notes have the right to require us to repurchase all of their notes at the same repurchase price upon the occurrence of the same change of control event. Under our senior secured credit facilities, a change of control is an event of default that would permit the lenders thereunder to accelerate all amounts outstanding under the facilities. If such indebtedness is not paid, such lenders may enforce their security interests in the collateral securing our secured indebtedness, thereby limiting our ability to raise cash to purchase the exchange notes and reducing the practical benefit to the holders of the exchange notes of the repurchase provisions of the indenture that will govern the exchange notes. In addition, the terms of our senior secured credit facilities prevent us, and the terms of our future indebtedness may prevent us, from paying you if there is a change of control of our company.

 

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The definition of change of control in the indenture that will govern the exchange notes includes a phrase relating to the sale, conveyance, transfer or lease of “all or substantially all” of our assets. There is no precise established definition of the phrase “substantially all” under applicable law. Accordingly, the ability of a holder of the exchange notes to require us to repurchase exchange notes as a result of a sale, conveyance, transfer or lease of less than all of our assets to another person may be uncertain.

Federal and state fraudulent conveyance laws may permit a court to void the exchange notes and the subsidiary guarantees, and, if that occurs, you may not receive any payments on the exchange notes or the subsidiary guarantees.

The issuance of the exchange notes and the subsidiary guarantees may be subject to review under federal and state fraudulent conveyance statutes. Although the relevant laws may vary from state to state, the payment of consideration generally will be a fraudulent conveyance under such laws if:

 

   

it was paid with the intent of hindering, delaying or defrauding creditors; or

 

   

we or any subsidiary guarantor received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration in return for issuing either the exchange notes or a subsidiary guarantee, as applicable, and either:

 

   

we or the subsidiary guarantor was insolvent or rendered insolvent by reason of the incurrence of the debt;

 

   

payment of the consideration left us or the subsidiary guarantor with an unreasonably small amount of capital to carry on our or its business; or

 

   

we or the subsidiary guarantor intended to, or believed that we or it would, incur debts beyond our or its ability to pay the debt.

If a court were to find that the issuance of the exchange notes or a subsidiary guarantee was a fraudulent conveyance, the court could void the payment obligations under the exchange notes or such subsidiary guarantee or subordinate the exchange notes or such subsidiary guarantee in right of payment to existing and future debt, or require the holders of the exchange notes to repay any amounts received with respect to the exchange notes or such subsidiary guarantee. In the event of a finding that a fraudulent conveyance occurred, you may not receive any repayment on the exchange notes, may not have a claim against the subsidiary guarantor and may only be a general unsecured creditor of us or our subsidiary.

The subsidiary guarantees also could be subject to the claim that, because they were incurred for our benefit (and only indirectly for the benefit of the subsidiary guarantors), the obligations of the subsidiary guarantors were incurred for less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration. A court could then void a subsidiary guarantor’s obligation under its subsidiary guarantee, subordinate the subsidiary guarantee in right of payment to other debt of the subsidiary guarantor or take other action detrimental to your interests as a holder of exchange notes.

We are a holding company and conduct all of our operations exclusively through our subsidiaries. Our only significant assets are the capital stock of our subsidiaries. If the subsidiary guarantees are unenforceable, your interests would be effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of our subsidiaries’ debt and other liabilities, including liabilities to trade creditors.

There is currently no public market for the exchange notes and an active trading market may not develop for the exchange notes. The failure of a market to develop for the exchange notes could adversely affect the liquidity and value of the exchange notes.

The exchange notes will be a new issue of securities for which there is no established trading market. There can be no assurance that a trading market for the exchange notes will develop or as to the liquidity of any market that may develop. If an active trading market for the exchange notes does not develop, the market price and liquidity of the exchange notes may be adversely affected.

 

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The liquidity of any trading market for the exchange notes and future trading prices of the exchange notes will depend on many factors, including, among others, the number of holders of the exchange notes, prevailing interest rates, our operating results, financial performance and prospects, the interest of securities dealers in making a market in the exchange notes, and the market for similar securities and the overall securities market, and may be adversely affected by unfavorable changes in these factors. Historically, the market for non-investment grade debt securities has been subject to disruptions that have caused substantial fluctuations in the prices of such securities. Any trading market for the exchange notes may be subject to similar disruptions, which could adversely affect the value of the exchange notes.

The initial purchasers of the original notes have informed us that they intend to make a market in the exchange notes after this offering is completed. However, the initial purchasers are not obligated to do so and may cease any market-making activities at any time without notice in their sole discretion. We do not intend to apply for a listing of the exchange notes on any national securities exchange or for the inclusion of the exchange notes on any automated dealer quotation system.

Risks Related to Our Business

PAETEC’s business and operations are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the following:

Deterioration in the global economy has had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on PAETEC’s business.

PAETEC believes that the financial and economic pressures faced by its business customers in the current environment of diminished consumer spending, corporate downsizing and tightened credit have had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on billable minutes of use and on customer attrition rates. These pressures also have resulted in, and may continue to result in, increased customer demands for price reductions in connection with contract renewals.

If PAETEC cannot continue to interconnect with and obtain key network elements and special access services from some of its primary competitors on acceptable terms, it may not be able to offer its voice and data services on a profitable basis, if at all.

PAETEC will not be able to provide its voice and data services on a profitable basis, if at all, unless it is able to continue to interconnect with and obtain key network elements and special access services from some of PAETEC’s primary competitors on acceptable terms. To offer voice and data services in a market, PAETEC must interconnect its network with the network of the incumbent carrier in that market. This relationship is governed by interconnection agreements between the incumbent carrier and PAETEC that are based on provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, or the “Telecom Act,” obligating incumbent carriers to interconnect with competitive carriers and provide them with access to various elements of the incumbent’s network on an unbundled basis at cost-based prices. In February 2011, the Federal Communications Commission, or “FCC,” asked in a notice of proposed rulemaking whether and how it should encourage carriers to transition to IP interconnection, and how IP interconnection fits within existing legal and technical frameworks. To the extent that the FCC determines that IP interconnection between PAETEC and incumbent carriers is not governed by the Telecom Act, PAETEC’s ability to interconnect and exchange traffic with incumbent carriers on reasonable rates, terms, and conditions could be adversely affected.

Additional changes in law or regulation that limit PAETEC’s ability to use key network elements of the incumbent carrier may have an adverse impact on the company’s ability to serve its end-user customers. PAETEC must interconnect with and lease from incumbent carriers “last mile” facilities, which for services offered to PAETEC’s business customers include special access digital T1 transmission lines and unbundled

 

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network element, or “UNE,” digital T1 transmission lines and other elements. To serve the consumer customers of Cavalier that purchase basic telephony services or digital subscriber line services, the last mile facilities include DS0 and 2-wire UNE loops. Access to last mile special access digital T1 transmission lines is governed by each incumbent local exchange carrier’s special access tariffs or contract tariffs. These tariffs can be changed and the prices for the services increased. Interconnection agreements can be terminated or expire and thereby require renegotiation and renewal. Current FCC rules permit the regional Bell operating companies, or “RBOCs,” to retire unilaterally without any regulatory oversight last mile copper loop facilities that PAETEC has used historically to reach its customers and, after its acquisition of Cavalier, now also uses to reach many of its new customers served by DS0 and 2-wire UNE loops. As incumbent carriers replace copper facilities with fiber loop facilities that the FCC has declared are not subject to unbundling obligations for serving consumer and very small business customers, such carriers may be able to eliminate PAETEC’s access to last mile facilities that it requires. Several competitive broadband carriers, including PAETEC, have petitioned the FCC to change the rules governing copper loop retirement to protect access to these last mile facilities, but the FCC has not yet made any decision on the petition.

Revised FCC policy or rules governing intercarrier compensation could have a material adverse effect on PAETEC’s operating results.

Adoption of significant changes in policy or rules governing intercarrier compensation by the FCC and the time frame over which changes are to be implemented could have a material adverse effect on PAETEC’s collection and payment of reciprocal compensation and access fees. Intercarrier compensation, including exchange access and reciprocal compensation, currently is the subject of several ongoing proceedings before the FCC that are intended to reform the way in which carriers and service providers pay other carriers and providers for the use of their respective networks. In February 2011, the FCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in which it proposed some initial changes to the rules governing intercarrier compensation, and more generally proposed significant reforms to intercarrier compensation over a number of years. The initial proposed reforms would clarify specific calling party information that all service providers are to attach to traffic to ensure that all existing traffic may be billed and to clarify the applicable intercarrier compensation rate for interconnected VoIP traffic. In addition, the FCC proposed rules to reduce access rates a service provider may charge when it chooses to directly or indirectly share access revenues with a third party that causes a large amount of traffic to originate or terminate through that service provider’s network. The FCC has proposed in the long term to reduce or eliminate intercarrier compensation and requested comment on the timing, speed, and sequencing of how to reduce current rates for categories of traffic that are subject to different compensation rates today. Given the breadth of questions on which the FCC seeks comment, there is no clear indication as to how the FCC will modify rules governing intercarrier compensation.

PAETEC’s business is subject to a variety of risks based on its dependence on regulations that continue to change.

Most of the network services and carrier services that PAETEC provides are subject to regulation and may be adversely affected by regulatory developments at the federal, state and local levels. For example, the regulations can affect the types of services PAETEC may offer, the rates PAETEC is permitted to charge for its services and for the use of its network by other carriers, the manner in which PAETEC may bill its customers and the rates PAETEC must pay others for their services and for the use of their networks. Services offered to residential customers and small business customers typically are subject to more extensive regulation than services offered to medium-sized and large business customers, and some sales techniques such as telemarketing typically used to market services to consumers and very small business customers are subject to regulations that do not apply to service provided through direct or agent sales channels. In addition, the regulations may impose specific operational or compliance requirements related to the protection of customer proprietary network information, capability to associate a physical address with a calling party’s telephone number, or cooperation with law enforcement officials engaged in lawful communication interception or monitoring activities. All of these requirements may reduce the revenue PAETEC generates from its operating activities or increase its

 

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operating costs. Federal and state regulations also determine the level of contribution payments PAETEC must make to the federal Universal Service Fund and other federal and state telecommunications subsidy programs, as well as the terms under which it may use any rights-of-way necessary for the operation of its business. If PAETEC fails to comply with applicable regulations, or if the regulations change in a manner adverse to PAETEC, its business and operating results may suffer.

If PAETEC is required to reduce the prices it charges for some or all of its network services, PAETEC’s profitability may be negatively affected and its ability to continue to generate positive cash flows from operations may be diminished.

PAETEC may be required to reduce the prices it charges for some or all of its network services, which could adversely affect its profit margins and its ability to generate positive cash flows from operations, for the following reasons:

 

   

the incumbent carriers in the markets PAETEC serves already offer a bundle of local, long distance and data services that is the same as or similar to, and in some cases more robust than, the bundle of services that PAETEC offers;

 

   

PAETEC’s current and potential customers are increasingly using Voice over Internet Protocol, which could reduce or eliminate long distance revenues generated by those customers;

 

   

Cavalier’s residential service offering competes with consumer wireless services and providers such as Vonage Holdings Corp., magicjack, LP, Google Inc., Skype Inc. and cable companies that use IP technology, all of which offer services using either their private IP networks or the public Internet to access their customers;

 

   

the mergers between AT&T Inc. and SBC Communications, Inc., between MCI, Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc., and between AT&T and BellSouth Corporation, as well as the proposed merger between CenturyLink, Inc. and Qwest Corporation, provide, or are expected to provide, these carriers with significant operating efficiencies and substantially greater marketing, financial and technical resources as they compete with PAETEC;

 

   

regulatory authorities generally have decreased their oversight of incumbent carriers, including wholesale obligations of these carriers, and from time to time are asked to forbear from applying a range of regulations to incumbent carriers, which may increase the benefits these companies obtain from their longstanding customer relationships and facilitate their ability to reduce prices for local and other network services by offsetting those reductions with revenue or profits generated by unrelated businesses, products or services;

 

   

states, or the FCC, if it elects to preempt state jurisdiction, may impose limits on intrastate access rate levels that competitive carriers such as PAETEC may charge interexchange carriers when providing switched access services on intrastate long distance traffic; and

 

   

regulatory authorities have permitted incumbent carriers to exercise pricing flexibility in setting the rates they charge for some of the network services that PAETEC also provides, rather than requiring these incumbent carriers to charge set rates.

Industry consolidation and realignment may increase PAETEC’s costs.

Before their respective mergers, AT&T and MCI offered some network services and elements in competition with the incumbent carriers, including high-speed circuits (DS1 and DS3 and OCN), interoffice transport and last mile access loops to some premises. The mergers between AT&T and SBC and between AT&T and BellSouth have increased the cost of the high-speed circuits that PAETEC leases to connect its customers to PAETEC’s switching equipment. The merger between MCI and Verizon also could increase the cost of similar high-speed circuits in the Verizon region by reducing the number of providers that offer those high-speed

 

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circuits. PAETEC also may incur increased circuit costs in portions of the Qwest region, where these large incumbents may not have a significant presence. Such a development could decrease the competitive pressure on other carriers to maintain low rates for these circuits. The expansion of operations of medium-sized incumbent carriers into markets served by PAETEC, either through merger or the sale of exchanges by an RBOC to a smaller incumbent carrier, may negatively affect PAETEC’s operations if the non-RBOC incumbent carrier has less sophisticated systems and more costly terms for interconnection and access to last mile facilities. As a result of its proposed acquisition of Qwest announced in April 2010, CenturyLink will become the incumbent local exchange carrier in the existing Qwest 14-state region. In its filings to secure regulatory approval of the transaction, CenturyLink has not agreed to use the legacy Qwest operational support systems after 30 months following the transaction closing date. If CenturyLink subsequently attempts to change the existing Qwest operational support systems to significantly less advanced systems, such a change would negatively affect PAETEC’s ability to serve its existing customers and obtain new customers, and would increase PAETEC’s operating costs.

PAETEC’s operating performance will suffer if it is not offered competitive rates for the access services PAETEC needs to provide its long distance services.

PAETEC depends on other telecommunications companies to originate and terminate a significant portion of the long distance traffic initiated by PAETEC’s network services customers. Access charges historically have made up a significant percentage of the overall cost associated with the provision of long distance service by PAETEC. If the volume of long distance traffic PAETEC carries remains substantial, its operating performance will suffer if it is not offered these access services at rates that are substantially equivalent to the rates charged to its competitors or that otherwise do not enable it to have profitable pricing of its long distance services.

PAETEC’s customer churn rate may increase, which could have an adverse effect on PAETEC’s revenues.

Higher customer “churn,” or attrition, rates could adversely impact PAETEC’s revenue growth, while a sustained or significant growth in the churn rate could have a material adverse effect on PAETEC’s financial condition. Customer churn occurs when a customer discontinues service with PAETEC either voluntarily, such as when a customer switches to a competitor, or involuntarily, such as when a customer goes out of business. Changes in the economy, increased competition from other providers, the types of customers PAETEC serves, or issues with PAETEC’s service quality could increase the company’s customer churn rate. PAETEC anticipates that lower prices offered by PAETEC’s competitors may contribute to greater customer churn. In addition, the churn rate may increase because the rate of attrition of small business and residential customers, many of which PAETEC acquired through its acquisition of Cavalier, is traditionally higher than the attrition rate for larger enterprise customers.

If PAETEC does not compete effectively in the highly competitive market for network services, it could lose customers and revenue and may face more difficulties as it expands in existing markets and enters new markets.

The telecommunications industry is highly competitive, particularly with the advent of new technologies replacing traditional public switched telecommunications networks in favor of services transmitted over the Internet. This increased level of competition could diminish PAETEC’s market share and affect PAETEC’s ability to expand PAETEC’s business. PAETEC will compete with current and potential market entrants, including:

 

   

AT&T, Qwest, Verizon and CenturyLink, which are the large, former monopoly local telephone companies and their successors;

 

   

other competitive carriers, competitive access providers, Internet service providers and stand-alone VoIP providers; and

 

   

for consumer services offered by Cavalier, wireless services providers such as Vonage, magicjack, Google and Skype, and cable companies.

 

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Many of the competitors identified above have significantly greater market presence, engineering and marketing capabilities, and financial, technological and personnel resources than PAETEC. Additionally, some of these competitors are currently subject to substantially less regulation than competitive and incumbent carriers and claim to be exempt from a number of taxes and regulatory charges that PAETEC is required to pay. As a result, PAETEC’s competitors may be able to develop and expand their network infrastructures and service offerings more efficiently or more quickly, adapt more swiftly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements, take advantage of acquisitions and other opportunities more readily, and devote greater resources to the marketing and sale of their products and services than PAETEC.

Changes in technology, service offerings and customer preferences could affect PAETEC’s ability to compete in the marketplace for telecommunications and information services.

PAETEC faces rapid and significant changes in technology. PAETEC’s ability to retain existing customers and attract new customers will be impaired if PAETEC is unable to deliver new technologies and services that have significant customer acceptance, to adopt those new technologies and offer those new services in a timely and effective manner, and to compete successfully against other service providers that introduce the same or similar new technologies and offer substantially similar new services. The telecommunications industry has changed significantly over the past several years and is continuing to evolve rapidly. Emerging technologies and services, such as VoIP applications, broadband services and advanced wireless offerings, are altering the economic conditions under which the telecommunications and information services industry operates. New technologies also could lead to the development of new, more convenient and cost-effective services. In addition, the preferences and requirements of customers are rapidly changing. For example, telecommunications customers are increasingly using wireless forms of communication, such as handheld Internet-access devices and mobile phones. The use of wireless communications has resulted in a decline in the volume of voice traffic carried by traditional wireline telecommunications networks and likely has resulted in a decrease in the average minutes of use generated by customers of wireline communications services providers, including PAETEC. In addition, a significant percentage of residential customers in the United States have stopped subscribing to any landline telephone service and rely exclusively on wireless services, which PAETEC currently does not offer. PAETEC expects these trends to continue.

The development and offering of new services in response to new technologies or consumer demands may require PAETEC to increase its capital expenditures significantly. For instance, PAETEC may be required to convert its existing network to a network using more advanced technology. If PAETEC is unable successfully to install or operate new network equipment or convert its network, or if the technology choices PAETEC makes prove to be incorrect, ineffective or unacceptably costly, PAETEC may not be able to compete effectively. In addition, new technologies may be protected by patents or other intellectual property laws, and, therefore, may be available only to PAETEC’s competitors.

If PAETEC does not successfully implement its acquisition strategy, its acquisition of other businesses could harm PAETEC’s results of operations and financial condition.

As part of PAETEC’s growth strategy, PAETEC seeks to supplement internal expansion through targeted acquisitions. PAETEC is subject to various risks in connection with any acquisitions or series of acquisitions, including the risks that PAETEC:

 

   

may be unable to realize anticipated cost savings or operating efficiencies, to retain skilled management, technical, sales and back office personnel of acquired companies, to maintain uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies throughout all of its acquired companies, or to manage successfully the risks associated with its entry into new geographical, customer or product markets in which it has little or no experience;

 

   

may suffer adverse developments in its relationships with vendors, face brand awareness issues related to the acquired assets or customers, be forced to limit the attention it can devote to any one acquired company, and suffer disruption of its ongoing business operations as a result of its acquisition and integration activities;

 

 

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may encounter resistance by customers of acquired companies to PAETEC’s marketing programs, pricing levels or services and may not successfully incorporate the services of acquired businesses into PAETEC’s package of service offerings or successfully integrate the network equipment, billing and operating support systems of acquired businesses; and

 

   

may experience difficulties in evaluating the historical or future financial performance of the acquired companies.

Even if acquired companies eventually contribute to an improvement in PAETEC’s operating results or financial condition, the acquisitions may adversely affect PAETEC’s operating results and financial condition in the short term. PAETEC’s operating results may decrease as a result of transaction-related expenses PAETEC records for the period in which it completes an acquisition. PAETEC’s operating results may be further reduced by the higher operating and administrative expenses PAETEC may incur in the periods immediately following an acquisition as PAETEC integrates the acquired business into its operations.

Any significant impairment of PAETEC’s goodwill would lead to a decrease in PAETEC’s assets and a reduction in its net operating performance.

At March 31, 2011, PAETEC had goodwill of approximately $443.8 million, which constituted approximately 22.1% of PAETEC’s total assets at that date. If PAETEC makes changes in its business strategy or if market or other conditions adversely affect its business operations, PAETEC may be forced to record an impairment charge, which would lead to a decrease in the company’s assets and reduction in net operating performance. For 2008, PAETEC recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $355.0 million. PAETEC tests goodwill for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred. If the testing performed indicates that impairment has occurred, PAETEC is required to record an impairment change for the difference between the carrying value of the goodwill and the implied fair value of the goodwill in the period in which the determination is made. The testing of goodwill for impairment requires PAETEC to make significant estimates about the future performance and cash flows of the company, as well as other assumptions. These estimates can be affected by numerous factors, including changes in economic, industry or market conditions, changes in underlying business operations, future reporting unit operating performance, existing or new product market acceptance, changes in competition, or changes in technologies. Any changes in key assumptions, or actual performance compared with those assumptions, about PAETEC’s business and its future prospects or other assumptions could affect the fair value of one or more reporting units, and result in an impairment charge.

Adverse developments in the credit and capital markets may negatively affect PAETEC’s ability to raise additional capital.

Adverse conditions in the debt security and syndicated loan markets, which have significantly reduced the availability of corporate credit, are continuing to affect the global financial system and equity markets. PAETEC’s ability to access the debt and equity markets may be restricted at a time when it would like, or need, to access such markets. Such reduced access could have an adverse effect on PAETEC’s flexibility to react to changing economic and business conditions. Further, the disruptions in the financial markets have had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on the market value of PAETEC’s common stock, which could make it more difficult or costly for the company to raise capital through an offering of its equity securities.

If PAETEC is unable to raise additional capital, its ability to expand its business and to meet its obligations will be limited.

The development and expansion of PAETEC’s network will require substantial capital investment. If PAETEC chooses to accelerate the expansion of its business, PAETEC will require additional capital. PAETEC also may require additional capital to fund payments of its indebtedness as an increasing amount of such

 

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indebtedness becomes due and payable. If PAETEC cannot successfully obtain additional equity or debt financing for necessary purposes on acceptable terms, PAETEC could be at a competitive disadvantage relative to competitors with significant capital or the ability to raise significant capital for expansion. The terms of any financing PAETEC does obtain may be burdensome to PAETEC.

If PAETEC does not continue to attract and retain qualified personnel and independent sales agents or retain its key management, PAETEC may not be able to execute its business plan.

PAETEC faces competition for qualified personnel, including management, technical and sales personnel. PAETEC also relies on a large number of independent sales agents to market and sell PAETEC’s services. If PAETEC is unable to attract and retain experienced and motivated personnel, including a large and effective direct sales force, a substantial number of independent sales agents, and qualified information technology and other back office personnel, PAETEC may not be able to obtain new customers or effectively service existing customers, or sell sufficient amounts of service to execute PAETEC’s business plan. Additionally, the loss of key management personnel could impair PAETEC’s ability to implement its acquisition integration plan and execute its business strategy, which could hinder PAETEC’s ability to sustain profitable operations.

Failure to obtain and maintain necessary permits and rights-of-way could interfere with PAETEC’s network infrastructure and operations.

To obtain and maintain rights-of-way and similar rights and easements needed to install, operate and maintain fiber optic cable and its other network elements, PAETEC must negotiate and manage agreements with state highway authorities, local governments, transit authorities, local telephone companies and other utilities, railroads, long distance carriers and other parties. The failure to obtain or maintain any rights-of-way could interfere with PAETEC’s operations, interfere with its network infrastructure and adversely affect PAETEC’s business. For example, if PAETEC loses access to a right-of-way, it may need to spend significant sums to remove and relocate its facilities.

PAETEC and other industry participants are frequently involved in disputes over issues that, if decided adversely to PAETEC, could harm PAETEC’s financial and operational prospects.

PAETEC anticipates that it will continue to be subject to risks associated with the resolution of various disputes, lawsuits, arbitrations and proceedings affecting PAETEC’s business. The deregulation of the telecommunications industry, the implementation of the Telecom Act, the evolution of telecommunications infrastructure from time-division multiplexing to Internet Protocol, and the financial distress of many carriers in the telecommunications industry as a result of continued competitive factors and financial pressures have resulted in the involvement of numerous industry participants, including PAETEC, in disputes, lawsuits, proceedings and arbitrations before state and federal regulatory commissions, private arbitration organizations such as the American Arbitration Association, and courts over many issues that will be important to PAETEC’s financial and operational success. These issues include the interpretation and enforcement of existing interconnection agreements and tariffs, the terms of new interconnection agreements, operating performance obligations, intercarrier compensation, treatment of different categories of traffic (for example, traffic originated or terminated on wireless networks or VoIP), the jurisdiction of traffic for intercarrier compensation purposes, the wholesale services and facilities available to PAETEC, the prices PAETEC will pay for those services and facilities, and the regulatory treatment of new technologies and services.

PAETEC’s business could suffer if third parties successfully claim that PAETEC has infringed their intellectual property rights.

The dependence of the telecommunications industry on proprietary technology has resulted in increasingly frequent litigation based on allegations of the infringement of patents and other intellectual property. PAETEC may be subject to litigation to defend against claimed infringement of the rights of others or to determine the scope and validity of the proprietary rights of others. Regardless of its merits, any intellectual property litigation could be time-consuming and costly and could divert management’s time and attention from PAETEC’s business operations.

 

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If PAETEC is unable to maintain or enhance its back office information systems, PAETEC may not be able to increase its revenue as planned or to compete effectively.

Sophisticated back office information systems are vital to PAETEC’s revenue growth and PAETEC’s ability to monitor costs, bill customers, initiate, implement and track customer orders, and achieve operating efficiencies. To increase revenue, PAETEC must select products and services offered by third-party vendors and efficiently integrate those products and services into PAETEC’s existing back office operations. PAETEC may not successfully implement these products, services and systems on a timely basis, and PAETEC’s systems may fail to perform as the company expects. A failure or delay in the expected performance of PAETEC’s back office systems, or a failure or delay in effectively integrating the back office systems of acquired companies with PAETEC’s back office systems, could slow the pace of PAETEC’s expected revenue growth or harm PAETEC’s competitiveness by adversely affecting PAETEC’s service quality, which could lead to a loss of existing customers or a failure to attract and retain new customers. PAETEC’s business could suffer similar harm if incumbent local exchange carriers are permitted under applicable regulation to modify or degrade substantially any existing operational support systems that are used by PAETEC’s back office systems to order network elements or other services, correct service problems, and bill customers.

Network failures or system breaches could cause delays or adversely affect PAETEC’s service quality, which may cause it to lose customers and revenue.

In operating its network, PAETEC must maintain connections for, and manage, a large number of customers and a large quantity of traffic at high speeds. Any failure or perceived failure to achieve or maintain high-speed data transmission could significantly reduce demand for PAETEC’s services and adversely affect PAETEC’s operating results. In the past, PAETEC has experienced outages, such as temporary switch outages, that have prevented it from providing uninterrupted services to some of its customers. Such outages have resulted in lost revenue and could cause PAETEC to lose customers. In the future, PAETEC may experience similar or more severe outages or other network failures or breaches. Computer viruses, break-ins, human error, natural disasters and other problems also may disrupt PAETEC’s network. The network security and stability measures PAETEC implements may be circumvented in the future or otherwise fail to prevent the disruption of PAETEC’s services. The costs and resources required to eliminate computer viruses and other security problems may result in interruptions, delays or cessation of services to PAETEC’s customers, which could result in reduced demand for PAETEC’s services, decrease PAETEC’s revenue and slow PAETEC’s planned expansion.

If PAETEC’s network or other ground facilities are damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorism, PAETEC’s ability to provide services may be interrupted and the quality of PAETEC’s services may be adversely affected.

A major earthquake, hurricane, tornado, fire, terrorist attack on the United States, or other catastrophic event could damage PAETEC’s network, network operations centers, central offices or corporate headquarters. Such an event could interrupt PAETEC’s services, adversely affect service quality and harm PAETEC’s business. PAETEC does not have replacement or redundant facilities that it can use to provide alternative means of service to all customers or under every circumstance in the event of a catastrophic event. Any damage to PAETEC’s network could result in degradation of PAETEC’s service for some customers and could result in complete loss of service in affected areas.

Future sales of PAETEC’s common stock in the public market could lower the price of PAETEC common stock and impair PAETEC’s ability to raise funds in future securities offerings.

Future sales of a substantial number of shares of PAETEC common stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of PAETEC common stock and could make it more difficult for PAETEC to raise funds through a public offering of its equity securities. PAETEC stockholders with rights under existing registration rights agreements will have the benefit, subject to limitations and qualifications, to registration rights with respect to their PAETEC common stock that would permit the sale of such common stock in the public market.

 

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If PAETEC fails to maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting or fails to implement any required changes, PAETEC’s ability to produce accurate financial statements could be impaired, which could increase its operating costs and adversely affect its ability to operate its business.

PAETEC is required to provide annual management assessments of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting and to provide reports by PAETEC’s independent registered public accounting firm addressing the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Ensuring that PAETEC has adequate internal control over financial reporting so that PAETEC can produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis is a costly and time-consuming effort. Implementing any required changes to PAETEC’s internal controls may require modifications to PAETEC’s existing accounting systems or the engagement of additional accounting personnel. Any failure to maintain adequate internal controls, or the inability to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis, could increase PAETEC’s operating costs and impair PAETEC’s ability to operate its business.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some of the statements included in this prospectus constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or “Exchange Act.” These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, financial position, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, financial position, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “should,” “will” and “would,” or similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss our expectations concerning our future results of operations or financial position, or state other forward-looking information. There may be events in the future, however, that we are not able to control or predict accurately. The risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this prospectus and in the other information included in this prospectus provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations that we describe in the forward-looking statements. The occurrence of the events described in such risks and other information could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial position and could materially adversely affect our ability to meet our obligations under the exchange notes.

We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this prospectus, which apply only as of the date as of which such statements are made. Except as required by law, we expressly disclaim any duty to update the forward-looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them, after the date as of which such statements are made, whether to reflect changes in circumstances or our expectations, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

 

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USE OF PROCEEDS

We will not receive any cash proceeds from the issuance of the exchange notes in the exchange offer. In consideration for issuing the exchange notes, we will receive in exchange the original notes in the same principal amount. The terms of the exchange notes will be substantially identical to the terms of the original notes, except that the transfer restrictions, registration rights and related additional interest terms applicable to the original notes will not apply to the exchange notes. The original notes surrendered in exchange for the exchange notes will be retired and cancelled and may not be reissued. Accordingly, issuance of the exchange notes will not result in any increase in our outstanding indebtedness or in the obligations of the guarantors of the notes.

 

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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth our consolidated ratios of earnings to fixed charges for the periods indicated.

 

Year Ended December 31,

  Three Months
Ended

March  31,
2011

2006

   2007    2008   2009   2010  

1.58

   1.27    (1)   (1)   (1)   (1)

 

(1) 

Earnings were insufficient to cover fixed charges by $398.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, $30.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, $58.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and $11.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. As a result, the ratio of earnings to fixed charges was less than 1.0 for each of such periods.

 

For purposes of calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges for each period, earnings consists of the sum of pre-tax income (loss) from continuing operations, fixed charges, and amortization of capitalized interest, all less capitalized interest. Fixed charges for each period consist of the sum of interest expensed and capitalized, amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness and the estimated portion of rental expense deemed by us to be representative of the interest factor of rental payments under operating leases.

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA

The selected consolidated statements of operations data, consolidated balance sheet data, other financial data and operating data reflect the financial results of PAETEC Corp., as predecessor to PAETEC Holding, and PAETEC Corp.’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. After February 28, 2007, the date of completion of the merger transaction with US LEC Corp., or “US LEC,” the accompanying selected data include the accounts of PAETEC Holding and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including PAETEC Corp. and PAETEC Corp.’s wholly-owned subsidiaries and US LEC and US LEC’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. After February 8, 2008, the date of completion of the merger transaction with McLeodUSA Incorporated, or “McLeodUSA,” the accompanying selected data include the foregoing accounts as well as the accounts of McLeodUSA and McLeodUSA’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. As of December 6, 2010, the date of completion of the merger transaction with Cavalier, the accompanying selected data include the foregoing accounts as well as the accounts of Cavalier and Cavalier’s wholly-owned subsidiaries.

The following tables show the selected consolidated statements of operations data, consolidated balance sheet data, other financial data and operating data of PAETEC Corp. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2006 and of PAETEC Holding as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. The selected consolidated statements of operations data and other financial data for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2009 and 2010 are derived from PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or “GAAP,” as included in this prospectus. The selected consolidated statements of operations data and other financial data for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007 and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 are derived from PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, which are not included in this prospectus. The summary financial data as of March 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 and for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 are unaudited, but include, in the opinion of our management, all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of such data. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of our results for any future period.

You should read the data set forth below together with the section entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and PAETEC’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in this prospectus, as well as together with the other financial information included in this prospectus.

 

    Year Ended December 31,     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2006     2007(1)     2008(2)     2009     2010(3)         2010             2011      
    (in thousands, except per share data)  

Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:

             

Revenue:

             

Network services revenue

  $ 460,347      $ 855,833      $ 1,237,668      $ 1,258,489      $ 1,245,157      $ 310,474      $ 377,032   

Carrier services revenue

    88,284        144,924        271,279        260,023        262,749        63,043        82,212   

Integrated solutions revenue

    37,671        40,256        61,433        61,675        115,910        16,534        36,269   
                                                       

Total revenue

    586,302        1,041,013        1,570,380        1,580,187        1,623,816        390,051        495,513   

Cost of sales (exclusive of operating items shown separately below)

    282,169        491,684        781,347        782,389        808,892        192,749        233,912   

Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of operating items shown separately below and inclusive of stock-based compensation)

    219,516        373,715        572,180        559,541        559,673        134,260        172,692   

Leveraged recapitalization related costs

    15,153        —          —          —          —          —          —     

Litigation settlement

    1,500        —          —          —          —          —          —     

Acquisition, integration and separation costs

    —          3,665        12,700        —          14,124        —          2,493   

Impairment charge

    —          —          355,000        —          —          —          —     

Sales and use tax settlement

    —          —          —          (7,221     —          —          —     

Depreciation and amortization

    34,618        75,237        174,251        184,588        196,543        47,173        63,313   
                                                       

 

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    Year Ended December 31,     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2006     2007(1)     2008(2)     2009     2010(3)         2010             2011      
    (in thousands, except per share data)  

Income (loss) from operations

    33,346        96,712        (325,098     60,890        44,584        15,869        23,103   

Debt extinguishment and related costs

    5,081        14,558        —          17,891        7,382        4,423        —     

Other income, net

    (4,509     (4,784     (663     (1,107     (392     (112     (81

Interest expense

    27,319        68,373        73,663        74,149        96,339        22,037        34,464   

Change in fair value of Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock conversion right

    (10,778     —          —          —          —          —          —     
                                                       

Income (loss) before income taxes

    16,233        18,565        (398,098     (30,043     (58,745     (10,479     (11,280

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

    8,430        8,037        89,797        (1,354     (1,004     (941     650   
                                                       

Net income (loss)

  $ 7,803      $ 10,528      $ (487,895   $ (28,689   $ (57,741   $ (9,538   $ (11,930
                                                       

(Loss) income allocated to common stockholders(4)

  $ (33,155   $ 10,528      $ (487,895   $ (28,689   $ (57,741   $ (9,538   $ (11,930
                                                       

Basic net (loss) income per common share—(4)

  $ (1.05   $ 0.12      $ (3.48   $ (0.20   $ (0.40   $ (0.07   $ (0.08
                                                       

Diluted net (loss) income per common share—(4)(5)

  $ (1.05   $ 0.10      $ (3.48   $ (0.20   $ (0.40   $ (0.07   $ (0.08
                                                       

 

    As of December 31,     As of
March 31,
 
    2006     2007(1)     2008(2)     2009     2010(3)     2011  
    (in thousands)  

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 46,885      $ 112,601      $ 164,528      $ 152,888      $ 95,533      $ 103,853   

Property and equipment, net

    167,566        312,032        638,941        619,048        860,782        863,748   

Total assets

    379,740        1,166,356        1,496,520        1,457,580        2,007,938        2,008,342   

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (including current portion and net of debt discount)

    373,786        795,557        930,833        926,057        1,448,089        1,447,137   

 

    Year Ended December 31,     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2006     2007(1)     2008(2)     2009     2010(3)         2010             2011      
    (in thousands)  

Other Financial Data:

             

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (8,202     290,275        127,767        (44,061     438,771        18,561        (3,034

Net cash provided by operating activities

    53,555        113,116        152,131        152,169        125,768        7,828        60,685   

Net cash used in investing activities

    (47,862     (337,675     (227,971     (119,748     (621,894     (34,997     (49,331

Adjusted EBITDA(6)

    91,798        196,178        237,725        256,933        264,931        65,543        91,355   
    As of December 31,     As of March 31,  
    2006     2007(1)     2008(2)     2009     2010(3)     2010     2011  

Operating Data:

             

Geographic markets served(7)

    29        53        80        84        86        84        86   

Number of switches deployed(8)

    13        65        118        122        166        122        166   

Total employees

    1,312        2,432        3,685        3,693        4,639        3,646        4,507   

 

(1)

Includes results of US LEC after the US LEC merger closing date of February 28, 2007.

(2)

Includes results of McLeodUSA after the McLeodUSA merger closing date of February 8, 2008.

(3)

Includes results of Cavalier as of the Cavalier merger closing date of December 6, 2010.

(4)

Basic and diluted net (loss) income per common share for the year ended December 31, 2006 was calculated using the “two-class” method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification, or “ASC,” Topic 260, Earnings Per Share, by dividing undistributed (loss) income allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares and potential common shares outstanding during the period, after giving effect to the participating security, which was PAETEC Corp.’s convertible redeemable preferred stock that was outstanding during the period. During the second quarter of 2006, as part of a leveraged recapitalization, PAETEC Corp. converted or repurchased all of its outstanding preferred stock. At and after June 30, 2006, there were no participating securities outstanding and, therefore, the “two-class” method of calculating basic and diluted (loss) income per share does not apply to those periods.

(5)

Potential common shares, which under the treasury stock method consist of stock options, warrants, and restricted stock units, and preferred stock assuming the full conversion of such preferred stock, are excluded from the diluted net loss per common share calculations for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2011 because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. At December 31, 2006, and thereafter, there were no shares of convertible redeemable preferred stock outstanding.

 

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(6)

Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measurement prepared in accordance with GAAP. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Overview—Adjusted EBITDA Presentation” for PAETEC’s reasons for including adjusted EBITDA data in this prospectus and for material limitations with respect to the usefulness of this measurement. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), as net income (loss) is calculated in accordance with GAAP:

 

    Year Ended December 31,     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2006     2007(1)     2008(2)     2009     2010(3)         2010             2011      
    (in thousands)  

Net income (loss)

  $ 7,803      $ 10,528      $ (487,895   $ (28,689   $ (57,741   $ (9,538   $ (11,930

Add back non-EBITDA items included in net income (loss):

             

Depreciation and amortization

    34,618        75,237        174,251        184,588        196,543        47,173        63,313   

Interest expense, net of interest income

    24,995        63,607        71,857        73,188        95,911        21,964        34,413   

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

    8,430        8,037        89,797        (1,354     (1,004     (941     650   
                                                       

EBITDA

    75,846        157,409        (151,990     227,733        233,709        58,658        86,446   

Stock-based compensation

    6,496        20,546        22,015        18,772        9,716        2,462        2,416   

Leveraged recapitalization related costs

    15,153        —          —          —          —          —          —     

Change in fair value of Series A convertible redeemable preferred stock conversion right

    (10,778     —          —          —          —          —          —     

Debt extinguishment and related costs

    5,081        14,558        —          17,891        7,382        4,423        —     

Acquisition, integration and separation costs

    —          3,665        12,700        —          14,124        —          2,493  

Impairment charge

    —          —          355,000        —          —          —          —     

Sales and use tax settlement

    —          —          —          (7,221     —          —          —     

Gain on non-monetary transaction

    —          —          —          (242     —          —          —     
                                                       

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 91,798      $ 196,178      $ 237,725      $ 256,933      $ 264,931      $ 65,543      $ 91,355   
                                                       

 

(7)

Each market represents a geographic area within one of the top 100 U.S. metropolitan statistical areas in which PAETEC offers its network services.

(8)

Switches are computers that connect customers to PAETEC’s network and transmit voice and data communications over the network.

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations has been prepared to reflect:

 

   

the effect of PAETEC’s $300 million senior secured notes offering and related debt refinancing completed on January 12, 2010;

 

   

the effect of PAETEC’s $450 million senior notes offering completed on December 2, 2010 and the application of the proceeds therefrom, together with the cash on hand of PAETEC and Cavalier Telephone Corporation, or “Cavalier,” to pay the merger consideration and other costs and expenses related to PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier by merger on December 6, 2010, including repayment of substantially all outstanding Cavalier indebtedness; and

 

   

PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier by merger on December 6, 2010.

You should read this unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations in conjunction with the:

 

   

accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations; and

 

   

separate audited historical consolidated financial statements of PAETEC as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010 and related notes included in this prospectus.

The historical financial information of PAETEC for the year ended December 31, 2010 presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of PAETEC and the unaudited historical consolidated financial information of Cavalier for the period from January 1, 2010 through December 6, 2010, respectively, but does not include all disclosures required by United States generally accepted accounting principles, or “GAAP.”

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations is provided for informational purposes only. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of what the combined companies’ results of operations actually would have been if the events set forth above had been completed at the date indicated. In addition, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations does not purport to project the future financial position or operating results of PAETEC.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 combines the historical consolidated statements of operations for PAETEC and Cavalier to give effect to PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier, PAETEC’s $300 million senior secured notes offering completed on January 12, 2010, and PAETEC’s $450 million senior notes offering completed on December 2, 2010 and the application of the proceeds therefrom, together with PAETEC and Cavalier cash on hand, to pay the merger consideration and other costs and expenses related to PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier, including repayment of substantially all outstanding Cavalier indebtedness, as if they had occurred on January 1, 2010.

Issuance and Sale of 8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes.    On January 12, 2010, PAETEC issued and sold $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017. PAETEC sold the senior secured notes at an offering price of 100.528% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest from December 31, 2009, and applied a portion of the proceeds of the offering to repay $240.2 million principal amount of term loans and $30.0 million principal amount of revolving loans outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities and to pay related fees and expenses. The $300 million of senior secured notes accrue interest at a rate of 8 7/8% per year. Interest is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The 8 7/8% senior secured notes will mature on June 30, 2017.

The January 12, 2010 offering of PAETEC’s 8 7/8% senior secured notes and the use of the proceeds of such offering was accounted for under the guidance in ASC Topic 470, Debt, as an extinguishment. The historical

 

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condensed consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 reflects $4.4 million of debt extinguishment and related costs recognized by PAETEC in connection with the January 12, 2010 issuance and sale of the $300 million of 8 7/8% senior secured notes and related repayment of loans outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities.

Issuance and Sale of 9 7/8% Senior Notes and Acquisition of Cavalier.    On December 2, 2010, PAETEC Escrow Corporation, or “PAETEC Escrow,” a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding Corp., issued and sold $450 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9 7/8% senior notes due 2018. On December 2, 2010, the gross proceeds of approximately $435 million received from the offering of the 9 7/8% senior notes were deposited into a segregated escrow account.

On December 6, 2010, PAETEC Holding completed its acquisition of Cavalier by merger. Upon the effectiveness of the merger and the satisfaction of other conditions, PAETEC Holding assumed PAETEC Escrow’s obligations and agreements in respect of the 9 7/8% senior notes and under the indenture governing such notes, and the escrow arrangements were terminated and the proceeds of the offering of the 9 7/8% senior notes were disbursed from the escrow account and used, together with cash on hand of PAETEC Holding and Cavalier, to pay the consideration and other costs and expenses related to the merger.

PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier by merger on December 6, 2010 was accounted for using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, or “ASC 805.” The purchase price allocation for the Cavalier merger is reflected in the historical consolidated balance sheet of PAETEC as of December 31, 2010, as included in this prospectus. In accordance with ASC 805, the purchase price of the Cavalier merger was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the merger closing date, with the amounts exceeding the fair value of the assets acquired being recorded as goodwill.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 has been adjusted for the decreased depreciation expense resulting from the acquired property and equipment, as well as the increased amortization expense resulting from the acquired intangible assets.

This unaudited pro forma financial information is based on PAETEC management’s estimates of fair values of acquired property and equipment and intangible assets. Definitive allocations will be finalized based upon valuations and other studies that were performed following the closing date of the merger. Accordingly, the depreciation and amortization adjustments are preliminary and have been made solely for the purpose of providing unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and are subject to revision based on a final determination of fair value. Final determinations of fair value may differ materially from those presented. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations also includes certain purchase accounting adjustments, including items expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results, such as interest expense on PAETEC’s $450 million offering of the 9 7/8% senior notes completed on December 2, 2010.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations does not include the effects of any revenue, cost or other operating efficiencies that may result from the Cavalier merger, nor does it reflect any other changes that might occur regarding the PAETEC and Cavalier combined portfolios of businesses.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations does not reflect any nonrecurring charges expected to result from the Cavalier merger, other than those actually realized and reflected in the historical consolidated statements of operations for PAETEC. The majority of nonrecurring charges resulting from the merger include employee termination, exit costs and other integration-related costs, as well as transaction costs such as investment banker, advisory, legal, and other professional fees.

 

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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

    PAETEC
Holding
Historical(a)
    8 7/8% Senior
Secured Notes
Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Subtotal     Cavalier
Historical(b)
    Cavalier Merger
Pro Forma
Adjustments and
Pro Forma
Adjustments for
9 7/8% Senior Notes
    Pro Forma
as Adjusted
 

Revenue

  $ 1,623,816      $ —        $ 1,623,816      $ 354,959      $ (12,962 )(f)    $ 1,965,813   

Cost of sales (exclusive of operating items shown separately below)

    808,892        —          808,892        159,673        (12,962 )(f)      955,603   

Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of operating items shown separately below and inclusive of stock-based compensation)

    559,673        —          559,673        112,901        —          672,574   

Acquisition, integration and separation costs

    14,124        —          14,124        12,683        (20,164 )(g)      6,643   

Depreciation and amortization

    196,543        —          196,543        46,421        20,294 (h)      263,258   
                                               

Income from operations

    44,584        —          44,584        23,281        (130     67,735   

Debt extinguishment and related costs

    7,382        (4,423 )(c)      2,959        —          —          2,959   

Other income, net

    (392     —          (392     (74     —          (466

Interest expense

    96,339        635 (d)      96,974        39,874        4,172 (i)      141,020   
                                               

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

    (58,745     3,788        (54,957     (16,519     (4,302     (75,778

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

    (1,004     —   (e)      (1,004     319        (319 )(j)      (1,004
                                               

Loss from continuing operations

  $ (57,741   $ 3,788      $ (53,953   $ (16,838   $ (3,983   $ (74,774
                                               

Loss per common share from continuing operations—basic and diluted

  $ (0.40     $ (0.37       $ (0.51
                             

Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

    145,345,301          145,345,301            145,345,301   
                             

 

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Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2010

(a)    Includes results of Cavalier as of the Cavalier merger closing date of December 6, 2010.

(b)    Represents results from January 1, 2010 through the Cavalier merger closing date of December 6, 2010.

(c)    The decrease in debt extinguishment and related costs of $4.4 million represents the elimination of historical PAETEC costs recognized in connection with the January 12, 2010 issuance and sale of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 8 7/8% senior secured notes and related repayment of loans outstanding under PAETEC’s senior secured credit facilities. These historical costs are directly attributable to the issuance and sale of the 8  7/8% senior secured notes, and are not expected to have a continuing impact.

(d)    The increase in interest expense of $0.6 million represents the following:

 

   

an increase of $0.9 million related to the interest expense on the 8  7/8% senior secured notes; and

 

   

a decrease of $0.3 million related to the elimination of historical PAETEC interest expense on PAETEC’s indebtedness repaid with the proceeds of the offering of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes in January 2010.

(e)    During the year ended December 31, 2010, PAETEC maintained a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Accordingly, no pro forma adjustments to the provision for income taxes were recorded related to the adjustments in expenses described in notes (c) and (d) above.

(f)    The decreases in both revenue and in cost of sales of $13.0 million represent the following:

 

   

a decrease of approximately $5.1 million in both revenue and in cost of sales to eliminate the impact of intercompany transactions between PAETEC and Cavalier for the period; and

 

   

a decrease of approximately $7.9 million in both revenue and in cost of sales to conform the historical results of Cavalier to the historical results of PAETEC with respect to the presentation of Universal Service Fund, or “USF,” taxes. Cavalier historically reported taxes collected from customers for the USF on a gross basis as revenue, and included the amounts remitted to the tax authorities for the USF in cost of sales. PAETEC presents USF taxes on a net basis.

(g)    The decrease in acquisition, integration and separation costs of $20.2 million represents the following:

 

   

a decrease of approximately $8.0 million due to the elimination of historical PAETEC transaction costs directly related to the acquisition of Cavalier by PAETEC; and

 

   

a decrease of approximately $12.2 million due to the elimination of historical Cavalier transaction costs directly related to the acquisition of Cavalier by PAETEC.

(h)    The increase in depreciation and amortization expense of $20.3 million represents the following:

 

   

an increase in amortization expense of approximately $20.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 based on an acquired fair value of Cavalier’s intangible assets of $160.2 million with estimated useful lives of approximately 1-14 years, and utilizing an accelerated amortization method; and

 

   

a decrease in depreciation expense of approximately $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 based on an acquired fair value of Cavalier’s depreciable property and equipment of $229.0 million with a weighted average expected useful life of approximately 6.7 years.

 

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As the fair values assigned to the property and equipment and intangible assets acquired from Cavalier are preliminary in nature, actual depreciation and amortization expense in future periods may differ materially from the depreciation and amortization expense presented.

A change of $10 million in the fair value of the intangible assets acquired from Cavalier presented would result in a fluctuation of approximately $1.6 million in amortization expense during the year ended December 31, 2010.

A change of $10 million in the fair value of the property and equipment acquired from Cavalier presented would result in a fluctuation of approximately $1.5 million in depreciation expense during the year ended December 31, 2010.

(i)    The increase in interest expense of $4.2 million represents the following:

 

   

an increase of $43.8 million (of which $1.7 million represents amortization of debt discount and $1.3 million represents amortization of debt issue costs) related to the interest expense on the $450 million aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% senior notes issued and sold on December 2, 2010; and

 

   

a decrease of $39.6 million (of which $2.2 million represents amortization of debt issue costs) related to the elimination of substantially all historical Cavalier interest expense on Cavalier’s pre-merger indebtedness.

Pro forma interest expense was calculated based on the stated interest rate of the 9 7/8% senior notes due 2018.

(j)    During the year ended December 31, 2010, PAETEC maintained a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Accordingly, Cavalier’s historical benefit from income taxes was eliminated on a pro forma basis. In addition, no pro forma adjustments to the provision of income taxes were recorded related to Cavalier’s historical net loss from continuing operations or the adjustments in expenses described in notes (f), (g), (h) and (i) above.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following management’s discussion and analysis together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes and the other financial information that appear elsewhere in this prospectus.

Overview

PAETEC is a competitive broadband communications services and solutions provider guided by the principle that delivering superior customer service is the key to competing successfully with other communications services providers. PAETEC’s primary business is providing business end-user customers in metropolitan areas with a package of integrated broadband services that encompasses data services, including Internet access services and virtual private network services, and voice services, including local telephone services and domestic and international long distance services. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC provided services for over 54,000 business customers in a service area encompassing 86 of the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas.

Business Acquisitions

PAETEC pursues an acquisition strategy to supplement its internal growth. Pursuant to this strategy and as discussed elsewhere in this prospectus, on December 6, 2010, PAETEC completed its acquisition by merger of Cavalier Telephone Corporation, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding upon completion of the merger. Cavalier is a facilities-based competitive communications services provider that delivers traditional circuit-switched telephony services and Internet Protocol-based communications services to customers in 16 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States, as well as in the District of Columbia. Cavalier provides commercial, consumer and government customers and other communications providers with high-quality voice and data communications services that include high-speed and dial-up Internet services, local and long distance telephone services, and transport services. Cavalier maintains one of the most extensive competitive networks in the Eastern United States, with approximately 16,600 route miles of fiber.

On May 31, 2011, PAETEC Holding completed its acquisition by merger of XETA Technologies, Inc., or “XETA,” which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding at the effective time of the merger. Under the merger agreement, XETA’s security holders will receive total cash merger consideration of approximately $61 million. XETA is a provider of advanced communications solutions with nationwide sales and service.

Indebtedness

To fund its expansion through acquisitions, which began in February 2007 with the combination of PAETEC Corp. and US LEC and included the acquisition of McLeodUSA in February 2008, Cavalier in December 2010 and XETA in May 2011, PAETEC has increased its borrowings under a variety of debt arrangements. In connection with its acquisition of US LEC in 2007, PAETEC obtained $850 million aggregate principal amount of new senior secured credit facilities on February 28, 2007 and applied the proceeds of the facilities primarily to refinance or retire substantially all of the indebtedness of the two companies and to repurchase US LEC’s outstanding preferred stock. In July 2007, PAETEC amended its senior secured credit facilities and prepaid $300 million aggregate principal amount of borrowings under those facilities with the proceeds of an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 9.5% senior notes and cash on hand. In January 2008, PAETEC obtained $100 million principal amount of additional term loans under an incremental facility extended pursuant to its existing credit facilities agreement and applied a portion of the borrowings under that facility toward the redemption of all of McLeodUSA’s outstanding senior secured notes in connection with PAETEC’s acquisition of McLeodUSA.

 

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In June 2009, to strengthen its financial position, PAETEC prepaid $330.5 aggregate million principal amount of borrowings under its senior secured credit facilities with the proceeds of an offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of PAETEC Holding’s 8 7/8% senior secured notes and cash on hand. In January 2010, PAETEC prepaid the remaining $270.2 million principal amount of borrowings under its senior secured credit facilities with the proceeds of an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of additional 8  7/8% senior secured notes. As a result of the two offerings, PAETEC eliminated its outstanding borrowings under its senior secured credit facilities and extended its debt maturities to 2015 and 2017 with limited impact to its cash flow generation capabilities.

In December 2010, PAETEC issued $450 million aggregate principal amount of the 9 7/8% senior notes subject to the exchange offer covered by this prospectus and applied the proceeds to pay the merger consideration and other costs and expenses related to PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier, including repayment of substantially all outstanding Cavalier indebtedness.

On May 31, 2011, in connection with completion of the XETA acquisition, PAETEC obtained $225 million of new senior secured credit facilities, consisting of a $100 million term loan credit facility and a $125 million revolving credit facility. On that date, PAETEC drew down $100 million aggregate principal amount of term loans and applied approximately $69.5 million of the loan proceeds to pay the XETA merger consideration and associated costs and expenses and approximately $25.1 million of such proceeds to repay in full all revolving loans outstanding under its prior revolving credit facility.

Trends Affecting Our Business

General Economic Slowdown.    Adverse conditions in the global economy in recent years have reduced the availability of corporate credit, negatively affected employment levels and curtailed corporate growth and expansion. These conditions and other factors have contributed to a slowdown of business activity across a broad range of industries. PAETEC believes that the financial and economic pressures faced by its business customers in this environment of diminished consumer spending, corporate downsizing and tightened credit have had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on billable minutes of use and on customer attrition rates, and have resulted in and may continue to result in increased customer demands for price reductions in connection with contract renewals. In addition, as a result of the current conditions, PAETEC’s ability to access further the debt and equity markets may be restricted at a time when it would like, or need, to access such markets, which could have an adverse effect on PAETEC’s flexibility to react to changing economic and business conditions. The disruptions in the financial markets have had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on the market value of PAETEC’s common stock, which could make it more difficult or costly for the company to raise capital through an offering of its equity securities.

Shifting Patterns of Use and Convergence of Technology.    As telecommunications customers increasingly use wireless forms of communication, such as hand-held Internet access devices and cell phones, the volume of traffic carried by traditional wireline telecommunications networks has declined and is expected to continue to decline. Although PAETEC believes this trend is most pronounced in the residential marketplace, wireless substitution also has had an adverse effect on the wireline usage patterns of the medium-sized and large businesses and institutions PAETEC targets. PAETEC believes that wireless substitution has led to a decrease in the average minutes of use generated by its customers. To date, PAETEC has been able partially to offset this loss of revenue from existing customers through sales of services to new customers. PAETEC believes that the transition to wireless-based forms of communication will continue in the foreseeable future. PAETEC seeks to respond to this trend by offering service levels and product packages that are not currently available using wireless alternatives.

Voice and data traffic historically have traveled over telecommunications networks using incompatible transmission formats. This means that a telecommunications transmission circuit had to be designated to carry either data traffic or voice traffic. As a result, excess capacity on a voice circuit could not be made available to reduce demand on a data circuit. VoIP technology, which allows voice and data traffic to travel interchangeably over the same network, enables more efficient use of the telecommunications networks. Because PAETEC leases the majority of its transmission capacity, the increased efficiency has the potential to reduce significantly PAETEC’s cost of providing services to its customers. PAETEC continues to install equipment and transition its

 

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network to take advantage of these new technologies. PAETEC believes that, in operating a network using both traditional voice and newer VoIP technology, it is one of the leading competitive carriers in pursuing the benefits of technological convergence.

As PAETEC’s customers migrate their traditional voice services to VoIP technology, PAETEC is experiencing a decline in usage-based revenues. In addition, the combination of shifting patterns of use and increasing convergence of voice and data traffic could make it harder for PAETEC to sustain and improve its operating margins over the next several years. PAETEC believes that the challenges these trends may present will be offset in part by the efficiencies of operating a data network to which it will increasingly transition its traditional voice services.

Competition; Evolving Regulatory Environment; Industry Consolidation.    The telecommunications industry has remained highly competitive in an environment marked by increased deregulation. Market forces and changes in government regulations have required, and may continue to require, PAETEC to reduce rates for some of the services it provides. These trends may reduce PAETEC’s historical rate of revenue growth and continue to exert pressure on its operating margins. PAETEC believes that the relatively long-term nature of its agreements with customers of its network services, which as of March 31, 2011 have an average initial term of 36 months, should reduce the likelihood that it will experience significant, rapid decreases in the rates it charges for its services.

Mergers involving the RBOCs and deregulatory activity favoring RBOCs at both federal and state levels over the past several years have made it more difficult to compete against these larger, financially stronger competitors. Additional regulatory changes that would permit incumbent carriers to materially increase rates charged for interconnecting networks and accessing last mile connections or to reduce PAETEC’s rates for certain network services could make it more difficult for our company to remain competitive.

PAETEC’s industry has experienced a significant amount of consolidation in recent periods. Merger and acquisition transactions have created more significant competitors for PAETEC and have reduced the number of vendors from which PAETEC may purchase network elements it leverages to operate its business. PAETEC expects this trend to continue in the near future. To compete more effectively in its industry, PAETEC plans to continue pursuing its historical acquisition strategy to increase its operating leverage, achieve economies of scale and broaden its name recognition.

Financial Difficulties Faced by Many Competitive Communications Carriers.    Over the last decade, many competitive communications services providers have experienced financial difficulties. These difficulties have led to the general perception that the competitive carrier sector of PAETEC’s industry is marred by instability and financial weakness. This perception makes it harder for PAETEC to gain new customers, raise additional capital and negotiate with vendors. PAETEC has addressed this perception by maintaining cash balances that are generally in excess of its current needs and by managing its growth activities so that its short-term cash flow is not impaired.

Revenue

PAETEC derives revenue from sales of its network services, carrier services and integrated solutions services. PAETEC derives most of its revenue from monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees that are generated principally by sales of its network services.

Monthly recurring fees include the fees paid by PAETEC’s customers for lines in service and additional features on those lines. PAETEC primarily bills monthly recurring fees in advance.

Usage-based fees consist of fees paid by PAETEC’s network services customers for each call made, fees paid by the incumbent carriers in PAETEC’s markets as “reciprocal compensation” when PAETEC terminates local calls made by their customers, and access fees paid by other carriers for long distance calls PAETEC originates or terminates for those carriers.

 

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The monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees generated by sales of PAETEC’s network services to end users and carrier services to any customer tend to be relatively consistent from month to month, subject to changes in the calling patterns of the customer’s business.

Network Services.    PAETEC delivers integrated communications services, including data and Internet services, local services and long distance services, to end users on a retail basis, which the company refers to as its “network services.”

PAETEC’s network services revenue consists primarily of monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees. In addition to usage-based fees invoiced directly to the end-user customers, usage-based fees for PAETEC’s network services include the interstate and intrastate access fees the company receives from other communications providers when it originates or terminates long-distance calls for those other providers to or from PAETEC’s network services customers, and the reciprocal compensation fees PAETEC receives from some other local carriers when it terminates non-toll calls originated by customers of other carriers. PAETEC recognizes revenue during the period in which the revenue is earned. PAETEC’s network services also generate non-recurring service activation and installation fee revenues, which it receives upon initiation of service. PAETEC defers recognition of these revenues and amortizes them over the average customer life.

PAETEC’s core network services are those that generate revenue from retail enterprise customers to which PAETEC delivers such integrated communications services on primarily T1 or larger access lines, which excludes access fee and reciprocal compensation fee revenue related to network services and revenue from the company’s POTS operations. POTS operations involve the provision of basic telephone services supplying standard single line telephones, telephone lines and access to the public switched network.

Carrier Services.    PAETEC generates revenue from wholesale sales of communications services to other communications businesses, which the company refers to as its “carrier services.”

PAETEC’s carrier services revenue consists primarily of monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees. Usage-based fees for PAETEC’s carrier services consist primarily of the interstate and intrastate access fees the company receives from other communications providers when it originates or terminates long distance calls for those other providers to or from PAETEC’s carrier services customers, and the reciprocal compensation fees PAETEC receives from some other local carriers when it terminates to its carrier services customers local calls made by customers of other local carriers.

PAETEC’s core carrier services are those that generate revenue from other communications providers, which excludes access fee and reciprocal compensation fee revenue related to carrier services and revenue from the company’s non-core POTS operations.

Access Fee and Reciprocal Compensation Revenue Generated by Network Services and Carrier Services.     PAETEC generates access fees when PAETEC’s switching facilities provide a connection between a long distance carrier and an end user. In accordance with a May 2004 order by the FCC, PAETEC has designed its interstate access rates to equal the interstate access rates charged by the competing incumbent carrier for functionally equivalent access services, including all applicable fixed and traffic-sensitive charges. In the May 2004 order, the FCC announced a new rule that limits the interstate access fees competitive carriers like PAETEC are able to collect from a long distance carrier in situations where the competitive carriers do not provide service directly to the end user. This rule specifically targeted traffic that competitive carriers handle for wireless carriers and provided that competitive carriers could charge no more than incumbent carriers for these services.

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carriers to mirror the intrastate access rates of the incumbent carrier in that state or mirror interstate rate levels. In recent years, however, several states have implemented new laws or adopted new regulations that limit the intrastate access rates of competitive carriers. Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey and Illinois have

imposed limits on such intrastate access rates that require the rates to be reduced to match the level of RBOC rates over transition periods of varying lengths. Other state regulatory commissions have pending investigations into intrastate access rates of competitive carriers, while legislation has been proposed in some states to impose similar rate caps. Those proceedings and legislative proposals may result in changes to the intrastate rates, which PAETEC assesses long distance carriers for use of the PAETEC’s in-state networks.

All forms of intercarrier compensation, including exchange access and reciprocal compensation, currently are the subject of a generic proceeding at the FCC designed to reform the way carriers and providers pay other carriers and providers for use of their respective networks.

Integrated Solutions.    PAETEC derives revenue from sales to retail end-user customers of telecommunications equipment and software and related services and energy supply services, which the company refers to collectively as its “integrated solutions.”

A portion of PAETEC’s integrated solutions revenue consists of fees its customers pay for equipment and for PAETEC’s system design and installation services. PAETEC recognizes revenue for equipment sales and system design and installation services upon delivery and acceptance of the underlying installed equipment.

PAETEC derives an additional component of its integrated solutions revenue by selling and supporting its proprietary telecommunications software. PAETEC recognizes revenue related to software sales upon delivery of the software. Support fees include fees for maintenance of PAETEC’s telecommunications software and fees for training the end user in the proper use of that software. PAETEC recognizes maintenance fees on a pro rata basis over the length of the underlying maintenance contract and training fees after it fulfills the training obligation.

Energy supply services revenue consists primarily of usage-based fees its customers pay for unregulated electricity. Revenues are subject to variability based upon market factors. PAETEC recognizes revenue related to energy sales when the service is provided.

Cost of Sales

PAETEC provides its network services and carrier services by using electronic network components that it owns and telephone and data transmission lines that it leases from other telecommunications carriers. PAETEC’s cost of sales for these services consists primarily of leased transport charges and usage costs for local and long distance calls. PAETEC’s leased transport charges are the payments it makes to lease the telephone and data transmission lines, which the company uses to connect its customers to its network and to connect its network to the networks of other carriers. Usage costs for local and long distance are the costs that PAETEC incurs for calls made by its customers. Cost of sales for PAETEC’s integrated solutions includes the costs it incurs in designing systems and purchasing and installing equipment and the costs incurred in procuring electricity from the market operators on a wholesale basis.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

PAETEC’s selling, general and administrative expenses include selling and marketing, customer service, billing, corporate administration, engineering personnel and other personnel costs.

Impairment Charge

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million in the third quarter of 2008 based on a preliminary assessment in that quarter, and recorded an additional non-cash charge of $15.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008 based on the finalization of that preliminary assessment. The goodwill impairment charges were attributable to weaker economic conditions in PAETEC’s markets. For more information about PAETEC’s impairment review policies, see “—Critical Accounting Policies” below. For information about PAETEC’s goodwill, see Note 5 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization include depreciation of PAETEC’s telecommunications network and equipment, computer hardware and purchased software, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and buildings, as well as amortization of intangible assets.

Acquisition, Integration and Separation Costs

Acquisition, integration and separation costs include external costs directly related to PAETEC’s acquisition activities, such as advisory, legal, accounting, valuation and other professional fees. In addition, such costs include employee severance and benefit costs associated with PAETEC’s acquisition activities.

Debt Extinguishment and Related Costs

PAETEC’s debt extinguishment and related costs include expenses related to the repayment of outstanding term loans under PAETEC’s senior secured credit facilities, costs incurred related to PAETEC’s former interest rate swap agreement and expenses related to the termination of a financing commitment. For information about PAETEC’s debt transactions, see Note 6 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes interest due on PAETEC’s long-term debt and capital leases, amortization of debt issuance costs, debt premiums, and debt discounts.

Other Income, Net

Other income, net includes investment income, non-monetary gains on the exchange of reciprocal indefeasible rights of use, or “IRUs,” and other financing income.

Accounting for Income Taxes

PAETEC recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of transactions and events. Under this method, PAETEC determines deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which it expects the differences to reverse. If necessary, PAETEC reduces deferred income tax assets by a valuation allowance to an amount that it determines is more likely than not to be recoverable.

Stock-Based Compensation

PAETEC’s employees participate in a variety of equity incentive plans. Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or “FASB,” ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. PAETEC recognizes these compensation costs, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, ratably over the requisite service period of the award.

 

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Adjusted EBITDA Presentation

Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by PAETEC for the periods presented in this management’s discussion and analysis, represents net (loss) income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, stock-based compensation, acquisition, integration and separation costs, debt extinguishment and related costs, sales and use tax settlement, gain on non-monetary transaction and impairment charges. PAETEC’s adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure is used by PAETEC’s management, together with financial measurements prepared in accordance with GAAP such as net (loss) income and revenue, to assess PAETEC’s historical and prospective operating performance.

Management uses adjusted EBITDA to enhance its understanding of PAETEC’s core operating performance, which represents management’s views concerning PAETEC’s performance in the ordinary, ongoing and customary course of its operations. Management historically has found it helpful, and believes that investors have found it helpful, to consider an operating measure that excludes expenses, such as acquisition, integration and separation costs, debt extinguishment and related costs, and impairment charges, relating to transactions not reflective of PAETEC’s core operations. In the future, the company expects that it may again report adjusted EBITDA excluding the items discussed below and may incur expenses similar to the excluded items discussed below. Accordingly, the exclusion of these and other similar items in PAETEC’s non-GAAP presentation should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual. Management believes that, for the reasons discussed below, PAETEC’s use of a supplemental financial measure which excludes these expenses facilitates an assessment of PAETEC’s fundamental operating trends and addresses concerns of management and of PAETEC’s investors that these expenses may obscure such underlying trends. Management notes that each of these expenses is presented in PAETEC’s financial statements and discussed in the management’s discussion and analysis section of PAETEC’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, so that investors have complete information about the expenses.

The information about PAETEC’s core operating performance provided by this financial measure is used by management for a variety of purposes. Management regularly communicates its adjusted EBITDA results to its board of directors and discusses with the board management’s interpretation of such results. Management also compares the company’s adjusted EBITDA performance against internal targets as a key factor in determining cash bonus compensation for executives and other employees, largely because management feels that this measure is indicative of the how the fundamental business is performing and is being managed. In addition, PAETEC’s management uses adjusted EBITDA to evaluate PAETEC’s performance relative to that of its competitors. This financial measure permits a comparative assessment of PAETEC’s operating performance relative to the company’s performance based on its GAAP results, while isolating the effects of certain items that vary from period to period without any correlation to core operating performance or that vary widely among similar companies.

Management believes that adjusted EBITDA is a particularly useful comparative measure within PAETEC’s industry. The communications industry has experienced recent trends of increased merger and acquisition activity and financial restructurings. These activities have led to significant charges to earnings, such as those resulting from acquisition, integration and debt restructuring costs, and to significant variations among companies with respect to capital structures and cost of capital (which affect interest expense) and differences in taxation and book depreciation of facilities and equipment (which affect relative depreciation expense),

including significant differences in the depreciable lives of similar assets among various companies. Adjusted EBITDA facilitates company-to-company comparisons in the communications industry by eliminating some of the foregoing variations. Management believes that because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, the varying methodologies for determining both stock-based compensation and stock-based compensation expense among companies and from period to period, and the subjective assumptions involved in those determinations, excluding stock-based compensation from adjusted EBITDA enhances company-to-company comparisons over multiple fiscal periods. By permitting investors to review both the GAAP and non-GAAP

 

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measures, PAETEC and its peers that customarily use similar non-GAAP measures facilitate an enhanced understanding of historical financial results and enable investors to make more meaningful company-to-company comparisons.

PAETEC also provides information relating to its adjusted EBITDA so that analysts, investors and other interested persons have the same data that management uses to assess PAETEC’s core operating performance. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA should be viewed only as a supplement to the GAAP financial information. Management also believes, however, that providing this information in addition to, and together with, GAAP financial information permits the foregoing persons to obtain a better understanding of PAETEC’s core operating performance and to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance on a standalone and a comparative basis.

PAETEC’s adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in accounting policies and items excluded or included in the adjustments, which limits its usefulness as a comparative measure. In addition, adjusted EBITDA has other limitations as an analytical financial measure. These limitations include the following:

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not reflect PAETEC’s capital expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments to purchase capital equipment;

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, associated with PAETEC’s indebtedness;

 

   

although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will likely have to be replaced in the future, and adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the cost of equity awards to employees;

 

   

adjusted EBITDA excludes some items in addition to stock-based compensation that are likely to recur;

 

   

adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the effect of earnings or charges resulting from matters that PAETEC’s management considers not indicative of PAETEC’s ongoing operations; and

 

   

to the extent that PAETEC changes its accounting of certain transactions or other items from period to period, PAETEC’s adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable from period to period.

PAETEC’s management compensates for these limitations by relying primarily on PAETEC’s GAAP results to evaluate its operating performance and by considering independently the economic effects of the foregoing items that are or are not reflected in adjusted EBITDA. Management also compensates for these limitations by providing GAAP-based disclosures concerning the excluded items in its financial disclosures. As a result of these limitations, however, adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net (loss) income, as calculated in accordance with GAAP, as a measure of operating performance, or as an alternative to any other GAAP measure of operating performance.

Results of Operations

The following table presents selected operating data for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. In the following comparisons of PAETEC’s operating results, we refer to the three months ended March 31, 2011 as our “2011 quarter” and the three months ended March 31, 2010 as our “2010 quarter.” The comparison of PAETEC’s operating results for 2011 to PAETEC’s operating results for 2010 is materially affected by PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier on December 6, 2010. Cavalier’s operating results are included in PAETEC’s operating results beginning on December 6, 2010. In addition, the comparison of PAETEC’s operating results for 2009 to PAETEC’s operating results for 2008 is materially affected by PAETEC’s acquisition of McLeodUSA on February 8, 2008.

 

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McLeodUSA’s operating results are included in PAETEC’s operating results beginning on February 9, 2008. Because of the significance of each merger transaction, PAETEC’s operating results for 2010, 2009 and 2008 are not directly comparable. PAETEC’s operating results for those years and the 2011 and 2010 quarters were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

    Year Ended December 31,     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2010(1)     2009     2008(2)     2011     2010  
    $     % of
Revenue
    $     % of
Revenue
    $     % of
Revenue
    $     % of
Revenue
    $     % of
Revenue
 

Revenue:

                   

Network services

  $ 1,245,157        77   $ 1,258,489        80   $ 1,237,668        79   $ 377,032        76   $ 310,474        80

Carrier Services

    262,749        16     260,023        16     271,279        17     82,212        17     63,043        16

Integrated solutions

    115,910        7     61,675        4     61,433        4     36,269        7     16,534        4
                                                                               

Total revenue

    1,623,816        100     1,580,187        100     1,570,380        100     495,513        100     390,051        100

Cost of sales(3)

    808,892        50     782,389        50     781,347        50     233,912        47     192,749        49

Selling, general and administrative expenses(4)

    559,673        34     559,541        35     572,180        36     172,692        35     134,260        34

Acquisition, integration and separation costs

    14,124        1     —          *        12,700        1     2,493        *        —          *   

Sales and use tax settlement

    —          *        (7,221     *        —          *        —          *        —          *   

Impairment charge

    —          *        —          *        355,000        23     —          *        —          *   

Depreciation and amortization

    196,543        12     184,588        12     174,251        11     63,313        13     47,173        12
                                                 

Income (loss) from operations

    44,584        3     60,890        4     (325,098     (21 %)      23,103        5     15,869        4

Debt extinguishment and related costs

    7,382        *        17,891        1     —          *        —          *        4,423        1

Other income, net

    (392     *        (1,107     *        (663     *        (81     *        (112     *   

Interest expense

    96,339        6     74,149        5     73,663        5     34,464        7     22,037        6
                                                 

Loss before income taxes

    (58,745     (4 )%      (30,043     (2 )%      (398,098     (25 )%      (11,280     (2 )%      (10,479     (3 )% 

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

    (1,004     *        (1,354     *        89,797        6     650        *        (941     *   
                                                 

Net loss

  $ (57,741     (4 )%    $ (28,689     (2 )%    $ (487,895     (31 )%    $ (11,930     (2 )%    $ (9,538     (2 )% 
                                                 

Adjusted EBITDA(5)

  $ 264,931        $ 256,933        $ 237,725        $ 91,355        $ 65,543     
                                                 

 

 * Less than one percent.
(1)

Includes the results of Cavalier as of the Cavalier merger closing date of December 6, 2010.

(2)

Includes results of McLeodUSA after the McLeodUSA merger closing date of February 8, 2008.

(3)

Exclusive of operating items shown separately below.

(4)

Exclusive of operating items shown separately below and inclusive of stock-based compensation.

(5)

Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measurement prepared in accordance with GAAP. See “—Overview—Adjusted EBITDA Presentation” for PAETEC’s reasons for including adjusted EBITDA data in this prospectus and for material limitations with respect to the usefulness of this measurement. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss, as net loss is calculated in accordance with GAAP (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended December 31,     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2010     2009     2008     2011     2010  

Net loss

   $ (57,741   $ (28,689   $ (487,895   $ (11,930   $ (9,538

Add back non-EBITDA items included in net loss:

          

Depreciation and amortization

     196,543        184,588        174,251        63,313        47,173   

Interest expense, net of interest income

     95,911        73,188        71,857        34,413        21,964   

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

     (1,004     (1,354     89,797        650        (941
                                        

EBITDA

     233,709        227,733        (151,990     86,446        58,658   

Stock-based compensation

     9,716        18,772        22,015        2,416        2,462   

Acquisition, integration and separation costs

     14,124        —          12,700        2,493        —     

Debt extinguishment and related costs

     7,382        17,891        —          —          4,423   

Sales and use tax settlement

     —          (7,221     —          —          —     

Gain on non-monetary transaction

     —          (242     —          —          —     

Impairment charge

     —          —          355,000        —          —     
                                        

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 264,931      $ 256,933      $ 237,725      $ 91,355      $ 65,543   
                                        

 

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 Compared With Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

Revenue.    Total revenue increased $105.5 million, or 27.0%, to $495.5 million for the 2011 quarter from $390.1 million for the 2010 quarter primarily from the inclusion of operating results from Cavalier and other recently acquired businesses for the full 2011 quarter. Of total revenue for the 2011 quarter, revenue from network services, carrier services and integrated solutions accounted for 76.1%, 16.6% and 7.3%, respectively, compared to 79.6%, 16.2% and 4.2%, respectively, for the 2010 quarter.

Revenue from network services increased $66.6 million, or 21.4%, to $377.0 million for the 2011 quarter from $310.5 million for the 2010 quarter. Of total network services revenue for the 2011 quarter, revenue from core network services, access fee and reciprocal compensation revenue related to network services, and non-core POTS revenue related to network services accounted for 89.3%, 4.0% and 6.7%, respectively, compared to 91.2%, 5.7% and 3.1%, respectively, for the 2010 quarter.

Revenue from core network services increased $53.7 million, or 19.0%, to $336.8 million for the 2011 quarter from $283.1 million for the 2010 quarter. For the 2011 quarter, revenue from monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees accounted for 80.2% and 19.9%, respectively, of revenue from core network services, compared to 77.6% and 21.8%, respectively, of such revenue for the 2010 quarter. The increase in core network services revenue primarily resulted from the inclusion of Cavalier’s operating results for the full 2011 quarter.

Access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in network services revenue decreased $2.9 million, or 16.2%, to $14.9 million for the 2011 quarter from $17.8 million for the 2010 quarter. Of total access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in network services for the 2011 quarter, revenue from access fees accounted for 92.1% compared to 91.8% for the 2010 quarter.

Non-core POTS revenue included in network services revenue increased $15.8 million, or 165%, to $25.3 million for the 2011 quarter from $9.5 million for the 2010 quarter. The increase in non-core POTS revenue primarily resulted from the inclusion of Cavalier’s operating results for the full 2011 quarter, the effect of which was partially offset by customer attrition during the quarter.

Revenue from carrier services increased $19.2 million, or 30.4%, to $82.2 million for the 2011 quarter from $63.0 million for the 2010 quarter. Of total carrier services revenue for the 2011 quarter, revenue from core carrier services, access fee and reciprocal compensation revenue related to carrier services, and non-core POTS revenue related to carrier services accounted for 72.0%, 24.5% and 3.5%, respectively, compared to 70.8%, 23.4% and 5.8%, respectively, for the 2010 quarter.

Revenue from core carrier services increased $14.6 million, or 32.6%, to $59.2 million for the 2011 quarter from $44.7 million for the 2010 quarter. The increase in core carrier services revenue primarily resulted from the inclusion of Cavalier’s operating results for the full 2011 quarter. For the 2011 quarter, revenue from monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees accounted for 67.6% and 20.0%, respectively, of revenue from core carrier services, compared to 59.9% and 27.1%, respectively, of such revenue for the 2010 quarter.

Access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in carrier services revenue increased $5.4 million, or 36.4%, to $20.1 million for the 2011 quarter from $14.7 million for the 2010 quarter. Of total access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in carrier services revenue for the 2011 quarter, revenue from access fees accounted for 88.8% compared to 83.0% for the 2010 quarter.

Non-core POTS revenue included in carrier services revenue decreased $0.8 million, or 21.3%, to $2.9 million for the 2011 quarter from $3.6 million for the 2010 quarter. The decrease in non-core POTS revenue primarily resulted from customer attrition.

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primarily resulted from growth in both equipment sales and energy supply services due to the inclusion of operating results from U.S. Energy Partners LLC and Quagga Corporation for the full 2011 quarter.

Cost of Sales.    Cost of sales increased to $233.9 million for the 2011 quarter from $192.7 million for the 2010 quarter, in part because of increased costs associated with the acquisition of Cavalier, increased costs associated with equipment sales due to the June 2010 acquisition of Quagga Corporation, and costs incurred to procure electricity from market operators on a wholesale basis.

Leased transport charges increased to $177.2 million, or 75.8% of cost of sales, for the 2011 quarter from $153.0 million, or 79.3% of cost of sales, for the 2010 quarter.

Usage costs for local and long distance calls increased to $33.4 million, or 14.3% of cost of sales, for the 2011 quarter from $29.5 million, or 15.3% of cost of sales, for the 2010 quarter.

Cost of sales as a percentage of total revenue decreased to 47.2% for the 2011 quarter from 49.4% for the 2010 quarter. The improvement was driven by a broad array of operational enhancements, including the contribution of higher margin Cavalier revenues, improved local network cost resulting from earlier initiatives to transition special access circuits to unbundled network elements, and an increase in integrated equipment and network sales driven by our IP Simple Product, which leverages PAETEC’s proprietary Allworx platform.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $172.7 million for the 2011 quarter from $134.3 million for the 2010 quarter primarily due to costs associated with higher staffing levels in PAETEC’s sales force and additional growth in headcount from acquisitions completed during 2010. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue increased to 34.9% for the 2011 quarter from 34.4% for the 2010 quarter.

Acquisition, Integration and Separation Costs.    During the 2011 quarter, PAETEC recognized approximately $2.5 million of acquisition, integration and separation costs. These costs were primarily related to employee separations.

Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $63.3 million for the 2011 quarter from $47.2 million for the 2010 quarter. The increase was primarily attributable to the inclusion of Cavalier’s operating results for the full 2011 quarter and PAETEC’s network deployment and maintenance activities.

Debt Extinguishment and Related Costs.    During the 2010 quarter, PAETEC recognized a total of $4.4 million of debt extinguishment and related costs, which represented the elimination of $3.6 million of debt issuance costs and unamortized debt discount associated with the repayment of $240.2 million aggregate principal amount of term loans and $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of revolving loans outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities with the proceeds from the January 2010 issuance of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes and $0.8 million of costs related to the termination of its interest rate swap agreement.

Interest Expense.    PAETEC’s average outstanding debt balances increased to $1,470.2 million for the 2011 quarter from $946.0 million for the 2010 quarter, as a result of the December 2010 issuance of $450.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 9 7/8% senior notes subject to the exchange offer covered by this prospectus. Interest expense increased to $34.5 million for the 2011 quarter from $22.0 million for the 2010 quarter due primarily to an increase in the average outstanding debt balances and an increase in the average annual borrowing rate. The weighted average annual borrowing rate, including the amortization of the debt discount and the debt premium but excluding the amortization of deferred financing costs, for the 2011 quarter was 9.4%, compared to 9.1% for the 2010 quarter.

 

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Income Taxes.    The provision for income taxes for the 2011 quarter was $0.7 million. The difference between the statutory rate and the effective tax rate for the 2011 quarter was primarily attributable to the existence of a valuation allowance on PAETEC’s net deferred tax assets.

2010 Compared With 2009

Revenue.    Total revenue increased $43.6 million, or 2.8%, to $1,623.8 million for 2010 from $1,580.2 million for 2009, primarily because of revenue attributable to acquisitions during 2010, the effect of which was substantially offset by declines in usage-based revenue and non-core POTS revenue. Of total revenue for 2010, revenue from network services, carrier services and integrated solutions accounted for 76.7%, 16.2% and 7.1%, respectively, compared to 79.6%, 16.5% and 3.9%, respectively, for 2009.

Revenue from network services decreased $13.3 million, or 1.1%, to $1,245.2 million for 2010 from $1,258.5 million for 2009. Of total network services revenue for 2010, revenue from core network services, access fee and reciprocal compensation fee revenue related to network services, and non-core POTS revenue related to network services accounted for 91.6%, 5.2% and 3.2%, respectively, compared to 90.7%, 5.7% and 3.6%, respectively, for 2009.

Revenue from core network services decreased $1.3 million, or 0.1%, to $1,140.5 million for 2010 from $1,141.8 million for 2009. For 2010, revenue from monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees accounted for 78.1% and 21.6%, respectively, of revenue from core network services, compared to 76.7% and 22.5%, respectively, of such revenue for 2009. The decrease in core network services revenue primarily resulted from a decline in usage-based revenue and compression associated with the migration of traditional voice customers to newer VoIP technology. The revenue impact of these factors was partially offset by an increase in data revenue generated by increased sales of Dynamic IP and MPLS VPN products and the inclusion of Cavalier’s results.

Access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in network services revenue decreased $6.1 million, or 8.6%, to $65.4 million for 2010 from $71.5 million for 2009. Of total access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in network services for 2010, revenue from access fees accounted for 91.6% compared to 90.2% for 2009.

Non-core POTS revenue included in network services revenue decreased $5.8 million, or 12.9%, to $39.3 million for 2010 from $45.1 million for 2009. The decrease in non-core POTS revenue primarily resulted from continued customer attrition.

Revenue from carrier services increased $2.7 million, or 1.0%, to $262.7 million for 2010 from $260.0 million for 2009. Of total carrier services revenue for 2010, revenue from core carrier services, access fee and reciprocal compensation fee revenue related to carrier services, and non-core POTS revenue related to carrier services accounted for 70.4%, 24.6% and 5.0%, respectively, compared to72.1%, 21.1% and 6.8%, respectively, for 2009.

Revenue from core carrier services decreased $2.5 million, or 1.3%, to $184.9 million for 2010 from $187.4 million for 2009. The decrease in core carrier services revenue primarily resulted from a decline in usage-based revenue. For 2010, revenue from monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees accounted for 59.8% and 26.8%, respectively, of revenue from core carrier services, compared to 56.1% and 30.9%, respectively, of such revenue for 2009.

Access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in carrier services revenue increased $9.6 million, or 17.5%, to $64.5 million for 2010 from $54.9 million for 2009. Of total access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in carrier services revenue for 2010, revenue from access fees accounted for 85.8% compared to 77.0% for 2009.

 

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Non-core POTS revenue included in carrier services revenue decreased $4.4 million, or 24.7%, to $13.3 million for 2010 from $17.7 million for 2009. The decrease in non-core POTS revenue primarily resulted from continued customer attrition.

Revenue from integrated solutions services increased $54.2 million, or 87.9%, to $115.9 million for 2010 from $61.7 million for 2009. Of this increase, $44.6 million was attributable to growth in both equipment sales and energy services as a result of business acquisitions during 2010.

Cost of Sales.    Cost of sales increased to $808.9 million for 2010 from $782.4 million for 2009, in part because of an increase in special access rates and associated unbundled network element migration costs, increased costs associated with the acquisition of Cavalier, increased costs associated with equipment sales due to the June 2010 acquisition of Quagga Corporation, and costs incurred to procure electricity from market operators on a wholesale basis, the effects of which were partially offset by a decline in the rates associated with variable usage.

Leased transport charges increased to $613.0 million, or 75.8% of cost of sales, for 2010 from $610.6 million, or 78.0% of cost of sales, for 2009.

Usage costs for local and long distance calls decreased to $120.9 million, or 14.9% of cost of sales, for 2010 from $131.0 million, or 16.7% of cost of sales, for 2009. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decline in the average usage rates PAETEC is charged by network providers.

Cost of sales as a percentage of total revenue increased slightly from 49.5% for 2009 to 49.8% for 2010.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $559.7 million for 2010 from $559.5 million for 2009 primarily due to costs associated with higher staffing levels in PAETEC’s sales force and additional growth in headcount from acquisitions during 2010. The impact of these factors was substantially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased to 34.5% for 2010 from 35.4% for 2009, due to initiatives initiated by management during 2010 to align costs more closely with revenue performance and expectations.

Acquisition, Integration and Separation Costs.    During 2010, PAETEC recognized approximately $14.1 million of acquisition, integration and separation costs. These costs included acquisition related advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional fees, as well as costs incurred in connection with employee separations.

Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $196.5 million for 2010 from $184.6 million for 2009. The increase was primarily attributable to PAETEC’s network deployment activities.

Debt Extinguishment and Related Costs.    During 2010, PAETEC recognized a total of $7.4 million of debt extinguishment and related costs, which represented the elimination of $3.6 million of debt issuance costs and unamortized debt discount associated with the repayment of $240.2 million aggregate principal amount of term loans and $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of revolving loans outstanding under the company’s senior secured credit facilities with the proceeds from the January 2010 issuance of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 8  7/8% senior secured notes and $0.8 million of costs related to the termination of its interest rate swap agreement. Approximately $3.0 million represented the elimination of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with a financing commitment for senior secured bridge loans which PAETEC terminated upon completion of its offering of the 9 7/8% senior notes in December 2010.

Interest Expense.    PAETEC’s average outstanding debt balances increased to $1,019.4 million for 2010 from $941.2 million for 2009, as a result of the December 2010 issuance of $450 million aggregate principal amount of the 9  7/8% senior notes subject to the exchange offer covered by this prospectus and the January 2010

 

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issuance of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes, which was partially offset by the repayment of the outstanding loans under its senior secured credit facilities from the proceeds of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes issuance. Interest expense increased to $96.3 million for 2010 from $74.1 million for 2009 due primarily to an increase in the average outstanding debt balances and an increase in the average annual borrowing rate. The weighted average annual borrowing rate, including the amortization of the debt discount and debt premium but excluding the amortization of deferred financing costs, for 2010 was 9.1%, compared to 7.7% for 2009.

Income Taxes.    PAETEC completed a reorganization involving some of PAETEC Holding’s direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries during 2010. The benefit from income taxes for 2010 reflects the impact to deferred taxes from the reorganization, net of certain current state taxes and income taxes in selected jurisdictions where net operating losses are not available.

PAETEC recorded a benefit from income taxes of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, which represented an effective tax rate of 1.7%. The difference between the statutory rate and PAETEC’s effective tax rate for the tax year ended December 31, 2010 was primarily attributable to a $6.2 million tax charge to establish a valuation allowance in the current year, the effect of non-deductible stock-based compensation, and the tax impact of the reorganization.

Deferred income tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities, including net operating loss, or “NOL,” carryforwards, for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted as appropriate to reflect changes in the tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established for any deferred income tax asset for which realization is uncertain.

PAETEC considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing temporary differences, projected future taxable income and recent financial operations, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed for some portion or all of a net deferred income tax asset. Judgment is used in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. In arriving at these judgments, the weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence is commensurate with the extent to which such evidence can be objectively verified. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, PAETEC considered the past three years of combined results on a pro forma basis, including the results of Cavalier beginning on January 1, 2008.

Based on an assessment of the available positive and negative evidence, including the historical pro forma combined results, PAETEC determined that there are uncertainties relative to its ability to utilize the net deferred income tax assets. In recognition of these uncertainties, PAETEC has provided a valuation allowance of $468.8 million on the net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2010. A valuation allowance of $367.9 million existed on the net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2009, resulting in a net increase of $100.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2010, of which $6.2 million represents a charge to income tax expense and $94.7 million represents a charge to goodwill as it relates primarily to purchase accounting for the Cavalier acquisition. PAETEC will continue to evaluate the need for a valuation allowance in the future, and if it is determined that its deferred income tax assets are realizable, an adjustment to the valuation allowance will be reflected.

Upon the January 1, 2009 adoption of ASC 805, Business Combinations, changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after an acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense, including charges and uncertainties associated with acquisitions that closed prior to the effective date of ASC 805.

As of December 31, 2010, PAETEC had federal NOL carryforwards of approximately $1.3 billion, including approximately $262.9 million of NOL carryforwards acquired as part of the December 6, 2010 acquisition of Cavalier. PAETEC has recorded a deferred income tax asset of approximately $519.8 million

 

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reflecting the benefit of federal and state loss carryforwards. If unused, the NOL carryforwards would expire on various dates from 2016 through 2030. Included in the NOL carryforward deferred tax asset above is approximately $457.4 million of deferred tax assets attributable to federal NOLs and $62.4 million of deferred tax assets attributable to state NOLs. In recognition of the uncertainties relative to the utilization of the NOLs, a full valuation allowance has been recorded.

As a result of the realization requirements of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, PAETEC’s deferred tax assets at December 31, 2010 do not include approximately $89.8 million of excess tax benefits from employee stock option exercises that are a component of PAETEC’s NOL carryforwards. Equity will be increased by approximately $31.4 million if and when such deferred tax assets are ultimately realized for federal income tax purposes. PAETEC uses ordering pursuant ASC 740, Income Taxes, for purposes of determining when excess tax benefits have been realized.

ASC 740 also provides guidance to address uncertainty in tax positions and clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold, which income tax positions must achieve before being recognized in the financial statements. ASC 740 requires expanded annual disclosures, including a rollforward of the beginning and ending aggregate unrecognized tax benefits as well as specific information related to tax uncertainties for which it is reasonably possible the amount of unrecognized tax benefit will significantly increase or decrease within twelve months. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions, including interest, at December 31, 2010 was $0.8 million, the majority of which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

2009 Compared With 2008

Revenue.    Total revenue increased $9.8 million, or 0.6%, to $1,580.2 million for 2009 from $1,570.4 million for 2008, principally due to a 12.9% increase in PAETEC’s data revenue and the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period. Of total revenue for 2009, revenue from network services, carrier services and integrated solutions accounted for 79.6%, 16.5% and 3.9%, respectively, compared to 78.8%, 17.3% and 3.9%, respectively, for 2008.

Revenue from network services increased $20.8 million, or 1.7%, to $1,258.5 million for 2009 from $1,237.7 million for 2008. For 2009, revenue from monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees accounted for 72.3% and 26.6%, respectively, of revenue from network services, compared to 71.6% and 27.8%, respectively, of such revenue for 2008. Revenue from core network services accounted for 72.3% of total revenue for 2009, compared to 70.5% for 2008. Revenue from core network services increased $34.3 million, or 3.1%, to $1,141.8 million for 2009 from $1,107.5 million for 2008. The increase in core network services revenue primarily resulted from a 13.0% increase in PAETEC’s data revenue generated by increased sales of its Dynamic IP and MPLS VPN products, as well as from the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period. Growth of the network services business was affected by lower billable minutes of use, increased pricing pressure, and continued customer attrition, particularly in the non-strategic POTS portion of the business obtained as part of the McLeodUSA acquisition.

Revenue from carrier services decreased $11.3 million, or 4.1%, to $260.0 million for 2009 from $271.3 million for 2008. Revenue from core carrier services accounted for 11.9% of total revenue for 2009, compared to 11.6% for 2008. The decrease in carrier services revenue primarily resulted from a decrease in access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation. For 2009, revenue from monthly recurring fees and usage-based fees accounted for 47.2% and 43.4%, respectively, of revenue from carrier services, compared to 42.0% and 49.9%, respectively, of such revenue for 2008. The increase in monthly recurring fees as a percentage of total carrier services revenue was primarily attributable to the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period, as monthly recurring fees historically have represented a higher percentage of total carrier services revenue of McLeodUSA’s business than of PAETEC’s business.

 

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Access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in network services revenue and access fee revenue and reciprocal compensation included in carrier services revenue together accounted for 8.0% of total revenue for 2009, compared to 8.6% for 2008. Reciprocal compensation revenue included in network services revenue and reciprocal compensation revenue included in carrier services revenue together accounted for 1.2% of total revenue for 2009, compared to 1.6% for 2008. Access fee revenue as a percentage of network services usage-based fees increased to 19.3% for 2009 from 17.7% for 2008, while reciprocal compensation as a percentage of network services usage-based fees increased slightly to 2.1% for 2009 from 2.0% for 2008. Network access fee revenue grew primarily due to the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period. Access fee revenue as a percentage of carrier services usage-based fees increased to 37.5% for 2009 from 37.1% for 2008. Reciprocal compensation as a percentage of carrier services usage-based fees decreased to 11.2% for 2009 from 13.2% for 2008. The decrease in reciprocal compensation as a percentage of carrier services usage-based fees was principally attributable to a shift in product mix toward IP-based services and other services that do not generate as much or any reciprocal compensation for PAETEC. PAETEC believes that the decrease also reflected in part adverse economic conditions in PAETEC’s markets that have contributed to usage-related pressure experienced by the carrier services business. The carrier services business also experienced a loss of some wireless customers, which PAETEC believes is primarily due to continuing consolidation in the wireless communications industry.

Revenue from integrated solutions services increased $0.2 million, or 0.4%, to $61.7 million for 2009 from $61.4 million for 2008. The increase in revenue generated by the integrated solutions business, which has a longer revenue cycle causing irregular trends on a quarterly basis, was attributable to growth in equipment sales.

Cost of Sales.    Cost of sales increased slightly to $782.4 million for 2009 from $781.3 million for 2008, primarily due to the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period.

Leased transport charges increased to $610.6 million, or 78.0% of cost of sales, for 2009 from $583.4 million, or 74.7% of cost of sales, for 2008, primarily due to the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period.

Usage costs for local and long distance calls decreased to $131.0 million, or 16.7% of cost of sales, for 2009 from $153.2 million, or 19.6% of cost of sales, for 2008. The decrease was attributable in part to a decline in the average usage rates PAETEC is charged by network providers, as well as to a decline in minutes of use.

Cost of sales as a percentage of total revenue decreased slightly from 49.8% for 2008 to 49.5% for 2009.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.    Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $559.5 million for 2009 from $572.2 million for 2008. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in salaries, wages and benefits and a decrease in sales and marketing expenses. The decrease was partially offset by the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period, which resulted in an increase in facilities expense to support the company’s more extensive network infrastructure after the McLeodUSA acquisition. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue decreased to 35.4% for 2009 from 36.4% for 2008.

Sales and Use Tax Settlement.    PAETEC recognized a $7.2 million benefit recorded as a sales and use tax settlement in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income during the year ended December 31, 2009 as a result of settlement agreements entered into with the Iowa Department of Revenue. These assessments, including estimated interest and penalties, originally amounted to approximately $16.5 million. PAETEC entered into settlement agreements with the Iowa Department of Revenue in April 2009 and January 2010, resolving a substantial portion of the disputed assessments.

Depreciation and Amortization.    Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $184.6 million for 2009 from $174.3 million for 2008, largely due to the inclusion of McLeodUSA’s results for the full 2009 period.

 

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Debt Extinguishment and Related Costs.    During 2009, PAETEC recognized a total of $17.9 million of debt extinguishment and related costs. In connection with the June 2009 issuance of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes, PAETEC recognized $10.3 million of debt extinguishment and related costs, which reflected the elimination of $5.8 million of debt issuance costs and unamortized debt discount related to the repayment of approximately $330.5 million of outstanding term loans under the company’s senior secured credit facilities and $4.5 million of costs incurred related to the reduction of the notional amount of its swap agreement in effect as of June 30, 2009 from $400.0 million to $265.0 million. PAETEC recognized another $7.5 million of debt extinguishment and related costs in connection with the December 2009 reclassification into earnings of derivative losses previously reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss, due to the discontinuation of hedge accounting treatment of PAETEC’s swap agreement in effect as of December 31, 2009.

Interest Expense.    PAETEC’s average outstanding debt balances increased to $933.2 million for 2009 from $878.2 million for 2008, primarily as a result of the $50.0 million principal amount of loans PAETEC obtained in October 2008 under its revolving credit facility and also as a result of PAETEC’s issuance in June 2009 of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 8  7/8% senior secured notes and application of the note proceeds to repay outstanding credit facility term loans. Interest expense increased slightly to $74.1 million for 2009 from $73.7 million for 2008, as the effect of higher debt levels and PAETEC’s issuance in June 2009 of its senior secured notes was offset by a decline in the weighted average annual borrowing rates under PAETEC’s credit facilities and its notes to 7.6% for 2009 from 7.8% for 2008.

Income Taxes.    PAETEC recorded a tax benefit of $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, which represented an effective tax rate of 4.5%. The difference between the statutory rate and PAETEC’s effective tax rate for the tax year ended December 31, 2009 was primarily attributable to a $7.0 million tax charge to establish the valuation allowance on net operating losses generated in the current year, and the effect of non-deductible stock-based compensation.

PAETEC recorded a tax provision of $89.8 million for 2008, which represented an effective tax rate of (22)%. The difference between the statutory rate and PAETEC’s effective tax rate for the tax year ended December 31, 2008 was primarily attributable to a $355.0 million non-deductible goodwill impairment charge, a $104.3 million tax charge to establish a valuation allowance, and the effect of non-deductible stock-based compensation.

Based on an assessment of the available positive and negative evidence, including the historical pro forma combined results, PAETEC determined that there are uncertainties relative to its ability to utilize the net deferred tax assets. In recognition of these uncertainties, PAETEC provided a valuation allowance of $367.9 million on the net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2009. A valuation allowance of $368.2 million existed on the net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2008, resulting in a net decrease of $0.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2009, of which $7.0 million represented a charge to income tax expense and the offsetting $7.3 million decrease to equity.

As of December 31, 2009, PAETEC had federal NOL carryforwards of approximately $962.7 million, including approximately $300.0 million of NOL carryforwards acquired as part of PAETEC Corp.’s February 8, 2008 merger with McLeodUSA. PAETEC recorded a deferred income tax asset of approximately $381.4 million reflecting the benefit of federal and state loss carryforwards. If unused, the NOL carryforwards would expire on various dates from 2016 through 2029. In recognition of the uncertainties relative to the utilization of the federal NOLs, a full valuation allowance has been recorded.

Included in the NOL carryforward deferred tax asset above was approximately $44.4 million of deferred tax assets attributable to state NOLs. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain state NOL carryforwards will not be realized prior to their expiration. In recognition of this uncertainty, PAETEC provided a valuation allowance of $43.8 million on the deferred tax assets related to the state NOL carryforwards.

 

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As a result of the realization requirements of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, PAETEC’s deferred tax assets at December 31, 2009 do not include approximately $89.7 million of excess tax benefits from employee stock option exercises that are a component of PAETEC’s NOL carryforwards. Equity will be increased by approximately $31.4 million if and when such deferred tax assets are ultimately realized for federal income tax purposes.

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions, including interest, at December 31, 2009 was $0.6 million, the majority of which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

Critical Accounting Policies

PAETEC’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require PAETEC to make estimates and assumptions. Of PAETEC’s significant accounting policies described in Note 2 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, PAETEC believes that the following policies may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.

Revenue Recognition.    PAETEC generates recurring operating revenue pursuant to contracts with PAETEC’s customers and non-recurring revenue pursuant to non-recurring agreements. PAETEC recognizes revenue in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, which require satisfaction of the following four basic criteria before revenue can be recognized:

 

   

there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists;

 

   

delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;

 

   

the fee is fixed or determinable; and

 

   

collectibility is reasonably assured.

PAETEC bases its determination of the third and fourth criteria above on the company’s judgment regarding the fixed nature of the fee it has charged for the services rendered and products delivered, and the prospects that those fees will be collected. If changes in conditions should cause it to determine that these criteria likely will not be met for some future transactions, revenue recognized for any reporting period could be materially adversely affected.

Management makes estimates of future customer credits through the analysis of historical trends and known events. The provisions for revenue adjustments are recorded as a reduction of revenue when incurred. Since any revenue allowances are recorded as an offset to revenue, any future increases or decreases in the allowances will positively or negatively affect revenue by the same amount.

Network Services and Carrier Services Revenue.    PAETEC derives revenue primarily from its sale of communications services. PAETEC’s service revenue consists principally of usage fees and monthly recurring fees.

Usage fees consist of fees paid by PAETEC’s customers for each call made, fees paid by the incumbent carriers in PAETEC’s markets as reciprocal compensation when the company terminates non-toll calls originated by their customers, and access fees paid by carriers for long distance calls that PAETEC originates and terminates. PAETEC recognizes revenue related to usage fees when the service is provided. PAETEC bills usage fees in arrears and uses estimates to recognize revenue for unbilled usage fees. PAETEC’s ability to generate reciprocal compensation revenue and access revenue is subject to numerous regulatory and legal proceedings. Until these proceedings are ultimately resolved, PAETEC’s policy is to recognize reciprocal compensation and access revenue only when it concludes that its realization of that revenue is reasonably assured.

 

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Monthly recurring fees include the fees paid by PAETEC’s customers for lines in service and additional features on those lines. Monthly recurring fees are paid by PAETEC’s end-user customers and are billed in advance. PAETEC recognizes this revenue during the period in which it is earned.

PAETEC has arrangements where it recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 605-20, Revenue Recognition Services, which requires some non-recurring service activation and installation fee revenues that are payable in advance of the provision of services to be deferred over the average customer life. In accordance with those guidelines, PAETEC defers service activation and installation fee revenues and related costs and amortizes them over the average customer life, which is primarily three years.

PAETEC also derives revenue from sales of indefeasible rights to use fiber optic telecommunications network facilities, or “IRUs,” and telecommunications network maintenance arrangements on such IRUs. The revenue from IRUs is recognized over the term of the related lease unless it qualifies as a sales type lease, for which revenue is recognized at the time the sale criteria in ASC 605-976, Real Estate—Retail Land, are met. Base annual revenue for telecommunications network maintenance is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Additional services provided under these contracts are recognized as the services are performed.

Integrated Solutions Revenue.    PAETEC also derives revenue from sales of telecommunications equipment, software and energy supply services. Equipment revenue consists of fees PAETEC’s customers pay for equipment and for PAETEC’s system design and installation services. PAETEC recognizes equipment revenue upon delivery and acceptance of the equipment. PAETEC derives software revenue through selling and supporting its proprietary telecommunications software. PAETEC recognizes revenue related to software sales upon delivery and acceptance of the software in accordance with ASC 605-985, Software. Support fees include fees for maintenance of PAETEC’s telecommunications software and fees for training the end user in the proper use of PAETEC’s telecommunications software. PAETEC recognizes maintenance fees pro rata over the length of the underlying maintenance contract. PAETEC recognizes training fees after the training obligation has been fulfilled. Energy revenue is derived through the sale of energy supply services. PAETEC recognizes revenue related to energy sales when the service is provided.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.    To determine its allowance for bad debts, PAETEC uses estimates based on the company’s historical collection experience, its assessment of current industry and economic trends, its customer concentrations and its credit policies. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC had reserved for $12.7 million of bad debts.

PAETEC has reserved for expected bad debt losses based on the factors referred to above, and believes that its reserves are adequate. It is possible, however, that the sufficiency of PAETEC’s estimates could become materially inadequate as the composition of PAETEC’s receivables changes over time. PAETEC continually reviews and refines the estimation process to take account of these changes, but from time to time the company may need to adjust its estimate to reflect actual experience.

Cost of Sales.    Costs of sales are composed primarily of network costs, which are costs incurred for leased transport charges and for transmission of voice and data services over other carriers’ networks. These costs consist of both fixed payments and variable amounts based on actual usage and negotiated or regulated contract rates. PAETEC expenses network costs as incurred. These costs include PAETEC’s estimate of charges for which it has not yet received bills, and are based upon the estimated number of transmission lines and facilities PAETEC has in service and its estimated minutes of use based on internal reports. Once PAETEC receives an invoice from a carrier, the company begins a process of reconciling that carrier’s invoice to PAETEC’s internal reports. Once the reconciliation is complete, PAETEC follows contractual terms to dispute any erroneous billing and, ultimately, agrees with the carrier on the final amount due. In some cases, this reconciliation process can take several months to complete. PAETEC may make subsequent adjustments to its estimates after it receives bills for the actual costs it incurs, but PAETEC generally does not expect that these adjustments will be material

 

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to its operating results. Accordingly, PAETEC’s accrual for network costs includes estimates for which the reconciliation of the carriers’ invoices to PAETEC’s internal reports has not been completed. Because of the significance of access costs, the complexity of the systems that capture accrual information, and the quantity of negotiated and regulated rates, PAETEC believes that the estimation of network cost accruals is a critical accounting policy. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, PAETEC had $36.2 million and $27.8 million, respectively, of disputed network invoices and approximately $4.7 million and $8.1 million, respectively, of recorded reserves related to disputed balances recorded in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC had approximately $34.9 million of disputed network invoices and approximately $4.5 million of recorded reserves related to that disputed balance recorded in accounts payable on the consolidated balance sheet.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets.    It is PAETEC’s policy to review its long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Factors the company considers important, and which could trigger an impairment review, include the following:

 

   

significant under-performance of PAETEC’s assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results;

 

   

significant changes in the manner in which PAETEC uses its assets or significant changes in PAETEC’s overall business strategy;

 

   

significant negative industry or economic trends; and

 

   

a significant decline in fair market value of PAETEC’s common stock for a sustained period.

PAETEC determines whether the carrying value of its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, and finite-lived intangible assets may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the foregoing or other indicators of impairment. PAETEC determines if impairment exists relating to long-lived assets by comparing future undiscounted cash flows to the asset’s carrying value. If the carrying value is greater than the undiscounted cash flows, PAETEC measures the impairment as the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Because of the significance of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets and the judgments and estimates that go into the fair value analysis, PAETEC believes that its policies regarding impairment are critical.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets.    In accordance with the provisions of ASC 350, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, PAETEC does not amortize goodwill or other acquired intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. PAETEC has identified two reporting units as defined in ASC 350. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, PAETEC had $439.6 and $300.6 million of goodwill, respectively, with the telecommunications reporting unit accounting for approximately 99% of such goodwill as of the same dates. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, PAETEC had $2.4 million of intangible assets with indefinite lives, respectively.

Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually using a two-step impairment test. Step one of the test is used to identify whether or not impairment may exist. In step one, PAETEC compares the fair value of each individual reporting unit with its carrying amount. PAETEC estimates the fair value of its reporting units based on the income approach, using a discounted projection of future cash flows, supported with a market-based valuation. The income approach is dependent on a number of critical management assumptions, including estimates of future cash flows that take into account assumed growth rates, price increases, profitability margins, capital expenditures, benefits of recent acquisitions and expected synergies, and an appropriate discount rate. PAETEC’s estimates of discounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other factors, economic conditions, changes to PAETEC’s business model or changes in operating performance. Significant differences between these estimates and actual cash flows could materially affect PAETEC’s future financial results. If a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, impairment may exist. Step two of the impairment test must then be performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Goodwill impairment

 

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potentially exists when the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill is less than its carrying value. ASC 350 requires PAETEC to determine the implied fair value of goodwill in the same manner as if PAETEC had acquired those reporting units. Specifically, PAETEC allocates the fair value of the reporting unit to the assets, including any unrecognized intangible assets, and liabilities of that reporting unit, in a hypothetical calculation that yields the implied fair value of the goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of its goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized for the excess.

PAETEC assesses the carrying value of its goodwill during the third quarter of each fiscal year. The annual assessment of the carrying value of PAETEC’s reporting units undertaken with respect to 2010, 2009 and 2008 indicated that goodwill was not impaired as of July 1, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill of a reporting unit will also be tested for impairment between annual tests if a triggering event occurs, as defined by ASC 350, which could potentially reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. During the third quarter of 2008, PAETEC experienced a significant decline in market capitalization as a result of a decrease in the market price of its common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The decline in market capitalization occurred after PAETEC’s announcement in August 2008 that its operating results for the second quarter of 2008 would be lower than expected. Some factors contributing to this performance below expectations included less robust billable minutes of use, an increase in customer attrition rates, and continued pricing pressures resulting from competitive product offerings and customer demands for price reductions in connection with contract renewals. PAETEC determined that these factors combined with the overall general decline in the economy and financial markets were an indicator that a goodwill impairment test was required pursuant to ASC 350. As a result, PAETEC completed step one of the impairment process and concluded that the fair values of some of its reporting units were less than the carrying values. For those reporting units whose fair values were less than the carrying values, PAETEC conducted step two of the impairment process and determined that the fair value of each reporting unit’s goodwill was less than the carrying value and concluded that goodwill was impaired. PAETEC recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $340.0 million in the third quarter of 2008 based on a preliminary assessment. In the fourth quarter of 2008, management finalized the assessment in connection with the preparation of the company’s audited financial statements and recorded an additional non-cash charge of $15.0 million. Approximately 95% of the goodwill impairment charge was attributed to the telecommunications reporting unit. The $355.0 million impairment charge is representative of the cumulative impairment charges since PAETEC adopted ASC 805.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, PAETEC’s market capitalization declined further as a result of a decrease in the market price of its common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market from the market price at September 30, 2008. PAETEC determined that the continued decline in market capitalization and the continuation of the factors that were identified during the third quarter of 2008 were an indicator that a goodwill impairment test was again required pursuant to ASC 350 for the fourth quarter of 2008. As a result, PAETEC completed step one of the impairment process and concluded that the fair values of its reporting units exceeded the carrying values and therefore recorded no impairment.

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill from January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Balance as of January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009

   $ 300,597   

Goodwill related to the acquisition of Cavalier

     112,363   

Goodwill related to other acquisitions

     26,596   
        

Balance as of December 31, 2010

   $ 439,556   

Goodwill related to other acquisitions

     4,237   
        

Balance as of March 31, 2011

   $ 443,793   
        

 

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Share-Based Payment.    Employees of PAETEC participate in various equity incentive plans. In accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, PAETEC measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. PAETEC recognizes these compensation costs ratably over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses assumptions regarding expected volatilities based on historical experience. The expected term of options granted is derived from the vesting period of the award, as well as exercisability of the award, and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is calculated using the U.S. Treasury yield curve, and is based on the expected term of the option. PAETEC uses historical data to estimate forfeitures.

The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and PAETEC uses different assumptions, its stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, PAETEC is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If PAETEC’s actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from the amount recorded by PAETEC in the current period.

Income Taxes.    PAETEC accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The asset and liability approach underlying ASC 740 requires the recognition of deferred income tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Management provides valuation allowances against the net deferred income tax asset for amounts that are not considered more likely than not to be realized.

PAETEC considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed for some portion or all of a net deferred income tax asset. PAETEC uses judgment in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. In arriving at these judgments, the weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence is commensurate with the extent to which such evidence can be objectively verified.

Business Combinations.    PAETEC accounts for businesses acquired subsequent to January 1, 2009 using the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method, all acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. PAETEC records the underlying net assets at their respective acquisition-date fair values. As part of this process, PAETEC identifies and attributes values and estimated lives to property and equipment and intangible assets acquired. These determinations involve significant estimates and assumptions, including those with respect to future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives, and therefore require considerable judgment. These determinations affect the amount of depreciation and amortization expense recognized in future periods. The results of operations of acquired businesses are included in the consolidated statement of operations beginning on the respective business’s acquisition date.

Previously, PAETEC accounted for businesses acquired using the purchase method of accounting. PAETEC allocated the total cost of an acquisition, including certain acquisition-related costs, to the underlying net assets based on their respective estimated fair values.

Derivatives.    ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, allows the gains and losses of a derivative to offset related results on the hedged item in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, and requires PAETEC formally to document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting.

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throughout the hedge period. These derivatives are designated as hedges of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge). The effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is reported in earnings immediately.

PAETEC formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the balance sheet.

PAETEC discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of a hedged item, the derivative or hedged item expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or management determines that it is no longer appropriate to designate the derivative as a hedge instrument.

Legal and Contingency Reserves.    PAETEC accounts for legal and other contingencies in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. Loss contingencies are accrued by a charge to income if both of the following conditions are met: information before issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements; and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

The foregoing list of critical accounting policies is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of PAETEC’s accounting policies. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, with no need for PAETEC to judge their application. There are also areas in which PAETEC’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. In addition to reviewing the foregoing list, PAETEC encourages you to review carefully the notes to its audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, where you will find a more comprehensive description of the company’s accounting policies and additional disclosures that are required by generally accepted accounting principles.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

PAETEC finances its operations and growth primarily with cash flow from operations, issuances of debt securities and other loans, operating leases and normal trade credit terms.

Sources and Uses of Cash.    PAETEC’s cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were as follows (in thousands):

 

         Three Months Ended March 31,      
         2011             2010      

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 60,685      $ 7,828   

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (49,331   $ (34,997

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

   $ (3,034   $ 18,561   

The $52.9 million increase in cash flows from operating activities for the 2011 quarter over the 2010 quarter was primarily attributable to a $11.6 million increase in net loss adjusted for non-cash items and a $41.2 million increase in working capital.

PAETEC’s investing activities during the 2011 and 2010 quarters consisted primarily of activities related to the purchase of property and equipment. Investing activities during the 2010 quarter also included the acquisition of U.S. Energy Partners LLC.

 

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Net cash used in financing activities of $3.0 million for the 2011 quarter was primarily related to repayments of long-term debt. Net cash provided by financing activities of $18.6 million for the 2010 quarter was primarily related to the January 2010 issuance and sale of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, partially offset by the payment of debt issuance costs incurred in connection with such sale. PAETEC applied a portion of the proceeds from the January 2010 sale of the 8  7/8% senior secured notes to repay $240.2 million aggregate principal amount of term loans and $30.0 million aggregate principal of revolving loans outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities.

PAETEC’s cash flows for 2010, 2009 and 2008 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 125,768      $ 152,169      $ 152,131   

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (621,894   $ (119,748   $ (227,971

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   $ 438,771      $ (44,061   $ 127,767   

The $26.4 million decrease in cash flows from operating activities for 2010 compared to 2009 was primarily attributable to a $27.4 million decrease in net income adjusted for non-cash items, which was offset by a $1.0 million increase in working capital. Cash flows from operating activities for 2009 were consistent with those for 2008, with a $33.3 million increase in net income adjusted for non-cash items being offset by a $33.3 million decrease in working capital.

PAETEC’s investing activities for 2010 consisted primarily of activities related to the acquisition of Cavalier and the purchase and installation of property and equipment. PAETEC’s investing activities for 2009 consisted primarily of activities related to the purchase and installation of property and equipment. PAETEC’s investing activities for 2008 consisted primarily of activities related to the acquisition of McLeodUSA and the purchase and installation of property and equipment.

Net cash provided by financing activities of $438.8 million for 2010 was primarily related to the January 2010 issuance and sale of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes and the December 2010 issuance and sale of $450 million aggregate principal amount of the 9 7/8% senior notes subject to the exchange offer covered by this prospectus by a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding and the subsequent assumption by PAETEC Holding of the subsidiary’s obligations and agreements in respect of the 9  7/8% senior notes. The effects of these note issuances were partially offset by the payment of debt issuance costs incurred in connection with each sale. See “Indebtedness” below for information about the application of the proceeds of these note issuances. Net cash used in financing activities of $44.1 million for 2009 was primarily related to the repayment of $330.5 million aggregate principal amount of borrowings under PAETEC’s senior secured credit facilities with the proceeds of its June 2009 offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 8  7/8% senior secured notes, the payment of debt issuance costs incurred in connection with such sale, and the repayment of $20.0 million aggregate principal amount of loans outstanding under PAETEC’s revolving credit facility. Net cash provided by financing activities for 2008 of $127.8 million was primarily related to $100 million of borrowings incurred under PAETEC’s incremental term loan facility, a portion of which was applied toward the redemption of McLeodUSA’s outstanding senior secured notes in connection with the McLeodUSA acquisition, and $50.0 million of borrowings under PAETEC’s revolving credit facility.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments.    PAETEC has various contractual obligations and commercial commitments. PAETEC does not have off-balance sheet financing arrangements other than its letters of credit and operating leases. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC was party to letters of credit totaling $8.0 million. PAETEC does not expect any material losses from the resolution of these letters of credit since performance is not likely to be required.

 

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The following table sets forth, as of December 31, 2010, PAETEC’s future contractual obligations and commercial commitments:

Contractual Obligations

(in thousands)

 

     Total      Less Than
1 Year
     1-3 Years      3-5 Years      More than
5 Years
 

Long-term debt

   $ 1,425,530       $ 130       $ 25,165       $ 300,043       $ 1,100,192   

Capital lease obligations

     45,805         10,603         27,270         5,931         2,001   

Operating leases

     203,220         40,685         65,399         41,843         55,293   

Purchase obligations

     180,413         144,866         31,950         3,597         —     

Other long-term liabilities

     78,822         —           27,116         14,714         36,992   
                                            

Total

   $ 1,933,790       $ 196,284       $ 176,900       $ 366,128       $ 1,194,478   
                                            

The long-term debt obligations in the table above do not include scheduled interest payments on the $25 million aggregate principal amount under PAETEC’s variable-rate revolving credit facility outstanding at December 31, 2010, which are generally based on the London interbank offered rate, or “LIBOR,” and on the $1,400 million aggregate principal amount under PAETEC’s senior notes and senior secured notes outstanding at December 31, 2010. PAETEC projects interest payments on such indebtedness to be $136.1 million for fiscal 2011, $135.5 million for fiscal 2012, $135.4 million for fiscal 2013 and 2014, $119.7 million for fiscal 2015, and $216.1 million thereafter. See Note 6 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus for additional information regarding the company’s indebtedness as of December 31, 2010.

As discussed below under “—Indebtedness,” PAETEC obtained $225 million of new senior secured credit facilities on May 31, 2011.

Indebtedness.    At March 31, 2011, PAETEC had approximately $1,447.1 million of total indebtedness, net of an unamortized discount of $22.5 million. The overall weighted average annual interest rate, including the amortization of the debt discount and debt premium but excluding deferred financing costs, was 9.4%. Of this total indebtedness, an aggregate principal amount of $300.0 million was outstanding under the 9.5% senior notes, an aggregate principal amount of $650.0 million was outstanding under 8  7/8% senior secured notes, an aggregate principal amount of $450.0 million was outstanding under the 9 7/8% senior notes subject to the exchange offer covered by this prospectus, an aggregate principal amount of $25.0 million was outstanding under the company’s revolving credit facility, and an aggregate of $44.6 million consisted of capital leases and other indebtedness.

Under the terms of the total leverage ratio covenant contained in PAETEC’s credit agreement for its senior credit facilities as of March 31, 2011, PAETEC’s ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA (as defined for purposes of the credit agreement) as of any measurement date was not permitted to be greater than 5.00:1.00. PAETEC was in compliance with this financial covenant as of March 31, 2011.

On May 31, 2011, in connection with completion of the XETA acquisition, PAETEC obtained $225 million of new senior secured credit facilities, consisting of a $100 million term loan credit facility and a $125 million revolving credit facility. On that date, PAETEC drew down $100 million aggregate principal amount of term loans and applied approximately $69.5 million of the loan proceeds to pay the XETA merger consideration and associated costs and expenses and approximately $25.1 million of such proceeds to repay in full all revolving loans outstanding under its prior revolving credit facility. PAETEC received gross proceeds of $99.8 million from its $100 million of borrowings under the term loan facility. For a description of PAETEC’s senior secured credit facilities as of May 31, 2011, See “Description of Certain Indebtedness—Senior Secured Credit Facilities.”

 

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Operating Lease Obligations.    PAETEC has entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements, with expiration dates through 2030, for office space and equipment. Some of these leases have free or escalating rent payment provisions. PAETEC recognizes rent expense under these leases on a straight-line basis. The company began occupying its current corporate headquarters in January 2001 under a 20-year lease agreement. PAETEC expects that its annual rental payments under the lease will increase to approximately $2.0 million for the last ten years of the lease term. PAETEC’s rental payments under the lease were $2.0 million for 2010.

In December 2010, PAETEC entered into an agreement with the city of Rochester, New York, under which PAETEC will purchase from the city a parcel of land in downtown Rochester and construct a new headquarters building for an estimated total cost of approximately $54 million. The agreement is subject to numerous conditions, contingencies, and approvals, including the receipt of various forms of governmental financial subsidies.

Purchase Obligations.    PAETEC’s purchase obligations as of March 31, 2011 represent non-cancelable contractual obligations for equipment and services and minimum commitments under data and voice contracts with certain carriers.

Other Long-Term Liabilities.    Included in PAETEC’s long-term liabilities as of March 31, 2011, the majority of which the company anticipates will not require payments during the periods presented or thereafter, are deferred revenues, tax contingency reserve and deferred rent credits.

Stock Repurchase Program.    In 2009, PAETEC Holding’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $25.0 million of PAETEC Holding’s outstanding common stock through December 31, 2010, subject to conditions. PAETEC Holding was permitted to repurchase shares from time to time, at its discretion, on the open market or in private transactions. The repurchase program did not obligate PAETEC Holding to repurchase any specific number of shares.

During 2010, PAETEC Holding repurchased, at fair market value and on the open market, a total of 4,033,036 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $16.1 million. In connection with the repurchases, PAETEC Holding paid commissions totaling approximately $0.1 million. The authorized stock repurchase program expired on December 31, 2010.

Capital and Cash Requirements.    PAETEC expects that it will continue to require significant capital expenditures to maintain and enhance its network and services and to generate planned revenue growth. PAETEC made capital expenditures, principally for the purchase of communications equipment, of approximately $46.8 million in the 2011 quarter. PAETEC expects to fund all of its 2011 capital expenditures from cash on hand and cash flow from operations. PAETEC plans to make such capital expenditures primarily for the following purposes:

 

   

to continue to acquire and install equipment to enhance and maintain its network;

 

   

to increase penetration of its existing markets;

 

   

to expand its operations into additional geographic markets; and

 

   

to make infrastructure enhancements, principally for its back office systems.

The actual amount and timing of PAETEC’s capital requirements may differ materially from its estimates as a result of regulatory, technological and competitive developments in the company’s industry. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC had entered into agreements with vendors to purchase approximately $169.6 million of equipment and services, of which PAETEC expects $136.7 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2011, $15.1 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2012, $15.1 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2013, and the remaining $2.7 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2014.

 

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PAETEC may seek to purchase from time to time some of its outstanding senior notes and/or some of its outstanding senior secured notes for cash in open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions and the discount, if any, at which the notes may be purchased, PAETEC’s liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved in any such purchases may be material.

PAETEC believes that cash on hand and cash flow from operations, and amounts expected to be available under its revolving credit facility will provide sufficient cash to enable the company to fund its planned capital expenditures, make scheduled principal and interest payments on its debt, meet its other cash requirements, and maintain compliance with the terms of its financing agreements for at least the next 12 months. After the foregoing period, PAETEC may require additional capital for network enhancements to provide increased capacity to meet expected increased demand for its services. The amount and timing of these additional network enhancements, if any, will depend on the anticipated demand for services, the availability of funds and other factors. The actual amount and timing of PAETEC’s future capital requirements may differ materially from the company’s estimates depending on the demand for its services and new market developments and opportunities, and on other factors, including those described in this prospectus under “Risk Factors.” If PAETEC’s plans or assumptions change or prove to be inaccurate, the foregoing sources of funds may prove to be insufficient. In addition, if PAETEC seeks to acquire other businesses or to accelerate the expansion of its business, it may be required to seek material amounts of additional capital. Additional sources may include equity and debt financing and other financing arrangements, such as vendor financing. Further, if PAETEC believes it can obtain additional debt financing on advantageous terms, PAETEC may seek such financing at any time, to the extent that market conditions and other factors permit it to do so. The debt financing PAETEC may seek could be in the form of additional term loans under its existing or new senior secured credit facilities or additional debt securities having substantially the same terms as, or different terms from, PAETEC’s outstanding senior notes and senior secured notes. Any inability of PAETEC to generate the sufficient funds that it may require or to obtain such funds under reasonable terms could limit its ability to increase its revenue or to operate profitably. PAETEC’s ability to raise any required funds is subject to restrictions imposed by covenants contained in its existing debt agreements and could be negatively affected by a continuation of adverse conditions in the credit and capital markets.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, or “ASU,” 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605). This ASU provides amendments to the criteria in ASC 605-25 for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. It establishes a hierarchy of selling prices to determine the selling price of each specific deliverable, which includes vendor-specific objective evidence (if available), third-party evidence (if vendor-specific evidence is not available), or estimated selling price if neither of the first two is available. This ASU also eliminates the residual method for allocating revenue between the elements of an arrangement and requires that arrangement consideration be allocated at the inception of the arrangement. Finally, this ASU expands the disclosure requirements regarding a vendor’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The adoption of this accounting standard on January 1, 2011 did not have a material impact on PAETEC’s financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-14, Certain Revenue Arrangements that include Software Elements. This ASU amends accounting and reporting guidance under ASC 605-985 to exclude from its scope all tangible products containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality. The adoption of this accounting standard on January 1, 2011 did not have a material impact on PAETEC’s financial statements.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

PAETEC is exposed to market risks in the normal course of business. PAETEC manages the sensitivity of its results of operations to these risks by maintaining an investment portfolio consisting primarily of short-term, interest-bearing securities and by entering into long-term debt obligations with appropriate pricing and terms. PAETEC does not hold or issue derivative, derivative commodity or other financial instruments for trading purposes. PAETEC does not have any material foreign currency exposure. PAETEC’s major market risk exposure is to changing interest rates associated with borrowings the company uses to fund the expansion of its business and to support its acquisition activities. The interest rates that PAETEC is able to obtain on this debt financing depend on market conditions. PAETEC’s policy is to manage interest rates through a combination of fixed-rate debt and, from time to time, the use of interest rate swap contracts to manage the company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on variable-rate debt. As of March 31, 2011, the $25.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding under PAETEC’s revolving credit facility accrued interest at floating rates. As of March 31, 2011, a change of one percentage point in the interest rates applicable to the balance of PAETEC’s variable rate debt would result in a fluctuation of approximately $0.3 million in the company’s annual interest expense.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

The management of PAETEC Holding Corp. (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Further, because of changes in conditions, effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time. The Company’s system contains self-monitoring mechanisms, and actions are taken to correct deficiencies as they are identified.

Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the system of internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commissions (the “COSO Framework”). Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010, based on the COSO Framework. Management has excluded from the scope of its assessment of internal control over financial reporting the operations and related assets of U.S Energy Partners LLC (“U.S. Energy”), Quagga Corporation (“Quagga”), and Cavalier Telephone Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Cavalier”), which the Company acquired on February 28, 2010, June 7, 2010 and December 6, 2010, respectively. At December 31, 2010 and for the period from March 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010, total assets and total revenues subject to U.S. Energy’s internal control over financial reporting represented 0.7% and 1.5% of the Company’s consolidated total assets and consolidated total revenues, respectively, as of December 31, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010 and for the period from June 8, 2010 through December 31, 2010, total assets and total revenues subject to Quagga’s internal control over financial reporting represented 2.1% and 1.3% of the Company’s consolidated total assets and consolidated

 

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total revenues, respectively, as of December 31, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2010 and for the period from December 6, 2010 through December 31, 2010, total assets and total revenues subject to Cavalier’s internal control over financial reporting represented 28.3% and 1.4% of the Company’s consolidated total assets and consolidated total revenues, respectively, as of December 31, 2010 and for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of PAETEC’s internal control over financial reporting, as stated in its report which is included herein.

 

    PAETEC Holding Corp.
March 16, 2011     By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
    Name:   Arunas A. Chesonis
    Title:  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

March 16, 2011     By:   /s/    KEITH M. WILSON        
    Name:   Keith M. Wilson
    Title:  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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BUSINESS

PAETEC is a competitive broadband communications services and solutions provider guided by the principle that delivering superior customer service is the key to competing successfully with other communications services providers. PAETEC’s primary business is providing business end-user customers in metropolitan areas with a package of integrated broadband communications services that encompasses data services, including Internet access services and virtual private network services, and voice services, including local telephone services and domestic and international long distance services. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC provided services for over 54,000 business customers in a service area encompassing 86 of the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas.

We maintain a corporate Internet web site at www.paetec.com. We make available free of charge through our web site our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish the reports with the SEC. The contents of our web site are not a part of this prospectus.

PAETEC’s Business

PAETEC provides a range of broadband data and voice “network services” on a retail basis primarily to business customers. In addition, PAETEC has an existing base of residential customers and expects to continue to expand that base as a result of its acquisition of Cavalier. PAETEC’s provision of residential services is not a central part of its business.

PAETEC also offers a range of data and voice “carrier services” on a wholesale basis to other communications companies and to larger-scale purchasers of network capacity.

PAETEC complements its offering of its network and carrier services with sales to its business customers of “integrated solutions,” including data center solutions, software applications, network integration services, managed services, energy services and communications equipment. PAETEC also offers these integrated services on a stand-alone basis to its business customers. PAETEC’s sales and marketing initiatives focus on bundling its network services and integrated solutions for sale to its customers. PAETEC believes this bundling adds value for its customers and increases its share of its customers’ expenditures on broadband communications services.

As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC delivered its communications services in 48 states and the District of Columbia, had broadband network and facilities spanning approximately 36,700 route miles and operated 166 switching facilities that provide traditional voice and Internet Protocol capabilities.

PAETEC has designed its network, developed its back office systems and trained its employees and sales agents to support a broad line of services. PAETEC believes that its ability to bundle a package of value-added communications services enables it to build customer loyalty, increase the penetration of its existing markets and facilitate its entry into additional markets.

Network Services

PAETEC offers a range of broadband network services and solutions to its retail end-user customers, encompassing both data services, including Internet access services and virtual private network services, and voice services, including local telephone services and domestic and international long distance services. PAETEC derived approximately 76.7% of its total revenue for 2010 from its network services.

 

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Data Services.    PAETEC offers its customers the following broadband Internet connectivity and other data services:

 

   

High-speed dedicated Internet access services.    PAETEC offers integrated voice and broadband Internet access over a single digital transmission line. With this service, PAETEC’s customers are able to obtain voice and broadband Internet access services at competitive prices from a single source. PAETEC also offers its high-volume broadband Internet access customers a specialized Internet access service that provides very high speed Internet access.

 

   

Virtual private network services.    Virtual private networks, or “VPNs,” are networks that are typically leased and that link multiple customer locations by using computer software to dedicate circuits solely for the customer’s use, instead of building a physical circuit to each customer location. PAETEC offers VPN services to businesses seeking a cost-effective means of creating their own secure networks for communicating and conducting business with their employees, customers and suppliers. PAETEC offers its VPN services primarily utilizing multi-protocol label switching, or “MPLS.”

 

   

Internet security services.    To supplement its Internet and MPLS VPN data access services, PAETEC offers data encryption services and electronic message screening services on a resale basis to customers that seek to minimize security issues associated with direct Internet access.

Voice Services.    PAETEC offers its customers the following local, long distance and other voice services:

 

   

Local telephone services.    PAETEC’s local telephone service offering provides basic local dial tone service, as well as additional services, such as directory assistance, call forwarding and call hunting. PAETEC is certified to offer local telephone services in 48 states and the District of Columbia.

 

   

Long distance services.    PAETEC offers a range of switched and dedicated long distance services to customers connected to its network. These include services that originate and terminate within the same local transport area and in different local transport areas, international services, 1+ outbound services and inbound toll-free services. PAETEC also offers ancillary long distance services, such as audio and web conferencing services. In those instances in which PAETEC is not able to connect a customer to its network, the company resells the long distance services of other communications carriers. PAETEC generally sells its long distance services as part of a bundle that includes one or more of its local services offerings, its other network services offerings and/or its integrated solutions offerings.

Access Services.    In addition to services it provides to its retail end-user customers, PAETEC offers switched and dedicated access services that other communications providers use when they originate or terminate long distance calls to or from PAETEC’s retail end-user customers. PAETEC also provides access services to other local exchange carriers when it terminates local calls made by the customers of other local carriers.

Related Services.    PAETEC offers its customers in some regions the following additional services that relate to its core business:

 

   

IP traffic classification.    PAETEC’s service management tools enable customers to classify their IP traffic into tiers for voice, video conferencing, enterprise data and Internet traffic. These tools permit some types of traffic to be prioritized to ensure higher quality during transmission and delivery.

 

   

Network storage.    PAETEC’s VPN services provide the company’s customers with the ability to store and share files on network-based storage devices. Customers can access their files remotely or via their VPN connection and establish unique privileges on all shared files.

 

   

PC back-up.    PAETEC provides its virtual private network customers with the application-based ability to back up their workstations to PAETEC’s network-based storage devices, as well as to restore backed-up files that otherwise might be lost or damaged.

 

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Virtual NXX.    PAETEC offers its business customers a remote office feature, known as “virtual NXX,” that enables them to place from any location calls that appear to be originating from their offices, as well as a simultaneous ring feature that provides customers with the ability to have their calls ring at multiple locations, affording customers greater flexibility than traditional call forwarding.

Carrier Services

PAETEC supplements the network services it provides to end users on a retail basis with its wholesale offering of voice and data carrier services to other communications providers and to larger-scale purchasers of network capacity. PAETEC’s carrier services customers include communications companies that resell PAETEC’s local and long distance services, interactive voice response providers, VoIP providers, other competitive carriers such as PAETEC, wireless service providers, web services providers and Internet service providers. PAETEC derived approximately 16.2% of its total revenue for 2010 from its carrier services.

PAETEC offers the following services to some or all of its carrier customers:

 

   

dedicated local services, including primary rate interface, or “PRI,” services, that provide high capacity local service for carrier access services, such as dial-up Internet access and VoIP services;

 

   

local voice and related enabling services, such as digital loop carrier services and local switching services;

 

   

long distance network services;

 

   

origination, including toll-free origination, for competitive local providers and other carriers;

 

   

end-user MPLS aggregation services that provide secure IP communications connections between carrier end users and single or multiple network points of presence, or “POPs,” of the carrier;

   

private line services to allow customers to enhance their network and/or to provide bandwidth to their end users;

 

   

local access to Internet service providers;

 

   

high-speed Internet connectivity for Internet service providers and web services applications;

 

   

Internet transit services that provide global routing;

 

   

physical fiber circuitry without electronics, sometimes referred to as “dark fiber,” enabling the customer to “light,” or activate, fiber circuitry for purposes of providing bandwidth services to their end users; and

 

   

collocation services in which the customer’s equipment is installed in PAETEC’s network equipment centers.

The majority of PAETEC’s carrier services revenue is generated from terminating and originating communications traffic to and from end-user customers on the PAETEC network that is sent to and from these end users by other communications companies. PAETEC historically has generated the majority of these revenues by terminating and originating traditional long distance services. Through its centralized network equipment centers, PAETEC provides its regional customers with the flexibility to extend their coverage areas without extending their operational centers or investing in additional personnel.

Integrated Solutions

PAETEC also offers a variety of customized services that help network and carrier services customers build and operate their own data and voice networks. Sales of these offerings can follow or often result in subsequent sales of one or more of PAETEC’s network or carrier services. These customized services enhance customer retention and frequently represent a decisive factor for customers that choose PAETEC over its competitors for the provision of network services. PAETEC derived approximately 7.1% of its total revenue for 2010 from its integrated solutions.

 

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Data Center Solutions.    As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC operated seven data centers in the United States, four of which were deployed during 2010 or early 2011 and one of which was acquired as part of the Cavalier transaction. At each of these facilities, PAETEC provides a highly secure, protected and environmentally controlled location for PAETEC’s customers to maintain their critical data, server operating applications and network and communications assets. These data centers, which are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, also are utilized by PAETEC to provide managed cloud computing and virtual services, such as virtual hosting and data storage, to PAETEC customers.

Applications Services.    PAETEC’s Pinnacle software product provides customers with many of the network management and cost allocation capabilities of a telecommunications carrier. Customers using PAETEC’s software are able to perform rate inquiries, initiate trouble ticketing, track work orders and perform other tasks associated with maintaining a large scale internal telecommunications network. In addition, Pinnacle software customers can track and allocate the costs of voice, data and other communications charges at the individual, departmental and general ledger levels. Customers can license the software or utilize the functionality through a managed solution hosted by PAETEC in one of its data centers. PAETEC’s target market segment for the Pinnacle software products includes institutions with large internal telecommunications networks, such as Fortune 1,000 companies, universities and government agencies.

Network Design and Implementation.    PAETEC offers design, installation and maintenance services for networks, including local and wide area networks, located on the customers’ premises.

Energy Services.    PAETEC sells electricity to business and residential customers, primarily in certain geographic regions in New York state, as a competitive electricity supplier.

Customer Premise Equipment Sales, Installation and Management Services.    PAETEC sells and installs equipment located on its customers’ premises. This equipment, including products from Avaya and Cisco, historically has included private branch exchanges, local area networks and servers and routers. Through its Allworx Corp. subsidiary, PAETEC develops and sells complete phone and network systems and provides software and digital hardware engineering services specifically designed to benefit small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, to complement its own work force, PAETEC establishes relationships with local equipment installation companies to sell and install equipment that PAETEC does not sell directly.

PAETEC’s Network Architecture and Deployment

Overview.    PAETEC has developed, installed and continues to invest in a flexible network that facilitates delivery of its data and voice services. As of March 31, 2011, to deploy its network, PAETEC employed:

 

   

a facilities-based network pursuant to which PAETEC owns approximately 36,700 route miles of fiber in portions of 39 states and the District of Columbia; and

 

   

a cost-effective strategy of combining telephone and data transmission lines that it leases with other electronic network components that it owns and operates.

This network deployment strategy has allowed PAETEC to enter new markets relatively rapidly and to offer its customers flexible technological solutions tailored to their specific needs. PAETEC believes that this network deployment strategy also will facilitate the company’s adoption and delivery of new technologies.

“Last Mile” Connections.    PAETEC connects its customers to its network by leasing “special access” digital T1 transmission lines, unbundled network element, or “UNE,” high capacity loops, which we refer to as “UNE digital T1,” as well as mid-bandwidth (3-20Mb) and high-bandwidth (20Mb+) Ethernet access links. All of these types of access lines provide a dedicated connection between customer locations and PAETEC switches. PAETEC has obtained the majority of these leased digital transmission lines from the major incumbent local exchange carriers such as AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., Qwest Corporation and CenturyLink, Inc. PAETEC also has relationships with providers to supply alternative types of last mile connectivity to certain

 

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locations. PAETEC’s strategy traditionally has been to improve reliability through alternative network paths by forming relationships with multiple providers of last mile access to locations where alternative last mile facilities are available, as well as to lower its costs through competitive procurement. PAETEC is able to provide direct access to a limited number of buildings using its own last mile facilities. The PAETEC-owned facilities are capable of providing up to 1Gigabit of Ethernet managed services to the customers located in those buildings, as well as services via digital system cross-connect frame, or “DSX,” and very high capacity optical carrier, or “OC-n,” lines. In certain geographic areas, PAETEC also can provide direct wireless last mile access using a variety of speeds over wireless spectrum at the DSX, OC-n, or Ethernet levels of 10, 100 or 1,000 megabits per second.

Packet Technology.    PAETEC’s network infrastructure and operations support systems enable it to control the types of services that it offers, how these services are packaged and how they are integrated to serve customers. Through its installation of IP routers at its switch sites, PAETEC has broadly deployed packet-based technology across its service area as it migrates from traditional circuit-switching technology. Circuit switch-based systems, which historically have dominated the public telephone network, establish a dedicated channel for each communication, such as a telephone call for voice or fax, maintain the channel for the duration of the call, and disconnect the channel at the conclusion of the call. Packet-switched systems format the information to be transmitted into a series of shorter digital messages called “packets.” Each packet consists of a portion of the complete message plus the addressing information to identify the destination and return address. Unlike circuit-switching, packet-switching does not require a single dedicated channel between communication points. This type of communication between sender and receiver is considered connectionless, rather than circuit -based. Traffic over the Internet, which is a connectionless network, uses packet-switching technology. We believe a transition to combining the delivery of PAETEC data and voice services over a converged packet-based network enables us to streamline the delivery of core communications services to our customer base in a more flexible manner than circuit-switching technology has permitted, to deliver a new generation of product offerings, and to leverage our network assets more effectively and efficiently.

Network Infrastructure and Backbone Network.    PAETEC’s network “backbone” enables it to offer high-quality broadband Internet access and VPN services. This backbone consists of high-capacity fiber optic facilities that allow PAETEC to transport traffic between points on its network in portions of 39 states and the District of Columbia. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC’s fiber backbone network spanned approximately 26,100 intercity and 10,600 metropolitan local route miles and encompassed approximately 1,577,000 intercity backbone fiber miles and 743,000 fiber miles of metropolitan local fiber optic cable. PAETEC primarily leases these facilities between locations where it does not operate its fiber network. The packet-switching portion of PAETEC’s backbone is based on Internet Protocol, which is a broadly deployed standards-based protocol that allows unrelated computer networks to exchange data and is the technological basis of the Internet. IP technology has enabled PAETEC to accelerate network traffic flow and has made it easier and less costly for PAETEC to manage its network. This technology generally makes more of the network capacity available for revenue-generating customer traffic. PAETEC’s infrastructure is intended to provide a network switching presence closer to the customer to reduce access mileage and switching costs, and to allow the company to expand its network rapidly to meet customer demand. The regional design also is intended to enhance service reliability and allow PAETEC to improve quality and performance.

Collocations.    As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC had approximately 1,100 collocations, enabling it to access lower-cost special access digital T1 lines and UNE digital T1 lines from within the central offices of regional Bell operating companies to connect to customer locations in local service areas using shorter access loops. In addition, PAETEC can serve outlying areas of its markets where it does not have collocations by using enhanced extended loops, or “EELs,” or special access T1 lines to connect more remote customer locations to its network.

 

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Geographic Markets

As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC provided service in 86 of the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas and operated 166 switches.

Sales and Marketing

Network Services Sales Strategy.    PAETEC targets business customers that it believes can benefit from the company’s value-added services. PAETEC pursues a decentralized sales strategy, which affords its sales representatives substantial flexibility to negotiate the pricing and other terms of its customer agreements for medium-sized and large businesses, subject to meeting specified revenue and profitability requirements. For this strategy to succeed, PAETEC must be able to attract, train, motivate and retain skilled sales professionals. PAETEC seeks to recruit sales representatives with experience working for other communications providers, telecommunications equipment manufacturers and network systems integrators in the company’s existing and target markets. PAETEC then augments that experience with an internal training program and software tools that provide its sales representatives with the information they need to negotiate profitable customer contracts.

Sales of network services in each of the markets in which PAETEC provides such services to medium-sized and large businesses is led by PAETEC’s President of National Sales and Service, who is responsible for the acquisition and retention of all network services accounts and who reports directly to PAETEC’s Chief Executive Officer. Network sales teams are divided into four geographic regions, with a regional sales president responsible for managing all direct sales, agent sales, account development, network design and service engineering in the assigned region. Each sales team generally includes branch sales managers, account managers, sales representatives, sales engineers and field technicians. PAETEC’s sales teams use a variety of methods to qualify leads and schedule initial appointments, including developing relationships with local industry associations and obtaining customer referrals. PAETEC believes this regionalized sales structure allows the company to maintain personalized customer service across its national operations.

PAETEC’s sales representatives generally make the initial customer contacts and sales. After the initial sale, PAETEC provides follow-up support and the sale of additional services, based on the size of the customer account, either through an account manager assigned to the customer or as part of the customer service organization. PAETEC also provides the local sales offices with technical resources to support the sales force and to coordinate switching the customer to PAETEC service. PAETEC’s service agreements with new customers generally have a fixed period initial term (averaging approximately 36 months as of March 31, 2011) and a specified volume commitment, which is typically measured on a monthly basis. The service agreement may be terminated by the customer at any time following a specified notice period and upon payment of a termination fee. Following expiration of the initial term, PAETEC seeks to enter into a new term agreement with the customer. If a new agreement is not reached, the initial agreement will continue either on a term or monthly basis. Some of PAETEC’s integrated solutions agreements have initial terms of up to five years.

PAETEC’s network services sales force uses proprietary software tools to allow the sales force to create a customized solution for each prospective customer and to conduct profitability and pricing analysis for use in preparing proposals. This procedure serves to ensure that PAETEC maintains its focus on obtaining customers that meet internal profitability standards, while illustrating the potential benefits that a customer may realize by using a broader bundle of services. The focus of the software tool is to afford PAETEC’s network services sales representatives maximum flexibility in pricing individual services so long as each bundled sale is profitable. In addition, through its “Equipment for Services” program, PAETEC offers flexible options for the customer to finance its purchases of hardware and software by including those charges on the network bill. Thus, PAETEC’s sales representatives can customize their sales approach to the unique requirements, budgetary constraints, and price sensitivities of each customer. PAETEC believes that this pricing flexibility provides its sales force with a competitive advantage over the sales efforts of many other telecommunications carriers and allows the company to position itself as a flexible and responsive service provider at the initial point of contact with customers.

 

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Network Services Sales Force.    As of March 31, 2011, over 1,300 of PAETEC’s employees were dedicated to developing and supporting its direct sales and marketing activities. As of the same date, PAETEC maintained a total of 92 sales offices in 36 states and the District of Columbia. Each sales office is generally staffed with at least one sales manager, who has primary responsibility for the results of that office. PAETEC uses its sales offices not only to target businesses and other customers operating within its markets, but also to solicit and service national accounts. To increase operating efficiency, some of its sales offices support the sales teams for multiple markets.

PAETEC requires each new member of its direct sales force to participate in an initial in-house training program, which includes seminars, on-the-job training and direct one-on-one supervision by experienced sales personnel. PAETEC also requires members of its direct sales force to participate in an ongoing training program designed to enhance their knowledge of the communications industry, the company’s services and the needs of its targeted customers. PAETEC seeks to motivate its direct sales force with a total compensation program that includes base salary, a cash commissions plan, and eligibility to participate in PAETEC’s long-term equity plan. The PAETEC sales commission program is primarily designed to reward the addition of new profitable customers and the sale of additional products and services to existing customers. The commission program also includes an element for some sales personnel that is designed to promote account retention and minimize customer turnover.

The efforts of PAETEC’s direct sales force are complemented by marketing activities conducted by independent sales agents. PAETEC seeks to select sales agencies that are well known to medium-sized and large businesses and institutions in their markets, and trains its sales agents on how to retain and develop the customer accounts they introduce to the company. For 2010, customers referred to PAETEC by its sales agents generated approximately 33.7% of the company’s network services revenue. As of March 31, 2011, approximately 140 of its employees were dedicated to developing and supporting its agent program.

In early 2011, PAETEC established sales divisions separate from its regional sales structure to sell and market services to small business and residential customers as well as to sell and market to national accounts.

Carrier Services Sales Strategy.    Carrier services sales in each of the markets in which PAETEC provides such services are led by PAETEC’s Senior Vice President of Wholesale Services, who is responsible for the acquisition and retention of all carrier services accounts and who reports directly to PAETEC’s Chief Executive Officer. Initial sales are made through national account managers located in various sales offices throughout the company’s markets. Sales support is provided through carrier sales account managers and sales engineers. As of March 31, 2011, approximately 60 of PAETEC’s employees were dedicated to developing and supporting its carrier sales organization.

Customer Service.    PAETEC believes that customer service is a critical element in attracting and retaining customers in the communications industry. PAETEC has designed its customer service strategy to allow it to meet its customer needs rapidly and efficiently. PAETEC operates customer service centers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rochester, New York and Palm Harbor, Florida and also outsources some support functions with respect to residential and small business customers to a third-party service provider. Functions handled by the customer service operations include billing questions, order inquiries and changes to services. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC operated network operations centers, or “NOCs,” in Rochester, New York, Charlotte, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia. PAETEC operates a NOC with a network health center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The functions handled by the NOC portion of the Cedar Rapids facility will be transferred to the Rochester network operations center before the end of 2011. The network health center, which is responsible for monitoring the nationwide PAETEC network 24 hours a day, seven days a week, will remain in Cedar Rapids. The NOCs and the network health center are staffed by skilled technicians who complete a certification program to advance through four levels of proficiency. The network operations center staff evaluates any out-of-service or service affecting condition and directs remedial action to be implemented by PAETEC’s technical personnel or, where appropriate, its equipment vendors or external service providers. In addition, the network operations center staff maintains contact with the customer and prepares reports documenting the service issue and any corrective action taken.

 

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Marketing.    In its markets, PAETEC seeks to position the company as the high-quality alternative for communications services by offering network reliability, increased customer support and a broad spectrum of communications services at competitive prices. PAETEC intends to continue to build its reputation and brand identity by working closely with its customers to develop services tailored to the customer’s particular needs. PAETEC implements targeted promotional efforts that emphasize the breadth of its communications solutions and its ability to deliver a cost-effective integrated services package to its target customer base.

Customer Concentration.    No single customer, or group of related customers, represented 10% or more of our total operating revenues for 2010, 2009 or 2008.

Back Office Systems

PAETEC believes that its information systems and procedures for operations support and other back office systems enable it to price its services competitively, to meet the needs of its customers and to interface with other carriers. PAETEC utilizes Oracle Metasolv Software as its primary operational support system and also uses the RevChain billing platform. PAETEC is continuing its integration efforts to consolidate the operational support systems and the billing systems of acquired companies, including Cavalier, with those for PAETEC.

PAETEC has developed a common sales tool that uses a combination of Oracle’s E-business suite and customized internal software. All network services sales personnel submit prospects and sales forecasts as well as generate customer proposals and contracts through this system. This sales tool enables PAETEC to have real-time, single source data on sales performance across the country. PAETEC completed its consolidated customer portal, PAETEC Online, in 2010, and continues to implement numerous customer self-service functions available via the Internet.

Acquisitions

To supplement its internal growth, PAETEC has pursued a targeted acquisition strategy that has sought acquisition candidates that fulfill one or more of the following objectives:

 

   

to increase its penetration of PAETEC’s existing markets;

 

   

to expand into new markets;

 

   

to augment the geographic scope of PAETEC’s network fiber-based assets, primarily in high density markets; and

 

   

to enhance PAETEC’s ability to sell and deliver value-added services.

PAETEC continues to seek acquisition candidates that will add customers and cash flow to its existing network services business or that will enhance its operating efficiencies by lowering access costs through the acquisition of fiber-based assets. In accordance with this strategy, PAETEC focuses its acquisition efforts on other competitive carriers, local and long distance providers, enhanced service providers, network integrators and equipment solutions providers. From time to time, PAETEC may consider selective acquisitions of the types of businesses that PAETEC believes will enhance its package of service offerings, increase its customer base and bring experienced back office, technical and customer service personnel to the company.

Subsidiary Reorganization

Following a comprehensive review of its organizational structure, PAETEC completed in March 2010 a reorganization involving some of PAETEC Holding Corp.’s direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries that was designed to achieve various administrative and tax efficiencies. As of December 31, 2010, all but two of PAETEC Holding Corp.’s subsidiaries were wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by PAETEC Corp., which in turn is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding Corp.

 

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Competition

The telecommunications industry is highly competitive. PAETEC competes primarily on the basis of a flexible product solution, the availability, reliability, variety, price and quality of its service offerings, and the quality of its customer service. PAETEC’s competitors in the provision of local and long distance, Internet connectivity, and related network services include:

 

   

incumbent carriers such as AT&T, Qwest, Verizon and CenturyLink;

 

   

local and long distance resellers, and other competitive carriers like PAETEC; and

 

   

other types of companies, including cable companies, Internet service providers, wireless carriers, satellite carriers, equipment vendors, network integration outsourcing vendors, and businesses offering long distance data and voice services using VoIP.

Incumbent Carriers.    PAETEC believes that its primary competition in each of its markets will continue to be the incumbent carriers, which are the large telephone companies, such as AT&T, Qwest and Verizon, that historically provided local telephone service before the enactment of Telecommunications Act of 1996. Today, these companies offer a comprehensive package of local, long distance and Internet services to their customers in direct competition with PAETEC. AT&T and Verizon, which also have wireless affiliates, are investing to upgrade their networks, which will enhance their ability to offer a range of services and compete with PAETEC.

Incumbent carriers generally have long-standing relationships with their customers, have resources substantially greater than PAETEC’s and have the potential to subsidize competitive services with revenue from a variety of other businesses. The mergers between AT&T and SBC Communications, Inc., between Verizon and MCI, Inc., and between AT&T and BellSouth Corporation, as well as the proposed merger between CenturyLink and Qwest provide these carriers with significant operating efficiencies and substantial marketing, financial and technical resources. The Communications Act of 1934, as amended, which we refer to as the “Communications Act,” and past decisions by the Federal Communications Commission and state regulatory commissions have imposed extensive obligations on the incumbent carriers to allow non-incumbent carriers such as PAETEC to interconnect with the facilities of the incumbent carriers and to obtain critical network elements, such as digital T1 transmission lines, from those carriers. The scope of such obligations, however, has been narrowed by court decisions and regulatory changes. These developments, which have resulted in increased pricing flexibility and relaxed regulatory oversight for incumbent carriers, may have a negative impact on PAETEC’s business opportunities and competitive position.

FCC decisions and policy initiatives have provided incumbent carriers with increased pricing flexibility for their private line, special access and switched access services. These FCC decisions and initiatives provide that, when an incumbent carrier demonstrates that competitors have made specified competitive inroads in providing a specified federally-regulated service in a geographic area, the incumbent carrier in that area may offer discounts to large customers through contract tariffs, engage in aggressive volume and term discount pricing practices for its customers, or otherwise free itself of regulatory constraints. Legislatures and regulatory authorities in some states have adopted or are considering similar forms of deregulation. These actions could have a material adverse effect on the ability of competitive carriers, including PAETEC, to compete with the incumbent carriers.

Other Competitors.    Other current and prospective competitors in the local and long distance voice and data markets include the following:

 

   

cable television companies;

 

   

Internet service providers;

 

   

VoIP providers;

 

   

wireless carriers; and

 

   

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Cable Television Companies

Cable television companies such as Cablevision Systems Corp., Comcast Corporation, Cox Communications Inc. and Time Warner Cable Inc. have continued to deploy telecommunications and broadband Internet access services aggressively to customers on a broad scale to primarily residential and small business customers. These companies initially deployed telecommunications services using circuit-switched facilities, but, increasingly, they are using VoIP applications and other technologies to provide voice services in a less costly, more efficient manner. In addition, some of these companies resell wireless services, which potentially could lead to the creation of new bundled competitive service offerings that incorporate multimedia components of cable television and wireless broadband Internet access services at competitive rates. Some of these companies have acquired a financial interest in spectrum capable of accommodating advanced mobile wireless services, which could result in additional competitive offerings.

Internet Service Providers

Advances in digital transmission technologies have created opportunities for the transmission of voice and data services over the Internet. Broadband Internet service providers such as AT&T, Qwest, Verizon and the largest cable television companies are exploiting their market position as incumbent providers of telecommunications or cable television services to promote their broadband Internet services and related voice and data applications. If successful, these plans will increase the number of competitive providers of broadband service, which could place additional downward pressure on prices for this service.

VoIP Providers

PAETEC expects to face increasing competition from companies offering long distance data and voice services using VoIP. The emergence of these companies could present a competitive threat, principally because the regulatory classification of VoIP remains unclear. Providers of VoIP services may be able to avoid significant costs, such as the payment of switched access intercarrier compensation fees, if these regulatory classification issues are resolved in favor of VoIP providers. Such a resolution could impede PAETEC’s ability to compete against these providers on the basis of price.

Wireless Service Providers

National carriers such as AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel Corporation, T-Mobile USA, Inc. and Verizon Wireless, as well as smaller regional companies, provide voice services that increasingly are viewed by consumers as competitive with wireline telecommunications offerings. Robust growth in wireless usage has caused a decline in the volume of voice traffic carried by PAETEC and other wireline carriers. Cable television companies and other companies have entered into arrangements to resell or re-brand wireless services. Technological advances have allowed wireless service providers to add data transmission, Internet access services and next-generation services, such as mobile multimedia products. Recent spectrum auctions and other regulatory changes have afforded wireless service providers access to substantial additional spectrum resources that can be used for deployment of high-speed broadband wireless services. New wireless service providers could include Microsoft Corporation and Google Inc. using unlicensed white space spectrum, which is unused wireless spectrum between broadcast television channels. Additional spectrum auctions in the next few years may accelerate the deployment of wireless high-speed broadband networks and offerings. In addition, the introduction of fixed wireless applications has facilitated the creation of companies that are in the process of installing equipment and building networks that may offer the same types of services that PAETEC offers or intends to offer. A commercially successful deployment of WiMax technology, for example, would facilitate the development of similar broadband access services on a fixed and mobile basis. Some wireless service providers have long-standing relationships with customers and financial, technical, marketing and other resources substantially greater than PAETEC’s relationships and resources.

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operators and information technology companies, recently made major investments in Clearwire Corp. Continued consolidation within the wireless industry could further enhance the economies of scale that would improve the competitiveness of wireless service providers in the telecommunications market.

PAETEC expects that new competitors, including large computer hardware, software, media and other technology and telecommunications companies, will enter the tailored, value-added network services market, resulting in even greater competition. Some telecommunications companies and online services providers are currently offering broadband Internet access services, or have announced plans to expand these services and other network services. Other companies, including Time Warner, also have obtained or expanded their broadband Internet access products and services as a result of acquisitions. Still others, such as Google, are developing new technologies and applications, the effect of which PAETEC cannot determine at this time. These developments may permit PAETEC’s competitors to devote greater resources to the marketing of existing competitive products and services and the creation of new competitive products and services. In addition, the ability of some of PAETEC’s competitors to bundle other services and products with outsourced corporate networking services or Internet access services could place it at a competitive disadvantage.

Industry Consolidation.    Consolidation of telecommunications providers has occurred with relative frequency over recent years and is expected to continue to create larger, better situated competitors that may put PAETEC at a greater competitive disadvantage. For example, the mergers between AT&T and SBC, between MCI and Verizon, and between AT&T and BellSouth increased the strength of those combined companies in the local, long distance, data and wireless markets. These mergers also decreased the competitive alternatives available to PAETEC for various network elements and services. The proposed merger of CenturyLink and Qwest will create an incumbent local exchange carrier, or “ILEC,” with a presence in 35 states. Many other incumbent and non-incumbent carriers also are expanding their facilities-based and non-facilities-based offerings in the long distance and data markets. Other competitive carriers already have established full service local operations in some of PAETEC’s current and target markets. Many competitive carriers and independent long distance service providers have been struggling financially, but PAETEC cannot accurately predict which of these carriers will be able to compete effectively against it over time. Recent consolidation activities involving telecommunications providers also have begun to blur the line between different types of competitors in a manner that may also make it more difficult for PAETEC to compete. In February 2010, Windstream Corporation, a mid-sized incumbent local exchange carrier, acquired NuVox, Inc., a competitive local carrier that has competed with PAETEC in a variety of markets in the Southeast. In January 2011, the FCC granted approval of the assignment and transfer of control of broadcast, satellite, and other radio licenses from General Electric Company to Comcast Corporation, which allows GE and Comcast to create a joint venture involving

NBC Universal, Inc. and some Comcast properties. PAETEC cannot accurately predict all of the changes that the marketplace for telecommunications services may continue to experience as a result of this consolidation trend.

Regulation

PAETEC’s services are subject to varying degrees of federal, state and local regulation. The following summary of regulatory developments and legislation does not purport to describe all current and proposed federal, state and local regulations, administrative rulemakings and legislation affecting PAETEC. Federal and state legislation and regulations governing telecommunications and related services are the subject of ongoing judicial proceedings, rulemakings and legislative initiatives that could change, in varying degrees, the manner in which the communications industry operates.

Under the Communications Act, the rules of the FCC, and comparable state laws and regulations, PAETEC and other competitive carriers are required to provide service upon reasonable request and to interconnect their networks with the networks of other carriers, and are subject to other regulatory obligations, some of which are described below. The FCC exercises jurisdiction over PAETEC’s facilities and services to the extent that they are used to provide, originate or terminate interstate or international communications services offered to the public. State regulatory commissions regulate the same facilities and services to the extent they are used to originate or

 

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terminate intrastate communications services offered to the public. In addition, as a result of the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, state and federal regulators share responsibility for implementing and enforcing rules to allow new companies to compete with the local phone companies that historically have operated as monopolies.

Existing federal and state regulations are subject to amendment by federal and state administrative agencies, judicial proceedings, and legislative action that could affect, in varying degrees, the manner in which PAETEC operates. Bills intended to amend the Communications Act are introduced in Congress from time to time and their effect on PAETEC and the communications industry cannot always be predicted. Proposed legislation, if enacted, could have a significant effect on PAETEC’s business, particularly if the legislation impairs PAETEC’s ability to interconnect with incumbent carrier networks, lease portions of other carriers’ networks or resell their services at reasonable prices, or lease elements of networks of the incumbent local exchange carriers under acceptable rates, terms and conditions. PAETEC cannot predict the outcome of any ongoing legislative initiatives or administrative or judicial proceedings or their potential impact upon the communications and information technology industries generally or upon PAETEC specifically.

Federal Regulation

PAETEC is regulated by the FCC as a non-dominant carrier subject to minimal regulation under the Communications Act. Both the Communications Act and the FCC’s rules and policies implementing the Act generally favor entry into local and other telecommunications markets by new competitors, such as PAETEC, and seek to prevent anti-competitive practices by incumbent carriers.

Licenses and Authorizations.    The FCC requires all telecommunications service providers, including non-dominant carriers such as PAETEC, to maintain authorizations to provide or resell domestic long distance and international services. The FCC generally has the power to modify or terminate a carrier’s authority to provide domestic long distance or international services for failure to comply with federal laws or FCC regulations and may impose fines or other penalties for violations. In addition, the FCC maintains jurisdiction to act upon complaints filed against any telecommunications service provider for failure to comply with statutory or regulatory obligations.

Tariffs and Retail Pricing Requirements.    Under the Communications Act, PAETEC is subject to the general requirement that its charges, practices and classifications for communications services must be “just and reasonable,” and that it refrain from engaging in any “unjust or unreasonable discrimination” with respect to its charges, practices or classifications. The FCC must grant its approval before any change in control of any carrier providing interstate or international services, or of any entity controlling such a carrier, and before the assignment of any authorizations held by such a carrier.

Measures Designed to Speed Competitive Entry.    The Communications Act imposes a variety of duties on local telephone service providers, including PAETEC, to promote competition in the provision of local telephone services. These duties include requirements to:

 

   

interconnect directly or indirectly with other carriers;

 

   

permit resale of services;

 

   

permit users to retain their telephone numbers when changing carriers;

 

   

provide competing carriers access to poles, ducts, conduits and rights-of-way at regulated prices; and

 

   

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Incumbent carriers also are subject to additional duties that facilitate local market entry by competitive carriers such as PAETEC. For example, incumbent carriers must:

 

   

permit competitors to collocate their equipment on the premises of the incumbent carriers at cost-based rates and on a nondiscriminatory basis;

 

   

allow competitors to make use of designated elements of incumbent carrier networks on an unbundled basis, and on non-discriminatory, cost-based rates, in combination with or separate from other wholesale or special access services purchased from the incumbent; and

 

   

offer wholesale versions of their retail telecommunications services for resale at discounted rates.

Interconnection Agreements.    Incumbent carriers are required to negotiate statewide interconnection agreements in good faith with competitive carriers such as PAETEC that set forth the terms for, among other items, interconnection, collocation, intercarrier compensation, access to unbundled network elements and reselling of an incumbent carrier’s services. If the negotiating carriers cannot reach agreement within a prescribed time, either carrier may request binding arbitration of the disputed issues by a state regulatory commission. In addition, carriers are permitted to “adopt” or “opt-in” in their entirety an existing state commission-approved interconnection agreement between an incumbent carrier and another carrier in the same state. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC had interconnection agreements with incumbent carriers in 47 states and the District of Columbia that encompass all local exchange markets in which PAETEC currently offers local services. Each statewide interconnection agreement with an incumbent carrier allows PAETEC to enter other local exchanges served by that same incumbent in that state. Each interconnection agreement and subsequent amendments must be approved by the applicable state regulatory agency before becoming effective. Although parties may negotiate prices contained in the interconnection agreement, such statewide agreements typically incorporate prices for interconnection, collocation, intercarrier compensation and UNEs that have been established by the state regulatory agency in generic proceedings for the incumbent carrier using the FCC’s approved pricing methodology. When an interconnection agreement does not resolve a particular operational issue, PAETEC and the incumbent carrier seek resolution of those issues through informal and formal dispute processes, including commercial negotiations or arbitration.

Interconnection agreements typically have terms of three years, although the parties may mutually agree to extend or amend such agreements. If PAETEC cannot negotiate new interconnection agreements or renew its existing interconnection agreements in each state on acceptable terms, or find an acceptable interconnection agreement available for opt-in, PAETEC may invoke its ability to seek binding arbitration before state regulatory agencies. The arbitration process conducted on a state-by-state basis can be costly and time-consuming, and the results of arbitration may be unfavorable to PAETEC. If PAETEC is not able to renegotiate or enter into interconnection agreements on acceptable terms, or if it is subject to unfavorable arbitration decisions, PAETEC’s cost of doing business could increase and its ability to compete could be impeded. Moreover, PAETEC’s interconnection agreements with companies other than incumbent local exchange carriers (such as wireless and VoIP providers and other competitive carriers) are not subject to the statutory arbitration mechanism, making it potentially more difficult to reach any agreement on terms PAETEC views as acceptable.

The availability of acceptable interconnection agreements that competitive carriers such as PAETEC can opt into without incurring the expense of lengthy negotiation and arbitration with an incumbent carrier in each state has significantly declined due to industry consolidation. It is likely that competitive carriers such as PAETEC will be required to invest more resources than in the past to secure acceptable interconnection agreements, or be willing to accept less favorable terms of interconnection and access to the ILEC’s network.

In March 2007, Qwest provided notice to PAETEC that Qwest was terminating all current interconnection agreements with PAETEC’s McLeodUSA operating subsidiary. The termination notice began a negotiation period for new interconnection agreements for the 12 Qwest states in which PAETEC interconnects with Qwest on a facilities-basis. However, in January 2011, CenturyLink and Qwest offered a voluntary commitment to secure FCC approval of their proposed merger that would entitle PAETEC to extend any existing interconnection agreement with Qwest for an additional three years after their proposed transaction closes.

 

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Intercarrier Compensation.    Interconnected carriers exchange communications traffic, and must establish the compensation arrangements for the use of their respective networks in carrying that traffic for each other. Long distance carriers compensate local exchange carriers for the origination and termination of long distance traffic through the payment of switched or dedicated access charges. Facilities-based telecommunications providers, including wireless carriers, charge other facilities-based telecommunications providers to terminate local traffic on the terminating provider’s network. These charges are known as “reciprocal compensation.” The FCC has established rules governing how much PAETEC may charge for interstate switched access and reciprocal compensation, including rules that apply to traffic bound for Internet service providers. However, the FCC repeatedly has refused to decide whether long distance calls originated in VoIP format are subject to tariffed access charges at the terminating end of the call, resulting in significant confusion and uncertainty within the industry and divergent practices and positions. This uncertainty, combined with the steady growth of VoIP as a percentage of all telecommunications traffic, increases PAETEC’s risk on both the revenue and cost sides. Moreover, although the FCC first proposed major reforms to its intercarrier compensation scheme in 2001, it has yet to act on those or subsequent proposals. In February 2011, the FCC issued another notice of proposed rulemaking, or “NPRM,” that proposes to modify the existing scheme of intercarrier compensation. PAETEC’s business could be affected by whether, when, and how the FCC acts to reform its rules in this area.

Universal Service.    The FCC has established a federal universal service subsidy regime known as the Universal Service Fund, or “USF,” which provides subsidies for the provision of telecommunications and information services to rural and other high-cost areas and for discounted communications services to schools and libraries. Providers of interstate telecommunications services such as PAETEC must pay assessments that fund these subsidies. The FCC currently is assessing USF contribution payments based on a percentage of each telecommunications provider’s projected interstate and international telecommunications revenue. Carriers are permitted to pass through a specified percentage of their USF contribution assessment to their customers in a manner consistent with FCC billing regulations.

In February 2011, the FCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to significantly modify the USF distribution to support universal access to broadband services rather than voice services. The FCC proposal includes limiting the number of carriers eligible to receive funds in a specific geographic area, and asks for comments on a variety of USF-related proposals to support the goal of making broadband access available everywhere in the country. The February 2011 NPRM did not propose changes to the existing USF contribution method, or ask for comments regarding how the contribution formula should be changed to support universal access to broadband services. However, the FCC indicated that a goal of USF reform is to expand the pool of contributors to the USF to enable a reduction in the USF assessment. These and other proposals pending before the FCC related to USF reform are expected to generate considerable debate and their outcome is not predictable. In addition, various states maintain, or are in the process of implementing, their own universal service programs.

Customer Proprietary Network Information.    Federal regulations protect the privacy of some subscriber data that telecommunications carriers such as PAETEC acquire in the course of providing their services. This information is referred to as “Customer Proprietary Network Information,” or “CPNI,” and includes information related to the quantity, technological configuration, type, destination and amount of use of a communications service. PAETEC must file a verified certification of compliance by March 1 of each year that affirms the existence of training and other sales and marketing processes designed to prevent improper use and unauthorized release of CPNI. A violation of these and related CPNI requirements by PAETEC could subject our company to significant fines or other regulatory penalties.

Network Element Rules.    The FCC’s current unbundling rules identify some competitive conditions in terms of business line counts and fiber-based collocators at a wire center level that, if such competitive conditions are found to exist, eliminate an RBOC’s obligation to offer competitive carriers access to unbundled network elements such as UNE digital T1 or DS3 loops or high capacity transport, as well as combinations of those elements, under federal and state price regulations. Under the current unbundling rules, PAETEC is not able to obtain UNE digital T1 loops at regulated prices from RBOCs in 100 wire centers serving areas.

 

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Incumbent carriers are permitted to charge just and reasonable rates for network elements in these wire centers and make them available on a deregulated commercial basis. Incumbent carriers also are permitted to designate in the future additional wire centers in which they believe competitive conditions should entitle the RBOC to limit the availability of UNE digital T1 loops, high capacity transport or both, and to make these services available only on a commercial basis.

Pending FCC Proceedings.    PAETEC faces substantial uncertainties stemming from ongoing FCC proceedings related to the implementation of the statutory requirements discussed above, as well as ongoing judicial review of various FCC decisions, both of which could result in significant changes to these regulatory obligations. PAETEC cannot predict the outcome of ongoing administrative or judicial proceedings or their potential impact upon the company. The following examples illustrate the types of ongoing rule changes that could affect PAETEC’s business:

Special Access Regulatory Regime

PAETEC relies to a considerable extent on special access lines as the last mile facility to reach its customer locations. As a result, the price of special access lines must be available at a rate that allows PAETEC to price its retail offerings to meet its gross margin expectations while remaining competitively priced in the retail market. Incremental increases in prices of special access lines will exert pressure on PAETEC’s gross margins. In 2005, the FCC opened an inquiry into whether and how to reform its special access rules. In November 2009, the FCC asked interested parties to respond to several questions regarding the appropriate analytical framework for resolution of issues in its longstanding special access proposed rulemaking proceeding. Interested parties filed initial comments in January 2010 and reply comments were filed in February 2010. In November 2010, the FCC asked companies to voluntarily submit on a confidential basis detailed network data such as fiber maps, lit buildings, collocations, and switch sites. At this time, PAETEC cannot predict when the FCC will issue a decision regarding special access prices or how any such decision will affect its business.

TELRIC Proceeding

A proceeding was initiated at the FCC in 2003 to examine the current rules governing the methodology by which state regulatory authorities set wholesale prices for UNEs, including UNE digital T1 loops, and for collocation, interconnection and intercarrier compensation provided by incumbent carriers to competitive carriers. If the FCC adopts significant changes to the pricing methodology, incumbent carriers could seek approval from state regulatory commissions to increase their prices for a variety of wholesale services required by PAETEC to provide service to its customers. Such an event could raise the cost of doing business for competitive carriers such as PAETEC. We cannot predict whether the FCC will change its pricing rules, or, if it does so, the extent to which state regulatory commissions will permit incumbent carriers to increase their UNE prices.

Qwest and Verizon Dominant Carrier Forbearance Proceedings

Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the RBOCs can petition the FCC to forbear from applying regulations implementing the Act. All of the RBOCs have used the provision to secure deregulation of certain services. Qwest and Verizon have petitioned the FCC on multiple occasions to have the FCC forbear from enforcing the unbundling rules in various markets. In June 2010, the FCC denied the second Qwest petition for forbearance in Phoenix filed in March 2009. In rejecting the Qwest petition, the FCC used a market power test, under which the FCC separately analyzed Qwest’s market power in different market segments, such as residential retail, enterprise retail and wholesale. Qwest appealed the denial to a federal appellate court, where the matter remains pending. If the court overturns the FCC’s use of a market power test, or remands the denial of forbearance back to the FCC for further consideration, or the FCC upholds or grants any forbearance or similar petitions filed by incumbent carriers in the future affecting markets in which PAETEC operates, PAETEC’s

 

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ability to purchase wholesale network services from these carriers at cost-based prices that would allow PAETEC to achieve its target profit margins in those markets could be materially adversely affected. The grant of these petitions also would enable incumbent carriers to compete with their competitors, including PAETEC, more aggressively on price in the affected markets.

Intercarrier Compensation

In February 2011, the FCC issued an NPRM to materially modify the compensation arrangements between all carriers for the use of their respective networks. The FCC first initiated a proceeding to reform intercarrier compensation in 2001, and the new NPRM is the fourth issued by the FCC on this subject. The proposed changes, if adopted, would significantly alter the manner in which carriers, including carriers that use different service platforms such as wireless, cable and VoIP, are compensated for the origination and termination of communications traffic and the rates local exchange carriers charge for these access services. The proceeding also will alter the manner in which facilities-based local carriers charge other carriers, such as VoIP providers and wireless providers, for the origination and termination of local communications traffic.

If intercarrier compensation and Universal Service Fund reforms are adopted by the FCC, these reforms could have a substantial effect on PAETEC’s access revenues, network capital expenditures and costs of sales.

Broadband Network Management and Net Neutrality Policies.    In August 2005, the FCC adopted a policy statement that outlined four principles intended to preserve and promote the open and interconnected nature of the public Internet. The FCC explained at the time that these “net neutrality” principles are subject to reasonable network management. In January 2008, the FCC sought comment on petitions filed by a number of parties seeking clarification on what conduct constitutes reasonable network management and whether the practice of degrading certain peer-to-peer network traffic is unreasonable or violates the net neutrality principles. In August 2008, the FCC characterized these net neutrality principles as binding and enforceable and stated that network operators have the burden to prove that their network management techniques are reasonable. In that order, the FCC imposed sanctions on a cable broadband Internet access provider for managing its network by blocking or degrading some Internet transmissions and applications in a way that the FCC found to be unreasonably discriminatory. This FCC decision was overturned by a federal appellate court in April 2010. The court ruled the FCC had deregulated broadband services, and, therefore, lacked jurisdiction to enforce net neutrality principles. The FCC issued an NPRM in which it proposed adoption of rules that would require open Internet access subject to a carrier’s reasonable traffic management needs. In December 2010, the FCC adopted a narrowed set of network neutrality regulations focused on protecting end-user rights relying on similar jurisdictional grounds previously rejected by the court of appeals. Several parties, including Verizon, appealed the new rules in January 2011.

Expanding Network Access Options.    In November 2009, PAETEC and other competitive carriers asked the FCC to initiate a rulemaking to adopt a regulatory structure governing network elements known as “271 Checklist” elements. Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Bell operating companies are required to make some network elements, such as access loops, transport and local switching, available to competitive local exchange companies at just and reasonable prices in exchange for regaining the ability to offer long distance and information services in their respective local exchange markets, which the RBOCs had been prohibited from offering in their respective local exchanges since 1984. Beginning in 2005, multiple federal appellate courts have determined that state utility agencies do not have authority to regulate the 271 Checklist network element pricing, and that only the FCC has authority to set prices for these network elements. In response to the rulemaking petition, the FCC asked interested parties to comment on the proposed rules. In December 2009, another petition was filed asking the FCC to require RBOCs to provide competitive providers access to bit streams on fiber facilities serving small business locations. The FCC had previously eliminated the RBOC obligation to provide unbundled access to fiber and hybrid loop facilities. Interested parties have filed comments on the proposal. PAETEC cannot predict whether the FCC will proceed with action on either proposal at this time.

 

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Other Provisions.    Telecommunications carriers such as PAETEC are subject to a variety of miscellaneous regulations that can have cost or operational implications. The regulations, for instance, require the filing of periodic revenue and service quality reports, the provision of services to customers with hearing or speech disabilities and associated funding of telecommunications relay services, the capability to associate a physical address with a calling party’s telephone number (E-911), compliance with “truth in billing” requirements, and cooperation with law enforcement officials engaged in lawful communication intercept or monitoring activities, in addition to regulating telemarketing and slamming, which involves an unauthorized change in a subscriber’s carrier of choice. Noncompliance with these and other provisions can result in administrative fines and penalties.

Red Flag Rules.    On January 1, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission implemented regulations that require companies that provide services to residential and small business accounts to have defined processes to handle situations that may signal that an unauthorized person could be engaged in fraudulent or identity theft activities. The processes addressing up to 26 “red flags” must be sanctioned by the company’s board of directors. As PAETEC launches new sales in the small business and residential markets, its red flag processes will have to expand to address these protected customer classes.

State Regulation

PAETEC provides local telephone service and other intrastate telecommunications services that are subject to the jurisdiction of state regulatory commissions.

To provide local and intrastate telecommunications services in a state, PAETEC generally is required to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the state public utility commission and to comply with applicable state regulations, including, in some states, the requirement to file tariffs setting forth the company’s terms and conditions for providing services. Certificates of authority can be conditioned, modified, cancelled, terminated or revoked by state regulatory authorities for a carrier’s failure to comply with state laws or rules, regulations and policies of state regulatory authorities. State utility commissions generally have authority to supervise telecommunications service providers in their states and to enforce state utility laws and regulations. Fines or other penalties also may be imposed for violations. As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC provided local telecommunications services in 46 states and the District of Columbia, and provided intrastate long distance services in 48 states.

State public utility commissions typically require PAETEC to file periodic reports, pay various regulatory fees and assessments, and comply with state regulations governing service quality, billing, consumer protection and other similar issues. State public utility commissions also regulate intercarrier compensation rates between local services providers. Interexchange carriers led by AT&T have urged several state commissions to initiate proceedings to institute generic investigations of switched access rate levels of competitive local exchange carriers such as PAETEC. AT&T, Verizon and Sprint are proposing that state utility agencies should cap such switched access rates at levels charged by RBOCs in the state for the same intrastate access services, or at existing interstate rate levels. AT&T and other interexchange carriers also are pursuing state legislation that seeks to impose caps on intrastate switched access rates charged by competitive carriers such as PAETEC. PAETEC cannot predict the outcome of these state agency investigations into intrastate access rates or legislative initiatives that may arise from time to time. PAETEC’s retail rates for enterprise customers are not subject to any price regulation in any of its current or planned markets. Because complying with state regulations can be costly and burdensome, the imposition of new regulations in a particular state may adversely affect the profitability of PAETEC’s services in that state.

Some of the states in which PAETEC operates require public utility commission approval before the transfer of a carrier’s authority to operate within the state, the transfer of its assets to a new entity, or a change in the control of an entity that controls a carrier operating within the state. Some states also regulate a carrier’s issuance of securities, incurrence of debt, guarantees or pledges of security in support of such debt. These requirements

 

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can delay and increase the cost we incur to complete various financing transactions, including future stock or debt offerings, the sale of part or all of our regulated business, or the acquisition of assets and other entities to be used in our regulated business.

Local Regulation

PAETEC’s network is subject to numerous local regulations such as building codes, municipal franchise requirements and licensing. Such regulations vary on a city-by-city and county-by-county basis and can affect the company’s provision of both network services and carrier services, as well as, where applicable, video services. In some of the areas where PAETEC provides service, it may be subject to municipal franchise requirements and may be required to pay license or franchise fees based on a percentage of gross revenue or other formula. It is possible that some municipalities that do not currently impose fees could seek to impose fees in the future, and that, following the expiration of existing franchises, they could increase fee levels. In many markets, the traditional local telephone companies do not pay rights-of-way fees or pay fees that are substantially less than those paid by PAETEC. In some markets, PAETEC’s McLeodUSA operating subsidiary is objecting to or challenging various fees as improper under state or federal law. The outcome of these challenges cannot be predicted.

Intellectual Property

PAETEC’s ability to compete depends in part upon its proprietary rights in its technology and business procedures and systems. PAETEC relies on a combination of contractual restrictions and copyright, trademark and trade secret laws to establish and protect these proprietary rights. It is the company’s policy to require employees, consultants and, if warranted based on the service to be provided, vendors to execute confidentiality agreements upon the commencement of their relationships with PAETEC. These agreements provide that confidential information developed or made known during the course of a relationship with PAETEC must be kept confidential and not disclosed to third parties except in specific circumstances.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted PAETEC federal registrations for some of PAETEC’s trademarks. Federal registration of trademarks is effective for as long as PAETEC continues to use the trademarks and renew its registrations. PAETEC does not generally register any of its copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office, but relies on the protection afforded to such copyrights by the U.S. Copyright Act. That law provides protection to authors of original works whether published or unpublished and whether registered or unregistered.

Employees

As of March 31, 2011, PAETEC had approximately 4,500 full-time employees. None of its employees are covered by collective bargaining contracts. PAETEC considers its relationships with its employees to be good.

Properties

PAETEC owns and leases numerous sales offices, switch sites, collocation sites, and other facilities across its nationwide service area. PAETEC’s corporate headquarters and one of its network operations centers are located in Fairport, New York. The shared facility consists of approximately 100,000 square feet of office space and is occupied under a 20-year lease expiring in April 2021. In December 2010, PAETEC entered into an agreement with the city of Rochester, New York, under which PAETEC will purchase from the city a parcel of land in downtown Rochester and construct a new headquarters building for an estimated total cost of approximately $54 million. The agreement is subject to numerous conditions, contingencies, and approvals, including the receipt of various forms of governmental financial subsidies. For information about the leased facilities, see Note 12 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

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PAETEC intends to lease additional sales offices and network equipment sites as it expands. PAETEC believes that necessary space will be available on a commercially reasonable basis to accommodate its anticipated growth.

All owned properties secure PAETEC’s obligations under its senior secured indebtedness, which as of March 31, 2011 totaled $675 million aggregate principal amount. For information about PAETEC’s indebtedness, see Note 6 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

For additional information about PAETEC’s properties, see “Business—PAETEC’s Business—PAETEC’s Network Architecture and Deployment.”

Legal Proceedings

In October 2008, PaeTec Communications, Inc. filed a claim in the Supreme Court for the State of New York, County of Monroe, against Lucent Technologies, Inc., Alcatel USA Marketing, Inc. and Alcatel-Lucent, which we refer to collectively as “Alcatel-Lucent,” for reimbursement of costs and fees in connection with a patent infringement case brought against PAETEC by Sprint Communications Company L.P., or “Sprint,” and settled in May 2009. PAETEC’s claim against Alcatel-Lucent alleges that because the Sprint claims arose from the use by PAETEC of Alcatel-Lucent equipment, Alcatel-Lucent has an obligation to defend and indemnify PAETEC pursuant to the contract terms under which it sold the equipment to PAETEC. Alcatel-Lucent has denied the claim and counter-claimed against PAETEC for allegedly unpaid switch software licensing charges, and associated late fees. PAETEC believes that it has meritorious defenses against these counter-claims.

From time to time, PAETEC is subject to other legal proceedings in the normal course of its operations. See “Business—Regulation” for information about some of these proceedings.

 

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MANAGEMENT

Executive Officers and Directors

The table below presents information about our executive officers and directors as of March 1, 2011:

 

Name

   Age     

Positions

Arunas A. Chesonis

     48       Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Keith M. Wilson

     44       Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer

Mario DeRiggi

     42       Executive Vice President and President, National Sales and Service

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

     42       Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Mary K. O’Connell

     47       Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Algimantas K. Chesonis

     45       Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

Richard T. Aab

     61       Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors

Shelley Diamond

     57       Director

H. Russell Frisby

     60       Director

Tansukh V. Ganatra

     67       Director

Michael C. Mac Donald

     57       Director

William R. McDermott

     49       Director

Alex Stadler

     60       Director

Mark Zupan

     51       Director

Our executive officers serve at the pleasure of the board of directors. See “Board of Directors—Director Qualifications” for a discussion of the director qualifications set forth below as part of each director’s business history.

Arunas A. Chesonis has served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of PAETEC Holding since August 2006. Mr. Chesonis has served as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of PAETEC Corp., of which he was the founder, since its formation in May 1998 and as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of its principal operating subsidiary, PaeTec Communications, Inc., since July 1998. Mr. Chesonis was appointed as President of ACC Corp., an international telecommunications company in Rochester, New York, in February 1994 and was elected to its board of directors in October 1994. Mr. Chesonis joined ACC in May 1987 as Vice President of Operations for the U.S. business unit and was named President of ACC Long Distance Corp. in January 1989. Mr. Chesonis also served as President of ACC’s Canadian operations and Managing Director of ACC’s U.K. enterprise. Before he joined ACC, Mr. Chesonis held several positions within Rochester Telephone Corporation, now known as Frontier Communications Corporation, a subsidiary of Citizens Communications Company. Mr. Chesonis is the brother of Algimantas Chesonis.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership, industry and operational experience—current CEO of PAETEC and former senior executive positions with other telecommunications companies

Keith M. Wilson has served as a director and as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PAETEC Holding since August 2006. Mr. Wilson has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PAETEC Corp. and PaeTec Communications, Inc. since January 2001 and as a director of PAETEC Corp. since March 2006. From June 1999 until January 2001, Mr. Wilson served as Vice President and head of the Telecommunications Finance Group at Union Bank of California, where he focused on sourcing and providing capital for telecommunications services companies in the wireline, wireless and data services markets. From March 1998 until May 1999, Mr. Wilson was a Vice President of Merchant Banking and head of Syndicated Finance for First Dominion Capital, based in New York. Mr. Wilson also held positions with NationsBank from September 1996 until March 1998, Bank of Boston and Fleet Bank.

 

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Director qualifications:

 

   

Industry and finance experience—current CFO of PAETEC, former head of telecommunications finance group at a bank, and former senior positions with other financial institutions

Mario DeRiggi has served as Executive Vice President and President, National Sales and Service since January 2009. Prior to his current role, he has held positions of increasing responsibility in the areas of sales and account development since joining PAETEC in May 1999 as Vice President and General Manager, including as Senior Vice President, Sales; Executive Vice President, Sales; and President, East Region. In his capacity as Executive Vice President and President, National Sales and Service, Mr. DeRiggi is responsible for managing all of PAETEC’s direct sales, agent sales, account development, sales support, and customer service operations. Prior to joining PAETEC, Mr. DeRiggi had over ten years’ experience in the telecommunications industry, holding positions at Allnet Communications Services, Inc., AT&T, Winstar Communications, Inc. and Cablevision Lightpath, Inc.

Robert D. Moore, Jr. has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of PAETEC Holding since December 2009. Before assuming his current position, Mr. Moore served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of PAETEC Holding since February 2007 and in that position with PaeTec Communications since December 2005. Before assuming these positions with PAETEC Holding and PaeTec Communications, Mr. Moore served as Senior Vice President-Information Technology from August 2004 and, beginning in 1998, in various other roles with PaeTec Communications. In his capacity as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Mr. Moore has been responsible for overseeing operating support systems, systems operations and engineering, and applications development and deployment. Mr. Moore possesses more than 16 years of experience in the telecommunications industry and was employed by ACC Corp. before joining PaeTec Communications.

Mary K. O’Connell has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of PAETEC Holding since January 2011. Ms. O’Connell joined PaeTec Communications in September 2001 as Director and Senior Corporate Counsel and held various positions of increasing responsibility prior to her appointment as General Counsel, including service as PAETEC’s Corporate Compliance Officer and Vice President and Senior Corporate Counsel. From November 2008 through December 2010, she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of PAETEC Holding. Before joining PAETEC, Ms. O’Connell was in private practice at the law firms of Morrison & Foerster, LLP and Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby, LLP in Washington, D.C. and Phillips, Lytle LLP in Rochester, New York. Ms. O’Connell’s experience before joining PAETEC included work in the areas of commercial law, telecommunications, corporate legal matters, and regulatory affairs.

Algimantas K. Chesonis has served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller of PAETEC Holding since March 2007. Mr. Chesonis has served as Senior Vice President and Controller of PAETEC Corp. and PaeTec Communications since August 2004. Mr. Chesonis served as Vice President of Finance and Controller of PaeTec Communications from July 1998 to August 2004. In his capacity as Senior Vice President and Controller, Mr. Chesonis has been responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting. Mr. Chesonis previously served as Director of Public Reporting for US Foodservice and Audit Manager for the international accounting firm of PriceWaterhouse, LLP. Mr. Chesonis is the brother of Arunas Chesonis.

Richard T. Aab has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of PAETEC Holding, a director position, since February 2007. Mr. Aab co-founded US LEC Corp. in June 1996 and served as its Chairman of the Board from June 1996 to February 2007, when US LEC completed its combination by merger with PAETEC Corp. In 1982, Mr. Aab co-founded ACC Corp. Between 1982 and 1997, he held various positions with ACC, including Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, President and director. Also during that period, he served as Chairman and director of ACC’s international subsidiaries in Canada, ACC TelEnterprises, Ltd., and the United Kingdom, ACC Long Distance UK Ltd. Mr. Aab is a member of the boards of trustees of the University of Rochester, the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a director

 

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of several privately-held corporate businesses, including Ovation Payroll, a nationwide payroll processing company, for which he serves as Chairman. From May 2007 to May 2008, Mr. Aab served on the board of directors of Medifast, Inc.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership, industry and operational experience—former CEO and other senior executive positions with telecommunications companies

Shelley Diamond was appointed to the PAETEC Holding board of directors on March 6, 2009. Ms. Diamond has served since December 2009 as the Global Managing Partner for Young and Rubicam, or “Y&R,” an advertising agency, where she is responsible for several large, multi-national clients. In this role, she oversees all services rendered by Y&R to these clients around the world. She is also a member of the Y&R board of directors. From July 2007 until December 2009, she served as the Managing Director of the New York office of Y&R, in which role she led the day-to-day operations of the agency, formulating and implementing strategic direction, attracting talent, expanding the office’s new media and digital capabilities, and cultivating new business from both existing and new clients. Ms. Diamond has served in various roles at Y&R since joining the firm in 1991, including Director of Client Services. Before joining Y&R, she held various positions at Ted Bates Advertising, at Grey Advertising and at Foote Cone and Belding, an advertising agency.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership and operational experience—global managing partner for multinational clients of advertising agency and former managing director

H. Russell Frisby, Jr. has served as a director of PAETEC Holding since February 2007 and as a director of PAETEC Corp. since January 2007. Mr. Frisby is a partner in the Energy and Telecommunications Group of Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, a law firm. Mr. Frisby’s legal practice focuses on regulatory and corporate matters affecting entities in the communications, energy and technology areas, and for over 20 years he has represented clients in a wide variety of proceedings before the FCC, state utility commissions and federal courts. Before joining Stinson Morrison Hecker, Mr. Frisby was a partner with the law firms Fleischman and Harding LLP and Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP. From February 1998 to March 2005, Mr. Frisby was the President, Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Legal Officer of the Competitive Telecommunications Association (CompTel). Before his service in that position, he served as Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership and industry experience—former CEO and chief legal officer of industry association and currently a law firm partner focusing on communications, energy and technology areas

Tansukh V. Ganatra has served as a director of PAETEC Holding since February 2007. Mr. Ganatra co-founded US LEC in June 1996, served as a director of US LEC from June 1996 to February 2007 and served as interim Chief Executive Officer of US LEC from November 2006 to February 2007. He served as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the board of directors of US LEC from July 1999 until his retirement in December 2001. Mr. Ganatra also served as President and Chief Operating Officer of US LEC from June 1996 until July 1999. From 1987 to 1997, Mr. Ganatra held various positions with ACC Corp., including service as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining ACC, Mr. Ganatra held various positions during a 19-year career with Rochester Telephone Corporation, now known as Frontier Communications Corporation, a subsidiary of Citizens Communications Company, culminating with the position of Director of Network Engineering.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership, industry and finance experience—former CEO and other senior positions with telecommunications companies over four decades

 

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Michael C. Mac Donald has served as a director of PAETEC Holding since February 2007 and as Lead Director since March 2010. Mr. Mac Donald is currently retired. He served as a director of US LEC from April 2003 to February 2007. Before his retirement on December 31, 2009, Mr. Mac Donald held various sales and marketing positions with Xerox Corporation, a provider of document management technology and services, beginning in 1977. These positions included President of Xerox Marketing Operations and, most recently prior to his retirement, Senior Vice President, Operational Effectiveness. Mr. Mac Donald is a director of Medifast, Inc. and of the Jimmy V Foundation.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership, finance and operational experience—former senior executive sales and marketing positions with a public technology company focused on enterprise customer sales

William R. McDermott has served as a director of PAETEC Holding since February 2007 and as a director of PAETEC Corp. since March 2004. Mr. McDermott is the co- Chief Executive Officer of SAP AG, a provider of business software solutions headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. In this capacity, and also as a member of the Executive Board of SAP, he oversees SAP’s strategic business activities relating to sales, all customer operations and ecosystem activities. Before joining SAP, Mr. McDermott served as the Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Operations of Siebel Systems, a business software provider, as President of Gartner, Inc., a provider of research and analysis on the information technology industry, and on the boards of directors of two subsidiaries of Xerox Corporation. Mr. McDermott is also a director of Under Armour, Inc. and Ansys, Inc.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership, finance and operational experience—Co-CEO of a technology company

Alex Stadler has served as a director of PAETEC Holding since June 2008. Mr. Stadler previously served on the board of directors of McLeodUSA Incorporated from January 2006 until its acquisition by PAETEC Holding on February 8, 2008. From 1999 until 2002, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Riodata NV, a data services carrier specializing in private network and Internet access and connectivity for medium-sized companies. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Riodata NV filed for bankruptcy protection under the laws of Germany during the time that Mr. Stadler served as an officer for its controlling shareholder. Before joining Riodata NV, Mr. Stadler served as Chief Operating Officer of Otelo Communications, a competitive local exchange carrier, and as Chief Executive Officer of RWE Telliance AG, a German telecommunications company. Mr. Stadler joined GTE Corporation in 1977, and from 1985 to 1996 served in a variety of senior management positions at GTE’s cellular and telephone subsidiaries and as GTE’s head of mergers and acquisitions. Since 2002, Mr. Stadler has pursued private interests. Mr. Stadler started his career as an Economist at the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia.

Director qualifications:

 

   

Leadership and industry experience—former CEO and other senior executive positions with technology and telecommunications companies

 

   

Finance experience—former economist

Mark Zupan has served as a director of PAETEC Holding since February 2007 and as a director of PAETEC Corp. since May 2006. Mr. Zupan is dean of the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester, a position which he has held on a full-time basis since January 1, 2004. Mr. Zupan previously served as dean and professor of economics at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management from 1997 to 2003. Before his appointment at the University of Arizona, Mr. Zupan taught at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he also served as associate dean of master degree programs. He was a teaching fellow in Harvard University’s Department of Economics while pursuing his doctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has been a visiting faculty member at the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. Mr. Zupan is also a director of Constellation Brands, Inc and served from 2003 to 2005 as a director of StockerYale, Inc.

 

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Director qualifications:

 

   

Finance experience—academic specialty in finance and dean of a graduate school of business administration

Board of Directors

Director Qualifications.    We believe that individuals who serve on our board of directors should demonstrate the requisite expertise, business acumen and experience to make a significant contribution to PAETEC; should display maturity of judgment and have the highest ethical character; should not present conflicts of interest that might impede proper performance; should have sufficient time to devote to board matters; should exhibit the ability to work effectively and collegially with other board members; and should be committed to building long-term stockholder value. We seek board members that represent a diversity of professional viewpoints, background and experience in areas that are relevant to our activities. We identify and describe below some of the key experience, qualifications, attributes and skills our directors bring to the board that are important in light of our business and structure.

 

   

Leadership experience.    We seek directors who possess extraordinary leadership qualities and the ability to identify and develop those qualities in others. We believe that individuals with long-term experience in significant leadership positions are likely to provide the vision and insight that our industry and our company demand. Such individuals demonstrate an in-depth and practical understanding of strategy, technology, risk management and the methods to drive efficiency and growth. Through their current or former service as top leaders at other organizations, they are able to provide deep market and operational knowledge and have cultivated professional relationships that benefit our company.

 

   

Industry experience.    We seek directors with experience as senior executives or directors, or in other leadership positions, in the communications industry. A sophisticated understanding of the competitive, technological and regulatory issues confronting our business is critical to our success.

 

   

Finance experience.    We believe that all directors should possess an understanding of finance and related reporting processes. We also seek directors who can qualify as an “audit committee financial expert,” as that term is defined in the SEC’s rules.

 

   

Operational experience.    We seek directors who have operational expertise as well as experience in the areas of sales, marketing and business development, particularly in connection with large businesses.

Size and Composition of Board of Directors.    The size of our board of directors is determined by resolution of the board of directors, subject to requirements of PAETEC’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws described below. As of the date of this prospectus, the board of directors had ten members. Under our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, the number of directors constituting the entire board of directors may not be fewer than four or more than 15 directors.

Classification of Board of Directors.    Our certificate of incorporation provides that the PAETEC board of directors is to be divided into three classes of directors. The three classes, which are required to be as nearly equal in number as possible, are designated Class I, Class II and Class III. As a result, approximately one-third of the board of directors is elected each year. Messrs. Frisby and Mac Donald and Ms. Diamond are Class I directors with a term expiring at our annual meeting of stockholders in 2013. Messrs. Ganatra, McDermott and Zupan are Class II directors with a term expiring at our annual meeting of stockholders in 2014. Messrs. Aab, Chesonis, Stadler and Wilson are Class III directors with a term expiring at our annual meeting of stockholders in 2012.

 

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Board Membership Agreement.    In connection with the completion on February 8, 2008 of PAETEC’s acquisition of McLeodUSA, PAETEC entered into a board membership agreement, dated as of February 8, 2008, which it amended as of March 10, 2008, with former stockholders of McLeodUSA consisting of investment funds managed by Wayzata Investment Partners LLC, which we refer to as the “Wayzata funds,” and investment funds and entities advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company and its affiliates, which we refer to as the “Fidelity funds.” The board membership agreement provided for, among other things, the right for the Wayzata funds to designate to PAETEC one representative for appointment or nomination to the board of directors and the right for the Fidelity funds to appoint one representative to attend each meeting of PAETEC’s board of directors as a non-voting observer. In accordance with these provisions, in June 2008, the PAETEC board of directors appointed Alex Stadler to serve as the director representative of the Wayzata funds, and in October 2008, the Fidelity funds designated Richard J. Santagati to serve as an observer. Mr. Stadler subsequently was elected by the PAETEC stockholders at the 2009 annual meeting to serve as a Class III director for a term of three years. The rights of the Wayzata funds and the Fidelity funds under the board membership agreement with respect to board representation and non-voting board observer status terminated on February 8, 2010.

Director Independence.    PAETEC’s board of directors has determined that the following seven of its ten directors are “independent directors” within the meaning of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules: Shelley Diamond; H. Russell Frisby, Jr.; Tansukh V. Ganatra; Michael C. MacDonald; William R. McDermott; Alex Stadler; and Mark Zupan. In making this determination, the board of directors concluded that none of those directors had any relationships which, in the board’s opinion, would interfere with the director’s exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation.    No member of the compensation committee of PAETEC’S board of directors during 2010 is or has been an officer or employee of PAETEC or any subsidiary of PAETEC and no member of the compensation committee had any relationships requiring disclosure under the SEC’s rules regarding transactions with related persons. In addition, during 2010, no member of the compensation committee or board of directors was an executive officer of another entity on whose board of directors a PAETEC executive officer serves.

Compensation of Directors

Directors who are also PAETEC officers or employees do not receive any compensation for serving on PAETEC’s board of directors or any of its committees. Mr. Chesonis and Mr. Wilson are the only directors who serve as officers and employees of PAETEC.

The following policies regarding compensation of non-employee directors applied from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010:

 

   

the audit committee chairman was entitled to annual cash fees of $80,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 12,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 12,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the other audit committee members were entitled to annual cash fees of $60,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 9,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 9,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the compensation committee chairman was entitled to annual cash fees of $70,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 10,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 10,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the other compensation committee members were entitled to annual cash fees of $55,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 8,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 8,500 shares of common stock;

 

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directors who do not serve on any board committees were entitled to annual cash fees of $50,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 7,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 7,500 shares of common stock; and

 

   

the Vice Chairman was entitled to annual cash fees of $70,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 10,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 10,500 shares of common stock.

In 2010, the board of directors formed a nominating and governance committee and appointed a Lead Director. Thus, effective as of July 1, 2010, the following policies apply with respect to compensation of non-employee directors:

 

   

the Lead Director, who also serves as the chairman of the nominating and governance committee and as a member of the audit committee, is entitled to annual cash fees of $100,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 15,000 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 15,000 shares of common stock;

 

   

the nominating and governance committee non-chairman member serving solely on that committee is entitled to annual cash fees of $55,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 8,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 8,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the audit committee chairman is entitled to annual cash fees of $80,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 12,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 12,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the audit committee non-chairman member serving solely on that committee is entitled to annual cash fees of $60,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 9,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 9,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the compensation committee chairman is entitled to annual cash fees of $70,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 10,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 10,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the compensation committee non-chairman member serving solely on that committee is entitled to annual cash fees of $55,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 8,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 8,500 shares of common stock;

 

   

the director serving as a member of both the compensation committee and the nominating and governance committee is entitled to annual cash fees of $60,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 9,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 9,500 shares of common stock; and

 

   

the Vice Chairman is entitled to annual cash fees of $70,000 and an annual grant of stock options for 10,500 shares of common stock and restricted stock units for 10,500 shares of common stock.

Non-employee directors also receive an equity award in connection with their appointment to the board of directors. All cash fees are payable in four equal quarterly installments in arrears. All equity grants vest with respect to one-third of the underlying shares of common stock on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.

All directors are reimbursed for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their board service. In addition, Mr. Ganatra is entitled to participate in the company’s medical, dental and vision healthcare plans under which the company covers a portion of the premiums.

 

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The table below shows the compensation paid to our non-employee directors in 2010.

2010 Director Compensation Table

 

Name

   Fees
Earned or
Paid in
Cash
($)
     Stock
Awards
($)(1)
     Option
Awards
($)(1)
     All Other
Compensation
($)
     Total
($)
 

Richard T. Aab(2)

     70,000         41,055         28,044         —           139,099   

Shelley Diamond(3)

     56,250         37,455         25,575         —           119,280   

H. Russell Frisby, Jr.(4)

     52,500         33,235         22,703         —           108,438   

Tansukh V. Ganatra(5)

     60,000         37,145         25,374         10,782         133,301   

Michael C. Mac Donald(6)

     80,000         60,355         41,173         —           181,528   

William R. McDermott(7)

     70,000         41,055         28,044         —           139,099   

Alex Stadler(8)

     52,500         33,545         22,904         —           108,949   

Mark Zupan(9)

     80,000         48,875         33,386         —           162,261   

 

(1)

Amounts shown in the “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” columns reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of stock or option awards granted in 2010 calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, or “ASC 718.” Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are set forth in Note 9 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

(2)

Mr. Aab served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Mr. Aab held unvested restricted stock units for 21,167 shares of common stock and options to purchase 34,500 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 13,333 shares were vested.

(3)

Shelley Diamond served as a member of the compensation committee and of the nominating and governance committee in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Ms. Diamond held unvested restricted stock units for 12,834 shares of common stock and options to purchase 89,500 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 20,416 shares were vested.

(4)

Mr. Frisby served as a member of the compensation committee in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Mr. Frisby held unvested restricted stock units for 15,167 shares of common stock and options to purchase 141,892 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 96,293 shares were vested.

(5)

Mr. Ganatra served as a member of the audit committee in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Mr. Ganatra held unvested restricted stock units for 18,834 shares of common stock and options to purchase 30,500 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 11,666 shares were vested. In connection with Mr. Ganatra’s participation as a director in the PAETEC medical, dental and vision healthcare plans, PAETEC incurred a cost for premiums of $10,782.

(6)

Mr. Mac Donald served as the Lead Director beginning in March 2010, and as a member of the nominating and governance committee and of the audit committee in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Mr. Mac Donald held unvested restricted stock units for 23,000 shares of common stock and options to purchase 28,000 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 5,000 shares were vested.

(7)

Mr. McDermott served as the chairman of the compensation committee in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Mr. McDermott held unvested restricted stock units for 21,167 shares of common stock and options to purchase 64,932 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 43,765 were vested.

(8)

Mr. Stadler served as a member of the nominating and governance committee in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Mr. Stadler held unvested restricted stock units for 15,167 shares of common stock and options to purchase 176,800 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 105,383 shares were vested.

(9)

Mr. Zupan served as the chairman of the audit committee in 2010. As of December 31, 2010, Mr. Zupan held unvested restricted stock units for 25,834 shares of common stock and options to purchase 164,225 shares of common stock, of which options to purchase 138,391 shares were vested.

 

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The table below shows the grant date fair value of each stock option award and each restricted stock unit award granted to our non-employee directors in 2010, as computed in accordance with ASC 718.

2010 Director Equity Awards Table

 

     Option Awards      Stock Awards  

Name

   Date of
Grant(1)
     Stock
Options
Awarded (#)
     Grant Date
Fair Value ($)
     Date of
Grant
     Restricted
Stock Units
Awarded (#)
     Grant Date
Fair Value ($)
 

Richard T. Aab

     2/23/2010         10,500         28,044         2/23/2010         10,500         41,055   

Shelley Diamond

     2/23/2010         8,500         22,703         2/23/2010         8,500         33,235   

Shelley Diamond

     5/27/2010         1,000         2,873         5/27/2010         1,000         4,220   

H. Russell Frisby, Jr.

     2/23/2010         8,500         22,703         2/23/2010         8,500         33,235   

Tansukh V. Ganatra

     2/23/2010         9,500         25,374         2/23/2010         9,500         37,145   

Michael C. Mac Donald

     2/23/2010         9,500         25,374         2/23/2010         9,500         37,145   

Michael C. Mac Donald

     5/27/2010         5,500         15,799         5/27/2010         5,500         23,210   

William R. McDermott

     2/23/2010         10,500         28,044         2/23/2010         10,500         41,055   

Alex Stadler

     2/23/2010         7,500         20,032         2/23/2010         7,500         29,325   

Alex Stadler

     5/27/2010         1,000         2,873         5/27/2010         1,000         4,220   

Mark Zupan

     2/23/2010         12,500         33,386         2/23/2010         12,500         48,875   

 

(1) 

Additional awards issued on May 27, 2010 reflect awards made to directors appointed to the newly-formed nominating and governance committee and, in the case of Mr. Mac Donald, also appointed as the Lead Director.

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

The purpose of this Compensation Discussion and Analysis is to provide material information about our compensation philosophy, objectives, programs and policies and to explain to our stockholders how we arrived at the levels and forms of compensation that were earned by or paid to the executive officers identified in the Summary Compensation Table under “Executive Compensation” for their service in 2010. We describe not only what we pay these “named executive officers,” but also why and how we link their compensation to our business results.

Compensation Philosophy and Objectives

Our executive compensation programs and policies are intended to promote and sustain profitable growth in the dynamic business environment in which PAETEC operates.

We seek to design and administer our executive compensation plans and programs in alignment with a number of central objectives, which are to:

 

   

complement and support PAETEC’s mission “to be the most customer- and employee-oriented communications provider,” and advance our corporate values, which include a caring culture, open communication, unmatched service and personalized solutions;

 

   

promote relative consistency and balance in the components of compensation across all levels of our employees;

 

   

attract and retain high-quality executives through programs that are competitive within the telecommunications industry;

 

   

tie a significant portion of our executives’ overall compensation to key short-term and long-term strategic, financial and operational goals;

 

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align the interests of our executives with those of our stockholders through a philosophy that provides considerable opportunity for above-target performance and downside risk if performance goals are not achieved; and

 

   

provide compensation programs that are financially efficient, affordable and sustainable.

We believe that encouraging executives to think and act like owners aligns to a significant degree the interests of our management with the interests of our long-term stockholders.

Setting of Executive Compensation

In determining the levels and forms of compensation paid to the named executive officers for 2010, the compensation committee considered measures of company performance, measures of individual executive performance and experience, and internal equity with respect to positions within the same level (such as senior vice president or executive vice president). The committee reviewed executive compensation tally sheets for each of the named executive officers prepared by its consultant to gain a comprehensive view of the total compensation paid or payable to each executive. We discuss below under “Elements of Compensation” the compensation decisions for the named executive officers for 2010.

In evaluating and structuring PAETEC’s executive compensation program for 2010, the compensation committee also considered the competitive market for comparable executives and compensation opportunities provided by comparable companies. To assist it in these determinations, the committee engaged an outside consultant, First Niagara Benefits Consulting Group, to provide benchmark and market data for each individual element of executive compensation, as well as for total compensation levels. The consultant provided data to assist the committee in understanding how PAETEC’s executive compensation compared to the executive compensation paid by its market competitors. The committee compared PAETEC’s actual compensation paid, as well as its executive compensation elements and practices generally, with the compensation paid and executive compensation elements and practices of a selected comparison group of public companies.

During 2010, with the assistance of its consultant, the compensation committee conducted a review of the composition of the comparison group of companies it had established in the previous year when fixing executive compensation for 2009. The review of the comparison group took into account continuing consolidation and other changes within the telecommunications industry and the size and complexity of PAETEC’s operations. The committee concluded that the current mix of communications services companies and comparably-sized companies that are principally engaged in technology and non-manufacturing services was appropriate. For 2010, the following companies were included in the compensation comparison group:

 

3Com Corporation    Global Crossing Limited
ADC Telecommunications, Inc.    Leap Wireless International, Inc.
Arris Group, Inc.    Level 3 Communications, Inc.
Belo Corp.    Mediacom Communications Corp.
CenturyTel, Inc.    MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Cincinnati Bell Inc.    The Dun & Bradstreet Corp.
Compuware Corporation    tw telecom inc.
Earthlink, Inc.    Windstream Corporation
Frontier Communications Corporation    XO Holdings, Inc.
Hughes Communications Inc.   

The committee’s consultant provided detailed compensation data for the named executive officers in the compensation comparison group, aggregate data for the group, and information on compensation practices across the group. The committee intends to continue to review the composition of the peer group annually to ensure that it accurately reflects the overall competitive marketplace for PAETEC executive compensation.

 

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The consultant also prepared and presented the committee with data from national survey sources, including Watson Wyatt Data Services, Mercer Human Resources, and the Economic Research Institute, using, to the extent reasonably possible, reported data from the telecommunications industry for organizations having comparable revenue and size of employee base.

The committee used the comparison group information to target specifically a desired level of each element of compensation payable to the named executive officers. We discuss these specific targets below. The committee used the general survey data to support further its benchmark for each element of executive compensation for each of our named executive officers. The committee did not consider the individual companies within the general surveys, but instead focused only on the aggregated compensation data of the survey information.

Elements of Compensation

For 2010, we provided each of the named executive officers and our other executive officers with a total compensation package that included the following three individual elements:

 

   

base salary;

 

   

the potential for an annual cash incentive payment; and

 

   

long-term performance-based and time-based equity incentives.

We strive to provide appropriate levels of fixed versus at-risk compensation and cash versus equity-based compensation relative to each officer’s role and responsibilities. Other than our use of the benchmarks described below, however, we do not have any formal policies regarding specified relative levels of these compensation elements.

Our named executive officers are eligible to participate in the same benefit programs we offer to all employees. These plans include medical, dental, life insurance, disability, and qualified 401(k) retirement plans, and a variety of voluntary benefit plans.

Base Salary.    Base salary levels during 2010 for our named executive officers generally reflected the external market value of their respective roles and took into consideration the individual’s current performance and experience and the scope and complexity of the officer’s position within PAETEC. Executive officers do not receive automatic annual merit increases in base salary. The committee annually reviews base salary for executive officers and makes adjustments it deems to be appropriate based on market comparisons, performance and internal equity with respect to positions within the same level.

The committee believes that, for PAETEC’s executive compensation to remain competitive with the market, the desired market position for base salary generally is to achieve approximately the 50th percentile of the comparison group and general survey data. In February 2010, the committee reviewed an analysis prepared by its consultant of the competitiveness of the base salaries for the named executive officers. The committee decided to maintain base salaries at 2009 levels for service in 2010, even though the 2009 base salary levels were generally lower than the 50th percentile of the comparison group and companies represented in the general survey data. Although the committee was satisfied with Mr. Chesonis’s performance and Mr. Chesonis was satisfied with the individual performance of the other named executive officers, the committee concluded that total compensation, including annual and long-term incentives, was fair and competitive with compensation disclosed in the market data.

Annual Incentive Cash Compensation.    Annual incentive compensation at PAETEC is intended to reward employees for the achievement of specific key performance objectives identified as having the potential for a positive effect on our annual business results. The committee believes that the desired market position for annual incentive compensation generally is to pay approximately the market median for the achievement of targeted results, and to pay above the market median for the achievement of results that exceed the targets.

 

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The bonus payment for the named executive officers under our annual cash bonus plan is determined in four steps:

 

  1. Bonus plan funding is based on PAETEC’s achievement of performance targets for the fiscal year and is expressed as a plan funding percentage.

 

  2. Each named executive officer is assigned a predetermined individual bonus award target, which is expressed as a percentage of eligible base salary. The individual bonus targets for 2010 are shown below.

 

  3. The standard bonus percentage is calculated by multiplying the individual bonus target by the 2010 plan funding percentage.

 

  4. The standard bonus percentage then may be subject to a potential increase or decrease from the individual target based on the CEO’s recommendation and the committee’s assessment of the participant’s performance toward individual, departmental or company-wide goals, except that the CEO’s percentage may not be increased.

2010 Bonus Plan.    The 2010 individual bonus award targets for each named executive officer, which were based on the executive’s responsibility level within PAETEC and an analysis of the comparison group and general survey data, were set as follows:

 

Position

   Target % of Salary  

Chief Executive Officer

     75   

Chief Financial Officer

     75   

President of PAETEC’s Energy Business

     75   

President National Sales & Service

     50   

Chief Information Officer

     50   

General Counsel & Secretary

     40   

Senior Vice President Human Resources

     40   

The funding of the bonus plan for 2010 was based on PAETEC’s operating results for fiscal 2010. Payout under the 2010 bonus plan was based on performance measured against the following metrics:

 

   

40% based on adjusted EBITDA;

 

   

40% based on revenue; and

 

   

20% based on customer satisfaction (net promoter score).

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and is considered a “non-GAAP financial measure” under the SEC’s rules. As defined by PAETEC for purposes of its bonus plan, adjusted EBITDA represents net (loss) income before interest, taxes, depreciation and/or amortization, non-cash compensation expense, income from discontinued operations, gain on cancellation of debt, restructuring and/or integration charges and costs, reorganization and/or recapitalization items, impairment charges, and gain on non-monetary transaction, as further adjusted to exclude the following: asset write-downs; litigation or claim judgments or settlements; the effect of changes in tax laws, accounting principles, or other laws or provisions affecting reported results; any reorganization and restructuring programs; extraordinary nonrecurring items as described in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 225, Income Statement, and/or in management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations appearing in PAETEC’s annual report to stockholders for the applicable year; acquisitions or divestitures; and foreign exchange gains or losses.

The revenue metric reflected the importance of a continued focus on sales in light of the increased size and complexity of our operations.

 

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PAETEC measures customer satisfaction using the “net promoter score” survey methodology, which is commonly used in the telecommunications industry. The survey is administered by a third-party firm and measures the likelihood that the customer would recommend PAETEC as a communications provider.

The plan provided for the funding of the bonus pool on a pro-rata basis based on achievement against threshold, target and “stretch” goals for each of the plan performance metrics.

To determine funding for the 2010 bonus plan pool, the committee considered the performance targets and actual results shown below:

 

Plan Performance Metric

   Threshold      Target      Stretch      Actual Results  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 265.0 million       $ 275.0 million       $ 290.0 million       $ 264.9 million   

Revenue

   $ 1,600.0 million       $ 1,620.0 million       $ 1,720.0 million       $ 1,623.8 million   

Customer satisfaction

     18.8         20.7         22.7         13.4   

Because we did not achieve all of the threshold performance targets for 2010, Mr. Chesonis did not recommend, and the committee did not approve, the payment of an annual bonus based on 2010 performance for any of the named executive officers. In addition, the committee did not approve the payment of an annual bonus for Mr. Chesonis. Accordingly, no amounts are shown for 2010 in the non-equity incentive plan compensation column of the 2010 Summary Compensation Table under “Executive Compensation” following this Compensation Discussion and Analysis. Although we did not pay any amounts under our 2010 bonus plan, we are obligated to make a bonus payment of $247,500 to Edward J. Butler, Jr., in connection with the termination of his employment as President of PAETEC’s Energy Business effective on November 5, 2010. For further information about this payment see “Termination and Change of Control Payments—Actual Payment Obligations to Former Named Executive Officer” under “Executive Compensation” following this Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

2011 Bonus Plan.    The cash bonus plan for 2011 for the Company’s named executive officers will be based on performance measured against the following metrics: 40% based on adjusted EBITDA (defined as described above); 40% based on revenue; and 20% based on customer satisfaction (net promoter score).

The 2011 individual bonus award targets for our named executive officers are set forth below:

 

Position

   Target % of Salary  

Chief Executive Officer

     75   

Chief Operating Officer

     75   

Chief Financial Officer

     75   

Chief Information Officer

     50   

President National Sales & Service

     50   

General Counsel & Secretary

     50   

All of the performance measures for the 2011 bonus plan are stockholder-approved performance measures under our 2007 omnibus incentive plan, and, with respect to the CEO, bonus awards payable upon achievement of these performance measures are intended to satisfy the requirements under section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code for “qualified performance-based” compensation.

Long-Term Incentive Compensation.    Long-term incentives under our 2007 omnibus incentive plan serve an important role in supporting the compensation program objectives by ensuring that a significant portion of executive compensation is tied to long-term company performance and changes in stockholder value. To support PAETEC’s long-term growth objectives, the committee believes that, for its named executive officers and other key executives, PAETEC should provide an opportunity for long-term incentive compensation generally at or above the 75th percentile of the competitive market.

 

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In August 2007, the committee approved in principle a long-term, equity-based incentive program that would focus on achievement of PAETEC’s long-term business objectives. The committee reviewed and modified those objectives in December 2009. The current program as reviewed and endorsed by the compensation committee has the following two primary components:

 

   

Annual Base Equity Program.    This program provides a market level long-term compensation opportunity, assists in the retention of executives and, through its performance-based features, focuses executives on critical performance results. The annual grants of time-based stock options and performance-based restricted stock units, or “RSUs,” are awarded to our executive officers, with 50% of the shares subject to the grant issuable pursuant to stock options and 50% of the shares issuable pursuant to performance-based RSUs. The stock option awards vest with respect to one-fourth of the shares on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. The performance-based RSU awards vest with respect to one-third of the shares on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date contingent in each year upon our achievement of the performance objective for such year. For awards granted in 2008, 2009 and 2010, the performance objective for the base equity RSU awards is achievement of specified annual levered free cash flow objectives. Levered free cash flow is considered a “non-GAAP financial measure” under the SEC’s rules. For purposes of the base equity program awards, levered free cash flow, as defined by PAETEC, consists of adjusted EBITDA (defined as described above) less capital expenditures (purchases of property, plant and equipment) less interest.

 

   

Performance Accelerator Program.    This program is intended to reward our executive officers and other key officers with above-market equity compensation for the achievement of performance goals considered exceptional and significant. The awards are performance-based grants of RSUs and vest with respect to one-fourth of the shares on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date contingent upon the achievement of the specified performance goal during the first year of the award. For awards granted in 2008, 2009 and 2010, the performance goal for the performance accelerator RSU award was achievement of a specified increase in PAETEC’s stock price during the first year of the award.

2010 Grants Under Annual Base Equity Program.    The compensation committee approved grants under the annual base equity program in March 2010 for each of our named executive officers other than Mr. Wilson and Mr. Butler, and in May 2010 for Mr. Butler and Mr. Wilson. Of each grant, 50% of the shares awarded are issuable pursuant to a grant of stock options and 50% of the shares awarded are issuable pursuant to a grant of performance-based RSUs. The stock option awards vest with respect to one-fourth of the shares on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date. The performance-based RSU awards vest with respect to one-third of the shares on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date contingent each year upon the achievement of an annual levered free cash flow objective for such year. The levered free cash flow target for 2010 was set at $38.2 million, which the company exceeded. As a result, the first third of the awards granted in 2010 vested in March 2011 or, with respect to the awards to Mr. Butler and Mr. Wilson, will vest in May 2011. The levered free cash flow targets for 2010, 2011 and 2012 were set at levels that were considered to be challenging, but reasonably likely to be achieved based on PAETEC’s recent operating trends.

Vesting of 2009 and 2008 Grants Under Annual Base Equity Program.    The second tranche of the annual base equity awards granted in 2009 contained a 2010 levered free cash flow target of $44.1 million, which the company exceeded. Accordingly, this tranche vested in March 2011. The third and final tranche of the annual base equity awards granted in 2008 contained a 2010 levered free cash flow target of $59.9 million, which was not achieved. Accordingly, this tranche was cancelled in March 2011.

2010 Grants Under Performance Accelerator Program.    The compensation committee also approved grants of performance-based RSUs under the performance accelerator program for 2010 in March 2010 for each of our named executive officers other than Mr. Wilson and Mr. Butler, and in May 2010 for Mr. Butler and Mr. Wilson. Vesting of the awards was conditioned upon the achievement of a 10% increase in the PAETEC stock price in the 12 months following the award. Because the target was not achieved, the awards were cancelled in March 2011 or, with respect to the awards to Mr. Butler and Mr. Wilson, will be cancelled in May 2011.

 

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For further information about the equity grants in 2010 discussed above, see the 2010 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table under “Executive Compensation” following this Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

Perquisites and Other Benefits.    PAETEC does not offer perquisites or significant benefits to our named executive officers that are not otherwise available to all of our employees. We also do not currently provide our executive officers with pension arrangements, post-retirement health coverage, non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, or other similar benefits.

Stock Ownership and Retention Policy

In July 2009, the committee adopted an officer stock ownership and retention policy intended to ensure a strong alignment between the interests of management and our stockholders. This policy requires that covered executives beneficially own and retain at least 50% of each equity award, on a net basis after the payment of taxes, for a period of 36 months from the vesting of each equity award granted after the implementation of the policy. This policy applies to all of our named executive officers.

Timing of Equity Awards

The grant date of equity awards for our executive officers is either the date of the compensation committee meeting at which the award determinations are made or a specified date after the compensation committee approval date. Because the compensation committee may take action to approve equity awards on or near the date that PAETEC’s annual or quarterly earnings are released, the compensation committee in these circumstances generally will provide that the second business day after the release will be the grant date to ensure that the earnings results are absorbed by the market before equity awards are granted and stock option exercise prices are established. In other circumstances, however, PAETEC could grant options or other equity awards to executive officers and other employees while material developments have not been disclosed. The compensation committee could, for example, grant awards in advance of announcing an acquisition or other corporate transaction, as a retention tool or to provide an incentive to accomplish the transaction. The exercise price of stock options issuable under our 2007 omnibus incentive plan is the closing price of our common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the grant date.

Severance and Change of Control Arrangements

Severance and change of control arrangements give the company the flexibility to make changes in key executive positions, if changes are determined by the board of directors to be in our best interests. We consider these arrangements to be particularly important in situations involving a possible change of control of our company because they can help to secure the dedicated attention of executive officers whose personal positions are at risk in such situations and who may have other opportunities available to them. By establishing compensation and benefits payable under various merger and acquisition possibilities, the change of control provisions help to minimize distractions arising out of the officer’s concern over personal financial and career prospects and promote continuity of the leadership team at a time when business continuity is of paramount concern to our company.

Before 2008, we maintained a senior officer confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition and severance agreement with each senior officer, including our named executive officers. On February 22, 2008, we entered into new agreements with each executive officer, including each named executive officer, which more closely reflect current competitive practices relating to severance arrangements. Upon the effectiveness of the new agreements, the previous agreements between PAETEC and the executive officers were terminated. Among other provisions, the new agreements, as compared to the prior agreements, provide for reduced cash severance payments upon the termination of the executives’ employment in specified circumstances, limit the circumstances in which equity-based awards granted during the employment term will continue to vest following termination of employment, and increase the scope of the post-termination non-solicitation and non-competition

 

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covenants to which the executives are subject. These agreements also require the executive to provide us with a general release of claims against the company and our affiliates. The agreements for five of our named executive officers, Mr. Chesonis, Mr. DeRiggi, Mr. Moore, Ms. O’Connell and Ms. Zaucha, were revised on March 26, 2010 to reduce the amount of cash severance payable upon any voluntary termination of their employment by these officers. In addition, on January 1, 2011, Ms. O’Connell entered into the form of severance agreement applicable to certain executive vice presidents of PAETEC, which superseded her prior agreement applicable to certain senior vice presidents of PAETEC.

For a more detailed discussion of our severance agreements, including information regarding the amounts that would have been payable to each named executive officer if a payment triggering event had occurred on December 31, 2010, see “Termination and Change of Control Payments” under “Executive Compensation” following this Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

Compensation Deductibility

Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code generally limits to $1 million per person PAETEC’s tax deduction of certain non-performance-based compensation paid in a given year to PAETEC’s principal executive officer and three most highly compensated officers (other than the principal financial officer).

The levels of non-performance-based salary, bonus and other compensation paid by PAETEC typically do not exceed the $1 million cap for our executive officers. As discussed above and as a matter of practice, with respect to the CEO, the committee intends to set performance-based goals annually under PAETEC’s various variable compensation plans and for PAETEC to deduct compensation paid under these plans and gains realized from stock options to the extent consistent with the provisions of section 162(m). The committee may conclude, however, that paying non-deductible compensation is consistent with our stockholders’ best interests for certain events.

Accounting Considerations

In structuring equity-based awards, the compensation committee considers the accounting impact under ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, of granting such awards. ASC 718 requires the measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award.

 

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Executive Compensation

Summary Compensation Information

The following summary compensation table presents information about compensation that was earned by or paid to PAETEC’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, each of our other three most highly compensated executive officers serving with us at December 31, 2010, and two additional individuals who served as executive officers for part of 2010. We refer to these individuals in this prospectus as the “named executive officers.” Information is provided only for 2010 for Mario DeRiggi and Mary K. O’Connell, each of whom first became named executive officers during that year. The employment with the company of Edward J. Butler, Jr., formerly Executive Vice President and President of PAETEC’s Energy Business, terminated on November 5, 2010. The employment with the company of Laurie L. Zaucha, formerly Senior Vice President Human Resources, terminated on March 4, 2011.

Summary Compensation Table

 

Name and Principal Position

  Year     Salary
($)
    Bonus
($)(1)
    Stock
Awards
($)(2)
    Option
Awards
($)(2)
    Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(3)
    All Other
Compensation
($)(4)
    Total ($)  

Arunas A. Chesonis

    2010        500,000        —          527,712        157,115        —          —          1,184,827   

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

    2009        500,000        —          45,335        12,743        363,750        —          921,828   
    2008        500,000        —          1,294,016        72,075        —          6,900        1,872,991   

Edward J. Butler, Jr.

    2010        298,269 (5)      —          117,551        39,374        —          1,178,842 (6)      1,634,036   

Executive Vice President and President of PAETEC’s Energy Business

    2009        330,000        —          45,335        12,743        240,075        —          628,153   
    2008        330,000        —          1,127,416        72,075        —          6,900        1,536,391   

Keith M. Wilson

    2010        330,000        —          117,551        39,374        —          —          486,925   

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer

    2009        330,000        —          45,335        12,743        240,075        —          628,153   
    2008        330,000        —          1,127,416        72,075        —          6,900        1,536,391   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

    2010        250,000        —          211,085        62,846        —          —          523,931   

Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer

    2009        230,000        —          60,856        32,711        86,562        —          410,129   
    2008        230,000        —          465,041        33,635        —          6,900        735,576   

Laurie L. Zaucha

    2010        250,000        —          158,314        47,135        —          —          455,449   

Senior Vice President Human Resources

    2009        250,000        —          21,156        27,184        121,249        —          419,589   
    2008        250,000        112,000        348,421        33,635        —          6,900        750,956   

Mario DeRiggi.

    2010        300,000        —          211,085        62,846        —          —          573,931   

Executive Vice President and President, National Sales and Service

               

Mary K. O’Connell

    2010        250,000        —          158,314        47,135        —          —          455,449   

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

               

 

(1)

Amount paid for 2008 to Ms. Zaucha represents a signing bonus upon her commencement of employment with PAETEC in November 2007.

(2)

Amounts shown in the “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” columns reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of the awards computed in accordance with ASC 718. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts, including with respect to performance-based awards, are set forth in Note 9 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

(3)

No Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation payments were earned for 2010 because the applicable performance targets for 2010 were not achieved.

(4)

The amounts shown consist of matching contributions by PAETEC pursuant to its 401(k) savings and retirement plan. For 2009 and 2010, there were no matching contributions by PAETEC.

(5)

Amount shown represents actual salary for 2010 paid to Mr. Butler, whose employment with PAETEC terminated in November 2010.

(6)

Amount represents salary and benefits continuation and payment in lieu of bonuses paid or accrued by PAETEC in connection with the termination of Mr. Butler’s employment in November 2010. For further information, see “Termination and Change of Control Payments—Actual Payment Obligations to Former Named Executive Officer” below.

 

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Grants of Plan-Based Awards

The following table presents information with respect to the grants of plan-based awards by PAETEC to the named executive officers during 2010.

2010 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

 

Name

  Grant
Date
    Action
Date(1)
    Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Awards
    Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity
Incentive Plan Awards
    All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number
of Shares
of Stock
or Units
(#)
    All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
(#)
    Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards
($/Sh)
    Grant
Date Fair
Value of
Stock and
Option
Awards
($)(3)
 
      Threshold
($)
    Target
($)(2)
    Maximum
($)(2)
    Threshold
(#)
    Target
(#)
    Maximum
(#)
         

Arunas A. Chesonis

    —          —          —          375,000        750,000        —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          50,000 (4)      4.59        157,115   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          50,000 (5)      —          —          —          —          229,500   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          100,000 (6)      —          —          —          —          298,212   

Edward J. Butler, Jr.

    —          —          —          247,500        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
    5/25/10        5/25/10        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          15,000 (4)      3.87        39,374   
    5/25/10        5/25/10        —          —          —          —          15,000 (7)      —          —          —          —          58,050   
    5/25/10        5/25/10        —          —          —          —          30,000 (8)      —          —          —          —          59,501   

Keith M. Wilson

    —          —          —          247,500        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
    5/25/10        5/25/10        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          15,000 (4)      3.87        39,374   
    5/25/10        5/25/10        —          —          —          —          15,000 (7)      —          —          —          —          58,050   
    5/25/10        5/25/10        —          —          —          —          30,000 (8)      —          —          —          —          59,501   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

    —          —          —          125,000        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          20,000 (4)      4.59        62,846   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          20,000 (5)      —          —          —          —          91,800   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          40,000 (6)      —          —          —          —          119,285   

Laurie L. Zaucha

    —          —          —          100,000        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          15,000 (4)      4.59        47,135   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          15,000 (5)      —          —          —          —          68,850   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          30,000 (6)      —          —          —          —          89,464   

Mario DeRiggi

    —          —          —          150,000        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          20,000 (4)      4.59        62,846   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          20,000 (5)      —          —          —          —          91,800   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          40,000 (6)      —          —          —          —          119,285   

Mary K. O’Connell

    —          —          —          100,000        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —     
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          15,000 (4)      4.59        47,135   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          15,000 (5)      —          —          —          —          68,850   
    3/26/10        3/25/10        —          —          —          —          30,000 (6)      —          —          —          —          89,464   

 

(1)

On March 25, 2010, the compensation committee approved grants of stock options and restricted stock units effective, subject to specified conditions, on March 26, 2010 to each of the named executive officers other than Mr. Wilson and Mr. Butler. The grants to Mr. Wilson and Mr. Butler were approved by the compensation committee on May 25, 2010.

(2)

Amounts represent potential payments to each named executive officer under our annual bonus plan for 2010 if performance targets had been achieved. The bonus plan does not provide for any minimum amounts payable or, except with respect to PAETEC’s Chief Executive Officer, maximum amounts payable. The material terms of these incentive awards are described under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

(3)

Represents the grant-date fair value computed in accordance with ASC 718. For a discussion of assumptions used in the 2010 valuations, see Note 9 to PAETEC’s audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

(4)

Reflects an award of stock options that will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2011.

(5)

Reflects an award of restricted stock units that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2011 subject to the achievement of specified performance targets each year. The performance target for the vesting of the first installment was achieved. The material terms of these incentive awards are described under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

(6)

Reflects an award of restricted stock units that will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2011 subject to the achievement of a performance target in the first year. The performance target was not achieved and all of the awards were cancelled on March 26, 2011. The material terms of these incentive awards are described under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

(7)

Reflects an award of restricted stock units that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 25, 2011 subject to the achievement of specified performance targets each year. The performance target for the first installment was achieved. The material terms of these incentive awards are described under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

(8)

Reflects an award of restricted stock units that will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 25, 2011 subject to the achievement of a performance target in the first year. The performance target was not achieved and all of the awards will be cancelled on May 25, 2011. The material terms of these incentive awards are described under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

 

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table presents information with respect to the outstanding equity awards at 2010 fiscal year-end for the named executive officers.

2010 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table

 

    Option Awards     Stock Awards  

Name

  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable (#)
    Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable (#)
    Option
Exercise
Price ($)
    Option
Expiration
Date
    Number
of Shares
or Units
of Stock
That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
    Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested ($)(1)
    Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested (#)
    Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested ($)(1)
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

    —          —          —          —          115,000 (2)      430,100        187,500 (3)      701,250   
    226,062        —          2.16        3/26/2012        —          —          —          —     
    291,223        —          1.85        4/2/2013        —          —          —          —     
    7,500        7,500 (4)      7.64        3/3/2018        —          —          —          —     
    3,750        11,250 (5)      1.28        3/2/2019        —          —          —          —     
    —          50,000 (6)      4.59        3/26/2020        —          —          —          —     

Edward J. Butler, Jr.

    —          —          —          —          95,000 (7)      355,300        55,000 (8)      205,700   
    7,500        7,500 (4)      7.64        11/5/2015        —          —          —          —     
    3,750        7,500 (9)      1.28        11/5/2015        —          —          —          —     
    —          7,500 (10)      3.87        11/5/2015        —          —          —          —     

Keith M. Wilson

    —          —          —          —          95,000 (2)      355,300        82,500 (11)      308,550   
    591,749        —          4.01        6/15/2011        —          —          —          —     
    81,149        —          1.85        4/2/2013        —          —          —          —     
    7,500        7,500 (4)      7.64        3/3/2018        —          —          —          —     
    3,750        11,250 (5)      1.28        3/2/2019        —          —          —          —     
    —          15,000 (12)      3.87        5/25/2020        —          —          —          —     

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

    —          —          —          —          44,500 (13)      166,430        77,500 (14)      289,850   
    15,271        —          4.01        6/30/2011        —          —          —          —     
    243        —          2.16        3/15/2012        —          —          —          —     
    2,191        —          2.16        4/30/2012        —          —          —          —     
    649        —          1.85        3/15/2013        —          —          —          —     
    3,471        —          1.85        4/2/2013        —          —          —          —     
    243        —          3.39        3/20/2014        —          —          —          —     
    24,345        —          3.39        3/31/2014        —          —          —          —     
    324        —          3.86        3/31/2015        —          —          —          —     
    24,345        —          1.24        12/29/2015        —          —          —          —     
    324        —          1.37        3/15/2016        —          —          —          —     
    3,500        3,500 (4)      7.64        3/3/2018        —          —          —          —     
    1,750        5,250 (5)      1.28        3/2/2019        —          —          —          —     
    2,500        7,500 (15)      3.97        12/9/2019        —          —          —          —     
    —          20,000 (6)      4.59        3/26/2020        —          —          —          —     

Laurie L. Zaucha

    —          —          —          —          30,000 (2)      112,200        62,500 (16)      233,750   
    18,750        6,250 (17)      9.45        12/19/2017        —          —          —          —     
    3,500        3,500 (4)      7.64        3/3/2018        —          —          —          —     
    8,000        24,000 (5)      1.28        3/2/2019        —          —          —          —     

Mario DeRiggi

    —          —          —          —          50,000 (2)      187,000        85,000 (18)      317,900   
    81        —          3.39        3/20/2014        —          —          —          —     
    24,345        —          3.39        3/31/2014        —          —          —          —     
    162        —          3.86        3/31/2015        —          —          —          —     
    10,144        —          1.24        12/29/15        —          —          —          —     
    5,000        5,000 (4)      7.64        3/3/2018        —          —          —          —     
    2,500        7,500 (5)      1.28        3/2/2019        —          —          —          —     
    —          20,000 (6)      4.59        3/26/2020        —          —          —          —     

 

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    Option Awards     Stock Awards  

Name

  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable (#)
    Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable (#)
    Option
Exercise
Price ($)
    Option
Expiration
Date
    Number
of Shares
or Units
of Stock
That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
    Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested ($)(1)
    Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested (#)
    Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested ($)(1)
 

Mary K. O’Connell

    —          —          —          —          23,361 (19)      87,370        61,500 (20)      230,010   
    324        —          2.16        3/15/2012        —          —          —          —     
    1,460        —          2.16        4/30/2012        —          —          —          —     
    649        —          1.85        3/15/2013        —          —          —          —     
    738        —          1.85        4/30/2013        —          —          —          —     
    162        —          2.93        12/17/2013        —          —          —          —     
    324        —          3.39        3/20/2014        —          —          —          —     
    16,230        —          3.39        3/31/2014        —          —          —          —     
    324        —          3.86        3/31/2015        —          —          —          —     
    4,869        —          1.24        12/29/2015        —          —          —          —     
    324        —          1.37        3/15/2016        —          —          —          —     
    4.057        —          1.37        3/30/2016        —          —          —          —     
    1,500        500 (21)      11.93        8/31/2017        —          —          —          —     
    2,000        2,000 (4)      7.64        3/3/2018        —          —          —          —     
    1,000        1,000 (22)      3.56        9/3/2018        —          —          —          —     
    3,500        3,500 (23)      1.29        12/18/2018        —          —          —          —     
    3,500        10,500 (5)      1.28        3/2/2019        —          —          —          —     
    —          15,000 (6)      4.59        3/26/2020        —          —          —          —     

 

(1)

Amount shown is determined by multiplying the value of PAETEC’s common stock as of December 31, 2010, which was the closing sale price of $3.74 per share as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, by the number of units of stock subject to the restricted stock unit awards.

(2)

Of the awards shown, one-half vested on February 22, 2011 and one-half will vest on February 22, 2012.

(3)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 5,000 shares awarded on March 3, 2008 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved. Of the restricted stock units for 22,500 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-third vested on March 2, 2011 and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2012, as the sole performance target was achieved in the first year of the vesting period. Of the restricted stock units for 10,000 shares separately awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011 and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to the achievement of a performance target. Of the restricted stock units for 50,000 shares awarded on March 26, 2010, one-third vested on March 26, 2011 and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2012 subject to the achievement of a performance target in each year of the vesting period. The restricted stock units for 100,000 shares separately awarded on March 26, 2010 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved.

(4)

Of the awards shown, one-half vested on March 3, 2011 and one-half will vest on March 3, 2012.

(5)

Of the awards shown, one-third vested on March 2, 2011 and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments on March 2, 2012 and March 2, 2013.

(6)

Of the awards shown, one-fourth vested on March 26, 2011 and the remaining three-fourths will vest in three equal annual installments on March 26, 2012, March 26, 2013, and March 26, 2014.

(7)

Of the awards shown, one-half vested on February 22, 2011 and one-half will vest on February 22, 2012 subject to compliance with certain conditions in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement.

(8)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 5,000 shares awarded on March 3, 2008 were subject to a performance target that was not achieved and were cancelled in March 2011. Of the restricted stock units for 15,000 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011 and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012, as the performance target was achieved in the first year of the vesting period, subject to compliance with certain conditions in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement. Of the restricted stock units for 10,000 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011 and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to the achievement of a performance target and subject to compliance with certain conditions in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement. The restricted stock units for 10,000 shares awarded on May 25, 2010 will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date subject to the achievement of a performance target in each year of the vesting period and subject to compliance with certain conditions in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement. The performance target for the first installment was achieved, and 5,000 shares of this award will vest in May 2011. The restricted stock units for 15,000 shares separately awarded on May 25, 2010 will be cancelled in May 2011 because the performance target was not achieved.

(9)

Of the awards shown, one-half vested on March 2, 2011 and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to compliance with certain conditions in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement.

(10)

The awards shown will vest in two equal annual installments on May 25, 2011 and May 25, 2012 subject to compliance with certain conditions in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement.

 

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(11)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 5,000 shares awarded on March 3, 2008 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved. Of the restricted stock units for 22,500 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-third vested on March 2, 2011, as the sole performance target was achieved in the first year of the vesting period, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2012. Of the restricted stock units for 10,000 shares separately awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to the achievement of the remaining performance target. Of the restricted stock units for 15,000 shares awarded on May 25, 2010, one-third will vest on May 25, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on May 25, 2012 subject to the achievement of a performance target in each year of the vesting period. The restricted stock units for 30,000 shares separately awarded on May 25, 2010 will be cancelled in May 2011 because the performance target was not achieved.

(12)

The awards shown will vest in four equal annual installments beginning on May 25, 2011.

(13)

Of the restricted stock units for 37,000 shares awarded on February 22, 2008, one-half vested on February 22, 2011 and one-half will vest on February 22, 2012. The restricted stock units for 7,500 shares awarded on December 9, 2009 will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on December 9, 2011.

(14)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 2,333 shares awarded on March 3, 2008 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved. Of the restricted stock units for 10,500 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-third vested on March 2, 2011, as the sole performance target was satisfied in the first year of the vesting period, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2012. Of the restricted stock units for 4,667 shares separately awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to the achievement of the remaining performance target. Of the restricted stock units for 20,000 shares awarded on March 26, 2010, one-third vested on March 26, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2012 subject to the achievement of a performance target in each year of the vesting period. The restricted stock units for 40,000 shares separately awarded on March 26, 2010 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved.

(15)

The awards shown will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on December 9, 2011.

(16)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 2,333 shares awarded on March 3, 2008 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved. Of the restricted stock units for 10,500 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-third vested on March 2, 2011, as the sole performance target was achieved in the first year of the vesting period, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2012. Of the restricted stock units for 4,667 shares separately awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to the achievement of the remaining performance target. Of the restricted stock units for 15,000 shares awarded on March 26, 2010, one-third vested on March 26, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2012, subject to the achievement of a performance target in each year of the vesting period. The restricted stock units for 30,000 shares separately awarded on March 26, 2010 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved.

(17)

The awards shown will vest on December 19, 2011.

(18)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 3,333 shares awarded on March 3, 2008 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved. Of the restricted stock units for 15,000 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-third vested on March 2, 2011, as the sole performance target was achieved in the first year of the vesting period, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2012. Of the restricted stock units for 6,667 shares separately awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to the achievement of the remaining performance target. Of the restricted stock units for 20,000 shares awarded on March 26, 2010, one-third vested on March 26, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2012 subject to the achievement of a performance target in each year of the vesting period. The restricted stock units for 40,000 shares separately awarded on March 26, 2010 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved.

(19)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 11,361 shares awarded on February 27, 2007 vested on February 27, 2011. The restricted stock units for 500 shares awarded on August 31, 2007 will vest on August 31, 2011. Of the restricted stock units for 8,000 shares awarded on February 22, 2008, one-half vested on February 22, 2011 and one-half will vest on February 22, 2012. The restricted stock units for 3,500 shares awarded on December 18, 2008 will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on December 18, 2011.

(20)

Of the awards shown, restricted stock units for 1,333 shares awarded on March 3, 2008 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved. Of the restricted stock units for 10,500 shares awarded on March 2, 2009, one-third vested on March 2, 2011, as the sole performance target was achieved in the first year of the vesting period, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 2, 2012. Of the restricted stock units for 4,667 shares separately awarded on March 2, 2009, one-half vested on March 2, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and one-half will vest on March 2, 2012 subject to the achievement of the remaining performance target. Of the restricted stock units for 15,000 shares awarded on March 26, 2010, one-third vested on March 26, 2011, as the performance target for that installment was achieved, and the remaining two-thirds will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 26, 2012 subject to the achievement of a performance target in each year of the vesting period. The restricted stock units for 30,000 shares separately awarded on March 26, 2010 were cancelled in March 2011 because the performance target was not achieved.

(21)

The awards shown will vest on August 31, 2011.

(22)

The awards shown will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on September 3, 2011.

(23)

The awards shown will vest in two equal annual installments beginning on December 18, 2011.

 

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Option Exercises and Stock Vested

The following table presents information with respect to the options exercised and stock awards vested during 2010 for the named executive officers.

2010 Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table

 

     Option Awards      Stock Awards  

Name

   Number of Shares
Acquired on
Exercise
(#)(1)
     Value
Realized
on Exercise
($)(2)
     Number of Shares
Acquired on
Vesting
(#)(1)
     Value Realized
on Vesting
($)(3)
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

     —           —           25,000         105,950   

Edward J. Butler, Jr.

     83,680         252,593         235,990         852,855   

Keith M. Wilson

     —           —           203,530         737,946   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

     —           —           36,888         139,726   

Laurie L. Zaucha

     8,000         29,760         8,166         35,581   

Mario DeRiggi

     —           —           53,995         202,775   

Mary K. O’Connell

     —           —           11,416         48,261   

 

(1)

Amounts shown have not been adjusted to reflect shares sold to cover the exercise cost of the aggregate stock options exercised or the withholding of shares in payment of withholding taxes associated with stock option exercises or the vesting of restricted stock units.

(2)

Dollar amounts shown are determined by multiplying (a) the number of shares of common stock subject to the options exercised by (b) the difference between the closing price of the common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the exercise date and the exercise price of the stock option.

(3)

Dollar amounts shown are determined by multiplying (a) the number of shares of common stock subject to restricted stock units awards that vested by (b) the closing price of the common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the vesting date.

Termination and Change of Control Payments

Each of our named executive officers is entitled to receive payments from PAETEC under special circumstances. Generally, we will be obligated to make these payments upon a termination of the officer’s employment or upon a change of control of our company.

The circumstances that would trigger these payments and the estimated amounts of the payments are set forth below. In accordance with the SEC’s rules, the quantitative disclosures in this section assume that the triggering event took place on December 31, 2010, although no named executive officer’s employment terminated on December 31, 2010 and no change of control of our company occurred on that date. If a triggering event were to occur in the future, actual payments could be different from the payments presented below. The employment with the company of Mr. Butler, formerly Executive Vice President and President of PAETEC’s Energy Business, terminated on November 5, 2010. For further information about the actual payments Mr. Butler is entitled to receive in connection with his termination, see “Actual Payment Obligations to Former Named Executive Officer” below. We have omitted any discussion of potential payments to Mr. Butler based on the assumed occurrence of a triggering event on December 31, 2010 because his actual termination occurred before such date.

The market value of the restricted stock unit awards we show below is determined by multiplying the closing price of our common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on December 31, 2010, or $3.74 per share, by the number of shares of common stock subject to the awards. This valuation does not take into account the diminution in value attributable to the restrictions applicable to the common stock subject to restricted stock units. The market value of the stock option awards we show below is based on the difference between the value of PAETEC common stock on December 31, 2010 of $3.74 per share and the exercise price of each of the unvested options.

 

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The amounts shown in the tables below exclude, to the extent permitted under the SEC’s rules, obligations due from us to the named executive officer following a triggering event for:

 

   

any earned and vested but unpaid salary, annual incentive compensation and long-term incentive compensation through the date of termination;

 

   

vested benefits under the employee 401(k) plan and all other benefit plans applicable to all of our employees in accordance with their terms and conditions;

 

   

accrued vacation pay;

 

   

reimbursement of reasonable business expenses incurred and unpaid before the date of termination; and

 

   

any other compensation or benefits to which the named executive officer may be entitled under and in accordance with our generally applicable non-discriminatory plans or employee benefit programs.

Severance Agreements.    We are required to provide some termination and change of control payments to each named executive officer under the officer’s executive confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition and severance agreement with us entered into on February 22, 2008. The agreements for five of our named executive officers, Mr. Chesonis, Mr. Moore, Mr. DeRiggi, Ms. O’Connell, and Ms. Zaucha, were revised on March 26, 2010 to reduce the amount of cash severance payable upon any voluntary termination of their employment by those officers. In addition, on January 1, 2011, Ms. O’Connell entered into the form of severance agreement applicable to certain executive vice presidents of PAETEC, which superseded her prior agreement applicable to certain senior vice presidents of PAETEC. The discussion below assumes that the terms of Ms. O’Connell’s current agreement were in effect as of December 31, 2010.

Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Covenants.    Each severance agreement conditions the payments and other benefits described below on continued compliance by the named executive officer with two-year non-solicitation and non-competition covenants, except in the case of Ms. Zaucha, whose severance agreement contains one-year non-solicitation and non-competition covenants. The covenants provide that, for two years (or one year in the case of Ms. Zaucha) after the termination of such officer’s employment for any reason, the officer will not:

 

   

solicit, recruit or hire any of the employees or sales agents of PAETEC or any of its subsidiaries;

 

   

serve as an officer, director, employee, 1% or greater stockholder, consultant, contractor, partner, joint venturer, agent, manager or other representative of any enterprise that is competitive with PAETEC’s business or any of its subsidiaries in any geographical area in which the companies are then conducting operations, or that would divert business from PAETEC or any subsidiary in any such geographical area; or

 

   

take any action to influence PAETEC’s customers, prospective customers, vendors or suppliers or any of its subsidiaries to divert their business to a competitive enterprise, or solicit or accept business from any customer or prospective customer of PAETEC or any subsidiary on behalf of any competitive enterprise.

If an applicable final judgment is obtained that a named executive officer violated the terms of these covenants, we may, in addition to all other available remedies, discontinue the provision of the payments and benefits described below, including continued vesting of the applicable equity awards.

Severance Payments and Benefits Before Change of Control.    If a named executive officer complies with the foregoing non-solicitation and non-competition covenants, the executive will be entitled to receive payment of the following amounts and benefits following termination of the executive’s employment for any reason other than death, disability or, in specified circumstances, “cause,” as described below:

 

   

salary continuation during the applicable covenant period in an amount equal to the highest annualized base salary paid to the named executive officer at any time during the one-year period before the executive’s employment was terminated, except that if the employment of Mr. Chesonis, Mr. Wilson or Ms. Zaucha is terminated by PAETEC without cause or by such named executive officer for “good

 

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reason,” as described below, within one year following the consummation of a “change of control transaction,” as described below, the executive will be entitled to receive an amount equal to 1.5 times such base salary; and

 

   

payment of elected COBRA premiums for medical and dental plan benefits during the covenant period, as well as the premiums for company-provided life insurance that the named executive officer elects to continue after the executive’s employment terminates.

The named executive officers also may be entitled to an additional severance payment related to the annual bonus payment as follows:

 

   

if the employment of Mr. Chesonis, Mr. Moore, Mr. DeRiggi, Ms. O’Connell or Ms. Zaucha is terminated by such named executive officer for “good reason” or by PAETEC without “cause,” such named executive officer also will be entitled to an additional severance payment for each annual bonus period ending during the applicable covenant period equal to the lesser of (1) the “target” bonus amount which the named executive officer would have been eligible to receive under PAETEC’s annual bonus plan if the executive had been employed during the entire bonus year and the particular bonus target had been fully achieved at the “target” level (as opposed to the maximum level), or (2) if the amount achieved is less than the target level, the amount that is achieved (and in the event that no bonus is achieved, no amount will be paid), except that, if such named executive officer’s employment is terminated by PAETEC without cause or by such named executive officer for good reason within one year following the consummation of a change of control transaction, then the foregoing clause (2) will not apply and the target level bonus will be paid; and

 

   

if the employment of Mr. Wilson is terminated for any reason other than death, disability or, in specified circumstances, cause, Mr. Wilson also will be entitled to an additional severance payment for each annual bonus period ending during the applicable covenant period equal to the target bonus amount which Mr. Wilson would have been eligible to receive under PAETEC’s annual bonus plan if he had been employed during the entire bonus year.

If the named executive officer’s employment is terminated for cause and PAETEC elects to waive the named executive officer’s compliance with the non-solicitation and non-competition covenants, the executive will not be entitled to receive any of the foregoing severance payments and benefits.

As defined in the severance agreements, “cause” means the termination of the executive’s employment as a result of any of the following events:

 

   

the named executive officer’s material failure or refusal to perform the duties assigned to the executive, so long as the duties are not materially inconsistent with those of other individuals reporting directly to the officer of PAETEC to whom the named executive officer directly reports (or to the board of directors, in the case of the chief executive officer);

 

   

the named executive officer’s refusal to follow the reasonable directives of the board of directors, the chief executive officer or the other officer to whom the named executive officer directly reports, as applicable, so long as the directives are not materially inconsistent with those applicable to other individuals reporting directly to the officer of the company to whom the named executive officer directly reports (or to the board of directors, in the case of the chief executive officer); or

 

   

the named executive officer’s conviction of a felony.

Subject to specified conditions, a named executive officer will be deemed to have terminated the officer’s employment for “good reason” as the result of any of the following events:

 

   

any action by PAETEC to reduce the responsibilities, duties or position of the executive to a materially lesser status or degree;

 

   

any action by PAETEC to reduce the executive’s base salary by a material amount;

 

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any action by PAETEC to reduce the executive’s target annual bonus opportunity, expressed as a percentage of the executive’s annual base salary, by a material amount; or

 

   

a requirement by PAETEC that the executive be based anywhere other than within 50 miles of the executive’s current location without the executive’s consent.

Assuming a December 31, 2010 employment termination event unrelated to a change of control by PAETEC without cause or by the named executive officer for good reason, the aggregate payments over the two-year covenant period (or one-year covenant period in the case of Ms. Zaucha) are estimated to be as follows:

 

Name

   Salary Due ($)      Bonus Due  ($)(1)      Benefits and
Health
Programs ($)(2)
     Total Due ($)  

Arunas A. Chesonis

     1,000,000         750,000         23,842         1,773,842   

Keith M. Wilson

     660,000         495,000         23,842         1,178,842   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

     500,000         250,000         23,842         773,842   

Laurie L. Zaucha

     250,000         100,000         8,835         358,835   

Mario DeRiggi

     600,000         300,000         23,842         923,842   

Mary K. O’Connell

     500,000         250,000         13,327         763,327   

 

(1)

Assumes named executive officer is entitled to receive the target amount payable to the executive under the annual cash bonus plan. The bonus as shown above would not be payable if the employment of Mr. Chesonis, Mr. Moore, Mr. DeRiggi, Ms. O’Connell or Ms. Zaucha is not terminated by such officer for good reason or by PAETEC without cause.

(2)

Assumes continuation for the covenant period of elected COBRA premiums for a family health insurance contract and premium payments based on continued life insurance for two years in the amount of base salary at the date of termination (or one year in the case of Ms. Zaucha).

Severance Payments and Benefits After Change of Control.    If the employment of Mr. Chesonis, Mr. Wilson, or Ms. Zaucha is terminated by PAETEC without cause or such executive officer terminates employment for good reason within one year following a “change of control transaction” involving our company, PAETEC will be obligated to make payments to such named executive officer for each of the two years after termination of such executive’s employment (or one year in the case of Ms. Zaucha) in an amount equal to 1.5 times the highest annualized base salary paid to such executive at any time during the one-year period immediately preceding the employment termination date. If the employment of Mr. Moore, Mr. DeRiggi or Ms. O’Connell is terminated by PAETEC without cause or such executive officer terminates employment for good reason within one year following a change of control transaction involving our company, PAETEC will be obligated to make payments to such named executive officer for each of the two years after termination of the executive’s employment in an amount equal to the highest annualized base salary paid to such executive at any time during the one-year period immediately preceding the employment termination date.

Each severance agreement defines “change of control transaction” generally to include each of the following transactions:

 

   

the dissolution or liquidation of PAETEC;

 

   

a merger or similar transaction involving PAETEC in which it is not the surviving entity or which results in PAETEC becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of another entity, unless the stockholders of PAETEC immediately before the transaction collectively beneficially own more than 50% of the voting power of the company’s successor;

 

   

a sale of all or substantially all of PAETEC’s assets;

 

   

any other transaction that results in any person, other than Mr. Chesonis and his controlled affiliates, beneficially owning immediately after the transaction more than 50% of the voting power of PAETEC or a successor entity; and

 

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any event as a result of which the members of the PAETEC board of directors as of February 22, 2008, and any members subsequently appointed or nominated by a majority of the incumbent directors, cease to constitute a majority of the directors of PAETEC before the transaction or a majority of the directors of the entity whose voting securities are issued to PAETEC’s stockholders in the transaction.

Assuming a December 31, 2010 termination event as described above, following a change of control transaction, the aggregate payments over the two-year covenant period to Messrs. Chesonis, Wilson, Moore and DeRiggi and Ms. O’Connell, and over the one-year covenant period to Ms. Zaucha, are estimated to be as follows:

 

Name

   Salary Due ($)      Bonus Due  ($)(1)      Benefits and
Health
Programs ($)(2)
     Total Due ($)  

Arunas A. Chesonis

     1,500,000         750,000         23,842         2,273,842   

Keith M. Wilson

     990,000         495,000         23,842         1,508,842   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

     500,000         250,000         23,842         773,842   

Laurie L. Zaucha

     375,000         100,000         8,835         483,835   

Mario DeRiggi

     600,000         300,000         23,842         923,842   

Mary K. O’Connell

     500,000         250,000         13,327         763,327   

 

(1)

Assumes the named executive officer is entitled to receive the target amount payable to the executive under the annual cash bonus plan.

(2)

Assumes continuation for the covenant period of elected COBRA premiums for a family health insurance contract and premium payments based on continued life insurance for two years in the amount of base salary at the date of termination (or one year in the case of Ms. Zaucha).

Terms of All Payments.    The salary continuation payments will be made in installments during the covenant period in accordance with PAETEC’s customary payroll practices, while the payments equal to the annual bonus amounts will be made in accordance with PAETEC’s annual bonus payout practices.

PAETEC may elect to discontinue the payments and provision of other severance benefits described above if:

 

   

it determines in good faith that the executive has violated the terms of any of the foregoing non-solicitation and non-competition covenants; or

 

   

a court determines in an action initiated by the executive that any of the foregoing covenants is void or unenforceable.

Continued and Accelerated Vesting of Equity-Based Awards Made After February 21, 2008.    Each severance agreement provides that equity-based awards made to the named executive officer on or after February 22, 2008 will include provisions to the following effect:

 

   

the awards will continue to vest over the covenant period after the termination of the executive’s employment by PAETEC without cause or by the executive for good reason;

 

   

immediately before the consummation of a change of control transaction, all restricted stock, restricted stock unit and similar awards will vest and the shares subject to the awards will be delivered to the executive; and

 

   

15 days before the scheduled consummation of a change of control transaction, all stock options, stock appreciation rights and similar awards will become exercisable and will remain exercisable until the transaction is consummated.

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unvested stock options that were entitled to continued vesting or accelerated vesting upon specified events of change of control or upon the termination of the named executive officer’s employment in some circumstances under provisions of the severance agreements described above and of the incentive plans and award agreements under which the awards were granted.

The senior officer confidentiality, non-solicitation, non-competition and severance agreements that were in effect between PAETEC and each named executive officer before February 22, 2008, which we refer to as the “prior severance agreements,” provided that unvested stock options and restricted stock units would continue to vest after the termination of employment under specified circumstances during the non-solicitation and non-competition covenant periods under those agreements. The new severance agreements entered into after such time generally preserve the terms and conditions of vesting of awards outstanding at the time the severance agreements were entered into, except that continued vesting is now subject to compliance with the non-solicitation and non-competition covenants contained in such agreements.

Our named executive officers hold unvested equity awards granted under the PAETEC Holding Corp. 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the “2007 omnibus incentive plan.” As described in more detail below, the 2007 omnibus incentive plan and the award agreements under the 2007 omnibus incentive plan provide for accelerated vesting of unvested options and restricted stock units in some circumstances, and continued vesting of the awards after termination of employment in other circumstances, subject to compliance with the non-solicitation and non-competition covenants contained in the severance agreements.

We describe below the effects which the various triggering events would have had on the vesting of these outstanding awards held by our named executive officers if the events had occurred as of December 31, 2010.

Stock Options.    As of December 31, 2010, each of the named executive officers holds unvested stock options awarded under the 2007 omnibus incentive plan. These stock option awards are subject to the terms of the executive’s severance agreements. For further information about these stock options, see the 2010 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table above. Under the terms of the applicable option award agreements, these stock options will continue to vest following termination of the executive’s employment by PAETEC without cause or by the executive for good reason, as defined in the severance agreements, during the two-year covenant period under the severance agreements for Messrs. Chesonis, Wilson, Moore and DeRiggi and Ms. O’Connell, and during the one-year covenant period under the severance agreement for Ms. Zaucha. PAETEC may discontinue vesting if it obtains a qualified judicial determination that the covenants were violated. The award agreements also provide that 15 days before the scheduled consummation of a change of control transaction, as defined in the severance agreements, all stock options will become exercisable and will remain exercisable until the transaction is consummated.

In the event of the named executive officer’s death or disability, no acceleration of vesting or continued vesting will apply to stock options granted to the executive under the 2007 omnibus incentive plan.

 

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Assuming the occurrence on December 31, 2010 of a covered termination of the named executive officers or a covered change of control, the number and value of stock options that would have been entitled to continued or accelerated vesting under the 2007 omnibus incentive plan are set forth below. The value of the stock options is calculated based on the difference between the value of PAETEC common stock on December 31, 2010 of $3.74 per share, which was the closing sale price of the common stock on that date as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and the exercise price of each of the unvested options that would be subject to continued or accelerated vesting. The actual value on the vesting date of the stock options subject to continued vesting will depend on the value of PAETEC’s common stock on that date.

 

     Termination Without
Cause or For
Good Reason
     Change of Control  
     Continued Vesting      Accelerated Vesting  

Name

   Number of
Stock
Options (#)
     Value of
Stock
Options ($)
     Number of
Stock
Options (#)
     Value of
Stock
Options ($)
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

     40,000         18,450         68,750         27,675   

Keith M. Wilson

     22,500         18,450         33,750         27,675   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

     22,000         8,610         36,250         12,915   

Laurie L. Zaucha

     19,750         19,680         48,750         59,040   

Mario DeRiggi

     20,000         12,300         32,500         18,450   

Mary K. O’Connell

     21,500         25,975         32,500         34,585   

Restricted Stock Units.    As of December 31, 2010, all of the named executive officers held unvested restricted stock units awarded under the 2007 omnibus incentive plan. The restricted stock units are subject to the terms of the executive’s severance agreements. For additional information about these restricted stock units, see the 2010 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table above. Under the terms of the applicable option award agreements, these restricted stock units will continue to vest following termination of employment by PAETEC without cause or by the executive for good reason, as defined in the severance agreements, during the two-year covenant period under the severance agreements for Messrs. Chesonis, Wilson, Moore and DeRiggi and Ms. O’Connell, and over the one-year covenant period under the severance agreement for Ms. Zaucha. PAETEC may discontinue vesting if it obtains a qualified judicial determination that the covenants were violated. The award agreements also provide that all restricted stock units will vest immediately before the consummation of a change of control transaction, as defined in the severance agreements, as well as upon the executive’s death or disability.

Assuming the occurrence on December 31, 2010 of a covered termination of the named executive officers, a change of control, or any other triggering event as described above, the number and value of restricted stock units that would have been entitled to continued or accelerated vesting for each named executive officer under the 2007 omnibus incentive plan are as set forth below. The value of the restricted stock units is calculated based on the value of PAETEC common stock on December 31, 2010 of $3.74 per share, which was the closing sale price of the common stock on that date as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The actual value on the vesting date of the restricted stock units subject to continued vesting will depend on the value of PAETEC’s common stock on that date.

 

     Termination
Without Cause or For
Good Reason
     Change of Control/
Death or Disability
 

Name

   Continued Vesting      Accelerated Vesting  
   Number of
RSUs (#)
     Value of
RSUs ($)
     Number of
RSUs (#)
     Value of
RSUs ($)
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

     228,333         853,965         302,500         1,131,350   

Keith M. Wilson

     150,000         561,000         177,500         663,850   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

     89,334         334,109         122,001         456,284   

Laurie L. Zaucha

     35,667         133,395         92,501         345,954   

Mario DeRiggi

     103,334         386,469         135,001         504,904   

Mary K. O’Connell

     61,362         229,494         84,862         317,384   

 

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Actual Payment Obligations to Former Named Executive Officer.    Effective on November 5, 2010, Mr. Butler’s employment as Executive Vice President and President of PAETEC’s Energy Business was terminated. As a result of his termination, Mr. Butler is entitled to receive the termination payments described below pursuant to his severance agreement.

Mr. Butler is entitled to receive, during each of the two years following his termination, an amount equal to his highest annualized base salary paid to him at any time during the one-year period preceding his resignation. This amount is payable in accordance with the company’s normal payroll practices beginning in May 2011. Mr. Butler also is entitled to receive in May 2011 and March 2012 payments in an amount approximately equal to the “target” bonus opportunity for each of 2010 and 2011, respectively, that he would have been eligible to receive under PAETEC’s annual bonus plan and his severance agreement. Mr. Butler is also entitled to receive benefits continuation coverage as described in his severance agreement, including elected COBRA premiums for a family health insurance contract and premium payments based on continued life insurance for two years in the amount of Mr. Butler’s base salary at the date of termination. Payment of these amounts and benefits is conditioned upon continued compliance with the non-solicitation and non-competition covenants in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement.

Under the terms of equity-based award agreements between Mr. Butler and the company, Mr. Butler is entitled to the continued vesting of options to purchase 22,500 shares of PAETEC common stock and of restricted stock units for 150,000 shares of PAETEC common stock. The continued vesting also is conditioned upon continued compliance with the non-solicitation and non-competition covenants in Mr. Butler’s severance agreement.

The following table sets forth the payments Mr. Butler is entitled to receive in connection with the termination of his employment:

 

Payments Upon Termination

   Value ($)  

Cash Compensation and Benefits:

  

Salary continuation under severance agreement

     660,000   

Payment in lieu of bonuses

     495,000   

Benefits continuation

     23,842   

Long-Term Incentives:

  

Stock options

     24,375 (1) 

Restricted stock units

     630,000 (2) 

 

(1)

The value of the stock options is calculated based on the difference between the value of PAETEC’s common stock on November 5, 2010, the effective date of Mr. Butler’s termination, of $4.20 per share, which was the closing sale price of the common stock on that date as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, and the exercise price of each unvested option that is subject to continued vesting. The actual value on the vesting date of the stock options subject to continued vesting will depend on the value of PAETEC’s common stock on that date.

(2)

The value of the restricted stock units is calculated based on the value of PAETEC’s common stock on November 5, 2010, the effective date of Mr. Butler’s termination, of $4.20 per share, which was the closing sale price of the common stock on that date as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The actual value on the vesting date of the restricted stock units subject to continued vesting will depend on the value of PAETEC’s common stock on that date.

Transactions with Related Persons

Under its charter, the PAETEC audit committee has the responsibility to conduct an appropriate review of and to approve transactions that are subject to disclosure under Item 404(a) of the SEC’s Regulation S-K. Such transactions generally include those in which PAETEC or a subsidiary is a participant and in which the amount

 

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involved exceeds $120,000 in any fiscal year, if any of PAETEC’s directors, director nominees, executive officers, or 5% stockholders, or an immediate family member or person sharing the household of the foregoing persons, has a direct or indirect material interest in any such transaction. We refer to all such persons as “related persons.” Transactions involving director and executive compensation are subject to oversight and, in some cases, approval by the compensation committee under its charter. All transactions during 2008, 2009 and 2010 that were subject to audit committee approval were reviewed and approved by the audit committee.

The following is a summary of transactions during 2008, 2009, 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 among PAETEC and its subsidiaries and the related persons identified below.

PAETEC employs as an executive officer Algimantas Chesonis, who is a brother of Arunas Chesonis, the company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. PAETEC made total salary and bonus payments to this family member of $229,703 for 2008, $200,000 for 2009, $313,676 for 2010 and $48,462 for the first quarter of 2011. PAETEC issued this family member options to purchase 7,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $7.64 per share and restricted stock units for 65,000 shares of common stock during 2008, options to purchase 7,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.28 per share and restricted stock units for 21,000 shares of common stock during 2009, and options to purchase 15,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.59 per share and restricted stock units for 45,000 shares of common stock during 2010.

In 2008, PAETEC entered into arrangements with an unrelated aircraft charter corporation pursuant to which it commits over a specified period to charter a minimum number of hours of flight time on the charter corporation’s managed fleet of jet aircraft. One of the several jet aircraft in the charter corporation’s fleet that were used by PAETEC during 2008, 2009 and 2010 is owned by a limited liability company that is 50% owned by Arunas Chesonis, PAETEC’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and 50% owned by Richard Aab, PAETEC’s Vice Chairman. Under an agreement between the charter corporation and the limited liability company, the charter corporation leases the limited liability company’s jet on an exclusive basis, manages the operation of the jet and solicits charter customers to use the jet. Under the agreement, the charter corporation is required to pay the limited liability company a specified rate for each flight hour for which the limited liability company’s aircraft is used by customers of the charter corporation for charter services. The charter corporation also pays all associated fuel costs and other specified expenses. As a result of PAETEC’s purchase of flight time from the charter corporation for use of the jet owned by the limited liability company, the charter corporation made payments to the limited liability company of $464,889 during 2008, $416,716 during 2009 and $420,674 during 2010. In the first quarter of 2011, the parties amended the foregoing arrangements to provide that PAETEC would lease the jet directly from the limited liability company, rather than charter the jet through a charter corporation. For the first quarter of 2011, the limited liability company received payments of $240,000 under the new arrangement.

During 2009, PAETEC recognized approximately $0.8 million of stock-based compensation expense in connection with an amendment to an outstanding common stock warrant held by Richard Aab, PAETEC’s Vice Chairman, in order to extend the expiration date of the warrant. The warrant was originally assumed by PAETEC pursuant to the US LEC merger on February 28, 2007, at which time it was fully vested.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP

The following table presents information regarding the beneficial ownership of PAETEC common stock as of April 1, 2011 by:

 

   

each of PAETEC’s directors;

 

   

PAETEC’s Chief Executive Officer, its Chief Financial Officer and the other executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table under “Management—Executive Compensation”;

 

   

all directors and executive officers of PAETEC as a group; and

 

   

each person known by PAETEC to own beneficially more than 5% of PAETEC’s common stock.

The following information has been presented in accordance with the SEC’s rules and is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under the SEC’s rules, beneficial ownership of a class of capital stock as of any date includes any shares of that class as to which a person, directly or indirectly, has or shares voting power or investment power as of that date and also any shares as to which a person has the right to acquire sole or shared voting or investment power as of or within 60 days after that date through the exercise of any stock option, warrant or other right, without regard to whether the right expires before the end of the 60-day period or continues thereafter. If two or more persons share voting power or investment power with respect to specific securities, all of those persons may be deemed to be the beneficial owners of the securities. Information with respect to persons other than the holders listed in the table below that share beneficial ownership with respect to the securities shown is set forth following the table.

As of April 1, 2011, there were 144,842,543 shares of PAETEC common stock outstanding.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

   Amount and
Nature of Beneficial
Ownership
     Percent of 
Class (%)
 

Executive Officers and Directors:

     

Richard T. Aab

     8,391,543         5.8   

Edward J. Butler, Jr.

     1,121,894         *   

Arunas A. Chesonis

     7,589,191         5.2   

Mario DeRiggi

     323,710         *   

Shelley Diamond

     50,498         *   

H. Russell Frisby, Jr.

     144,057         *   

Tansukh V. Ganatra

     2,421,761         1.7   

Michael C. Mac Donald

     100,998         *   

William R. McDermott

     104,857         *   

Robert D. Moore, Jr.

     316,103         *   

Mary K. O’Connell

     69,689         *   

Alex Stadler

     139,798         *   

Keith M. Wilson

     1,430,559         1.0   

Laurie Zaucha

     56,739         *   

Mark Zupan

     176,723         *   

All directors and executive officers as a group (16 persons)

     22,687,353         15.4   

Other Stockholders:

     

BlackRock, Inc.

     8,871,966         6.1   

Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.

     14,743,000         10.2   

FMR LLC

     8,024,360         5.5   

Penn Capital Management

     7,921,094         5.5   

Sankaty Credit Opportunities III, L.P. and others

     7,801,908         5.4   

Wayzata Investment Partners LLC

     12,876,887         8.9   

 

* Represents beneficial ownership of less than 1%.

 

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The percentage of beneficial ownership as to any person as of a particular date is calculated by dividing the number of shares beneficially owned by the person, which includes the number of shares as to which the person has the right to acquire voting or investment power as of or within 60 days after such date, by the sum of the number of shares outstanding as of the date plus the number of shares as to which the person has the right to acquire voting or investment power as of or within 60 days after such date. Consequently, the denominator for calculating beneficial ownership percentages may be different for each beneficial owner.

The information concerning Mr. Aab is based on PAETEC’s records and on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13D/A on December 17, 2009. Mr. Aab reports that the shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by him include shares held by Melrich Associates, L.P., for which Mr. Aab and his wife are the sole general partners and share voting and investment power. The amount shown in the table also includes 811,639 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011. Mr. Aab’s address is c/o PAETEC Holding Corp., One PAETEC Plaza, 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Butler are based on PAETEC’s records as of the termination of Mr. Butler’s employment on November 5, 2010 and include 11,250 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that were exercisable as of or within 60 days after such date.

The information concerning Mr. Chesonis is based on PAETEC’s records and on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13D/A on May 17, 2010. The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Chesonis include 548,535 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011. Mr. Chesonis’s address is c/o PAETEC Holding Corp., One PAETEC Plaza, 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. DeRiggi include 52,232 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Ms. Diamond include 44,332 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Frisby include 132,891 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Ganatra include 342,500 shares as to which Mr. Ganatra has sole voting and investment power through a stock control agreement with his son, 235,000 shares as to which Mr. Ganatra has sole voting and investment power through a stock control agreement with his wife, 1,700,000 shares held in charitable remainder trusts for which Mr. Ganatra has sole voting and investment power, and 19,499 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Mac Donald include 15,832 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. McDermott include 52,598 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Moore include 87,656 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Ms. O’Connell include 42,611 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

 

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The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Stadler include 130,632 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Wilson include 707,898 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Ms. Zaucha are based on PAETEC’s records as of the termination of Ms. Zaucha’s employment on March 4, 2011 and include 48,250 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that were exercisable as of or within 60 days after such date.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by Mr. Zupan include 149,224 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011.

The shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by all directors and executive officers as a group include 2,942,487 shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants that are exercisable as of or within 60 days after April 1, 2011, or, with respect to the executive officers identified above who are no longer employed by PAETEC, as of or within the dates indicated above.

The information concerning BlackRock, Inc. is based on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13G on February 7, 2011. BlackRock, Inc. reports sole dispositive and sole voting power over all of the shares shown. BlackRock, Inc.’s address is 40 East 52nd Street, New York, New York 10022.

The information concerning Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. is based on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13G/A on February 11, 2011. Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. reports that it has sole dispositive power over all of the shares shown and sole voting power over 13,518,000 of the shares shown. The shares shown include shares held by Columbia Acorn Trust, a Massachusetts business trust advised by the reporting person. Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.’s address is 227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

The information concerning FMR LLC, or “FMR,” is based on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13G/A on February 14, 2011. FMR reports that the shares of common stock shown as beneficially owned by it include 7,624,220 shares beneficially owned by Fidelity Management & Research Company, or “Fidelity,” a wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR and an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as a result of Fidelity’s service as investment adviser to various investment companies. Each of Edward C. Johnson, III, the Chairman of FMR, FMR, through its control of Fidelity, and unnamed investment companies has sole power to dispose of the shares owned by the investment companies. Members of the family of Mr. Johnson are the predominant owners of FMR and may be deemed, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, to form a controlling group with respect to FMR. Neither FMR nor Mr. Johnson has the sole power to vote or direct the voting of the shares owned directly by any investment company, which power resides with each such investment company’s board of trustees. Pyramis Global Advisors Trust Company, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of FMR and a bank, is the beneficial owner of 400,140 shares of common stock as a result of its serving as investment manager of institutional accounts owning such shares. Mr. Johnson and FMR each has sole dispositive power over 400,140 shares of common stock and sole power to vote or direct the voting of 400,140 shares of common stock owned by the institutional accounts managed by Pyramis Global Advisors Trust Company. FMR’s address is 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

The information concerning Penn Capital Management is based on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13G on February 15, 2011. Penn Capital Management reports sole voting and dispositive power over all of the shares shown. Penn Capital Management’s address is Navy Yard Corporate Center, Three Crescent Drive, Suite 400, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19112.

 

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The information concerning Sankaty Credit Opportunities III, L.P. and others is based on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13G on February 14, 2011 by Sankaty Credit Opportunities III, L.P., or “COPS III,” Sankaty Credit Opportunities IV, L.P., or “COPS IV,” Sankaty Credit Opportunities (Offshore) IV, L.P., or “COPS IV Offshore,” and Sankaty Advisors, LLC in its capacity as the investment manager for a managed account client. The Schedule 13G states that COPS III has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 2,425,677 shares of common stock, COPS IV has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 2,046,296 shares of common stock, COPS IV Offshore has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 2,636,310 shares of common stock, and Sankaty Advisors, LLC has sole voting and dispositive power with respect to 693,625 shares of common stock. The reporting persons also state that Sankaty Credit Member, LLC is the managing member of COPS III and COPS IV, that Sankaty Credit Member (Offshore), Ltd. is the general partner of COPS IV Offshore, that Sankaty Advisors, LLC has entered into an investment management agreement with a managed account client pursuant to which it has authority to acquire, dispose of, and vote securities on behalf of such client, and that Jonathan S. Lavine is the managing member of Sankaty Credit Member, LLC and a director of Sankaty Credit Member (Offshore), Ltd. The address for COPS III, COPS IV, COPS IV Offshore and Sankaty Advisors, LLC is 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199.

The information concerning Wayzata Investment Partners LLC, or “Wayzata,” is based on information filed with the SEC on Schedule 13G/A on February 14, 2011. Wayzata serves as an investment adviser to Wayzata Recovery Fund, LLC, Wayland Distressed Opportunities Fund I-B, LLC, Wayland Distressed Opportunities Fund I-C, LLC, Wayzata Opportunities Fund II, L.P., Wayzata Opportunities Fund Offshore II, L.P., Wayzata Opportunities Fund, LLC, and Wayzata Opportunities Fund Offshore, L.P. Wayzata and Patrick J. Halloran, an individual who serves as the managing member of Wayzata, report that they share voting and dispositive power over all of the shares shown. Wayzata and Mr. Halloran disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the funds which they manage. The address for Wayzata and Mr. Halloran is 701 East Lake Street, Suite 300, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS

The following summarizes the principal terms of our indebtedness as of May 31, 2011.

Senior Secured Credit Facilities

As of May 31, 2011, our senior secured credit facilities consisted of the following:

 

   

a $100 million term loan credit facility under which we obtained term loans on May 31, 2011 in an aggregate principal amount of $100 million; and

 

   

a revolving credit facility under which we may obtain from time to time revolving loans of up to an aggregate principal amount of $125 million outstanding at any time.

PAETEC Holding is the borrower under the term loan and revolving credit facilities. All obligations under the facilities are unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by all of PAETEC Holding’s directly and indirectly owned domestic subsidiaries, except as expressly provided in the credit facility agreement. The obligations of the PAETEC loan parties under the credit facilities are secured by first-priority liens on, and first-priority security interests in, substantially all of their assets.

We may elect, subject to pro forma compliance with a total leverage ratio covenant and other conditions, to solicit the lenders under the credit facility agreement or other prospective lenders to extend up to $300 million in aggregate principal amount of additional loans under the credit facilities.

Borrowings under the credit facilities may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. A portion of the revolving credit facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit to support PAETEC Holding’s operating requirements.

The term loan facility will mature on May 31, 2018. We will be required to make quarterly principal payments of $250,000 beginning in the quarter ending June 30, 2011 and continuing each quarter through the term loan facility maturity date. In addition, we will be required to make principal repayments under the term loan facility from specified excess cash flows from operations and from the net proceeds of specified types of asset sales, debt issuances, and insurance recovery and condemnation events.

The revolving credit facility will mature on May 31, 2016 except that, if more than $25 million in aggregate principal amount of the 9.5% senior notes is outstanding on January 15, 2015, the revolving credit facility will mature on January 15, 2015. There are no scheduled principal payments under the revolving loans. Any outstanding revolving loans will be payable in full on the revolving loan maturity date.

Interest accrued on borrowings outstanding under the credit facilities generally is payable on a monthly or quarterly basis. The term loan borrowings bear interest, at our option, at an annual rate equal to either a specified base rate plus a margin of 2.50%, or the applicable LIBOR plus a margin of 3.50%. The margin applicable to loans under the revolving credit facility is subject to specified reductions based on certain reductions in our total leverage ratio and is either the specified base rate plus a margin of 1.75% to 2.25% or LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75% to 3.25%. The base rate is equal to the highest of a specified prime lending rate, the overnight federal funds rate plus 0.50%, one month LIBOR plus 1.00%, and, with respect to term loan borrowings, 2.50%. Subject to availability and other conditions, we have the right to select interest periods of 1, 2, 3, 6 or, in the case of the revolving credit facility borrowings (subject to the approval of the revolving credit lenders), 9 or 12 months for LIBOR loans.

The credit facility agreement contains customary representations and warranties by PAETEC Holding, as well as customary events of default. The credit facility agreement requires the PAETEC loan parties to comply with affirmative and negative covenants customarily applicable to senior secured credit facilities, including

 

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covenants restricting the ability of the PAETEC loan parties, subject to specified exceptions, to incur additional indebtedness and additional liens on their assets, engage in mergers or acquisitions or dispose of assets, pay dividends or make other distributions, voluntarily prepay certain other indebtedness, enter into transactions with affiliated persons, make investments, change the nature of their businesses and amend the terms of certain other indebtedness. The credit facility agreement permits the incurrence of $55 million of non-recourse debt for the acquisition and construction of PAETEC’s new corporate headquarters.

We are required to satisfy a total leverage ratio under which the ratio of our consolidated debt to our adjusted consolidated EBITDA (as defined for purposes of the credit facility agreement) will not be permitted to be greater than (a) 5.00:1.00 on the last day of any fiscal quarter ending before December 31, 2011 or (b) 4:75:1.00 on the last day of any fiscal quarter ending on or after December 31, 2011.

8  7/8% Senior Secured Notes

As of May 31, 2011, we had outstanding $650 million principal amount of 8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, which we refer to as the “8 7/8% senior secured notes” in this prospectus.

The 8  7/8% senior secured notes accrue interest at a rate of 8 7/8% per year. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The 8 7/8% senior secured notes will mature on June 30, 2017.

We may redeem some or all of the 8  7/8% senior secured notes, at any time before June 30, 2013, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. We may redeem some or all of the 8  7/8% senior secured notes, at any time on or after June 30, 2013, at specified redemption prices declining to 100% of their principal amount. In addition, before June 30, 2012, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes at a redemption price of 108.875% of their principal amount with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings. If we undergo certain kinds of changes of control, or sell certain of our assets and do not apply the net proceeds to repay indebtedness under our senior secured credit facilities or reinvest such net proceeds in our business, we may be required to offer to repurchase the 8  7/8% senior secured notes.

The 8  7/8% senior secured notes are PAETEC Holding’s senior obligations and rank or will rank equally in right of payment with all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including our indebtedness under our existing senior credit facilities and the exchange notes, but the exchange notes will be effectively subordinated to the 8  7/8% senior secured notes and our existing senior credit facilities to the extent of the value of the collateral that secures such indebtedness. Our domestic restricted subsidiaries that are eligible and required under the 8  7/8% senior secured notes indenture to do so have, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, to each holder of the 8  7/8% senior secured notes, the full and prompt performance of PAETEC Holding’s obligations under the 8 7/8% senior secured notes indenture and the 8  7/8% senior secured notes, including the payment of principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the 8  7/8% senior secured notes, on an equal and ratable basis. Each guarantee ranks or will rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior secured indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors, including their guarantees of our existing senior secured credit facilities and the exchange notes, but their guarantees of the exchange notes will be effectively subordinated to their guarantees of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes and our existing senior credit facilities to the extent of the value of the collateral that secures such guarantees. The 8  7/8% senior secured notes and the related subsidiary guarantees are secured on a first-priority basis, equally and ratably with our senior secured credit facilities and any future pari passu secured obligations subject to permitted liens, by substantially all of our assets.

 

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The 8  7/8% senior secured notes indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability, and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase our capital stock, make investments or repay subordinated indebtedness, engage in sale-leaseback transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates, sell assets, create liens, create restrictions on dividend and other payments from our subsidiaries, issue or sell stock of subsidiaries, and engage in a merger, sale or consolidation. All of the covenants are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions.

9.5% Senior Notes

As of May 31, 2011, we had outstanding $300 million principal amount of 9.5% Senior Notes due 2015, which we refer to as the “9.5% senior notes” in this prospectus.

The 9.5% senior notes accrue interest at a rate of 9.5% per year. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 9.5% senior notes will mature on July 15, 2015.

We may redeem some or all of the 9.5% senior notes, at any time before July 15, 2011, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. We may redeem some or all of the 9.5% senior notes, at any time on or after July 15, 2011, at specified redemption prices declining to 100% of their principal amount. If we undergo certain kinds of changes of control, or sell certain of our assets and do not apply the net proceeds to repay indebtedness under our senior secured credit facilities or reinvest such net proceeds in our business, we may be required to offer to repurchase the 9.5% senior notes.

The 9.5% senior notes are PAETEC Holding’s senior unsecured obligations and rank or will rank equally in right of payment with all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including the exchange notes. Our domestic restricted subsidiaries that are eligible and required under the 9.5% senior notes indenture to do so have, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, to each holder of the 9.5% senior notes, the full and prompt performance of PAETEC Holding’s obligations under the 9.5% senior notes indenture and the 9.5% senior notes, including the payment of principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the 9.5% senior notes, on an equal and ratable basis. Each guarantee ranks or will rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors. The 9.5% senior notes and the guarantees are or will be effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of the existing and future secured obligations of PAETEC Holding and the subsidiary guarantors, including our senior secured credit facilities, the 8  7/8% senior secured notes and the guarantees of all such indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing those obligations.

The 9.5% senior notes indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability, and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends on, redeem or repurchase our capital stock, make investments or repay subordinated indebtedness, engage in sale-leaseback transactions, enter into transactions with affiliates, sell assets, create liens, create restrictions on dividend and other payments from our subsidiaries, issue or sell stock of subsidiaries, and engage in a merger, sale or consolidation. All of the covenants are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions.

Other Indebtedness

Our other indebtedness as of May 31, 2011 totaled approximately $43 million, which consisted primarily of capital lease obligations.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES

The terms of the exchange notes offered in exchange for the original notes will be substantially identical to the terms of the original notes, except that the exchange notes are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights and related additional interest terms applicable to the original notes (as described under “The Exchange Offer—Purpose of the Exchange Offer—Registration Rights Agreement”) will not apply to the exchange notes. As a result, we refer to the original notes and the exchange notes collectively as “Notes” for purposes of the following summary.

From and after the consummation of the Assumption on December 6, 2010 described below under “— Issuance and Assumption of Original Notes,” the references to the “Company” in the following summary refer only to PAETEC Holding Corp. and not to any of its Subsidiaries.

The following summary of certain provisions of the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement, including the definitions of certain terms in the Indenture, which provisions are made a part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act. Copies of the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement are available upon request from the Company. Whenever particular defined terms of the Indenture not otherwise defined herein are referred to, such defined terms are incorporated herein by reference. For definitions of certain capitalized terms used in the following summary, see “—Certain Definitions.”

Issuance and Assumption of Original Notes

On December 2, 2010, PAETEC Escrow Corporation (the “Escrow Issuer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding, issued and sold $450 million aggregate principal amount of 9   7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “original notes”) pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of December 2, 2010 (as amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Indenture”), among the Escrow Issuer and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “Trustee”). On December 2, 2010, the gross proceeds of approximately $435 million received from the offering of the original notes, together with certain additional amounts, were deposited into a segregated escrow account. On December 6, 2010, upon the effectiveness of PAETEC Holding’s acquisition by merger of Cavalier and the satisfaction of other conditions, (1) PAETEC Holding assumed the Escrow Issuer’s obligations and agreements in respect of the original notes and under the Indenture and (2) the escrow arrangements were terminated and the offering proceeds and other amounts were disbursed from the escrow account and used, together with cash on hand of PAETEC Holding and Cavalier, to pay the merger consideration and other costs and expenses related to the acquisition of Cavalier.

In connection with the Assumption and related transactions, PAETEC Holding and certain of its subsidiaries entered into the following agreements relating to the original notes and the Indenture effective on December 6, 2010:

 

   

First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, among the Escrow Issuer, PAETEC Holding and the Trustee, pursuant to which (1) PAETEC Holding assumed unconditionally all of the Escrow Issuer’s obligations and agreements in respect of the original notes and under the Indenture on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in of the Indenture, became bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the original notes, and agreed to perform all of the obligations and agreements of the Escrow Issuer in respect of the original notes and under the Indenture, and (2) the Escrow Issuer was unconditionally and irrevocably released and discharged from all obligations, agreements and liabilities as issuer of the original notes in respect of the original notes and under the Indenture.

 

   

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eligible domestic subsidiaries of PAETEC Holding were added as parties to the Indenture as Subsidiary Guarantors thereunder to guarantee the payment and performance of the original notes and PAETEC Holding’s other obligations under the Indenture.

 

   

Joinder Agreement, dated December 6, 2010, pursuant to which PAETEC Holding and the Subsidiary Guarantors under the Indenture were added as parties to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2010, by and among the Escrow Issuer and the initial purchasers of the original notes under which PAETEC Holding agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to file, and cause to be declared effective, a registration statement with the SEC to effectuate the exchange offer described in this prospectus.

As supplemented on December 6, 2010, the Indenture is among PAETEC Holding, the Subsidiary Guarantors party thereto and the Trustee.

Brief Description of Exchange Notes and Guarantees

The exchange notes:

 

   

will be general senior unsecured obligations of the Company;

 

   

will rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future Senior Indebtedness of the Company, but will be effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured Indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral that secures such Indebtedness;

 

   

will be senior in right of payment to all existing and future Indebtedness of the Company that is subordinated in right of payment to the exchange notes;

 

   

will be unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each Subsidiary Guarantor; and

 

   

will be structurally subordinated to any existing and future Indebtedness and liabilities of Subsidiaries that are not Subsidiary Guarantors.

Each Subsidiary Guarantee of a Subsidiary Guarantor:

 

   

will be a general senior unsecured obligation of such Subsidiary Guarantor;

 

   

will rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future Senior Indebtedness of such Subsidiary Guarantor, but will be effectively subordinated to all of such Subsidiary Guarantor’s secured Indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral that secures such Indebtedness; and

 

   

will be senior in right of payment to all existing and future Indebtedness of such Subsidiary Guarantor that is subordinated in right of payment to its Subsidiary Guarantee.

As of May 31, 2011, following the closing of the offering of the original notes, our use of the net offering proceeds to pay the merger consideration and other costs and expenses related to our acquisition of Cavalier, and subsequent transactions, we had $1,500 million aggregate principal amount of senior indebtedness outstanding, $750 million of which was senior secured indebtedness.

Principal, Maturity and Interest

The original notes were originally issued in an aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000. The Notes will mature on December 1, 2018.

Interest on the Notes will be payable semi-annually (to holders of record at the close of business on the May 15 or November 15 immediately preceding the interest payment date) on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Interest on the Notes will be computed on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. As

 

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described under “—Registration Rights” and “—Events of Default,” the Company may be required to pay additional interest under certain circumstances. All references in the Indenture, in any context, to any interest payable on or with respect to the Notes shall be deemed to include any additional interest payable under such circumstances.

Principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes will be payable, and the Notes may be exchanged or transferred, at the office or agency of the Company in the Borough of Manhattan, The City of New York, or at the corporate trust office of the Trustee, provided, however, that, at the Company’s option, payment of interest may be made by check mailed to the holders at their addresses as they appear in the security register maintained for the Notes.

The Notes will be issued only in fully registered form, without coupons, in denominations of $1,000 of principal amount and any integral multiple of $1,000. See “—Book-Entry; Delivery and Form.” No service charge will be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of Notes, but the Company may require payment of a fee to cover any transfer tax or other similar governmental charge payable in connection with a registration of transfer or exchange.

The Company may, subject to the covenants described below under the caption “—Certain Covenants— Incurrence of Indebtedness” and applicable law, issue additional Notes (“Additional Notes”) under the Indenture. Any original notes that remain outstanding after the exchange offer, the exchange notes and any Additional Notes subsequently issued would be treated as a single series for all purposes under the Indenture and would be considered “Notes” for purposes of the provisions of the Indenture summarized in this prospectus.

Subsidiary Guarantees

All obligations of the Company under the Indenture (including, without limitation, the Company’s obligations to make payments of principal, interest and premium, if any) with respect to the Notes are and will be guaranteed fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally, by each Subsidiary Guarantor for the ratable benefit of each holder of any outstanding Note from time to time. Under the Indenture, any amount received by the Trustee through the enforcement of any Subsidiary Guarantee will be applied to all outstanding obligations in respect of principal, interest and premium, if any, then owing on the Notes.

If

(1)    the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries have sold their ownership interest in a Subsidiary Guarantor such that it ceases to be a Subsidiary of any such entity, or

(2)    a Subsidiary Guarantor has sold all or substantially all its assets,

in each case, in a transaction that complies with the Indenture, then such Subsidiary Guarantor will be released from all of its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee. See “—Certain Covenants—Limitation on the Issuance and Sale of Capital Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries” and “—Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets.”

If the Subsidiary Guarantors have paid, pursuant to enforcement by the Trustee of any Subsidiary Guarantees, the aggregate principal amount of, and accrued and unpaid interest and premium (if any) under, the Notes then outstanding and any other amounts due under the Indenture, then, at such time, all of the Subsidiary Guarantors will be discharged from their Subsidiary Guarantees and all other obligations under the Indenture.

The Indenture provides that the obligations of a Subsidiary Guarantor under its Subsidiary Guarantee will be limited to the maximum amount that will result in the obligations of such Subsidiary Guarantor under its Subsidiary Guarantee not to be deemed to constitute a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer under federal or state law. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Investing in the Exchange Notes—Federal and state fraudulent conveyance laws may permit a court to void the exchange notes and the subsidiary guarantees, and, if that occurs, you may not receive any payments on the exchange notes or the subsidiary guarantees.”

 

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The following Subsidiaries are not required to guarantee the Notes:

(1)    Subsidiaries, whether now existing or hereafter formed, for which proper regulatory approvals for the incurrence of obligations under Subsidiary Guarantees have not been or cannot be obtained or which otherwise under applicable law may not incur obligations under Subsidiary Guarantees;

(2)    at the Company’s option, Subsidiaries, in the aggregate, whose assets are less than 5% of the consolidated assets of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as shown on the most recent consolidated financial statements of the Company;

(3)    the Mortgage Subsidiary; and

(4)    any Receivables Subsidiary.

In addition, if the Company designates a Subsidiary Guarantor as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, which the Company may do under certain circumstances, the designated Subsidiary Guarantor will be released from all of its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee.

To the extent that Subsidiaries of the Company are not Subsidiary Guarantors, claims of creditors of such Subsidiaries, including trade creditors, and preferred stockholders, if any, of such Subsidiaries generally will have priority with respect to the assets and earnings of such Subsidiaries over the claims of creditors of the Company, including holders of the Notes. The Notes, therefore, are effectively subordinated in right of payment to the claims of creditors, including trade creditors, and preferred stockholders, if any, of Subsidiaries of the Company formed or acquired in the future that are not Subsidiary Guarantors.

Optional Redemption

Prior to December 1, 2014, the Company may, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, redeem any of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice mailed by first class mail to each holder’s last address as it appears in the security register, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date, subject to the rights of holders of Notes on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date.

On and after December 1, 2014 and prior to maturity, the Company may, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time or from time to time, redeem any of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice mailed by first class mail to each holder’s last address as it appears in the security register. The Notes will be redeemable at the following redemption prices (expressed in percentages of principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant regular record date that is on or prior to the redemption date to receive interest due on an interest payment date), if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on December 1 of the following years:

 

Year

   Redemption Price  

2014

     104.938

2015

     102.469

2016 and thereafter

     100.000

In addition, prior to December 1, 2013, the Company may, at its option, at any time or from time to time, redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes (including any Additional Notes) with the net proceeds from one or more equity offerings of the Company or, if there is a Parent Transaction, Parent at a redemption price of 109.875% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of redemption; provided, however, that:

 

   

Notes representing at least 65% of the principal amount of the Notes (including any Additional Notes) initially issued remain outstanding immediately after each such redemption; and

 

   

notice of each such redemption is mailed within 90 days after the closing of the related equity offering.

 

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In the case of any partial redemption of the Notes, the Trustee will select the Notes for redemption:

 

   

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 listed, by lot or by such other method as the Trustee in its sole discretion deems to be fair and appropriate, except that no Note of $1,000 or less, in original principal amount, will be redeemed in part.

If any Note is to be redeemed in part, the notice of redemption relating to that Note will state the portion of the principal amount of the Note to be redeemed. A new Note in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion of the Note will be issued in the name of the holder upon cancellation of the original Note.

No Sinking Fund

There will be no sinking fund payments for the Notes.

Certain Covenants

Limitation on Indebtedness

The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, Incur any Indebtedness (other than the Notes issued on the Closing Date, and any Notes exchanged therefor or for Additional Notes under the terms of the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement, and any other Existing Indebtedness); provided, however, that the Company and any Subsidiary Guarantor may Incur Indebtedness if, after giving effect to the Incurrence of such Indebtedness and the receipt and application of the proceeds therefrom, the Consolidated Leverage Ratio of the Company would be greater than zero and less than 4.75:1.0.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company and any Restricted Subsidiary (except as specified below) may Incur each and all of the following:

(1)    Indebtedness incurred under Credit Agreements outstanding at any time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $115.0 million, less the aggregate amount of all Net Cash Proceeds of Asset Sales applied to permanently repay any such Indebtedness pursuant to the covenant described below under “—Limitation on Asset Sales”;

(2)    Indebtedness owed:

(A)    to the Company; or

(B)    to any Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that any such Indebtedness of the Company or a Subsidiary Guarantor owing to a Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or the Subsidiary Guarantee, as the case may be; provided, further, that any event which results in any such Restricted Subsidiary ceasing to be a Restricted Subsidiary or any subsequent transfer of such Indebtedness (other than to the Company, another Restricted Subsidiary or the holder of a Lien permitted by the Indenture) will be deemed, in each case, to constitute an Incurrence of such Indebtedness not permitted by this clause (2);

(3)    Indebtedness issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to refinance or refund, then outstanding Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness Incurred under clause (1), (2), (4) or (10) of this paragraph) and any refinancings thereof in an amount not to exceed the amount so refinanced or refunded (plus premiums, accrued interest, fees and expenses); provided, however, that Indebtedness the proceeds of which are used to refinance or refund the Notes or Indebtedness that is pari passu in right of payment with, or subordinated in right of payment to, the Notes shall only be permitted under this clause (3) if:

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Indebtedness, by its terms or by the terms of any agreement or instrument pursuant to which such new Indebtedness is outstanding, is expressly made pari passu in right of payment with, or subordinate in right of payment to, the remaining Notes or such Subsidiary Guarantees, as applicable;

(B)    in case the Indebtedness to be refinanced is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee, such new Indebtedness, by its terms or by the terms of any agreement or instrument pursuant to which such new Indebtedness is issued or remains outstanding, is expressly made subordinate in right of payment to the Notes or such Subsidiary Guarantee, as applicable, at least to the extent that the Indebtedness to be refinanced is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or such Subsidiary Guarantee, as applicable; and

(C)    such new Indebtedness, determined as of the date of Incurrence of such new Indebtedness, does not mature prior to the Stated Maturity of the Indebtedness to be refinanced or funded, and the Average Life of such new Indebtedness is at least equal to the remaining Average Life of the Indebtedness to be refinanced or refunded; and provided, further, that in no event may the Company’s Indebtedness be refinanced by means of any Indebtedness of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to this clause (3);

(4)    Indebtedness:

(A)    under Currency Agreements and Interest Rate Agreements; provided, however, that such agreements are:

(i)    designed to protect the Company or the Restricted Subsidiaries against fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates and not for speculative purposes; and

(ii)    do not increase the Indebtedness of the obligor outstanding at any time other than as a result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates or by reason of fees, indemnities and compensation payable thereunder; or

(B)    arising from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, or from Guarantees or letters of credit, surety bonds or performance bonds securing any of the Company’s obligations or those of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries pursuant to such agreements, in any case Incurred in connection with the purchase or disposition of any business, assets or Restricted Subsidiary (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), in a principal amount not to exceed the gross proceeds actually received by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, as applicable, in connection with such purchase or disposition;

(5)    Indebtedness of the Company and Guarantees thereof, to the extent the net proceeds thereof are promptly:

(A)    used to purchase Notes tendered in an Offer to Purchase made as a result of a Change of Control; or

(B)    deposited to defease the Notes as described below under “—Defeasance”;

(6)    Guarantees of the Notes and Guarantees by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness of the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary that was permitted to be Incurred by another provision of this covenant; provided that if the Indebtedness being Guaranteed is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or a Subsidiary Guarantee, then such Guarantee shall be subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or such Subsidiary Guarantee to the same extent as the Indebtedness Guaranteed; and provided, further, that only the Company and Subsidiary Guarantors may Guarantee Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to the first paragraph of this covenant;

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of Capitalized Lease Obligations and acquisitions of the Capital Stock of a Person that becomes a Restricted Subsidiary to the extent of the fair market value of the equipment, inventory or network assets so acquired, plus goodwill associated therewith) by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary after the Closing Date; provided, however, that the aggregate principal amount of such Indebtedness outstanding at any time may not exceed the greater of $50 million and 3.5% of Total Assets at the time of Incurrence;

(8)    Non-Recourse Indebtedness of the Mortgage Subsidiary Incurred to finance the purchase of the Company’s headquarters buildings and related real and personal property in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35 million (and Non-Recourse Indebtedness of the Mortgage Subsidiary issued in exchange for, or the net proceeds of which are used to refinance or refund, then outstanding Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to this clause (8));

(9)    Acquired Indebtedness; provided, however, that after giving effect to the Incurrence of such Indebtedness pursuant to this clause (9) and the related acquisition transaction, either (a) the Company would have been able to Incur $1.00 of Indebtedness under the first paragraph of this covenant or (b) the Company’s Consolidated Leverage Ratio would not be greater than such ratio immediately prior to such acquisition transaction;

(10)    Indebtedness under Shareholder Subordinated Notes;

(11)    Indebtedness Incurred by a Receivables Subsidiary in a Qualified Receivables Financing that is not recourse to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary other than a Receivables Subsidiary (except for Standard Securitization Undertakings); and

(12)    Indebtedness (in addition to Indebtedness permitted under clauses (1) through (11) above) in an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any time not to exceed $35 million.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant, the maximum amount of Indebtedness that the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary may Incur pursuant to this “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant shall 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.

For purposes of determining any particular amount of Indebtedness under this “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant, (i) Guarantees, Liens or obligations with respect to letters of credit supporting Indebtedness otherwise included in the determination of such particular amount of Indebtedness shall not be included, (ii) any Liens granted pursuant to the equal and ratable provisions referred to in the “Limitation on Liens” covenant shall not be treated as Indebtedness and (iii) the consummation of the Assumption shall not constitute the Incurrence of additional Indebtedness.

For purposes of determining compliance with this “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant, in the event that an item of Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than one of the types of Indebtedness described in the above clauses, the Company, in its sole discretion, shall classify, and from time to time may reclassify, such item of Indebtedness and only be required to include the amount and type of such Indebtedness in one of such clauses; provided, however, that the Company need not classify such item of Indebtedness solely by reference to one provision permitting such Indebtedness, but instead may classify such item of Indebtedness in part by reference to one such provision and in part by reference to one or more other provisions of this covenant; provided, further, that Indebtedness under Credit Agreements outstanding on the Closing Date will be deemed to have been Incurred on such date in reliance on the exception provided by clause (1) of the second paragraph of this covenant.

Neither the Company nor any Subsidiary Guarantor will Incur any Indebtedness that pursuant to its terms is subordinated or junior in right of payment to any Indebtedness unless such Indebtedness is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or the relevant Subsidiary Guarantee, as applicable, to the same extent; provided that Indebtedness will not be considered subordinated or junior in right of payment to any other Indebtedness solely by virtue of being unsecured or secured to a greater or lesser extent or with greater or lower priority.

 

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Limitation on Restricted Payments

The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly:

(1)    declare or pay any dividend or make any distribution on or with respect to its Capital Stock (other than (A) dividends or distributions payable solely in shares of the Company’s Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) or in options, warrants or other rights to acquire shares of such Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock); and (B) pro rata dividends or distributions on Common Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries held by minority stockholders) held by Persons other than the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary;

(2)    purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire for value any shares of Capital Stock of:

(A)    the Company or an Unrestricted Subsidiary (including options, warrants or other rights to acquire such shares of Capital Stock) held by any Person; or

(B)    a Restricted Subsidiary (including options, warrants or other rights to acquire such shares of Capital Stock) held by any Affiliate of the Company (other than a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary) or any holder (or any Affiliate of such holder) of 5% or more of the Company’s Capital Stock;

(3)    make any voluntary or optional principal payment, or voluntary or optional redemption, repurchase, defeasance, or other acquisition or retirement for value, of any Indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee (other than Indebtedness Incurred under clause (2) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant); or

(4)    make any Investment, other than a Permitted Investment, in any Person;

(such payments or any other actions described in clauses (1) through (4) above being collectively called “Restricted Payments”) if, at the time of, and after giving effect to, the proposed Restricted Payment:

(A)    a Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing;

(B)    the Company could not Incur at least $1.00 of Indebtedness under the first paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant; or

(C)    the aggregate amount of all Restricted Payments (the amount, if other than in cash, to be determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company, whose determination shall be conclusive and evidenced by a board resolution) made after the Closing Date shall exceed the sum of:

(i)    the amount by which Consolidated EBITDA of the Company exceeds 140% of Consolidated Interest Expense of the Company, in each case determined on a cumulative basis during the period (taken as one accounting period) beginning on October 1, 2010 and ending on the last day of the last fiscal quarter preceding the Transaction Date for which reports have been filed with the SEC or provided to the Trustee pursuant to the “SEC Reports and Reports to Holders” covenant; plus

(ii)    the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds and the fair market value of all non-cash proceeds received by the Company after October 1, 2010 from the issuance and sale permitted by the Indenture of its Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) to a Person who is not a Subsidiary of the Company, including an issuance or sale permitted by the Indenture of Indebtedness of the Company for cash subsequent to October 1, 2010 upon the conversion of such Indebtedness into the Company’s Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock), or from the issuance to a Person who is not a Subsidiary of the Company of any options, warrants or other rights to acquire Capital Stock of the Company (exclusive of any Disqualified Stock or any options, warrants or other rights that are redeemable at the option of the holder, or are required to be redeemed, prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes); plus

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Subsidiary, or from the Net Cash Proceeds from the sale of any such Investment (except, in each case, to the extent any such payment or proceeds are included in the calculation of Adjusted Consolidated Net Income), or from redesignations of Unrestricted Subsidiaries as Restricted Subsidiaries (valued in each case as provided in the definition of “Investments”), not to exceed, in each case, the amount of Investments previously made by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in such Person or Unrestricted Subsidiary; plus

(iv)    $35 million.

The foregoing provision shall not be violated by reason of:

(1)    the payment of any dividend within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof if, at such date of declaration, such payment would comply with the foregoing paragraph;

(2)    the redemption, repurchase, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value of Indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee, including premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid interest, with the proceeds of, or in exchange for, Indebtedness Incurred under clause (3) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant;

(3)    the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition of the Company’s Capital Stock or that of an Unrestricted Subsidiary (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock) in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of a substantially concurrent offering of, shares of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock);

(4)    the making of any principal payment or the repurchase, redemption, retirement, defeasance or other acquisition for value of any Indebtedness which is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee in exchange for, or out of the proceeds of a substantially concurrent sale of, shares of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock);

(5)    payments or distributions to dissenting stockholders pursuant to applicable law, pursuant to or in connection with a consolidation, merger or transfer of assets that complies with the provisions of the Indenture applicable to mergers, consolidations and transfers of all or substantially all of the Company’s property and assets;

(6)    Investments in any Person the primary business of which is related, ancillary or complementary to the Company’s business and that of the Restricted Subsidiaries on the date of such Investments; provided, however, that the aggregate amount of Investments made pursuant to this clause (6) does not exceed the sum of:

(A)    $40 million, plus

(B)    the amount of Net Cash Proceeds and the fair market value of all non-cash proceeds received by the Company after the Closing Date from the sale of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock) to a Person who is not a Subsidiary of the Company, except to the extent such Net Cash Proceeds or non-cash proceeds are used to make Restricted Payments pursuant to clause (4)(C)(ii) of the first paragraph of this “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant, or clause (3), (4) or (7) of this paragraph, plus

(C)    the net reduction in Investments made pursuant to this clause (6) resulting from distributions on or repayments of such Investments or from the Net Cash Proceeds or non-cash proceeds from the sale of any such Investment (except in each case to the extent any such distributions, repayments or proceeds are included in the calculation of Adjusted Consolidated Net Income) or from such Person becoming a Restricted Subsidiary (valued in each case as provided in the definition of “Investments”), provided, however, that the net reduction in any Investment shall not exceed the amount of such Investment;

 

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(7)    Investments acquired in exchange for Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock), except to the extent such Investments have been used to make Restricted Payments pursuant to clause (4)(C) (ii) of the first paragraph of this “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant;

(8)    payments of cash in lieu of fractional shares of the Company’s Capital Stock in an aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000;

(9)    Restricted Payments in addition to the Restricted Payments permitted by the other clauses of this paragraph, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $150 million;

(10)    the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition of the Company’s Capital Stock (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock) or the payment of any dividend to Parent in order to fund the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition of Capital Stock of Parent (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock) from Persons who are or were formerly the directors, officers or employees of Parent, the Company or any of the Company’s Restricted Subsidiaries, provided, however, that (x) the only consideration paid by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of such redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions for value shall be cash and Shareholder Subordinated Notes, and (y) the sum of (I) the aggregate amount paid by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in cash in respect of all such redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions for value pursuant to this clause (10) plus (II) the aggregate amount of all cash payments made on all Shareholder Subordinated Notes shall not exceed $10 million;

(11)    the purchase, redemption, retirement or other acquisition for value of Capital Stock of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock) (A) in exchange for other Capital Stock of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock), including in connection with a Benefit Plan Exchange Offer, (B) upon the conversion of Preferred Stock or the exercise, exchange or conversion of options, warrants or other rights to acquire Capital Stock of the Company, or (C) tendered to the Company by a holder of Capital Stock of the Company in settlement of indemnification or similar claims by the Company against such holder, so long as no cash or other consideration is paid to such holder in connection with such purchase, redemption or other acquisition for value (unless otherwise independently permitted under another provision of this “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant);

(12)    the declaration and payment of dividends to holders of Disqualified Stock of the Company issued in compliance with the covenant described under “—Limitation on Indebtedness” to the extent such dividends are included in the definition of “Consolidated Interest Expense”;

(13)    Permitted Payments to Parent;

(14)    the purchase, redemption, retirement or other acquisition for value of Capital Stock of the Company (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock) tendered by the holder thereof in payment of withholding or other taxes relating to the vesting, delivery, exercise, exchange or conversion of options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, warrants or other rights relating to, or representing rights to acquire, Capital Stock of the Company; and

(15)    purchases of receivables pursuant to a Receivables Repurchase Obligation in connection with a Qualified Receivables Financing and the payment or distribution of Receivables Fees;

provided further, however, that, except in the case of clauses (1), (3), (4), (7), (11), (13), (14) and (15) of this paragraph, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or occur as a consequence of the actions or payments set forth therein.

Each Restricted Payment permitted pursuant to the preceding paragraph (other than the Restricted Payment referred to in clause (2), (9) or (15) thereof, an exchange of Capital Stock (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire Capital Stock) for Capital Stock (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire Capital Stock) or

 

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Indebtedness referred to in clause (3), (4), (11) or (14) thereof and an Investment referred to in clause (6) or (7) thereof), and the Net Cash Proceeds and the fair market value of non-cash proceeds from any issuance of Capital Stock referred to in clauses (3), (4), (6) and (7) thereof, shall be included in calculating whether the conditions of clause (C) of the first paragraph of this “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant have been met with respect to any subsequent Restricted Payments. In the event the proceeds of an issuance of the Company’s Capital Stock or options, warrants or other rights to acquire such Capital Stock are used for the redemption, repurchase or other acquisition of the Notes, or Indebtedness that is pari passu in right of payment with the Notes, then the Net Cash Proceeds of such issuance shall be included in clause (C) of the first paragraph of this “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant only to the extent such proceeds are not used for such redemption, repurchase or other acquisition of Indebtedness.

Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries

The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, create or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or consensual restriction of any kind on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to:

(1)    pay dividends or make any other distributions permitted by applicable law on any Capital Stock of such Restricted Subsidiary owned by the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary;

(2)    pay any Indebtedness owed to the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary;

(3)    make loans or advances to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; or

(4)    transfer any of its property or assets to the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary.

The foregoing provisions shall not restrict any encumbrances or restrictions:

(1)    existing on the Closing Date or any other agreements in effect on the Closing Date, and any amendments, modifications, extensions, refinancings, renewals or replacements of such agreements; provided, however, that the encumbrances and restrictions in any such amendments, modifications, extensions, refinancings, renewals or replacements, taken as a whole, are not materially more restrictive (as determined by the Company) than those encumbrances or restrictions that are then in effect and that are being amended, modified, extended, refinanced, renewed or replaced;

(2)    existing under or by reason of applicable law or required by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary;

(3)    existing with respect to any Person or the property or assets of such Person acquired by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, existing at the time of such acquisition and not incurred in contemplation thereof, which encumbrances or restrictions are not applicable to any Person or the property or assets of any Person other than such Person or the property or assets of such Person so acquired, and any amendments, modifications, extensions, refinancings, renewals or replacements of such encumbrances or restrictions; provided, however, that the encumbrances and restrictions in any such amendments, modifications, extensions, renewals or replacements, taken as a whole, are not materially more restrictive (as determined by the Company) than those encumbrances or restrictions that are then in effect and that are being amended, modified, extended, refinanced, renewed or replaced;

(4)    in the case of clause (4) of the first paragraph of this “Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries” covenant:

(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;

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(C)    arising or agreed to in the ordinary course of business, not relating to any Indebtedness, and that do not, individually or in the aggregate, reduce the value of the property or assets of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in any manner material to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary;

(5)    with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and imposed pursuant to an agreement that has been entered into for the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the Capital Stock of, or property and assets of, such Restricted Subsidiary;

(6)    contained in the terms of any Indebtedness or any agreement pursuant to which such Indebtedness was issued if:

(A)    the encumbrance or restriction either:

(i)    applies only in the event of a payment default or non-compliance with respect to a financial covenant contained in such Indebtedness or agreement; or

(ii)    is contained in a Credit Agreement;

(B)    the encumbrance or restriction is not materially more disadvantageous to the holders of the Notes than is customary in comparable financings (as determined by the Company); and

(C)    the Company determines on the date of the Incurrence of such Indebtedness that any such encumbrance or restriction would not be expected to materially impair the Company’s ability to make principal or interest payments on the Notes;

(7)    arising from customary provisions in joint venture agreements and other agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(8)    pursuant to the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees and any exchange notes and Subsidiary Guarantees exchanged therefor or for Additional Notes and the related Subsidiary Guarantees to be issued pursuant to the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement;

(9)    imposed on cash or other deposits or net worth imposed by customers under contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business;

(10)    imposed in connection with purchase money obligations for property acquired in the ordinary course of business that impose restrictions of the nature specified in clause (4) above on the property so acquired;

(11)    contained in the terms of any Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary that is Incurred as permitted pursuant to the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant;

(12)    imposed in connection with any Investment not prohibited by the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant and or in connection with any Permitted Investment;

(13)     contained in the terms of any Secured Indebtedness otherwise permitted to be Incurred pursuant to the “Limitation on Indebtedness” and “Limitation on Liens” covenants that limit the right of the debtor to dispose of the assets securing such Secured Indebtedness; or

(14)    applicable to a Receivables Subsidiary and effected in connection with a Qualified Receivables Financing; provided, however, that such restriction or encumbrance applies only to such Receivables Subsidiary.

Nothing contained in this “Limitation on Dividend and Other Payment Restrictions Affecting Restricted Subsidiaries” covenant shall prevent the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary from:

(1)    creating, incurring, assuming or suffering to exist any Liens otherwise permitted in the “Limitation on Liens” covenant; or

(2)    restricting the sale or other disposition of the Company’s property or assets or the property or assets of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that secure the Company’s Indebtedness or the Indebtedness of any of its Restricted Subsidiaries.

 

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Limitation on the Issuance and Sale of Capital Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries

The Company will not sell, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to issue or sell, any shares of Capital Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary (including options, warrants or other rights to acquire shares of such Capital Stock) except:

(1)    to the Company or a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary;

(2)    issuances of director’s qualifying shares or sales to foreign nationals of shares of Capital Stock of Foreign Restricted Subsidiaries, to the extent required by applicable law;

(3)    if, immediately after giving effect to such issuance or sale, such Restricted Subsidiary would no longer constitute a Restricted Subsidiary and any Investment in such Person remaining after giving effect to such issuance or sale would have been permitted to be made under the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant if made on the date of such issuance or sale;

(4)    issuances or sales of Common Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary, provided, however, that the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary applies the Net Cash Proceeds, if any, of any such sale in compliance with the “Limitation on Asset Sales” covenant; and

(5)    issuances to employees of PAETEC Software Corp. of shares (and options, warrants and other rights to acquire or purchase shares) of the Capital Stock of PAETEC Software Corp. pursuant to employee incentive plans in an aggregate amount, calculated on an as-converted basis, not to exceed at any time 10% of the number of shares of Capital Stock of PAETEC Software Corp. then issued and outstanding, so long as PAETEC Software Corp. is a Subsidiary Guarantor.

Limitation on Transactions With Affiliates

The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, enter into, renew or extend any transaction (including, without limitation, the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of property or assets, or the rendering of any service) with a Related Person or with any Affiliate of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, except upon fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary than could be obtained, at the time of such transaction or, if such transaction is pursuant to a written agreement, at the time of the execution of the agreement providing therefor, in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a Person that is not such a Related Person or an Affiliate.

The foregoing limitation does not limit and shall not apply to:

(1)    transactions:

(A)    approved by a majority of the disinterested members of the Company’s Board of Directors or by a majority of the members of the audit committee or compensation committee of such Board of Directors constituted in accordance with the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. or other United States national securities exchange; or

(B)    for which the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary delivers to the Trustee a written opinion of a nationally recognized investment banking firm stating that the transaction is fair to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary from a financial point of view:

(2)    any transaction solely between the Company and any Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary or solely between Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiaries;

(3)    fees and compensation paid to and indemnity provided on behalf of, officers, directors, employees or consultants of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors (or a committee thereof) or senior management;

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other payments, awards or grants in cash, securities or otherwise, pursuant to, or the funding of, employment arrangements, stock options and stock ownership plans or other employee benefit plans approved by the Company’s Board of Directors;

(5)    any grant of stock options, restricted stock or other awards to employees and directors of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to plans approved by the Company’s Board of Directors;

(6)    any transactions pursuant to any agreement or arrangement as in effect as of the Closing Date or any amendment thereto or any transaction contemplated thereby (including pursuant to any amendment thereto and any extension of the maturity thereof) and any replacement agreement or arrangement thereto so long as any such amendment or replacement agreement or arrangement is not more disadvantageous to the holders of the Notes in any material respect than the original agreement as in effect on the Closing Date;

(7)    the issuance of Capital Stock of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock);

(8)    a Parent Transaction;

(9)    any Restricted Payments not prohibited by the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant;

(10)    sales of accounts receivable, or participations therein, in connection with any Qualified Receivables Financing; or

(11)    the Escrow Transactions.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any transaction or series of related transactions covered by the first paragraph of this “Limitation on Transactions With Affiliates” covenant and not covered by clauses (2) through (11) of the foregoing paragraph, (a) the aggregate amount of which exceeds $20 million, but does not exceed $50 million, in value, must be determined to be fair in the manner provided for in clause (1)(A) or (1)(B) above and (b) the aggregate amount of which exceeds $50 million in value, must be determined to be fair in the manner provided for in clause (1)(B) above.

Limitation on Liens

The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien on any of its assets or properties of any character (including, without limitation, licenses), or any shares of Capital Stock or Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary except Permitted Liens.

Limitation on Sale-Leaseback Transactions

The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, enter into any sale-leaseback transaction involving any of its assets or properties whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whereby the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary sells or transfers such assets or properties and then or thereafter leases such assets or properties or any part thereof or any other assets or properties which the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, intends to use for substantially the same purpose or purposes as the assets or properties sold or transferred.

The foregoing restriction shall not apply to any sale-leaseback transaction if:

(1)    the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary would be entitled to (a) incur Indebtedness in an amount equal to the Attributable Debt with respect to transaction pursuant to the covenant described under “—Limitation on Indebtedness” and (b) create a Lien on such property securing such Attributable Debt pursuant to the “Limitation on Liens” covenant; and

(2)    the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary applies an amount not less than the net proceeds received from such sale in compliance with the “Limitation on Asset Sales” covenant.

 

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Limitation on Asset Sales

The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, consummate any Asset Sale, unless:

(1)    the consideration received by the Company or the Restricted Subsidiary is at least equal to the fair market value of the assets sold or disposed of; and

(2)    at least 75% of the consideration received consists of cash, Temporary Cash Investments or the assumption of Indebtedness of the Company (other than Indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes) or a Restricted Subsidiary (other than Indebtedness that is subordinated in right of payment to the Subsidiary Guarantee of such Restricted Subsidiary) and unconditional release of the Company or the Restricted Subsidiary from all liability on the Indebtedness assumed.

Within 12 months after the date of consummation of such Asset Sale, the Company shall or shall cause the relevant Restricted Subsidiary to:

(A)    apply an amount equal to the Net Cash Proceeds of such Asset Sale to repay Secured Indebtedness and permanently reduce the commitments in respect thereof; or

(B)    invest an equal amount, or the amount of Net Cash Proceeds of such Asset Sale not so applied pursuant to clause (A) (or enter into a definitive agreement committing to so invest within such 12-month period, which investment shall be consummated within 12 months after the date of such agreement), in (i) property or assets (other than current assets) of a nature or type or that are used in a business similar or related to the nature or type of the property and assets of, or the business of, the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries existing on the date of such investment (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination shall be conclusive and evidenced by a board resolution) (a “Related Business”) or (ii) the Capital Stock of a Person primarily engaged in a Related Business that becomes a Restricted Subsidiary as a result of such investment; and

(C)    apply such Net Cash Proceeds (to the extent not applied pursuant to clause (A) or (B)) as provided in the following paragraph of this “Limitation on Asset Sales” covenant.

The amount of such Net Cash Proceeds required to be applied (or to be committed to be applied) during such 12-month period as set forth in the preceding sentence and not applied as so required by the end of such period shall constitute “Excess Proceeds.”

If, as of the first day of any calendar month, the aggregate amount of Excess Proceeds not theretofore subject to an Offer to Purchase pursuant to this “Limitation on Asset Sales” covenant totals at least $20 million, the Company must commence, not later than the fifteenth Business Day of such month, and consummate an Offer to Purchase from the holders on a pro rata basis an aggregate principal amount of Notes and, to the extent permitted or required by the terms thereof, any other of the Company’s Senior Indebtedness, equal to the Excess Proceeds on such date, at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes and such other Senior Indebtedness, if applicable, on the relevant Payment Date, plus, in each case, accrued interest (if any) to, but excluding, the Payment Date. If any Excess Proceeds remain after consummation of an Offer to Purchase, the Company may use those Excess Proceeds for any purpose not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes and other Senior Indebtedness tendered in response to such Offer to Purchase exceeds the amount of Excess Proceeds, the Trustee will select the Notes and such other Senior Indebtedness to be purchased on a pro rata basis. Upon completion of the Offer to Purchase, the amount of Excess Proceeds will be reset to zero.

Future Subsidiary Guarantors

The Indenture requires PAETEC Holding Corp. to cause each Person that is a Domestic Restricted Subsidiary of PAETEC Holding Corp. as of the Closing Date (and is eligible to be a Subsidiary Guarantor on or after the consummation of the Assumption) or becomes a Domestic Restricted Subsidiary of PAETEC Holding

 

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Corp. following the Closing Date (and is eligible to be a Subsidiary Guarantor on or after the consummation of the Assumption) and any Foreign Restricted Subsidiary that Guarantees any Indebtedness of the Company or any Domestic Restricted Subsidiary of the Company to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Domestic Restricted Subsidiary or Foreign Restricted Subsidiary will guarantee the payment and performance of the Notes at the time such Person becomes a Domestic Restricted Subsidiary or Guarantees any such Indebtedness, as applicable.

Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control

The Company must commence, within 30 days of the occurrence of a Change of Control, and consummate an Offer to Purchase for all Notes then outstanding, at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof on the relevant Payment Date, plus accrued interest (if any) to, but excluding, the Payment Date.

The Company cannot assure you that it will have sufficient funds available at the time of any Change of Control to make any payment on outstanding Indebtedness (including repurchases of the Notes) required by the foregoing covenant (or that may be contained in agreements relating to the Company’s other Indebtedness which might be outstanding at such time).

The above covenant requiring the Company to repurchase the Notes will, unless consents are obtained, require the Company to repay all Indebtedness then outstanding which by its terms would prohibit such Note repurchase, either prior to or concurrently with such Note repurchase.

SEC Reports and Reports to Holders

Whether or not the Company is then required to file reports with the SEC under the Exchange Act, the Company will file with the SEC (unless the SEC will not accept or does not permit such a filing, in which case the Company will supply to the Trustee for forwarding to each holder, without cost to any holder), within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and regulations:

(1)    all quarterly and annual financial information with respect to the Company and its Subsidiaries that would be required to be contained in a filing with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if the Company were required to file such Forms under the Exchange Act, 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

(2)    all current reports that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K if the Company were required to file such reports under the Exchange Act.

If the Company has designated any of its Subsidiaries as Unrestricted Subsidiaries, then the quarterly and annual financial information required by the preceding paragraph will include a reasonably detailed presentation, either on the face of the financial statements or in the footnotes thereto, or in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries separate from the financial condition and results of operations of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries of the Company.

In addition, the Company agrees that, for so long as any Notes remain outstanding, if at any time it is not required to file with the SEC the reports and other information required by the preceding paragraphs, it will furnish to holders of Notes and prospective investors in the Notes, upon request, the information required to be delivered pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act.

For so long as the Company files the foregoing reports and other information with the SEC, the Company will be deemed to have furnished such reports and other information to the Trustee if the Company has filed such reports and other information with the SEC via the EDGAR filing system or any successor electronic filing system and such reports are publicly available.

 

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Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets

The Company will not consolidate with, merge with or into, or sell, convey, transfer, lease or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its property and assets (as an entirety or substantially an entirety in one transaction or a series of related transactions) to, any Person or permit any Person to merge with or into the Company, unless:

(1)    the Company shall be the continuing Person, or the Person (if other than the Company) formed by such consolidation or into which the Company is merged or that acquired or leased the Company’s property and assets shall be a corporation, partnership or limited liability company organized and validly existing under the laws of the United States of America or any jurisdiction thereof and shall expressly assume, by supplemental indenture, executed and delivered to the Trustee, all of the Company’s obligations on all of the Notes and under the Indenture;

(2)    immediately after giving effect to such transaction, no Default or Event of Default will have occurred and be continuing;

(3)    immediately after giving effect to such transaction on a pro forma basis, the Company or any Person becoming the successor obligor of the Notes, as the case may be, could Incur at least $1.00 of Indebtedness under the first paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant; provided, however, that this clause (3) shall not apply to a consolidation, merger or sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets if immediately after giving effect to such transaction, on a pro forma basis, the Company or any Person becoming the successor obligor of the Notes shall have a Consolidated Leverage Ratio equal to or less than the Consolidated Leverage Ratio of the Company immediately prior to such transaction; and

(4)    the Company delivers to the Trustee an Officers’ Certificate and opinion of counsel, in each case stating that such consolidation, merger or transfer and such supplemental indenture comply with this provision and that all conditions precedent provided for herein relating to such transaction have been complied with;

provided that clause (3) above will not apply if, in the good faith determination of the Board of Directors of the Company, whose determination shall be evidenced by a board resolution, the principal purpose of such transaction is to change the state of incorporation of the Company or to create a holding company pursuant to a Parent Transaction and provided, further, that any such transaction shall not have as one of its purposes the evasion of the foregoing limitations. In addition, clause (3) above will not apply to any consolidation, merger, sale, conveyance, transfer, lease or other disposition of assets between or among the Company and any Restricted Subsidiaries.

This covenant shall not restrict or otherwise apply to the consummation of the Assumption, including any merger of the Escrow Issuer with and into PAETEC Holding Corp., as a result of which PAETEC Holding Corp. shall be the continuing Person, or any sale, conveyance, transfer or other disposition by the Escrow Issuer of its property or assets to PAETEC Holding Corp. in connection with the consummation of the Assumption.

The Person formed by such consolidation or merger, or to which such sale, transfer, lease or other disposition is made, will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of the Company under the Indenture, but in the case of:

(1)    a sale, transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition (unless such sale, transfer, assignment, conveyance or other disposition is of all the assets of the Company), or

(2)    a lease, the Company will not be released from any of the obligations or covenants under the Indenture, including with respect to the payment of the Notes.

 

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Events of Default

The following events are defined as “Events of Default” in the Indenture:

(1)    default in the payment of principal of (or premium, if any, on) any Note when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon acceleration, redemption or otherwise;

(2)    default in the payment of interest on any Note when the same becomes due and payable, and such default continues for a period of 30 days;

(3)    default in the performance or breach of the provisions of the “Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets” covenant or the failure to make or consummate an Offer to Purchase in accordance with the “Limitation on Asset Sales” or “Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control” covenant;

(4)    the Company defaults in the performance of or breaches any other covenant or agreement of the Company in the Indenture or under the Notes (other than a default specified in clause (1), (2) or (3) above), and such default or breach continues for a period of 60 consecutive days after written notice by the Trustee to the Company or the holders of 25% or more in aggregate principal amount of the Notes to the Company and the Trustee;

(5)    there occurs with respect to any issue or issues of Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary having an outstanding principal amount of $20 million or more in the aggregate for all such issues of all such Persons, whether such Indebtedness now exists or shall hereafter be created, (A) an event of default that has caused the holder thereof to declare such Indebtedness to be due and payable prior to its Stated Maturity and such Indebtedness has not been discharged in full or such acceleration has not been rescinded or annulled within 30 days of such acceleration and/or (B) the failure to make a principal payment at the final (but not any interim) fixed maturity and such defaulted payment shall not have been made, waived or extended within 30 days of such payment default;

(6)    any final judgment or order (not covered by insurance) for the payment of money in excess of $20 million in the aggregate for all such final judgments or orders against all such Persons (treating any deductibles, self-insurance or retention as not so covered) shall be rendered against the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary and shall not be paid or discharged, and there shall be any period of 60 consecutive days following entry of the final judgment or order that causes the aggregate amount for all such final judgments or orders outstanding and not paid or discharged against all such Persons to exceed $20 million during which a stay of enforcement of such final judgment or order, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise, shall not be in effect;

(7)    a court having jurisdiction in the premises enters a decree or order for

(A)    relief in respect of the Company or any Significant Subsidiary in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect;

(B)    appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator or similar official of the Company or any Significant Subsidiary or for all or substantially all of the property and assets of the Company or any Significant Subsidiary; or

(C)    the winding up or liquidation of the affairs of the Company or any Significant Subsidiary and, in each case, such decree or order shall remain unstayed and in effect for a period of 60 consecutive days;

(8)    the Company or any Significant Subsidiary

(A)    commences a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or consents to the entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case under any such law;

(B)    consents to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator or similar official of the Company or any Significant Subsidiary or for all or substantially all of the property and assets of the Company or any Significant Subsidiary; or

 

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(C)    effects any general assignment for the benefit of creditors;

(9)    Subsidiary Guarantees provided by Subsidiary Guarantors that individually or together would constitute a Significant Subsidiary cease to be in full force and effect (other than in accordance with the terms of such Subsidiary Guarantees or the terms of the Indenture) or any Subsidiary Guarantor denies or disaffirms its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee.

If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in clause (7) or (8) above that occurs with respect to the Company) occurs and is continuing under the Indenture, the Trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding by written notice to the Company (and to the Trustee if such notice is given by the holders), may, and the Trustee at the request of such holders shall, declare the principal amount of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes to be immediately due and payable. Upon a declaration of acceleration, such principal amount, premium, if any, and accrued interest shall be immediately due and payable.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent elected by the Company, the sole remedy for an Event of Default relating to the failure to comply with “—Certain Covenants—SEC Reports and Reports to Holders” and for any failure to comply with the requirements of Section 314(a)(1) of the Trust Indenture Act, will for the first 120 days after the occurrence of such an Event of Default consist exclusively of the right to receive additional interest on the Notes at an annual rate equal to 0.50% of the principal amount of the Notes. This additional interest will be paid semi-annually in arrears, with the first semi-annual payment due on the first interest payment date following the date on which the additional interest begins to accrue on any Notes. The additional interest will accrue on all outstanding Notes from and including the date on which such Event of Default first occurs to, but excluding, the 120th day thereafter (or such earlier date on which such Event of Default shall have been cured or waived). On such 120th day (or earlier, if such Event of Default shall have been cured or waived prior to such 120th day), such special interest will cease to accrue and, if such Event of Default has not been cured or waived prior to such 120th day, the Notes will be subject to acceleration as provided above. In the event the Company does not elect to pay additional interest upon an Event of Default in accordance with this paragraph, the Notes will be subject to acceleration as provided above. If the Company elects to pay such additional interest, it will notify the Trustee and paying agent of such election on or before the close of business on the date on which such Event of Default first occurs.

In the event of a declaration of acceleration because an Event of Default set forth in clause (5) above has occurred and is continuing, such declaration of acceleration shall be automatically rescinded and annulled if the event of default triggering such Event of Default pursuant to such clause (5) shall be remedied or cured by the Company or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary or waived by the holders of the relevant Indebtedness within 60 days after the declaration of acceleration with respect thereto.

If an Event of Default specified in clause (7) or (8) above occurs with respect to the Company, the principal amount of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes then outstanding shall become and be immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any holder.

The holders of at least a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes, by written notice to the Company and to the Trustee, may waive all past Defaults and rescind and annul a declaration of acceleration and its consequences if (1) all existing Events of Default, other than the nonpayment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Notes that have become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have been cured or waived and (2) the rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. For information as to the waiver of defaults, see “—Modification and Waiver.”

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direction that conflicts with law or the 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 such Notes. The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers vested in it by the Indenture at the request or direction of any of the holders pursuant to the Indenture, unless such holders shall have offered to the Trustee security or indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction.

A holder may not pursue any remedy with respect to the Indenture or the Notes unless:

(1)    the holder gives the Trustee written notice of a continuing Event of Default;

(2)    the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of outstanding Notes make a written request to the Trustee to pursue the remedy;

(3)    such holder or holders offer the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against any costs, liability or expense;

(4)    the Trustee does not comply with the request within 60 days after receipt of the request and the offer of indemnity; and

(5)    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.

However, such limitations do not apply to the right of any holder of a Note to receive payment of the principal amount of, premium, 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, which right shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of the holder.

The Indenture will require certain of the Company’s officers to certify, on or before a date not more than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, that a review has been conducted of the activities of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries and their performance under the Indenture and that the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries have fulfilled all obligations thereunder, or, if there has been a default in the fulfillment of any such obligation, specifying each such default and the nature and status thereof. The Company will also be obligated to notify the Trustee of any default or defaults in the performance of any covenants or agreements under the Indenture.

Defeasance

Defeasance and Discharge

The Indenture will provide that the Obligors will be deemed to have paid and will be discharged from any and all obligations in respect of the outstanding Notes, and the provisions of the Indenture will no longer be in effect with respect to the Notes (except for, among other matters, certain obligations to register the transfer or exchange of the Notes, to replace stolen, lost or mutilated Notes, to maintain paying agencies and to hold monies for payment in trust) if, among other things:

(1)    the Company has deposited with the Trustee, in trust, money and/or U.S. Government Obligations that through the payment of interest and principal in respect thereof in accordance with their terms will provide money in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes on the Stated Maturity of such payments in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and the Notes;

(2)    the Company has delivered to the Trustee

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this “defeasance” provision and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such deposit, defeasance and discharge had not occurred, which opinion of counsel must be based upon (and accompanied by a copy of) a ruling of the Internal Revenue Service to the same effect unless there has been a change in applicable federal income tax law after the Closing Date such that a ruling is no longer required or (ii) a ruling directed to the Trustee received from the Internal Revenue Service to the same effect as the aforementioned opinion of counsel; and

(B)    an opinion of counsel to the effect that the creation of the defeasance trust does not violate the Investment Company Act of 1940 and that, after the passage of 123 days following the deposit, the trust fund will not be subject to the effect of Section 547 of the United States Bankruptcy Code or Section 15 of the New York Debtor and Creditor Law;

(3)    immediately after giving effect to such deposit, on a pro forma basis, no Event of Default, or event that after the giving of notice or lapse of time or both would become an Event of Default, shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit (other than any Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to make the deposit referred to in clause (1) above and the granting of Liens in connection therewith), and such deposit shall not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any other agreement or instrument to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is bound; and

(4)    if at such time the Notes are listed on a national securities exchange, the Company has delivered to the Trustee an opinion of counsel to the effect that the Notes will not be delisted as a result of such deposit, defeasance and discharge.

Defeasance of Certain Covenants and Certain Events of Default

The Indenture will further provide that the provisions of the Indenture will no longer be in effect with respect to clause (3) under “—Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets” and all the covenants described herein under “—Certain Covenants,” and clause (3) under “—Events of Default” with respect to such clause (3) under “—Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets,” clause (4) under “—Events of Default” with respect to such other covenants and clauses (5), (6), (9) and (10) under “—Events of Default” shall be deemed not to be Events of Default upon, among other things, the deposit with the Trustee, in trust, of money and/or U.S. Government Obligations that through the payment of interest and principal in respect thereof in accordance with their terms will provide money in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes on the Stated Maturity of such payments in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and the Notes, the satisfaction of the provisions described in clauses (2)(B), (3) and (4) under “—Defeasance—Defeasance and Discharge” and the delivery by the Company to the Trustee of an opinion of counsel to the effect that, among other things, the holders will not recognize income, gain or loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit and defeasance of certain covenants and Events of Default and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such deposit and defeasance had not occurred.

Defeasance and Certain Other Events of Default

In the event the Company exercises its option to omit compliance with certain covenants and provisions of the Indenture as described in the immediately preceding paragraph and the Notes are declared due and payable because of the occurrence of an Event of Default that remains applicable, the amount of money and/or U.S. Government Obligations on deposit with the Trustee will be sufficient to pay amounts due on such Notes at the time of their Stated Maturity but may not be sufficient to pay amounts due on such Notes at the time of the acceleration resulting from such Event of Default. However, the Company will remain liable for such payments.

 

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Satisfaction and Discharge

The Indenture will be discharged and will cease to be of further effect when:

(1)    either:

(a)    all Notes that have been authenticated and delivered (other than destroyed, lost or stolen Notes that have been replaced, Notes that are paid and Notes for whose payment money or securities have theretofore been deposited in trust and thereafter repaid to the Company) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation and the Company or any other Obligor has paid all sums payable under the Indenture; or

(b)    all Notes mature within one year or are to be called for redemption within one year and the Company or any other Obligor has irrevocably deposited with the Trustee, as trust funds in trust solely for the benefit of the holders, money or U.S. Government Obligations sufficient, without consideration of any reinvestment of interest, to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes to the date of maturity or redemption and all other sums payable under the Indenture;

(2)    no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of such deposit and such deposit will not result in a breach or violation of, or constitute a default under the Indenture (other than any Default or Event of Default resulting from the borrowing of funds to be applied to make the deposit referred to in clause (1) above and the granting of Liens in connection therewith) or any other instrument to which the Company or any other Obligor is a party or by which the Company or any other Obligor is bound; and

(3)    the Company has delivered irrevocable instructions to the Trustee to apply the deposited money toward the payment of the Notes at maturity or the redemption date, as applicable.

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.

Modification and Waiver

With the Consent of Holders

Modifications and amendments of the Indenture and the Notes may be made by the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Trustee with the consent of the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, and the holders of not less than a majority in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, by written notice to the Trustee, may waive future compliance by the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors or any other Restricted Subsidiaries with any provision of the Indenture or the Notes; provided, however, that no such modification, amendment or waiver may, without the consent of each affected holder of Notes (with respect to any Notes held by a non-consenting holder):

(1)    change the Stated Maturity of the principal of, or any installment of interest on, any Note;

(2)    reduce the principal amount of, or interest or premium, if any, on any Note;

(3)    change the place or currency of payment of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on any Note;

(4)    impair the right to institute suit for the enforcement of any payment on or after the Stated Maturity (or, in the case of a redemption, on or after the Redemption Date) of any Note or any Subsidiary Guarantee;

(5)    reduce the percentage of outstanding Notes, the consent of whose holders is necessary to modify or amend the Indenture or the Notes, waive future compliance with any provision of the Indenture or the Notes or waive past Defaults;

(6)    waive a default in the payment of principal of, or interest or premium, if any, on the Notes; or

(7)    release any Subsidiary Guarantee other than pursuant to the terms of the Indenture.

 

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Without the Consent of Holders

The Company, when authorized by a resolution of its Board of Directors (as evidenced by a board resolution), and the Trustee may amend or supplement the Indenture or the Notes without notice to or the consent of any holder:

(1)    to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency in the Indenture;

(2)    to comply with the “Consolidation, Merger and Sale of Assets” covenant;

(3)    to comply with any requirements of the SEC in connection with the qualification of the Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act;

(4)    to evidence and provide for the acceptance of appointment under the Indenture by a successor trustee;

(5)    to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes;

(6)    to add one or more initial or additional Guarantees;

(7)    to grant Liens securing the Notes;

(8)    to conform the terms of the Indenture to the terms set forth under “Description of the Notes” in the Final Offering Memorandum;

(9)    to provide for the issuance of Additional Notes;

(10)    to consummate the Escrow Transactions, including the assumption by PAETEC Holding Corp. of all of the Escrow Issuer’s obligations under the Notes and the Indenture; or

(11)    to make any change that, in the good faith opinion of the Board of Directors of the Company as evidenced by a board resolution, does not materially and adversely affect the rights of any holder.

No Personal Liability of Incorporators, Stockholders, Officers, Directors, or Employees

The Indenture provides that no recourse for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Notes or for any claim based thereon or otherwise in respect thereof, and no recourse under or upon any obligation, covenant or agreement of the Company or any Subsidiary Guarantor in the Indenture, or in any of the Notes or because of the creation of any Indebtedness represented thereby, shall be had against any incorporator or against any past, present or future stockholder, other equityholder, officer, director, employee or controlling Person, as such, of either the Company or the Subsidiary Guarantors or of any of their respective successors. Each holder, by accepting the Notes, waives and releases all such liability.

Trustee

The Indenture provides that, except during the continuance of a Default, the Trustee will perform only such duties as are specifically set forth in the Indenture. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Trustee will use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise of the rights and powers vested in it under the Indenture as a prudent person would exercise under the circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs.

The Indenture and the provisions of the Trust Indenture Act incorporated by reference into the Indenture contain limitations on the rights of the Trustee, if it should become a creditor of an Obligor, to obtain payment of claims in certain cases or to realize on certain property received by it in respect of any such claims, as security or otherwise. The Trustee is permitted to engage in other transactions with the Company or the Company’s affiliates; provided that, if it acquires any conflicting interest, it must eliminate such conflict or resign.

 

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Book-Entry; Delivery and Form

The exchange notes will initially be represented by one or more global Notes in registered form without interest coupons attached.

Global Notes will be exchanged with the Trustee as custodian for DTC, in New York, New York, and registered in the name of DTC or its nominee, in each case for credit to an account of a direct or indirect participant in DTC as described below. Except as set forth below, global Notes may be transferred only to another nominee of DTC or to a successor of DTC or its nominee, in whole and not in part. Except in the limited circumstances described below under “Exchange of Global Notes for Certificated Notes,” beneficial interests in global Notes may not be exchanged for Notes in certificated form and owners of beneficial interests in global Notes will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of Notes in certificated form.

Depositary Procedures

The following description of the operations and procedures of DTC, Euroclear System S.A./N.V., or “Euroclear,” as operator of the Euroclear System, and Clearstream Banking, société anonyme, or “Clearstream,” is provided solely as a matter of convenience. These operations and procedures are solely within the control of the respective settlement systems and are subject to changes by them. We take no responsibility for these operations and procedures and urge investors to contact the system or their participants directly to discuss these matters.

DTC has advised us that it is a limited-purpose trust company created to hold securities for its participating organizations, or “participants,” and to facilitate the clearance and settlement of transactions in those securities between the participants through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of the participants. The participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations. Access to DTC’s system is also available to other entities such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies, which are referred to as “indirect participants,” that clear though or maintain a direct or indirect custodial relationship with a participant. Persons who are not participants may beneficially own securities held by or on behalf of DTC only through the participants or the indirect participants. The ownership interests in, and transfers of ownership interests in, each security held by or on behalf of DTC are recorded on the records of the participants and indirect participants.

DTC has also advised us that, pursuant to procedures established by it:

(1)    upon deposit of the global Notes, DTC will credit the accounts of participants with portions of the principal amount of the global Notes; and

(2)    ownership of these interests in global Notes will be shown on, and the transfer of ownership of these interests will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC (with respect to the participants) or by the participants and the indirect participants (with respect to other owners of beneficial interests in the global Notes).

All interests in a global Note may be subject to the procedures and requirements of DTC. Interests in a global Note held through Euroclear or Clearstream also may be subject to the procedures and requirements of those systems.

The laws of some states require that certain persons take physical delivery in definitive form of securities that they own. Consequently, the ability to transfer beneficial interests in a global Note to persons that are subject to those requirements will be limited to that extent. Because DTC may act only on behalf of participants, which in turn act on behalf of indirect participants, the ability of a person having beneficial interests in a global Note to pledge those interests to persons that do not participate in the DTC system, or otherwise take actions in respect of those interests, may be affected by the lack of a physical certificate evidencing such interests.

 

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Except as described below, owners of interests in the global Notes will not have Notes registered in their names, will not receive physical delivery of Notes in registered, certificated form, and will not be considered the registered owners or holders thereof under the Indenture for any purpose.

Payments in respect of the principal of and premium, interest and special interest, if any, on a global Note registered in the name of DTC or its nominee will be payable to DTC in its capacity as the registered holder under the Indenture. Under the terms of the Indenture, we and the Trustee will treat the persons in whose names Notes, including global Notes, are registered as the owners of such Notes for the purpose of receiving payments and for all other purposes. Consequently, neither we, the Trustee nor any agent of us or the Trustee has or will have any responsibility or liability for:

(1)    any aspect or accuracy of DTC’s records or any participant’s or indirect participant’s records relating to, or payments made on account of, beneficial ownership interests in global Notes, or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any of DTC’s records or any participant’s or indirect participant’s records relating to the beneficial ownership interests in global Notes; or

(2)    any other matter relating to the actions and practices of DTC or any of its participants or indirect participants.

DTC has advised us that its current practice, upon receipt of any payment in respect of securities such as the Notes (including payments of principal and interest), is to credit the accounts of the relevant participants with the payment on the payment date in amounts proportionate to their respective ownership interests in the relevant security as shown on DTC’s records. Payments by the participants and the indirect participants to the beneficial owners of Notes will be governed by standing instructions and customary practices and will be the responsibility of the participants or the indirect participants and will not be the responsibility of DTC, the Trustee or us. Neither we nor the Trustee will be liable for any delay by DTC or any of its participants in identifying the beneficial owners of any Notes, and we and the Trustee may conclusively rely on and will be protected in relying on instructions from DTC or its nominee as the registered owner of the Notes for all purposes.

DTC has advised us that it will take any action permitted to be taken by a holder of the Notes only at the direction of one or more participants to whose account DTC has credited the interests in the global Notes and only in respect of the portion of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes as to which such participant or participants has or have given such direction. If there has occurred and is continuing an Event of Default under the Notes, DTC reserves the right to exchange the applicable global Notes for Notes in registered, certificated form, and to distribute such certificated forms of Notes to its participants.

Exchange of Global Notes for Certificated Notes

A global Note is exchangeable for definitive Notes in registered, certificated form if:

 

   

DTC (a) notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for the applicable global Notes and we thereupon fail to appoint a successor depositary within 90 days or (b) has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act;

 

   

we, at our option, notify the Trustee in writing that we elect to cause the issuance of the Notes in certificated form; or

 

   

there has occurred and is continuing an Event of Default with respect to the Notes.

In addition, beneficial interests in a global Note may be exchanged for certificated Notes upon prior written notice given to the Trustee by DTC on behalf of its direct or indirect participants in accordance with the Indenture.

In all cases, certificated Notes delivered in exchange for any global Note or beneficial interests in a global Note will be registered in the names, and issued in any approved denominations, requested by DTC on behalf of its direct or indirect participants (in accordance with DTC’s customary procedures).

 

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Same Day Settlement and Payment

Except for trades involving only Euroclear and Clearstream participants, interests in the global Notes will trade in DTC’s same-day funds settlement system and secondary market trading activity in such interests will therefore settle in immediately available funds, subject in all cases to the rules and procedures of DTC and the participants. Transfers between participants in Euroclear and Clearstream will be effected in the ordinary way in accordance with their respective rules and operating procedures.

Cross-market transfers between DTC participants, on the one hand, and Euroclear or Clearstream participants, on the other hand, will be effected through DTC in accordance with DTC’s rules on behalf of Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, by its respective depositary. Such cross-market transactions will require delivery of instructions to Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, by the counterparty in such system in accordance with the rules and procedures and within the established deadlines (Brussels time) of such system. Euroclear or Clearstream, as the case may be, will, if the transaction meets its settlement requirements, deliver instructions to its respective depositary to take action to effect final settlement on its behalf by delivering or receiving interests in the relevant global Note from DTC, and making or receiving payment in accordance with normal procedures for same-day funds settlement applicable to DTC. Euroclear participants and Clearstream participants may not deliver instructions directly to the depositories for Euroclear or Clearstream.

Because of time zone differences, the securities account of a Euroclear or Clearstream participant purchasing an interest in a global Note from a DTC participant will be credited, and any such crediting will be reported to the relevant Euroclear or Clearstream participant, during the securities settlement processing day (which must be a business day for Euroclear and Clearstream) immediately following the settlement date of DTC. DTC has advised us that cash received in Euroclear or Clearstream as a result of sales of interests in a global Note by or through a Euroclear or Clearstream participant to a DTC participant will be received with value on the settlement date of DTC but will be available in the relevant Euroclear or Clearstream cash account only as of the business day for Euroclear or Clearstream following DTC’s settlement date.

Although DTC, Euroclear and Clearstream have agreed to the foregoing procedures in order to facilitate transfers of interests in global Notes among participants, they are under no obligation to perform or to continue to perform those procedures, and may discontinue or change those procedures at any time. Neither we, the Trustee nor any agent of us or the Trustee will have any responsibility for the performance by DTC, Euroclear, Clearstream or their respective participants or indirect participants of their respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing their operations.

Certain Definitions

Set forth below is a summary of certain of the defined terms used in the covenants and other provisions of the Indenture. Reference is made to the Indenture for the definition of any other capitalized term used herein for which no definition is provided.

Acquired Indebtedness” means Indebtedness of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary or assumed in connection with an Asset Acquisition by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary and not Incurred in connection with, or in anticipation of, such Person becoming a Restricted Subsidiary or such Asset Acquisition; provided, however, that Indebtedness of such Person which is redeemed, defeased, retired or otherwise repaid at the time of or immediately upon consummation of the transactions by which such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary or such Asset Acquisition shall not be Acquired Indebtedness.

Acquisition” means the acquisition of Cavalier Telephone Corporation and its subsidiaries pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement.

 

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Acquisition Agreement” means the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 12, 2010, as amended from time to time, by and among PAETEC Holding Corp., Cairo Acquisition Corp., Cavalier Telephone Corporation and M/C Venture Partners V, L.P., as Stockholder Representative.

Adjusted Consolidated Net Income” means, for any period, aggregate net income (or loss) of any Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period determined in conformity with GAAP; provided, however, that the following items shall be excluded in computing Adjusted Consolidated Net Income (without duplication):

(1)    the net income (or loss) of any other Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary, except (A) with respect to net income, to the extent of the amount of dividends or other distributions actually paid to such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries by such other Person during such period and (B) with respect to net losses, to the extent of the amount of Investments made by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in such other Person during such period;

(2)    solely for the purposes of calculating the amount of Restricted Payments that may be made pursuant to clause (C) of the first paragraph of the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant (and in such case, except to the extent includable pursuant to clause (1) above), the net income (or loss) of any other Person accrued prior to the date it becomes a Restricted Subsidiary or is merged into or consolidated with such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries or all or substantially all of the property and assets of such other Person are acquired by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(3)    the net income of any Restricted Subsidiary (other than a Subsidiary Guarantor) to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by such Restricted Subsidiary of such net income is not at the time permitted by the operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to such Restricted Subsidiary;

(4)    any gains or losses (on an after-tax basis) attributable to Asset Sales;

(5)    solely for purposes of calculating the amount of Restricted Payments that may be made pursuant to clause (C) of the first paragraph of the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant, any amount paid or accrued as dividends (other than dividends to the extent paid or payable in shares of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of such Person) on Preferred Stock of such Person or any Restricted Subsidiary owned by Persons other than such Person and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries;

(6)    all extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring gains and losses; and

(7)    any compensation expense paid or payable solely with Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of such Person or any options, warrants or other rights to acquire Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock).

Affiliate” means, as applied to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such Person. For purposes of this definition, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlling,” “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as applied to any Person, means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

Applicable Premium” means, with respect to any Note on any applicable redemption date, the greater of:

(1)    1.0% of the then outstanding principal amount of the Note; and

(2)    the excess of:

(a)    the present value at such redemption date of (i) the redemption price of the Note at December 1, 2014 (such redemption price being set forth in the table appearing above under “—Optional Redemption”) plus (ii) all required interest payments due on the Note, through December 1, 2014 (excluding accrued but unpaid interest), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate as of such redemption date plus 50 basis points; over

 

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(b)    the then outstanding principal amount of the Note.

Asset Acquisition” means:

(1)    an investment by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in any other Person pursuant to which such Person shall become a Restricted Subsidiary or shall be merged into or consolidated with the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that such Person’s primary business is related, ancillary or complementary to the Company’s businesses and those of the Restricted Subsidiaries on the date of such investment; or

(2)    an acquisition by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the property and assets of any Person other than the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that constitute substantially all of a division or line of business of such Person; provided, however, that the property and assets acquired are related, ancillary or complementary to the Company’s businesses and those of the Restricted Subsidiaries on the date of such acquisition.

Asset Disposition” means the sale or other disposition by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than to the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary) of:

(1)    all or substantially all of the Capital Stock of any Restricted Subsidiary; or

(2)    all or substantially all of the assets that constitute a division or line of business of the Company or any of the other Restricted Subsidiaries.

Asset Sale” means any sale, transfer or other disposition (including by way of merger, consolidation or sale-leaseback transaction) in one transaction or a series of related transactions by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary to any Person other than the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries of:

(1)    all or any of the Capital Stock of any Restricted Subsidiary, except to the extent permitted pursuant to clause (5) of the “Limitation on the Issuance and Sale of Capital Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries” covenant;

(2)    all or substantially all of the property and assets of an operating unit or business of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; or

(3)    any other property and assets (other than the Capital Stock or other Investment in an Unrestricted Subsidiary) of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary outside the ordinary course of business of the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary and, in each case, that is not governed by the provisions of the Indenture applicable to mergers, consolidations and sales of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however that “Asset Sale” shall not include:

(A)    sales or other dispositions of inventory, receivables and other current assets;

(B)    sales, transfers or other dispositions of assets constituting a Restricted Payment permitted to be made under the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant;

(C)    sales, transfers or other dispositions of assets with a fair market value not in excess of $20 million in any transaction or series of related transactions;

(D)    the sale, transfer or other disposition of the Capital Stock of ExtreamTV, LLC and assets related thereto;

(E)    sales or other dispositions of assets for consideration at least equal to the fair market value of the assets sold or disposed of, to the extent that the consideration received would constitute property, assets or securities of the kind described in clause (B) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Asset Sales” covenant; or

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Assumption” means the transactions pursuant to which PAETEC Holding Corp. shall assume all of the obligations of the Escrow Issuer under the Notes, the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement and, in connection therewith, from and after the effectiveness of such assumption, shall be the “Company” for all purposes of the Notes and the Indenture.

Attributable Debt” means Indebtedness deemed to be Incurred in respect of a sale-leaseback transaction, which will be, at the date of determination, the present value (discounted at the actual rate of interest implicit in such transaction, compounded semi-annually) of the total obligations of the lessee for rental payments during the remaining term of the lease included in such sale-leaseback transaction (including any period for which such lease has been extended or may, at the option of the lessor, be extended).

Average Life” means, at any date of determination with respect to any Indebtedness, the quotient obtained by dividing

(1)    the sum of the products of (A) the number of years from such date of determination to the dates of each successive scheduled principal payment of such Indebtedness and (B) the amount of such principal payment by

(2)    the sum of all such principal payments.

Benefit Plan Exchange Offer” means any transaction in which the Company acquires and/or retires Equity Plan Securities in exchange for other Equity Plan Securities.

Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Company or the Board of Directors, the Board of Managers or other governing body of any Subsidiary Guarantor, as applicable.

Capital Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated, whether voting or non-voting) in equity of such Person, whether outstanding on the Closing Date or issued thereafter, including, without limitation, all Common Stock and Preferred Stock.

Capitalized Lease” means, as applied to any Person, any lease of any property (whether real, personal or mixed) of which the discounted present value of the rental obligations of such Person as lessee, in conformity with GAAP, is required to be capitalized on the balance sheet of such Person.

Capitalized Lease Obligations” means the discounted present value of the rental obligations under a Capitalized Lease.

Change of Control” means such time as:

(1)    a “Person” or “group” (within the meaning of Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act), other than the Existing Stockholders, has become the ultimate “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Company’s Voting Stock, on a Fully Diluted Basis;

(2)    individuals who on the Closing Date constitute the Board of Directors of the Company (together with any new directors whose election by such Board of Directors or whose nomination by such Board of Directors for election by the stockholders of the Company was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the members of such Board of Directors then in office who either were members of such Board of Directors on the Closing Date or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the members of such Board of Directors then in office;

(3)    the Company consolidates with, or merges with or into, any Person, or any Person consolidates with, or merges with or into, the Company, other than any such transaction in which the holders of securities that represented 100% of the Voting Stock of the Company immediately prior to such transaction (or other securities into which such securities are converted as part of such merger or consolidation transaction) own directly or indirectly at least a majority of the voting power of the Voting Stock of the surviving Person in such merger or consolidation transaction immediately after such transaction;

 

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(4)    any direct or indirect sale, lease, transfer, conveyance or other disposition (other than by way of merger or consolidation), in one transaction or a series of related transactions, of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any “Person” or “group” (within the meaning of Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act);

(5)    the adoption by the Company’s stockholders of a plan or proposal for the liquidation, winding up or dissolution of the Company; or

(6)    after the occurrence of a Parent Transaction, the first day on which Parent ceases to be the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of 100% of the outstanding Capital Stock of the Company.

Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, neither the Assumption, or the occurrence of any of the events referred to in clauses (1) through (5) above with respect to the Escrow Issuer in connection with the Assumption, nor a Parent Transaction shall constitute a Change of Control.

Closing Date” means the date on which the Notes are originally issued under the Indenture.

Closing Date Credit Agreement” means the credit facilities existing or authorized under the Credit Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2007, as amended as of the Closing Date, among the Company, the Lenders party thereto from time to time, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Administrative Agent, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as Syndication Agent, and CIT Lending Services Corporation, as Documentation Agent.

Common Stock” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s equity other than Preferred Stock of such Person, whether outstanding on the Closing Date or issued thereafter, including, without limitation, all series and classes of such common stock, including any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated, whether voting or non-voting) thereof.

Consolidated EBITDA” means, for any period and with respect to any Person, Adjusted Consolidated Net Income of such Person for such period plus, to the extent such amount was deducted in calculating such Adjusted Consolidated Net Income:

(A)    Consolidated Interest Expense;

(B)    income taxes (other than income taxes (either positive or negative) attributable to extraordinary and non-recurring gains or losses or sales of assets);

(C)    depreciation expense;

(D)    amortization expense; and

(E)    all other non-cash items reducing Adjusted Consolidated Net Income (other than items that will require cash payments and for which an accrual or reserve is, or is required by GAAP to be, made), less all non-cash items increasing Adjusted Consolidated Net Income,

in each case as determined on a consolidated basis for such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries in conformity with GAAP.

Consolidated Interest Expense” means, for any period and with respect to any Person, the aggregate amount of interest in respect of Indebtedness, including, without limitation, (i) amortization of original issue discount on any Indebtedness and the interest portion of any deferred payment obligation, calculated in accordance with the effective interest method of accounting; (ii) all commissions, discounts and other fees and charges owed with respect to letters of credit and bankers’ acceptance financing; (iii) the net costs associated with Interest Rate Agreements; (iv) interest on Indebtedness that is Guaranteed or secured by such Person or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries; (v) the interest component of rentals in respect of Capitalized Lease Obligations; and (vi) dividends on Disqualified Stock, in each case that is paid, accrued or scheduled to be paid or to be accrued by such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries during such period; excluding, however,

 

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(1)    in calculating Consolidated EBITDA, any amount of such interest of any Restricted Subsidiary if the net income of such Restricted Subsidiary is excluded in the calculation of Adjusted Consolidated Net Income pursuant to clause (3) of the definition thereof (but only in the same proportion as the net income of such Restricted Subsidiary is excluded from the calculation of Adjusted Consolidated Net Income pursuant to clause (3) of the definition thereof); and

(2)    any premiums, fees and expenses (and any amortization thereof) payable in connection with the offering of the Notes;

in each case as determined on a consolidated basis for such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries in conformity with GAAP.

Consolidated Leverage Ratio” means, on any Transaction Date and with respect to any Person, the ratio of:

(1)    the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness of such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis outstanding on such Transaction Date to:

(2)    the aggregate amount of Consolidated EBITDA for such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the then most recent four fiscal quarters for which such Person’s financial statements have been filed with the SEC or provided to the Trustee pursuant to the “SEC Reports and Reports to Holders” covenant (such four fiscal quarter period being the “Four Quarter Period”); provided, that in making the foregoing calculation:

(A)    pro forma effect shall be given to any Indebtedness to be Incurred or repaid on the Transaction Date;

(B)    pro forma effect shall be given to Asset Dispositions and Asset Acquisitions (including giving pro forma effect to the application of proceeds of any Asset Disposition) that occur from the beginning of the Four Quarter Period through the Transaction Date (the “Reference Period”), as if they had occurred and such proceeds had been applied on the first day of such Reference Period; and

(C)    pro forma effect shall be given to asset dispositions and asset acquisitions (including giving pro forma effect to the application of proceeds of any asset disposition) that have been made by any Person that has become a Restricted Subsidiary or has been merged with or into such Person or any Restricted Subsidiary during such Reference Period and that would have constituted Asset Dispositions or Asset Acquisitions had such transactions occurred when such Person was a Restricted Subsidiary as if such asset dispositions or asset acquisitions were Asset Dispositions or Asset Acquisitions that occurred on the first day of such Reference Period;

provided that to the extent that clause (B) or (C) of this definition requires that pro forma effect be given to an Asset Acquisition or Asset Disposition, such pro forma calculation shall be based upon the four full fiscal quarters immediately preceding the Transaction Date of the Person, or division or line of business of the Person, that is acquired or disposed of for which financial information is available. Any such pro forma calculation may include adjustments appropriate, in the reasonable determination of a responsible financial officer of the Company as set forth in an Officers’ Certificate, to reflect operating expense reductions and other operating improvements or synergies resulting from the action being given pro forma effect (including, without limitation, the Acquisition) that have been realized or for which substantially all the steps necessary for realization have been taken or, at the time of determination, are reasonably expected to be taken within 12 months immediately following any such action.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Non-Recourse Indebtedness permitted to be Incurred pursuant to clause (8) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant shall not be deemed Indebtedness for purposes of the definition of Consolidated Leverage Ratio.

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Credit Agreements” means (i) the Closing Date Credit Agreement and (ii) any and all other credit agreements, vendor financings, or similar facilities or other evidences of indebtedness of the Company and any Restricted Subsidiary for the Incurrence of Indebtedness, including letters of credit, bankers acceptances and any related notes, Guarantees, collateral and security documents, indentures, instruments and agreements executed in connection therewith, in each case as the same may be amended, extended, renewed, restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified (in whole or in part, and without limitation as to amount, terms, conditions, covenants and other provisions) from time to time, and any agreement (and related document) governing Indebtedness Incurred to refinance or otherwise replace, in whole or in part, the borrowings and commitments then outstanding or permitted to be outstanding under any such Credit Agreement or a successor Credit Agreement.

Currency Agreement” means any foreign exchange contract, currency swap agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement.

Default” means any event that is, or after notice or passage of time or both would be, an Event of Default.

Disqualified Stock” means any class or series of Capital Stock of any Person that by its terms or otherwise is:

(1)    required to be redeemed prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes;

(2)    redeemable at the option of the holder of such class or series of Capital Stock at any time prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes; or

(3)    convertible into or exchangeable for Capital Stock referred to in clause (1) or (2) above or into or for Indebtedness having a scheduled maturity prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes;

provided, however, that any Capital Stock that would not constitute Disqualified Stock but for provisions thereof giving holders thereof the right to require such Person to repurchase or redeem such Capital Stock upon the occurrence of an “asset sale,” “change of control” or similar event occurring prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes shall not constitute Disqualified Stock if the provisions relating to such “asset sale,” “change of control” or similar event applicable to such Capital Stock are no more favorable to the holders of such Capital Stock than the provisions contained in the “Limitation on Asset Sales” and “Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control” covenants described above and such Capital Stock, or the agreements or instruments governing the repurchase or redemption rights thereof, specifically provide that such Person will not repurchase or redeem any such Capital Stock pursuant to such provision prior to the Company’s repurchase of such Notes as are required to be repurchased pursuant to the “Limitation on Asset Sales” and “Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control” covenants described above.

Domestic Restricted Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary other than (i) a Foreign Restricted Subsidiary or (ii) a Subsidiary of a Foreign Restricted Subsidiary.

Equity Plan” means any stock option, restricted stock, stock incentive, employee stock purchase, deferred compensation, profit sharing, defined benefit, defined contribution or other benefit plan of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and the related award agreements under each such plan.

Equity Plan Securities” means any Capital Stock of the Company and options, warrants and other rights to acquire Capital Stock of the Company awarded, granted, sold or issued pursuant to any Equity Plan.

Escrow Investments” means Investments on deposit in the Escrow Account or credited thereto.

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Escrow Redemption Price” means a redemption price equal to $435,033,000, plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes from the Closing Date to, but excluding, the Escrow Redemption Date.

Escrow Transactions” means the Assumption, the addition of Guarantees under the Indenture in connection with the Assumption, and each other transaction contemplated by the Escrow Agreement.

Exchange Act” means the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Existing Indebtedness” means the Indebtedness of the Company and its Subsidiaries in existence on the Closing Date.

Existing Stockholders” means one or more of Arunas A. Chesonis and his Affiliates.

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, whose determination shall be conclusive if evidenced by a Board Resolution.

Final Offering Memorandum” means that certain offering memorandum, dated November 19, 2010, of the Company used in connection with the offering of the Notes issued and sold on the Closing Date.

Foreign Restricted Subsidiaries” means any Restricted Subsidiary which is not organized under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia.

Fully Diluted Basis” means, as of any date of determination, the sum of (x) the number of shares of Voting Stock outstanding as of such date of determination plus (y) the number of shares of Voting Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of all then-outstanding warrants, options, convertible Capital Stock or indebtedness, exchangeable Capital Stock or indebtedness, or other rights exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into, directly or indirectly, shares of Voting Stock, whether at the time of issue or upon the passage of time or upon the occurrence of some future event, and whether or not in the money as of such date of determination.

GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect as of July 10, 2007, including, without limitation, those set forth in (i) the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, (ii) statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, (iii) such other statements by such other entity as approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession and (iv) the rules and regulations of the SEC governing the inclusion of financial statements (including pro forma financial statements) in periodic reports required to be filed pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act, including opinions and pronouncement in SEC staff accounting bulletins and similar written statements from the accounting staff of the SEC. All ratios and computations contained or referred to in the Indenture shall be computed in conformity with GAAP applied on a consistent basis, except that calculations made for purposes of determining compliance with the terms of the covenants and with other provisions of the Indenture shall be made without giving effect to (1) the amortization of any expenses incurred in connection with the offering of the Notes and (2) except as otherwise provided, the amortization of any amounts required or permitted by Statement Nos. 141 and 142 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

Guarantee” means any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of any Person directly or indirectly guaranteeing any Indebtedness of any other Person and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any obligation, direct or indirect, contingent or otherwise, of such Person

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to purchase assets, goods, securities or services (unless such purchase arrangements are on arm’s-length terms and are entered into in the ordinary course of business), to take-or-pay, or to maintain financial statement conditions or otherwise); or

(2)    entered into for purposes of assuring in any other manner the obligee of such Indebtedness of the payment thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part); provided that the term “Guarantee” shall not include endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business.

The term “Guarantee” used as a verb has a corresponding meaning.

Incur” means, with respect to any Indebtedness, to incur, create, issue, assume, Guarantee or otherwise become liable for or with respect to, or become responsible for, the payment of, contingently or otherwise, such Indebtedness, including an “Incurrence” of Acquired Indebtedness; provided, however, that neither the accrual of interest nor the accretion of original issue discount shall be considered an Incurrence of Indebtedness.

Indebtedness” means, with respect to any Person at any date of determination (without duplication):

(1)    the principal of and premium (if any) in respect of indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money;

(2)    the principal of and premium (if any) in respect of obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments;

(3)    all obligations of such Person in respect of letters of credit or other similar instruments (including reimbursement obligations with respect thereto, but excluding obligations with respect to letters of credit (including trade letters of credit) securing obligations (other than obligations described in clause (1) or (2) above or clause (5), (6) or (7) below) entered into in the ordinary course of business of such Person to the extent such letters of credit are not drawn upon or, if drawn upon, to the extent such drawing is reimbursed no later than the third business day following receipt by such Person of a demand for reimbursement);

(4)    all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred and unpaid purchase price of property or services, which purchase price is due more than six months after the date of placing such property in service or taking delivery and title thereto or the completion of such services, except Trade Payables;

(5)    all Capitalized Lease Obligations of such Person;

(6)    all Indebtedness of other Persons secured by a Lien on any asset of such Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by such Person; provided, however, that the amount of such Indebtedness shall be the lesser of (A) the fair market value of such asset at such date of determination and (B) the amount of such Indebtedness;

(7)    all Indebtedness of other Persons Guaranteed by such Person to the extent such Indebtedness is Guaranteed by such Person;

(8)    to the extent not otherwise included in this definition, obligations under Currency Agreements and Interest Rate Agreements; and

(9)    the maximum fixed redemption or repurchase price of Disqualified Stock, exclusive of accrued dividends, of such Person at the time of determination.

The amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any date shall 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, provided that the amount outstanding at any time of any Indebtedness issued with original issue discount is the face amount of such Indebtedness less the remaining unamortized portion of the original issue discount of such Indebtedness at the time of its issuance as determined in conformity with GAAP.

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following will not constitute Indebtedness:

(A)    any obligation in respect of workers’ compensation claims, self-insurance obligations, bankers’ acceptances, security or performance cash deposits, performance bonds, completion bonds, bid bonds, appeal bonds and surety bonds or other similar bonds or obligations, in each case incurred in the ordinary course of business, and any Guarantees or letters of credit functioning as or supporting any of the foregoing;

(B)    any obligation consisting of (i) the financing of insurance premiums or (ii) take-or-pay obligations contained in supply arrangements, in each case incurred in the ordinary course of business;

(C)    cash management or similar treasury or custodial arrangements;

(D)    any indebtedness that has been defeased in accordance with GAAP or defeased pursuant to the deposit of cash or cash equivalents (in an amount sufficient to satisfy all obligations, relating thereto at maturity or redemption, as applicable, including all payments of interest and premium, if any) in a trust or account created or pledged for the sole benefit of the holders of such indebtedness, and subject to no other Liens, and in accordance with the other applicable terms of the instrument governing such indebtedness;

(E)    any obligation arising from the honoring by a bank or other financial institution or a check, draft or similar instrument drawn against insufficient funds in the ordinary course of business; provided that such obligation is extinguished within five business days after its incurrence;

(F)    money borrowed and set aside at the time of the Incurrence of any Indebtedness in order to prefund the payment of the interest on such Indebtedness, so long as such money is held to secure the payment of such interest; and

(G)    any liability for federal, state, local or other taxes.

Interest Rate Agreement” means any interest rate protection agreement, interest rate future agreement, interest rate option agreement, interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement, interest rate hedge agreement, option or future contract or other similar agreement or arrangement.

Investment” in any Person means any direct or indirect advance, loan or other extension of credit (including, without limitation, by way of Guarantee or similar arrangement but excluding advances to customers in the ordinary course of business that are, in conformity with GAAP, recorded as accounts receivable on the Company’s balance sheet or those of any Restricted Subsidiary) or capital contribution to (by means of any transfer of cash or other property to others or any payment for property or services for the account or use of others), or any purchase or acquisition of Capital Stock, bonds, notes, debentures or other similar instruments issued by, such Person and shall include:

(1)    the designation of a Restricted Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary; and

(2)    the fair market value of the Capital Stock (or any other Investment) held by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, of (or in) any Person that has ceased to be a Restricted Subsidiary, including, without limitation, by reason of any transaction permitted by clause (3) of the “Limitation on the Issuance and Sale of Capital Stock of Restricted Subsidiaries” covenant; provided that the fair market value of the Investment remaining in any Person that has ceased to be a Restricted Subsidiary shall not exceed the aggregate amount of Investments previously made in such Person valued at the time such Investments were made less the net reduction of such Investments.

For purposes of the definition of “Unrestricted Subsidiary” and the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant described above:

(1)    “Investment” shall include the fair market value of the assets (net of liabilities (other than liabilities to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary)) of any Restricted Subsidiary at the time that such Restricted Subsidiary is designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary;

(2)    the fair market value of the assets (net of liabilities (other than liabilities to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary)) of any Unrestricted Subsidiary at the time that such Unrestricted Subsidiary is designated a Restricted Subsidiary shall be considered a reduction in outstanding Investments; and

 

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(3)    any property transferred to or from an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be valued at its fair market value at the time of such transfer.

Lien” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including without limitation, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or lease in the nature thereof or any agreement to give any security interest).

Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service Inc. and its successors.

Mortgage Subsidiary” means the Restricted Subsidiary that Incurs Non-Recourse Indebtedness pursuant to clause (8) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant.

Net Cash Proceeds” means,

(1)    with respect to any Asset Sale, the proceeds of such Asset Sale in the form of cash or cash equivalents, including payments in respect of deferred payment obligations (to the extent corresponding to the principal, but not interest, component thereof) when received in the form of cash or cash equivalents (except to the extent such obligations are financed or sold with recourse to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary) and proceeds from the conversion of other property received when converted to cash or cash equivalents, net of

(A)    brokerage commissions and other fees and expenses (including fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, consultants and investment bankers) related to such Asset Sale,

(B)    provisions for all taxes (whether or not such taxes will actually be paid or are payable) as a result of such Asset Sale without regard to the consolidated results of operations of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole,

(C)    payments made to repay Indebtedness or any other obligation outstanding at the time of such Asset Sale that either (i) is secured by a Lien on the property or assets sold or (ii) is required to be paid as a result of such sale, and

(D)    appropriate amounts to be provided by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary as a reserve against any 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 conformity with GAAP; and

(2)    with respect to any issuance or sale of Capital Stock, the proceeds of such issuance or sale in the form of cash or cash equivalents, including payments in respect of deferred payment obligations (to the extent corresponding to the principal, but not interest, component thereof) when received in the form of cash or cash equivalents (except to the extent such obligations are financed or sold with recourse to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary) and proceeds from the conversion of other property received when converted to cash or cash equivalents, net of attorneys’ fees, accountants’ fees, underwriters’ or initial purchasers’ fees, discounts or commissions and brokerage, consultant and other fees incurred in connection with such issuance or sale and net of taxes paid or payable as a result thereof.

Non-Recourse Indebtedness” means Indebtedness:

(1)    as to which neither the Company nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (a) provides credit support of any kind (including any undertaking, agreement or instrument that would constitute Indebtedness) other than a Lien on the Company’s headquarters buildings and related real and personal property and other than “carve outs” guarantees and environmental indemnities in respect of Non-Recourse Indebtedness, in each case on customary and commercially reasonable terms, it being understood that the Investments contemplated by clause (9) of the definition of “Permitted Investments” shall not constitute credit support so

 

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long as neither the Company nor any of its Restricted Subsidiaries has agreed with (or for the benefit of) the lender or holder of the Non-Recourse Indebtedness to make such Investments except pursuant to a lease of the headquarters buildings and related real and personal property by the Mortgage Subsidiary to the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, such “carve outs” guarantees or such environmental indemnities or (b) is directly or indirectly liable as a guarantor or otherwise;

(2)    the terms of which do not provide for a cross-default or cross-acceleration to any other Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than the Mortgage Subsidiary); and

(3)    as to which the explicit terms provide that there is no recourse against any of the assets of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, other than recourse against the Company’s headquarters buildings and related real and personal property.

Obligor” means a Person obligated as an issuer or guarantor of the Notes.

Offer to Purchase” means an offer to purchase Notes by the Company from the holders commenced by mailing a notice to the Trustee and each holder stating:

(1)    the covenant pursuant to which the offer is being made and that all Notes validly tendered will be accepted for payment on a pro rata basis;

(2)    the purchase price and the date of purchase (which shall be a business day no earlier than 30 days nor later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed) (the “Payment Date”);

(3)    that any Note not tendered will continue to accrue interest pursuant to its terms;

(4)    that, unless the Company defaults in the payment of the purchase price, any Note accepted for payment pursuant to the Offer to Purchase shall cease to accrue interest on and after the Payment Date;

(5)    that holders electing to have a Note purchased pursuant to the Offer to Purchase will be required to surrender the Note, together with the form entitled “Option of the Holder to Elect Purchase” on the reverse side of the Note completed, to the Paying Agent at the address specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the Payment Date;

(6)    that holders will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Paying Agent receives, not later than the close of business on the third business day immediately preceding the Payment Date, a telegram, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of such holder, the principal amount of Notes delivered for purchase and a statement that such holder is withdrawing his election to have such Notes purchased;

(7)    that holders whose Notes are being purchased only in part will be issued new Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes surrendered; provided, however, that each Note purchased and each new Note issued shall be in a principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof; and

(8)    in the event of an Offer to Purchase as a result of the occurrence of a Change of Control exclusively, the circumstances and relevant facts regarding such Change of Control, including information with respect to pro forma historical income, cash flow and capitalization, after giving effect to such Change of Control.

On the Payment Date, the Company shall:

(A)    accept for payment on a pro rata basis Notes or portions thereof tendered pursuant to an Offer to Purchase;

(B)    deposit with the Paying Agent money sufficient to pay the purchase price of all Notes or portions thereof so accepted; and

(C)     deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Trustee all Notes or portions thereof so accepted together with an Officers’ Certificate specifying the Notes or portions thereof accepted for payment by the Company.

 

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The Paying Agent shall promptly mail to the holders of Notes so accepted payment in an amount equal to the purchase price, and the Trustee shall promptly authenticate and mail to such holders a new Note equal in principal amount to any unpurchased portion of the Note surrendered; provided, however, that each Note purchased and each new Note issued shall be in a principal amount of $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof. The Company will publicly announce the results of an Offer to Purchase as soon as practicable after the Payment Date. The Trustee shall act as the Paying Agent for an Offer to Purchase. The Company will comply with 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 the event that the Company is required to repurchase Notes pursuant to an Offer to Purchase.

Parent” means any Person that as a result of and after a Parent Transaction is the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of 100% of the outstanding Capital Stock of the Company.

Parent Transaction” means a transaction, whether by merger, contribution, capitalization or otherwise, pursuant to which the Company becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent; provided that all of the Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company immediately prior to such transaction (other than any Restricted Subsidiary participating in such transaction that ceases to exist upon the consummation of such transaction) shall remain Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company immediately after such transaction and the “beneficial owners” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of the Capital Stock of the Company immediately prior to such transaction shall be the “beneficial owners” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of the Capital Stock of Parent in substantially the same proportion immediately after such transaction.

Permitted Investment” means:

(1)    an Investment in the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company (other than the Mortgage Subsidiary) or a Person which will, upon the making of such Investment, become a Restricted Subsidiary or be merged or consolidated with or into, or transfer or convey all or substantially all its assets to, the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary (other than the Mortgage Subsidiary); provided, however, that such Person’s primary business is related, ancillary or complementary to the businesses of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries on the date of such Investment;

(2)    Temporary Cash Investments;

(3)    payroll, travel, moving and similar advances to cover matters that are expected at the time of such advances ultimately to be treated as expenses in accordance with GAAP;

(4)    Capital Stock, obligations or securities received in settlement of Indebtedness or other obligations Incurred in the ordinary course of business, upon foreclosure of a Lien created in the ordinary course of business or in satisfaction of litigation, arbitration or other disputes, including in connection with a bankruptcy proceeding;

(5)    Investments in prepaid expenses, negotiable instruments held for collection and lease, utility and workers’ compensation, performance and other similar deposits;

(6)    Interest Rate Agreements and Currency Agreements meeting the requirements specified in clause 4(A) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant;

(7)    loans or advances to the Company’s officers or employees or those of any Restricted Subsidiary that do not in the aggregate exceed $7.5 million at any time outstanding;

(8)    any receipt of non-cash consideration from an Asset Sale that was made in compliance with the “Limitation on Asset Sales” covenant;

(9)    Investments in the Mortgage Subsidiary consisting of (x) an initial Investment not exceeding $10.0 million made in connection with the acquisition of the Company’s headquarters buildings and related real and personal property by the Mortgage Subsidiary, including for funding a down-payment, initial tenant improvements and other initial capital expenditures, and (y) amounts required to service Non-Recourse

 

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Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to clause (8) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant and principal, interest and associated fees and expenses thereunder, to maintain the Company’s headquarters buildings and related real and personal property, to maintain the legal existence of the Mortgage Subsidiary and to pay corporate overhead and legal, accounting and administrative costs and expenses and taxes (including franchise taxes) of the Mortgage Subsidiary;

(10)    any Investment existing on the Closing Date or made pursuant to a legally binding commitment in existence on the Closing Date;

(11)    any Investment in a Receivables Subsidiary or any Investment by a Receivables Subsidiary in any other Person in connection with a Qualified Receivables Financing, including Investments of funds held in accounts permitted or required by the arrangements governing such Qualified Receivables Financing or any related Indebtedness;

(12)    the Escrow Investments; and

(13)    the Escrow Transactions.

Permitted Liens” means:

(1)    Liens securing an aggregate principal amount of Senior Indebtedness not to exceed the greater of (x) $650.0 million and (y) the maximum principal amount of Indebtedness that, after giving effect to the Incurrence of such Indebtedness and the application of the proceeds therefrom, would not cause the Secured Indebtedness Leverage Ratio of the Company to exceed 3.25:1.0, and Liens securing other obligations under the documents governing such Senior Indebtedness not constituting Indebtedness;

(2)    Liens for taxes, assessments, governmental charges or claims that are being contested in good faith by appropriate legal proceedings promptly instituted and diligently conducted and for which a reserve or other appropriate provision, if any, as shall be required in conformity with GAAP shall have been made;

(3)    statutory and common law Liens of landlords and carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, suppliers, materialmen, repairmen or other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business and with respect to amounts not yet delinquent or being contested in good faith by appropriate legal proceedings promptly instituted and diligently conducted and for which a reserve or other appropriate provision, if any, as shall be required in conformity with GAAP shall have been made;

(4)    Liens incurred or deposits made in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance and other types of social security;

(5)    Liens incurred or deposits made to secure the performance of tenders, bids, leases, statutory or regulatory obligations, bankers’ acceptances, surety, performance and appeal bonds, government contracts, performance and return-of-money bonds and other obligations of a similar nature incurred in the ordinary course of business (exclusive of obligations for the payment of borrowed money);

(6)    easements, rights-of-way, municipal and zoning ordinances and similar charges, encumbrances, title defects or other irregularities that do not materially interfere with the business of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole;

(7)    Liens (including extensions and renewals thereof) upon real or personal property acquired after the Closing Date, provided, however, that

(A)    such Lien is created solely for the purpose of securing Indebtedness Incurred in accordance with the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant described above, to finance the cost (including the cost of design, development, acquisition, construction, installation, improvement, transportation or integration and all transaction costs related to the foregoing) of the item of property or assets subject thereto and such Lien is created prior to, at the time of or within six months after the later of the acquisition, the completion of construction or the commencement of full operation of such property,

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(C)    any such Lien shall not extend to or cover any property or assets other than such item of property or assets and any improvements on such item;

(8)    licenses, sublicenses, leases or subleases granted to others that do not materially interfere with the business of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole;

(9)    Liens encumbering property or assets under construction arising from progress or partial payments by a customer of the Company or the Restricted Subsidiaries relating to such property or assets;

(10)    any interest or title of a lessor in the property subject to any Capitalized Lease or operating lease;

(11)    Liens arising from filing Uniform Commercial Code financing statements regarding leases;

(12)    Liens on property of, or on shares of Capital Stock or Indebtedness of, any Person existing at the time such Person becomes, or becomes a part of, any Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that such Liens do not extend to or cover any property or assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary other than the property or assets acquired;

(13)    Liens in favor of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary;

(14)    Liens arising from the rendering of a judgment or order against the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that does not give rise to an Event of Default;

(15)    Liens securing reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit that encumber documents and other property relating to such letters of credit and the products and proceeds thereof;

(16)    Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods;

(17)    Liens securing Indebtedness under Interest Rate Agreements and Currency Agreements meeting the requirements specified in clause 4(A) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant;

(18)    Liens arising out of conditional sale, title retention, consignment or similar arrangements for the sale of goods entered into by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business;

(19)    Liens on accounts receivable and related assets of the type specified in the definition of “Receivables Financing” Incurred in connection with a Qualified Receivables Financing;

(20)    Liens existing on the Closing Date (other than Liens securing the Credit Agreement or the Secured Notes);

(21)    Liens securing Indebtedness which is Incurred to refinance Secured Indebtedness which is permitted to be Incurred under clause (3) of the second paragraph of the “Limitation on Indebtedness” covenant; provided, however, that such Liens do not extend to or cover any property or assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary other than the property or assets securing the Indebtedness being refinanced;

(22)    Liens on the Company’s headquarters buildings and related real and personal property securing Non-Recourse Indebtedness permitted pursuant to clause (8) of the second paragraph of the “Limitations on Indebtedness” covenant;

(23)    Liens created for the benefit of, or to secure, the Notes or the Subsidiary Guarantees (including Liens resulting from the defeasance of the obligations of the Obligors with respect to the Notes and Liens encumbering the Escrow Account and the Escrow Investments); and

(24)    Liens on any assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided that effective provision shall have been made for all the Notes and the Subsidiary Guarantees to be directly secured equally and ratably with (or, if the obligation or liability to be secured by such Lien is subordinated in right of payment to the Notes or the Subsidiary Guarantees, prior to) the obligation or liability secured by such Liens.

 

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Permitted Payments to Parent” means (i) for so long as the Company is a member of a group filing a consolidated or combined tax return with Parent, payments to Parent in respect of an allocable portion of the tax liabilities of such group that is attributable to the Company and its Subsidiaries (“Tax Payments”) and (ii) any general administrative expenses incurred by Parent (including, without limitation, administrative expenses incurred in connection with the operation of Parent, the filing of required documents pursuant to the Exchange Act and the offering of the Notes). The Tax Payments shall not exceed the lesser of (x) the amount of the relevant tax (including any penalties and interest) that the Company would owe if the Company were filing a separate tax return (or a separate consolidated or combined return with its Subsidiaries that are members of the consolidated or combined group), taking into account any carryovers and carrybacks of tax attributes (such as net operating losses) of the Company and such Subsidiaries from other taxable years and (y) the net amount of the relevant tax that Parent actually owes to the appropriate taxing authority. Any Tax Payments received from the Company shall be paid over to the appropriate taxing authority within 30 days of Parent’s receipt of such Tax Payments or refunded to the Company.

Person” means, an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a trust or any other entity or organization, including a government or political subdivision or an agency or instrumentality thereof.

Preferred Stock” means, with respect to any Person, Capital Stock issued by such Person that is entitled to preference or priority over one or more series or classes of other Capital Stock issued by such Person upon any distribution of such Person’s property and assets, whether by dividend or upon liquidation.

Qualified Receivables Financing” means any Receivables Financing of a Receivables Subsidiary that meets the following conditions:

(1)    the Board of Directors of the Company shall have determined in good faith that such Qualified Receivables Financing (including financing terms, covenants, termination events and other provisions) is in the aggregate economically fair and reasonable to the Company and the Receivables Subsidiary;

(2)    all sales of accounts receivable and related assets to the Receivables Subsidiary are made at fair market value; and

(3)    the financing terms, covenants, termination events and other provisions thereof are at market terms (as determined in good faith by the Company) and may include Standard Securitization Undertakings.

The grant of a security interest in any accounts receivable of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than a Receivables Subsidiary) to secure Indebtedness under Credit Agreements shall not be deemed a Qualified Receivables Financing.

Receivables Fees” means distributions or payments made directly or by means of discounts with respect to any participation interests issued or sold in connection with, and all other fees paid to a Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary in connection with, any Receivables Financing.

Receivables Financing” means any transaction or series of transactions that may be entered into by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries may sell, convey or otherwise transfer to (i) a Receivables Subsidiary (in the case of a transfer by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries) and (ii) any other Person (in the case of a transfer by a Receivables Subsidiary), or may grant a security interest in, any accounts receivable (whether now existing or arising in the future) of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, and any assets related thereto including, without limitation, all collateral securing such accounts receivable, all contracts and all guarantees or other obligations in respect of such accounts receivable, proceeds of such accounts receivable and other assets which are customarily transferred or in respect of which security interests are customarily granted in connection with asset securitization transactions involving accounts receivable and any Interest Rate Agreements entered into by the Company or any such Subsidiary in connection with such accounts receivable.

 

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Receivables Repurchase Obligation” means any obligation of a seller of receivables in a Qualified Receivables Financing to repurchase receivables arising as a result of a breach of a representation, warranty or covenant or otherwise, including as a result of a receivable or portion thereof becoming subject to any asserted defense, dispute, off-set or counterclaim of any kind as a result of any action taken by, any failure to take action by, or any other event relating to, the seller.

Receivables Subsidiary” means a Wholly Owned Restricted Subsidiary of the Company (or another Person formed for the purposes of engaging in Qualified Receivables Financing with the Company in which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company makes an Investment and to which the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company transfers accounts receivable and related assets) which engages in no activities other than in connection with the financing of accounts receivable of the Company and its Subsidiaries, all proceeds thereof and all rights (contractual or other), collateral and other assets relating thereto, and any business or activities incidental or related to such business, and which is designated by the Board of Directors of the Company (as provided below) as a Receivables Subsidiary and:

(a)    no portion of the Indebtedness or any other obligations (contingent or otherwise) of which (i) is guaranteed by the Company or any other Subsidiary of the Company (excluding guarantees of obligations (other than the principal of and interest on Indebtedness) pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings), (ii) is recourse to or obligates the Company or any other Subsidiary of the Company in any way other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings, or (iii) subjects any property or asset of the Company or any other Subsidiary of the Company, directly or indirectly, contingently or otherwise, to the satisfaction thereof, other than pursuant to Standard Securitization Undertakings;

(b)    with which neither the Company nor any other Subsidiary of the Company has any material contract, agreement, arrangement or understanding other than on terms which the Company reasonably believes to be no less favorable to the Company or such Subsidiary than those that might be obtained at the time from Persons that are not Affiliates of the Company; and

(c)    to which neither the Company nor any other Subsidiary of the Company has any obligation to maintain or preserve such Person’s financial condition or cause such Person to achieve certain levels of operating results.

Any such designation by the Board of Directors of the Company shall be evidenced to the Trustee by filing with the Trustee a certified copy of the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company giving effect to such designation and an Officer’s Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing conditions.

Related Person” means, as applied to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly owning

(1)    10% or more of the outstanding Common Stock of such Person (or, in the case of a Person that is not a corporation, 10% or more of the outstanding equity interest in such Person), or

(2)    10% or more of the combined outstanding voting power of the Voting Stock of such Person, and all Affiliates of any such other Person.

Restricted Subsidiary” means any of the Company’s Subsidiaries other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Secured Indebtedness” means any Indebtedness secured by a Lien.

Secured Indebtedness Leverage Ratio” means, on any Transaction Date and with respect to any Person, the ratio of:

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(2)    the aggregate amount of Consolidated EBITDA for such Person and its Restricted Subsidiaries for the then most recent Four Quarter Period;

and otherwise calculated in accordance with the definition of Consolidated Leverage Ratio.

Secured Notes” means the 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 issued by PAETEC Holding Corp. pursuant to that certain Indenture, dated as of June 29, 2009 and as in effect from time to time, by and among PAETEC Holding Corp., the subsidiary guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee.

Securities Act” means the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Senior Indebtedness” means:

(1)    with respect to the Company, the Notes and any Indebtedness which ranks pari passu in right of payment with the Notes; and

(2)    with respect to any Subsidiary Guarantor, its Subsidiary Guarantee and any Indebtedness which ranks pari passu in right of payment with such Subsidiary Guarantee.

Shareholder Subordinated Notes” means notes issued by the Company and not Guaranteed by any Subsidiary of the Company that (i) is by its terms expressly subordinated or junior in right of payment in all respects to the Notes, (ii) is not Secured Indebtedness, (iii) does not have any default provisions or provide to the holder any acceleration rights which are exercisable so long as the Notes are outstanding and (iv) limits the payment of principal, interest and premium, if any, on such Indebtedness to the extent that the Company may make Restricted Payments under the “Limitations on Restricted Payments” covenant.

Significant Subsidiary” means, at any date of determination, any Restricted Subsidiary that, together with its Subsidiaries,

(1)    for the Company’s most recent fiscal year, accounted for more than 10% of the consolidated revenue of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries; or

(2)    as of the end of such fiscal year, was the owner of more than 10% of the consolidated assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, all as set forth on the most recently available consolidated financial statements of the Company for such fiscal year.

S&P ” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, and its successors.

Standard Securitization Undertakings” means representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities and guarantees of performance entered into by the Company or any Subsidiary of the Company which the Company has determined in good faith to be customary in a Receivables Financing including, without limitation, those relating to the servicing of the assets of a Receivables Subsidiary, it being understood that any Receivables Repurchase Obligation shall be deemed to be a Standard Securitization Undertaking.

Stated Maturity” means,

(1)    with respect to the Notes or other Indebtedness, the date specified in such Notes or other Indebtedness as the fixed date on which the final installment of principal of such Notes or other Indebtedness is due and payable; and

(2)    with respect to any scheduled installment of principal of or interest on any Notes or other Indebtedness, the date specified in such Notes or other Indebtedness as the fixed date on which such installment is due and payable.

 

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Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, any corporation, association or other business entity of which more than 50% of the voting power of the outstanding Voting Stock is owned, directly or indirectly, by such Person and/or one or more other Subsidiaries of such Person.

Subsidiary Guarantee” means a Guarantee on the terms set forth in the Indenture by a Subsidiary Guarantor of the Company’s obligations under the Notes.

Subsidiary Guarantor” means each Domestic Restricted Subsidiary of the Company and any other Person that becomes a Subsidiary Guarantor pursuant to the “Future Subsidiary Guarantors” covenant; provided, however, that the following Subsidiaries shall not be Subsidiary Guarantors:

(1)    Subsidiaries, whether now existing or hereafter formed, for which proper regulatory approvals for the incurrence of obligations under Subsidiary Guarantees have not been or cannot be obtained or which otherwise under applicable law may not incur obligations under Subsidiary Guarantees;

(2)    at the Company’s option, Subsidiaries, in the aggregate, whose assets are less than 5% of the consolidated assets of the Company and its consolidated Subsidiaries as shown on the most recent consolidated financial statements of the Company;

(3)    the Mortgage Subsidiary; and

(4)    any Receivables Subsidiary.

Temporary Cash Investment” means any of the following:

(1)    direct obligations of the United States of America or any agency thereof or obligations fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the United States of America or any agency thereof;

(2)    time deposit accounts, certificates of deposit and money market deposits maturing within one year of the date of acquisition thereof issued by a bank or trust company which is organized under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or any foreign country recognized by the United States of America, and which bank or trust company has capital, surplus and undivided profits aggregating in excess of $500 million (or the foreign currency equivalent thereof) and has outstanding debt which is rated “A” (or such similar equivalent rating) or higher by at least one nationally recognized statistical rating organization (as defined in Rule 436 under the Securities Act);

(3)    repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying securities of the types described in clause (1) above entered into with a bank meeting the qualifications described in clause (2) above;

(4)    commercial paper, maturing not more than one year after the date of acquisition, issued by a corporation (other than an Affiliate of the Company) organized and in existence under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or any foreign country recognized by the United States of America with a rating at the time as of which any Investment therein is made of “P-1” (or higher) according to Moody’s or “A-1” (or higher) according to S&P;

(5)    securities with maturities of one year or less from the date of acquisition issued or fully and unconditionally guaranteed by any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States of America, or by any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof, and rated at least “A” by S&P or Moody’s;

(6)    corporate debt securities with maturities of eighteen months or less from the date of acquisition and with a rating at the time as of which any Investment therein is made of “A3” (or higher) according to Moody’s or “A-” (or higher) according to S&P;

(7)    securities with maturities of one year or less from the date of acquisition backed by standby letters of credit issued by any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States or any state thereof and having a combined capital and surplus of not less than $500 million; and

 

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(8)    money market funds sponsored by a registered broker-dealer or mutual fund distributor at least 95% of the assets of which are invested in the investments and securities described in clauses (1) through (7) above.

Total Assets” means the total consolidated assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, as shown on the most recent balance sheet of the Company.

Trade Payables” means, with respect to any Person, any accounts payable or any other Indebtedness or monetary obligation to trade creditors created, assumed or Guaranteed by such Person or any of its Subsidiaries arising in the ordinary course of business in connection with the acquisition of goods or services.

Transaction Date” means, with respect to the Incurrence of any Indebtedness, the date such Indebtedness is to be Incurred and, with respect to any Restricted Payment, the date such Restricted Payment is to be made.

Treasury Rate“ means, as of the applicable redemption date, the yield to maturity as of such redemption date of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H. 15 (519) that has become publicly available at least two business days prior to such redemption date (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source of similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from such redemption date to December 1, 2014; provided, however, that if the period from the redemption date to December 1, 2014 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 period from the redemption date to December 1, 2014 is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year shall be used.

Unrestricted Subsidiary” means

(1)    any Subsidiary of the Company that at the time of determination shall be designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary by the Board of Directors of the Company in the manner provided below; and

(2)    any Subsidiary of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

The Board of Directors of the Company may designate any Restricted Subsidiary (including any newly acquired or newly formed Subsidiary) of the Company to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary owns any of the Capital Stock of the Company or owns or holds any Lien on any property of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company; provided, however, that

(A)    any Guarantee by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of any Indebtedness of the Subsidiary being so designated shall be deemed an “Incurrence” of such Indebtedness and an “Investment” by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary at the time of such designation;

(B)    either (i) the Subsidiary to be so designated has total assets of $1,000 or less or (ii) if such Subsidiary has assets greater than $1,000, such designation would be permitted under the “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenant; and

(C)    if applicable, the Incurrence of Indebtedness and the Investment referred to in clause (A) of this proviso would be permitted under the “Limitation on Indebtedness” and “Limitation on Restricted Payments” covenants.

The Board of Directors of the Company may designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Company to be a Restricted Subsidiary; provided, however, that

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(ii)    all Liens and Indebtedness of such Unrestricted Subsidiary outstanding immediately after such designation would, if Incurred at such time, have been permitted to be Incurred (and shall be deemed to have been Incurred) for all purposes of the Indenture.

Any such designation by the Board of Directors of the Company shall be evidenced to the Trustee by promptly filing with the Trustee a copy of the board resolution giving effect to such designation and an Officers’ Certificate certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing provisions.

U.S. Government Obligations” means securities that are (i) direct obligations of the United States of America for the payment of which its full faith and credit is pledged or (ii) obligations of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case, are not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof at any time prior to the Stated Maturity of the Notes, and shall also include a depository receipt issued by a bank or trust company as custodian with respect to any such U.S. Government Obligation or a specific payment of interest on or principal of any such U.S. Government Obligation held by such custodian for the account of the holder of a depository receipt; provided, however, that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depository receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of such U.S. Government Obligation or the specific payment of interest on or principal of such U.S. Government Obligation evidenced by such depository receipt.

Voting Stock” means, with respect to any Person, Capital Stock of any class or kind ordinarily having the power to vote for the election of directors, managers or other voting members of the governing body of such Person.

Wholly Owned” means, with respect to any Subsidiary of any Person, the ownership of all of the outstanding Capital Stock of such Subsidiary (other than any director’s qualifying shares or Investments by foreign nationals mandated by applicable law) by such Person or one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person or any combination thereof.

 

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THE EXCHANGE OFFER

Purpose of the Exchange Offer

The exchange offer is designed to provide holders of original notes with an opportunity to acquire exchange notes which, unlike the original notes, generally will be freely transferable at all times, subject to any restrictions on transfer imposed by state securities laws, so long as the holder is (1) acquiring the exchange notes in the ordinary course of its business, (2) has no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in a distribution of the exchange notes and (3) is not our affiliate within the meaning of the Securities Act.

The following summary of certain provisions of the form of the letter of transmittal used in the exchange offer does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, all of the provisions of the form of the letter of transmittal, a copy of which is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Issuance and Assumption of Original Notes.    In November 2010, PAETEC Holding formed PAETEC Escrow Corporation, which we refer to as the “Escrow Issuer,” a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding, solely for the purpose of issuing the outstanding original 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018. The original notes in the aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000 were issued and sold by the Escrow Issuer on December 2, 2010 to Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, as initial purchasers, pursuant to a purchase agreement dated November 19, 2010.

The gross proceeds of the offering of the original notes, together with certain additional amounts, were deposited into a segregated escrow account until the date on which specified escrow conditions were satisfied, including the acquisition by PAETEC Holding of Cavalier Telephone Corporation. The Indenture limited the activities of the Escrow Issuer to issuing the original notes, issuing capital stock to PAETEC Holding and receiving capital contributions from PAETEC Holding, performing its obligations with respect to the original notes and completing the assumption by PAETEC Holding of all obligations of the Escrow Issuer under the original notes, the Indenture and the related Registration Rights Agreement described below. In connection with the satisfaction of the escrow conditions on December 6, 2010, PAETEC Holding acquired substantially all of the assets of the Escrow Issuer and, in consideration thereof, assumed the Escrow Issuer’s liabilities under the original notes, the Indenture and the Registration Rights Agreement.

The Escrow Issuer issued and sold the original notes in a transaction not requiring registration under the Securities Act in reliance upon an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The concurrent resale of the original notes by the initial purchasers to investors was effected in transactions not requiring registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S thereunder.

The original notes may not be offered for resale, resold or otherwise transferred other than pursuant to a registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act or unless an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act is available or such registration requirements otherwise are not applicable to such resale or other transfer. Pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, the original notes generally may be resold without restriction in the public market commencing six months after the issue date by a holder who is not, and has not been for the preceding three months, our affiliate if PAETEC is current in the filing of its Exchange Act reports at the time of sale. After one year, no restrictions apply to public resales of the original notes by such persons, including the requirement that PAETEC be current in its public reporting under the Exchange Act. Other exemptions also may be available under other provisions of the federal securities laws for the resale of the original notes.

Registration Rights Agreement.     In connection with the original issuance and sale and subsequent assumption by PAETEC Holding of the original notes, we entered into a registration rights agreement dated as of December 2, 2010 with the initial purchasers of the original notes (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which we agreed to file with the SEC a registration statement covering the exchange by us of the

 

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exchange notes for the original notes. The Registration Rights Agreement obligates us and the subsidiary guarantors to file with the SEC an exchange offer registration statement on an appropriate form under the Securities Act with respect to an offer to the holders of the original notes to exchange their original notes for the exchange notes. The Registration Rights Agreement provides that unless the exchange offer would not be permitted by applicable law or SEC policy, we and the subsidiary guarantors will:

 

   

use our commercially reasonable efforts to file the exchange offer registration statement with the SEC;

 

   

use our commercially reasonable efforts to have the exchange offer registration statement declared effective by the SEC on or prior to 180 days after PAETEC Holding’s assumption on December 6, 2010 of the Escrow Issuer’s obligations and agreements under the original notes; and

 

   

upon the effectiveness of the exchange offer registration statement, commence the exchange offer and use our commercially reasonable efforts to cause the exchange offer to be consummated not later than 30 business days after the date on which notice of the exchange offer is required to be provided to holders of the original notes.

We and the subsidiary guarantors have filed the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, and are conducting the exchange offer, in compliance with these requirements.

In accordance with the Registration Rights Agreement, each holder of original notes is required to make specified representations and comply with the undertakings summarized below under the caption “Terms of the Exchange Offer—Resales of Exchange Notes.”

If for any of the reasons specified in the Registration Rights Agreement we and the subsidiary guarantors become obligated to file with the SEC a shelf registration statement covering resales of original notes by the holders, we will be required to use our commercially reasonable efforts to file the shelf registration statement on or prior to 90 days after such filing obligation arises and to cause the shelf registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC on or prior to 180 days after the obligation arises. In such an event, we will be obligated to use our commercially reasonable efforts to keep such shelf registration statement continuously effective, supplemented and amended until the second anniversary of the effective date of the shelf registration statement or such shorter period that will terminate when all notes covered by the shelf registration statement have been sold pursuant thereto. A holder of original notes that sells its original notes pursuant to the shelf registration statement generally will be required to be named as a selling securityholder in the related prospectus and to deliver a prospectus to purchasers, will be subject to certain of the civil liability provisions under the Securities Act in connection with such sales and will be bound by the provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement that are applicable to such holder (including certain indemnification and contribution obligations).

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, we will be required to pay additional interest if a registration default exists. A registration default will exist if:

 

   

any registration statement required by the Registration Rights Agreement is not declared effective by the SEC on or prior to the date specified for effectiveness, which we refer to as the “effectiveness target date”;

 

   

the exchange offer is not consummated within 30 business days after the effectiveness target date with respect to the exchange offer registration statement; or

 

   

any registration statement required by the Registration Rights Agreement is declared effective but thereafter ceases to be effective or fails to be usable for its intended purpose without being succeeded immediately by a post-effective amendment that cures such failure.

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0.25% per annum during the 90-day period immediately following the occurrence of a registration default and will increase by 0.25% per annum at the end of each subsequent 90-day period while a registration default is continuing, up to a maximum rate of additional interest of 1.00% per annum.

We have agreed to pay all expenses incident to the exchange offer (other than commissions and concessions of any broker-dealer) and to indemnify the holders of the original notes against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

This summary of certain provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, all of the provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement, which is included as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. For information about how you can view or obtain a copy of the Registration Rights Agreement, see “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Terms of the Exchange Offer

General.    Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this prospectus and in the letter of transmittal, which together constitute the exchange offer, we will accept any and all original notes validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the expiration date. Subject to the minimum denomination requirements of the exchange notes, the exchange notes are being offered in exchange for a like principal amount of original notes. Original notes may be exchanged only in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount. As of the date of this prospectus, $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of original notes were outstanding.

The terms of the exchange notes will be substantially identical to the terms of the original notes, except that the exchange notes are registered under the Securities Act, and the transfer restrictions, registration rights and related additional interest terms applicable to the original notes (as described above under the caption “Purpose of the Exchange Offer—Registration Rights Agreement”) will not apply to the exchange notes. The exchange notes will evidence the same indebtedness as the original notes and will be entitled to the benefits of the indenture. The exchange notes will be treated as a single class under the indenture with any original notes that remain outstanding.

Holders may tender some or all of their original notes pursuant to the exchange offer, except that if any original notes are tendered for exchange in part, the untendered amount of such original notes must be in integral multiples of $1,000 principal amount. The exchange offer is not conditioned upon any minimum aggregate principal amount of original notes being tendered for exchange.

Holders of original notes do not have any appraisal or dissenters’ rights under the Delaware General Corporation Law in connection with the exchange offer.

Resales of Exchange Notes.    Based on interpretations by the staff of the SEC as set forth in no-action letters issued to third parties with respect to other transactions, the exchange notes issued in the exchange offer may be offered for resale, resold or otherwise transferred without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act by holders who satisfy the conditions described in the following paragraph. If a holder does not satisfy such conditions, in the absence of an exemption, it must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with the resale of the exchange notes. If a holder fails to comply with these requirements, it may incur liabilities under the Securities Act, and we will not indemnify the holder for such liabilities.

Each holder of original notes that wishes to exchange such original notes for exchange notes in the exchange offer will be required to make certain representations to us, including representations that:

 

   

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it has no arrangement with any person to participate in the distribution (within the meaning of the Securities Act) of the exchange notes to be received in the exchange offer;

 

   

it is not our affiliate as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act or, if it is our affiliate, it will comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act to the extent applicable; and

 

   

it is not prohibited by any law or policy of the SEC from participating in the exchange offer.

In addition, if the holder is not a broker-dealer, it will be required to represent to us that it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, a distribution of exchange notes.

Any broker-dealer that holds original notes acquired for its own account as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, and that receives exchange notes pursuant to the exchange offer, must deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such exchange notes, and must agree in the letter of transmittal that it will do so. By making this acknowledgement and by delivering a prospectus, any such broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act. We have agreed in the Registration Rights Agreement that, for a period beginning on the date the exchange offer is consummated and ending on the earlier of 180 days after the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part (which is the date of this prospectus) and the date on which a broker-dealer is no longer required to deliver a prospectus in connection with market-making activities or other trading activities, we will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. A broker-dealer that delivers such a prospectus to purchasers in connection with such resales will be subject to certain of the civil liability provisions under the Securities Act. For additional information, see “Plan of Distribution.”

Each broker-dealer that acquired original notes for its own account as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, by tendering such original notes, will agree that, upon receipt of notice from us of the occurrence of any event or the discovery of any fact that makes any statement included in this prospectus untrue in any material respect or that causes this prospectus to omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements included therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading or of the occurrence of certain other events specified in the Registration Rights Agreement, such broker-dealer will suspend the sale of exchange notes pursuant to this prospectus until we have amended or supplemented the prospectus to correct such misstatement or omission and have furnished copies of the amended or supplemented prospectus to such broker-dealer or have given notice that the sale of the exchange notes may be resumed. If we give such a notice to suspend the sale of the exchange notes, we will extend the 180-day period referred to above during which such broker-dealers are entitled to use this prospectus in connection with the resale of exchange notes by the number of days during the period from and including the date on which we gave such notice to and including the date on which such broker-dealer received copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus necessary to permit resales of the exchange notes, or to and including the date on which we gave notice that the sale of exchange notes may be resumed.

A broker-dealer that intends to use this prospectus in connection with resales of exchange notes must so notify us on or prior to the expiration date. The notice may be given in the space provided for this notice in the letter of transmittal or may be delivered to the exchange agent at the address set forth below under the caption “Exchange Agent.”

Expiration Date; Extension; Termination

Unless extended by us, the exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2011, which time and date we refer to as the “expiration date.” We reserve the right to extend the exchange offer at our discretion, in which event the term “expiration date” will mean the time and date on which the exchange offer as so extended will expire. If we extend the exchange offer, we will issue a press release or other public announcement of the extension as soon as reasonably practicable, but in any event no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the previously scheduled expiration date.

 

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We reserve the right to extend or terminate the exchange offer and not accept for exchange any original notes if any of the events set forth below under the caption “Conditions to the Exchange Offer” occurs and is not waived by us, by giving oral or written notice of such extension or termination to the exchange agent. The rights reserved by us in this paragraph are in addition to our rights set forth below under the caption “Conditions to the Exchange Offer.”

Procedures for Tendering

The tender to us of original notes by a holder pursuant to one of the procedures set forth below and the acceptance thereof by us will constitute a binding agreement between such holder and us in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this prospectus and in the letter of transmittal.

Except as set forth below, a holder that wishes to tender original notes for exchange must transmit, on or prior to the expiration date, a properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal, or an “agent’s message” in lieu of a letter of transmittal, and all other documents required by the letter of transmittal to the exchange agent at the address set forth below under the caption “Exchange Agent.” In addition, either:

 

   

the exchange agent must receive certificates for such original notes along with the letter of transmittal; or

 

   

the exchange agent must receive, on or prior to the expiration date, a timely confirmation of a book-entry transfer, which we refer to as a “book-entry confirmation,” of such original notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC pursuant to the book-entry transfer procedure described below under the caption “Book-Entry Transfer”; or

 

   

the holder must comply with the guaranteed delivery procedures described below.

Letters of transmittal, certificates for original notes and other documents should be sent to the exchange agent and not to us.

The term “agent’s message” means a message, transmitted by DTC to and received by the exchange agent and forming a part of a book-entry confirmation, which states that DTC has received an express acknowledgement from the tendering participant that such participant has received and agrees to be bound by the letter of transmittal and that we may enforce such letter of transmittal against such participant.

The method of delivery of original notes, the letter of transmittal and other required documents to the exchange agent is at the option and sole risk of the holder, and delivery will be deemed made only when these items are actually received by the exchange agent. If delivery is to be made other than by hand or facsimile transmission, registered mail with return receipt requested, properly insured, or overnight delivery service is recommended. In all cases, sufficient time should be allowed to ensure timely delivery to the exchange agent.

Signatures on a letter of transmittal must be guaranteed unless the original notes tendered pursuant thereto are tendered (1) by a registered holder of original notes that has not completed the box entitled “Special Issuance Instructions” or “Special Delivery Instructions” on the letter of transmittal or (2) for the account of any firm that is an “eligible institution.” An eligible institution includes, among others, a commercial bank, broker, dealer, credit union and national securities exchange. In all other cases, an eligible institution must guarantee signatures on a letter of transmittal.

If the letter of transmittal is signed by a person other than a registered holder of any original notes tendered therewith, the certificates for such original notes must be endorsed or accompanied by appropriate bond powers, in either case signed exactly as the name of the registered holder appears on the original notes, and such signatures must be guaranteed by an eligible institution.

 

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If the letter of transmittal or any certificates for original notes or bond powers are signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such persons should so indicate when signing and must submit proper evidence satisfactory to us of their authority to act in such a capacity.

All questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance of tendered original notes will be resolved by us, and our determination of such questions will be final and binding on all parties. We reserve the absolute right to reject any or all tenders that are not in proper form or the acceptance of which would, in the opinion of our counsel, be unlawful. We also reserve the right to waive any irregularities or conditions in any tender of particular original notes, whether or not we waive similar irregularities or conditions in tenders of other original notes. Our interpretation of the terms and conditions of the exchange offer (including the instructions in the letter of transmittal) will be final and binding on all parties. Neither we or our affiliates or assigns nor the exchange agent or any other person will be under any duty to give notification of any irregularities in tenders or will incur any liability for any failure to give such notification. Tenders of original notes will not be deemed to have been made until all irregularities have been cured or waived. Any original notes received by the exchange agent that are not properly tendered and as to which the irregularities have not been cured or waived will be promptly returned by the exchange agent to the tendering holder, unless otherwise provided in the letter of transmittal.

Book-Entry Transfer

The exchange agent will make a request to establish an account with respect to the original notes at DTC for purposes of the exchange offer within two business days after the date of this prospectus. Any financial institution that is a participant in DTC’s book-entry transfer facility systems may make book-entry delivery of original notes by causing DTC to transfer those original notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC in accordance with DTC’s procedures for transfer. Although delivery of original notes may be effected through book-entry transfer into the exchange agent’s account at DTC, an agent’s message or a duly executed letter of transmittal, including all other documents required by such letter of transmittal, must in any case be transmitted to and received by the exchange agent at the address set forth below under the caption “Exchange Agent” on or prior to the expiration date, or the guaranteed delivery procedures described below must be complied with.

Delivery of documents to DTC in accordance with DTC’s procedures does not constitute delivery to the exchange agent.

Guaranteed Delivery Procedures

Holders who wish to tender their original notes and (1) whose original notes are not immediately available or (2) who cannot deliver their original notes, the letter of transmittal or any other required documents to the exchange agent on or prior to the expiration date, or comply with the procedures for book-entry transfer, may effect a tender if:

 

   

the tender is made by or through an eligible institution;

 

   

a properly completed and duly executed notice of guaranteed delivery, substantially in the form made available by us, is received by the exchange agent on or prior to the expiration date; and

 

   

the certificates (or a book-entry confirmation) representing all tendered original notes, in proper form for transfer, together with a letter of transmittal (or facsimile thereof), properly completed and duly executed, with any required signature guarantees, or an agent’s message in lieu thereof, and any other documents required by the letter of transmittal are received by the exchange agent within three business days after the expiration date.

The notice of guaranteed delivery may be delivered by hand or transmitted by facsimile, overnight courier or mail to the exchange agent, and must include a guarantee by an eligible institution in the form set forth in such notice of guaranteed delivery. For original notes to be properly tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedure, the exchange agent must receive a notice of guaranteed delivery on or prior to the expiration date.

 

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Conditions to the Exchange Offer

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the exchange offer, or any extension of the exchange offer, we will not be required to accept for exchange, or to issue exchange notes in exchange for, any original notes and may terminate the exchange offer (whether or not any original notes have been accepted for exchange) or may waive any conditions to or amend the exchange offer, if any of the following conditions has occurred or exists or has not been satisfied:

 

   

there is threatened, instituted or pending any action or proceeding before, or any injunction, order or decree issued by, any court or governmental agency or other governmental regulatory or administrative agency or commission:

 

  (1) seeking to restrain or prohibit the making or completion of the exchange offer or any other transaction contemplated by the exchange offer, or assessing or seeking any damages as a result of the exchange offer or any such transaction; or

 

  (2) resulting in a material delay in our ability to accept for exchange or exchange some or all of the original notes in the exchange offer; or

 

  (3) any statute, rule, regulation, order or injunction has been sought, proposed, introduced, enacted, promulgated or deemed applicable to the exchange offer or any of the transactions contemplated by the exchange offer by any governmental authority, domestic or foreign; or

 

   

any action has been taken, proposed or threatened by any governmental authority, domestic or foreign, that in our reasonable judgment might directly or indirectly result in any of the consequences referred to in clause (1), (2) or (3) above or, in our reasonable judgment, might result in the holders of exchange notes having obligations with respect to resales and transfers of exchange notes which are greater than those described in the interpretations by the staff of the SEC discussed above, or would otherwise make it inadvisable to proceed with the exchange offer; or

 

   

there has occurred:

 

  (1) any general suspension of or general limitation on prices for, or trading in, securities on any national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market; or

 

  (2) any limitation by a governmental authority which may adversely affect our ability to complete the transactions contemplated by the exchange offer; or

 

  (3) a declaration of a banking moratorium or any suspension of payments in respect of banks in the United States or any limitation by any governmental agency or authority which adversely affects the extension of credit; or

 

  (4) a commencement of a war, armed hostilities or other similar international calamity directly or indirectly involving the United States, or, in the case of any of the preceding events existing at the time of the commencement of the exchange offer, a material acceleration or worsening of these calamities; or

 

   

any change, or any development involving a prospective change, has occurred or been threatened in our business, financial condition, operations or prospects and those of our subsidiaries taken as a whole that is or may be adverse to us, or we have become aware of facts that have or may have an adverse impact on the value of the original notes or the exchange notes, which, in our reasonable judgment, in any case makes it inadvisable to proceed with the exchange offer or with acceptance for exchange or exchange of some or all of the original notes; or

 

   

there has occurred a change in the interpretations by the staff of the SEC which permits the exchange notes issued pursuant to the exchange offer in exchange for original notes to be offered for resale, resold and otherwise transferred by holders thereof (other than broker-dealers and any such holder which is our affiliate within the meaning of Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act) without

 

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compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery provisions of the Securities Act, provided that such exchange notes are acquired in the ordinary course of such holders’ business and such holders have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of such exchange notes; or

 

   

any law, statute, rule or regulation has been adopted or enacted which, in our reasonable judgment, would be expected to impair our ability to proceed with the exchange offer; or

 

   

a stop order has been issued by the SEC or any state securities authority suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, or proceedings have been initiated or, to our knowledge, threatened for that purpose, or any governmental approval has not been obtained, which approval we shall, in our reasonable discretion, deem necessary for the consummation of the exchange offer as contemplated hereby; or

 

   

we have received an opinion of counsel experienced in such matters to the effect that there exists any actual or threatened legal impediment (including a default or prospective default under an agreement, indenture or other instrument or obligation to which we are a party or by which we are bound) to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the exchange offer.

If we determine, in our sole discretion, that any of the foregoing events or conditions has occurred or exists or has not been satisfied, we may, subject to applicable law, terminate the exchange offer (whether or not any original notes have been accepted for exchange) or may waive any such condition or otherwise amend the terms of the exchange offer in any respect. If any such waiver or amendment constitutes a material change to the exchange offer, we will promptly disclose such waiver or amendment by means of a prospectus supplement that will be distributed to the registered holders of the original notes and will extend the exchange offer to the extent required by Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act.

These conditions are for our sole benefit and we may assert them regardless of the circumstances giving rise to any of these conditions, or we may waive them, in whole or in part, in our sole discretion, subject to applicable law. Any determination made by us concerning an event, development or circumstance described or referred to above will be final and binding on all parties.

Acceptance of Original Notes for Exchange; Delivery of Exchange Notes

Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the exchange offer, we will accept all original notes validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2011 (or any later date to which we extend the exchange offer). We will issue exchange notes in exchange for such original notes promptly following the expiration date.

Subject to the conditions set forth above under the caption “Conditions to the Exchange Offer,” issuance of exchange notes in exchange for original notes tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the exchange offer will be made only after timely receipt by the exchange agent of certificates for original notes or a book-entry confirmation of a book-entry transfer of original notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC, a completed letter of transmittal, or, in the case of a book-entry transfer, an agent’s message in lieu of the letter of transmittal, and any other documents required by the letter of transmittal. Accordingly, the time of delivery of exchange notes will depend upon when certificates for original notes, book-entry confirmations with respect to original notes and other required documents are received by the exchange agent, and such delivery might not be made to all tendering holders at the same time.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the exchange offer, we will be deemed to have accepted for exchange, and thereby to have exchanged, original notes validly tendered and not withdrawn as, if and when we give oral or written notice to the exchange agent of our acceptance of such original notes for exchange pursuant to the exchange offer. The exchange agent will act as agent for us for the purpose of receiving tenders of original notes,

 

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letters of transmittal and related documents, and as agent for tendering holders for the purpose of receiving original notes, letters of transmittal and related documents and transmitting exchange notes that will not be held in global form by DTC or a nominee of DTC to validly tendered holders. Such exchange will be made promptly after the expiration date. If for any reason whatsoever, acceptance for exchange or the exchange of any original notes tendered pursuant to the exchange offer is delayed (whether before or after our acceptance for exchange of original notes) or we extend the exchange offer or are unable to accept for exchange or exchange any original notes tendered pursuant to the exchange offer, then, without prejudice to our rights set forth herein, the exchange agent may, nevertheless, on our behalf and subject to Rule 14e-l under the Exchange Act, retain tendered original notes and such original notes may not be withdrawn except to the extent tendering holders are entitled to withdrawal rights as described under the caption “Withdrawal Rights.”

Pursuant to the letter of transmittal or an agent’s message in lieu thereof, a holder of tendered original notes will represent and warrant to us that it has full power and authority to tender, exchange, sell, assign and transfer such original notes, that we will acquire good, marketable and unencumbered title to such original notes, free and clear of all liens, restrictions, charges and encumbrances, and that such original notes are not subject to any adverse claims or proxies. The holder also will warrant and agree with us that, upon request, it will execute and deliver any additional documents deemed by us or the exchange agent to be necessary or desirable to complete the exchange, assignment and transfer of the original notes tendered pursuant to the exchange offer.

Any original notes which have been tendered for exchange but which are not exchanged for any reason will be returned to the holder thereof without cost to such holder (or in the case of original notes tendered by book-entry transfer into the exchange agent’s account at DTC pursuant to the book-entry transfer procedures described above, such original notes will be credited to an account maintained with DTC for the original notes) promptly after withdrawal, rejection of tender or termination or expiration of the exchange offer.

Withdrawal Rights

Tenders of original notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to the expiration of the exchange offer. Any original notes that are properly withdrawn will be deemed not to have been validly tendered for exchange for purposes of the exchange offer.

For a withdrawal to be effective, the exchange agent must receive a written notice of withdrawal at the address, or in the case of eligible institutions, at the facsimile number, set forth below under the caption “Exchange Agent” before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2011 (or any later date to which we extend the exchange offer). Any notice of withdrawal must specify the name of the person that tendered the original notes to be withdrawn, identify the original notes to be withdrawn (including the principal amount of the original notes), and (where certificates for original notes have been transmitted) specify the name in which such original notes are registered, if different from that of the withdrawing holder. If certificates for original notes have been delivered or otherwise identified to the exchange agent, then, prior to the release of such certificates, the withdrawing holder also must submit the serial numbers of the particular certificates to be withdrawn and a signed notice of withdrawal with signatures guaranteed by an eligible institution, unless such holder is an eligible institution. If original notes have been tendered pursuant to the procedure for book-entry transfer described above, any notice of withdrawal must specify the name and number of the account at DTC to be credited with the withdrawn original notes and otherwise comply with the procedures of such facility.

All questions as to the validity, form and eligibility (including time of receipt) of withdrawal notices will be determined by us, in our sole discretion, and our determination will be final and binding on all parties. Neither we or our affiliates or assigns nor the exchange agent or any other person will be under any duty to give notification of any irregularities in any notice of withdrawal or will incur any liability for any failure to give such notification.

Properly withdrawn original notes may be retendered by following one of the procedures described above under the caption “Procedures for Tendering” at any time on or prior to the expiration date.

 

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Exchange Agent

We have appointed The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as the exchange agent for the exchange offer. You should direct all executed letters of transmittal and other required documents to the exchange agent at the address indicated below. You should direct questions and requests for assistance, requests for additional copies of this prospectus or of the letter of transmittal and requests for notices of guaranteed delivery to the exchange agent addressed as follows:

By Registered or Certified Mail, or

Hand Delivery or Overnight Delivery:

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Exchange Agent

c/o The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Corporate Trust Operations—Reorganization Unit

480 Washington Boulevard—27th Floor

Jersey City, New Jersey 07310

Attn: Ms. Carolle Montreuil

By Facsimile Transmission:

(Eligible Institutions Only)

(212) 298-1915

To Confirm by Telephone:

(212) 815-5920

If you deliver the letter of transmittal and other required documents to an address other than any address indicated above or transmit instructions by facsimile to a facsimile number other than any facsimile number indicated above, your delivery or transmission will not constitute a valid delivery of the letter of transmittal or such other documents.

Payment of Expenses

We have not retained any dealer-manager or similar agent in connection with the exchange offer. We will not make any payment to brokers, dealers or others for soliciting acceptances of the exchange offer. However, we will pay the reasonable and customary fees and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses to the exchange agent for its services. We also will pay the cash expenses to be incurred in connection with the exchange offer, including accounting, legal, printing and other related fees and expenses.

Tendering holders will not be required to pay brokerage commissions or fees or, subject to the instructions in the letter of transmittal, transfer taxes with respect to the exchange of original notes pursuant to the exchange offer. If exchange notes are to be delivered to, or are to be issued in the name of, any person other than the registered holder of the original notes tendered, or if a transfer tax is imposed for any reason other than the exchange of original notes in connection with the exchange offer, the amount of any such transfer tax, whether imposed on the registered holder or any other person, will be payable by the tendering holder. If satisfactory evidence of payment of such taxes or exemption therefrom is not submitted with the letter of transmittal, the amount of such transfer taxes will be billed directly to such tendering holder.

Accounting Treatment

The exchange notes will be recorded at the same carrying value as the original notes, as reflected in our accounting records on the date of the exchange. Accordingly, no gain or loss for accounting purposes will be recognized.

 

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Consequences of Failure to Exchange

Any original notes not exchanged in the exchange offer will remain entitled to the rights and subject to the limitations contained in the Indenture. Following the exchange offer, however, all outstanding original notes will continue to be subject to the same restrictions on transfer, and we will have no obligation to register outstanding original notes under the Securities Act or to pay contingent increases in interest based on our original registration obligation. Until termination of the transfer restrictions applicable to such original notes under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, such original notes generally may be resold or otherwise transferred only:

 

   

to us or our subsidiaries;

 

   

pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act;

 

   

to a qualified institutional buyer in compliance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act;

 

   

pursuant to offers or sales to non-U.S. Persons that occur outside the United States within the meaning of Regulation S under the Securities Act;

 

   

to an institutional “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D under the Securities Act that, prior to such transfer, furnishes to the Trustee a signed letter containing certain representations and agreements relating to the restrictions on transfer of the original notes (the form of which letter may be obtained from the Trustee) and, if the aggregate principal amount of such original notes at the time of transfer is less than $250,000, an opinion of counsel acceptable to us that such transfer is in compliance with the Securities Act; or

 

   

pursuant to another available exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

The liquidity of the original notes could be adversely affected by the exchange offer.

 

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ERISA CONSIDERATIONS

The notes may be purchased and held by an employee benefit plan subject to Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or “ERISA,” or by an individual retirement account or other plan subject to Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the “Code.” A fiduciary of an employee benefit plan subject to ERISA must determine that the purchase and holding of a note is consistent with its fiduciary duties under ERISA. The fiduciary of an ERISA plan, as well as any other prospective investor subject to Section 4975 of the Code or any similar law, also must determine that its purchase and holding of notes does not result in a non-exempt prohibited transaction as defined in Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code or any similar law. Each purchaser and transferee of a note who is subject to Section 406 of ERISA and/or Section 4975 of the Code or any similar law, which we refer to as a “Plan Investor,” will be deemed to have represented by its acquisition and holding of the note that its acquisition and holding of the note does not constitute or give rise to a non-exempt prohibited transaction under Section 406 of ERISA, Section 4975 of the Code or any similar law. The sale of any notes to any Plan Investor is in no respect a representation by us or any of our affiliates or representatives that such an investment meets all relevant legal requirements with respect to investments by Plan Investors generally or any particular Plan Investor, or that such an investment is appropriate for Plan Investors generally or any particular Plan Investor.

 

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U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a summary of material U.S. federal income tax considerations of participation in the exchange offer and of the ownership and disposition of the exchange notes. This summary is based upon provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or the “Code,” applicable regulations, administrative rulings and judicial decisions in effect as of the date of this prospectus, any of which may subsequently be changed, possibly retroactively, or interpreted differently by the Internal Revenue Service, or the “IRS,” so as to result in U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those discussed below. Except where noted, this summary deals only with original notes and exchange notes held as a capital asset by a beneficial owner who purchased the original notes on original issuance at the first price at which a substantial portion of the original notes were sold for cash to persons other than bond houses, brokers, or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters, placement agents or wholesalers, which we refer to as the “issue price.” This summary does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxes and does not deal with all tax consequences that may be relevant to holders in light of their personal circumstances or particular situations, such as:

 

   

tax consequences to dealers in securities or currencies, financial institutions, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, tax-exempt entities, insurance companies and traders in securities that elect to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for their securities;

 

   

tax consequences to persons holding notes as a part of a hedging, integrated, conversion or constructive sale transaction or a straddle;

 

   

tax consequences to U.S. holders, as defined below, whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. dollar;

 

   

tax consequences to entities treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes and investors therein;

 

   

tax consequences to certain former citizens or residents of the United States;

 

   

alternative minimum tax consequences, if any;

 

   

any state, local or foreign tax consequences; and

 

   

estate or gift taxes.

If an entity that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds notes, the tax treatment of a partner or member generally will depend upon the status of the partner or member and the activities of the entity. If you are a partner or member in such an entity holding the notes, you should consult your tax advisors.

If you are considering participating in the exchange offer, you should consult your tax advisors concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences to you in light of your own specific situation, as well as consequences arising under the laws of any other taxing jurisdiction.

In this discussion, we use the term “U.S. holder” to refer to a beneficial owner of notes that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

   

an individual citizen or resident of the United States;

 

   

a corporation (or any other entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

 

   

an estate the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

 

   

a trust, if it (1) is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (2) has a valid election in effect under applicable U.S. Treasury regulations to be treated as a U.S. person.

 

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We use the term “non-U.S. holder” to describe a beneficial owner of notes that is neither a U.S. holder nor a partnership or other entity that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Non-U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors to determine the U.S. federal, state, local and other tax consequences that may be relevant to them.

Exchange of Original Notes for Exchange Notes

The exchange of original notes for exchange notes pursuant to the exchange offer will not constitute a taxable event to holders. Rather, the exchange notes will be treated as a continuation of the original notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and are referred to together with the original notes as “notes” in this summary of U.S. federal income tax consequences. Consequently, no gain or loss will be recognized by a holder upon receipt of an exchange note, the holding period of the exchange note will include the holding period of the original note, and the initial basis of the exchange note will be the same as the basis of the original note immediately before the exchange.

Consequences to U.S. Holders

Payment of Interest

Stated interest on a note generally will be taxable to a U.S. holder as ordinary income at the time it is received or accrued in accordance with the U.S. holder’s usual method of accounting for tax purposes.

Original Issue Discount

The original notes were issued with original issued discount, or “OID,” for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a result of their issuance at an issue price equal to 96.674% of their stated principal amount. The exchange notes, as a continuation of the original notes, will be treated as having been issued with OID. As a result, a U.S. holder will be subject to special tax accounting rules, as described in greater detail below. U.S. holders should be aware that they generally must include OID in gross income in advance of the receipt of cash attributable to that income.

A note with an “issue price” that is less than its stated redemption price at maturity (the sum of all payments to be made on the note other than payments of stated interest) will generally be issued with OID in an amount equal to that difference if that difference is at least 0.25% of the stated redemption price at maturity multiplied by the number of complete years to maturity. The “issue price” of a note will be the first price at which a substantial amount of the notes is sold to investors, excluding sales to bond houses, brokers, or similar persons or organizations acting in the capacity of underwriters, placement agents or wholesalers.

The stated interest payments on the notes are treated as described above under “—Payment of Interest.”

A U.S. holder generally must include OID in gross income in advance of the receipt of some or all of the related cash payments using the “constant yield method” described in the following paragraphs.

The amount of OID that a U.S. holder must include in income is the sum of the “daily portions” of OID with respect to the note for each day during the taxable year or portion of the taxable year in which such holder held that note. The daily portion is determined by allocating to each day in any “accrual period” a pro rata portion of the OID allocable to that accrual period. The “accrual period” for a note may be of any length and may vary in length over the term of the note, provided that each accrual period is no longer than one year and each scheduled payment of principal or interest occurs on the first day or the final day of an accrual period. The amount of OID allocable to any accrual period other than the final accrual period is an amount equal to the excess, if any, of:

 

   

the note’s “adjusted issue price” at the beginning of the accrual period multiplied by its yield to maturity, determined on the basis of compounding at the close of each accrual period and properly adjusted for the length of the accrual period, over

 

   

the sum of all stated interest allocable to the accrual period.

 

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OID allocable to a final accrual period is the difference between the amount payable at maturity, other than a payment of stated interest, and the adjusted issue price at the beginning of the final accrual period. Special rules will apply for calculating OID for an initial short accrual period. The “adjusted issue price” of a note at the beginning of any accrual period is equal to its issue price increased by the OID that has accrued for each prior accrual period. Under these rules, a U.S. holder will have to include in income increasingly greater amounts of OID in successive accrual periods.

U.S. holders may elect to treat all interest on any note as OID and calculate the amount includible in gross income under the constant yield method described above. The election is to be made for the taxable year in which such holder acquired the note and may not be revoked without the consent of the IRS. U.S. holders should consult with their own tax advisors about this election.

Effect of Early Redemption Rights

We may redeem all or part of the notes at any time on or after December 1, 2014 by, in some cases, paying the specified premium, as discussed under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption.” U.S. Treasury regulations regarding notes issued with OID contain special rules for determining the maturity date and the stated redemption price at maturity of a debt instrument where the issuer of such debt instrument has an unconditional option to make payments under such debt instrument under an alternative payment schedule. Under such rules, it is assumed that the issuer of such debt instrument will exercise an option to redeem a debt instrument if such exercise will lower the yield to maturity of such debt instrument. Since the terms of our option to redeem the notes on or after December 1, 2014 by, in some cases, paying a specified premium would not lower the yield to maturity of the notes, we will disregard this optional redemption provision in determining the amount or timing of any OID inclusions thereon.

We may redeem all or part of the notes at any time prior to December 1, 2014 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of notes redeemed plus the Applicable Premium, as discussed under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption.” We believe that as of the issue date of the original notes, the likelihood of our right to redeem the notes prior to December 1, 2014 being exercised was for this purpose remote. We also may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes prior to December 1, 2013 at a premium with the proceeds of one or more equity offerings, as discussed under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Optional Redemption.” We believe that as of the issue date of the original notes, the likelihood of our right to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes prior to December 1, 2013 with the proceeds of one or more equity offerings being exercised was for this purpose remote. Similarly, you may require us to redeem your notes in the event of a Change of Control, as discussed under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Certain Covenants—Repurchase of Notes Upon a Change of Control.” Under the U.S. Treasury regulations regarding notes issued with OID, if based on all the facts and circumstances as of the date on which the original notes were issued there was a remote likelihood that a contingent redemption option will be exercised, it is assumed that such redemption will not occur. We believe that, as of the issue date of the original notes, the likelihood of the occurrence of any of these contingencies was for this purpose remote. In each case, our determination is not binding on the IRS, and if the IRS were to challenge this determination, you may be required to accrue income on the notes that you own in excess of stated interest, and to treat as ordinary income rather than capital gain any income realized on the taxable disposition of such notes before the resolution of the contingency. In the event that any of these contingencies were to occur, the occurrence of such a contingency would affect the amount and timing of the income that you recognize. U.S. holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the potential application to the notes of the contingent payment debt instrument rules and the consequences of such application.

Additional Interest

If we fail to meet specified obligations under the indenture governing the notes, we may be required to pay additional interest in the manner described under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Events of Default.” In general, when the amount or timing of any additional payments on a debt instrument is contingent, the debt instrument could be subject to special rules that apply to contingent payment debt instruments. Although it is not free from doubt, we intend to take the position for U.S. federal income tax purposes that the possibility of such

 

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payments should not cause the notes to be subject to the special rules applicable to contingent payment debt instruments and, accordingly, that any such payments of interest should be taxable to you as ordinary interest income when received or accrued, in accordance with your usual method of tax accounting. This position is based in part on our belief that, as of the issue date of the original notes, the possibility that such additional payments will be made was remote within the meaning of applicable U.S. Treasury regulations. Except as otherwise specifically discussed herein, the remainder of this discussion assumes that the notes will not be treated as contingent payment debt instruments.

Sale, Redemption or Other Taxable Disposition of Notes

A U.S. holder generally will recognize gain or loss upon the sale, redemption or other taxable disposition of a note equal to the difference between the amount realized (less accrued interest, which will be taxable as such) upon the sale, redemption or other taxable disposition and the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in the note. A U.S. holder’s tax basis in a note generally will be equal to the amount that such U.S. holder paid for the note increased by any previously accrued OID and reduced (but not below zero) by any amortized bond premium. Any gain or loss recognized on a taxable disposition of the note will be capital gain or loss. If, at the time of the sale, redemption or other taxable disposition of the note, a U.S. holder is treated as holding the note for more than one year, this capital gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss. Otherwise, this capital gain or loss will be short-term capital gain or loss. In the case of certain non-corporate U.S. holders (including individuals), long-term capital gain generally will be subject to a maximum U.S. federal income tax rate of 15%, which maximum tax rate currently is scheduled to increase to 20% for dispositions occurring during the taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2013. A U.S. holder’s ability to deduct capital losses may be limited.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

Information reporting requirements generally will apply to interest, including OID, on the notes and the proceeds of a sale of a note paid to a U.S. holder unless the U.S. holder is an exempt recipient, such as a corporation. Backup withholding will apply to those payments if the U.S. holder fails to provide its correct taxpayer identification number, or certification of exempt status, or if the U.S. holder is notified by the IRS that it has failed to report in full payments of interest and dividend income. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability if the required information is furnished in a timely manner to the IRS.

Medicare Tax on Unearned Income

Recently enacted legislation requires certain U.S. holders that are individuals, estates or trusts to pay an additional 3.8% tax on, among other things, interest on and gains from the sale or other disposition of notes for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012. U.S. holders that are individuals, estates or trusts should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of this legislation on their ownership and disposition of the notes.

Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders

Payments of Interest

The 30% U.S. federal withholding tax will not apply to any payment of interest (which, for purposes of this discussion, includes OID) to a non-U.S. holder provided that:

 

   

interest paid on the note is not effectively connected with the non-U.S. holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is not attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment);

 

   

the non-U.S. holder does not actually or constructively own 10% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of our stock that are entitled to vote within the meaning of section 871(h)(3) of the Code;

 

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the non-U.S. holder is not a bank whose receipt of interest on a note is described in section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code;

 

   

the non-U.S. holder is not a controlled foreign corporation that is related to us (actually or constructively) through stock ownership; and

 

   

(1) the non-U.S. holder provides its name and address, and certifies, under penalties of perjury, that it is not a U.S. person (which certification may be made on an IRS Form W-8BEN or other applicable form) or (2) the non-U.S. holder holds the notes through certain foreign intermediaries or certain foreign partnerships, and the non-U.S. holder and the foreign intermediary or foreign partnership satisfies the certification requirements of applicable U.S. Treasury regulations.

If a non-U.S. holder cannot satisfy the requirements described above, payments of interest will be subject to the 30% U.S. federal withholding tax, unless the non-U.S. holder provides us with a properly executed (1) IRS Form W-8BEN (or other applicable form) claiming an exemption from or reduction in withholding under the benefit of an applicable income tax treaty or (2) IRS Form W-8ECI (or other applicable form) stating that interest paid on the notes is not subject to withholding tax because it is effectively connected with the non-U.S. holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the United States. If a non-U.S. holder is engaged in a trade or business in the United States and interest on the notes is effectively connected with the conduct of that trade or business and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment, then, although the non-U.S. holder will be exempt from the 30% withholding tax (provided the requirement to deliver an IRS Form W-8ECI, as discussed above, is satisfied), the non-U.S. holder will be subject to U.S. federal income tax on that interest on a net income basis in the same manner as if the non-U.S. holder were a U.S. holder. In addition, if a non-U.S. holder is a foreign corporation, it may be subject to a branch profits tax equal to 30% (or a lesser rate as may be specified under an applicable income tax treaty) of its earnings and profits for the taxable year, subject to adjustments, that are effectively connected with its conduct of a trade or business in the United States.

Sale, Redemption or Other Taxable Disposition of Notes

Gain realized by a non-U.S. holder on the sale, certain redemptions or other taxable disposition of a note will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax unless:

 

   

that gain is effectively connected with a non-U.S. holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income treaty, is attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment); or

 

   

the non-U.S. holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of that disposition and certain other conditions are met.

If a non-U.S. holder is described in the first bullet point above, it will be subject to tax on the net gain derived from the sale, redemption, conversion or other taxable disposition in the same manner as if the non-U.S. holder were a U.S. holder. In addition, if a non-U.S. holder is a foreign corporation that falls under the first bullet point above, it may be subject to the branch profits tax equal to 30% (or a lesser rate as may be specified under an applicable income tax treaty). If a non-U.S. holder is an individual described in the second bullet point above, such holder will be subject to a flat 30% tax on the gain derived from the sale, redemption, conversion or other taxable disposition, which may be offset by U.S. source capital losses, even though such holder is not considered a resident of the United States.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

Generally, we must report annually to the IRS and to non-U.S. holders the amount of interest paid to non-U.S. holders and the amount of tax, if any, withheld with respect to those payments. Copies of the information returns reporting such interest and withholding also may be made available to the tax authorities in the country in which a non-U.S. holder resides under the provisions of an applicable income tax treaty.

 

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In general, a non-U.S. holder will not be subject to backup withholding with respect to payments of interest, including OID, that we make, provided the statement described above in the last bullet point under “—Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders—Payments of Interest” has been received and we do not have actual knowledge or reason to know that the holder is a U.S. person, as defined under the Code, that is not an exempt recipient. In addition, a non-U.S. holder will be subject to information reporting and, depending on the circumstances, backup withholding with respect to payments of the proceeds of the sale of a note within the United States or conducted through certain U.S.-related financial intermediaries, unless the statement described above has been received, and we do not have actual knowledge or reason to know that a holder is a U.S. person, as defined under the Code, that is not an exempt recipient, or the non-U.S. holder otherwise establishes an exemption. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a non-U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability if the required information is furnished in a timely manner to the IRS.

Discharge

If we were to obtain a discharge of the indenture governing the notes with respect to all of the notes then outstanding, as described above in clause (1)(b) under “Description of the Exchange Notes—Satisfaction and Discharge,” such a discharge generally would be deemed to constitute a taxable exchange of the notes outstanding for other property. In such a case, you would be required to recognize capital gain or loss in connection with such a deemed exchange, which generally will be U.S. source. In addition, after such a deemed exchange, you also might be required to recognize income from the property deemed to have been received in such an exchange over the life of the transaction in a manner or amount that is different than if the discharge had not occurred. Holders should consult their tax advisors as to the specific consequences arising from a discharge in their particular situations.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

Each broker-dealer that receives exchange notes for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with the resale of the exchange notes. This prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of exchange notes received in exchange for original notes where such original notes were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. We have agreed in the Registration Rights Agreement that, for a period beginning on the date the exchange offer is consummated and ending on the earlier of 180 days after the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part (which is the date of this prospectus) and the date on which a broker-dealer is no longer required to deliver a prospectus in connection with market-making activities or other trading activities, we will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale.

 

   

We will not receive any proceeds from any sale of exchange notes by broker-dealers.

 

   

Exchange notes received by broker-dealers for their own account pursuant to the exchange offer may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, through the writing of options on the exchange notes or a combination of such methods of resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices, or at negotiated prices.

 

   

Any resale may be made directly to purchasers or to or through brokers or dealers who may receive compensation in the form of commissions or concessions from any such broker-dealer or the purchasers of any of the exchange notes.

 

   

Any broker-dealer that resells exchange notes that were received by it for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer and any broker or dealer that participates in a distribution of the exchange notes may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act, and any profit on any such resale of exchange notes and any commissions or concessions received by any such persons may be deemed to be underwriting compensation under the Securities Act.

 

   

The letter of transmittal states that, by acknowledging that it will deliver a prospectus and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act.

For the period described above, we will promptly send additional copies of this prospectus and any amendment or supplement to this prospectus to any broker-dealer that requests these documents. Any such requests should be made in the letter of transmittal where indicated or otherwise should be directed to PAETEC Holding Corp., 600 Willowbrook Office Park, Fairport, New York 14450, Attention: Legal Department, telephone: (585) 340-2500. For additional information about the obligations of participating broker-dealers in connection with the exchange offer and the resale of exchange notes, see “The Exchange Offer—Terms of the Exchange Offer—Resales of Exchange Notes.”

We have agreed in the Registration Rights Agreement to pay all expenses incident to the exchange offer (other than commissions and concessions of any broker-dealer) and to indemnify the holders of the original notes (including any broker-dealer) against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

The validity of the exchange notes and guarantees offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Hogan Lovells US LLP, Washington, D.C. Certain matters of (1) Iowa law relating to the validity of the guarantees of the exchange notes by guarantors organized under Iowa law will be passed upon for us by Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, (2) North Carolina law relating to the validity of the guarantees of the exchange notes by guarantors organized under North Carolina law will be passed upon for us by Bryan Cave LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, (3) New Jersey law relating to the validity of the guarantees of the exchange notes by the guarantor organized under New Jersey law will be passed upon for us by Flaster/Greenberg PC, (4) Michigan law relating to the validity of the guarantees of the exchange notes by the guarantor organized under Michigan law will be passed upon for us by Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C., (5) South Carolina law relating to the validity of the guarantees of the exchange notes by the guarantor organized under South Carolina law will be passed upon for us by Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A., (6) Oklahoma law relating to the validity of the guarantees of the exchange notes by the guarantor organized under Oklahoma law will be passed upon for us by Barber & Bartz, a professional corporation, and (7) Texas law relating to the validity of the guarantees of the exchange notes by the guarantor organized under Texas law will be passed upon for us by Mayer Brown LLP, in each case as set forth in and limited by the respective opinions of such counsel filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements, and the related consolidated financial statement schedule, of PAETEC Holding Corp. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, included in this Prospectus and the effectiveness of PAETEC Holding Corp.’s internal control over financial reporting, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their reports appearing herein and elsewhere in the Registration Statement (which reports (1) express an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedule and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the acquisition of Cavalier Telephone Corporation on December 6, 2010 and the acquisition of McLeodUSA Incorporated on February 8, 2008, and (2) express an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting). Such consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedule are included in reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

The consolidated financial statements of Cavalier Telephone Corporation and subsidiaries as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009, and as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for the years then ended included in this prospectus have been audited by McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm and independent auditor, respectively, as stated in their reports which are included herein. Such consolidated financial statements have been so included in reliance upon the reports of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

 

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We and the subsidiary guarantors of the notes have filed a registration statement on Form S-4 under the Securities Act with the SEC to register the offering of the exchange notes and guarantees. This prospectus forms a part of that registration statement. As permitted by SEC rules, this prospectus does not contain all the information you can find in our registration statement or the exhibits to the registration statement.

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy reports and other information that we have filed with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You may call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information concerning the public reference room. PAETEC’s SEC filings are also available to the public from commercial document retrieval services and at the Internet web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov for issuers such as PAETEC that file electronically with the SEC.

 

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

 

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-2   

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009

     F-5   

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December  31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

     F-6   

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December  31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

     F-7   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

     F-8   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-9   

PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

 

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

     F-46   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

     F-47   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

     F-48   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-49   

Cavalier Telephone Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, dated April 30, 2010

     F-61   

Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2009

     F-62   

Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2009

     F-63   

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Deficit for the year ended December 31, 2009

     F-64   

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2009

     F-65   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-66   

Independent Auditor’s Report, dated April 30, 2009

     F-81   

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007

     F-82   

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

     F-83   

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

     F-84   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007

     F-85   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-86   

Cavalier Telephone Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

     F-101   

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September  30, 2010 and 2009

     F-102   

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the nine months ended September  30, 2010 and 2009

     F-103   

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September  30, 2010 and 2009

     F-104   

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     F-105   

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Fairport, New York

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of PAETEC Holding Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As described in management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting, management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting the following: U.S. Energy Partners, which was acquired on February 28, 2010 and whose financial statements constitute 0.7% and 1.5% of the Company’s consolidated total assets and consolidated total revenues, respectively, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010; Quagga Corporation, which was acquired on June 7, 2010 and whose financial statements constitute 2.1% and 1.3% of the Company’s consolidated total assets and consolidated total revenues, respectively, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010; and Cavalier Telephone Corporation, which was acquired on December 6, 2010 and whose financial statements constitute 28.3% and 1.4% of the Company’s consolidated total assets and consolidated total revenues, respectively, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error of fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

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In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 2010 of the Company and our report dated March 16, 2011 expressed and unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedule and included an explanatory paragraph relating to the acquisition of Cavalier Telephone Corporation on December 6, 2010 and the acquisition of McLeodUSA Incorporated on February 8, 2008.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Rochester, New York

March 16, 2011

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

PAETEC Holding Corp.

Fairport, New York

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PAETEC Holding Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010. Our audits also included the consolidated financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 21(b). These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Boards (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statement present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of PAETEC Holding Corp. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such consolidated financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 16, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company acquired Cavalier Telephone Corporation on December 6, 2010 and the Company acquired McLeod USA Incorporated on February 8, 2008.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Rochester, New York

March 16, 2011

 

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PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2010 and 2009

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

 

     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 95,533      $ 152,888   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,044 and $11,892, respectively

     253,175        201,308   

Deferred income taxes

     10,801        8,365   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     27,584        22,380   
                

Total current assets

     387,093        384,941   

Property and equipment, net

     860,782        619,048   

Goodwill

     439,556        300,597   

Intangible assets, net

     279,691        134,647   

Other assets, net

     40,816        18,347   
                

Total assets

   $ 2,007,938      $ 1,457,580   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 102,169      $ 63,528   

Accrued expenses

     36,954        34,885   

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

     20,373        34,512   

Accrued taxes

     48,897        37,203   

Accrued commissions

     22,532        18,180   

Accrued capital expenditures

     13,707        8,625   

Accrued interest

     17,278        13,376   

Deferred revenue

     82,232        62,215   

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     10,733        4,786   
                

Total current liabilities

     354,875        277,310   

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     1,437,356        921,271   

Other long-term liabilities

     78,822        59,939   
                

Total liabilities

     1,871,053        1,258,520   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common stock, $.01 par value; 300,000,000 authorized shares at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, 144,026,358 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010, 145,284,100 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2009

     1,440        1,453   

Additional paid-in capital

     766,948        771,369   

Accumulated deficit

     (631,503     (573,762
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     136,885        199,060   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,007,938      $ 1,457,580   
                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  

Revenue:

      

Network services revenue

   $ 1,245,157      $ 1,258,489      $ 1,237,668   

Carrier services revenue

     262,749        260,023        271,279   

Integrated solutions revenue

     115,910        61,675        61,433   
                        

Total revenue

     1,623,816        1,580,187        1,570,380   

Cost of sales (exclusive of operating items shown separately below)

     808,892        782,389        781,347   

Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of operating items shown separately below and inclusive of stock-based compensation)

     559,673        559,541        572,180   

Acquisition, integration and separation costs

     14,124        —          12,700   

Sales and use tax settlement

     —          (7,221     —     

Impairment charge

     —          —          355,000   

Depreciation and amortization

     196,543        184,588        174,251   
                        

Income (loss) from operations

     44,584        60,890        (325,098

Debt extinguishment and related costs

     7,382        17,891        —     

Other income, net

     (392     (1,107     (663

Interest expense

     96,339        74,149        73,663   
                        

Loss before income taxes

     (58,745     (30,043     (398,098

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

     (1,004     (1,354     89,797   
                        

Net loss

     (57,741     (28,689     (487,895

Other comprehensive income (loss):

      

Change in fair value of hedge instruments, net of income taxes

     —          6,947        (13,403
                        

Comprehensive loss

   $ (57,741   $ (21,742   $ (501,298
                        

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

   $ (0.40   $ (0.20   $ (3.48
                        

Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     145,345,301        143,371,462        140,210,860   
                        

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(Amounts in Thousands, Except Share Amounts)

 

     Common
Stock
    Treasury
Stock
    Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Total  

BALANCE, January 1, 2008

   $ 1,031      $ (1,063   $ 216,550      $ (5,619   $ (57,178   $ 153,721   

Issuance of shares in connection with McLeodUSA merger

     400        —          493,371        —          —          493,771   

Issuance of shares in connection with other acquisitions, 75,000 shares

     1        —          648        —          —          649   

Assumption of options and warrants in connection with McLeodUSA merger

     —          —          26,828        —          —          26,828   

Exercise of stock options and warrants, 3,053,164 shares

     30        —          14,282        —          —          14,312   

Excess tax benefits from employee stock option exercises

     —          —          396        —          —          396   

Costs of registering securities

     —          —          (292     —          —          (292

Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to restricted stock units granted

     —          (58     (34     —          —          (92

Stock-based compensation expense

     —          —          22,015        —          —          22,015   

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

     6        —          1,421        —          —          1,427   

Repurchase of common stock

     (59     —          (12,951     —          —          (13,010

Retirement of treasury stock

     —          1,121        (1,121     —          —          —     

Net loss

     —          —          —          —          (487,895     (487,895

Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of income taxes

     —          —          —          (13,403     —          (13,403
                                                

BALANCE, December 31, 2008

     1,409        —          761,113        (19,022     (545,073     198,427   

Exercise of stock options and warrants, 1,048,595 shares and vesting of restricted stock units, 6,689,167 shares

     79        —          2,080        —          —          2,159   

Costs of registering securities

     —          —          (80     —          —          (80

Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to restricted stock units granted

     (23     —          (6,794     —          —          (6,817

Stock-based compensation expense

     —          —          18,772        —          —          18,772   

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

     7        —          1,709        —          —          1,716   

Repurchase of common stock

     (19     —          (5,431     —          —          (5,450

Net loss

     —          —          —          —          (28,689     (28,689

Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of income taxes

     —          —          —          6,947        —          6,947   

Reclassification to debt extinguishment and related costs for reduction in notional amount of swap agreement

     —          —          —          4,531        —          4,531   

Reclassification to debt extinguishment and related costs for discontinuance of hedge accounting treatment

     —          —          —          7,544        —          7,544   
                                                

BALANCE, December 31, 2009

     1,453        —          771,369        —          (573,762     199,060   

Exercise of stock options and warrants, 936,014 shares and vesting of restricted stock units, 1,819,083 shares

     27        —          2,022        —          —          2,049   

Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding requirements related to restricted stock units granted

     (6     —          (2,383     —          —          (2,389

Stock-based compensation expense

     —          —          9,716        —          —          9,716   

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

     6        —          2,287        —          —          2,293   

Repurchase of common stock

     (40     —          (16,063     —          —          (16,103

Net loss

     —          —          —          —          (57,741     (57,741
                                                

BALANCE, December 31, 2010

   $ 1,440      $ —        $ 766,948      $ —        $ (631,503   $ 136,885   
                                                

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

    Year Ended December 31,  
    2010     2009     2008  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net loss

  $ (57,741   $ (28,689   $ (487,895

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

     

Depreciation and amortization

    196,543        184,588        174,251   

Amortization of debt issuance costs

    5,167        2,214        2,062   

Amortization of debt discount

    1,457        1,548        1,006   

Bad debt expense

    10,577        17,055        10,597   

Stock-based compensation expense

    9,716        18,772        22,015   

Sales and use tax settlement

    —          (7,221     —     

Gain on non-monetary transaction

    —          (242     —     

(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment

    (294     (15     195   

Deferred income taxes

    (1,342     (3,234     87,557   

Debt extinguishment and related costs

    6,626        13,360        —     

Impairment charge

    —          —          355,000   

Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash, excluding effects of acquisitions:

     

Accounts receivable

    (8,820     (15,520     (13,829

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    (370     (8,631     3,423   

Other assets

    (4,011     (26     5,435   

Accounts payable

    (5,253     (25,161     (2,849

Accrued expenses

    (10,667     (16,729     (16,537

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

    (19,584     6,333        9,061   

Accrued taxes

    (5,414     7,851        (613

Accrued commissions

    2,942        1,175        707   

Accrued interest

    3,855        55        (334

Deferred revenue

    2,381        4,686        2,879   
                       

Net cash provided by operating activities

    125,768        152,169        152,131   
                       

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     

Purchases of property and equipment

    (125,076     (121,511     (119,492

Acquisitions, net of cash received—Cavalier

    (457,664     —          —     

Acquisitions, net of cash received—other acquisitions

    (38,094     (125     (2,101

Acquisitions, net of cash received—McLeodUSA

    (75     (197     (115,497

Purchase of short-term investments

    (1,972     —          —     

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

    1,972        —          3,412   

Proceeds from settlement of restricted cash

    (504     2,652        4,873   

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

    651        892        1,780   

Software development costs

    (1,132     (1,459     (946
                       

Net cash used in investing activities

    (621,894     (119,748     (227,971
                       

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     

Repayments of long-term debt

    (284,379     (362,576     (17,675

Payment for debt issuance costs

    (24,317     (10,930     (1,395

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

    761,617        337,921        144,400   

Repurchase of common stock/stock options

    (16,103     (5,450     (13,010

Payment for registering securities

    —          (80     (292

Proceeds from exercise of stock options, warrants and purchase plans

    4,342        3,875        15,739   

Payment of tax withholding on vested stock units

    (2,389     (6,821     —     
                       

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    438,771        (44,061     127,767   
                       

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

    (57,355     (11,640     51,927   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

    152,888        164,528        112,601   
                       

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR

  $ 95,533      $ 152,888      $ 164,528   
                       

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

     

Cash paid for interest

  $ 87,270      $ 71,000      $ 71,420   
                       

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ 728      $ 2,015      $ 2,609   
                       

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:

     

Accrued property and equipment expenditures

  $ 25,867      $ 14,171      $ 19,153   
                       

Treasury stock retirement

  $ —        $ —        $ 1,121   
                       

Tenant incentive leasehold improvements

  $ 1,713      $ 1,673      $ 955   
                       

Fair value of assets acquired in business acquisition

  $ —        $ —        $ 661,338   
                       

Liabilities assumed in business acquisition

  $ —        $ —        $ 140,090   
                       

Equity consideration issued in business acquisition

  $ —        $ —        $ 521,248   
                       

Accrued business acquisition costs/contingent consideration

  $ 7,499      $ 282      $ 668   
                       

Equipment purchased under capital leases

  $ 38,668      $ 15,996      $ 5,789   
                       

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

 

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Nature of Business

PAETEC Holding Corp. (“PAETEC Holding”) is a Delaware corporation that, through its subsidiaries, provides broadband communications services, including data and Internet access services, local telephone services and domestic and international long distance services, primarily to business end-user customers.

On February 8, 2008, PAETEC Holding completed its combination by merger (the “McLeodUSA merger”) with McLeodUSA Incorporated (“McLeodUSA”), which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding upon completion of the merger. On December 6, 2010, PAETEC Holding completed its combination by merger (the “Cavalier merger”) with Cavalier Telephone Corporation (“Cavalier”), which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding upon completion of the merger (Note 3).

The accompanying historical consolidated financial statements and notes reflect the financial results of PAETEC Holding and PAETEC’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. For the period beginning on February 9, 2008, the accompanying historical consolidated financial statements and notes include the financial results of McLeodUSA and McLeodUSA’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. For the period beginning on December 6, 2010, the accompanying historical consolidated financial statements and notes include the financial results of Cavalier and Cavalier’s wholly-owned subsidiaries.

References to the “Company” in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are to PAETEC Holding and PAETEC Holding’s wholly-owned subsidiaries.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Consolidation—The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PAETEC Holding and PAETEC Holding’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Segment Disclosure—The Company operates in one segment.

Cash and Cash Equivalents—The Company includes as cash and cash equivalents, cash, marketable securities and commercial paper with original maturities of three months or less.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—To determine its allowance for bad debts, the Company uses estimates based on its historical collection experience, its assessment of current industry trends and its credit policies.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets—Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of prepaid services, insurance, maintenance contracts and refundable deposits. Prepayments are expensed on a straight-line basis over the corresponding life of the underlying agreements

Property and Equipment—Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Land is carried at cost. Employee-related costs directly related to network construction and enhancements are capitalized. Interest is also capitalized in connection with network construction. The capitalized labor and interest related to each asset is recorded as part of such asset and is amortized over the asset’s estimated useful life.

 

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Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the property and equipment as follows:

 

Communications networks

   3 – 20 years

Computer hardware and purchased software

   3 – 5 years

Equipment

   3 – 20 years

Office equipment, furniture and fixtures

   3 – 9 years

Leasehold improvements

   shorter of 15 years or lease term

Buildings

   12 – 30 years

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets of businesses acquired.

In accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, the Company does not amortize goodwill or other acquired intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. The Company has identified two reporting units as defined in ASC 350. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually, based upon the Company’s estimate of the fair value of each reporting unit. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had $2.4 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets.

The Company assesses the carrying value of its goodwill as of July 1 of each fiscal year. In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill of a reporting unit will also be tested for impairment between annual tests if a triggering event occurs, as defined by ASC 350, which could potentially reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. The annual assessments of the carrying value of the Company’s reporting units for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 indicated that the value of the recorded goodwill was not impaired. An interim assessment of the carrying value of the Company’s reporting units, performed as of September 30, 2008, indicated that the value of recorded goodwill was impaired, resulting in the Company recording a $355.0 million impairment charge for the year ended December 31, 2008. The $355.0 million impairment charge is representative of the cumulative impairment charges since PAETEC adopted ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations.

Intangible assets with finite lives consist mainly of acquired customer relationships. These customer relationships intangible assets are amortized between 2 and 14 years using an accelerated amortization method. The finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for possible impairment in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment. Additional information concerning the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets is provided in Note 5.

Long-Lived Assets—The Company has a policy to review the carrying value of its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable. For purposes of evaluating and measuring impairment, the Company groups a long-lived asset or assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. No impairment charge for long-lived assets has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, 2009 or 2008.

Software Development Costs—Software development costs incurred subsequent to establishing technological feasibility through general release of the software products are capitalized in accordance with ASC 985-20, Costs of Software to be Sold, Leased, or Marketed. Capitalized costs will be amortized on a product-by-product basis, with annual amortization being the greater of (1) the ratio of current product gross revenues to the total of current and anticipated future product gross revenues or (2) the straight-line method over the product’s remaining estimated economic life, including the current reporting period. Amortization begins once the associated software product is available for general release to customers. The unamortized balance of

 

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capitalized software was $5.8 million and $3.7 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Amortization expense related to these costs was $1.4 million, $1.0 million and $0.7 million in the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Income Taxes—The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of transactions and events. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted income tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to an amount that is determined to be more likely than not recoverable. In addition, the Company has adopted the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, which provides guidance to address uncertainty in tax positions and clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum recognition threshold that the income tax positions must achieve before being recognized in the financial statements.

Other Assets—Other assets consist primarily of debt issuance costs, deposits and miscellaneous other assets. Debt issuance costs are amortized over the term of the related debt instruments and are recorded as interest expense.

Self-Insurance Reserve—The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to insurance, although it maintains stop-loss coverage with third party insurers to limit exposures. The estimate of its self-insurance liability contains uncertainty since the Company must use judgment to estimate the ultimate cost that will be incurred to settle reported claims and claims for incidents incurred but not reported as of the balance sheet date. When estimating its self-insurance liability, the Company considers a number of factors which include, but are not limited to, historical claim experience and known claims not yet paid. The Company has not made any material changes in the accounting methodology used to establish its self-insurance liabilities during the three-year period ended December 31, 2010.

Legal and Contingency Reserves—The Company accounts for legal and other contingencies in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. Loss contingencies are accrued by a charge to income if two conditions are met. The first condition is that information prior to issuance of the consolidated financial statements indicates that it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred at the date of the consolidated financial statements. It is implicit in this condition that it must be probable that one or more future events will occur confirming the fact of the loss. The second condition is that the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

Revenue Recognition—The Company derives its revenue primarily from sales of telecommunications services, principally usage fees and monthly recurring fees. Usage fees consist of fees paid by customers for each call made, access fees paid by carriers for long distance calls that the Company originates and terminates, and fees paid by the incumbent carriers as reciprocal compensation when the Company terminates local calls made by their customers. Revenue related to usage fees is recognized when the service is provided. Usage fees are billed in arrears and estimates are used to recognize revenue for unbilled usage fees. The Company’s ability to generate access fee revenue, including reciprocal compensation revenue, is subject to numerous regulatory and legal proceedings. Until these proceedings are ultimately resolved, the Company’s policy is to recognize access fee revenue, including reciprocal compensation revenue, only when it is concluded that realization of that revenue is reasonably assured.

Monthly recurring fees include the fees paid for lines in service and additional features on those lines. Monthly recurring fees are paid by end-user customers and are primarily billed in advance. This revenue is recognized during the period in which it is earned.

Management makes estimates of future customer credits through the analysis of historical trends and known events. Provisions for customer credits are recorded as a reduction of revenue when incurred. Since any revenue allowances are recorded as an offset to revenue, any future increases or decreases in the allowances will positively or negatively affect revenue by the same amount.

 

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The Company has arrangements where it recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 605-20, Revenue Recognition Services, which requires some non-recurring service activation and installation fee revenues that are payable in advance of the provision of services to be deferred over the average customer life. In accordance with those guidelines, the Company defers service activation and installation fee revenues and related costs and amortizes them over the average customer life.

The Company also derives revenue from sales of indefeasible rights to use fiber optic telecommunications network facilities, or “IRU,” and telecommunications network maintenance arrangements on such IRUs. The revenue from IRUs is recognized over the term of the related lease unless it qualifies as a sales type lease, for which revenue is recognized at the time the sale criteria in ASC 605-976, Real Estate—Retail Land, are met. Base annual revenue for telecommunications network maintenance is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. Additional services provided under these contracts are recognized as the services are performed.

The Company also derives revenue from sales of telecommunications equipment, software and energy supply services. Equipment revenue consists of fees paid for equipment and for system design and installation services. Equipment revenue is recognized upon delivery and acceptance of the equipment. Software revenue is derived through selling and supporting the Company’s proprietary telecommunications software. Revenue related to software sales is recognized upon delivery and acceptance of the software in accordance with ASC 605-985, Software. Support fees include fees for maintenance of the Company’s telecommunications software and fees for training the end user in the proper use of the telecommunications software. Maintenance fees are recognized pro rata over the length of the underlying maintenance contract. Training fees are recognized after the training obligation has been fulfilled. Energy revenue is derived through the sale of energy supply services. The Company recognizes revenue related to energy sales when the service is provided.

Arrangements with multiple deliverables are accounted for in accordance with ASC 605-25, Multiple-Element Arrangements. ASC 605-25 provides additional guidance on revenue recognition for transactions that may involve the delivery or performance of multiple products, services or rights to use assets, and performance that may occur at different points in time or over different periods. Arrangements with multiple deliverables are reviewed and the elements separated into units of accounting under the provisions of ASC 605-25, with the total consideration received allocated over the relative fair value of the units of accounting. Revenue is recognized as the elements are delivered, assuming all other conditions for recognition of revenue described above have been met.

The Company records all taxes billed to its customers and remitted to governmental authorities, including Universal Service Fund contributions and sales, use and excise taxes, on a net basis in its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Deferred Revenue—Deferred revenue as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of the following:

 

     As of December 31,  
         2010              2009      
     (in thousands)  

Monthly recurring transport charges billed in advance

   $ 57,960       $ 48,276   

Deferred software maintenance revenue

     8,175         6,327   

Non-recurring service activation and installation fee revenue

     4,799         4,839   

Deferred indefeasible rights to use revenue

     2,850         2,144   

Other deferrals

     8,448         629   
                 

Current deferred revenue

     82,232         62,215   

Non-current deferred indefeasible rights to use revenue

     36,326         28,532   

Other non-current deferred revenue

     4,423         4,426   
                 

Total deferred revenue

   $ 122,981       $ 95,173   
                 

 

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Cost of Sales—Cost of sales consists primarily of leased transport charges, usage costs for local and long distance calls, costs associated with equipment sales, software implementation costs, and the costs incurred in procuring electricity from the market operators on a wholesale basis. Leased transport charges are the payments the Company makes to lease the telephone and data transmission lines it uses to connect customers to the Company’s network and to connect the Company’s network to the networks of other carriers. Usage costs for local and long distance calls are the costs incurred to connect the Company’s switching centers to each other, or for calls made by customers that are terminated on the networks of other carriers. These costs include an estimate of charges for which invoices have not yet been received, and are based upon the estimated number of transmission lines and facilities in service, estimated minutes of use and estimated amounts accrued for pending disputes with other carriers, as well as upon the contractual rates charged by the Company’s service providers. Subsequent adjustments to these estimates may occur after the bills are received for the actual costs incurred, but these adjustments generally are not expected to be material to operating results. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had $36.2 million and $27.8 million, respectively, of disputed network invoices and approximately $4.7 million and $8.1 million, respectively, of recorded reserves related to disputed balances recorded in accounts payable in the consolidated balance sheets.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses—The Company’s selling, general and administrative expenses include selling and marketing, customer service, billing, facility expenses, corporate administration, engineering personnel and other personnel costs.

Stock-Based Compensation—ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, requires the measurement of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. ASC 718 requires that excess tax benefits that had been reflected as operating cash flows be reflected as financing cash flows. See Note 9 for additional information on stock-based compensation.

Concentration of Credit Risk—Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Exposure to losses on accounts receivable is principally dependent on each customer’s financial condition. The Company monitors its exposure for credit losses and maintains allowances for anticipated losses. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents in financial institutions considered by management to be high quality and limits the amount of credit exposure to any one institution. The Company has not experienced any losses in these accounts and believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash balances.

Concentration of Suppliers—The Company currently leases its transport capacity from a limited number of suppliers and is dependent upon the availability of transmission facilities owned by the suppliers. The Company is vulnerable to the risk of renewing favorable supplier contracts and timeliness of the supplier in processing the Company’s orders for customers, and is at risk related to regulation and regulatory developments that govern the rates to be charged to the Company and, in some instances, whether certain facilities are required to be made available to the Company.

Financial Instruments—The fair value of a financial instrument represents the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation. The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments does not materially differ from the estimated fair values as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 except for debt. The fair values of the Company’s debt instruments are as follows:

 

   

As of December 31, 2010, the $450.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 9 7/8% senior notes due 2018 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $463.5 million, the $650.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $695.5 million, and the $300.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 9.5% senior notes due 2015 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $311.3 million. At

 

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December 31, 2009, the $270.2 million outstanding under the Company’s senior credit facilities had an estimated fair market value of approximately $258.1 million. At December 31, 2009, the $350.0 million outstanding under the Company’s 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $354.4 million, and the $300.0 million outstanding under the Company’s 9.5% senior notes due 2015 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $288.8 million. The estimated market values as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 are based on year-end closing market prices published by securities firms. While the Company believes these approximations to be reasonably accurate at the time published, year-end closing market prices can vary widely depending on volume traded by any given securities firm and other factors. See Note 6 for further information regarding the Company’s long-term debt obligations.

 

   

The Company is also a party to letters of credit totaling $7.8 million and $7.3 million as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Management does not believe it is practicable to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments and does not expect any material losses from their resolution since performance under these letters of credit is not likely to be required.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements—The preparation of consolidated 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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Business Combinations. The Company accounts for businesses acquired subsequent to January 1, 2009 using the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method, all acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. The Company records the underlying net assets at their respective acquisition-date fair values. As part of this process, the Company identifies and attributes values and estimated lives to property and equipment and intangible assets acquired. These determinations involve significant estimates and assumptions, including those with respect to future cash flows, discount rates and asset lives, and therefore require considerable judgment. These determinations affect the amount of depreciation and amortization expense recognized in future periods. The results of operations of acquired businesses are included in the consolidated statement of operations beginning on the respective business’s acquisition date.

Previously, the Company accounted for businesses acquired using the purchase method of accounting. The Company allocated the total cost of an acquisition, including certain acquisition-related costs, to the underlying net assets based on their respective estimated fair values.

Derivatives—ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, allows the gains and losses of a derivative to offset related results on the hedged item in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, and requires the Company formally to document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting.

Derivatives are recognized on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The Company’s freestanding derivative instruments are evaluated for hedge accounting at inception and evaluated for effectiveness at least quarterly throughout the hedge period. These derivatives are designated as hedges of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability (cash flow hedge). The effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of comprehensive loss and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is reported in earnings immediately.

 

 

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The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of a hedged item, the derivative or hedged item expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or management determines that it is no longer appropriate to designate the derivative as a hedge instrument.

Interest rate swap agreements are periodically used by the Company to reduce exposure to fluctuations in the interest rates on its variable-rate debt. These agreements are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair value of the agreements are recorded in net loss or other comprehensive loss, based on whether the agreements are designated as part of a hedge transaction and whether the agreements are effective in offsetting the change in the value of the interest payments attributable to the Company’s variable-rate debt. In connection with its senior secured credit facilities, the Company had interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2009 (Note 6). As a result of the Company’s January 2010 issuance and sale of $300.0 million principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 (Note 6), management determined that at December 31, 2009 it was no longer appropriate to designate the derivative as a hedge instrument. The discontinuation of hedge accounting resulted in a reclassification of $7.5 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to debt extinguishment and related costs in the accompanying 2009 consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Comprehensive Loss—Comprehensive loss includes all changes in stockholders’ equity during a period, except for changes resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. In the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, comprehensive loss includes the Company’s net loss and also includes the change in the market value, net of income taxes, of derivative hedge instruments of $6.9 million and $13.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards—In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-28, When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts. This ASU requires reporting entities with zero or negative carrying amounts of goodwill to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. This guidance is effective for impairment tests performed during an entity’s fiscal year, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29, Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. This ASU requires reporting entities that present comparative financial statements to present the pro forma disclosures as if the business combination occurred at the beginning of the prior annual period. The guidance also expands the supplementary pro forma disclosures to include additional disclosures describing the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments. This guidance is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company chose to early adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2010.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605). This ASU provides amendments to the criteria in ASC 605-25 for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. It establishes a hierarchy of selling prices to determine the selling price of each specific deliverable, which includes vendor-specific objective evidence (if available), third-party evidence (if vendor-specific evidence is not available), or estimated selling price if neither of the first two is available. This ASU also

 

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eliminates the residual method for allocating revenue between the elements of an arrangement and requires that arrangement consideration be allocated at the inception of the arrangement. Finally, this ASU expands the disclosure requirements regarding a vendor’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-14, Certain Revenue Arrangements that include Software Elements. This ASU amends accounting and reporting guidance under ASC 605-985 to exclude from its scope all tangible products containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality. ASU 2009-14 will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

3. ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of Cavalier

On December 6, 2010, the Company completed its acquisition by merger of Cavalier Telephone Corporation (“Cavalier”), a facilities-based competitive communications services provider that delivers traditional circuit-switched telephony services and IP-based communications services to customers in 16 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States, as well as in the District of Columbia. On the closing date, Cavalier continued in existence as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding.

Cavalier provides commercial, consumer and government customers and other communications providers with high-quality voice and data communications services that include high-speed and dial-up Internet services, local and long distance telephone services, and transport services. Cavalier maintains one of the most extensive competitive networks in the Eastern United States, with approximately 16,600 route miles of fiber.

The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $489.8 million in cash. The merger was accounted for as an acquisition of Cavalier by PAETEC using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

 

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The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired, net of cash acquired of $32.1 million, and liabilities assumed as of the closing of the Cavalier acquisition on December 6, 2010:

 

Assets acquired

     (in thousands)   

Current assets

   $ 45,911   

Property and equipment

     229,772   

Intangible assets subject to amortization

  

Customer relationships

     159,400   

Other

     800   

Other assets

     2,058   

Goodwill

     112,363   
        

Total assets acquired

     550,304   

Liabilities assumed

  

Current liabilities

     77,147   

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     2,788   

Other non-current liabilities

     12,705   
        

Total liabilities assumed

     92,640   
        

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

   $ 457,664   
        

The amounts allocated to the Cavalier assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary pending completion of the final valuations.

Reasons for Cavalier Acquisition

PAETEC believes that the following expected benefits of its proposed acquisition of Cavalier will enhance PAETEC’s ability to compete with incumbent carriers and other communications providers (unaudited):

 

   

Strategic Benefits. The acquisition of Cavalier increases PAETEC’s network footprint by adding approximately 16,600 fiber route miles, permitting PAETEC to operate with a deeper network throughout its Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeastern service areas by expanding its network and collocation facilities, allowing PAETEC to expand and diversify its customer base by adding Cavalier’s federal government customers to PAETEC’s existing base consisting primarily of businesses and institutions, and enhancing PAETEC’s service coverage and customer-service capabilities by providing PAETEC with additional intercity and metropolitan fiber optic network coverage, as well as additional switches, collocations, and network operating centers and data centers.

 

   

Operational Benefits. PAETEC expects that the acquisition of Cavalier will create opportunities for savings in cost of sales by increasing utilization of network assets, eliminating duplicative network costs and transitioning each company’s voice and data traffic from previously leased facilities to the combined company’s fiber optic network. PAETEC also expects savings from reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses, including compensation and benefits costs.

 

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Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)—Cavalier Acquisition

The amounts of Cavalier’s revenue and net loss included in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2010, and the revenue and net loss of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2010, or January 1, 2009, are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Revenue      Net loss from
continuing
operations
 

Actual from December 6, 2010 through December 31, 2010

   $ 23,359       $ (4,214

Supplemental pro forma from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010

   $ 1,965,813       $ (74,774

Supplemental pro forma from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009

   $ 1,988,201       $ (57,961

The pro forma information presents the combined operating results of the Company and Cavalier, with the results prior to the merger closing date adjusted to include the pro forma effect of the elimination of transactions between the Company and Cavalier, the elimination of combined historical transaction costs of approximately $20.2 million directly related to the acquisition of Cavalier by the Company, the adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense associated with the estimated acquired fair value of property and equipment and intangible assets, the elimination of historical interest expense on Cavalier’s pre-merger indebtedness, the inclusion of interest expense related to Company borrowings used to fund the acquisition (Note 6), and the amortization of debt issuance costs related to such borrowings.

The pro forma results are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect either the realization of potential cost savings or any related integration costs, other than those actually realized or incurred and reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010. Certain cost savings have resulted or may result from the Cavalier merger, although there can be no assurance that additional cost savings will be achieved. These pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the merger had occurred as of the dates indicated, nor do the pro forma results intend to be a projection of results that may be obtained in the future.

Acquisition of Assets and Certain Liabilities of Formula Telecom Solutions, Inc.

On December 28, 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of assets and certain liabilities of Formula Telecom Solutions, Inc. (“FTS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of FTS, Ltd., a global provider of billing, customer care and policy control solutions for communications and content service providers. The purchase price for the acquisition was $13.0 million in cash. The transaction was accounted for as an acquisition of FTS by PAETEC using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805.

Acquisition of Quagga Corporation

On June 7, 2010, the Company completed its acquisition of Quagga Corporation (“Quagga”), a privately-held corporation organized under the laws of the State of California. On the closing date, Quagga continued in existence as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Corp.

Quagga is an equipment interconnect business distributing communications equipment and related software to large and medium sized businesses. Quagga also provides related consulting, installation, design and maintenance services for communications equipment applications. Quagga’s customer base is principally located in California. Quagga does not manufacture or design the equipment it sells but rather distributes the equipment of a variety of manufacturers.

The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $25.5 million in cash, including an estimated $6.2 million of contingent consideration to be paid over the 24 months following the acquisition closing date. The

 

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merger was accounted for as an acquisition of Quagga by PAETEC using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805. The aggregate transaction value, net of cash acquired, was $25.5 million.

Acquisition of U.S. Energy Partners

On February 28, 2010, the Company completed its acquisition of U.S. Energy Partners LLC (“U.S. Energy Partners”), a privately-held New York limited liability company. On the closing date, U.S. Energy Partners continued in existence as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Corp.

U.S. Energy Partners sells electricity to industrial, commercial, public authority and residential customers in New York State on National Grid, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and the Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation local distribution company systems as an energy service company.

The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $7.3 million in cash, including an estimated $1.9 million of contingent consideration to be paid over the 24 months following the acquisition closing date. The merger was accounted for as an acquisition of U.S. Energy Partners by PAETEC using the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805. The aggregate transaction value, net of cash acquired, was $6.9 million.

Acquisition of McLeodUSA

On February 8, 2008, PAETEC Holding completed its acquisition by merger of McLeodUSA pursuant to a merger agreement dated as of September 17, 2007, as amended, among PAETEC Holding, McLeodUSA and PS Acquisition Corp., PAETEC’s wholly-owned merger subsidiary. In accordance with the merger agreement, PS Acquisition Corp., merged with and into McLeodUSA, with McLeodUSA surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding. McLeodUSA provides, through its subsidiaries, integrated communications services to small and medium-sized enterprises and, to a lesser extent, traditional telephone and Internet access services to small business and residential customers.

At the effective time of the McLeodUSA merger, each outstanding share of common stock of McLeodUSA was converted into the right to receive 1.30 shares of PAETEC Holding common stock. Based on the number of shares of McLeodUSA common stock outstanding at the effective time of the McLeodUSA merger, a total of approximately 39,975,000 shares of PAETEC Holding common stock were issuable to former McLeodUSA stockholders. PAETEC Holding paid cash in lieu of fractional shares of its common stock.

At the effective time of the McLeodUSA merger, each outstanding McLeodUSA stock option was assumed by the Company and converted into an option to purchase a number of shares of PAETEC Holding common stock equal to the number of shares subject to the original option, multiplied by the merger exchange ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole share, at an exercise price equal to the exercise price of the original option, divided by the merger exchange ratio, rounded up to the nearest whole cent. The terms and conditions of the assumed stock option awards otherwise generally remained the same, without any accelerated vesting, unless accelerated vesting was otherwise provided in the applicable award agreement of the stock option holders. At the effective time of the McLeodUSA merger, the McLeodUSA stock options assumed by PAETEC Holding in the McLeodUSA merger were exercisable for a total of approximately 3,500,000 shares of PAETEC Holding common stock.

In connection with completion of the McLeodUSA merger, the Company paid approximately $128.8 million of funds from cash on hand and borrowings under an incremental term loan facility (Note 6) for application toward the redemption of all of McLeodUSA’s outstanding 10 1/2% senior second secured notes due 2011 (the “McLeodUSA senior secured notes”).

 

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The McLeodUSA merger was accounted for as an acquisition of McLeodUSA by the Company using the purchase method in accordance with SFAS No. 141. The aggregate transaction value, net of cash acquired, was $636.4 million as follows:

 

     (in thousands)  

Equity consideration-McLeodUSA shares

   $ 493,771   

Equity consideration-McLeodUSA, 3,316,885 vested options

     25,988   

Equity consideration-McLeodUSA, 176,410 unvested options

     840   
        

Total equity consideration

     520,599   

Consideration for redemption of McLeodUSA senior secured notes

     128,780   

PAETEC transaction costs

     8,832   
        

Total consideration

     658,211   

Less: Cash acquired

     (21,843
        

Net purchase price

   $ 636,368   
        

In accordance with EITF Issue No. 99-12, the equity consideration was based on the average closing price of PAETEC Holding common stock immediately before and after the merger terms were agreed upon and announced. Consideration related to assumed stock options was calculated based on the fair value of the new PAETEC Holding stock options issued as of February 8, 2008, net of the portion of the fair value attributable to future vesting requirements. The fair value of these stock option awards was calculated using the Hull-White II Lattice model based on assumptions determined as of September 17, 2007, in accordance with EITF Issue No. 99-12. The amount allocated to unearned compensation cost for awards subject to future service requirements was calculated based on the fair value of such awards at the acquisition date and will be recognized as compensation cost over the remaining future service period.

The number of shares of PAETEC Holding common stock issuable in the McLeodUSA merger was based on the merger exchange ratio of 1.30 shares of PAETEC Holding common stock for each outstanding share of McLeodUSA common stock. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of McLeodUSA and McLeodUSA’s wholly-owned subsidiaries from the date of consummation of the McLeodUSA merger.

The Company expected that the McLeodUSA merger would make the Company a more efficient competitor in providing a broad range of communications services and would result in various strategic and operational benefits to the Company, including the following (unaudited):

 

   

Strategic Benefits. The McLeodUSA merger was expected to allow expansion of the Company’s services to a significant portion of the Midwestern and Western United States, give the Company a presence in 47 of the top 50 and 79 of the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas immediately following the merger, and enhance the Company’s network assets by adding an extensive fiber optic network.

 

   

Operational Benefits. The Company expected that it would achieve operational benefits from the McLeodUSA merger through, among other benefits: savings in cost of sales by increasing the use of switches and network assets and eliminating duplicative network costs; savings in selling, general and administrative expenses by eliminating duplicative facilities, consolidating back office and information technology systems, and eliminating redundant professional services and other corporate overhead costs; and savings in compensation and benefits costs by reducing the total number of employees of the combined companies.

 

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Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)—McLeodUSA Acquisition

The following pro forma consolidated results of operations of the Company assume that the McLeodUSA merger was completed as of January 1, 2008 (in millions, except per share data):

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2008
 

Revenues

   $ 1,624.7   

Net loss

   $ (507.9

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

   $ (3.52

The pro forma information presents the combined operating results of the Company and McLeodUSA, with the results prior to the merger closing dates adjusted (1) to include the pro forma effect of the elimination of transactions between the Company and McLeodUSA, the adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense associated with the estimated acquired fair value of property and equipment and intangible assets, the redemption of the McLeodUSA senior secured notes and the replacement of the indebtedness represented by the McLeodUSA senior secured notes with $100 million of new borrowings under the incremental term loan facility (Note 6) at the Company’s weighted average borrowing rate, and (2) to reflect the effect of income taxes on the pro forma adjustments using the Company’s effective income tax rate.

The pro forma consolidated basic and diluted loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2008 is based on the consolidated basic and diluted weighted average common shares of PAETEC Holding and McLeodUSA. The historical basic and diluted weighted average shares were converted using the merger exchange ratio.

The pro forma results are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect either the realization of potential cost savings or any related integration costs, other than those actually realized or incurred and reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008. Certain cost savings have resulted or may result from the McLeodUSA merger, although there can be no assurance that additional cost savings will be achieved. These pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the merger had occurred as of the dates indicated, nor do the pro forma results intend to be a projection of results that may be obtained in the future.

Acquisition, Integration and Separation Costs

PAETEC has incurred merger-related costs of $9.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2010. These costs included advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional fees. In accordance with ASC 805-40, merger-related costs are expensed in the period in which the costs are incurred and the services are received. These amounts are recorded as part of acquisition, integration and separation costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

During the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2008, the Company recorded $4.4 million and $12.1 million, respectively, of integration and separation costs primarily related to employee separations associated with acquisitions, and additional separation costs associated with certain involuntary employee separations.

 

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The following table summarizes the changes in the obligations recognized by the Company in connection with the integration and separation costs and related activity for the periods ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:

 

     Beginning
Balance
January 1, 2010
     Additions      Payments      Ending Balance
December 31, 2010
 
     (in thousands)  

Integration and separation costs

   $ 2,025       $ 4,445       $ 2,660       $ 3,810   
     Beginning
Balance
January 1, 2009
     Additions      Payments      Ending Balance
December 31, 2009
 
     (in thousands)  

Integration and separation costs

   $ 8,701       $ —         $ 6,676       $ 2,025   

 

4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 
     (in thousands)  

Communications networks

   $ 1,112,615      $ 803,674   

Computer hardware and purchased software

     167,101        138,281   

Equipment

     55,316        40,966   

Office equipment, furniture and fixtures

     91,621        75,751   

Construction-in-progress

     41,264        11,583   

Land and buildings

     46,436        41,632   
                
     1,514,353        1,111,887   

Accumulated depreciation

     (653,571     (492,839
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 860,782      $ 619,048   
                

Construction-in-progress as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted primarily of costs associated with the build-out of the Company’s communications network. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 totaled $164.5 million, $152.6 million and $142.0 million, respectively.

 

5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Balance as of January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009

   $ 300,597   

Goodwill related to the Cavalier merger

     112,363   

Goodwill related to other acquisitions

     26,596   
        

Balance as of December 31, 2010

   $ 439,566   
        

The Company performs its annual assessment of the carrying value of its goodwill as of July 1 or as events or circumstances change.

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goodwill requires a two-step process. The first step is the estimation of fair value at the reporting unit level. If step one indicates that impairment potentially exists, the second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Goodwill impairment potentially exists when the estimated fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill is less than its carrying value.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2008, the Company experienced a significant decline in market capitalization as a result of a decrease in the market price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. The decline in market capitalization occurred after the Company’s announcement in August 2008 that its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 would be lower than expected. Some factors contributing to this performance below expectations included less robust billable minutes of use, an increase in customer attrition rates, and continued pricing pressures resulting from competitive product offerings and customer demands for price reductions in connection with contract renewals. The Company determined that these factors combined with the overall general decline in the economy and financial markets were an indicator that a goodwill impairment test was required pursuant to ASC 350. As a result, the Company completed step one of the impairment process by estimating the fair value of its reporting units based on a discounted projection of future cash flows, supported with a market-based valuation, and concluded that the fair values of certain of its reporting units were less than the carrying values. For those reporting units whose fair values were less than the carrying values, the Company conducted step two of the impairment process and determined that the fair value of each reporting unit’s goodwill was less than the carrying value and concluded that goodwill was impaired. The Company recorded a non-cash charge of $340.0 million based on its preliminary assessment in the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The Company finalized the second step of the impairment test in connection with the preparation of the accompanying audited 2008 financial statements and recorded an additional non-cash charge of $15.0 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2008.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2008, the Company’s market capitalization declined further as a result of a decrease in the market price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market from the market price at September 30, 2008. The Company determined that the continued decline in market capitalization and the continuation of the factors that were identified during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 were an indicator that a goodwill impairment test was again required pursuant to ASC 350 for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. As a result, the Company completed step one of the impairment process by estimating the fair value of its reporting units based on a discounted projection of future cash flows, supported with a market-based valuation. The Company concluded that the fair values of its reporting units exceeded the carrying values and therefore recorded no impairment.

The impairment tests are highly judgmental and involve the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions have a significant impact on the amount of any impairment charge recorded. Discounted cash flow methods are dependent upon assumptions concerning future sales trends, market conditions and cash flows of each reporting unit over several years. Actual cash flows in the future may differ significantly from those previously forecasted. Other significant assumptions used to estimate discounted cash flows include growth rates and the discount rate applicable to future cash flows.

 

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Other Intangible Assets

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major intangible asset category as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were as follows:

 

     December 31, 2010      Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
 
     Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net     
     (in thousands)         

Amortized intangible assets:

          

Customer-related

   $ 376,343       $ (111,029   $ 265,314         11 years   

Technology-based

     1,953         (1,520     433         5 years   

Capitalized software development costs

     9,242         (3,477     5,765         4 years   

Technology license

     5,164         (1,721     3,443         5 years   

Trade name

     2,800         (464     2,336         6 years   
                            

Total

     395,502         (118,211     277,291         10 years   

Unamortized intangible assets:

          

Trade name

     2,400         —          2,400      
                            

Total

   $ 397,902       $ (118,211   $ 279,691      
                            
     December 31, 2009      Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
 
     Gross Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net     
     (in thousands)         

Amortized intangible assets:

          

Customer-related

   $ 205,603       $ (82,395   $ 123,208         10 years   

Technology-based

     1,953         (1,186     767         5 years   

Capitalized software development costs

     5,810         (2,093     3,717         4 years   

Technology license

     5,164         (689     4,475         5 years   

Trade name

     200         (120     80         5 years   
                            

Total

     218,730         (86,483     132,247         10 years   

Unamortized intangible assets:

          

Trade name

     2,400         —          2,400      
                            

Total

   $ 221,130       $ (86,483   $ 134,647      
                            

Intangible asset amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $31.7 million, $31.7 million and $31.9 million, respectively.

 

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Gross intangible assets as of December 31, 2010 included $159.4 million for customer relationship intangible assets (12 year weighted average useful life), $0.7 million for trade names, and $0.1 million for software acquired from Cavalier. Gross intangible assets also include a $5.0 million customer relationship intangible asset from the Quagga acquisition and $1.4 million for the acquired Quagga trade name. The Company also recorded $4.6 million for a customer relationship intangible asset, $2.2 million for acquired software, and $0.5 million for the trade name acquired through the FTS acquisition. Lastly, with the U.S. Energy Partners acquisition, the Company acquired a $1.7 million customer relationship intangible asset. These amounts are based on the Company’s preliminary allocations of the purchase price and may change significantly based on various valuations that will be finalized within 12 months after the applicable closing dates. The Company estimates that future aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets as of December 31, 2010 will be as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December 31,

      

2011

   $ 57,726   

2012

     47,687   

2013

     37,962   

2014

     30,515   

2015

     23,333   

Thereafter

     80,068   
        

Total

   $ 277,291   
        

 

6. LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

Long-term debt as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 
     (in thousands)  

8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017

   $ 650,000      $ 350,000   

Unamortized discount on 8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, net

     (8,435     (11,320

9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

     450,000        —     

Unamortized discount on 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

     (14,811     —     

9.5% Senior Notes due 2015

     300,000        300,000   

Senior secured credit facilities

     25,000        270,232   

Unamortized discount on senior secured credit facilities

     —          (1,470

Capital lease obligations

     45,805        18,615   

Other

     530        —     
                

Total debt

     1,448,089        926,057   

Less: current portion

     (10,733     (4,786
                

Long-term debt

   $ 1,437,356      $ 921,271   
                

Principal payments on long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December 31,

      

2011

   $ 10,733   

2012

     40,448   

2013

     11,987   

2014

     4,030   

2015

     301,944   

Thereafter

     1,102,193   
        

Total

   $ 1,471,335   
        

 

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Senior Secured Notes

On June 29, 2009, PAETEC Holding entered into an indenture, dated as of June 29, 2009, as supplemented from time to time, by and among PAETEC Holding, the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, pursuant to which the PAETEC Holding issued and sold $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017. The Company sold the 8 7/8% senior secured notes at an offering price of 96.549% of the principal amount of the senior secured notes in an offering not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The closing of the sale took place on June 29, 2009. The Company applied the proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand, to repay approximately $330.5 million principal amount of outstanding term loans under the Company’s existing senior secured credit facilities and to pay related fees and expenses. On November 3, 2009, in accordance with registration rights granted to the purchasers of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, the Company completed an exchange offer of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes for notes with substantially identical terms registered under the Securities Act.

On January 12, 2010, PAETEC Holding issued and sold an additional $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 pursuant to the 8 7/8% senior secured notes indenture. Immediately following the issuance and sale of the senior secured notes, PAETEC Holding had $650.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 outstanding under the 8 7/8% senior secured notes indenture. The Company sold the $300.0 million of 8 7/8% senior secured notes at an offering price of 100.528% of the principal amount of the senior secured notes, plus accrued interest from December 31, 2009, in an offering not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The Company applied a portion of the gross proceeds of $301.6 million it received from the offering to repay $240.2 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans and $30.0 million in aggregate principal amount of revolving loans outstanding under its existing senior secured credit facilities and to pay $8.3 million of fees incurred in connection with the termination of the remaining $265.0 million notional amount of its swap agreement in effect as of January 12, 2010. The Company paid a total of approximately $9.0 million of offering fees and expenses. On July 26, 2010, in accordance with registration rights granted to the purchasers of the $300.0 million of senior secured notes, the Company completed an exchange offer of the senior secured notes for notes with substantially identical terms registered under the Securities Act.

The 8 7/8% senior secured notes accrue interest at a rate of 8.875% per year. Interest is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The 8 7/8% senior secured notes will mature on June 30, 2017.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, at any time before June 30, 2013, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, at any time on or after June 30, 2013, at specified redemption prices declining to 100% of their principal amount. In addition, before June 30, 2012, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes at a redemption price of 108.875% of their principal amount with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings. If the Company undergoes certain kinds of changes of control, or sells certain of its assets and does not either (1) apply the net sale proceeds to repay indebtedness under the Company’s senior secured credit facilities, the 8 7/8% senior secured notes or other indebtedness secured on a first-priority basis or (2) reinvest the net sale proceeds in its business, the Company may be required to offer to purchase 8 7/8% senior secured notes from holders at 101% of their principal amount, in the case of a change of control, or 100% of their principal amount, in the case of a sale of assets. Accrued and unpaid interest on the 8 7/8% senior secured notes would also be payable in each of the foregoing events of redemption or purchase.

The 8 7/8% senior secured notes are PAETEC Holding’s general senior obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future senior indebtedness, including amounts outstanding from time to time under PAETEC Holding’s existing senior secured credit facilities and PAETEC Holding’s senior unsecured notes. The 8 7/8% senior secured notes are secured on a first-priority basis, equally and ratably with the Company’s senior secured credit facilities and any future pari passu secured obligations,

 

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subject to permitted liens, by substantially all of the Company’s assets. Each of PAETEC Holding’s restricted subsidiaries that are eligible and required under the 8 7/8% senior secured notes indenture to do so have jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, to each holder of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, the full and prompt performance of PAETEC Holding’s obligations under the 8 7/8% senior secured notes indenture and the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, including the payment of principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, on an equal and ratable basis. The guarantees of the 8 7/8% senior secured notes rank equally in right of payment with the guarantees of the Company’s existing senior secured credit facilities and its outstanding senior unsecured notes and are effectively senior to the guarantors’ existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness to the extent of the collateral securing the guarantees. The 8 7/8% senior secured notes indenture contains customary restrictive covenants, all of which are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions.

Senior Notes due 2018

On December 2, 2010, PAETEC Escrow Corporation (“PAETEC Escrow”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding, entered into an indenture, dated as of December 2, 2010, by and among PAETEC Escrow and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, pursuant to which PAETEC Escrow issued and sold $450.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9 7/8% senior notes due 2018. PAETEC Escrow sold the 9 7/8% senior notes at an offering price of 96.674% of the aggregate principal amount of the 9 7/8% senior notes in an offering not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The sale of the 9 7/8% senior notes resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $435.0 million which were deposited into a segregated escrow account. On December 6, 2010, upon the effectiveness of PAETEC’s acquisition by merger of Cavalier (Note 3) and the satisfaction of other conditions, PAETEC Holding assumed PAETEC Escrow’s obligations and agreements in respect of the 9 7/8% senior notes and under the 9 7/8% senior notes indenture, the escrow arrangements were terminated, and the proceeds of the offering of the 9 7/8% senior notes were disbursed from the escrow account and used, together with cash on hand, to pay the merger consideration and other costs and expenses related to PAETEC’s acquisition of Cavalier, including repayment of substantially all outstanding Cavalier indebtedness.

The 9 7/8% senior notes accrue interest at a rate of 9.875% per year from December 2, 2010. Interest is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on June 1, 2011. The 9 7/8% senior notes will mature on December 1, 2018.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 9 7/8% senior notes, at any time before December 1, 2014, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 9 7/8% senior notes, at any time on or after December 1, 2014 at specified redemption prices declining to 100% of their principal amount. In addition, before December 1, 2013, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 9 7/8% senior notes at a redemption price equal to 109.875% of the principal amount thereof with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings. If the Company undergoes certain kinds of changes of control or sells certain of its assets and does not either (1) apply the net sale proceeds to repay indebtedness under PAETEC Holding’s senior secured credit facilities, the 8 7/8% senior secured notes, or other indebtedness secured on a first-priority basis, or (2) reinvest the net sale proceeds in its business, the Company may be required to offer to purchase the 9 7/8% senior notes from holders at 101% of their principal amount, in the case of a change of control, or 100% of their principal amount, in the case of a sale of assets. Accrued and unpaid interest on the 9 7/8% senior notes would also be payable in each of the foregoing events of redemption or purchase.

The 9 7/8% senior notes are PAETEC Holding’s senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future senior indebtedness. Each of PAETEC Holding restricted subsidiaries that are eligible and required under the 9 7/8% senior notes indenture to do so have jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, to each holder of the 9 7/8% senior notes, the full and prompt performance of PAETEC Holding’s obligations under the 9 7/8% senior notes indenture and the 9 7/8% senior notes, including the payment of principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the 9 7/8% senior notes, on an

 

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equal and ratable basis. Each guarantee ranks equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors. The 9 7/8% senior notes and the guarantees are effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of the existing and future secured obligations of PAETEC Holding and the subsidiary guarantors, to the extent of the value of the assets securing those obligations. The 9 7/8% senior notes indenture contains customary restrictive covenants, all of which are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions.

In connection with the closing of the sale of the 9 7/8% senior notes, PAETEC Escrow entered into a registration rights agreement, dated as of December 2, 2010 (the “registration rights agreement”). Under the registration rights agreement, upon the assumption of the 9 7/8% senior notes by PAETEC Holding, the Company has agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement with the SEC to exchange the 9 7/8% senior notes for a new issue of substantially identical debt securities in an exchange registered under the Securities Act or, if required, to file a shelf registration statement to cover resales of the 9 7/8% senior notes under certain circumstances. If (1) the Company fails either to (a) cause the exchange offer registration statement to be declared effective or to consummate the exchange offer within the periods specified in the registration rights agreement or (b) if required, cause any shelf registration statement with respect to resales of the 9 7/8% senior notes to be declared effective within the period specified in the registration rights agreement, or (2) the shelf registration statement is declared effective but thereafter ceases to be effective or usable, subject to specified exceptions, in connection with resales of the 9 7/8% senior notes, the Company will be required to pay additional interest to the holders of the 9 7/8% senior notes under certain circumstances. The maximum amount of additional interest payable in any such event may not exceed 1.0% per annum of the principal amount of the 9 7/8% senior notes.

Senior Notes due 2015

On July 10, 2007, PAETEC Holding entered into an indenture, dated as of July 10, 2007, by and among PAETEC Holding, the subsidiary guarantors named therein, and The Bank of New York, as trustee, pursuant to which PAETEC Holding issued and sold $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.5% senior notes due 2015. PAETEC Holding sold the 9.5% senior notes in an offering not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The closing of the sale took place on July 10, 2007. On February 7, 2008, in accordance with registration rights granted to the purchasers of the 9.5% senior notes, the Company completed an exchange offer of the 9.5% senior notes for notes with identical terms registered under the Securities Act.

The 9.5% senior notes accrue interest at a rate of 9.5% per year. Interest is payable semi-annually in cash in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The 9.5% senior notes will mature on July 15, 2015.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 9.5% senior notes, at any time before July 15, 2011, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus a “make-whole” premium. The Company may redeem some or all of the 9.5% senior notes, at any time on or after July 15, 2011, at specified redemption prices declining to 100% of their principal amount. If the Company undergoes certain kinds of changes of control, or sells certain of its assets and does not apply the net proceeds to repay indebtedness under the Company’s senior secured credit facilities or reinvest such net proceeds in its business, it may be required to offer to purchase the 9.5% senior notes from holders at 101% of their principal amount, in the case of a change of control, or 100% of their principal amount, in the case of a sale of assets. Accrued and unpaid interest on the 9.5% senior notes would also be payable in each of the foregoing events of redemption or purchase.

The 9.5% senior notes are PAETEC Holding’s senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of PAETEC Holding’s existing and future senior indebtedness. Each of PAETEC Holding’s restricted subsidiaries that are eligible and required under the 9.5% senior notes indenture to do so have jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, to each holder of the 9.5% senior notes, the full and prompt performance of PAETEC Holding’s obligations under the 9.5% senior notes indenture and the 9.5% senior notes, including the payment of principal (and premium, if any) and interest on the 9.5% senior notes, on an equal and ratable basis. Each guarantee ranks equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the subsidiary guarantors. The 9.5% senior notes and the guarantees are effectively subordinated

 

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in right of payment to all of the existing and future secured obligations of PAETEC Holding and the subsidiary guarantors, to the extent of the value of the assets securing those obligations. The 9.5% senior notes indenture contains customary restrictive covenants, all of which are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions.

Subsidiary Guarantees of Senior Notes and Senior Secured Notes

The guarantees of PAETEC’s senior notes and senior secured notes discussed above are full and unconditional and joint and several. PAETEC’s subsidiaries that are not guarantors of its senior notes and senior secured notes are minor. There are no material restrictions on the ability of consolidated subsidiaries to transfer funds to PAETEC Holding in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances. PAETEC Holding has no independent assets or operations. PAETEC Holding’s assets are composed solely of investments it has made in its consolidated subsidiaries and its operations are composed solely of changes in its investment in subsidiaries and interest payments associated with the senior indebtedness incurred by it. Based on these facts, PAETEC Holding is not required to provide consolidating financial information for the subsidiary guarantors.

Senior Credit Facilities

Pursuant to a credit agreement, dated as of February 28, 2007 and amended from time to time, (the “Credit Agreement”), among PAETEC Holding, as borrower, the lenders party thereto from time to time, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as administrative agent, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as syndication agent, and CIT Lending Services Corporation, as documentation agent, PAETEC Holding’s senior secured credit facilities as of January 1, 2008 consisted of a term loan facility in a total principal amount of $498.0 million, of which $495.5 million was outstanding, and a revolving credit facility in a total available principal amount of $50.0 million, none of which was outstanding.

On January 28, 2008, the Company entered into an incremental term loan commitment agreement, dated as of January 28, 2008 (the “incremental facility agreement”), with Merrill Lynch Capital Corporation, CIT Lending Services Corporation and General Electric Capital Corporation (collectively, the “incremental term loan lenders”). Under the incremental facility agreement, the incremental term loan lenders committed to extend to the Company term loans (the “incremental term loans”) pursuant to the Credit Agreement in a total principal amount of $100 million (the “incremental term loan facility”). The incremental term loan facility was funded on January 29, 2008. The Company applied a portion of the borrowings under the incremental term loan facility toward the redemption of the McLeodUSA senior secured notes in connection with the completion of the McLeodUSA merger.

Effective on June 1, 2009, the Company entered into a Second Amendment and Waiver to its Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with its lenders which amends the Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment granted the Company the right, at its option and subject to specified conditions, to voluntarily prepay term loans outstanding under its term loan facilities. In addition, the Second Amendment also modified some of the restrictive covenants in the Credit Agreement primarily to permit the Company to issue senior secured notes and to allow the Company and its subsidiaries to incur indebtedness and related obligations under such notes if specified conditions are satisfied. The Company issued the 8 7/8% senior secured notes described above in this Note 6 pursuant to the authorization provided under the Second Amendment. The Company used the proceeds it received from the June 2009 and January 2010 sales of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 to repay the loans outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities as described below in this Note 6.

In connection with the Company’s June 2009 sale of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017, the Company applied a portion of the proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand, to repay approximately $330.5 million principal amount of outstanding term loans under the Company’s existing senior secured credit facilities. Immediately following the application of the offering proceeds, term loans in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $242.1 million remained outstanding under the senior secured credit facilities. The Company

 

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recognized $10.3 million of debt extinguishment and related costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2009. This amount represents the elimination of $5.8 million of debt issuance costs and unamortized debt discount related to the repayment of approximately $330.5 million of outstanding term loans under the Company’s existing senior secured credit facilities and $4.5 million of costs incurred related to the reduction of the notional amount of its swap agreement in effect as of June 30, 2009 from $400.0 million to $265.0 million.

In connection with the January 2010 sale of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017, the Company applied a portion of the offering proceeds to repay the remaining $240.2 million in aggregate principal amount of term loans and $30.0 million in aggregate principal amount of revolving loans outstanding under the senior secured credit facilities. The Company recognized $4.4 million of debt extinguishment and related costs in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2010. This amount represents the elimination of $3.6 million of debt issuance costs and unamortized debt discount related to the Company’s existing senior secured credit facilities that were paid in full with the proceeds from such senior secured notes and $0.8 million of costs related to the termination of its interest rate swap agreement.

As of December 31, 2010, loans in the aggregate principal amount of approximately $25.0 million were outstanding under the revolving credit facility.

Borrowings under the credit facilities bear interest, at the Company’s option, at an annual rate equal to either a specified “base rate” plus a margin of 1.50% or the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin of 2.50%. The margin applicable to LIBOR loans under the revolving credit facility is subject to specified reductions based on certain reductions in the Company’s total leverage ratio. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears.

PAETEC Holding is the borrower under the Credit Agreement. All obligations of PAETEC Holding under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by all subsidiaries of PAETEC Holding. All assets of PAETEC Holding and its subsidiaries have been pledged to secure their obligations under the credit facilities.

The Credit Agreement places restrictions on the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness and to pay dividends on, redeem, or repurchase PAETEC Holding’s capital stock, among other restrictions. All of the covenants are subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions.

The PAETEC loan parties, consisting of PAETEC Holding and its subsidiaries, may elect, subject to pro forma compliance with a total leverage ratio covenant and other conditions, to solicit the lenders under the Credit Agreement or other prospective lenders to provide up to $65.0 million in aggregate principal amount of incremental term loans. Borrowings under any incremental term loan facility may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes of the Company. The indenture governing the 8 7/8% senior secured notes limits the Company’s ability to increase borrowings under its senior secured credit facilities.

The PAETEC loan parties may use the proceeds of loans under the revolving credit facility for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. A portion of the facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit to support the operating requirements of the PAETEC loan parties.

Financing Commitment Letter

On September 12, 2010, concurrently and in connection with the execution of the Cavalier merger agreement (Note 3), the Company entered into a financing commitment letter with Banc of America Bridge LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank AG Cayman Islands Branch, and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (collectively, the “agents”), pursuant to which Banc of America Bridge LLC and Deutsche Bank AG Cayman Islands Branch (together, the “committing parties”) had committed to provide the Company with senior secured bridge loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $420 million (the “bridge facility”). The commitments of

 

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the committing parties were set to expire on March 12, 2011. On December 2, 2010, in connection with the closing of the sale of the 9 7/8% senior notes, as described above in this Note 6, the senior secured bridge facility was terminated in accordance with the terms of the bridge facility agreement. The Company recognized $3.0 million of debt extinguishment and related costs in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2010, representing the elimination of the unamortized commitment fees.

Capital Lease Obligations

As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had total capital lease obligations of $45.8 million and $18.6 million, respectively, of which $35.2 and $13.8 million, respectively, was classified as long-term.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements

In order to reduce the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, the Company periodically enters into interest rate swap agreements. These agreements effectively convert a portion of the Company’s variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt. Such agreements involve the exchange of fixed-rate and variable-rate payments over the life of the agreement without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. The Company’s policy is to enter into swap agreements only with counterparties it considers to be creditworthy. As described above in this Note 6, the Company repaid all of its variable-rate debt outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities in January 2010 and terminated its existing interest rate swap agreement. Interest rate swap agreements in effect as of December 31, 2009 were as follows:

 

     Notional
Amount

(in  thousands)
     Maturities      Strategy    Weighted
Average
LIBOR Rate
    Fixed Rate  

December 31, 2009

   $ 265,000         06/30/2011       Cash Flow Hedge      0.24     2.85

Weighted-average variable rates are subject to change over time as the LIBOR fluctuates. Notional amounts do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties and, thus, are not a measure of the Company’s interest rate exposure.

Risk management strategies, such as interest rate swaps, are reviewed by the Company’s board of directors. The Company’s policy is to limit the maximum amount of positions that can be taken in any given instrument.

The fair value, on a gross basis, of the Company’s derivative financial instruments included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 is presented as follows (in thousands):

 

      Balance Sheet
Location
     Fair Value  

Derivatives:

     

Interest rate swap agreements

     Accrued Expenses       $ 7,544   
           

Total derivatives

      $ 7,544   
           

 

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The activity for the year ended December 31, 2009 related to the Company’s derivative financial instruments designated as hedging instruments is presented as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount of Gain
Recognized in
Other
Comprehensive
Loss on
Derivatives
(effective
portion)
     Location of Gain
Reclassified from
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into
Earnings
(effective portion)
     Amount of Loss
Reclassified
from Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss into Earnings
(effective portion)
     Loss Recognized in
Income on
Derivative
(ineffective portion
and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)
 

Interest rate swap agreements

   $ 6,947        
 
Debt extinguishment
and related costs
  
  
   $ 12,074       $ —     
                             

Total derivatives

   $ 6,947          $ 12,074       $ —     
                             

The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it determines that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of a hedged item, the derivative or hedged item expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or management determines that it is no longer appropriate to designate the derivative as a hedge instrument. The discontinuation of hedge accounting would result in a reclassification into earnings of any gains or losses that are currently being reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

In June 2009, the Company reduced the notional amount of its swap agreement in effect as of June 30, 2009 from $400.0 million to $265.0 million in connection with its debt refinancing transaction in June 2009 as described above in this Note 6. As a result, the Company reclassified $4.5 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to debt extinguishment and related costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. As a result of the Company’s January 2010 issue and sale of $300.0 million principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 and the Company’s use of proceeds from the offering to repay the loans outstanding under its senior secured credit facilities, management determined that at December 31, 2009 it was no longer appropriate to designate the swap agreement as a hedge instrument. The discontinuation of hedge accounting resulted in a reclassification of $7.5 million from accumulated other comprehensive loss to debt extinguishment and related costs in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

7. INCOME TAXES

The (benefit from) provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 consisted of the following:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Current income tax expense (benefit):

      

U.S. federal

   $ (1,609   $ —        $ —     

U.S. state

     1,790        1,880        2,410   
                        

Total

     181        1,880        2,410   
                        

Deferred income tax expense (benefit) :

      

U.S. federal

     (14,433     (9,380     (13,821

U.S. state

     6,864        (895     (2,945

Change in valuation allowance

     6,227        7,041        104,323   
                        

Total

     (1,342     (3,234     87,557   
                        

Tax benefit recognized for uncertain tax positions

     157        —          (170
                        

Total (benefit from) provision for income taxes

   $ (1,004   $ (1,354   $ 89,797   
                        

 

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The (benefit from) provision for income taxes for each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 differs from the expected income tax expense calculated using the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
     (in thousands)  

Federal (benefit) provision at statutory rate

   $ (20,561     35   $ (10,515     35   $ (139,335     35

State taxes, net of federal (benefit) provision

     (1,063     2     327        (1 )%      (1,378     —     

Impact of corporate reorganization

     9,091        (16 )%      —          —          —          —     

Non-deductible goodwill impairment

     —          —          —          —          124,250        (31 )% 

Transaction costs

     2,724        (5 )%      —          —          (471     —     

Stock-based compensation

     2,308        (4 )%      1,368        (4 )%      2,007        (1 )% 

Other

     113        —          425        (2 )%      571        —     

Benefit recognized for uncertain tax positions

     157        —          —          —          (170     —     

Change in valuation allowance

     6,227        (10 )%      7,041        (23 )%      104,323        (26 )% 
                                                

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

   $ (1,004     2   $ (1,354     5   $ 89,797        (22 )% 
                                                

Deferred Income Taxes—Deferred income tax assets or liabilities reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities, including net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards, for financial and tax reporting. Such amounts are adjusted as appropriate to reflect changes in the tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is established for any deferred income tax asset for which realization is uncertain.

The Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing temporary differences, projected future taxable income and recent financial operations, to determine whether, based on the weight of that evidence, a valuation allowance is needed for some portion or all of a net deferred income tax asset. Judgment is used in considering the relative impact of negative and positive evidence. In arriving at these judgments, the weight given to the potential effect of negative and positive evidence is commensurate with the extent to which such evidence can be objectively verified. In evaluating the objective evidence that historical results provide, the Company considered the past three years of combined results on a pro forma basis, including the results of Cavalier beginning on January 1, 2008.

Based on an assessment of the available positive and negative evidence, including the historical pro forma combined results, the Company determined that there are uncertainties relative to its ability to utilize the net deferred income tax assets. In recognition of these uncertainties, the Company has provided a valuation allowance of $468.8 million on the net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2010. A valuation allowance of $367.9 million existed on the net deferred income tax assets as of December 31, 2009, resulting in a net increase of $100.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2010, of which $6.2 million represents a charge to income tax expense and $94.7 million represents a charge to goodwill as it relates primarily to purchase accounting for the Cavalier acquisition (Note 3). The Company will continue to evaluate the need for a valuation allowance in the future, and if it is determined that its deferred income tax assets are realizable, an adjustment to the valuation allowance will be reflected.

The Company completed a reorganization involving some of the Company’s direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries during 2010. The benefit from income taxes for 2010 reflects the impact to deferred taxes from the reorganization, net of certain current state taxes and income taxes in selected jurisdictions where net operating losses are not available. The reorganization resulted in a change in the overall state effective tax rate and the forfeiture of certain state net operating losses. As a result, the provision for deferred income taxes includes a charge of approximately $9.1 million, reflecting a reduction to the carrying value of deferred tax assets. A corresponding benefit is recorded as a change in the valuation allowance.

 

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The Company’s deferred income tax assets (liabilities) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,  
     2010     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Current:

    

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   $ 11,601      $ 8,609   

Other accruals and deferrals

     34,431        27,396   

Deferred revenue

     3,033        2,732   

Interest rate swap liability

     —          2,747   

Valuation allowance

     (38,264     (33,119
                

Net current deferred income tax asset

   $ 10,801      $ 8,365   
                

Non-current:

    

NOL carryforwards

   $ 519,840      $ 381,387   

Federal and state alternative minimum tax credit carryforward

     5,264        2,339   

Basis difference in property and equipment and intangible assets

     (137,443     (86,371

Stock-based compensation

     7,621        9,408   

Interest rate swap liability

     —          —     

Deferred revenue

     15,668        13,094   

Other

     8,787        5,306   

Valuation allowance

     (430,538     (334,870
                

Net non-current deferred income tax liability

   $ (10,801   $ (9,707
                

The Company recorded a benefit from income taxes of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, which represented an effective tax rate of 1.7%. Excluding the $6.2 million tax charge to establish the valuation allowance and the $9.1 million charge to state taxes relating the legal entity reorganization, the Company’s effective income tax rate would have been 27.8% for the year ended December 31, 2010.

The Company recorded a benefit from income taxes of $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009, which represented an effective tax rate of 4.5%. Excluding the $7.0 million tax charge to establish the valuation allowance, the Company’s effective income tax rate would have been 27.9% for the year ended December 31, 2009.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company had federal NOL carryforwards of approximately $1.3 billion, including approximately $262.9 million of NOL carryforwards acquired as part of the December 6, 2010 acquisition of Cavalier. The Company has recorded a deferred income tax asset of approximately $457.4 million reflecting the benefit of federal loss carryforwards. If unused, the NOL carryforwards would expire on various dates from 2016 through 2030. In recognition of the uncertainties relative to the utilization of the federal NOLs, a full valuation allowance has been recorded.

Included in the deferred income tax asset for NOL carryforwards as disclosed in the schedule above is approximately $62.4 million of deferred tax assets attributable to state NOLs. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain state NOL carryforwards will not be realized prior to their expiration. In recognition of this uncertainty, the Company has provided a full valuation allowance on the deferred income tax assets related to the state NOL carryforwards.

As a result of certain realization requirements of ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation, the Company’s deferred income tax assets at December 31, 2010 do not include approximately $89.8 million of excess tax benefits from employee stock option exercises that are a component of the Company’s NOL

 

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carryovers. Stockholders’ equity will be increased by approximately $31.4 million if and when such deferred income tax assets are ultimately realized for federal income tax purposes. The Company uses ordering pursuant to ASC 740, Income Taxes, for purposes of determining when excess tax benefits have been realized.

As discussed in Note 2, the Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2010 was $0.5 million, net of federal tax benefit, the majority of which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

The Company files U.S. federal income tax returns and income tax returns in various state jurisdictions. The Company’s U.S. federal tax years ended December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2010 and various state tax years remain subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities.

The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, would also be recognized as a component of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had approximately $0.1 million of interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits.

Amounts related to uncertain tax positions that may change within the next twelve months are not expected to be material.

The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
       2010          2009         2008    
     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1

   $ 581       $ 677      $ 938   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     192         75        339   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     49         44        —     

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     —           (158     (600

Settlements

     —           (57     —     
                         

Balance at December 31

   $ 822       $ 581      $ 677   
                         

 

8. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The authorized capital stock of PAETEC Holding consists of 300,000,000 shares of common stock. In addition to the common stock, PAETEC Holding has the authority to issue 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock. No such shares of preferred stock have been issued as of December 31, 2010. All shares of common stock have the same rights, powers and privileges. Holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in dividends when and as declared by the Company’s Board of Directors out of funds legally available. On liquidation and dissolution of the Company, each holder of common stock is entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after satisfaction of any claims of the creditors and holders of preferred stock.

Share Repurchase—During the year ended December 31, 2009, PAETEC Holding’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $25.0 million of PAETEC Holding’s outstanding common stock through December 31, 2010, subject to conditions. PAETEC Holding was authorized to repurchase shares from time to time, at its discretion, on the open market or in private transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2010, PAETEC Holding repurchased, at fair value and on the open market, a total of 4,033,036 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $16.1 million. In connection with the repurchases, PAETEC Holding paid commissions totaling approximately $0.1 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2009, PAETEC Holding repurchased, at fair value and on the open market, a total of 923,100 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $1.6 million under a stock

 

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repurchase program that expired in August 2009. Also during the year ended December 31, 2009, PAETEC Holding repurchased under the stock repurchase program that expired in December 2010, at fair value and on the open market, 1,028,200 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $3.9 million. In total, for the year ended December 31, 2009, PAETEC Holding repurchased, at fair value and on the open market, 1,951,300 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $5.5 million. In connection with the repurchases, PAETEC Holding paid commissions totaling less than $0.1 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2008, PAETEC Holding repurchased, at fair market value and on the open market, a total of 5,885,566 shares of common stock at a total cost of approximately $12.8 million under the stock repurchase program which expired in August 2009. In connection with the repurchases, PAETEC Holding paid commissions totaling approximately $0.2 million.

All shares repurchased under the programs were retired and have resumed the status of authorized and unissued shares.

 

9. SHARE-BASED TRANSACTIONS

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

On December 18, 2007, the PAETEC Holding Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders. Under the ESPP, a total of 4,100,000 shares of PAETEC Holding’s common stock are available for purchase by eligible employees.

The ESPP provides for specified purchase periods during which an eligible employee is permitted to accumulate payroll deductions in a plan account for the purchase of shares of PAETEC Holding common stock. Substantially all employees may elect to participate in the ESPP by authorizing payroll deductions. Under the ESPP, no participant may purchase in any one calendar year shares of common stock having an aggregate fair market value in excess of the lesser of (1) $25,000 or (2) 50% of such participant’s salary or wages during such period, and the Company may impose additional limitations on participants. The purchase price per share under the ESPP set by the Company is 90% of the closing price of a share of outstanding common stock on the last trading day of the purchase period.

As of December 31, 2010, purchase rights for 2,026,598 shares had been granted under the ESPP and 2,073,402 shares of common stock remained available for issuance. During the year ended December 31, 2010, PAETEC Holding issued share amounts of 143,297, 160,837, 163,535, and 175,731 shares at a purchase price of approximately $4.21, $3.07, $3.70, and $3.37, per share, respectively, which represented 90% of the closing price of the common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010, September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2010, respectively.

Compensation expense attributable to the ESPP for each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 totaled approximately $0.3 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million, respectively.

2007 Stock Incentive Plan

On January 25, 2007, the PAETEC Holding Corp. 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2007 Incentive Plan”) was adopted. A total of 10,000,000 shares of PAETEC Holding common stock are available for issuance under the 2007 Incentive Plan in connection with equity awards. Awards under the 2007 Incentive Plan may be made in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, stock units, performance awards, incentive awards, unrestricted stock and any combination of the foregoing. This plan also provides for the grant of performance incentives in the form of cash-based awards.

 

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Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense for the 2007 Incentive Plan and other equity incentive plans (collectively, the “Stock Incentive Plans”) is based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. The Company recognizes these compensation costs, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, ratably over the requisite service period of the award. The Company estimated the forfeiture rate based on its historical experience.

Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized for those options are classified as financing cash flows. Any potential tax benefit associated with incentive stock options will be recognized only at the time of settlement (if those options are settled through a disqualifying disposition). As a result, the stock-based compensation expense associated with incentive stock options must be treated as a permanent difference until that time, which, in turn, results in an increase to the Company’s effective income tax rate in the period granted.

The contractual term of options granted under the Stock Incentive Plans is ten years. Awards granted under the Stock Incentive Plans generally vest ratably over a three- or four-year period, provided that the grantee remains in service during that time. Certain stock unit awards granted under our 2007 Incentive Plan vest over a three- or four-year period, and upon the achievement of one or more performance-based objectives.

Stock Option Activity

The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Stock Incentive Plans for the year ended December 31, 2010:

 

     Shares of
Common
Stock
Underlying
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2010

     11,623,516      $ 4.42         

Granted

     922,515      $ 4.16         

Exercised

     (904,846   $ 2.20         

Cancelled

     (1,021,685   $ 6.74         

Forfeited

     (162,189   $ 5.17         
                

Outstanding at December 31, 2010

     10,457,311      $ 4.35         4.9       $ 7,695   
                

Vested or expected to vest at December 31, 2010

     10,359,714      $ 4.36          $ 7,673   
                

Exercisable at December 31, 2010

     8,440,402      $ 4.34         4.1       $ 6,466   
                

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing sale price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on December 31, 2010 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders if all option holders had exercised their options on December 31, 2010. This amount changes based on the fair market value of PAETEC Holding’s common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was approximately $2.0 million, $1.8 million and $7.1 million, respectively.

 

 

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For options granted during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the weighted average fair values of the stock options granted, estimated on the dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, were $2.83, $1.09 and $3.62 respectively, using the following assumptions:

 

    

Year Ended December 31,

    

2010

  

2009

  

2008

Expected option life (in years)

   6.2    6.0    5.00-6.00

Risk free interest rate

   1.6% – 3.0%    2.0% – 3.0%    1.4% – 3.6%

Expected volatility

   74.6% – 75.8%    73.8% – 76.2%    56.6% – 74.0%

Expected dividend yield

        

Total compensation expense related to stock options granted totaled approximately $2.8 million, $4.3 million and $11.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These amounts are recorded as part of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The following table summarizes stock option information at December 31, 2010:

 

     Options Outstanding      Options Exercisable  

Range of Exercise Prices

   Number of
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Number of
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 

$0.00 – $2.10

     2,567,899       $ 1.66         2,094,877       $ 1.73   

$2.11 – $3.15

     1,290,792       $ 2.32         1,259,825       $ 2.31   

$3.16 – $7.35

     4,676,439       $ 4.22         3,547,203       $ 4.25   

$7.36 – $13.46

     1,922,181       $ 9.63         1,538,497       $ 9.77   
                       
     10,457,311       $ 4.35         8,440,402       $ 4.34   
                       

As of December 31, 2010, there was approximately $3.7 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options granted under the Stock Incentive Plans. The Company expects to recognize the expense over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.

Stock Unit Activity

The following table summarizes stock unit activity under the Stock Incentive Plans for the year ended December 31, 2010:

 

     Shares of
Common
Stock
Underlying
Stock
Units
    Weighted
Average
Grant
Date Fair
Value
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2010

     4,567,066      $ 5.64   

Granted

     1,453,315      $ 3.58   

Vested

     (1,819,083   $ 3.25   

Forfeited

     (213,531   $ 5.29   
          

Outstanding at December 31, 2010

     3,987,767      $ 5.29   
          

For stock units granted during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the weighted average fair values of the stock units granted, determined by the closing sale price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the dates of grant, were $3.58, $1.28, and $7.00, respectively.

 

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During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company granted stock units under the 2007 Incentive Plan with a four-year service period, subject to achievement of a specified performance target based on PAETEC Holding’s common stock price. Awards vest in equal installments over a four-year period only if specified increases in the price of the PAETEC Holding’s common stock are achieved in the first year. Under ASC 718, these awards are considered to have a market condition. The effect of a market condition is reflected in the grant date fair value of the award and, therefore, compensation expense is recognized on these awards provided that the requisite service is rendered, regardless of whether the market condition is achieved. The fair value of these awards was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model.

During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company granted stock units under the 2007 Incentive Plan with a three-year service period, subject to achievement each year of certain cash flow objectives. Under ASC 718, these awards are considered to have a performance condition. As such, the Company periodically assesses which outcomes are probable of achievement to ensure that compensation cost for these awards will reflect the number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest. The fair value of these awards was determined by the closing sale price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the date of grant.

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was approximately $7.0 million, $14.1 million, and $0.3 million, respectively.

To satisfy income tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of stock units during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company withheld shares of PAETEC Holding common stock totaling 623,203 shares, 2,166,460 shares, and 20,747 shares, respectively.

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 the total compensation expense related to stock units granted was approximately $6.4 million, $12.6 million and $10.7 million, respectively. These amounts are recorded as part of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

As of December 31, 2010, there was unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock unit awards of approximately $12.0 million. The Company expects to recognize the expense over a weighted average period of 1.3 years.

Warrant Activity The Company’s independent sales agents participate in the PAETEC Holding Corp. 2009 Agent Incentive Plan (the “2009 Warrant Plan”), which was adopted by PAETEC Holding during the twelve months ended December 31, 2009. Prior to adoption of the 2009 Warrant Plan, the Company’s independent sales agents participated in the PaeTec Communications, Inc. Agent Incentive Plan (the “1999 Warrant Plan,” and collectively with the 2009 Warrant Plan, the “Warrant Plans”). Awards under the 1999 Warrant Plan were originally issued from 1999 to 2005. The Company will not make any new warrant awards under the 1999 Warrant Plan.

The 2009 Warrant Plan provides for the issuance of up to 600,000 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants granted under the plan to independent sales agents of the Company. Independent sales agents may include, in addition to individuals, corporations and other organizations that act as PAETEC’s sales agents. Vesting of the warrants is conditioned upon the warrant holder’s achievement and maintenance of specified revenue levels. The 2009 Warrant Plan is designed to create an incentive for the sales agents and is administered by the Company’s senior management.

 

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During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company granted warrants to purchase 600,000 shares under the 2009 Warrant Plan (the “2009 warrants”). The 2009 warrants are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 718 and ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees (“ASC 505-50”). In accordance with ASC 505-50, the measurement date will be the date at which the agent’s performance is complete. At the measurement date, the Company will estimate the fair value of each warrant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For warrants that vested during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the weighted average fair value, estimated at the measurement date using the Black Scholes option-pricing model, was $3.46 and $3.30, respectively using the following assumptions:

 

    

Year Ended December 31, 2010

  

Year Ended December 31, 2009

Expected option life (in years)

   8.7-9.3    10.0

Risk free interest rate

   2.3% – 3.6%    3.0% – 4.0%

Expected volatility

   76.3% – 82.3%    87.6% – 88.6%

Expected dividend yield

     

The following table summarizes as of December 31, 2010 information concerning warrants outstanding under the Warrant Plans and outstanding warrants issued by US LEC and assumed by PAETEC Holding pursuant to the US LEC merger (the “US LEC warrants):

 

     Shares of
Common Stock
Underlying
Warrants
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2010

     2,562,771      $ 2.41         

Granted

     —        $ —           

Exercised

     (34,344   $ 2.26         

Cancelled

     —        $ —           

Forfeited

     (6,492   $ 3.86         
                

Outstanding at December 31, 2010

     2,521,935      $ 2.41         3.5       $ 3,492   
                

Exercisable at December 31, 2010

     2,041,935      $ 2.30         2.3       $ 3,084   
                

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing sale price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on December 31, 2010 and the warrant exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money warrants) that would have been received by the warrant holders if all warrant holders had exercised their warrants on December 31, 2010. This amount changes based on the fair market value of PAETEC Holding’s common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value of warrants exercised during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was less than $0.1 million. The aggregate intrinsic value of warrants exercised during the year ended December 31, 2008 was approximately $0.5 million.

Total stock-based compensation expense related to warrants was approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 and less than $0.1 million, net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2008. These amounts are recorded as part of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

 

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The following table summarizes information relating to outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2010:

 

     Warrants Outstanding      Warrants Exercisable  

Range of Exercise Prices

   Number of
Warrants
     Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
     Number of
Warrants
     Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 

$0.00 – $2.78

     1,689,307       $ 1.99         1,689,307       $ 1.99   

$2.79 – $4.00

     685,753       $ 2.97         205,753       $ 3.14   

$4.01 – $5.00

     146,875       $ 4.70         146,875       $ 4.70   
                       
     2,521,935       $ 2.41         2,041,935       $ 2.30   
                       

 

10. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

The computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2010     2009     2008  
     (in thousands, except share and per share data)  

Net loss

   $ (57,741   $ (28,689   $ (487,895
                        

Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic and diluted

     145,345,301        143,371,462        140,210,860   
                        

Net loss per common share-basic and diluted

   $ (0.40   $ (0.20   $ (3.48
                        

For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company had outstanding options, warrants and restricted stock units for 16,967,013, 18,753,353 and 26,051,841 shares, respectively, which were exercisable for or represented common shares that were not included in the calculation of diluted loss per common share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

The Company has a 401(k) retirement savings plan, pursuant to section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, under which employees can contribute up to 25% of their annual salary. Employees are eligible for participation upon employment. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company did not make any discretionary matching contributions. The Company’s discretionary matching contributions for the year ended December 31, 2008 totaled $4.5 million.

 

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Leases—The Company has entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements, with expiration dates through 2030, for office space and equipment. Some of these leases have free or escalating rent payment provisions. The Company recognizes rent expense under these leases on a straight-line basis.

 

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Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $43.1 million, $41.5 million, and $37.6 million, respectively. Future minimum lease obligations related to the Company’s operating leases as of December 31, 2010 are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December 31,       

2011

   $ 40,685   

2012

     35,528   

2013

     29,871   

2014

     23,181   

2015

     18,662   

Thereafter

     55,293   
        
   $ 203,220   
        

Purchase Commitments—As of December 31, 2010, the Company had entered into agreements with vendors to purchase approximately $32.0 million of equipment and services, of which the Company expects $25.1 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2011, $4.2 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2012, and $2.7 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2013.

Data and Voice Services—The Company has various agreements with certain carriers for data and voice services. As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s minimum commitments under these agreements totaled $148.4 million, of which $119.8 million expire in the year ending December 31, 2011, $12.5 million expire in the year ending December 31, 2012, $12.5 million expire in the year ending December 31, 2013, $2.9 million expire in the year ending December 31, 2014, and $0.7 million to expire in the year ending December 31, 2015. Related expenses, when incurred, are included in cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

Regulation— The Company’s services are subject to varying degrees of federal, state and local regulation. These regulations are subject to ongoing proceedings at federal and state administrative agencies or within state and federal judicial systems. Results of these proceedings could change, in varying degrees, the manner in which the Company operates. The Company cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings or their effect on the Company’s industry generally or upon the Company specifically.

Interconnection and Network Access Agreements—The Company is dependent on the use of incumbent local exchange carriers’ local and transport networks and access services to provide telecommunications services to its customers. Charges for leasing local and transport network components and purchasing special access services historically have made up a significant percentage of the Company’s overall cost of providing the services. These network components and services are purchased in each PAETEC market through interconnection agreements, special access contracts, commercial agreements or a combination of such agreements from the incumbent local exchange carrier, or, where available, from other wholesale network service providers. These costs are recognized in the period in which the services are delivered and are included as a component of the Company’s cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Litigation— The Company is party to various legal proceedings, most of which relate to routine matters incidental to the Company’s business. The result of any current or future litigation or other legal proceedings is inherently unpredictable. The Company’s management, however, believes that there is no litigation or other legal proceedings asserted or pending against the Company that could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows, except as indicated below.

In October 2008, PaeTec Communications, Inc. filed a claim in the Supreme Court for the State of New York, County of Monroe, against Lucent Technologies, Inc., Alcatel USA Marketing, Inc. and Alcatel-Lucent

 

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(collectively “Alcatel-Lucent”) for reimbursement of costs and fees in connection with a patent infringement case brought against the Company by Sprint Communications Company L.P. (“Sprint”) and settled in May 2009. The Company’s claim against Alcatel-Lucent alleges that because the Sprint claims arose from the use by the Company of Alcatel-Lucent equipment, Alcatel-Lucent has an obligation to defend and indemnify the Company pursuant to the contract terms under which it sold the equipment to the Company. Alcatel-Lucent has denied the claim and counter-claimed against the Company for allegedly unpaid switch software licensing charges, and associated late fees. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses against these counter-claims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate a potential loss or range of loss, if any.

 

13. RELATED PARTIES

The Company employs an immediate family member of its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company made total salary and bonus payments to the family member of $313,676 for the year ended December 31, 2010, $200,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009, and $236,170 for the year ended December 31, 2008. During the period from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010, the Company issued to this individual options to purchase a total of 29,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $1.28 to $7.64 per share, as well as restricted stock units for 131,000 shares of common stock. In addition, from time to time, another immediate family member of the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer performs consulting services for the Company. The amounts paid to this individual for these services were nominal during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.

In 2008, the Company entered into arrangements with an unrelated aircraft charter corporation pursuant to which it commits over a specified period to charter a minimum number of hours of flight time on the charter corporation’s managed fleet of jet aircraft. One of the several jet aircraft in the charter corporation’s fleet that were used by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 is owned by a limited liability company that is 50% owned by the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and 50% owned by the Company’s Vice Chairman. Under an agreement between the charter corporation and the limited liability company, the charter corporation leases the limited liability company’s jet on an exclusive basis, manages the operation of the jet and solicits charter customers to use the jet. Under the agreement, the charter corporation is required to pay the limited liability company a specified rate for each flight hour for which the limited liability company’s aircraft is used by customers of the charter corporation for charter services. The charter corporation also pays all associated fuel costs and other specified expenses. As a result of the Company’s purchase during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 of flight time from the charter corporation for use of the jet owned by the limited liability company, the charter corporation made payments to the limited liability company of $420,674, $416,716 and $464,889, respectively.

 

14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities by establishing a hierarchy that categorizes and prioritizes the sources to be used to estimate fair value as follows:

Level 1—defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2—inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs); and

Level 3—unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s determination of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs are developed based on the best information available, including the Company’s own data.

 

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The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s financial instruments by the foregoing fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively (in thousands):

 

     Fair Value Measurements as of
December 31, 2010 Using:
 
       (Level 1)          (Level 2)          (Level 3)    

Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 11,186         —           —     

Other assets, net

   $ 2,859         —           —     
     Fair Value Measurements as of
December 31, 2009 Using:
 
       (Level 1)          (Level 2)          (Level 3)    

Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     —         $ 131,408         —     

Liabilities

        

Interest rate swaps

     —         $ 7,544         —     

At December 31, 2010, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents presented in the table above were primarily composed of the Company’s investments in publicly traded money market instruments. The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances excluded from the table above are composed of cash, certificates of deposits with original maturities of one month or less and overnight investments. The fair value of the Company’s short term investments are comprised of publicly traded commercial paper instruments and the other assets, net consists of restricted investments in publicly traded money market instruments.

 

15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company has evaluated all subsequent events to ensure that this Form 10-K includes appropriate disclosure of events both recognized in the financial statements as of December 31, 2010, and events which occurred subsequent to December 31, 2010 but were not recognized in the financial statements, other than the transaction described below.

Definitive Agreement to Acquire XETA Technologies

On February 8, 2011, PAETEC Holding entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among PAETEC Holding, XETA Technologies, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation (“XETA”), and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC. Under the terms and subject to the conditions of the merger agreement, the PAETEC subsidiary will merge with and into XETA, with XETA surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC. The merger agreement has been approved unanimously by the board of directors of each of PAETEC and XETA.

At the effective time of the merger, each share of XETA common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time (other than shares held in the treasury of XETA or any subsidiary of XETA and any shares owned by PAETEC or any of its subsidiaries) will be automatically converted into the right to receive $5.50 in cash, without interest (the “merger consideration”). In addition, immediately prior to the effective time of the merger, all remaining forfeiture restrictions applicable to restricted shares of XETA common stock will expire and the holders thereof will be entitled to receive the merger consideration with respect to each such share. Certain options to purchase shares of XETA common stock outstanding immediately prior to the effective time will become fully vested immediately prior to the effective time. Holders of warrants and vested options will be entitled to receive (in each case, in accordance with the terms of their respective plans and agreements) the product of (i) the number of shares of XETA common stock that would have been acquired upon the exercise of the stock option or warrant, multiplied by (ii) the excess, if any, of the merger consideration over the exercise price to acquire a share of XETA common stock under such option or warrant. The merger consideration will be approximately $61 million in the aggregate.

 

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The consummation of the merger is subject to customary conditions, including, without limitation, (a) approval by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of XETA’s common stock entitled to vote on the merger, (b) receipt of any required antitrust or regulatory approvals (including, if applicable, the expiration or termination, as the case may be, of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976), and (c) the absence of any law, regulation, order or injunction prohibiting the merger. Moreover, each party’s obligation to consummate the merger is subject to certain other conditions, including, without limitation, (i) the accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties (subject to customary materiality qualifiers and other qualifying disclosures which are not necessarily reflected in the merger agreement), (ii) the other party’s compliance with its covenants and agreements contained in the merger agreement, (iii) there not being holders of more than 15% of the outstanding shares of XETA common stock properly exercising appraisal rights and (iv) there not having been a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of XETA and its subsidiaries (subject to certain limitations) or the ability of XETA to consummate the transactions under the merger agreement that has not been cured.

The merger agreement contains certain termination rights for XETA and PAETEC, including the right of XETA under certain circumstances to terminate the merger agreement to accept a superior proposal, as defined in the merger agreement. Upon any termination of the merger agreement under specified circumstances, including termination of the merger agreement to accept a superior proposal, XETA is required to pay PAETEC a termination fee of $1.92 million.

 

16. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

The following summarizes the Company’s unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31     June 30     September 30     December 31  
     (in thousands, except per share amounts)  

Year Ended December 31, 2010

        

Total revenue

   $ 390,051      $ 396,100      $ 408,434      $ 429,231   

Net loss

   $ (9,538   $ (7,528   $ (14,755   $ (25,920

Basic and diluted loss per common share

   $ (0.07   $ (0.05   $ (0.10   $ (0.18

Year Ended December 31, 2009

        

Total revenue

   $ 399,250      $ 395,161      $ 395,652      $ 390,124   

Net loss

   $ (3,308   $ (16,485   $ (6,525   $ (2,371

Basic and diluted loss per common share

   $ (0.02   $ (0.12   $ (0.04   $ (0.02

The $12.3 million increase in revenue from the three months ended June 30, 2010 to the three months ended September 30, 2010 was primarily due to the full quarter inclusion of results from Quagga and the growth in the resale of energy services. The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2010 includes $3.7 million in acquisition, integration and separation costs. The $20.8 million increase in revenue from the three months ended September 30, 2010 to the three months ended December 31, 2010 was primarily due to the inclusion of results from Cavalier. The net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2010 includes $10.4 million in acquisition, integration and separation costs and $3.0 million in debt extinguishment and related costs.

The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2009 includes $10.3 million in debt extinguishment and related costs recognized in connection with the Company’s issuance of $350.0 million principal amount of its 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017. This amount represents the elimination of $5.8 million of debt issuance costs and unamortized debt discount related to the repayment of approximately $330.5 million of outstanding term loans under the Company’s existing senior secured credit facilities and $4.5 million of costs incurred related to the reduction of the notional amount of its swap agreement in effect as of June 30, 2009 from $400.0 million to $265.0 million.

 

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PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 103,853      $ 95,533   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,727 and $11,044, respectively

     250,120        253,175   

Deferred income taxes

     10,801        10,801   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     27,949        27,584   
                

Total current assets

     392,723        387,093   

Property and equipment, net

     863,748        860,782   

Goodwill

     443,793        439,556   

Intangible assets, net

     265,394        279,691   

Other assets, net

     42,684        40,816   
                

Total assets

   $ 2,008,342      $ 2,007,938   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 85,600      $ 102,169   

Accrued expenses

     38,880        36,954   

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

     25,823        20,373   

Accrued taxes

     48,626        48,897   

Accrued commissions

     23,179        22,532   

Accrued capital expenditures

     17,286        13,707   

Accrued interest

     35,363        17,278   

Deferred revenue

     81,100        82,232   

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     38,684        10,733   
                

Total current liabilities

     394,541        354,875   

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     1,408,453        1,437,356   

Other long-term liabilities

     78,715        78,822   
                

Total liabilities

     1,881,709        1,871,053   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common stock, $.01 par value; 300,000,000 authorized shares at March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, 145,062,716 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2011, 144,026,358 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010

     1,451        1,440   

Additional paid-in capital

     768,615        766,948   

Accumulated deficit

     (643,433     (631,503
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     126,633        136,885   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 2,008,342      $ 2,007,938   
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2011     2010  

Revenue:

    

Network services revenue

   $ 377,032      $ 310,474   

Carrier services revenue

     82,212        63,043   

Integrated solutions revenue

     36,269        16,534   
                

Total revenue

     495,513        390,051   

Cost of sales (exclusive of operating items shown separately below)

     233,912        192,749   

Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of operating items shown separately below and inclusive of stock-based compensation)

     172,692        134,260   

Acquisition, integration and separation costs

     2,493        —     

Depreciation and amortization

     63,313        47,173   
                

Income from operations

     23,103        15,869   

Debt extinguishment and related costs

     —          4,423   

Other income, net

     (81     (112

Interest expense

     34,464        22,037   
                

Loss before income taxes

     (11,280     (10,479

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     650        (941
                

Net loss

   $ (11,930   $ (9,538
                

Basic and diluted net loss per common share

   $ (0.08   $ (0.07
                

Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     144,338,459        145,490,947   
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Three Months Ended March 31, 2011 and 2010

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
             2011                     2010          

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

   $ (11,930   $ (9,538

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     63,313        47,173   

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     1,064        659   

Amortization of debt discount, net

     792        328   

Bad debt expense

     3,547        4,141   

Stock-based compensation expense

     2,416        2,462   

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

     (45     (23

Deferred income taxes

     —          (1,342

Debt extinguishment and related costs

     —          3,667   

Change in assets and liabilities which provided (used) cash, excluding effects of acquisitions:

    

Accounts receivable

     (433     (4,604

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (351     (5,806

Other assets

     (2,182     729   

Accounts payable

     (16,169     (1,807

Accrued expenses

     (2,360     (9,395

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

     5,327        (17,472

Accrued taxes

     (351     (7,944

Accrued commissions

     647        (302

Accrued interest

     18,085        7,153   

Deferred revenue

     (685     (251
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     60,685        7,828   
                

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (46,847     (29,474

Acquisitions, net of cash received

     (1,343     (5,035

Increase in restricted cash

     —          (314

Purchase of long-term investment

     (750     —     

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

     89        208   

Software development costs

     (480     (382
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (49,331     (34,997
                

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Repayments of long-term debt

     (2,419     (275,652

Payment for debt issuance costs

     —          (7,328

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

     —          301,584   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options, warrants, and purchase plans

     811        1,050   

Payment of tax withholding on vested stock units

     (1,426     (1,093
                

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (3,034     18,561   
                

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     8,320        (8,608

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     95,533        152,888   
                

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 103,853      $ 144,280   
                

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 15,225      $ 14,027   
                

Cash paid for (refund from) income taxes

   $ 21      $ (15
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:

    

Accrued property and equipment expenditures

   $ 28,853      $ 8,493   
                

Equipment purchased under capital leases

   $ 675      $ 7,401   
                

Tenant incentive leasehold improvements

   $ 748      $ 58   
                

Contingent consideration / accrued business acquisition costs

   $ 10,199      $ 2,182   
                

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PAETEC Holding Corp. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of Business

PAETEC Holding Corp. (“PAETEC Holding”) is a Delaware corporation that, through its subsidiaries, provides broadband communications services, including data and Internet access services, local telephone services and domestic and international long distance services, primarily to business end-user customers.

The accompanying historical condensed consolidated financial statements and notes reflect the financial results of PAETEC Holding and PAETEC Holding’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. References to the “Company” and “PAETEC” in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are to PAETEC Holding and PAETEC Holding’s wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Segment Disclosure

The Company operates in one segment.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared by the Company’s management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial statements and accounting policies consistent, in all material respects, with those applied in preparing the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, as included in this prospectus. In the opinion of management, these interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, management considers necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, operating results and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this prospectus.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements present results for the three months ended March 31, 2011. These results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the year ending December 31, 2011 or any other period.

Basis of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PAETEC Holding and PAETEC Holding’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

2. ACQUISITIONS

Definitive Agreement to Acquire XETA Technologies

On February 8, 2011, PAETEC Holding entered into an agreement and plan of merger by and among PAETEC Holding, XETA Technologies, Inc. (“XETA”), and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC. Under the terms and subject to the conditions of the merger agreement, the PAETEC subsidiary will merge with and into XETA, with XETA surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding. The merger agreement has been approved unanimously by the board of directors of each of PAETEC Holding and XETA.

 

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Upon the completion of the merger, each share of XETA common stock (other than shares held in the treasury of XETA or any subsidiary of XETA and any shares owned by PAETEC) will be automatically converted into the right to receive $5.50 in cash (the “merger consideration”). In addition, immediately prior to the effective time of the merger, all remaining forfeiture restrictions applicable to restricted shares of XETA common stock will expire and the holders thereof will be entitled to receive the merger consideration with respect to each such share. Certain options to purchase shares of XETA common stock outstanding immediately prior to the effective time will become fully vested immediately prior to the effective time, and holders of warrants and vested options will be entitled to receive specified consideration. The merger consideration will be approximately $61 million in the aggregate.

Completion of the merger is subject to customary conditions, including approval by the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of XETA’s common stock entitled to vote on the merger, receipt of any required regulatory approvals and the absence of any law or order prohibiting the merger. Moreover, each party’s obligation to consummate the merger is subject to certain other conditions, including the accuracy of the other party’s representations and warranties (subject to qualifications), the other party’s compliance with its covenants and agreements contained in the merger agreement, there not being holders of more than 15% of the outstanding shares of XETA common stock properly exercising appraisal rights and there not having been a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition or results of operations of XETA and its subsidiaries (subject to certain limitations) or the ability of XETA to consummate the transactions under the merger agreement that has not been cured. Neither the merger agreement nor the merger is subject to the approval of PAETEC Holding’s stockholders.

The merger agreement contains certain termination rights for XETA and PAETEC. Upon any termination of the merger agreement under specified circumstances, XETA is required to pay PAETEC a termination fee of $1.92 million.

Acquisition of Assets and Certain Liabilities of Iperia Mobility Solutions, LLC

On February 11, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of assets and certain liabilities of Iperia Mobility Solutions, LLC (“Iperia”), a limited liability company providing IP-based communications solutions delivering communications-enabled applications. The purchase price for the acquisition was $4.0 million in cash, including an estimated $2.7 million of contingent consideration to be paid 24 months following the acquisition closing date. The merger was accounted for as an acquisition of Iperia by PAETEC using the acquisition method in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)—Cavalier Telephone Corporation Acquisition

On December 6, 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of Cavalier Telephone Corporation (“Cavalier”). The revenue and net loss from continuing operations of the combined entity had the acquisition date been January 1, 2010, are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Revenue      Net loss  from
continuing
operations
 

Supplemental pro forma from January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010

   $ 483,244       $ (11,911

The pro forma information presents the combined operating results of the Company and Cavalier, with the results prior to the merger closing date adjusted to include the pro forma effect of the elimination of transactions between the Company and Cavalier, the adjustment to depreciation and amortization expense associated with the estimated acquired fair value of property and equipment and intangible assets, the elimination of historical interest expense on Cavalier’s pre-merger indebtedness, the inclusion of interest expense related to Company borrowings used to fund the acquisition, and the amortization of debt issuance costs related to such borrowings.

 

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The pro forma results are presented for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect either the realization of potential cost savings or any related integration costs. Certain cost savings may result from the Cavalier merger, although there can be no assurance that cost savings will be achieved. These pro forma results do not purport to be indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the merger had occurred as of the date indicated, nor do the pro forma results intend to be a projection of results that may be obtained in the future.

 

3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of the following:

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (in thousands)  

Communications networks

   $ 1,149,668      $ 1,112,615   

Computer hardware and purchased software

     179,129        167,101   

Equipment

     55,675        55,316   

Office equipment, furniture and fixtures

     93,982        91,621   

Construction-in-progress

     40,078        41,264   

Land and buildings

     46,478        46,436   
                
     1,565,010        1,514,353   

Accumulated depreciation

     (701,262     (653,571
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 863,748      $ 860,782   
                

Construction-in-progress as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted primarily of costs associated with the build-out of the Company’s communications network. Depreciation expense totaled $48.4 million and $39.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

4. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill from January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Balance as of January 1, 2011

   $ 439,556   

Goodwill related to Iperia acquisition

     4,237   
        

Balance as of March 31, 2011

   $ 443,793   
        

The amount of goodwill recognized as of March 31, 2011 for the Company’s acquisition of Cavalier in December 2010 and its other recent acquisitions are based on the Company’s preliminary allocation of purchase price and may change significantly based on various valuations that will be finalized within 12 months after the applicable acquisition’s closing date (Note 2).

 

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Other Intangible Assets

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major intangible asset category as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 

     March 31, 2011         
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net      Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
 
     (in thousands)         

Amortized intangible assets:

          

Customer-related

   $ 376,343       $ (124,324   $ 252,019         11 years   

Technology-based

     1,953         (1,586     367         5 years   

Capitalized software development costs

     9,721         (4,082     5,639         4 years   

Technology license

     5,164         (1,979     3,185         5 years   

Trade name

     2,800         (1,016     1,784         6 years   
                            

Total

     395,981         (132,987     262,994         10 years   

Unamortized intangible assets:

          

Trade name

     2,400         —          2,400      
                            

Total

   $ 398,381       $ (132,987   $ 265,394      
                            

 

     December 31, 2010         
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net      Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
 
     (in thousands)         

Amortized intangible assets:

          

Customer-related

   $ 376,343       $ (111,029   $ 265,314         11 years   

Technology-based

     1,953         (1,520     433         5 years   

Capitalized software development costs

     9,242         (3,477     5,765         4 years   

Technology license

     5,164         (1,721     3,443         5 years   

Trade name

     2,800         (464     2,336         6 years   
                            

Total

     395,502         (118,211     277,291         10 years   

Unamortized intangible assets:

          

Trade name

     2,400         —          2,400      
                            

Total

   $ 397,902       $ (118,211   $ 279,691      
                            

Intangible asset amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was $14.8 million and $7.6 million, respectively.

 

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Gross intangible assets as of March 31, 2011 included $159.4 million for customer relationship intangible assets (12 year weighted average useful life), $0.7 million for trade names, and $0.1 million for software acquired from Cavalier. The Company also recorded $4.6 million for a customer relationship intangible asset, $2.2 million for acquired software, and $0.5 million for the trade name acquired through the acquisition of Formula Telecom Solutions, Inc. These amounts are based on the Company’s preliminary allocations of the purchase price and may change significantly based on various valuations that will be finalized within 12 months after the applicable closing dates. The Company estimates that future aggregate amortization expense related to intangible assets as of March 31, 2011 will be as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December 31,

      

2011 (remaining nine months)

   $ 42,990   

2012

     47,830   

2013

     38,106   

2014

     30,639   

2015

     23,361   

Thereafter

     80,068   
        

Total

   $ 262,994   
        

 

5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of the following:

 

     March 31,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (in thousands)  

8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017

   $ 650,000      $ 650,000   

Unamortized discount on 8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017, net

     (8,110     (8,435

9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

     450,000        450,000   

Unamortized discount on 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

     (14,343     (14,811

9.5% Senior Notes due 2015

     300,000        300,000   

Senior secured credit facilities

     25,000        25,000   

Capital lease obligations

     44,067        45,805   

Other

     523        530   
                

Total debt

     1,447,137        1,448,089   

Less: current portion

     (38,684     (10,733
                

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

   $ 1,408,453      $ 1,437,356   
                

Senior Credit Facilities

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $25.0 million principal amount of borrowings under its revolving credit facility. There are no scheduled principal payments under the revolving loans. Any outstanding revolving loans will be payable in full on the revolving loan maturity date of February 28, 2012.

Under the terms of the total leverage ratio covenant contained in the Company’s credit agreement for its senior credit facilities, the Company’s ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA (as defined for purposes of the credit agreement) as of any measurement date will not be permitted to be greater than 5.00:1.00. The Company was in compliance with this financial covenant as of March 31, 2011.

 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments, other than debt, does not materially differ from the estimated fair values as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. As of March 31, 2011, the $450.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 9 7/8% senior notes due 2018 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $473.6 million, the $650.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $697.1 million, the $300.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 9.5% senior notes due 2015 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $314.3 million, and the $25.0 million principal amount of the Company’s senior secured credit facility had an estimated fair market value of approximately $25.0 million. As of December 31, 2010, the $450.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 9 7/8% senior notes due 2018 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $463.5 million, the $650.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 8 7/8% senior secured notes due 2017 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $695.5 million, the $300.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 9.5% senior notes due 2015 had an estimated fair market value of approximately $311.3 million, and the $25.0 million principal amount of the Company’s senior secured credit facility had an estimated fair market value of approximately $25.0 million. The estimated market values as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are based on quarter-end closing market prices published by securities firms. While the Company believes these approximations to be reasonably accurate at the time published, quarter-end closing market prices can vary widely depending on the volume traded by any given securities firm and on other factors.

 

6. INCOME TAXES

The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $0.7 million and represents current state taxes consisting primarily of taxes based on gross margin or modified gross receipts, and income taxes in jurisdictions where net operating losses are not available. The difference between the statutory rate and the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was primarily attributable to the existence of a valuation allowance on PAETEC’s net deferred tax assets.

ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires the recognition of a financial statement benefit of a tax position only after a determination that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2011 was $0.5 million, net of federal benefit, the majority of which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued on unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the provision for income taxes. As of March 31, 2011, the Company had less than $0.1 million of accrued interest related to unrecognized tax benefits.

The Company files U.S. federal income tax returns and income tax returns in various state jurisdictions. The Company’s U.S. federal tax years ended December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2010 and various state tax years remain subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities.

 

7. SHARE-BASED TRANSACTIONS

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

As of March 31, 2011, purchase rights for 2,201,525 shares had been granted under PAETEC Holding’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) and 1,898,475 shares of common stock remained available for issuance.

During the three months ended March 31, 2011, PAETEC Holding issued 174,927 shares at a purchase price of approximately $3.01 per share, which represented 90% of the closing price of the common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on March 31, 2011. Compensation expense attributable to the ESPP for the three months ended March 31, 2011 totaled less than $0.1 million.

 

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Stock Option Activity

The following table summarizes stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011:

 

     Shares of
Common  Stock
Underlying
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic  Value
(in thousands)
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2011

     10,457,311      $ 4.35         

Granted

     567,378      $ 3.80         

Exercised

     (97,473   $ 2.34         

Cancelled

     (519,973   $ 5.38         

Forfeited

     (77,327   $ 4.33         
                

Outstanding at March 31, 2011

     10,329,916      $ 4.29         5.1       $ 5,484   
                

Exercisable at March 31, 2011

     8,304,451      $ 4.38         4.2       $ 4,787   
                

The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing sale price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on March 31, 2011 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders if all option holders had exercised their options on March 31, 2011. This amount changes based on the fair market value of PAETEC Holding’s common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was approximately $0.2 million.

For options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the weighted average fair values of the stock options granted, estimated on the dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, were $2.58 and $2.91, respectively, using the following assumptions:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,
     2011    2010

Expected option life (in years)

   6.2    6.2

Risk free interest rate

   3.1% – 3.2%    2.7% – 3.0%

Expected volatility

   74.3%    75.5% – 75.6%

Expected dividend yield

     

Total compensation expense related to stock options granted was approximately $0.5 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. These amounts are recorded as part of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes stock option information as of March 31, 2011:

 

     Options Outstanding      Options Exercisable  

Range of Exercise Prices

   Number of
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Number of
Options
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 

$0.00 - $2.10

     2,507,714       $ 1.66         2,165,791       $ 1.71   

$2.11 - $3.15

     1,256,515       $ 2.33         1,226,375       $ 2.32   

$3.16 - $7.35

     4,707,204       $ 4.10         3,217,387       $ 4.16   

$7.36 - $13.46

     1,858,483       $ 9.63         1,694,898       $ 9.69   
                       
     10,329,916       $ 4.29         8,304,451       $ 4.38   
                       

 

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As of March 31, 2011, there was approximately $4.1 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options. The Company expects to recognize the expense over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years.

Stock Unit Activity

The following table summarizes stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011:

 

     Shares of
Common Stock
Underlying
Stock Units
    Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2011

     3,987,767      $ 5.29   

Granted

     268,578      $ 3.81   

Vested

     (1,153,380   $ 6.61   

Cancelled

     (686,350   $ 3.43   

Forfeited

     (100,691   $ 4.70   
          

Outstanding at March 31, 2011

     2,315,924      $ 4.95   
          

For stock units granted during the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the weighted average fair values of the stock units granted, determined by the closing sale price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the dates of grant, were $3.81 and $3.68, respectively.

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock units that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was approximately $4.4 million.

To satisfy income tax withholding requirements in connection with the vesting of stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company withheld shares of PAETEC Holding common stock totaling 409,422 shares.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, total compensation expense related to stock units granted was approximately $1.8 million and $1.7 million, respectively. These amounts are recorded as part of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

As of March 31, 2011, there was unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested stock unit awards of approximately $9.7 million. The Company expects to recognize the expense over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.2 years.

Warrant Activity

The following table summarizes warrant activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011:

 

     Shares of
Common  Stock
Underlying
Warrants
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic  Value
(in thousands)
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2011

     2,521,935      $ 2.41         

Exercised

     (20,000     2.89         

Forfeited

     (109,546     4.93         
                

Outstanding at March 31, 2011

     2,392,389      $ 2.29         3.4       $ 2,541   
                

Exercisable at March 31, 2011

     1,952,389      $ 2.16         2.3       $ 2,343   
                

 

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The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing sale price of PAETEC Holding’s common stock as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on March 31, 2011 and the warrant exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money warrants) that would have been received by the warrant holders if all warrant holders had exercised their warrants on March 31, 2011. This amount changes based on the fair market value of PAETEC Holding’s common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value of warrants exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2011 was less than $0.1 million.

For the three months ended March 31, 2011, total stock-based compensation expense related to warrants was less than $0.1 million. No stock-based compensation expense related to warrants was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2010. These amounts are recorded as part of selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes information relating to outstanding warrants as of March 31, 2011:

 

     Warrants Outstanding      Warrants Exercisable  

Range of Exercise Prices

   Number of
Warrants
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Number of
Warrants
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 

$0.00 - $2.06

     1,660,093       $ 1.97         1,660,093       $ 1.97   

$2.07 - $2.89

     599,214       $ 2.88         159,214       $ 2.87   

$2.90 - $4.01

     133,082       $ 3.60         133,082       $ 3.60   
                       
     2,392,389       $ 2.29         1,952,389       $ 2.16   
                       

 

8. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

The computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2011     2010  
     (in thousands, except share and per share data)  

Net loss

   $ (11,930   $ (9,538
                

Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted

     144,338,459        145,490,947   
                

Net loss per common share – basic and diluted

   $ (0.08   $ (0.07
                

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had outstanding options, warrants and restricted stock units for 15,038,229 and 19,042,769 shares, respectively, that were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per common share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Purchase Commitments

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had entered into agreements with vendors to purchase approximately $31.1 million of equipment and services, of which the Company expects $25.9 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2011, $2.6 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2012, and $2.6 million to be delivered and payable in the year ending December 31, 2013.

 

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Data and Voice Services

The Company has various agreements with certain carriers for data and voice services. As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s minimum commitments under these agreements totaled $138.5 million, of which $110.8 million expires in the year ending December 31, 2011, $12.5 million expires in the year ending December 31, 2012, $12.5 million expires in the year ending December 31, 2013, and the remaining $2.7 million expires in the year ending December 31, 2014. Related expenses, when incurred, are included in cost of sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Regulation

The Company’s services are subject to varying degrees of federal, state and local regulation. These regulations are subject to ongoing proceedings at federal and state administrative agencies or within state and federal judicial systems. Results of these proceedings could change, in varying degrees, the manner in which the Company operates. The Company cannot predict the outcome of these proceedings or their effect on the Company’s industry generally or on the Company specifically.

Interconnection and Network Access Agreements

The Company is dependent on the use of incumbent local exchange carriers’ local and transport networks and access services to provide telecommunications services to its customers. Charges for leasing local and transport network components and purchasing special access services historically have made up a significant percentage of the Company’s overall cost of providing the services. These network components and services are purchased in each PAETEC market through interconnection agreements, special access contracts, commercial agreements or a combination of such agreements from the incumbent local exchange carrier, or, where available, from other wholesale network service providers. These costs are recognized in the period in which the services are delivered and are included as a component of the Company’s cost of sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Letters of Credit

The Company is party to letters of credit totaling $8.0 million as of March 31, 2011. The Company does not expect any material losses from these financial instruments since performance under these letters of credit is not likely to be required.

Litigation

The Company is party to various legal proceedings, most of which relate to routine matters incidental to the Company’s business. The result of any current or future litigation or other legal proceedings is inherently unpredictable. The Company’s management, however, believes that there is no litigation or other legal proceedings asserted or pending against the Company that could have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows except as indicated below.

In October 2008, PaeTec Communications, Inc. filed a claim in the Supreme Court for the State of New York, County of Monroe, against Lucent Technologies, Inc., Alcatel USA Marketing, Inc. and Alcatel-Lucent (collectively “Alcatel-Lucent”) for reimbursement of costs and fees in connection with a patent infringement case brought against the Company by Sprint Communications Company L.P. (“Sprint”) and settled in May 2009. The Company’s claim against Alcatel-Lucent alleges that because the Sprint claims arose from the use by the Company of Alcatel-Lucent equipment, Alcatel-Lucent has an obligation to defend and indemnify the Company pursuant to the contract terms under which it sold the equipment to the Company. Alcatel-Lucent has denied the claim and counter-claimed against the Company for allegedly unpaid switch software licensing charges, and associated late fees. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses against these counter-claims. At this time, the Company is unable to estimate a potential loss or range of loss, if any.

 

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10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities by establishing a hierarchy that categorizes and prioritizes the sources to be used to estimate fair value as follows:

Level 1 —defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2 —inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (interest rates, yield curves, etc.), and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs); and

Level 3 —unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s determination of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. These inputs are developed based on the best information available, including the Company’s own data.

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s financial instruments by the foregoing fair value hierarchy levels as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively (in thousands):

 

MM(Level03)MM MM(Level03)MM MM(Level03)MM
     Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2011 Using:  
             (Level 1)                       (Level 2)                       (Level 3)           

Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 9,394         —           —     

Other assets, net

   $ 2,909         —           —     
     Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2010 Using:  
     (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 11,186         —           —     

Other assets, net

   $ 2,859         —           —     

At March 31, 2011, the fair value of cash and cash equivalents presented in the table above was primarily composed of the Company’s investments in publicly traded money market instruments. The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances excluded from the table above are composed of cash, certificates of deposits with original maturities of one month or less and overnight investments. The fair value of the Company’s other assets, net consists of restricted investments in registered money market instruments.

 

11. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In October 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update, or “ASU,” 2009-13, Revenue Recognition (Topic 605). This ASU provides amendments to the criteria in ASC 605-25 for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. It establishes a hierarchy of selling prices to determine the selling price of each specific deliverable, which includes vendor-specific objective evidence (if available), third-party evidence (if vendor-specific evidence is not available), or estimated selling price if neither of the first two is available. This ASU also eliminates the residual method for allocating revenue between the elements of an arrangement and requires that arrangement consideration be allocated at the inception of the arrangement. Finally, this ASU expands the disclosure requirements regarding a vendor’s multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The adoption of this accounting standard on January 1, 2011 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-14, Certain Revenue Arrangements that include Software Elements. This ASU amends accounting and reporting guidance under ASC 605-985 to exclude from its scope all

 

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tangible products containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality. The adoption of this accounting standard on January 1, 2011 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company has evaluated all subsequent events to ensure that this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes appropriate disclosure of events both recognized in the financial statements as of March 31, 2011, and events which occurred subsequent to March 31, 2011 but were not recognized in the financial statements. No subsequent events which required recognition or disclosure were identified.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Cavalier Telephone Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cavalier Telephone Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

Richmond, Virginia

April 30, 2010

 

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Cavalier Telephone Corporation And Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheet

December 31, 2009

 

     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Assets

  

Current Assets

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 44,341   

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13,577)

     36,091   

Prepaids and other current assets

     6,400   

Assets held-for-sale

     285   
        

Total current assets

     87,117   

Property and Equipment, net

     110,035   

Deferred Financing Costs, net

     6,899   

Intangible Assets, net

     12,029   

Goodwill

     81,673   

Other Assets, net

     9,683   
        

Total assets

   $ 307,436   
        

Liabilities And Stockholders’ Deficit

  

Current Liabilities

  

Accounts payable

   $ 30,121   

Accrued interest

     180   

Other accrued expenses

     11,478   

Accrued consumer taxes

     8,495   

Other current liabilities

     12,363   

Deferred revenue—current portion

     18,967   

Current portion of debt and obligations under capital leases

     26,307   
        

Total current liabilities

     107,911   

Long-Term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases, less current obligations

     369,110   

Other Long-Term Liabilities

     12,207   

Deferred Revenue

     5,175   
        

Total liabilities

     494,403   
        

Commitments and Contingencies

  

Stockholders’ Deficit (including redeemable preferred stock, listed in order of seniority)

  

Preferred Stock, at liquidation value

  

Series C

     36,018   

Series D

     11,738   

Series A

     17,436   

Series B

     46,125   

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

  

Class A

     —     

Class B

     —     

Class C

     1   

Class D

     1   

Accumulated deficit

     (298,286 )
        

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (186,967
        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 307,436   
        

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Cavalier Telephone Corporation And Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement Of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2009

 

     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Net revenues

   $ 421,118   
        

Operating expenses

  

Cost of revenues

     188,916   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     142,173   

Depreciation and amortization

     57,665   
        

Total operating expenses

     388,754   
        

Income from operations

     32,364   

Interest expense

     (44,023 )

Other expense

     (53
        

Loss before income tax benefit

     (11,712 )

Income tax benefit

     463   
        

Net loss

   $ (11,249 )
        

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statement Of Stockholders’ Deficit

Year Ended December 31, 2009

(in thousands)

 

    Redeemable Preferred Stock
(listed in order of seniority)
    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficits
    Total  
    Series C     Series D     Series A     Series B     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class D                    

Balances at January 1, 2009

  $ 36,018      $ 10,647      $ 15,815      $ 41,836      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (281,161 )   $ (176,843 )

Preferred return on investors’ capital

    —          1,091        1,621        4,289        —          —          —          —          (1,125 )     (5,876 )     —     

Share-based compensation expense

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          1,125        —          1,125   

Net loss for 2009

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (11,249 )     (11,249 )
                                                                                       

Balances at December 31, 2009

  $ 36,018      $ 11,738      $ 17,436      $ 46,125      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (298,286 )   $ (186,967 )
                                                                                       

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31, 2009

 

     2009  
     (in thousands)  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

  

Net loss

   $ (11,249 )

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

  

Depreciation

     43,595   

Amortization

     14,070   

Gain on settlement

     (1,722 )

Interest expense for amortization of deferred financing costs

     2,300   

Share-based compensation expense

     1,125   

Deferred income taxes

     5,574   

Decrease in income tax valuation allowance

     (5,574

Changes in assets and liabilities:

  

Accounts receivable

     5,608   

Prepaids and other assets

     1,255   

Accounts payable

     4,988   

Accrued interest

     75   

Accrued consumer taxes

     (1,117 )

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     (3,883 )

Deferred revenue

     3,094   
        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     58,139   
        

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

  

Additions to property and equipment

     (18,080 )

Proceeds from sale of assets held-for-sale

     2,282   

Payments for other productive assets

     (3,847 )
        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (19,645 )
        

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

  

Net repayments of debt

     (17,820 )

Payments of capital leases

     (209 )
        

Net cash used in financing activities

     (18,029 )
        

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     20,465   

Cash and cash equivalents

  

Beginning of year

     23,876   
        

End of year

   $ 44,341   
        

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

  

Interest paid

   $ 35,718   
        

Income taxes refunded

   $ (182 )
        

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Preferred return on investors’ capital

   $ 7,001   
        

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Cavalier Telephone Corporation And Subsidiaries

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

(amounts in thousands except share data)

Note 1.    Organization

Cavalier Telephone Corporation (Cavalier and collectively with its subsidiaries, the Company), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, provides a wide range of communications services through its subsidiary Cavtel Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries, Cavalier Telephone, LLC; Cavalier IP TV, LLC; Elantic Networks, Inc. (Elantic) and Talk America Holdings, Inc. (Talk).

Cavalier Telephone, LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiary Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, LLC and Talk and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Talk America, Inc., LDMI Telecommunications, Inc. and Network Telephone Corporation, are facilities-based competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) providing local, long distance, internet and digital subscriber line (DSL) services to business and residential customers in sixteen states and the District of Columbia generally located in the mid-west, mid-Atlantic and southeast regions of the United States. Through these subsidiaries, the Company also serves incumbent and competitive local carriers, long distance and wireless providers by providing connectivity to Cavalier’s retail customers and selling excess network capacity.

Cavalier established a wholly owned subsidiary, Cavalier IP TV, LLC (Cavalier IP TV), in 2005, which offers television over internet protocol service to both business and residential customers. Cavalier IP TV began serving customers in 2006. During 2008, the Company elected to wind down its IP TV operations. Wind down of operations is expected to take place over the next few years.

Through Elantic and its wholly owned subsidiary, Intellifiber Networks, Inc. (Intellifiber), formed in 2004, the Company also provides flexible metro and long-haul broadband solutions (private line, wavelengths, dark fiber, internet and collocation) to governmental, carrier and enterprise customers throughout most of the eastern United States.

Through SecureM, LLC, and its subsidiaries RPK (B.V.I.), Ltd. and RPK New Zealand, Ltd., the Company provides software encryption systems that protect digital video content to cable television providers throughout the world.

Note 2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cavalier and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue recognition: The Company recognizes revenue on telecommunications and enhanced communications services in the period the service is provided. Revenue is recorded net of promotional discounts and sales credits. Revenue related to installation and activation fees and the related direct costs are deferred and recognized over the term of the contract or the expected customer life. However, in most situations, the Company waives installation and activation fees. In these instances, the related direct cost is expensed as incurred. Revenue related to billing in advance of providing services is deferred and recognized when earned.

The Company also charges installation fees to certain customers of Intellifiber to construct connections between the customers’ facilities and the Company’s existing fiber optic network. Customers usually make deposits of as much as 50% of the installation fees, before the Company begins construction. These installation fees are included in deferred revenue and recognized as revenue over the term of the related contracts.

 

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In the normal course of business of providing telephone and other communication services to its retail customers, the Company collects various federal, state and local utility and excise taxes and fees which are levied on its customers. These taxes and fees are remitted to the respective governmental authorities as collected and are excluded from revenue.

Additionally, various federal, state and local agencies and authorities levy certain taxes and fees on the Company which the Company is entitled to pass through to its customers. Amounts collected from customers related to these taxes and fees are recorded on a gross basis through the statements of operations and are included in net revenues and cost of revenues. Taxes and fees collected from the customers included in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $7,599.

Accounting Standards Codification: The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) became effective on July 1, 2009. At that date, the ASC became FASB’s officially recognized source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) applicable to all non–governmental entities, superseding all prior FASB, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”), Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) and related literature. All other accounting literature is considered non–authoritative. The switch to the ASC affects the way companies refer to U.S. GAAP in financial statements and accounting policies. Citing particular content in the ASC involves specifying the unique numeric path to the content through the Topic, Subtopic, Section and Paragraph structure.

Cash and cash equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of the purchase. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.

The Company invests its excess cash in certificates of deposit, U.S. government securities, commercial paper, and other money market instruments and has general guidelines relative to diversification and maturities in an effort to maintain safety and liquidity. These guidelines are periodically reviewed and modified to take advantage of trends in yields and interest rates. The Company has not experienced any significant losses on its cash or cash equivalents. Balances may exceed federally insured limits.

Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from business and residential customers, other carriers and long-distance providers, including late payment fees (which are recorded as earned) on balances due from business and residential customer accounts which remain unpaid as of the due date of the respective invoice. Bad debt expense for uncollectible accounts receivable is recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses when customers are terminated due to non-payment (which generally occurs 60-90 days following the invoice date) with additional charges for estimates of potential terminations based on historical collection patterns. Accounts receivable are written off when it is reasonably likely the Company will not collect on the account. Recoveries reduce the bad debt expense in the period received.

Assets held-for-sale: During 2008, the Company entered into a contract to sell the New Hope, Pennsylvania land and buildings for $2,400. The assets held for sale related to the New Hope location were written down to $2,304 at December 31, 2008, to reflect the estimated sales price net of estimated realtor commissions. The New Hope property was sold in 2009.

During 2008, the Company elected to wind down its IP TV operations and dispose of, resell or redeploy the related assets. At December 31, 2009, assets held-for-sale reflects $285, for the IP TV equipment which is recorded at the expected proceeds to be received from the sale of the assets.

 

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Property and equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost. Property and equipment consists of switching equipment, network equipment, VoIP equipment, IP TV equipment, computer, internet and DSL equipment, software, equipment, furniture and fixtures, vehicles and buildings, in addition to collocation installation costs and leasehold improvements. The cost of the network and related switching equipment includes interest capitalized during the construction period and other internal costs such as labor and benefits directly related to the construction of the network and switching equipment. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets, using the straight-line method.

The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:

 

Switching equipment

     5 years   

Network equipment

     10-15 years   

VoIP equipment

     5 years   

IP TV equipment

     3-5 years   

Computer, internet and DSL equipment

     2-3 years   

Software

     3 years   

Equipment, furniture and fixtures

     5-7 years   

Vehicles

     3-5 years   

Buildings

     25 years   

Indefeasible right of use (IRU) contracts, for which the Company is granted the exclusive right to use certain fibers within fiber optic cables on the grantor’s network, are classified in property and equipment as a component of network equipment, capitalized and depreciated, using the straight-line method, over the lesser of the IRU period, the life of the network itself, or fifteen years. Collocation installation costs, or amounts paid to the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) for central office locations, are capitalized and depreciated over the lesser of the life of the commitment or ten years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the related lease term. The cost of computer software purchased for internal use is capitalized at the time of purchase.

Upon retirement or disposal of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in operations.

Costs associated with repair and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Deferred financing costs: Deferred financing costs consist of costs incurred in relation to long-term debt and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt financing by a method, which approximates the effective interest method.

Intangible assets: Intangible assets consist of acquired customer relationships and customer contracts (see Note 3). The intangible assets were recorded at the purchase date at their estimated fair market values and are amortized, on a pro rata basis, over their respective estimated lives. The estimated lives for acquired customer relationships and customer contracts are eight years and four years, respectively.

Advertising costs: The Company expenses advertising costs in the period incurred. Advertising and promotional expense, including telemarketing costs, amounted to $1,948 for 2009.

Goodwill: The Company records, as goodwill, the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. ASC 350 , Goodwill and Other , prescribes a two-step process for impairment testing of goodwill which is performed annually, as well as when an event triggering

 

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impairment may have occurred. The first step tests for impairment, while the second step, if necessary, measures the impairment. The Company tests goodwill as of December 31 each year. No impairment was identified during the year ended December 31, 2009.

Other assets: Other assets include amounts on deposit with certain vendors and facility and loop costs which are non-recurring amounts paid to the ILECs for activation of their unbundled network elements and transmission lines between the central offices and the Company’s retail customers. Facility and loop costs are capitalized at their cost and amortized, using the straight-line method, over the average term of a customer contract of three years. At December 31, 2009, facility and loop costs totaled $22,256, with related accumulated amortization of $14,111. The remaining balance of other assets relates to deposits paid to vendors.

Valuation of long-lived assets: The Company accounts for the valuation of long-lived assets under ASC Topic 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment. ASC Topic 360 requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reportable at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell.

Deferred revenue: Deferred revenue consists of charges billed to customers in advance of the period in which services are provided, credit related deposits received from retail customers and advance payments and deposits received from carriers and other wholesale customers related to the use of the Company’s fiber optic network and collocation facilities.

Fair value of financial instruments: The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term debt and deferred revenue approximate fair value at December 31, 2009, due to the relative short maturity of these instruments. Management believes the carrying amount of long-term debt would not materially differ from its fair value in comparison with other arrangements offered to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities.

Share-based compensation: The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation . ASC 718 requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. ASC 718 covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including stock options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans.

Risks and uncertainties: The Company is reliant on attracting new customers and providing quality service offerings in order to retain customers and to achieve its business plan. A protracted recessionary environment could have an adverse impact on overall demand for services. The telecommunications industry is also highly competitive, and the Company expects to continue to face pricing and product competition from the large, established telephone companies that are currently the dominant providers and from other types of communications businesses, including cable companies providing broadband Internet access and other competitive providers.

The Company relies in significant part on purchasing wholesale services and leasing network facilities from Verizon, AT&T and other incumbent local exchange carriers. Over the past several years, the Federal

 

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Communications Commission (FCC) has reduced or eliminated a number of regulations governing the incumbent carriers’ offerings, including removal of local switching and other network elements from the list of elements that the incumbent carriers must provide on an unbundled basis at TELRIC (Total Element Long Run Incremental Cost) cost-based rates, as well as the grant of broad pricing flexibility for special access service in many areas. The Company’s business could be adversely affected if it is unable to purchase services at reasonable rates or if the FCC, Congress, or state regulators were to adopt measures further reducing the local competition related obligations of incumbent local exchange carriers or allowing those carriers to increase further the rates the Company must pay.

Income taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. The asset and liability approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the accounting guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under this guidance, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes also addresses de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, and accounting in interim periods.

The adoption of the new standard had no material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. After examining the tax positions taken prior to the adoption, the Company concluded that it is more-likely-than-not these tax positions will be sustained in the event of an examination and that there would be no material impact to its effective tax rate upon the adoption. No interest or penalties have been accrued associated with any tax positions taken. In the event interest or penalties had been accrued, the Company’s policy is to include these amounts related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company’s federal, state and foreign returns are open with limited exception from 1997 forward.

Use of estimates: The preparation of the consolidated financial statements 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 consolidated financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. The most significant estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, the lives of long-term assets, the valuation of network assets and the valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Subsequent events: The Company has evaluated subsequent events through April 29, 2010, the date on which the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.

 

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Note 3.    Intangible Assets

Intangible assets at December 31, 2009 consisted of $42,545 customer relationships and $4,020 customer contracts. Amortization expense recognized on all intangibles totaled $6,152 for the year ended December 31, 2009. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

      

2010

   $ 4,545   

2011

     3,134   

2012

     2,415   

2013

     1,213   

2014

     722   
        
   $ 12,029   
        

Note 4.    Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

 

     2009  

Switching equipment

   $ 190,266   

Network equipment

     63,723   

VoIP equipment

     1,312   

Collocation

     73,130   

Customer premise equipment

     13,315   

DSL equipment

     18,591   

Computers and software

     38,137   

Equipment

     23,774   

Vehicles

     3,988   

Leasehold improvements

     9,691   

Furniture and fixtures

     5,034   

Buildings

     4,916   

Land

     1,835   
        
     447,712   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (337,677 )
        

Property and equipment, net

   $ 110,035   
        

Property and equipment includes $2,107 of capitalized interest at December 31, 2009. Accumulated depreciation related to the capitalized interest was approximately $1,902 at December 31, 2009, and the related depreciation expense was approximately $19 during the year ended December 31, 2009.

Gross capitalized software amounted to approximately $21,324 in 2009. Accumulated depreciation was approximately $17,225 at December 31, 2009 and the related depreciation expense was approximately $2,580 during the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

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Note 5.    Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

     2009  

Term loans

   $ 392,430   

Capital lease obligations

     2,696   

Other notes

     291   
        
     395,417   

Less: current portion

     (26,307 )
        

Long-term debt

   $ 369,110   
        

Principal payments on long-term notes payable, exclusive of payments for capital leases (which are provided in Note 8), are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

      

2010

   $ 26,224   

2011

     3,973   

2012

     362,280   

2013

     18   

2014

     19   

Thereafter

     207   
        
   $ 392,721   
        

Senior Credit Facilities: The Company entered into a senior credit agreement with commercial lenders, under which the Company could borrow up to $20,000 in a Revolving Facility and $415,000 in Term Loans with a maturity date of December 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively. Up to $5,000 of the Revolving Facility will be available for the issuance of letters of credit. Up to $10,000 of the Credit Facilities will be available for the issuance of a swingline subfacility. The Credit Facilities are subject to a commitment fee equal to an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily unused portion of the revolving loans commencing on the closing date payable in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter commencing March 31, 2007, and ending on the revolving loans maturity date.

Principal payments on the Term Loans of the Credit Facilities are payable in equal quarterly installments of $989 on the last day of each quarter through September 30, 2012. The balance of the Term Loans is payable on December 31, 2012. Additional mandatory repayments are also required under certain conditions as described in the Credit Facilities. Borrowings under the Credit Facilities may be prepaid, at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty.

On May 5, 2008, the Company reached an agreement with its lenders to amend certain terms under the Credit Facilities and waive existing covenant defaults. In exchange for the waiver, the amendment (i) reduces the thresholds for certain financial covenants in future measurement dates, (ii) establishes a LIBOR floor such that the basis of LIBOR rate loans may not fall below 3.25%, (iii) fixes the interest rate on term loans at either LIBOR plus 6.25% or the Alternate Base Rate plus 5.25%, (iv) increases the margin charged to revolver borrowings by 1.5%, (v) requires additional interest charges of 1.0% per annum following the amendment effective date which, at the Company’s option may be added to the outstanding principal balance of the term loan, (vi) requires additional interest charges of 1.0% per annum effective June 30, 2009, if certain leverage ratio

 

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tests are not met which, at the Company’s option may be added to the outstanding principal balance of the term loan, and (vii) requires additional interest charges of 1.0% per annum effective June 30, 2010, if certain leverage ratio tests are not met. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facilities was approximately 10.5% at December 31, 2009. Accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding loan balance of the Credit Facilities is payable quarterly in arrears.

Under the Credit Facilities, the Company is subject to certain financial and operating covenants and restrictions, including minimum quarterly thresholds for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA); periodic financial reporting requirements; and restrictions on indebtedness, the transfer of assets other than in the normal course of business and other operating matters.

The Credit Facilities are collateralized by a pledge of all capital stock and other ownership interests of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries and substantially all of the Company’s tangible and intangible assets. The Credit Facilities are guaranteed by the Company and all existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company.

Note 6.    Capital Stock

Common stock: Except for 1,369,581 shares of Class C non-voting stock, each share of common stock has one vote per share. The number of authorized shares of common stock can be increased or decreased by the affirmative vote of the majority of the common stockholders. Common stock activity is as follows:

 

     Class A      Class B      Class C      Class D  

Shares authorized, December 31, 2009

     8,803,000         5,050,000         16,100,000         5,299,053   
                                   

Shares outstanding, January 1, 2009

     3,250,423         4,050,000         6,701,399         5,299,053   

Exercise of stock options

     —           —           —           —     
                                   

Shares outstanding, December 31, 2009

     3,250,423         4,050,000         6,701,399         5,299,053   
                                   

Special approval rights have been granted to the Class B, Class C and Class D common stockholders such that the consent of at least the majority of the Class B, Class C and Class D common stockholders is needed to incur new debt; authorize new business activities; approve the annual operating budget; acquire other businesses; authorize or issue new shares, options or warrants; amend the by-laws or Certificate of Incorporation; dissolve, liquidate or wind up Cavalier; declare dividends, other distributions, redemption and repurchase of securities; enter into or amend related party transactions; discontinue the business, admit inability to pay debts or file for bankruptcy; and sell a substantial portion of Cavalier’s assets, other than pursuant to the sale of common stock in a public offering or a certain arm’s length transaction involving the sale of Cavalier to a non-affiliated third-party buyer.

The Board of Directors shall consist of three to five people, unless the majority of each of the Class A common stockholders, Class B common stockholders and the combined Class C and Class D common stockholders consent otherwise. The Board of Directors may, without the consent of the majority of the common stockholders, expand the number of Directors to a maximum of seven, provided that Cavalier receives at least $15 million of capital for each added Board seat. Class A common stockholders can elect one to two Directors; if they elect only one Director, then that Director will have two votes on all matters coming before the Board; and if they elect two Directors, then both such Directors will have one vote on all matters coming before the Board. Upon the death or incapacity of Cavalier’s current Executive Chairman, the Class A common stockholders can elect one Director and represent one vote on the Board. Class B common stockholders can elect two Directors.

 

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Class C and Class D voting common stockholders can elect one Director. Upon the death or incapacity of Cavalier’s current Executive Chairman, the Class C and Class D voting common stockholders can elect one additional Director. The preferred stockholders as a class have no rights to elect a member of the Board of Directors.

Dividends may be paid on common stock as determined by the Board of Directors, approved by the Class B, Class C and Class D common stockholders and subject to the preferential dividend rights of preferred stock. Upon liquidation, dissolution, sale, merger or reorganization (a liquidation event), the distribution of assets to the common stockholders is subject to the prior satisfaction of all preferred stock preferences.

Certain of the common stockholders have a pre-emptive right to purchase all or any portion of an offering by Cavalier of any equity security such that the stockholders’ percentage ownership before and after the offering shall remain unchanged. These pre-emptive rights shall terminate upon a public offering of Cavalier’s common stock. Certain of the common stockholders have also entered into an agreement that provides each such common stockholder with a right of first refusal to purchase all of Cavalier’s common stock proposed to be sold by any other such common stockholder.

Preferred stock: Each share of preferred stock is non-voting, except that (i) the consent of the holders of a majority of each of the Series B preferred stock, Series C preferred stock and Series D Preferred Stock is needed to change, respectively, any rights of the Series B preferred stock, Series C preferred stock and Series D Preferred Stock or to issue shares senior in right to the Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock, (ii) the 295.541791 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Elantic merger are entitled to vote together with the holders of Class D Common Stock for the election of the Director to be elected by the Class C and Class D common stockholders, and (iii) the consent of the majority of the Series B and Series C Preferred Stock stockholders is needed to do any of the following: incur new debt; expand business activities into new geographic areas without having first secured sufficient financing; and sell any of the business or material assets, other than pursuant to the sale of common stock in a public offering or certain arm’s length transactions involving the sale of Cavalier to a non-affiliated third-party buyer.

Preferred stock activity is as follows:

 

     Senior Preferred      Junior Preferred  
     Series C         Series D         Series A         Series B   
                                   

Shares outstanding, December 31, 2009

     1,539         812         1,206         3,191   
                                   

Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock are collectively referred to as “Senior Preferred Stock”, and Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock are collectively referred to as “Junior Preferred Stock”. The holders of shares of Senior Preferred Stock, in preference to the holders of Junior Preferred Stock and all other capital stock, are entitled to receive, when declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the purpose, cumulative dividends on each share of Senior Preferred Stock, payable in cash, and accruing at a per annum rate of 10% from March 24, 2006, on the sum of (i) $10,000 (the Liquidation Value) and (ii) all accumulated and unpaid dividends accrued.

The holders of shares of Junior Preferred Stock, in preference to the holders of all capital stock and after the rights of the holders of Senior Preferred Stock, shall enjoy the same general rights with respect to the calculation and payment of dividends as the holders of Senior Preferred Stock.

 

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Liquidation preference: To the extent Cavalier has assets legally available and the Board of Directors has not declared the payment of, nor has Cavalier paid, the dividends on the Senior Preferred Stock, the Liquidation Value and such dividends (collectively, the Liquidation Preference) shall be due and payable upon the occurrence of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of Cavalier, either voluntarily or involuntarily, any sale of Cavalier or public offering, a merger or consolidation of Cavalier (a Liquidation Event). The holders of Cavalier’s Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to receive the following amounts out of Cavalier’s assets remaining after Cavalier shall have satisfied its debts and other liabilities.

First, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, pari passu with each other and before any amounts are paid in respect of Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock or Common Stock, the respective Liquidation Preferences of Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock.

The Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference is the Liquidation Value per share plus the cumulative preferred dividends accrued thereon through the date the Liquidation Preference is paid; provided that, if the sum of (i) the total amount received on account of Series C Preferred Stock, Class D Common Stock and securities issued as dividends or distribution on the foregoing or otherwise in connection therewith (collectively, “Series C Related Securities”) prior to the Liquidation Event plus (ii) the amount receivable on account of Series C Related Securities after giving effect to the payment of the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference and the Series A, Series B and Series D liquidation preferences is less than $36,017 in the aggregate, then the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference will be: (i) $20,000 per share for the 295.541791 shares issued on January 27, 2006, in connection with the Elantic merger, and (ii) $24,215 per share for all other shares of Series C Preferred Stock.

If the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference is the same as described above, then Class D Common Stock shall only entitle the holders thereof upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Event to the payment of the par value thereof, and Class D Common Stock shall cease to participate or share in the value of Cavalier in excess of such par value.

The Series D Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference is the Liquidation Value per share plus the cumulative preferred dividends accrued thereon through the date the Liquidation Preference is paid.

After payment of the Series C and Series D Preferred Stock Liquidation Preferences, the holders of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock, pari passu with each other and before any amounts are paid in respect of Common Stock, are entitled to receive a Liquidation Preference in the amount of the Liquidation Value per share plus the cumulative preferred dividends accrued thereon through the date the Liquidation Preference is paid.

After the payment of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock Liquidation Preferences as described above, no amounts are payable on account of such shares of stock, and none of such shares of stock are to participate or share in any remaining value of Cavalier.

Right to effect an exit: If a Liquidation Event, or a definitive agreement providing for such, is not consummated or in place by a specified date, the holders of Class A, B and C common stock, respectively, each have the right to instruct Cavalier to effect either a sale of Cavalier to an unaffiliated third party or a public offering of Cavalier securities by delivering an “exit instruction notice” to such effect. If Cavalier does not comply with such instruction within 180 days of the delivery of the exit instruction notice, then the holders of the class of common stock that delivered the exit instruction notice may, subject to obtaining any required regulatory

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

consents, assume control of Cavalier for the purpose of effecting a sale of Cavalier or public offering of Cavalier securities. The rights of the Class A common stockholders to initiate an exit arose on January 1, 2004, and terminated without being exercised in connection with the March 24, 2006 amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation. The rights of the Class B common stockholders and Class C common stockholders were also amended on March 24, 2006, such that they may initiate an exit transaction beginning June 30, 2007.

Conversion of preferred stock into common stock: The preferred stock is not convertible into common stock at the option of the holders. The Board of Directors, with the consent of holders of a majority of the respective Senior or Junior Preferred Stock, may require the conversion, effective immediately prior to the consummation of a public offering, of all or any portion of the shares of preferred stock held by each holder into a number of shares of Class C common stock based on the offering price per share of common stock sold in the public offering.

Warrants: On December 19, 2000, in conjunction with a stock issuance, all new investors were issued anti-dilution protection warrants to purchase, at any time after a “Down Round Financing” until the earlier of the fifth anniversary of a public offering or December 31, 2010, Class C voting and nonvoting common stock of Cavalier. A Down Round Financing constitutes an equity financing of Cavalier in which Cavalier issues and sells Down Round Securities (those securities with redemption rights and the right to participate with the common stockholders on the remaining proceeds) for an aggregate price less than what the value was as held by the holder immediately before the financing round was completed. The price of each warrant is $0.0001. The number of shares of Class C common stock for which each warrant is exercisable is formula driven and is based on each investor’s contribution percentage in the December 19, 2000 stock issuance.

Note 7.    Share-Based Compensation Plans

On January 31, 2000, the Company adopted the Cavalier Telephone Corporation Incentive Plan (the Plan). The First and Second Amendment to the Plan, effective January 1, 2001 and October 13, 2005, respectively, authorized a total of 2,200,000 shares of Class A common stock to be available for issuance under the Plan. The Third Amendment to the Plan, effective December 15, 2006, authorized an additional 1,500,000 shares of Class A common stock to be available for issuance under the Plan.

The Company adopted ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation , on January 1, 2006, and applied the transition guidance as prescribed by the prospective application to all grants after the effective date. Under ASC Topic 718, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model that uses the following assumptions for 2009: (a) expected volatility, 71%; (b) expected dividends, $0; (c) expected option life, 6.6 years; and (d) risk-free rate, approximately 2.20%. Expected volatilities are based on the historic volatility of the similar public entities. The expected life represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the rate for a 7-year Treasury Note.

Options generally vest over three or four years and expire ten years from the date of grant.

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

A summary of stock options outstanding at December 31, 2009 and the changes during 2009 are presented below:

 

                 Exercise Price Per Share  
     Options
Available
    Options
Outstanding
    Range    Weighted
Average
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2009

     1,099,285        2,087,375      $0.67 to 7.50    $ 2.55   

Granted in 2009

     (60,000 )     60,000      $2.50      2.50   

Cancelled in 2009

     829,000        (829,000 )   $2.50 to 3.00      2.50   
                             

Outstanding at December 31, 2009

     1,868,285        1,318,375      $0.67 to 7.50    $ 2.61   
                             

The following table summarizes additional information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2009:

 

Options Outstanding at

December 31, 2009

     Options Exercisable at
December 31, 2009
 

Exercise Prices

   Shares      Remaining Weighted
Average Contractual Life
(Years)
     Shares  

$0.67

     13,750         0.58         13,750   

2.50

     990,000         7.16         556,125   

2.89

     20,625         0.58         20,625   

3.00

     291,750         2.79         291,750   

7.50

     2,250         0.58         2,250   
                          
     1,318,375         6.01         884,500   
                          

The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2009 was $0. There was $1,125 of total compensation cost for share-based payment arrangement recognized in income for the year ended December 31, 2009.

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options as of December 31, 2009, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2009, is presented below:

 

Nonvested Shares

   Shares     Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 

Nonvested at January 1, 2009

     1,016,686      $ 4.53   

Granted

     60,000        —     

Vested

     (376,061 )     5.63   

Forfeited

     (266,750 )     6.46   
          

Nonvested at December 31, 2009

     433,875        1.76   
          

As of December 31, 2009, there was approximately $536 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 31, 2009 was $2,119.

 

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Note 8.    Lease Commitments and Other Long-Term Liabilities

The Company has the exclusive right to use certain fibers within fiber optic cables (IRUs) under long-term contracts and leases office and warehouse space under both capital and operating leases. Some of the leases include scheduled rent increases at specified intervals during the terms of the leases. The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease.

The aggregate minimum rental commitments under non-cancellable, long-term contracts and leases are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

   IRU
Liabilities
    Capital
Leases
    Operating
Leases
 

2010

   $ 2,236      $ 355      $ 7,009   

2011

     2,039        355        6,025   

2012

     1,934        355        4,415   

2013

     1,687        355        3,115   

2014

     962        355        1,351   

Thereafter

     4,349        3,338        1,484   
                        
     13,207        5,113      $ 23,399   
            

Less amount representing interest

     (4,087 )     (2,417 )  
                  

Present value

     9,120      $ 2,696     
            

Less: current portion included in other current liabilities

     1,355       
            

Long-term portion of IRUs

     7,765       

Other long-term liabilities

     4,442       
            

Total long-term liabilities

   $ 12,207       
            

Rental expense was $6,969 in 2009.

Note 9.    Income Taxes

The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of the following:

 

     2009  

Federal and state income tax expense (benefit):

  

Current

   $ (463 )

Deferred

     5,574   

Increase (decrease) in valuation allowance

     (5,574 )
        
   $ (463 )
        

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

The components of the net deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance at December 31, 2009, are as follows:

 

     2009  

Deferred revenue

   $ 4,608   

Provision for bad debts

     5,186   

Property and equipment

     73,839   

Intangible assets

     (3,611 )

Alternative minimum tax credits

     4,523   

Net operating loss carryforwards

     90,149   

Asset retirement obligation

     2,042   

Asset impairment charge

     —     

Unfavorable leases and other

     6,421   

Valuation allowance

     (183,157 )
        

Net deferred tax asset

   $ —     
        

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $214,468. These net operating loss carryforwards expire beginning in the year ending December 31, 2010. As of December 31, 2009, the Company also has alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards in the amount of $4,523. These credits do not have expiration dates.

Realization of net deferred tax assets is dependent on the Company’s ability to generate future taxable income, which is uncertain. Accordingly, a full valuation allowance was established against these assets as of December 31, 2009.

The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 34% due primarily to changes of valuation allowance provided for the deferred tax assets and prior year provision true up for depreciation.

The Company has evaluated its tax positions and has concluded that uncertainties exist related to open tax years of approximately $3,700 as of December 31, 2009. The Company plans to settle these uncertain tax positions during 2010.

Note 10.    Related Party Transactions

Rental payments to a related party controlled by the Company’s Former Executive Chairman, for the lease of the Company’s headquarters, amounted to $523 in 2009.

Note 11.    401(k) Plan

The Company has adopted the Cavalier Telephone, LLC 401(k) Plan which is administered by an independent trustee. Participation in the 401(k) plan is attainable upon the age of 21, and the first day following the first full month of employment. Total Company contributions were $146 in 2009.

Note 12.    Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is a party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Cavalier management considers that they have strong positions in all of these matters, and that the outcome of any of these matters will not have a material impact on the financial operating results or cash flows of the Company.

 

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Note 13.    Subsequent Events

In January 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets and liabilities of Continental Broadband Virginia, LLC and Continental Visinet Broadband, LLC (together “CBB”) for $4,030. Operating as Net Telcos, CBB provided collocation and managed services to customers in Richmond, Virginia. This acquisition will allow the Company to expand its services and enable it to provide more flexible, dynamic and customer centric solutions to current and future customers.

In January 2010, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the operating assets and liabilities of SecureM, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries RPK (B.V.I.), Ltd. and RPK New Zealand, Ltd. to an unrelated third party for $5,000.

 

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Independent Auditor’s Report

To the Board of Directors

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

Richmond, Virginia

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cavalier Telephone Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cavalier Telephone Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

Richmond, Virginia

April 30, 2009

McGladrey & Pullen, LLP is a member firm of RSM International,

an affiliation of separate and independent legal entities.

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2008 And 2007

 

     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Assets

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 23,876      $ 13,681   

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,919 and $28,076 in 2008 and 2007, respectively)

     42,963        61,851   

Prepaids and other current assets

     7,655        9,284   

Deferred tax assets

     —          11,411   

Assets held-for-sale

     3,034        3,833   
                

Total current assets

     77,528        100,060   

Property and Equipment, net

     135,550        184,101   

Deferred Financing Costs, net

     9,199        7,975   

Intangible Assets, net

     18,181        26,302   

Goodwill

     81,673        81,673   

Deferred Tax Assets, net

     —          40,800   

Other Assets, net

     13,331        16,613   
                

Total assets

   $ 335,462      $ 457,524   
                

Liabilities And Stockholders’ Deficit

    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 28,588      $ 42,056   

Accrued interest

     105        205   

Other accrued expenses

     14,053        15,284   

Accrued consumer taxes

     9,612        10,374   

Other current liabilities

     17,161        22,643   

Deferred revenue—current portion

     16,067        17,007   

Current portion of debt and obligations under capital leases

     19,944        5,405   
                

Total current liabilities

     105,530        112,974   

Long-Term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases, less current obligations

     388,596        409,877   

Other Long-Term Liabilities

     13,199        14,259   

Deferred Revenue

     4,980        5,400   
                

Total liabilities

     512,305        542,510   
                

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Deficit (including redeemable preferred stock, listed in order of seniority)

    

Preferred Stock, at liquidation value

    

Series C

     36,018        36,018   

Series D

     10,647        9,657   

Series A

     15,815        14,345   

Series B

     41,836        37,947   

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

    

Class A

     —          —     

Class B

     —          —     

Class C

     1        1   

Class D

     1        1   

Accumulated deficit

     (281,161 )     (182,955 )
                

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (176,843 )     (84,986 )
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 335,462      $ 457,524   
                

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements Of Operations

Years Ended December 31, 2008 And 2007

 

     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Net revenues

   $ 527,982      $ 667,396   
                

Operating expenses

    

Cost of revenues

     242,877        292,486   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     201,548        264,546   

Depreciation and amortization

     75,155        89,503   

Asset impairment charges

     8,739        2,026   
                

Total operating expenses

     528,319        648,561   
                

Income (loss) from operations

     (337 )     18,835   

Interest expense

     (46,723 )     (45,958 )

Interest income

     346        935   

Gain on settlement

     5,393        —     

Reorganization income, net

     —          2,017   
                

Loss before income tax expense

     (41,321 )     (24,171 )

Income tax expense

     (52,749 )     (33,284 )
                

Net loss

   $ (94,070 )   $ (57,455 )
                

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders’ Deficit

Years Ended December 31, 2008 And 2007

(in thousands)

 

    Redeemable Preferred Stock
(listed in order of seniority)
    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficits
    Total  
    Series C     Series D     Series A     Series B     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class D                    

Balances at January 1, 2007

  $ 36,018      $ 8,759      $ 13,011      $ 34,419      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (121,617 )   $ (29,408 )

Preferred return on investors’ capital

    —          898        1,334        3,528        —          —          —          —          (1,877 )     (3,883 )     —     

Issuance of common stock from options exercised

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          50        —          50   

Share-based compensation expense

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          1,827        —          1,827   

Net loss for 2007

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (57,455 )     (57,455 )
                                                                                       

Balances at December 31, 2007

    36,018        9,657        14,345        37,947        —          —          1        1        —          (182,955 )     (84,986 )

Preferred return on investors’ capital

    —          990        1,470        3,889        —          —          —          —          (2,213 )     (4,136 )     —     

Issuance of common stock from options exercised

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          12        —          12   

Share-based compensation expense

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          2,201        —          2,201   

Net loss for 2008

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (94,070 )     (94,070 )
                                                                                       

Balances at December 31, 2008

  $ 36,018      $ 10,647      $ 15,815      $ 41,836      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (281,161 )   $ (176,843 )
                                                                                       

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows

Years Ended December 31, 2008 And 2007

 

     2008     2007  
     (in thousands)  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

    

Net loss

   $ (94,070 )   $ (57,455 )

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

    

Depreciation

     58,191        67,908   

Amortization

     16,964        21,595   

Asset impairment charges

     8,739        2,026   

Gain on settlement

     (5,393 )     —     

Reorganization income

     —          (2,017 )

Interest expense for amortization of deferred financing costs

     2,067        1,560   

Share-based compensation expense

     2,201        1,827   

Deferred income taxes

     (10,122 )     (11,811 )

Increase in income tax valuation allowance

     62,333        44,095   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     17,402        4,802   

Prepaids and other assets

     3,662        5,591   

Accounts payable

     (13,467 )     (7,567 )

Liabilities subject to compromise

     —          (85 )

Accrued interest

     (100 )     (1,176 )

Accrued consumer taxes

     (762 )     (3,468 )

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     1,544        (6,477 )

Deferred revenue

     (2,773 )     1,590   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     46,416        60,938   
                

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

    

Additions to property and equipment

     (19,614 )     (42,502 )

Proceeds from sale of customer contracts

     —          350   

Payments for other productive assets

     (5,177 )     (9,000 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (24,791 )     (51,152 )
                

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

    

Payment of debt issuance costs

     (3,291 )     (246 )

Repayments of debt

     (6,965 )     (13,472 )

Payments of capital leases

     (1,186 )     (2,283 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     12        50   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (11,430 )     (15,951 )
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     10,195        (6,165 )

Cash and cash equivalents

    

Beginning of year

     13,681        19,846   
                

End of year

   $ 23,876      $ 13,681   
                

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

    

Interest paid

   $ 40,820      $ 45,574   

Income taxes paid (refunded)

   $ (862 )   $ 1,867   

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities

    

Increase in goodwill associated with reductions of net assets acquired in 2007

   $ —        $ 9,039   

Preferred return on investors’ capital

   $ 6,349      $ 5,760   

See Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

(amounts in thousands except share data and Note 7)

Note 1.    Organization

Cavalier Telephone Corporation (Cavalier and collectively with its subsidiaries, the Company) headquartered in Richmond, Virginia provides a wide range of communications services through its subsidiary Cavtel Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries, Cavalier Telephone, LLC; Cavalier Networks, LLC; Phonom, LLC; Cavalier IP TV, LLC; Cavalier Services, LLC; Elantic Networks, Inc. (Elantic) and Talk America Holdings, Inc. (Talk).

Cavalier Telephone, LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiary Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, LLC and Talk and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Talk America, Inc., LDMI Telecommunications, Inc. and Network Telephone Corporation, are facilities-based competitive local exchange carriers (CLEC) providing switched local, long distance, internet and digital subscriber line (DSL) services to business and residential customers in sixteen states and the District of Columbia generally located in the midwest, mid-Atlantic and southeast regions of the United States. Through these subsidiaries, the Company also serves competitive local carriers, long distance and wireless providers by providing connectivity to Cavalier’s retail customers and selling excess network capacity.

Cavalier established a wholly owned subsidiary, Phonom, LLC, in 2003, which offers voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service to both business and residential customers. Phonom began serving customers in early 2004.

Cavalier established a wholly owned subsidiary, Cavalier Networks, LLC (Cavalier Networks), in 2003, which acquired City Signal Communications, Inc. (City Signal) on December 31, 2004. Cavalier Networks delivers flexible metro dark fiber solutions that help communications providers deliver high capacity broadband applications to consumers and enterprises. Cavalier Networks operates networks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cleveland, Ohio.

Cavalier established a wholly owned subsidiary, Cavalier IP TV, LLC (Cavalier IP TV), in 2005, which offers television over internet protocol service to both business and residential customers. Cavalier IP TV began serving customers in 2006. During 2008, the Company elected to wind down its IP TV operations. Wind down of operations is expected to take place over the next few years.

Through Elantic and its wholly owned subsidiaries Elantic Telecom, Inc. (Elantic Telecom), formed in 2004, East Telecom, Inc. and Elantic Telecom East, LLC, the Company also provides long-haul broadband solutions (private line, wavelengths, dark fiber, internet and collocation) to wholesale customers throughout most of the eastern United States.

Note 2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cavalier and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue recognition: The Company recognizes revenue on telecommunications and enhanced communications services in the period the service is provided. Revenue is recorded net of promotional discounts and sales credits. Revenue related to installation and activation fees and the related direct costs are deferred and recognized over the term of the contract or the expected customer life. However, in most situations, the Company waives installation and activation fees. In these instances, the related direct cost is expensed as incurred. Revenue related to billing in advance of providing services is deferred and recognized when earned.

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data and Note 7)

 

The Company also charges installation fees to certain customers of Cavalier Networks to construct connections between the customers’ facilities and the Company’s existing fiber optic network. Customers usually make deposits of as much as 50% of the installation fees, before the Company begins construction. These installation fees are included in deferred revenue and recognized as revenue over the term of the related contracts.

In the normal course of business of providing telephone and other communication services to its retail customers, the Company also collects various federal, state and local utility and excise taxes and fees which are, in turn, remitted to the respective governmental authorities as collected. The taxes and fees collected from the customers are recorded on a gross basis through the statements of operations and are included in net revenues and cost of revenues. Taxes and fees collected from the customers included in revenues for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $7,613 and $9,601, respectively.

Cash and cash equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of the purchase. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.

The Company invests its excess cash in certificates of deposit, U.S. government securities, commercial paper, and other money market instruments and has general guidelines relative to diversification and maturities in an effort to maintain safety and liquidity. These guidelines are periodically reviewed and modified to take advantage of trends in yields and interest rates. The Company has not experienced any significant losses on its cash or cash equivalents. Balances may exceed federally insured limits.

Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from business and residential customers, other carriers and long-distance providers, including late payment fees (which are recorded as earned) on balances due from business and residential customer accounts which remain unpaid as of the due date of the respective invoice. Bad debt expense for uncollectible accounts receivable is recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses when customers are terminated due to non-payment (which, generally, occurs 60-90 days following the invoice date) with additional charges for estimates of potential terminations based on historical collection patterns. Accounts receivable are written off when it is reasonably likely the Company will not collect on the account. Recoveries reduce the bad debt expense in the period received.

Assets held-for-sale: During 2007, the Company made the decision to relocate the remaining employees located in its New Hope, Pennsylvania facility, the former administrative office for Talk, and market the facility for sale. During 2008, the Company entered into a contract to sell the New Hope, Pennsylvania land and buildings for $2,400. The assets held-for-sale related to the New Hope location were written down to $2,304 to reflect the estimated sale price net of estimated realtor commissions.

During 2008, the Company elected to wind down its IP TV operations and dispose of, resell or redeploy the related assets. Assets held-for-sale reflects $730 for the IP TV equipment which is recorded at the expected proceeds to be received from the sale of the assets.

Assets impairment charge related to the New Hope property and IP TV equipment was approximately $1,529 and $5,779, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Property and equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost. Property and equipment consists of switching equipment, network equipment, VoIP equipment, IP TV equipment, computer, internet and DSL equipment, software, equipment, furniture and fixtures, vehicles and buildings, in addition to collocation

 

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installation costs and leasehold improvements. The cost of the network and related switching equipment includes interest capitalized during the construction period and other internal costs such as labor and benefits directly related to the construction of the network and switching equipment. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets, using the straight-line method.

The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:

 

Switching equipment

     5 years   

Network equipment

     10-15 years   

VoIP equipment

     5 years   

IP TV equipment

     3-5 years   

Computer, internet and DSL equipment

     2-3 years   

Software

     3 years   

Equipment, furniture and fixtures

     5-7 years   

Vehicles

     3-5 years   

Buildings

     25 years   

Indefeasible right of use contracts (IRU), for which the Company is granted the exclusive right to use certain fibers within fiber optic cables on the grantor’s network, are classified in property and equipment as a component of network equipment, capitalized and depreciated, using the straight-line method, over the lesser of the IRU period, the life of the network itself, or fifteen years. Collocation installation costs, or amounts paid to the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) for central office locations, are capitalized and depreciated over the lesser of the life of the commitment or ten years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the related lease term. The cost of computer software purchased for internal use is capitalized at the time of purchase.

Upon retirement or disposal of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in operations.

Costs associated with repair and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Deferred financing costs: Deferred financing costs consist of costs incurred in relation to long-term debt and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt financing by a method, which approximates the effective interest method.

Intangible assets: Intangible assets consist of acquired customer relationships and customer contracts (see Note 3). The intangible assets were recorded at the purchase date at their estimated fair market values and are amortized, on a pro rata basis, over their respective estimated lives. The estimated lives for acquired customer relationships and customer contracts are eight years and four years, respectively.

Goodwill: The Company records, as goodwill, the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142 , Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets , prescribes a two-step process for impairment testing of goodwill which is performed annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred. The first step tests for impairment, while the second step, if necessary, measures the impairment. The Company tests goodwill as of December 31 each year. No impairment was identified during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.

 

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Other assets: Other assets include amounts on deposit with certain vendors and facility and loop costs which are non-recurring amounts paid to the ILECs for activation of their unbundled network elements and transmission lines between the central offices and the Company’s retail customers. Facility and loop costs are capitalized at their cost and amortized, using the straight-line method, over the average term of a customer contract of three years. At December 31, 2008 and 2007, facility and loop costs totaled $25,513 and $25,638, with related accumulated amortization of $13,791 and $12,188, respectively. The remaining balance of other assets relates to deposits paid to vendors.

Valuation of long-lived assets: The Company accounts for valuation of long-lived assets under SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets . SFAS No. 144 requires that long-lived assets and certain intangible assets be reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reportable at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell.

Deferred revenue: Deferred revenue consists of charges billed to customers in advance of the period in which services are provided, credit related deposits received from retail customers and advance payments and deposits received from carriers and other wholesale customers related to the use of the Company’s fiber optic network and collocation facilities.

Fair value of financial instruments: The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term debt and deferred revenue approximate fair value at December 31, 2008 and 2007, due to the relative short maturity of these instruments. Management believes the carrying amount of long-term debt would not materially differ from its fair value in comparison with other arrangements offered to the Company for debt with similar terms and maturities.

Advertising costs: The Company expenses advertising costs in the period incurred. Advertising and promotional expense, including telemarketing costs, amounted to $14,960 and $21,220 for 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Share-based compensation: The Company applies the provisions of SFAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123(R)). SFAS No. 123(R) requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. SFAS No. 123(R) covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including stock options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans.

Income taxes: The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes . The asset and liability approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Risks and uncertainties: The Company began offering services to customers at the end of 1999 and has experienced significant growth since then. The Company has a business plan in place that includes significant

 

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marketing efforts to attract new customers. In December 2006, the Company doubled in size as a result of the Talk acquisition. The Company is reliant on attracting new customers and providing quality service offerings in order to achieve its business plan and to remain in compliance with financial covenants specified in its credit agreement.

Use of estimates: The preparation of the consolidated financial statements 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 consolidated financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. The most significant estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, the lives of long-term assets, the valuation of network assets and the valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

Recent accounting pronouncements: In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141(R) (revised 2007), Business Combinations . SFAS No. 141(R), among other things, established principles and requirements for how the acquirer in a business combination (i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquired business, (ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase, and (iii) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SAS No. 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited. This standard will change our accounting treatment for business combinations on a prospective basis.

In March, 2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an Amendment of FASB Statement 133 (SFAS No. 161). SFAS No. 161 enhances required disclosures regarding derivatives and hedging activities, including enhanced disclosures regarding how: (a) an entity uses derivative instruments; (b) derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities; and (c) derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company does not expect SFAS No. 161 to have a material impact on its reported financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, which permits a one-year deferral for the implementation of SFAS No. 157 with regard to nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. The Company adopted SFAS No. 157 for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008, except for nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a nonrecurring basis for which delayed application is permitted until the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009. The Company has no financial assets subject to the provision of SFAS No. 157 as of December 31, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the potential effect of the adoption of the remaining provisions of SFAS No. 157 on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition of tax benefits, classification on the balance sheet, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.

 

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In December 2008, the FASB provided for a deferral of the effective date of FIN 48 for certain nonpublic enterprises to annual financial statements for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company has elected this deferral and accordingly will be required to adopt FIN 48 in its 2009 annual financial statements. Prior to adoption of FIN 48, the Company will continue to evaluate its uncertain tax positions and related income tax contingencies under Statement No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies. SFAS No. 5 requires the Company to accrue for losses it believes are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Management is currently assessing the impact of FIN 48 on its financial position and results of operations and has not yet determined if the adoption of FIN 48 will have a material effect on its financial statements.

Note 3.    Intangible Assets

Intangible assets at December 31, 2008 and 2007, consists of $42,545 customer relationships and $4,020 customer contracts. Amortization expense recognized on all intangibles totaled $8,122 and $14,119 for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

      

2009

   $ 6,152   

2010

     4,545   

2011

     3,134   

2012

     2,415   

2013

     1,213   

Thereafter

     722   
        
   $ 18,181   
        

Note 4.    Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consists of the following:

 

     2008     2007  

Switching equipment

   $ 187,009      $ 181,564   

Network equipment

     61,271        62,477   

VoIP equipment

     1,307        1,307   

IP TV equipment

     10,517        17,646   

Collocation

     68,355        61,992   

DSL equipment

     18,421        18,000   

Computers and software

     35,253        36,829   

Equipment

     22,119        21,717   

Vehicles

     4,477        4,578   

Leasehold improvements

     9,594        9,647   

Furniture and fixtures

     5,032        5,030   

Buildings

     4,881        4,865   

Land

     1,835        1,835   
                
     430,071        427,487   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (294,521 )     (243,386 )
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 135,550      $ 184,101   
                

 

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Property and equipment includes $2,107 of capitalized interest at December 31, 2008 and 2007. Accumulated depreciation related to the capitalized interest was approximately $1,883 and $1,806 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and the related depreciation expense was approximately $77 and $152 during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Gross capitalized software amounted to approximately $18,830 and $19,518 in 2008 and 2007, respectively. Accumulated depreciation was approximately $14,634 and $11,965 at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and the related depreciation expense was approximately $3,732 and $5,541 during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Note 5.    Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

     2008     2007  

Revolving credit facilities

   $ —        $ —     

Term loans

     405,310        410,850   

Capital lease obligations

     2,905        4,091   

Other notes

     325        341   
                
     408,540        415,282   

Less: current portion

     (19,944 )     (5,405 )
                

Long-term debt

   $ 388,596      $ 409,877   
                

Principal payments on long-term notes payable, exclusive of payments for capital leases (which are provided in Note 8), are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

      

2009

   $ 19,714   

2010

     4,165   

2011

     4,166   

2012

     377,326   

2013

     18   

Thereafter

     246   
        
   $ 405,635   
        

Senior Credit Facilities: The Company entered into a senior credit agreement with commercial lenders, under which the Company could borrow up to $20,000 in a Revolving Facility and $415,000 in Term Loans with a maturity date of December 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively. Up to $5,000 of the Revolving Facility will be available for the issuance of letters of credit. Up to $10,000 of the Credit Facilities will be available for the issuance of a swingline subfacility. The Credit Facilities are subject to a commitment fee equal to an annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily unused portion of the revolving loans commencing on the closing date payable in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter commencing March 31, 2007, and ending on the revolving loans maturity date.

Principal payments on the Term Loans of the Credit Facilities are payable in equal quarterly installments of $1,037 on the last day of each quarter commencing with March 31, 2007, and through September 30, 2012. The

 

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balance of the Term Loans is payable on December 31, 2012. Additional mandatory repayments are also required under certain conditions as described in the Credit Facilities. Borrowings under the Credit Facilities may be prepaid, at any time, in whole or in part, without penalty.

The interest rate applicable to the Credit Facilities is based, at the Company’s option, on (i) LIBOR plus the applicable margin ranging from 2.75% to 4.75%, or (ii) the Alternate Base Rate (the higher of (a) the corporate base rate, and (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%) plus the applicable margin ranging from 1.75% to 3.75%, both as defined in the Credit Facilities. Accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding loan balance of the Credit Facilities is payable quarterly in arrears.

Under the Credit Facilities, the Company is subject to certain financial and operating covenants and restrictions, including minimum quarterly thresholds for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA); periodic financial reporting requirements; and restrictions on indebtedness, the transfer of assets other than in the normal course of business and other operating matters.

The Credit Facilities are collateralized by a pledge of all capital stock and other ownership interests of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries and substantially all of the Company’s tangible and intangible assets. The Credit Facilities are guaranteed by the Company and all existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company.

On May 5, 2008, the Company reached an agreement with its lenders to amend certain terms under the Credit Facilities and waive existing covenant defaults. In exchange for the waiver, the amendment (i) reduces the thresholds for certain financial covenants in future measurement dates, (ii) establishes a LIBOR floor such that the basis of LIBOR rate loans may not fall below 3.25%, (iii) fixes the interest rate on term loans at either LIBOR plus 6.25% or the Alternate Base Rate plus 5.25%, (iv) increases the margin charged to revolver borrowings by 1.5%, v) requires additional interest charges of 1.0% per annum following the amendment effective date which, at the Company’s option may be added to the outstanding principal balance of the term loan, vi) requires additional interest charges of 1.0% per annum effective June 30, 2009, if certain leverage ratio tests are not met which, at the Company’s option may be added to the outstanding principal balance of the term loan, and vii) requires additional interest charges of 1.0% per annum effective June 30, 2010, if certain leverage ratio tests are not met. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facilities was approximately 9.5% at December 31, 2008. The Company also paid amendment fees to the lenders totaling approximately $4,663, and reimbursed the lenders and its agent for all related direct costs.

Note 6.    Capital Stock

Common stock: Except for 1,369,581 shares of Class C non-voting stock, each share of common stock has one vote per share. The number of authorized shares of common stock can be increased or decreased by the affirmative vote of the majority of the common stockholders. Common stock activity is as follows:

 

     Class A      Class B      Class C      Class D  

Shares authorized, December 31, 2007 and 2008

     8,803,000         5,050,000         16,100,000         5,299,053   
                                   

Shares outstanding, January 1, 2007

     3,229,673         4,050,000         6,701,399         5,299,053   

Exercise of stock options

     16,750         —           —           —     
                                   

Shares outstanding, December 31, 2007

     3,246,423         4,050,000         6,701,399         5,299,053   

Exercise of stock options

     4,000         —           —           —     
                                   

Shares outstanding, December 31, 2008

     3,250,423         4,050,000         6,701,399         5,299,053   
                                   

 

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Special approval rights have been granted to the Class B, Class C and Class D common stockholders such that the consent of at least the majority of the Class B, Class C and Class D common stockholders is needed to incur new debt; authorize new business activities; approve the annual operating budget; acquire other businesses; authorize or issue new shares, options or warrants; amend the by-laws or Certificate of Incorporation; dissolve, liquidate or wind up Cavalier; declare dividends, other distributions, redemption and repurchase of securities; enter into or amend related party transactions; discontinue the business, admit inability to pay debts or file for bankruptcy; and sell a substantial portion of Cavalier’s assets, other than pursuant to the sale of common stock in a public offering or a certain arm’s length transaction involving the sale of Cavalier to a non-affiliated third-party buyer.

The Board of Directors shall consist of three to five people, unless the majority of each of the Class A common stockholders, Class B common stockholders and the combined Class C and Class D common stockholders consent otherwise. The Board of Directors may, without the consent of the majority of the common stockholders, expand the number of Directors to a maximum of seven, provided that Cavalier receives at least $15 million of capital for each added Board seat. Class A common stockholders can elect one to two Directors; if they elect only one Director, then that Director will have two votes on all matters coming before the Board; and if they elect two Directors, then both such Directors will have one vote on all matters coming before the Board. Upon the death or incapacity of Cavalier’s current Executive Chairman, the Class A common stockholders can elect one Director and represent one vote on the Board. Class B common stockholders can elect two Directors. Class C and Class D voting common stockholders can elect one Director. Upon the death or incapacity of Cavalier’s current Executive Chairman, the Class C and Class D voting common stockholders can elect one additional Director. The preferred stockholders as a class have no rights to elect a member of the Board of Directors.

Dividends may be paid on common stock as determined by the Board of Directors, approved by the Class B, Class C and Class D common stockholders and subject to the preferential dividend rights of preferred stock. Upon liquidation, dissolution, sale, merger or reorganization (a liquidation event), the distribution of assets to the common stockholders is subject to the prior satisfaction of all preferred stock preferences.

Certain of the common stockholders have a pre-emptive right to purchase all or any portion of an offering by Cavalier of any equity security such that the stockholders’ percentage ownership before and after the offering shall remain unchanged. These pre-emptive rights shall terminate upon a public offering of Cavalier’s common stock. Certain of the common stockholders have also entered into an agreement that provides each such common stockholder with a right of first refusal to purchase all of Cavalier’s common stock proposed to be sold by any other such common stockholder.

Preferred stock: Each share of preferred stock is non-voting, except that (i) the consent of the holders of a majority of each of the Series B preferred stock, Series C preferred stock and Series D Preferred Stock is needed to change, respectively, any rights of the Series B preferred stock, Series C preferred stock and Series D Preferred Stock or to issue shares senior in right to the Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock, (ii) the 295.541791 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Elantic merger are entitled to vote together with the holders of Class D Common Stock for the election of the Director to be elected by the Class C and Class D common stockholders, and (iii) the consent of the majority of the Series B and Series C Preferred Stock stockholders is needed to do any of the following: incur new debt; expand business activities into new geographic areas without having first secured sufficient financing; and sell any of the business or material assets, other than pursuant to the sale of common stock in a public offering or certain arm’s length transactions involving the sale of Cavalier to a non-affiliated third-party buyer.

 

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Preferred stock activity is as follows:

 

     Senior Preferred      Junior Preferred  
     Series C      Series D      Series A      Series B  

Shares outstanding, December 31, 2007 and 2008

     1,539         812         1,206         3,191   
                                   

Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock are collectively referred to as “Senior Preferred Stock”, and Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock are collectively referred to as “Junior Preferred Stock”. The holders of shares of Senior Preferred Stock, in preference to the holders of Junior Preferred Stock and all other capital stock, are entitled to receive, when declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available for the purpose, cumulative dividends on each share of Senior Preferred Stock, payable in cash, and accruing at a per annum rate of 10% from March 24, 2006, on the sum of (i) $10,000 (the Liquidation Value) and (ii) all accumulated and unpaid dividends accrued.

The holders of shares of Junior Preferred Stock, in preference to the holders of all capital stock and after the rights of the holders of Senior Preferred Stock, shall enjoy the same general rights with respect to the calculation and payment of dividends as the holders of Senior Preferred Stock.

Liquidation preference: To the extent Cavalier has assets legally available and the Board of Directors has not declared the payment of, nor has Cavalier paid, the dividends on the Senior Preferred Stock, the Liquidation Value and such dividends (collectively, the Liquidation Preference) shall be due and payable upon the occurrence of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of Cavalier, either voluntarily or involuntarily, any sale of Cavalier or public offering, a merger or consolidation of Cavalier (a Liquidation Event). The holders of Cavalier’s Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to receive the following amounts out of Cavalier’s assets remaining after Cavalier shall have satisfied its debts and other liabilities.

First, the holders of Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock are entitled to receive, pari passu with each other and before any amounts are paid in respect of Series A Preferred Stock, Series B Preferred Stock or Common Stock, the respective Liquidation Preferences of Series C Preferred Stock and Series D Preferred Stock.

The Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference is the Liquidation Value per share plus the cumulative preferred dividends accrued thereon through the date the Liquidation Preference is paid; provided that, if the sum of (i) the total amount received on account of Series C Preferred Stock, Class D Common Stock and securities issued as dividends or distribution on the foregoing or otherwise in connection therewith (collectively, “Series C Related Securities”) prior to the Liquidation Event plus (ii) the amount receivable on account of Series C Related Securities after giving effect to the payment of the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference and the Series A, Series B and Series D liquidation preferences is less than $36,017 in the aggregate, then the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference will be: (i) $20,000 per share for the 295.541791 shares issued on January 27, 2006, in connection with the Elantic merger, and (ii) $24,215 per share for all other shares of Series C Preferred Stock.

If the Series C Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference is the same as described above, then Class D Common Stock shall only entitle the holders thereof upon the occurrence of a Liquidation Event to the payment of the par value thereof, and Class D Common Stock shall cease to participate or share in the value of Cavalier in excess of such par value.

 

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The Series D Preferred Stock Liquidation Preference is the Liquidation Value per share plus the cumulative preferred dividends accrued thereon through the date the Liquidation Preference is paid.

After payment of the Series C and Series D Preferred Stock Liquidation Preferences, the holders of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock, pari passu with each other and before any amounts are paid in respect of Common Stock, are entitled to receive a Liquidation Preference in the amount of the Liquidation Value per share plus the cumulative preferred dividends accrued thereon through the date the Liquidation Preference is paid.

After the payment of the Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D Preferred Stock Liquidation Preferences as described above, no amounts are payable on account of such shares of stock, and none of such shares of stock are to participate or share in any remaining value of Cavalier.

Right to effect an exit: If a Liquidation Event, or a definitive agreement providing for such, is not consummated or in place by a specified date, the holders of Class A, B and C common stock, respectively, each have the right to instruct Cavalier to effect either a sale of Cavalier to an unaffiliated third party or a public offering of Cavalier securities by delivering an “exit instruction notice” to such effect. If Cavalier does not comply with such instruction within 180 days of the delivery of the exit instruction notice, then the holders of the class of common stock that delivered the exit instruction notice may, subject to obtaining any required regulatory consents, assume control of Cavalier for the purpose of effecting a sale of Cavalier or public offering of Cavalier securities. The rights of the Class A common stockholders to initiate an exit arose on January 1, 2004, and terminated without being exercised in connection with the March 24, 2006 amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation. The rights of the Class B common stockholders and Class C common stockholders were also amended on March 24, 2006, such that they may initiate an exit transaction beginning June 30, 2007.

Conversion of preferred stock into common stock: The preferred stock is not convertible into common stock at the option of the holders. The Board of Directors, with the consent of holders of a majority of the respective Senior or Junior Preferred Stock, may require the conversion, effective immediately prior to the consummation of a public offering, of all or any portion of the shares of preferred stock held by each holder into a number of shares of Class C common stock based on the offering price per share of common stock sold in the public offering.

Warrants: On December 19, 2000, in conjunction with a stock issuance, all new investors were issued anti-dilution protection warrants to purchase, at any time after a “Down Round Financing” until the earlier of the fifth anniversary of a public offering or December 31, 2010, Class C voting and nonvoting common stock of Cavalier. A Down Round Financing constitutes an equity financing of Cavalier in which Cavalier issues and sells Down Round Securities (those securities with redemption rights and the right to participate with the common stockholders on the remaining proceeds) for an aggregate price less than what the value was as held by the holder immediately before the financing round was completed. The price of each warrant is $0.0001. The number of shares of Class C common stock for which each warrant is exercisable is formula driven and is based on each investor’s contribution percentage in the December 19, 2000 stock issuance.

Note 7.    Share-Based Compensation Plans

On January 31, 2000, the Company adopted the Cavalier Telephone Corporation Incentive Plan (the Plan). The First and Second Amendment to the Plan, effective January 1, 2001 and October 13, 2005, respectively, authorized a total of 2,200,000 shares of Class A common stock to be available for issuance under the Plan. The Third Amendment to the Plan, effective December 15, 2006, authorized an additional 1,500,000 shares of Class A common stock to be available for issuance under the Plan.

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data and Note 7)

 

The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) on January 1, 2006, and applied the transition guidance as prescribed by the prospective application to all grants after the effective date. Under SFAS No. 123(R), the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model that uses the following assumptions for 2008 and 2007 grants: (a) expected volatility, 71% and 62%, respectively; (b) expected dividends, $0; (c) expected option life, 6.6 years; and (d) risk-free rate, approximately 3.53% and 4.21%, respectively. Expected volatilities are based on the historic volatility of the similar public entities. The expected life represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the rate for a 7-year Treasury Note.

Options generally vest over three or four years and expire ten years from the date of grant.

A summary of stock options outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the changes during 2008 and 2007 are presented below:

 

     Options
Available
    Options
Outstanding
    Exercise price per share  
                 Range    Weighted
Average
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2007

     1,350,348        1,916,563      $0.67 to 14.80    $ 9.72   

Granted in 2007

     (891,000 )     891,000      $14.80      14.80   

Cancelled in 2007

     678,750        (678,750 )   $3.00 to 14.80      11.91   

Exercised and settled in 2007

     16,750        (97,001 )   $0.67 to 7.50      4.77   
                             

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

     1,154,848        2,031,812      $0.67 to 14.80      11.42   

Granted in 2008

     (287,000 )     287,000      $2.50      2.50   

Cancelled in 2008

     222,937        (222,937 )   $2.50 to 14.80      10.97   

Exercised in 2008

     8,500        (8,500 )   $3.00      3.00   
                             

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

     1,099,285        2,087,375      $0.67 to 7.50    $ 2.55   
                             

The following table summarizes additional information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2008:

 

Options Outstanding at December 31, 2008

     Options Exercisable at
December 31, 2008
 

Exercise Prices

   Shares      Remaining Weighted
Average Contractual
Life (Years)
     Shares  

$0.67

     13,750         1.58         13,750   

2.50

     1,755,000         8.08         740,625   

2.89

     20,625         1.58         20,625   

3.00

     295,750         3.82         293,438   

7.50

     2,250         1.58         2,250   
                          
     2,087,375         7.36         1,070,688   
                          

The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2008 and 2007 was approximately $0 and $2.94, respectively. There was $2,201,023 and $1,827,341 of total compensation cost for share-based payment arrangement recognized in income for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(amounts in thousands except share data and Note 7)

 

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options as of December 31, 2008, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2008, is presented below:

 

Nonvested Shares

   Shares     Weighted-
Average
Grant-
Date Fair
Value
 

Nonvested at January 1, 2007

     1,320,098      $ 8.15   

Granted

     890,063        10.13   

Vested

     (292,255 )     6.99   

Forfeited

     (591,917 )     8.81   

Exercised

     (3,313 )     1.22   
          

Nonvested at December 31, 2007

     1,322,676        9.46   

Granted

     277,500        —     

Vested

     (432,423 )     5.66   

Forfeited

     (151,067 )     2.87   
          

Nonvested at December 31, 2008

     1,016,686        4.53   
          

As of December 31, 2008, there was approximately $3.5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.2 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, was $2,448,672 and $2,041,763, respectively.

Note 8.    Lease Commitments and Other Long-Term Liabilities

The Company has the exclusive right to use certain fibers within fiber optic cables (IRU’s) under long-term contracts and leases office and warehouse space under both capital and operating leases. Some of the leases include scheduled rent increases at specified intervals during the terms of the leases. The Company recognizes rent expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the related lease. The aggregate minimum rental commitments under non-cancellable long-term contracts and leases are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

   IRU
Liabilities
    Capital
Leases
    Operating
Leases
 

2009

   $ 5,930      $ 505      $ 9,950   

2010

     2,236        355        7,918   

2011

     2,039        355        6,823   

2012

     1,934        355        4,079   

2013

     1,687        355        3,049   

Thereafter

     5,311        3,649        2,778   
                        
     19,137        5,574      $ 34,597   
            

Less amount representing interest

     (5,113 )     (2,669 )  
                  

Present value

     14,024      $ 2,905     
            

Less: current portion included in other current liabilities

     (4,844 )    
            

Long-term portion of IRU’s

     9,180       

Other long-term liabilities

     4,019       
            

Total long-term liabilities

   $ 13,199       
            

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data and Note 7)

 

Rental expense was $8,517 in 2008 and $8,395 in 2007.

Note 9.    Income Taxes

The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of the following:

 

     2008     2007  

Federal and state income tax expense (benefit):

    

Current

   $ 538      $ 1,000   

Deferred

     (10,122 )     (11,811 )

Increase in valuation allowance

     62,333        44,095   
                
   $ 52,749      $ 33,284   
                

The components of the net deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance at December 31, 2008 and 2007 are as follows:

 

     2008     2007  

Deferred revenue

   $ 3,055      $ 2,909   

Provision for bad debts

     3,384        10,779   

Property and equipment

     82,193        91,689   

Intangible assets

     (5,709 )     (8,562 )

Alternative minimum tax credits

     5,070        5,070   

Net operating loss carryforwards

     85,303        58,648   

Asset retirement obligation

     1,422        1,011   

Asset impairment charge

     4,186        3,827   

Unfavorable leases and other

     9,827        13,238   

Valuation allowance

     (188,731 )     (126,398 )
                

Net deferred tax asset

   $ —        $ 52,211   
                

As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes of approximately $198,214 and $158,297, respectively. These net operating loss carryforwards expire beginning in the year ending December 31, 2010. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company also has alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards in the amount of $5,070. These credits do not have expiration dates.

Realization of net deferred tax assets is dependant on the Company’s ability to generate future taxable income, which is uncertain. Accordingly, a full valuation allowance was established against these assets as of December 31, 2008. As of December 31 2007, the Company had recorded a valuation allowance on certain assets.

During 2007, the Company settled an outstanding IRS audit relating to deductions taken on the 1996 Talk 1996 Federal income tax return. The settlement was limited to the reduction of Talk’s net operating loss carryforward existing prior to 1996 in the amount of $23,000 which has been reflected in the net operating loss carryforwards above.

The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate of 34% due primarily to changes of valuation allowance provided for the deferred tax assets and prior year provision true up for depreciation.

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data and Note 7)

 

Note 10.    Related Party Transactions

Rental payments to a related party controlled by the Company’s Former Executive Chairman, for the lease of the Company’s headquarters, amounted to $485 and $457 in 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Note 11.    401(k) Plan

The Company has adopted the Cavalier Telephone, LLC 401(k) Plan which is administered by an independent trustee. Participation in the 401(k) plan is attainable upon the age of 21, and the first day following the first full month of employment. Total Company contributions were $409 and $569 in 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Note 12.    Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is a party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Cavalier management considers that they have strong positions in all of these matters, and that the outcome of any of these matters will not have a material impact on the financial operating results or cash flows of the Company.

 

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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

(in thousands)

 

     September 30,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 
     (Unaudited)  

Assets

    

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 28,873      $ 44,341   

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,527 and $13,577 in 2010 and 2009, respectively)

     31,719        36,091   

Prepaids and other current assets

     6,414        6,685   
                

Total current assets

     67,006        87,117   

Property and Equipment, net

     102,491        110,035   

Deferred Financing Costs, net

     6,048        6,899   

Intangible Assets, net

     10,172        12,029   

Goodwill

     83,767        81,673   

Other Assets, net

     11,000        9,683   
                

Total assets

   $ 280,484      $ 307,436   
                

Liabilities And Stockholders’ Deficit

    

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 27,223      $ 30,121   

Accrued interest

     162        180   

Other accrued expenses

     10,978        11,478   

Accrued consumer taxes

     8,993        8,495   

Other current liabilities

     12,342        12,363   

Deferred revenue—current portion

     15,358        18,967   

Current portion of debt and obligations under capital leases

     4,059        26,307   
                

Total current liabilities

     79,115        107,911   

Long-Term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases, less current obligations

     366,999        369,110   

Other Long-Term Liabilities

     12,197        12,207   

Deferred Revenue

     8,484        5,175   
                

Total liabilities

     466,795        494,403   
                

Commitments and Contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Deficit (including redeemable preferred stock, listed in order of seniority)

    

Preferred Stock, at liquidation value

    

Series C

     36,018        36,018   

Series D

     12,631        11,738   

Series A

     18,762        17,436   

Series B

     49,632        46,125   

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

    

Class A

     —          —     

Class B

     —          —     

Class C

     1        1   

Class D

     1        1   

Accumulated deficit

     (303,356 )     (298,286 )
                

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (186,311 )     (186,967 )
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 280,484      $ 307,436   
                

See Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Operations

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2010     2009     2010     2009  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Net revenues

   $ 95,257      $ 101,902      $ 288,685      $ 323,650   
                                

Operating expenses

        

Cost of revenues

     43,109        47,125        130,121        148,032   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     31,406        32,277        92,652        108,460   

Depreciation and amortization

     12,426        13,572        37,794        44,344   
                                

Total operating expenses

     86,941        92,974        260,567        300,836   
                                

Income from operations

     8,316        8,928        28,118        22,814   

Interest expense

     (9,726 )     (11,622 )     (31,487 )     (32,456 )

Other income (expense)

     28        (15 )     69        (26 )
                                

Loss from continuing operations before tax expense

     (1,382 )     (2,709 )     (3,300 )     (9,668 )

Income tax expense

     (164 )     (55 )     (319 )     (124 )
                                

Loss from continuing operations

     (1,546 )     (2,764 )     (3,619 )     (9,792 )

Discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          —          4,168        —     
                                

Net (loss) income

   $ (1,546 )   $ (2,764 )   $ 549      $ (9,792 )
                                

See Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Stockholders’ Deficit

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

    Redeemable Preferred Stock
(listed in order of seniority)
    Common Stock     Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Deficits
    Total  
    Series C     Series D     Series A     Series B     Class A     Class B     Class C     Class D                    

Balances at January 1, 2009

  $ 36,018      $ 10,647      $ 15,815      $ 41,836      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (281,161 )   $ (176,843 )

Preferred return on investors’ capital

    —          809        1,203        3,182        —          —          —          —          (843 )     (4,351 )     —     

Share-based compensation expense

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          843        —          843   

Net loss

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (9,792 )     (9,792 )
                                                                                       

Balances at September 30, 2009

  $ 36,018      $ 11,456      $ 17,018      $ 45,018      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (295,304 )   $ (185,792 )
                                                                                       

Balances at January 1, 2010

  $ 36,018      $ 11,738      $ 17,436      $ 46,125      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (298,286 )   $ (186,967 )

Preferred return on investors’ capital

    —          893        1,326        3,507        —          —          —          —          (107 )     (5,619 )     —     

Share-based compensation expense

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          107        —          107   

Net income

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          549        549   
                                                                                       

Balances at September 30, 2010

  $ 36,018      $ 12,631      $ 18,762      $ 49,632      $ —        $ —        $ 1      $ 1      $ —        $ (303,356 )   $ (186,311 )
                                                                                       

See Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

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Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009

(in thousands)

 

     2010     2009  
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 549      $ (9,792 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     28,828        33,671   

Amortization

     8,966        10,673   

Discontinued operations, net of tax

     (4,168 )     —     

Interest expense for amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,725        1,725   

Share-based compensation expense

     107        843   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     3,562        3,454   

Prepaids and other assets

     313        581   

Accounts payable

     (2,848 )     (538 )

Accrued interest

     (18 )     68   

Accrued consumer taxes

     498        611   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     (596 )     (1,832 )

Deferred revenue

     (341 )     2,141   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     36,577        41,605   
                

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

    

Purchase of business, net of cash acquired

     (3,958 )     —     

Additions to property and equipment

     (21,190 )     (11,300 )

Proceeds from sale of discontinued assets

     4,097        —     

Proceeds from sale of assets

     —          2,281   

Payments for other productive assets

     (5,398 )     (2,685 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (26,449 )     (11,704 )
                

Cash Flows From Financing Activities

    

Payment of debt issuance costs

     (874 )     —     

Repayment of long-term debt

     (24,656 )     (17,702 )

Net borrowings of revolving credit facility

     —          19,700   

Payments of capital leases

     (66 )     (194 )
                

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (25,596 )     1,804   
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (15,468 )     31,705   

Cash and cash equivalents

    

Beginning of period

     44,341        23,876   
                

End of period

   $ 28,873      $ 55,581   
                

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

    

Interest paid

   $ 25,059      $ 26,711   
                

Income taxes refunded

   $ 480      $ 232   
                

Supplemental Schedule of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities

    

Preferred return on investors’ capital

   $ 5,726      $ 5,194   
                

See Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(amounts in thousands except share data)

Note 1.    Nature of Business

Cavalier Telephone Corporation (Cavalier and collectively with its subsidiaries, the Company), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, provides a wide range of communications services through its subsidiary Cavtel Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries, Cavalier Telephone, LLC; Cavalier IP TV, LLC; Elantic Networks, Inc. (Elantic) and Talk America Holdings, Inc. (Talk).

Cavalier Telephone, LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiary Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, LLC and Talk and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Talk America, Inc., LDMI Telecommunications, Inc. and Network Telephone Corporation, are facilities-based competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs) providing local, long distance, internet and digital subscriber line (DSL) services to business and residential customers in sixteen states and the District of Columbia generally located in the mid-west, mid-Atlantic and southeast regions of the United States. Through these subsidiaries, the Company also serves incumbent and competitive local carriers, long distance and wireless providers by providing connectivity to the Company’s retail customers and selling excess network capacity.

Cavtel Holdings, LLC established a wholly owned subsidiary, Cavalier IP TV, LLC (Cavalier IP TV), in 2005, which offers television over internet protocol service to both business and residential customers. Cavalier IP TV began serving customers in 2006. During 2008, the Company elected to wind down its IP TV operations. Wind down of operations is expected to be completed prior to December 31, 2010.

Through Elantic and its wholly owned subsidiary, Intellifiber Networks, Inc. (Intellifiber), formed in 2004, the Company also provides flexible metro and long-haul broadband solutions (private line, wavelengths, dark fiber, internet and collocation) to governmental, carrier and enterprise customers throughout most of the eastern United States.

Through SecureM, LLC, and its subsidiaries RPK (B.V.I.), Ltd. and RPK New Zealand, Ltd., the Company provides software encryption systems that protect digital video content to cable television providers throughout the world. During the first quarter of 2010, the Company sold substantially all of the operating assets and liabilities of SecureM, LLC and its subsidiaries RPK (B.V.I.), Ltd. and RPK New Zealand, recognizing income from discontinued operations of $4,168, net of income taxes of $578. The operating results of these subsidiaries were insignificant and therefore were not reclassified as discontinued operations during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009.

In January 2010, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets and liabilities of Continental Broadband Virginia, LLC and Continental Visinet Broadband, LLC (together “CBB”) for $3,958. CBB provides collocation and managed services to customers in Richmond, Virginia.

On September 12, 2010, Cavalier entered into an agreement and plan of merger with PAETEC Holding Corp. (“PAETEC”), Cairo Acquisition Corp., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of PAETEC, and M/C Venture Partners V, L.P., as representative of Cavalier’s stockholders. Under the merger agreement, Cairo Acquisition Corp. will merge with and into Cavalier with Cavalier surviving the merger as an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of PAETEC. PAETEC will pay Cavalier’s securityholders aggregate merger consideration of $460,000 less Cavalier’s net indebtedness which will be retired at the closing of the merger, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments provided for in the merger agreement. The transaction is subject to the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino AntiTrust Improvements Act of 1976, approvals by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and state public service commissions, and other customary closing conditions. The transaction is expected to close within four to six months from the date of the agreement.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

Basis of presentation: The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared by the Company’s management in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial statements and the accounting principles applied are consistent, in all material respects, to those utilized in preparing the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. The preparation of consolidated condensed financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The accompanying financial statements present results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009. These results are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s annual results for the year ended December 31, 2010, or any other period. The Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of December 31, 2009.

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Note 2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of consolidation: The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of Cavalier and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue recognition: The Company recognizes revenue on telecommunications and enhanced communications services in the period the service is provided. Revenue is recorded net of promotional discounts and sales credits. When billed to customers, revenue related to installation and activation fees and the related direct costs are deferred and recognized over the term of the contract or the expected customer life. Revenue related to billing in advance of providing services is deferred and recognized when earned.

The Company charges installation fees to certain customers of Intellifiber to construct connections between the customers’ facilities and the Company’s existing fiber optic network. Customers usually make deposits of as much as 50% of the installation fees, before the Company begins construction. Intellifiber also grants certain customers the exclusive right to use certain fibers within fiber optic cables on its network through Indefeasible right of use (IRU) contracts. Revenue related to these installation fees and IRU contracts are included in deferred revenue and recognized as revenue over the term of the related contracts.

In the normal course of business of providing telephone and other communication services to its retail customers, the Company collects various federal, state and local utility and excise taxes and fees which are levied on its customers. These taxes and fees are remitted to the respective governmental authorities as collected and are excluded from revenue.

Additionally, various federal, state and local agencies and authorities levy certain taxes and fees on the Company which the Company is entitled to pass through to its customers. Amounts collected from customers related to these taxes and fees are recorded on a gross basis through the statements of operations and are included in net revenues and cost of revenues. Taxes and fees collected from the customers included in revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 were $1,924 and $2,027, respectively. Taxes and fees for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 were $6,662 and $5,701, respectively.

Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from business and residential customers, other carriers and long-distance providers, including late payment fees (which are recorded as earned) on balances due from business and residential customer accounts which remain unpaid as of the due date of the

 

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respective invoice. Balances are considered past due thirty days after the invoice due date. Bad debt expense for uncollectible accounts receivable is recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses using on estimates developed by the Company based on its historical experience, its assessment of current industry trends and its credit policies. Accounts receivable are written off when it is reasonably likely the Company will not collect on the account. Recoveries reduce the bad debt expense in the period received.

Bad debt expense for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was $1,680 and 2,265, respectively. Bad debt expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was $5,201 and 11,404, respectively.

Property and equipment: Property and equipment are stated at cost. Property and equipment consists of switching equipment, network equipment, VoIP equipment, IP TV equipment, computer, internet and DSL equipment, software, equipment, furniture and fixtures, vehicles and buildings, in addition to collocation installation costs and leasehold improvements. The cost of the network and related switching equipment includes interest capitalized during the construction period and other internal costs such as labor and benefits directly related to the construction of the network and switching equipment. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets, using the straight-line method.

IRU contracts, for which the Company is granted the exclusive right to use certain fibers within fiber optic cables on the grantor’s network, are classified in property and equipment as a component of network equipment, capitalized and depreciated, using the straight-line method, over the least of the IRU period, the life of the network itself, or fifteen years. Collocation installation costs, or amounts paid to the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) for central office locations, are capitalized and depreciated over the lesser of the life of the commitment or ten years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the related lease term. The cost of computer software purchased for internal use is capitalized at the time of purchase.

Upon retirement or disposal of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss included in operations.

Costs associated with repair and maintenance are expensed as incurred.

Advertising costs: The Company expenses advertising costs in the period incurred. Advertising and promotional expense, including telemarketing costs, amounted to $883 and $395 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively and $2,168 and $1,607 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Other assets: Other assets include amounts on deposit with certain vendors, internal costs such as labor and benefits related to customer setup and installations, and facility and loop costs which are non-recurring amounts paid to the ILECs for activation of their unbundled network elements and transmission lines between the central offices and the Company’s retail customers. Internal labor costs associated with new customer installations and facility and loop costs are capitalized at their cost and amortized, using the straight-line method, over the average term of a customer contract of three years. Such costs totaled $20,288 and $22,256, with related accumulated amortization of $11,032 and $14,111, respectively for the periods ended September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. The remaining balance of other assets relates to deposits paid to vendors.

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setup and installation efforts and began capitalizing such costs in order to better match revenue and costs, to increase comparability with peers, and to increase consistency of treatment between internal costs and external costs such as facility and loop costs. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2010, the Company capitalized $3,681 in costs and had amortization expense of $465. It was not practicable to determine the impact on prior periods of this change.

Share-based compensation: The Company applies the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation . ASC 718 requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. ASC 718 covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including stock options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans.

Risks and uncertainties: The Company is reliant on attracting new customers and providing quality service offerings in order to retain customers and to achieve its business plan. A protracted recessionary environment could have an adverse impact on overall demand for services. The telecommunications industry is also highly competitive, and the Company expects to continue to face pricing and product competition from the large, established telephone companies that are currently the dominant providers and from other types of communications businesses, including cable companies providing broadband Internet access and other competitive providers.

The Company relies in significant part on purchasing wholesale services and leasing network facilities from Verizon, AT&T and other incumbent local exchange carriers. Over the past several years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reduced or eliminated a number of regulations governing the incumbent carriers’ offerings, including removal of local switching and other network elements from the list of elements that the incumbent carriers must provide on an unbundled basis at TELRIC (Total Element Long Run Incremental Cost) cost-based rates, as well as the grant of broad pricing flexibility for special access service in many areas. The Company’s business could be adversely affected if it is unable to purchase services at reasonable rates or if the FCC, Congress, or state regulators were to adopt measures further reducing the local competition related obligations of incumbent local exchange carriers or allowing those carriers to increase further the rates the Company must pay.

Cavalier signed a merger agreement with PAETEC on September 12, 2010, and the completion of the merger is subject to certain customary closing conditions as well as regulatory approvals. The Company subsequently reached an agreement with its lenders to amend certain terms under its Senior Credit Facilities to waive certain financial covenants for the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2010. Without such waiver, the Company would have been in default under its credit agreement for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The waiver expires on February 28, 2011 or earlier if the merger agreement is terminated. The Company anticipates that the merger will be completed before the waiver expires. If the merger agreement is terminated or if the merger is completed after the waiver expires on February 28, 2011, the Company would be in default under its credit agreement unless it is able to enter into a new agreement with its lenders.

Use of estimates: The preparation of the consolidated condensed financial statements 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 consolidated condensed financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. The most significant estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, the lives of long-term assets, the valuation of network assets and the valuation allowance for net deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimated.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

Subsequent events: The Company has evaluated subsequent events through October 27, 2010, the date on which the consolidated condensed financial statements were available to be issued.

Note 3.    Property and Equipment

Property and equipment as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted of the following:

 

     September 30,
2010
    December 31,
2009
    Estimated
Useful Lives
 

Switching equipment

   $ 191,221      $ 190,266        5 years   

Network equipment

     68,697        63,723        5-15 years   

VoIP equipment

     1,336        1,312        5 years   

Collocation

     81,282        73,130        5 years   

Customer premise equipment

     17,973        13,315        5 years   

DSL equipment

     18,598        18,591        2-3 years   

Computers and software

     39,117        38,137        2-3 years   

Equipment

     24,352        23,774        5-7 years   

Vehicles

     4,011        3,988        3-5 years   

Leasehold improvements

     9,838        9,691        *   

Furniture and fixtures

     5,049        5,034        5-7 years   

Buildings

     4,916        4,916        25 years   

Land

     1,835        1,835        —     
                  
     468,224        447,712     

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (365,733 )     (337,677 )  
                  

Property and equipment, net

   $ 102,491      $ 110,035     
                  

 

* Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the term of the lease.

Gross capitalized software amounted to approximately $22,128 as of September 30, 2010 and $21,324 for the year ended December 31, 2009. Accumulated depreciation was approximately $18,538 as of September 30, 2010 and $17,225 at December 31, 2009. The related depreciation expense was approximately $564 and $610 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively and $1,736 and $2,025 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

Note 4.    Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, are as follows:

 

     Customer
Relationships
    Customer
Contracts
    Trademark      Total  

At September 30, 2010

         

Gross Intangible Assets

   $ 43,975      $ 4,020      $ 220       $ 48,215   

Accumulated Amortization

     (34,023 )     (4,020 )     —           (38,043 )
                                 

Net Intangible Assets

   $ 9,952      $ —        $ 220       $ 10,172   
                                 

At December 31, 2009

         

Gross Intangible Assets

   $ 42,545      $ 4,020      $ —         $ 46,565   

Accumulated Amortization

     (30,516 )     (4,020 )     —           (34,536 )
                                 

Net Intangible Assets

   $ 12,029      $ —        $ —         $ 12,029   
                                 

Amortization expense recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 was $1,270 and $1,528 respectively. Amortization expense recognized for all intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, totaled $3,507 and $4,624. Estimated aggregate amortization expense for the remainder of calendar year 2010 and each of the next four years and thereafter is as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

      

2010 (remaining 3 months)

   $ 1,171   

2011

     3,274   

2012

     2,556   

2013

     1,354   

2014

     863   

Thereafter

     734   
        
   $ 9,952   
        

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill from January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Balance at January 1, 2010

   $ 81,673   

Goodwill related to Acquisition

     2,094   
        

Balance at September 30, 2010

   $ 83,767   
        

 

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(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

Note 5.    Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consists of the following:

 

     September 30,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Senior Credit Facilities

   $ 368,148      $ 392,430   

Capital lease obligations

     2,630        2,696   

Other notes

     280        291   
                
     371,058        395,417   

Less: current portion

     (4,059 )     (26,307 )
                

Long-term debt

   $ 366,999      $ 369,110   
                

Senior Credit Facilities: On December 15, 2006, the Company entered into a senior credit agreement with commercial lenders, under which the Company could borrow up to $20,000 in a revolving facility and $415,000 in term loans with a maturity date of December 31, 2011 and 2012, respectively. The Company may elect to pay interest based on (i) LIBOR plus an established margin or (ii) the higher of the Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1% , or the prime rate, plus an established margin. Under the terms of the amendment reached with its lenders on May 5, 2008, the Company may incur additional interest if certain leverage ratio tests are not met. Accrued and unpaid interest on the outstanding loan balance of the Senior Credit Facilities is payable quarterly in arrears under the base rate election and at the end of the applicable interest period under the LIBOR election. The interest rate applicable to borrowings under the Senior Credit Facilities was approximately 9.5% and 10.5% at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. Under the Senior Credit Facilities, the Company is subject to certain financial and operating covenants and restrictions, including maximum ratios for total leverage, fixed charges, and interest coverage; limitations on the amount of capital expenditures; periodic financial reporting requirements; and restrictions on indebtedness, the transfer of assets other than in the normal course of business and other operating matters.

On October 8, 2010, the Company reached an agreement with its lenders to amend certain terms under the Senior Credit Facilities and to waive certain financial covenants contained in the Senior Credit Facilities for the fiscal quarters ending September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2010. The waiver is effective from September 30, 2010 until the earliest of (i) February 28, 2011, (ii) the date the merger agreement with PAETEC is terminated or otherwise abandoned, (iii) the closing date of the merger with PAETEC unless the obligations under the Senior Credit Facilities are paid in full, or (iv) the date of any event of default under any other provisions of the Senior Credit Facilities. In exchange for the waiver, the amendment provides for additional interest of 2.0% per annum beginning October 1, 2010, and the Company agreed not to request any extension of credit under the Revolving Facility during the period covered by the waiver. The Company must also pay amendment fees to the lenders totaling approximately $875 and reimburse the lenders’ agent for all related direct costs.

Note 6.    Share-Based Compensation Plans

On January 31, 2000, the Company adopted the Cavalier Telephone Corporation Incentive Plan (the Plan). The First and Second Amendments to the Plan, effective January 1, 2001 and October 13, 2005, respectively, authorized a total of 2,200,000 shares of Class A common stock to be available for issuance under the Plan. The Third Amendment to the Plan, effective December 15, 2006, authorized an additional 1,500,000 shares of Class A common stock to be available for issuance under the Plan.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

The Company adopted ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation , on January 1, 2006, and applied the transition guidance as prescribed by the prospective application to all grants after the effective date. Under ASC Topic 718, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. There were no options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Expected volatilities are based on the historic volatility of the similar public entities. The expected life represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the rate for a 7-year Treasury Note.

Options generally vest over three or four years and expire ten years from the date of grant.

The table below summarizes stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2010:

 

     Options
Available
     Options
Outstanding
    Exercise Price Per Share  
                  Range      Weighted
Average
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2010

     1,868,285         1,318,375      $ 0.67 to 7.50       $ 2.61   

Cancelled in 2010

     189,000         (189,000 )   $ 2.50 - $3.00         2.50   

Expired in 2010

     36,625         (36,625 )   $ 0.67 - $7.50         2.34   
                                  

Outstanding at September 30, 2010

     2,093,910         1,092,750      $ 2.50 - $3.00       $ 2.63   
                                  

The following table summarizes additional information about stock options outstanding and exercisable as of September 30, 2010:

 

Options Outstanding

       Options Exercisable  

Exercise Prices

     Shares        Remaining Weighted
Average Contractual
Life (Years)
       Shares  

$2.50

       801,000           6.37           640,750   

3.00

       291,750           2.05           291,750   
                                
       1,092,750           5.22           932,500   
                                

The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2009 was $0. There was $108 of total compensation cost for share-based payment arrangement recognized in income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested options as of September 30, 2010, and changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, is presented below:

 

Nonvested Shares

   Shares     Weighted- Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 

Nonvested at January 1, 2010

     433,875      $ 4.53   

Granted

     —          —     

Vested

     (226,373 )     2.25   

Forfeited

     (47,250 )     2.94   
          

Nonvested at September 30, 2010

     160,252        0.72   
          

 

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Notes To Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)—(Continued)

(amounts in thousands except share data)

 

As of September 30, 2010, there was approximately $95 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1 year. The total fair value of shares vested as of September 30, 2010 was $510.

Note 7.    Income Taxes

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company settled its uncertain tax positions and incurred approximately $150 of interest related to this settlement, which is recorded as income tax expense. During the first quarter of 2010, the Company incurred approximately $578 of income tax expense related to the sale of SecureM, LLC.

Note 8.    Related Party Transactions

Rental payments to a related party controlled by the Company’s Former Executive Chairman, for the lease of the Company’s headquarters, amounted to $131 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $393 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Note 9.    Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is a party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business. Cavalier management considers that they have strong positions in all of these matters, and that the outcome of any of these matters will not have a material impact on the financial operating results, position, or cash flows of the Company.

Note 10.    Subsequent Events

The Company was not in compliance with certain of its financial covenants as of September 30, 2010 and was also expected to be out of compliance thereafter. On October 8, 2010, the Company reached an agreement with its lenders to amend certain provisions of the Senior Credit Facilities and waive existing defaults, effective September 30, 2010. See additional discussion concerning this subsequent event in Note 5.

 

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We have not authorized any dealer or salesperson or other person to provide any information not contained in this prospectus. You must not rely on any unauthorized information. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities in any jurisdiction where it is unlawful. The information in this prospectus is current only as of the date of this prospectus unless the information specifically indicates that another date applies.

 

 

Until September 4, 2011 (90 days after the date of delivery of this prospectus), all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.

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PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

Item 20. Indemnification of Directors and Officers

The following summarizes certain arrangements by which controlling persons, directors and officers of PAETEC Holding Corp. (“PAETEC”) and its subsidiaries (PAETEC and each subsidiary, a “Registrant”) are indemnified against liability which they may incur in their capacities as such.

PAETEC Holding Corp. and Delaware Corporate Co-Registrants

Delaware General Corporation Law.    Section 145(a) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Delaware General Corporation Law”) provides that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the person’s conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that the person’s conduct was unlawful.

Section 145(b) of the Delaware General Corporation Law states that a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if the person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which the person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the Delaware Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

Section 145(c) of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that to the extent that a present or former director or officer of a corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith.

Section 145(d) of the Delaware General Corporation Law states that any indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145 (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the present or former director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because the person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of Section 145. Such determination shall be made with respect to a person who is a

 

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director or officer at the time of such determination (1) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, even though less than a quorum, (2) by a committee of such directors designated by majority vote of such directors, even though less than a quorum, (3) if there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (4) by the stockholders.

Section 145(f) of the Delaware General Corporation Law states that the indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, the other subsections of Section 145 shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in such person’s official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office.

Section 145(g) of the Delaware General Corporation Law provides that a corporation shall have the power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of Section 145.

Section 145(j) of the Delaware General Corporation Law states that the indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, Section 145 shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

Certificate of Incorporation.    The certificate of incorporation of each Delaware corporate Registrant provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, such Registrant’s directors will not be personally liable to such Registrant or its stockholders for monetary damages resulting from a breach of their fiduciary duties as directors. Nothing contained in such provision, however, will eliminate or limit the liability of directors (1) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to such Registrant or its stockholders, (2) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law, (3) under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law or (4) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

In addition, the certificates of incorporation of Cavalier Telephone Corporation and Talk America Holdings, Inc. provide that each such Registrant shall indemnify its directors, officers, employees and agents to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. The certificate of incorporation of Cavalier Telephone Corporation further provides that such Registrant shall advance expenses incurred by its directors and officers in advance of a final disposition of a proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking to repay such advancements if it is ultimately determined that such person was not entitled to indemnification, and that such Registrant shall advance expenses to its employees and agents as its board of directors deems appropriate.

Bylaws.    The bylaws of each Delaware corporate Registrant provide for the indemnification of the officers and directors of such Registrant to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law. The bylaws provide that each person who was or is made a party to, or is threatened to be made a party to, any civil or criminal action, suit or administrative or investigative proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant or, while a director or officer of such Registrant, is or was serving at the request of such Registrant as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit or other entity, shall be indemnified and held harmless by such Registrant to the fullest extent authorized by the Delaware General Corporation Law against all liability and loss suffered and all expenses reasonably incurred, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, by such person in connection therewith, if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of such Registrant and had no reason to believe that such person’s conduct was illegal.

 

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Insurance.    PAETEC maintains directors and officers liability insurance, which covers directors and officers of PAETEC against certain claims or liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties.

Merger Agreement Provisions.    The Agreement and Plan of Merger among PAETEC, PAETEC Corp., a Delaware corporation, US LEC Corp., a Delaware corporation (“US LEC”), WC Acquisition Sub U Corp., a Delaware corporation, and WC Acquisition Sub P Corp., a Delaware corporation, dated as of August 11, 2006 and amended as of December 22, 2006 and February 6, 2007 (the “US LEC Merger Agreement”), provides that, for at least six years after the effective time of the mergers referred to therein (the “US LEC Mergers”), PAETEC and PAETEC Corp. will indemnify and hold harmless, and provide advancement of expenses to, all present and former officers and directors of PAETEC Corp. and its subsidiaries with respect to acts or omissions occurring before the effective time of the US LEC Mergers, including those relating to the transactions contemplated by the US LEC Merger Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws. Similarly, for at least six years after the effective time of the US LEC Mergers, PAETEC and US LEC will indemnify and hold harmless, and provide advancement of expenses to, all present and former officers and directors of US LEC and its subsidiaries with respect to acts or omissions occurring before the effective time of the US LEC Mergers, including those relating to the transactions contemplated by the US LEC Merger Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. After the US LEC Mergers, PAETEC, PAETEC Corp. and US LEC also are required to fulfill and honor the obligations of PAETEC Corp. and US LEC under any indemnification agreements between PAETEC Corp. and US LEC, respectively, and its present or former directors, officers and employees.

The US LEC Merger Agreement requires PAETEC to use reasonable best efforts, subject to conditions, to cause to be maintained for a period of six years after the effective time of the US LEC Mergers the directors’ and officers’ and fiduciary liability insurance policies maintained by PAETEC Corp., or policies of at least the same coverage and amount and containing terms and conditions that are not less advantageous than such policies, with respect to facts or events occurring before the effective time of the US LEC Mergers, including events relating to the transactions contemplated by the US LEC Merger Agreement.

The US LEC Merger Agreement also requires PAETEC to use reasonable best efforts, subject to conditions, to cause to be maintained for a period of six years after the effective time of the US LEC Mergers the directors’ and officers’ and fiduciary liability insurance policies maintained by US LEC, or policies of at least the same coverage and amount and containing terms and conditions that are not less advantageous than such policies, with respect to facts or events occurring before the effective time of the US LEC Mergers, including events relating to the transactions contemplated by the US LEC Merger Agreement.

If PAETEC, PAETEC Corp. or US LEC or any of their respective successors or assigns consolidates with or merges into any other person or entity and is not the continuing or surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger, or transfers all or substantially all of its properties or assets to any person or entity, then, in each case, PAETEC, PAETEC Corp. or US LEC will be required to take such action as may be necessary so that such person or entity will assume all of the foregoing indemnification and insurance obligations.

Other Co-Registrants

California Co-Registrant.    Section 317 of the General Corporation Law of California (“GCLC”) sets forth the provisions pertaining to the indemnification of corporate “agents.” For purposes of this law, an agent is any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or other agent of a California corporation, or is or was serving at the request of a California corporation in such capacity with respect to any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, or was a director, officer, employee or other agent of a predecessor corporation of a California corporation or of another enterprise at the request of such predecessor corporation. Section 317 mandates that a California corporation indemnify agents where the agent’s defense of a proceeding is successful on the merits. In other cases, Section 317 allows a California corporation to indemnify agents for expenses (including amounts paid to defend, settle or otherwise dispose of a threatened or pending action, subject in some cases to court approval) if such agents acted in good faith and in a manner such agents believed to be in the best

 

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interests of the California corporation, and if the indemnification is authorized by (1) a majority vote of a quorum of the California corporation’s board of directors consisting of directors who are not party to the proceedings, (2) approval of the shareholders, with the shares owned by the person to be indemnified not being entitled to vote thereon, or (3) the court in which the proceeding is or was pending upon application by certain designated parties. Under certain circumstances, a California corporation may indemnify an agent even when the agent is found liable. Section 317 also allows a California corporation to advance expenses to its agents for certain actions upon receiving an undertaking by the agent that such person will reimburse the California corporation if the agent is found liable.

The articles of incorporation and bylaws of the California Registrant provide for the indemnification of the directors and officers of such Registrant, and limit the personal liability of such directors and officers for monetary damages, to the fullest extent permitted by the GCLC.

Delaware Limited Liability Company Co-Registrants.    Section 18-108 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “DLLCA”) provides that, subject to such standards and restrictions, if any, as are set forth in its limited liability company agreement, a limited liability company may, and shall have the power to, indemnify and hold harmless any member or manager or other person from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever. However, to the extent that the limited liability company agreement seeks to restrict or limit the liabilities of such person, Section 18-1101 of the DLLCA prohibits such agreement from eliminating liability for any act or omission that constitutes a bad faith violation of the implied contractual covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

The limited liability company agreement of each Delaware limited liability company Registrant other than Cavalier IP TV, LLC, Cavalier Services, LLC, Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C., CavTel Holdings, LLC, and SM Holdings, LLC provides that, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, the member and officers of such Registrant are entitled to indemnification from such Registrant for any loss, damage or claim incurred by such person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted in good faith on behalf of such Registrant and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such person by the limited liability company agreement, except that such person shall not be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Florida Co-Registrants.    Section 607.0850 of the Florida Business Corporation Act (the “FLBCA”) provides that, other than in actions by or in the right of the corporation, a corporation may indemnify any person who was or is a party to any proceeding because such person was or is a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or served as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against liability incurred in connection with such proceeding, if such person (1) acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interest of the corporation, and (2) in criminal proceedings, had no reasonable cause to believe that such person’s conduct was unlawful. In actions brought by or in the right of the corporation, a corporation may indemnify such person against expenses and amounts paid in settlement not exceeding, in the judgment of the corporation’s board of directors, the estimated expense of litigating the proceeding to conclusion actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such proceeding, if such person acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. The FLBCA makes an exception for any claim, issue or matter as to which that person is adjudged liable to the corporation, unless the court determines that, under the circumstances, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses as the court deems proper. Section 607.0850(6) of the FLBCA provides that a corporation may pay expenses incurred by a director or officer in advance of a final disposition of such a proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking to repay if such person is ultimately found not to be entitled to indemnification under the FLBCA, and a corporation may pay expenses incurred by employees and agents in advance upon such terms and conditions as the board of directors deems appropriate. Section 607.0850(12) of the FLBCA provides that a corporation may maintain insurance for any person who was or is a party to any proceeding because such person was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or served as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against liability arising out of such person’s capacity as such.

 

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The articles of incorporation of Network Telephone Corporation provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall indemnify its directors or officers for expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred if (1) such person was or is a party to any action, suit or proceeding because of such person’s status as a director or officer of such Registrant, and (2) such person acted in good faith and in manner reasonably believed to not be unlawful or opposed to the best interests of such Registrant. Upon request, such Registrant shall advance expenses to such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. The articles of incorporation of The Other Phone Company, Inc. provide that, to the fullest extent permitted under Florida law, such Registrant shall indemnify its directors, officers and shareholders against any and all liability and expenses incurred in connection with, or arising out of, any action, suit or proceeding in which such person is involved due to such person’s status as a director, officer or shareholder of such Registrant.

The bylaws of both of the foregoing Florida corporate Registrants provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, each such Registrant shall indemnify any person against all liabilities and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in any proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant or is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each such Registrant shall be obligated to pay the reasonable expenses of such person in defending any proceeding, upon receipt of a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person was not entitled to indemnification. Additionally, each such Registrant may maintain insurance for any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such Registrant, or any person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee, partner or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

Iowa Co-Registrants.    Section 490A.202(17) of the Iowa Limited Liability Company Act (the “ILLCA”) provides that, unless its articles of organization provide otherwise, an Iowa limited liability company has the same powers as an individual to do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its business and affairs, including, without limitation, the power to indemnify and hold harmless a member, manager or other person against a claim, liability or other demand, as provided in the limited liability company’s operating agreement.

The articles of organization of McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C. provide that no member of such Registrant shall be personally liable to such Registrant or its members for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a member. However, a member may be held personally liable for breaches of the duty of loyalty to such Registrant or its members, acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, and certain transactions from which the member derives an improper personal benefit or a wrongful distribution. In addition, each person who is or was a member or officer of such Registrant who was or is made a party to, or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that such person is or was a member or officer of such Registrant or is or was serving at the request of such Registrant as a member, director, officer, partner, trustee, employee or agent of another limited liability company, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, shall be indemnified and held harmless by such Registrant to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, as such law exists or may subsequently be amended. In addition, such a person shall also be entitled to have paid directly by such Registrant the expenses reasonably incurred in defending any such proceeding against such person in advance of its final disposition to the fullest extent authorized by applicable law, as such law exists or may subsequently be amended. The operating agreement of McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C. does not contain any indemnification provisions.

The limited liability company agreement of McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. provides that, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, the member and officers of such Registrant are entitled to indemnification from such Registrant for any loss, damage or claim incurred by such any person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted in good faith on behalf of such Registrant and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such person by the limited liability company agreement, except that such person shall not be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

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Michigan Co-Registrant.    Section 561 of the Michigan Business Corporation Act (the “MIBCA”) provides that, other than in actions by or in the right of the corporation, a Michigan corporation may indemnify a person who was, is or is threatened to be made a party to a threatened, pending or completed proceeding because such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against expenses (including attorney’s fees), judgments, penalties, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such proceeding, if such person (1) acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation or its shareholders, and (2) with respect to a criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. Section 562 of the MIBCA provides that, in actions by or in the right of the corporation, the corporation may indemnify such person for expenses (including attorney’s fees) and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred if such person acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the interests of the corporation or its shareholders, except in respect of any claim, issue or matter in which such person is found liable to the corporation, unless the court determines that the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification under the circumstances, in which case indemnification is limited to reasonable expenses incurred. Section 564b of the MIBCA provides that a corporation may pay reasonable expenses of a director, officer, employee or agent incurred in connection with a proceeding in advance of a final disposition, upon a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person did not meet the applicable standard of conduct required for indemnification under the MIBCA. Section 567 of the MIBCA provides that a corporation may maintain insurance on behalf of a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or any person serving as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against any liabilities arising out of such person’s status as such.

The bylaws of the Michigan corporate Registrant provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall indemnify any person against all liabilities and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in any proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant or is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request. To the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall pay the reasonable expenses of such person in defending any proceeding, upon receipt of a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person was not entitled to indemnification. Additionally, such Registrant may maintain insurance for any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such Registrant, or any person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee, partner or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

New Jersey Co-Registrant.    Section 14A:3-5 of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act (the “NJBCA”) provides that, other than in proceedings by or in the right of the corporation, a corporation may indemnify any “corporate agent,” including its directors and officers, against expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with any proceeding involving the corporate agent because such person is or was a corporate agent, if such person (1) acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and (2) with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. In proceedings by or in the right of the corporation, a corporation may indemnify a corporate agent against such person’s expenses in any proceeding involving the corporate agent because such person is or was a corporate agent, if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. The NJBCA makes an exception for any claim, issue or matter as to which such person is found liable to the corporation, unless the court determines that, under the circumstances, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to such indemnity as the court deems proper. A corporation may pay expenses incurred by any corporate agent in connection with any proceeding in advance of a final disposition, upon receipt of an undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined the corporate agent was not entitled to indemnification. A corporation may maintain insurance for any corporate agent against liabilities and expenses incurred by such corporate agent in any proceeding by reason of such person’s status as a corporate agent.

 

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The articles of incorporation of the New Jersey corporate Registrant provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by the NJBCA, such Registrant shall indemnify any and all persons whom it has the power to indemnify under the NJBCA, provided that the person’s conduct did not breach any fiduciary duty owed to such Registrant or constitute willful misconduct. The bylaws of such Registrant provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall indemnify any person against all liabilities and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in any proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant or is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request. To the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall pay the reasonable expenses of such person in defending any proceeding, upon receipt of a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person was not entitled to indemnification. Additionally, such Registrant may maintain insurance for any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such Registrant, or any person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee, partner or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

New York Co-Registrants.    Article 7, Sections 721-726 of the New York Business Corporation Law (the “NYBCL”) provides for the indemnification and advancement of expenses to officers and directors for actions in their capacity as such. Under the NYBCL, a corporation may indemnify an officer or director, in the case of third-party actions, against judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses and, in the case of derivative actions, against amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses, provided that the director or officer acted in good faith, for a purpose which such person reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the corporation and, in the case of criminal actions, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. A corporation may obtain indemnification insurance indemnifying itself and its directors and officers. Indemnification and advancement pursuant to the NYBCL are not exclusive of any other rights an officer or director may be entitled to, provided that no indemnification may be made to or on behalf of any director or officer if a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the director or officer establishes that such person’s acts were committed in bad faith or were the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and were material to the cause of action so adjudicated, or that such person personally gained a financial profit or other advantage to which such person was not legally entitled.

The bylaws of the New York corporate Registrants provide that each such Registrant will indemnify its directors and officers to the extent permitted by law, against all judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant.

Section 420 of the New York Limited Liability Company Law provides that a New York limited liability company may, and shall have the power to, indemnify and hold harmless, and advance expenses to, any member, manager or other person, or any testator or intestate of such member, manager or other person, from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever, except that no indemnification may be made to or on behalf of any member, manager or other person if a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to such member, manager or other person establishes that (1) such person’s acts were committed in bad faith or were the result of active and deliberate dishonesty and were material to the cause of action so adjudicated or (2) such person personally gained in fact a financial profit or other advantage to which such person was not legally entitled.

The operating agreement of each New York limited liability company Registrant provides that, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, the member and officers of such Registrant are entitled to indemnification from such Registrant for any loss, damage or claim incurred by such person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted in good faith on behalf of such Registrant and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such person by the operating agreement, except that such person shall not be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

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agreement, a North Carolina limited liability company must indemnify every manager, director, and executive in respect of payments made and personal liabilities reasonably incurred by the manager, director, and executive in the authorized conduct of its business or for the preservation of its business or property and shall further indemnify a member, manager, director, or executive who is wholly successful, on the merits or otherwise, in the defense of any proceeding to which such person was a party because the person is or was a member, manager, director, or executive of the limited liability company against reasonable expenses incurred by such person in connection with the proceeding.

In addition, Section 57C-3-32 of the NCLLCA provides that the operating agreement of a North Carolina limited liability company may provide for indemnification of a manager, member, director or executive for judgments, settlements, penalties, fines or expenses incurred in a proceeding to which the member, manager, director or executive is a party because the person is or was a manager, member, director or executive, except that no such provision shall limit, eliminate, or indemnify against the liability of a manager, director or executive for (1) acts or omissions that such manager, director or executive knew at the time of the acts or omissions were clearly in conflict with the interests of the limited liability company, (2) any transaction from which such manager, director or executive derived an improper personal benefit or (3) acts or omissions occurring prior to the date the provision became effective, except that indemnification pursuant to subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of this section may be provided if approved by all the members.

The operating agreement of each North Carolina limited liability company Registrant provides that, to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law, the member and officers of such Registrant are entitled to indemnification from such Registrant for any loss, damage or claim incurred by such person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted in good faith on behalf of such Registrant and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such person by the operating agreement, except that such person shall not be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Oklahoma Co-Registrant.    Section 1031 of the Oklahoma General Corporation Act (the “OGCA”) provides that, other than in actions by or in the right of such corporation, a corporation may indemnify any person who was, is or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such proceeding, if such person (a) acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the corporation’s best interests and (b) for criminal proceedings, had no reasonable cause to believe that such person’s conduct was illegal. In an action by or in the right of the corporation, a corporation may indemnify such person if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not apposed to the best interests of the corporation, except if such person is adjudged liable to the corporation, unless the court determines that, under the circumstances, the person is fairly and reasonably entitled to such indemnity as the court deems proper. A corporation may pay expenses incurred by an director or officer in advance of a final disposition of such a proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person is not to be entitled indemnification, and may pay expenses incurred by former directors or officers or other employees and agents upon the terms and conditions that the corporation deems appropriate. A corporation may maintain insurance on behalf of any director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or any person serving as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

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upon receipt of an undertaking to repay as required by law. The certificate of incorporation provides, however, that such Registrant’s obligation to indemnify or to advance expenses to any such person who was or is serving at such Registrant’s request as a director, officer, employee, fiduciary or agent of another entity shall be reduced by any amount such person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other entity.

Pennsylvania Co-Registrants.    Section 1741 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law (the “PABCL”) provides that, other than in actions by or in the right of the corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation may indemnify any person who was, is or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a “representative” of the corporation, or is or was serving as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such proceeding, if such person (1) acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and (2) with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such conduct was unlawful. Section 1742 of the PABCL provides that, in actions brought by or in the right of the corporation, a corporation may indemnify such person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such an action if such person acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation. The PABCL makes an exception for any claim, issue or matter as to which such person is adjudged liable to the corporation, unless the court determines that, under the circumstances, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses as the court deems proper. Section 1745 of the PABCL provides that a corporation may pay expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in defending a proceeding in advance of a final disposition, upon receipt of an undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person is not entitled to indemnification. Section 1747 provides that a corporation may maintain insurance on behalf of any person who was or is a representative of the corporation, or who was or is a representative of another entity at the corporation’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

The bylaws of both Pennsylvania corporate Registrants provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, each such Registrant shall indemnify any person against all liabilities and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in any proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant or is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each such Registrant shall be obligated to pay the reasonable expenses of such person in defending any proceeding, upon receipt of a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person was not entitled to indemnification. Additionally, each such Registrant may maintain insurance for any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such Registrant, or any person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee, partner or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

South Carolina Co-Registrant.    Section 8-510 of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act (the “SCBCA”) provides that a South Carolina corporation may indemnify an individual made a party to a proceeding because such person is or was a director against liability incurred in the proceeding if such person (1) acted in good faith, (2) reasonably believed, in the case of conduct in such person’s official capacity with the corporation, that such person’s conduct was in its best interests and, in all other cases, that such person’s conduct was not opposed to its best interests, and (3) in the case of any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. However, a corporation may not indemnify a director (1) in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation in which the director was adjudged liable to the corporation or (2) in connection with any other proceeding charging improper personal benefit to the director, whether or not involving action in such person’s official capacity, in which such person was adjudged liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by such person. Section 8-530 of the SCBCA provides that a corporation may pay reasonable expenses incurred by a director who is a party to a proceeding in advance of a final disposition if (1) such director furnishes the corporation a written affirmation of such person’s good faith belief that such person has met the applicable standard of conduct, (2) such director furnishes an undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person did not meet the applicable standard, and (3) a determination

 

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is made that the facts then known to those making the determination would not preclude indemnification. Section 8-560 provides that a corporation may indemnify and advance expenses to an officer, employee or agent of the corporation who is not a director to the same extent as to a director. Section 8-570 provides that a corporation may maintain insurance on behalf of a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or any person serving as such for another entity at the corporation’s request, against liabilities incurred in such capacities.

The bylaws of the South Carolina corporate Registrant provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall indemnify any person against all liabilities and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in any proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant or is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request. To the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall pay the reasonable expenses of such person in defending any proceeding, upon receipt of a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person was not entitled to indemnification. Additionally, such Registrant may maintain insurance for any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such Registrant, or any person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee, partner or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

Texas Co-Registrant.    Section 8.101 of the Texas Business Organizations Code (the “TBOC”) provides that a corporation may indemnify a “governing person,” “former governing person” or “delegate” who was, is or is threatened to be made a respondent in a proceeding if such person (a) acted in good faith, (b) reasonably believed, in the case of conduct in the person’s official capacity, that such person acted in the best interest of the corporation, and, in any other case, not opposed to its best interests, and (c) with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. Section 8.102 of the TBOC provides that the scope of indemnity may extend to judgments and expenses that are reasonably and actually incurred in connection with a proceeding, except that if the person is found liable to the corporation or because such person improperly received a personal benefit, the indemnity is limited to reasonable expenses actually incurred, and no indemnification is permitted if such person is found liable for willful or intentional misconduct in the performance of the such person’s duty to the corporation, breach of the duty of loyalty to the corporation, or an act or omission not in good faith constituting a breach of duty to the corporation. Section 8.104 of the TBOC provides that a corporation may pay reasonable expenses incurred by a present governing person or delegate who was, is or is threatened to be made a named defendant or respondent in a proceeding in advance of a final disposition, upon receipt of a (a) written affirmation by such person of the person’s good faith belief that such person has met the applicable standard of conduct and (b) written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person has not met the applicable standard or that indemnification is not otherwise permitted under the TBOC. Section 8.105 of the TBOC provides that a corporation may indemnify and advance expenses to any non-governing person as provided by the corporation’s governing documents, an action by the corporation’s board of directors, a resolution by its shareholders, a contract or common law. Additionally, a corporation may pay, in advance of a final disposition, reasonable expenses incurred by a former official or delegate, or present or former employee or agent, who was, is or is threatened to be made a respondent in a proceeding. Section 8.151 of the TBOC provides that a corporation may maintain insurance for any existing or former governing person, delegate, officer, employee or agent against any liability arising out of that person’s status as such.

The articles of incorporation of the Texas corporate Registrant provide that such Registrant shall indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by the TBOC, any person who was, or is, or is threatened to be made a party to a suit or proceeding because such person is or was serving as a director or officer of such Registrant, or as a functionary of another entity at such Registrant’s request. The articles of incorporation also provide that such Registrant shall advance reasonable expenses incurred in defending any such proceeding upon delivery of a written affirmation that such person has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification and a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined such person has not satisfied such requirements. The articles of incorporation also provide that such Registrant shall have the power to maintain insurance for any of its directors, officers, employees or agents, any person serving as a functionary of another entity at such Registrant’s request, against liabilities incurred by such persons arising out of such capacities.

 

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The bylaws of the Texas corporate Registrant provide that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall indemnify any person against all liabilities and reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in any proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant or, while a director or officer of such Registrant is or was serving as a director, officer, employee or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request. To the fullest extent permitted by law, such Registrant shall pay the reasonable expenses of such person in defending any proceeding, upon receipt of a written undertaking to repay if it is ultimately determined that such person was not entitled to indemnification. Additionally, such Registrant may maintain insurance for any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such Registrant, or any person who is or was serving as a director, officer, employee, partner or agent of another entity at such Registrant’s request, against any liability arising out of such person’s status as such.

Virginia Co-Registrants.    Section 13.1-697 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (the “VSCA”) provides that a Virginia corporation may indemnify an individual made a party to a proceeding because such person is or was a director or officer against liability incurred in the proceeding if such person acted in good faith and such person believed, in the case of conduct in such person’s official capacity with the corporation, that such person’s conduct was in the corporation’s best interests, in all other cases, that such person’s conduct was at least not opposed to the corporation’s best interests, and in the case of any criminal proceeding, such person had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. Under the VSCA, a corporation may not indemnify a director in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation in which the director was adjudged liable to the corporation, or in connection with any other proceeding charging improper personal benefit to such person, whether or not involving action in such person’s official capacity, in which such person was adjudged liable on the basis that personal benefit was improperly received by such person. Indemnification permitted in connection with a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation is limited to reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding. Unless limited by a corporation’s articles of incorporation, the VSCA states that a corporation shall indemnify a director or officer who entirely prevails in the defense of any proceeding to which such person was a party because such person is or was a director or officer of the corporation against reasonable expenses incurred by such person in connection with the proceeding.

The bylaws of the Virginia corporate Registrants provide that each such Registrant shall indemnify its directors and officers to the extent permitted by law against all judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement and reasonable expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees, filing fees, court reporters’ fees and transcript costs) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director or officer of such Registrant.

Section 13.1-1009(16) of the Virginia Limited Liability Company Act permits a Virginia limited liability company to indemnify and hold harmless any member or manager or other person from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever, and to pay for or reimburse any member or manager or other person for reasonable expenses incurred by such a person who is a party to a proceeding in advance of final disposition of the proceeding. Section 13.1-1025 provides that a limited liability company may provide in its operating agreement for the elimination of any liability of a manager or member in proceedings brought by or in the right of the company.

The operating agreement of the Virginia limited liability company Registrant provides that, to the full extent permitted by applicable law, the member, officers and affiliates of such Registrant are entitled to indemnification from such Registrant for any loss, damage or claim incurred by such person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted in good faith on behalf of such Registrant and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such person by the operating agreement, except that such person shall not be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

Item 21. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

  (a) Exhibits

The exhibits to this registration statement are listed on the exhibit index, which appears elsewhere in this registration statement and is incorporated in this Item 21 by reference.

 

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  (b) Financial Statement Schedules

PAETEC HOLDING CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In Thousands)

 

    Balance at
Beginning
of Year
    Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
    Additions
Charged to
Other
Accounts
    Deductions     Balance at
End of
Year
 

Year Ended December 31, 2008(1)

         

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 8,933      $ 10,597      $ 6,064      $ 13,353      $ 12,241   

Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets

  $ 20,335      $ 104,323      $ 243,594      $ —        $ 368,252   

Year Ended December 31, 2009

         

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 12,241      $ 17,055      $ —        $ 17,404      $ 11,892   

Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets

  $ 368,252      $ 7,041      $ —        $ 7,304      $ 367,989   

Year Ended December 31, 2010(2)

         

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  $ 11,892      $ 10,577      $ —        $ 11,425      $ 11,044   

Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets

  $ 367,989      $ 6,227      $ 94,586      $ —        $ 468,802   

 

(1) 

Includes results of McLeodUSA after the McLeodUSA merger closing date of February 8, 2008.

(2)

Includes the results of Cavalier beginning on the Cavalier merger closing date of December 6, 2010.

 

Item 22. Undertakings

 

  (a) Each undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

(1)    To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(i)    To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

(ii)    To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and

(iii)    To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

(2)    That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3)    To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

(5)    That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser:

Each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration

 

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statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.

(6)    That, for the purpose of determining liability of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities:

Each undersigned registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:

(i)    Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;

(ii)    Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned registrant;

(iii)    The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the undersigned registrant; and

(iv)    Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the purchaser.

(g) (1)    Each undersigned registrant hereby undertakes as follows: that prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered hereunder through use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement, by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the issuer undertakes that such reoffering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form with respect to reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by the other Items of the applicable form.

(2)    Each registrant undertakes that every prospectus (i) that is filed pursuant to paragraph (1) immediately preceding, or (ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of the Act and is used in connection with an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(h)    Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrants pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrants have been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrants will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

(i)    Each undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PAETEC Holding Corp.
By:  

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director and Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

*

Richard T. Aab

   Vice Chairman of the Board

*

Shelley Diamond

   Director

*

H. Russell Frisby, Jr.

   Director

 

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Signature

  

Title

*

Tansukh V. Ganatra

   Director

*

Michael C. MacDonald

   Director

*

William R. McDermott

   Director

*

Alex Stadler

   Director

*

Mark Zupan

   Director

 

*By:   /S/    KEITH M. WILSON        
 

Keith M. Wilson

Attorney-in-fact

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PAETEC Corp.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PAETEC Integrated Solutions Group, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PAETEC iTel, L.L.C.
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC Communications LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PaeTec Software Corp.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC LLC
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

PaeTec Communications, Inc.

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of Alabama LLC
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of Florida LLC
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of Maryland LLC
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of North Carolina LLC
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of South Carolina LLC
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of Tennessee LLC
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PaeTec Communications, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PaeTec Communications of Virginia, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC Communications LLC
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of Georgia LLC
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

US LEC of Virginia L.L.C.
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

US LEC LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Allworx Corp.
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

MPX, Inc.
By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Technology Resource Solutions, Inc.

By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

McLeodUSA LLC

By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

PaeTec Communications, Inc.

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

McLeodUSA Information Services LLC

By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

McLeodUSA LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C.

By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

McLeodUSA LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C.

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

U.S. Energy Partners LLC
By:  

/s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

PAETEC Corp.

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

PAETEC Realty LLC
By:  

/s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

PAETEC Corp.

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Quagga Corporation
By:  

/s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Cavalier Telephone Corporation
By:  

/s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

CavTel Holdings, LLC
By:  

/s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.
By:  

/s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

CavTel Holdings, LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.

By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

SM Holdings, LLC

By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

CavTel Holdings, LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

Cavalier IP TV, LLC

By:   /s/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

CavTel Holdings, LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Elantic Networks, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Intellifiber Networks, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Cavalier Services, LLC
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

CavTel Holdings, LLC

As Sole Member

By: Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

   Sole Member

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Talk America Holdings, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Talk America Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

TC Services Holding Co., Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

NT Corporation
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Network Telephone Corporation
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Compco, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Talk America of Virginia, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Access One Communications Corp.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

OmniCall, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

The Other Phone Company, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

XETA Technologies, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Arunas A. Chesonis, Keith M. Wilson, and Mary K. O’Connell, and each of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, from such person and in each person’s name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement or any registration statement relating to this registration statement under Rule 462 and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or his or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this amendment to registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Fairport, state of New York, on June 6, 2011.

 

Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.
By:   /S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        
 

Arunas A. Chesonis

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Duly Authorized Officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Arunas A. Chesonis, Keith M. Wilson, and Mary K. O’Connell, and each of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, from such person and in each person’s name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration statement or any registration statement relating to this registration statement under Rule 462 and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and all documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or any of them, or his or their substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this amendment to registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated on June 6, 2011.

 

Signature

  

Title

/S/    ARUNAS A. CHESONIS        

Arunas A. Chesonis

  

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/    KEITH M. WILSON        

Keith M. Wilson

  

Director, Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/    MARY K. O’CONNELL        

Mary K. O’Connell

  

Director, Senior Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

/S/    ALGIMANTAS K. CHESONIS        

Algimantas K. Chesonis

  

Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting

Officer and Controller

(Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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Exhibit

Number

  

Description

2.1    Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 12, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding Corp. (“PAETEC Holding”), Cairo Acquisition Corp., Cavalier Telephone Corporation, and M/C Venture Partners V, L.P. as Stockholder Representative. Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on September 13, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
2.2    Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 8, 2011, among PAETEC Holding, Hera Corporation and XETA Technologies, Inc. (including form of Voting Agreement). Filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on February 10, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.1    Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PAETEC Holding. Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on March 2, 2007 (the “March 2, 2007 Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws of PAETEC Holding. Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on March 10, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.3    Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PAETEC Corp. Filed as Exhibit 3.3 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-162077) (the “2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement”) and incorporated herein by reference.
3.4    Amended and Restated Bylaws of PAETEC Corp. Filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.5    Amended Certificate of Incorporation of PAETEC Integrated Solutions Group, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.6    Amended and Restated Bylaws of PAETEC Integrated Solutions Group, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.7    Certificate of Formation of US LEC LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.7 to Amendment No. 1 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-167138) (“Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement”) and incorporated herein by reference.
3.8    Limited Liability Company Agreement of US LEC LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.8 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.9    Certificate of Formation of US LEC of Tennessee LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.9 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.10    Limited Liability Company Agreement of US LEC of Tennessee LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.10 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.11    Certificate of Formation of US LEC of South Carolina LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.11 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.12    Limited Liability Company Agreement of US LEC of South Carolina LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.12 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Number

  

Description

3.13    Amended Articles of Organization of PAETEC iTel, L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.13 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.14    Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of PAETEC iTel, L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.14 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.15    Articles of Organization of US LEC of Alabama LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.15 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.16    Operating Agreement of US LEC of Alabama LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.16 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.17    Articles of Organization of US LEC of Florida LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.17 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.18    Operating Agreement of US LEC of Florida LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.18 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.19    Articles of Organization of US LEC of Maryland LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.19 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.20    Operating Agreement of US LEC of Maryland LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.20 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.21    Articles of Organization of US LEC of North Carolina LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.21 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.22    Operating Agreement of US LEC of North Carolina LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.22 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.23    Amended Certificate of Incorporation of PaeTec Software Corp. Filed as Exhibit 3.25 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.24    Amended and Restated Bylaws of PaeTec Software Corp. Filed as Exhibit 3.26 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.25    Articles of Organization of US LEC Communications LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.25 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.26    Operating Agreement of US LEC Communications LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.26 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.27    Articles of Organization of US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.29 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.28    Operating Agreement of US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.30 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.29    Certificate of Formation of US LEC of Georgia LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.31 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.30    Limited Liability Company Agreement of US LEC of Georgia LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.32 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Number

  

Description

3.31    Articles of Incorporation of PaeTec Communications of Virginia, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.39 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-148271) (the “2007 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement”) and incorporated herein by reference.
3.32    Amended and Restated Bylaws of PaeTec Communications of Virginia, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.34 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.33    Certificate of Formation of US LEC of Virginia L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.41 to the 2007 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.34    Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of US LEC of Virginia L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.36 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.35    Amended Certificate of Incorporation of PaeTec Communications, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.37 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.36    Amended and Restated Bylaws of PaeTec Communications, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.38 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.37    Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Allworx Corp. Filed as Exhibit 3.39 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.38    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Allworx Corp. Filed as Exhibit 3.40 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.39    Certificate of Incorporation of MPX, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.41 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.40    Amended and Restated Bylaws of MPX, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.42 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.41    Certificate of Incorporation of Technology Resource Solutions, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.43 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.42    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Technology Resource Solutions, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.44 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.43    Certificate of Formation of McLeodUSA LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.43 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.44    Limited Liability Company Agreement of McLeodUSA LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.44 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.45    Certificate of Formation of McLeodUSA Information Services LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.45 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.46    Limited Liability Company Agreement of McLeodUSA Information Services LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.46 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
3.47    Certificate of Organization of McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.47 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Number

 

Description

    3.48   Limited Liability Company Agreement of McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.48 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.49   Restated Articles of Organization of McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.55 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.50   Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C. Filed as Exhibit 3.56 to the 2009 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.51   Amended Articles of Organization of U.S. Energy Partners LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.51 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.52   Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of U.S. Energy Partners LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.52 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.53   Articles of Organization of PAETEC Realty LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.53 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.54   Operating Agreement of PAETEC Realty LLC. Filed as Exhibit 3.54 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.55   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Quagga Corporation. Filed as Exhibit 3.55 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.56   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Quagga Corporation. Filed as Exhibit 3.56 to Amendment No. 1 to 2010 PAETEC Holding Exchange Offer Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
**3.57   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Cavalier Telephone Corporation.
**3.58   Bylaws of Cavalier Telephone Corporation.
**3.59   Certificate of Formation of CavTel Holdings, LLC.
**3.60   Limited Liability Company Agreement of CavTel Holdings, LLC.
**3.61   Articles of Organization of Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.
**3.62   Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.
**3.63   Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation of Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.
**3.64   Limited Liability Company Agreement of Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.
**3.65   Certificate of Formation of SM Holdings, LLC.
**3.66   Limited Liability Company Agreement of SM Holdings, LLC.
**3.67   Certificate of Formation of Cavalier IP TV, LLC.
**3.68   Limited Liability Company Agreement of Cavalier IP TV, LLC.
**3.69   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Elantic Networks, Inc.
**3.70   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Elantic Networks, Inc.

 

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Number

 

Description

**3.71   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Intellifiber Networks, Inc.
**3.72   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Intellifiber Networks, Inc.
**3.73   Certificate of Formation of Cavalier Services, LLC.
**3.74   Limited Liability Company Agreement of Cavalier Services, LLC.
**3.75   Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Talk America Holdings, Inc.
**3.76   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Talk America Holdings, Inc.
**3.77   Articles of Incorporation of Talk America Inc.
**3.78   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Talk America Inc.
**3.79   Articles of Incorporation of TC Services Holding Co., Inc.
**3.80   Amended and Restated Bylaws of TC Services Holding Co., Inc.
**3.81   Restated Articles of Incorporation of LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.
**3.82   Amended and Restated Bylaws of LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.
**3.83   Restated Certificate of Incorporation of NT Corporation.
**3.84   Amended and Restated Bylaws of NT Corporation.
**3.85   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Network Telephone Corporation.
**3.86   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Network Telephone Corporation.
**3.87   Certificate of Incorporation of Compco, Inc.
**3.88   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Compco, Inc.
**3.89   Articles of Incorporation of Talk America of Virginia, Inc.
**3.90   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Talk America of Virginia, Inc.
**3.91   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Access One Communications Corp.
**3.92   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Access One Communications Corp.
**3.93   Articles of Incorporation of OmniCall, Inc.
**3.94   Amended and Restated Bylaws of OmniCall, Inc.
**3.95   Articles of Incorporation of The Other Phone Company, Inc.
**3.96   Amended and Restated Bylaws of The Other Phone Company, Inc.
    3.97   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of XETA Technologies, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of XETA Technologies, Inc. (Exchange Act File No. 000-16231) filed on May 31, 2011 (the “May 31, 2011 XETA Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
    3.98   Amended and Restated Bylaws of XETA Technologies, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the May 31, 2011 XETA Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
**3.99   Articles of Incorporation of Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.
**3.100   Amended and Restated Bylaws of Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.
    4.1   Form of certificate representing the Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of PAETEC Holding. Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-138594) (the “2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement”) and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Number

  

Description

    4.2.1    PAETEC Communications, Inc. Agent Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “Agent Incentive Plan”). Filed as Exhibit 4.2.1 to Amendment No. 2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.2.2    Form of PAETEC Holding Common Stock Purchase Warrant issuable to holders of assumed warrants under the Agent Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 4.2.2 to Amendment No. 2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.3.1    Form of PAETEC Holding Common Stock Purchase Warrant issuable to holders of assumed warrants issued by US LEC Corp. (“US LEC”). Filed as Exhibit 4.3 to Amendment No. 2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.3.2    Form of Amendment No. 1 to PAETEC Holding Common Stock Purchase Warrant issuable to holders of assumed warrants issued by US LEC. Filed as Exhibit 4.3.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of PAETEC Holding for the year ended December 31, 2009 (the “2009 Form 10-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.4.1    PAETEC Holding Corp. 2009 Agent Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 4.7 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (SEC File No. 333-159344) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.4.2    Form of PAETEC Holding Corp. Common Stock Purchase Warrant (including form of Exercise Notice) under the PAETEC Holding Corp. 2009 Agent Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 4.6 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (SEC File No. 333-159344) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.1    Indenture, dated as of July 10, 2007, among PAETEC Holding, the Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities (including the form of Global Note thereunder). Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding, filed on July 10, 2007 (the “July 10, 2007 Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.2    Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2007, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding, filed on September 25, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.3    Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2008, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding, filed on February 8, 2008 (the “February 8, 2008 Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.4    Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 18, 2009, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.5.4 to the 2009 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.5    Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 23, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of PAETEC Holding filed on May 7, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.6    Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 22, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.3.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of PAETEC Holding for the year ended December 31, 2010 (the “2010 Form 10-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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    4.5.7   Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.5.7 to the 2010 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.8   Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.5.7 to the 2010 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.5.9   Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on December 6, 2010 (the “December 6, 2010 Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
**4.5.10   Ninth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2011, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities.
**4.5.11   Tenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2011, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 9.5% senior debt securities.
    4.6.1   Indenture, dated as of June 29, 2009, among PAETEC Holding, the Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities (including the form of Global Note thereunder). Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on June 29, 2009 (the “June 29, 2009 Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.6.2   First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 12, 2010, between PAETEC Holding and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on January 12, 2010 (the “January 12, 2010 Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.6.3   Officers’ Certificate of PAETEC Holding dated January 12, 2010 relating to the issuance of the 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the January 12, 2010 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.6.4   Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2010, between PAETEC Holding and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.6.4 to the 2009 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.6.5   Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 23, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.2.4 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of PAETEC Holding filed on May 7, 2010 (the “May 2010 Form 10-Q”) and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.6.6   Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 22, 2010, among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.6.1 to Amendment No. 1 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-167138) and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Description

    4.6.7   Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2010, among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.6.7 to the 2010 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.6.8   Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.5.7 to the 2010 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.6.9   Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the December 6, 2010 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
**4.6.10   Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2011, among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities.
**4.6.11   Ninth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2011, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, with respect to 8 7/8% senior secured debt securities.
    4.7.1   Indenture, dated as of December 2, 2010, among PAETEC Escrow Corporation and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, including the form of Note thereunder, with respect to 9 7/8% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on December 2, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.7.2   Indenture, dated as of December 2, 2010, as supplemented, among PAETEC Holding, the Subsidiary Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, including the form of Note thereunder, with respect to 9 7/8% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the December 6, 2010 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.7.3   First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, among PAETEC Escrow Corporation, PAETEC Holding and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, with respect to 9 7/8% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the December 6, 2010 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    4.7.4   Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, among PAETEC Holding, PAETEC Escrow Corporation and the other Initial Subsidiary Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, with respect to 9 7/8% senior debt securities. Filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the December 6, 2010 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
**4.7.5   Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2011, among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantor named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, with respect to 9 7/8% senior debt securities.
**4.7.6   Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2011, by and among PAETEC Holding, the New Guarantors named therein and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, with respect to 9 7/8% senior debt securities.
**5.1   Opinion of Hogan Lovells US LLP.
**5.2   Opinion of Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C.
**5.3   Opinion of Bryan Cave LLP.
**5.4   Opinion of Flaster/Greenberg PC.
**5.5   Opinion of Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
**5.6   Opinion of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A.

 

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  **5.7   Opinion of Barber & Bartz, a professional corporation.
  **5.8   Opinion of Mayer Brown LLP.
    10.1   Registration Rights Agreement, dated July 10, 2007, among PAETEC Holding, the other Guarantors named therein and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC. Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the July 10, 2007 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.2.1   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2007, among PAETEC Holding and the Securityholders of PAETEC Holding identified therein. Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the March 2, 2007 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.2.2   Amendment No. 1 to Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2008, among PAETEC Holding and the persons listed on the signature pages thereto under the heading “Stockholders.” Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the February 8, 2008 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.3.1   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2008, among PAETEC Holding and the persons listed on the signature pages thereto under the heading “Stockholders.” Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the February 8, 2008 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.3.2   Amendment No. 1 to Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 13, 2008, among PAETEC Holding and the persons listed on the signature pages thereto under the heading “Stockholders.” Filed as Exhibit 10.1.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of PAETEC Holding, filed on May 15, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.4   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2009, by and among PAETEC Holding, the subsidiaries of PAETEC Holding listed on the signature pages thereto, Banc of America Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the June 29, 2009 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.5   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 12, 2010, by and among PAETEC Holding, the subsidiaries of PAETEC Holding listed on the signature pages thereto, Banc of America Securities LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the January 12, 2010 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.6.1   Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2010, among PAETEC Holding, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on December 2, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.6.2   Joinder Agreement, dated December 6, 2010, among PAETEC Holding and the Subsidiary Guarantors parties thereto. Filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the December 6, 2010 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
**10.7.1   Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2007 and amended and restated as of May 31, 2011, among PAETEC Holding, as Borrower, the Lenders party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Co-Syndication Agents, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as Co-Documentation Agents.
    10.7.2   First Lien Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2009, among PAETEC Holding, PAETEC Holding’s subsidiaries, as the other Grantors, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Collateral Agent for the First Lien Secured Parties referred to therein and as Authorized Representative for the Credit Agreement Secured Parties referred to therein, The Bank of New York Mellon, as the Initial Additional First Lien Authorized Representative, and each additional Authorized Representative from time to time party thereto. Filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the June 29, 2009 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Description

10.7.3    Amended and Restated Security Agreement, amended and restated as of June 29, 2009, among PAETEC Holding and the subsidiaries of PAETEC Holding party thereto, as Assignors, in favor of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Collateral Agent. Filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the June 29, 2009 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.7.4    Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement, amended and restated as of June 29, 2009, among PAETEC Holding and the subsidiaries of PAETEC Holding party thereto, in favor of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Collateral Agent. Filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the June 29, 2009 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.8.1    Form of Executive Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition and Severance Agreement between PAETEC Holding and Arunas A. Chesonis. Filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the May 2010 Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.
10.8.2    Form of Executive Vice President Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition and Severance Agreement between PAETEC Holding and certain Executive Vice Presidents of PAETEC Holding, including Mario DeRiggi, Robert D. Moore, Jr. and Mary K. O’Connell. Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the May 2010 Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.
10.8.3    Form of Senior Vice President Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition and Severance Agreement between PAETEC Holding and certain Senior Vice Presidents of PAETEC Holding, including Algimantas K. Chesonis and Laurie L. Zaucha. Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the May 2010 Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference.
10.8.4    Form of Executive Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition and Severance Agreement, dated as of February 22, 2008, between PAETEC Holding and each of Keith M. Wilson and Edward J. Butler, Jr. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on February 26, 2008 (the “February 26, 2008 Form 8-K”) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.9    Form of PAETEC Corp. 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended. Filed as Exhibit 10.7.1 to Amendment No. 2 to PAETEC Corp.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-124258) (the “2005 PAETEC Registration Statement”) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10.1    Form of 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement for Sales Representatives. Filed as Exhibit 10.21.2 to Amendment No. 1 to PAETEC Corp.’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-34770) (the “2000 PAETEC Registration Statement”) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10.2    Form of 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement for Administrative Employees. Filed as Exhibit 10.21.3 to Amendment No. 1 to the 2000 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10.3    Form of 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement for Directors and Officers (with non-competition provisions). Filed as Exhibit 10.21.4 to Amendment No. 1 to the 2000 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10.4    Form of 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Administrative Employees. Filed as Exhibit 10.21.5 to Amendment No. 1 to the 2000 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10.5    Form of 1998 Incentive Compensation Plan Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Directors and Officers. Filed as Exhibit 10.21.6 to Amendment No. 1 to the 2000 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.1    PAETEC Corp. 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan”). Filed as Exhibit 10.10.1 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Description

10.11.2    2004 Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement. Filed as Exhibit 10.8.2 to the 2005 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.3    2003 Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement. Filed as Exhibit 10.8.3 to Amendment No. 3 to the 2005 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.4    Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Outside Directors. Filed as Exhibit 10.8.4 to Amendment No. 3 to the 2005 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.5    Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Outside Directors (Annual Agreement). Filed as Exhibit 10.8.5 to Amendment No. 3 to the 2005 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.6    Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Outside Directors (Initial Grant). Filed as Exhibit 10.8.6 to Amendment No. 3 to the 2005 PAETEC Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.7    Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. Filed as Exhibit 10.10.7 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.8    2005 Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement. Filed as Exhibit 10.10.8 to Amendment No. 2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.9    2003 Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement for Senior Management. Filed as Exhibit 10.10.9 to Amendment No. 2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11.10    2002 Form of 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement for Senior Management. Filed as Exhibit 10.10.10 to Amendment No. 2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.12.1    PAETEC Corp. Executive Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “Executive Incentive Plan”). Filed as Exhibit 10.11.1 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.12.2    Form of Executive Incentive Plan Class A Stock Unit Agreement. Filed as Exhibit 10.11.2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13.1    Form of US LEC 1998 Omnibus Stock Plan, as amended. Filed as Exhibit (d) to US LEC’s Schedule TO filed on February 23, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13.2    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (for a Director who is not an Employee) under the US LEC 1998 Omnibus Stock Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.12.2 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13.3    Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the US LEC 1998 Omnibus Stock Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.12.3 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13.4    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the 1998 Omnibus Stock Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.12.4 to the 2006 PAETEC Holding Registration Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14.1    PAETEC Holding Corp. 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan”). Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding, filed on May 20, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Exhibit

Number

  

Description

10.14.2    Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.11.2 to the PAETEC Holding 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14.3    Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan for certain officers. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of PAETEC Holding filed on May 8, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14.4    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.11.3 to the PAETEC Holding 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14.5    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.11.4 to the PAETEC Holding 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14.6    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan for certain executive officers. Filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the February 26, 2008 Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14.7    Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.11.5 to the PAETEC Holding 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14.8    Form of Unrestricted Stock Agreement under the 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.11.6 to the PAETEC Holding 2006 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.15    PAETEC Holding Corp. Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Filed as Exhibit 4.5.7 to the 2010 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.16    PAETEC Holding Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (SEC File No. 333-149127) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.17.1    McLeodUSA Incorporated 2006 Omnibus Equity Plan (the “McLeodUSA Equity Plan”). Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to PAETEC Holding’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (SEC File No. 333-149130) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.17.2    Form of Stock Option Agreement under the McLeodUSA Equity Plan for certain executive officers. Filed as Exhibit 10.18.2 to the PAETEC Holding 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.17.3    Form of Stock Option Agreement under the McLeodUSA Equity Plan for directors. Filed as Exhibit 10.18.3 to the PAETEC Holding 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.18.1    Indemnity Agreement, dated August 6, 2001, by and among US LEC, Metacomm, LLC, RTA Associates, LLC, Richard T. Aab and Joyce M. Aab. Filed as Exhibit 10.5 to US LEC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.
10.18.2    Indemnity Agreement, dated August 6, 2001, by and among US LEC, Tansukh V. Ganatra, Sarlaben T. Ganatra, Rajesh T. Ganatra and Super STAR Associates Limited Partnership. Filed as Exhibit 10.6 to US LEC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.19    Description of Non-Employee Director Compensation. Filed as Exhibit 4.5.7 to the 2010 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
10.20    Form of Indemnity Agreement between McLeodUSA Incorporated and each of John H. Bonde, Richard C. Buyens, Donald C. Campion, Joseph H. Ceryanec, Eugene I. Davis, Royce J. Holland, John D. McEvoy, Alex Stadler and D. Craig Young. Filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the PAETEC Holding 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Exhibit

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Description

    10.21   Form of Indemnification Agreement between PAETEC Holding and certain of its directors. Filed as Exhibit 10.22 to the PAETEC Holding 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.22   Form of Indemnification Agreement between PAETEC Holding and certain of its officers. Filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the PAETEC Holding 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.24   Form of Indemnification Agreement between PAETEC Holding and its officers who are also directors. Filed as Exhibit 10.24 to the PAETEC Holding 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference.
    10.25   PAETEC Holding 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of PAETEC Holding filed on June 3, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference.
**12.1   Statement of Computation of Ratios of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
**21   Subsidiaries of PAETEC Holding.
**23.1   Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, regarding the financial statements of PAETEC Holding.
**23.2   Consent of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Independent Auditor, regarding the financial statements of Cavalier Telephone Corporation.
**23.3   Consent of Hogan Lovells US LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
**23.4   Consent of Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. (included in Exhibit 5.2).
**23.5   Consent of Bryan Cave LLP (included in Exhibit 5.3).
**23.6   Consent of Flaster/Greenberg PC (included in Exhibit 5.4).
**23.7   Consent of Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C. (included in Exhibit 5.5).
**23.8   Consent of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. (included in Exhibit 5.6).
**23.9   Consent of Barber & Bartz, a professional corporation (included in Exhibit 5.7).
**23.10   Consent of Mayer Brown LLP (included in Exhibit 5.8).
    24   Powers of Attorney. Included in the signature pages to this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement of XETA Technologies, Inc. and Pyramid Communication Services, Inc., and previously filed for PAETEC Holding Corp. and each other Co-Registrant.
**25   Statement of Eligibility of the Trustee on Form T-1 under the Trust Indenture Act.
**99.1   Form of Letter of Transmittal.
**99.2   Form of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery.
**99.3   Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.
**99.4   Form of Letter to Clients of Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.

 

* Previously filed.
** Filed herewith.

 

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EX-3.57 2 dex357.htm EXHIBIT 3.57 Exhibit 3.57

Exhibit 3.57

AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

CAVALIER TELEPHONE CORPORATION

 

  1. NAME

The name of this corporation is Cavalier Telephone Corporation (the “Corporation”).

 

  2. REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT

The registered office of the Corporation shall be located at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Delaware 19801. The registered agent of the Corporation at such address shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

 

  3. PURPOSE AND POWERS

The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Delaware General Corporation Law”).

 

  4. CAPITAL STOCK

The total number of shares of all classes of stock that the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000) shares of common stock, all of one class, having a par value of $.01 per share (“Common Stock”). The holders of the shares of Common Stock shall be entitled to one vote for each share so held with respect to all matters voted on by the stockholders of the Corporation and shall have the right to receive dividends as and when declared by the Board of Directors in its sole discretion.

 

  5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

  5.1 Number; Election; Books and Records

The business, property and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The number of directors of the Corporation shall be such number as from time to time shall be fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the bylaws of the Corporation. Unless and except to the extent that the bylaws of the Corporation shall otherwise require, the election of directors of the Corporation need not be by written ballot. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held within or without the State of Delaware as the bylaws of the Corporation may provide. An annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting shall be held at such time and place as shall be determined in accordance with the bylaws of the Corporation. The books and records of the Corporation may

 

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be kept (subject to applicable laws) 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 of the Corporation.

 

  5.2 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, no director of the Corporation shall be liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, provided that this provision shall not eliminate or limit the liability of a director in any case in which such elimination or reduction is not permitted by law. Any repeal or modification of this Section 5.2 by the stockholders of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of any director of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification.

 

  6. INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Corporation shall fully indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding (whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, liabilities, losses, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding.

The Corporation shall advance expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a director or officer in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon the receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such director or officer is not entitled to indemnification.

The Corporation may advance expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an employee or agent in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

 

  7. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Board of Directors of the Corporation is expressly authorized and empowered to adopt, amend and repeal the bylaws of the Corporation.

 

  8. AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

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 statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders are granted subject to this reservation.

 

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EX-3.58 3 dex358.htm EXHIBIT 3.58 Exhibit 3.58

Exhibit 3.58

BYLAWS

OF

CAIRO ACQUISITION CORP.

 

1. OFFICES

 

  1.1 Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Wilmington, Delaware, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

 

  1.2 Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

 

  2.1 Place of Meetings

All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

 

  2.2 Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of stockholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which stockholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

 

  2.3 Special Meetings

Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

 

  2.4 Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of stockholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a


special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Delaware General Corporation Law”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Sections 222 and 232 (or any successor section or sections) of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

  2.5 Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the stockholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the stockholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

 

  2.6 Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or these Bylaws).

 

  2.7 List of Stockholders

After the record date for a meeting of stockholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each stockholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any stockholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

 

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  2.8 Quorum at Meetings

Stockholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

 

  2.9 Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or in the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such stockholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, stockholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of stockholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of stockholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a stockholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such stockholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any stockholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

 

  2.10 Required Vote

When a quorum is present of any meeting of stockholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by

 

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express provision of statutes or of the Certificate of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

 

  2.11 Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a stockholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the stockholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Delaware General Corporation Law for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a stockholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a stockholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the stockholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the stockholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such stockholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 228(d)(1) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law to all stockholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

 

  2.12 Adjournments

Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is

 

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taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

 

  2.13 Conduct of Meetings

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

 

  3.1 Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

  3.2 Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the stockholders of the Corporation.

 

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  3.3 Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation stockholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of stockholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be stockholders.

 

  3.4 Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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  3.5 Meetings

 

  3.5.1 Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

 

  3.5.2 Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 232(c) (or any successor section) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

 

  3.5.3 Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

 

  3.5.4 Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

 

  3.5.5 Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

 

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  3.6 Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

 

  3.7 Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to be submitted to stockholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

 

  3.8 Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

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4. OFFICERS

 

  4.1 Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

 

  4.2 Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and stockholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

 

  4.3 President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

 

  4.4 Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

 

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  4.5 Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

 

  4.6 Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

 

  4.7 Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

 

  4.8 Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

 

  4.9 Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

  4.10 Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

 

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  4.11 Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

 

  4.12 Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

 

  5.1 Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

 

  5.2 Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or

 

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certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

 

  5.3 Record Date

 

  5.3.1 Actions by Stockholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 213(b) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

 

  5.3.2 Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is

 

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fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

  5.4 Stockholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

  6.1 Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 3 of this Article 6, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

 

  6.2 Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

 

  6.3 Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of

 

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prosecuting such claim In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

 

  6.4 Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

  6.5 Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

 

  6.6 Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

 

  6.7 Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

  7.1 Inspection of Books and Records

Any stockholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of

 

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attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

 

  7.2 Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

  7.3 Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

 

  7.4 Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

  7.5 Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

 

  7.6 Seal

The corporate seal shall be in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

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EX-3.59 4 dex359.htm EXHIBIT 3.59 Exhibit 3.59

Exhibit 3.59

 

CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF

CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC

THIS CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION of CavTel Holdings, LLC (the “Company”), is dated as of February 14, 2006 and is being executed and filed by Leonard Q. Slap, as an authorized person, for the purpose of forming a limited liability company pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. §§ 18-101 et seq.).

1. Name. The name of the Company is: CavTel Holdings, LLC.

2. Registered Office. The address of the registered office of the Company in the State of Delaware is: 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

3. Registered Agent. The name and address of the registered agent for service of process on the Company in the State of Delaware is: Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

4. Certificated Interests. The Company’s limited liability company interests shall be represented by certificates in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, which certificates, when duly executed and issued, shall be deemed to be “security certificates” within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of Delaware and of each other relevant jurisdiction.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Certificate of Formation of CavTel Holdings, LLC to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

/s/ Leonard Q. Slap

Leonard Q. Slap, Authorized Person


EXHIBIT A

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST

CavTel Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby certifies that [    ] (the “Holder”) is the owner of [    ]% of the membership rights, economic interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company. The Holder’s interest in the Company is represented by this Certificate.

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have agreed to comply with, and be bound by, the limitations of the interest evidenced hereby.

THE INTEREST REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

Dated: [    ]

 

CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:    
 

[Authorized Signatory]


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF AGENT

AMENDMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The limited liability company organized and existing under the Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:

 

1. The name of the limited liability company is CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC

2. The Registered Office of the limited liability company in the State of Delaware is changed to 1209 Orange Street (street), in the City of Wilmington, Zip Code 19801. The name of the Registered Agent at such address upon whom process against this limited liability company may be served is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY

 

By:

 

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Person
Name:   Allison Fisher
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EX-3.60 5 dex360.htm EXHIBIT 3.60 Exhibit 3.60

Exhibit 3.60

CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC

February 14, 2006

Limited Liability Company Agreement

The undersigned Cavalier Telephone Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“CTC”), being the sole member of CavTel Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby confirms and ratifies the following as the Limited Liability Agreement of the Company (“Agreement”), effective as of the formation thereof:

 

1. From and after the date hereof, the Company’s limited liability company interests shall be represented by certificates in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, which certificates, when duly executed and issued, shall be deemed to be “security certificates” within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of Delaware and of each other relevant jurisdiction.

 

2. The member or members may cause the Company to admit one or more additional members to the Company by unanimous vote or unanimous written consent. However, the assignment of a limited liability company interest in the Company by a member shall thereupon, without any further procedure, entitle the assignee thereof to become and to exercise all rights of a member of the Company, including without limitation, the right to participate in the management of the business and affairs of the Company. The assignee shall be admitted as a member upon his, her or its execution and delivery to the Company of a counterpart of this Agreement agreeing to be bound hereby.

 

3. Any member of the Company may pledge or grant a security interest, lien or other encumbrance in or against any or all of such member’s limited liability company interest in the Company, and the pledgee or grantee thereof, and any assignees or successors in interest thereof shall have the right to enforce and foreclose on any such pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance in accordance with the terms and conditions under which such pledge is made or such security interest, lien or encumbrance is granted. The purchaser of a limited liability company interest in the Company upon a foreclosure, strict foreclosure, public or private sale of shall become a member of the Company upon execution of a counterpart of this Agreement assuming all of the duties and obligations of a member of the Company. The Company shall recognize such assignment or sale and admit the purchaser as provided in this paragraph.

 

4. The limited liability company agreement of the Company may be amended by the sole member or by a majority of the members of the Company at any time as so determined by such member or members.


5. The Company shall be member managed. At any time that there is more than one member, the vote or written consent of a majority in interest of the members shall be required to take action.

 

6. Each member is authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the Company necessary or appropriate in connection with the business of the Company. The sole member or a majority of the members (whenever there is more than one member) shall have the authority to appoint officers, agents and representatives of the Company at any time to serve at the pleasure of the members. The officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the members.

 

7. So long as there is only one member, the member may withdraw from the Company, provided that such withdrawal from the Company shall result in the constructive termination of the Company. If there is more than one member, then no member shall be permitted to withdraw from the Company or demand a return or payment of his or its capital contribution.

 

8. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. Oral amendments and oral waivers are void. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements executed and to be fully performed in such State. All members consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware with respect to all disputes involving or arising out of this Agreement.

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EXECUTED as of the date first written above.

 

SOLE MEMBER:
CAVALIER TELEPHONE CORPORATION
By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President
THE COMPANY:
CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation,

Its sole member

By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President


EXHIBIT A

Form of Certificate of Limited Liability Company Interest

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST

CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby certifies that CAVALIER TELEPHONE CORPORATION (the “Holder”) is the owner of 100% of the membership rights, economic interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company. The Holder’s interest in the Company is represented by this Certificate.

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have agreed to comply with, and be bound by, the limitations of the interest evidenced hereby.

THIS CERTIFICATE EVIDENCES AN INTEREST IN CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC AND SHALL BE A SECURITY FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF DELAWARE AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF ANY OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTION.

THE INTEREST REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

Dated: February 14, 2006.

 

CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

Its sole member

By:    
  Brad A. Evans, President
EX-3.61 6 dex361.htm EXHIBIT 3.61 Exhibit 3.61

Exhibit 3.61

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

OF

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, L.L.C.

Pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia, the undersigned states as follows.

 

  1. The name of the limited liability company is Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.

 

  2. The address of the initial registered office in Virginia is 4201 Dominion Boulevard, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060, [ILLEGIBLE].

 

  3. The name and address of the initial registered agent is Eric M. Page, c/o LeClair Ryan, a Professional Corporation, 4201 Dominion Boulevard, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. The initial registered agent is an individual who is a resident of Virginia and a member of the Virginia State Bar.

 

  4. The address of the principal office where the records will be maintained pursuant to Virginia Code Section 13.1-1028 is 4565 Wilson Avenue, Grandville, Michigan 49418.

 

  5. The period of duration of the limited liability company is perpetual.

 

  6. No member of the company or other person shall have authority to act for or bind the company unless the member or person is a manager, or officer appointed by the manager and authorized by the manager to so act or bind the company.

 

Signature

/s/ Andrew W. White

   

October 5, 1998

Andrew W. White, Organizer     Date
EX-3.62 7 dex362.htm EXHIBIT 3.62 Exhibit 3.62

Exhibit 3.62

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED

OPERATING AGREEMENT OF

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, L.L.C.

This Amended and Restated Operating Agreement (this “Agreement”) of Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C. (the “Company”), dated and effective as of June 3, 2011, is entered into by Cavalier Telephone Corporation, as the sole member (the “Member”).

WHEREAS, the Company was organized under the Virginia Limited Liability Company Act (as amended from time to time, the “Act”) by the filing of articles of organization with the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia on October 6, 1998;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Exhibit A of that certain Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement dated as of October 27, 1999 (the “Original Agreement”), the Member is the owner of all of the Membership Rights, Economic Interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company;

WHEREAS, the Member is executing this Agreement to set forth the terms governing the affairs of the Company and the conduct of its business and to continue the Company in accordance with this Agreement;

WHEREAS, upon execution of the Agreement, the Company will cease to have a manager and will be managed solely by its Member; and

NOW, THEREFORE, the Member, by execution of this Agreement, hereby agrees as follows:

1. Continuation. By its execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Member hereby agrees to continue the Company under the provisions of the Act. The Original Agreement hereby is amended and restated in its entirety.

2. Name. The name of the limited liability company continued hereby is Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.

3. Purposes. The Company is formed for the object and purpose of, and the nature of the business to be conducted and promoted by the Company is, engaging in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the Act.

4. Powers. In furtherance and not in limitation of its purposes, but subject to all of the provisions of this Agreement, the Company shall have the power and is hereby authorized to:

(a) Acquire by purchase, lease, contribution of property or otherwise, own, hold, sell, convey, transfer or dispose of any real or personal property, or any interest

 

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therein, that may be necessary, convenient or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Company;

(b) Act as a trustee, executor, nominee, bailee, director, officer, agent or in some other fiduciary capacity for any person or entity and to exercise all of the powers, duties, rights and responsibilities associated therewith;

(c) Take any and all actions necessary, convenient or appropriate as trustee, executor, nominee, bailee, director, officer, agent or other fiduciary, including the granting or approval of waivers, consents or amendments of rights or powers relating thereto and the execution of appropriate documents to evidence such waivers, consents or amendments;

(d) Operate, purchase, maintain, finance, improve, own, sell, convey, assign, mortgage, pledge, encumber, lease or demolish or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property that may be necessary, convenient or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Company;

(e) Borrow money, guaranty the obligations of other persons (including, without limitation, obligations of direct or indirect parent or subsidiary entities or affiliates of the Company) and issue evidences of indebtedness in furtherance of any or all of the purposes of the Company, and secure the same by mortgage, pledge or other lien on the assets of the Company;

(f) Invest any funds of the Company pending distribution or payment of the same pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement;

(g) Prepay, in whole or in part, refinance, recast, increase, modify or extend any indebtedness or guaranty of the Company and, in connection therewith, execute any extensions, renewals or modifications of any mortgage, pledge, security agreement or other encumbrance securing such indebtedness or guaranty;

(h) Enter into, perform and carry out contracts of any kind, including, without limitation, contracts with any person or entity affiliated with the Company or the Member, necessary to, in connection with, convenient to, or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Company;

(i) Employ or otherwise engage employees, managers, contractors, advisors, attorneys and consultants and pay reasonable compensation for such services;

(j) Enter into partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts, associations, corporations or other ventures with other persons or entities in furtherance of the purposes of the Company; and

(k) Do such other things and engage in such other activities related to the foregoing as may be necessary, convenient or incidental to the conduct of the business of the


Company, and have and exercise all of the powers and rights conferred upon limited liability companies formed pursuant to the Act.

5. Principal Business Office. The principal business office of the Company shall be located at such location as may hereafter be determined by the Member.

6. Registered Office. The address of the registered office of the Company in the Commonwealth of Virginia is c/o The Corporation Trust Company, 4701 Cox Road, Ste. 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

7. Registered Agent. The name and address of the registered agent of the Company for service of process on the Company in the Commonwealth of Virginia are The Corporation Trust Company, 4701 Cox Road, Ste. 301, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

8. Members. The name and the mailing address of the Member are as follows:

 

Name

 

Address

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

 

c/o PAETEC Holding Corp.

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

9. Limited Liability. Except as otherwise provided by the Act, the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and the Member shall not be obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company solely by reason of being a member of the Company.

10. Capital Contributions. The Member may contribute cash or other property to the Company as it may determine.

11. Additional Contributions. The Member is not required to make any additional capital contribution to the Company. However, the Member may at any time make additional capital contributions to the Company. No other person or entity may make any capital contributions to the Company.

12. Allocation of Profits and Losses. The Company’s profits and losses shall be allocated solely to the Member.

13. Distributions. Distributions shall be made to the Member at the times and in the aggregate amounts determined by the Member. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Company shall not make a distribution to the Member on account of its interest in the Company if such distribution would violate the Act or other applicable law.


14. Management. Management of the Company shall be vested in the Member. The Member shall have the power to do any and all acts necessary, convenient or incidental to or for the furtherance of the purposes described herein, including all powers, statutory or otherwise, possessed by members of a limited liability company under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Member has the authority to bind the Company. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Member is authorized to execute and deliver any document on behalf of the Company without any vote or consent of any other person or entity.

15. Officers. The Member may, from time to time as it deems advisable, select natural persons who are employees or agents of the Company and designate them as officers of the Company (the “Officers”) and assign titles (including, without limitation, President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Treasurer) to any such person. Unless the Member decides otherwise, if the title is one commonly used for officers of a corporation organized under the Virginia Stock Corporation Act, the assignment of such title shall constitute the delegation to such person of the authorities and duties that are normally associated with that office. Any delegation pursuant to this Section 15 may be revoked at any time by the Member. An Officer may be removed with or without cause by the Member.

16. Other Business. Any Covered Person (as defined below) may engage in or possess an interest in other profit-seeking or business ventures of any kind, nature or description, independently or with others, whether or not such ventures are competitive with the Company and the doctrine of corporate opportunity, or any analogous doctrine, shall not apply to any Covered Person who acquires knowledge of a potential transaction, agreement, arrangement or other matter that may be an opportunity for the Company shall have any duty to communicate or offer such opportunity to the Company, and such Covered Person shall not be liable to the Company or to the other Covered Person bound by this Agreement for breach of any fiduciary or other duty by reason of the fact that such Covered Person pursues or acquires for, or directs such opportunity to another person or entity or does not communicate such opportunity or information to the Company. Neither the Company nor the Member nor any Covered Person bound by this Agreement shall have any rights or obligations by virtue of this Agreement or the relationship created hereby in or to such independent ventures or the income or profits or losses derived therefrom, and the pursuit of such ventures, even if competitive with the activities of the Company, shall not be deemed wrongful or improper. To the extent that, at law or in equity, a Covered Person has duties (including fiduciary duties) and liabilities relating thereto to the Company or to the Member, the Covered Person acting under this Agreement shall not be liable to Company or to the Member for its good faith reliance on the provisions of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement, to the extent that they restrict or eliminate the duties and liabilities of a Covered Person otherwise existing at law or in equity, are agreed by the parties hereto to replace such other duties and liabilities of the Covered Person.

17. Exculpation and Indemnification. Neither the Member nor any Officer nor any affiliate of the Company or the foregoing (each a “Covered Person”) shall be liable to the Company or any other person or entity who is bound by this Agreement for any loss, damage


or claim incurred by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted by such Covered Person in good faith on behalf of the Company and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such Covered Person by this Agreement, except that the Covered Person shall be liable for any such loss, damage or claim incurred by reason of such Covered Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. To the full extent permitted by applicable law, the Covered Persons shall be entitled to indemnification from the Company for any loss, damage or claim incurred by such Covered Person by reason of any act or omission performed or omitted by such Covered Person in good faith on behalf of the Company and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of the authority conferred on such Covered Person by this Agreement, except that the Covered Person shall not be entitled to be indemnified in respect of any loss, damage or claim incurred by such Covered Person by reason of its gross negligence or willful misconduct with respect to such acts or omissions; provided, however, that any indemnity under this Section 17 shall be provided out of and to the extent of Company assets only, and the Member shall not have personal liability on account thereof.

18. Assignments. The Member may at any time assign in whole or in part its limited liability company interest in the Company; provided, however, that if the Member transfers all of its interest in the Company pursuant to this Section 18, the transferee shall be admitted to the Company upon its execution of an instrument signifying its agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such admission shall be deemed effective immediately prior to the transfer, and, immediately following such admission, the transferor Member shall cease to be a member of the Company.

19. Resignation. The Member may at any time resign from the Company; provided, however, that if the Member resigns, an additional member shall be admitted to the Company, subject to Section 20 hereof, upon its execution of an instrument signifying its agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Such admission shall be deemed effective immediately prior to the resignation, and, immediately following such admission, the Member shall cease to be a member of the Company.

20. Admission of Additional Members. One or more additional members of the Company may be admitted to the Company with the written consent of the Member.

21. Dissolution.

(a) The Company shall dissolve and its affairs shall be wound up upon the first to occur of the following: (i) the written consent of the Member; (ii) at any time there are no members of the Company unless the Company is continued in accordance with the Act; or (iii) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution of the Company under Section 13.1-1047 of the Act.


(b) The bankruptcy (within the meaning of Sections 13.1-1002 and 13.1-1040.1 of the Act) of the Member shall not cause it to cease to be a member of the Company and upon the occurrence of such an event, the business of the Company shall continue without dissolution.

(c) In the event of dissolution, the Company shall conduct only such activities as are necessary to wind up its affairs (including the sale of the assets of the Company in an orderly manner), and the assets of the Company shall be applied in the manner, and in the order of priority, set forth in Section 13.1-1049 of the Act.

(d) Upon the cancellation of the certificate of organization of the Company in accordance with the Act, the Company and this Agreement shall terminate.

22. Separability of Provisions. Each provision of this Agreement shall be considered separable, and if for any reason any provision or provisions herein are determined to be invalid, unenforceable or illegal under any existing or future law, such invalidity, unenforceability or illegality shall not impair the operation of or affect those portions of this Agreement that are valid, enforceable and legal.

23. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Member with respect to the subject matter hereof.

24. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed under, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia (without regard to conflict of laws principles), all rights and remedies being governed by said laws.

25. Amendments. This Agreement may not be modified, altered, supplemented or amended except pursuant to a written agreement executed and delivered by the Member.

26. Sole Benefit of Member. Except as expressly provided in Section 17, the provisions of this Agreement are intended solely to benefit the Member and, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, shall not be construed as conferring any benefit upon any creditor of the Company (and no such creditor shall be a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement), and the Member shall not have any duty or obligation to any creditor of the Company to make any contributions or payments to the Company.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound hereby, has duly executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

CAVALIER TELEPHONE CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:   Mary K. O’Connell
Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
EX-3.63 8 dex363.htm EXHIBIT 3.63 Exhibit 3.63

Exhibit 3.63

AMENDED AND RESTATED

CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION

OF

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 18-208 of the Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, the undersigned limited liability company adopts the following Amended and Restated Certificate of Formation and hereby certifies as follows:

A. The name of the company is Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C. (the “Company”).

B. The Certificate of Formation of the Company, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 9, 1999 is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

 

1. The name of the Company is Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.

 

2. The address of the registered office of the Company in the State of Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle.

 

3. The name and address of the registered agent for service of process on the Company in Delaware is The Corporation Trust Company at Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle.

 

4. The Company’s limited liability company interests shall be represented by certificates in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, which certificates, when duly executed and issued, shall be deemed to be “security certificates” within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of Delaware and of each other relevant jurisdiction.

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EXECUTED as of December 1, 2000.

 

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, L.L.C., Sole Member

By:

 

KDZ Holdings, L.L.C., its Manager

By:

 

/s/ Brad A. Evans

 

Brad A. Evans, Manager

 

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EXHIBIT A

Form of Certificate of Limited Liability Company Interest

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby certifies that [    ] (the “Holder”) is the owner of [    ]% of the membership rights, economic interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company. The Holder’s interest in the Company is represented by this Certificate.

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have agreed to comply with, and be bound by, the limitations of the interest evidenced hereby.

THE INTEREST REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

Dated: [    ]

 

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C.

By:

 

/s/ Brad A. Evans

 

Brad A. Evans, President

 

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STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF AGENT

AMENDMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The limited liability company organized and existing under the Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:

1. The name of the limited liability company is CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C.

2. The Registered Office of the limited liability company in the State of Delaware is changed to 1209 Orange Street (street), in the City of Wilmington, Zip Code 19801. The name of the Registered Agent at such address upon whom process against this limited liability company may be served is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY

 

By:

 

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Person

Name:

 

Allison Fisher

  Print or Type
EX-3.64 9 dex364.htm EXHIBIT 3.64 Exhibit 3.64

Exhibit 3.64

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C.

March 24, 2006

Limited Liability Company Agreement

The undersigned Cavalier Telephone Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“CTC”), being the sole member of CavTel Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), that in turn is the sole member of Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C., a Virginia limited liability company (“Cavalier Telephone”), that in turn is the sole member of Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby confirms and ratifies the following as the Limited Liability Agreement of the Company (“Agreement”), effective as of the formation thereof:

 

1. From and after the date hereof, the Company’s limited liability company interests shall be represented by certificates in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, which certificates, when duly executed and issued, shall be deemed to be “security certificates” within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of Delaware and of each other relevant jurisdiction.

 

2. The member or members may cause the Company to admit one or more additional members to the Company by unanimous vote or unanimous written consent. However, the assignment of a limited liability company interest in the Company by a member shall thereupon, without any further procedure, entitle the assignee thereof to become and to exercise all rights of a member of the Company, including without limitation, the right to participate in the management of the business and affairs of the Company. The assignee shall be admitted as a member upon his, her or its execution and delivery to the Company of a counterpart of this Agreement agreeing to be bound hereby.

 

3. Any member of the Company may pledge or grant a security interest, lien or other encumbrance in or against any or all of such member’s limited liability company interest in the Company, and the pledgee or grantee thereof, and any assignees or successors in interest thereof shall have the right to enforce and foreclose on any such pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance in accordance with the terms and conditions under which such pledge is made or such security interest, lien or encumbrance is granted. The purchaser of a limited liability company interest in the Company upon a foreclosure, strict foreclosure, public or private sale of shall become a member of the Company upon execution of a counterpart of this Agreement assuming all of the duties and obligations of a member of the Company. The Company shall recognize such assignment or sale and admit the purchaser as provided in this paragraph.


4. The limited liability company agreement of the Company may be amended by the sole member or by a majority of the members of the Company at any time as so determined by such member or members.

 

5. The Company shall be member managed. At any time that there is more than one member, the vote or written consent of a majority in interest of the members shall be required to take action.

 

6. Each member is authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the Company necessary or appropriate in connection with the business of the Company. The sole member or a majority of the members (whenever there is more than one member) shall have the authority to appoint officers, agents and representatives of the Company at any time to serve at the pleasure of the members. The officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the members.

 

7. So long as there is only one member, the member may withdraw from the Company, provided that such withdrawal from the Company shall result in the constructive termination of the Company. If there is more than one member, then no member shall be permitted to withdraw from the Company or demand a return or payment of his or its capital contribution.

 

8. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. Oral amendments and oral waivers are void. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements executed and to be fully performed in such State. All members consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware with respect to all disputes involving or arising out of this Agreement.

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EXECUTED as of the date first written above.

 

SOLE MEMBER:

 

CAVALIER TELEPHONE, L.L.C.

By:  

CavTel Holdings, LLC

Its sole member

By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

Its sole member

By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President

THE COMPANY:

 

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C.

By:  

Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.

Its sole member

By:  

CavTel Holdings, LLC,

Its sole member

By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation,

Its sole member

By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President


EXHIBIT A

Form of Certificate of Limited Liability Company Interest

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby certifies that CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC (the “Holder”) is the owner of 100% of the membership rights, economic interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company. The Holder’s interest in the Company is represented by this Certificate.

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have agreed to comply with, and be bound by, the limitations of the interest evidenced hereby.

THIS CERTIFICATE EVIDENCES AN INTEREST IN CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C. AND SHALL BE A SECURITY FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF DELAWARE AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF ANY OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTION.

THE INTEREST REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

Dated: March __, 2006.

 

CAVALIER TELEPHONE MID-ATLANTIC, L.L.C.
By:  

Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.

Its sole member

By:  

CavTel Holdings, LLC

Its sole member

By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

Its sole member

By:    
  Brad A. Evans, President
EX-3.65 10 dex365.htm EXHIBIT 3.65 Exhibit 3.65

Exhibit 3.65

CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF

SECUREM, LLC

THIS CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION of SecureM, LLC (the “Company”), is dated as of July 11, 2007 and is being executed and filed by William A. Broscious, as an authorized person, for the purpose of forming a limited liability company pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. §§ 18-101 et seq.).

1. Name. The name of the Company is: SecureM, LLC.

2. Registered Office. The address of the registered office of the Company in the State of Delaware is: 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

3. Registered Agent. The name and address of the registered agent for service of process on the Company in the State of Delaware is: Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Certificate of Formation of SecureM, LLC to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

/s/ William A. Broscious

William A. Broscious
Authorized Person


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT

 

1. Name of Limited Liability Company: SecureM, LLC

 

2. The Certificate of Formation of the limited liability company is hereby amended as follows:

The Name of the Company shall be changed from “SecureM, LLC” to “SM Holdings, LLC”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate on the 26th day of January, A.D. 2010.

 

By:  

/s/ Mark W. Clark

  Authorized Person(s)
Name:  

Mark W. Clark, Treasurer

  Print or Type

Please see the attached Exhibit A.


SECUREM, LLC

Unanimous Written Consent of Sole Member

January 22, 2010

The undersigned, being the sole member of SecureM, LLC, (the “Company”), hereby authorizes, adopts, ratifies and approves the following resolutions as of the date set forth above with the same force and effect as though adopted at a duly called and held meeting of the members of the Company (the “Members”):

 

RESOLVED:    That the name of the Company be and hereby is changed from SecureM, LLC to SM Holdings, LLC; and be it further
RESOLVED:    That the Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Formation attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Certificate of Amendment”) be and hereby is approved; and be it further
RESOLVED:    That the President and each of the other officers of the Company be, and each of them hereby is, authorized, empowered and directed, in the name of and on behalf of the Company to make all such arrangements, to take all such further action, to cause to be prepared and filed all such documents, and to execute and deliver, in the name of and on behalf of the Company all documents necessary to fully effectuate the purpose of the foregoing resolutions.

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The Secretary of the Company is directed to file this Unanimous Written Consent of Sole Member in the minute books of the Company.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being the sole member of the Company, hereby executes this Unanimous Written Consent of Sole Member as of the date first set forth above.

 

SECUREM, LLC
By: CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC,
its sole member
By:  

/s/ Danny L. Bottoms

Name:   Danny L. Bottoms
Title:   President & CEO


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF AGENT

AMENDMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The limited liability company organized and existing under the Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:

 

1. The name of the limited liability company is SM HOLDINGS, LLC

 

2. The Registered Office of the limited liability company in the State of Delaware is changed to 1209 Orange Street (street), in the City of Wilmington, Zip Code 19801. The name of the Registered Agent at such address upon whom process against this limited liability company may be served is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY

 

By:  

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Person
Name:  

Allison Fisher

  Print or Type
EX-3.66 11 dex366.htm EXHIBIT 3.66 Exhibit 3.66

Exhibit 3.66

SECUREM, LLC

August 3, 2007

Limited Liability Company Agreement

The undersigned Cavalier Telephone Corporation, a Delaware Corporation (“CTC”), being the sole member of CavTel Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), that in turn is the sole member of SecureM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby confirms and ratifies the following as the Limited Liability Agreement of the Company (“Agreement”), effective as of the formation thereof:

 

1. From and after the date hereof, the Company’s limited liability company interests shall be represented by certificates in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, which certificates, when duly executed and issued, shall be deemed to be “security certificates” within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of Delaware and of each other relevant jurisdiction.

 

2. The member or members may cause the Company to admit one or more additional members to the Company by unanimous vote or unanimous written consent. However, the assignment of a limited liability company interest in the Company by a member shall thereupon, without any further procedure, entitle the assignee thereof to become and to exercise all rights of a member of the Company, including without limitation, the right to participate in the management of the business and affairs of the Company. The assignee shall be admitted as a member upon his, her or its execution and delivery to the Company of a counterpart of this Agreement agreeing to be bound hereby.

 

3. Any member of the Company may pledge or grant a security interest, lien or other encumbrance in or against any or all of such member’s limited liability company interest in the Company, and the pledgee or grantee thereof, and any assignees or successors in interest thereof shall have the right to enforce and foreclose on any such pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance in accordance with the terms and conditions under which such pledge is made or such security interest, lien or encumbrance is granted. The purchaser of a limited liability company interest in the Company upon a foreclosure, strict foreclosure, public or private sale of shall become a member of the Company upon execution of a counterpart of this Agreement assuming all of the duties and obligations of a member of the Company. The Company shall recognize such assignment or sale and admit the purchaser as provided in this paragraph.


4. The limited liability company agreement of the Company may be amended by the sole member or by a majority of the members of the Company at any time as so determined by such member or members.

 

5. The Company shall be member managed. At any time that there is more than one member, the vote or written consent of a majority in interest of the members shall be required to take action.

 

6. Each member is authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the Company necessary or appropriate in connection with the business of the Company. The sole member or a majority of the members (whenever there is more than one member) shall have the authority to appoint officers, agents and representatives of the Company at any time to serve at the pleasure of the members. The officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the members.

 

7. So long as there is only one member, the member may withdraw from the Company, provided that such withdrawal from the Company shall result in the constructive termination of the Company. If there is more than one member, then no member shall be permitted to withdraw from the Company or demand a return or payment of his or its capital contribution.

 

8. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. Oral amendments and oral waivers are void. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements executed and to be fully performed in such State. All members consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware with respect to all disputes involving or arising out of this Agreement.

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EXECUTED as of the date first written above.

 

SOLE MEMBER:
CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:     Cavalier Telephone Corporation
    Its sole member
By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President

 

THE COMPANY:
SECUREM, LLC
By:     CavTel Holdings, LLC,
    Its sole member
By:     Cavalier Telephone Corporation,
    Its sole member
By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President


EXHIBIT A

Form of Certificate of Limited Liability Company Interest

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST

SECUREM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby certifies that CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC (the “Holder”) is the owner of 100% of the membership rights, economic interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company. The Holder’s interest in the Company is represented by this Certificate.

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have agreed to comply with, and be bound by, the limitations of the interest evidenced hereby.

THIS CERTIFICATE EVIDENCES AN INTEREST IN SECUREM, LLC AND SHALL BE A SECURITY FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF DELAWARE AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF ANY OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTION.

THE INTEREST REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

Dated: August 3, 2007.

 

SECUREM, LLC
By:     CavTel Holdings, LLC,
    Its sole member
By:     Cavalier Telephone Corporation,
    Its sole member
By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President
EX-3.67 12 dex367.htm EXHIBIT 3.67 Exhibit 3.67

Exhibit 3.67

CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF

CAVALIER TV, LLC

THIS CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION of Cavalier TV, LLC is dated as of February 24, 2005 and is being executed and filed by Leonard Q. Slap, as an authorized person, for the purpose of forming a limited liability company pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. §§ 18-101 et seq.).

1. Name. The name of the Company is Cavalier TV, LLC (the “Company”).

2. Registered Office. The address of the registered office of the Company in the State of Delaware is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

3. Registered Agent. The name and address of the registered agent for service of process on the Company in the State of Delaware is Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Certificate of Formation of Cavalier TV, LLC to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

/s/ Leonard Q. Slap

Leonard Q. Slap
Authorized Person


CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT

TO THE

CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION

OF

CAVALIER TV, LLC

 

1. Name of Limited Liability Company: “Cavalier TV, LLC”

 

2. The Certificate of Formation of the limited liability company is hereby amended by striking out Article 1 in its entirety and substituting the following:

“1. Name. The name of the Company is Cavalier IP TV, LLC (the “Company”).”

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate on the 1st day of March, A.D. 2005.

 

By:  

/s/ Brad A. Evans

  Brad A. Evans, Authorized Person


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF AGENT

AMENDMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The limited liability company organized and existing under the Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:

1. The name of the limited liability company is CAVALIER IP TV, LLC

2. The Registered Office of the limited liability company in the State of Delaware is changed to 1209 Orange Street (street), in the City of Wilmington, Zip Code 19801. The name of the Registered Agent at such address upon whom process against this limited liability company may be served is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY

 

By:  

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Person
Name:  

Allison Fisher

  Print or Type
EX-3.68 13 dex368.htm EXHIBIT 3.68 Exhibit 3.68

Exhibit 3.68

CAVALIER IP TV, LLC

March 24, 2006

Limited Liability Company Agreement

The undersigned Cavalier Telephone Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“CTC”), being the sole member of CavTel Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), that in turn is the sole member of Cavalier IP TV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby confirms and ratifies the following provisions of the limited liability company agreement of the Company, except as provided in paragraph 1 below, effective as of the date of the Company’s formation:

 

1. From and after the date hereof, the Company’s limited liability company interests shall be represented by certificates in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, which certificates, when duly executed and issued, shall be deemed to be “security certificates” within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of Delaware and of each other relevant jurisdiction.

 

2. The member or members may cause the Company to admit one or more additional members to the Company by unanimous vote or unanimous written consent. However, the assignment of a limited liability company interest in the Company by a member shall thereupon, without any further procedure, entitle the assignee thereof to become and to exercise all rights of a member of the Company, including without limitation, the right to participate in the management of the business and affairs of the Company. The assignee shall be admitted as a member upon his, her or its execution and delivery to the Company of a counterpart of this Agreement agreeing to be bound hereby.

 

3. Any member of the Company may pledge or grant a security interest, lien or other encumbrance in or against any or all of such member’s limited liability company interest in the Company, and the pledgee or grantee thereof, and any assignees or successors in interest thereof shall have the right to enforce and foreclose on any such pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance in accordance with the terms and conditions under which such pledge is made or such security interest, lien or encumbrance is granted. The purchaser of a limited liability company interest in the Company upon a foreclosure, strict foreclosure, public or private sale of shall become a member of the Company upon execution of a counterpart of this Agreement assuming all of the duties and obligations of a member of the Company. The Company shall recognize such assignment or sale and admit the purchaser as provided in this paragraph.


4. The limited liability company agreement of the Company may be amended by the sole member or by a majority of the members of the Company at any time as so determined by such member or members.

 

5. The Company shall be member managed. At any time that there is more than one member, the vote or written consent of a majority in interest of the members shall be required to take action.

 

6. Each member is authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the Company necessary or appropriate in connection with the business of the Company. The sole member or a majority of the members (whenever there is more than one member) shall have the authority to appoint officers, agents and representatives of the Company at any time to serve at the pleasure of the members. The officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the members.

 

7. So long as there is only one member, the member may withdraw from the Company, provided that such withdrawal from the Company shall result in the constructive termination of the Company. If there is more than one member, then no member shall be permitted to withdraw from the Company or demand a return or payment of his or its capital contribution.

 

8. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. Oral amendments and oral waivers are void. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements executed and to be fully performed in such State. All members consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware with respect to all disputes involving or arising out of this Agreement.

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EXECUTED as of the date first written above.

 

SOLE MEMBER:
CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation,

Its sole member

By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President
THE COMPANY:
CAVALIER IP TV, LLC
By:  

CavTel Holdings, LLC,

Its sole member

By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation,

Its sole member

By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President


EXHIBIT A

Form of Certificate of Limited Liability Company Interest

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST

CAVALIER IP TV, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby certifies that CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC (the “Holder”) is the owner of 100% of the membership rights, economic interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company. The Holder’s interest in the Company is represented by this Certificate.

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have agreed to comply with, and be bound by, the limitations of the interest evidenced hereby.

THIS CERTIFICATE EVIDENCES AN INTEREST IN CAVALIER IP TV, LLC AND SHALL BE A SECURITY FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF DELAWARE AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF ANY OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTION.

THE INTEREST REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

Dated: March     , 2006.

 

CAVALIER IP TV, LLC
By:  

CavTel Holdings, LLC

Its sole member

By:  

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

Its sole member

By:    
  Brad A. Evans, President
EX-3.69 14 dex369.htm EXHIBIT 3.69 Exhibit 3.69

Exhibit 3.69

AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

ELANTIC NETWORKS, INC.

Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 228, 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the undersigned corporation adopts the following Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and hereby certifies as follows:

1. The name of the corporation is Elantic Networks, Inc. (the “Corporation”).

2. The following Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation was adopted by the stockholders of the Corporation by written consent in accordance with Sections 228, 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

The Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on January 15, 2004 is hereby amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:

FIRST. The name of the Corporation is: Elantic Networks, Inc.

SECOND. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400 in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is Corporation Service Company.

THIRD. The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted by the Corporation is as follows:

To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

FOURTH. The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 50,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value.

FIFTH. In furtherance of and not in limitation of powers conferred by statute, it is further provided:

 

 

1.

Election of directors need not be by written ballot.

 

 

2.

The Board of Directors is expressly authorized to adopt, amend or repeal the By-Laws of the Corporation.

SIXTH. No Director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a Director; provided, however, that this limitation shall not eliminate or limit the liability of the Directors (i) for any breach of the Director’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under section 174 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or (iv) for any transaction from which the Director derived an improper personal benefit.


SEVENTH. The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now or here after prescribed by statute and the Certificate of Incorporation, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.

EIGHTH. To the maximum extent permitted from time to time under the law of the State of Delaware, this Corporation renounces any interest or expectancy of the Corporation (or any subsidiary of the Corporation, including, without limitation, Elantic Telecom, Inc.) in, or in being offered an opportunity to participate in, business opportunities that are presented to its officers, directors or stockholders (who, in each case, are not employees of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries). No amendment or repeal of this Article Eighth shall apply to or have any effect on the liability or alleged liability of any officer, director or stockholder of the Corporation for or with respect to any acts or omissions of such officer, director or stockholder occurring prior to such amendment or repeal.

I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the President of the Corporation, hereby declare and certify that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true and, accordingly, I have executed this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation on the 20th day of May, 2004.

 

/s/ Brad A. Evans

Brad A. Evans, President


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE

OF REGISTERED AGENT AND/OR

REGISTERED OFFICE

The Board of Directors of ELANTIC NETWORKS, INC., a Delaware Corporation, on this 28th day of December, A.D. 2010, do hereby resolve and order that the location of the Registered Office of this Corporation within this State be, and the same hereby is Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle Zip Code 19801.

The name of the Registered Agent therein and in charge thereof upon whom process against this Corporation may be served, is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY

The Corporation does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting held as herein stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Corporation has caused this certificate to be signed by an authorized officer, the 28th day of December, A.D., 2010.

 

By:

 

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Officer

Name:

 

Allison Fisher

  Print or Type

Title:

 

Authorized Officer

EX-3.70 15 dex370.htm EXHIBIT 3.70 Exhibit 3.70

Exhibit 3.70

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF ELANTIC NETWORKS, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Wilmington, Delaware, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of stockholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which stockholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of stockholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the

 

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Delaware General Corporation Law”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Sections 222 and 232 (or any successor section or sections) of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the stockholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the stockholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Stockholders

After the record date for a meeting of stockholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each stockholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any stockholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Stockholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute

 

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a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or in the Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such stockholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, stockholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of stockholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of stockholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a stockholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such stockholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any stockholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of stockholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Certificate of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to

 

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a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a stockholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the stockholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Delaware General Corporation Law for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a stockholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a stockholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the stockholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the stockholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such stockholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 228(d)(1) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law to all stockholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the stockholders of the Corporation.

 

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3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation stockholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of stockholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be stockholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the stockholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 232(c) (or any successor section) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at

 

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which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to be submitted to stockholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.

 

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Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and stockholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

 

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4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or

 

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other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Stockholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may

 

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fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 213(b) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Stockholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

6.5. Other Sources

 

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The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any stockholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.71 16 dex371.htm EXHIBIT 3.71 Exhibit 3.71

Exhibit 3.71

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

1. The name of the corporation is Elantic Telecom, Inc.

2. The number (and classes, if any) of shares the corporation is authorized to issue is (are):

 

Number of shares authorized

 

Class(es)

Ten (10)   Common Stock

3. Purpose. The Corporation shall be a public service company within the meaning of Section 13.1-620 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (the “Act”). The purpose for which the Corporation is organized is to acquire, own, hold, maintain, manage, operate, improve, develop, finance, pledge, encumber, mortgage, sell, exchange, lease, dispose of and otherwise deal with any property used or usable in connection with the provision by the Company of interstate and intrastate telecommunications services, together with such other activities as may be necessary, advisable, related to or incidental in connection therewith. The Corporation may also engage in any other lawful business not required by the Act to be specifically stated in the Articles of Incorporation.


ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF

Elantic Telecom, Inc.

ONE

The name of the corporation is Elantic Telecom, Inc. (the “Corporation”)

TWO

Article I of the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation shall be amended as follows:

NAME

The name of the Corporation is Intellifiber Networks, Inc. (the “Corporation”).

THREE

The foregoing amendment was adopted on April 28, 2009.

FOUR

The amendment was adopted by unanimous consent of the sole shareholder.

The undersigned Secretary of the Corporation declares that the facts herein stated are true as of the 28th day of April, 2009.

 

ELANTIC TELECOM, INC.
By:  

/s/ Mark W. Clark

Name: Mark W. Clark
Title: Secretary


   

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION

 

STATEMENT OF CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE

AND/OR REGISTERED AGENT

   

 

1.   Corporation’s Name:                            Corporation’s SCC ID No.: 0482982 - 6
   

Intellifiber Networks, Inc.

     
2.   Current registered agent’s name and registered office address on record with the Commission:
   

CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

     
   

4701 COX RD STE 301

     
   

GLEN ALLEN, VA 23060-6802

     
   

Fully complete items 3, 4 and 5, even if some information remains unchanged.

3.   After this statement is filed with the Commission, the name of the corporation’s registered agent and address of its registered office in VIRGINIA, including the street and number, if any, will be:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.   The registered agent named in item 3 is (mark appropriate box):
  (A)   an individual who is a resident of Virginia and
    ¨ an officer of the corporation:                                                               (title).
    ¨ a director of the corporation.      
    ¨ a member of the Virginia State Bar.      
    OR      
  (B)   ¨ a domestic or foreign stock or nonstock corporation, limited liability company or registered limited liability partnership authorized to transact business in Virginia.
5.   Locality of VIRGINIA registered office:
  (A)   Current registered office locality: HENRICO COUNTY
  (B)   Registered office locality after this statement is filed: ¨ county or ¨ city of                                                                  .
6.   After the foregoing change or changes are made, the corporation will be in compliance with the requirements of § 13.1-634 or § 13.1-833 of the Code of Virginia, as the case may be.
7.   (A)   Signed on behalf of the corporation by: (See Instructions for acceptable titles.)
   

 

  

 

  

 

    (signature)    (printed name and title)    (date)
    OR      
  (B)   (May be used in lieu of (A) only for the circumstances set forth in the Instructions.)
    The undersigned registered agent declares that a copy of this statement has been or will be mailed to the corporation’s principal office address on or before the business day following the day on which the statement is filed with the Commission.
   

 

     

 

    (date)       (signature of registered agent)

PRIVACY ADVISORY: Information such as social security number, date of birth, maiden name, or financial institution account numbers is NOT required to be included in business entity documents filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission. Any information provided on these documents is subject to public viewing.

SEE INSTRUCTIONS

EX-3.72 17 dex372.htm EXHIBIT 3.72 Exhibit 3.72

Exhibit 3.72

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF INTELLIFIBER NETWORKS, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Glen Allen, Virginia, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the Commonwealth of Virginia, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (the “Virginia Stock

 

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Corporation Act”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 13.1-658 (or any successor section) of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute

 

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a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or

 

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other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 13.1-657 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Virginia Stock Corporation Act to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

 

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3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be

 

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otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth

 

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below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such

 

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determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on

 

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behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled

 

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to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 13.1-657 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.73 18 dex373.htm EXHIBIT 3.73 Exhibit 3.73

Exhibit 3.73

CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF

CAVALIER SERVICES, LLC

THIS CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION of Cavalier Services, LLC is dated as of February 24, 2005 and is being executed and filed by Leonard Q. Slap, as an authorized person, for the purpose of forming a limited liability company pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. §§ 18-101 et seq.).

1. Name. The name of the Company is Cavalier Services, LLC (the “Company”).

2. Registered Office. The address of the registered office of the Company in the State of Delaware is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

3. Registered Agent. The name and address of the registered agent for service of process on the Company in the State of Delaware is Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Certificate of Formation of Cavalier Services, LLC to be duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

/s/ Leonard Q. Slap

Leonard Q. Slap

Authorized Person


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF AGENT

AMENDMENT OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

The limited liability company organized and existing under the Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:

1. The name of the limited liability company is CAVALIER SERVICES, LLC

2. The Registered Office of the limited liability company in the State of Delaware is changed to 1209 Orange Street (street), in the City of Wilmington, Zip Code 19801. The name of the Registered Agent at such address upon whom process against this limited liability company may be served is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY

 

By:

 

/s/ Allison Fisher

 

Authorized Person

Name:

 

Allison Fisher

 

Print or Type

EX-3.74 19 dex374.htm EXHIBIT 3.74 Exhibit 3.74

Exhibit 3.74

CAVALIER SERVICES, LLC

March 24, 2006

Limited Liability Company Agreement

The undersigned Cavalier Telephone Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“CTC”), being the sole member of CavTel Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Holdings”), that in turn is the sole member of Cavalier Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby confirms and ratifies the following as the Limited Liability Agreement of the Company (“Agreement”), effective as of the formation thereof:

 

1. From and after the date hereof, the Company’s limited liability company interests shall be represented by certificates in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, which certificates, when duly executed and issued, shall be deemed to be “security certificates” within the meaning of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of Delaware and of each other relevant jurisdiction.

 

2. The member or members may cause the Company to admit one or more additional members to the Company by unanimous vote or unanimous written consent. However, the assignment of a limited liability company interest in the Company by a member shall thereupon, without any further procedure, entitle the assignee thereof to become and to exercise all rights of a member of the Company, including without limitation, the right to participate in the management of the business and affairs of the Company. The assignee shall be admitted as a member upon his, her or its execution and delivery to the Company of a counterpart of this Agreement agreeing to be bound hereby.

 

3. Any member of the Company may pledge or grant a security interest, lien or other encumbrance in or against any or all of such member’s limited liability company interest in the Company, and the pledgee or grantee thereof, and any assignees or successors in interest thereof shall have the right to enforce and foreclose on any such pledge, security interest, lien or encumbrance in accordance with the terms and conditions under which such pledge is made or such security interest, lien or encumbrance is granted. The purchaser of a limited liability company interest in the Company upon a foreclosure, strict foreclosure, public or private sale of shall become a member of the Company upon execution of a counterpart of this Agreement assuming all of the duties and obligations of a member of the Company. The Company shall recognize such assignment or sale and admit the purchaser as provided in this paragraph.


4. The limited liability company agreement of the Company may be amended by the sole member or by a majority of the members of the Company at any time as so determined by such member or members.

 

5. The Company shall be member managed. At any time that there is more than one member, the vote or written consent of a majority in interest of the members shall be required to take action.

 

6. Each member is authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the Company necessary or appropriate in connection with the business of the Company. The sole member or a majority of the members (whenever there is more than one member) shall have the authority to appoint officers, agents and representatives of the Company at any time to serve at the pleasure of the members. The officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the members.

 

7. So long as there is only one member, the member may withdraw from the Company, provided that such withdrawal from the Company shall result in the constructive termination of the Company. If there is more than one member, then no member shall be permitted to withdraw from the Company or demand a return or payment of his or its capital contribution.

 

8. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding of the parties. Oral amendments and oral waivers are void. This Agreement shall be governed and construed under the laws of the State of Delaware applicable to agreements executed and to be fully performed in such State. All members consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware with respect to all disputes involving or arising out of this Agreement.

**The Next Page is the Signature Page**

 

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EXECUTED as of the date first written above.

 

SOLE MEMBER:
CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC
By:     Cavalier Telephone Corporation
    Its sole member
By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President

 

THE COMPANY:
CAVALIER SERVICES, LLC
By:     CavTel Holdings, LLC,
    Its sole member
By:     Cavalier Telephone Corporation,
    Its sole member
By:   /s/ Brad A. Evans
  Brad A. Evans, President


EXHIBIT A

Form of Certificate of Limited Liability Company Interest

CERTIFICATE OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST

CAVALIER SERVICES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby certifies that CAVTEL HOLDINGS, LLC (the “Holder”) is the owner of 100% of the membership rights, economic interests and all other legal and beneficial ownership interests in the Company. The Holder’s interest in the Company is represented by this Certificate.

The Holder, by accepting this Certificate, is deemed to have agreed to comply with, and be bound by, the limitations of the interest evidenced hereby.

THIS CERTIFICATE EVIDENCES AN INTEREST IN CAVALIER SERVICES, LLC AND SHALL BE A SECURITY FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF DELAWARE AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE OF ANY OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTION.

THE INTEREST REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

Dated: March     , 2006.

 

CAVALIER SERVICES, LLC
By:     CavTel Holdings, LLC,
    Its sole member
By:     Cavalier Telephone Corporation,
    Its sole member
By:    
  Brad A. Evans, President
EX-3.75 20 dex375.htm EXHIBIT 3.75 Exhibit 3.75

Exhibit 3.75

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

TALK AMERICA HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

FIRST: The name of the corporation (hereinafter called the “Corporation”) is Talk America Holdings, Inc.

SECOND: The address, including street, number, city, and county, of the registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, County of New Castle; and the name of the registered agent of the Corporation in the State of Delaware at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

THIRD: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted by and promoted by the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the Delaware General Corporation Law.

FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is three thousand (3,000) shares of Common Stock with a par value of one cent ($.0l) per share.

FIFTH: No Director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a Director; provided, however, that the foregoing clause shall not apply to any liability of a Director (i) for any breach of the Director’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or (iv) for any transaction from which the Director derived an improper personal benefit. This Article shall not eliminate or limit the liability of a Director for any act or omission occurring prior to the time this Article became effective.

SIXTH: The Corporation is to have perpetual existence.

SEVENTH: Elections of Directors need not be by written ballot unless the By-laws of the Corporation so provide.

EIGHTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by the laws of Delaware, the Board of Directors of the corporation is authorized and


empowered to adopt, alter, amend and repeal the By-laws of the Corporation in any manner not inconsistent with the laws of Delaware.

NINTH: The Corporation shall indemnify its officers, directors, employees and agents to the greatest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

TENTH: Meetings of the stockholders may be held within or without the State of Delaware, as the By-laws may provide. The books of the Corporation may be kept (subject to any provision contained in the statutes) 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 By-laws of the Corporation.

ELEVENTH: 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 statute.


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANCE

OF REGISTERED AGENT AND/OR

REGISTERED OFFICE

The Board of Directors of TALK AMERICA HOLDINGS, INC., a Delaware Corporation, on this 28th day of December, A.D. 2010, do hereby resolve and order that the location of the Registered Office of this Corporation within this State be, and the same hereby is Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle Zip Code 19801.

The name of the Registered Agent therein and in charge thereof upon whom process against this Corporation may be served, is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY.

The Corporation does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting held as herein stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Corporation has caused this certificate to be signed by an authorized officer, the 28th day of December, A.D., 2010.

 

By:  

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Officer
Name:  

Allison Fisher

  Print or Type
Title:  

Authorized Officer

EX-3.76 21 dex376.htm EXHIBIT 3.76 Exhibit 3.76

Exhibit 3.76

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF TALK AMERICA HOLDINGS, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Wilmington, Delaware, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of stockholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which stockholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of stockholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Delaware General Corporation Law”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in

 

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accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Sections 222 and 232 (or any successor section or sections) of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the stockholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the stockholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law) or these Bylaws.

2.7. List of Stockholders

After the record date for a meeting of stockholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each stockholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any stockholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Stockholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. Where a

 

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separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or in the Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such stockholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, stockholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of stockholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of stockholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a stockholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such stockholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any stockholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of stockholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Certificate of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a

 

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separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a stockholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the stockholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Delaware General Corporation Law for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a stockholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a stockholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the stockholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the stockholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such stockholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 228(d)(1) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law to all stockholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the stockholders of the Corporation.

 

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3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation stockholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of stockholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be stockholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the stockholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 232(c) (or any successor section) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at

 

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which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to be submitted to stockholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.

 

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Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and stockholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

 

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4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or

 

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other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Stockholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may

 

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fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 213(b) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Stockholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any stockholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.77 22 dex377.htm EXHIBIT 3.77 Exhibit 3.77

Exhibit 3.77

 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION    ¨   DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION  

FEE

$75.00

    

 

x

 

 

DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION

A CLOSE CORPORATION – COMPLETE BACK

 

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

DEPARTMENT OF STATE – CORPORATION BUREAU

108 NORTH OFFICE BUILDING, HARRISBURG, PA 17120

  

 

¨

 

 

DOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

ENTER BOARD LICENSE NO.

 
010   NAME OF CORPORATION (MUST CONTAIN A CORPORATE INDICATOR UNLESS EXEMPT UNDER 15 P.S. [ILLEGIBLE]
 

TEL-SAVE, INC.

011   ADDRESS OF REGISTERED OFFICE IN PENNSYLVANIA (P.O. BOX NUMBER NOT ACCEPTABLE)
 

1017 North York Road – Unit I

012   CITY    013 COUNTY    014 STATE           015 ZIP CODE
  Willow Grove    Montgomery    PA           19090
020 EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE OR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION

The purposes for which it was organized are: to engage in and do any lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law.

 

 

(ATTACH 8 1/2 × 11 SHEET IF NECESSARY)

The Aggregate Number of Shares, Classes of Shares and Par Value of Shares Which the Corporation Shall have Authority to Issue:

 

040 Number and Class of Shares 5000 common    041 Stated Par Value Per

Share If Any     N/A

   042 Total Authorized Capital

    $10,000

   031 Term of Existence

perpetual

The Name and Address of Each Incorporator, and the Number and Class of Shares Subscribed to by each Incorporator
    050 Name  

081,082

083,084 Address                              (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

  Number & Class of Shares
  Daniel Borislow   1017 North York Road Unit I – Willow Grove PA 19090   1000 common
            
            
    (ATTACH 8 1/2 × 11 SHEET IF NECESSARY)    

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, THE INCORPORATOR(S) HAS (HAVE) SIGNED AND SEALED THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION THIS First DAY OF May 1989

 

 

  

LOGO

 

  

 

 

– FOR OFFICE USE ONLY –

 

030 FILED

   002 CODE    003 REV BOX  

SEQUENTIAL NO.

  

100 MICROFILM NUMBER 

 

3937 698

MAY 17 1989

LOGO

Secretary of the Commonwealth

Department of State

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  

REVIEWED BY            

 

          
   DATE APPROVED    004 SICC  

AMOUNT

 

$

  

001 CORPORATION NUMBER

 

1507863

  

DATE REJECTED

 

 

   CERTIFY TO   INPUT BY   

LOG IN                    

 

  

LOG IN (REFILE)

 

  

MAILED BY DATE

 

 

  

¨ REV.

 

¨ L&I

 

¨ OTHER

 

VERIFIED BY

 

  

LOG OUT

 

  

LOG OUT (REFILE)

 


1.    The following provisions shall regulate the status of the corporation as a close corporation:
   (a)    (Strike out (i) or (ii) below, whichever is not applicable.)
      (i)    All of the issued shares of the corporation of all classes, exclusive of treasury shares, shall be held of record by not more than 10 persons.
      [(ii)   

removed]

   (b)    All of the issued shares of all classes of the corporation shall be subject to one or more of the restrictions on transfer permitted by section 613.1 of the Business Corporation Law (15 P.S. § 1613.1).
   (c)    The corporation shall make no offering of any of its shares of any class which would constitute a “public offering” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
[2.    removed]
3.    (Optional: BCL § 382) The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by the shareholders of the corporation rather than by a board of directors.
4.    (Optional: § 376B) The status of the corporation as a “close corporation” within the meaning of the Business Corporation Law shall not be terminated without the affirmative vote or written consent of (all holders of) (shareholders holding all of the) shares of all classes of the corporation.
[5.    removed]
6.    (Optional: BCL § 386) (Any shareholder) (shareholders holding 100% of the shares) of the corporation shall have the
   have the right at will to cause the corporation to be dissolved by proceeding in the manner provided by statute.
  


ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT – ELECTION TO VOLUNTARILY TERMINATE

THE STATUTORY CLOSE CORPORATION STATUS

OF

TEL-SAVE, INC.

 

 

Name of corporation

A STATUTORY CLOSE CORPORATION

DSCB:15-2308 (Rev 90)

In compliance with the requirements of 15 Pa.C.S. § 2307 (relating to voluntarily election of an existing statutory close corporation to terminate its status as a statutory close corporation and to become a business corporation), the undersigned statutory close corporation, desiring to amend its Articles to reflect an election to terminate its status as a statutory close corporation and to become a business corporation, hereby states that:

1. The name of the corporation is: Tel-Save, Inc.

2. The (a) address of this corporation’s current registered office in this Commonwealth or (b) name of its commercial registered office provider and the county of venue is (the Department is hereby authorized to correct the following information to conform to the records of the Department):

 

(a)   22 Village Square   New Hope   Pennsylvania  

18938

  Bucks
  Number and Street   City   State   Zip   County

 

(b)   c/o:        
    Name of Commercial Registered Office Provider   County

For a corporation represented by a commercial registered office provider, the county in (b) shall be deemed the county in which the corporation is located for venue and official publication purposes.

3. The statute by or under which it was incorporated is: Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 (15 Pa.C.S. 2301 et seq.)

4. The date of its incorporation is: May 17, 1989

5. (Check, and if appropriate complete, one of the following):

 

  x The amendment shall be effective upon filing these Articles of Amendment in the Department of State.

 

¨       The amendment shall be effective on:  

 

  

 

    Date    Hour

6. The amendment was adopted by the shareholders (or members) pursuant to 15 Pa.C.S. §§ 1905, 2302 and 2307.

7. The corporation elects to voluntarily terminate its status as a statutory close corporation, pursuant to 15 Pa. C.S. 2307, and elects to become a business corporation.

 

8. (Check, and if appropriate complete, one of the following):

 

  x The amendment adopted by the corporation, set forth in full, is as follows:

See Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

 

  ¨ The amendment adopted by the corporation is set forth in full in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.


IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the undersigned corporation has caused these Articles of Amendment to be signed by a duly authorized officer thereof this 22nd day of September, 1995.

 

TEL-SAVE, INC.

(Name of Corporation)
BY:   /s/ Daniel Borislow
(Signature)
TITLE:   CEO
Daniel M. Borislow, CEO

 


EXHIBIT “A”

“The Corporation hereby voluntary terminates its status as a statutory close corporation pursuant to 16 Pa.C.S 2307. The heading of the Articles of Incorporation stating that the Corporation is a statutory close corporation shall be deleted in its entirety, and Articles 1, 3, 4 and 8 of the Articles of Incorporation shall also be deleted in their entireties”.

 


ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT – DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION

DSCB:15-1915 (Rev 90)

In compliance with the requirements of 15 Pa.C.S. § 1915 (relating to articles of amendment), the undersigned business corporation, desiring to amend its Articles, hereby states that:

 

1. The name of the corporation is: Talk.com Holding, Corp.

 

2. The (a) address of this corporation’s current registered office in this Commonwealth or (b) name of its commercial registered office provider and the county of venue is (the Department is hereby authorized to correct the following information to conform to the records of the Department):

 

(a)  

1017 North York Road, Unit 1, Willow Grove, PA 19090

  Number and Street   City   State   Zip   County
(b)   c/o:  

 

    Name of Commercial Registered Office Provider         County

For a corporation represented by a commercial registered office provider, the county in (b) shall be deemed the county in which the corporation is located for venue and official publication purposes.

 

3. The statute by or under which it was incorporated is: Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988

 

4. The date of its incorporation is: May 17, 1989

 

5. (Check, and if appropriate complete, one of the following):

 

  x The amendment shall be effective upon filing these Articles of Amendment in the Department of State.

 

  ¨ The amendment shall be effective on                                          at                                         

                                                     Date                                       Hour

 

6. (Check one of the following):

 

  x The amendment was adopted by the shareholders (or members) pursuant to 15 Pa.C.S. § 1914(a) and (b).

 

  ¨ The amendment was adopted by the board of directors pursuant to 15 Pa.C.S. § 1914(c).

 

7. (Check, and if appropriate complete, one of the following):

 

  x The amendment adopted by the corporation, set forth in full, is as follows:

“The name of the corporation is: Talk America Inc.”

 


__ The amendment adopted by the corporation as set forth in full in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof.

 

8. __ The restated Articles of Incorporation supersede the original Articles and all amendments thereto.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the undersigned corporation has caused these Articles of Amendment to be signed by a duly authorized officer thereof this 10 day of April, 2001.

 

 

Talk.com Holding Corp.

  (Name of Corporation)
BY:  

/s/ Aloysius T. Lawn, IV

  Aloysius T. Lawn, IV   (Signature)
TITLE:  

Executive Vice President,

  General Counsel & Secretary  

 


PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

CORPORATION BUREAU

 

Statement of Change of Registered Office (15 Pa.C.S.)

 

 

x

¨

¨

¨

¨

  

Domestic Business Corporation (§ 1507)

Foreign Business Corporation (§ 4144)

Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (§ 5507)

Foreign Nonprofit Corporation (§ 6144)

Domestic Limited Partnership (§ 8506)

Name       

Document will be returned to the name and address you enter to the left.

ï

CT - COUNTER

  
Address       

 

  
City   State   Zip Code   

 

8035613-SO PA338

  

Fee: $70

In compliance with the requirements of the applicable provisions of 15 Pa.C.S. (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations), the undersigned corporation or limited partnership, desiring to effect a change of registered office, hereby states that:

 

1. The name is:
Talk America Inc.
2. The (a) address of its initial registered office in this Commonwealth or (b) name of its commercial registered office provider and the county of venue is:

 

(a) Number and street

  City   State   Zip   County

 

 

          (b) Name of Commercial Registered Office Provider

c/o: National Registered Agents, Inc.

         

County

Dauphin

 

3. Complete part (a) or (b):

 

  (a) The address to which the registered office of the corporation or limited partnership in this Commonwealth is to be changed is:

 

 

Number and street

  City   State   Zip   County

 

  (b) The registered office of the corporation or limited partnership shall be provided by:

 

c/o:

 

C T Corporation System

 

Dauphin

Name of Commercial Registered Office Provider

 

County

 


DSCB:15-1507/4144/5507/6144/8506-2

 

4. Strike out if a limited partnership:

Such change was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation.

 

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Statement of Change of Registered Office to be signed by a duly authorized officer thereof this
28th day of December, 2010.

Talk America Inc.

Name of Corporation /Limited Partnership

LOGO

Signature

Secretary

Title
EX-3.78 23 dex378.htm EXHIBIT 3.78 Exhibit 3.78

Exhibit 3.78

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF TALK AMERICA INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not

 

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required as provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (the “Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 1702 (or any successor section) of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

 

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2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of

 

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the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

 

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2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of

 

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Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen

 

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shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the

 

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meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

 

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3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of

 

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their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

 

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4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the

 

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same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 1766 of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record

 

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date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

 

6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been

 

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received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent

 

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shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.79 24 dex379.htm EXHIBIT 3.79 Exhibit 3.79

Exhibit 3.79

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR PROFIT

DSCB:15-1306/2102/2303/2702/2903/7102a (Rev 90)

 

Indicate type of domestic corporation (check one):

XXX

   Business stock (15 Pa. C.S. § 1306)  

 

   Management (15 Pa. C.S. § 2702)

 

   Business-non stock (15 Pa. C.S. § 2102)  

 

   Professional (15 Pa. C.S. § 2903)

 

   Business-statutory close (15 Pa. C.S. § 2303)  

 

   Cooperative (15 Pa. C.S. § 7102A)

In compliance with the requirements of the applicable provisions of 15 Pa.C.S. (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations) the undersigned, desiring to incorporate a corporation for profit hereby state(s) that:

 

1. The name of the corporation is TC Services Holding Co., Inc.                                                                                                           

 

2. The (a) address of the corporations’s initial registered office in this Commonwealth or (b) name of its commercial registered office provider and the county of venue is:

 

  (a)  

6805 Route 202, New Hope, PA 18938, Bucks County

        Number and Street                        City                         State                        Zip                         County

 

  (b) c/o:  

 

 

      Name of Commercial Registered Office Provider                                                         County

For a corporation represented by a commercial registered office provider, the county in (b) shall be deemed the county in which the corporation is located for venue and official publication purposes.

 

3. The corporation is incorporated under the provision of the Business Corporation Law of 1988.

 

4. The aggregate number of shares authorized is: One Hundred (100)         (other provision, if any, attach 8 1/2 ×11 sheet)

 

5. The name and address, including street and number, if any, of each Incorporator is:

 

  Name    Address
 

James M. Newsome

  

1635 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

Jennifer S. Ware

  

1635 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

6.      The specific effective date, if any, is

  

 

  

 

       month   

day

  

year

   hour, if any

 

7. Any additional provisions of the articles, if any, attach an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.

 

8. Statutory close corporation only: Neither the corporation not any shareholder shall make an offering of any of its shares of any class that would constitute a “public offering” with the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. § 77a et seq.)


DSCB: 15-1306/2102/2303/2702/2903/7102A (Rev 90)-2

 

9. Cooperative corporations only: (Complete and strike out inapplicable term) The common bond of membership among its members/shareholders is                                                                                                                                                                

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, incorporator(s) has (have) signed these Articles of Incorporation this 1st day of March, 2000.

 

/s/ James M. Newsome

   

/s/ Jennifer S. Ware

(Signature)     (Signature)
James M. Newsome     Jennifer S. Ware


PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

CORPORATION BUREAU

 

 

Statement of Change of Registered Office (15 Pa.C.S.)

 

  x   Domestic Business Corporation (§ 1507)
  ¨   Foreign Business Corporation (§ 4144)
  ¨   Domestic Nonprofit Corporation (§ 5507)
  ¨   Foreign Nonprofit Corporation (§ 6144)
  ¨   Domestic Limited Partnership (§ 8506)

 

Name

 

      Document will be returned to the name and address you enter to the left
Address CT - COUNTER       ï

 

     

City            State             Zip Code

8035613 - SOPA393

     

Fee: $70

In compliance with the requirements of the applicable provisions of 15 Pa.C.S. (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations), the undersigned corporation or limited partnership, desiring to effect a change of registered office, hereby states that:

 

  1. The name is:

TC Services Holding Co., Inc.

 

  2. The (a) address of its initial registered office in this Commonwealth or (b) name of its commercial registered office provider and the county of venue is:

 

(a) Number and street    City    State    Zip    County
6805 Rt. 202    New Hope    PA    18938    Bucks
(b) Name of Commercial Registered Office Provider       County

 

c/o:

 

  3. Complete part (a) or (b):

(a) The address to which the registered office of the corporation or limited partnership in this Commonwealth is to be changed is:

 

 

Number and street    City    State    Zip    County

(b) The registered office of the corporation or limited partnership shall be provided by:

 

  c/o:    C T Corporation System    Dauphin
 

Name of Commercial Registered Office Provider

   County


DSCB: 15-1507/4144/5507/6144/8506-2

 

  4. Strike out if a limited partnership:

Such change was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation.

 

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Statement of Change of Registered Office to be signed by a duly authorized officer thereof this
28th day of December, 2010.

TC Services Holding Co., Inc.

Name of Corporation/Limited Partnership

LOGO

Signature

Secretary

Title
EX-3.80 25 dex380.htm EXHIBIT 3.80 Exhibit 3.80

Exhibit 3.80

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF TC SERVICES HOLDING CO., INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of

 

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Pennsylvania (the “Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 1702 (or any successor section) of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

 

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2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of

 

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the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

 

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2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of

 

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Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen

 

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shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the

 

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meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

 

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3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of

 

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their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

 

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4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the

 

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same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 1766 of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record

 

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date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

 

6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been

 

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received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Business Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent

 

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shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.81 26 dex381.htm EXHIBIT 3.81 Exhibit 3.81

Exhibit 3.81

 

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH

BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES

 

Date Received

 

(FOR BUREAU USE ONLY)

     
         
         
         
         
   

This document is effective on the date filed, unless a

subsequent effective date within 90 days after received

date is stated in the document.

     

Name

         

Randy Awdish c/o Pepper Hamilton LLP

     

Address

     

100 Renaissance Center, 36th Floor

     

City

          State                                 ZIP Code      

Detroit

  MI                             48243-1157   Effective Date:  
Ç  

Document will be returned to the name and address you enter above.

If left blank document will be mailed to the registered office.

  È  

RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

For use by Domestic Profit Corporations

(Please read information and instructions on the last page)

Pursuant to the provisions of Act 284, Public Acts of 1972, the undersigned corporation executes the following Articles:

 

1.       The present name of the corporation is:     
   

 

LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.

 

    

 

2.

 

 

The identification number assigned by the Bureau is:

  

 

267030

 

    

 

3.

 

 

All former names of the corporation are:

    
   

 

Long Distance of Michigan, Inc.

       

 

4.

 

 

The date of filing the original Articles of Incorporation was:

  

 

May 15, 1990

 

    

The following Restated Articles of Incorporation supersede the Article of Incorporation as amended and shall be the Articles of Incorporation for the corporation:

ARTICLE I

 

The name of the corporation is:

 

LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.

 

ARTICLE II

 

The purpose or purposes for which the corporation is formed are:

 

To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the Michigan Business Corporation Act.

 


ARTICLE III

 

The total authorized shares:
    Common Shares   

60,000

   Preferred shares   

0

    
   

 

A statement of all or any of the relative rights, preferences and limitations of the shares of each class is as follows:

 

    

ARTICLE IV

 

1.    The address of the registered office is:               
    

 

  100 Renaissance Center, 36th Floor

  

 

Detroit

   , Michigan   

48243

              
       (Street Address)    (City)       (ZIP Code)

 

2.

  

 

The mailing address of the registered office, if different than above:

          
           , Michigan   

 

              
       (Street Address or P.O. Box)    (City)       (ZIP Code)

 

3.

  

 

The name of the resident agent:

 

 

Rene M.L. Hansemann

 

ARTICLE V (Optional. Delete if not applicable)

 

When a compromise or arrangement or a plan of reorganization of this corporation is proposed between this corporation and its creditors or any class of them or between this corporation and its shareholders or any class of them, a court of equity jurisdiction within the state, on application of this corporation or of a creditor or shareholder thereof, or an application of a receiver appointed for the corporation, may order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors or of the shareholders or class of shareholders to be affected by the proposed compromise or arrangement or reorganization, to be summoned in such manner as the court directs. If a majority in number representing 3/4 in value of the creditors or class of creditors, or of the shareholders or class of shareholders to be affected by the proposed compromise or arrangement or a reorganization, agree to a compromise or arrangement or a reorganization of this corporation as a consequence of the compromise or arrangement, the compromise or arrangement and the reorganization, if sanctioned by the court to which the application has been made, shall be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, or on all the shareholders or class of shareholders and also on this corporation.

ARTICLE VI (Optional. Delete if not applicable)

 

Any action required or permitted by the Act to be taken at an annual or special meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote, if consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, are signed by the holders of outstanding shares having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote on the action were present and voted. A written consent shall bear the date of signature of the shareholder who signs the consent. Written consents are not effective to take corporate action unless within 60 days after the record date for determining shareholders entitled to express consent to or to dissent from a proposal without a meeting, written consents dated not more than 10 days before the record date and signed by a sufficient number of shareholders to take the action are delivered to the corporation. Delivery shall be to the corporation’s registered office, its principal place of business, or an officer or agent of the corporation having custody of the minutes of the proceedings of its shareholders. Delivery made to a corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.

 

Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to shareholders who would have been entitled to notice of the shareholder meeting if the action had been taken at a meeting and who have not consented to the action in writing. An electronic transmission consenting to an action must comply with Section 407(3).


MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH

BUREAU OF COMMERCIAL SERVICES

 
Date Received   (FOR BUREAU USE ONLY)      
         
         
   

This document is effective on the date filed, unless

a subsequent effective date within 90 days after

received date is stated in the document.

     

Name

         
       

Address

     
       

City

          State                                 ZIP Code      
        EFFECTIVE DATE:  
Ç  

Document will be returned to the name and address you enter above.

If left blank document will be mailed to the registered office.

  È  

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE AND/OR CHANGE OF RESIDENT AGENT

For use by Domestic and Foreign Corporations and Limited Liability Companies

(Please read information and instructions on reverse side)

Pursuant to the provisions of Act 284, Public Acts of 1972 (profit corporations), Act 162, Public Acts of 1962 (nonprofit corporations), or Act 23, Public Acts of 1993 (limited liability companies), the undersigned corporation or limited liability company executes the following Certificate:

 

1.       The name of the corporation or limited liability company is:
   

 

LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.

 

 

2.

 

 

The identification number assigned by the Bureau is:

  

 

267030

 

    

 

3.

 

 

a.    

  

 

The name of the resident agent on file with the Bureau is:

  

 

NATIONAL REGISTERED AGENTS, INC.

   

 

b.

  

 

The location of the registered office on file with the Bureau is:

      

 

702 ABBOT ROAD EAST

  

 

LANSING

 

 

, Michigan

  

 

48823

               
      

(Street Address)

       (City)     

(ZIP Code)

   

 

c.

  

 

The mailing address of the above registered office on file with the Bureau is:

      

 

702 ABBOT ROAD EAST

   LANSING   , Michigan   

 

48823

               
        

(Street Address or P.O. Box)

       (City)       

(ZIP Code)

 

ENTER IN ITEM 4 THE INFORMATION AS IT SHOULD NOW APPEAR ON THE PUBLIC RECORD

 

 

4.

 

 

a.

  

 

The name of the resident agent is:

 

 

The Corporation Company

   

 

b.

   The address of the registered office is:
      

 

30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 2345

  Bingham Farms   , Michigan   

48025-5720

               
      

(Street Address)

  (City)     

(ZIP Code)

   

 

c.

  

 

The mailing address of the registered office IF DIFFERENT THAN 4B is:

          

 

, Michigan

  

 

               
        

(Street Address or P.O. Box)

  (City)       

(ZIP Code)

 

5.

 

 

The above changes were authorized by resolution duly adopted by: 1. ALL CORPORATIONS: Its Board of Directors; 2. PROFIT CORPORATIONS ONLY: the resident agent if only the address of the registered office is changed, in which case a copy of this statement has been mailed to the corporation; 3. LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES: an operating agreement, affirmative vote of a majority of the members pursuant to section 502(1), managers pursuant to section 405, or the resident agent if only the address of the registered office is changed.

 

6.

 

 

The corporation or limited liability company further states that the address of its registered office and the address of its resident agent, as changed, are identical.

Signature    Type or Print Name and Title or Capacity         Date Signed

 

/s/ Allison Fisher

  

 

Allison Fisher - Secretary

       

 

12/28/2010

EX-3.82 27 dex382.htm EXHIBIT 3.82 Exhibit 3.82

Exhibit 3.82

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF LDMI TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Bingham Farms, Michigan, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Michigan, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Business Corporation Act of the State of Michigan (the

 

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Michigan Business Corporation Act”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 404 (or any successor section or sections) of the Michigan Business Corporation Act.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Michigan Business Corporation Act or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute

 

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a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Michigan Business Corporation Act or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or

 

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other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Michigan Business Corporation Act for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 407(3) of the Michigan Business Corporation Act. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Michigan Business Corporation Act to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Michigan Business Corporation Act.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

3.3. Nomination of Directors

 

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The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 106(5) (or any successor section) of the Michigan Business Corporation Act (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be

 

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otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Michigan Business Corporation Act to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Michigan Business Corporation Act and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth

 

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below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such

 

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determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on

 

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behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled

 

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to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Michigan Business Corporation Act, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 407 of the Michigan Business Corporation Act. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Michigan Business Corporation Act, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Michigan Business Corporation Act.

 

6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

 

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The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or

 

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advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Michigan Business Corporation Act.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Michigan.

7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

 

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All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.83 28 dex383.htm EXHIBIT 3.83 Exhibit 3.83

Exhibit 3.83

RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

NT CORPORATION

FIRST: The name of the corporation is NT Corporation.

SECOND: The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, Zip Code 19801. The name of its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

THIRD: 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.

FOURTH: The total number of shares of Common Stock that the corporation shall have authority to issue is one thousand (1,000) shares with a par value of one cent (U.S.$0.01) per share, amounting in the aggregate to ten dollars (U.S.$10.00).

FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator are as follows:

 

NAME    MAILING ADDRESS   
Jane C. Serena    Latham & Watkins   
   1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.   
   Suite 1300   
   Washington, D.C. 20004   

SIXTH: The corporation is to have perpetual existence.

SEVENTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by statute, the board of directors is expressly authorized to make, alter or repeal the By-laws of the corporation.

EIGHTH: Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the By-Laws of the corporation shall so provide. Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of Delaware, as the By-laws may provide. The books of the corporation may be kept, subject to any statutory provision, 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 By-laws of the corporation.


NINTH: 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 statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.

TENTH: The stockholders of the corporation shall not be personally liable for the payment of the corporation’s debts except as they may be liable by reason of their own conduct or acts.

ELEVENTH: A director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived any improper personal benefit.


STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE

OF REGISTERED AGENT AND/OR

REGISTERED OFFICE

The Board of Directors of NT CORPORATION, a Delaware Corporation, on this 28th day of December, A.D. 2010, do hereby resolve and order that the location of the Registered Office of this Corporation within this State be, and the same hereby is Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle Zip Code 19801.

The name of the Registered Agent therein and in charge thereof upon whom process against this Corporation may be served, is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY.

The Corporation does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting held as herein stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Corporation has caused this certificate to be signed by an authorized officer, the 28th day of December, A.D., 2010.

 

By:  

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Officer
Name:  

Allison Fisher

  Print or Type
Title:  

Authorized Officer

EX-3.84 29 dex384.htm EXHIBIT 3.84 Exhibit 3.84

Exhibit 3.84

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF NT CORPORATION

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Wilmington, Delaware, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of stockholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which stockholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of stockholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the

 

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Delaware General Corporation Law”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Sections 222 and 232 (or any successor section or sections) of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the stockholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the stockholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Stockholders

After the record date for a meeting of stockholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each stockholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any stockholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Stockholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute

 

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a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or in the Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such stockholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, stockholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of stockholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of stockholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a stockholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such stockholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any stockholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of stockholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Certificate of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to

 

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a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a stockholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the stockholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Delaware General Corporation Law for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a stockholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a stockholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the stockholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the stockholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such stockholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 228(d)(1) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law to all stockholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the stockholders of the Corporation.

 

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3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation stockholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of stockholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be stockholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the stockholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 232(c) (or any successor section) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at

 

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which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to be submitted to stockholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.

 

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Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and stockholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

 

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4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or

 

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other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Stockholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may

 

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fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 213(b) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Stockholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any stockholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.85 30 dex385.htm EXHIBIT 3.85 Exhibit 3.85

Exhibit 3.85

AMENDED AND RESTATED

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

NETWORK TELEPHONE CORPORATION

Pursuant to Section 607.1007 of the Florida Business Corporation Act, Network Telephone Corporation (the “Corporation”) hereby amends and restates its Articles of Incorporation, as they may have been previously amended or restated, as set forth below:

Article I - Name, Office, and Registered Agent

The name of this corporation is Network Telephone Corporation, formerly known as Network Telephone, Inc., a Florida corporation, originally filed on October 22, 1997 and assigned charter number P97000091365. The principal business office, principal place of business, and mailing address is 815 S. Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida 32501. The registered agent and office of the Corporation is Daniel R. Lozier, 125 W. Romana Street, Suite 224, Pensacola, Florida 32501.

Article II - Purpose

The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted by the Corporation is to engage in any and all lawful acts or activities for which corporations may be organized under the Florida Business Corporation Act as now or hereinafter in force. The Corporation shall possess and exercise all of the powers and privileges granted by the Florida Business Corporation Act, by any other law, or by these Articles, together with all such powers and privileges incidental thereto as may be necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion, or attainment of the purposes of the Corporation.

Article III - Share Structure

The Corporation is authorized to issue one hundred (100) shares of Common Stock at a par value of $.01 per share. Each share shall be entitled to one (1) vote.

Article IV - Duration

The Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

Article V - Board of Directors

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which shall exercise all powers conferred under the laws of the state of Florida.


The number of directors shall be determined in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation. The election of directors of the Corporation may, but need not, be by ballot.

Article VI - Liability of Directors

To the fullest extent permitted by the Florida Business Corporation Act, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended in a manner more favorable to officers or directors, an officer or director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to the Corporation, its stockholders, or any other person for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as an officer or a director. If the law of the state of Florida is amended after the filing of these Articles to authorize corporate action further limiting or eliminating the personal liability of officers or directors of the Corporation, then the liability of the officers or directors to the Corporation or its stockholders shall be limited or eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the law of the state of Florida, as so amended from time to time. Any repeal or modification of the provisions of this Article VI, either directly or by the adoption of an inconsistent provision of these Articles of Incorporation, shall be prospective only and shall not adversely affect any right or protection set forth herein existing in favor of a particular individual at the time of such repeal or modification.

Article VII - Indemnification

(a) The Corporation shall indemnify, and upon request shall advance expenses (including attorneys’ fees), in the manner and to the fullest extent permitted by law, to any officer or director of the Corporation (or the estate of any such person) who was or is a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation), by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, other enterprise, or employee benefit plan (an “indemnitee”), if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interest of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the indemnification and advances provided for herein shall include expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by the indemnitee. The indemnification provided herein shall not be deemed to limit the right of the Corporation to indemnify any other person for any such expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement to the fullest extent permitted by law, both as to action in such person’s official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Article VII to the contrary, the Corporation shall indemnify any indemnitee in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such indemnitee only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

(c) Neither any amendment nor repeal of this Article VII, nor the adoption of any provision of this Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation inconsistent with this Article VII, shall


eliminate or reduce the effect of this Article VII, with respect to any matter occurring, or any action or proceeding accruing or arising or that, but for this Articles VII, would accrue or arise, prior to such amendment, repeal, or adoption of an inconsistent provision.

Article VIII - Bylaws

The Board of Directors of the Corporation is expressly authorized to make, alter, or repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation.

Article IX - Corporate Books

The books of the Corporation may be kept (subject to any provision of law) outside the state of Florida at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors or in the Bylaws of the Corporation.

Article X - Stockholder Proposals

Advance notice of new business to be brought before any meeting of the Stockholders and Stockholder nominations for the election of Directors shall be given in the manner and to the extent provided in the Bylaws of the Corporation.

Article XI - Amendment

These Articles of Incorporation may be amended in the manner provided by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I subscribe my name this 1st day of Feb. 2000.

 

ATTEST:

   

/s/ JOHNNY MATHEWS

   

/s/ RAY D. RUSSENBERGER

JOHNNY MATHEWS, Secretary

   

RAY D. RUSSENBERGER, President

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1st of Feb. 2000, by Ray D. Russenberger, as President of the Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a driver’s license as identification and has not taken an oath.

 

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ACCEPTANCE OF DESIGNATION AS RESIDENT AGENT

I, the undersigned, being the person named as the Registered Agent of NETWORK TELEPHONE CORPORATION, a Florida corporation, hereby certify that I am familiar with the obligations provided for in Florida Statutes Chapter 607.0505 and hereby accept the appointment of Registered Agent and hereby accept said obligations.

DATED: Feb. 1, 2000

 

/s/ DANIEL R. LOZIER

DANIEL R. LOZIER

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1st day of Feb. 2000, by Daniel R. Lozier, who is personally known to me or who has produced a driver’s license as identification and has not taken an oath.

 

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CERTIFICATE

The undersigned Secretary of Network Telephone Corporation does hereby certify that the foregoing Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Network Telephone Corporation were adopted and unanimously approved by the Shareholders of said corporation on Feb. 1, 2000, by written consent in lieu of meeting.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I subscribe my name this 1st day of February, 2000.

 

/s/ JOHNNY MATTHEWS

JOHNNY MATTHEWS, Secretary

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 1st day of February, 2000, by Johnny Matthews, as Secretary of the Corporation, who is personally known to me or who has produced a driver’s license as identification and has not taken an oath.

 

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EX-3.86 31 dex386.htm EXHIBIT 3.86 Exhibit 3.86

Exhibit 3.86

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF NETWORK TELEPHONE CORPORATION

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Plantation, Florida, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Florida, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act of the State of Florida (the

 

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Florida Business Corporation Act”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 607.0141 (or any successor section) of the Florida Business Corporation Act.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute

 

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a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or

 

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other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Florida Business Corporation Act for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 607.0704 of the Florida Business Corporation Act. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Florida Business Corporation Act to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

3.3. Nomination of Directors

 

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The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be

 

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otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Florida Business Corporation Act to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth

 

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below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such

 

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determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on

 

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behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled

 

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to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Florida Business Corporation Act, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 607.0704 of the Florida Business Corporation Act. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Florida Business Corporation Act, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Florida Business Corporation Act.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Florida.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.87 32 dex387.htm EXHIBIT 3.87 Exhibit 3.87

Exhibit 3.87

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

TS BILLING, INC.

1. The name of the corporation is TS Billing, Inc.

2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of the registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

3. 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.

4. The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall have authority to issue is one thousand (1,000), par value $1.00 per share, amounting in the aggregate to $1,000.00.

5. The name and mailing address of the incorporator is as follows:

 

NAME

  

MAILING ADDRESS

D. M. Dembkowski   

Corporation Trust Center

1209 Orange Street

Wilmington, Delaware 19801

6. The corporation is to have perpetual existence.

7. In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by statute, the board of directors is expressly authorized to make, alter or repeal the by-laws of the corporation.

8. Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the by-laws of the corporation shall so provide. Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of Delaware, as the by-laws may provide. The books of the corporation may be kept (subject to any provision contained in the statutes)


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 by-laws of the corporation.

9. 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 statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.

10. A director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived any improper personal benefit.

I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator hereinbefore named, for the purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and certifying that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 12th day of November, 1997.

 

/s/ D.M. Dembkowski

D.M. Dembkowski
Sole Incorporator

 

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CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT

OF

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

OF

TS BILLING, INC.

* * * * *

TS Billing, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware,

DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:

FIRST: That the Board of Directors of TS Billing, Inc., by unanimous written consent of its members, filed with the minutes of the Board, duly adopted resolutions setting forth a proposed amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of said corporation, declaring said amendment to be advisable and calling a meeting of the sole stockholder of said corporation for consideration thereof. The resolution setting forth the proposed amendment is as follows:

RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended to change the name of the Corporation by changing the first Article thereof so that, as amended, said Article shall be and read as follows:

“The name of the corporation is Compco, Inc.”

SECOND: That thereafter, pursuant to resolution of its board of Directors, the amendment was submitted to and approved by written consent of the sole stockholder of said corporation.

THIRD: That said amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said TS Billing, Inc. has caused this certificate to be signed by Aloysius T. Lawn, IV, its Vice President and Secretary, as of this 9th day of January, 1998.

 

TS BILLING, INC.

LOGO

Vice President and Secretary

 

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STATE OF DELAWARE

CERTIFICATE OF CHANGE

OF REGISTERED AGENT AND/OR

REGISTERED OFFICE

The Board of Directors of COMPCO, INC., a Delaware Corporation, on this 28th day of December, A.D. 2010, do hereby resolve and order that the location of the Registered Office of this Corporation within this State be, and the same hereby is Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle Zip Code 19801.

The name of the Registered Agent therein and in charge thereof upon whom process against this Corporation may be served, is THE CORPORATION TRUST COMPANY.

The Corporation does hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting held as herein stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Corporation has caused this certificate to be signed by an authorized officer, the 28th day of December, A.D., 2010.

 

By:  

/s/ Allison Fisher

  Authorized Officer
Name:  

Allison Fisher

  Print or Type
Title:  

Authorized Officer

EX-3.88 33 dex388.htm EXHIBIT 3.88 Exhibit 3.88

Exhibit 3.88

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF COMPCO, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Wilmington, Delaware, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of stockholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which stockholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of stockholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the

 

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Delaware General Corporation Law”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Sections 222 and 232 (or any successor section or sections) of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the stockholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the stockholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Stockholders

After the record date for a meeting of stockholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each stockholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any stockholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Stockholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute

 

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a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law or in the Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such stockholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, stockholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of stockholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of stockholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a stockholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such stockholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the stockholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any stockholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of stockholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Certificate of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to

 

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a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a stockholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the stockholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Delaware General Corporation Law for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a stockholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a stockholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the stockholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the stockholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such stockholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 228(d)(1) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law to all stockholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of stockholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the stockholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of stockholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of stockholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the stockholders of the Corporation.

 

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3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation stockholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of stockholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above. Such stockholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be stockholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the stockholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the stockholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 232(c) (or any successor section) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at

 

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which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Delaware General Corporation Law to be submitted to stockholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers.

 

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Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and stockholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

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The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other

 

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entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Stockholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not

 

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be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 213(b) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Stockholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any stockholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its stockholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a stockholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the stockholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Delaware.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.89 34 dex389.htm EXHIBIT 3.89 Exhibit 3.89

Exhibit 3.89

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

TEL-SAVE HOLDINGS OF VIRGINIA, INC.

The undersigned incorporator, Eileen R. Ferrara, 555 Twelfth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004, does hereby declare the intention of forming a corporation under and by virtue of Chapter 9 of Title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia authorizing the formation of corporations, and hereby certifies as follows:

FIRST: The name of the corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”) is: Tel-Save Holdings of Virginia, Inc.

SECOND: The purpose or purposes for which the Corporation is organized are to conduct business as a public service company for the purpose of providing telephony service in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Corporation shall not conduct any other kind of public service business in the Commonwealth of Virginia and shall not have general business powers in the Commonwealth of Virginia; provided, however, that the Corporation may conduct in the Commonwealth of Virginia such other public service business or nonpublic service business so far as may be related to or incidental to its public service business described above, and provided, further, that the Corporation may conduct in any other state any such business as may be authorized or permitted by the laws thereof.

THIRD: The post office address of the registered office of the Corporation in this State is 5511 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia 23228. The registered agent of the Corporation is Edward R. Parker, a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and a member of the Virginia State Bar, whose address is the same as the registered office of the Corporation.

FOURTH: The total amount of the authorized capital stock of the Corporation is One Thousand (1,000) shares of common stock, having a par value of One Cent ($0.01) per share, all such shares to constitute one class only. There shall be no preemptive rights.

FIFTH: The number of directors of the Corporation shall be not fewer than one (1) nor more than five (5), which number may be changed pursuant to the bylaws of the Corporation.

SIXTH: The Corporation shall indemnify each officer and director, whether or not then in office, against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her arising from, in connection with or


attributable to any action, suit, cause of action, claim or proceeding to which such officer or director is a party because such officer or director is or was an officer or director of the Corporation, provided that in the event such officer or director shall be adjudged to be liable for negligence or willful misconduct in the performance of duty in any such proceeding, then no right to reimbursement shall obtain. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that any officer or director did not act in good faith and in a manner which such officer or director reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that the conduct was unlawful.

SEVENTH: The duration of the Corporation shall be perpetual.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the undersigned Incorporator, hereby acknowledge on the 17th day of April, 1997 under the penalties of perjury that the matters and facts contained in these Articles of Incorporation are true and correct in all material respects to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that the execution of these Articles of Incorporation is my act and deed.

 

/s/ Eileen R. Ferrara

Eileen R. Ferrara, Incorporator

 

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ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT OF

TEL-SAVE HOLDINGS OF VIRGINIA, INC.

ONE

The name of the corporation is TEL-SAVE HOLDINGS OF VIRGINIA, INC.

TWO

The corporate name has been changed to Talk America of Virginia, Inc.

THREE

No change

FOUR

The foregoing amendment was adopted on April 10, 2001.

FIVE

The amendment was adopted by unanimous consent of the shareholders.

The undersigned (chairman or vice-chairman of the board of directors, president, or any other of its officers authorized to act on behalf of the corporation Executive Vice President and Secretary declares that the facts herein stated are true as of May 22, 2001.

 

  TEL-SAVE HOLDINGS OF VIRGINA, INC
By:  

/s/ Aloysius T. Lawn

  Aloysius T. Lawn, Executive Vice President and Secretary
EX-3.90 35 dex390.htm EXHIBIT 3.90 Exhibit 3.90

Exhibit 3.90

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF TALK AMERICA OF VIRGINIA, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Glen Allen, Virginia, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the Commonwealth of Virginia, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act (the “Virginia Stock Corporation Act”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and

 

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shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 13.1-658 (or any successor section) of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a

 

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separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by

 

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a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 13.1-657 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Virginia Stock Corporation Act to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

 

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3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be

 

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otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth

 

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below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such

 

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determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on

 

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behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled

 

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to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 13.1-657 of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Virginia Stock Corporation Act.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.91 36 dex391.htm EXHIBIT 3.91 Exhibit 3.91

Exhibit 3.91

 

  

AMENDED AND RESTATED

 

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

 

OF

 

ACCESS ONE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

  

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 14A:1-1, et seq., Corporations, General of the New Jersey Statutes (the “New Jersey Business Corporation Act”), the undersigned corporation hereby executes the following Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation:

FIRST: The name of the corporation is ACCESS ONE COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (the “Corporation”).

SECOND: The purpose for which the Corporation is organized is to do any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized pursuant to the provisions of Title 14A of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act.

THIRD: The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000) with a par value of one cent ($0.01) per share. All such shares are of one class and are shares of common stock.

FOURTH: The address of the Corporation’s current registered office is 830 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 305, Trenton, New Jersey 08628; and the name of the current registered agent at such address is Corporation Service Company.

FIFTH: The number of directors constituting the board of directors shall be three and the names and addresses are as follows:

 

NAME

  

ADDRESS

Gabriel A. Battista

  

6805 Route 202

  

New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938

Edward B. Meyercord

  

6805 Route 202

  

New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938

Aloysius T. Lawn, IV

  

6805 Route 202

  

New Hope, Pennsylvania 18938

SIXTH: The Corporation is to have perpetual existence.

 

J1562565  


SEVENTH: The personal liability of the directors of the Corporation is hereby eliminated to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act, as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time. The limitation of liability provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which such a director may be entitled under the Corporation’s Bylaws or the New Jersey Business Corporation Act. No amendment of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or repeal of any provision hereof shall limit or eliminate the benefits provided under this Article Seventh in connection with any act or omission that occurred prior to such amendment or repeal.

EIGHTH: The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by the New Jersey Business Corporation Act, as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time, indemnify any and all persons with respect to whom it shall have power to indemnify under said section from and against any and all of the expenses, liabilities or other matters referred to in or covered by said section; provided that his or her conduct or action, for which such person seeks limitation of liability was not in breach of any fiduciary duty owed to the Corporation or wilful misconduct. The indemnification provided herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other right to which those indemnified persons may be entitled under any Bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his or her official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of their heirs, executors and administrators of such a person. No amendment of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or repeal of any provision hereof shall limit or eliminate the benefits provided under this Article Eighth in connection with any act or omission that occurred prior to such amendment or repeal.

NINTH: From time to time any of the provisions of this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, except the last sentence of Article Seventh and Article Eighth, may be amended, altered or repealed, and other provisions authorized by the laws of the State of New Jersey at the time in force may be added or inserted in the manner and at the time prescribed by said laws, and all rights at any time conferred on the stockholders of the Corporation by this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation are granted subject to the provisions of this Article Ninth.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation as of this 9th day of August, 2000.

 

ACCESS ONE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

By:

 

         LOGO

Title:

 

        President


  

 

 

New Jersey Division of Revenue

 

CERTIFICATE of CHANGE of REGISTERED OFFICE

&/or REGISTERED AGENT

(For Use by Domestic and Foreign, Profit and Non-profit Corporations)

  

 

CORPORATION NAME: ACCESS ONE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

STATE OF ORIGINAL INCORPORATION: NJ

IMPORTANT - INCLUDE INFORMATION ON BOTH THE PRIOR AND NEW AGENT

 

PRIOR AGENT NAME:

        

NEW AGENT NAME:

     

    National Registered Agents, Inc. of NJ

        

    The Corporation Trust Company

     

PRIOR AGENT STREET ADDRESS

        

NEW AGENT STREET ADDRESS

     

    100 CANAL POINTE BLVD. SUITE 212

        

    820 Bear Tavern Road

     

CITY

  

STATE

    

ZIP

     

CITY

  

STATE

    

ZIP

  

    Princeton

  

NJ

    

08540

     

    West Trenton

  

NJ

    

08628

  

The corporation states that the address of its new registered office and the address of its new registered agent are identical. Further, the changes designated on this form were authorized by resolution duly adopted by its board of directors or members.

 

By:

 

LOGO

 

Title

 

Vice President

 

(Signature of Officer)

   

(Type)

Date: December 28, 2010

NOTE - This form must be executed by the chairman of the board, the president, or the vice president of the corporation.

 

FEES:

 

Change of Agent Name-$25.00

 

MAIL TO:

 

NJ Division of Revenue

 

Change of Agent Address-$25.00

   

PO Box 308

 

Change of Both-$25.00

   

Trenton, NJ 08646

Make checks payable to: TREASURER, STATE of NEW JERSEY (NO CASH PLEASE)

EX-3.92 37 dex392.htm EXHIBIT 3.92 Exhibit 3.92

Exhibit 3.92

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF ACCESS ONE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in West Trenton, New Jersey, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of New Jersey, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. If no place is fixed, meetings shall be held at the principal offices of the Corporation.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by unanimous written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person, except as provided by applicable law.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the New Jersey Business Corporation Act (the “New Jersey Business Corporation Act”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 14A: 5-4 (or any successor section or sections) of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act.

 

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2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the New Jersey Business Corporation Act or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or

 

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represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the New Jersey Business Corporation Act or in the Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after 11 months from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Certificate of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting if all the shareholders entitled to vote thereon consent thereto in writing. Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares

 

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entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the New Jersey Business Corporation Act for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the action of the Board of Directors authorizing the solicitation of consents or, in the case in which consents or proxies for consents are solicited from all shareholders who would have been entitled to vote called to take such action, more than sixty days after the mailing of such consents or proxies for consents. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the New Jersey Business Corporation Act to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment, a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding

 

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person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the New Jersey Business Corporation Act.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the

 

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Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, fax transmission (effective when directed to a fax number provided by the

 

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director for the purpose of receiving notices), electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director provided by the director for the purpose of receiving notices), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 14A: 1-8.1 (or any successor section) of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is consented to in writing or by electronic transmission by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The consents and/or electronic transmission shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director prior to the conclusion of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum,

 

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may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, except as prohibited by applicable law. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or

 

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permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in

 

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the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the

 

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Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the New Jersey Business Corporation Act, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting

 

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forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 14A: 5-7(2)(c) of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the New Jersey Business Corporation Act, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the New Jersey Business Corporation Act.

 

6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

 

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6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

In accordance with the procedures set forth in N.J.S.A. 14A: 3-5(7), if a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within thirty days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or

 

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incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the New Jersey Business Corporation Act.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any person who shall have been a shareholder of record of a corporation for at least six months immediately preceding his demand, or any person holding, or so authorized in writing by the holders of, at least 5% of the outstanding shares of any class or series, upon at least five days’ written demand shall have the right for any proper purpose to examine in person or by agent or attorney, during usual business hours, its minutes of the proceedings of its shareholders and record of shareholders and to make extracts therefrom, at the places where the same are kept.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the laws of the State of New Jersey.

7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.93 38 dex393.htm EXHIBIT 3.93 Exhibit 3.93

Exhibit 3.93

 

  

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

SECRETARY OF STATE

 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

 

  

 

1.  

The name of the proposed corporation is

 

OmniCall, Inc.

2.  

The initial registered office of the corporation is

 

430 Woodruff Road, Suite 300

  Street  &  Number
 

Greenville            Greenville             South Carolina            29607

        City                  County                    State                     Zip Code
 

and the initial registered agent at such address is:

 

Frank G. Rogers

3.  

The corporation is authorized to issue shares of stock as follows: Complete a or b, whichever is applicable:

   a. x   

If the corporation is authorized to issue a single class of shares, the total number of shares authorized is             Five Million (5,000,000) shares                                

   b. ¨   

The corporation is authorized to issue more than one class of shares:

    Class of Shares       Authorized Number of Each Class
 

 

   

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

   

 

 

The relative rights, preferences, and limitations of the shares of each class, and of each series within a class are as follows:

4.  

The existence of the corporation shall begin when these Articles are filed with the Secretary of State unless a delayed date is indicated (See §33-1-230(b)):                                                          

5.  

The optional provisions which the corporation elects to include in the Articles of Incorporation are as follows: (See §33-2-102 and the applicable comments thereto; and 35-2-105 and 35-2-221 of the 1976 South Carolina Code):


6.

The name and address and signature of each incorporator is as follows (only one is required):

 

    Name    Address    Signature
  Patricia D. Rohe    300 N. Main Street, Suite 200    /s/ Patricia D. Rohe
   
     Greenville, South Carolina 29601   
   
       
   

 

7.

I,     Randolph W. Hunter  , an attorney licensed to practice in the State of South Carolina, certify that the corporation, to whose articles of incorporation this certificate is attached, has complied with the requirements of Chapter 2, Title 33 of the 1976 South Carolina Code relating to the articles of incorporation.

 

   DATED:  

April 8, 1996

   
       

/s/ Randolph W. Hunter

        Signature
       

Randolph W. Hunter

        Type or Print Name
       

300 North Main Street, Suite 200

        Address
       

Greenville, South Carolina 29601

        City, State, Zip

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

 

1.

Two copies of this form, the original and either a duplicate original or a conformed copy, must be filed.

 

2.

If the space in this form is insufficient, please attach additional sheets containing a reference to the appropriate paragraph in this form.

 

3.

The fee to be paid at the time of filing this form is $135.00 which includes the following: $10.00 filing fee for the Articles of Incorporation; $100.00 for the filing tax; $25.00 for the minimum license fee. Attach one check in the amount of $135.00 made payable to the Office of the Secretary of State to the Articles when filed.

 

4.

THIS FORM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FIRST REPORT OF CORPORATIONS (See §12-19-02).

 

RETURN FORMS TO:      OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE
    

Corporation Division

Post Office Box 11350

Columbia, South Carolina 29211


 

 

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

SECRETARY OF STATE

 

ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

 

Pursuant §Section 3-10-106 of the 1976 South Carolina Code, as amended, the undersigned corporation adopts the following Articles of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation:

 

1.

   The name of the corporation is  

OmniCall, Inc.

  .

 

2.

On     March 19, 1999                            , the corporation adopted the following Amendment(s) of its Articles of Incorporation:

(Type or attach the complete text of Each Amendment)

Complete text of each amendment is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

3.

The manner, if not set forth in the amendment, in which any exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares provided for in the Amendment shall be effected, is as follows: (if not applicable, insert “not applicable” or “NA”).

Not Applicable

 

4. Complete either a or b, whichever is applicable.

 

  a.

x Amendment(s) adopted by shareholder action.

At the date of adoption of the amendment, the number of outstanding shares of each voting group entitled to vote separately on the Amendment, and the vote of such shares was:

 

Voting

Group

   Number of
Outstanding
Shares
     Number of
Votes Entitled
to be Cast
     Number of Votes
Represented at
the meeting
    

Number of Undisputed*

Shares Voted

 
            For      Against  

Common

     10,000,000         10,000,000         10,000,000         10,000,000         – 0 –   


*NOTE:   

Pursuant to Section 33-10-106(6)(i), the corporation can alternatively state the total number of undisputed shares cast for the amendment by each voting group together with a statement that the number of cast for the amendment by each voting group was sufficient for approval by that voting group.

 

  b. ¨ The Amendment(s) was duly adopted by the incorporators or board of directors without shareholder approval pursuant to §33-6-102(d), 33-10-102 and 33-10-105 of the 1976 South Carolina Code as amended, and shareholder action was not required.

 

5.

Unless a delayed date is specified, the effective date of these Articles of Amendment shall be the date of acceptance for filing by the Secretary of State (See §33-1-230(b)):                     

 

DATE     March 19, 1999            

OmniCall, Inc.

      (Name of Corporation)
    By:  

    /s/ Larry K. Long

      (Signature)
     

    Larry K. Long, President

      (Type or Print Name and Office)

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

 

1. Two copies of this form, the original and either a duplicate original or a comformed copy, must by filed.

 

2. If the space in this form in insufficient, please attach additional sheets containing a reference to the appropriate paragraph in this form.

 

3. Filing fees and taxes payable to the Secretary of State at time of filing application.

 

Filing Fee

   $ 10.00   

Filing tax

     100.00   

Total

   $ 110.00   

 

 

RETURN FORM(S) TO:   
Office of the Secretary of State   
Corporations Division   
P.O. Box 11350   
Columbia, S.C. 29211   

Form Approved by South Carolina

  

Secretary of State 1/89


Attachment to Articles of Amendment to Articles of Amendment of

OmniCall, Inc.

Text of Each Amendment Adopted

Paragraph 3 of the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation is hereby amended to now read as follows:

 

  3. The corporation is authorized to issue shares of stock as follows:

Complete a or b, whichever is applicable:

 

  a. ¨    If the corporation is authorized to issue a single class of shares, the total number of shares authorized is                 

 

  b. x    The corporation is authorized to issue more than one class of shares:

 

Class of Shares    Authorized Number of Each Class
Common            Fifty Million (50,000,000) Shares
Preferred            Ten Million (10,000,000) Shares

The relative rights, preferences, and limitations of the shares of each class, and of each series within a class are as follows:

Common Shares - Unless the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation provide otherwise, the holders of shares of common stock of the Corporation shall have those rights and preferences granted to shareholders of corporations generally under the South Carolina Business Corporation Act of 1988, as amended.

Preferred Shares - The rights, preferences and limitations with respect to preferred stock of the Corporation shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Corporation prior to the issuance of such shares

 

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Paragraph 5 of the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation is hereby amended to now read as follows:

 

  5.

The optional provisions which the corporation elects to include in the Articles of Incorporation are as follows: (See §33-2-102 and the applicable comments thereto; and 35-2-105 and 35-2-221 of the 1976 South Carolina Code):

Shareholders’ Preemptive Rights The Corporation elects not to have preemptive rights.

Voting for Directors; Cumulative Voting. The Directors of the Corporation shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the shares entitled to vote in the election of directors at a meeting at which a quorum is present of the voting group entitled to participate in the election; however, in no event shall a Shareholder have the right to cumulate his votes in any election of directors.

Terms of Class Determined by Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Corporation is empowered, without approval of the Corporation’s shareholders, to cause up to Ten Million (10,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock to be issued and to divide said shares into series as it may deem appropriate. The Board of Directors is further empowered and directed to establish the preferences, limitations, and relative rights, including voting rights, with respect to said shares and/or series.

 

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   STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA   
   SECRETARY OF STATE   
     
   NOTICE OF CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE   
   OR REGISTERED AGENT OR BOTH   
   OF A SOUTH CAROLINA   
   OR FOREIGN CORPORATION   

TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK

Pursuant to Sections 33-5-102 and 33-15-108 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, the undersigned corporation submits the following information.

 

1. The name of the corporation is                                          OmniCall, Inc.                                        

 

2. The corporation is (complete either a or b, whichever is applicable):

 

  a. a domestic corporation incorporated in South Carolina on             05/02/1996            ; or

 

b.        a foreign corporation incorporated in  

 

  on  

 

  , and
    State     Date  

 

authorized to do business in South Carolina on  

 

  .
  Date  

 

3. The street address of the present registered office in South Carolina is 2 Office Park Court, Ste. 103

        Street & Number                                

in the city of             Columbia            , South Carolina             29223            .

      Zip Code

4. If the current registered agent’s office is to be changed, the street address to which its registered office is

to be changed is 2 Office Park Court, Suite 103         in the city of Columbia                 South

        Street Address                        

Carolina                 29223                

Zip Code

5. The name of the present registered agent is                     National Registered Agents, Inc.                    

 

6. If the current registered agent is to be changed, the name of the successor registered agent is

C T Corporation System                                                                                                                                               .

* I hereby consent to the appointment as registered agent of the corporation:

 

      C T Corporation System   
  By:  

/s/ Sharon R. Kresz

  

Sharon R. Kresz

Assistant Secretary

      Signature of New Registered Agent   

 

7. The address of the registered office and the address of the business office of the registered agent, as changed, will be identical.

 

8. Unless a delayed date is specified, this will be effective upon acceptance for filing by the Secretary of State (See Section 33-1-230(b) of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended                                                                                                        .

* Pursuant to Sections 33-5-102(5) and 33-5-108(5) of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, the written consent of the registered agent may be attached to this form.


     

OmniCall, Inc.

      Name of Corporation
Date  

12/28/2010

   

OmniCall, Inc.

      Name of Corporation
     

/s/ Allison B. Fisher

      Signature
     

Allison B. Fisher, Secretary

      Type or Print Name and Title

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

 

1.

Two copies of this form, the original and either a duplicate original or a conformed copy must be filed.

 

2.

Filing Fee (payable to the Secretary of State at the time of filing this document) – $10.00

 

3.

Pursuant to Section 33-5-102(b) of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended, the registered agent can file this when the only change is the street address of the registered office. In this situation, the following statement should be typed on the form above the registered agent’s signature: “The corporation has been notified of this change.” In this case the filing fee is $2.00.

 

Return to:    Secretary of State
  

P.O. Box 11350

Columbia, SC 29211

EX-3.94 39 dex394.htm EXHIBIT 3.94 Exhibit 3.94

Exhibit 3.94

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF OMNICALL, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Columbia, South Carolina, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of South Carolina, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the South Carolina Business Corporation Act (the “South Carolina

 

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Business Corporation Act”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 33-7-105 (or any successor section or sections) of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the South Carolina Business Corporation Act or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on the matters, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute

 

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a quorum with respect to such matter. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the South Carolina Business Corporation Act or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by any voting group if the votes cast within the voting group favoring the action exceed the votes cast opposing the action, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes

 

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of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by all shareholders entitled to vote on the matter. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by all shareholders entitled to vote on the action, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the South Carolina Business Corporation Act for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the South Carolina Business Corporation Act to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem

 

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appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the South Carolina Business Corporation Act.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation; provided, however, that in accordance with the South Carolina Business Corporation Act, only the shareholders may increase or decrease by more than thirty percent the number of directors last approved by the shareholders.

3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be

 

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elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

3.5. Meetings

 

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3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 33-1-400 (or any successor section) of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

 

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3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the South Carolina Business Corporation Act to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties

 

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of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

 

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4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or

 

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other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may

 

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fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the South Carolina Business Corporation Act, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 33-7-104 of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the South Carolina Business Corporation Act, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the South Carolina Business Corporation Act.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

6.5. Other Sources

 

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The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the South Carolina Business Corporation Act.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the State of South Carolina.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.95 40 dex395.htm EXHIBIT 3.95 Exhibit 3.95

Exhibit 3.95

 

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

THE OTHER PHONE COMPANY, INC.

The undersigned, for the purpose of forming a corporation under the Florida General Corporation Act, adopts the following Articles of Incorporation.

ARTICLE I

NAME OF CORPORATION

The name of the Corporation is THE OTHER PHONE COMPANY, INC. and its address is 6436 N.W. 53 ST. Lauderhill, Fl 33319, or such other place of business as shall be designated by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE

The general nature of the business and the objects and purposes proposed to be transacted and carried on are any and all activities or businesses permitted under the laws of the State of Florida or under the laws of the United States, and to engage In any other trade or business which can, in the opinion of the Board of Directors of the corporation, be advantageously carried on in connection with or auxiliary to the foregoing business or necessary or desirable in order to accomplish the foregoing.

ARTICLE III

AUTHORIZED SHARES

The aggregate number of shares which the Corporation, is authorized to issue is 500. Such shares shall be of a single class and shall have a par value of One Dollar per share.


ARTICLE IV

DIRECTORS

The number of directors constituting the board of directors of the Corporation will be no more than two (2). The method of electing said directors is provided by the By-laws. The number of directors constituting the initial Board of Directors is one (1). The name and address of the person who is to serve as the initial Board of Directors is as follows:

John Murray, III

6436 N.W. 53 St

Lauderhill, Fl 33319

ARTICLE V

INDEMNIFICATION

The Corporation shall indemnify each director, officer, and shareholder of the Corporation against any and all liability and expenses incurred by him in connection with or arising out of any action, suit, or proceeding in which he may be involved, by reason of his being or having been an officer, director, or shareholder of the Corporation to the full extent permitted by the laws of the State of Florida.

ARTICLE VI

REGISTERED AGENT

In pursuance of Chapter 607.34 Florida Statutes, the following is submitted, in compliance with said act:

First, that THE OTHER PHONE COMPANY, INC. desiring to organize as a corporation under the laws of the State of Florida with its principle office, as indicated herewith in the articles of incorporation at 6436 N.W. 53 St, Lauderhill, Fl 33319, has named Anna Mae Walsh Burke, Esq., as its agent to accept service of process within this state.

The address of the Corporation’s initial registered office is suite 500, ADAMS BUILDING. 2601 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33306.

ARTICLE VII

The Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

ARTICLE VIII


The name and address of the Incorporator is as follows: Anna Mae Walsh Burke, Esq. #500, 2601 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33306.

Executed by the undersigned on April 19, 1996.

 

/s/ Anna Mae Walsh Burke

Anna Mae Walsh Burke

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF BROWARD

BEFORE ME, personally appeared Anna Mae Walsh Burke, to me well known to be the person described in and who subscribed the above Articles of Incorporation, and she freely and voluntarily acknowledged before me according to law that she made and subscribed the same for the uses and purposes therein mentioned and set forth.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 19th day of April, 1996.

LOGO

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF REGISTERED AGENT

Having been named the registered agent of THE OTHER PHONE COMPANY, INC., at the place designated in the foregoing Articles of Incorporation, I hereby accept the same and agree to act in this capacity, and agree to comply with the provisions of Florida law relative to keeping the registered office open.

 

/s/ ANNA MAE WALSH BURKE

ANNA MAE WALSH BURKE


Articles of Amendment

to

Articles of Incorporation

of

 

The Other Phone Company, Inc.

(Name of Corporation as currently filed with the Florida Dept. of State)

 

P96000034696

(Document Number of Corporation (if known)

Pursuant to the provisions of section 607.1006, Florida Statutes, this Florida Profit Corporation adopts the following amendment(s) to its Articles of Incorporation:

 

A.

If amending name, enter the new name of the corporation:

                                                                                                                                                                                                      The new name must be distinguishable and contain the word “corporation,” “company” or “incorporated” or the abbreviation “Corp.,” “Inc.,” or “Co.,” or the designation “Corp.” “Inc.” or “Co”. A professional corporation name must contain the word “chartered,” “professional association,” or the abbreviation “P.A.”

 

B.     Enter new principal office address, if applicable:

  

 

  

(Principal office address MUST BE A STREET ADDRESS)

  

 

  
  

 

  

C.     Enter new mailing address, if applicable:

     

(Mailing address MAY BE A POST OFFICE BOX)

  

 

  
  

 

  
  

 

  

 

D.

If amending the registered agent and/or registered office address in Florida, enter the name of the new registered agent and/or the new registered office address:

 

 

Name of New Registered Agent:

  

 

 
    

 

 
 

New Registered Office Address:

   (Florida street address)  
    

                                                                                                  ,

 

Florida                 

    

            (City)                             (Zip Code)

New Registered Agent’s Signature, if changing Registered Agent:

I hereby accept the appointment as registered agent. I am familiar with and accept the obligation of the position.

 

 

Signature of New Registered Agent, if changing

 

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If amending the Officers and/or Directors, enter the title and name of each officer/director being removed and title, name, and address of each Officer and/or Director being added:

(Attach additional sheets, if necessary)

 

Title

       

Name

        

Address

  

Type of Action

 

    

 

     

 

  

¨ Add

          

 

  

¨ Remove

          

 

  
             

 

    

 

     

 

  

¨ Add

          

 

  

¨ Remove

          

 

  
             

 

    

 

     

 

  

¨ Add

          

 

  

¨ Remove

          

 

  

 

E.

If amending or adding additional Articles, enter change(s) here:

(attach additional sheets, if necessary).    (Be specific)

Article IV is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with: “The number of directors constituting the board of directors of the Corporation and the method of electing said directors shall be determined as provided in the By-laws.”

 

F.

If an amendment provides for an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of issued shares, provisions for implementing the amendment if not contained in the amendment itself:

(if not applicable, indicate N/A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The date of each amendment(s) adoption: December 28, 2010

                                                                              (date of adoption is required)

Effective date if applicable:                                                                                                       

                                                     (no more than 90 days after amendment file date)

Adoption of Amendment(s) (CHECK ONE)

 

þ

The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the shareholders. The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) by the shareholders was/were sufficient for approval.

 

¨

The amendment(s) was/were approved by the shareholders through voting groups. The following statement must be separately provided for each voting group entitled to vote separately on the amendment(s):

“The number of votes cast for the amendment(s) was/were sufficient for approval

by                                                                          .”

                             (voting group)

 

¨

The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the board of directors without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.

 

¨

The amendment(s) was/were adopted by the incorporators without shareholder action and shareholder action was not required.

 

   

Dated

 

 

  
   

Signature

 

/s/ Mary K. O’ Connell

  
     

(By a director, president or other officer – if directors or officers have not been selected, by an incorporator – if in the hands of a receiver, trustee, or other court appointed fiduciary by that fiduciary)

  
        

Mary K. O’ Connell

  
        

(Typed or printed name of person signing)

        

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

  
        

(Title of person signing)

  

 

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EX-3.96 41 dex396.htm EXHIBIT 3.96 Exhibit 3.96

Exhibit 3.96

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF THE OTHER PHONE COMPANY, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in Plantation, Florida, and the registered agent in charge thereof shall be The Corporation Trust Company.

1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Florida, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communication, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act of the State of Florida (the “Florida Business Corporation Act”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in

 

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accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Section 607.0141 (or any successor section) of the Florida Business Corporation Act.

2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act or these Bylaws).

2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs) and the number of shares registered in the name of each shareholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the meeting, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the shareholders for the transaction of business. Where a

 

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separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act or in the Articles of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote (which need not be by ballot) of the holders of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote with respect to the matter, unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Articles of Incorporation, a different vote is specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Articles of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Where a separate vote by

 

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a class or classes is required, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of such class or classes present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of such class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the action is taken by persons who would be entitled to vote at a meeting and who hold shares having voting power equal to not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take the action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote were present and voted. The action must be evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action taken, signed by the shareholders entitled to take action without a meeting, and delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Florida Business Corporation Act for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder or by a person or persons authorized to act for the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder or authorized person or persons transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. No consent given by telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission shall be deemed to have been delivered until such consent is delivered to the Corporation in accordance with Section 607.0704 of the Florida Business Corporation Act. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Florida Business Corporation Act to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned

 

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meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Articles of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Florida Business Corporation Act.

3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation.

3.3. Nomination of Directors

 

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The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day, prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal.

 

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3.5. Meetings

3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director), or other electronic transmission (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting.

3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be

 

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otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Articles of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to approving or adopting, or recommending to the shareholders, any action or matter (other than the election or removal of directors) expressly required by the Florida Business Corporation Act to be submitted to shareholders for approval or adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the Corporation. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

4. OFFICERS

4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth

 

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below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such

 

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determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on

 

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behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

5.3. Record Date

5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled

 

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to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Florida Business Corporation Act, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by Section 607.0704 of the Florida Business Corporation Act. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Florida Business Corporation Act, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Florida Business Corporation Act.

 

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6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

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6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Florida Business Corporation Act.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Florida.

 

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7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-3.99 42 dex399.htm EXHIBIT 3.99 Exhibit 3.99

Exhibit 3.99

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

PYRAMID COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC.

The undersigned, acting as incorporator of a corporation under the Texas Business Corporation Act, as amended (the “Act”), hereby adopts the following Articles of Incorporation for such corporation.

ARTICLE ONE

NAME

The name of the corporation is PYRAMID COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC. (the “Corporation”).

ARTICLE TWO

PERIOD OF DURATION

The period of duration of the Corporation is perpetual or until dissolved or merged or consolidated in some lawful manner.

ARTICLE THREE

PURPOSES AND POWERS

Section i. Purposes. The purposes for which the Corporation is organized are to transact any and all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated under the Act.

Section ii. Powers. Subject to any specific written limitations or restrictions imposed by the Act, by other law, or by these Articles of Incorporation, and solely in furtherance thereof, but not in

 

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addition to the limited purposes set forth in Section 1 of this Article, the Corporation shall have and exercise all of the powers specified in the Act, which powers are not inconsistent with these Articles.

ARTICLE FOUR

CAPITALIZATION, PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS AND VOTING

Section 1. Authorized Shares. The Corporation shall have the authority to issue two classes of shares of capital stock to be designated respectively “Common Stock” and “Preferred Stock.” The total number of shares which the Corporation is authorized to issue is TWO MILLION (2,000,000) shares of which ONE MILLION (1,000,000) shares shall be Common Stock and ONE MILLION (1,000,000) shares shall be Preferred Stock. Each share of Common Stock shall have no par value and each share of Preferred Stock shall have no par value.

The Preferred Stock authorized by these Articles of Incorporation may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of which shall have such distinctive designation(s) or title(s) as may be fixed by the Board of Directors prior to the issuance of any shares thereof. The Board of Directors is hereby authorized to fix or alter the dividend rates, conversion rights, rights and terms of redemption, including sinking fund provisions, the redemption price or prices, voting rights and the liquidation preferences of any wholly unissued series of Preferred Stock, and the number of shares constituting any such series and the designation thereof, or any of them. The rights, powers, preferences, limitations and restrictions, if any, accompanying such shares of Preferred Stock shall be set forth by resolution of the Board of Directors providing for the issue thereof prior to the issuance of any shares thereof, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Act. Each share of any series of Preferred Stock shall be identical with all other shares of such series, except as to the date from which dividends, if any, shall accrue.

 

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Section 2. Preemptive Rights. No holder of shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall, as such holder, have any preemptive or preferential right to purchase or subscribe for any capital stock of any class which the Corporation may issue or sell, whether or not exchangeable for any capital stock of the Corporation of any class or classes, whether issued out of unissued shares authorized by these Articles of Incorporation as originally filed or by any amendment thereof, or out of shares of capital stock of the Corporation acquired by it after the issue thereof; nor shall any holder of shares of capital stock of the Corporation, as such holder, have any right to purchase, acquire or subscribe for any securities which the Corporation may issue or sell whether or not convertible into or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Corporation of any class or classes, and whether or not any such securities have attached or appurtenant thereto warrants, options or other instruments which entitle the holders thereof to purchase, acquire or subscribe for shares of capital stock of any class or classes.

Section 3. Voting. In the exercise of voting privileges, each holder of shares of the capital stock of the Corporation entitled to voting rights shall be entitled to one (1) vote for each share held in his name on the books of the Corporation, and each holder of any series of Preferred Stock of the Corporation shall have such voting rights, if any, as shall be specified for such series. In all elections of Directors of the Corporation, cumulative voting is expressly prohibited. As such, each holder of shares of capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at the election of Directors shall have the right to vote, in person or by proxy, all or any portion of such shares for or against each individual Director to be elected and shall not be entitled to vote for or against any one Director more than the aggregate number of shares held by such holder which are entitled to vote on the election of Directors. With respect to any action to be taken by the Shareholders of the Corporation as to any

 

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matter other than the election of Directors, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon and represented in person or by proxy at a meeting of the Shareholders at which a quorum is present shall be sufficient to authorize, affirm, ratify or consent to such action. Any action required by the Act to be taken at any annual or special meeting of Shareholders may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice, and without a vote, if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holder or holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon. Prompt notice of the taking of any action by the Shareholders without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those Shareholders who did not consent in writing to the action.

ARTICLE FIVE

COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS

The Corporation shall not commence business until it has received for the issuance of its shares of Common Stock consideration of the value of at least ONE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,000.00) consisting of any tangible or intangible benefit to the Corporation, including cash, promissory notes, services performed, contracts for services to be performed, or other securities of the Corporation.

ARTICLE SIX

REGISTERED AGENT AND OFFICE

Section 1. Registered Office. The address of the initial registered office of the Corporation is 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 3300, Dallas, Texas 75201.

 

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Section 2. Registered Agent. The name of the initial registered agent of the Corporation at such address is William F. Pyne.

ARTICLE SEVEN

DIRECTORS

Section 1. Initial Board of Directors. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or be under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Corporation. The initial Board of Directors shall consist of one (1) member who need not be a resident of the State of Texas or a Shareholder of the Corporation. The number of Directors of the Corporation may from time to time be changed in accordance with the Bylaws of the Corporation and the Act.

Section 2. Name and Address. The name and address of the person who is to serve as the sole initial Director until the first annual meeting of Shareholders or until his successors are elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation, or removal are as follows:

 

NAME

 

ADDRESS

  

CITY, STATE

David M. Hagen   6002 Waterview Drive    Arlington, Texas 76016

Section 3. Limitations on Liability of Directors. No Director of the Corporation shall be personally liable to the Corporation or its Shareholders for monetary damages for an act or omission in the Director’s capacity as a Director; provided, however, that the foregoing provision shall not eliminate or limit the liability of a Director to the extent a Director is found liable for (a) a breach of the Director’s duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its Shareholders, (b) an act or omission not in good faith that constitutes a breach of duty of the Director to the Corporation or an act or omission that involves intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law, (c) a transaction from which

 

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the Director received an improper benefit, whether or not the benefit resulted from an action taken within the scope of the Director’s office, or (d) an act or omission for which the liability of the Director is expressly provided by an applicable statute.

If the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act or other applicable provision of Texas law hereafter is amended to authorize further elimination or limitation of the liability of Directors, then the liability of a Director of the Corporation, in addition to the limitation on the personal liability provided herein, shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Texas Miscellaneous Corporation Laws Act or other applicable provision of Texas law as amended. Any repeal or modification of this Section 3 by the Shareholders of the Corporation shall be prospective only, and shall not adversely affect any limitation on the personal liability of a Director of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification.

ARTICLE EIGHT

SPECIAL POWERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred under the Act, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized:

1. To adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation;

2. To authorize and cause to be executed mortgages and liens upon the real and personal property of the Corporation;

3. To set apart out of any of the funds of the Corporation available for distributions a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose, and to abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created;

 

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4. By a majority of the whole board, to designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the Directors of the Corporation; the board may designate one or more Directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee; any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution or in the Bylaws of the Corporation, shall have and may exercise any or all of the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, except to the extent that the Act requires a particular matter to be authorized by the Board of Directors, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; provided, however, the Bylaws may provide that in the absence or disqualification of any member of the committee or committees, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member; and

5. When and as authorized by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the stock issued and outstanding having voting power given at a Shareholders meeting duly called upon such notice as is required by statute, to sell, lease or exchange all or substantially all of the property and assets of the Corporation, including its goodwill and its corporate franchises, upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration, which may consist in whole or in part of money or property, including shares of stock in, and/or other securities of, any other corporation or corporations, as its Board of Directors shall deem expedient and in the best interests of the Corporation.

 

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ARTICLE NINE

ADDITIONAL POWERS IN BYLAWS

The Corporation may in its Bylaws confer powers and authorities upon the Board of Directors in addition to the foregoing and to those expressly conferred upon them by the Act.

ARTICLE TEN

TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

No contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its Directors or Officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association or other organization in which one or more of the Directors or Officers of the Corporation are directors, officers or partners, or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely by reason of such relationship, or solely because the Director or Officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation or committee thereof that authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because his or their votes are counted for such purposes, if any one of the following conditions are met:

1. The material facts concerning the relationship or interest of the Director or Officer and the material facts concerning the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors of the Corporation or the committee thereof that considers the contract or transaction, and the Board of Directors of the Corporation or committee thereof in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative vote of a majority of the disinterested Directors, even though the disinterested Directors be less than a quorum; or

2. The material facts concerning the relationship or interest of the Director or Officer and the material facts concerning the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the

 

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Shareholders of the Corporation entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by the Shareholders of the Corporation at any annual or special meeting of Shareholders called for that purpose; or

3. The contract or transaction is fair to the Corporation at the time it is authorized, approved or ratified by the Board of Directors of the Corporation, a committee thereof, or the Shareholders of the Corporation.

Common or interested Directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting or the Board of Directors of the Corporation or of a committee thereof that authorizes such contract or transaction.

ARTICLE ELEVEN

INDEMNIFICATION

Section 1. Indemnification of Directors and Officers. Each person who was or is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative or investigative, any appeal in such action, suit or proceeding, and any inquiry or investigation that could lead to such an action, suit, or proceeding (the “Proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he is or was a Director or Officer of the Corporation, or who, while a Director or Officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, partner, venturer, proprietor, trustee, employee, agent, or similar functionary of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, shall be indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent permitted by the Act against all judgments, penalties (including excise and similar taxes), fines, settlements, and reasonable expenses (including

 

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attorneys’ fees) actually incurred by such person in connection with such Proceeding. Such right shall be a contract right and shall include the right to require advancement by the Corporation of reasonable expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in defending any such Proceeding in advance of its final disposition; provided, however, that the payment of such expenses in advance of the final disposition of such Proceeding shall be made by the Corporation only upon delivery to the Corporation of a written affirmation by such person of his good faith belief that he has met the standard of conduct necessary for indemnification under the Act and a written undertaking, by or on behalf of such person, to repay all amounts so advanced if it should be ultimately determined that such person has not satisfied such requirements.

Section 2. Nature of Indemnification. The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights permitted by law to which a person seeking indemnification may be entitled under any Bylaw, agreement, vote of Shareholders or disinterested Directors or otherwise, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a Director or Officer of the Corporation and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.

Section 3. Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance or another arrangement on behalf of any person who is or was a Director, Officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, partner, venturer, proprietor, trustee, employee, agent, or similar functionary of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his

 

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status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article or the Act.

ARTICLE TWELVE

AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

The Shareholders of the Corporation hereby delegate to the Board of Directors the power to adopt, alter, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation. Such power shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Directors and shall not be exercised by the Shareholders.

ARTICLE THIRTEEN

POWER TO CALL SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETINGS

Special meetings of the Shareholders of the Corporation may be called by the President of the Corporation, the Board of Directors or holders of not less than ten percent (10%) of all the shares entitled to vote at the proposed special meeting of the Shareholders.

ARTICLE FOURTEEN

AMENDMENTS

The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in these Articles of Incorporation or in its Bylaws in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by the Act or these Articles of Incorporation, and all rights conferred on Shareholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.

ARTICLE FIFTEEN

CAPTIONS

The captions used in these Articles of Incorporation are for convenience only and shall not be construed in interpreting the provisions hereof.

 

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ARTICLE SIXTEEN

INCORPORATOR

The name and address of the Incorporator are as follows:

 

NAME

  

ADDRESS

  

CITY, STATE

William F. Pyne    1700 Pacific Avenue Suite 3300    Dallas, Texas 75201

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set his hand this 8th day of June, 1998.

 

INCORPORATOR:

/s/ William F. Pyne

William F. Pyne

 

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EX-3.100 43 dex3100.htm EXHIBIT 3.100 Exhibit 3.100

Exhibit 3.100

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

OF

PYRAMID COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC.

 

1. OFFICES

 

  1.1. Registered Office

The registered office of the Corporation shall be in the State of Texas.

 

  1.2. Other Offices

The Corporation may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Texas, as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or as may be necessary or useful in connection with the business of the Corporation.

 

2. MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS

 

  2.1. Place of Meetings

All meetings of the shareholders shall be held at such place as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board of Directors may determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held by means of remote communication.

 

  2.2. Annual Meetings

Unless directors are elected by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting, the Corporation shall hold annual meetings of shareholders on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President, or by shareholders holding at least fifty percent (50%) of the shares entitled to vote at such meeting, at which shareholders shall elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

 

  2.3. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the shareholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called by the Board of Directors, the Chairman or the President but may not be called by any other person.

 

  2.4. Notice of Meetings

Notice of any meeting of shareholders, stating the place, if any, date and hour of the meeting, the form of remote communications system to be used for the meeting and the means of accessing the communications system, if any, by which shareholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and (if it is a special meeting) the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given to each shareholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more than sixty days

 

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before the date of the meeting (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Texas Business Organizations Code (the “Texas Code”) or these Bylaws). Such notice shall be given in accordance with, and shall be deemed effective as set forth in, Sections 6.051, 21.353 and 21.3531 (or any successor section or sections) of the Texas Code.

 

  2.5. Waivers of Notice

Whenever the giving of any notice is required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a written waiver thereof signed by the person or persons entitled to said notice, or a waiver thereof by electronic transmission by the person entitled to said notice, delivered to the Corporation, whether before or after the event as to which such notice is required, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a shareholder at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice (1) of such meeting, except when the shareholder at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened, and (2) (if it is a special meeting) of consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice, unless the shareholder objects to considering the matter at the beginning of the meeting.

 

  2.6. Business at Special Meetings

Business transacted at any special meeting of shareholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice (except to the extent that such notice is waived or is not required as provided in the Texas Code or these Bylaws).

 

  2.7. List of Shareholders

After the record date for a meeting of shareholders has been fixed, at least ten days before such meeting, the officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall make a list of all shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order and showing the address of each shareholder (but not the electronic mail address or other electronic contact information, unless the Board of Directors so directs), the number and type of shares registered in the name of each shareholder, and the number of votes that each shareholder is entitled to if the number of votes is different from the number of shares stated in the list. Such list shall be open to the examination of any shareholder for any purpose germane to the meeting for a period of at least ten days prior to the meeting: (1) on a reasonably accessible electronic network, provided that the information required to gain access to such list is provided with the notice of the meeting, or (2) during ordinary business hours, at the principal place of business of the Corporation. If the meeting is to be held at a place, then such list shall also, for the duration of the meeting, be produced and kept open to the examination of any shareholder who is present at the time and place of the meeting. If the meeting is to be held solely by means of remote communication, then such list shall also be open to the examination of any shareholder during the whole time of the meeting on a reasonably accessible electronic network, and the information required to access such list shall be provided with the notice of the meeting.

 

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  2.8. Quorum at Meetings

Shareholders may take action on a matter at a meeting only if a quorum exists with respect to that matter. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority in voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on the matters, and who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum with respect to such matter. Where a separate vote by a class or series or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or series or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter. Once a share is represented for any purpose at a meeting (other than solely to object (1) to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting, or (2) (if it is a special meeting) to consideration of a particular matter at the meeting that is not within the purpose or purposes described in the meeting notice), it is deemed present for quorum purposes for the remainder of the meeting and for any adjournment of that meeting unless a new record date is or must be set for the adjourned meeting. The holders of a majority in voting power of the shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time.

 

  2.9. Voting and Proxies

Unless otherwise provided in the Texas Code or in the Certificate of Incorporation, and subject to the other provisions of these Bylaws, each shareholder shall be entitled to one vote on each matter, in person or by proxy, for each share of the Corporation’s capital stock that has voting power and that is held by such shareholder. No proxy shall be voted or acted upon after eleven (11) months from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period. A duly executed appointment of proxy shall be irrevocable if the appointment form states that it is irrevocable and if, and only as long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power. If authorized by the Board of Directors, and subject to such guidelines as the Board of Directors may adopt, shareholders and proxyholders not physically present at a meeting of shareholders may, by means of remote communication, participate in a meeting of shareholders and be deemed present in person and vote at such meeting whether such meeting is held at a designated place or solely by means of remote communication, provided that (1) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to verify that each person deemed present and permitted to vote at the meeting by means of remote communication is a shareholder or proxyholder and is sufficiently identified, (2) the Corporation implements reasonable measures to provide such shareholders and proxyholders a reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting and to vote on matters submitted to the shareholders, including an opportunity to read or hear the proceedings of the meeting substantially concurrently with such proceedings, and (3) if any shareholder or proxyholder votes or takes other action at the meeting by means of remote communication, a record of such vote or other action is maintained by the Corporation.

 

  2.10. Required Vote

When a quorum is present at any meeting of shareholders, all matters shall be determined, adopted and approved by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of shares entitled to vote on the matter unless the proposed action is one upon which, by express provision of statutes or of the Certificate of Incorporation, a different vote is

 

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specified and required, in which case such express provision shall govern and control with respect to that vote on that matter. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in these Bylaws to a majority or other proportion of stock, voting stock or shares shall refer to a majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock, voting stock or shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors.

 

  2.11. Action Without a Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at a shareholders’ meeting may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if the holders of at least the minimum number of shares that would be necessary to take the action that is the subject of the consent at a meeting, in which each shareholder entitled to vote on the action is present and votes, signs and dates a written consent or consents stating the action taken. The written consent or consents shall describe the action taken and shall be delivered to the Corporation in the manner prescribed by the Texas Code for inclusion in the minute book. No consent shall be effective to take the corporate action specified unless the number of consents required to take such action are delivered to the Corporation within sixty days of the delivery of the earliest-dated consent. A telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission consenting to such action and transmitted by a shareholder or proxyholder, or by a person or persons authorized to act for a shareholder or proxyholder, shall be deemed to be written, signed and dated for the purposes of this Section 2.11, provided that any such telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission sets forth or is delivered with information from which the Corporation can determine (1) that the telegram, cablegram or other electronic transmission was transmitted by the shareholder or proxyholder and (2) the date on which such shareholder or proxyholder transmitted such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission. The date on which such telegram, cablegram or electronic transmission is transmitted shall be deemed to be the date on which such consent was signed. Written notice of the action taken, to the extent required by law, shall be given in accordance with the Texas Code to all shareholders who do not participate in taking the action who would have been entitled to notice of the meeting if such action had been taken at a meeting having a record date on the date that written consents signed by a sufficient number of holders to take the action were delivered to the Corporation.

 

  2.12. Adjournments.

Any meeting of shareholders, annual or special may adjourn from time to time to reconvene at the same or some other place, and notice need not be given of any such adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.

 

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  2.13. Conduct of Meetings.

The date and time of the opening and the closing of the polls for each matter upon which the shareholders will vote at a meeting shall be announced at the meeting by the person presiding over the meeting. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules and regulations for the conduct of the meeting of shareholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the person presiding over any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to convene and to adjourn the meeting, to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such presiding person, are appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the presiding person of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to shareholders of record of the corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies or such other persons as the presiding person of the meeting shall determine; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; and (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants. The presiding person at any meeting of shareholders, in addition to making any other determinations that may be appropriate to the conduct of the meeting, shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a matter or business was not properly brought before the meeting and if such presiding person should so determine, such presiding person shall so declare to the meeting and any such matter or business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted or considered. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the person presiding over the meeting, meetings of shareholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with the rules of parliamentary procedure.

 

3. DIRECTORS

 

  3.1. Powers

The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things, subject to any limitation set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation or as otherwise may be provided in the Texas Code.

 

  3.2. Number and Election

The number of directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be at least one. The number of directors from time to time shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors or by resolution of the shareholders of the Corporation; provided, however, that only the shareholders may increase or decrease by more than thirty percent the number of directors last approved by the shareholders.

 

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  3.3. Nomination of Directors

The Board of Directors shall nominate candidates to stand for election as directors; and other candidates also may be nominated by any Corporation shareholder, provided such other nomination(s) are submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation no later than ninety days prior to the meeting of shareholders at which such directors are to be elected, nor earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting (provided, however, that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than seventy (70) days after such anniversary date, notice by the shareholder must be so delivered not earlier than the close of business on the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the ninetieth day (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation). In no event shall the public announcement of an adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting commence a new time period (or extend any time period) for the giving of a shareholder’s notice as described above. Such shareholder’s notice shall set forth: (a) as to each person whom the shareholder proposes to nominate for election as a director (i) all information relating to such person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations of proxies for election of directors in an election contest, or is otherwise required, in each case pursuant to and in accordance with Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and (ii) such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected. The directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the shareholders, except as provided in Section 3.4 hereof, and each director elected shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Directors need not be shareholders.

 

  3.4. Vacancies

Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors elected by all of the shareholders having the right to vote as a single class shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although fewer than a quorum, the sole remaining director or the shareholders of the Corporation. Whenever the holders of any class or classes of stock or series thereof are entitled to elect one or more directors by the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, vacancies and newly created directorships of such class or classes or series may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors elected by such class or classes or series thereof then in office, or by a sole remaining director so elected. Each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors of the class to which such director was appointed, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. In the event that one or more directors resign from the Board, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each director so chosen shall hold office until the next election of directors, and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until the director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. During a period between two (2) successive annual meetings of shareholders,

 

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the directors may not fill more than two (2) vacancies created by an increase in the number of directors.

 

  3.5. Meetings

 

  3.5.1. Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors.

 

  3.5.2. Special Meetings

Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman or President on one day’s notice to each director, either personally or by telephone, express delivery service (so that the scheduled delivery date of the notice is at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting), telegram, facsimile transmission, or, if consented to by the director, electronic mail (effective when directed to an electronic mail address of the director) or other electronic transmission, as defined in Section 1.002(20-a) (or any successor section) of the Texas Code (effective when directed to the director), and on five days’ notice by mail (effective upon deposit of such notice in the mail). A director may specify the form of electronic transmission to be used to communicate notice and may revoke his or her consent to receive notice by electronic transmission by providing written notice to the Corporation. The notice need not describe the purpose of a special meeting.

 

  3.5.3. Telephone Meetings

Members of the Board of Directors may participate in a meeting of the board by any communication by means of which all participating directors can simultaneously hear each other during the meeting. A director participating in a meeting by this means is deemed to be present in person at the meeting. If voting is to take place at the meeting, the Corporation must (1) implement reasonable measures to verify that every person voting at the meeting is sufficiently identified and (2) keep a record of any vote or other action taken.

 

  3.5.4. Action Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if the action is taken by all members of the Board or any committee thereof. The action must be evidenced by one or more consents in writing or by electronic transmission which shall be filed in the minutes for proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

 

  3.5.5. Waiver of Notice of Meeting

A director may waive any notice required by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws before or after the date and time stated in the notice. Except as set forth below, the waiver must be in writing, signed by the director entitled to the notice, or made by electronic transmission by the director entitled to the notice, and delivered to the Corporation for inclusion in the minute book. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the director of the meeting unless the director at the beginning of the meeting objects to holding the meeting

 

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or transacting business at the meeting because the meeting was not lawfully called or convened and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting.

 

  3.6. Quorum and Vote at Meetings

At all meetings of the board, a quorum of the Board of Directors consists of a majority in voting power of the total number of directors prescribed pursuant to Section 3.2 of these Bylaws, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws. The vote of a majority in voting power of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.

 

  3.7. Committees of Directors

The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more directors. The Board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. If a member of a committee shall be absent from any meeting, or disqualified from voting thereat, the remaining member or members present and not disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may, by unanimous vote, appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority to take any action prohibited by Section 21.416 of the Texas Code. Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined from time to time by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and report the same to the Board of Directors, when required. Unless otherwise specified in the Board resolution appointing the Committee, all provisions of the Texas Code and these Bylaws relating to meetings, action without meetings, notice (and waiver thereof), and quorum and voting requirements of the Board of Directors apply, as well, to such committees and their members. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or the resolution of the Board of Directors designating the committee, a committee may create one or more subcommittees, each subcommittee to consist of one or more members of the committee, and delegate to a subcommittee any or all of the powers and authority of the committee.

 

  3.8. Compensation of Directors

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the compensation of directors. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

 

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4. OFFICERS

 

  4.1. Positions

The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors (or an officer authorized by the Board of Directors) from time to time may appoint, including one or more Vice Chairmen, Executive Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers. Each such officer shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be set forth below and such other powers and duties as from time to time may be specified by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the duties of such other officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, except that in no event shall the President and the Secretary be the same person. As set forth below, each of the Chairman, President, and/or any Vice President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise executed and except where the execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

 

  4.2. Chairman

The Chairman shall (when present) preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shareholders, and shall ensure that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors and shareholders are carried into effect. The Chairman may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

 

  4.3. President

The President shall be the chief operating officer of the Corporation and shall have full responsibility and authority for management of the day-to-day operations of the Corporation, subject to the authority of the Board of Directors and Chairman. The President may execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts, under the seal of the Corporation, if required, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent of the Corporation.

 

  4.4. Vice President

In the absence of the President or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event there be more than one Vice President, the Vice Presidents in the order designated, or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President.

 

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  4.5. Secretary

The Secretary shall have responsibility for preparation of minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the shareholders and for authenticating records of the Corporation. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the shareholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary or an Assistant Secretary may also attest all instruments signed by any other officer of the Corporation.

 

  4.6. Assistant Secretary

The Assistant Secretary, or if there be more than one, the Assistant Secretaries in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of the Secretary’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Secretary.

 

  4.7. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the custody of the corporate funds and securities and shall see to it that full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements are kept in books belonging to the Corporation. The Treasurer shall render to the Chairman, the President, and the Board of Directors, upon request, an account of all financial transactions and of the financial condition of the Corporation.

 

  4.8. Assistant Treasurer

The Assistant Treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the Assistant Treasurers in the order determined by the Board of Directors (or if there shall have been no such determination, then in the order of their election), shall, in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of the Treasurer’s inability or refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer.

 

  4.9. Term of Office

The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify or until their earlier resignation or removal. Any officer may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

 

  4.10. Compensation

The compensation of officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by the Board of Directors or by any officer(s) authorized by the Board of Directors to prescribe the compensation of such other officers.

 

  4.11. Fidelity Bonds

The Corporation may secure the fidelity of any or all of its officers or agents by bond or otherwise.

 

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  4.12. Appointing Attorneys and Agents; Voting Securities of Other Entities.

Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the corporation, in the name and on behalf of the corporation, to cast the votes which the corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation or other entity, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation or other entity, or to consent in writing, in the name of the corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation or other entity, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consents, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he or she may deem necessary or proper. Any of the rights set forth in this Section 4.12 which may be delegated to an attorney or agent may also be exercised directly by the Chairman of the Board, the President or the Vice President.

 

5. CAPITAL STOCK

 

  5.1. Certificates of Stock; Uncertificated Shares

The shares of the Corporation shall be represented by certificates, provided that the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes or series of the Corporation’s stock shall be uncertificated shares. Any such resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until such certificate is surrendered to the Corporation. Every holder of stock represented by certificates shall be entitled to have a certificate (representing the number of shares registered in certificate form) signed in the name of the Corporation by the Chairman, President or any Vice President, and by the Treasurer, Secretary or any Assistant Treasurer or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation. Any or all the signatures on the certificate may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar whose signature or facsimile signature appears on a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

 

  5.2. Lost Certificates

The Board of Directors, Chairman, President or Secretary may direct a new certificate of stock to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation and alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming that the certificate of stock has been lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issuance of a new certificate, the board or any such officer may, as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate or certificates, or such owner’s legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the board or such officer shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond or indemnity, in such sum or on such terms and conditions as the board or such officer may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the

 

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Corporation on account of the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed or on account of the issuance of such new certificate or uncertificated shares.

 

  5.3. Record Date

 

  5.3.1. Actions by Shareholders

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of shareholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of shareholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting, unless the Board of Directors fixes a new record date for the adjourned meeting, or unless a new record date is required by the Texas Code.

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall not be more than ten days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Texas Code, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the Corporation. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by the Texas Code, the record date for determining shareholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.

 

  5.3.2. Payments

In order that the Corporation may determine the shareholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the shareholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining shareholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.

 

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  5.4. Shareholders of Record

The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, to receive notifications, to vote as such owner, and to exercise all the rights and powers of an owner. The Corporation shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise may be provided by the Texas Code.

 

6. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

  6.1. Right to Indemnification

The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person (a “Covered Person”) who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he, or a person for whom he is the legal representative, is or was a director or officer of the Corporation or, while a director or officer of the Corporation, is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity, including service with respect to employee benefit plans, against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) reasonably incurred by such Covered Person. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.3, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify a Covered Person in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) commenced by such Covered Person only if the commencement of such proceeding (or part thereof) by the Covered Person was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

 

  6.2. Prepayment of Expenses

The Corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Covered Person in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of expenses in advance of the final disposition of the proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of (1) a written confirmation by the Covered Person that the Covered Person believes in good faith that he or she has met the standards of conduct necessary for indemnification under Title 1, Chapter 8 of the Texas Code, and (2) an undertaking by the Covered Person to repay all amounts advanced if it should be ultimately determined that the Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Article 6 or otherwise.

 

  6.3. Claims

If a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses under this Article 6 is not paid in full within 30 days after a written claim therefor by the Covered Person has been received by the Corporation, the Covered Person may file suit to recover the unpaid amount of such claim and, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid the expense of prosecuting such claim. In any such action the Corporation shall have the burden of

 

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proving that the Covered Person is not entitled to the requested indemnification or advancement of expenses under applicable law.

 

  6.4. Nonexclusivity of Rights.

The rights conferred on any Covered Person by this Article 6 shall not be exclusive of any other rights which such Covered Person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws, agreement, vote of shareholders or of disinterested directors, or otherwise.

 

  6.5. Other Sources

The Corporation’s obligation, if any, to indemnify or to advance expenses to any Covered Person who was or is serving at its request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity shall be reduced by any amount such Covered Person may collect as indemnification or advancement of expenses from such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, enterprise or nonprofit entity.

 

  6.6. Amendment or Repeal

Any repeal or modification of the foregoing provisions of this Article 6 shall not adversely affect any right or protection hereunder of any Covered Person in respect of any act or omission occurring prior to the time of such repeal or modification.

 

  6.7. Insurance

The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee, partner (limited or general) or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against such person or incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person’s status as such, and related expenses, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under the provisions of the Texas Code.

 

7. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

  7.1. Inspection of Books and Records

Any shareholder, in person or by attorney or other agent, shall, upon written demand under oath stating the purpose thereof, have the right during the usual hours for business to inspect for any proper purpose, and to make copies or extracts from: (1) the Corporation’s stock ledger, a list of its shareholders, and its other books and records; and (2) other documents as required by law. A proper purpose shall mean a purpose reasonably related to such person’s interest as a shareholder. In every instance where an attorney or other agent shall be the person who seeks the right to inspection, the demand under oath shall be accompanied by a power of attorney or such other writing which authorizes the attorney or other agent to so act on behalf of the shareholder. The demand under oath shall be directed to the Corporation at its registered office or at its principal place of business.

 

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  7.2. Dividends

The Board of Directors may declare dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and the laws of the State of Texas.

 

  7.3. Reserves

The directors of the Corporation may set apart, out of the funds of the Corporation available for dividends, a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and may abolish any such reserve.

 

  7.4. Execution of Instruments

All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, and promissory notes of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

 

  7.5. Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.

 

  7.6. Seal

The Board of Directors may create a corporate seal in such form as the Board of Directors shall approve. The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or otherwise reproduced.

 

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EX-4.5.10 44 dex4510.htm EXHIBIT 4.5.10 Exhibit 4.5.10

Exhibit 4.5.10

NINTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

NINTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of May 5, 2011, among PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), Hera Corporation, a subsidiary of the Issuer (the “New Guarantor”), and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York), as trustee under the indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Issuer and certain of its Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture, dated as of July 10, 2007 (as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, the Second Supplemental Indenture, the Third Supplemental Indenture, the Fourth Supplemental Indenture, the Fifth Supplemental Indenture, the Sixth Supplemental Indenture, the Seventh Supplemental Indenture and the Eighth Supplemental Indenture referred to below, the “Indenture”), providing for an initial issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000 of the Issuer’s 9.5% Senior Notes due 2015 (the “Notes”) and Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiary Guarantors, and the Issuer and other Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee a First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2007 (the “First Supplemental Indenture”), a Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2008 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture”), a Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 18, 2009 (the “Third Supplemental Indenture”), a Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 23, 2010 (the “Fourth Supplemental Indenture”), a Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 22, 2010 (the “Fifth Supplemental Indenture”), a Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2010 (the “Sixth Supplemental Indenture”), a Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “Seventh Supplemental Indenture”) and an Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “Eighth Supplemental Indenture”), each providing for Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiaries party thereto;

WHEREAS, Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture provide that the Issuer is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its current and future Restricted Subsidiaries that are eligible to be Subsidiary Guarantors under the definition thereof in the Indenture to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiaries shall, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture, subject to Article Ten of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, the New Guarantor is a Restricted Subsidiary and is eligible to guarantee the Notes;

WHEREAS, this Supplemental Indenture executed pursuant to Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture shall evidence the Subsidiary Guarantee of the New Guarantor set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.19, Section 9.01 and Section 10.03 of the Indenture, the Trustee, the Issuer and the New Guarantor are authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture and the New Guarantor is authorized to execute and deliver the Subsidiary Guarantee;

WHEREAS, all acts and requirements necessary to make this Supplemental Indenture the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and the New Guarantor have been done;


NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Supplemental Indenture (including the recitals hereto) without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.

2. Agreement to Guarantee. Subject to Article Ten of the Indenture, the New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, to guarantee fully and unconditionally to each Holder of a Note and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes. The New Guarantor acknowledges and agrees, pursuant to Section 10.03 of the Indenture, that, upon its execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, the New Guarantor shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes of the Indenture (including, without limitation, for purposes of Article Ten thereof).

3. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

4. Trustee’s Disclaimer. The Trustee makes no representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture. The recitals and the statements herein are deemed to be those of the Issuer and the New Guarantor and not of the Trustee.

5. Governing Law. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE ISSUER, THE NEW GUARANTOR AND THE TRUSTEE AGREE TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

6. Successors. All agreements of the New Guarantor in this Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

7. Counterparts. This Supplemental Indenture may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.

8. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction thereof.

9. Conflict with the Trust Indenture Act. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with any provision of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “TIA”) that is required under the TIA to be part of and govern any provision of this Supplemental Indenture, the provision of the TIA shall control. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the TIA that may be so modified or excluded, the provision of the TIA shall be deemed to apply to the Indenture as so modified or to be excluded by this Supplemental Indenture.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

The New Guarantor
Hera Corporation
By:       /s/ Mary K. O’Connell
Name:       Mary K. O’Connell

Title:

      Secretary

 

The Issuer

PAETEC Holding Corp.
By:       /s/ Mary K. O’Connell
Name:       Mary K. O’Connell

Title:

      Senior Vice President, General Counsel and     Secretary


The Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon
By:       /s/ Leslie Lockhart
Name:       Leslie Lockhart

Title:

      Senior Associate
EX-4.5.11 45 dex4511.htm EXHIBIT 4.5.11 Exhibit 4.5.11

Exhibit 4.5.11

TENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

TENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of June 3, 2011, among PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), XETA Technologies, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, and Pyramid Communication Services, Inc., a Texas corporation, each a subsidiary of the Issuer (each a “New Guarantor” and collectively, the “New Guarantors”), and The Bank of New York Mellon (formerly known as The Bank of New York), as trustee under the indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Issuer and certain of its Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture, dated as of July 10, 2007 (as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, the Second Supplemental Indenture, the Third Supplemental Indenture, the Fourth Supplemental Indenture, the Fifth Supplemental Indenture, the Sixth Supplemental Indenture, the Seventh Supplemental Indenture, the Eighth Supplemental Indenture and the Ninth Supplemental Indenture referred to below, the “Indenture”), providing for an initial issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000 of the Issuer’s 9.5% Senior Notes due 2015 (the “Notes”) and Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiary Guarantors, and the Issuer and other Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee a First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2007 (the “First Supplemental Indenture”), a Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 8, 2008 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture”), a Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 18, 2009 (the “Third Supplemental Indenture”), a Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 23, 2010 (the “Fourth Supplemental Indenture”), a Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 22, 2010 (the “Fifth Supplemental Indenture”), a Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2010 (the “Sixth Supplemental Indenture”), a Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “Seventh Supplemental Indenture”),an Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “Eighth Supplemental Indenture”) and a Ninth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2011 (the “Ninth Supplemental Indenture”), each providing for Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiaries party thereto;

WHEREAS, Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture provide that the Issuer is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its current and future Restricted Subsidiaries that are eligible to be Subsidiary Guarantors under the definition thereof in the Indenture to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiaries shall, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture, subject to Article Ten of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, the New Guarantors are Restricted Subsidiaries and are eligible to guarantee the Notes;

WHEREAS, this Supplemental Indenture executed pursuant to Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture shall evidence the Subsidiary Guarantee of the New Guarantors set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.19, Section 9.01 and Section 10.03 of the Indenture, the Trustee, the Issuer and the New Guarantors are authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture and each New Guarantor is authorized to execute and deliver the Subsidiary Guarantee;


WHEREAS, all acts and requirements necessary to make this Supplemental Indenture the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and the New Guarantors have been done;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Supplemental Indenture (including the recitals hereto) without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.

2. Agreement to Guarantee. Subject to Article Ten of the Indenture, each New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, to guarantee fully and unconditionally to each Holder of a Note and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes. Each New Guarantor acknowledges and agrees, pursuant to Section 10.03 of the Indenture, that, upon its execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, such New Guarantor shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes of the Indenture (including, without limitation, for purposes of Article Ten thereof).

3. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

4. Trustee’s Disclaimer. The Trustee makes no representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture. The recitals and the statements herein are deemed to be those of the Issuer and the New Guarantors and not of the Trustee.

5. Governing Law. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE ISSUER, THE NEW GUARANTORS AND THE TRUSTEE AGREE TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

6. Successors. All agreements of the New Guarantors in this Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

7. Counterparts. This Supplemental Indenture may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.

8. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction thereof.

9. Conflict with the Trust Indenture Act. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with any provision of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “TIA”) that is required under the TIA to be part of and govern any provision of this Supplemental Indenture, the provision of the TIA shall control. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the TIA that may be so modified or excluded, the provision of the TIA shall be deemed to apply to the Indenture as so modified or to be excluded by this Supplemental Indenture.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

The New Guarantors
XETA Technologies, Inc.
Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:   Mary K. O’Connell
Title:   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
The Issuer
PAETEC Holding Corp.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:   Mary K. O’Connell
Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


The Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon
By:  

/s/ Leslie Lockhart

Name:   Leslie Lockhart
Title:   Senior Associate
EX-4.6.10 46 dex4610.htm EXHIBIT 4.6.10 Exhibit 4.6.10

Exhibit 4.6.10

EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of May 5, 2011 among PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”) and Hera Corporation, an Oklahoma corporation (the “New Guarantor”) and a subsidiary of the Issuer, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee under the indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Issuer and certain of its Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture, dated as of June 29, 2009 (as supplemented by that certain First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 12, 2010, that certain Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2010, that certain Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 23, 2010, that certain Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 22, 2010, that certain Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2010, that certain Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 and that certain Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, the “Indenture”), providing for an initial issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $350,000,000 of the Issuer’s 8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the “Notes”) on June 29, 2009 and an additional issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000 of the Notes on January 12, 2010 and Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiary Guarantors;

WHEREAS, Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture provide that the Issuer is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its current and future Restricted Subsidiaries that are eligible to be Subsidiary Guarantors under the definition thereof in the Indenture to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiaries shall, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture, subject to Article Ten of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, the New Guarantor is a Restricted Subsidiary and is eligible to guarantee the Notes;

WHEREAS, this Supplemental Indenture executed pursuant to Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture shall evidence the Subsidiary Guarantee of the New Guarantor set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.19, Section 9.01 and Section 10.03 of the Indenture, the Trustee, the Issuer and the New Guarantor are authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture and the New Guarantor is authorized to execute and deliver the Subsidiary Guarantee;

WHEREAS, all acts and requirements necessary to make this Supplemental Indenture the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and the New Guarantor have been done;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Supplemental Indenture (including the recitals hereto) without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.


2. Agreement to Guarantee. Subject to Article Ten of the Indenture, the New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, to guarantee fully and unconditionally to each Holder of a Note and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes. The New Guarantor acknowledges and agrees, pursuant to Section 10.03 of the Indenture, that, upon its execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, the New Guarantor shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes of the Indenture (including, without limitation, for purposes of Article Ten thereof).

3. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

4. Trustee’s Disclaimer. The Trustee makes no representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture. The recitals and the statements herein are deemed to be those of the Issuer and the New Guarantor and not of the Trustee.

5. Governing Law. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE ISSUER, THE NEW GUARANTOR AND THE TRUSTEE AGREE TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

6. Successors. All agreements of the New Guarantor in this Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

7. Counterparts. This Supplemental Indenture may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.

8. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction thereof.

9. Conflict with the Trust Indenture Act. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with any provision of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “TIA”) that is required under the TIA to be part of and govern any provision of this Supplemental Indenture, the provision of the TIA shall control. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the TIA that may be so modified or excluded, the provision of the TIA shall be deemed to apply to the Indenture as so modified or to be excluded by this Supplemental Indenture.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

The New Guarantor
Hera Corporation
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:  

Mary K. O’Connell

Title:

 

Secretary

 

The Issuer

PAETEC Holding Corp.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:  

Mary K. O’Connell

Title:

 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


The Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon
By:  

/s/ Leslie Lockhart

Name:  

Leslie Lockhart

Title:

 

Senior Associate

EX-4.6.11 47 dex4611.htm EXHIBIT 4.6.11 Exhibit 4.6.11

Exhibit 4.6.11

NINTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

NINTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of June 3, 2011 among PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), XETA Technologies, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, and Pyramid Communication Services, Inc., a Texas corporation, each a subsidiary of the Issuer (each a “New Guarantor” and collectively, the “New Guarantors”), and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee under the indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Issuer and certain of its Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture, dated as of June 29, 2009 (as supplemented by that certain First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January 12, 2010, that certain Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2010, that certain Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 23, 2010, that certain Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 22, 2010, that certain Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2010, that certain Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, that certain Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 and that certain Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2011, the “Indenture”), providing for an initial issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $350,000,000 of the Issuer’s 8 7/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the “Notes”) on June 29, 2009 and an additional issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000 of the Notes on January 12, 2010 and Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiary Guarantors;

WHEREAS, Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture provide that the Issuer is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its current and future Restricted Subsidiaries that are eligible to be Subsidiary Guarantors under the definition thereof in the Indenture to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiaries shall, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture, subject to Article Ten of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, the New Guarantors are Restricted Subsidiaries and are eligible to guarantee the Notes;

WHEREAS, this Supplemental Indenture executed pursuant to Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture shall evidence the Subsidiary Guarantee of the New Guarantors set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.19, Section 9.01 and Section 10.03 of the Indenture, the Trustee, the Issuer and the New Guarantors are authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture and each New Guarantor is authorized to execute and deliver the Subsidiary Guarantee;

WHEREAS, all acts and requirements necessary to make this Supplemental Indenture the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and the New Guarantors have been done;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Supplemental Indenture (including the


recitals hereto) without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.

2. Agreement to Guarantee. Subject to Article Ten of the Indenture, each New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, to guarantee fully and unconditionally to each Holder of a Note and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes. Each New Guarantor acknowledges and agrees, pursuant to Section 10.03 of the Indenture, that, upon its execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, such New Guarantor shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes of the Indenture (including, without limitation, for purposes of Article Ten thereof).

3. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

4. Trustee’s Disclaimer. The Trustee makes no representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture. The recitals and the statements herein are deemed to be those of the Issuer and the New Guarantors and not of the Trustee.

5. Governing Law. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE ISSUER, THE NEW GUARANTORS AND THE TRUSTEE AGREE TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

6. Successors. All agreements of the New Guarantors in this Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

7. Counterparts. This Supplemental Indenture may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.

8. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction thereof.

9. Conflict with the Trust Indenture Act. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with any provision of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “TIA”) that is required under the TIA to be part of and govern any provision of this Supplemental Indenture, the provision of the TIA shall control. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the TIA that may be so modified or excluded, the provision of the TIA shall be deemed to apply to the Indenture as so modified or to be excluded by this Supplemental Indenture.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

The New Guarantors
XETA Technologies, Inc.
Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:   Mary K. O’Connell
Title:   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
The Issuer
PAETEC Holding Corp.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:   Mary K. O’Connell
Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


The Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon
By:  

/s/ Leslie Lockhart

Name:   Leslie Lockhart
Title:   Senior Associate
EX-4.7.5 48 dex475.htm EXHIBIT 4.7.5 Exhibit 4.7.5

Exhibit 4.7.5

THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of May 5, 2011, among PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), Hera Corporation, an Oklahoma corporation (the “New Guarantor”) and a subsidiary of the Issuer, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee under the indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, PAETEC Escrow Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Escrow Issuer”), has heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture, dated as of December 2, 2010 (as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”), providing for an initial issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000 of the Escrow Issuer’s 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “Notes”) and the Issuer has heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee a First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “First Supplemental Indenture”) whereby the Issuer assumed all obligations of the Escrow Issuer in respect of the Notes and the Indenture pursuant to Section 12.01 of the Indenture, and the Issuer and other Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee a Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture”), providing for Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiaries party thereto;

WHEREAS, Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture provide that the Issuer is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its current and future Restricted Subsidiaries that are eligible to be Subsidiary Guarantors under the definition thereof in the Indenture to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiaries shall, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture, subject to Article Ten of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, the New Guarantor is a Restricted Subsidiary and is eligible to guarantee the Notes;

WHEREAS, this Supplemental Indenture executed pursuant to Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture shall evidence the Subsidiary Guarantee of the New Guarantor set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.19, Section 9.01 and Section 10.03 of the Indenture, the Trustee, the Issuer and the New Guarantor are authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture and the New Guarantor is authorized to execute and deliver the Subsidiary Guarantee;

WHEREAS, all acts and requirements necessary to make this Supplemental Indenture the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and the New Guarantor have been done;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Supplemental Indenture (including the recitals hereto) without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.


2. Agreement to Guarantee. Subject to Article Ten of the Indenture, the New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, to guarantee fully and unconditionally to each Holder of a Note and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes. The New Guarantor acknowledges and agrees, pursuant to Section 10.03 of the Indenture, that, upon its execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, the New Guarantor shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes of the Indenture (including, without limitation, for purposes of Article Ten thereof).

3. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

4. Trustee’s Disclaimer. The Trustee makes no representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture. The recitals and the statements herein are deemed to be those of the Issuer and the New Guarantor and not of the Trustee.

5. Governing Law. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE ISSUER, THE NEW GUARANTOR AND THE TRUSTEE AGREE TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

6. Successors. All agreements of the New Guarantor in this Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

7. Counterparts. This Supplemental Indenture may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.

8. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction thereof.

9. Conflict with the Trust Indenture Act. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with any provision of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “TIA”) that is required under the TIA to be part of and govern any provision of this Supplemental Indenture, the provision of the TIA shall control. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the TIA that may be so modified or excluded, the provision of the TIA shall be deemed to apply to the Indenture as so modified or to be excluded by this Supplemental Indenture.

[signature page follows]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

New Guarantor
Hera Corporation
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:  

Mary K. O’Connell

Title:

 

Secretary

 

The Issuer

PAETEC Holding Corp.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:  

Mary K. O’Connell

Title:

 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


The Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
By:  

/s/ James M. Young

Name:  

James M. Young

Title:

 

Senior Associate

EX-4.7.6 49 dex476.htm EXHIBIT 4.7.6 Exhibit 4.7.6

Exhibit 4.7.6

FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE (this “Supplemental Indenture”) dated as of June 3, 2011, among PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Issuer”), XETA Technologies, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, and Pyramid Communication Services, Inc., a Texas corporation, each a subsidiary of the Issuer (each a “New Guarantor” and collectively, the “New Guarantors”), and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee under the indenture referred to below (the “Trustee”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, PAETEC Escrow Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Escrow Issuer”), has heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee an Indenture, dated as of December 2, 2010 (as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”), providing for an initial issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000 of the Escrow Issuer’s 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “Notes”) and the Issuer has heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee a First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “First Supplemental Indenture”) whereby the Issuer assumed all obligations of the Escrow Issuer in respect of the Notes and the Indenture pursuant to Section 12.01 of the Indenture, and the Issuer and other Subsidiary Guarantors have heretofore executed and delivered to the Trustee a Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture”) and a Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 5, 2011 (the “Third Supplemental Indenture”), each providing for Subsidiary Guarantees of the Notes by the Subsidiaries party thereto;

WHEREAS, Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture provide that the Issuer is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its current and future Restricted Subsidiaries that are eligible to be Subsidiary Guarantors under the definition thereof in the Indenture to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture pursuant to which such Restricted Subsidiaries shall, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, fully and unconditionally guarantee the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture, subject to Article Ten of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, the New Guarantors are Restricted Subsidiaries and are eligible to guarantee the Notes;

WHEREAS, this Supplemental Indenture executed pursuant to Sections 4.19 and 10.03 of the Indenture shall evidence the Subsidiary Guarantee of the New Guarantors set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4.19, Section 9.01 and Section 10.03 of the Indenture, the Trustee, the Issuer and the New Guarantors are authorized to execute and deliver this Supplemental Indenture and each New Guarantor is authorized to execute and deliver the Subsidiary Guarantee;

WHEREAS, all acts and requirements necessary to make this Supplemental Indenture the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Issuer and the New Guarantors have been done;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and valuable


consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties mutually covenant and agree for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the Notes as follows:

1. Capitalized Terms. Capitalized terms used in this Supplemental Indenture (including the recitals hereto) without definition shall have the meanings set forth in the Indenture.

2. Agreement to Guarantee. Subject to Article Ten of the Indenture, each New Guarantor hereby agrees, jointly and severally with the other Subsidiary Guarantors, to guarantee fully and unconditionally to each Holder of a Note and to the Trustee and its successors and assigns the payment and performance of the Notes and the other obligations set forth in Section 10.01 of the Indenture and to be bound by all other applicable provisions of the Indenture and the Notes. Each New Guarantor acknowledges and agrees, pursuant to Section 10.03 of the Indenture, that, upon its execution and delivery of this Supplemental Indenture, such New Guarantor shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes of the Indenture (including, without limitation, for purposes of Article Ten thereof).

3. Ratification of Indenture; Supplemental Indenture Part of Indenture. Except as expressly amended hereby, the Indenture is in all respects ratified and confirmed and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof shall remain in full force and effect. This Supplemental Indenture shall form a part of the Indenture for all purposes, and every Holder of Notes heretofore or hereafter authenticated and delivered shall be bound hereby.

4. Trustee’s Disclaimer. The Trustee makes no representation or warranty as to the validity or sufficiency of this Supplemental Indenture. The recitals and the statements herein are deemed to be those of the Issuer and the New Guarantors and not of the Trustee.

5. Governing Law. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE ISSUER, THE NEW GUARANTORS AND THE TRUSTEE AGREE TO SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE.

6. Successors. All agreements of the New Guarantors in this Supplemental Indenture shall bind its successors.

7. Counterparts. This Supplemental Indenture may be executed in two or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement.

8. Effect of Headings. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction thereof.

9. Conflict with the Trust Indenture Act. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture limits, qualifies or conflicts with any provision of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “TIA”) that is required under the TIA to be part of and govern any provision of this Supplemental Indenture, the provision of the TIA shall control. If any provision of this Supplemental Indenture modifies or excludes any provision of the TIA that may be so modified or excluded, the provision of the TIA shall be deemed to apply to the Indenture as so modified or to be excluded by this Supplemental Indenture.

[signature page follows]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Supplemental Indenture to be duly executed as of the date first written above.

 

New Guarantors
XETA Technologies, Inc.
Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:   Mary K. O’Connell
Title:   Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
The Issuer
PAETEC Holding Corp.
By:  

/s/ Mary K. O’Connell

Name:   Mary K. O’Connell
Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


The Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
By:  

/s/ Leslie Lockhart

Name:   Leslie Lockhart
Title:   Senior Associate
EX-5.1 50 dex51.htm EXHIBIT 5.1 Exhibit 5.1

Exhibit 5.1

[Letterhead of Hogan Lovells US LLP]

June 6, 2011

Board of Directors

PAETEC Holding Corp.

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with its registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relating to the proposed offering of $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and of the guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be issued by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries identified as a “Co-Registrant” on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”). The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee (the “Trustee”). This opinion letter is furnished to you at your request to enable you to fulfill the requirements of Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation S-K, 17 C.F.R. § 229.601(b)(5), in connection with the Registration Statement.

For purposes of this opinion letter, we have examined copies of such agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed. In our examination of the aforesaid documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the accuracy and completeness of all documents submitted to us, the authenticity of all original documents, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies (including telecopies). As to all matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the foregoing documents, we have not independently established the facts so relied on, and we have not made any investigation or inquiry other than our examination of such documents. This opinion letter is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

To the extent that the obligations of the Company and the Guarantors under the Indenture and the Exchange Notes may depend upon such matters, we have assumed for purposes of the opinions expressed below that: (i) the Trustee is duly organized, validly existing, and in good

 

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standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization; (ii) the Trustee is duly qualified to engage in the activities contemplated by the Indenture; (iii) the Indenture has been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by the Trustee and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Trustee enforceable against the Trustee in accordance with its terms; (iv) the Trustee is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations with respect to acting as a trustee under the Indenture; and (v) the Trustee has the requisite organizational and legal power and authority to perform its obligations under the Indenture.

This opinion letter is based as to matters of law solely on (i) the Delaware General Corporation Law, as amended (which term includes the statutory provisions contained therein, all applicable provisions of the Delaware Constitution and reported judicial decisions interpreting these laws), (ii) the laws of the State of New York, (iii) the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, (iv) the laws of the State of California, (v) the laws of the State of Florida and (vi) the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We express no opinion herein as to any other laws, statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations.

Various matters concerning the laws of (i) the State of Iowa are addressed in the opinion of Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C., (ii) the State of North Carolina are addressed in the opinion of Bryan Cave LLP, (iii) the State of Michigan are addressed in the opinion of Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C., (iv) the State of New Jersey are addressed in the opinion of Flaster/Greenberg PC, (v) the State of South Carolina are addressed in the opinion of Turner Padget Graham & Laney P.A., (vi) the State of Oklahoma are addressed in the opinion of Barber & Bartz, a professional corporation, and (vii) the State of Texas are addressed in the opinion of Mayer Brown LLP, which opinions have been separately provided to you by such firms in each such firm’s capacity as special counsel to the Guarantors incorporated or organized in the applicable state. We express no opinion herein with respect to the matters addressed in the opinions of such counsel, and to the extent such opinions with respect to such matters are necessary to the opinions expressed in this opinion letter, we have, with your consent, assumed such matters.

Based upon, subject to and limited by the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:

(a)(i) following the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and receipt by the Company of the Original Notes in exchange for the Exchange Notes as specified in the resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, and (ii) assuming due execution, authentication, issuance and delivery of the Exchange Notes pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, the Exchange Notes will constitute valid and binding obligations of the Company; and

(b)(i) following the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and receipt by the Company of the Original Notes in exchange for the Exchange Notes as specified in the resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company and in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, and (ii) assuming due execution, authentication, issuance and delivery of the Exchange Notes pursuant to the terms of the Indenture, the Guarantee of each Guarantor will constitute a valid and binding obligation of such Guarantor.

In addition to the assumptions, qualifications, exceptions and limitations elsewhere set forth in this opinion letter, our opinions expressed above are also subject to the effect of

 

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bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, receivership, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors’ rights (including, without limitation, the effect of statutory and other law regarding fraudulent conveyances, fraudulent transfers and preferential transfers) and the exercise of judicial discretion and the application of principles of equity, good faith, fair dealing, reasonableness, conscionability and materiality (regardless of whether the applicable agreements are considered in a proceeding in equity or at law).

This opinion letter has been prepared for use in connection with the Registration Statement. We assume no obligation to advise you of any changes in the foregoing subsequent to the effective date of the Registration Statement.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement and to the reference to this firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Very truly yours,
/s/ Hogan Lovells US LLP
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP

 

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EX-5.2 51 dex52.htm EXHIBIT 5.2 Exhibit 5.2

Exhibit 5.2

LOGO

 

LOGO

June 6, 2011

Board of Directors of PAETEC Holding Corp. and

Sole Member of each Iowa Guarantor

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special counsel to the Iowa limited liability companies set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (each an “Iowa Guarantor” and collectively, the “Iowa Guarantors”) in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), filed by PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries identified as a “Co-Registrant” on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relating to the proposed offering of $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and of the guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be issued by the Guarantors. The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.

For purposes of this opinion letter, we have examined copies of such agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed. In our examination of the aforesaid documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the accuracy and

 

 

LOGO


PAETEC Holding Corp. and Hogan Lovells US LLP

June 6, 2011

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completeness of all documents submitted to us, the authenticity of all original documents, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies (including telecopies). As to all matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the documents, we have not independently established the facts so relied on, and we have not made any investigation or inquiry other than our examination of such documents. This opinion letter is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

This opinion letter is based as to matters of law solely on the laws of the State of Iowa, including the Revised Iowa Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (the “ILLCA”).

Based upon, subject to and limited by the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:

 

  1. Each Iowa Guarantor validly exists as a limited liability company under the ILLCA.

 

  2. Each Iowa Guarantor or its predecessor in interest had as of the date of the Second Supplemental Indenture (the “Supplemental Indenture”) dated December 6, 2010, to the Indenture, and each Iowa Guarantor has as of the date hereof, the limited liability company power to execute and deliver the Supplemental Indenture and perform its obligations under the Indenture.

 

  3. The Supplemental Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each Iowa Guarantor under the ILLCA.

The opinions expressed above are solely for the benefit of the named addressees hereof. No other person may rely on the opinions expressed above for any other purpose or in any other context, except that Hogan Lovells US LLP may rely on such opinions solely for the purposes described below. This opinion letter may not be quoted by you or any other person without our prior written consent, except as set forth below. This opinion letter is limited to the matters expressly stated herein, and no opinion is to be implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein, including but not limited to any opinion as to federal or state taxation, banking, securities or “blue sky” laws or regulations.

We hereby consent to Hogan Lovells US LLP’s reliance upon the opinions expressed above in connection with its opinions to the Company regarding the validity of the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, and to the reference to this firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. We also consent to your filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.2 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Linda M. Kirsch, Vice President

SHUTTLEWORTH & INGERSOLL, P.L.C.


EXHIBIT A

Iowa Guarantors

McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C.

McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C.

EX-5.3 52 dex53.htm EXHIBIT 5.3 Exhibit 5.3

LOGO

Exhibit 5.3

 

June 6, 2011

 

Board of Directors of PAETEC Holding Corp.

Sole Member of each North Carolina Guarantor

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

 

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have acted as special counsel to the North Carolina limited liability companies set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto (each a “North Carolina Guarantor” and collectively, the “North Carolina Guarantors”) in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), filed by PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries identified as a “Co-Registrant” on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relating to the proposed offering of $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and of the guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be issued by the Guarantors. The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee.

 

For purposes of this opinion letter, we have examined copies of the documents listed on Schedule I attached hereto and such other agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed. In our examination of the aforesaid documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity

  LOGO


Board of Directors

Paetec Holding Group

Hogan Lovells US LLP

June 6, 2011

Page 2

 

of all natural persons, the accuracy and completeness of all documents submitted to us, the authenticity of all original documents, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies (including telecopies). As to all matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the documents, we have not independently established the facts so relied on, and we have not made any investigation or inquiry other than our examination of such documents. This opinion letter is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

This opinion letter is based as to matters of law solely on the laws of the State of North Carolina, including the North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act (the “NCLLCA”).

Based upon, subject to and limited by the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:

1. Each North Carolina Guarantor is validly existing as a limited liability company under the NCLLCA as of the date hereof.

2. Each North Carolina Guarantor had the limited liability company power as of the date of the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, to the Indenture, and has the limited liability company power as of the date hereof, to execute and deliver the Second Supplemental Indenture and perform its obligations under the Indenture.

3. The Second Supplemental Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each North Carolina Guarantor under the NCLLCA.

The opinions expressed above are solely for the benefit of the named addressees hereof. No other person may rely on the opinions expressed above for any other purpose or in any other context, except that Hogan Lovells US LLP may rely on such opinions solely for the purposes described below. This opinion letter may not be quoted by you or any other person without our prior written consent, except as set forth below. This opinion letter is limited to the matters expressly stated herein, and no opinion is to be implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein.

We hereby consent to Hogan Lovells US LLP’s reliance upon the opinions expressed above in connection with its opinions to the Company regarding the validity of the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, and to the reference to this firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. We also consent to your filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.3 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Bryan Cave LLP

BRYAN CAVE LLP


EXHIBIT A

North Carolina Guarantors

PAETEC iTel, L.L.C.

US LEC of Alabama LLC

US LEC of Florida LLC

US LEC of Maryland LLC

US LEC of North Carolina LLC

US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC

US LEC Communications LLC


SCHEDULE I

 

1. The articles of organization (together, the “Articles”) of each North Carolina Guarantor, as certified by the Secretary of State of North Carolina on the date hereof.

 

2. The operating agreement of each North Carolina Guarantor, as certified by the Vice President, Corporate Compliance Officer and Assistant Secretary of such North Carolina Guarantor on the date hereof as being complete, accurate and in effect.

 

3. A certificate of existence of each North Carolina Guarantor issued by the Secretary of State of North Carolina dated as of the date hereof.

 

4. Certain resolutions of the member of each North Carolina Guarantor adopted by written consent on November 19, 2010, as certified by the Vice President, Corporate Compliance Officer and Assistant Secretary of each North Carolina Guarantor on the date hereof as being complete, accurate and in effect, relating to, among other things, the authorization, execution and delivery of the Second Supplemental Indenture.

 

5. An executed copy of the Second Supplemental Indenture.
EX-5.4 53 dex54.htm EXHIBIT 5.4 Exhibit 5.4

Exhibit 5.4

 

[Letterhead of Flaster/Greenberg P.C.]

 

June 6, 2011

Board of Directors of PAETEC Holding Corp.

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20004

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special New Jersey counsel to Access One Communications Corp., a New Jersey corporation (the “New Jersey Guarantor”) in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), filed by PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries identified as a “Co-Registrant” on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relating to the proposed offering of $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9-7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9-7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and of the guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be issued by the Guarantors. The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”).

For purposes of this opinion letter, we have examined copies of such agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed. In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the accuracy and completeness of all documents submitted to us, the authenticity of all original documents, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies. As to all matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the documents, we have not independently established the facts so relied on, and we have not made any investigation or inquiry other than our examination of such documents.


Board of Directors of PAETEC Holding Corp.

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

Hogan Lovells US LLP

June 6, 2011

Page 2

 

This opinion letter is based as to matters of law solely on the laws of the State of New Jersey, including the New Jersey Business Corporation Act (the “NJBCA”).

Based upon, subject to and limited by the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:

 

  1. The New Jersey Guarantor is validly existing as a corporation under the NJBCA.

 

  2. The New Jersey Guarantor had the corporate power under the NJBCA as of the date of the Second Supplemental Indenture (the “Joinder”), dated as of December 6, 2010, to the Indenture, and has the corporate power as of the date hereof, to execute and deliver the Joinder and to perform its obligations under the Indenture.

 

  3. The Joinder has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the New Jersey Guarantor under the NJBCA.

The opinions expressed above are solely for the benefit of the named addressees hereof. No other person may rely on the opinions expressed above for any other purpose or in any other context, except that Hogan Lovells US LLP may rely on such opinions solely for the purposes described below. This opinion letter may not be quoted by you or any other person without our prior written consent, except as set forth below. This opinion letter is limited to the matters expressly stated herein, and no opinion is to be implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein, including but not limited to any opinion as to federal or state taxation, banking, securities or “blue sky” laws or regulations.

We hereby consent to Hogan Lovells US LLP’s reliance upon the opinions expressed above in connection with its opinions to the Company regarding the validity of the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, and to the reference to this firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. We also consent to your filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.4 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Very truly yours,
Flaster/Greenberg P.C.
By:   /s/ Markley S. Roderick
  Markley S. Roderick
EX-5.5 54 dex55.htm EXHIBIT 5.5 Exhibit 5.5

LOGO

 

124 West Allegan Street, Suite 1000

Lansing, Michigan 48933

T (517) 482-5800 F (517) 482-0887

www.fraserlawfirm.com

  

 

 

Douglas J. Austin

Michael E. Cavanaugh

David E.S. Marvin

Stephen L. Burlingame

Darrell A. Lindman

Gary C. Rogers

Mark A. Bush

Michael H. Perry

Brandon W. Zuk

Thomas J. Waters

Mark R. Fox

Michael S. Ashton

H. Kirby Albright

Graham K. Crabtree

  

 

 

Michael P. Donnelly

Edward J. Castellani

Peter D. Houk

Jonathan E. Raven

Thaddeus E. Morgan

Anita G. Fox

Elizabeth H. Latchana

Ryan M. Wilson

Kenneth S. Wilson

Brian P. Morley

Mary M. Moyne

Max R. Hoffman, Jr.

Thomas L. Sparks

Geoffrey D. Harrison

  

 

 

Marlaine C. Teahan

Mark E. Kellogg

Daniel J. Cherrin

Ryan K. Kauffman

Jennifer Utter Heston

Nicole L. Proulx

J.J. Burchman

Matthew A. Carmona

Samantha A. Kopacz

Brian T. Gallagher

Loukas P. Kalliantasis

Charles D. Drayton

Melisa M. W. Mysliwiec

  

Exhibit 5.5

 

OF COUNSEL

Peter L. Dunlap, P.C.

John J. Loose

Toni L. Harris

 

RETIRED

Donald A. Hines

 

Archie C. Fraser

(1902–1998)

 

Everett R. Trebilcock

(1918–2002)

 

James R. Davis

(1918–2005)

 

Ronald R. Pentecost

(1932–2008)

June 6, 2011

Board of Directors of PAETEC Holding Corp.

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special counsel to LDMI Telecommunications, Inc., a Michigan corporation (the “Michigan Guarantor”) in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4, as amended, filed by PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) on May 26, 2011 (the “Registration Statement”), and by each of the Company’s direct and indirect affiliates identified as a “Co-Registrant” on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relating to the proposed offering of up to $450,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and of the guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be issued by the Guarantors. The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto and the Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”).

For purposes of this opinion, we have examined copies of the documents listed on Schedule I attached hereto and such other agreements, instruments and documents as we have

 

FRASER TREBILCOCK DAVIS & DUNLAP | PC

  LANSING        DETROIT


June 6, 2011

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deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed. This opinion is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

This opinion is based, as to matters of law, solely on the laws of the State of Michigan, including the Michigan Business Corporation Act (the “MBCA”).

Subject to the limitations, assumptions, and exceptions expressed in this letter, we are of the opinion that:

1. The Michigan Guarantor is validly existing as a corporation under the MBCA as of the date hereof.

2. The Michigan Guarantor had the corporate power as of the date of the Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 6, 2010, to the Indenture, and has the corporate power as of the date hereof, to execute and deliver the Second Supplemental Indenture and perform its obligations under the Indenture.

3. The Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 6, 2010 has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Michigan Guarantor under the MBCA.

This opinion is subject to the following assumptions, exceptions, limitations, and other matters:

We have made no independent investigation, except for reliance upon matters of fact represented in certificates of the officers of the Michigan Guarantor and the Company and upon information from public officials.

We have assumed: the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals; that the original signatures in all documents or copies of documents we have examined are genuine; that the copies were true and complete copies of the originals; that the persons who executed the originals were authorized and had legal capacity to do so; that all such documents were duly delivered and that there have been no material amendments or modifications which have not been provided to us; and that each document submitted to us in draft form conformed in all material respects to the final executed form.

This opinion is limited to the laws of the State of Michigan. We express no opinion concerning municipal or local ordinances or regulations, federal law, or the laws of any other state or jurisdiction.

We express no opinion with respect to federal or Michigan securities laws, or the securities laws of any other state, nor any anti-fraud or fraudulent conveyance laws and have assumed, with your permission, appropriate compliance with such laws.

Wherever in this opinion letter we express any opinion with respect to “all laws,” “all statutes” or words of similar import, our opinion is intended to cover only such laws as a lawyer exercising customary professional diligence would reasonably recognize as being directly applicable to the parties to the transaction, the transaction, or both, and is not intended to indicate


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any opinion with regard to any statute or law or area of law which a lawyer exercising such diligence would not reasonably recognize as being so applicable.

The opinions expressed above are solely for the benefit of the named addressees hereof. No other person may rely on the opinions expressed above for any other purpose or in any other context, except that Hogan Lovells US LLP may rely on such opinions solely for the purposes described below. This opinion may not be quoted by you or any other person without our prior written consent, except as set forth below. This opinion is limited to the matters expressly stated herein, and no opinion is to be implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein.

We hereby consent to Hogan Lovells US LLP’s reliance upon the opinions expressed above in connection with its opinions to the Company regarding the validity of the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, and to the reference to this firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. We also consent to your filing of this opinion as Exhibit 5.5 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.

Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.


June 6, 2011

Page 4

 

SCHEDULE I

 

1. The articles of incorporation of the Michigan Guarantor, as certified by the Director of the Bureau of Commercial Services of the State of Michigan on November 18, 2010 (the “Articles”).

 

2. The bylaws of the Michigan Guarantor, as certified by the Secretary of the Michigan Guarantor on June 6, 2011 as being complete, accurate and in effect.

 

3. A certificate of existence of the Michigan Guarantor issued by the Director of the Bureau of Commercial Services of the State of Michigan dated May 25, 2011.

 

4. Certain resolutions of the board of directors of the Michigan Guarantor adopted by written consent on December 6, 2010, as certified by the Secretary of the Michigan Guarantor on June 6, 2011 as being complete, accurate and in effect, relating to, among other things, the authorization, execution and delivery of the Indenture.

 

5. A certificate on behalf of the Michigan Guarantor to the effect that the representations and warranties related to the Indenture are true and correct.
EX-5.6 55 dex56.htm EXHIBIT 5.6 Exhibit 5.6

Exhibit 5.6

[Letterhead of Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A.]

June 6, 2011

Board of Directors of PAETEC Holding Corp.

Sole Shareholder of South Carolina Guarantor

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special counsel to OmniCall, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of South Carolina (the “South Carolina Guarantor”) in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), filed by PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries identified as a “Co-Registrant” on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relating to the proposed offering of $450,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and of the guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be issued by the Guarantors. The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to an Indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.

For purposes of this opinion letter, we have examined copies of the documents listed on Schedule I attached hereto and such other agreements, instruments and documents as we have deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed. In our examination of the aforesaid documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the legal capacity of all natural persons, the accuracy and completeness of all documents submitted to us, the authenticity of all original documents, and the conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as copies (including telecopies). We do not regularly represent the Company or the South Carolina Guarantor and, as to all matters of fact,


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we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the documents and specifically in the South Carolina Guarantor’s Officer’s Certificate dated June 6, 2011, we have not independently established the facts so relied on, and we have not made any investigation or inquiry other than our examination of such documents. This opinion letter is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

This opinion letter is based as to matters of law solely on the laws of the State of South Carolina, including the South Carolina Business Corporation Act of 1988 (the “SCBCA”).

Based upon, subject to and limited by the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:

 

  1. The South Carolina Guarantor is validly existing as a corporation under the SCBCA as of the date hereof.

 

  2. The South Carolina Guarantor had the corporate power as of the date of the Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of December 6, 2010 (the “Supplemental Indenture”) to the Indenture, and has the corporate power as of the date hereof, to execute and deliver the Supplemental Indenture and perform its obligations under the Indenture.

 

  3. The Supplemental Indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the South Carolina Guarantor under the SCBCA.

In addition to the assumptions, comments, qualifications, limitations and exceptions set forth above, our opinions herein reflect only the application of applicable laws in the State of South Carolina as in effect on the date hereof. The opinions set forth herein are made as of the date hereof and are subject to, and may be limited by, future changes in the factual matters, and we undertake no duty to advise you of the same. The opinions expressed herein are based upon the applicable laws in effect in South Carolina (and published or otherwise generally available) on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to revise or supplement these opinions should such laws be changed by legislative action, judicial decision or otherwise. In rendering our opinions, we have not considered, and hereby disclaim any opinion as to, the application or impact of any laws, cases, decisions, rules or regulations of any other jurisdiction, court or administrative agency, including federal laws of the United States. We specifically advise you that we have not examined any South Carolina laws or regulations specifically applicable to any entity solely because of the business in which it is engaged, including without limitation, any statute, rule or regulation relating to telecommunications carriers, including the orders, rules and regulations of the South Carolina Utilities Commission.

The opinions expressed above are solely for the benefit of the named addressees hereof. No other person may rely on the opinions expressed above for any other purpose or in any other context, except that Hogan Lovells US LLP may rely on such opinions solely for the purposes described below. This opinion letter may not be quoted by you or any other person without our prior written consent, except as set forth below. This opinion letter is limited to the matters


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expressly stated herein, and no opinion is to be implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein.

We hereby consent to Hogan Lovells US LLP’s reliance upon the opinions expressed above in connection with its opinions to the Company regarding the validity of the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, and to the reference to this firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. We also consent to your filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.6 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A.

TURNER PADGET GRAHAM & LANEY, P.A.

Enclosure: Schedule I


SCHEDULE I

 

1. The Articles of Incorporation and all amendments (together, the “Articles”) of the South Carolina Guarantor, as certified by the Secretary of State of South Carolina on June 3, 2011.

 

2. A Certificate of Existence of the South Carolina Guarantor issued by the Secretary of State of South Carolina dated June 1, 2011.

 

3. The by-laws of the South Carolina Guarantor in effect on December 6, 2010 and on the date hereof, as certified by the Assistant Secretary of the South Carolina Guarantor on June 6, 2011, as being complete, accurate and in effect.

 

4. Certain resolutions of (i) the sole shareholder and (ii) the board of directors of the South Carolina Guarantor, among others, both adopted by written consent on December 6, 2010, as certified by the Assistant Secretary of the South Carolina Guarantor on June 6, 2011 as being complete, accurate and in effect, relating to, among other things, the authorization, execution and delivery of the Supplemental Indenture.
EX-5.7 56 dex57.htm EXHIBIT 5.7 Exhibit 5.7

Exhibit 5.7

[Letterhead of Barber & Bartz, P.C.]

June 6, 2011

Board of Directors of

PAETEC Holding Corp.

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004

 

  Re: XETA Technologies, Inc.
     Our File No. 9421-02

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special counsel to XETA Technologies, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation (“XETA”), which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with the registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the “Registration Statement”), filed by the Company, and by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries identified as a “Co-Registrant” on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Subsidiary Guarantor” and collectively, the “Subsidiary Guarantors”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the proposed offering of $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 9-7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9-7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and the guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be given by the Subsidiary Guarantors, including XETA. The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to an indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, to which XETA became a party by execution of the Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 3, 2011 (the “Indenture Supplement”).


Board of Directors of

PAETEC Holding Corp. and

Hogan Lovells US LLP

June 6, 2011

Page 2 of 3

 

For purposes of this opinion letter, we have examined copies of such agreements, instruments and other documents as we have deemed an appropriate basis on which to render the opinions hereinafter expressed (the “Documents”). In our examination of such Documents, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures thereon, the legal capacity of all natural persons executing the same as or on behalf of any party, the accuracy and completeness of all Documents submitted to us for examination, the authenticity of all such Documents which are originals, and the conformity to authentic originals of all Documents submitted to us as copies (including telecopies).

As to all matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made by parties in the Documents, we have not independently established the facts so relied on and we have not made any investigation or inquiry other than our examination of such Documents. This opinion letter is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

This opinion letter is based as to matters of law solely on the laws of the State of Oklahoma, including the Oklahoma General Corporation Act (the “Act”).

Based upon, subject to and limited by the foregoing, we are of the opinion that:

1.        XETA is validly existing as a corporation formed under the Act.

2.        XETA had the corporate power as of the date of the Indenture Supplement, and has the corporate power as of the date hereof, to execute and deliver the Indenture Supplement and perform its obligations under the Indenture.

3.        The Indenture Supplement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by XETA under the Act.

The opinions expressed above are solely for the benefit of the named addressees hereof. No other person may rely on the opinions expressed above for any other purpose or in any other context, except that Hogan Lovells US LLP may rely on such opinions solely for the purposes described below. This opinion letter may not be quoted by you or any other person without our prior written consent, except as set forth below. This opinion letter is limited to the matters expressly stated herein, and no opinion is to be implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein, including not limited to any opinion as to federal or state taxation, banking, securities or “blue sky” laws or regulations.

We hereby consent to Hogan Lovells US LLP’s reliance upon the opinions expressed above in connection with its opinions to the Company regarding the validity of the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees, which opinion is being filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, and to the reference to this firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the


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Hogan Lovells US LLP

June 6, 2011

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prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. We also consent to your filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.7 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Very truly yours,

BARBER & BARTZ, P.C.

/s/ Robert L. Bearer

Robert L. Bearer

EX-5.8 57 dex58.htm EXHIBIT 5.8 Exhibit 5.8

Exhibit 5.8

 

[Letterhead of Mayer Brown LLP]

 

June 6, 2011

Board of Directors of PAETEC Holding Corp.

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, NY 14450

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 Thirteenth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20004

 

Re: PAETEC Holding Corp. 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as special Texas counsel to Pyramid Communication Services, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Texas Guarantor”), in connection with the Registration Statement (Registration No. 333-174546) on Form S-4, as amended to the date hereof (the “Registration Statement”) filed by PAETEC Holding Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries identified as a co-registrant on the cover page of the Registration Statement (each a “Guarantor” and collectively, the “Guarantors”), with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and relating to the proposed offering of $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company (the “Exchange Notes”) in exchange for up to $450,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 of the Company, originally issued on December 2, 2010 and outstanding as of the date hereof (the “Original Notes”), and guarantees of the Exchange Notes (the “Guarantees”) to be issued by the Guarantors. The Original Notes and the Exchange Notes are sometimes referred to herein collectively as the “Notes.”

The Original Notes were issued, and the Exchange Notes will be issued, pursuant to that certain Indenture dated as of December 2, 2010, as supplemented or amended (the “Indenture”), by and among the Company, the Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.

In rendering the opinions expressed herein, we have examined copies of (i) the articles of incorporation of the Texas Guarantor (the “Articles”), certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas on May 26, 2011; (ii) the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Texas Guarantor as adopted by the Board of Directors of the Texas Guarantor on May 31, 2011 (the “Bylaws”); (iii) a Certificate of Existence of the Texas Guarantor issued by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas dated May 26, 2011; (iv) a Certificate of Good Standing from the Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas dated May 26, 2011; (iv) the Indenture; (v) the global


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June 6, 2011

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certificates representing the Notes; (vi) the Registration Statement; (vii) the certificate of Mary K. O’Connell, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Texas Guarantor, dated as of the date hereof, identifying the officers of the Texas Guarantor and accompanied by copies of the Articles and Bylaws as amended to the date hereof and a copy of resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of the Texas Guarantor authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Texas Guarantor of the Indenture Supplement (as defined below) and reciting certain other relevant facts concerning the Texas Guarantor.

We have also examined such other documents and instruments and have made such further investigations as we have deemed necessary or appropriate in connection with the opinions contained in this opinion letter. In expressing the opinions set forth below, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to the original documents of all documents submitted to us as certified, conformed or photostatic copies and the legal competence of each individual executing any document.

As to certain matters of fact, we have relied on the representations and statements of fact made in the relevant documents referred to above, have not independently established the facts so relied on, and have not made any investigation or inquiry other than our examination of such documents. This opinion letter is given, and all statements herein are made, in the context of the foregoing.

Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and having due regard for legal considerations which we deem relevant, we are of the opinion that:

 

  1. The Texas Guarantor is a validly existing corporation under the laws of the State of Texas;

 

  2. The Texas Guarantor had the corporate power as of the date of the Fourth Supplemental Indenture (the “Indenture Supplement”), dated as of June 3, 2011, to the Indenture, and has the corporate power as of the date hereof, to execute and deliver the Indenture Supplement and perform its obligations under the Indenture; and

 

  3. The Indenture Supplement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Texas Guarantor.

The opinions expressed herein are based as to matters of law solely on the laws of the State of Texas.

The opinions expressed above are solely for the benefit of the named addressees hereof. No other person may rely on the opinions expressed above for any other purpose or in any other context, except that Hogan Lovells US LLP may rely on such opinions for the purposes described below. This opinion letter may not be quoted by you or any other person without our prior written consent, except as set forth below. This opinion letter is limited to the matters


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expressly stated herein, and no opinion is to be implied or may be inferred beyond the matters expressly stated herein.

We hereby consent to Hogan Lovells US LLP’s reliance upon the opinions expressed above in connection with its opinions to the Company regarding the validity of the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees filed as Exhibit 5.1 to the Registration Statement, and to the reference to our firm under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus constituting a part of the Registration Statement. We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion letter as Exhibit 5.8 to the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we are an “expert” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Mayer Brown LLP

MAYER BROWN LLP

EX-10.7.1 58 dex1071.htm EXHIBIT 10.7.1 Exhibit 10.7.1

Exhibit 10.7.1

 

 

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

among

PAETEC HOLDING CORP.,

VARIOUS LENDERS,

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT,

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC. and GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA,

as CO-SYNDICATION AGENTS,

and

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. and CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC,

as CO-DOCUMENTATION AGENTS

 

 

Dated as of February 28, 2007 and amended and restated as of May 31, 2011

 

 

 

 

MERRILL LYNCH,

PIERCE, FENNER &

SMITH

INCORPORATED,

as JOINT LEAD

ARRANGER AND

JOINT BOOK

RUNNER

 

DEUTSCHE BANK

SECURITIES INC.,

as JOINT LEAD

ARRANGER AND

JOINT BOOK

RUNNER

 

CREDIT SUISSE

SECURITIES (USA)

LLC,

as JOINT LEAD

ARRANGER AND

JOINT BOOK

RUNNER

 

GOLDMAN SACHS

BANK USA,

as JOINT LEAD

ARRANGER AND

JOINT BOOK

RUNNER

 

J.P. MORGAN

SECURITIES LLC,

as JOINT LEAD

ARRANGER AND

JOINT BOOK

RUNNER


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

              Page  
SECTION 1.    Definitions and Accounting Terms      1   
  1.01.    Defined Terms      1   
SECTION 2.    Amount and Terms of Credit      50   
  2.01.    The Commitments      50   
  2.02.    Minimum Amount of Each Borrowing      53   
  2.03.    Notice of Borrowing      53   
  2.04.    Disbursement of Funds      54   
  2.05.    Notes      54   
  2.06.    Conversions      55   
  2.07.    Pro Rata Borrowings      56   
  2.08.    Interest      56   
  2.09.    Interest Periods      57   
  2.10.    Increased Costs, Illegality, etc.      58   
  2.11.    Compensation      60   
  2.12.    Change of Lending Office      60   
  2.13.    Replacement of Lenders      60   
  2.14.    Incremental Term Loan Commitments      62   
  2.15.    Incremental RL Commitments      66   
  2.16.    Extension of Term Loans and Revolving Loan Commitments      68   
  2.17.    Defaulting Lenders      71   
  2.18.    Reverse Dutch Auction Repurchases      73   
SECTION 3.    Letters of Credit      75   
  3.01.    Letters of Credit      75   
  3.02.    Maximum Letter of Credit Outstandings; Final Maturities      76   
  3.03.    Letter of Credit Requests; Minimum Stated Amount      76   
  3.04.    Letter of Credit Participations      77   
  3.05.    Agreement to Repay Letter of Credit Drawings      79   
  3.06.    Increased Costs      80   
  3.07.    Extended Revolving Loan Commitments      80   
SECTION 4.    Commitment Commission; Fees; Reductions of Commitment      81   
  4.01.    Fees      81   
  4.02.    Voluntary Termination of Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitments      82   
  4.03.    Mandatory Reduction of Commitments      83   
SECTION 5.    Prepayments; Payments; Taxes      84   
  5.01.    Voluntary Prepayments      84   
  5.02.    Mandatory Repayments      85   
  5.03.    Method and Place of Payment, etc.      92   
  5.04.    Net Payments      93   

 

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SECTION 6.    Conditions Precedent      95   
  6.01.    Restatement Effective Date; Notes      95   
  6.02.    Officer’s Certificate      95   
  6.03.    Opinions of Counsel      96   
  6.04.    Company Documents; Proceedings; etc.      96   
  6.05.    Repayment of Existing Credit Agreement      96   
  6.06.    Adverse Change; Approvals      97   
  6.07.    Litigation      97   
  6.08.    Reaffirmation Agreement      97   
  6.09.    Security Interests; etc      97   
  6.10.    Public Debt Ratings      98   
  6.11.    Financial Statements; Projections      98   
  6.12.    Solvency Certificate; Insurance Certificates, etc.      98   
  6.13.    Compliance with Existing Indentures      98   
  6.14.    Fees      99   
  6.15.    PATRIOT Act      99   
SECTION 7.    Conditions Precedent to All Credit Events      99   
  7.01.    No Default; Representations and Warranties      99   
  7.02.    Notice of Borrowing; Letter of Credit Request      100   
  7.03.    Incremental Term Loans      100   
  7.04.    Compliance with Senior Notes and Senior Secured Notes      100   
  7.05.    Compliance with Financial Covenant      100   
SECTION 8.    Representations, Warranties and Agreements      101   
  8.01.    Company Status      101   
  8.02.    Power and Authority      101   
  8.03.    No Violation      101   
  8.04.    Approvals      102   
  8.05.    Financial Statements; Financial Condition; Undisclosed Liabilities; Projections      102   
  8.06.    Litigation      103   
  8.07.    True and Complete Disclosure      103   
  8.08.    Use of Proceeds; Margin Regulations      104   
  8.09.    Tax Returns and Payments      104   
  8.10.    Compliance with ERISA      105   
  8.11.    Security Documents      106   
  8.12.    Properties      106   
  8.13.    Capitalization      107   
  8.14.    Subsidiaries      107   
  8.15.    Compliance with Statutes, etc.      107   
  8.16.    Investment Company Act      108   
  8.17.    Environmental Matters      108   
  8.18.    Employment and Labor Relations      108   
  8.19.    Intellectual Property, etc.      109   

 

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  8.20.    Indebtedness      109   
  8.21.    Insurance      109   
  8.22.    Anti-Terrorism Law      109   
SECTION 9.    Affirmative Covenants      110   
  9.01.    Information Covenants      110   
  9.02.    Books, Records and Inspections; Annual Meetings      114   
  9.03.    Maintenance of Property; Insurance      115   
  9.04.    Existence; Franchises      116   
  9.05.    Compliance with Statutes, etc.      116   
  9.06.    Compliance with Environmental Laws      116   
  9.07.    ERISA      117   
  9.08.    End of Fiscal Years; Fiscal Quarters      118   
  9.09.    Performance of Obligations      118   
  9.10.    Payment of Taxes      118   
  9.11.    Use of Proceeds      119   
  9.12.    Additional Security; Further Assurances; etc.      119   
  9.13.    Ownership of Subsidiaries; etc.      121   
  9.14.    Interest Rate Protection      121   
  9.15.    Permitted Acquisitions      121   
  9.16.    Foreign Subsidiaries Security      123   
  9.17.    Corporate Separateness      123   
  9.18.    Maintenance of Ratings      123   
SECTION 10.    Negative Covenants      124   
  10.01.    Liens      124   
  10.02.    Consolidation, Merger, Purchase or Sale of Assets, etc.      128   
  10.03.    Dividends      131   
  10.04.    Indebtedness      133   
  10.05.    Advances, Investments and Loans      138   
  10.06.    Transactions with Affiliates      141   
  10.07.    Anti-Terrorism Law; Anti-Money Laundering; Embargoed Person      142   
  10.08.    Total Leverage Ratio      143   
  10.09.   

Modifications of Certain Documents, Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws and Certain Other Agreements; Limitations on Voluntary Payments, etc.

     143   
  10.10.    Limitation on Certain Restrictions on Subsidiaries      146   
  10.11.    Limitation on Issuance of Equity Interests      147   
  10.12.    Business; etc.      147   
  10.13.    Limitation on Creation of Subsidiaries      148   
SECTION 11.    Events of Default      150   
  11.01.    Payments      150   
  11.02.    Representations, etc.      150   
  11.03.    Covenants      150   
  11.04.    Default Under Other Agreements      150   
  11.05.    Bankruptcy, etc.      150   

 

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  11.06.    ERISA      151   
  11.07.    Security Documents      152   
  11.08.    Subsidiaries Guaranty      152   
  11.09.    Judgments      152   
  11.10.    Change of Control      152   
  11.11.    Operational Licenses and Governmental Approvals      152   
  11.12.    Credit Document Licenses and Governmental Approvals      153   
  11.13.    Suspension of Business      153   
  11.14.    Environmental Claims      153   
  11.15.    Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement      153   
  11.16.    Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement      153   
SECTION 12.    The Agents      154   
  12.01.    Appointment and Authority      154   
  12.02.    Rights as a Lender      154   
  12.03.    Exculpatory Provisions      154   
  12.04.    Reliance by Administrative Agent      155   
  12.05.    Delegation of Duties      156   
  12.06.    Indemnification      156   
  12.07.    Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders      156   
  12.08.    No Other Duties, Etc      157   
  12.09.    Resignation of the Administrative Agent      157   
  12.10.    Collateral Matters      158   
SECTION 13.    Miscellaneous      159   
  13.01.    Payment of Expenses, etc.      159   
  13.02.    Right of Setoff      161   
  13.03.    Notices      161   
  13.04.    Benefit of Agreement; Assignments; Participations      161   
  13.05.    No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative      164   
  13.06.    Payments Pro Rata      164   
  13.07.    Calculations; Computations      165   
  13.08.    GOVERNING LAW; SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION; VENUE; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL      165   
  13.09.    Counterparts      166   
  13.10.    Effectiveness      166   
  13.11.    Headings Descriptive      166   
  13.12.    Amendment or Waiver; etc.      167   
  13.13.    Survival      169   
  13.14.    Domicile of Loans      169   
  13.15.    Register      170   
  13.16.    Confidentiality      170   
  13.17.    Patriot Act      171   
  13.18.   

OTHER LIENS ON COLLATERAL; TERMS OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE SECOND LIEN NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT; ETC.

     171   
  13.19.    Effect of the Amendment and Restatement      172   
  13.20.    No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility      173   
  13.21.    Post-Closing Requirements      174   

 

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SCHEDULE I    Commitments
SCHEDULE II    Existing Outside Letters of Credit
SCHEDULE III    Existing Indebtedness
SCHEDULE IV    Real Property
SCHEDULE V    Governmental Approvals/Switching Equipment
SCHEDULE VI    Plans
SCHEDULE VII    Subsidiaries
SCHEDULE VIII    Insurance
SCHEDULE IX    Existing Liens
SCHEDULE X    Existing Investments
SCHEDULE XI    Affiliate Transactions
SCHEDULE XII    Lender Addresses
SCHEDULE XIII    Reverse Dutch Auction Procedures
SCHEDULE XIV    Designated Regulatory Subsidiaries
EXHIBIT A-1    Form of Notice of Borrowing
EXHIBIT A-2    Form of Notice of Conversion/Continuation
EXHIBIT B-1    Form of Initial Term Note
EXHIBIT B-2    Form of Revolving Note
EXHIBIT B-3    Form of Swingline Note
EXHIBIT B-4    Form of Incremental Term Note
EXHIBIT C    Form of Letter of Credit Request
EXHIBIT D    Form of Section 5.04(b)(ii) Certificate
EXHIBIT E    Form of Opinion of O’Melveny & Myers LLP, special counsel to the Credit Parties
EXHIBIT F    Form of Officers’ Certificate
EXHIBIT G    Subsidiaries Guaranty
EXHIBIT H    Pledge Agreement
EXHIBIT I    Security Agreement
EXHIBIT J    Form of Solvency Certificate
EXHIBIT K-1    Form of Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement
EXHIBIT K-2    Form of Incremental RL Commitment Agreement
EXHIBIT L    Form of Assignment and Assumption Agreement
EXHIBIT M    Form of Intercompany Note
EXHIBIT N    Form of Shareholder Subordinated Note
EXHIBIT O    Form of Reaffirmation Agreement
EXHIBIT P    Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement


AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of February 28, 2007 and amended and restated as of May 31, 2011, among PAETEC HOLDING CORP., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders party hereto from time to time, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as Co-Syndication Agents, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, as Co-Documentation Agents. All capitalized terms used herein and defined in Section 1.01 are used herein as therein defined.

W I T N E S S E T H

WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Existing Lenders and DBTCA, as administrative agent, are parties to a Credit Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2007 (as the same has been amended, modified or supplemented prior to the Restatement Effective Date, the “Existing Credit Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, the parties hereto wish to amend and restate the Existing Credit Agreement in its entirety in the form of this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree that, on the Restatement Effective Date, the Existing Credit Agreement shall be and is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED:

SECTION 1. Definitions and Accounting Terms.

1.01. Defined Terms. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings (such meanings to be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined):

Acquired Entity or Business” shall mean either (i) the assets constituting a business, division or product line of any Person that is not already a Subsidiary or an Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Borrower or (ii) 100% of the outstanding Equity Interests of any such Person, which Person shall, as a result of the acquisition of such Equity Interests, become a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower (or shall be merged with and into the Borrower or merged with a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower as contemplated by the definition of Permitted Acquisition).

Additional Security Documents” shall have the meaning provided in Section 9.12.

Adjustable Applicable Margins” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of Applicable Margin.

 

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Adjusted Consolidated Net Income” shall mean, for any period, Consolidated Net Income for such period plus the sum of the amount of all net non-cash charges (including, without limitation, depreciation, amortization, deferred tax expense and non-cash interest expense) and net non-cash losses which were included in arriving at (and not otherwise excluded from the calculation of) Consolidated Net Income for such period, less the amount of all net non-cash gains and non-cash credits which were included in arriving at (and not otherwise excluded from the calculation of) Consolidated Net Income for such period.

Adjusted Consolidated Working Capital” shall mean, at any time, Consolidated Current Assets (but excluding therefrom all cash and Cash Equivalents) less Consolidated Current Liabilities at such time.

Administrative Agent” shall mean BANA, in its capacity as Administrative Agent for the Lenders hereunder and under the other Credit Documents, and shall include any successor to the Administrative Agent appointed pursuant to Section 12.09.

Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling (including, but not limited to, all directors and Executive Officers of such Person), controlled by, or under direct or indirect common control with, such Person. A Person shall be deemed to control another Person if such Person possesses, directly or indirectly, the power (i) to vote 10% or more of the Voting Stock of such Person or (ii) to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such other Person, whether through the ownership of Voting Stock, by contract or otherwise; provided, however, that none of the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any of their respective Affiliates shall be considered an Affiliate of the Borrower or any Subsidiary thereof.

Agent” shall mean and include each of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, the Syndication Agents and the Documentation Agents.

Agent-Related Person” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Aggregate Consideration” shall mean, with respect to any Foreign Permitted Acquisition, the sum (without duplication) of (i) the aggregate amount of all cash paid (or to be paid) by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with such Foreign Permitted Acquisition (including, without limitation, payments of fees and costs and expenses in connection therewith) and all contingent cash purchase price, earn-out, non-compete and other similar cash obligations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries incurred and reasonably expected to be incurred in connection therewith (as determined in good faith by the Borrower), (ii) the aggregate principal amount of all Indebtedness assumed, incurred, refinanced and/or issued in connection with such Foreign Permitted Acquisition to the extent permitted by Section 10.04 and (iii) the Fair Market Value of all other consideration paid or payable in connection with such Foreign Permitted Acquisition (excluding, for purposes of this clause (iii), the Fair Market Value of any Borrower Common Stock and/or Qualified Preferred Stock issued (or to be issued) as consideration in connection with such Foreign Permitted Acquisition).

Agreement” shall mean this Credit Agreement, as modified, supplemented, amended, restated (including any amendment and restatement hereof), extended or renewed from time to time.

Anti-Terrorism Laws” shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.22.

 

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Applicable Excess Cash Flow Prepayment Percentage” shall mean, at any time, 50%; provided that, so long as no Default or Event of Default is then in existence, if the Total Leverage Ratio is less than 3.50:1.00 but greater than or equal to 2.50:1.00 (as set forth in the officer’s certificate delivered pursuant to Section 9.01(e) for the fiscal year of the Borrower then last ended), the Applicable Excess Cash Flow Prepayment Percentage shall instead be 25%; and provided further that, so long as no Default or Event of Default is then in existence, if the Total Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50:1.00 (as set forth in the officer’s certificate delivered pursuant to Section 9.01(e) for the fiscal year of the Borrower then last ended), the Applicable Excess Cash Flow Prepayment Percentage shall instead be 0%.

Applicable Margin” shall mean a percentage per annum equal to: (i) in the case of Initial Term Loans maintained as (A) Base Rate Loans, 2.50%, and (B) Eurodollar Loans, 3.50%; (ii) in the case of Revolving Loans maintained as (A) Base Rate Loans, initially 2.25% and (B) Eurodollar Loans, initially 3.25%; (iii) in the case of Swingline Loans, initially 2.25%; and (iv) in the case of any Type of Incremental Term Loan of a given Tranche that is not an Initial Term Loan, that percentage per annum set forth in, or calculated in accordance with, Section 2.14 and the relevant Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement. From and after each day of delivery of any certificate delivered in accordance with the first sentence of the following paragraph indicating an entitlement to a different margin for any Revolving Loans or Swingline Loans than that described in the immediately preceding sentence (each, a “Start Date”) to and including the applicable End Date described below, the Applicable Margins for such Tranches of Loans (hereinafter, the “Adjustable Applicable Margins”) shall be those set forth below opposite the Total Leverage Ratio indicated to have been achieved in any certificate delivered in accordance with the following sentences:

 

Total Leverage Ratio

   Revolving Loan
Eurodollar Margin
    Revolving Loan and
Swingline Loan
Base Rate Margin
 

Equal to or greater than 3.50 to 1.00

     3.25     2.25

Equal to or greater than 3.00 to 1.00 but less than 3.50 to 1.00

     3.00     2.00

Less than 3.00 to 1.00

     2.75     1.75

The Total Leverage Ratio used in a determination of Adjustable Applicable Margins shall be determined based on the delivery of a certificate of the Borrower (each, a “Quarterly Pricing Certificate”) by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower to the Administrative Agent (with a copy to be sent by the Administrative Agent to each Lender), within 45 days after the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower (or within 90 days after the last day of the fourth fiscal quarter of the Borrower). The Quarterly Pricing Certificate shall set forth the calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio as at the last day of the Test Period ended immediately prior to the relevant Start Date and the Adjustable Applicable Margins which shall be thereafter applicable (until such Adjustable Applicable Margins are changed or cease to apply in accordance with the following sentences). The Adjustable Applicable Margins so determined shall apply, except as set forth in the succeeding sentence, from the relevant Start Date to the earlier of (x) the date on which the next Quarterly Pricing Certificate is delivered to the Administrative Agent or (y) the date which is 45 days (or 90 days in the case of the fourth fiscal

 

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quarter of the Borrower) following the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Borrower for which the Adjustable Applicable Margins were most recently determined pursuant to this definition (such earlier date, the “End Date”), at which time, if no Quarterly Pricing Certificate has been delivered to the Administrative Agent indicating an entitlement to new Adjustable Applicable Margins (and thus commencing a new Start Date), the Adjustable Applicable Margins shall be those set forth in the first sentence of this definition (such Adjustable Applicable Margins as so determined, the “Highest Adjustable Applicable Margins”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained above in this definition, (A) the Adjustable Applicable Margins for Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans shall be the Highest Adjustable Applicable Margins (x) at all times during which a Default or an Event of Default shall occur and be continuing and (y) at all times prior to the date of delivery of the financial statements of the Borrower pursuant to Section 9.01(a) for the fiscal quarter of the Borrower ending June 30, 2011, (B) (x) the Applicable Margins and Adjustable Applicable Margins in respect of any Tranche of Revolving Loans made pursuant to any Extended Revolving Loan Commitments shall be the applicable percentages per annum set forth in the relevant Extension Offer and (y) the Applicable Margins and Adjustable Applicable Margins for Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans shall be increased as, and to the extent, necessary to comply with Sections 2.15(a) and (C) (x) the Applicable Margins in respect of any Tranche of Extended Term Loans shall be the applicable percentages per annum set forth in the relevant Extension Offer, and (y) the Applicable Margins for Initial Term Loans shall be increased as, and to the extent, necessary to comply with Section 2.14(a).

Applicable Threshold Price” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Asset Sale” shall mean any sale, transfer or other disposition by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to any Person (including by way of redemption by such Person) other than to the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower of any asset (including, without limitation, any Capital Stock or other securities of, or Equity Interests in, another Person), but excluding sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business and sales, transfers or other dispositions of assets pursuant to Sections 10.02(ii), (iii), (v), (vi), (vii), (viii), (ix), (x), (xi), (xii), (xiii), (xiv), (xv) and (xvi). For purposes of this Agreement, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Equity Interests of any Person shall not be deemed to constitute assets of such Person.

Assignment and Assumption Agreement” shall mean an Assignment and Assumption Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit L (appropriately completed).

Auction” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.18(a).

Auction Amount” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Auction Assignment and Assumption” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Auction Manager” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.18(a).

Auction Notice” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

 

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Authorized Officer” shall mean, with respect to (i) delivering Notices of Borrowing, Notices of Conversion/Continuation and similar notices, any person or persons that has or have been authorized by the board of directors of the Borrower to deliver such notices pursuant to this Agreement and that has or have appropriate signature cards on file with the Administrative Agent, the Swingline Lender or the respective Issuing Lender, (ii) delivering financial information and officer’s certificates pursuant to this Agreement, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer or the principal accounting officer of the Borrower, and (iii) any other matter in connection with this Agreement or any other Credit Document, any officer (or a person or persons so designated by any two officers) of the Borrower.

Available Incremental Commitment Amount” shall mean, at any date of determination, the remainder of (A) the Maximum Incremental Commitment Amount minus (B) the sum of (i) the aggregate principal amount (or face amount, if issued at a discount) of all Senior Secured Notes that were issued pursuant to Section 10.04(xviii)(V)(I) from and after the Restatement Effective Date and on or prior to such date (other than any Senior Secured Notes described in clause (c) of the definition thereof), (ii) the aggregate principal amount (or face amount, if issued at a discount) of all Second Lien Notes that were issued pursuant to Section 10.04(xix)(V)(I) from and after the Restatement Effective Date and on or prior to such date (other than any Second Lien Notes described in clause (c) of the definition thereof), and (iii) the aggregate principal amount of all Incremental Term Loans and Incremental RL Commitments that were incurred or obtained from and after the Restatement Effective Date and on or prior to such date.

BANA” shall mean Bank of America, N.A., in its individual capacity, and any successor corporation thereto by merger consolidation or otherwise.

Bankruptcy Code” shall have the meaning provided in Section 11.05.

Base Rate” shall mean, at any time, the highest of (i) the Prime Lending Rate at such time, (ii) 1/2 of 1% in excess of the overnight Federal Funds Rate at such time, (iii) the Eurodollar Rate for a Eurodollar Loan with a one-month interest period commencing on such day plus 1.00%, (iv) with respect to Initial Term Loans, 2.50%, and (v) with respect to any Tranche of Incremental Term Loans, such percentage as may be agreed to in the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement. Any change in the Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Lending Rate, the Federal Funds Rate or such Eurodollar Rate shall be effective as of the opening of business on the day of such change in the Prime Lending Rate, the Federal Funds Rate or such Eurodollar Rate, respectively.

Base Rate Loan” shall mean (i) each Swingline Loan and (ii) each other Loan designated or deemed designated as such by the Borrower at the time of the incurrence thereof or conversion thereto.

Benefit Plan Exchange Offer” shall mean any transaction in which the Borrower acquires and/or retires Equity Plan Securities in exchange for other Equity Plan Securities.

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

 

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Borrower Common Stock” shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.13.

Borrower Materials” shall have the meaning provided in Section 9.01.

Borrowing” shall mean the borrowing of one Type of Loan of a single Tranche from all the Lenders having Commitments (or, if the applicable Commitments have terminated, outstanding Loans) of the respective Tranche (or from the Swingline Lender in the case of Swingline Loans) on a given date (or resulting from a conversion or conversions on such date) having in the case of Eurodollar Loans the same Interest Period, provided that (x) Base Rate Loans incurred pursuant to Section 2.10(b) shall be considered part of the related Borrowing of Eurodollar Loans and (y) any Incremental Term Loans incurred pursuant to Section 2.01(b) that are being added to a then existing Tranche of Term Loans shall be considered part of the related Borrowing of the then outstanding Tranche of Term Loans to which such Incremental Term Loans are added pursuant to, and in accordance with the requirements of, Section 2.14(c).

Business” shall mean, with respect to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, the business of constructing, developing, owning, managing, maintaining and/or operating, as applicable, the Systems and all operations related thereto or in support thereof and any business substantially related, ancillary or complementary to the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries on the Restatement Effective Date.

Business Day” shall mean (i) for all purposes other than as covered by clause (ii) below, any day except Saturday, Sunday and any day which shall be in New York, New York, a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or other government action to close and (ii) with respect to (x) all notices and determinations in connection with, and payments of principal and interest on, Eurodollar Loans and (y) all determinations of the Eurodollar Rate pursuant to clause (b) of the definition thereof, any day which is a Business Day described in clause (i) above and which is also a day for trading by and between banks in U.S. dollar deposits in the London interbank Eurodollar market.

Calculation Period” shall mean, with respect to any Permitted Acquisition, any Significant Asset Sale or any other event expressly required to be calculated on a Pro Forma Basis pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the Test Period most recently ended prior to the date of such Permitted Acquisition, Significant Asset Sale or other event for which financial statements have been delivered to the Lenders pursuant to this Agreement.

Capital Expenditures” shall mean, with respect to any Person, all expenditures by such Person which should be capitalized in accordance with GAAP and, without duplication, the amount of Capitalized Lease Obligations incurred by such Person.

Capital Stock” of any Person shall mean any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents in equity of such Person, including, without limitation, (i) in the case of a corporation, any capital stock of such corporation, (ii) in the case of a partnership, partnership interests (whether general or limited) of such partnership and (iii) in the case of a limited liability company, membership interests of such limited liability company.

 

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Capitalized Lease Obligations” shall mean, with respect to any Person, all rental obligations of such Person which, under GAAP, are or will be required to be capitalized on the books of such Person, in each case taken at the amount thereof accounted for as indebtedness in accordance with GAAP; provided that any Headquarters SPV Base Lease and/or Headquarters Lease shall not be a Capitalized Lease Obligation for the purposes of this Agreement.

Cash Equivalents” shall mean, as to any Person, (i) securities issued or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof (provided that the full faith and credit of the United States is pledged in support thereof) having maturities of not more than 365 days from the date of acquisition, (ii) marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United States or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof maturing within 365 days from the date of acquisition thereof and, at the time of acquisition, having one of the two highest ratings obtainable from either S&P or Moody’s, (iii) Dollar denominated time deposits, certificates of deposit and bankers acceptances of any Lender or any commercial bank having, or which is the principal banking subsidiary of a bank holding company having, a long-term unsecured debt rating of at least “A” or the equivalent thereof from S&P or “A2” or the equivalent thereof from Moody’s with maturities of not more than 365 days from the date of acquisition by such Person, (iv) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clause (i) above entered into with any bank meeting the qualifications specified in clause (iii) above, (v) commercial paper issued by any Person incorporated in the United States rated at least A-1 or the equivalent thereof by S&P or at least P-1 or the equivalent thereof by Moody’s and in each case maturing not more than 365 days after the date of acquisition by such Person, (vi) investments in money market funds at least 95% of whose assets, determined as of the date of investment by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, consist of securities or instruments of the types described in clauses (i) through (v) above, and (vii) in the case of Foreign Subsidiaries of the Borrower only (in addition to instruments referred to in clauses (i) through (vi) above), instruments equivalent to those referred to in clauses (i) through (iv) above denominated in a foreign currency, which are substantially equivalent in credit quality and tenor to those referred to above and customarily used by businesses for short term cash management purposes in any jurisdiction outside the United States to the extent reasonably required in connection with any business conducted by any Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower organized in such jurisdiction.

CERCLA” shall mean the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as the same has been amended and may hereafter be amended from time to time, 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq.

Change in Law” shall have the meaning provided in Section 11.06.

Change of Control” shall mean (i) any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), other than the Permitted Holders, is or shall become the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13(d)-3 and 13(d)-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of 35% or more of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Borrower on a Fully Diluted Basis, (ii) Continuing Directors shall cease to constitute a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of the Borrower or (iii) a “Change of Control” (or similar event) shall occur as provided in any Senior Notes Document, any Other Unsecured Debt Document, any Senior Secured Notes Document or any Second Lien Notes Document.

 

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Claims” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of “Environmental Claims”.

Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder. Section references to the Code are to the Code, as in effect on the Restatement Effective Date and any subsequent provisions of the Code, amendatory thereof, supplemental thereto or substituted therefor.

Collateral” shall mean all property (whether real or personal) with respect to which any security interests have been granted (or purported to be granted) pursuant to any Security Document, including, without limitation, all Pledge Agreement Collateral, all Security Agreement Collateral, all Mortgaged Properties and all cash and Cash Equivalents delivered as collateral pursuant to Section 5.02 or 11.

Collateral Agent” shall mean the financial institution acting as Administrative Agent in its capacity as collateral agent for the Secured Creditors pursuant to the Security Documents.

Commitment” shall mean any of the commitments of any Lender, i.e., an Initial Term Loan Commitment, an Incremental Term Loan Commitment or a Revolving Loan Commitment.

Commitment Commission” shall have the meaning provided in Section 4.01(a).

Common Stock” of any Person shall mean any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents of such Person’s Capital Stock, other than Preferred Stock of such Person.

Company” shall mean any corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other business entity (or the adjectival form thereof, where appropriate).

Confidential Information Memorandum” shall mean the Confidential Information Memorandum, dated April 2011, prepared by the Borrower in connection with the Transaction and delivered to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders prior to the Restatement Effective Date.

Consolidated Current Assets” shall mean, at any time, the consolidated current assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (as determined in accordance with GAAP) at such time.

Consolidated Current Liabilities” shall mean, at any time, the consolidated current liabilities of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (as determined in accordance with GAAP) at such time, but excluding the current portion of any Indebtedness under this Agreement and the current portion of any other long-term Indebtedness which would otherwise be included in such consolidated current liabilities.

 

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Consolidated EBITDA” shall mean, for any period, Consolidated Net Income for such period (without giving effect to (x) any extraordinary gains or extraordinary losses, (y) any non-cash income, and (z) any gains or losses from sales of assets other than inventory sold in the ordinary course of business) adjusted by (A) adding thereto (in each case to the extent deducted in determining Consolidated Net Income for such period), without duplication, the amount of (i) total interest expense (inclusive of amortization of deferred financing fees and other original issue discount and banking fees, charges and commissions (including, without limitation, letter of credit fees and commitment fees)) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis for such period, (ii) provision for taxes based on income, profits or capital of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, state single business unitary and similar taxes imposed in lieu of income taxes), franchise or similar taxes, and foreign withholding taxes paid or accrued during such period and determined on a consolidated basis for such period, (iii) all depreciation and amortization expense of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis for such period, (iv) the amount of all other non-cash charges of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis for such period (including, without limitation, non-cash asset impairment charges, non-cash restructuring charges, non-cash costs of exiting a facility and non-cash charges associated with equity compensation), (v) any expenses or charges (other than depreciation or amortization expense as described in the preceding clause (iii)) related to any issuance of Equity Interests, any Permitted Acquisition (whether or not consummated) or the incurrence, modification or repayment of Indebtedness permitted to be incurred, modified or repaid by this Agreement (including a refinancing thereof) (whether or not successful) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for such period, (vi) business optimization expenses and other restructuring charges or reserves (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall include, without limitation, the effect of facility closures, facility consolidations, retention, severance, system establishment costs, contract termination costs, future lease commitments and excess pension charges) incurred in connection with any Permitted Acquisition in an aggregate amount for all such Permitted Acquisitions not to exceed 5% of Consolidated EBITDA for such period (determined on a Pro Forma Basis for all such Permitted Acquisitions during such period but before giving effect to any increase thereto pursuant to this clause (vi), preceding clause (v) or the pro forma adjustments made pursuant to clause (iii) of the definition of Pro Forma Basis), so long as all such expenses, charges or reserves are incurred within 12 months of the date of such Permitted Acquisition, and (vii) in the case of any period including the fiscal quarter of the Borrower ending June 30, 2011, the amount of all Transaction-Related Expenses incurred during such period, and (B) subtracting therefrom (to the extent not otherwise deducted in determining Consolidated Net Income for such period) the amount of all cash payments or cash charges made (or incurred) by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for such period on account of any non-cash charges added back to Consolidated EBITDA pursuant to preceding sub-clause (A)(iv) in a previous period. For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that, to the extent any amounts are excluded from Consolidated Net Income by virtue of the proviso to the definition thereof contained herein, any add backs to Consolidated Net Income in determining Consolidated EBITDA as provided above shall be limited (or denied) in a fashion consistent with the proviso to the definition of Consolidated Net Income contained herein.

Consolidated Indebtedness” shall mean, at any time, the remainder of (A) the sum of (without duplication) (i) all Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (on a consolidated basis) consisting of Indebtedness for borrowed money, Capitalized Lease Obligations and the principal portion of all obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments or upon which interest payments are customarily made, (ii) all Indebtedness

 

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of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries of the type described in clause (ii) of the definition of Indebtedness, (iii) all Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries of the type described in clause (viii) of the definition of Indebtedness and (iv) all Contingent Obligations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in respect of Indebtedness of any third Person of the type referred to in preceding clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) minus (B) except for purposes of calculating the Total Secured Leverage Ratio pursuant to Sections 2.14(a), 2.15(a), 10.04(xviii), and 10.04(xix), the aggregate amount of all Unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents on hand of the Borrower and the Subsidiary Guarantors at such time in excess of $20,000,000; provided that (x) any Indebtedness of the Headquarters SPV or any Subsidiary thereof in respect of Headquarters Debt shall not be included in the calculation of Consolidated Indebtedness and (y) all Indebtedness of the Borrower in respect of any outstanding Shareholder Subordinated Notes shall not be included in the calculation of Consolidated Indebtedness.

Consolidated Net Income” shall mean, for any period, the net income (or loss) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis for such period (taken as a single accounting period) in accordance with GAAP, provided that the following items shall be excluded in computing Consolidated Net Income (without duplication): (i) the net income (or loss) of any Subsidiary of the Borrower in which a Person or Persons other than the Borrower and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries has an Equity Interest or Equity Interests to the extent of such Equity Interests held by Persons other than the Borrower and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries in such Subsidiary, (ii) the net income (or loss) of any Person (other than a Subsidiary of the Borrower) in which a Person or Persons other than the Borrower and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries has an Equity Interest or Equity Interests (except (x) with respect to net income, to the extent of the amount of dividends or other distributions actually paid in cash to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries by such Person during such period and (y) with respect to net losses, to the extent of the amount of cash contributed by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to any such Person during such period), (iii) except for determinations expressly required to be made on a Pro Forma Basis, the net income (or loss) of any Person accrued prior to the date it becomes a Subsidiary of the Borrower or on or prior to the date all or substantially all of the property or assets of such Person are acquired by a Subsidiary of the Borrower, (iv) the net income of any Subsidiary of the Borrower to the extent that the declaration or payment of cash dividends or similar cash distributions by such Subsidiary of such net income is not at the time permitted by the operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to such Subsidiary, (v) the net income (or loss) of each Unrestricted Subsidiary (except (x) with respect to net income, to the extent of the amount of dividends or other distributions actually paid in cash to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries by such Person during such period and (y) with respect to net losses, to the extent of the amount of cash contributed by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to any such Person during such period) and (vi) any net after tax income or loss (less all fees and expenses or charges relating thereto) attributable to the early extinguishment of indebtedness, Interest Rate Protection Agreements, Other Hedging Agreements or other derivative instruments.

Contingent Obligation” shall mean, as to any Person, any obligation of such Person with respect to any obligation of the type specified in this definition as primary obligations as a result of such Person being a general partner of any other Person, unless the underlying obligation is expressly made non-recourse as to such general partner, and any obligation of such Person guaranteeing (or in effect guaranteeing) any Indebtedness, leases,

 

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dividends or other payment obligations (“primary obligations”) of any other Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including, without limitation, any obligation of such Person, whether or not contingent, (i) to purchase any such primary obligation or any property constituting direct or indirect security therefor, (ii) to advance or supply funds (x) for the purchase or payment of any such primary obligation or (y) to maintain working capital or equity capital of the primary obligor or otherwise to maintain the net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iii) to purchase property, securities or services primarily for the purpose of assuring the owner of any such primary obligation of the ability of the primary obligor to make payment of such primary obligation or (iv) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of such primary obligation against loss in respect thereof; provided, however, that the term Contingent Obligation shall not include endorsements of instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation in respect of which such Contingent Obligation is made (or, if less, the maximum amount of such primary obligation for which such Person may be liable pursuant to the terms of the instrument evidencing such Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof (assuming such Person is required to perform thereunder) as determined by such Person in good faith.

Continuing Directors” shall mean the directors of the Borrower on the Restatement Effective Date and each other director of the Borrower if such director’s appointment or nomination for election to the Board of Directors of the Borrower is recommended or approved by a majority of the then Continuing Directors (or by a duly appointed committee appointed by a majority of the then Continuing Directors).

Credit Documents” shall mean this Agreement, the Subsidiaries Guaranty, the Pledge Agreement, the Security Agreement, the Reaffirmation Agreement, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement and, after the execution and delivery thereof pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, each Note, each Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, each Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement, each Mortgage and each Additional Security Document.

Credit Event” shall mean the making of any Loan or the issuance of any Letter of Credit.

Credit Party” shall mean the Borrower and each Subsidiary Guarantor.

Cumulative Retained Excess Cash Flow Amount” shall mean an amount (not less than zero) equal to, initially, $0, which amount (x) shall be increased on each Excess Cash Flow Payment Date, so long as any payment required pursuant to Section 5.02(e), if any, has been made on or prior to such date, by an amount equal to 50% of Excess Cash Flow for the respective Excess Cash Flow Payment Period and (y) shall be reduced by the sum of, in each case, without duplication, (I) the aggregate amount of Dividends theretofore paid or made pursuant to Section 10.03(ix) on or after the Restatement Effective Date and (II) the aggregate amount of cash payments theretofore made pursuant to Section 10.09(iii)(w)(i)(II) on or after the Restatement Effective Date.

 

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DBTCA” shall mean Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, in its individual capacity, and any successor corporation thereto by merger, consolidation or otherwise.

Default” shall mean any event, act or condition which with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

Defaulting Lender” shall mean any Lender with respect to which a Lender Default is in effect.

Designated Non-Cash Consideration” shall mean the Fair Market Value of non-cash consideration received by the Borrower or one of its Subsidiaries in connection with an Asset Sale that is so designated to the Administrative Agent as Designated Non-Cash Consideration pursuant to a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower, less the amount of cash or Cash Equivalents received in connection with a subsequent sale of such Designated Non-Cash Consideration.

Designated Regulatory Subsidiaries” shall mean each of the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on Schedule XIV.

Designated XETA Real Property” shall mean the fee-owned Real Property located at 1814 West Tacoma Street in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma which is owned by XETA Technologies, Inc.

Discount Range” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Dividend” shall mean, with respect to any Person, that such Person has declared or paid a dividend, distribution or returned any equity capital to its stockholders, partners or members or authorized or made any other distribution, payment or delivery of property (including, without limitation, Equity Interests issued by another Person, but excluding any Equity Interests issued by such Person consisting of Common Stock) or cash to its stockholders, partners or members in their capacity as such, or redeemed, retired, purchased or otherwise acquired, directly or indirectly, for a consideration (other than Common Stock of such Person) any shares of any class of its Capital Stock or any other Equity Interests outstanding on or after the Restatement Effective Date, or shall have permitted any of its Subsidiaries to purchase or otherwise acquire for a consideration any shares of any class of the Capital Stock or any other Equity Interests of such Person outstanding on or after the Restatement Effective Date.

Documentation Agents” shall mean each of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, in their respective capacity as Documentation Agents for the Lenders hereunder and under the other Credit Documents.

Documents” shall mean, collectively, (i) the Credit Documents, (ii) the Senior Notes Documents, (iii) the Senior Secured Notes Documents and (iv) on and after the execution and delivery thereof, the Other Unsecured Debt Documents and the Second Lien Notes Documents.

Dollars” and the sign “$” shall each mean freely transferable lawful money of the United States.

 

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Domestic Subsidiary” of any Person shall mean any Subsidiary of such Person incorporated or organized in the United States or any State thereof or the District of Columbia.

Drawing” shall have the meaning provided in Section 3.05(b).

Eligible Transferee” shall mean and include a commercial bank, an insurance company, a finance company, a financial institution, any fund that invests in loans or any other “accredited investor” (as defined in Regulation D of the Securities Act), but in any event excluding the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates, natural persons and any “accredited investor” (as defined in Rule 501(a)(8) under the Securities Act) in which all of the equity owners are natural persons.

Embargoed Person” shall have the meaning provided in Section 10.07.

End Date” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of Applicable Margin.

Energy Contract Collateral” shall mean the following, wherever located, whether now owned, hereafter acquired or created, in each case, to the extent constituting collateral that has been pledged as security under any Energy Contract: (i) all amounts and/or accounts owing from customers of U.S. Energy to U.S. Energy and all associated charges, including, without limitation, unbilled accounts receivable, (ii) deposits by U.S. Energy that are required to be made by it pursuant to an Energy Contract to secure its performance under any Energy Contract in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 at any time, (iii) all amounts owing and all amounts to be owing from any Energy Contract Counterparty to U.S. Energy and (iv) all products and proceeds of clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) above.

Energy Contract Counterparty” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of Energy Contracts contained herein.

Energy Contracts” shall mean, collectively, any and all agreements related to the provision of billing services to U.S. Energy and/or the purchase of accounts receivable from U.S. Energy by a third party billing service provider and/or purchaser of accounts receivable (any such third party and its successors and assigns being referred to herein as an “Energy Contract Counterparty”), in each case, entered into in the ordinary course of business of U.S. Energy and on a basis consistent with past practices.

Environmental Claims” shall mean any and all administrative, regulatory or judicial actions, suits, demands, demand letters, directives, claims, liens, notices of noncompliance or violation, investigations or proceedings by a Governmental Authority or other third party relating in any way to any Environmental Law or any permit issued, or any approval given, under any such Environmental Law (hereafter, “Claims”), including, without limitation, (a) any and all Claims by Governmental Authorities for enforcement, cleanup, removal, response, remedial or other actions or damages pursuant to any applicable Environmental Law, and (b) any and all Claims by any third party seeking damages, contribution, indemnification, cost recovery, compensation or injunctive relief in connection with alleged injury or threat of injury to health, safety or the environment due to the presence of Hazardous Materials.

 

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Environmental Law” shall mean any Federal, state, foreign or local statute, law, rule, regulation, ordinance, code, guideline, policy and rule of common law now or hereafter in effect and in each case as amended, and any judicial or administrative interpretation thereof, including any judicial or administrative order, consent decree or judgment, relating to the environment, employee health and safety or Hazardous Materials, including, without limitation, CERCLA; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq.; the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, 33 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and the Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11001 et seq.; the Hazardous Material Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. § 651 et seq.; and any state and local or foreign counterparts or equivalents, in each case as amended from time to time.

Equity Interests” of any Person shall mean Capital Stock of such Person and warrants, options and other similar rights to purchase or acquire Capital Stock of such Person (it being understood that Equity Interests shall not include outstanding debt instruments that are convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).

Equity Plan” shall mean any stock option, restricted stock, stock incentive, employee stock purchase, deferred compensation, profit sharing, defined benefit, defined contribution or other benefit plan of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and the related award agreements under each such plan.

Equity Plan Securities” shall mean any Equity Interests of the Borrower awarded, granted, sold or issued pursuant to any Equity Plan.

ERISA” shall mean the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and the regulations promulgated and rulings issued thereunder. Section references to ERISA are to ERISA, as in effect on the Restatement Effective Date and any subsequent provisions of ERISA, amendatory thereof, supplemental thereto or substituted therefor.

ERISA Affiliate” shall mean each person (as defined in Section 3(9) of ERISA) which together with the Borrower or a Subsidiary of the Borrower would be deemed to be a “single employer” within the meaning of Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o) of the Code.

Eurodollar Loan” shall mean each Loan (other than a Swingline Loan) designated as such by the Borrower at the time of the incurrence thereof or conversion thereto.

Eurodollar Rate” shall mean:

(a) for any Interest Period with respect to a Eurodollar Loan, the highest at any time of (i) the rate per annum equal to (a) the British Bankers Association LIBOR Rate (“BBA LIBOR”), as published by Reuters (or such other commercially available source providing quotations of BBA LIBOR as may be designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period, for Dollar deposits (for delivery on the first day of such

 

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Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period, or (b) if such rate is not available at such time for any reason, the rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent to be the rate at which deposits in Dollars for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period in same day funds in the approximate amount of the Eurodollar Loan being made, continued or converted and with a term equivalent to such Interest Period would be offered by BANA’s London Branch to major banks in the London interbank eurodollar market at their request at approximately 11:00 a.m. (London time) two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period, (ii) with respect to Initial Term Loans, 1.50%, and (iii) with respect to any Tranche of Incremental Term Loans, such percentage as may be agreed to in the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement; and

(b) for any interest calculation with respect to a Base Rate Loan pursuant to clause (iii) of the definition of “Base Rate” on any date, the rate per annum equal to (i) BBA LIBOR, as published by Reuters (or such other commercially available source providing quotations of BBA LIBOR as may be designated by the Administrative Agent from time to time) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to such date for Dollar deposits being delivered in the London interbank market for a term of one month commencing that day, or (ii) if such published rate is not available at such time for any reason, the rate per annum determined by the Administrative Agent to be the rate at which deposits in Dollars for delivery on the date of determination in same day funds in the approximate amount of the Base Rate Loan being made or maintained and with a term equal to one month would be offered by BANA’s London Branch to major banks in the London interbank Eurodollar market at their request at the date and time of determination.

Event of Default” shall have the meaning provided in Section 11.

Excess Cash Flow” shall mean, for any period, the remainder of (a) the sum of, without duplication, (i) Adjusted Consolidated Net Income for such period and (ii) the decrease, if any, in Adjusted Consolidated Working Capital from the first day to the last day of such period, minus (b) the sum of, without duplication, (i) the aggregate amount of all Capital Expenditures made by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries during such period (to the extent permitted to be made hereunder) (other than Capital Expenditures to the extent financed with proceeds of sales or issuances of Equity Interests, asset sale proceeds (other than from sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business), insurance proceeds or Indebtedness (including, without limitation, with Capitalized Lease Obligations)), (ii) the aggregate amount of permanent principal payments of Indebtedness for borrowed money of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (to the extent permitted to be made hereunder) and the permanent repayment of the principal component of Capitalized Lease Obligations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (to the extent permitted to be made hereunder) during such period (other than (1) repayments made pursuant to Section 6.05, (2) repayments made with the proceeds of sales or issuances of Equity Interests, asset sale proceeds (other than from sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business), insurance proceeds or Indebtedness, (3) payments of Loans and/or other Obligations, provided that repayments of Loans shall be deducted in determining Excess Cash Flow to the extent such repayments were required, in the case of Term Loans, as a result of a Scheduled Repayment pursuant to Section 5.02(b) and (4) repayments of Indebtedness pursuant to Section 10.09(iii)(w) to the extent such payments utilize the Cumulative Retained Excess Cash Flow Amount), (iii) the increase, if any, in Adjusted Consolidated Working Capital from the first day to the last day of

 

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such period, and (iv) the aggregate amount of all cash payments made in respect of all Permitted Acquisitions consummated by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries during such period (other than any such payments to the extent financed with proceeds of sales or issuances of Equity Interests, asset sale proceeds (other than from sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business), insurance proceeds or Indebtedness).

Excess Cash Flow Payment Date” shall mean the date occurring 95 days after the last day of each fiscal year of the Borrower (commencing with the fiscal year of the Borrower ending December 31, 2011).

Excess Cash Flow Payment Period” shall mean, with respect to the repayment required on each successive Excess Cash Flow Payment Date, the immediately preceding fiscal year of the Borrower.

Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Executive Officer” shall have the meaning set forth in Rule 3b-7 under the Exchange Act as in effect from time to time, or in any successor rule thereto.

Executive Order” shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.22.

Existing Credit Agreement” shall have the meaning provided in the first recital of this Agreement.

Existing Indebtedness” shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.20.

Existing Lenders” shall mean the lenders party to the Existing Credit Agreement immediately prior to the Restatement Effective Date.

Existing Outside Letters of Credit” shall mean each of the letters of credit described in Schedule II.

Existing US LEC Minority Investment” shall mean the equity investment held by US LEC on the Restatement Effective Date and more particularly described on item 3 of Schedule X, together with all rights, obligations and arrangements relating to such ownership.

Expiration Time” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Extended Revolving Loan Commitment” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.16(a).

Extended Term Loans” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.16(a).

Extending RL Lender” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.16(a).

Extending Term Lender” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.16(a).

Extension” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.16(a).

 

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Extension Offer” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.16(a).

Facing Fee” shall have the meaning provided in Section 4.01(c).

Fair Market Value” shall mean, with respect to any asset (including any Equity Interests of any Person), the price at which a willing buyer, not an Affiliate of the seller, and a willing seller who does not have to sell, would agree to purchase and sell such asset, as determined in good faith by the board of directors or other governing body or, pursuant to a specific delegation of authority by such board of directors or governing body, a designated senior executive officer, of the Borrower, or the Subsidiary of the Borrower selling such asset.

FATCA” shall mean Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as enacted on the Restatement Effective Date (and any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable provided that any such amended or successor version imposes criteria that are no more onerous than those contained in such sections as enacted on the Restatement Effective Date), and the regulations promulgated thereunder or published administrative guidance implementing such Sections.

FCC” shall mean the Federal Communications Commission or any successor commission or agency of the United States of America having jurisdiction over the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any System.

Federal Funds Rate” shall mean, for any period, a fluctuating interest rate equal for each day during such period to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal Funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal Funds brokers, as published for such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the next preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day which is a Business Day, the average of the quotations for such day on such transactions received by the Administrative Agent from three Federal Funds brokers of recognized standing selected by the Administrative Agent.

Fees” shall mean all amounts payable pursuant to or referred to in Section 4.01.

Financial Covenant” shall mean the financial covenant contained in Section 10.08.

Foreign Lender” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.04(b).

Foreign Permitted Acquisition” shall mean a Permitted Acquisition in respect of which (i) a substantial part of the business, division or product line acquired, or (ii) a substantial part of the business of the Person acquired and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole, is, in either case, in a jurisdiction other than the United States.

Foreign Permitted Acquisition Additional Equity Amount” shall mean an amount equal to the lesser of (x) $25,000,000 and (y) the aggregate Net Equity Proceeds received by the Borrower after the Restatement Effective Date solely from the issuance by the Borrower of Borrower Common Stock and/or Qualified Preferred Stock the proceeds of which are promptly used to fund a Foreign Permitted Acquisition.

 

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

Fully Diluted Basis” shall mean, as of any date of determination, the sum of (a) the number of shares of Voting Stock outstanding as of such date of determination plus (b) the number of shares of Voting Stock issuable upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of all then-outstanding warrants, options, convertible Capital Stock or indebtedness, exchangeable Capital Stock or indebtedness, or other rights exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into, directly or indirectly, shares of Voting Stock, whether at the time of issue or upon the passage of time or upon the occurrence of some future event, and whether or not in the money as of such date of determination.

GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in the United States as in effect from time to time; provided, however, (x) that if the Borrower notifies the Administrative Agent that the Borrower requests an amendment to any provision hereof to eliminate the effect of any change occurring after the Restatement Effective Date in GAAP or in the application thereof on the operation of such provision (or if the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower that it or the Required Lenders request an amendment to any provision hereof for such purpose), regardless of whether any such notice is given before or after such change in GAAP or in the application thereof, then such provision shall be interpreted on the basis of GAAP as in effect and applied immediately before such change shall have become effective until such notice shall have been withdrawn or such provision amended in accordance herewith and (y) notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, all financial statements to be delivered hereunder shall be prepared, and all financial covenants contained herein or in any other Credit Document shall be calculated, in each case, without giving effect to any election under FASB ASC 825 (or any similar accounting principle permitting a Person to value its financial liabilities at the fair value thereof); provided further that certain determinations in accordance with GAAP are subject to Section 13.07(a).

Governmental Approval” shall mean, with respect to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, any license, permit or certificate of public convenience and necessity issued or required to be issued to any such Person by the FCC, any PUC or any other Governmental Authority in connection with any System.

Governmental Authority” shall mean the government of the United States of America, any other nation or any political subdivision thereof, whether state, provincial or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including, without limitation, the FCC and any PUC).

Hazardous Materials” shall mean (i) any petroleum or petroleum products, radioactive materials, asbestos in any form that is or could become friable, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, dielectric fluid containing levels of polychlorinated biphenyls, and radon gas; (ii) any chemicals, materials or substances defined as or included in the definition of “hazardous substances,” “hazardous waste,” “hazardous materials,” “extremely hazardous substances,” “restricted hazardous waste,” “toxic substances,” “toxic pollutants,” “contaminants,” or “pollutants,” or words of similar import, under any applicable Environmental Law; and (iii) any other chemical, material or substance, the exposure to or Release of which is prohibited, limited or regulated by any Governmental Authority.

 

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Headquarters” shall mean (i) the Real Property located in New York on which the Borrower’s and/or its Subsidiaries’ corporate headquarters is or is proposed to be located from time to time, and (ii) the assets (including equipment, fixtures and other personal property or Real Property) related thereto or located thereon, in each case solely to the extent that such Real Property and related assets are acquired and owned, or leased, by the Headquarters SPV or one of its Subsidiaries.

Headquarters Ancillary Agreements” shall mean (i) the Interest Subsidy Agreement between the City of Rochester and/or another granting governmental entity and the Headquarters SPV and/or one of its Subsidiaries pursuant to which such granting entity provides credit support for the benefit of the Headquarters Transactions in exchange for the development of the Headquarters and related community benefits in connection therewith and (ii) the Guaranty of New Market Tax Credits between the Borrower and/or one of its Subsidiaries and the provider of equity to the Headquarters Investor pursuant to which the tax attributes of the Headquarters Transactions are verified and supported.

Headquarters Debt” shall mean the Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt and/or the Headquarters SPV Base Lease.

Headquarters Debt Documents” shall mean, on and after the execution and delivery thereof, (i) each note, instrument, agreement, mortgage and other document relating to the incurrence of any Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt, (ii) the Headquarters Leases, (iii) the Headquarters SPV Base Lease and (iv) the Headquarters Ancillary Agreements, in each case as the same may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

Headquarters Investor” shall have the meaning provided for in subclause (i) of the definition of “Headquarters Transactions”.

Headquarters Leases” shall mean (i) the lease from time to time in effect between Headquarters SPV, as lessor or sublessor, and the Borrower and/or its other Subsidiaries, as lessee(s) or sublessee(s), with respect to the leasing or subleasing of space in the Headquarters as the Borrower’s and/or its Subsidiaries’ corporate headquarters, as the same may be amended, modified or replaced from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof, (ii) the lease(s) or sublease(s) from time to time in effect between Headquarters SPV, as lessor or sublessor, and one or more third parties, as lessee(s) or sublessee(s), of all or a portion of the portion of the Headquarters not leased to the Borrower and/or its other Subsidiaries, as the same may be amended, modified or replaced from time to time, and (iii) the sublease or subleases from time to time in effect between Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries, as sublessor(s), and one or more third parties, as sublessee(s), with respect to a portion of the Headquarters leased to Borrower and/or it Subsidiaries but not occupied by the Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries during the time such sublease or subleases are in effect, as the same may be amended, modified or replaced from time to time.

 

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Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt” shall mean (i) initially, Indebtedness of the Headquarters SPV and/or one of its Subsidiaries in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $55,000,000 the net cash proceeds of which are used by the Headquarters SPV and/or its Subsidiaries to acquire, develop and/or construct the Headquarters, and (ii) thereafter, any Indebtedness of the Headquarters SPV and/or its Subsidiaries the net cash proceeds of which are used by the Headquarters SPV and/or its Subsidiaries to refinance in full the Indebtedness incurred under preceding clause (i) or under this clause (ii), in each case under clause (i) and (ii) above, as such Indebtedness may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; provided, that in any event, unless the Required Lenders otherwise expressly consent in writing prior to the issuance or incurrence thereof, (i) no such Indebtedness shall be secured by any asset of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the assets of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries and the Equity Interests of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries), (ii) neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries) (x) provides credit support of any kind in respect thereof (including any undertaking, agreement or instrument that would constitute Indebtedness) except (A) “carve-outs” guarantees and environmental indemnities in respect of the Headquarters Debt, in each case on customary and commercially reasonable terms, (B) up to $25,000,000 of contingent obligations in respect of the Headquarters Ancillary Agreements, and (C) pursuant to the Headquarters Lease and/or Headquarters SPV Payment Amounts, or (y) is directly or indirectly liable thereon as a guarantor or otherwise, (iii) no default in respect of such Indebtedness would permit the holders of any other Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness represented by the Senior Notes, any Other Unsecured Debt, any Senior Secured Notes, any Second Lien Notes or the Credit Documents) to declare a default on such Indebtedness or cause the payment thereof to be accelerated or payable prior to is stated maturity, (iv) such Indebtedness does not cross-default or cross-accelerate to any Indebtedness of the Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries (other than the Headquarters SPV or its Subsidiaries), (v) such Indebtedness shall not be recourse to the Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries (other than the Headquarters SPV or its Subsidiaries) or any of their respective assets, (vi) no more than one Headquarters location may be financed with such Indebtedness at any one time and (vii) such Indebtedness is incurred on terms customary for financings of that type as reasonably determined by the Borrower in good faith and shall not be subject to any scheduled amortization (other than customary amortization of mortgage loans of a similar nature), mandatory redemption, sinking fund or similar payment (other than pursuant to customary provisions relating to change of control or the sale, destruction and/or taking by eminent domain of the Headquarters and related assets) or have a final maturity, in either case prior to the date occurring six months following the latest Maturity Date in effect at the time of incurrence of such Indebtedness and, in any event, shall not have a Weighted Average Life to Maturity shorter than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the outstanding Tranche of Term Loans with the latest Maturity Date in effect at the time of incurrence of such Indebtedness. The incurrence of Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Borrower that all conditions thereto have been satisfied in all material respects and that the incurrence of such Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt is permitted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, which representation and warranty shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty for all purposes hereunder, including, without limitation, Sections 8 and 11.

 

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Headquarters SPV” shall mean PAETEC Realty and/or one or more of its Subsidiaries that will be formed for the principal purpose of purchasing, developing, constructing and/or owning the Headquarters, incurring any Headquarters Debt and entering into and performing the Headquarters Leases.

Headquarters SPV Base Lease” shall have the meaning provided for in subclause (iv) of the definition of “Headquarters Transactions”.

Headquarters SPV Payment Amounts” shall mean (i) the initial Investment by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in the Headquarters Investor in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000 in connection with the acquisition, development and/or construction of the Headquarters by the Headquarters SPV or its Subsidiaries (including obtaining any financings for such acquisition, development and/or construction), including for funding a down-payment, tenant improvements and other Capital Expenditures, (ii) additional Investments by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in the Headquarters SPV or any related entity in the Headquarters Transaction structure in an aggregate outstanding amount (determined without regard to any write-downs or write-offs thereof) not to exceed $5,000,000, and (iii) without duplication of any amounts paid pursuant to the Headquarters Leases, Investments in the Headquarters SPV or any related entity required to service the Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt (including principal, interest and associated fees and expenses thereunder), to maintain the Headquarters and related real and personal property and to maintain the legal existence of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries and to pay corporate overhead and legal, accounting and administrative costs and expenses and taxes (including franchise taxes) of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries.

Headquarters Transactions” shall mean (i) the initial Headquarters SPV Payment Amount described in clause (i) of the definition thereof in an entity (that is not a Subsidiary of the Borrower) which makes investments utilizing tax credits (the “Headquarters Investor”), (ii) the incurrence by the Headquarters SPV and/or its Subsidiaries of Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt in an aggregate amount not to exceed $55,000,000 (as reduced by any repayments of principal thereof) from the Headquarters Investor or a Subsidiary thereof or another lender (the “Headquarters Lender”), the source of which the Headquarters Lender shall have obtained (x) approximately $16,500,000 from a third party lender that is not the Headquarters Investor or an Affiliate thereof, (y) approximately $16,500,000 from a governmental entity and (z) approximately $20,000,000 from the Headquarters Investor and the Investment described in clause (i) of this definition, in each case, for which the portion of the Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt to which such amount described in this clause (z) relates bears interest at a nominal rate, (iii) the acquisition, development and/or construction of the Headquarters by the Headquarters SPV and/or its Subsidiaries, (iv) the sale and leaseback or lease and leaseback of the Headquarters by the Headquarter SPV to a third party financing source (which may be a Capitalized Lease Obligation) (such lease, the “Headquarters SPV Base Lease”) so long as, other than for nominal payments, there are no debt service, lease service or similar requirements in respect of the Headquarters SPV Base Lease in excess of the amounts the Headquarters SPV would incur in respect of real property taxes and other similar payment obligations in the absence of the incurrence of the Headquarters SPV Base Lease, (v) the lease or sublease of the Headquarters from the Headquarters SPV to the Borrower and/or one of its Subsidiaries pursuant to the Headquarters Leases, (vi) transactions pursuant to the Headquarters

 

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Ancillary Agreements, (vii) the payment from time to time of the Headquarters SPV Payment Amounts pursuant to clauses (ii) and (iii) of the definition thereof and (viii) any other transaction in furtherance of the foregoing that is not adverse to the interests of the Lenders in any material respect and is not otherwise prohibited by this Agreement (it being understood that, in no event shall any such other transactions involve any incremental Indebtedness, any incremental credit support provided by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the Headquarters SPV or any of its Subsidiaries) or the granting of any Liens on the assets of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than the assets of the Headquarters SPV or any of its Subsidiaries and the Equity Interests of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries and the Equity Interests of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries); provided, that the Headquarters Transactions may consist of some or all of the foregoing transactions or transaction with similar steps and/or economic effect (and each of the component definitions of the Headquarters Transactions may be construed accordingly) to the extent that such transactions are otherwise consistent with the limitations set forth above and are not any more adverse to the interests of the Lenders in any material respect than the Headquarters Transactions described herein, taken as a whole.

Highest Adjustable Applicable Margins” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of Applicable Margin.

Immaterial Designated Regulatory Subsidiaries” shall mean those Designated Regulatory Subsidiaries whose total revenues (on a combined basis) for the most recently ended fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been delivered to the Lenders pursuant to this Agreement are less than 5.0% of the total consolidated revenues of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for such fiscal quarter.

Immaterial Subsidiary” shall mean (a) for purposes of Section 10.02(xiii), any Subsidiary of the Borrower with assets with a Fair Market Value of less than $1,000,000, and (b) for purposes of Sections 9.16 and 10.13, and at the Borrower’s option upon prior written notice to the Administrative Agent, Subsidiaries, in the aggregate, whose assets at any time have a Fair Market Value of less than $3,000,000.

Incremental RL Commitment” shall mean, for any Lender, any commitment by such Lender to make Revolving Loans pursuant to Section 2.01(c) as agreed to by such Lender in the respective Incremental RL Commitment Agreement delivered pursuant to Section 2.15; it being understood, however, that on each date upon which an Incremental RL Commitment of any Lender becomes effective, such Incremental RL Commitment of such Lender shall be added to (and thereafter become a part of) the Revolving Loan Commitment of such Lender for all purposes of this Agreement as contemplated by Section 2.15.

Incremental RL Commitment Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.15(b).

Incremental RL Commitment Date” shall mean each date upon which an Incremental RL Commitment under an Incremental RL Commitment Agreement becomes effective as provided in Section 2.15(b).

Incremental RL Lender” shall have the meaning specified in Section 2.15(b).

 

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Incremental Term Loan” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.01(b).

Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date” shall mean, with respect to each Tranche of Incremental Term Loans, each date on which the Borrower incurs Incremental Term Loans of such Tranche pursuant to Section 2.01(b), which date shall be the date of the effectiveness of the Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement pursuant to which such Incremental Term Loans are to be made.

Incremental Term Loan Commitment” shall mean, with respect to each Incremental Term Loan Lender, the commitment of such Lender to make Incremental Term Loans pursuant to Section 2.01(b) on a given Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date, as such commitment is set forth in the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement delivered pursuant to Section 2.14(b) and as same may be terminated pursuant to Section 4.03 or 11.

Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.14(b).

Incremental Term Loan Lender” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.14(b).

Incremental Term Loan Maturity Date” shall mean, for any Tranche of Incremental Term Loans, the final maturity date set forth for such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans in the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, provided that the final maturity date for all Incremental Term Loans of a given Tranche shall be the same date.

Incremental Term Note” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.05(a).

Indebtedness” shall mean, as to any Person, without duplication, (i) all indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money or for the deferred purchase price of property or services, (ii) the maximum amount available to be drawn or paid under all letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances, bank guaranties, surety and appeal bonds and similar obligations issued for the account of such Person and all unpaid drawings and unreimbursed payments in respect of such letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances, bank guaranties, surety and appeal bonds and similar obligations, (iii) all indebtedness of the types described in clause (i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vi), (vii) or (viii) of this definition secured by any Lien on any property owned by such Person, whether or not such indebtedness has been assumed by such Person (provided that, if such Person has not assumed or otherwise become liable in respect of such indebtedness, such indebtedness shall be deemed to be in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of the property to which such Lien relates or the amount of the indebtedness secured by such property, whichever is less), (iv) all Capitalized Lease Obligations of such Person, (v) all obligations of such Person to pay a specified purchase price for goods or services, whether or not delivered or accepted, i.e., take-or-pay and similar obligations, (vi) all Contingent Obligations of such Person with respect to Indebtedness described in preceding clauses (i) through (v) and succeeding clauses (vii) and (viii), (vii) all obligations under any Interest Rate Protection Agreement, any Other Hedging Agreement or under any similar type of agreement and (viii) all Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities of such Person. The Indebtedness of any Person shall include the Indebtedness of any other entity

 

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(including any partnership in which such Person is a general partner) to the extent such Person is directly liable therefor as a result of such Person’s ownership interest in or other relationship with such entity, except to the extent the terms of such Indebtedness provide that such Person is not liable therefor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Indebtedness shall not include trade payables, accounts payable, contract termination fees, Shortfall Fees, accrued expenses and deferred tax and other credits in each case incurred by any Person in accordance with customary practices and in the ordinary course of business of such Person. It is further understood that obligations under any Headquarters Lease shall not be considered “Indebtedness” for the purposes of this Agreement.

Individual RL Exposure” of any RL Lender shall mean, at any time, the sum of (x) the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans made by such RL Lender and then outstanding, (y) such RL Lender’s RL Percentage in each then outstanding Letter of Credit multiplied by the sum of the Stated Amount of the respective Letter of Credit and any Unpaid Drawings relating thereto and (z) such RL Lender’s RL Percentage multiplied by the aggregate principal amount of all then outstanding Swingline Loans.

Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date” shall mean May 31, 2016; provided, however, if more than $25,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes described in clause (a) of the definition thereof are outstanding on January 15, 2015, then the “Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date” shall instead be January 15, 2015.

Initial Term Loan” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.01(a).

Initial Term Loan Commitment” shall mean, for each Lender, the amount set forth opposite such Lender’s name in Schedule I directly below the column entitled “Initial Term Loan Commitment,” as the same may be terminated pursuant to Section 4.03 or 11.

Initial Term Loan Maturity Date” shall mean May 31, 2018.

Initial Term Note” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.05.

Intercompany Debt” shall mean any Indebtedness, payables or other payment obligations, whether now existing or hereafter incurred, owed by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower to the Borrower or any other Subsidiary of the Borrower.

Intercompany Loans” shall have the meaning provided in Section 10.05(viii).

Intercompany Note” shall mean a promissory note evidencing Intercompany Loans and/or Intercompany Debt permitted under Section 10.04(ii), duly executed and delivered substantially in the form of Exhibit M (or such other form as shall be satisfactory to the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), with blanks completed in conformity herewith.

Interest Determination Date” shall mean, with respect to any Eurodollar Loan, the second Business Day prior to the commencement of any Interest Period relating to such Eurodollar Loan.

Interest Period” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.09.

 

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Interest Rate Protection Agreement” shall mean any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest collar agreement, interest rate hedging agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement.

Investments” shall have the meaning provided in Section 10.05.

ISP” shall mean, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the “International Standby Practices 1998” published by the Institute of International Banking Law & Practice, Inc. (or such later version thereof as may be in effect at the time of issuance).

Issuer Documents” shall mean, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the Letter of Credit Application and any other document, agreement or instrument entered into by an Issuing Lender and the Borrower (or any Subsidiary thereof) or in favor of an Issuing Lender and relating to such Letter of Credit.

Issuing Lender” shall mean each of (i) BANA (except as otherwise provided in Section 12.09), and (ii) any other Lender reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent which agrees to issue Letters of Credit hereunder; provided that, if any Extension or Extensions of Revolving Loan Commitments is or are effected in accordance with Section 2.16, then upon the occurrence of the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date and on each later date which is or was at any time a Revolving Loan Maturity Date with respect to Revolving Loan Commitments (each, an “Issuing Lender Termination Date”), each Issuing Lender at such time shall have the right to resign as an Issuing Lender on, or on any date within 20 Business Days after, the respective Issuing Lender Termination Date, in each case upon not less than 10 days’ prior written notice thereof to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent and, in the event of any such resignation and upon the effectiveness thereof, the respective entity so resigning shall retain all of its rights hereunder and under the other Credit Documents as an Issuing Lender with respect to all Letters of Credit theretofore issued by it (which Letters of Credit shall remain outstanding in accordance with the terms hereof until their respective expirations) but shall not be required to issue any further Letters of Credit hereunder. If at any time and for any reason (including as a result of resignations as contemplated by the proviso to the preceding sentence), each Issuing Lender has resigned in such capacity in accordance with the preceding sentence, then no Person shall be an Issuing Lender hereunder obligated to issue Letters of Credit unless and until (and only for so long as) a Lender (or an affiliate of a Lender) reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower agrees to act as an Issuing Lender hereunder. Any Issuing Lender may, in its discretion, arrange for one or more Letters of Credit to be issued by one or more Affiliates of such Issuing Lender (and such Affiliate shall be deemed to be an “Issuing Lender” for all purposes of the Credit Documents). Nothing in the third preceding sentence shall limit the right of the Administrative Agent to resign hereunder (including in its capacity as an Issuing Lender) in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.09.

Issuing Lender Termination Date” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of “Issuing Lender” contained herein.

 

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Joint Lead Arrangers” shall mean each of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in their respective capacities as Joint Lead Arrangers, and any successor thereto.

Joint Lead Bookrunners” shall mean each of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in their respective capacities as Joint Book Runners, and any successor thereto.

L/C Sublimit” shall mean, at any time, (i) $35,000,000 minus (ii) the sum of the aggregate available amount of the Other Letters of Credit plus any unreimbursed drawings in respect thereof.

L/C Supportable Obligations” shall mean (i) Ordinary Course Obligations and (ii) such other obligations of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as are reasonably acceptable to the respective Issuing Lender and otherwise permitted to exist pursuant to the terms of this Agreement (other than obligations in respect of (s) any Senior Secured Notes, (t) any Second Lien Notes, (u) any Senior Notes, (v) any Other Unsecured Debt, (w) any Headquarters Debt, (x) any Shareholder Subordinated Notes, (y) any other Indebtedness or other obligations that are subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations and (z) any Equity Interests).

Leaseholds” of any Person shall mean all the right, title and interest of such Person as lessee or licensee in, to and under leases or licenses of land, improvements and/or fixtures.

Lender” shall mean each financial institution listed on Schedule I, as well as any Person that becomes a “Lender” hereunder pursuant to Section 2.13, 2.14, 2.15 or 13.04(b).

Lender Default” shall mean, subject to the last paragraph of Section 2.17, as to any Lender, that such Lender (a) has failed to (i) fund all or any portion of its Loans (including any Mandatory Borrowing) within two Business Days of the date such Loans were required to be funded hereunder, or (ii) pay to the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Lender, the Swingline Lender or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder (including in respect of its participation in Letters of Credit or Swingline Loans) within two Business Days of the date when due, (b) has notified the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Lender or the Swingline Lender in writing that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder (including under Section 2.01(c), (d) or (e) or Section 3), or has made a public statement to that effect, (c) has failed, within three Business Days after written request by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, to confirm in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender Default shall cease to be a Lender Default pursuant to this clause (c) upon receipt of such written confirmation by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower), or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code or any other similar debtor relief laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect and affecting the rights of creditors generally, or (ii) had appointed for it a receiver, custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or

 

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any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity; provided that a Lender shall not be subject to a Lender Default solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a Governmental Authority so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender. Any determination by the Administrative Agent that a Lender is subject to a Lender Default under clauses (a) through (d) above shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be subject to a Lender Default (subject to the last paragraph of Section 2.17) upon delivery of written notice of such determination to the Borrower, each Issuing Lender, the Swingline Lender and each Lender.

Letter of Credit” shall have the meaning provided in Section 3.01(a).

Letter of Credit Application” shall mean an application and agreement for the issuance or amendment of a Letter of Credit in the form from time to time in use by an Issuing Lender.

Letter of Credit Back-Stop Arrangements” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.17(a).

Letter of Credit Exposure” shall mean, at any time, the aggregate amount of all Letter of Credit Outstandings at such time in respect of Letters of Credit. The Letter of Credit Exposure of any RL Lender at any time shall be its RL Percentage of the aggregate Letter of Credit Exposure at such time.

Letter of Credit Fee” shall have the meaning provided in Section 4.01(b).

Letter of Credit Outstandings” shall mean, at any time, the sum of (i) the Stated Amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit at such time and (ii) the aggregate amount of all Unpaid Drawings in respect of all Letters of Credit at such time. For all purposes of this Agreement, if on any date of determination a Letter of Credit has expired by its terms but any amount may still be drawn thereunder by reason of the operation of Rule 3.14 of the ISP, such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be “outstanding” in the amount so remaining available to be drawn.

Letter of Credit Request” shall have the meaning provided in Section 3.03(a).

Lien” shall mean any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement, encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), preference, priority or other security agreement of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any financing or similar statement or notice filed under the UCC or any other similar recording or notice statute, and any lease having substantially the same effect as any of the foregoing).

Loan” shall mean each Term Loan, each Revolving Loan and each Swingline Loan.

 

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Majority Lenders” of any Tranche shall mean those Non-Defaulting Lenders which would constitute the Required Lenders under, and as defined in, this Agreement if all outstanding Obligations of the other Tranche or Tranches under this Agreement were repaid in full and all Commitments with respect thereto were terminated.

Mandatory Borrowing” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.01(e).

Margin Stock” shall have the meaning provided in Regulation U.

Material Adverse Effect” shall mean (A) a material adverse effect on the business, property, assets, operations, liabilities or condition (financial or otherwise) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole or (B) a material adverse effect (x) on the rights or remedies of the Lenders, the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent hereunder or under any other Credit Document or (y) on the ability of the Credit Parties to perform their obligations to the Lenders, the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent hereunder or under any other Credit Document.

Material Weakness” shall mean a deficiency in the Borrower’s control over financial reporting that constitutes a “material weakness” based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

Maturity Date” shall mean, with respect to the relevant Tranche of Loans, the Initial Term Loan Maturity Date, each Incremental Term Loan Maturity Date or the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, as the case may be.

Maximum Incremental Commitment Amount” shall mean $300,000,000.

Maximum Swingline Amount” shall mean $10,000,000.

Minimum Borrowing Amount” shall mean (i) for Term Loans, $2,500,000, (ii) for Revolving Loans, $500,000, and (iii) for Swingline Loans, $100,000.

Minimum Liquidity Condition” shall mean (i) in the case of Section 9.15, that the sum of (I) the aggregate amount of Unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower and the Subsidiary Guarantors at such time plus (II) the Total Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment at such time shall equal or exceed $20,000,000, and (ii) in the case of Sections 2.18(a), 10.03(ix), 10.09(iii)(u) and 10.09(iii)(w), that the sum of (I) the aggregate amount of Unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents of the Borrower and the Subsidiary Guarantors at such time plus (II) the Total Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment at such time shall equal or exceed $50,000,000. For purposes of this definition only, the amount of the Total Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment at any time shall be limited to that amount thereof (if any) that the Borrower is permitted to incur at such time in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and any amount in excess thereof shall not be treated as part of the Total Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment at such time.

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MNPI” shall mean material non-public information with respect to the Borrower or its Subsidiaries, or their respective securities.

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

Mortgage” shall mean a mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt or similar security instrument.

Mortgage Policy” shall mean a Lender’s title insurance policy (Form 1992).

Mortgaged Property” shall mean any Real Property owned by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which is encumbered (or required to be encumbered) by a Mortgage or other Security Document pursuant to the terms hereof.

NAIC” shall mean the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Net Cash Proceeds” shall mean for any event requiring a reduction of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment and/or repayment of Term Loans pursuant to Section 5.02(c) or (f), as the case may be, the gross cash proceeds (including any cash received by way of deferred payment pursuant to a promissory note, receivable or otherwise, but only as and when received) received from any such event, net of transaction costs (including, as applicable, any underwriting, brokerage or other customary commissions and reasonable legal, advisory and other fees and expenses associated therewith) incurred in connection with any such event.

Net Equity Proceeds” shall mean, with respect to each issuance or sale of any Borrower Common Stock and/or Qualified Preferred Stock by the Borrower or any capital contribution to the Borrower, the cash proceeds (net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other costs associated therewith including, without limitation, those of attorneys, accountants and other professionals) received by the Borrower from the respective sale or issuance of Borrower Common Stock and/or Qualified Preferred Stock or from the respective capital contribution (other than from sales or issuances of Borrower Common Stock and/or Qualified Preferred Stock to, or capital contributions from, employees, officers and/or directors of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries).

Net Sale Proceeds” shall mean for any sale or other disposition of assets, the gross cash and Cash Equivalent proceeds (including any cash and Cash Equivalents received (x) by way of deferred payment pursuant to a promissory note, receivable or otherwise or (y) upon the conversion of any Designated Non-Cash Consideration to cash or Cash Equivalents, in each case, but only as and when received) received from such sale or other disposition of assets, net of (i) transaction costs (including, without limitation, any underwriting, brokerage or other customary selling commissions, reasonable legal, advisory and other fees and expenses (including title and recording expenses), associated therewith and sales, VAT and transfer taxes arising therefrom), (ii) payments of unassumed liabilities relating to the assets sold or otherwise disposed of at the time of, or within 45 days after, the date of such sale or other disposition, (iii) the amount of such gross cash proceeds required to be used to permanently repay any Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness of the Lenders pursuant to this Agreement and other than any Interest Rate Protection Agreements or Other Hedging Agreements secured by the Security Documents) permitted hereunder which is secured by the respective assets which were sold or

 

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otherwise disposed of, and (iv) the estimated net marginal increase in income taxes which will be payable by the Borrower’s consolidated group or any Subsidiary of the Borrower with respect to the fiscal year of the Borrower in which the sale or other disposition occurs as a result of such sale or other disposition; provided, however, that such gross proceeds shall not include any portion of such gross cash or Cash Equivalent proceeds which the Borrower determines in good faith should be reserved for post-closing adjustments (to the extent the Borrower delivers to the Administrative Agent a certificate signed by an Authorized Officer as to such determination), it being understood and agreed that on the day that all such post-closing adjustments have been determined (which shall not be later than six months following the date of the respective asset sale), the amount (if any) by which the reserved amount in respect of such sale or disposition exceeds the actual post-closing adjustments payable by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall constitute Net Sale Proceeds on such date received by the Borrower and/or any of its Subsidiaries from such sale or other disposition.

Non-Defaulting Lender” and “Non-Defaulting RL Lender” shall mean and include each Lender or RL Lender, as the case may be, other than a Defaulting Lender.

Non-Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary” shall mean, as to any Person, each Domestic Subsidiary of such Person which is not a Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary of such Person.

Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary” shall mean, as to any Person, each Subsidiary of such Person which is not a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of such Person.

Note” shall mean each Initial Term Note, each Incremental Term Note, each Revolving Note and the Swingline Note.

Notice of Borrowing” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.03(a).

Notice of Conversion/Continuation” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.06.

Notice Office” shall mean (i) for credit notices, the office of the Administrative Agent located at 901 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75202, Attention: Antonikia L. Thomas, Telephone No.: 214-209-1569, and Telecopier No.: 877-206-8432 and (ii) for operational notices, the office of the Administrative Agent located at 901 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75202, Attention: Jacqueline R. Jones, Telephone No.: 214-209-9254, and Telecopier No.: 214-290-9439 or (in either case) such other office as the Administrative Agent may hereafter designate in writing as such to the other parties hereto.

Obligations” shall mean all amounts owing to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Issuing Lender, the Swingline Lender or any Lender pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other Credit Document, including, without limitation, all amounts in respect of any principal, premium, interest (including any interest accruing subsequent to the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding at the rate provided for in this Agreement, whether or not such interest is an allowed claim under any such proceeding or under applicable state, federal or foreign law), penalties, fees, expenses, indemnifications, reimbursements (including Unpaid Drawings with respect to Letters of Credit), damages and other liabilities, and guarantees of the foregoing amounts.

 

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OFAC” shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.22.

Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities” of any Person shall mean (i) any repurchase obligation or liability of such Person with respect to accounts or notes receivable sold by such Person, (ii) any other receivables financing transaction which is the functional equivalent of or takes the place of borrowing but which does not constitute a liability on the balance sheet of such Person, (iii) any liability of such Person under any sale and leaseback transactions that do not create a liability on the balance sheet of such Person or (iv) any obligation under a Synthetic Lease.

Ordinary Course Letters of Credit” shall mean letters of credit issued for the account of the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower to secure Ordinary Course Obligations.

Ordinary Course Obligations” shall mean the following obligations incurred by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business: obligations in connection with workers compensation claims, unemployment insurance and social security benefits; obligations securing the performance of bids, tenders, leases, network services and contracts in the ordinary course of business; statutory obligations; escrow arrangements and similar arrangements for payment of sums in dispute; and surety bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature.

Other Hedging Agreements” shall mean any foreign exchange contracts, currency swap agreements, commodity agreements or other similar arrangements, or arrangements designed to protect against fluctuations in currency values or commodity prices. For purposes of this definition, “commodity agreements or other similar agreements” shall not be deemed to include any service contracts, leases or other agreements or arrangements for the purchase of telecommunications capacity.

Other Letters of Credit” shall mean, collectively, the Existing Outside Letters of Credit and the Ordinary Course Letters of Credit.

Other Unsecured Debt” shall mean any unsecured Indebtedness of the Borrower, which may be guaranteed on an unsecured basis by one or more Subsidiary Guarantors, all of the terms and conditions of which satisfy the requirements of Section 10.04(xx), as such Indebtedness may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof. The incurrence of Other Unsecured Debt shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Borrower that all conditions thereto have been satisfied in all material respects and that the incurrence of such Other Unsecured Debt is permitted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, which representation and warranty shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty for all purposes hereunder, including, without limitation, Sections 8 and 11.

 

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Other Unsecured Debt Documents” shall mean, on and after the execution and delivery thereof, each note, instrument, agreement, guaranty and other document relating to each incurrence of Other Unsecured Debt, as the same may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

PAETEC Realty” shall mean PAETEC Realty LLC, a New York limited liability company, and a Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower.

PAETEC Software” shall mean PAETEC Software Corp., a New York corporation, and a Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower.

Participant” shall have the meaning provided in Section 3.04(a).

Patriot Act” shall have the meaning provided in Section 13.17.

Payment Office” shall mean the office of the Administrative Agent located at 901 Main Street, Dallas, Texas 75202 or such other office as the Administrative Agent may hereafter designate in writing as such to the other parties hereto.

PBGC” shall mean the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation established pursuant to Section 4002 of ERISA, or any successor thereto.

Permitted Acquisition” shall mean the acquisition by the Borrower or any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower of an Acquired Entity or Business (including by way of merger of such Acquired Entity or Business (i) with and into the Borrower (so long as the Borrower is the surviving corporation), (ii) with a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower (so long as, if such Wholly-Owned Subsidiary is a Subsidiary Guarantor, the surviving or continuing Person shall be or become a Subsidiary Guarantor)), provided that, in the case of each Permitted Acquisition, (A) the consideration paid or to be paid by the Borrower or such Wholly-Owned Subsidiary consists solely of cash (including proceeds of Revolving Loans or Swingline Loans), Borrower Common Stock (including options, warrants or other rights to acquire Borrower Common Stock), Qualified Preferred Stock, the issuance or incurrence of Indebtedness otherwise permitted by Section 10.04 and the assumption/acquisition of any Indebtedness (calculated at face value) which is permitted to remain outstanding in accordance with the requirements of Section 10.04, or any combination of the foregoing forms of consideration, (B) in the case of the acquisition of 100% of the Equity Interests of any Acquired Entity or Business (including by way of merger), such Acquired Entity or Business shall own no Equity Interests of any other Person (other than de minimis amounts) unless either (x) such Acquired Entity or Business owns 100% of the Equity Interests of such other Person or (y) if such Acquired Entity or Business owns Equity Interests in any other Person which is a Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or any minority interest of such Acquired Entity or Business, (1) such Acquired Entity or Business shall not have been created or established in contemplation of, or for purposes of, the respective Permitted Acquisition, (2) any such Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or a minority interest of the Acquired Entity or Business shall have been a Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary or a minority interest of such Acquired Entity or Business prior to the date of the respective Permitted Acquisition and shall not have been created or established in contemplation thereof and (3) such Acquired Entity or Business and/or its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries own at least 85% of the total

 

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value of all the assets owned by such Acquired Entity or Business and its Subsidiaries (for purposes of such determination, excluding the value of the Equity Interests of Non-Wholly- Owned Subsidiaries or a minority interest held by such Acquired Entity or Business and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries), (C) except in the case of a Foreign Permitted Acquisition, substantially all of the business, division or product line acquired pursuant to such Permitted Acquisition, or the business of the Person acquired pursuant to such Permitted Acquisition and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, is in the United States, and (D) the Acquired Entity or Business acquired pursuant to such Permitted Acquisition is in a business permitted by Section 10.12. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the immediately preceding sentence, an acquisition which does not otherwise meet the requirements set forth above in the definition of “Permitted Acquisition” shall constitute a Permitted Acquisition if, and to the extent, the Required Lenders agree in writing, prior to the consummation thereof, that such acquisition shall constitute a Permitted Acquisition for purposes of this Agreement.

Permitted Encumbrance” shall mean, with respect to any Mortgaged Property, such exceptions to title as are set forth in the Mortgage Policy delivered with respect thereto, all of which exceptions must be acceptable to the Collateral Agent in its reasonable discretion.

Permitted Holders” shall mean (i) Arunas A. Chesonis, his Affiliates, one or more of his lineal descendants and any trusts established for the benefit of Arunas A. Chesonis, his spouse and/or any such lineal descendants, (ii) Richard T. Aab, his Affiliates, one or more of his lineal descendants and any trusts established for the benefit of Richard T. Aab, his spouse and/or any such lineal descendants, and (iii) Tansukh V. Ganatra, his Affiliates, one or more of his lineal descendants and any trusts established for the benefit of Tansukh V. Ganatra, his spouse and/or any such lineal descendants.

Permitted Liens” shall have the meaning provided in Section 10.01.

Person” shall mean any individual, partnership, joint venture, firm, corporation, association, limited liability company, trust or other enterprise or any Governmental Authority.

Plan” shall mean any pension plan as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA, which is maintained or contributed to by (or to which there is an obligation to contribute of) the Borrower or a Subsidiary of the Borrower or an ERISA Affiliate, and each such plan for the five year period immediately following the latest date on which the Borrower, a Subsidiary of the Borrower or an ERISA Affiliate maintained, contributed to or had an obligation to contribute to such plan.

Platform” shall have the meaning provided in Section 9.01.

Pledge Agreement” shall mean the Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2007 and amended and restated as of June 29, 2009, by and among the Collateral Agent (as successor-in-interest to DBTCA as collateral agent), the Borrower, the other Credit Parties from time to time party thereto and the other parties thereto (as amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and hereof), a copy of which as in effect on the Restatement Effective Date is attached hereto as Exhibit H.

 

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Pledge Agreement Collateral” shall mean all “Collateral” as defined in the Pledge Agreement.

Pledgee” shall have the meaning provided in the Pledge Agreement.

Preferred Stock” of any Person shall mean Capital Stock of such Person (other than Common Stock of such Person) of any class or classes that ranks prior, as to the payment of dividends or as to the distribution of assets upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of such Person, to shares of Capital Stock of any other class of such Person, and, with respect to the Borrower, shall include any Qualified Preferred Stock.

Prime Lending Rate” shall mean the rate set by BANA based upon various factors including BANA’s costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans, which may be priced at, above, or below such announced rate. Any change in such Prime Lending Rate announced by BANA shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of such change.

Pro Forma Basis” shall mean, in connection with any calculation of compliance with any financial covenant or financial term, the calculation thereof after giving effect on a pro forma basis to (x) the incurrence of any Indebtedness (other than revolving Indebtedness, except to the extent such revolving Indebtedness is incurred to refinance other outstanding Indebtedness (including any payments made pursuant to Section 10.09(iii)), to finance a Permitted Acquisition or to finance a Dividend pursuant to Section 10.03(ix)) after the first day of the relevant Calculation Period or Test Period, as the case may be, as if such Indebtedness had been incurred (and the proceeds thereof applied) on the first day of such Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, (y) the permanent retirement or repayment of any Indebtedness (other than revolving Indebtedness, except to the extent accompanied by a corresponding permanent commitment reduction) after the first day of the relevant Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, as if such Indebtedness had been retired or repaid on the first day of such Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, and (z) any Permitted Acquisition or any Significant Asset Sale then being consummated as well as any other Permitted Acquisition or any other Significant Asset Sale if consummated after the first day of the relevant Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, and on or prior to the date of the respective Permitted Acquisition or Significant Asset Sale, as the case may be, then being effected, with the following rules to apply in connection therewith:

(i) all Indebtedness (x) (other than revolving Indebtedness, except to the extent such revolving Indebtedness is incurred to refinance other outstanding Indebtedness (including any payments made pursuant to Section 10.09(iii)), to finance Permitted Acquisitions or to finance a Dividend pursuant to Section 10.03(ix)) incurred or issued after the first day of the relevant Test Period or Calculation Period (whether incurred to finance a Permitted Acquisition, to refinance Indebtedness, to finance a Dividend or otherwise) shall be deemed to have been incurred or issued (and the proceeds thereof applied) on the first day of such Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, and remain outstanding through the date of determination and (y) (other than revolving Indebtedness, except to the extent accompanied by a corresponding permanent

 

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commitment reduction) permanently retired or redeemed after the first day of the relevant Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, shall be deemed to have been retired or redeemed on the first day of such Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, and remain retired through the date of determination;

(ii) all Indebtedness assumed to be outstanding pursuant to preceding clause (i) shall be deemed to have borne interest at (x) the rate applicable thereto, in the case of fixed rate indebtedness, or (y) the rates which would have been applicable thereto during the respective period when same was deemed outstanding, in the case of floating rate Indebtedness (although interest expense with respect to any Indebtedness for periods while such Indebtedness was actually outstanding during the respective period shall be calculated using the actual rates applicable thereto while same was actually outstanding); provided that all Indebtedness (whether actually outstanding or deemed outstanding) bearing interest at a floating rate of interest shall be tested on the basis of the rates applicable at the time the determination is made pursuant to such provisions; and

(iii) in making any determination of Consolidated EBITDA on a Pro Forma Basis, pro forma effect shall be given to any Permitted Acquisition or any Significant Asset Sale if effected during the respective Calculation Period or Test Period (or thereafter, for purposes of determinations pursuant to Sections 2.14(a), 2.15(a), 2.18(a), 9.15(a), 10.03(ix), 10.04(xviii), 10.04(xix), 10.04(xx), 10.09(iii)(u) and 10.09(iii)(w) only) as if such Permitted Acquisition or Significant Asset Sale, as the case may be, had occurred on the first day of the respective Calculation Period or Test Period, as the case may be, taking into account, in the case of any Permitted Acquisition, any pro forma adjustments that are appropriate, in the reasonable determination of the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower as set forth in an officer’s certificate of the Borrower that is delivered to the Administrative Agent, to reflect the operating expense reductions and other operating improvements or synergies resulting from such Permitted Acquisition that have been realized or for which substantially all the steps necessary for realization have been taken or, at the time of determination, are reasonably expected to be taken within 12 months immediately following any such Permitted Acquisition (net of the amount of actual benefits realized during such Test Period or Calculation Period, as the case may be, from such actions to the extent that such amounts are reflected in Consolidated EBITDA for such Test Period or Calculation Period, as applicable), provided that the aggregate adjustment so permitted in any Test Period or Calculation Period shall not exceed 10% of Consolidated EBITDA for such Test Period or Calculation Period, as applicable (determined before giving effect to any increase thereto pursuant to this definition).

For the avoidance of doubt, any calculation of “Pro Forma Basis” hereunder on or after the Restatement Effective Date will include any transaction or steps undertaken prior to the Restatement Effective Date to the extent that such transaction or steps would have been included in the calculation of “Pro Forma Basis” hereunder if this Agreement had been in effect on the date such transaction or the taking of such action.

Projections” shall mean the financial projections (after giving effect to the Transactions and the Specified Acquisition) that are contained in the Confidential Information Memorandum.

 

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Public Lender” shall have the meaning provided in Section 9.01.

PUC” shall mean any state Governmental Authority having utility or telecommunications regulatory authority over the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any System.

Qualified Preferred Stock” shall mean any Preferred Stock of the Borrower (i) the express terms of which shall provide that dividends thereon shall not be required to be paid at any time (and to the extent) that such payment would be prohibited or restricted by the terms of this Agreement or any other agreement of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries relating to outstanding Indebtedness and (ii) which, by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable), or upon the happening of any event (including any change of control event), cannot mature (excluding any maturity as the result of an optional redemption by the Borrower) and is not redeemable, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise (other than at the option of the Borrower), or required to be repurchased (including, without limitation, upon the occurrence of any change of control event), in whole or in part, on or prior to one year following the latest Maturity Date then in effect on the date of issuance thereof.

Qualifying Bid” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Quarterly Payment Date” shall mean the last Business Day of each March, June, September and December occurring after the Restatement Effective Date.

Quarterly Pricing Certificate” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of Applicable Margin.

Reaffirmation Agreement” shall have the meaning provided in Section 6.08.

Real Property” of any Person shall mean all the right, title and interest of such Person in and to land, improvements and fixtures, including Leaseholds.

Recovery Event” shall mean the receipt by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any cash insurance proceeds or cash condemnation awards payable (i) by reason of theft, loss, physical destruction, damage, taking or any other similar event with respect to any property or assets of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and (ii) under any policy of insurance required to be maintained under Section 9.03 (other than on account of any (x) business interruption insurance policy or (y) directors’ or officer’s (or similar liability) insurance policy).

Register” shall have the meaning provided in Section 13.15.

Regulation D” shall mean Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as from time to time in effect and any successor to all or a portion thereof establishing reserve requirements.

Regulation T” shall mean Regulation T of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as from time to time in effect and any successor to all or a portion thereof.

 

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Regulation U” shall mean Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as from time to time in effect and any successor to all or a portion thereof.

Regulation X” shall mean Regulation X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as from time to time in effect and any successor to all or a portion thereof.

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

Release” shall mean actively or passively disposing, discharging, injecting, spilling, pumping, leaking, leaching, dumping, emitting, escaping, emptying, pouring, seeping, migrating or the like, into or upon any land or water or air, or otherwise entering into the environment.

Replaced Lender” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.13.

Replacement Lender” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.13.

Reply Amount” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Reply Price” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Reportable Event” shall mean an event described in Section 4043(c) of ERISA with respect to a Plan that is subject to Title IV of ERISA other than those events as to which the 30-day notice period is waived under subsection .22, .23, .25, .27 or .28 of PBGC Regulation Section 4043 or any successor thereto.

Repricing Event” shall mean (i) any prepayment or repayment of Initial Term Loans with the proceeds of, or any conversion of Initial Term Loans into, any new or replacement tranche of term loans (including any Tranche of Incremental Term Loans) bearing interest with an “effective yield” (taking into account, for example, upfront fees, interest rate spreads, interest rate benchmark floors and original issue discount) less than the “effective yield” applicable to the Initial Term Loans (as such comparative yields are determined by the Administrative Agent in its commercially reasonable judgment) and (ii) any amendment or other modification or waiver to this Agreement which effectively reduces the “effective yield” (as determined by the Administrative Agent in its commercially reasonable judgment) applicable to the Initial Term Loans. Any such determination by the Administrative Agent as contemplated by preceding clauses (i) and (ii) shall be conclusive and binding on the Borrower and all Lenders holding Initial Term Loans, absent manifest error. The Administrative Agent shall not have any liability to any Person with respect to such determination.

Required Lenders” shall mean, at any time, Non-Defaulting Lenders the sum of whose outstanding Term Loans and Revolving Loan Commitments at such time (or, after the termination thereof, outstanding Revolving Loans and RL Percentages of (x) outstanding Swingline Loans at such time and (y) Letter of Credit Outstandings at such time) represents at

 

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least a majority of the sum of (i) all outstanding Term Loans of Non-Defaulting Lenders and (ii) the Total Revolving Loan Commitment in effect at such time less the Revolving Loan Commitments of all Defaulting Lenders at such time (or, after the termination thereof, the sum of then total outstanding Revolving Loans of Non-Defaulting Lenders and the aggregate RL Percentages of all Non-Defaulting Lenders of the total outstanding Swingline Loans and Letter of Credit Outstandings at such time).

Restatement Effective Date” shall have the meaning provided in Section 13.10.

Restricted” shall mean, when referring to cash or Cash Equivalents of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, that such cash or Cash Equivalents (i) appear (or would be required to appear) as “restricted” on a consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower or of any such Subsidiary (unless such appearance is related to the Credit Documents or Liens created thereunder), (ii) are subject to any Lien in favor of any Person other than the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors or (iii) are not otherwise generally available for use by the Borrower or such Subsidiary.

Return Bid” has the meaning provided in Schedule XIII.

Returns” shall have the meaning provided in Section 8.09.

Revolving Loan” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.01(c).

Revolving Loan Commitment” shall mean, for each RL Lender, the amount set forth opposite such RL Lender’s name in Schedule I directly below the column entitled “Revolving Loan Commitment,” as same may be (x) reduced from time to time or terminated pursuant to Sections 4.02, 4.03 and/or 11, as applicable, (y) increased from time to time pursuant to Section 2.15 or (z) adjusted from time to time as a result of assignments to or from such Lender pursuant to Section 2.13 or 13.04(b). In addition, the Revolving Loan Commitment of each Lender shall include, subject to the consent of such Lender, any Extended Revolving Loan Commitment of such Lender.

Revolving Loan Maturity Date” shall mean the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date; provided that, with respect to any Extended Revolving Loan Commitments (and related outstandings), the Revolving Loan Maturity Date with respect thereto shall instead be the final maturity date as specified in the applicable Extension Offer accepted by the respective Lender.

Revolving Note” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.05(a).

RL Lender” shall mean each Lender with a Revolving Loan Commitment or with outstanding Revolving Loans.

RL Percentage” of any RL Lender at any time shall mean a fraction (expressed as a percentage) the numerator of which is the Revolving Loan Commitment of such RL Lender at such time and the denominator of which is the Total Revolving Loan Commitment at such time, provided that if the RL Percentage of any RL Lender is to be determined after the Total Revolving Loan Commitment has been terminated, then the RL Percentage of such RL Lender shall be determined immediately prior (and without giving effect) to such termination; and

 

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provided further, that in the case of Section 2.17 when a Defaulting Lender shall exist, “RL Percentage” shall mean the percentage of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment (disregarding any Defaulting Lender’s Revolving Loan Commitments) represented by such Lender’s Revolving Loan Commitment.

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

Scheduled Incremental Term Loan Repayment” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.02(b)(ii).

Scheduled Incremental Term Loan Repayment Date” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.02(b)(ii).

Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.02(b)(i).

Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment Date” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.02(b)(i).

Scheduled Repayment” shall mean a Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment or a Scheduled Incremental Term Loan Repayment, as applicable.

SEC” shall have the meaning provided in Section 9.01(g).

Second Lien Notes” shall mean (a) any second lien secured Indebtedness of the Borrower, which may be guaranteed on a second lien secured basis by one or more Subsidiary Guarantors, all of the terms and conditions of which (including, without limitation, with respect to interest rate, call protection, amortization, redemption provisions, maturities, covenants, defaults, remedies, collateral and guaranties) are on market terms for second lien secured notes, as such Indebtedness may be amended, restated, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; provided, that in any event, unless the Required Lenders otherwise expressly consent in writing prior to the issuance thereof, (i) no such Indebtedness shall be guaranteed by any Person other than a Subsidiary Guarantor, (ii) no such Indebtedness shall be secured by any assets other than Collateral and such security may rank on a junior and subordinated basis to (but not senior to or pari passu with) the respective Liens created pursuant to the Security Documents and shall be subject to the terms of the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement, (iii) no such Indebtedness shall be subject to any scheduled amortization, mandatory redemption, mandatory repayment or mandatory prepayment, sinking fund or similar payment (other than, in each case, customary offers to repurchase upon a change of control, asset sale or event of loss and customary acceleration rights after an event of default) or have a final maturity date, in either case prior to the date occurring six months following the latest Maturity Date then in effect on the date of issuance thereof, (iv) the terms of such Indebtedness (including, without limitation, all covenants, defaults, guaranties, collateral and remedies, but excluding as to interest rate, call protection and redemption premium), taken as a whole, are no more restrictive or onerous (other than provisions of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, which may be applicable to such Indebtedness) in any material respect than the terms applicable to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries under this Agreement and the other

 

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Credit Documents, provided that a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower delivered to the Administrative Agent in good faith at least five Business Days (or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent may reasonably agree) prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Indebtedness or the then most current drafts of the documentation relating thereto, certifying that the Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the foregoing requirement shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy the foregoing requirement, (v) the indenture or other applicable agreement governing such Indebtedness (including any related guaranties and collateral) shall not include any financial performance “maintenance” covenants (whether stated as a covenant, default or otherwise, although “incurrence-based” financial tests may be included), and (vi) such Indebtedness shall be permitted at such time pursuant to the terms of the Senior Secured Notes and the Borrower’s other material Indebtedness and, to the extent the Collateral Agent executes the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement on behalf of the holders of the Senior Secured Notes, the Collateral Agent shall be authorized under the terms of the Senior Secured Notes Documents to enter into the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement on behalf of the holders and trustee for the Senior Secured Notes; (b) any notes issued by the Borrower in exchange for, and as contemplated by, the terms of the second lien secured Indebtedness described in clause (a) above and the related registration rights agreement with substantially identical terms (except as to transferability) as the second lien secured Indebtedness described in clause (a) above; and (c) any refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension of any second lien secured Indebtedness described in clause (a) or (b) above; provided that in connection with any such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension, (x) the principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) of any such Indebtedness is not increased above the principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) thereof outstanding immediately prior to such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension (plus accrued and unpaid interest and premium (including tender premiums) thereon and underwriting discounts, defeasance costs, fees, commissions and expenses) and (y) such Indebtedness otherwise complies with the terms of clause (a) or (b) above, as applicable. The incurrence of Second Lien Notes shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Borrower that all conditions thereto have been satisfied in all material respects and that the incurrence of such Second Lien Notes is permitted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, which representation and warranty shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty for all purposes hereunder, including, without limitation, Sections 8 and 11.

Second Lien Notes Documents” shall mean, on and after the execution and delivery thereof, each note, instrument, indenture, agreement, guaranty, security document, the Senior Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement and any other document relating to each incurrence of Second Lien Notes, as the same may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement” shall mean an intercreditor agreement, on customary terms and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Credit Parties, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, entered into among the Credit Parties, the Collateral Agent, the Administrative Agent, each other Authorized Representative (as defined in the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement) and each relevant financial institution acting in its capacity as a collateral agent under Second Lien Notes Documents in respect of an issuance of Second Lien Notes (as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof).

 

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Section 5.04(b)(ii) Certificate” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.04(b)(ii).

Secured Creditors” shall have the meaning assigned that term in the respective Security Documents.

Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Security Agreement” shall mean the Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2007 and amended and restated as of June 29, 2009, by and among the Borrower, the other Credit Parties from time to time party thereto, the Collateral Agent (as successor-in-interest to DBTCA as collateral agent) and the other parties thereto (as amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof), a copy of which as in effect on the Restatement Effective Date is attached hereto as Exhibit I.

Security Agreement Collateral” shall mean all “Collateral” as defined in the Security Agreement.

Security Documents” shall mean and include each of the Security Agreement, the Pledge Agreement, each Mortgage and, after the execution and delivery thereof, each Additional Security Document; provided, that any cash collateral or other agreements entered into pursuant to the Letter of Credit Back-Stop Arrangements shall constitute “Security Documents” solely for purposes of (x) Sections 8.03 and 10.01(iv) and (y) the term “Credit Documents” as used in Sections 10.04(i), 10.10 and 13.01.

Senior Notes” shall mean, collectively, (a) the Borrower’s 9.5% senior unsecured notes due 2015, in an aggregate principal amount of $300,000,000, and (b) the Borrower’s 9.875% senior unsecured notes due 2018, in an aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000.

Senior Notes Documents” shall mean, on and after the execution and delivery thereof, each note, instrument, agreement, guaranty and other document relating to the issuance of the Senior Notes, as in effect on the Restatement Effective Date and as the same may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

Senior Secured Notes” shall mean (a) any senior secured Indebtedness of the Borrower, which may be guaranteed on a senior secured basis by one or more Subsidiary Guarantors, all of the terms and conditions of which (including, without limitation, with respect to interest rate, call protection, amortization, redemption provisions, maturities, covenants, defaults, remedies, collateral and guaranties) are on market terms for senior secured notes, as such Indebtedness may be amended, restated, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof; provided, that in any event, unless the Required

 

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Lenders otherwise expressly consent in writing prior to the issuance thereof, (i) no such Indebtedness shall be guaranteed by any Person other than a Subsidiary Guarantor, (ii) no such Indebtedness shall be secured by any assets other than Collateral and such security may rank pari passu with (but not senior to) the respective Liens created pursuant to the Security Documents and shall be subject to the terms of the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement, (iii) no such Indebtedness shall be subject to any scheduled amortization, mandatory redemption, mandatory repayment or mandatory prepayment, sinking fund or similar payment (other than, in each case, customary offers to repurchase upon a change of control, asset sale or event of loss and customary acceleration rights after an event of default) or have a final maturity date, in either case prior to the date occurring six months following the latest Maturity Date then in effect on the date of issuance thereof, (iv) the terms of such Indebtedness (including, without limitation, all covenants, defaults, guaranties, collateral and remedies, but excluding as to interest rate, call protection and redemption premium), taken as a whole, are no more restrictive or onerous (other than provisions of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, which may be applicable to such Indebtedness) in any material respect than the terms applicable to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries under this Agreement and the other Credit Documents, provided that a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower delivered to the Administrative Agent in good faith at least five Business Days (or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent may reasonably agree) prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Indebtedness or the then most current drafts of the documentation relating thereto, certifying that the Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the foregoing requirement shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy the foregoing requirement, and (v) the indenture or other applicable agreement governing such Indebtedness (including any related guaranties and collateral) shall not include any financial performance “maintenance” covenants (whether stated as a covenant, default or otherwise, although “incurrence-based” financial tests may be included); (b) any notes issued by the Borrower in exchange for, and as contemplated by, the terms of the senior secured Indebtedness described in clause (a) above and the related registration rights agreement with substantially identical terms (except as to transferability) as the senior secured Indebtedness described in clause (a) above; and (c) any refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension of any senior secured Indebtedness described in clause (a) or (b) above; provided that in connection with any such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension, (x) the principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) of any such Indebtedness is not increased above the principal amount (or accreted value, as applicable) thereof outstanding immediately prior to such refinancing, refunding, renewal or extension (plus accrued and unpaid interest and premium (including tender premiums) thereon and underwriting discounts, defeasance costs, fees, commissions and expenses) and (y) such Indebtedness otherwise complies with the terms of clause (a) or (b) above, as applicable. The incurrence of Senior Secured Notes shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Borrower that all conditions thereto have been satisfied in all material respects and that the incurrence of such Senior Secured Notes is permitted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, which representation and warranty shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty for all purposes hereunder, including, without limitation, Sections 8 and 11.

Senior Secured Notes Documents” shall mean, on and after the execution and delivery thereof, each note, instrument, indenture, agreement, guaranty, security document, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement and any other document relating to each incurrence of Senior Secured Notes, as the same may be amended, modified and/or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

 

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Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement” shall mean an intercreditor agreement, on customary terms and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Credit Parties and the Collateral Agent, entered into among the Credit Parties, the Collateral Agent and each relevant financial institution acting in its capacity as a collateral agent under Senior Secured Notes Documents in respect of an issuance of Senior Secured Notes (as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time), a copy of which as in effect on the Restatement Effective Date is attached hereto as Exhibit P.

Shareholder Rights Plan” shall mean a plan adopted by the Board of Directors of the Borrower which provides for the dividend or distribution to some or all of the stockholders of the Borrower of Equity Interests in the form of rights that entitle the holders thereof to exercise special voting rights in respect of Borrower Common Stock and/or Qualified Preferred Stock and/or to purchase at a discounted value (i) shares of Borrower Common Stock and/or Qualified Preferred Stock, in either case to the extent that such Equity Interests are otherwise permitted to be issued under this Agreement, and/or (ii) Equity Interests of another Person that is not a Subsidiary or an Unrestricted Subsidiary of the Borrower.

Shareholder Subordinated Note” shall mean an unsecured junior subordinated note issued by the Borrower and not guaranteed by any Subsidiary of the Borrower in the form of Exhibit N, as the same may be modified, amended or supplemented from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof and thereof.

Shortfall Fees” shall mean fees or payments, however described in the applicable agreement, paid or payable by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower pursuant to a network services or equipment supply agreement for the purchase of goods or services entered into in the ordinary course of business if the Borrower or such Subsidiary shall fail to make minimum specified purchases of network capacity, equipment or other goods or services as required in accordance with the terms of such agreement.

Significant Asset Sale” shall mean each Asset Sale (or series of related Asset Sales) which generates Net Sale Proceeds of at least $5,000,000.

Specified Acquisition” shall mean a Permitted Acquisition identified by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders prior to the Restatement Effective Date.

Start Date” shall have the meaning provided in the definition of Applicable Margin.

Stated Amount” of each Letter of Credit shall mean, at any time, the maximum amount available to be drawn thereunder (in each case determined without regard to whether any conditions to drawing could then be met); provided, however, that with respect to any Letter of Credit that, by its terms or the terms of any Issuer Document related thereto, provides for one or more automatic increases in the stated amount thereof, the amount of such Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be the maximum stated amount of such Letter of Credit after giving effect to all such increases, whether or not such maximum stated amount is in effect at such time.

 

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Subsidiaries Guaranty” shall mean the Subsidiaries Guaranty, dated as of February 28, 2007, by and among the Subsidiary Guarantors from time to time party thereto and the Administrative Agent (as successor-in-interest to DBTCA, as administrative agent) (as amended, restated, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof and hereof), a copy of which as in effect on the Restatement Effective Date is attached hereto as Exhibit G.

Subsidiary” shall mean, as of any date of determination, as to any Person, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or other entity, more than 50% of whose Voting Stock is at such date of determination owned by such Person and/or by one or more Subsidiaries of such Person. Unless otherwise qualified, all references to a “Subsidiary” or to “Subsidiaries” in this Agreement shall refer to a Subsidiary or Subsidiaries of the Borrower. Notwithstanding the foregoing (except for purposes of Sections 8.06, 8.09, 8.10, 8.15, 8.18, 8.22, 9.01(f)(ii), 9.01(f)(iii), 9.01(h), 9.05, 9.06, 9.07, 9.10, 10.07 and 11.06 and the definition of Unrestricted Subsidiary contained herein), neither (i) an Unrestricted Subsidiary nor (ii) subject to compliance with the provisions of Section 10.12(b), US LEC PAC, shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary of the Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries for purposes of this Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

Subsidiary Guarantor” shall mean (x) each Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower (whether existing on the Restatement Effective Date or established, created or acquired after the Restatement Effective Date (other than (x) an Immaterial Subsidiary of the type described in clause (b) of the definition thereof and (y) the Headquarters SPV and any of its Subsidiaries, in each case so long as no such entity guaranties any other Indebtedness of the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor)) and (y) each Subsidiary of the Borrower that guaranties or is required to guaranty the Senior Secured Notes, the Second Lien Notes, the Senior Notes, any Other Unsecured Debt or any other Indebtedness of the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor, in each case, unless and until such time as such Subsidiary is released from all of its obligations under the Subsidiaries Guaranty in accordance with the terms and provisions thereof; provided that, PAETEC Realty shall be released from its obligations under the Subsidiaries Guaranty and the Security Documents upon the consummation of the Headquarters Transactions so long as it constitutes the Headquarters SPV and is released from its guaranty of any other Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (other than the Headquarters SPV or its Subsidiaries).

Swingline Lender” shall mean the Administrative Agent, in its capacity as Swingline Lender hereunder.

Swingline Loan” shall have the meaning provided in Section 2.01(d).

Swingline Loan Exposure” shall mean, at any time, the aggregate principal amount of all Swingline Loans outstanding at such time. The Swingline Loan Exposure of any RL Lender at any time shall be its RL Percentage of the aggregate Swingline Loan Exposure at such time.

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Switching Equipment” shall mean telecommunications switches and associated electronics.

Syndication Agents” shall mean each of Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, in their respective capacities as the Syndications Agent for the Lenders hereunder and under the other Credit Documents.

Synthetic Lease” shall mean a lease transaction under which the parties intend that (i) the lease will be treated as an “operating lease” by the lessee and (ii) the lessee will be entitled to various tax and other benefits ordinarily available to owners (as opposed to lessees) of like property.

System” shall mean each system constructed, developed, owned, managed, maintained and/or operated, as applicable, by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries from time to time for or with respect to (i) the delivery, distribution or provision of services relating to the delivery, sale, construction or distribution of communications, telecommunications, voice, data, fax or video services and networks; (ii) the creation, development or marketing of equipment, software and other devices for use in the communications or telecommunications business described in clause (i) above; or (iii) any business, activity or opportunity reasonably similar, related, complementary, incidental or ancillary to those listed in clause (i) above, including any businesses conducted by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries on the Restatement Effective Date and any businesses similar, related, complementary or ancillary thereto or that constitute a reasonable extension or expansion thereof, and the acquisition, holding or exploitation of any license relating to the delivery of any of the foregoing services.

Taxes” shall have the meaning provided in Section 5.04(a).

Telecommunications Equipment” shall mean fiber optic cable, switches, transmission equipment and other ancillary equipment necessary for the installation and operation of a switch room or central office and co-location with other telecommunications providers that will enable the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower to offer telephony services, as well as all software and hardware associated with the network operating center and back office systems (including, without limitation, operations systems and support, billing systems and data services), together with all related support and installation costs associated with an operational system, provided that such costs are capitalized in accordance with GAAP.

Term Lender” shall mean each Lender with outstanding Term Loans.

Term Loan” shall mean each Initial Term Loan and each Incremental Term Loan.

Term Loan Maturity Date” shall mean the Initial Term Loan Maturity Date; provided that, with respect to any Tranche of Extended Term Loans, the Term Loan Maturity Date with respect thereto shall instead be the final maturity date as specified in the applicable Extension Offer accepted by the respective Lender.

Term Loan Percentage” of a Tranche of Term Loans shall mean, at any time, a fraction (expressed as a percentage), the numerator of which is equal to the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Term Loans of such Tranche at such time and the denominator of which is equal to the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Term Loans of all Tranches at such time.

 

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Test Period” shall mean, at any time, the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower then last ended, taken as one accounting period.

Total Commitment” shall mean, at any time, the sum of the Commitments of each of the Lenders at such time.

Total Incremental Term Loan Commitment” of any Tranche of Incremental Term Loans shall mean, at any time, the sum of the Incremental Term Loan Commitments of such Tranche at such time.

Total Initial Term Loan Commitment” shall mean, at any time, the sum of the Initial Term Loan Commitments of each Lender at such time.

Total Leverage Ratio” shall mean, on any date of determination, the ratio of (x) Consolidated Indebtedness on such date to (y) Consolidated EBITDA for the Calculation Period or Test Period, as applicable, most recently ended on or prior to such date; provided that (i) for purposes of any calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio pursuant to this Agreement, Consolidated EBITDA shall be determined on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with clause (iii) of the definition of “Pro Forma Basis” contained herein and (ii) for purposes of any calculation of the Total Leverage Ratio pursuant to Sections 2.14(a), 2.15(a), 2.18(a), 9.15(a), 10.03(ix), 10.04(xviii), 10.04(xix), 10.04(xx) and 10.09(iii)(w) only, Consolidated Indebtedness shall be determined on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with the requirements of the definition of “Pro Forma Basis” contained herein.

Total Revolving Loan Commitment” shall mean, at any time, the sum of the Revolving Loan Commitments of each of the Lenders at such time.

Total Revolving Loan Sublimit” shall mean $50,000,000.

Total Revolving Loan Sublimit Termination Date” shall mean that date on which (i) each of the Designated Regulatory Subsidiaries shall have obtained all regulatory approvals referred to in Section 9.12(f)(ii), (ii) the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent an officer’s certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower certifying to the receipt of all such regulatory approvals and (iii) each such Designated Regulatory Subsidiary shall have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent an acknowledgement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, acknowledging that the Subsidiaries Guaranty of such Designated Regulatory Subsidiary covers all outstanding Revolving Loans, Swing Line Loans and Letter of Credit Outsandings (and related outstandings) that may be incurred from time to time up to the full amount of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment (together with such supporting documentation, resolutions and opinions of counsel as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent); provided, however, (x) subject to sub-clause (y) of this proviso, if after the 90th day following the Restatement Effective Date (i) all such regulatory approvals have been obtained except for those regulatory approvals required to permit the Immaterial Designated Restricted Subsidiaries to guaranty Revolving Loans, Swingline

 

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Loans and Letter of Credit Outstandings in excess of the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit, (ii) the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent an officer’s certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower certifying to the receipt of all such regulatory approvals (other than in respect of the Immaterial Designated Restricted Subsidiaries) and (iii) each such Designated Regulatory Subsidiary (other than an Immaterial Designated Regulatory Subsidiary) shall have executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent an acknowledgement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, acknowledging that the Subsidiaries Guaranty of such Designated Regulatory Subsidiary now covers all outstanding Revolving Loans, Swing Line Loans and Letter of Credit Outstandings (and related outstandings) that may be incurred from time to time up to the full amount of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment (together with such supporting documentation, resolutions and opinions of counsel as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent), then the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit Termination Date shall occur on the date on which each of the conditions in this sub-clause (x) shall have been satisfied, and (y) if the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit Termination Date shall have occurred pursuant to preceding sub-clause (x) and all such regulatory approvals for the Immaterial Designated Regulatory Subsidiaries as described in preceding sub-clause (x) shall have not been obtained by the 180th day following the Restatement Effective Date, then the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit Termination Date shall be deemed not to have occurred and shall not thereafter occur until such time as the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit Termination Date occurs pursuant to this definition without regard to the proviso hereof; provided, further, that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Borrower and the Majority Lenders with Revolving Loans and/or Revolving Loan Commitments may agree in writing to modify this definition.

Total Secured Leverage Ratio” shall mean, on any date of determination, the ratio of (x) Consolidated Indebtedness that is secured by a Lien on any asset of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries on such date to (y) Consolidated EBITDA for the Calculation Period most recently ended on or prior to such date; provided that (i) for purposes of any calculation of the Total Secured Leverage Ratio pursuant to this Agreement, Consolidated EBITDA shall be determined on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with clause (iii) of the definition of “Pro Forma Basis” contained herein and (ii) for purposes of any calculation of the Total Secured Leverage Ratio pursuant to Sections 2.14(a), 2.15(a), 10.03(ix), 10.04(xviii), 10.04(xix) and 10.09(iii)(w) only, Consolidated Indebtedness shall be determined on a Pro Forma Basis in accordance with the requirements of the definition of “Pro Forma Basis” contained herein.

Total Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment” shall mean, at any time, an amount equal to the remainder of (x) the Total Revolving Loan Commitment in effect at such time less (y) the sum of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans outstanding at such time plus (ii) the aggregate amount of all Letter of Credit Outstandings at such time.

Tranche” shall mean the respective facility and commitments utilized in making Loans hereunder, with there being three separate Tranches on the Restatement Effective Date, i.e., Initial Term Loans, Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans; provided that, for purposes of Sections 2.13, 13.04(b), 13.12(a) and (b) and the definitions of “Majority Lenders” and “Revolving Loan Maturity Date”, Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans shall be deemed to constitute part of a single “Tranche”. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, any

 

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Incremental Term Loans incurred after the Restatement Effective Date shall, except to the extent provided in Section 2.14(c), be made pursuant to one or more additional Tranches of Term Loans which shall be designated pursuant to the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement in accordance with the relevant requirements specified in Section 2.14. Furthermore, after giving effect to an Extension pursuant to Section 2.16, (x) any Revolving Loans pursuant to Extended Revolving Loan Commitments shall constitute a separate Tranche of Revolving Loans from the Tranche of Revolving Loans from which they were converted and (y) any Extended Term Loans shall constitute a separate Tranche of Term Loans from the Tranche of Term Loans from which they were converted.

Transaction” shall mean, collectively, (i) the execution, delivery and performance by each Credit Party of the Credit Documents to which it is a party and the incurrence of Loans on the Restatement Effective Date, (ii) the repayment of outstanding loans under the Existing Credit Agreement and (iii) the payment of all fees and expenses in connection with the foregoing.

Transaction-Related Expenses” shall mean, whenever incurred, the legal, accounting, financial advisory and other fees payable by the Credit Parties in connection with the Transaction.

Type” shall mean the type of Loan determined with regard to the interest option applicable thereto, i.e., whether a Base Rate Loan or a Eurodollar Loan.

UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as from time to time in effect in the relevant jurisdiction.

Unfunded Current Liability” of any Plan shall mean the amount, if any, by which the value of the accumulated plan benefits under the Plan determined on a plan termination basis in accordance with actuarial assumptions at such time consistent with those prescribed by the PBGC for purposes of Section 4044 of ERISA, exceeds the Fair Market Value of all plan assets allocable to such liabilities under Title IV of ERISA (excluding any accrued but unpaid contributions).

United States” and “U.S.” shall each mean the United States of America.

Unpaid Drawing” shall have the meaning provided in Section 3.05(a).

Unrestricted” shall mean, when referring to cash or Cash Equivalents of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, that such cash or Cash Equivalents are not Restricted.

Unrestricted Subsidiary” shall mean any newly formed or existing Subsidiary of the Borrower that is designated by the Borrower after the Restatement Effective Date as an Unrestricted Subsidiary hereunder by written notice to the Administrative Agent and shall include any Subsidiary of such Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided that the Borrower shall only be permitted to designate a Subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary so long as (a) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, (b) such Unrestricted Subsidiary does not own any Capital Stock of, or other Equity Interests in, or have any Lien on any property of, the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower other than a Subsidiary of the Unrestricted

 

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Subsidiary, (c) any Indebtedness and other obligations of such Unrestricted Subsidiary are non-recourse to the Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries (other than such Unrestricted Subsidiary and its Subsidiaries) or to any of their respective assets and (d) the Borrower’s and its other Subsidiaries’ (other than such Unrestricted Subsidiary and its Subsidiaries) aggregate Investments in all Unrestricted Subsidiaries made after the Restatement Effective Date do not exceed that amount permitted by Section 10.05(xviii). With respect to any Subsidiary that is not newly created when it is designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, the Borrower will be deemed to have made an Investment pursuant to Section 10.05(xviii) in such Subsidiary on the date of such designation in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of any assets owned by such Subsidiary on the date of such designation.

Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment” shall mean, with respect to any Lender at any time, such Lender’s Revolving Loan Commitment at such time less the sum of (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Revolving Loans made by such Lender at such time and (ii) such Lender’s RL Percentage of the Letter of Credit Outstandings at such time.

U.S. Energy” shall mean U.S. Energy Partners LLC, a New York limited liability company, and a Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower, and each of its Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiaries so long as the business being conducted by such Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiaries is limited substantially to the business conducted by U.S. Energy on the Restatement Effective Date.

US LEC” shall mean US LEC Corp., a Delaware corporation.

US LEC PAC shall mean the US LEC Political Action Committee, an organization sponsored by US LEC.

Voting Stock” shall mean, with respect to any Person, Capital Stock of any class or kind ordinarily having the power to vote for the election of directors, managers or other voting members of the governing body of such Person.

Weighted Average Life to Maturity” shall mean, when applied to any Indebtedness at any date, the number of years obtained by dividing (i) the then outstanding principal amount of such Indebtedness into (ii) the sum of the products obtained by multiplying (x) the amount of each then remaining installment or other required scheduled payments of principal, including payment at final maturity, in respect thereof, by (y) the number of years (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth) that will elapse between such date and the making of such payment.

Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary” shall mean, as to any Person, any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of such Person which is a Domestic Subsidiary.

Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary” shall mean, as to any Person, any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of such Person which is a Foreign Subsidiary.

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foreign nationals to the extent required by applicable law) is at the time owned by such Person and/or one or more Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of such Person. Notwithstanding the foregoing, PAETEC Software shall be deemed to be a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary if it shall meet the requirements of the foregoing except for its issuance of Equity Interests in compliance with clause (v) of Section 10.11(b).

SECTION 2. Amount and Terms of Credit.

2.01. The Commitments. (a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Lender with an Initial Term Loan Commitment severally agrees to make a term loan or term loans (each, an “Initial Term Loan” and, collectively, the “Initial Term Loans”) to the Borrower, which Initial Term Loans (i) shall be incurred pursuant to a single drawing on the Restatement Effective Date, (ii) shall be denominated in Dollars, (iii) except as hereinafter provided, shall, at the option of the Borrower, be incurred and maintained as, and/or converted into, Base Rate Loans or Eurodollar Loans, provided that, except as otherwise specifically provided in Section 2.10(b), all Initial Term Loans comprising the same Borrowing shall at all times be of the same Type, and (iv) shall be made by each such Lender in that aggregate principal amount which does not exceed the Initial Term Loan Commitment of such Lender on the Restatement Effective Date (immediately prior to the termination thereof pursuant to Section 4.03(b) on such date). Once repaid, Initial Term Loans incurred hereunder may not be reborrowed.

(b) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Lender with an Incremental Term Loan Commitment for a given Tranche of Incremental Term Loans severally agrees to make a term loan or term loans (each, an “Incremental Term Loan” and, collectively, the “Incremental Term Loans”) to the Borrower, which Incremental Term Loans (i) shall be incurred pursuant to a single drawing of such Tranche on the respective Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date, (ii) shall be denominated in Dollars, (iii) except as hereinafter provided, shall, at the option of the Borrower, be incurred and maintained as, and/or converted into, Base Rate Loans or Eurodollar Loans, provided that, except as otherwise specifically provided in Section 2.10(b), all Incremental Term Loans of a given Tranche made as part of the same Borrowing shall at all times consist of Incremental Term Loans of the same Type, and (iv) shall be made by each such Lender in that aggregate principal amount which does not exceed the Incremental Term Loan Commitment of such Lender on the respective Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date (immediately prior to the termination thereof pursuant to Section 4.03(c) on such date). Once repaid, Incremental Term Loans incurred hereunder may not be reborrowed.

(c) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Lender with a Revolving Loan Commitment severally agrees to make, at any time and from time to time on or after the Restatement Effective Date and prior to the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, a revolving loan or revolving loans (each, a “Revolving Loan” and, collectively, the “Revolving Loans”) to the Borrower, which Revolving Loans (i) shall be denominated in Dollars, (ii) shall, at the option of the Borrower, be incurred and maintained as, and/or converted into, Base Rate Loans or Eurodollar Loans, provided that, except as otherwise specifically provided in Section 2.10(b), all Revolving Loans comprising the same Borrowing shall at all times be of the same Type, (iii) may be repaid and reborrowed in accordance with the provisions hereof, and (iv) shall not exceed for any such Lender at any time outstanding that aggregate principal amount which,

 

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when added to the product of (x) such Lender’s RL Percentage and (y) the sum of (I) the aggregate amount of all Letter of Credit Outstandings (exclusive of Unpaid Drawings which are repaid with the proceeds of, and simultaneously with the incurrence of, the respective incurrence of Revolving Loans) at such time and (II) the aggregate principal amount of all Swingline Loans (exclusive of Swingline Loans which are repaid with the proceeds of, and simultaneously with the incurrence of, the respective incurrence of Revolving Loans) then outstanding, equals the Revolving Loan Commitment of such Lender at such time.

(d) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Swingline Lender may, in its sole and absolute discretion, agree to make upon request of the Borrower as provided in Section 2.03(b), at any time and from time to time on or after the Restatement Effective Date and prior to the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, a revolving loan or revolving loans (each, a “Swingline Loan” and, collectively, the “Swingline Loans”) to the Borrower, which Swingline Loans (if agreed to be made by the Swingline Lender) (i) shall be incurred and maintained as Base Rate Loans, (ii) shall be denominated in Dollars, (iii) may be repaid and reborrowed in accordance with the provisions hereof, (iv) shall not exceed in aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding, when combined with the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans then outstanding and the aggregate amount of all Letter of Credit Outstandings at such time, an amount equal to the Total Revolving Loan Commitment at such time, and (v) shall not exceed in aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding the Maximum Swingline Amount. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 2.01(d), the Swingline Lender shall not make any Swingline Loan after it has received written notice from the Borrower, any other Credit Party or the Required Lenders stating that a Default or an Event of Default exists and is continuing until such time as the Swingline Lender shall have received written notice (A) of rescission of all such notices from the party or parties originally delivering such notice or notices or (B) of the waiver of such Default or Event of Default by the Required Lenders.

(e) On any Business Day, the Swingline Lender may, in its sole discretion, give notice to the RL Lenders that the Swingline Lender’s outstanding Swingline Loans shall be funded with one or more Borrowings of Revolving Loans (provided that such notice shall be deemed to have been automatically given upon the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default under Section 11.05 or upon the exercise of any of the remedies provided in the last paragraph of Section 11), in which case one or more Borrowings of Revolving Loans constituting Base Rate Loans (each such Borrowing, a “Mandatory Borrowing”) shall be made on the immediately succeeding Business Day by all RL Lenders pro rata based on each such RL Lender’s RL Percentage (determined before giving effect to any termination of the Revolving Loan Commitments pursuant to the last paragraph of Section 11) and the proceeds thereof shall be applied directly by the Swingline Lender to repay the Swingline Lender for such outstanding Swingline Loans. Each RL Lender hereby irrevocably agrees to make Revolving Loans upon one Business Day’s notice pursuant to each Mandatory Borrowing in the amount and in the manner specified in the preceding sentence and on the date specified in writing by the Swingline Lender notwithstanding (i) the amount of the Mandatory Borrowing may not comply with the Minimum Borrowing Amount otherwise required hereunder, (ii) whether any conditions specified in Section 7 are then satisfied, (iii) whether a Default or an Event of Default then exists, (iv) the date of such Mandatory Borrowing, and (v) the amount of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment at such time. In the event that any Mandatory Borrowing cannot for any

 

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reason be made on the date otherwise required above (including, without limitation, as a result of the commencement of a proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code with respect to the Borrower), then each RL Lender hereby agrees that it shall forthwith purchase (as of the date the Mandatory Borrowing would otherwise have occurred, but adjusted for any payments received from the Borrower on or after such date and prior to such purchase) from the Swingline Lender such participations in the outstanding Swingline Loans as shall be necessary to cause the RL Lenders to share in such Swingline Loans ratably based upon their respective RL Percentages (determined before giving effect to any termination of the Revolving Loan Commitments pursuant to the last paragraph of Section 11), provided that (x) all interest payable on the Swingline Loans shall be for the account of the Swingline Lender until the date as of which the respective participation is required to be purchased and, to the extent attributable to the purchased participation, shall be payable to the participant from and after such date and (y) at the time any purchase of participations pursuant to this sentence is actually made, the purchasing RL Lender shall be required to pay the Swingline Lender interest on the principal amount of participation purchased for each day from and including the day upon which the Mandatory Borrowing would otherwise have occurred to but excluding the date of payment for such participation, at the overnight Federal Funds Rate for the first three days and at the interest rate otherwise applicable to Revolving Loans maintained as Base Rate Loans hereunder for each day thereafter.

(f) If the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date shall have occurred at a time when Extended Revolving Loan Commitments are in effect, then on the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date all then outstanding Swingline Loans shall be repaid in full on such date (and there shall be no adjustment to the participations in such Swingline Loans as a result of the occurrence of such Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date); provided that, if on the occurrence of the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date (after giving effect to any repayments of Revolving Loans and any reallocation of Letter of Credit participations as contemplated in Section 3.07), there shall exist sufficient unutilized Extended Revolving Loan Commitments so that the respective outstanding Swingline Loans could be incurred pursuant to Extended Revolving Loan Commitments, which will remain in effect after the occurrence of the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date, then there shall be an automatic adjustment on such date of the participations in such Swingline Loans and same shall be deemed to have been incurred solely pursuant to the Extended Revolving Loan Commitments and such Swingline Loans shall not be so required to be repaid in full on the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, unless the Majority Lenders with Revolving Loans and/or Revolving Loan Commitments otherwise agree in writing, prior to the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit Termination Date, the sum of (I) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Revolving Loans, (II) the aggregate amount of all Letter of Credit Outstandings (exclusive of Unpaid Drawings which are repaid with the proceeds of, and simultaneously with the incurrence of, the respective incurrence of Revolving Loans) and (III) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Swingline Loans (exclusive of Swingline Loans which are repaid with the proceeds of, and simultaneously with the incurrence of, the respective incurrence of Revolving Loans) may not exceed the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit. On any day prior to the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit Termination Date on which the sum of (I) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Revolving Loans (after giving effect to all other repayments thereof on such date), (II) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all

 

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Swingline Loans (after giving effect to all other repayments thereof on such date) and (III) the aggregate amount of all Letter of Credit Outstandings exceeds the Total Revolving Loan Sublimit, the Borrower shall prepay on such day the principal of Swingline Loans and, after all Swingline Loans have been repaid in full or if no Swingline Loans are outstanding, Revolving Loans in an amount equal to such excess.

2.02. Minimum Amount of Each Borrowing. The aggregate principal amount of each Borrowing of Loans under a respective Tranche shall not be less than the Minimum Borrowing Amount applicable to such Tranche. More than one Borrowing may occur on the same date, but at no time shall there be outstanding more than fifteen Borrowings of Eurodollar Loans in the aggregate for all Tranches of Loans (unless a greater number of such Borrowings is permitted by the Administrative Agent).

2.03. Notice of Borrowing. (a) Whenever the Borrower desires to incur (x) Eurodollar Loans hereunder, the Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office at least three Business Days’ prior notice of each Eurodollar Loan to be incurred hereunder and (y) Base Rate Loans hereunder (excluding Swingline Loans and Revolving Loans made pursuant to a Mandatory Borrowing), the Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office at least one Business Day’s prior notice of each Base Rate Loan to be incurred hereunder, provided that (in each case) any such notice shall be deemed to have been given on a certain day only if given before 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on such day. Each such notice (each, a “Notice of Borrowing”), except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 2.10, shall be irrevocable and shall be in writing, or by telephone promptly confirmed in writing, in the form of Exhibit A-1, appropriately completed to specify: (i) the aggregate principal amount of the Loans to be incurred pursuant to such Borrowing, (ii) the date of such Borrowing (which shall be a Business Day), (iii) whether the Loans being incurred pursuant to such Borrowing shall constitute Initial Term Loans, Incremental Term Loans or Revolving Loans and, if Incremental Term Loans, the specific Tranche thereof, and (iv) whether the Loans being incurred pursuant to such Borrowing are to be initially maintained as Base Rate Loans or, to the extent permitted hereunder, Eurodollar Loans and, if Eurodollar Loans, the initial Interest Period to be applicable thereto. The Administrative Agent shall promptly give each Lender which is required to make Loans of the Tranche specified in the respective Notice of Borrowing, notice of such proposed Borrowing, of such Lender’s proportionate share thereof and of the other matters required by the immediately preceding sentence to be specified in the Notice of Borrowing.

(b)(i) Whenever the Borrower desires to request the Swingline Lender to make Swingline Loans hereunder (which Swingline Loans may be made at the Swingline Lender’s sole and absolute discretion), the Borrower shall give the Swingline Lender no later than 1:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the date that a Swingline Loan is requested to be incurred, written request or telephonic request promptly confirmed in writing of each Swingline Loan requested to be incurred hereunder. Each such request shall be irrevocable (unless the Swingline Lender declines to make the Swingline Loans requested thereby) and specify in each case (A) the date of Borrowing (which shall be a Business Day), and (B) the aggregate principal amount of the Swingline Loans requested to be incurred pursuant to such Borrowing. Upon the Swingline Lender’s receipt of a request from the Borrower to make Swingline Loans hereunder, the Swingline Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower in writing (or by telephone promptly confirmed in writing) by 3:00 P.M. (New York City time) as to whether the Swingline Lender

 

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has agreed or declined to provide such Swingline Loans (although the failure by the Swingline Lender to provide a response within such time period shall not result in any liability on the part of the Swingline Lender and shall constitute a rejection of the Borrower’s request for such Swingline Loan).

(ii) Mandatory Borrowings shall be made upon the notice specified in Section 2.01(e), with the Borrower irrevocably agreeing, by its incurrence of any Swingline Loan, to the making of the Mandatory Borrowings as set forth in Section 2.01(e).

(c) Without in any way limiting the obligation of the Borrower to confirm in writing any telephonic notice of any Borrowing or prepayment of Loans, the Administrative Agent or the Swingline Lender, as the case may be, may act without liability upon the basis of telephonic notice of such Borrowing or prepayment, as the case may be, believed by the Administrative Agent or the Swingline Lender, as the case may be, in good faith to be from an Authorized Officer of the Borrower, prior to receipt of written confirmation. In each such case, the Borrower hereby waives the right to dispute the Administrative Agent’s or the Swingline Lender’s record of the terms of such telephonic notice of such Borrowing or prepayment of Loans, as the case may be, absent manifest error.

2.04. Disbursement of Funds. No later than 1:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the date specified in each Notice of Borrowing (or (x) in the case of Swingline Loans (but only to the extent that the Swingline Lender has agreed to make such Swingline Loans), no later than 4:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the date specified pursuant to Section 2.03(b)(i) or (y) in the case of Mandatory Borrowings, no later than 1:00 P.M. (New York City time) on the date specified in Section 2.01(e)), each Lender with a Commitment of the respective Tranche will make available its pro rata portion (determined in accordance with Section 2.07) of each such Borrowing requested to be made on such date (or in the case of Swingline Loans (but only to the extent that the Swingline Lender has agreed to make such Swingline Loans), the Swingline Lender will make available the full amount thereof). All such amounts will be made available in Dollars and in immediately available funds at the Payment Office, and the Administrative Agent will, except in the case of Revolving Loans made pursuant to a Mandatory Borrowing, make available to the Borrower at the Payment Office the aggregate of the amounts so made available by the Lenders.

2.05. Notes. (a) The Borrower’s obligation to pay the principal of, and interest on, the Loans made by each Lender shall be evidenced in the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 13.15 and shall, if requested by such Lender, also be evidenced (i) in the case of Initial Term Loans, by a promissory note duly executed and delivered by the Borrower substantially in the form of Exhibit B-1, with blanks appropriately completed in conformity herewith (each, an “Initial Term Note” and, collectively, the “Initial Term Notes”), (ii) in the case of Revolving Loans, by a promissory note duly executed and delivered by the Borrower substantially in the form of Exhibit B-2, with blanks appropriately completed in conformity herewith (each, a “Revolving Note” and, collectively, the “Revolving Notes”), (iii) in the case of Swingline Loans, by a promissory note duly executed and delivered by the Borrower substantially in the form of Exhibit B-3, with blanks appropriately completed in conformity herewith (the “Swingline Note”), and (iv) in the case of Incremental Term Loans, by a promissory note duly executed and delivered by the Borrower substantially in the form of Exhibit B-4, with blanks appropriately completed in conformity herewith (each, an “Incremental Term Note” and, collectively, the “Incremental Term Notes”).

 

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(b) Each Lender will note on its internal records the amount of each Loan made by it and each payment in respect thereof and prior to any transfer of any of its Notes will endorse on the reverse side thereof the outstanding principal amount of Loans evidenced thereby. Failure to make any such notation or any error in such notation shall not affect the Borrower’s obligations in respect of such Loans.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained above in this Section 2.05 or elsewhere in this Agreement, Notes shall only be delivered to Lenders which at any time specifically request the delivery of such Notes. No failure of any Lender to request or obtain a Note evidencing its Loans to the Borrower shall affect or in any manner impair the obligations of the Borrower to pay the Loans (and all related Obligations) incurred by the Borrower which would otherwise be evidenced thereby in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, and shall not in any way affect the security or guaranties therefor provided pursuant to the various Credit Documents. Any Lender which does not have a Note evidencing its outstanding Loans shall in no event be required to make the notations otherwise described in preceding clause (b). At any time when any Lender requests the delivery of a Note to evidence any of its Loans, the Borrower shall promptly execute and deliver to the respective Lender the requested Note in the appropriate amount or amounts to evidence such Loans.

2.06. Conversions. The Borrower shall have the option to convert, on any Business Day occurring on or after the Restatement Effective Date, all or a portion equal to at least the Minimum Borrowing Amount of the outstanding principal amount of Loans (other than Swingline Loans which may not be converted pursuant to this Section 2.06) made pursuant to one or more Borrowings (so long as of the same Tranche) of one or more Types of Loans into a Borrowing (of the same Tranche) of another Type of Loan, provided that (i) except as otherwise provided in Section 2.10(b), Eurodollar Loans may be converted into Base Rate Loans only on the last day of an Interest Period applicable to the Loans being converted and no such partial conversion of Eurodollar Loans shall reduce the outstanding principal amount of such Eurodollar Loans made pursuant to a single Borrowing to less than the Minimum Borrowing Amount applicable thereto, (ii) unless the Required Lenders otherwise agree, Base Rate Loans may only be converted into Eurodollar Loans if no Default or Event of Default is in existence on the date of the conversion, and (iii) no conversion pursuant to this Section 2.06 shall result in a greater number of Borrowings of Eurodollar Loans than is permitted under Section 2.02. Each such conversion shall be effected by the Borrower by giving the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office prior to 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) at least (x) in the case of conversions of Base Rate Loans into Eurodollar Loans, three Business Days’ prior notice and (y) in the case of conversions of Eurodollar Loans into Base Rate Loans, one Business Day’s prior notice (each, a “Notice of Conversion/Continuation”), in each case in the form of Exhibit A-2, appropriately completed to specify the Loans to be so converted, the Borrowing or Borrowings pursuant to which such Loans were incurred and, if to be converted into Eurodollar Loans, the Interest Period to be initially applicable thereto. The Administrative Agent shall give each Lender prompt notice of any such proposed conversion affecting any of its Loans.

 

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2.07. Pro Rata Borrowings. All Borrowings of Initial Term Loans, Incremental Term Loans and Revolving Loans under this Agreement shall be incurred from the Lenders pro rata on the basis of their Initial Term Loan Commitments, applicable Incremental Term Loan Commitments or Revolving Loan Commitments, as the case may be, provided that all Mandatory Borrowings shall be incurred from the RL Lenders pro rata on the basis of their RL Percentages. It is understood that no Lender shall be responsible for any default by any other Lender of its obligation to make Loans hereunder and that each Lender shall be obligated to make the Loans provided to be made by it hereunder, regardless of the failure of any other Lender to make its Loans hereunder.

2.08. Interest. (a) The Borrower agrees to pay interest in respect of the unpaid principal amount of each Base Rate Loan from the date of Borrowing thereof until the earlier of (i) the maturity thereof (whether by acceleration or otherwise) and (ii) the conversion of such Base Rate Loan to a Eurodollar Loan pursuant to Section 2.06 or 2.09, as applicable, at a rate per annum which shall be equal to the sum of the relevant Applicable Margin plus the Base Rate, each as in effect from time to time.

(b) The Borrower agrees to pay interest in respect of the unpaid principal amount of each Eurodollar Loan from the date of Borrowing thereof until the earlier of (i) the maturity thereof (whether by acceleration or otherwise) and (ii) the conversion of such Eurodollar Loan to a Base Rate Loan pursuant to Section 2.06, 2.09 or 2.10, as applicable, at a rate per annum which shall, during each Interest Period applicable thereto, be equal to the sum of the relevant Applicable Margin as in effect from time to time during such Interest Period plus the Eurodollar Rate for such Interest Period.

(c) Overdue principal and, to the extent permitted by law, overdue interest in respect of each Loan shall, in each case, bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the greater of (x) the rate which is 2% in excess of the rate then borne by such Loans and (y) the rate which is 2% in excess of the rate otherwise applicable to Base Rate Loans of the respective Tranche from time to time, and all other overdue amounts payable hereunder and under any other Credit Document shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the rate which is 2% in excess of the rate applicable to Revolving Loans that are maintained as Base Rate Loans from time to time. Interest that accrues under this Section 2.08(c) shall be payable on demand.

(d) Accrued (and theretofore unpaid) interest shall be payable (i) in respect of each Base Rate Loan, (x) quarterly in arrears on each Quarterly Payment Date, (y) on the date of any repayment or prepayment in full of all outstanding Base Rate Loans of any Tranche, and (z) at maturity (whether by acceleration or otherwise) and, after such maturity, on demand, and (ii) in respect of each Eurodollar Loan, (x) on the last day of each Interest Period applicable thereto and, in the case of an Interest Period in excess of three months, on each date occurring at three month intervals after the first day of such Interest Period, and (y) on the date of any repayment or prepayment (on the amount repaid or prepaid), at maturity (whether by acceleration or otherwise) and, after such maturity, on demand.

(e) Upon each Interest Determination Date, the Administrative Agent shall determine the Eurodollar Rate for each Interest Period applicable to the respective Eurodollar Loans and shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Lenders thereof. Each such determination shall, absent manifest error, be final and conclusive and binding on all parties hereto.

 

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2.09. Interest Periods. At the time the Borrower gives any Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Conversion/Continuation in respect of the making of, or conversion into, any Eurodollar Loan (in the case of the initial Interest Period applicable thereto) or prior to 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the expiration of an Interest Period applicable to such Eurodollar Loan (in the case of any subsequent Interest Period), the Borrower shall have the right to elect the interest period (each, an “Interest Period”) applicable to such Eurodollar Loan, which Interest Period shall, at the option of the Borrower, be a one, two, three, six or, in the case of Revolving Loans only, to the extent approved by each Lender with a Revolving Loan Commitment, nine or twelve month period (or in the case of the initial Interest Period for a given Tranche of Incremental Term Loans that are to be added to (and form a part of) a then existing Tranche of Term Loans, such other period as provided in Section 2.14(c)), provided that (in each case):

(i) all Eurodollar Loans comprising a Borrowing shall at all times have the same Interest Period;

(ii) the initial Interest Period for any Eurodollar Loan shall commence on the date of Borrowing of such Eurodollar Loan (including the date of any conversion thereto from a Base Rate Loan) and each Interest Period occurring thereafter in respect of such Eurodollar Loan shall commence on the day on which the next preceding Interest Period applicable thereto expires;

(iii) if any Interest Period for a Eurodollar Loan begins on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such calendar month;

(iv) if any Interest Period for a Eurodollar Loan would otherwise expire on a day which is not a Business Day, such Interest Period shall expire on the next succeeding Business Day, provided, however, that if any Interest Period for a Eurodollar Loan would otherwise expire on a day which is not a Business Day but is a day of the month after which no further Business Day occurs in such month, such Interest Period shall expire on the next preceding Business Day;

(v) unless the Required Lenders otherwise agree, no Interest Period may be selected at any time when a Default or an Event of Default is then in existence;

(vi) no Interest Period in respect of any Borrowing of any Tranche of Loans shall be selected which extends beyond the Maturity Date for such Tranche of Loans; and

(vii) no Interest Period in respect of any Borrowing of Term Loans shall be selected which extends beyond any date upon which a mandatory repayment of such Term Loans will be required to be made under Section 5.02(b), if the aggregate principal amount of such Term Loans which have Interest Periods which will expire after such date will be in excess of the aggregate principal amount of such Term Loans then outstanding less the aggregate amount of such required repayment.

 

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If by 11:00 A.M. (New York City time) on the third Business Day prior to the expiration of any Interest Period applicable to a Borrowing of Eurodollar Loans, the Borrower has failed to elect, or is not permitted to elect, a new Interest Period to be applicable to such Eurodollar Loans as provided above, the Borrower shall be deemed to have elected to convert such Eurodollar Loans into Base Rate Loans effective as of the expiration date of such current Interest Period.

2.10. Increased Costs, Illegality, etc. (a) In the event that any Lender shall have determined (which determination shall, absent manifest error, be final and conclusive and binding upon all parties hereto but, with respect to clause (i) below, may be made only by the Administrative Agent):

(i) on any Interest Determination Date that, by reason of any changes arising after the Restatement Effective Date affecting the applicable interbank Eurodollar market, adequate and fair means do not exist for ascertaining the applicable interest rate on the basis provided for in the definition of Eurodollar Rate; or

(ii) at any time, that such Lender shall incur increased costs or reductions in the amounts received or receivable hereunder with respect to any Eurodollar Loan because of (x) any change since the Restatement Effective Date in any applicable law or governmental rule, regulation, order, guideline or request (whether or not having the force of law) or in the interpretation or administration thereof and including the introduction of any new law or governmental rule, regulation, order, guideline or request, such as, but not limited to: (A) a change in the basis of taxation of payment to any Lender of the principal of or interest on such Eurodollar Loans or the Notes or any other amounts payable hereunder (except for (A) Taxes, which shall be governed by Section 5.04, and (B) changes in the rate of tax on, or determined by reference to, the net income or net profits of such Lender pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized or in which its principal office or applicable lending office is located or any subdivision thereof or therein) or (B) a change in official reserve requirements, but, in all events, excluding reserves required under Regulation D to the extent included in the computation of the Eurodollar Rate and/or (y) other circumstances arising since the Restatement Effective Date affecting such Lender, the applicable interbank Eurodollar market or the position of such Lender in such market; or

(iii) at any time, that the making or continuance of any Eurodollar Loan has been made (x) unlawful by any law or governmental rule, regulation or order, (y) impossible by compliance by any Lender in good faith with any governmental request (whether or not having force of law) or (z) impracticable as a result of a contingency occurring after the Restatement Effective Date which materially and adversely affects the interbank Eurodollar market;

then, and in any such event, such Lender (or the Administrative Agent, in the case of clause (i) above) shall promptly give notice (by telephone promptly confirmed in writing) to the Borrower and, except in the case of clause (i) above, to the Administrative Agent of such determination

 

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(which notice the Administrative Agent shall promptly transmit to each of the other Lenders). Thereafter (x) in the case of clause (i) above, Eurodollar Loans shall no longer be available until such time as the Administrative Agent notifies the Borrower and the Lenders that the circumstances giving rise to such notice by the Administrative Agent no longer exist, and any Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Conversion/Continuation given by the Borrower with respect to Eurodollar Loans which have not yet been incurred (including by way of conversion) shall be deemed rescinded by the Borrower, (y) in the case of clause (ii) above, the Borrower agrees to pay to such Lender, upon such Lender’s written request therefor, such additional amounts (in the form of an increased rate of, or a different method of calculating, interest or otherwise as such Lender in its sole reasonable discretion shall determine) as shall be required to compensate such Lender for such increased costs or reductions in amounts received or receivable hereunder (a written notice as to the additional amounts owed to such Lender, showing in reasonable detail the basis for the calculation thereof, submitted to the Borrower by such Lender shall, absent manifest error, be final and conclusive and binding on all the parties hereto) and (z) in the case of clause (iii) above, the Borrower shall take one of the actions specified in Section 2.10(b) as promptly as possible and, in any event, within any applicable time period required by law.

(b) At any time that any Eurodollar Loan is affected by the circumstances described in Section 2.10(a)(ii), the Borrower may, and in the case of a Eurodollar Loan affected by the circumstances described in Section 2.10(a)(iii), the Borrower shall, either (x) if the affected Eurodollar Loan is then being made initially or pursuant to a conversion, cancel such Borrowing by giving the Administrative Agent telephonic notice (confirmed in writing) on the same date that the Borrower was notified by the affected Lender or the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 2.10(a)(ii) or (iii) or (y) if the affected Eurodollar Loan is then outstanding, upon at least three Business Days’ written notice to the Administrative Agent, require the affected Lender to convert such Eurodollar Loan into a Base Rate Loan, provided that, if more than one Lender is affected at any time, then all affected Lenders must be treated the same pursuant to this Section 2.10(b).

(c) If any Lender determines that after the Restatement Effective Date the introduction of or any change in any applicable law or governmental rule, regulation, order, guideline, directive or request (whether or not having the force of law) concerning capital adequacy, or any change in interpretation or administration thereof by the NAIC or any Governmental Authority, central bank or comparable agency, will have the effect of increasing the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by such Lender or any corporation controlling such Lender based on the existence of such Lender’s Commitments hereunder or its obligations hereunder, then the Borrower agrees to pay to such Lender, upon its written demand therefor, such additional amounts as shall be required to compensate such Lender or such other corporation for the increased cost to such Lender or such other corporation or the reduction in the rate of return to such Lender or such other corporation as a result of such increase of capital. In determining such additional amounts, each Lender will act reasonably and in good faith and will use averaging and attribution methods which are reasonable, provided that such Lender’s determination of compensation owing under this Section 2.10(c) shall, absent manifest error, be final and conclusive and binding on all the parties hereto. Each Lender, upon determining that any additional amounts will be payable pursuant to this Section 2.10(c), will give prompt written notice thereof to the Borrower, which notice shall show in reasonable detail the basis for calculation of such additional amounts.

 

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(d) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines or directives promulgated by the Bank for International settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States regulatory authorities, in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall in each case be deemed to be a change after the Restatement Effective Date in a requirement of law or governmental rule, regulation or order, regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued or implemented for all purposes under or in connection with this Agreement (including this Section 2.10 and Section 3.06).

2.11. Compensation. The Borrower agrees to compensate each Lender, upon its written request (which request shall set forth in reasonable detail the basis for requesting such compensation), for all losses, expenses and liabilities (including, without limitation, any loss, expense or liability incurred by reason of the liquidation or reemployment of deposits or other funds required by such Lender to fund its Eurodollar Loans but excluding loss of anticipated profits) which such Lender may sustain: (i) if for any reason (other than a default by such Lender or the Administrative Agent) a Borrowing of, or conversion from or into, Eurodollar Loans does not occur on a date specified therefor in a Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Conversion/Continuation (whether or not withdrawn by the Borrower or deemed withdrawn pursuant to Section 2.10(a)); (ii) if any prepayment or repayment (including any prepayment or repayment made pursuant to Section 5.01, Section 5.02 or as a result of an acceleration of the Loans pursuant to Section 11) or conversion of any of its Eurodollar Loans occurs on a date which is not the last day of an Interest Period with respect thereto; (iii) if any prepayment of any of its Eurodollar Loans is not made on any date specified in a notice of prepayment given by the Borrower; or (iv) as a consequence of (x) any other default by the Borrower to repay Eurodollar Loans when required by the terms of this Agreement or any Note held by such Lender or (y) any election made pursuant to Section 2.10(b).

2.12. Change of Lending Office. Each Lender agrees that on the occurrence of any event giving rise to the operation of Section 2.10(a)(ii) or (iii), Section 2.10(c), Section 3.06 or Section 5.04 with respect to such Lender, it will, if requested by the Borrower, use reasonable efforts (subject to overall policy considerations of such Lender) to designate another lending office for any Loans or Letters of Credit affected by such event, with the object of avoiding the consequence of the event giving rise to the operation of such Section, provided that such designation is made on such terms that such Lender and its lending office suffer no economic, legal or regulatory disadvantage. Nothing in this Section 2.12 shall affect or postpone any of the obligations of the Borrower or the right of any Lender provided in Sections 2.10, 3.06 and 5.04.

2.13. Replacement of Lenders. (x) If any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, (y) upon the occurrence of any event giving rise to the operation of Section 2.10(a)(ii) or (iii), Section 2.10(c), Section 3.06 or Section 5.04 with respect to any Lender which results in such Lender charging to the Borrower increased costs in excess of those being generally charged by the other Lenders or (z) in the case of a refusal by a Lender to consent to a proposed change, waiver, discharge or termination with respect to this Agreement which has been approved by the Required Lenders as (and to the extent) provided in Section 13.12(b), the Borrower shall have the right, in accordance with Section 13.04(b), if no Default or Event of Default then exists or would exist after giving effect to such replacement, to replace such Lender (the “Replaced

 

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Lender”) with one or more other Eligible Transferees, none of whom shall constitute a Defaulting Lender at the time of such replacement (collectively, the “Replacement Lender”) and each of which shall be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent and, in the case of a replacement of Revolving Loan Commitments, each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender or, in the case of a replacement as provided in Section 13.12(b) where the consent of the respective Lender is required with respect to less than all Tranches of its Loans or Commitments, to replace the Commitments and/or outstanding Loans of such Lender in respect of each Tranche where the consent of such Lender would otherwise be individually required, with identical Commitments and/or Loans of the respective Tranche provided by the Replacement Lender, provided that:

(a) at the time of any replacement pursuant to this Section 2.13, the Replacement Lender shall enter into one or more Assignment and Assumption Agreements pursuant to Section 13.04(b) (and with all fees payable pursuant to such Section 13.04(b) to be paid by the Replacement Lender and/or the Replaced Lender (as may be agreed to at such time by and among the Borrower, the Replacement Lender and the Replaced Lender)) pursuant to which the Replacement Lender shall acquire all of the Commitments and outstanding Loans (or, in the case of the replacement of only (a) the Revolving Loan Commitment, the Revolving Loan Commitment and outstanding Revolving Loans and participations in Letter of Credit Outstandings and/or (b) the outstanding Term Loans of a Tranche, the outstanding Term Loans of such Tranche) of, and in each case (except for the replacement of only the outstanding Term Loans of the respective Lender) all participations in Letters of Credit by, the Replaced Lender and, in connection therewith, shall pay to (x) the Replaced Lender in respect thereof an amount equal to the sum of (A) an amount equal to the principal of, and all accrued interest on, all outstanding Loans of the respective Replaced Lender under each Tranche with respect to which such Replaced Lender is being replaced, (B) an amount equal to all Unpaid Drawings (unless there are no Unpaid Drawings with respect to the Tranche being replaced) that have been funded by (and not reimbursed to) such Replaced Lender, together with all then unpaid interest with respect thereto at such time and (C) an amount equal to all accrued, but theretofore unpaid, Fees owing to the Replaced Lender (but only with respect to the relevant Tranche, in the case of the replacement of less than all Tranches of Loans then held by the respective Replaced Lender) pursuant to Section 4.01 (other than pursuant to Section 4.01(h)), (y) except in the case of the replacement of only the outstanding Term Loans of a Replaced Lender, each Issuing Lender an amount equal to such Replaced Lender’s RL Percentage of any Unpaid Drawing relating to Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Lender (which at such time remains an Unpaid Drawing) to the extent such amount was not theretofore funded by such Replaced Lender and (z) in the case of any replacement of Revolving Loan Commitments, the Swingline Lender an amount equal to such Replaced Lender’s RL Percentage of any Mandatory Borrowing to the extent such amount was not theretofore funded by such Replaced Lender to the Swingline Lender; and

(b) all obligations of the Borrower then owing to the Replaced Lender (other than those (a) specifically described in clause (a) above in respect of which the assignment purchase price has been, or is concurrently being, paid, but including all amounts, if any, owing under Sections 2.11 and 4.01(h) or (b) relating to any Tranche of Loans and/or Commitments of the respective Replaced Lender which will remain outstanding after giving effect to the respective replacement) shall be paid in full to such Replaced Lender concurrently with such replacement.

 

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Upon receipt by the Replaced Lender of all amounts required to be paid to it pursuant to this Section 2.13, the Administrative Agent shall be entitled (but not obligated) and authorized to execute an Assignment and Assumption Agreement on behalf of such Replaced Lender, and any such Assignment and Assumption Agreement so executed by the Administrative Agent and the Replacement Lender shall be effective for purposes of this Section 2.13 and Section 13.04(b). Upon the execution of the respective Assignment and Assumption Agreement, the payment of amounts referred to in clauses (a) and (b) above, recordation of the assignment on the Register by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 13.15 and, if so requested by the Replacement Lender, delivery to the Replacement Lender of the appropriate Note or Notes executed by the Borrower, (x) the Replacement Lender shall become a Lender hereunder and, unless the respective Replaced Lender continues to have outstanding Term Loans and/or a Revolving Loan Commitment hereunder, the Replaced Lender shall cease to constitute a Lender hereunder, except with respect to indemnification provisions under this Agreement (including, without limitation, Sections 2.10, 2.11, 3.06, 5.04, 12.06, 13.01 and 13.06), which shall survive as to such Replaced Lender and (y) except in the case of the replacement of only outstanding Term Loans pursuant to this Section 2.13, the RL Percentages of the Lenders shall be automatically adjusted at such time to give effect to such replacement.

2.14. Incremental Term Loan Commitments. (a) The Borrower shall have the right, after the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date, to request from time to time (by written notice to the Administrative Agent, who shall send a copy of such notice to each Lender) that one or more Lenders (and/or one or more other Persons, reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, which will become Lenders as provided below) provide Incremental Term Loan Commitments and, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement and the relevant Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, make Incremental Term Loans pursuant thereto, so long as (w) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, (x) all Incremental Term Loans are incurred on the date of the effectiveness of the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement pursuant to which the related Incremental Term Loan Commitments are provided, (y) the Borrower shall have demonstrated to the Administrative Agent’s reasonable satisfaction that the full amount of the respective Incremental Term Loans may be incurred without violating the terms of any Senior Secured Notes, Second Lien Notes, Senior Notes, Other Unsecured Debt, any other material Indebtedness of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or the documentation governing any such Indebtedness and (z) the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with (i) the Financial Covenant and (ii) a Total Secured Leverage Ratio of less than 3.25:1.00, in each case, for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the respective incurrence of Incremental Term Loans (determined as if the full amount of such Incremental Term Loans had been incurred on the first day of such Calculation Period); it being understood and agreed, however, that (i) no Lender shall be obligated to provide an Incremental Term Loan Commitment as a result of any such request by the Borrower, and until such time, if any, as such Lender has agreed in its sole discretion to provide an Incremental Term Loan Commitment and executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent an Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement as provided in clause (b) of this Section 2.14, such Lender shall not be obligated to

 

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fund any Incremental Term Loans, (ii) any Lender (or any other Person, reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, which will qualify as an Eligible Transferee) may so provide an Incremental Term Loan Commitment without the consent of any other Lender, (iii) the amount of each Tranche of Incremental Term Loan Commitments (whether constituting a new Tranche of Incremental Term Loans or being added to (and thereafter constituting a part of) a then outstanding Tranche of Term Loans) shall be in a minimum aggregate amount (for all Lenders and Eligible Transferees which will become Lenders) of at least $25,000,000, (iv) the aggregate amount of all Incremental Term Loan Commitments that may be incurred at any time pursuant to this Section 2.14 shall not exceed the Available Incremental Commitment Amount at such time, (v) the up-front fees and, if applicable, any unutilized commitment fees and/or other fees, payable to each Incremental Term Loan Lender in respect of each Incremental Term Loan Commitment shall be separately agreed to by the Borrower and each such Incremental Term Loan Lender, (vi) each Tranche of Incremental Term Loans shall (I) have an Incremental Term Loan Maturity Date of no earlier than the Initial Term Loan Maturity Date, (II) not have a Weighted Average Life to Maturity shorter than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Initial Term Loans and (III) be subject to the Applicable Margins, Base Rate floor and Eurodollar Rate floor, if any, that are set forth in the Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement governing such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans, provided that, on or prior to the second anniversary of the Restatement Effective Date, if the Applicable Margins for such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans (which, for such purposes only, shall be deemed to include all up-front or similar fees or original issue discount (amortized over the shorter of (x) the life of such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans and (y) four years) payable to all Incremental Term Loan Lenders providing such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans and any Eurodollar Rate floor or Base Rate floor applicable to such Incremental Term Loans, but exclusive of any arrangement, structuring or other fees payable in connection therewith that are not shared with all Incremental Term Loan Lenders providing such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans) determined as of the initial funding date for such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans exceeds the Applicable Margin (which, for such purposes only, shall be deemed to include all up-front or similar fees or original issue discount originally payable to all Lenders providing the Initial Term Loans and any Eurodollar Rate floor or Base Rate floor applicable to the Initial Term Loans) relating to the Initial Term Loans immediately prior to the effectiveness of the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement by more than 0.50%, then the Applicable Margins relating to the Initial Term Loans shall be adjusted to be equal to the Applicable Margins (determined as provided above) relating to such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans minus 0.50%, (vii) each Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement shall specifically designate the Tranche or Tranches of the Incremental Term Loan Commitments being provided thereunder (which Tranche shall be a new Tranche (i.e., not the same as the Initial Term Loans or any other then existing Tranche of Term Loans) unless the requirements of Section 2.14(c) are satisfied), (viii) all Incremental Term Loans (and all interest, fees and other amounts payable thereon) shall be Obligations under this Agreement and the other applicable Credit Documents and shall be secured by the Security Documents, and guaranteed under the Subsidiaries Guaranty, on a pari passu basis with all other Obligations secured by the Security Documents and guaranteed under the Subsidiaries Guaranty, (ix) the Incremental Term Loan Lenders providing the respective Incremental Term Loans (unless being added to the Initial Term Loans) may agree in the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement to participate on a less than pro rata basis in any voluntary or mandatory prepayments or

 

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repayments hereunder, (x) each Lender (including any Eligible Transferee who will become a Lender) agreeing to provide an Incremental Term Loan Commitment pursuant to an Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement shall, subject to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions set forth in this Agreement, make Incremental Term Loans under the Tranche specified in such Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement as provided in Section 2.01(b) and such Incremental Term Loans shall thereafter be deemed to be Incremental Term Loans under such Tranche for all purposes of this Agreement and the other applicable Credit Documents, (xi) the aggregate amount of requests by the Borrower to obtain Incremental Term Loan Commitments pursuant to this Section 2.14, when combined with the aggregate amount of all requests to obtain Incremental RL Commitments pursuant to Section 2.15, shall not exceed five (unless a greater number of requests is permitted by the Administrative Agent), and (xii) all actions taken by the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.14 shall be done in coordination with the Administrative Agent.

(b) In connection with any provision of Incremental Term Loan Commitments pursuant to this Section 2.14, (i) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each such Lender or other Eligible Transferee reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent (each, an “Incremental Term Loan Lender”) which agrees to provide an Incremental Term Loan Commitment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit K-1 or such other form that is reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent (appropriately completed) (each, an “Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement”), with the effectiveness of such Incremental Term Loan Lender’s Incremental Term Loan Commitment to occur upon delivery of such Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement to the Administrative Agent, the payment of any fees required in connection therewith (including, without limitation, any agreed upon up-front or arrangement fees) and the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions described in this Section 2.14 and in the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, and (ii) the Borrower shall deliver, in each case to the extent requested by the Administrative Agent, to the Administrative Agent (x) an opinion or opinions, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, from counsel to the Borrower reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and dated the applicable Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date, covering such matters relating to the provision of the Incremental Term Loan Commitments as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, (y) a solvency certificate from the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower, dated the applicable Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit J (with appropriate modifications that are reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent to reflect the Incremental Term Loans and any related transactions to occur on such date) and (z) such other officers’ certificates, board of director resolutions and evidence of good standing as the Administrative Agent shall reasonably request (including such officer’s certificates, in reasonable detail (and with supporting calculations as necessary), demonstrating compliance with clauses (y) and (z) of Section 2.14(a)). The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender as to the effectiveness of each Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, and at such time (A) Schedule I shall be deemed modified to reflect the Incremental Term Loan Commitments of such Incremental Term Loan Lenders and (B) to the extent requested by any Incremental Term Loan Lender, an appropriate Incremental Term Note will be issued at the Borrower’s expense to such Incremental Term Loan Lender, to be in conformity with the requirements of Section 2.05 (with appropriate modification) to the extent needed to reflect the new Incremental Term Loans made by such Incremental Term Loan Lender.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained above in this Section 2.14, the Incremental Term Loan Commitments provided by an Incremental Term Loan Lender or Incremental Term Loan Lenders, as the case may be, pursuant to each Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement shall constitute a new Tranche, which shall be separate and distinct from the existing Tranches pursuant to this Agreement (with a designation which may be made in letters (i.e., A, B, C, etc.), numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) or a combination thereof (i.e., A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1, B-2, B-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, etc.), provided that, with the consent of the Administrative Agent, the parties to a given Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement may specify therein that the respective Incremental Term Loans made pursuant thereto shall constitute part of, and be added to, a then outstanding Tranche of Term Loans so long as the following requirements are satisfied:

(i) the Incremental Term Loans to be made pursuant to such Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement shall have the same Maturity Date and shall have the same Applicable Margins as the Tranche of Term Loans to which the new Incremental Term Loans are being added;

(ii) the new Incremental Term Loans to be made pursuant to such Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement shall have the same Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment Dates as then remain with respect to the Tranche of Term Loans to which such new Incremental Term Loans are being added, with the amount of each Scheduled Repayment applicable to such new Incremental Term Loans to be the same (on a proportionate basis) as was theretofore applicable to the Tranche of Term Loans to which such new Incremental Term Loans are being added, thereby increasing the amount of each then remaining Scheduled Repayment of the respective Tranche of Term Loans proportionately; and

(iii) on the date of the making of such new Incremental Term Loans, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in Section 2.09, such new Incremental Term Loans shall be added to (and form part of) each Borrowing of outstanding Term Loans of the respective Tranche on a pro rata basis (based on the relative sizes of the various outstanding Borrowings), so that each Lender will participate proportionately in each then outstanding Borrowing of Term Loans of the respective Tranche.

To the extent the provisions of preceding clause (iii) require that Lenders making new Incremental Term Loans add such Incremental Term Loans to the then outstanding Borrowings of Eurodollar Loans of the respective Tranche of Term Loans, it is acknowledged that the effect thereof may result in such new Incremental Term Loans having short Interest Periods (i.e., an Interest Period that began during an Interest Period then applicable to outstanding Eurodollar Loans of the respective Tranche and which will end on the last day of such Interest Period). In connection therewith, the Borrower hereby agrees to compensate the Lenders making the new Incremental Term Loans of the respective Tranche for funding Eurodollar Loans during an existing Interest Period on such basis as may be reasonably determined by the respective Lenders to compensate them for funding the various Incremental Term Loans during an existing Interest

 

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Period (rather than at the beginning of the respective Interest Period, based upon rates then applicable thereto). All determinations by any Lender pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence shall, absent manifest error, be final and conclusive and binding on all parties hereto.

2.15. Incremental RL Commitments. (a) The Borrower shall have the right, after the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date, to request from time to time (by written notice to the Administrative Agent, who shall send a copy of such notice to each Lender) that one or more Lenders (and/or one or more other Persons, reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender, which will become Lenders as provided below) provide Incremental RL Commitments and, subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, make Revolving Loans pursuant thereto, so long as (x) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, (y) the Borrower shall have demonstrated to the Administrative Agent’s reasonable satisfaction that the full amount of the respective Incremental RL Commitments may be incurred without violating the terms of any Senior Secured Notes, Second Lien Notes, Other Unsecured Debt, any other material Indebtedness of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or the documentation governing any such Indebtedness and (z) the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with (i) the Financial Covenant and (ii) a Total Secured Leverage Ratio of less than 3.25:1.00, in each case for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the Incremental RL Commitment Date of the respective Incremental RL Commitment Agreement (determined as if the full amount of such Incremental RL Commitments had been incurred on the first day of such Calculation Period); it being understood and agreed, however, that (i) no Lender shall be obligated to provide an Incremental RL Commitment as a result of any such request by the Borrower, and until such time, if any, as such Lender has agreed in its sole discretion to provide an Incremental RL Commitment and executed and delivered to the Administrative Agent an Incremental RL Commitment Agreement as provided in clause (b) of this Section 2.15, such Lender shall not be obligated to fund any Revolving Loans in excess of its Revolving Loan Commitment as in effect prior to giving effect to such Incremental RL Commitment incurred pursuant to this Section 2.15, (ii) any Lender (or any other Person, reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender, which will qualify as an Eligible Transferee) may so provide an Incremental RL Commitment without the consent of any other Lender, (iii) each incurrence of Incremental RL Commitments on a given Incremental RL Commitment Date pursuant to this Section 2.15 shall be in a minimum aggregate amount (for all Lenders (including any Eligible Transferee who will become a Lender)) of at least $25,000,000 and in integral multiples of $5,000,000 in excess thereof, (iv) the aggregate amount of Incremental RL Commitments to be incurred pursuant to this Section 2.15 at any time shall not exceed the Available Incremental Commitment Amount at such time, (v) the up-front fees payable to each Incremental RL Lender in respect of each Incremental RL Commitment shall be separately agreed to by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each such Incremental RL Lender, (vi) if the Applicable Margins with respect to Revolving Loans to be incurred pursuant to an Incremental RL Commitment shall be higher in any respect than those applicable to any other Revolving Loans, the Applicable Margins for such other Revolving Loans and extension of credit hereunder shall be automatically increased as and to the extent needed to eliminate any deficiencies in accordance with the definition of “Applicable Margin” contained herein, (vii) all Loans subsequently incurred pursuant to such Incremental RL Commitment (and all interest, fees and other amounts payable thereon) shall constitute Obligations under this Agreement and the other applicable Credit Documents and shall be secured by the Security Documents, and

 

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guaranteed under the Subsidiaries Guaranty, on a pari passu basis with all other Obligations secured by the Security Documents and guaranteed under the Subsidiaries Guaranty, (viii) the aggregate amount of requests by the Borrower to obtain Incremental RL Commitments pursuant to this Section 2.15, when combined with the aggregate amount of all requests to obtain Incremental Term Loan Commitments pursuant to Section 2.14, shall not exceed five (unless a greater number of requests is permitted by the Administrative Agent), and (ix) all actions taken by the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.15 shall be done in coordination with the Administrative Agent.

(b) In connection with any provision of Incremental RL Commitments pursuant to this Section 2.15, (i) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each such Lender or other Eligible Transferee reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender (each, an “Incremental RL Lender”) which agrees to provide an Incremental RL Commitment shall execute and deliver to the Administrative Agent an Incremental RL Commitment Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit K-2 or such other form that is reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent (appropriately completed) (each, an “Incremental RL Commitment Agreement”), with the effectiveness of such Incremental RL Lender’s Incremental RL Commitment to occur upon delivery of such Incremental RL Commitment Agreement to the Administrative Agent, the payment of any fees required in connection therewith (including, without limitation, any agreed upon up-front or arrangement fees) and the satisfaction of the other terms and conditions described in this Section 2.15 and in the respective Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, and (ii) the Borrower shall, in each case to the extent required by the Administrative Agent, deliver to the Administrative Agent (x) an opinion or opinions, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, from counsel to the Borrower reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and dated the applicable Incremental RL Commitment Date of the respective Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, covering such matters relating to the provision of the Incremental RL Commitments as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, (y) a solvency certificate from the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower, dated the applicable Incremental RL Commitment Date of the respective Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit J (with appropriate modifications that are reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent to reflect the Incremental RL Commitments and any related transactions to occur on such date) and (z) such other officers’ certificates, board of director resolutions and evidence of good standing as the Administrative Agent shall reasonably request (including such officer’s certificates, in reasonable detail (and with supporting calculations), demonstrating compliance with clauses (y) and (z) of Section 2.15(a)). The Administrative Agent shall promptly notify each Lender as to the effectiveness of each Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, and at such time (A) the Total Revolving Loan Commitment under, and for all purposes of, this Agreement shall be increased by the aggregate amount of such Incremental RL Commitments, (B) Schedule I shall be deemed modified to reflect the revised Revolving Loan Commitments of the affected Lenders and (C) to the extent requested by any Incremental RL Lender, Revolving Notes will be issued, at the Borrower’s expense, to such Incremental RL Lender in conformity with the requirements of Section 2.05.

(c) At the time of any provision of Incremental RL Commitments pursuant to this Section 2.15, the Borrower shall, in coordination with the Administrative Agent, repay outstanding Revolving Loans of certain of the RL Lenders, and incur additional Revolving Loans

 

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from certain other RL Lenders (including the Incremental RL Lenders), in each case to the extent necessary so that all of the RL Lenders participate in each outstanding Borrowing of Revolving Loans pro rata on the basis of their respective Revolving Loan Commitments (after giving effect to any increase in the Total Revolving Loan Commitment pursuant to this Section 2.15) and with the Borrower being obligated to pay to the respective RL Lenders any costs of the type referred to in Section 2.11 in connection with any such repayment and/or Borrowing.

2.16. Extension of Term Loans and Revolving Loan Commitments. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, subject to the terms of this Section 2.16, pursuant to one or more offers (each, an “Extension Offer”) made from time to time by the Borrower to all Term Lenders with Term Loans with a like Maturity Date or to all RL Lenders with Revolving Loan Commitments with a like Maturity Date, in each case on a pro rata basis (based, in the case of an offer to Term Lenders, on the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the respective Term Loans with a like Maturity Date or, in the case of an offer to RL Lenders, based on Revolving Loan Commitments with a like Maturity Date, as the case may be) and on the same terms to each such Term Lender or to each such RL Lender, as applicable, the Borrower is hereby permitted to consummate from time to time following the Restatement Effective Date transactions with individual Lenders that accept the terms contained in such Extension Offers to extend the Maturity Date of each such Lender’s Term Loans and/or Revolving Loan Commitments and otherwise modify the terms of such Term Loans and/or Revolving Loan Commitments pursuant to the terms of the relevant Extension Offer (including, without limitation, by increasing the interest rate or fees payable in respect of such Term Loans and/or Revolving Loan Commitments (and related outstandings) and/or modifying the amortization schedule in respect of such Lender’s Term Loans) (each, an “Extension”, any Extended Term Loans shall constitute a separate Tranche of Term Loans from the Tranche of Term Loans from which they were converted, and any Extended Revolving Commitments shall constitute a separate Tranche of Revolving Loan Commitments from the Tranche of Revolving Loan Commitments from which they were converted), so long as the following terms are satisfied:

(i) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time the offering document in respect of an Extension Offer is delivered to the applicable Lenders;

(ii) except as to interest rates, fees and final maturity, the Revolving Loan Commitment of any RL Lender (an “Extending RL Lender”) extended pursuant to an Extension (an “Extended Revolving Loan Commitment”), and the related outstandings, shall be a Revolving Loan Commitment (or related outstandings, as the case may be) with the same terms as the original Revolving Loan Commitments (and related outstandings) (except for covenants or other provisions contained therein applicable only to periods after the then latest Maturity Date then in effect); provided that (x) subject to the provisions of Sections 2.01(f) and 3.07 to the extent dealing with Swingline Loans and Letters of Credit which mature or expire after the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date, all Swingline Loans and Letters of Credit shall be participated in on a pro rata basis by all Lenders with Revolving Loan Commitments in accordance with their RL Percentages (and, except as provided in Sections 2.01(f) and 3.07, without giving effect to changes thereto on the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date, with respect to Swingline

 

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Loans and Letters of Credit theretofore incurred or issued) and all borrowings under Revolving Loan Commitments and repayments thereunder shall be made on a pro rata basis (except for (A) payments of interest and fees at different rates on Extended Revolving Loan Commitments (and related outstandings), (B) repayments required upon the Revolving Loan Maturity Date of the non-extending Revolving Loan Commitments and (C) repayments made in connection with a permanent repayment and corresponding termination of commitments) and (y) at no time shall there be Revolving Loan Commitments hereunder (including extended Revolving Loan Commitments and any original Revolving Loan Commitments) which have more than two different Revolving Loan Maturity Dates (unless the Administrative Agent agrees to a higher number);

(iii) except as to interest rates, fees, amortization, final maturity date, premium, required prepayment dates and participation in prepayments (which shall, subject to immediately succeeding clauses (iv), (v) and (vi), be determined by the Borrower and set forth in the relevant Extension Offer), the Term Loans of any Lender that agrees to an extension with respect to such Term Loans (an “Extending Term Lender”) extended pursuant to any Extension (“Extended Term Loans”) shall have the same terms as the Tranche of Term Loans subject to such Extension Offer (except for covenants or other provisions contained therein applicable only to periods after the then latest Maturity Date then in effect);

(iv) the final maturity date of any Extended Term Loans shall be no earlier than the then latest Maturity Date then in effect hereunder and the amortization schedule applicable to Extended Term Loans pursuant to Section 5.02(b) for periods prior to the Initial Term Loan Maturity Date may not be increased from the amount in effect prior to any such Extension;

(v) the Weighted Average Life to Maturity of any Extended Term Loans shall be no shorter than the remaining Weighted Average Life to Maturity of the Term Loans extended thereby;

(vi) any Extended Term Loans may participate on a pro rata basis or a less than pro rata basis (but not greater than a pro rata basis) in any voluntary or mandatory repayments or prepayments hereunder, in each case as specified in the respective Extension Offer;

(vii) in the case of any offer to Term Lenders, if the aggregate principal amount of Term Loans (calculated on the face amount thereof) in respect of which Term Lenders with Term Loans shall have accepted the relevant Extension Offer shall exceed the maximum aggregate principal amount of Term Loans offered to be extended by the Borrower pursuant to such Extension Offer, then the Term Loans of such Term Lenders shall be extended ratably up to such maximum amount based on the respective principal amounts (but not to exceed actual holdings of record) with respect to which such Term Lenders have accepted such Extension Offer;

 

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(viii) in the case of any offer to RL Lenders, if the aggregate principal amount of Revolving Loan Commitments in respect of which RL Lenders shall have accepted the relevant Extension Offer shall exceed the maximum aggregate principal amount of Revolving Loan Commitments offered to be extended by the Borrower pursuant to such Extension Offer, then the Revolving Loan Commitments of such RL Lenders shall be extended ratably up to such maximum amount based on the respective principal amounts (but not to exceed actual holdings of record) with respect to which such RL Lenders have accepted such Extension Offer;

(ix) all documentation in respect of such Extension shall be consistent with the foregoing;

(x) the Minimum Tranche Amount shall be satisfied unless waived by the Administrative Agent;

(xi) no more than one Extension may be effected in respect of Revolving Loan Commitments and no more than two Extensions may be effected in respect of Term Loans (unless, in either case, the Administrative Agent agrees to a higher number); and

(xii) the Extension shall not become effective unless, on the proposed effective date of the Extension, (x) the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate of an Authorized Officer of each Credit Party dated the applicable date of the Extension and executed by an Authorized Officer of such Credit Party certifying and attaching the resolutions adopted by such Credit Party approving or consenting to such Extension and (y) the conditions set forth in Section 7 shall be satisfied (with all references in such Section to any Credit Event being deemed to be references to the Extension on the applicable date of the Extension) and the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate to that effect dated the applicable date of the Extension and executed by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower. In connection with each Extension Offer, each relevant Lender, acting in its sole and individual discretion, shall determine whether it wishes to participate in the respective Extension contemplated by such Extension Offer. Any relevant Lender that does not respond to an Extension Offer within the time period contemplated by the applicable Extension Offer shall be deemed to have rejected such Extension Offer. The election of any relevant Lender to agree to an Extension shall not obligate any other Lender to so agree.

(b) With respect to all Extensions consummated by the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.16, (i) such Extensions shall not constitute voluntary or mandatory payments or prepayments for purposes of this Agreement (including Section 5.01, 5.02, 13.02 or 13.06) and (ii) no Tranche of Extended Term Loans shall be in an amount of less than $25,000,000 (the “Minimum Tranche Amount”) (or if less, the remaining outstanding principal amount thereof) (or such lesser minimum amount reasonably approved by the Administrative Agent). The Administrative Agent and the Lenders hereby consent to the Extensions and the other transactions contemplated by this Section 2.16 (including, for the avoidance of doubt, payment of any interest, fees or premium in respect of any Extended Term Loans and/or Extended Revolving Commitments on such terms as may be set forth in the relevant Extension Offer) and hereby waive the requirements of any provision of this Agreement or any other Credit Document that may otherwise prohibit any such Extension or any other transaction contemplated by this Section 2.16, provided that such consent shall not be deemed to be an acceptance of an Extension Offer.

 

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(c) The Lenders hereby irrevocably authorize the Administrative Agent to enter into amendments to this Agreement and the other Credit Documents with the Borrower (and the other applicable Credit Parties) as may be necessary or appropriate in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent and the Borrower in order to establish new Tranches, Loans or Commitments in respect of Revolving Loan Commitments or Term Loans so extended and/or established and such technical and conforming amendments as may be necessary in connection with the Extension and/or establishment of such new Tranches, Loans or Commitments in each case on terms consistent with Section 2.14 or this Section 2.16. Without limiting the foregoing, in connection with any Extensions the respective Credit Parties shall (at their expense) amend (and the Collateral Agent is hereby directed to amend) any Mortgage that has a Maturity Date prior to the then latest Maturity Date so that such maturity date is extended to the then latest Maturity Date (or such later date as may be advised by local counsel to the Administrative Agent).

(d) In connection with any Extension, the Borrower shall provide the Administrative Agent at least 10 Business Days’ (or such shorter period as may be agreed by the Administrative Agent) prior written notice thereof, and shall agree to such procedures (including, without limitation, regarding timing, rounding and other adjustments and to ensure reasonable administrative management of the credit facilities hereunder after such Extension), if any, as may be established by, or acceptable to, the Administrative Agent, in each case acting reasonably to accomplish the purposes of this Section 2.16.

2.17. Defaulting Lenders. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if any RL Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then the following provisions shall apply for so long as such RL Lender is a Defaulting Lender:

(a) if any Swingline Loan Exposure or Letter of Credit Exposure exists at the time a RL Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender then:

(i) all or any part of such Swingline Loan Exposure and Letter of Credit Exposure shall be reallocated among the RL Lenders that are Non-Defaulting RL Lenders in accordance with their respective RL Percentages but only to the extent (x) the sum of all RL Lenders’ that are Non-Defaulting RL Lenders Individual RL Exposures plus such Defaulting Lender’s Swingline Loan Exposure and Letter of Credit Exposure does not exceed the aggregate amount of all Non-Defaulting RL Lenders’ Revolving Loan Commitments, (y) immediately following the reallocation to an RL Lender that is a Non-Defaulting Lender, the Individual RL Exposure of such RL Lender does not exceed its Revolving Loan Commitment at such time and (z) the conditions set forth in Section 7 are satisfied at such time; provided that, neither such reallocation nor any payment by a Non-Defaulting RL Lender pursuant hereto will constitute a waiver or release of any claim the Borrower, the Administrative Agent, the Swingline Lender, any Issuing Lender or any other Lender may have against such Defaulting Lender or cause such Defaulting Lender to be a Non-Defaulting Lender;

 

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(ii) if the reallocation described in clause (i) above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, the Borrower shall not later than (3) Business Days following notice by the Administrative Agent (x) first, prepay such Swingline Loan Exposure (after giving effect to any partial reallocation pursuant to clause (i) above) and (y) second, cash collateralize in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the applicable Issuing Lender such Defaulting Lender’s Letter of Credit Exposure (after giving effect to any partial reallocation pursuant to clause (i) above) in aggregate amount equal to 100% of such Defaulting Lender’s Letter of Credit Exposure for so long as such Letter of Credit Exposure is outstanding (the “Letter of Credit Back-Stop Arrangements”) or (z) make other arrangements satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, the Issuing Lenders and the Swingline Lender, as the case may be, to protect them against the risk of non-payment by such Defaulting Lender, including, without limitation, replacing such Defaulting Lender with a Replacement Lender that is to become an RL Lender pursuant to Section 2.13;

(iii) the Borrower shall not be required to pay any fees to such Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 4.01(b) with respect to such Defaulting Lender’s Letter of Credit Exposure;

(iv) if the Letter of Credit Exposure of the Non-Defaulting Lenders is reallocated pursuant to this Section 2.17(a), then the fees payable to the RL Lenders pursuant to Section 4.01(b) shall be adjusted in accordance with such Non-Defaulting Lenders’ RL Percentages; and

(v) if any Defaulting Lender’s Letter of Credit Exposure is neither cash collateralized nor reallocated pursuant to this Section 2.17(a), then, without prejudice to any rights or remedies of any Issuing Lender or any RL Lender hereunder, all letter of credit fees payable under Section 4.01(b) with respect to such Defaulting Lender’s Letter of Credit Exposure shall be payable to each Issuing Lender until such Letter of Credit Exposure is cash collateralized and/or reallocated; and

(b) notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 2.01(d) or Section 3, so long as any RL Lender is a Defaulting Lender (i) the Swingline Lender shall not be required to fund any Swingline Loan and no Issuing Lender shall be required to issue any Letter of Credit or amend any then outstanding Letter of Credit to increase the face amount thereof, alter the drawing terms thereunder or extend the expiry date thereof, unless it is satisfied that the related exposure will be eliminated or 100% covered by the Revolving Loan Commitments of the Non-Defaulting Lenders (including any Replacement Lender that is to become an RL Lender) and/or cash collateral has been provided by the Borrower in accordance with Section 2.17(a), or a combination thereof satisfactory to the Swingline Lender and the Issuing Lenders, and (ii) participating interests in any such newly issued or increased Letter of Credit or

 

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newly made Swingline Loan shall be allocated among RL Lenders that are Non-Defaulting Lenders (including any Replacement Lender that is to become a RL Lender) in a manner consistent with Section 2.17(a) (and Defaulting Lenders shall not participate therein).

In the event that the Administrative Agent, the Borrower, each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender each agrees that a Defaulting Lender has adequately remedied all matters that caused such RL Lender to be a Defaulting Lender, then (i) the Swingline Loan Exposure and Letter of Credit Exposure of the RL Lenders shall be readjusted to reflect the inclusion of such RL Lender’s Revolving Loan Commitments and on such date such RL Lender shall purchase at par such of the Revolving Loans of the other RL Lenders (other than Swingline Loans) as the Administrative Agent shall determine may be necessary in order for such RL Lender to hold such Revolving Loans in accordance with its RL Percentage (provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of the Borrower while such Lender was a Defaulting Lender) and (ii) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists, all funds held as cash collateral pursuant to the Letter of Credit Back-Stop Arrangements shall thereafter be promptly returned to the Borrower or, if a Default or an Event of Default then exists, such amounts shall promptly be returned to the Borrower promptly upon the cure of waiver of such Default or Event of Default. If the Revolving Loan Commitments have been terminated, all other Obligations in respect of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment (and related outstandings) have been paid in full and no Letters of Credit are outstanding, then, so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists, all funds held as cash collateral pursuant to the Letter of Credit Back-Stop Arrangements shall thereafter be promptly returned to the Borrower or, if a Default or an Event of Default then exists, such amounts shall promptly be returned to the Borrower promptly upon the cure of waiver of such Default or Event of Default.

2.18. Reverse Dutch Auction Repurchases. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or any other Credit Document, the Borrower may, at any time and from time to time after the after the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date, conduct reverse Dutch auctions in order to purchase Term Loans (each, an “Auction” and each such Auction to be managed exclusively by an investment bank of recognized standing selected by the Borrower following consultation with the Administrative Agent in such capacity, the “Auction Manager”), so long as the following conditions are satisfied:

(i) each Auction shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures, terms and conditions set forth in this Section 2.18 and Schedule XIII;

(ii) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of the delivery of each Auction Notice and at the time of purchase of any Term Loans in connection with any Auction;

(iii) the minimum principal amount (calculated on the face amount thereof) of all Term Loans that the Borrower offers to purchase in any such Auction shall be no less than $10,000,000 (unless another amount is agreed to by the Administrative Agent);

(iv) the Minimum Liquidity Condition has been satisfied at such time and immediately after giving effect to the purchase of Term Loans pursuant to such Auction;

 

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(v) the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with the Financial Covenant for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the respective purchase of Term Loans pursuant to such Auction;

(vi) the aggregate principal amount (calculated on the face amount thereof) of all Term Loans so purchased by the Borrower shall automatically be cancelled and retired by the Borrower on the settlement date of the relevant purchase (and may not be resold);

(vii) no more than one Auction may be ongoing at any one time;

(viii) no more than three Auctions may be effected in any twelve month period (unless a higher number is agreed to by the Administrative Agent);

(ix) each Auction shall be open and offered to all Lenders of the relevant Tranche on a pro rata basis;

(x) the Borrower represents and warrants that, as of the date of the delivery of each Auction Notice and at the time of purchase of any Term Loans in connection with any Auction, no Credit Party shall have any MNPI that both (A) has not been previously disclosed in writing to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders (other than because such Lender does not wish to receive such MNPI) prior to such time and (B) could reasonably be expected to have a material effect upon, or otherwise be material to, a Lender’s decision to participate in the Auction; and

(xi) at the time of each purchase of Term Loans through an Auction, the Borrower shall have delivered to the Auction Manager and the Administrative Agent an officer’s certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower certifying as to compliance with preceding clauses (ii), (iv), (v) and (x) (and containing the calculations (in reasonable detail) required by preceding clauses (iv) and (v)).

(b) The Borrower must terminate an Auction if it fails to satisfy one or more of the conditions set forth above which are required to be met at the time which otherwise would have been the time of purchase of Term Loans pursuant to the respective Auction. If the Borrower commences any Auction (and all relevant requirements set forth above which are required to be satisfied at the time of the commencement of the respective Auction have in fact been satisfied), and if at such time of commencement the Borrower reasonably believes that all required conditions set forth above which are required to be satisfied at the time of the purchase of Term Loans pursuant to such Auction shall be satisfied, then the Borrower shall have no liability to any Lender for any termination of the respective Auction as a result of its failure to satisfy one or more of the conditions set forth above which are required to be met at the time which otherwise would have been the time of purchase of Term Loans pursuant to the respective Auction, and any such failure shall not result in any Default or Event of Default hereunder. With respect to all purchases of Term Loans made by the Borrower pursuant to this Section 2.18, (x) the Borrower shall pay on the settlement date of each such purchase all accrued and unpaid interest (except to the extent otherwise set forth in the relevant offering documents), if any, on the purchased Term Loans up to, but not including (if paid prior to 12:00 Noon (New York City time) the settlement date of such purchase and (y) such purchases (and the payments made by the

 

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Borrower and the cancellation of the purchased Term Loans, in each case in connection therewith) shall not constitute voluntary or mandatory payments or prepayments for purposes of this Agreement (including Sections 5.01, 5.02 or 13.06) (although the par principal amount of Term Loans of the respective Tranche so purchased pursuant to this Section 2.18 shall be applied to reduce the remaining Scheduled Repayments of such Tranche of Term Loans of the applicable Lenders being repaid on a pro rata basis).

(c) The Administrative Agent and the Lenders hereby consent to the Auctions and the other transactions contemplated by this Section 2.18 (provided that no Lender shall have an obligation to participate in any such Auctions) and hereby waive the requirements of any provision of this Agreement (including, without limitation, Sections 5.01, 5.02 and 13.06 (it being understood and acknowledged that purchases of the Term Loans by the Borrower contemplated by this Section 2.18 shall not constitute Investments by the Borrower)) or any other Credit Document that may otherwise prohibit or conflict with any Auction or any other transaction contemplated by this Section 2.18 or result in a Default or an Event of Default as a result of the Auction or purchase of Term Loans pursuant to this Section 2.18. The Auction Manager acting in its capacity as such hereunder shall be entitled to the benefits of the provisions of Section 12 and Section 13.01 mutatis mutandis as if each reference therein to the “Administrative Agent” were a reference to the Auction Manager, and the Administrative Agent shall cooperate with the Auction Manager as reasonably requested by the Auction Manager in order to enable it to perform its responsibilities and duties in connection with each Auction.

SECTION 3. Letters of Credit.

3.01. Letters of Credit. (a) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Borrower may request that an Issuing Lender issue, at any time and from time to time on and after the Restatement Effective Date and prior to the 30th day prior to the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, for the account of the Borrower and for the benefit of (x) any holder (or any trustee, agent or other similar representative for any such holders) of L/C Supportable Obligations, an irrevocable standby letter of credit, in a form customarily used by such Issuing Lender or in such other form as is reasonably acceptable to such Issuing Lender, and (y) sellers of goods to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, an irrevocable trade letter of credit, in a form customarily used by such Issuing Lender or in such other form as has been approved by such Issuing Lender (each letter of credit issued pursuant to this Section 3.01(a), a “Letter of Credit”). All Letters of Credit shall be denominated in Dollars and shall be issued on a sight basis only.

(b) Subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein, each Issuing Lender agrees that it will, at any time and from time to time on and after the Restatement Effective Date and prior to the 30th day prior to the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, following its receipt of the respective Letter of Credit Request, issue for the account of the Borrower, one or more Letters of Credit as are permitted to remain outstanding hereunder without giving rise to a Default or an Event of Default, provided that no Issuing Lender shall be under any obligation to issue any Letter of Credit of the types described above if at the time of such issuance:

(i) any order, judgment or decree of any Governmental Authority or arbitrator shall purport by its terms to enjoin or restrain such Issuing Lender from issuing such Letter of Credit or any requirement of law applicable to such Issuing Lender or any

 

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request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) from any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over such Issuing Lender shall prohibit, or request that such Issuing Lender refrain from, the issuance of letters of credit generally or such Letter of Credit in particular or shall impose upon such Issuing Lender with respect to such Letter of Credit any restriction or reserve or capital requirement (for which such Issuing Lender is not otherwise compensated hereunder) not in effect with respect to such Issuing Lender on the Restatement Effective Date, or any unreimbursed loss, cost or expense which was not applicable or in effect with respect to such Issuing Lender as of the Restatement Effective Date and which such Issuing Lender reasonably and in good faith deems material to it; or

(ii) such Issuing Lender shall have received from the Borrower, any other Credit Party or the Required Lenders prior to the issuance of such Letter of Credit notice of the type described in the second sentence of Section 3.03(b).

3.02. Maximum Letter of Credit Outstandings; Final Maturities. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, (i) no Letter of Credit shall be issued the Stated Amount of which, when added to the Letter of Credit Outstandings (exclusive of Unpaid Drawings which are repaid on the date of, and prior to the issuance of, the respective Letter of Credit) at such time would exceed either (x) the L/C Sublimit or (y) when added to the sum of (I) the aggregate principal amount of all Revolving Loans then outstanding and (II) the aggregate principal amount of all Swingline Loans then outstanding, an amount equal to the Total Revolving Loan Commitment at such time, and (ii) each Letter of Credit shall by its terms terminate (x) in the case of standby Letters of Credit, on or before the earlier of (A) the date which occurs 12 months after the date of the issuance thereof (although any such standby Letter of Credit may be extendible for successive periods of up to 12 months, but, in each case, not beyond the tenth Business Day prior to the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, on terms reasonably acceptable to the respective Issuing Lender) and (B) 10 Business Days prior to the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, and (y) in the case of trade Letters of Credit, on or before the earlier of (A) the date which occurs 180 days after the date of issuance thereof and (B) 10 Business Days prior to the Revolving Loan Maturity Date.

3.03. Letter of Credit Requests; Minimum Stated Amount. (a) Whenever the Borrower desires that a Letter of Credit be issued for its account, the Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent and the respective Issuing Lender at least five Business Days’ (or such shorter period as is acceptable to such Issuing Lender) written notice thereof (including by way of facsimile). Each notice shall be in the form of Exhibit C, appropriately completed (each, a “Letter of Credit Request”), and such Letter of Credit Request shall be accompanied, to the extent requested by the Issuing Lender, by an application and agreement for the issuance of a Letter of Credit in the form from time to time in use by such Issuing Lender.

(b) The making of each Letter of Credit Request shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Borrower to the Lenders that such Letter of Credit may be issued in accordance with, and will not violate the requirements of, Section 3.02. Unless the respective Issuing Lender has received notice from the Borrower, any other Credit Party or the Required Lenders before it issues a Letter of Credit that one or more of the conditions specified in Section 6 or 7 are not then satisfied, or that the issuance of such Letter of Credit would violate

 

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Section 3.02, then such Issuing Lender shall, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, issue the requested Letter of Credit for the account of the Borrower in accordance with such Issuing Lender’s usual and customary practices. Upon the issuance of or modification or amendment to any standby Letter of Credit, each Issuing Lender shall promptly notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, in writing, of such issuance, modification or amendment and such notice shall be accompanied by a copy of such Letter of Credit or the respective modification or amendment thereto, as the case may be. Promptly after receipt of such notice, the Administrative Agent shall notify the Participants, in writing, of such issuance, modification or amendment. On the first Business Day of each week, each Issuing Lender shall furnish the Administrative Agent with a written (including via facsimile) report of the daily aggregate outstandings of Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Lender for the immediately preceding week.

(c) The initial Stated Amount of each Letter of Credit shall not be less than $25,000 or such lesser amount as is acceptable to the respective Issuing Lender.

3.04. Letter of Credit Participations. (a) Immediately upon the issuance by an Issuing Lender of any Letter of Credit, such Issuing Lender shall be deemed to have sold and transferred to each RL Lender, and each such RL Lender (in its capacity under this Section 3.04, a “Participant”) shall be deemed irrevocably and unconditionally to have purchased and received from such Issuing Lender, without recourse or warranty, an undivided interest and participation, to the extent of such Participant’s RL Percentage, in such Letter of Credit, each drawing or payment made thereunder and the obligations of the Borrower under this Agreement with respect thereto, and any security therefor or guaranty pertaining thereto. Upon any change in the Revolving Loan Commitments or RL Percentages of the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.13, 2.15 or 13.04(b), it is hereby agreed that, with respect to all outstanding Letters of Credit and Unpaid Drawings relating thereto, there shall be an automatic adjustment to the participations pursuant to this Section 3.04 to reflect the new RL Percentages of the assignor and assignee Lender, as the case may be.

(b) In determining whether to pay under any Letter of Credit, no Issuing Lender shall have any obligation relative to the other Lenders other than to confirm that any documents required to be delivered under such Letter of Credit appear to have been delivered and that they appear to substantially comply on their face with the requirements of such Letter of Credit. Any action taken or omitted to be taken by an Issuing Lender under or in connection with any Letter of Credit issued by it shall not create for such Issuing Lender any resulting liability to the Borrower, any other Credit Party, any Lender or any other Person unless such action is taken or omitted to be taken with gross negligence or willful misconduct on the part of such Issuing Lender (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision).

(c) In the event that an Issuing Lender makes any payment under any Letter of Credit issued by it and the Borrower shall not have reimbursed such amount in full to such Issuing Lender pursuant to Section 3.05(a), such Issuing Lender shall promptly notify the Administrative Agent, which shall promptly notify each Participant of such failure, and each Participant shall promptly and unconditionally pay to such Issuing Lender the amount of such Participant’s RL Percentage of such unreimbursed payment in Dollars and in same day funds. If

 

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the Administrative Agent so notifies, prior to 12:00 Noon (New York City time) on any Business Day, any Participant required to fund a payment under a Letter of Credit, such Participant shall make available to the respective Issuing Lender in Dollars such Participant’s RL Percentage of the amount of such payment on such Business Day in same day funds (and, to the extent that such notice is given after 12:00 Noon (New York City time) on any Business Day, such amount will be made available by each Participant on the immediately succeeding Business Day). If and to the extent such Participant shall not have so made its RL Percentage of the amount of such payment available to respective Issuing Lender, such Participant agrees to pay to such Issuing Lender, forthwith on demand such amount, together with interest thereon, for each day from such date until the date such amount is paid to such Issuing Lender at the overnight Federal Funds Rate for the first three days and at the interest rate applicable to Revolving Loans that are maintained as Base Rate Loans for each day thereafter. The failure of any Participant to make available to an Issuing Lender its RL Percentage of any payment under any Letter of Credit issued by such Issuing Lender shall not relieve any other Participant of its obligation hereunder to make available to such Issuing Lender its RL Percentage of any payment under any Letter of Credit on the date required, as specified above, but no Participant shall be responsible for the failure of any other Participant to make available to such Issuing Lender such other Participant’s RL Percentage of any such payment.

(d) Whenever an Issuing Lender receives a payment of a reimbursement obligation as to which it has received any payments from the Participants pursuant to clause (c) above, such Issuing Lender shall pay to each such Participant which has paid its RL Percentage thereof, in Dollars and in same day funds, an amount equal to such Participant’s share (based upon the proportionate aggregate amount originally funded by such Participant to the aggregate amount funded by all Participants) of the principal amount of such reimbursement obligation and interest thereon accruing after the purchase of the respective participations.

(e) Upon the request of any Participant, each Issuing Lender shall furnish to such Participant copies of any standby Letter of Credit issued by it and such other documentation as may reasonably be requested by such Participant.

(f) The obligations of the Participants to make payments to each Issuing Lender with respect to Letters of Credit shall be irrevocable and not subject to any qualification or exception whatsoever and shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement under all circumstances, including, without limitation, any of the following circumstances:

(i) any lack of validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any of the other Credit Documents;

(ii) the existence of any claim, setoff, defense or other right which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries may have at any time against a beneficiary named in a Letter of Credit, any transferee of any Letter of Credit (or any Person for whom any such transferee may be acting), the Administrative Agent, any Participant, or any other Person, whether in connection with this Agreement, any Letter of Credit, the transactions contemplated herein or any unrelated transactions (including any underlying transaction between the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower and the beneficiary named in any such Letter of Credit);

 

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(iii) any draft, certificate or any other document presented under any Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect;

(iv) the surrender or impairment of any security for the performance or observance of any of the terms of any of the Credit Documents; or

(v) the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default.

3.05. Agreement to Repay Letter of Credit Drawings. (a) The Borrower agrees to reimburse each Issuing Lender, by making payment to the Administrative Agent in immediately available funds at the Payment Office, for any payment or disbursement made by such Issuing Lender under any Letter of Credit issued by it (each such amount, so paid until reimbursed by the Borrower, an “Unpaid Drawing”), not later than one Business Day following receipt by the Borrower of notice of such payment or disbursement (provided that no such notice shall be required to be given if a Default or an Event of Default under Section 11.05 shall have occurred and be continuing, in which case the Unpaid Drawing shall be due and payable immediately without presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind (all of which are hereby waived by the Borrower)), with interest on the amount so paid or disbursed by such Issuing Lender, to the extent not reimbursed prior to 12:00 Noon (New York City time) on the date of such payment or disbursement, from and including the date paid or disbursed to but excluding the date such Issuing Lender was reimbursed by the Borrower therefor at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate as in effect from time to time plus the Applicable Margin as in effect from time to time for Revolving Loans that are maintained as Base Rate Loans, provided, however, to the extent such amounts are not reimbursed prior to 12:00 Noon (New York City time) on the third Business Day following the receipt by the Borrower of notice of such payment or disbursement or following the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default under Section 11.05, interest shall thereafter accrue on the amounts so paid or disbursed by such Issuing Lender (and until reimbursed by the Borrower) at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate as in effect from time to time plus the Applicable Margin for Revolving Loans that are maintained as Base Rate Loans as in effect from time to time plus 2%, with such interest to be payable on demand. Each Issuing Lender shall give the Borrower prompt written notice of each Drawing under any Letter of Credit issued by it, provided that the failure to give any such notice shall in no way affect, impair or diminish the Borrower’s obligations hereunder.

(b) The obligations of the Borrower under this Section 3.05 to reimburse each Issuing Lender with respect to drafts, demands and other presentations for payment under Letters of Credit issued by it (each, a “Drawing”) (including, in each case, interest thereon) shall be absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances and irrespective of any setoff, counterclaim or defense to payment which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries may have or have had against any Lender (including in its capacity as an Issuing Lender or as a Participant), including, without limitation, any defense based upon the failure of any Drawing under a Letter of Credit to conform to the terms of the Letter of Credit or any nonapplication or misapplication by the beneficiary of the proceeds of such Drawing; provided, however, that the Borrower shall

 

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not be obligated to reimburse any Issuing Lender for any wrongful payment made by such Issuing Lender under a Letter of Credit issued by it as a result of acts or omissions constituting willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of such Issuing Lender (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision).

3.06. Increased Costs. If at any time after the Restatement Effective Date, the introduction of or any change in any applicable law, rule, regulation, order, guideline or request or in the interpretation or administration thereof by the NAIC or any Governmental Authority charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by any Issuing Lender or any Participant with any request or directive by the NAIC or by any such Governmental Authority (whether or not having the force of law), shall either (i) impose, modify or make applicable any reserve, deposit, capital adequacy or similar requirement against letters of credit issued by any Issuing Lender or participated in by any Participant, or (ii) impose on any Issuing Lender or any Participant any other conditions relating, directly or indirectly, to this Agreement or any Letter of Credit; and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to any Issuing Lender or any Participant of issuing, maintaining or participating in any Letter of Credit, or reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by any Issuing Lender or any Participant hereunder or reduce the rate of return on its capital with respect to Letters of Credit (except for (x) Taxes, which shall be governed by Section 5.04, and (y) changes in the rate of tax on, or determined by reference to, the net income or net profits of such Issuing Lender or such Participant pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized or in which its principal office or applicable lending office is located or any subdivision thereof or therein), then, upon the delivery of the certificate referred to below to the Borrower by any Issuing Lender or any Participant (a copy of which certificate shall be sent by such Issuing Lender or such Participant to the Administrative Agent), the Borrower agrees to pay to such Issuing Lender or such Participant such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Issuing Lender or such Participant for such increased cost or reduction in the amount receivable or reduction on the rate of return on its capital. Any Issuing Lender or any Participant, upon determining that any additional amounts will be payable to it pursuant to this Section 3.06, will give prompt written notice thereof to the Borrower, which notice shall include a certificate submitted to the Borrower by such Issuing Lender or such Participant (a copy of which certificate shall be sent by such Issuing Lender or such Participant to the Administrative Agent), setting forth in reasonable detail the basis for the calculation of such additional amount or amounts necessary to compensate such Issuing Lender or such Participant. The certificate required to be delivered pursuant to this Section 3.06 shall, absent manifest error, be final and conclusive and binding on the Borrower.

3.07. Extended Revolving Loan Commitments. If the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date shall have occurred at a time when Extended Revolving Loan Commitments are in effect, then such Letters of Credit shall automatically be deemed to have been issued (including for purposes of the obligations of the RL Lenders under the applicable Tranche to purchase participations therein and to make Revolving Loans and payments in respect thereof pursuant to Sections 3.04 and 3.05) under (and ratably participated in by Lenders under the applicable Tranche pursuant to) the Extended Revolving Loan Commitments up to an aggregate amount not to exceed the aggregate principal amount of the unutilized Extended Revolving Loan Commitments thereunder at such time (it being understood that no partial face amount of any Letter of Credit may be so reallocated). Except to the extent of reallocations of participations pursuant to the prior sentence, the occurrence of the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date with

 

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respect to a given Tranche of Revolving Loan Commitments shall have no effect upon (and shall not diminish) the percentage participations of the Lenders under a Tranche in any Letter of Credit under such Tranche issued before the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date.

SECTION 4. Commitment Commission; Fees; Reductions of Commitment.

4.01. Fees. (a) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for distribution to each Non-Defaulting RL Lender a commitment commission (the “Commitment Commission”) for the period from and including the Restatement Effective Date to and including the Revolving Loan Maturity Date (or such earlier date on which the Total Revolving Loan Commitment has been terminated) computed at a rate per annum equal to  1/2 of 1% of the Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment of such Non-Defaulting RL Lender as in effect from time to time. The accrued Commitment Commission shall be due and payable quarterly in arrears on each Quarterly Payment Date and on the date upon which the Total Revolving Loan Commitment is terminated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commitment Commission in respect of any Extended Revolving Loan Commitments shall be the rate set forth in the relevant Extension Offer.

(b) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for distribution to each RL Lender (based on each such RL Lender’s respective RL Percentage) a fee in respect of each Letter of Credit (the “Letter of Credit Fee”) for the period from and including the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit to and including the date of termination or expiration of such Letter of Credit, computed at a rate per annum equal to the Applicable Margin as in effect from time to time during such period with respect to Revolving Loans that are maintained as Eurodollar Loans on the daily Stated Amount of each such Letter of Credit. Accrued Letter of Credit Fees shall be due and payable quarterly in arrears on each Quarterly Payment Date and on the first day on or after the termination of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment upon which no Letters of Credit remain outstanding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Letter of Credit Fee in respect of any Extended Revolving Loan Commitments shall be the rate set forth in the relevant Extension Offer.

(c) The Borrower agrees to pay to each Issuing Lender, for its own account, a facing fee in respect of each Letter of Credit issued by it (the “Facing Fee”) for the period from and including the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit to and including the date of termination or expiration of such Letter of Credit, computed at a rate per annum equal to 1/4 of 1% on the daily Stated Amount of such Letter of Credit, provided that in any event the minimum amount of Facing Fees payable in any twelve-month period for each Letter of Credit shall be not less than $500, it being agreed that, on the day of issuance of any Letter of Credit and on each anniversary thereof prior to the termination or expiration of such Letter of Credit, if $500 will exceed the amount of Facing Fees that will accrue with respect to such Letter of Credit for the immediately succeeding twelve-month period, the full $500 shall be payable on the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit and on each such anniversary thereof. Except as otherwise provided in the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, accrued Facing Fees shall be due and payable quarterly in arrears on each Quarterly Payment Date and upon the first day on or after the termination of the Total Revolving Loan Commitment upon which no Letters of Credit remain outstanding.

 

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(d) The Borrower agrees to pay to each Issuing Lender, for its own account, upon each payment under, issuance of, or amendment to, any Letter of Credit issued by it, such amount as shall at the time of such event be the administrative charge and the reasonable expenses which such Issuing Lender is generally imposing in connection with such occurrence with respect to letters of credit.

(e) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent such fees as may be agreed to in writing from time to time by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and the Administrative Agent.

(f) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for distribution to the respective Incremental Term Loan Lenders such fees and other amounts, if any, as are specified in each Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, with such fees and other amounts, if any, to be payable on the respective Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date.

(g) The Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent for distribution to the respective Incremental RL Lenders such fees and other amounts, if any, as are specified in each Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, with such fees and other amounts, if any, to be payable on the respective Incremental RL Commitment Date for the applicable Incremental RL Commitments.

(h) At the time of the effectiveness of any Repricing Event that is consummated on or prior to the first anniversary of the Restatement Effective Date, the Borrower agrees to pay to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable account of each Lender with Initial Term Loans that are either repaid, converted or subjected to a pricing reduction in connection with such Repricing Event (including each Lender that withholds its consent to such Repricing Event and is replaced as a Replaced Lender under Section 2.13), a fee in an amount equal to 1.0% of (x) in the case of a Repricing Event described in clause (a) of the definition thereof, the aggregate principal amount of all Initial Term Loans prepaid or converted in connection with such Repricing Event and (y) in the case of a Repricing Event described in clause (b) of the definition thereof, the aggregate principal amount of all Initial Term Loans outstanding on such date that are subject to an effective pricing reduction pursuant to such Repricing Event. Such fees shall be earned, due and payable upon the date of the effectiveness of such Repricing Event.

4.02. Voluntary Termination of Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitments. (a) Upon at least one Business Day’s prior written notice to the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office (which notice the Administrative Agent shall promptly transmit to each of the Lenders), the Borrower shall have the right, at any time or from time to time, without premium or penalty to terminate the Total Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment in whole, or reduce it in part, pursuant to this Section 4.02(a), in an integral multiple of $1,000,000 in the case of partial reductions to the Total Unutilized Revolving Loan Commitment, provided that each such reduction shall apply proportionately to permanently reduce the Revolving Loan Commitment of each RL Lender.

(b) In the event of certain refusals by a Lender to consent to certain proposed changes, waivers, discharges or terminations with respect to this Agreement which have been approved by the Required Lenders as (and to the extent) provided in Section 13.12(b), the

 

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Borrower shall have the right, subject to obtaining the consents required by Section 13.12(b), upon five Business Days’ prior written notice to the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office (which notice the Administrative Agent shall promptly transmit to each of the Lenders), to terminate the entire Revolving Loan Commitment of such Lender, so long as all Loans, together with accrued and unpaid interest, Fees and all other amounts, owing to such Lender (including all amounts, if any, owing pursuant to Section 2.11 but excluding the payment of amounts owing in respect of Loans of any Tranche maintained by such Lender, if such Loans are not being repaid pursuant to Section 13.12(b)) are repaid concurrently with the effectiveness of such termination (at which time Schedule I shall be deemed modified to reflect such changed amounts) and such Lender’s RL Percentage of all outstanding Letters of Credit is cash collateralized in a manner satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the respective Issuing Lenders, and at such time, unless the respective Lender continues to have outstanding Term Loans hereunder, such Lender shall no longer constitute a “Lender” for purposes of this Agreement, except with respect to indemnifications under this Agreement (including, without limitation, Sections 2.10, 2.11, 3.06, 5.04, 12.06, 13.01 and 13.06), which shall survive as to such repaid Lender.

4.03. Mandatory Reduction of Commitments. (a) The Total Commitment (and the Commitment of each Lender) shall terminate in its entirety on May 31, 2011, unless the Restatement Effective Date has occurred on or prior to such date.

(b) In addition to any other mandatory commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 4.03, the Total Initial Term Loan Commitment (and the Initial Term Loan Commitment of each Lender) shall terminate in its entirety on the Restatement Effective Date (after giving effect to the incurrence of Initial Term Loans on such date).

(c) In addition to any other mandatory commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 4.03, the Total Incremental Term Loan Commitment (and the Incremental Term Loan Commitment of each Lender) under each Tranche of Incremental Term Loans pursuant to the applicable Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement shall terminate in its entirety on the Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date for such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans (after giving effect to the incurrence of Incremental Term Loans of such Tranche on such date).

(d) In addition to any other mandatory commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 4.03, (i) the Total Revolving Loan Commitment (other than Extended Revolving Loan Commitments) shall terminate in its entirety upon the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date, (ii) the Total Revolving Loan Commitment remaining in effect after the Initial Revolving Loan Maturity Date shall terminate in its entirety upon the Revolving Loan Maturity Date applicable to any Extended Revolving Loan Commitments and (iii) the Total Revolving Loan Commitment shall terminate in its entirety, unless the Required Lenders otherwise agree in writing, upon the date on which a Change of Control occurs.

(e) In addition to any other mandatory commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 4.03, the Total Revolving Loan Commitment shall be permanently reduced from time to time to the extent required by Section 5.02(g).

 

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(f) Each reduction to, or termination of, the Total Revolving Loan Commitment pursuant to this Section 4.03 shall be applied to proportionately reduce or terminate, as the case may be, the Revolving Loan Commitment of each Lender with a Revolving Loan Commitment.

SECTION 5. Prepayments; Payments; Taxes.

5.01. Voluntary Prepayments. (a) The Borrower shall have the right to prepay the Loans, without premium or penalty (except as set forth in clause (vi) of this Section 5.01(a)), in whole or in part at any time and from time to time on the following terms and conditions: (i) the Borrower shall give the Administrative Agent prior to 12:00 Noon (New York City time) at the Notice Office (x) at least one Business Day’s prior written notice (or telephonic notice promptly confirmed in writing) of its intent to prepay Base Rate Loans (or same day notice in the case of a prepayment of Swingline Loans) and (y) at least three Business Days’ prior written notice (or telephonic notice promptly confirmed in writing) of its intent to prepay Eurodollar Loans, which notice (in each case) shall specify whether Initial Term Loans, Incremental Term Loans under a given Tranche, Revolving Loans or Swingline Loans shall be prepaid, the amount of such prepayment and the Types of Loans to be prepaid and, in the case of Eurodollar Loans, the specific Borrowing or Borrowings pursuant to which such Eurodollar Loans were made, and which notice the Administrative Agent shall, except in the case of a prepayment of Swingline Loans, promptly transmit to each of the Lenders; (ii) (x) each partial prepayment of Term Loans pursuant to this Section 5.01(a) shall be in an aggregate principal amount of at least $1,000,000 (or such lesser amount as is acceptable to the Administrative Agent in any given case), (y) each partial prepayment of Revolving Loans pursuant to this Section 5.01(a) shall be in an aggregate principal amount of at least $250,000 (or such lesser amount as is acceptable to the Administrative Agent) and (z) each partial prepayment of Swingline Loans pursuant to this Section 5.01(a) shall be in an aggregate principal amount of at least $100,000 (or such lesser amount as is acceptable to the Administrative Agent in any given case), provided that if any partial prepayment of Eurodollar Loans made pursuant to any Borrowing shall reduce the outstanding principal amount of Eurodollar Loans made pursuant to such Borrowing to an amount less than the Minimum Borrowing Amount applicable thereto, then such Borrowing may not be continued as a Borrowing of Eurodollar Loans (and such Borrowing shall automatically be converted into a Borrowing of Base Rate Loans) and any election of an Interest Period with respect thereto given by the Borrower shall have no force or effect; (iii) each prepayment pursuant to this Section 5.01(a) in respect of any Loans made pursuant to a Borrowing shall be applied pro rata among such Loans, provided that at the Borrower’s election in connection with any prepayment of Revolving Loans pursuant to this Section 5.01(a), such prepayment shall not, so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists, be applied to any Revolving Loan of a Defaulting Lender; (iv) except as otherwise permitted by Section 2.14 or 2.16, each prepayment in respect of any Tranche of Term Loans made pursuant to this Section 5.01(a) shall be allocated among each of the outstanding Tranches of Term Loans on a pro rata basis, with each Tranche of Term Loans to be allocated its Term Loan Percentage of the amount of such prepayment; (v) each prepayment of any Tranche of Term Loans pursuant to this Section 5.01(a) shall reduce the then remaining Scheduled Repayments of such Tranche on a pro rata basis (based upon the then remaining amounts of such Scheduled Repayments of such Tranche); and (vi) any prepayment of Initial Term Loans made on or prior to the first anniversary of the Restatement Effective Date in connection with a Repricing Event shall be accompanied by the payment of the fee required by Section 4.01(h).

 

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(b) In the event of certain refusals by a Lender to consent to certain proposed changes, waivers, discharges or terminations with respect to this Agreement which have been approved by the Required Lenders as (and to the extent) provided in Section 13.12(b), the Borrower may, upon five Business Days’ prior written notice to the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office (which notice the Administrative Agent shall promptly transmit to each of the Lenders), repay all Loans of such Lender (including all amounts, if any, owing pursuant to Section 2.11), together with accrued and unpaid interest, Fees and all other amounts then owing to such Lender (or owing to such Lender with respect to each Tranche which gave rise to the need to obtain such Lender’s individual consent) in accordance with, and subject to the requirements of, such Section 13.12(b), so long as (A) in the case of the repayment of Revolving Loans of any Lender pursuant to this clause (b), (x) the Revolving Loan Commitment of such Lender is terminated concurrently with such repayment pursuant to Section 4.02(b) (at which time Schedule I shall be deemed modified to reflect the changed Revolving Loan Commitments) and (y) such Lender’s RL Percentage of all outstanding Letters of Credit is cash collateralized in a manner satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the respective Issuing Lenders and (B) the consents, if any, required by Section 13.12(b) in connection with the repayment pursuant to this clause (b) shall have been obtained. Each prepayment of any Tranche of Term Loans pursuant to this Section 5.01(b) shall reduce the then remaining Scheduled Repayments of such Tranche of Term Loans on a pro rata basis (based upon the then remaining principal amount of each such Scheduled Repayment of such Tranche after giving effect to all prior reductions thereto).

5.02. Mandatory Repayments. (a) On any day on which the sum of (I) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Revolving Loans (after giving effect to all other repayments thereof on such date), (II) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all Swingline Loans (after giving effect to all other repayments thereof on such date) and (III) the aggregate amount of all Letter of Credit Outstandings, exceeds the Total Revolving Loan Commitment at such time, the Borrower shall prepay on such day the principal of Swingline Loans and, after all Swingline Loans have been repaid in full or if no Swingline Loans are outstanding, Revolving Loans in an amount equal to such excess. If, after giving effect to the prepayment of all outstanding Swingline Loans and Revolving Loans, the aggregate amount of the Letter of Credit Outstandings exceeds the Total Revolving Loan Commitment at such time, the Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent at the Payment Office on such day an amount of cash and/or Cash Equivalents equal to the amount of such excess (up to a maximum amount equal to the Letter of Credit Outstandings at such time), such cash and/or Cash Equivalents to be held as security for all Obligations of the Borrower to the Issuing Lenders and the Lenders hereunder in a cash collateral account to be established by the Administrative Agent.

 

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(b)(i) In addition to any other mandatory repayments pursuant to this Section 5.02, on each date set forth below (each, a “Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment Date”), the Borrower shall be required to repay that principal amount of Initial Term Loans, to the extent then outstanding, as is set forth opposite each such date below (each such repayment, as the same may be (x) reduced as provided in Section 2.18, 5.01(a), 5.01(b) or 5.02(g) or (y) increased as provided in Section 2.14(c), a “Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment”):

 

$93,250,000

Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment Date

   Amount  

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2011

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2011

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2011

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2012

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2012

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2012

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2012

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2013

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2013

   $ 250,000   

 

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$93,250,000

Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment Date

   Amount  

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2013

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2013

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2014

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2014

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2014

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2014

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2015

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2015

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2015

   $ 250,000   

 

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Scheduled Initial Term Loan Repayment Date

   Amount  

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2015

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2016

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2016

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2016

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2016

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2017

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2017

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2017

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2017

   $ 250,000   

The last Business Day of the Borrower’s fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2018

   $ 250,000   

Initial Term Loan Maturity Date

   $ 93,250,000   

 

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(ii) In addition to any other mandatory repayments pursuant to this Section 5.02, the Borrower shall be required to make, with respect to each Tranche of Incremental Term Loans, to the extent then outstanding, scheduled amortization payments of such Tranche of Incremental Term Loans on the dates and in the principal amounts set forth in the respective Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement (each such date, a “Scheduled Incremental Term Loan Repayment Date”, and each such repayment, as the same may be (x) reduced as provided in Section 5.01(a), 5.01(b) or 5.02(g) or (y) increased as provided in Section 2.14(c), a “Scheduled Incremental Term Loan Repayment”).

(c) In addition to any other mandatory repayments or commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 5.02, on each date on or after the Restatement Effective Date upon which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries receives any cash proceeds from any issuance or incurrence by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness permitted to be issued or incurred pursuant to Section 10.04 (other than, to the extent (but only to the extent) provided in the immediately succeeding sentence, clauses (xviii)(V)(II) and (xix)(V)(II) thereof) as such section is in effect on the Restatement Effective Date), an amount equal to 100% of the Net Cash Proceeds of the respective issuance or incurrence of Indebtedness shall be applied on such date as a mandatory repayment and/or commitment reduction in accordance with the requirements of Sections 5.02(g) and (h). For the avoidance of doubt, 100% of the Net Cash Proceeds from the issuance of any Senior Secured Notes (pursuant to clause (a) of the definition thereof) and Second Lien Notes (pursuant to clause (a) of the definition thereof) issued pursuant to Section 10.04(xviii)(V)(II) or Section 10.04(xix)(V)(II) shall be applied as provided above in this Section 5.02(c).

(d) In addition to any other mandatory repayments or commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 5.02, on each date on or after the Restatement Effective Date upon which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries receives any cash proceeds from any Asset Sale, an amount equal to 100% of the Net Sale Proceeds therefrom shall be applied on such date as a mandatory repayment and/or commitment reduction in accordance with the requirements of Sections 5.02(g) and (h); provided, however, that with respect to no more than $10,000,000 in the aggregate of such Net Sale Proceeds received by the Borrower and/or its Subsidiaries in any fiscal year of the Borrower, such Net Sale Proceeds shall not be required to be so applied on such date so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists and such Net Sale Proceeds shall be used to purchase assets (other than inventory and working capital) used or to be used in the businesses permitted pursuant to Section 10.12, or in the case of the Net Sale Proceeds from the sale of the Existing US LEC Minority Interest, shall be invested in the businesses permitted

 

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pursuant to Section 10.12, in either case within 365 days following the date of such Asset Sale, and provided further, that if all or any portion of such Net Sale Proceeds not required to be so applied as provided above in this Section 5.02(d) are not so used within such 365-day period, or such earlier date, if any, as the Borrower or the relevant Subsidiary determines not to reinvest the Net Sale Proceeds from such Asset Sale as set forth above, such remaining portion shall be applied on the last day of such 365-day period as a mandatory repayment and/or commitment reduction as provided above in this Section 5.02(d) (without giving effect to the immediately preceding proviso).

(e) In addition to any other mandatory repayments or commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 5.02, on each Excess Cash Flow Payment Date, an amount equal to the remainder (if positive) of (A) the Applicable Excess Cash Flow Prepayment Percentage of the Excess Cash Flow for the related Excess Cash Flow Payment Period minus (B) the aggregate amount of principal repayments of Loans made as a voluntary prepayment pursuant to Section 5.01 (other than any Term Loans (calculated on the discounted amount thereof) purchased or repaid pursuant to an Auction) with internally generated funds (but in the case of a voluntary prepayment of Revolving Loans or Swingline Loans, only to the extent accompanied by a voluntary reduction to the Total Revolving Loan Commitment in an amount equal to such prepayment) during the applicable Excess Cash Flow Payment Period, shall be applied as a mandatory repayment and/or commitment reduction in accordance with the requirements of Sections 5.02(g) and (h).

(f) In addition to any other mandatory repayments or commitment reductions pursuant to this Section 5.02, on each date on or after the Restatement Effective Date upon which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries receives any cash proceeds from any Recovery Event (other than Recovery Events where the Net Cash Proceeds therefrom do not exceed $50,000), an amount equal to 100% of the Net Cash Proceeds from such Recovery Event shall be applied on such date as a mandatory repayment and/or commitment reduction in accordance with the requirements of Sections 5.02(g) and (h); provided, however, that so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists, such Net Cash Proceeds shall not be required to be so applied on such date to the extent that the Borrower has delivered a certificate to the Administrative Agent on or prior to such date stating that such Net Cash Proceeds shall be (i) used to replace or restore any properties or assets in respect of which such Net Cash Proceeds were paid within 180 days following the date of the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds or (ii) contractually committed within 180 days following the date of the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds to be so used within 270 days following the date of the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds (which certificate shall set forth the estimates of the Net Cash Proceeds to be so expended), and provided further, that (x) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists and to the extent that the amount of such Net Cash Proceeds equals or exceeds $20,000,000, the amount of such Net Cash Proceeds, together with other cash available to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and permitted to be spent by them on Capital Expenditures during the relevant period, equals at least 100% of the cost of replacement or restoration of the properties or assets in respect of which such Net Cash Proceeds were paid as determined by the Borrower and as supported by such information as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request, then the entire amount of the Net Cash Proceeds from such Recovery Event (and not just the portion thereof in excess of $20,000,000) shall be deposited with the Administrative Agent pursuant to a cash collateral arrangement reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent whereby such proceeds shall be disbursed to the

 

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Borrower or its relevant Subsidiary from time to time as needed to pay or reimburse the Borrower or such Subsidiary for the actual costs incurred by it in connection with the replacement or restoration of the respective properties or assets (pursuant to such certification requirements as may be reasonably established by the Administrative Agent), although at any time while an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Required Lenders may direct the Administrative Agent (in which case the Administrative Agent shall, and is hereby authorized by the Borrower to, follow such directions) to apply any or all proceeds then on deposit in such collateral account in accordance with the requirements of Sections 5.02(g) and (h) and (y) if (I) all or any portion of such Net Cash Proceeds not required to be so applied pursuant to the preceding proviso are not so used within 180 days after the date of the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds (or contractually committed within such period to be used with 270 days following the date of the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds), or such earlier date, if any, as the Borrower or its relevant Subsidiary determines not to reinvest the Net Cash Proceeds relating to such Recovery Event as set forth above, such remaining portion shall be applied on the last day of such 180-day period as a mandatory repayment and/or commitment reduction as provided above in this Section 5.02(f) (without giving effect to the immediately preceding proviso) and (II) all or any portion of such Net Cash Proceeds are not required to be applied on the last day of such 180-day period referred to in clause (I) of this proviso because such amount is contractually committed to be used and then subsequent to such date such contract is terminated or expires without such portion being so used or such Net Cash Proceeds are not so reinvested within 270 days following the date of such Recovery Event, such remaining portion shall be applied on the last day of such 270-day period as a mandatory repayment and/or commitment reduction as provided above in this Section 5.02(f) (without giving effect to the immediately preceding proviso).

(g) Each amount required to be applied pursuant to Sections 5.02(c), (d), (e) and (f) in accordance with this Section 5.02(g) shall be applied (i) first, to repay the outstanding principal amount of Term Loans and, except as otherwise permitted by Section 2.14 or 2.16, shall be allocated among each Tranche of outstanding Term Loans on a pro rata basis, with each Tranche of Term Loans to be allocated its Term Loan Percentage of the amount of the respective repayment, and (ii) second, except for amounts required to be applied pursuant to Section 5.02(e), to the extent in excess of the amounts so required to be applied pursuant to the preceding clause (i), to reduce the Total Revolving Loan Commitment in the manner provided in Sections 4.03(e) and (f) (it being understood and agreed that (x) the amount of any reduction to the Total Revolving Loan Commitment as provided in immediately preceding clause (ii) shall be deemed to be an application of proceeds for purposes of this Section 5.02(g) even though cash is not actually applied and (y) any cash received by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries will be retained by such Person except to the extent that either (A) such cash is otherwise required to be applied as provided in Section 5.02(a) as a result of any reduction to the Total Revolving Loan Commitment or (B) a Default or an Event of Default then exists, in which case such cash (after giving effect to any application otherwise required pursuant to preceding sub-clause (A)) shall be deposited with the Administrative Agent as security for all Obligations of the Borrower to the Lenders hereunder in a cash collateral account to be established by the Administrative Agent)). The amount of each principal repayment of each Tranche of Term Loans made as required by Sections 5.02(c), (d), (e) and (f) shall be applied to reduce the then remaining Scheduled Repayments of such Tranche of Term Loans on a pro rata basis (based upon the then remaining amounts of such Scheduled Repayments of the respective Tranche).

 

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(h) With respect to each repayment of Loans required by this Section 5.02, the Borrower may designate the Types of Loans of the respective Tranche which are to be repaid and, in the case of Eurodollar Loans, the specific Borrowing or Borrowings of the respective Tranche pursuant to which such Eurodollar Loans were made, provided that: (i) repayments of Eurodollar Loans pursuant to this Section 5.02 may only be made on the last day of an Interest Period applicable thereto unless all Eurodollar Loans of the respective Tranche with Interest Periods ending on such date of required repayment and all Base Rate Loans of the respective Tranche have been paid in full; (ii) if any repayment of Eurodollar Loans made pursuant to a single Borrowing shall reduce the outstanding Eurodollar Loans made pursuant to such Borrowing to an amount less than the Minimum Borrowing Amount applicable thereto, such Borrowing shall be automatically converted into a Borrowing of Base Rate Loans; and (iii) each repayment of any Loans made pursuant to a Borrowing shall be applied pro rata among such Loans. In the absence of a designation by the Borrower as described in the preceding sentence, the Administrative Agent shall, subject to the above, make such designation in its sole discretion.

(i) In addition to any other mandatory repayments pursuant to this Section 5.02, (i) all then outstanding Loans of a respective Tranche shall be repaid in full on the respective Maturity Date for such Tranche of Loans, (ii) unless sooner repaid pursuant to preceding clause (i), all outstanding Swingline Loans incurred pursuant to a Borrowing shall be repaid in full on the fifth Business Day following the date of the incurrence of such Swingline Loan, and (iii) unless the Required Lenders otherwise agree in writing, all then outstanding Loans shall be repaid in full on the date on which a Change of Control occurs.

5.03. Method and Place of Payment, etc. (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all payments under this Agreement and under any Note shall be made to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Lender or Lenders entitled thereto not later than 12:00 Noon (New York City time) on the date when due and shall be made in Dollars in immediately available funds at the Payment Office. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, whenever any payment to be made under this Agreement or under any Note shall be stated to be due on a day which is not a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day and, with respect to payments of principal, interest shall be payable at the applicable rate during such extension.

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, if it is subsequently determined that the Total Leverage Ratio set forth in any Quarterly Pricing Certificate delivered to the Administrative Agent is inaccurate for any reason and the result thereof is that the RL Lenders received interest or Letter of Credit Fees for any period at an Applicable Margin that is less than that which would have been applicable thereto had the Total Leverage Ratio been accurately determined, then the Borrower shall pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of each RL Lender such additional interest and/or Letter of Credit Fees for such period in an amount equal to the remainder of (x) the amount of interest and/or Letter of Credit Fees to which such RL Lenders would have received had the Total Leverage Ratio been correctly computed minus (y) the amount of interest and/or Letter of Credit Fees actually paid to such RL Lenders for such period, together with interest on such additional amounts (to the extent permitted by law) for such period at a rate per annum equal to the Base Rate that was in effect from to time during such period plus the Applicable Margin during such period (reflecting the correct Total Leverage Ratio) for Revolving Loans maintained as Base Rate Loans. Such

 

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additional interest and/or Letter of Credit Fees shall be due and payable within three (3) Business Days after the Borrower obtains knowledge (including by way of notification thereof from the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders) that the Total Leverage Ratio was inaccurately computed. Upon the payment in full of any accrued additional interest and/or Letter of Credit Fees pursuant to this Section 5.03(b), any Default or Event of Default that may have arisen solely as a result of the Quarterly Pricing Certificate miscalculating the Total Leverage Ratio for purposes of calculating the Applicable Margin (but not for purposes of calculating the Total Leverage Ratio under Section 10.08 or any other Section of this Agreement or as a result of any other inaccuracy or misrepresentation set forth in such Quarterly Pricing Certificate) shall be deemed cured.

5.04. Net Payments. (a) All payments made by the Borrower hereunder and under any Note will be made without setoff, counterclaim or other defense. Except as provided in Section 5.04(b), all such payments will be made free and clear of, and without deduction or withholding for, any present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, fees, assessments or other charges of whatever nature now or hereafter imposed by any jurisdiction or by any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein with respect to such payments (but excluding (i) any tax, levy, impost, duty, fee, assessment or other charge imposed on or measured by the net income or net profits of a Lender pursuant to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is organized or the jurisdiction in which the principal office or applicable lending office of such Lender is located or any subdivision thereof or therein, including, without limitation, any franchise tax, levy, impost, duty, fee, assessment or other charge imposed in lieu of net income tax and (ii) branch profits taxes imposed by the United States of America and any similar taxes imposed in a jurisdiction described in (i) above, and (iii) any United States federal withholding tax that would not have been imposed but for a failure by such recipient (or any financial institution through which any payment is made to such recipient) to comply with the applicable requirements of FATCA) and all interest, penalties or similar liabilities with respect to such taxes, levies, imposts, duties, fees, assessments or other charges described in (i), (ii) and (iii) above (all such non-excluded taxes, levies, imposts, duties, fees, assessments or other charges being referred to collectively as “Taxes”). If any Taxes are so levied or imposed, the Borrower agrees to pay the full amount of such Taxes, and such additional amounts as may be necessary so that every payment of all amounts due under this Agreement or under any Note, after withholding or deduction for or on account of any Taxes, will not be less than the amount provided for herein or in such Note. The Borrower will furnish to the Administrative Agent within 45 days after the date of the payment of any Taxes due pursuant to applicable law certified copies of tax receipts evidencing such payment by the Borrower. The Borrower agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Lender, and reimburse such Lender upon its written request, for the amount of any Taxes so levied or imposed and paid by such Lender.

(b) Each Lender agrees to deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent on or prior to the Restatement Effective Date or, in the case of a Lender that is an assignee or transferee of an interest under this Agreement pursuant to Section 2.13 or 13.04(b) (unless the respective Lender was already a Lender hereunder immediately prior to such assignment or transfer), on the date of such assignment or transfer to such Lender, (I) in the case of a Lender that is not a United States person (as such term is defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) for U.S. Federal income tax purposes (“Foreign Lender”), (i) two accurate and complete original signed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or Form W-8BEN (with respect to a

 

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complete exemption under an income tax treaty) (or successor forms) certifying to such Foreign Lender’s entitlement as of such date to a complete exemption from United States withholding tax with respect to payments to be made under this Agreement and under any Note, or (ii) if the Foreign Lender is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code and cannot deliver either Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI or Form W-8BEN (with respect to a complete exemption under an income tax treaty) (or any successor forms) pursuant to clause (i) above, (x) a certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit D (any such certificate, a “Section 5.04(b)(ii) Certificate”) and (y) two accurate and complete original signed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (with respect to the portfolio interest exemption) (or successor form) certifying to such Foreign Lender’s entitlement as of such date to a complete exemption from United States withholding tax with respect to payments of interest to be made under this Agreement and under any Note and (II) in the case of a Lender that is a United States person (as such term is defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code) for U.S. Federal income tax purposes (other than a Lender that may be treated as an exempt recipient based on the indicators described in U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.6049-4(c)(1)(ii) except to the extent required by U.S. Treasury Regulation Section 1.1441-1(d)(4) (and any successor provision)), two accurate and complete original signed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 (or successor forms) certifying to such Lender’s entitlement as of such date to a complete exemption from United States backup withholding tax with respect to payments to be made under this Agreement and under any Note. In addition, (I) each Foreign Lender shall, in the case of any payment made after December 31, 2012 in respect of any Loan, Letters of Credit, Note or Obligation that was not treated as outstanding for purposes of FATCA on March 18, 2012, provide any forms, documentation, or other information as shall be prescribed by the IRS to demonstrate that the relevant Foreign Lender has complied with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA so that such payments made to such Foreign Lender hereunder would not be subject to U.S. federal withholding taxes imposed by FATCA, and (II) each Lender agrees that from time to time after the Restatement Effective Date, when a lapse in time or change in circumstances renders the previous certification obsolete or inaccurate in any material respect, such Lender will deliver to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent two new accurate and complete original signed copies of Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI, Form W-8BEN (with respect to the benefits of any income tax treaty), Form W-8BEN (with respect to the portfolio interest exemption) and a Section 5.04(b)(ii) Certificate, or Form W-9, as the case may be, and such forms, documentation or other information described in (I), as may be required in order to confirm or establish the entitlement of such Lender to a continued exemption from or reduction in United States withholding tax with respect to payments under this Agreement and any Note, or such Lender shall immediately notify the Borrower and the Administrative Agent of its inability to deliver any such Form or Certificate or forms, documentation or other information described in (I), in which case such Lender shall not be required to deliver any such Form or Certificate pursuant to this Section 5.04(b) or such forms, documents or other information described in (I). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 5.04(a), but subject to Section 13.04(b) and the immediately succeeding sentence, (x) the Borrower shall be entitled, to the extent it is required to do so by law, to deduct or withhold United States federal withholding tax or income or similar taxes imposed by the United States (or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof or therein) from interest, Fees or other amounts payable hereunder for the account of any Lender to the extent that such Lender has not provided to the Borrower Internal Revenue Service Forms or a Section 5.04(b)(ii) Certificate, as the case may be, that establish a

 

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complete exemption from such deduction or withholding and (y) the Borrower shall not be obligated pursuant to Section 5.04(a) to gross-up payments to be made to a Lender in respect of, or otherwise indemnify, income or similar taxes imposed by the United States if (I) such Lender has not provided to the Borrower the Internal Revenue Service Forms required to be provided to the Borrower pursuant to this Section 5.04(b) or (II) in the case of a payment, other than interest, to a Lender described in clause (ii) above, to the extent that such forms do not establish a complete exemption from withholding of such taxes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the preceding sentence or elsewhere in this Section 5.04 and except as set forth in Section 13.04(b), the Borrower agrees to pay any additional amounts and to indemnify each Lender in the manner set forth in Section 5.04(a) (without regard to the identity of the jurisdiction requiring the deduction or withholding) in respect of any amounts (other than United States backup withholding tax) deducted or withheld by it as described in the immediately preceding sentence as a result of any changes that are effective after the later of the Restatement Effective Date or the date on which such Lender became a party to this Agreement, in any applicable law, treaty, governmental rule, regulation, guideline or order, or in the interpretation thereof, relating to the deducting or withholding of such Taxes.

(c) If any Lender, in its sole discretion, determines that it has received or been granted a refund or credit in respect of any Taxes paid as to which indemnification has been paid by the Borrower pursuant to this Section 5.04, it shall promptly remit to the Borrower such refund (including any interest received in respect thereof) or an amount that the Lender shall, in its sole discretion, determine is equal to the net benefit, after tax, that was obtained by the Lender in such year as a consequence of such credit, net of all out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Lender; provided, however, that the Borrower agrees to promptly return any such amount to such Lender in the event such Lender is required to repay such refund or credit to the relevant taxing authority (plus interest at the rate applicable to underpayments of tax). Nothing contained herein shall impose an obligation on any Lender to apply for any such refund or credit or disclose its tax returns or any other information regarding its taxes that it deems confidential. No Lender shall be required to pay any amounts pursuant to this Section 5.04(c) at any time that a Default or an Event of Default exists.

SECTION 6. Conditions Precedent. The occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date pursuant to Section 13.10 and the obligation of each Lender to make Loans, and the obligation of each Issuing Lender to maintain and/or issue Letters of Credit, on the Restatement Effective Date, are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

6.01. Restatement Effective Date; Notes. On or prior to the Restatement Effective Date, (i) this Agreement shall have been executed and delivered as provided in Section 13.10 and (ii) there shall have been delivered to the Administrative Agent for the account of each of the Lenders that has requested same the appropriate Initial Term Note and/or Revolving Note executed by the Borrower and, if requested by the Swingline Lender, the Swingline Note executed by the Borrower, in each case in the amount, maturity and as otherwise provided herein.

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Chief Financial Officer, the President or any Vice President of the Borrower, certifying on behalf of the Borrower that all of the conditions in Sections 6.05 through 6.07, inclusive, and 7.01 have been satisfied on such date.

6.03. Opinions of Counsel. On the Restatement Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall have received (i) from O’Melveny & Myers LLP, special counsel to the Credit Parties, opinions addressed to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each of the Lenders and dated the Restatement Effective Date covering the matters set forth in Exhibit E and such other matters incident to the transactions contemplated herein as any Agent may reasonably request, (ii) from Bingham McCutchen LLP, special regulatory counsel to the Credit Parties, opinions addressed to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each Lender and dated the Restatement Effective Date, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, covering such matters incident to the transactions contemplated herein as any Agent may reasonably request, and (iii) without duplication, from such local counsel, reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, in each jurisdiction where a Credit Party is “located” for purposes of Section 9-307 of the UCC and/or organized (other than Michigan, New Jersey, Oklahoma and South Carolina), in each case, an opinion in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent addressed to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and each of the Lenders and dated the Restatement Effective Date covering such matters incident to the transactions contemplated herein as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request.

6.04. Company Documents; Proceedings; etc. (a) On the Restatement Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate from each Credit Party, dated the Restatement Effective Date, signed by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the President or any Vice President of such Credit Party, and attested to by the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary of such Credit Party, in the form of Exhibit F with appropriate insertions, together with copies of the certificate or articles of incorporation and by-laws (or other equivalent organizational documents), as applicable, of such Credit Party and the resolutions of such Credit Party referred to in such certificate, and each of the foregoing shall be in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

(b) On the Restatement Effective Date, all Company and legal proceedings and all instruments and agreements in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Credit Documents shall be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Agents, and the Administrative Agent shall have received all information and copies of all documents and papers, including records of Company proceedings, governmental approvals, good standing certificates and bring-down telegrams or facsimiles, if any, which any Agent reasonably may have requested in connection therewith, such documents and papers where appropriate to be certified by proper Company or Governmental Authorities.

6.05. Repayment of Existing Credit Agreement. (a) On the Restatement Effective Date and concurrently with the incurrence of Initial Term Loans on such date, all then outstanding loans under the Existing Credit Agreement shall have been repaid in full, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and fees (including commitment commission, letter of credit fees and facing fees) and other amounts (including any applicable breakage costs) owing thereunder, whether or not such interest, fees or other amounts are actually due and payable at such time pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement.

 

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(b) The Administrative Agent shall have received evidence in form, scope and substance reasonably satisfactory to it, that the matters set forth in this Section 6.05 have been satisfied on the Restatement Effective Date.

6.06. Adverse Change; Approvals. (a) Since December 31, 2010, nothing has occurred that, either individually or in the aggregate, has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.

(b) On or prior to the Restatement Effective Date, all material governmental (domestic (federal, state and local, including all PUC) and foreign) and material third party approvals and/or consents necessary in connection with the Credit Documents shall have been obtained and remain in effect, and all applicable waiting periods with respect thereto shall have expired without any materially adverse action being taken by any competent authority which restrains, prevents or imposes materially adverse conditions upon the consummation of the Credit Documents. On the Restatement Effective Date, there shall not exist any judgment, order, injunction or other restraint issued or filed or a hearing seeking injunctive relief or other restraint pending or notified prohibiting or imposing materially adverse conditions upon the Credit Documents.

6.07. Litigation. On the Restatement Effective Date, there shall be no material litigation pending or threatened in writing with respect to any Credit Document.

6.08. Reaffirmation Agreement. On the Restatement Effective Date, the Borrower and each Subsidiary Guarantor shall have duly authorized, executed and delivered the Reaffirmation Agreement in the form of Exhibit O (the “Reaffirmation Agreement”), and the Reaffirmation Agreement shall be in full force and effect.

6.09. Security Interests; etc. (a) On the Restatement Effective Date, the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent:

(i) certified copies of requests for information or copies (Form UCC-11), or equivalent reports as of a recent date, listing all effective financing statements that name the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as debtor filed in jurisdictions requested by the Administrative Agent (none of which shall cover any of the Collateral except (x) to the extent evidencing Permitted Liens or (y) those in respect of which the Collateral Agent shall have received termination statements (Form UCC-3) or such other termination statements as shall be required by local law fully authorized for filing);

(ii) evidence of the completion of all other recordings and filings of, or with respect to, the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement as may be necessary or, in the reasonable opinion of the Collateral Agent desirable, to perfect the security interests intended to be created by the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement; and

 

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(iii) evidence that all other actions necessary or, in the reasonable opinion of the Collateral Agent desirable, to perfect and protect the security interests purported to be created by the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement have been taken (including delivery to the Collateral Agent of all certificated Pledge Agreement Collateral), and the Security Agreement and the Pledge Agreement shall be in full force and effect.

(b) On the Restatement Effective Date, the Borrower shall have taken all actions as are necessary or, in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent desirable, to (i) ensure that this Agreement is the “Credit Agreement” and/or the “Closing Date Credit Agreement”, as applicable, for purposes of the Senior Secured Notes Documents, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement and the Security Documents, (ii) ensure that the Collateral Agent is the “Collateral Agent” for purposes of the Senior Secured Notes Documents, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement and the Security Documents and (iii) the Administrative Agent is the “Authorized Representative” for this Agreement for purposes of the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement, and in each case, is entitled to all of the benefits afforded to the “Credit Agreement”, “Closing Date Credit Agreement”, “Collateral Agent” and “Administrative Agent” in the Senior Secured Notes Documents, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement and the Security Documents, as the case may be.

6.10. Public Debt Ratings. The Borrower shall have obtained (i) debt ratings (of any level) from S&P and Moody’s in respect of each Tranche of Loans existing on the Restatement Effective Date and (ii) corporate credit and corporate family ratings (of any level) from S&P and Moody’s, each of which ratings shall be in effect on the Restatement Effective Date.

6.11. Financial Statements; Projections. On or prior to the Restatement Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall have received true and correct copies of the historical financial statements and the Projections referred to in Sections 8.05(a) and (d), which historical financial statements and Projections shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agents.

6.12. Solvency Certificate; Insurance Certificates, etc. On the Restatement Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall have received:

(i) a solvency certificate from the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower in the form of Exhibit J; and

(ii) certificates of insurance complying with the requirements of Section 9.03 for the business and properties of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agents and naming the Collateral Agent as an additional insured and/or as loss payee, and, unless otherwise agreed by the Collateral Agent, stating that each insurer in respect of the insurance evidenced thereby shall not cancel such insurance policy without at least 30 days’ prior written notice by such insurer to the Collateral Agent.

6.13. Compliance with Existing Indentures. On the Restatement Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate from the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower demonstrating in reasonable detail (and including the supporting calculations thereof) that the full amount of the Initial Term Loans may be incurred on the Restatement Effective Date in accordance with, and will not violate the terms of, the Senior Notes Documents and the Senior Secured Notes Documents.

 

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6.14. Fees. On the Restatement Effective Date, the Borrower shall have paid to each Agent (and its relevant affiliates) and each Lender all costs, fees and expenses (including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses) and other compensation contemplated hereby payable to such Agent (or its relevant affiliate) or such Lender to the extent then due.

6.15. PATRIOT Act. On or prior to the Restatement Effective Date, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have received all documentation and other information required by regulatory authorities under applicable “know your customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the PATRIOT Act to the extent requested by the Administrative Agent or any such Lender at least five (5) Business Days prior to the Restatement Effective Date.

In determining the satisfaction of the conditions specified in this Section 6, to the extent any item is required to be satisfactory to any Lender, such item shall be deemed satisfactory to each Lender which has not notified the Administrative Agent in writing prior to the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date that the respective item or matter does not meet its satisfaction. Upon the Administrative Agent’s good faith determination that the conditions specified in this Section 6 have been met (after giving effect to the preceding sentence), then the Restatement Effective Date shall have been deemed to have occurred, regardless of any subsequent determination that one or more of the conditions thereto had not been met.

SECTION 7. Conditions Precedent to All Credit Events.

The obligation of each Lender to make Loans on or after the Restatement Effective Date and on each Incremental Term Loan Borrowing Date, and the obligation of each Issuing Lender to maintain Letters of Credit on the Restatement Effective Date and/or issue Letters of Credit on or after the Restatement Effective Date, are subject, at the time of each such Credit Event (except (x) Mandatory Borrowings, which shall be made as provided in Section 2.01(e) and (y) as hereinafter indicated), to the satisfaction of the following conditions:

7.01. No Default; Representations and Warranties. At the time of each such Credit Event and also after giving effect thereto (i) there shall exist no Default or Event of Default and (ii) all representations and warranties contained herein and in the other Credit Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on the date of such Credit Event (it being understood and agreed that (x) any representation or warranty that is qualified by materiality or reference to Material Adverse Effect shall be true and correct in all respects and (y) any representation or warranty which by its terms is made as of a specified date shall be required to be true and correct in all material respects (or all respects, as the case may be) only as of such specified date).

 

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7.02. Notice of Borrowing; Letter of Credit Request. (a) Prior to the making of each Loan (other than a Swingline Loan or a Revolving Loan made pursuant to a Mandatory Borrowing), the Administrative Agent shall have received a Notice of Borrowing meeting the requirements of Section 2.03(a). Prior to the making of each Swingline Loan, the Swingline Lender shall have received the request referred to in Section 2.03(b)(i).

(b) Prior to the issuance of each Letter of Credit, the Administrative Agent and the respective Issuing Lender shall have received a Letter of Credit Request meeting the requirements of Section 3.03(a).

7.03. Incremental Term Loans. Prior to the incurrence of any Incremental Term Loans of a given Tranche, the Borrower shall have satisfied all of the applicable conditions set forth in Section 2.14 and in the relevant Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement.

7.04. Compliance with Senior Notes and Senior Secured Notes. (x) At the time of each incurrence of Incremental Term Loans and immediately after giving effect thereto, and (y) at the time of each incurrence of Revolving Loans or Swingline Loans or issuance of any Letter of Credit and immediately after giving effect thereto which would cause (in the case of this clause (y)) the aggregate outstandings under the Total Revolving Loan Commitment to exceed any specific basket for Indebtedness under this Agreement (without reliance on any financial incurrence ratios or tests) set forth in the Senior Notes Document or the Senior Secured Notes Documents, the Borrower shall have (x) performed such internal financial calculations to confirm that the full amount of such extensions of credit may be incurred under this Agreement in accordance with, and without violating the terms of, the Senior Notes Documents and the Senior Secured Notes Documents and (y) to the extent requested by the Administrative Agent, delivered such financial calculations (in reasonable detail) to the Administrative Agent.

7.05. Compliance with Financial Covenant. At the time of each such Credit Event and also after giving effect thereto, (x) the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with the Financial Covenant for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of such Credit Event and (y) to the extent requested by the Administrative Agent, the Borrower shall have delivered a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower demonstrating (in reasonable detail) such compliance.

The occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date and the acceptance of the benefits of each Credit Event shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders that all the conditions specified in Section 6 (with respect to the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date and the Credit Events on the Restatement Effective Date) and in this Section 7 (with respect to Credit Events on or after the Restatement Effective Date) and applicable to such Credit Event are satisfied as of that time. All of the Notes, certificates, legal opinions and other documents and papers referred to in Section 6 and in this Section 7, unless otherwise specified, shall be delivered to the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office for the account of each of the Lenders and, except for the Notes, in sufficient counterparts or copies for each of the Lenders and shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Required Lenders.

 

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SECTION 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements.

In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Agreement and to make the Loans, and issue (or participate in) the Letters of Credit as provided herein, the Borrower makes the following representations, warranties and agreements, in each case after giving effect to the Transaction, all of which shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Notes and the making of the Loans and the issuance of the Letters of Credit, with the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date and each Credit Event on or after the Restatement Effective Date being deemed to constitute a representation and warranty that the matters specified in this Section 8 are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Restatement Effective Date and on the date of each such other Credit Event (it being understood and agreed that (x) any representation or warranty that is qualified by materiality or reference to Material Adverse Effect shall be true and correct in all respects and (y) any representation or warranty which by its terms is made as of a specified date shall be required to be true and correct in all material respects (or all respects, as the case may be) only as of such specified date).

8.01. Company Status. Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries (i) is a duly organized and validly existing Company in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, (ii) has the Company power and authority to own its property and assets and to transact the business in which it is engaged and presently proposes to engage and (iii) is duly qualified and is authorized to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction where the ownership, leasing or operation of its property or the conduct of its business requires such qualifications except for failures to be so qualified or authorized which, either individually or in the aggregate, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

8.02. Power and Authority. Each Credit Party has the Company power and authority to execute, deliver and perform the terms and provisions of each of the Documents to which it is party and has taken all necessary Company action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance by it of each of such Documents. Each Credit Party has duly executed and delivered each of the Documents to which it is party, and each of such Documents constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, except to the extent that the enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws generally affecting creditors’ rights and by equitable principles (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in equity or at law).

8.03. No Violation. Neither the execution, delivery or performance by any Credit Party of the Documents to which it is a party, nor compliance by it with the terms and provisions thereof, (i) will contravene or violate any material provision of any applicable material law, statute, rule or regulation or any material order, writ, injunction or decree of any court or Governmental Authority, (ii) will conflict with or result in any breach of any of the terms, covenants, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or imposition of (or the obligation to create or impose) any Lien (except pursuant to the Security Documents) upon any material portion of the property or assets of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of any material indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, credit agreement or loan agreement, or any other material agreement, contract or instrument, in each case to which any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which it or any of its property or assets is bound or to which it may be subject (including, without limitation, on

 

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and after the execution and delivery thereof, any Senior Notes Document, Senior Secured Notes Document, Second Lien Notes Document or Other Unsecured Debt Document), or (iii) will contravene or violate any provision of the certificate or articles of incorporation, certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement or by-laws (or equivalent organizational documents), as applicable, of any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries.

8.04. Approvals. (a) No material order, consent, approval, license, authorization or validation of, or filing, recording or registration with (except for those that have otherwise been obtained or made on or prior to the Restatement Effective Date and which remain in full force and effect on the Restatement Effective Date), or exemption by, any Governmental Authority is required to be obtained or made by, or on behalf of, any Credit Party to authorize, or is required to be obtained or made by, or on behalf of, any Credit Party in connection with, (i) the execution, delivery and performance of any Document or (ii) the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of any such Document.

(b) Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries holds all material Governmental Approvals and all material approvals of any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Borrower or any such Subsidiary, as applicable, which Governmental Approvals and approvals are necessary or required for the construction and operation of the Systems. Such Governmental Approvals and other approvals for each System as of the Restatement Effective Date are correctly listed on Schedule V and constitute the only Governmental Approvals and other material approvals of any Governmental Authority required in connection with the Systems as are presently operating. All material Governmental Approvals of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries are in full force and effect, are duly issued in the name of, or validly assigned to, the Borrower or such Subsidiary, and the Borrower or such Subsidiary has the power and authority to operate thereunder.

8.05. Financial Statements; Financial Condition; Undisclosed Liabilities; Projections. (a) The audited consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 and the related consolidated statements of income and cash flows and changes in stockholders’ equity of the Borrower for its fiscal years ended on such dates, in each case furnished to the Lenders prior to the Restatement Effective Date, present fairly in all material respects the consolidated financial position of the Borrower at the date of such financial statements and the results of its operations for the periods covered thereby. All such financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied except to the extent provided in the notes to such financial statements.

(b) On and as of the date of each Credit Event, and after giving effect to all Indebtedness (including the Loans) being incurred or assumed and Liens created by the Credit Parties in connection therewith on such date, (i) the sum of the assets, at a fair valuation, of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) will exceed their debts, (ii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) have not incurred and do not intend to incur, and do not believe that they will incur, debts beyond their ability to pay such debts as such debts mature, and (iii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (taken as a whole) will have sufficient capital with which to conduct their businesses. For purposes of this Section 8.05(b), “debt” means any liability on a claim, and “claim” means (a) right to payment, whether or not such a right is reduced to judgment, liquidated, unliquidated, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed,

 

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legal, equitable, secured, or unsecured or (b) right to an equitable remedy for breach of performance if such breach gives rise to a payment, whether or not such right to an equitable remedy is reduced to judgment, fixed, contingent, matured, unmatured, disputed, undisputed, secured or unsecured. The amount of contingent liabilities at any time shall be computed as the amount that, in the light of all the facts and circumstances existing at such time, represents the amount that can reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability.

(c) Except as fully disclosed in the financial statements referred to in Section 8.05(a), and except for the Indebtedness incurred under the Credit Documents, there were as of the Restatement Effective Date no liabilities or obligations with respect to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any nature whatsoever (whether absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise and whether or not due) which, either individually or in the aggregate, shall have caused a Material Adverse Effect. As of the Restatement Effective Date, the Borrower knows of no basis for the assertion against it or any of its Subsidiaries of any liability or obligation of any nature whatsoever that is not fully disclosed in the financial statements referred to in Section 8.05(a) or referred to in the immediately preceding sentence which, either individually or in the aggregate, shall have caused a Material Adverse Effect.

(d) The Projections have been prepared in good faith and are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time of preparation thereof and as of the Restatement Effective Date, and there are no statements or conclusions in the Projections which are based upon or include information known to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries at the time of preparation thereof or as of the Restatement Effective Date to be misleading in any material respect or which fail to take into account material information known to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries regarding the matters reported therein, it being understood that the actual results during the period or periods covered by the Projections may differ from the projected results and such differences may be material.

(e) After giving effect to the Transaction (but for this purpose assuming that the Transaction and the related financing had occurred prior to December 31, 2010), since December 31, 2010, nothing has occurred, either individually or in the aggregate, that has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.

8.06. Litigation. There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened in writing (i) with respect to any Document or (ii) that have had, or could reasonably be expected to have, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

8.07. True and Complete Disclosure. The factual information contained in the Confidential Information Memorandum was true and accurate in all material respects as of the date thereof and not incomplete by omitting to state any fact necessary to make such information (taken as a whole) not misleading in any material respect at such date in light of the circumstances under which such information was provided, it being understood and agreed that for purposes of this Section 8.07, such factual information shall not include the Projections or any pro forma financial information contained in the Confidential Information Memorandum.

 

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8.08. Use of Proceeds; Margin Regulations. (a) All proceeds of the Initial Term Loans will be used by the Borrower (i) to finance the repayment of outstanding loans and related interest, fees and other amounts under the Existing Credit Agreement, (ii) to pay the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Transaction, (iii) to finance the Specified Acquisition and (iv) for working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries.

(b) The proceeds of all Incremental Term Loans shall be utilized for the working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries.

(c) All proceeds of the Revolving Loans and the Swingline Loans will be used for the working capital, capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, including Permitted Acquisitions, provided that (i) no proceeds from Revolving Loans or Swingline Loans may be used for the purposes described in Section 8.08(a) (other than clause (iv) thereof) and (ii) no proceeds of Swingline Loans will be used to refinance then outstanding Swingline Loans.

(d) No part of any Credit Event (or the proceeds thereof) will be used to purchase or carry any Margin Stock or to extend credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock. Neither the making of any Loan nor the use of the proceeds thereof nor the occurrence of any other Credit Event will violate or be inconsistent with the provisions of Regulation T, U or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The fair market value of all Margin Stock owned by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (excluding Capital Stock of the Borrower held in treasury) does not exceed $4,000,000. At the time of each Credit Event, not more than 25% of the value of the assets of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole (including all Capital Stock of the Borrower held in treasury) will constitute Margin Stock.

8.09. Tax Returns and Payments. Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has timely filed or caused to be timely filed with the appropriate taxing authority all Federal and other material tax returns, statements, forms and reports for taxes (the “Returns”) required to be filed by, or with respect to the income, properties or operations of, the Borrower and/or any of its Subsidiaries. The Returns accurately reflect in all material respects all liability for taxes of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, as applicable, for the periods covered thereby. Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has paid all taxes and assessments payable by it which have become due, other than those that are immaterial and those that are being contested in good faith and adequately disclosed and fully provided for on the financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP. There is no material action, suit, proceeding, investigation, audit or claim now pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened by any authority regarding any taxes relating to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries. As of the Restatement Effective Date, neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has entered into an agreement or waiver or been requested to enter into an agreement or waiver extending any statute of limitations relating to the payment or collection of taxes of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or is aware of any circumstances that would cause the taxable years or other taxable periods of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries not to be subject to the normally applicable statute of limitations.

 

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8.10. Compliance with ERISA. Schedule VI sets forth each Plan as of the Restatement Effective Date; each Plan (and each related trust, insurance contract or fund) is in substantial compliance with its terms and with all applicable laws, including, without limitation, ERISA and the Code; each Plan (and each related trust, if any) which is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a determination letter (or there is pending a submission seeking a determination letter) from the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that it meets the requirements of Sections 401(a) and 501(a) of the Code or is maintained pursuant to a prototype plan document which is the subject of a favorable opinion letter from the Internal Revenue Service to the sponsor of the prototype plan document; no Reportable Event has occurred; no Plan which is a multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA) is insolvent or in reorganization, or has received any notice that the multiemployer plan is in endangered or critical status under Section 305 of ERISA; no Plan has an Unfunded Current Liability which, when added to the aggregate amount of Unfunded Current Liabilities with respect to all other Plans, exceeds $4,000,000; no Plan which is subject to Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA has failed to satisfy the minimum funding standard within the meaning of such sections of the Code or ERISA, no Plan has applied for or received a waiver of the minimum funding standard or an extension of any amortization period within the meaning of Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 or 303 of ERISA, no determination has been made that any Plan is, or is expected to be, considered an at-risk plan within the meaning of Section 430 of the Code or Section 303 of ERISA; all contributions required to be made with respect to a Plan have been timely made; neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary of the Borrower nor any ERISA Affiliate has incurred any material liability (including any indirect, contingent or secondary liability) to or on account of a Plan pursuant to Section 409, 502(i), 502(l), 515, 4062, 4063, 4064, 4069, 4201, 4204 or 4212 of ERISA or Section 436(f), 4971 or 4975 of the Code or expects to incur any such material liability under any of the foregoing sections with respect to any Plan; no condition exists which presents a material risk to the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate of incurring a material liability to or on account of a Plan pursuant to the foregoing provisions of ERISA and the Code; no proceedings have been instituted to terminate or appoint a trustee to administer any Plan which is subject to Title IV of ERISA; no action, suit, proceeding, hearing, government audit or investigation with respect to the administration, operation or the investment of assets of any Plan (other than routine claims for benefits and other immaterial matters) is pending, expected or threatened; using actuarial assumptions and computation methods consistent with Part 1 of subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA, the aggregate liabilities of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and its ERISA Affiliates to all Plans which are multiemployer plans (as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA) in the event of a complete withdrawal therefrom, as of the close of the most recent fiscal year of each such Plan ended prior to the date of the most recent Credit Event, would not exceed $4,000,000; each group health plan (as defined in Section 607(1) of ERISA or Section 4980B(g)(2) of the Code) which covers or has covered employees or former employees of the Borrower, any Subsidiary of the Borrower, or any ERISA Affiliate has at all times been operated in material compliance with the provisions of Part 6 of subtitle B of Title I of ERISA and Section 4980B of the Code; each group health plan (as defined in 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 160.103) which covers or has covered employees or former employees of the Borrower, any Subsidiary of the Borrower, or any ERISA Affiliate has at all times been operated in material compliance with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the regulations promulgated thereunder; no lien imposed under the Code or ERISA on the assets of the

 

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Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate exists or is likely to arise on account of any Plan; and the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may cease contributions to or terminate any employee benefit plan (within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA) maintained by any of them without incurring any material liability.

8.11. Security Documents. (a) The provisions of the Security Agreement are effective to create in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors a legal, valid and enforceable security interest in all right, title and interest of the Credit Parties in the Security Agreement Collateral described therein, and the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Creditors, has a fully perfected security interest in all right, title and interest in all of the Security Agreement Collateral described therein, subject to no other Liens other than Permitted Liens. The recordation of (x) the Grant of Security Interest in U.S. Patents and (y) the Grant of Security Interest in U.S. Trademarks in the respective form attached to the Security Agreement, in each case in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, together with filings on Form UCC-1 made pursuant to the Security Agreement, will create, as may be perfected by such filings and recordation, a perfected security interest in the United States trademarks and patents covered by the Security Agreement, and the recordation of the Grant of Security Interest in U.S. Copyrights in the form attached to the Security Agreement with the United States Copyright Office, together with filings on Form UCC-1 made pursuant to the Security Agreement, will create, as may be perfected by such filings and recordation, a perfected security interest in the United States copyrights covered by the Security Agreement.

(b) The security interests created under the Pledge Agreement in favor of the Collateral Agent, as Pledgee, for the benefit of the Secured Creditors, constitute perfected security interests in the Pledge Agreement Collateral described in the Pledge Agreement, subject to no security interests of any other Person other than non-consensual Permitted Liens and Liens permitted under Section 10.01(xxviii). No filings or recordings are required in order to perfect (or maintain the perfection or priority of) the security interests created in the Pledge Agreement Collateral under the Pledge Agreement other than with respect to that portion of the Pledge Agreement Collateral constituting a “general intangible” under the UCC.

(c) After the execution, delivery and recordation thereof in the appropriate filing office, each Mortgage creates, as security for the obligations purported to be secured thereby, a valid and enforceable perfected security interest in and mortgage lien on the respective Mortgaged Property in favor of the Collateral Agent (or such other trustee as may be required or desired under local law) for the benefit of the Secured Creditors, superior and prior to the rights of all third Persons (except that the security interest and mortgage lien created on such Mortgaged Property may be subject to the Permitted Encumbrances related thereto which may be superior and other Permitted Liens related thereto) and subject to no other Liens (other than the Permitted Liens related thereto).

8.12. Properties. All Real Property owned or leased by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as of the Restatement Effective Date, and the nature of the interest therein, is set forth in Schedule IV. Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has good and marketable title to all material properties (and to all buildings, fixtures and improvements located on any material Real Property) owned by it, including all material property reflected in the most recent historical balance sheets referred to in Section 8.05(a) (except as sold or otherwise disposed of

 

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since the date of such balance sheet in the ordinary course of business or as permitted by the terms of this Agreement), free and clear of all Liens, other than Permitted Liens. Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries has a valid and indefeasible leasehold interest in the material properties leased by it free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens.

8.13. Capitalization. On the Restatement Effective Date, the authorized Capital Stock of the Borrower consists of (i) 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (such authorized shares of Common Stock, together with any subsequently authorized shares of Common Stock of the Borrower, the “Borrower Common Stock”), and (ii) 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which no shares are issued and outstanding. All outstanding shares of Capital Stock of the Borrower have been duly and validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable and have been issued free of preemptive rights. On the Restatement Effective Date, the Borrower does not have outstanding any securities convertible into or exchangeable for its Capital Stock or outstanding any rights to subscribe for or to purchase, or any options for the purchase of, or any agreement providing for the issuance (contingent or otherwise) of, or any calls, commitments or claims of any character relating to, its Capital Stock or any stock appreciation or similar rights, except for options, restricted stock units, warrants and other rights outstanding on the Restatement Effective Date, or which may be issued from time to time after the Restatement Effective Date, in each case to purchase, or which represent or are or will be convertible into or exchangeable for, Borrower Common Stock, or claims or commitments (including, without limitation, commitments with respect to the registration of Borrower Common Stock under the Securities Act) relating to Borrower Common Stock.

8.14. Subsidiaries. On and as of the Restatement Effective Date, (x) the Borrower has no Subsidiaries other than those Subsidiaries listed on Schedule VII, (y) each such Subsidiary of the Borrower is a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary and (z) the Borrower has no Unrestricted Subsidiaries. Schedule VII sets forth, as of the Restatement Effective Date, the percentage ownership (direct and indirect) of the Borrower in each class of Capital Stock of each of its Subsidiaries and also identifies the direct owner thereof. All outstanding shares of Capital Stock of each Subsidiary of the Borrower have been duly and validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable and have been issued free of preemptive rights. Except to the extent permitted by Section 10.11, no Subsidiary of the Borrower has outstanding any securities convertible into or exchangeable for its Capital Stock or outstanding any right to subscribe for or to purchase, or any options or warrants for the purchase of, or any agreement providing for the issuance (contingent or otherwise) of or any calls, commitments or claims of any character relating to, its Capital Stock or any stock appreciation or similar rights.

8.15. Compliance with Statutes, etc. Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries is in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations and orders of, and all applicable restrictions imposed by, all Governmental Authorities in respect of the conduct of its business and the ownership of its property (including, without limitation, applicable statutes, regulations, orders and restrictions relating to environmental standards and controls), except such non-compliances as could not, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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8.16. Investment Company Act. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

8.17. Environmental Matters. (a) Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries is in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws and the requirements of any permits issued under such Environmental Laws. There are no pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened Environmental Claims against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (including any such claim arising out of the ownership, lease or operation by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Real Property formerly owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries but no longer owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries). There are no facts, circumstances, conditions or occurrences with respect to the business or operations of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Real Property currently owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, any Real Property formerly owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries but no longer owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and any property adjoining or adjacent to any such Real Property that could be reasonably expected (i) to form the basis of an Environmental Claim against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or (ii) to cause any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to be subject to any restrictions on the ownership, lease, occupancy or transferability of such Real Property by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries under any applicable Environmental Law.

(b) Hazardous Materials have not at any time been generated, used, treated or stored on, or transported to or from, or Released on or from, any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, any property adjoining or adjacent to any Real Property, where such generation, use, treatment, storage, transportation or Release has violated or could be reasonably expected to violate any applicable Environmental Law or give rise to an Environmental Claim.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 8.17, the representations and warranties made in this Section 8.17 shall be untrue only if the effect of any or all conditions, violations, claims, restrictions, failures and noncompliances of the types described above in this Section 8.17 could, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

8.18. Employment and Labor Relations. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged in any unfair labor practice which, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There is (i) no unfair labor practice complaint pending against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against any of them, before the National Labor Relations Board, and no grievance or arbitration proceeding arising out of or under any collective bargaining agreement is so pending against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against any of them, (ii) no strike, labor dispute, slowdown or stoppage pending against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the knowledge of the Borrower,

 

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threatened against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (iii) no union representation question exists with respect to the employees of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (iv) no equal employment opportunity charges or other claims of employment discrimination are pending or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and (v) no wage and hour department investigation has been made of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except (with respect to any matter specified in clauses (i) – (v) above, either individually or in the aggregate) such as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

8.19. Intellectual Property, etc. Each of the Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries owns or has the right to use all patents, trademarks, domain names, service marks, trade names, copyrights, licenses, inventions, trade secrets, formulas, proprietary information and know-how of any type, whether or not written (including, but not limited to, rights in computer programs and databases) necessary for the present conduct of its business, without any known conflict with the rights of any third Person which, or the failure to own or have rights to use which, as the case may be, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

8.20. Indebtedness. Schedule III sets forth a list of all Indebtedness (including Contingent Obligations) of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries existing as of the Restatement Effective Date and which is to remain outstanding after giving effect to the Transaction (excluding the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Existing Outside Letters of Credit, any purchase money Indebtedness, any Capitalized Lease Obligations, the Senior Notes and the Senior Secured Notes) (all such non-excluded Indebtedness, “Existing Indebtedness”), in each case showing the aggregate principal amount thereof and the name of the respective borrower and any Credit Party or any of its Subsidiaries which directly or indirectly guarantees such debt.

8.21. Insurance. Schedule VIII sets forth a list of all insurance maintained by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the Restatement Effective Date, with the amounts insured set forth therein.

8.22. Anti-Terrorism Law. (a) Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is in violation of any legal requirement relating to any laws with respect to terrorism or money laundering (“Anti-Terrorism Laws”), including Executive Order No. 13224 on Terrorist Financing effective September 24, 2001 (the “Executive Order”) and the Patriot Act. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries and, to the knowledge of the Borrower, no agent of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries acting on behalf of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, as the case may be, is any of the following:

(i) a Person that is listed in the annex to, or it otherwise subject to the provisions of, the Executive Order;

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(iii) a Person with which any Lender is prohibited from dealing or otherwise engaging in any transaction by any Anti-Terrorism Law;

(iv) a Person that commits, threatens or conspires to commit or supports “terrorism” as defined in the Executive Order; or

(v) a Person that is named as a “specially designated national and blocked person” on the most current list published by the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) at its official website or any replacement website or other replacement official publication of such list.

(b) Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries and, to the knowledge of the Borrower, no agent of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries acting on behalf of the Borrower or any of its respective Subsidiaries, as the case may be, (i) conducts any business or engages in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of a Person described in Section 8.22(a), (ii) deals in, or otherwise engages in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked pursuant to the Executive Order, or (iii) engages in or conspires to engage in any transaction that evades or avoids, or has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or attempts to violate, any of the prohibitions set forth in any Anti-Terrorism Law.

SECTION 9. Affirmative Covenants. The Borrower hereby covenants and agrees that on and after the Restatement Effective Date and until the Total Commitment and all Letters of Credit have terminated and the Loans, Notes and Unpaid Drawings (in each case together with interest thereon), Fees and all other Obligations (other than indemnities described in Section 13.13 which are not then due and payable) incurred hereunder and thereunder, are paid in full:

9.01. Information Covenants. The Borrower will furnish to the Administrative Agent the following information (who in turn will promptly forward such information to each Lender):

(a) Quarterly Financial Statements. Within 45 days after the close of each of the first three quarterly accounting periods in each fiscal year of the Borrower, beginning with the quarterly accounting period ending March 31, 2011, (i) the consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such quarterly accounting period and the related consolidated statements of income and stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flows of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for such quarterly accounting period and for the elapsed portion of the fiscal year ended with the last day of such quarterly accounting period, in each case setting forth comparative figures for the corresponding quarterly accounting period in the prior fiscal year, all of which shall be certified by the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower that they fairly present in all material respects in accordance with GAAP the consolidated financial condition of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as of the dates indicated and the results of their operations for the periods indicated, subject to normal year-end audit adjustments and the absence of footnotes, and (ii) management’s discussion and analysis of the important operational and financial developments during such quarterly accounting period. Subject to the immediately succeeding sentence, the Borrower may comply with this Section 9.01(a) by furnishing the Administrative

 

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Agent, in lieu of the foregoing financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis, a copy of the Borrower’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the applicable quarterly accounting period as filed by the Borrower with the SEC. If the Borrower has designated any Unrestricted Subsidiaries hereunder, then the quarterly financial information required by this Section 9.01(a) shall include a reasonably detailed presentation, either on the face of the financial statements, in the footnotes thereto or in a supplemental report thereto, and in management’s discussion and analysis of operational and financial developments or in a supplemental report thereto, of the financial condition and results of operations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries separate from the financial condition and results of operations of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries of the Borrower.

(b) Annual Financial Statements. Within 90 days after the close of each fiscal year of the Borrower ending on or after December 31, 2011, (i) the consolidated balance sheet of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as at the end of such fiscal year and the related consolidated statements of income and stockholders’ equity and statements of cash flows for such fiscal year setting forth comparative figures for the preceding fiscal year and certified by Deloitte & Touche LLP or other independent certified public accountants of recognized national standing reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent, together with a report of such accounting firm (which report shall be without a “going concern” or like qualification or exception and without any qualification or exception as to scope of audit) stating that in the course of its regular audit of the financial statements of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, which audit was conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, such accounting firm obtained no knowledge of any Default or an Event of Default relating to financial or accounting matters which has occurred and is continuing or, if in the opinion of such accounting firm such a Default or an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, a statement as to the nature thereof, and (ii) management’s discussion and analysis of the important operational and financial developments during such fiscal year. Subject to the immediately succeeding sentence, the Borrower may comply with this Section 9.01(b) by furnishing the Administrative Agent, in lieu of the foregoing financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis, a copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Borrower for the applicable fiscal year as filed by the Borrower with the SEC. If the Borrower has designated any Unrestricted Subsidiaries hereunder, then the annual financial information required by this Section 9.01(b) shall include a reasonably detailed presentation, either on the face of the financial statements, in the footnotes thereto or in a supplemental report thereto, and in management’s discussion and analysis of operational and financial developments or in a supplemental report thereto, of the financial condition and results of operations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries separate from the financial condition and results of operations of the Unrestricted Subsidiaries of the Borrower.

(c) Management Letters. Promptly after the Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ receipt thereof, a copy of the portion of any “management letter” received from its certified public accountants that identifies a Material Weakness and management’s response thereto.

(d) Budgets. No later than 60 days following the first day of each fiscal year of the Borrower (commencing with the fiscal year of the Borrower beginning on January 1, 2012), a budget in form reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent (including budgeted statements of income, cash flows and balance sheets for the Borrower and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis) for each of the four fiscal quarters of such fiscal year prepared in detail and setting forth, with appropriate discussion, the principal assumptions upon which such budget is based.

 

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(e) Officer’s Certificates. At the time of the delivery of the financial statements provided for in Sections 9.01(a) and (b) (commencing with the quarterly accounting period ending March 31, 2011), a compliance certificate from the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent certifying on behalf of the Borrower that, to such officer’s knowledge after due inquiry, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or, if any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, specifying the nature and extent thereof, which certificate shall (i) set forth in reasonable detail the calculations required to establish whether the Borrower and its Subsidiaries were in compliance with the provisions of Sections 5.02(d), 5.02(f), 10.01(x), 10.01(xii), 10.01(xix), 10.01(xx), 10.01(xxvi), 10.02(iv), 10.02(viii)(II), 10.03(ii), 10.03(iii), 10.03(viii), 10.03(ix), 10.04(iv), 10.04(vii), 10.04(ix), 10.04(xii), 10.04(xv), 10.05(v), 10.05(viii)(III), 10.05(xviii), 10.05(xix), 10.05(xx), 10.08, 10.09(iii)(w) and 10.09(iii)(y), in each case at the end of the applicable quarterly accounting period or fiscal year, as the case may be, (ii) if delivered with the financial statements required by Section 9.01(b), set forth in reasonable detail the amount of (and the calculations required to establish the amount of) (x) Excess Cash Flow for the respective Excess Cash Payment Period and (y) the Cumulative Retained Excess Cash Flow Amount as of the Excess Cash Flow Payment Date in respect of the respective Excess Cash Flow Payment Period, and (iii) certify that there have been no changes to Annexes C through F and Annexes I through K of the Security Agreement, and Annexes A through F of the Pledge Agreement, in each case since the Restatement Effective Date or, if later, since the date of the most recent certificate delivered pursuant to this Section 9.01(e), or if there have been any such changes, a list in reasonable detail of such changes (but, in each case with respect to this clause (iii), only to the extent that such changes are required to be reported to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the terms of such Security Documents) and whether the Borrower and the other Credit Parties have otherwise taken all actions required to be taken by them pursuant to such Security Documents in connections with any such changes.

(f) Notice of Default, Litigation and Material Adverse Effect. Promptly, and in any event within three Business Days after any senior or executive officer of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries obtains knowledge thereof, notice of (i) the occurrence of any event which constitutes a Default or an Event of Default, (ii) any litigation or governmental investigation or proceeding pending against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (x) which, either individually or in the aggregate, has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect or (y) with respect to any Document and (iii) any other event, change or circumstance that has had, or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, including, without limitation, any material notice, letter or other correspondence of any kind from the FCC or the PUC relating to the Governmental Approvals or any System and any default under any other material license, agreement or contract to which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is or may become a party.

(g) Other Reports and Filings. Promptly after the filing or delivery thereof, copies of all financial information, proxy materials and reports, if any, which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall file with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor thereto (the “SEC”) or deliver to holders (or any trustee, agent or other representative therefor) of

 

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any Qualified Preferred Stock, any Senior Secured Notes, any Second Lien Notes, any Senior Notes, any Other Unsecured Debt, the Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt or any other material Indebtedness of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries pursuant to the terms of the documentation governing the same; provided, however, that such financial information, proxy materials, reports, filings and other materials required to be delivered pursuant to this clause (g) shall be deemed delivered for purposes of this Agreement when (and to the extent) posted to the website of the Borrower or otherwise filed by the Borrower with the SEC.

(h) Environmental Matters. Promptly after any senior or executive officer of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries obtains knowledge thereof, notice of one or more of the following environmental matters to the extent that such environmental matters, either individually or when aggregated with all other such environmental matters, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect:

(i) any pending or threatened Environmental Claim against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;

(ii) any condition or occurrence on or arising from any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that (a) results in noncompliance by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with any applicable Environmental Law or (b) could reasonably be expected to form the basis of an Environmental Claim against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any such Real Property;

(iii) any condition or occurrence on any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that could reasonably be expected to cause such Real Property to be subject to any restrictions on the ownership, lease, occupancy, use or transferability by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of such Real Property under any Environmental Law; and

(iv) the taking of any removal or remedial action in response to the actual or alleged presence of any Hazardous Material on any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as required by any Environmental Law or any governmental or other administrative agency, provided that in any event the Borrower shall deliver to each Lender all notices received by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries from any government or governmental agency under, or pursuant to, CERCLA which identify the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as potentially responsible parties for remediation costs or which otherwise notify the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of potential liability under CERCLA.

All such notices shall describe in reasonable detail the nature of the claim, investigation, condition, occurrence or removal or remedial action and the Borrower’s or such Subsidiary’s response thereto.

 

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(i) Patriot Act. Promptly following the Administrative Agent’s or any Lender’s request therefor, all documentation and other information that the Administrative Agent or such Lender reasonably requests in order to comply with its ongoing obligations under the applicable “know your customer” and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including the Patriot Act.

(j) Other Information. From time to time, such other information or documents (financial or otherwise) with respect to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Lender (through the Administrative Agent) may reasonably request, including any “management letter” received from the Borrower’s certified public accountants and management’s response thereto.

The Borrower hereby acknowledges that (a) the Administrative Agent will make available to the Lenders materials and/or information provided by or on behalf of the Borrower hereunder (collectively, “Borrower Materials”) by posting the Borrower Materials on IntraLinks or another similar electronic system (the “Platform”) and (b) certain of the Lenders (each, a “Public Lender”) may have personnel who do not wish to receive material non-public information with respect to the Borrower or its Affiliates, or their respective securities, and who may be engaged in investment and other market-related activities with respect to such Persons’ securities. The Borrower hereby agrees that so long as the Borrower is the issuer of any outstanding debt or equity securities that are registered or issued pursuant to a private offering or is actively contemplating issuing any such securities, (w) all Borrower Materials that are to be made available to Public Lenders shall be clearly and conspicuously marked “PUBLIC” which, at a minimum, shall mean that the word “PUBLIC” shall appear prominently on the first page thereof, (x) by marking Borrower Materials “PUBLIC,” the Borrower shall be deemed to have authorized the Administrative Agent and the Lenders to treat such Borrower Materials as not containing any MNPI with respect to the Borrower, its Affiliates or their respective securities for purposes of United States Federal and state securities laws (provided, however, that to the extent such Borrower Materials constitute confidential information, they shall be treated as set forth in Section 13.16), (y) all Borrower Materials marked “PUBLIC” are permitted to be made available through a portion of the Platform designated “Public Side Information” and (z) the Administrative Agent shall be entitled to treat any Borrower Materials that are not marked “PUBLIC” as being suitable only for posting on a portion of the Platform not designated “Public Side Information.”

9.02. Books, Records and Inspections; Annual Meetings. (a) The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, keep proper books of record and accounts in which full, true and correct entries in conformity with GAAP and all requirements of law shall be made of all dealings and transactions in relation to its business and activities. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, permit officers and designated representatives of the Administrative Agent or any Lender to visit and inspect, during normal business hours and under guidance of officers of the Borrower or such Subsidiary, any of the properties of the Borrower or such Subsidiary, and to examine the books of account of the Borrower or such Subsidiary and discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of the Borrower or such Subsidiary with, and be advised as to the same by, its and their officers and independent accountants, all upon reasonable prior notice and at such reasonable times and intervals and to such reasonable extent as the Administrative Agent or any such Lender may reasonably request.

 

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(b) At a date to be mutually agreed upon between the Administrative Agent and the Borrower occurring on or prior to the 120th day after the close of each fiscal year of the Borrower ending on or after December 31, 2011, the Borrower will, at the request of the Administrative Agent, hold a meeting with all of the Lenders (which may be by way of teleconference) at which meeting will be reviewed the financial results of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the previous fiscal year and the budgets presented for the current fiscal year of the Borrower.

9.03. Maintenance of Property; Insurance. (a) The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, (i) keep all property necessary to the business of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in good working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted and subject to the occurrence of casualty events, in each case consistent with prudent industry practices and sound business judgment and with respect to the maintenance of machinery and equipment, in compliance, in all material respects, with applicable government regulations, manufacturers’ warranty requests and any licensing requirements, (ii) maintain with financially sound and reputable insurance companies insurance on all such property (including its Telecommunications Equipment) and against all such risks as is consistent and in accordance with industry practice for companies similarly situated owning similar properties and engaged in similar businesses as the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, and (iii) furnish to the Administrative Agent, upon its request therefor, full information as to the insurance carried. In addition to the requirements of the immediately preceding sentence, the Borrower will at all times cause insurance of the types described in Schedule VIII to be maintained (with the same scope of coverage as that described in Schedule VIII) at levels which are consistent with their practices immediately before the Restatement Effective Date. Such insurance shall include physical damage insurance on all real and personal property (whether now owned or hereafter acquired) on an all risk basis and business interruption insurance. The provisions of this Section 9.03 shall be deemed supplemental to, but not duplicative of, the provisions of any Security Documents that require the maintenance of insurance.

(b) The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries (other than Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries) to, at all times keep its property insured in favor of the Collateral Agent, and all policies or certificates (or certified copies thereof) with respect to such insurance (i) shall be endorsed to the Collateral Agent’s satisfaction for the benefit of the Collateral Agent (including, without limitation, by naming the Collateral Agent as loss payee (in respect of property insurance) and/or additional insured (in respect of all insurance), (ii) shall state that such insurance policies shall not be cancelled without at least 30 days’ prior written notice thereof by the respective insurer to the Collateral Agent, (iii) shall provide that the respective insurers irrevocably waive any and all rights of subrogation with respect to the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Creditors, and (iv) shall be deposited with the Collateral Agent.

(c) If the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall fail to maintain insurance in accordance with this Section 9.03, or if the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall fail to endorse and deposit all policies or certificates with respect thereto, the Administrative Agent shall have the right (but shall be under no obligation) to procure such insurance and the Borrower agrees to reimburse the Administrative Agent for all costs and expenses of procuring such insurance.

 

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9.04. Existence; Franchises. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, do or cause to be done, all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence and its material rights, franchise, licenses, permits, copyrights, trademarks and patents and its Governmental Approvals; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 9.04 shall (i) prevent sales of assets and other transactions by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in accordance with Section 10.02 or (ii) require the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to preserve or keep in full force and effect any right, franchises, license, permit, copyright, trademark, patent or Governmental Approval if the Board of Directors or an Authorized Officer of the Borrower or such Subsidiary shall determine that the preservation or continued effectiveness thereof is no longer desirable in the conduct of the business of the Borrower or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, and that the loss thereof is not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Borrower or such Subsidiary.

9.05. Compliance with Statutes, etc. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and orders of, and all applicable restrictions imposed by, all Governmental Authorities in respect of the conduct of its business and the ownership of its property (including applicable statutes, regulations, orders and restrictions relating to environmental standards and controls), except to the extent that noncompliances therewith could not, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

9.06. Compliance with Environmental Laws. (a) The Borrower will comply, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to comply, with all Environmental Laws and permits applicable to, or required by, the ownership, lease or use of its Real Property now or hereafter owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except to the extent that noncompliances therewith could not, either individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and will promptly pay or cause to be paid all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such compliance, and will keep or cause to be kept all such Real Property free and clear of any Liens imposed pursuant to such Environmental Laws. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries will generate, use, treat, store, Release or dispose of, or permit the generation, use, treatment, storage, Release or disposal of, Hazardous Materials on any Real Property now or hereafter owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or transport or permit the transportation of, Hazardous Materials to or from any such Real Property, except for Hazardous Materials generated, used, treated, stored, Released or disposed of at any such Real Properties in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws and as required in connection with the normal operation, use and maintenance of the business or operations of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries.

(b)(i) After the receipt by the Administrative Agent or any Lender of any notice of the type described in Section 9.01(h), (ii) at any time that the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries are not in compliance with Section 9.06(a) or (iii) in the event that the Administrative Agent or the Lenders have exercised any of the remedies pursuant to the last paragraph of Section 11, the Borrower will (in each case) provide, at the sole expense of the Borrower and at the request of the Administrative Agent, an environmental site assessment report concerning any Real Property owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, prepared by an environmental consulting firm reasonably approved by the Administrative Agent, indicating the presence or absence of Hazardous Materials, the existence

 

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of a “recognized environmental condition” as that term is defined by the then-applicable version of ASTM 1527-E, and the potential cost of any removal or remedial action in connection with such recognized environmental condition on such Real Property. If the Borrower fails to provide such report within 30 days after such request was made, the Administrative Agent may order such report, the cost of which shall be borne by the Borrower, and the Borrower shall grant and hereby grants to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders and their respective agents access to such Real Property and specifically grants the Administrative Agent and the Lenders an irrevocable non-exclusive license, subject to the rights of tenants and its rights as tenant, as the case may be, to undertake such an assessment at any reasonable time upon reasonable notice to the Borrower, all at the sole expense of the Borrower.

9.07. ERISA. As soon as possible and, in any event, within 10 days after the Borrower, any Subsidiary of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate knows or has reason to know of the occurrence of any of the following, the Borrower will deliver to each of the Lenders a certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of the Borrower setting forth the full details as to such occurrence and the action, if any, that the Borrower, such Subsidiary or such ERISA Affiliate is required or proposes to take, together with any notices required or proposed to be given or filed by the Borrower, such Subsidiary, the Plan administrator or such ERISA Affiliate to or with the PBGC or any other Governmental Authority, or a Plan participant and any notices received by the Borrower, such Subsidiary or ERISA Affiliate from the PBGC or any other Governmental Authority, or a Plan participant with respect thereto: that a Reportable Event has occurred (except to the extent that the Borrower has previously delivered to the Lenders a certificate and notices (if any) concerning such event pursuant to the next clause hereof); that a contributing sponsor (as defined in Section 4001(a)(13) of ERISA) of a Plan subject to Title IV of ERISA is subject to the advance reporting requirement of PBGC Regulation Section 4043.61 (without regard to subparagraph (b)(1) thereof), and an event described in subsection .62, .63, .64, .65, .66, .67 or .68 of PBGC Regulation Section 4043 is reasonably expected to occur with respect to such Plan within the following 30 days; that a Plan has failed to satisfy the minimum funding standard within the meaning of Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA, or an application may be or has been made for a waiver or modification of the minimum funding standard (including any required installment payments) or an extension of any amortization period under Section 412 of the Code or Section 304 of ERISA with respect to a Plan; that a determination has been made that any Plan is, or is expected to be, considered an at-risk plan within the meaning of Section 430 of the Code or Section 303 of ERISA; that a Plan which is a multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA) is in endangered or critical status under Section 305 of ERISA; that any contribution required to be made with respect to a Plan has not been timely made; that a Plan has been or may be terminated, reorganized, partitioned or declared insolvent under Title IV of ERISA; that a Plan has an Unfunded Current Liability which, when added to the aggregate amount of Unfunded Current Liabilities with respect to all other Plans, exceeds the aggregate amount of such Unfunded Current Liabilities that existed on the Restatement Effective Date by $4,000,000; that proceedings may be or have been instituted to terminate or appoint a trustee to administer a Plan which is subject to Title IV of ERISA; that a proceeding has been instituted pursuant to Section 515 of ERISA to collect a delinquent contribution to a Plan; that the Borrower, any Subsidiary of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate will or may incur any material liability (including any indirect, contingent, or secondary liability) to or on account of the termination of or withdrawal from a Plan under Section 4062, 4063, 4064, 4069, 4201, 4204 or 4212 of ERISA or with respect to a Plan under

 

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Section 436(f), 4971, 4975 or 4980 of the Code or Section 409, 502(i) or 502(l) of ERISA or with respect to a group health plan (as defined in Section 607(1) of ERISA or Section 4980B(g)(2) of the Code) under Section 4980B of the Code; or that the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower may incur any material liability pursuant to any employee welfare benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA) that provides benefits to retired employees or other former employees (other than as required by Section 601 of ERISA) or any Plan. The Borrower will deliver to each of the Lenders copies of any records, documents or other information that must be furnished to the PBGC with respect to any Plan pursuant to Section 4010 of ERISA. The Borrower will also deliver to each of the Lenders a complete copy of the annual report (on Internal Revenue Service Form 5500-series) of each Plan (including, to the extent required, the related financial and actuarial statements and opinions and other supporting statements, certifications, schedules and information) required to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to any certificates or notices delivered to the Lenders pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 9.07, upon the occurrence of any event specified therein, copies of annual reports and any records, documents or other information required to be furnished to the PBGC or any other Governmental Authority, and any material notices received by the Borrower, any Subsidiary of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate with respect to any Plan, shall be delivered to the Lenders no later than 10 days after the date any such annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service or such records, documents and/or information have been furnished to the PBGC or any other Governmental Authority or such notice has been received by the Borrower, the Subsidiary or the ERISA Affiliate, as applicable.

9.08. End of Fiscal Years; Fiscal Quarters. The Borrower will cause (i) its and each of its Subsidiaries’ fiscal years to end on December 31 of each calendar year and (ii) its and each of its Subsidiaries’ fiscal quarters to end on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each calendar year; provided that the Borrower may permit any Subsidiary acquired pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition to maintain the accounting periods of such Subsidiary in effect for such Subsidiary immediately before the consummation of such Permitted Acquisition for a reasonable period thereafter.

9.09. Performance of Obligations. The Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, perform in all material respects all of its material obligations under the terms of each mortgage, indenture, security agreement, loan agreement or credit agreement and each other material agreement, contract or instrument by which it is bound.

9.10. Payment of Taxes. The Borrower will pay and discharge, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to pay and discharge, all taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies imposed upon it or upon its income or profits or upon any properties belonging to it, prior to the date on which penalties attach thereto, and all lawful claims which, if unpaid, might become a Lien or charge upon any properties of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries not otherwise permitted under Section 10.01(i), provided that neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries shall be required to pay any such tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim which is immaterial or which is being contested in good faith and by proper proceedings if the Borrower or such Subsidiary has maintained adequate reserves with respect thereto in accordance with GAAP.

 

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9.11. Use of Proceeds. The Borrower will use the proceeds of the Loans only as provided in Section 8.08.

9.12. Additional Security; Further Assurances; etc. (a) The Borrower will, and will cause each other Credit Party to, grant to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors security interests and Mortgages in such assets and fee-owned Real Property of the Borrower and the other Credit Parties as are not covered by the original Security Documents and as may be reasonably requested from time to time by the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders (collectively, the “Additional Security Documents”). All such security interests and Mortgages shall be granted pursuant to documentation reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Collateral Agent and, following delivery of certificated Pledge Agreement Collateral to the Collateral Agent and the filing and/or recordation of the necessary UCC-1 financing statements, documents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office (with respect to intellectual property rights, to the extent that such perfection and priority may be achieved by filings made in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office or otherwise deemed advisable by the Administrative Agent), and/or mortgages in the appropriate jurisdiction, shall constitute valid and enforceable perfected security interests, hypothecations and Mortgages superior to and prior to the rights of all third Persons and enforceable against third parties and subject to no other Liens except for Permitted Liens or, in the case of Real Property, the Permitted Encumbrances related thereto. The Additional Security Documents or instruments related thereto shall be duly recorded or filed in such manner and in such places as are required by law to establish, perfect, preserve and protect the Liens in favor of the Collateral Agent required to be granted pursuant to the Additional Security Documents and all taxes, fees and other charges payable in connection therewith shall be paid in full. The Borrower will, and will cause each other Credit Party to, ensure that (i) the assets serving as security for the Senior Secured Notes Documents and/or the Second Lien Notes Documents, as the case may be, are no more expansive than the assets constituting Collateral pursuant to the Security Documents and shall grant to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors security interests and Mortgages to ensure compliance with the preceding, (ii) the Liens created pursuant to the Senior Secured Notes Documents are at all times subject to the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement, (iii) the Liens created pursuant to the Second Lien Notes Documents are at all times subject to the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement and (iv) all recordations and filings made pursuant to this Section 9.12 or any of the Security Documents that are made substantially concurrently with any filing in respect of Second Lien Notes Documents are made prior to any equivalent recordations or filings pursuant to the Second Lien Notes Documents. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or in the other Credit Documents to the contrary, (i) neither the Borrower nor any Subsidiary Guarantor shall be required to grant a Mortgage on (A) any fee-owned Real Property, the Fair Market Value of which is less than $3,000,000 or (B) the Designated XETA Real Property, in either case, unless a Mortgage on such Real Property is granted (or required to be granted) for the benefit of the holders (or any trustee or collateral agent) of the Senior Secured Notes or Second Lien Notes and (ii) Liens created pursuant to Section 10.01(xxviii) may be created and incurred and remain outstanding so long as the Senior Secured Notes and the Second Lien Notes are issued in accordance with this Agreement and any representation, warranty, or covenant that could be violated or Default or Event of Default that could occur as a result thereof shall be deemed to have been modified to permit such Liens.

 

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(b) The Borrower will, and will cause each of the other Credit Parties to, at the expense of the Borrower, make, execute, endorse, acknowledge, file and/or deliver to the Collateral Agent from time to time such schedules, confirmatory assignments, conveyances, financing statements, transfer endorsements, powers of attorney, certificates, real property surveys on Mortgaged Properties, reports, landlord waivers, control agreements, flood certificates and flood insurance, if applicable, and other assurances or instruments and take such further steps relating to the Collateral covered by any of the Security Documents as the Collateral Agent may reasonably require (including, without limitation, amending and/or causing amendments to the Credit Documents relating to Collateral matters, as the Administrative Agent shall reasonably request). Furthermore, the Borrower will, and will cause the other Credit Parties to, deliver to the Collateral Agent such opinions of counsel, title insurance on Mortgaged Properties and other related documents as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent to assure itself that this Section 9.12 has been complied with.

(c) If the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or the Required Lenders reasonably determine that they are required by law or regulation to have appraisals prepared in respect of any Real Property of the Borrower and the other Credit Parties constituting Collateral, the Borrower will, at its own expense, provide to the Collateral Agent appraisals which satisfy the applicable requirements of the Real Estate Appraisal Reform Amendments of the Financial Institution Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, as amended, and which shall otherwise be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent.

(d) At the request of the Collateral Agent or the Required Lenders, the Borrower will, or will cause the relevant Subsidiary Guarantor of the Borrower to, deliver to the Collateral Agent (i) collateral assignments of all material third party agreements relating to each System, consented to by the applicable third parties thereto, (ii) evidence that all necessary Governmental Approvals for each System have been obtained and (iii) with respect to each real estate and material equipment lease and each mortgage relating to each System (x) the right from the applicable lessors and mortgagees to cure all payment defaults under such leases and mortgages by making payments directly to the applicable lessors and mortgagees and (y) in the case of a leased facility, landlord waivers and consents or such other documentation as the Collateral Agent may require.

(e) The Borrower agrees that each action required by clauses (a) through (d) of this Section 9.12 shall be completed as promptly as practicable, but in no event later than 60 days after such action is requested to be taken by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or, as applicable, the Required Lenders (as such date may be extended by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), provided that, except with respect to the actions set forth in clause (ii) of Section 9.12(d), in no event will the Borrower or any Subsidiary Guarantor be required to take any action, other than using its commercially reasonable efforts, to obtain consents from third parties with respect to its compliance with this Section 9.12 (it being understood and agreed that such commercially reasonable efforts shall not include the payment of any amounts to third-parties other than the payment of reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel to such third-parties in connection therewith).

 

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(f) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in the Subsidiaries Guaranty:

(i) the guaranty provided by McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. and LDMI Telecommunications, Inc. pursuant to the Subsidiaries Guaranty shall not guaranty the obligations of the Borrower hereunder in respect of any Initial Term Loans until the earlier of (x) the date on which the Borrower shall have received all necessary regulatory approvals from the Georgia Public Service Commission to permit such a guaranty, which approvals the Borrower agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain as promptly as possible following the Restatement Effective Date, and (y) 60 days following the Restatement Effective Date (as such date may be extended by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion); it being understood and agreed that, upon the earlier of the dates referred to in preceding clauses (x) and (y), such guaranties shall automatically (and without any further action) provide for a guaranty of all outstanding Initial Term Loans (and related obligations) and, without modifying the foregoing, the Borrower shall deliver to the Administrative Agent an acknowledgement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent, acknowledging that the Subsidiaries Guaranty of each such Subsidiary now covers all outstanding Initial Term Loans (and related outstandings) (together with such supporting documentation, resolutions and opinions of counsel as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent); and

(ii) unless the Borrower and the Majority Lenders with Revolving Loans and/or Revolving Loan Commitments otherwise agree in writing, the guaranty provided by each Designated Regulatory Subsidiary pursuant to the Subsidiaries Guaranty shall not guaranty any Revolving Loans, Swingline Loans and Letter of Credit Outstandings in excess of $50,000,000 in the aggregate until such time as such Designated Regulatory Subsidiary shall have received all necessary regulatory approvals from the applicable State PUCs to permit a guaranty of such excess amounts, which approvals the Borrower agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain as promptly as possible following the Restatement Effective Date.

9.13. Ownership of Subsidiaries; etc. Except as otherwise permitted by this Agreement, the Borrower will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, own 100% of the Equity Interests of each of their Subsidiaries (other than directors’ qualifying shares or investments by foreign nationals to the extent required by applicable law).

9.14. Interest Rate Protection. The Borrower will ensure that at least 50% of its and its Subsidiaries’ total funded Indebtedness (other than Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans), for a period commencing on the Restatement Effective Date and ending two years after the Restatement Effective Date, is a combination of (a) Indebtedness that is subject to interest at a fixed-rate, and/or (b) Indebtedness in respect of which the Borrower has entered into (and maintains) Interest Rate Protection Agreements mutually acceptable to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent, establishing a fixed or maximum interest rate for an aggregate notional principal amount of such Indebtedness.

9.15. Permitted Acquisitions. (a) Subject to the provisions of this Section 9.15 and the requirements contained in the definition of Permitted Acquisition, the Borrower, and each Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower may from time to time effect Permitted Acquisitions, so long as (in each case except to the extent the Required Lenders otherwise

 

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specifically agree in writing in the case of a specific Permitted Acquisition): (i) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of the consummation of the proposed Permitted Acquisition or immediately after giving effect thereto; (ii) the Borrower shall have given to the Administrative Agent at least 10 Business Days’ prior written notice of any Permitted Acquisition (or such shorter period of time as may be reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent), which notice shall describe in reasonable detail the principal terms and conditions of such Permitted Acquisition; (iii) calculations are made by the Borrower with respect to the Financial Covenant for the respective Calculation Period on a Pro Forma Basis as if the respective Permitted Acquisition (as well as all other Permitted Acquisitions theretofore consummated after the first day of such Calculation Period) had occurred on the first day of such Calculation Period, and such calculations shall show that the Financial Covenant would have been complied with as of the last day of such Calculation Period if the Permitted Acquisition had occurred on the first day of such Calculation Period; (iv) all representations and warranties contained herein and in the other Credit Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the date of such Permitted Acquisition (both before and after giving effect thereto) (it being understood and agreed that any representation or warranty that is qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect shall be true and correct in all respects), unless stated to relate to a specific earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects (or all respects, as the case may be) as of such earlier date; (v) in the case of a Foreign Permitted Acquisition, the Aggregate Consideration payable for the proposed Foreign Permitted Acquisition, when added to the Aggregate Consideration paid or payable for all other Foreign Permitted Acquisitions theretofore consummated since the Restatement Effective Date, does not exceed the sum of (I) $25,000,000 plus (II) the Foreign Permitted Acquisition Additional Equity Amount; (vi) immediately before and after giving effect to such Permitted Acquisition (but, for this purpose calculated as if the payment of all post-closing purchase price adjustments required (in the reasonable determination of the Borrower) in connection with such Permitted Acquisition (and all other Permitted Acquisitions for which such purchase price adjustments may be required to be made) were then being paid with the proceeds of Revolving Loans or with cash on hand), the Minimum Liquidity Condition shall be satisfied at such time; and (vii) the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate executed by its Chief Financial Officer, certifying to the best of such officer’s knowledge, compliance with the requirements of preceding clauses (i) through (vi), inclusive, and containing the calculations (in reasonable detail) required by preceding clauses (iii), (v) (in the case of a Foreign Permitted Acquisition) and (vi).

(b) At the time of each Permitted Acquisition involving the creation or acquisition of a Subsidiary, or the acquisition of Capital Stock of any Person, the Capital Stock thereof created or acquired in connection with such Permitted Acquisition shall be pledged for the benefit of the Secured Creditors pursuant to (and to the extent required by) the Pledge Agreement.

(c) The Borrower will cause each Subsidiary which is formed to effect, or is acquired pursuant to, a Permitted Acquisition to comply with, and to execute and deliver all of the documentation as and to the extent required by, Sections 9.12 and 10.13, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent.

 

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(d) The consummation of each Permitted Acquisition shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty by the Borrower that the certifications pursuant to this Section 9.15 are true and correct and that all conditions thereto have been satisfied and that same is permitted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, which representation and warranty shall be deemed to be a representation and warranty for all purposes hereunder, including, without limitation, Sections 8 and 11.

9.16. Foreign Subsidiaries Security. If following a change in the relevant sections of the Code or the regulations, rules, rulings, notices or other official pronouncements issued or promulgated thereunder, counsel for the Borrower reasonably acceptable to the Administrative Agent does not within 30 days after a request from the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders deliver evidence, in form and substance mutually satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower, with respect to any Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower which has not already had all of its Equity Interests pledged pursuant to the Pledge Agreement to secure all of the Obligations (as defined in the Pledge Agreement) that a pledge of 66 2/3% or more of the total combined voting power of all classes of Equity Interests of such Foreign Subsidiary entitled to vote could reasonably be expected to cause the undistributed earnings of such Foreign Subsidiary as determined for U.S. Federal income tax purposes to be treated as a deemed dividend to such Foreign Subsidiary’s United States parent for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, then that portion of such Foreign Subsidiary’s outstanding Equity Interests so issued by such Foreign Subsidiary, in each case not theretofore pledged pursuant to the Pledge Agreement to secure all of the Obligations (as defined in the Pledge Agreement), shall be pledged to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors pursuant to the Pledge Agreement (or another pledge agreement in substantially similar form, if needed).

9.17. Corporate Separateness. The Borrower will take, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries and Unrestricted Subsidiaries to take, all action as is necessary to keep the operations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries separate and apart from those of any Unrestricted Subsidiaries. Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries will make any payment to a creditor of any Unrestricted Subsidiary in respect of any liability of any Unrestricted Subsidiary (other than tax or other payments to Governmental Authorities for which the Borrower generally makes payments on behalf of its consolidated group). Neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries or Unrestricted Subsidiaries will take any action, or conduct its affairs in a manner, which is likely to result in the corporate existence of any Unrestricted Subsidiary being ignored, or in the assets and liabilities of any Unrestricted Subsidiary being substantively consolidated with those of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in a bankruptcy, reorganization or other insolvency proceeding (it being understood that the forgoing does not require the maintenance of any Subsidiary of the Borrower as a bankruptcy-remote or other special purpose entity).

9.18. Maintenance of Ratings. The Borrower will use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain at all times (i) monitored public debt ratings (of any level) from S&P and Moody’s in respect of each Tranche of Loans and (ii) a monitored public corporate rating and a monitored public corporate family rating (in each case, of any level) from S&P and Moody’s.

 

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SECTION 10. Negative Covenants.

The Borrower hereby covenants and agrees that on and after the Restatement Effective Date and until the Total Commitment and all Letters of Credit have terminated and the Loans, Notes and Unpaid Drawings (in each case, together with interest thereon), Fees and all other Obligations (other than any indemnities described in Section 13.13 which are not then due and payable) incurred hereunder and thereunder, are paid in full:

10.01. Liens. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien upon or with respect to any property or assets (real or personal, tangible or intangible) of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or sell any such property or assets subject to an understanding or agreement, contingent or otherwise, to repurchase such property or assets (including sales of accounts receivable with recourse to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries), or assign any right to receive income or permit the filing of any financing statement under the UCC or any other similar notice of Lien under any similar recording or notice statute, provided that the provisions of this Section 10.01 shall not prevent the creation, incurrence, assumption or existence of the following (Liens described below are herein referred to as “Permitted Liens”):

(i) inchoate Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or levies not yet due or Liens for taxes, assessments or governmental charges or levies being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP;

(ii) Liens in respect of property or assets of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries imposed by law, which were incurred in the ordinary course of business and do not secure Indebtedness for borrowed money, such as carriers’, warehousemen’s, materialmen’s and mechanics’ liens and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business, and (x) which do not in the aggregate materially detract from the value of the Borrower’s or such Subsidiary’s property or assets or materially impair the use thereof in the operation of the business of the Borrower or such Subsidiary or (y) which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings for which adequate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP, which proceedings have the effect of preventing the forfeiture or sale of the property or assets subject to any such Lien;

(iii) Liens in existence on the Restatement Effective Date which are listed, and the property subject thereto described, in Schedule IX (other than Liens in respect of Capitalized Lease Obligations and purchase money Indebtedness), but only to the respective date, if any, set forth in such Schedule IX for the removal, replacement and termination of any such Liens, plus renewals, replacements and extensions of such Liens, provided that (x) the aggregate principal amount of the Indebtedness, if any, secured by such Liens does not increase from that amount outstanding at the time of any such renewal, replacement or extension (plus accrued and unpaid interest and premium (including tender premiums) thereon and underwriting discounts, defeasance costs, fees, commissions and expenses related thereto) and (y) any such renewal, replacement or extension does not encumber any additional assets or properties of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, other than proceeds thereof and other than pursuant to after acquired property clauses in respect thereof;

 

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(iv) Liens created by or pursuant to this Agreement and the other Credit Documents;

(v)(x) licenses, sublicenses, leases or subleases granted by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to other Persons not materially interfering with the conduct of the business of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and (y) any interest or title of a lessor, sublessor or licensor under any lease or license agreement to which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is a party;

(vi) Liens upon assets of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries subject to Capitalized Lease Obligations to the extent such Capitalized Lease Obligations are permitted by Section 10.04(iv), provided that (x) such Liens only serve to secure the payment of Indebtedness arising under such Capitalized Lease Obligations and (y) the Lien encumbering the asset or assets giving rise to any Capitalized Lease Obligation does not encumber any other asset of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries other than the proceeds of such asset or assets;

(vii) Liens placed upon Telecommunications Equipment and other equipment or machinery in each case acquired after the Restatement Effective Date and used in the ordinary course of business of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and placed at the time of the acquisition thereof by the Borrower or such Subsidiary or within 180 days thereafter to secure Indebtedness incurred to pay all or a portion of the purchase price thereof or to secure Indebtedness incurred solely for the purpose of financing the acquisition of any such Telecommunications Equipment and other equipment or machinery or extensions, renewals or replacements of any of the foregoing for the same or a lesser amount, provided that (x) the Indebtedness secured by such Liens is permitted by Section 10.04(iv) and (y) in all events, the Lien encumbering the equipment or machinery so acquired does not encumber any other asset of the Borrower or such Subsidiary other than the proceeds of such equipment or machinery;

(viii) easements, rights-of-way, restrictions, encroachments and other similar charges or encumbrances, and minor title deficiencies, in each case not securing Indebtedness and not materially interfering with the conduct of the business of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;

(ix) Liens arising from precautionary UCC financing statement filings regarding operating leases entered into in the ordinary course of business or from UCC financing statement filings or any other similar notices of Lien under any similar recording or notice statute regarding Liens permitted under any other clauses of this Section 10.01;

(x) Liens arising out of the existence of judgments or awards in respect of which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall in good faith be prosecuting an appeal or proceedings for review and in respect of which there shall have been secured a

 

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subsisting stay of execution pending such appeal or proceedings, provided that the aggregate amount of all cash and the Fair Market Value of all other property subject to such Liens does not exceed $15,000,000 at any time outstanding;

(xi) statutory and common law landlords’ liens under leases to which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is a party;

(xii) Liens (other than Liens imposed under ERISA) incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers compensation claims, unemployment insurance and social security benefits and deposits securing the performance of bids, tenders, leases, network services and contracts in the ordinary course of business, statutory obligations, surety bonds, performance bonds and other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business and consistent with past practices (exclusive of obligations in respect of the payment for borrowed money), provided that the aggregate amount of all cash and the Fair Market Value of all other property subject to all Liens permitted by this clause (xii) shall not at any time exceed $20,000,000;

(xiii) Permitted Encumbrances;

(xiv) Liens on property or assets acquired pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition, or on property or assets of a Subsidiary of the Borrower in existence at the time such Subsidiary is acquired pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition, provided that (x) any Indebtedness that is secured by such Liens is permitted to exist under Section 10.04, and (y) such Liens are not incurred in connection with, or in contemplation or anticipation of, such Permitted Acquisition and do not attach to any other asset of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries other than the proceeds thereof and other than pursuant to after acquired property clauses in respect thereof;

(xv) Liens arising out of any conditional sale, title retention, consignment or other similar arrangements for the sale of goods entered into by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business to the extent such Liens do not attach to any assets other than the goods subject to such arrangements and the proceeds thereof;

(xvi) Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with the purchase or shipping of goods or assets (or the related assets and proceeds thereof), which Liens are in favor of the seller or shipper of such goods or assets and only attach to such goods or assets, or in respect of bankers’ acceptances issued or created for the account of such Person to facilitate the purchase, shipment or storage of such goods or assets;

(xvii) bankers’ Liens, rights of setoff and other similar Liens existing solely with respect to (x) cash and Cash Equivalents on deposit in one or more accounts maintained by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower, in each case granted in the ordinary course of business in favor of the bank or banks with which such accounts are maintained, securing amounts owing to such bank or banks with respect to cash management and operating account arrangements, and (y) financial assets on deposit in one or more securities accounts maintained by the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the

 

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Borrower, in each case granted in the ordinary course of business in favor of the securities intermediaries with which such accounts are maintained, securing amounts owing to such securities intermediaries with respect to services rendered in connection with such securities accounts;

(xviii) Liens on cash collateral created in connection with the collateralization of Defaulting Lender’s or Defaulting Lenders’ RL Percentage of outstanding Swingline Loans or Letter of Credit Outstandings, or both, as described in Sections 2.17 and 3.03(b), respectively;

(xix) Liens on cash collateral created in connection with the collateralization of the Other Letters of Credit, so long as the aggregate amount of the cash pledged to secure such Liens does not at any time exceed $15,000,000;

(xx) Liens of CIT Communications Finance Corporation on Lockbox Number 512-057265 at JP Morgan Chase Bank or on any other lockbox at JP Morgan Chase Bank or at any other financial institution, provided that the maximum amount of funds in all such lockboxes at any one time shall not exceed $2,000,000 and that such funds relate solely to the “Equipment for Services” program;

(xxi) Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods in the ordinary course of business;

(xxii) deposits in the ordinary course on business securing liability for reimbursement obligations of insurance carriers providing insurance to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;

(xxiii) Liens consisting of restrictions on the transfer or pledge of assets contained in any FCC license or imposed by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or comparable state or local legislation, regulations or ordinances;

(xxiv) Liens consisting of customary options, calls, puts or restrictions on transfer relating to Equity Interests of Persons (other than Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of the Borrower) to or in which Investments are permitted to be made under Section 10.05;

(xxv) Liens consisting of customary restrictions on the sale of assets of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries imposed pursuant to an agreement that has been entered into for the sale of such assets pending the closing of such sale to the extent that such sale is permitted pursuant to Section 10.02;

(xxvi) additional Liens of the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower not otherwise permitted by this Section 10.01 that do not secure obligations in excess of $20,000,000 in the aggregate for all such Liens at any time;

(xxvii) Liens on assets of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries and on the Equity Interests in the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries, in each case securing obligations in respect of any Headquarters Debt and the Headquarters Ancillary Agreements;

 

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(xxviii) (x) Liens created by or pursuant to the Senior Secured Notes Documents (which Liens may rank pari passu with (but not senior to) the Liens granted under the Security Documents), so long such Liens are limited to assets constituting Collateral pursuant to the Security Documents and are subject to the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement, and (y) Liens created by or pursuant to the Second Lien Notes Documents (which Liens shall be junior to the Liens granted under the Security Documents), so long such Liens are limited to assets constituting Collateral pursuant to the Security Documents and are subject to the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement; and

(xxix) Liens created by or pursuant to Energy Contracts with respect to Energy Contract Collateral.

In connection with the granting of Liens of the type described in clauses (iii), (vi), (vii), (ix), (xiii), (xiv), (xv), (xviii), (xix), (xx) and (xxix) of this Section 10.01 by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent shall be authorized to take any actions deemed appropriate by it in connection therewith (including, without limitation, by executing appropriate lien releases or lien subordination agreements in favor of the holder or holders of such Liens, in either case solely with respect to the item or items of equipment or other assets subject to such Liens).

10.02. Consolidation, Merger, Purchase or Sale of Assets, etc. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, wind up, liquidate or dissolve its affairs or enter into any partnership, joint venture, or transaction of merger or consolidation, or convey, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any part of its property or assets (other than sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business), or enter into any sale-leaseback transactions, or purchase or otherwise acquire (in one or a series of related transactions) any part of the property or assets (other than purchases or other acquisitions of inventory, materials and equipment in the ordinary course of business) of any Person, except that:

(i) Capital Expenditures (excluding Capital Expenditures which may arise as a result of the purchase of any Capital Stock or other Equity Interests in any other Person or by means of a purchase of assets constituting a business, division or product line of any Person, which Capital Expenditures may only be made pursuant to Permitted Acquisitions effected in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Agreement) by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall be permitted so long as such Capital Expenditures do not cause a violation of any of the other provisions of this Agreement;

(ii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may liquidate or otherwise dispose of obsolete or worn-out property or assets, or assets no longer used in the conduct of the Business, in each case in the ordinary course of business;

(iii) Investments may be made to the extent permitted by Section 10.05 and Liens may be incurred to the extent permitted by Section 10.01;

 

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(iv) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may sell assets (other than the Capital Stock or other Equity Interests of any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower, unless all of the Capital Stock or other Equity Interests of such Wholly-Owned Subsidiary are sold in accordance with this clause (iv)), so long as (v) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, (w) each such sale is in an arm’s-length transaction and the Borrower or the respective Subsidiary receives at least Fair Market Value, (x) the consideration received by the Borrower or such Subsidiary consists of at least 75% cash, Designated Non-Cash Consideration or Cash Equivalents and is paid at the time of the closing of such sale; provided that, for purposes of this clause (x), any Designated Non-Cash Consideration received by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in such Asset Sale having an aggregate Fair Market Value, taken together with all other Designated Non-Cash Consideration received pursuant to this clause (x) that is at that time outstanding (determined without regard to any write-downs or write-offs thereof), shall not exceed $2,500,000 (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), (y) the Net Sale Proceeds therefrom are applied and/or reinvested as (and to the extent) required by Section 5.02(d) and (z) the aggregate amount of the proceeds received from all assets sold pursuant to this clause (iv) (excluding, for this purpose, the aggregate proceeds received from the sale of the Existing US LEC Minority Investment) shall not exceed $20,000,000 in any fiscal year of the Borrower (for this purpose, using the Fair Market Value of property other than cash); provided that the requirements of preceding sub-clauses (w) and (x) will not apply to any sale by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of the Existing US LEC Minority Investment;

(v) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may lease (as lessee) or license (as licensee) real or personal property (so long as any such lease or license does not create a Capitalized Lease Obligation except to the extent permitted by Section 10.04(iv));

(vi) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may sell or discount, in each case without recourse and in the ordinary course of business, accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business, but only in connection with the compromise or collection thereof and not as part of any financing transaction; provided, however, that U.S. Energy also may sell or discount its accounts receivable to an Energy Contract Counterparty pursuant to Energy Contracts so long as (x) the only recourse nature thereunder is in respect of certain charge-backs, indemnification obligations and credits against future sales of accounts receivable thereunder to the extent provided in such Energy Contracts and (y) no more than $4,500,000 of such accounts receivable in the aggregate may be sold in any calendar month pursuant to Energy Contracts;

(vii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may grant licenses, sublicenses, leases or subleases to other Persons not materially interfering with the conduct of the business of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, in each case so long as such grant is subordinate or otherwise subject to the Collateral Agent’s security interest in the asset or property subject thereto;

 

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(viii)(I) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may convey, sell or otherwise transfer all or any part of its business, properties and assets (including cash) to the Borrower or to any other Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower which is a Subsidiary Guarantor, so long as any security interests granted to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors pursuant to the Security Documents in the assets so transferred shall remain in full force and effect and perfected (to at least the same extent as in effect immediately prior to such transfer) and all actions required to maintain such perfected status have been taken, (II) the Borrower and its Domestic Subsidiaries may convey, sell or otherwise transfer properties and assets (other than Capital Stock or other Equity Interests of any Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower) to any Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower so long as the aggregate Fair Market Value (determined as of the date of the respective transfer) of all properties and assets transferred pursuant to this clause (II) does not exceed $10,000,000, and (III) any Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower may convey, sell or otherwise transfer all or any part of its business, properties or assets (including cash) to any Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower;

(ix) any Subsidiary of the Borrower (other than the Headquarters SPV or any of its Subsidiaries) may merge or consolidate with, or be dissolved or liquidated into, the Borrower or any Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower which is a Subsidiary Guarantor, so long as (i) in the case of any such merger, consolidation, dissolution or liquidation involving the Borrower, the Borrower is the surviving or continuing entity of any such merger, consolidation, dissolution or liquidation, (ii) in all other cases, a Person that is or becomes a Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary that is a Subsidiary Guarantor is the surviving or continuing entity of any such merger, consolidation, dissolution or liquidation, and (iii) any security interests granted to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors pursuant to the Security Documents in the assets of such Subsidiary shall remain in full force and effect and perfected (to at least the same extent as in effect immediately prior to such merger, consolidation, dissolution or liquidation) and all actions required to maintain such perfected status have been taken;

(x) any Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower may merge or consolidate with, or be dissolved or liquidated into, any Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower, so long as a Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower is the surviving or continuing entity of any such merger, consolidation, dissolution or liquidation;

(xi) Permitted Acquisitions may be consummated in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.15;

(xii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may liquidate or otherwise dispose of Cash Equivalents in the ordinary course of business, in each case for cash at Fair Market Value;

(xiii) any Immaterial Subsidiary of the Borrower of the type described in clause (a) of the definition thereof may be wound up, liquidated or dissolved if the Board of Directors of such Immaterial Subsidiary shall determine that the continued existence of such Immaterial Subsidiary is no longer desirable in the conduct of the Business, and that the winding up, liquidation or dissolution of such Immaterial Subsidiary is not disadvantageous in any material respect to the Credit Parties or the Lenders;

 

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(xiv) Dividends may be paid to the extent permitted by Section 10.03;

(xv) the consummation of the Headquarters Transactions; and

(xvi) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may make transfers of fiber assets pursuant to an indefeasible right of use where title to such asset shall not be transferred until the end of the useful life of the fiber asset, and consideration received by the Borrower or such Subsidiary consists of either cash in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such assets or an exchange of assets of substantially similar value (as respectively determined by the Borrower in good faith), and is paid upon acceptance of the fiber asset; provided that the Fair Market Value of all fiber assets transferred pursuant to this clause (xvi) shall not exceed $7,500,000 in any fiscal year of the Borrower.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as provided in clauses (iv), (vii), (viii), (ix) and (x) above and except to the extent permitted by Section 9.04, neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries shall sell, assign, transfer or otherwise dispose or attempt to dispose of in any way any Governmental Approval or any other licenses, permits or approvals necessary or appropriate for the operation of any System or of the Business. To the extent the Required Lenders (or, to the extent required by Section 13.12(a), all Lenders) waive the provisions of this Section 10.02 with respect to the sale of any Collateral, or any Collateral is sold as permitted by this Section 10.02 (other than to the Borrower or a Subsidiary Guarantor thereof), such Collateral shall be sold free and clear of the Liens created by the Security Documents, and the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent shall be authorized to take any actions deemed appropriate in order to effect the foregoing.

10.03. Dividends. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, authorize, declare or pay any Dividends with respect to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except that:

(i)(x) any Subsidiary of the Borrower may pay Dividends to the Borrower or to any Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower, (y) any Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower also may pay Dividends to any Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower and (z) any Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower may pay cash Dividends to its shareholders, members or partners generally, so long as the Borrower or its Subsidiary which owns the Capital Stock in such Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary receives at least its proportionate share of such Dividends (based upon its relative holding of the Capital Stock in such Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary and taking into account the relative preferences, if any, of the various classes of Capital Stock of such Non-Wholly- Owned Subsidiary);

(ii) the Borrower may redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire for value outstanding shares of Borrower Common Stock (or options, warrants or other rights to acquire Borrower Common Stock) following the death, disability or termination of employment or service of officers, directors or employees of the Borrower or any of its

 

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Subsidiaries, provided that (x) the only consideration paid by the Borrower in respect of such redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions for value shall be cash and Shareholder Subordinated Notes, (y) the sum of (I) the aggregate amount paid by the Borrower in cash in respect of all such redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions for value pursuant to this clause (ii) plus (II) the aggregate amount of all cash payments made on all Shareholder Subordinated Notes shall not exceed $10,000,000, and (z) at the time of any payment of cash in connection with any redemption, repurchase or other acquisition for value permitted to be made pursuant to this Section 10.03(ii), including any cash payment made under a Shareholder Subordinated Note, no Default or Event of Default shall then exist or result therefrom;

(iii) the Borrower may pay cash Dividends in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000 in lieu of issuing fractional shares of Capital Stock or as payments to dissenting stockholders pursuant to applicable law in connection with a transaction permitted by this Agreement;

(iv) the Borrower may declare and pay Dividends consisting solely of Equity Interests of the Borrower otherwise permitted to be issued under this Agreement, whether in connection with a stock split of Borrower Common Stock, pursuant to a Shareholder Rights Plan or otherwise;

(v) the Borrower may redeem, retire, purchase or otherwise acquire for value Equity Interests of the Borrower (a) in exchange for other Equity Interests of the Borrower permitted to be issued under this Agreement (including in connection with a Benefit Plan Exchange Offer), (b) upon the conversion of Qualified Preferred Stock or the exercise, exchange or conversion of stock options, warrants or other rights to acquire Capital Stock of the Borrower, and (c) tendered to the Borrower by a holder of Equity Interests of the Borrower in settlement of indemnification or similar claims by the Borrower against such holder, so long as no cash or other consideration is paid to such holder in connection with such redemption, purchase or other acquisition for value (unless otherwise independently permitted under another clause of this Section 10.03);

(vi) the Borrower may redeem, retire, purchase or otherwise acquire for value Equity Interests tendered by the holder thereof in payment of withholding or other taxes relating to the vesting, delivery, exercise, exchange or conversion of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, warrants or other Equity Interests of the Borrower;

(vii) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, the Borrower may redeem, retire, purchase or otherwise acquire for value any class of Capital Stock or other Equity Interests of the Borrower out of the proceeds of a substantially concurrent offering of Equity Interests of the Borrower permitted to be issued under this Agreement;

(viii) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, the Borrower may pay or make additional cash Dividends in an aggregate amount not to exceed, when added to the aggregate amount of cash payments made pursuant to Section 10.09(iii)(x), $30,000,000; and

 

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(ix) the Borrower may pay or make additional cash Dividends in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Cumulative Retained Excess Cash Flow Amount as in effect immediately before the respective Dividend, so long as (i) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, (ii) at the time that any such Dividend is paid or made (and immediately after giving effect thereto), (A) the Total Secured Leverage Ratio, calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for the respective Calculation Period, is less than 3.00:1.00, and (B) the Total Leverage Ratio, calculated on a Pro Forma Basis for the respective Calculation Period, is less than 4.50:1.00, (iii) the Minimum Liquidity Condition is satisfied at such time and immediately after giving effect to the payment of the respective Dividend, and (iv) prior to the payment or making of such cash Dividend, the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate executed by its Chief Financial Officer, certifying to the best of such officer’s knowledge, compliance with the requirements of preceding clauses (i), (ii) and (iii), and containing the calculations (in reasonable detail) required by preceding clauses (ii) and (iii).

10.04. Indebtedness. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, contract, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Indebtedness, except:

(i) Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this Agreement and the other Credit Documents;

(ii) Existing Indebtedness outstanding on the Restatement Effective Date and listed on Schedule III (as reduced by any repayments of principal thereof), and any subsequent extension, renewal, refinancing, replacement or refunding thereof except to the extent set forth on Schedule III, provided that the aggregate principal amount of the Indebtedness to be extended, renewed, refinanced, replaced or refunded does not increase from that amount outstanding at the time of any such extension, renewal, refinancing, replacement or refunding (plus accrued and unpaid interest and premium (including tender premiums) thereon and underwriting discounts, defeasance costs, fees, commissions and expenses incurred in connection with such extension, renewal, refinancing, replacement or refunding); and, provided further, that any Intercompany Debt listed on Schedule III (and subsequent extensions, refinancings, renewals, replacements and refundings thereof as permitted pursuant to this Section 10.04(ii)) (x) may only be extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced or refunded if the Intercompany Debt so extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced or refunded has the same obligor(s) and obligee(s) as the Intercompany Debt being extended, refinanced, renewed, replaced or refunded and (y) shall be subject to the requirements of clauses (w), (x) and (y) contained in the proviso to Section 10.05(viii);

(iii) Indebtedness of the Borrower under Interest Rate Protection Agreements entered into with respect to other Indebtedness permitted under this Section 10.04, so long as the entering into of such Interest Rate Protection Agreements are bona fide hedging activities and are not for speculative purposes;

(iv) Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries evidenced by Capitalized Lease Obligations and purchase money Indebtedness, provided that (x) in no event shall the sum of the aggregate principal amount of all Capitalized Lease

 

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Obligations and purchase money Indebtedness permitted by this clause (iv) exceed $75,000,000 at any time outstanding, and (y) in no event shall the sum of the aggregate principal amount of all purchase money Indebtedness permitted by this clause (iv) exceed $15,000,000 at any time outstanding;

(v) Indebtedness constituting Intercompany Loans to the extent permitted by Section 10.05(viii);

(vi) Indebtedness consisting of guaranties by the Borrower and the Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiaries of the Borrower that are Subsidiary Guarantors of each other’s Indebtedness and lease and other payment obligations of such Persons permitted under this Agreement, other than (x) contingent obligations in respect of any Headquarters Debt (except as otherwise permitted by clause (xvii) of this Section 10.04) and (y) obligations in respect of Senior Notes, Senior Secured Notes, Second Lien Notes and Other Unsecured Debt unless otherwise permitted by the respective definitions thereof and Section 10.04(xvi), (xviii), (xix) or (xx), as the case may be;

(vii) Indebtedness of a Subsidiary of the Borrower acquired pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition (or Indebtedness assumed at the time of a Permitted Acquisition of an asset securing such Indebtedness), and subsequent extensions, renewals, refinancings, replacements and refundings thereof so long as the aggregate principal amount of the Indebtedness to be extended, renewed, refinanced, replaced or refunded does not increase from that amount outstanding at the time of any such extension, renewal, refinancing, replacement or refunding (plus accrued and unpaid interest and premium (including tender premiums) thereon and underwriting discounts, defeasance costs, fees, commissions and expenses incurred in connection with such extension, renewal, refinancing, replacement or refunding), provided that (x) such Indebtedness was not incurred in connection with, or in anticipation or contemplation of, such Permitted Acquisition and (y) the aggregate principal amount of all Indebtedness permitted by this clause (vii) shall not exceed $20,000,000 at any one time outstanding;

(viii) 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, so long as such Indebtedness is extinguished within five Business Days of its incurrence;

(ix) Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries with respect to performance bonds, bid bonds, surety bonds, appeal bonds, customs bonds or other obligations of a like nature required in the ordinary course of business or in connection with the enforcement of rights or claims of the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower or in connection with judgments that do not result in a Default or an Event of Default, provided that the aggregate outstanding amount of all such worker’s compensation claims, self insurance obligations, completion guarantees, performance bonds, surety bonds, bid bonds, appeal bonds, customs bonds or other obligations of a like nature permitted by this clause (ix) shall not at any time exceed $30,000,000;

 

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(x) Indebtedness of the Borrower under Shareholder Subordinated Notes issued after the Restatement Effective Date in connection with any redemption, repurchase or other acquisition for value of Equity Interests of the Borrower permitted by Section 10.03(ii);

(xi) Indebtedness of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which may be deemed to exist in connection with agreements providing for indemnification, purchase price adjustments and similar obligations in connection with the acquisition or disposition of assets in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, so long as any such obligations are those of the Person making the respective acquisition or sale, and are not guaranteed by any other Person except as permitted by Section 10.04(vi);

(xii) Indebtedness of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for reimbursement obligations relating to Other Letters of Credit, so long as the sum of the aggregate available amount of all such Other Letters of Credit and any unreimbursed drawings in respect thereof does not at any time exceed $15,000,000;

(xiii) customary obligations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries to banks in respect of netting services, overdraft protections and similar arrangements in each case in connection with maintaining deposit accounts in the ordinary course of business;

(xiv) Indebtedness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries under Other Hedging Agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business and providing protection to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries against fluctuations in currency values or commodity prices in connection with the Borrower’s or any of its Subsidiaries’ ordinary course operations so long as the entering into of such Other Hedging Agreements are bona fide hedging activities and are not for speculative purposes;

(xv) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, additional unsecured Indebtedness incurred by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (other than the Headquarters SPV) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000 at any one time outstanding;

(xvi) Indebtedness of the Borrower represented by the Senior Notes, and unsecured guaranties thereof by the Subsidiary Guarantors, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $750,000,000 (as reduced by any repayments or purchases of principal thereof);

(xvii)(a) Indebtedness of the Headquarters SPV or a Subsidiary thereof in respect of Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $55,000,000, so long as (I) all such Indebtedness is incurred in accordance with the requirements of the definitions of Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt and Headquarters Transactions, (II) no Default or Event of Default exists at the time of incurrence thereof or would result therefrom, and (III) in the case of the Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt referred to in clause (i) of the definition thereof, the net cash proceeds therefrom shall be utilized to purchase, construct and/or develop the Headquarters and (b) any Indebtedness of the Headquarters SPV or any Subsidiary

 

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thereof owing to the Borrower or any of its other Subsidiaries to the extent such Investment by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is permitted by Section 10.05(xx), (c) any contingent obligations of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries under the Headquarters Ancillary Agreements in an aggregate amount not to exceed $25,000,000, and (d) any Indebtedness of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries under the Headquarters SPV Base Lease;

(xviii) Indebtedness of the Borrower represented by the Senior Secured Notes, and secured guaranties thereof by the Subsidiary Guarantors, so long as (other than, except with respect to succeeding sub-clause (II), in respect of the Senior Secured Notes outstanding on the Restatement Effective Date) (I) all such Indebtedness is incurred in accordance with the requirements of the definition of Senior Secured Notes, (II) a Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement shall have been duly authorized, executed and delivered at the time of the issuance of any Senior Secured Notes and shall be in full force and effect, (III) in the case of any issuance of any Senior Secured Notes described in clause (a) or (c) of the definition thereof, no Default or Event of Default exists at the time of incurrence thereof or would result therefrom, (IV) in the case of any issuance of (x) any Senior Secured Notes described in clause (a) of the definition thereof, the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with (A) a Total Leverage Ratio of less than 4.75:1.00 and (B) a Total Secured Leverage Ratio of less than 3.25:1.00, in each case for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the respective incurrence of such Senior Secured Notes (determined after giving effect to the incurrence of such Senior Secured Notes) and (y) any Senior Secured Notes described in clause (c) of the definition thereof, the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with a Total Leverage Ratio of less than 4.75:1.00 for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the incurrence of such Senior Secured Notes (determined after giving effect to the incurrence of such Senior Secured Notes), (V) either (I) the aggregate principal amount (or the aggregate face amount if issued at a discount) of Senior Secured Notes (to the extent incurred pursuant to clause (a) of the definition thereof) that may be incurred at any time pursuant to this clause (V)(I) shall not exceed the Available Incremental Commitment Amount at such time or (II) the Net Cash Proceeds of such Senior Secured Notes (to the extent incurred pursuant to clause (a) of the definition thereof) are applied as a mandatory repayment or commitment reduction in accordance with Section 5.02(c)) and (VI) the Borrower shall have furnished to the Administrative Agent a certificate from an Authorized Officer of the Borrower certifying as to compliance with the requirements of preceding clause (I), and in the case of any issuance of any Senior Secured Notes described in clause (a) or (c) of the definition thereof, preceding clauses (III), (IV) and (V) and containing the calculations (in reasonable detail) required by preceding clauses (IV) and (V);

(xix) Indebtedness of the Borrower represented by the Second Lien Notes, and secured guaranties thereof by the Subsidiary Guarantors, so long as (I) all such Indebtedness is incurred in accordance with the requirements of the definition of Second Lien Notes, (II) a Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement shall have been duly authorized, executed and delivered at the time of the issuance of any Second Lien Notes and shall be in full force and effect, (III) in the case of any issuance of Second Lien Notes described in clause (a) or (c) of the definition thereof, no Default or Event of Default

 

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exists at the time of incurrence thereof or would result therefrom, (IV) in the case of any issuance of (x) any Second Lien Notes described in clause (a) of the definition thereof, the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with (A) a Total Leverage Ratio of less than 4.75:1.00 and (B) a Total Secured Leverage Ratio of less than 3.25:1.00, in each case for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the incurrence of the respective Second Lien Notes (determined after giving effect to the incurrence of such Second Lien Notes) and (y) any Second Lien Notes described in clause (c) of the definition thereof, the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with a Total Leverage Ratio of less than 4.75:1.00 for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the incurrence of such Second Lien Notes (determined after giving effect to the incurrence of such Second Liens Notes), (V) either (I) the aggregate principal amount (or the aggregate face amount if issued at a discount) of Second Lien Notes (to the extent incurred pursuant to clause (a) of the definition thereof) that may be incurred at any time pursuant to this clause (V)(I) shall not exceed the Available Incremental Commitment Amount at such time or (II) the Net Cash Proceeds of such Second Lien Notes (to the extent incurred pursuant to clause (a) of the definition thereof) are applied as a mandatory repayment or commitment reduction in accordance with Section 5.02(c)) and (VI) the Borrower shall have furnished to the Administrative Agent a certificate from an Authorized Officer of the Borrower certifying as to compliance with the requirements of preceding clause (I), and in the case of any issuance of Second Lien Notes described in clause (a) or (c) of the definition thereof, preceding clauses (III), (IV) and (V); and

(xx) additional unsecured Indebtedness incurred by the Borrower constituting Other Unsecured Debt, and unsecured guaranties thereof by the Subsidiary Guarantors, so long as (I) no Default or Event of Default exists at the time of incurrence thereof or would result therefrom, (II) the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with a Total Leverage Ratio of less than 4.75:1.00 for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the respective incurrence of such Other Unsecured Debt (determined after giving effect to the incurrence of such Other Unsecured Debt), (III) such Indebtedness is not subject to any scheduled amortization, mandatory redemption, mandatory repayment or mandatory prepayment, sinking fund or similar payment (other than, in each case, customary offers to repurchase upon a change of control, asset sale or event of loss and customary acceleration rights after an event of default) or have a final maturity date, in either case prior to the date occurring six months following the latest Maturity Date then in effect on the date of issuance thereof, (IV) the terms of such Indebtedness (including, without limitation, all covenants, defaults, guaranties, and remedies, but excluding as to interest rate, call protection and redemption premium), taken as a whole, are no more restrictive or onerous (other than provisions of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, which may be applicable to such Indebtedness) in any material respect than the terms applicable to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries under this Agreement and the other Credit Documents, provided that a certificate of an Authorized Officer of the Borrower delivered to the Administrative Agent in good faith at least five Business Days (or such shorter period as the Administrative Agent may reasonably agree) prior to the incurrence of such Indebtedness, together with a reasonably detailed description of the material terms and conditions of such Indebtedness or the then most current drafts of the documentation

 

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relating thereto, certifying that the Borrower has determined in good faith that such terms and conditions satisfy the foregoing requirement shall be conclusive evidence that such terms and conditions satisfy the foregoing requirement, (V) the indenture or other applicable agreement governing such Indebtedness (including any related guaranties) shall not include any financial performance “maintenance” covenants (whether stated as a covenant, default or otherwise, although “incurrence-based” financial tests may be included), and (VI) the Borrower shall have furnished to the Administrative Agent a certificate from an Authorized Officer of the Borrower certifying as to compliance with the requirements of preceding clauses (I) through (V) and containing the calculations (in reasonable detail) required by preceding clause (II).

10.05. Advances, Investments and Loans. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, lend money or credit or make advances to any Person, or purchase or acquire any Capital Stock, obligations or securities of, or any other Equity Interests in, or make any capital contribution to, any other Person, or purchase or own a futures contract or otherwise become liable for the purchase or sale of currency or other commodities at a future date in the nature of a futures contract, or hold any cash or Cash Equivalents (each of the foregoing an “Investment” and, collectively, “Investments”), except that the following shall be permitted:

(i) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may acquire and hold accounts receivables owing to any of them, if created or acquired in the ordinary course of business and payable or dischargeable in accordance with customary trade terms of the Borrower or such Subsidiary;

(ii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may acquire and hold cash and Cash Equivalents;

(iii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may hold the Investments held by them on the Restatement Effective Date or made pursuant to a legally binding commitment in existence on the Restatement Effective Date and described on Schedule X, provided that any additional Investments made with respect thereto shall be permitted only if permitted under the other provisions of this Section 10.05;

(iv) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may acquire and own Investments (including, without limitation, debt obligations) received in connection with the bankruptcy or reorganization of suppliers and customers and in good faith settlement of delinquent obligations of, and other disputes with, customers and suppliers arising in the ordinary course of business;

(v) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may make loans and advances to their officers and employees for moving, relocation and travel expenses and other similar expenditures, in each case in the ordinary course of business in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 at any time (determined without regard to any write-downs or write-offs of such loans and advances);

 

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(vi) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may acquire and hold obligations of their directors, officers and employees in connection with the acquisition by such directors, officers and employees of Equity Interests of the Borrower or PAETEC Software (so long as no cash is advanced by the Borrower or PAETEC Software in connection with the acquisition of such obligations);

(vii) the Borrower may enter into Interest Rate Protection Agreements and Other Hedging Agreements to the extent permitted by Sections 10.04(iii) and (xiv);

(viii)(I) the Borrower and the Subsidiary Guarantors that are Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiaries may make intercompany loans and advances between or among each other, (II) the Borrower and its Domestic Subsidiaries may make intercompany loans and advances to, and cash capital contributions in, Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiaries of the Borrower in an aggregate amount for all such Investments not to exceed $5,000,000 at any time outstanding (determined without regard to any write-downs or write-offs thereof), (III) the Borrower and its Domestic Subsidiaries may make additional intercompany loans and advances to, and additional cash contributions in, Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiaries at the times, and in the amounts, necessary to permit such Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiaries to consummate Foreign Permitted Acquisitions, (IV) any Subsidiary of the Borrower which is not a Credit Party may make intercompany loans and advances to any Credit Party or any Subsidiary that is not a Credit Party (other than the Headquarters SPV or any of its Subsidiaries), and (V) the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries may make intercompany loans and advance to each other (such intercompany loans and advances referred to in preceding clauses (I), (II), (III), (IV), and (V) collectively, the “Intercompany Loans”), provided, that (w) each Intercompany Loan shall be evidenced by an Intercompany Note, (x) each such Intercompany Note owned or held by a Credit Party shall be pledged to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the Pledge Agreement, (y) each Intercompany Loan made by any Subsidiary of the Borrower that is not a Credit Party to a Credit Party shall be subject to the subordination provisions contained in the respective Intercompany Note and (z) any Intercompany Loans made to any Subsidiary Guarantor pursuant to this clause (viii) shall cease to be permitted by this clause (viii) if such Subsidiary Guarantor ceases to constitute a Subsidiary Guarantor that is a Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary;

(ix) the Borrower and any Subsidiary Guarantor may make capital contributions to, or acquire Equity Interests of, any Subsidiary Guarantor which is a Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary, provided that (x) any security interest granted to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors pursuant to the Security Documents in any assets so contributed shall remain in full force and effect and perfected (to at least the same extent as in effect immediately prior to such contribution) and all actions required to maintain such perfected status have been taken and (y) any Investment made in or to any Subsidiary Guarantor pursuant to this clause (ix) shall cease to be permitted hereunder if such Subsidiary Guarantor ceases to constitute a Subsidiary Guarantor that is a Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary;

 

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(x) any Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower may make capital contributions to, or acquire Equity Interests of, any Wholly-Owned Foreign Subsidiary of the Borrower;

(xi) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may own the Equity Interests of their respective Subsidiaries created or acquired in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (so long as all amounts invested in such Subsidiaries are independently justified under another provision of this Section 10.05);

(xii) Contingent Obligations permitted by Section 10.04 will be permitted to the extent constituting Investments;

(xiii) Permitted Acquisitions will be permitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.15;

(xiv) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may receive and hold promissory notes and other non-cash consideration received in connection with any asset sale permitted by Sections 10.02(iv) and (xvi);

(xv) the Borrower and any Subsidiary of the Borrower may make advances in the form of a prepayment of expenses to vendors, suppliers and trade creditors, so long as such expenses were incurred in the ordinary course of business, and consistent with the past practices, of the Borrower or such Subsidiary;

(xvi) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may hold Equity Interests and other securities and obligations received in satisfaction of judgments or in settlement of litigation, arbitration or other disputes;

(xvii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may make investments in negotiable instruments held for collection;

(xviii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may make loans, advances and other Investments (including by conveyance or other transfer of the Existing US LEC Minority Investment) to or in Unrestricted Subsidiaries; provided that the aggregate amount of all loans, advances and other Investments made pursuant to this clause (xviii) (determined without regard to any write-downs or write-offs thereof), net of cash repayments of principal in the case of loans, sale proceeds in the case of Investments in the form of debt instruments and cash equity returns (whether as a distribution, dividend, redemption or sale) in the case of equity investments, shall not exceed $10,000,000 at any time outstanding;

(xix) in addition to Investments permitted by clauses (i) through (xviii) and (xx) of this Section 10.05, the Borrower and its Subsidiaries (other than the Headquarters SPV or any Subsidiary thereof) may make additional loans, advances and other Investments to or in a Person other than the Headquarters SPV or any Subsidiary thereof or an Unrestricted Subsidiary; provided that the aggregate amount of all loans, advances and other Investments made pursuant to this clause (xix) (determined without regard to any write-downs or write-offs thereof), net of cash repayments of principal in the case of

 

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loans, sale proceeds in the case of Investments in the form of debt instruments and cash equity returns (whether as a distribution, dividend, redemption or sale) in the case of equity investments, shall not exceed $40,000,000 at any time outstanding; and

(xx) (A) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may make Investments as and to the extent set forth in the definition of Headquarters Transactions and (B) the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries may make Investments in each other.

10.06. Transactions with Affiliates. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, enter into any transaction or series of related transactions with any Affiliate of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, other than on terms and conditions substantially as favorable to the Borrower or such Subsidiary as would reasonably be obtained by the Borrower or such Subsidiary at that time in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a Person other than an Affiliate, except that the following in any event shall be permitted:

(i) Dividends may be paid to the extent provided in, or not restricted by, Section 10.03;

(ii) loans may be made and other transactions may be entered into by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries to the extent permitted by Sections 10.02, 10.04 and 10.05;

(iii) customary fees, indemnities and reimbursements may be paid to non-officer directors of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries;

(iv) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may issue Equity Interests permitted to be issued under this Agreement;

(v) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may (x) enter into any employment agreements, consulting agreements, non-competition agreements, collective bargaining agreements, benefit plans or arrangements (including Equity Plans, vacation plans, health and life insurance plans, stock loan programs, long term incentive plans, directors’ and officers’ indemnification agreements and retirement, savings or similar plans), related trust agreements or any similar arrangements, in each case in respect of employees, officers, directors or consultants of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and entered into in the ordinary course of business, (y) make any payments of cash or awards of Equity Interests otherwise permitted to be issued hereunder and engage in other transactions contemplated by any of the foregoing in the ordinary course of business, and (z) make any other payments of compensation to employees, officers, directors or consultants of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business;

(vi) Subsidiaries of the Borrower may pay management fees, licensing fees and similar fees to the Borrower or to any Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrower that is a Subsidiary Guarantor;

(vii) intercompany transactions solely between or among the Credit Parties may be effected to the extent that such intercompany transactions are not otherwise prohibited under this Agreement;

 

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(viii) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may enter into the transactions set forth, or undertaken pursuant to agreements and arrangements set forth, on Schedule XI and pursuant to any amendments to or replacements of any such agreement or arrangement, provided, however, that any such amendment or replacement will not have terms that are less favorable to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in any material respect than the terms of such agreement or arrangement set forth on Schedule XI; and

(ix) the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may enter into and perform the Headquarters Transactions.

10.07. Anti-Terrorism Law; Anti-Money Laundering; Embargoed Person. (a) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, (i) knowingly conduct any business or engage in making or receiving any contribution of funds, goods or services to or for the benefit of any Person described in Section 8.22(a), (ii) knowingly deal in, or otherwise engage in any transaction relating to, any property or interests in property blocked pursuant to the Executive Order or any other Anti-Terrorism Law, or (iii) knowingly engage in or conspire to engage in any transaction that violates, or attempts to violate, any of the prohibitions set forth in any Anti-Terrorism Law (and the Borrower shall deliver to the Lenders any certification or other evidence reasonably requested from time to time by any Lender, confirming the Borrower’s and its Subsidiaries’ compliance with this Section 10.07).

(b) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, cause or permit any of the funds of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that are used to repay the Loans to be derived from any unlawful activity with the result that the making of the Loans would be in violation of any applicable law.

(c) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, cause or permit (x) any of the funds or properties of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that are used to repay the Loans to constitute property of, or be beneficially owned directly or indirectly by, any Person subject to sanctions or trade restrictions under United States law (“Embargoed Person” or “Embargoed Persons”) that is identified on (1) the “List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons” maintained by OFAC and/or on any other similar list maintained by OFAC pursuant to any authorizing statute including, but not limited to, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701 et seq., The Trading with the Enemy Act, 50 U.S.C. App. 1 et seq., and any Executive Order or any applicable law promulgated thereunder, with the result that the investment in the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (whether directly or indirectly) is prohibited by any applicable law, or the Loans made by the Lenders would be in violation of any applicable law, or (2) the Executive Order, any related enabling legislation or any other similar Executive Orders or (y) any Embargoed Person to have any direct or indirect interest, in the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, with the result that the investment in the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (whether directly or indirectly) is prohibited by any applicable law or the Loans are in violation of any applicable law.

 

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10.08. Total Leverage Ratio. The Borrower will not permit the Total Leverage Ratio on the last day of any fiscal quarter of the Borrower (i) ending at any time prior to December 31, 2011, to be greater than 5.00:1.00, and (ii) ending at any time on or after December 31, 2011, to be greater than 4.75:1.00.

10.09. Modifications of Certain Documents, Certificate of Incorporation, By-Laws and Certain Other Agreements; Limitations on Voluntary Payments, etc. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to:

(i) amend, modify or change its certificate or articles of incorporation (including, without limitation, by the filing or modification of any certificate or articles of designation), certificate of formation, limited liability company agreement or by-laws (or the equivalent organizational documents), as applicable, unless such amendment, modification, change or other action contemplated by this clause (i) does not otherwise result in a violation of this Agreement and could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; provided that any such amendment, modification, change or other action relating to any Qualified Preferred Stock shall be permitted, so long as such amendment, modification, change or other action is consistent with (and does not violate) the requirements contained in the definition of “Qualified Preferred Stock”;

(ii) amend, modify or change any material provision of any Tax Sharing Agreement or enter into any new tax sharing agreement, tax allocation agreement or similar agreement, except solely between or among the Borrower and its Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiaries or as required to ensure compliance with the terms of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent;

(iii) on and after the execution and delivery of any Senior Notes Document, Other Unsecured Debt Document, Senior Secured Notes Document, Second Lien Notes Document or Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt Document, make (or give any notice in respect of) any voluntary or optional payment or prepayment on or redemption, repurchase or acquisition for value of, or any prepayment or redemption as a result of any asset sale, change of control or similar event of (including, in each case without limitation, by way of depositing with the trustee with respect thereto or any other Person money or securities before due for the purpose of paying when due), any such Indebtedness, in each case prior to the date that is 91 days prior to the final stated maturity thereof; provided, however,

(q) the Senior Secured Notes may be exchanged as described in clause (b) of the definition of such term;

(r) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, the Borrower may refinance, exchange or convert (and, in connection therewith, prepay) any then outstanding Senior Secured Notes with a new issuance of, or in exchange for, new Senior Secured Notes, Second Lien Notes or Other Unsecured Debt and/or with Net Equity Proceeds received by the Borrower after the Restatement Effective Date from the issuance of its Equity Interests, in each case to the extent issued in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;

 

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(s) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, the Borrower may refinance, exchange or convert (and, in connection therewith, prepay) any then outstanding Senior Notes or Other Unsecured Debt with a new issuance of, or in exchange for, new Other Unsecured Debt and/or with Net Equity Proceeds received by the Borrower after the Restatement Effective Date from the issuance of its Equity Interests, in each case to the extent issued in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;

(t) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, the Borrower may refinance, exchange or convert (and, in connection therewith, prepay) any then outstanding Second Lien Notes with a new issuance of, or in exchange for, Second Lien Notes or Other Unsecured Debt and/or with Net Equity Proceeds received by the Borrower after the Restatement Effective Date from the issuance of its Equity Interests, in each case to the extent issued in accordance with the terms of this Agreement;

(u) the Borrower may repay, redeem or repurchase Senior Secured Notes so long as (i) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, (ii) at the time that any such repayment, redemption or repurchase is made (and immediately after giving effect thereto), (A) the Minimum Liquidity Condition is satisfied at such time and immediately after giving effect to the respective repayment, redemption or repurchase, and (B) the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with the Financial Covenant for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the respective repayment, redemption or repurchase, and (iii) prior to any such repayment, redemption or repurchase, the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate executed by its Chief Financial Officer, certifying to the best of such officer’s knowledge, compliance with the requirements of preceding clauses (i) and (ii), inclusive, and containing the calculations (in reasonable detail) required by preceding clause (ii);

(v) the Second Lien Notes may be exchanged as described in clause (b) of the definition thereof;

(w) the Borrower may repay, redeem or repurchase the Second Lien Notes, Senior Notes and Other Unsecured Debt so long as (i) the aggregate amount of cash expended in respect of all such repayments, redemptions and repurchases pursuant to this clause (w) does not exceed the sum of (I) $15,000,000 in any fiscal year of the Borrower plus (II) the Cumulative Retained Excess Cash Flow Amount as in effect immediately before the respective repayment, redemption or repurchase, (ii) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, (iii) at the time that any such repayment, redemption or repurchase is made (and immediately after giving effect thereto), (A) the Minimum Liquidity Condition is satisfied at such time and immediately

 

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after giving effect to the respective repayment, redemption or repurchase, and (B) the Borrower shall be in compliance, on a Pro Forma Basis, with (I) the Financial Covenant and (II) a Total Secured Leverage Ratio of less than 3.25:1.00, in each case for the Calculation Period most recently ended prior to the date of the respective repayment, redemption or repurchase, and (iv) prior to any such repayment, redemption or repurchase, the Borrower shall have delivered to the Administrative Agent a certificate executed by its Chief Financial Officer, certifying to the best of such officer’s knowledge, compliance with the requirements of preceding clauses (i) through (iii), inclusive, and containing the calculations (in reasonable detail) required by preceding clauses (i) and (iii);

(x) the Borrower may repay, redeem or repurchase the Second Lien Notes, Senior Notes and Other Unsecured Debt so long as (i) the aggregate amount of cash expended in respect of all such repayments, redemptions and repurchases pursuant to this clause (x) does not exceed, when added to the aggregate amount of all Dividends paid or made pursuant to Section 10.03(viii), $30,000,000 and (ii) no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom;

(y) Senior Secured Notes, Second Lien Notes, Senior Notes and Other Unsecured Debt may be converted or exchanged as permitted by Section 10.09(iv); and

(z) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists or would result therefrom, the Headquarters SPV and/or its Subsidiaries may refinance (and in connection therewith, prepay) the then outstanding Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt in accordance with the definition thereof;

(iv) on and after the execution and delivery of any Senior Notes Document, Other Unsecured Debt Document, Senior Secured Notes Document or Second Lien Notes Document, amend or modify, or permit the amendment or modification of any provision of any such Document, provided that nothing in this clause (iv) shall (w) restrict the exchange of Senior Secured Notes and Second Lien Notes as permitted in clause (iii) above or restrict the refinancing of Senior Secured Notes, Second Lien Notes, Senior Notes and Other Unsecured Debt as permitted in clause (iii) above, (x) restrict the conversion or exchange of any Indebtedness or other obligations under any such Document into or for Equity Interests of the Borrower permitted to be issued under this Agreement or (y) prohibit any amendments or modifications thereto that are not adverse to the interests of the Lenders in any material respect so long as such Indebtedness (as so amended or modified) would have satisfied the requirements contained in the respective definitions thereof and the other provisions of this Agreement relating to such Indebtedness at the time of the original incurrence thereof assuming such amendments or modifications had been made at such time (it being understood that in no event shall the interest rate thereon be increased);

 

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(v) on and after the execution and delivery of any Headquarters Debt Documents, amend or modify, or permit the amendment or modification of any provision of any such Headquarters Debt Document, provided that nothing in this clause (v) shall prohibit any amendments or modifications that are not adverse to the interests of the Lenders in any material respect and then only so long as such amendments and modifications are consistent with the definition of Headquarters Transaction;

(vi) on and after the execution and delivery thereof, amend, modify or waive, or permit the amendment, modification or waiver of, any provision of any Shareholder Subordinated Note; or

(vii) make (or give any notice in respect of) any principal, interest or other payment on, or any redemption or acquisition for value of, any Shareholder Subordinated Note, except to the extent permitted by Section 10.03(ii).

To the extent that any Senior Secured Notes, Second Lien Notes, Senior Notes, Other Unsecured Debt or Headquarters Non-Recourse Mortgage Debt are exchanged, refinanced, repaid, redeemed or repurchased as otherwise permitted by Section 10.09(iii), such Indebtedness shall be immediately cancelled by the Borrower and shall no longer be outstanding.

10.10. Limitation on Certain Restrictions on Subsidiaries. The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any such Subsidiary to (a) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock or any other Equity Interest or participation in its profits owned by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or pay any Indebtedness owed to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (b) make loans or advances to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or (c) transfer any of its properties or assets to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except for such encumbrances or restrictions existing under agreements in effect on the Restatement Effective Date (and any extensions, refinancings, renewals, amendments, modifications or replacements of such agreements that are not less favorable to the Lenders in any material respect than the agreements in effect on the Restatement Effective Date) and encumbrances or restrictions existing by reason of (i) applicable law, (ii) this Agreement and the other Credit Documents, (iii) on and after the execution and delivery thereof, the Senior Notes Documents, the Other Unsecured Debt Documents, the Senior Secured Notes Documents, the Second Lien Notes Documents and, in the case of the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries only, the Headquarters Debt Documents, (iv) customary provisions restricting subletting or assignment of any lease governing any leasehold interest of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (v) customary provisions restricting assignment of any licensing agreement (in which the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is the licensee) or other contract entered into by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business, (vi) restrictions on the transfer of any asset pending the close of the sale of such asset, (vii) Liens permitted by Section 10.01 that limit the right of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to transfer the assets (including Capital Stock) subject to such Liens, (viii) restrictions with respect to a Subsidiary of the Borrower and imposed pursuant to an agreement that has been entered into for the sale or disposition of 100% of the outstanding Capital Stock or all or substantially all of the assets of such Subsidiary in compliance with the other provisions of this Agreement, (ix) restrictions existing with respect to any Person or the property or assets of such Person acquired by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in compliance with Section 9.15 and the other provisions of this Agreement and existing at the time of such acquisition and not incurred in contemplation

 

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thereof, which encumbrances or restrictions are not applicable to any Person or the property or assets of any Person other than such Person or the property or assets of such Person so acquired, (x) customary provisions in joint venture agreements and other similar agreements in each case relating solely to the applicable joint venture or similar entity or the Equity Interests therein entered into in the ordinary course of business, (xi) restrictions contained in the terms of purchase money obligations or Capitalized Lease Obligations not incurred in violation of this Agreement, provided that such restrictions relate only to the property or assets financed with such Indebtedness, and (xii) any other customary provisions arising or agreed to in the ordinary course of business not relating to Indebtedness or Capital Stock that do not individually or in the aggregate (x) detract in any material respect from the value of the assets of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or (y) otherwise impair the ability of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to perform their obligations under the Credit Documents.

10.11. Limitation on Issuance of Equity Interests. (a) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, issue (i) any Preferred Stock other than, in the case of the Borrower, Qualified Preferred Stock (including rights with respect to Qualified Preferred Stock issued under a Shareholder Rights Plan), or (ii) any redeemable Common Stock, or redeemable Equity Interests representing the right to purchase or acquire Common Stock, other than Common Stock or such redeemable Equity Interests (including rights with respect to Borrower Common Stock issued under a Shareholders Rights Plan) that (x) is or are redeemable at the sole option of the Borrower or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, or (y) in the case of Borrower Common Stock, if redeemable at the holder’s option, is or are not redeemable by the holder, in whole or in part, on or prior to one year following the then latest Maturity Date in effect on the date of the issuance thereof.

(b) The Borrower will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to issue any Capital Stock or other Equity Interests (including by way of sales of treasury stock) other than as permitted by Section 10.11(a), except (i) for transfers and replacements of then outstanding shares of Capital Stock or other Equity Interests, (ii) for stock splits, stock dividends and other issuances which do not decrease the percentage ownership of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in any class of the Capital Stock of such Subsidiary, (iii) for issuances by Subsidiaries of the Borrower which are newly created or acquired in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, (iv) to qualify directors to the extent required by applicable law, and (v) for issuances to employees of PAETEC Software of shares (and options, warrants and other rights to acquire or purchase shares) of the Capital Stock of PAETEC Software pursuant to employee incentive plans in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time 10% of the number of shares of Capital Stock of PAETEC Software then issued and outstanding, so long as PAETEC Software remains a Subsidiary Guarantor.

10.12. Business; etc. (a) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, engage directly or indirectly in any business other than the Business.

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, (i) the Borrower will not permit US LEC PAC (x) to engage in any business activities other than to operate as a political action committee within the meaning of the Code and on a basis consistent with past practices or (y) to have any assets or liabilities other than those assets described below in this Section 10.12(b), (ii) the Borrower will not permit US LEC PAC to have any assets other

 

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than assets consisting of cash and Cash Equivalents representing contributions from employees of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in an aggregate amount not to exceed the amount permitted by law at any time, (iii) the Borrower will not, and will cause its Subsidiaries to not, make any Investments in, or otherwise sell or transfer any assets to, US LEC PAC and (iv) neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries will have any obligations or liabilities in respect of the operations or affairs of US LEC PAC, provided that US LEC, in its capacity as the sole member of US LEC PAC, may perform its customary functions as such sole member, including the payment of the administrative expenses of US LEC PAC which shall not exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Borrower shall not permit the Headquarters SPV or any of its Subsidiaries to conduct, transact or otherwise engage in any business or operations other than (i) those incidental to the acquisition, construction, development and ownership of the Headquarters (and the execution and performance of the Headquarters Debt Documents to which they are a party), (ii) the maintenance of its legal existence (including the ability to incur fees, costs and expenses relating to such maintenance), (iii) the incurrence and performance of its obligations with respect to the Headquarters Debt and any Headquarters Debt Documents, (iv) participating in tax, accounting and other administrative matters as a member of the consolidated group of the Borrower, (v) the consummation of the Headquarters Transactions and (vi) activities incidental to the businesses or activities described in the foregoing clauses (i) through (v); provided, that notwithstanding the foregoing, neither the Headquarters SPV or any of its Subsidiaries shall own nor acquire any material assets (other than the Headquarters or assets incidental to the ownership of the Headquarters or the consummation of the Headquarters Transactions).

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Borrower shall not permit U.S. Energy to conduct, transact or otherwise engage in any substantial business or operations other than the business and operations that U.S. Energy engaged in on the Restatement Effective Date and any businesses substantially similar, related, complementary or ancillary thereto or that constitute a reasonable extension or expansion thereof.

10.13. Limitation on Creation of Subsidiaries. (a) The Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, establish, create or acquire after the Restatement Effective Date any Subsidiary (other than Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries permitted to be established, created or acquired in accordance with the requirements of Section 10.13(b)), provided that the Borrower and its Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries shall be permitted to establish, create and, to the extent permitted by this Agreement, acquire Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries, so long as, in each case, (i) at least five days’ prior written notice thereof is given to the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent (or such shorter period of time as is acceptable to the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent in any given case), (ii) the Capital Stock of such new Wholly-Owned Subsidiary is promptly pledged pursuant to, and to the extent required by, this Agreement and the Pledge Agreement and the certificates, if any, representing such Capital Stock, together with stock or other appropriate powers duly executed in blank, are delivered to the Collateral Agent, (iii) each such new Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary of the type described in clause (b) of the definition thereof), executes a counterpart of the Subsidiaries Guaranty, the Security Agreement and the Pledge

 

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Agreement, and (iv) each such new Wholly-Owned Domestic Subsidiary (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary of the type described in clause (b) of the definition thereof), to the extent requested by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or the Required Lenders, takes all actions required pursuant to Section 9.12. In addition, each new Wholly-Owned Subsidiary that is required to execute any Credit Document shall execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, all other relevant documentation (including opinions of counsel) of the type described in Section 6 as such new Subsidiary would have had to deliver if such new Subsidiary were a Credit Party on the Restatement Effective Date (unless in each case waived by the Administrative Agent).

(b) In addition to Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of the Borrower permitted to be created, established or acquired pursuant to Section 10.13(a), the Borrower and its Subsidiaries may establish, create and acquire, and make Investments to the extent permitted by Section 10.05 in, Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries after the Restatement Effective Date as a result of transactions permitted by this Agreement, provided that (i) all of the Capital Stock of each such Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary shall be pledged by any Credit Party which owns such Capital Stock as, and to the extent, required by the Pledge Agreement, and (ii) each such Non-Wholly- Owned Domestic Subsidiary that is required to become a Subsidiary Guarantor hereunder, shall take the actions specified in Section 10.13(a) to the same extent that such Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiary would have been required to take if it were a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the Borrower will not, and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, establish, create or acquire after the Restatement Effective Date any Unrestricted Subsidiary, except to the extent that (i) such establishment, creation or acquisition constitutes an Investment permitted under Section 10.05(xviii), (ii) such Unrestricted Subsidiary meets all of the requirements of the definition thereof and (iii) the Capital Stock of such Unrestricted Subsidiary, to the extent owned by a Credit Party, is promptly pledged pursuant to, and to the extent required by, the Pledge Agreement and the certificates, if any, representing such Capital Stock, together with stock or other appropriate powers duly executed in blank, are delivered to the Collateral Agent.

(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or any other Credit Document, the Headquarters SPV and its Subsidiaries shall not be required to become a Credit Party hereunder (and shall not be required to execute and deliver the Subsidiaries Guaranty or any other Credit Document or grant any security interest on any of it assets), and PAETEC Realty (or any other parent company that directly owns the Headquarters SPV) shall not be required to pledge the Equity Interests in the Headquarters SPV. For the avoidance of doubt, PAETEC Realty shall be released from its obligations under the Subsidiary Guaranty and its grant of security interests under the Security Documents in accordance with the definition of “Subsidiary Guarantor” to the extent provided therein.

 

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SECTION 11. Events of Default.

Upon the occurrence of any of the following specified events (each, an “Event of Default”):

11.01. Payments. The Borrower shall (i) default in the payment when due of any principal of any Loan or any Note or (ii) default, and such default shall continue unremedied for three or more Business Days, in the payment when due of any interest on any Loan or Note, any Unpaid Drawing or any Fees or any other amounts owing hereunder or under any other Credit Document; or

11.02. Representations, etc. (i) Any representation, warranty or statement in the nature of a representation or warranty and not covered by one of the other subsections in this Section 11 made or deemed made by any Credit Party herein or in any other Credit Document or in any certificate delivered to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Lender pursuant hereto or thereto shall prove to be untrue in any material respect on the date as of which made or deemed made, or (ii) any representation or warranty that is qualified by materiality or reference to Material Adverse Effect shall prove to be untrue or incorrect in any respect on the date as of which made or deemed made; or

11.03. Covenants. The Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall (i) default in the due performance or observance by it of any term, covenant or agreement contained in Section 9.01(f)(i), 9.08, 9.11, 9.14 or 9.15 or Section 10 or (ii) default in the due performance or observance by it of any other term, covenant or agreement contained in this Agreement (other than those set forth in Sections 11.01 and 11.02) and such default shall continue unremedied for a period of 30 days after written notice thereof to the defaulting party by the Administrative Agent or the Required Lenders; or

11.04. Default Under Other Agreements. (i) The Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall (x) default in any payment of any Indebtedness (other than the Obligations) beyond the period of grace, if any, provided in an instrument or agreement under which such Indebtedness was created or (y) default in the observance or performance of any agreement or condition relating to any Indebtedness (other than the Obligations) or contained in any instrument or agreement evidencing, securing or relating thereto, or any other event shall occur or condition exist, the effect of which default or other event or condition is to cause, or to permit the holder or holders of such Indebtedness (or a trustee or agent on behalf of such holder or holders) to cause (determined without regard to whether any notice is required), any such Indebtedness to become due prior to its stated maturity, or (ii) any Indebtedness (other than the Obligations) of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall be declared to be (or shall become) due and payable, or required to be prepaid other than by a regularly scheduled required prepayment, prior to the stated maturity thereof, provided that it shall not be a Default or an Event of Default under this Section 11.04 unless the aggregate principal amount of all Indebtedness as described in preceding clauses (i) and (ii) is at least $15,000,000; or

11.05. Bankruptcy, etc. The Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall commence a voluntary case concerning itself under Title 11 of the United States Code entitled “Bankruptcy,” as now or hereafter in effect, or any successor thereto (the “Bankruptcy Code”); or an involuntary case is commenced against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, and the petition relating thereto is not controverted within 10 days, or is not dismissed within 60 days, after the filing thereof, provided, however, that during the pendency of such period, each Lender shall be relieved of its obligation to extend credit hereunder; or a custodian (as defined in the Bankruptcy Code) is appointed for, or takes charge of, all or substantially all of the property of

 

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the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, to operate all or any substantial portion of the business of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries commences any other proceeding under any reorganization, arrangement, adjustment of debt, relief of debtors, dissolution, insolvency or liquidation or similar law of any jurisdiction whether now or hereafter in effect relating to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or there is commenced against the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries any such proceeding which remains undismissed for a period of 60 days after the filing thereof, or the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is adjudicated insolvent or bankrupt; or any order of relief or other order approving any such case or proceeding is entered; or the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or any Company action is taken by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for the purpose of effecting any of the foregoing; or

11.06. ERISA. (a) Any Plan shall fail to satisfy the minimum funding standard required for any plan year or part thereof under Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA or a waiver of such standard or extension of any amortization period is sought or granted under Section 412 of the Code or Section 304 of ERISA, a determination has been that any Plan is, or is expected to be, considered an at-risk plan within the meaning of Section 430 of the Code or Section 303 of ERISA, a Plan which is a multiemployer plan (as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA) is in endangered or critical status under Section 305 of ERISA, a Reportable Event shall have occurred, a contributing sponsor (as defined in Section 4001(a)(13) of ERISA) of a Plan subject to Title IV of ERISA shall be subject to the advance reporting requirement of PBGC Regulation Section 4043.61 (without regard to subparagraph (b)(1) thereof) and an event described in subsection .62, .63, .64, .65, .66, .67 or ..68 of PBGC Regulation Section 4043 shall be reasonably expected to occur with respect to such Plan within the following 30 days, any Plan which is subject to Title IV of ERISA shall have had or is likely to have a trustee appointed to administer such Plan, any Plan which is subject to Title IV of ERISA is, shall have been or is likely to be terminated or to be the subject of termination proceedings under ERISA, any Plan shall have an Unfunded Current Liability, a contribution required to be made with respect to a Plan has not been timely made, the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate has incurred or is likely to incur any liability to or on account of a Plan under Section 409, 502(i), 502(l), 515, 4062, 4063, 4064, 4069, 4201, 4204 or 4212 of ERISA or Section 436(f), 4971 or 4975 of the Code or on account of a group health plan (as defined in Section 607(1) of ERISA, Section 4980B(g)(2) of the Code or 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 160.103) under Section 4980B of the Code and/or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower has incurred or is likely to incur liabilities pursuant to one or more employee welfare benefit plans (as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA) that provide benefits to retired employees or other former employees (other than as required by Section 601 of ERISA) or Plans, a “default,” within the meaning of Section 4219(c)(5) of ERISA, shall occur with respect to any Plan; any applicable law, rule or regulation is adopted, changed or interpreted, or the interpretation or administration thereof is changed, in each case after the date hereof, by any Governmental Authority (a “Change in Law”), or, as a result of a Change in Law, an event occurs following a Change in Law, with respect to or otherwise affecting any Plan; and (b) there shall result from any such event or events referred to in clause (a) the imposition of a lien, the granting of a security interest, or a liability or a material risk of incurring a liability; and (c) such lien, security interest or liability referred to in clause (b), individually, and/or in the aggregate, in the reasonable opinion of the Required Lenders, has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect; or

 

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11.07. Security Documents. Any of the Security Documents shall cease to be in full force and effect, or shall cease to give the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors the Liens, rights, powers and privileges purported to be created thereby (including, without limitation, a perfected security interest in, and Lien on, all of the Collateral, in favor of the Collateral Agent, superior to and prior to the rights of all third Persons (except as permitted by Section 10.01), and subject to no other Liens (except as permitted by Section 10.01), or any Credit Party shall default in the due performance or observance of any term, covenant or agreement on its part to be performed or observed pursuant to any such Security Document and such default shall continue beyond the period of grace, if any, specifically applicable thereto pursuant to the terms of such Security Document; or

11.08. Subsidiaries Guaranty. The Subsidiaries Guaranty or any provision thereof shall cease to be in full force or effect as to any Subsidiary Guarantor (except as a result of a release of any Subsidiary Guarantor in accordance with the terms thereof), or any Subsidiary Guarantor or any Person acting for or on behalf of such Subsidiary Guarantor shall deny or disaffirm such Subsidiary Guarantor’s obligations under the Subsidiaries Guaranty or any Subsidiary Guarantor shall default in the due performance or observance of any term, covenant or agreement on its part to be performed or observed pursuant to the Subsidiaries Guaranty; or

11.09. Judgments. One or more judgments or decrees shall be entered against the Borrower or any Subsidiary of the Borrower involving in the aggregate for the Borrower and its Subsidiaries a liability (not paid or to the extent not covered by a reputable and solvent insurance company) and such judgments and decrees either shall be final and non-appealable or shall not be vacated, discharged or stayed or bonded pending appeal for any period of 30 consecutive days, and the aggregate amount of all such judgments equals or exceeds $15,000,000; or

11.10. Change of Control. A Change of Control shall occur; or

11.11. Operational Licenses and Governmental Approvals. In each case to the extent any of the following, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, any of the Governmental Approvals or any other approval, authorization or consent of a Governmental Authority required or necessary for the continuing operation of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any System or any other approval of or filing with the FCC, any PUC or any other Governmental Authority with respect to the conduct by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of their respective business and operations, shall not be made or obtained or shall cease to be in full force and effect, which in respect of any of the Governmental Approvals shall, in the case of an order of the FCC, any PUC or other Governmental Authority having jurisdiction with respect thereto, revoking, terminating or deciding not to renew, any such Governmental Approval, occur upon the issuance of such order, and, in the case of any other order revoking or terminating any of the Governmental Approvals or deciding not to renew any such Governmental Approval prior to the termination thereof, occur when such order becomes final; or

 

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11.12. Credit Document Licenses and Governmental Approvals. The FCC, any PUC or any other Governmental Authority, by final order, determines that the existence or performance of this Agreement or any other Credit Document will result in a revocation, suspension or adverse modification of any of the Governmental Approvals for any System and any such revocation, suspension or adverse modification, either individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or

11.13. Suspension of Business. The Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by the order of any court or administrative or regulatory agency from conducting its business in any material respect with respect to any one or more of its Systems, or, except as permitted by Sections 9.04 and 10.02(xiii), any Subsidiary of the Borrower ceases to operate its Business or ceases to hold any of its material Governmental Approvals required or necessary for the continuing conduct of its Business; or

11.14. Environmental Claims. The Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries becomes subject to any liabilities, costs, expenses, damages, fines or penalties which has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect arising out of or related to (i) any Environmental Claim in response to a Release or threatened Release at any location of any Hazardous Material into the indoor or outdoor environment or (ii) any material violation of any Environmental Law; or

11.15. Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement. The Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement or any provision thereof shall cease to be in full force and effect (other than (x) in accordance with the terms of the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement or (y) as a result of any action or inaction on the part of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Lender) and such ceasing of the effectiveness of any such provision could reasonably be expected to be adverse to the interests of the Lenders in any material respect; or

11.16. Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement. After the execution and delivery thereof, the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement or any provision thereof shall cease to be in full force and effect (other than (x) in accordance with the terms of the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement or (y) as a result of any action or inaction on the part of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent or any Lender) and such ceasing of the effectiveness of any such provision could reasonably be expected to be adverse to the interests of the Lenders in any material respect;

then, and in any such event, and at any time thereafter, if any Event of Default shall then be continuing, the Administrative Agent (or, in the case of clause (v) below, the Collateral Agent), upon the written request of the Required Lenders, shall by written notice to the Borrower, take any or all of the following actions, without prejudice to the rights of the Administrative Agent, any Lender or the holder of any Note to enforce its claims against any Credit Party (provided that, if an Event of Default specified in Section 11.05 shall occur with respect to the Borrower, the result which would occur upon the giving of written notice by the Administrative Agent as specified in clauses (i) and (ii) below shall occur automatically without the giving of any such notice): (i) declare the Total Commitment terminated, whereupon all Commitments of each Lender shall forthwith terminate immediately and any Commitment Commission shall forthwith become due and payable without any other notice of any kind; (ii) declare the principal of and

 

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any accrued interest in respect of all Loans and the Notes and all Obligations owing hereunder and thereunder to be, whereupon the same shall become, forthwith due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by each Credit Party; (iii) terminate any Letter of Credit which may be terminated in accordance with its terms; (iv) direct the Borrower to pay (and the Borrower agrees that upon receipt of such notice, or upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Section 11.05 with respect to the Borrower, it will pay) to the Collateral Agent at the Payment Office such additional amount of cash or Cash Equivalents, to be held as security by the Collateral Agent, as is equal to the aggregate Stated Amount of all Letters of Credit issued for the account of the Borrower and then outstanding; (v) enforce, as Collateral Agent, all of the Liens and security interests created pursuant to the Security Documents; and (vi) apply any cash collateral held by the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 5.02 to the repayment of the Obligations.

SECTION 12. The Agents.

12.01. Appointment and Authority. Each Lender hereby irrevocably appoints BANA to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent (for purposes of this Section 12 and Section 13.01, the term “Administrative Agent” also shall include BANA in its capacity as Collateral Agent pursuant to the Security Documents, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement and the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement) hereunder and under the other Credit Documents and authorizes the Administrative Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to the Administrative Agent by the terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this Section 12 are solely for the benefit of the Administrative Agent and the Lenders, and neither the Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries shall have rights as a third party beneficiary of any such provisions.

12.02. Rights as a Lender. The Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Administrative Agent and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as the Administrative Agent hereunder in its individual capacity. Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for and generally engage in any kind of business with the Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person were not the Administrative Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to the Lenders.

12.03. Exculpatory Provisions. The Administrative Agent shall not have any duties or responsibilities except those expressly set forth in this Agreement and in the other Credit Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrative Agent:

(a) shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default or an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

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exercise as directed in writing by the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided for herein or in the other Credit Documents), provided that the Administrative Agent shall not be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose the Administrative Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Credit Document or applicable law; and

(c) shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Credit Documents, have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or other Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity.

The Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent or at the request of the Required Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary, or as the Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances as provided in Section 13.12) or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct. The Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Default or Event of Default unless and until notice describing such Default or Event of Default is given to the Administrative Agent by the Borrower or a Lender.

The Administrative Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Credit Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any other agreement, instrument or document or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Section 6, Section 7 or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to the Administrative Agent.

12.04. Reliance by Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution) believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise authenticated by the proper Person. The Administrative Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a Loan, or the issuance of a Letter of Credit, that by its terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender or an Issuing Lender, the Administrative Agent may presume that such condition is satisfactory to such Lender or an Issuing Lender unless the Administrative Agent shall have received notice to the contrary from such Lender or an Issuing Lender prior to the making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit. The Administrative Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for the Borrower), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.

 

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12.05. Delegation of Duties. The Administrative Agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers hereunder or under any other Loan Document by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by the Administrative Agent. The Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of this Section 12 shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of the Administrative Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the credit facilities provided for herein as well as activities as Administrative Agent.

12.06. Indemnification. (a) To the extent the Administrative Agent (or any affiliate thereof) is not reimbursed and indemnified by the Borrower, the Lenders will reimburse and indemnify the Administrative Agent (and any affiliate thereof) in proportion to their respective “percentage” as used in determining the Required Lenders (determined as if there were no Defaulting Lenders), for and against any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, judgments, costs, expenses or disbursements of whatsoever kind or nature which may be imposed on, asserted against or incurred by the Administrative Agent (or any affiliate thereof) in performing its respective duties hereunder or under any other Credit Document or in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement or any other Credit Document, provided that no Lender shall be liable for any portion of such liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements resulting from the Administrative Agent’s (or such affiliate’s) gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision).

(b) The Administrative Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action hereunder and under any other Credit Document (except actions expressly required to be taken by it hereunder or under the Credit Documents) unless it shall first be indemnified to its satisfaction by the Lenders pro rata against any and all liability, cost and expense that it may incur by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action.

(c) The agreements in this Section 12.06 shall survive the payment of all Obligations.

12.07. Non-Reliance on Administrative Agent and Other Lenders. Each Lender and Issuing Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent or any other Lender or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder.

 

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12.08. No Other Duties, Etc. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, each of the Syndication Agents, the Documentation Agents, the Joint Lead Arrangers and the Joint Lead Bookrunners is named as such for recognition purposes only, and in their respective capacities as such shall have no powers, duties, responsibilities or liabilities with respect to this Agreement or the other Credit Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby; it being understood and agreed that the Syndication Agents, the Documentation Agents, the Joint Lead Arrangers and the Joint Lead Bookrunners shall be entitled to all indemnification and reimbursement rights in favor of “the Administrative Agent” as, and to the extent, provided for under Sections 12.06 and 13.01. Without limitation of the foregoing, none of the Syndication Agents, the Documentation Agents, the Joint Lead Arrangers or the Joint Lead Bookrunners shall, solely by reason of this Agreement or any other Credit Documents, have any fiduciary relationship in respect of any Lender or any other Person.

12.09. Resignation of the Administrative Agent. (a) The Administrative Agent may at any time give notice of its resignation to the Lenders and the Borrower. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Required Lenders shall have the right, subject to the Borrower’s approval (not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned) so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, to appoint a successor, which shall be a bank with an office in the United States, or an Affiliate of any such bank with an office in the United States. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within 30 days after the retiring Administrative Agent gives notice of its resignation, then the retiring Administrative Agent may on behalf of the Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent meeting the qualifications set forth above; provided that if the Administrative Agent shall notify the Borrower and the Lenders that no qualifying Person has accepted such appointment, then such resignation shall nonetheless become effective in accordance with such notice and (1) the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Credit Documents (except that in the case of any collateral security held by the Administrative Agent on behalf of the Lenders under any of the Credit Documents, the retiring Administrative Agent shall continue to hold such collateral security until such time as a successor Administrative Agent is appointed) and (2) all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through the Administrative Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender directly, until such time as the Required Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent as provided for above in this Section. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent hereunder, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring (or retired) Administrative Agent, and the retiring Administrative Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Credit Documents (if not already discharged therefrom as provided above in this Section). The fees payable by the Borrower to a successor Administrative Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between the Borrower and such successor. After the retiring Administrative Agent’s resignation hereunder and under the other Credit Documents, the provisions of this Section 12 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Administrative Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring Administrative Agent was acting as Administrative Agent.

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to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Issuing Lender and Swingline Lender, (b) the retiring Issuing Lender and Swingline Lender shall be discharged from all of their respective duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Credit Documents, and (c) the successor Issuing Lender shall issue letters of credit in substitution for the Letters of Credit, if any, outstanding at the time of such succession or make other arrangements satisfactory to the retiring Issuing Lender to effectively assume the obligations of the retiring Issuing Lender with respect to such Letters of Credit.

12.10. Collateral Matters. (a) Each Lender authorizes and directs the Collateral Agent to enter into the Security Documents and the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement for the benefit of the Lenders and the other Secured Creditors. In addition, from immediately prior to and after the issuance of any Second Lien Notes, each Lender, for the benefit of all parties to this Agreement, authorizes and directs the Collateral Agent to enter into the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement and any amendments to the Security Documents that may be necessary in connection therewith for the benefit of the Lenders and the Secured Creditors. The Collateral Agent agrees, for the benefit of all parties to this Agreement, to negotiate in good faith and in a timely manner the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement and any necessary amendments to the Security Documents, in each case, on customary terms and, to the extent that the respective parties have agreed to such terms, to enter into such documents immediately prior to such issuance. Each Lender hereby agrees, and each holder of any Note by the acceptance thereof will be deemed to agree, that, except as otherwise set forth herein, any action taken by the Required Lenders in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement, the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement or the Security Documents, and the exercise by the Required Lenders of the powers set forth herein or therein, together with such other powers as are reasonably incidental thereto, shall be authorized and binding upon all of the Lenders. The Collateral Agent is hereby authorized on behalf of all of the Lenders, without the necessity of any notice to or further consent from any Lender, from time to time prior to an Event of Default, to take any action with respect to any Collateral or Security Documents which may be necessary to perfect and maintain perfected the security interest in and liens upon the Collateral granted pursuant to the Security Documents.

(b) The Lenders hereby authorize the Collateral Agent, at its option and in its discretion, to release any Lien on any property granted to or held by the Collateral Agent upon any Collateral (i) upon termination of the Commitments and payment and satisfaction in full of all of the Obligations (other than contingent indemnification obligations) at any time arising under or in respect of this Agreement or the Credit Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, (ii) that is sold, disposed of, to be sold or otherwise disposed of as part of or in connection with any sale or other disposition permitted under Section 10.02 or under any other Credit Document, (iii) if approved, authorized or ratified in writing by the Required Lenders (or all of the Lenders hereunder, to the extent required by Section 13.12) or (iv) as otherwise may be expressly provided in the relevant Security Documents, the Senior Secured Notes Intercreditor Agreement or the Second Lien Notes Intercreditor Agreement.

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pursuant hereto have been properly or sufficiently or lawfully created, perfected, protected or enforced or are entitled to any particular priority, or to exercise or to continue exercising at all or in any manner or under any duty of care, disclosure or fidelity any of the rights, authorities and powers granted or available to the Collateral Agent in this Section 12.10 or in any of the Security Documents, it being understood and agreed that in respect of the Collateral, or any act, omission or event related thereto, the Collateral Agent may act in any manner it may deem appropriate, in its sole discretion, given the Collateral Agent’s own interest in the Collateral as one of the Lenders and that the Collateral Agent shall have no duty or liability whatsoever to the Lenders, except for its gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision).

Upon request by the Administrative Agent at any time, the Lenders will confirm in writing the Collateral Agent’s authority to release particular types or items of Collateral pursuant to this Section 12.10.

SECTION 13. Miscellaneous.

13.01. Payment of Expenses, etc. (a) The Borrower hereby agrees to: (i) whether or not the transactions herein contemplated are consummated, pay all reasonable documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses of the Administrative Agent (including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of White & Case LLP and the Administrative Agent’s other counsel and consultants) in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery and administration of this Agreement and the other Credit Documents and the documents and instruments referred to herein and therein and any amendment, waiver or consent relating hereto or thereto, of the Administrative Agent and its Affiliates in connection with its or their syndication efforts with respect to this Agreement and of the Administrative Agent, of each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender in connection with the Letter of Credit Back-Stop Arrangements entered into by such Persons (provided that the Borrower shall only be liable for the fees and disbursements of one counsel in connection with the initial preparation, execution and delivery of this Agreement and syndication efforts in respect thereof, and, after the occurrence of an Event of Default, each of the Issuing Lenders and Lenders in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement and the other Credit Documents and the documents and instruments referred to herein and therein or in connection with any refinancing or restructuring of the credit arrangements provided under this Agreement in the nature of a “work-out” or pursuant to any insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings (including, in each case without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel and consultants for the Administrative Agent and, after the occurrence of an Event of Default, counsel for each of the Issuing Lenders and Lenders); (ii) pay and hold the Administrative Agent, each of the Issuing Lenders and each of the Lenders (and their respective Affiliates) harmless from and against any and all present and future stamp, documentary, transfer, sales and use, value added, excise and other similar taxes with respect to the foregoing matters, the performance of any obligation under this Agreement or any other Credit Document or any payment thereunder, and save the Administrative Agent, each of the Issuing Lenders and each of the Lenders harmless from and against any and all liabilities with respect to or resulting from any delay or omission (other than to the extent attributable to the Administrative Agent, such Issuing Lender or such Lender) to pay such taxes; and (iii) indemnify the Administrative Agent, the Syndication Agents, the Documentation Agents, the Joint Lead Arrangers, the Joint Lead Bookrunners, each Issuing

 

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Lender, each Lender and each of their respective Affiliates, and each of their and their Affiliates’ respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, affiliates, members, partners, trustees and investment advisors from and hold each of them harmless against any and all liabilities, obligations (including removal or remedial actions), losses, damages, penalties, claims, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses and disbursements (including reasonable attorneys’ and consultants’ fees and disbursements) incurred by, imposed on or assessed against any of them as a result of, or arising out of, or in any way related to, or by reason of, (a) any investigation, litigation or other proceeding (whether or not the Administrative Agent, any Syndication Agent, any Documentation Agent, any Joint Lead Arranger, any Joint Lead Bookrunner, any Issuing Lender or any Lender is a party thereto and whether or not such investigation, litigation or other proceeding is brought by or on behalf of any Credit Party) related to the entering into and/or performance of this Agreement or any other Credit Document or the use of any Letter of Credit or the proceeds of any Loans hereunder or the consummation of the Transaction or any other transactions contemplated herein or in any other Credit Document or the exercise of any of their rights or remedies provided herein or in the other Credit Documents, or (b) the actual or alleged Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Materials in the air, surface water or groundwater or on the surface or subsurface of any Real Property at any time owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, the generation, storage, transportation, handling or disposal of Hazardous Materials by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries at any location, whether or not owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, the non-compliance by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with any Environmental Law (including applicable permits thereunder) applicable to any Real Property, or any Environmental Claim asserted against the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or any Real Property at any time owned, leased or operated by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, including, in each case, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel and other consultants incurred in connection with any such investigation, litigation or other proceeding (but excluding any losses, liabilities, claims, damages or expenses to the extent incurred by reason of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Person to be indemnified (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision)). To the extent that the undertaking to indemnify, pay or hold harmless the Administrative Agent, any Syndication Agent, any Documentation Agent, any Joint Lead Arranger, any Joint Lead Bookrunner, any Issuing Lender or any Lender or any other Person set forth in the preceding sentence may be unenforceable because it is violative of any law or public policy, the Borrower shall make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of each of the indemnified liabilities which is permissible under applicable law.

(b) To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Borrower shall not assert, and hereby waives, any claim against any Person entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 13.01(a), on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or incidental damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Credit Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Letter of Credit, any Loan or the use of the proceeds thereof. No Person entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 13.01(a) shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by unintended recipients of any information or other materials distributed by it through telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems in connection with this Agreement or the other Credit Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except for direct damages to the extent the liability of such indemnified Person for such direct damages results from such indemnified Person’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in a final and non-appealable decision).

 

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13.02. Right of Setoff. In addition to any rights now or hereafter granted under applicable law or otherwise, and not by way of limitation of any such rights, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, each Issuing Lender and each Lender is hereby authorized at any time or from time to time, without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind to any Credit Party or to any other Person, any such notice being hereby expressly waived, to set off and to appropriate and apply any and all deposits (general or special) and any other Indebtedness at any time held or owing by the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, such Issuing Lender or such Lender (including, without limitation, by branches and agencies of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, such Issuing Lender or such Lender wherever located) to or for the credit or the account of the Borrower or any other Credit Party against and on account of the Obligations and liabilities of the Credit Parties to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, such Issuing Lender or such Lender under this Agreement or under any of the other Credit Documents, including, without limitation, all interests in Obligations purchased by such Lender pursuant to Section 13.04(b), and all other claims of any nature or description arising out of or connected with this Agreement or any other Credit Document, irrespective of whether or not the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, such Issuing Lender or such Lender shall have made any demand hereunder and although such Obligations, liabilities or claims, or any of them, shall be contingent or unmatured.

13.03. Notices. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing (including telecopier communication) and mailed, telecopied or delivered: if to any Credit Party, at the address specified opposite its signature below or in the other relevant Credit Documents; if to any Lender, at its address specified on Schedule XII; and if to the Administrative Agent, at the Notice Office; or, as to any Credit Party or the Administrative Agent, at such other address as shall be designated by such party in a written notice to the other parties hereto and, as to each Lender, at such other address as shall be designated by such Lender in a written notice to the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. All such notices and communications shall, when mailed, telecopied or sent by overnight courier, be effective when deposited in the mails, delivered to the overnight courier or sent by telecopier, except that notices and communications to the Administrative Agent and the Borrower shall not be effective until received by the Administrative Agent or the Borrower, as the case may be.

13.04. Benefit of Agreement; Assignments; Participations. (a) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto, provided, however, the Borrower may not assign or transfer any of its rights, obligations or interest hereunder without the prior written consent of the Lenders and, provided further, that, although any Lender may grant participations in its rights hereunder, such Lender shall remain a “Lender” for all purposes hereunder (and may not transfer or assign all or any portion of its Commitments or Loans hereunder, except as provided in Sections 2.13 and 13.04(b)) and the participant shall not constitute a “Lender” hereunder and, provided further, that no Lender shall transfer or grant any participation under which the participant shall have

 

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rights to approve any amendment to or waiver of this Agreement or any other Credit Document except to the extent such amendment or waiver would (i) extend the final scheduled maturity of any Loan, Note or Letter of Credit (unless such Letter of Credit is not extended beyond the Revolving Loan Maturity Date) in which such participant is participating, or reduce the rate or extend the time of payment of interest or Fees thereon (except in connection with a waiver of applicability of any post-default increase in interest rates) or reduce the principal amount thereof (it being understood that any amendment or modification to the financial definitions in this Agreement or to Section 13.07(a) shall not constitute a reduction in the rate of interest or Fees payable hereunder), or increase the amount of the participant’s participation over the amount thereof then in effect (it being understood that a waiver of any Default or Event of Default or of a mandatory reduction in the Total Commitment shall not constitute a change in the terms of such participation, and that an increase in any Commitment (or the available portion thereof) or Loan shall be permitted without the consent of any participant if the participant’s participation is not increased as a result thereof), (ii) consent to the assignment or transfer by the Borrower of any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement or the other Credit Documents or (iii) release all or substantially all of the Collateral under all of the Security Documents (except as expressly provided in the Credit Documents) supporting the Loans or Letters of Credit hereunder in which such participant is participating. In the case of any such participation, the participant shall not have any rights under this Agreement or any of the other Credit Documents (the participant’s rights against such Lender in respect of such participation to be those set forth in the agreement executed by such Lender in favor of the participant relating thereto) and all amounts payable by the Borrower hereunder shall be determined as if such Lender had not sold such participation.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Lender (or any Lender together with one or more other Lenders) may (x) assign all or a portion of its Commitments and related outstanding Obligations (or, if the Commitments with respect to the relevant Tranche have terminated, outstanding Obligations) hereunder to (i)(A) its parent company and/or any affiliate of such Lender which is at least 50% owned (directly or indirectly) by such Lender or its parent company or to any fund that invests in loans and is managed or advised by such Lender or by an affiliate of such Lender or (B) to one or more other Lenders or any affiliate of any such other Lender which is at least 50% owned (directly or indirectly) by such other Lender or its parent company (provided that any fund that invests in loans and is managed or advised by the same investment advisor of another fund which is a Lender (or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor) shall be treated as an affiliate of such other Lender for the purposes of this sub-clause (x)(i)(B)); provided that no such assignment may be made to any such Person that is, to the knowledge of such assignor Lender, a Defaulting Lender, or (ii) in the case of any Lender that is a fund that invests in loans, any other fund that invests in loans and is managed or advised by the same investment advisor of any Lender or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor or (y) assign all, or if less than all, a portion equal to at least $1,000,000 in the aggregate for the assigning Lender or assigning Lenders, of such Commitments and related outstanding Obligations (or, if the Commitments with respect to the relevant Tranche have terminated, outstanding Obligations) hereunder to one or more Eligible Transferees (treating any fund that invests in loans and any other fund that invests in loans and is managed or advised by the same investment advisor of such fund or by an Affiliate of such investment advisor as a single Eligible Transferee), each of which assignees shall become a party to this Agreement as a Lender by execution of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, provided that (i) at such time, Schedule I shall be deemed modified to reflect the Commitments and/or outstanding Loans, as the case

 

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may be, of such new Lender and of the existing Lenders, (ii) upon the surrender of the relevant Notes by the assigning Lender (or, upon such assigning Lender’s indemnifying the Borrower for any lost Note pursuant to a customary indemnification agreement) new Notes will be issued, at the Borrower’s expense, to such new Lender and to the assigning Lender upon the request of such new Lender or assigning Lender, such new Notes to be in conformity with the requirements of Section 2.05 (with appropriate modifications) to the extent needed to reflect the revised Commitments and/or outstanding Loans, as the case may be, (iii) (A) the consent of the Administrative Agent, (B) in the case of any assignment of Revolving Loan Commitments, the consent of each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender and (C) so long as no Default or Event of Default then exists, the consent of the Borrower, in each case shall be required in connection with any such assignment pursuant to clause (y) above (each of which consents shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), provided that the Borrower shall be deemed to have consented to any such assignment unless it shall object thereto by written notice to the Administrative Agent within 5 Business Days after having received written notice thereof, (iv) the Administrative Agent shall receive at the time of each such assignment, from the assigning or assignee Lender, the payment of a non-refundable assignment fee of $3,500, and (v) no such transfer or assignment will be effective until recorded by the Administrative Agent on the Register pursuant to Section 13.15. To the extent of any assignment pursuant to this Section 13.04(b), the assigning Lender shall be relieved of its obligations hereunder with respect to its assigned Commitments and outstanding Loans. At the time of each assignment pursuant to this Section 13.04(b) to a Person which is not already a Lender hereunder and which is a Foreign Lender, the respective assignee Lender shall, to the extent legally entitled to do so, provide to the Borrower the appropriate Internal Revenue Service Forms (and, if applicable, a Section 5.04(b)(ii) Certificate) described in Section 5.04(b). To the extent that an assignment of all or any portion of a Lender’s Commitments and related outstanding Obligations pursuant to Section 2.13 or this Section 13.04(b) would, at the time of such assignment, result in increased costs under Section 2.10, 3.06 or 5.04 from those being charged by the respective assigning Lender prior to such assignment, then the Borrower shall not be obligated to pay such increased costs (although the Borrower, in accordance with and pursuant to the other provisions of this Agreement, shall be obligated to pay any other increased costs of the type described above resulting from changes after the date of the respective assignment).

(c) Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent or prohibit any Lender from pledging its Loans and Notes hereunder to a Federal Reserve Bank in support of borrowings made by such Lender from such Federal Reserve Bank and, with prior notification to the Administrative Agent (but without the consent of the Administrative Agent or the Borrower), any Lender which is a fund may pledge all or any portion of its Loans and Notes to its trustee or to a collateral agent or to another creditor providing credit or credit support to such Lender in support of its obligations to such trustee, such collateral agent, such other creditor or a holder of such obligations, as the case may be. No pledge pursuant to this clause (c) shall release the transferor Lender from any of its obligations hereunder.

(d) Any Lender which assigns all of its Commitments and/or Loans hereunder in accordance with Section 13.04(b) shall cease to constitute a “Lender” hereunder, except with respect to indemnification provisions under this Agreement (including, without limitation, Sections 2.10, 2.11, 3.06, 5.04, 12.06, 13.01 and 13.06), which shall survive as to such assigning Lender.

 

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13.05. No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. No failure or delay on the part of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Issuing Lender or any Lender in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder or under any other Credit Document and no course of dealing between the Borrower or any other Credit Party and the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Issuing Lender or any Lender shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder or under any other Credit Document preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege hereunder or thereunder. The rights, powers and remedies herein or in any other Credit Document expressly provided are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights, powers or remedies which the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Issuing Lender or any Lender would otherwise have. No notice to or demand on any Credit Party in any case shall entitle any Credit Party to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances or constitute a waiver of the rights of the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, any Issuing Lender or any Lender to any other or further action in any circumstances without notice or demand.

13.06. Payments Pro Rata. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Administrative Agent agrees that promptly after its receipt of each payment from or on behalf of the Borrower in respect of any Obligations hereunder, the Administrative Agent shall distribute such payment to the Lenders entitled thereto (other than any Lender that has consented in writing to waive its pro rata share of any such payment) pro rata based upon their respective shares, if any, of the Obligations with respect to which such payment was received.

(b) Each of the Lenders agrees that, if it should receive any payment hereunder (whether by voluntary payment, by realization upon security, by the exercise of the right of setoff or banker’s lien, by counterclaim or cross action, by the enforcement of any right under the Credit Documents, or otherwise), in respect of any principal of, or premium (if any) or interest on, the Loans, Unpaid Drawings, Commitment Commission or Letter of Credit Fees, resulting in such Lender receiving payment of a greater proportion of such amounts than the proportion received by any other Lender entitled thereto, then such Lender receiving such excess payment shall purchase for cash without recourse or warranty from the other Lenders an interest in the Obligations of the respective Credit Party to such Lenders in such amount as shall result in a proportional participation by all the Lenders entitled thereto in such amount, provided that (i) if all or any portion of such excess amount is thereafter recovered from such Lenders, such purchase shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, but without interest and (ii) the provisions of this paragraph (b) shall not be construed to apply to any payment made by the Borrower pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement or any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Loans or participations in Letters of Credit to any assignee or participant.

 

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(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the provisions of the preceding Sections 13.06(a) and (b) shall be subject to the express provisions of this Agreement which require, or permit, differing payments to be made to Non-Defaulting Lenders as opposed to Defaulting Lenders.

13.07. Calculations; Computations. (a) The financial statements to be furnished to the Lenders pursuant hereto shall be made and prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the periods involved (except as set forth in the notes thereto or as otherwise disclosed in writing by the Borrower to the Lenders), provided that (i) to the extent expressly provided herein, certain calculations shall be made on a Pro Forma Basis, and (ii) for purposes of calculating the Applicable Margin, Excess Cash Flow, financial ratios, financial covenants and all related definitions, the financial results of Unrestricted Subsidiaries shall be ignored.

(b) All computations of interest, Commitment Commission and other Fees hereunder shall be made on the basis of a year of 360 days (except for interest calculated by reference to the Prime Lending Rate, which shall be based on a year of 365 or 366 days, as applicable) for the actual number of days (including the first day but excluding the last day; except that in the case of Letter of Credit Fees and Facing Fees, the last day shall be included) occurring in the period for which such interest, Commitment Commission or Fees are payable.

13.08. GOVERNING LAW; SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION; VENUE; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. (a) THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER AND THEREUNDER SHALL, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN ANY MORTGAGE, BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND BE GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW PRINCIPLES). ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT SHALL (EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE LAST SENTENCE OF THIS SECTION 13.08(a)) BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK OR OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, IN EACH CASE WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN, AND, BY EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT, THE BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. THE BORROWER HEREBY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH COURTS LACK PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE BORROWER, AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM, IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT BROUGHT IN ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS, THAT SUCH COURTS LACK PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE BORROWER. THE BORROWER FURTHER IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO THE SERVICE OF PROCESS OUT OF ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED COURTS IN ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BY THE MAILING OF COPIES THEREOF BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID, TO THE BORROWER AT ITS ADDRESS SET FORTH OPPOSITE ITS SIGNATURE BELOW, SUCH

 

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SERVICE TO BECOME EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER SUCH MAILING. THE BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO SUCH SERVICE OF PROCESS AND FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING COMMENCED HEREUNDER OR UNDER ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT THAT SERVICE OF PROCESS WAS IN ANY WAY INVALID OR INEFFECTIVE. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL AFFECT THE RIGHT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, THE COLLATERAL AGENT, ANY LENDER OR THE HOLDER OF ANY NOTE TO SERVE PROCESS IN ANY OTHER MANNER PERMITTED BY LAW OR TO COMMENCE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS OR OTHERWISE PROCEED AGAINST THE BORROWER IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION.

(b) THE BORROWER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY OF THE AFORESAID ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENT BROUGHT IN THE COURTS REFERRED TO IN CLAUSE (a) ABOVE AND HEREBY FURTHER IRREVOCABLY WAIVES AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY SUCH COURT THAT ANY SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.

(c) EACH OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER CREDIT DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY.

13.09. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A set of counterparts executed by all the parties hereto shall be lodged with the Borrower and the Administrative Agent.

13.10. Effectiveness. This Agreement shall become effective on the date (the “Restatement Effective Date”) on which (i) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders shall have signed a counterpart hereof (whether the same or different counterparts) and shall have delivered the same to the Administrative Agent at the Notice Office or, in the case of the Lenders, shall have given to the Administrative Agent telephonic (confirmed in writing), written or telex notice (actually received) at such office that the same has been signed and mailed to it and (ii) each of the conditions precedent set forth in Section 6 shall have been satisfied or waived in accordance with the terms hereof. The Administrative Agent will give the Borrower and each Lender prompt written notice of the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date.

13.11. Headings Descriptive. The headings of the several sections and subsections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement.

 

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13.12. Amendment or Waiver; etc. (a) Neither this Agreement nor any other Credit Document nor any terms hereof or thereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated unless such change, waiver, discharge or termination is in writing signed by the respective Credit Parties party hereto or thereto and the Required Lenders (although additional parties may be added to (and annexes may be modified to reflect such additions), and Subsidiaries of the Borrower may be released from, the Subsidiaries Guaranty and the Security Documents in accordance with the provisions hereof and thereof without the consent of the other Credit Parties party thereto or the Required Lenders), provided that no such change, waiver, discharge or termination shall, without the consent of each Lender (other than a Defaulting Lender except (w) the Commitment of such Defaulting Lender may not be increased or extended without the consent of such Defaulting Lender, (x) the final scheduled maturity of any Loan or Note held by a Defaulting Lender may not be extended without the consent of such Defaulting Lender, (y) the principal amount of any Loan or Note held by a Defaulting Lender may not be reduced or forgiven without the consent of such Defaulting Lender, and (z) any such other change, waiver, discharge or termination that requires the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender and that affects such Defaulting Lender more adversely than other affected Lenders may not be made without the consent of such Defaulting Lender) (with Obligations being directly affected thereby in the case of the following clause (i)), (i) extend the final scheduled maturity of any Loan or Note or extend the stated expiration date of any Letter of Credit beyond the Revolving Loan Maturity Date, or reduce the rate or extend the time of payment of interest or Fees thereon (except in connection with the waiver of applicability of any post-default increase in interest rates), or reduce (or forgive) the principal amount thereof (it being understood that any amendment or modification to the financial definitions in this Agreement or to Section 13.07(a) shall not constitute a reduction in the rate of interest or Fees for the purposes of this clause (i)), (ii) release all or substantially all of the Collateral (except as expressly provided in the Credit Documents) under all the Security Documents, (iii) amend, modify or waive any provision of this Section 13.12(a) (except for technical amendments with respect to additional extensions of credit pursuant to this Agreement which afford the protections to such additional extensions of credit of the type provided to the Term Loans and the Revolving Loan Commitments on the Effective Date), (iv) reduce the “majority” voting threshold specified in the definition of Required Lenders (it being understood that, with the consent of the Required Lenders, additional extensions of credit pursuant to this Agreement may be included in the determination of the Required Lenders on substantially the same basis as the extensions of Term Loans and Revolving Loan Commitments are included on the Effective Date) or (v) consent to the assignment or transfer by the Borrower of any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement, provided further, that no such change, waiver, discharge or termination shall (1) increase the Commitments of any Lender over the amount thereof then in effect without the consent of such Lender (it being understood that waivers or modifications of conditions precedent, covenants, Defaults or Events of Default or of a mandatory reduction in the Total Commitment shall not constitute an increase of the Commitment of any Lender, and that an increase in the available portion of any Commitment of any Lender shall not constitute an increase of the Commitment of such Lender), (2) without the consent of each Issuing Lender, amend, modify or waive any provision of Section 3 or alter its rights or obligations with respect to Letters of Credit, (3) without the consent of the Swingline Lender, alter the Swingline Lender’s rights or obligations with respect to Swingline Loans, (4) without the consent of the Administrative Agent, amend, modify or waive any provision of Section 12 or any other provision as same relates to the rights

 

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or obligations of the Administrative Agent, (5) without the consent of Collateral Agent, amend, modify or waive any provision relating to the rights or obligations of the Collateral Agent, (6) except in cases where additional extensions of term loans and/or revolving loans are being afforded substantially the same treatment afforded to the Term Loans and Revolving Loans pursuant to this Agreement on the Restatement Effective Date, without the consent of the Majority Lenders of each Tranche which is being allocated a lesser prepayment, repayment or commitment reduction as a result of the actions described below, alter the required application of any prepayments or repayments (or commitment reduction), as between the various Tranches, pursuant to Section 5.02(g) (it being understood, however, that the Required Lenders may waive, in whole or in part, any such prepayment, repayment or commitment reduction, so long as the application, as amongst the various Tranches, of any such prepayment, repayment or commitment reduction which is still required to be made is not altered), (7) without the consent of the Majority Lenders of the respective Tranche affected thereby, amend the definition of Majority Lenders (it being understood that, with the consent of the Required Lenders, additional extensions of credit pursuant to this Agreement may be included in the determination of the Majority Lenders on substantially the same basis as the extensions of Loans and Commitments are included on the Effective Date), (8) without the written consent of the Majority Lenders with Revolving Loans and/or Revolving Loan Commitments, amend, modify or waive any condition precedent set forth in Section 7 with respect to the making of Revolving Loans, Swingline Loans or the issuance of Letters of Credit, (9) reduce the amount of, or extend the date of, any Scheduled Repayment of any Tranche of Term Loans without the consent of the Majority Lenders holding Term Loans of such Tranche, or amend the definition of Majority Lenders (it being understood that, with the consent of the Required Lenders, additional extensions of credit pursuant to this Agreement may be included in the determination of the Majority Lenders on substantially the same basis as the extensions of Term Loans and Revolving Loan Commitments are included on the Restatement Effective Date) without the consent of the Majority Lenders of the respective Tranche affected thereby, or (10) without the consent of each Lender with outstanding Term Loans, change or amend the provisions of Section 2.09 to provide for an Interest Period for Term Loans in excess of 6 months unless, as a condition to the selection of such an Interest Period, such Interest Period is available to all such Lenders.

(b) If, in connection with any proposed change, waiver, discharge or termination of or to any of the provisions of this Agreement as contemplated by clauses (i) through (v), inclusive, of the first proviso to Section 13.12(a), the consent of the Required Lenders is obtained but the consent of one or more of such other Lenders whose consent is required is not obtained, then the Borrower shall have the right, so long as all non-consenting Lenders whose individual consent is required are treated as described in either clause (A) or (B) below, to either (A) replace each such non-consenting Lender or Lenders (or, at the option of the Borrower, if the respective Lender’s consent is required with respect to less than all Tranches of Loans (or related Commitments), to replace only the Revolving Loan Commitments and/or Loans of the respective non-consenting Lender which gave rise to the need to obtain such Lender’s individual consent) with one or more Replacement Lenders pursuant to Section 2.13 so long as at the time of such replacement, each such Replacement Lender consents to the proposed change, waiver, discharge or termination or (B) terminate such non-consenting Lender’s Revolving Loan Commitment (if such Lender’s consent is required as a result of its Revolving Loan Commitment) and/or repay each Tranche of outstanding Loans of such Lender which gave rise to the need to obtain such Lender’s consent and/or cash collateralize its applicable RL

 

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Percentage of the Letter of Credit of Outstandings, in accordance with Sections 4.02(b) and/or 5.01(b), provided that, unless the Commitments which are terminated and Loans which are repaid pursuant to preceding clause (B) are immediately replaced in full at such time through the addition of new Lenders or the increase of the Commitments and/or outstanding Loans of existing Lenders (who in each case must specifically consent thereto), then in the case of any action pursuant to preceding clause (B), the Required Lenders (determined after giving effect to the proposed action) shall specifically consent thereto, provided further, that the Borrower shall not have the right to replace a Lender, terminate its Commitment or repay its Loans solely as a result of the exercise of such Lender’s rights (and the withholding of any required consent by such Lender) pursuant to the second proviso to Section 13.12(a).

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in clause (a) above of this Section 13.12, (i) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each Incremental Term Loan Lender may, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.14, enter into an Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, (ii) the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each Incremental RL Lender may, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.15, enter into an Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, provided that after the execution and delivery by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and each such Incremental Term Loan Lender or Incremental RL Lender, as the case may be, of such Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement or Incremental RL Commitment Agreement, as the case may be, such Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement or Incremental RL Commitment, as the case may be, may thereafter only be modified in accordance with the requirements of clause (a) above of this Section 13.12 and (iii) the Borrower and the Administrative Agent may enter into amendments to this Agreement and the other Credit Documents in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.16(c).

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, (x) any provision of this Agreement may be amended by an agreement in writing entered into by the Borrower, the Required Lenders and the Administrative Agent (and, if their rights or obligations are affected thereby, each Issuing Lender and the Swingline Lender) if (i) by the terms of such agreement the Commitments of each Lender not consenting to the amendment provided for therein shall terminate upon the effectiveness of such amendment and (ii) at the time such amendment becomes effective, each Lender not consenting thereto receives payment (including pursuant to an assignment to a Replacement Lender in accordance with Section 13.04(b)) in full of the principal of and interest accrued on each Loan made by it and all other amounts owing to it or accrued for its account under this Agreement

13.13. Survival. All indemnities set forth herein including, without limitation, in Sections 2.10, 2.11, 3.06, 5.04, 12.06 and 13.01 shall survive the execution, delivery and termination of this Agreement and the Notes and the making and repayment of the Obligations.

13.14. Domicile of Loans. Each Lender may transfer and carry its Loans at, to or for the account of any office, Subsidiary or Affiliate of such Lender. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, to the extent that a transfer of Loans pursuant to this Section 13.14 would, at the time of such transfer, result in increased costs under Section 2.10, 2.11, 3.06 or 5.04 from those being charged by the respective Lender prior to such transfer, then the Borrower shall not be obligated to pay such increased costs (although the Borrower shall be obligated to pay any other increased costs of the type described above resulting from changes in any applicable law, treaty, governmental rule, regulation, guidelines or order, or in the interpretation thereof, after the date of the respective transfer).

 

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13.15. Register. The Borrower hereby designates the Administrative Agent to serve as its agent, solely for purposes of this Section 13.15, to maintain a register (the “Register”) on which it will maintain a list of the names of each of the Lenders and record the Commitments of each of the Lenders, the Loans made by each of the Lenders and each repayment in respect of the principal amount of and the amount of stated interest owing on the Loans of each Lender. The entries in the Register shall, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive, and the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary. With respect to any Lender, the transfer of the Commitments of such Lender and the rights to the principal of, and interest on, any Loan made pursuant to such Commitments shall not be effective until such transfer is recorded on the Register maintained by the Administrative Agent with respect to ownership of such Commitments and Loans and prior to such recordation all amounts owing to the transferor with respect to such Commitments and Loans shall remain owing to the transferor. The registration of assignment or transfer of all or part of any Commitments and Loans shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent on the Register only upon the acceptance by the Administrative Agent of a properly executed and delivered Assignment and Assumption Agreement pursuant to Section 13.04(b). Coincident with the delivery of such an Assignment and Assumption Agreement to the Administrative Agent for acceptance and registration of assignment or transfer of all or part of a Loan, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the assigning or transferor Lender shall surrender the Note (if any) evidencing such Loan, and thereupon one or more new Notes in the same aggregate principal amount shall be issued to the assigning or transferor Lender and/or the new Lender at the request of any such Lender. Any provision of Incremental Term Loan Commitments pursuant to Section 2.14 shall be recorded by the Administrative Agent on the Register only upon the acceptance by the Administrative Agent of a properly executed and delivered Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement. The Borrower agrees to indemnify the Administrative Agent from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and liabilities of whatsoever nature which may be imposed on, asserted against or incurred by the Administrative Agent in performing its duties under this Section 13.15.

13.16. Confidentiality. (a) Subject to the provisions of clause (b) of this Section 13.16, each Lender agrees that it will maintain as confidential and not disclose without the prior written consent of the Borrower (other than to such Lender’s employees, managers, trustees, pledgees, auditors, advisors, counsel or representatives or to another Lender if such Lender or such Lender’s holding or parent company in its sole discretion determines that any such party should have access to such information, provided such Persons shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 13.16 to the same extent as such Lender) any information with respect to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which is now or in the future furnished pursuant to this Agreement or any other Credit Document, provided that any Lender may disclose any such information (i) as has become generally available to the public other than by virtue of a breach of this Section 13.16(a) by the respective Lender, (ii) as may be required or appropriate in any report, statement or testimony submitted to any municipal, state or Federal regulatory body or self-regulatory body having or claiming to have jurisdiction over such Lender or to the Federal

 

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Reserve Board or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or similar organizations (whether in the United States or elsewhere) or their successors, (iii) as may be required or appropriate in respect to any summons or subpoena or in connection with any litigation, (iv) in order to comply with any law, order, regulation or ruling applicable to such Lender, (v) to the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent, (vi) to any direct or indirect contractual counterparty in any swap, hedge or similar agreement (or to any such contractual counterparty’s professional advisor), so long as such contractual counterparty (or such professional advisor) agrees to be bound by the provisions of this Section 13.16 or provisions that are substantially similar to this Section 13.16 prior to its receipt of any such information, (vii) to any prospective or actual transferee or participant in connection with any contemplated transfer or participation of any of the Notes or Commitments or any interest therein by such Lender, provided that such prospective transferee agrees to be bound by the confidentiality provisions contained in this Section 13.16 or provisions that are substantially similar to this Section 13.16 and (viii) to any rating agency when required by it (it being understood that, prior to any such disclosure, such rating agency shall undertake to preserve the confidentiality of any such information received by it from such Lender).

(b) The Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that each Lender may share with any of its affiliates, and such affiliates may share with such Lender (and, in each case, any of their respective employees, managers, trustees, pledgees, auditors, advisors, counsel or representatives), any information related to the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, any non-public customer information regarding the creditworthiness of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries), provided such Persons shall be subject to the provisions of this Section 13.16 to the same extent as such Lender.

13.17. Patriot Act. Each Lender subject to the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act, Pub. L. 109-177 (signed into law March 9, 2009) (as amended from time to time, the “Patriot Act”) hereby notifies the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower and the other Credit Parties and other information that will allow such Lender to identify the Borrower and the other Credit Parties in accordance with the Patriot Act.

13.18. OTHER LIENS ON COLLATERAL; TERMS OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE SECOND LIEN NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT; ETC. (a) EACH LENDER UNDERSTANDS, ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT LIENS RANKING PARI PASSU WITH THE LIENS CREATED BY OR PURSUANT TO THE SECURITY DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN CREATED ON THE COLLATERAL PURSUANT TO THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES DOCUMENTS, WHICH LIENS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT. THE TERMS OF THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT PROVIDE (A) THAT THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT MAY BE MODIFIED BY THE COLLATERAL AGENT TO ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN ONE ISSUANCE OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS THEREOF AND (B) IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TERMS OF THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE CREDIT DOCUMENTS, THE PROVISIONS OF THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN AND CONTROL.

 

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(b) EACH LENDER AUTHORIZES AND INSTRUCTS THE COLLATERAL AGENT TO ENTER INTO THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE SECOND LIEN NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE LENDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS (AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS) REQUIRED (OR DEEMED ADVISABLE) BY IT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE SECOND LIEN NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT INCLUDING ANY NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO THE SECURITY DOCUMENTS.

(c) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION 13.18 ARE NOT INTENDED TO SUMMARIZE ALL RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT OR THE SECOND LIEN NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT. REFERENCE MUST BE MADE TO THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND, ONCE EXECUTED AND DELIVERED, THE SECOND LIEN NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT ITSELF TO UNDERSTAND ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF. NEITHER THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION TO ANY LENDER AS TO THE SUFFICIENCY OR ADVISABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT AND THE SECOND LIEN NOTES INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT. EACH LENDER IS FURTHER AWARE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT MAY ALSO ACT IN A COLLATERAL AGENCY CAPACITY UNDER THE SENIOR SECURED NOTES DOCUMENTS AND THE SECOND LIEN NOTES DOCUMENTS, AND EACH LENDER HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION THERETO OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING THEREFROM.

13.19. Effect of the Amendment and Restatement. (a) On the Restatement Effective Date, (i) the Existing Credit Agreement shall be amended and restated in its entirety by this Agreement, (ii) each of the commitments of the Existing Lenders under the Existing Credit Agreement shall be terminated and, to the extent that such Existing Lenders constitute Lenders hereunder, shall be replaced with their respective Commitments hereunder, and (iii) all loans and other amounts owing under the Existing Credit Agreement shall be repaid as provided in Section 6.05. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that (i) this Agreement and the other Credit Documents, whether executed and delivered in connection herewith or otherwise, do not constitute a novation of the Existing Credit Agreement or the other Credit Documents as in effect prior to the Restatement Effective Date and which remain outstanding as of the Restatement Effective Date, and (ii) the Liens and security interests as granted under the applicable Security Documents securing payment of all Obligations hereunder and under the other Credit Documents are in all respects continuing and in full force and effect and are reaffirmed hereby.

(b) On and after the Restatement Effective Date, (i) all references to the Existing Credit Agreement or the Credit Agreement in the Credit Documents (other than this Agreement) shall be deemed to refer to the Existing Credit Agreement, as amended and restated hereby, (ii) all references to any section (or subsection) of the Existing Credit Agreement or the Credit Agreement in any Credit Document (but not herein) shall be amended to become, mutatis mutandis, references to the corresponding provisions of this Agreement and (iii) except as the context otherwise provides, on or after the Restatement Effective Date, all references to this Agreement herein (including for purposes of indemnification and reimbursement of fees) shall be deemed to be reference to the Existing Credit Agreement as amended and restated hereby.

 

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(c) This amendment and restatement is limited as written and is not a consent to any other amendment, restatement or waiver or other modification, whether or not similar and, except as expressly provided herein or in any other Credit Document, all terms and conditions of the other Credit Documents remain in full force and effect.

(d) It is understood and agreed that upon the occurrence of the Restatement Effective Date, DBTCA will be deemed to have resigned as administrative agent and collateral agent under the Existing Credit Agreement, the Subsidiaries Guaranty and the Security Documents and will be replaced by BANA in such capacities and will assign all security interests in the Collateral granted to it in its capacity as collateral agent under the Existing Credit Agreement to BANA in its capacity as Collateral Agent under this Agreement.

13.20. No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated hereby (including in connection with any amendment, waiver or other modification hereof or of any other Credit Document), the Borrower and each other Credit Party acknowledges and agrees, and acknowledges its Affiliates’ understanding, that: (i) (A) the arranging and other services regarding this Agreement provided by the Administrative Agent, the Joint Lead Arrangers, the Joint Lead Bookrunners and the Lenders are arm’s-length commercial transactions between the Borrower, each other Credit Party and their respective Affiliates, on the one hand, and the Administrative Agent, the Joint Lead Arrangers, the Joint Lead Bookrunners and the Lenders, on the other hand, (B) each of the Borrower and each other Credit Party has consulted its own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent it has deemed appropriate, and (C) the Borrower and each other Credit Party is capable of evaluating, and understands and accepts, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated hereby and by the other Credit Documents; (ii) (A) the Administrative Agent, the Joint Lead Arrangers, the Joint Lead Bookrunners and the Lenders are and have been acting solely as a principal and, except as expressly agreed in writing by the relevant parties, has not been, is not, and will not be acting as an advisor, agent or fiduciary for the Borrower, any other Credit Party or any of their respective Affiliates, or any other Person and (B) neither the Administrative Agent, any Joint Lead Arranger, any Joint Lead Bookrunner nor any Lender has any obligation to the Borrower, any other Credit Party or any of their respective Affiliates with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby except those obligations expressly set forth herein and in the other Credit Documents; and (iii) the Administrative Agent, the Joint Lead Arrangers, the Joint Lead Bookrunners and the Lenders and their respective Affiliates may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from those of the Borrower, the other Credit Parties and their respective Affiliates, and neither the Administrative Agent, any Joint Lead Arranger, any Joint Lead Bookrunner nor any Lender has any obligation to disclose any of such interests to the Borrower, any other Credit Party or any of their respective Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each of the Borrower and the other Credit Parties hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against the Administrative Agent, the Joint Lead Arrangers, the Joint Lead Bookrunners and the Lenders with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated hereby.

 

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13.21. Post-Closing Requirements. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement or the other Credit Documents, the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the Borrower shall be required as promptly as possible, but in any event within 30 days after the Restatement Effective Date (as such date may be extended by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), to deliver, or shall cause to be delivered, to the Administrative Agent originals of the stock certificates and related stock powers of the Equity Interests of MPX, Inc. and Technology Resources Solutions, Inc.

(b) All conditions precedent and representations contained in this Agreement and the other Credit Documents shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to effect the foregoing (and to permit the taking of the actions described above within the time periods required above, rather than as elsewhere provided in the Credit Documents), provided that to the extent any representation and warranty would not be true because the foregoing actions were not taken on the Restatement Effective Date, the respective representation and warranty shall be required to be true and correct in all material respects at the time the respective action is taken (or was required to be taken) in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this Section 13.21. The acceptance of the benefits of each Credit Event shall constitute a representation, warranty and covenant by the Borrower to each of the Lenders that the actions required pursuant to Section 13.21(a) will be, or have been, taken within the relevant time periods referred to in this Section 13.21, and the parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the failure to take any of the actions required above, within the relevant time periods required above, shall give rise to an immediate Event of Default pursuant to this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized officers to execute and deliver this Agreement as of the date first above written.

Address:

 

One PAETEC Plaza

600 WillowBrook Office Park

Fairport, New York 14450

Fax: (585) 340-2563

Attn: Keith Wilson (Tel: (585) 340-2970)

    PAETEC HOLDING CORP., as the Borrower
    By:  

  /s/ Keith M. Wilson

      Title: Executive Vice President, Chief
    Financial Officer and Treasurer
   

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

        as Administrative Agent
    By:  

  /s/ Antonikia L. Thomas

      Title: Assistant Vice President
    BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
     

as a Lender, Issuing Lender and Swingline

Lender

    By:  

  /s/ Lisa Webster

      Title: Director
    DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
    By:  

  /s/ Anca Trifan

      Title: Managing Director
    By:  

  /s/ Paul O’Leary

      Title: Director
    CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
    By:  

  /s/ Bill O’Daly

      Title: Director


By:  

  /s/ Kevin Buddhdew

Title: Associate

GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
By:  

  /s/ Robert Ehudin

Title: Authorized Signatory

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
By:  

  /s/ Christophe Vohmann

Title: Executive Director

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL

    ASSOCIATION

By:  

  /s/ Kirk Tesch

Title: Director

SUNTRUST BANK
By:  

  /s/ Kevin Curtin

Title: Director

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS

    TRUST COMPANY

By:  

  /s/ Jon M. Fogle

Title: Vice President

 

(ii)


SCHEDULE XIII

REVERSE DUTCH AUCTION PROCEDURES

This Schedule XIII is intended to summarize certain basic terms of the reverse Dutch auction procedures pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement, of which this Schedule XIII is a part. It is not intended to be a definitive statement of all of the terms and conditions of a reverse Dutch auction, the definitive terms and conditions for which shall be set forth in the applicable offering document. None of the Administrative Agent, the Auction Manager, or any of their respective affiliates or any officers, directors, employees, agents or attorneys-in-fact of such Persons (together with the Administrative Agent and its affiliates, the “Agent-Related Person”) makes any recommendation pursuant to any offering document as to whether or not any Lender should sell its Term Loans to the Borrower pursuant to any offering documents, nor shall the decision by the Administrative Agent, the Auction Manager or any other Agent-Related Person (or any of their affiliates) in its respective capacity as a Lender to sell its Term Loans to the Borrower be deemed to constitute such a recommendation. Each Lender should make its own decision on whether to sell any of its Term Loans and, if it decides to do so, the principal amount of and price to be sought for such Term Loans. In addition, each Lender should consult its own attorney, business advisor or tax advisor as to legal, business, tax and related matters concerning each Auction and the relevant offering documents. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Schedule XIII have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement.

(a) Notice Procedures. In connection with each Auction, the Borrower will provide notification to the Auction Manager for distribution to the Lenders of the relevant Tranche of Term Loans (each, an “Auction Notice”). Each Auction Notice shall contain (i) the maximum principal amount (calculated on the face amount thereof) of Term Loans that the Borrower offers to purchase in such Auction (the “Auction Amount”), which shall be no less than $10,000,000 (unless another amount is agreed to by the Administrative Agent); (ii) the range of discounts to par (the “Discount Range”), expressed as a range of prices per $1,000 (in increments of $5), at which the Borrower would be willing to purchase Term Loans in such Auction; and (iii) the date on which such Auction will conclude, on which date Return Bids (as defined below) will be due by 1:00 p.m. (New York time) (as such date and time may be extended by the Auction Manager, such time the “Expiration Time”). Such Expiration Time may be extended for a period not exceeding three (3) Business Days upon notice by the Borrower to the Auction Manager received not less than 24 hours before the original Expiration Time; provided that only one extension per offer shall be permitted. An Auction shall be regarded as a “failed auction” in the event that either (x) the Borrower withdraws such Auction in accordance with the terms hereof or (y) the Expiration Time occurs with no Qualifying Bids (as defined below) having been received. In the event of a failed auction, the Borrower shall not be permitted to deliver a new Auction Notice prior to the date occurring three (3) Business Days after such withdrawal or Expiration Time, as the case may be. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Borrower shall not initiate any Auction by delivering an Auction Notice to the Auction Manager until after the conclusion (whether successful or failed) of the previous Auction (if any), whether such conclusion occurs by withdrawal of such previous Auction or the occurrence of the Expiration Time of such previous Auction.

 

(i)


(b) Reply Procedures. In connection with any Auction, each Lender of Term Loans of the applicable Tranche wishing to participate in such Auction shall, prior to the Expiration Time, provide the Auction Manager with a notice of participation, in the form included in the respective offering document (each, a “Return Bid”) which shall specify (i) a discount to par that must be expressed as a price per $1,000 (in increments of $5) in principal amount of Term Loans (the “Reply Price”) within the Discount Range and (ii) the principal amount of Term Loans, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 or an integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof, that such Lender offers for sale at its Reply Price (the “Reply Amount”). A Lender may submit a Reply Amount that is less than the minimum amount and incremental amount requirements described above only if the Reply Amount comprises the entire amount of the Term Loans of such Tranche held by such Lender. Lenders may only submit one Return Bid per Auction but each Return Bid may contain up to three (3) component bids, each of which may result in a separate Qualifying Bid and each of which will not be contingent on any other component bid submitted by such Lender resulting in a Qualifying Bid. In addition to the Return Bid, the participating Lender must execute and deliver, to be held by the Auction Manager, an assignment and acceptance in the form included in the offering document (each, an “Auction Assignment and Assumption”). The Borrower will not purchase any Term Loans at a price that is outside of the applicable Discount Range, nor will any Return Bids (including any component bids specified therein) submitted at a price that is outside such applicable Discount Range be considered in any calculation of the Applicable Threshold Price.

(c) Acceptance Procedures. Based on the Reply Prices and Reply Amounts received by the Auction Manager, the Auction Manager, in consultation with the Borrower, will calculate the lowest purchase price (the “Applicable Threshold Price”) for such Auction within the Discount Range for such Auction that will allow the Borrower to complete the Auction by purchasing the full Auction Amount (or such lesser amount of Term Loans for which the Borrower has received Qualifying Bids). The Borrower shall purchase Term Loans from each Lender whose Return Bid is within the Discount Range and contains a Reply Price that is equal to or less than the Applicable Threshold Price (each, a “Qualifying Bid”). All Term Loans included in Qualifying Bids (including multiple component Qualifying Bids contained in a single Return Bid) received at a Reply Price lower than the Applicable Threshold Price will be purchased at such applicable Reply Prices and shall not be subject to proration.

(d) Proration Procedures. All Term Loans offered in Return Bids (or, if applicable, any component thereof) constituting Qualifying Bids at the Applicable Threshold Price will be purchased at the Applicable Threshold Price; provided that if the aggregate principal amount (calculated on the face amount thereof) of all Term Loans for which Qualifying Bids have been submitted in any given Auction at the Applicable Threshold Price would exceed the remaining portion of the Auction Amount (after deducting all Term Loans to be purchased at prices below the Applicable Threshold Price), the Borrower shall purchase the Term Loans for which the Qualifying Bids submitted were at the Applicable Threshold Price ratably based on the respective principal amounts offered and in an aggregate amount equal to the amount necessary to complete the purchase of the Auction Amount. No Return Bids or any component thereof will be accepted above the Applicable Threshold Price.

(e) Notification Procedures. The Auction Manager will calculate the Applicable Threshold Price and post the Applicable Threshold Price and proration factor onto an internet or intranet site (including an IntraLinks, SyndTrak or other electronic workspace) in accordance with

 

(ii)


the Auction Manager’s standard dissemination practices by 4:00 p.m. New York time on the same Business Day as the date the Return Bids were due (as such due date may be extended in accordance with this Schedule XIII). The Auction Manager will insert the principal amount of Term Loans to be assigned and the applicable settlement date into each applicable Auction Assignment and Assumption received in connection with a Qualifying Bid. Upon the request of the submitting Lender, the Auction Manager will promptly return any Auction Assignment and Assumption received in connection with a Return Bid that is not a Qualifying Bid.

(f) Auction Assignment and Assumption. Each Auction Notice and Auction Assignment and Assumption shall contain the following representations and warranties by the Borrower:

 

  (i) The conditions set forth in Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement have each been satisfied on and as of the date hereof, except to the extent that such conditions refer to conditions that must be satisfied as of a future date, in which case the Borrower must terminate any Auction if it fails to satisfy one of more of the conditions which are required to be met at the time which otherwise would have been the time of purchase of Term Loans pursuant to an Auction.

 

  (ii) The representations and warranties of the Borrower and each other Credit Party contained in Section 8 of the Credit Agreement or any other Credit Document, or which are contained in any document furnished at any time under or in connection herewith or therewith, shall be true and correct in all material respects (other than any representation or warranty that is qualified by materiality or reference to Material Adverse Effect, which shall be true and correct in all respects) on and as of the date hereof, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes hereof, the representations and warranties contained in Section 8.05(a) of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the most recent statements furnished pursuant to clauses (a) and (b) of Section 9.01 of the Credit Agreement.

(g) Additional Procedures. Once initiated by an Auction Notice, the Borrower may withdraw an Auction only in the event that, (i) as of such time, no Qualifying Bid has been received by the Auction Manager or (ii) the Borrower has failed to meet a condition set forth in Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement. Furthermore, in connection with any Auction, upon submission by a Lender of a Return Bid, such Lender will not have any withdrawal rights. Any Return Bid (including any component bid thereof) delivered to the Auction Manager may not be modified, revoked, terminated or cancelled by a Lender. However, an Auction may become void if the conditions to the purchase of Term Loans by the Borrower required by the terms and conditions of Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement are not met. The purchase price in respect of each Qualifying Bid for which purchase by the Borrower is required in accordance with the foregoing provisions shall be paid directly by the Borrower to the respective assigning Lender on

 

(iii)


a settlement date as determined jointly by the Borrower and the Auction Manager (which shall be not later than ten (10) Business Days after the date Return Bids are due). The Borrower shall execute each applicable Auction Assignment and Assumption received in connection with a Qualifying Bid. All questions as to the form of documents and validity and eligibility of Term Loans that are the subject of an Auction will be determined by the Auction Manager, in consultation with the Borrower, and their determination will be final and binding so long as such determination is not inconsistent with the terms of Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement or this Schedule XIII. The Auction Manager’s interpretation of the terms and conditions of the offering document, in consultation with the Borrower, will be final and binding so long as such interpretation is not inconsistent with the terms of Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement or this Schedule XIII. None of the Administrative Agent, the Auction Manager, any other Agent-Related Person or any of their respective affiliates assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information concerning the Borrower, the Credit Parties, or any of their affiliates (whether contained in an offering document or otherwise) or for any failure to disclose events that may have occurred and may affect the significance or accuracy of such information. This Schedule XIII shall not require the Borrower to initiate any Auction.

 

(iv)

EX-12.1 59 dex121.htm EXHIBIT 12.1 Exhibit 12.1

Exhibit 12.1

CALCULATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

PAETEC Holding’s ratios of earnings to fixed charges were as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,     Three Months Ended
March  31,
 
     2006      2007      2008     2009     2010     2011  

Earnings:

           

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ 16,233       $ 18,565       $ (398,098   $ (30,043   $ (58,745   $ (11,280

Plus: Fixed Charges (see below)

     28,206         69,932         76,673        77,465        99,787        35,546   
                                                  

Total Earnings

   $ 44,439       $ 88,497       $ (321,425   $ 47,422      $ 41,042      $ 24,266   
                                                  

Fixed Charges:

           

Interest expense, including amortization of debt issuance costs, debt discounts, and debt premiums

     27,319         68,373         73,663        74,149        96,339        34,464   

Portion of rental expense deemed to represent interest

     887         1,559         3,010        3,316        3,448        1,082   
                                                  

Total Fixed Charges

     28,206         69,932         76,673        77,465        99,787        35,546   

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     1.58         1.27         *        *        *        *   
                                                  

Coverage deficiency

   $ —         $ —         $ (398,098   $ (30,043   $ (58,745   $ (11,280
                                                  

 

* There were insufficient earnings available to cover fixed charges for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and for the three months ended March 31, 2011. As a result, the ratio of earnings to fixed charges was less than 1.0 for each of such periods.
EX-21 60 dex21.htm EXHIBIT 21 Exhibit 21

Exhibit 21

 

Subsidiary

  

State of Incorporation or Organization

PAETEC Corp.

   Delaware

PaeTec Communications, Inc.

   Delaware

PaeTec Communications of Virginia, Inc.

   Virginia

PAETEC Integrated Solutions Group, Inc.

   Delaware

PAETEC Software Corp.

   New York

PAETEC iTEL, L.L.C.

   North Carolina

US LEC LLC

   Delaware

US LEC Communications LLC (1)

   North Carolina

US LEC of Alabama LLC (1)

   North Carolina

US LEC of Florida LLC (1)

   North Carolina

US LEC of Georgia LLC (1)

   Delaware

US LEC of Maryland LLC (1)

   North Carolina

US LEC of North Carolina LLC (1)

   North Carolina

US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC (1)

   North Carolina

US LEC of South Carolina LLC (1)

   Delaware

US LEC of Tennessee LLC (1)

   Delaware

US LEC of Virginia L.L.C. (1)

   Delaware

Allworx Corp.

   Delaware

MPX, Inc.

   Delaware

Technology Resource Solutions, Inc. (2)

   New York

McLeodUSA LLC

   Delaware

McLeodUSA Information Services LLC

   Delaware

McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C. (1)

   Iowa

McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C.

   Iowa

U.S. Energy Partners LLC (3)

   New York

PAETEC Realty LLC

   New York

Quagga Corporation

   California

Cavalier Telephone Corporation

   Delaware

CavTel Holdings, LLC

   Delaware

Cavalier Telephone LLC

   Virginia

Cavalier IP TV, LLC

   Delaware

Cavalier Services, LLC

   Delaware

Elantic Networks, Inc.

   Delaware

SM Holdings, LLC

   Delaware

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

   Delaware

Access One Communications Corp.

   New Jersey

Compco, Inc.

   Delaware

Talk America of Virginia, Inc.

   Virginia

Talk America Inc. (1)

   Pennsylvania

LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.

   Michigan

NT Corporation

   Delaware

TC Services Holding Co., Inc.

   Pennsylvania

Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.

   Delaware

Intellifiber Networks, Inc.

   Virginia

Network Telephone Corporation

   Florida

OmniCall, Inc.

   South Carolina

The Other Phone Company, Inc.

   Florida

XETA Technologies, Inc.

   Oklahoma

Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.

   Texas

 

(1) Doing business as PAETEC Business Services.
(2) Doing business as PAETEC Energy.
(3) Doing business as PAETEC Energy Marketing Corp.
EX-23.1 61 dex231.htm EXHIBIT 23.1 Exhibit 23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the use in this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-174546 of our reports dated March 16, 2011 relating to the consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedule of PAETEC Holding Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the acquisition of Cavalier Telephone Corporation on December 6, 2010 and the acquisition of McLeodUSA Incorporated on February 8, 2008), and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Rochester, New York

June 6, 2011

EX-23.2 62 dex232.htm EXHIBIT 23.2 Exhibit 23.2

Exhibit 23.2

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Independent Auditor

We consent to the use in this Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-174546 on Form S-4 of PAETEC Holding Corp. of our reports dated April 30, 2010 and April 30, 2009, relating to our audits of the consolidated financial statements, appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Experts” in such Prospectus.

/s/ McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

Richmond, Virginia

June 6, 2011

EX-25 63 dex25.htm EXHIBIT 25 Exhibit 25

Exhibit 25

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM T-1

STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A

CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE

ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO

SECTION 305(b)(2) [    ]

 

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

(Jurisdiction of incorporation

if not a U.S. national bank)

  

95-3571558

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

700 South Flower Street

Suite 500

Los Angeles, California

(Address of principal executive offices)

  

90017

(Zip code)

 

PAETEC Holding Corp.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

   20-5339741

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)


PAETEC Corp.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

16-1551094

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

PAETEC Integrated Solutions Group, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

16-1585842

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

PAETEC iTel, L.L.C.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

North Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

47-0903254

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

PaeTec Software Corp.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

16-1384745

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2065535

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of Alabama LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

North Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2104211

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 2 -


US LEC of Florida LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

North Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2046424

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of Maryland LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

North Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2117626

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of North Carolina LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

North Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2091767

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of South Carolina LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2056428

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of Tennessee LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2065536

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

PaeTec Communications, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

16-1551095

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 3 -


PaeTec Communications of Virginia, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Virginia

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

16-6486048

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC Communications LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

North Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2162051

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of Georgia LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2065537

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of Pennsylvania LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

North Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2117625

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

US LEC of Virginia L.L.C.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

56-2012173

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 4 -


Allworx Corp.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

26-0259247

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

MPX, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

16-1468411

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Technology Resource Solutions, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

51-0443765

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

McLeodUSA LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

42-1407240

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

McLeodUSA Information Services LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

76-0529757

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 5 -


McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, L.L.C.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Iowa

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

42-1407242

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

McLeodUSA Purchasing, L.L.C.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Iowa

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

42-1501014

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

U.S. Energy Partners LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

14-1856903

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

PAETEC Realty LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

New York

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

27-1866972

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Quagga Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

California

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

87-0721393

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 6 -


Cavalier Telephone Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

54-1946546

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

CavTel Holdings, LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

20-4208673

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Cavalier Telephone, L.L.C.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Virginia

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

54-1914822

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

54-2028580

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

SM Holdings, LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

26-0970378

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Cavalier IP TV, LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

20-2386185

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 7 -


Elantic Networks, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

20-0726068

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Intellifiber Networks, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Virginia

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

54-1861675

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Cavalier Services, LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

20-2047841

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Talk America Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

23-2827736

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Talk America Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

23-2582790

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

TC Services Holding Co., Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

23-3036795

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 8 -


LDMI Telecommunications, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Michigan

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

38-2940840

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

NT Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

59-3619111

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Network Telephone Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Florida

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

59-3477521

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Compco, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

23-2940793

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Talk America of Virginia, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Virginia

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

54-1871946

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Access One Communications Corp.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

New Jersey

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

22-3527935

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

- 9 -


OmniCall, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

South Carolina

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

57-1046947

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

The Other Phone Company, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Florida

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

65-0705374

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

XETA Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Oklahoma

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

73-1130045

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

Pyramid Communication Services, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

Texas

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

75-2767803

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

One PAETEC Plaza

600 Willowbrook Office Park

Fairport, New York

(Address of principal executive offices)

  

14450

(Zip code)

 

9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

and Guarantees of 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

(Title of the indenture securities)

 

 

 

 

- 10 -


1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee:

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

 

Name

  

Address

Comptroller of the Currency United States Department of the Treasury

   Washington, DC 20219

Federal Reserve Bank

      San Francisco, CA 94105

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

   Washington, DC 20429

 

  (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

 

  Yes.

 

2. Affiliations with Obligor.

 

  If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation.

 

  None.

 

16. List of Exhibits.

 

  Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “Act”) and 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

 

  1. A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948 and Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

 

  2. A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

 

  3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers (Exhibit 3 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

 

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  4. A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-162713).

 

  6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-152875).

 

  7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the trustee, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., a banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of Pittsburgh, and State of Pennsylvania, on the 2nd day of June, 2011.

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON

TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

By:  

/s/ RAYMOND K. O’NEIL

  Name:   RAYMOND K. O’NEIL
  Title:   SENIOR ASSOCIATE

 

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EXHIBIT 7

 

 

Consolidated Report of Condition of

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

of 700 South Flower Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90017

At the close of business March 31, 2011, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.

 

ASSETS

  

Dollar Amounts in Thousands

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

  

Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin

   1,466

Interest-bearing balances

   152

Securities:

  

Held-to-maturity securities

   0

Available-for-sale securities

   786,518

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:

  

Federal funds sold

   73,000

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

   0

Loans and lease financing receivables:

  

Loans and leases held for sale

   0

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

   0

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

   0

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

   0

Trading assets

   0

Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)

   8,911

Other real estate owned

   0

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

   1

Direct and indirect investments in real estate ventures

   0

Intangible assets:

  

Goodwill

   856,313

Other intangible assets

   209,097

Other assets

   149,803
    

Total assets

   $2,085,261
    

 

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LIABILITIES

  

Deposits:

  

In domestic offices

     500   

Noninterest-bearing

     500   

Interest-bearing

     0   

Not applicable

  

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

  

Federal funds purchased

     0   

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

     0   

Trading liabilities

     0   

Other borrowed money: (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)

     268,691   

Not applicable

  

Not applicable

  

Subordinated notes and debentures

     0   

Other liabilities

     229,106   

Total liabilities

     498,297   

Not applicable

  

EQUITY CAPITAL

  

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

     0   

Common stock

     1,000   

Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)

     1,121,520   

Not available

  

Retained earnings

     463,627   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     817   

Other equity capital components

     0   

Not available

  

Total bank equity capital

     1,586,964   

Noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated subsidiaries

     0   

Total equity capital

     1,586,964   
        

Total liabilities and equity capital

     2,085,261   
        

I, Karen Bayz, CFO and Managing Director of the above-named bank do hereby declare that the Reports of Condition and Income (including the supporting schedules) for this report date have been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Karen Bayz          )             CFO and Managing Director

We, the undersigned directors (trustees), attest to the correctness of the Report of Condition (including the supporting schedules) for this report date and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and is true and correct.

Timothy Vara, President           )

Frank P. Sulzberger, MD          )         Directors (Trustees)

William D. Lindelof, MD         )

 

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EX-99.1 64 dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

PAETEC HOLDING CORP.

Letter of Transmittal

for

Tender of $450,000,000 of Outstanding

9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

In Exchange for

9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as described in the Prospectus dated June 6, 2011.

 

 

THE EXCHANGE OFFER AND WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON JULY 7, 2011, UNLESS THE OFFER IS EXTENDED BY THE COMPANY IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION (SUCH DATE AS IT MAY BE EXTENDED, THE “EXPIRATION DATE”). TENDERS MAY BE WITHDRAWN PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER.

The Exchange Agent For The Exchange Offer Is:

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

 

By Registered or Certified Mail, or

Hand Delivery or Overnight Delivery:

   Facsimile Transmissions:

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Exchange Agent

c/o The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Corporate Trust Operations — Reorganization Unit

480 Washington Boulevard — 27th Floor

Jersey City, New Jersey 07310

Attn: Ms. Carolle Montreuil

  

(Eligible Institutions Only)

(212) 298-1915

 

To Confirm by Telephone:

(212) 815-5920

DELIVERY OF THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR TRANSMISSION OF THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL VIA FACSIMILE TO A NUMBER OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID DELIVERY.

THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL IS COMPLETED.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the same meanings given to those terms in the Prospectus (as defined below).

The Letter of Transmittal is to be completed by holders (which term, for purposes of this document, shall include any participant in The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”)) of $450,000,000 of PAETEC Holding Corp.’s issued and outstanding 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 originally issued on December 2, 2010 (the “Original Notes”) either if (i) Certificates (as defined below) are to be forwarded herewith or (ii) tenders are to be made pursuant to the procedures for tender by book-entry transfer set forth in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Procedures for Tendering” in the Prospectus and an Agent’s Message (as defined below) is not delivered. Certificates, or Book-Entry Confirmation (as defined below) of a book-entry transfer of such Original Notes into the Exchange Agent’s account at DTC, as well as this Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof or delivery of an Agent’s Message in lieu thereof), properly completed and duly executed, with any

 

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required signature guarantees, and any other documents required by this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange Agent at its address set forth herein on or prior to the Expiration Date. Tenders by book-entry transfer may also be made by delivering an Agent’s Message in lieu of this Letter of Transmittal. The term “Book-Entry Confirmation” means a timely confirmation of a book-entry transfer of Original Notes into the Exchange Agent’s account at DTC. The term “Agent’s Message” means a message, transmitted by DTC to and received by the Exchange Agent and forming part of a Book-Entry Confirmation, which states that DTC has received an express acknowledgment from the tendering participant, which acknowledgment states that such participant has received and agrees to be bound by this Letter of Transmittal and that the Company may enforce this Letter of Transmittal against such participant.

Holders of Original Notes whose certificates for such Original Notes (the “Certificates”) are not immediately available, or who cannot deliver their Certificates and all other required documents to the Exchange Agent on or prior to the Expiration Date or who cannot complete the procedures for book-entry transfer on a timely basis, must tender their Original Notes according to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Guaranteed Delivery Procedures” in the Prospectus.

DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS TO THE BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER FACILITY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE DELIVERY TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT.

NOTE: SIGNATURES MUST BE PROVIDED BELOW

PLEASE READ THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

All Tendering Holders Must Complete This Box:

 

DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL NOTES

If Blank, Please Fill in Name(s) and

Address(es) of Registered Holders

   Original Notes Tendered
(Attach Additional List if Necessary)
     

Certificate

Number(s)*

   Aggregate Principal
Amount of
Original Notes
   Principal Amount
of Original Notes
Tendered (if less
than all)**
                
                
                
     Total Amount Tendered     

 *      Need not be completed by book-entry holders.

**     Original Notes may be tendered in whole or in part in integral multiples of US$1,000 principal amount, provided that if any Original Notes are tendered for exchange in part, the untendered amount thereof must be in integral multiples of US$1,000 principal amount. All Original Notes held shall be deemed tendered unless a lesser number is specified in this column. See Instruction 4.

(BOXES BELOW TO BE CHECKED BY ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS ONLY)

 

¨ CHECK HERE IF TENDERED ORIGINAL NOTES ARE BEING DELIVERED BY BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER MADE TO THE ACCOUNT MAINTAINED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT WITH DTC AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

 

     Name of Tendering Institution:                                                                                                                                                        

 

     DTC Account Number:                                                                                                                                                                      

 

     Transaction Code Number:                                                                                                                                                              

 

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¨ CHECK HERE AND ENCLOSE A PHOTOCOPY OF THE NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY IF TENDERED ORIGINAL NOTES ARE BEING DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY PREVIOUSLY SENT TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

 

     Name of Registered Holder(s):                                                                                                                                                       

 

     Window Ticket Number (if any):                                                                                                                                                   

 

     Date of Execution of Notice of Guaranteed Delivery:                                                                                                             

 

     Name of Institution that Guaranteed Delivery:                                                                                                                          

If Guaranteed Delivery is to be made by Book-Entry Transfer:                                                                                

 

     Name of Tendering Institution:                                                                                                                                                       

 

     DTC Account Number:                                                                                                                                                                     

 

     Transaction Code Number:                                                                                                                                                              

 

¨ CHECK HERE IF TENDERED BY BOOK-ENTRY TRANSFER AND NONEXCHANGED ORIGINAL NOTES ARE TO BE RETURNED BY CREDITING THE DTC ACCOUNT NUMBER SET FORTH ABOVE.

 

¨ CHECK HERE IF YOU ARE A BROKER-DEALER WHO ACQUIRED THE ORIGINAL NOTES FOR YOUR OWN ACCOUNT AS A RESULT OF MARKET-MAKING ACTIVITIES OR OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES (A “PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER”) AND WISH TO RECEIVE 10 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PROSPECTUS AND 10 COPIES OF ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO.

Name:                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Address:                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned hereby tenders to PAETEC Holding Corp. (the “Company”) the above-described principal amount of Original Notes in exchange for the like principal amount of the above described notes (the “Exchange Notes”) which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Prospectus dated June 6, 2011 (as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Prospectus”), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and in this Letter of Transmittal (which, together with the Prospectus, constitute the “Exchange Offer”).

Subject to and effective upon the acceptance for exchange of all or any portion of the Original Notes tendered herewith in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer (including, if the Exchange Offer is extended or amended, the terms and conditions of any such extension or amendment), the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers to or upon the order of the Company all right, title and interest in and to such Original Notes as are being tendered herewith. The undersigned hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints the Exchange Agent as its agent and attorney-in-fact (with full knowledge that the Exchange Agent is also acting as agent of the Company in connection with the Exchange Offer) with respect to the tendered Original Notes, with full power of substitution (such power of attorney being deemed to be an irrevocable power coupled with an interest) subject only to the right of withdrawal described in the Prospectus, to (i) deliver certificates for Original Notes (the “Certificates”) to the Company together with all accompanying evidences of transfer and authenticity to, or upon the order of, the Company, upon receipt by the Exchange Agent, as the undersigned’s agent, of the Exchange Notes to be issued in exchange for such Original Notes, (ii) present Certificates for transfer, and to transfer the Original Notes on the books of the Company, and (iii) receive for the account of the Company all benefits and otherwise exercise all rights of beneficial ownership of such Original Notes, all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT THE UNDERSIGNED HAS FULL POWER AND AUTHORITY TO TENDER, EXCHANGE, SELL, ASSIGN AND TRANSFER THE ORIGINAL NOTES TENDERED HEREBY AND THAT, WHEN THE ORIGINAL NOTES TENDERED HEREBY ARE ACCEPTED FOR EXCHANGE, THE COMPANY WILL ACQUIRE GOOD, MARKETABLE AND UNENCUMBERED TITLE THERETO, FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL LIENS, RESTRICTIONS, CHARGES AND ENCUMBRANCES, AND THAT THE ORIGINAL NOTES TENDERED HEREBY ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY ADVERSE CLAIMS OR PROXIES. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL, UPON REQUEST, EXECUTE AND DELIVER ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS DEEMED BY THE COMPANY OR THE EXCHANGE AGENT TO BE NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE TO COMPLETE THE EXCHANGE, SALE, ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER OF THE ORIGINAL NOTES TENDERED HEREBY, AND THE UNDERSIGNED WILL COMPLY WITH ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND AGREES TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER.

The name(s) and address(es) of the registered holder(s) (which term, for purposes of this document, shall include any participant in DTC) of the Original Notes tendered hereby should be printed above, if they are not already set forth above, as they appear on the Certificates. The Certificate number(s) and the Original Notes that the undersigned wishes to tender should be indicated in the appropriate boxes above.

If any tendered Original Notes are not exchanged pursuant to the Exchange Offer for any reason, or if Certificates are submitted for more Original Notes than are tendered or accepted for exchange, Certificates for such nonexchanged or nontendered Original Notes will be returned (or, in the case of Original Notes tendered by book-entry transfer, such Original Notes will be credited to an account maintained at DTC), without expense to the tendering holder, promptly following the expiration or termination of the Exchange Offer.

The undersigned understands that tenders of Original Notes pursuant to any one of the procedures described in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Procedures for Tendering” in the Prospectus and

 

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in the instructions attached hereto will, upon the Company’s acceptance for exchange of such tendered Original Notes, constitute a binding agreement between the undersigned and the Company upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Exchange Offer. The undersigned recognizes that, under certain circumstances set forth in the Prospectus, the Company may not be required to accept for exchange any of the Original Notes tendered hereby.

Unless otherwise indicated herein in the box entitled “Special Issuance Instructions” below, the undersigned hereby directs that the Exchange Notes be issued in the name(s) of the undersigned or, in the case of a book-entry transfer of Original Notes, that such Exchange Notes be credited to the account indicated above maintained at DTC. If applicable, substitute Certificates representing Original Notes not exchanged or not accepted for exchange will be issued to the undersigned or, in the case of a book-entry transfer of Original Notes, will be credited to the account indicated above maintained at DTC. Similarly, unless otherwise indicated herein in the box entitled “Special Delivery Instructions,” please deliver the Exchange Notes to the undersigned at the address shown below the undersigned’s signature.

BY TENDERING ORIGINAL NOTES AND EXECUTING THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL, OR EFFECTING DELIVERY OF AN AGENT’S MESSAGE IN LIEU THEREOF, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY REPRESENTS AND AGREES THAT (i) THE UNDERSIGNED IS NOT AN “AFFILIATE” OF THE COMPANY AS DEFINED IN RULE 405 PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR, IF THE UNDERSIGNED IS AN “AFFILIATE,” THE UNDERSIGNED WILL COMPLY WITH THE REGISTRATION AND PROSPECTUS DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY RESALES OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES UNLESS AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM IS AVAILABLE, (ii) ANY EXCHANGE NOTES TO BE RECEIVED BY THE UNDERSIGNED ARE BEING ACQUIRED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF ITS BUSINESS, (iii) THE UNDERSIGNED HAS NO ARRANGEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING WITH ANY PERSON TO PARTICIPATE IN A DISTRIBUTION (WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SECURITIES ACT) OF EXCHANGE NOTES TO BE RECEIVED IN THE EXCHANGE OFFER, (iv) IF THE UNDERSIGNED IS NOT A BROKER-DEALER, THE UNDERSIGNED IS NOT ENGAGED IN, AND DOES NOT INTEND TO ENGAGE IN, A DISTRIBUTION (WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SECURITIES ACT) OF SUCH EXCHANGE NOTES, AND (v) THE UNDERSIGNED IS NOT PROHIBITED BY ANY LAW OR POLICY OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE EXCHANGE OFFER. BY TENDERING ORIGINAL NOTES PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER AND EXECUTING THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL, OR EFFECTING DELIVERY OF AN AGENT’S MESSAGE IN LIEU THEREOF, A HOLDER OF ORIGINAL NOTES THAT IS A BROKER-DEALER REPRESENTS AND AGREES, CONSISTENT WITH CERTAIN NO-ACTION LETTERS ISSUED BY THE STAFF OF THE DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION TO THIRD PARTIES, THAT (A) SUCH ORIGINAL NOTES HELD BY THE BROKER-DEALER ARE HELD ONLY AS A NOMINEE, OR (B) SUCH ORIGINAL NOTES WERE ACQUIRED BY SUCH BROKER-DEALER FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT AS A RESULT OF MARKET-MAKING ACTIVITIES OR OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES AND IT WILL DELIVER THE PROSPECTUS (AS AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME) MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY RESALE OF SUCH EXCHANGE NOTES (PROVIDED THAT, BY SO ACKNOWLEDGING AND BY DELIVERING A PROSPECTUS, SUCH BROKER-DEALER WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO ADMIT THAT IT IS AN “UNDERWRITER” WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE SECURITIES ACT).

THE COMPANY HAS AGREED THAT, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT, THE PROSPECTUS, AS IT MAY BE AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME, MAY BE USED BY A PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER (AS DEFINED BELOW) IN CONNECTION WITH RESALES OF EXCHANGE NOTES RECEIVED IN EXCHANGE FOR ORIGINAL NOTES, WHERE SUCH ORIGINAL NOTES WERE ACQUIRED BY SUCH PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT AS A RESULT OF MARKET-MAKING ACTIVITIES OR OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES, FOR A PERIOD ENDING 180 DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE

 

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REGISTRATION STATEMENT OF WHICH THE PROSPECTUS FORMS A PART (SUBJECT TO EXTENSION UNDER CERTAIN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES DESCRIBED IN THE PROSPECTUS OR BELOW) OR, IF EARLIER, WHEN SUCH PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER IS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO DELIVER THE PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH MARKET-MAKING ACTIVITIES OR OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES. IN THAT REGARD, EACH BROKER-DEALER WHO ACQUIRED ORIGINAL NOTES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT AS A RESULT OF MARKET-MAKING ACTIVITIES OR OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES (A “PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER”), BY TENDERING SUCH ORIGINAL NOTES AND EXECUTING THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL, OR EFFECTING DELIVERY OF AN AGENT’S MESSAGE IN LIEU THEREOF, AGREES THAT, UPON RECEIPT OF NOTICE FROM THE COMPANY OF THE OCCURRENCE OF ANY EVENT OR THE DISCOVERY OF ANY FACT THAT MAKES ANY STATEMENT CONTAINED OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROSPECTUS UNTRUE IN ANY MATERIAL RESPECT OR THAT CAUSES THE PROSPECTUS TO OMIT TO STATE A MATERIAL FACT NECESSARY IN ORDER TO MAKE THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THEREIN, IN THE LIGHT OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THEY WERE MADE, NOT MISLEADING OR OF THE OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN OTHER EVENTS SPECIFIED IN THE REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT, SUCH PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER WILL SUSPEND THE SALE OF EXCHANGE NOTES PURSUANT TO THE PROSPECTUS UNTIL THE COMPANY HAS AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED THE PROSPECTUS TO CORRECT SUCH MISSTATEMENT OR OMISSION AND HAS FURNISHED COPIES OF THE AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED PROSPECTUS TO THE PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER OR THE COMPANY HAS GIVEN NOTICE THAT THE SALE OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES MAY BE RESUMED, AS THE CASE MAY BE. IF THE COMPANY GIVES SUCH NOTICE TO SUSPEND THE SALE OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES, THE COMPANY SHALL EXTEND THE 180-DAY PERIOD REFERRED TO ABOVE DURING WHICH PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALERS ARE ENTITLED TO USE THE PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESALE OF EXCHANGE NOTES BY THE NUMBER OF DAYS DURING THE PERIOD FROM AND INCLUDING THE DATE OF THE GIVING OF SUCH NOTICE TO AND INCLUDING THE DATE WHEN PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALERS SHALL HAVE RECEIVED COPIES OF THE SUPPLEMENTED OR AMENDED PROSPECTUS NECESSARY TO PERMIT RESALES OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES OR TO AND INCLUDING THE DATE ON WHICH THE COMPANY HAS GIVEN NOTICE THAT THE SALE OF EXCHANGE NOTES MAY BE RESUMED, AS THE CASE MAY BE.

A PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER WHO INTENDS TO USE THE PROSPECTUS IN CONNECTION WITH RESALES OF EXCHANGE NOTES RECEIVED IN EXCHANGE FOR ORIGINAL NOTES PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER MUST NOTIFY THE COMPANY, OR CAUSE THE COMPANY TO BE NOTIFIED, ON OR PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE, THAT IT IS A PARTICIPATING BROKER-DEALER. SUCH NOTICE MAY BE GIVEN IN THE SPACE PROVIDED ABOVE OR MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE EXCHANGE AGENT AT THE ADDRESS SET FORTH IN THE PROSPECTUS IN THE SECTION ENTITLED “THE EXCHANGE OFFER” UNDER THE HEADING “EXCHANGE AGENT.”

The undersigned will, upon request, execute and deliver any additional documents deemed by the Company to be necessary or desirable to complete the tender, exchange, sale, assignment and transfer of the Original Notes tendered hereby.

All authority herein conferred or agreed to be conferred in this Letter of Transmittal shall survive the death or incapacity of the undersigned and any obligation of the undersigned hereunder shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, trustees in bankruptcy, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the undersigned. Except as stated in the Prospectus, this tender is irrevocable.

THE UNDERSIGNED, BY COMPLETING THE BOX ENTITLED “DESCRIPTION OF ORIGINAL NOTES” ABOVE AND SIGNING THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL, WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE TENDERED THE ORIGINAL NOTES AS SET FORTH IN SUCH BOX.

 

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HOLDER(S) SIGN HERE

(SEE INSTRUCTIONS 2, 5 AND 6)

(PLEASE COMPLETE SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9 ON PAGE 13)

(NOTE: SIGNATURE(S) MUST BE GUARANTEED IF REQUIRED BY INSTRUCTION 2)

Must be signed by registered holder(s) (which term, for purposes of this document, shall include any participant in DTC) exactly as name(s) appear(s) on Certificate(s) hereby tendered or on the register of holders maintained by the Company, or by any person(s) authorized to become the registered holder(s) by endorsements and documents transmitted herewith (including such opinions of counsel, certifications and other information as may be required by the Company for the Original Notes to comply with the restrictions on transfer applicable to the Original Notes). If signature is by an attorney-in-fact, executor, administrator, trustee, guardian, officer of a corporation or another acting in a fiduciary capacity or representative capacity, please set forth the signer’s full title. See Instruction 5.

 

         
         
(Signature(s) of Holder(s))

Date:                         , 2011 

   
Name(s):       
 
(Please Print)

Capacity (full title): 

   

 

Address:       
 
(Include Zip Code)
Area Code and Telephone Number:       
 
(Tax Identification or Social Security Number(s))

GUARANTEE OF SIGNATURE(S)

(SEE INSTRUCTIONS)

 

 
(Authorized Signature)
Date:                         , 2011   
Name of Firm:     
Capacity (full title):     
(Please Print)
Address:     
Area Code and Telephone Number:     
 

 

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SPECIAL ISSUANCE INSTRUCTIONS

(See Instructions 1, 5 and 6)

 

To be completed ONLY if Exchange Notes or Original Notes not tendered are to be issued in the name of someone other than the registered holder of the Original Notes whose name(s) appear(s) above.

 

Issue:   ¨ Original Notes not tendered to:

              ¨ Exchange Notes to:

 

Name:          
  (Please Print)
Address:    
 
(Include Zip Code)
 
(Tax Identification or Social Security Number(s))

SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

(See Instructions 1, 5 and 6)

 

To be completed ONLY if Exchange Notes or Original Notes not tendered are to be sent to someone other than the registered holder of the Original Notes whose name(s) appear(s) at an address other than that shown above.

 

Issue:   ¨ Original Notes not tendered to:

              ¨ Exchange Notes to:

 

Name:          
  (Please Print)
Address:    
 
(Include Zip Code)
 
(Tax Identification or Social Security Number(s))
 

 

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INSTRUCTIONS

FORMING PART OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER

1. Delivery of Letter of Transmittal and Certificates; Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.

This Letter of Transmittal is to be completed either if (i) Certificates are to be forwarded herewith or (ii) tenders are to be made pursuant to the procedures for tender by book-entry transfer set forth in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Procedures for Tendering” in the Prospectus. Certificates, or timely confirmation of a book-entry transfer of such Original Notes into the Exchange Agent’s account at DTC, as well as this Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof), properly completed and duly executed, with any required signature guarantees, or an Agent’s Message in lieu thereof, and any other documents required by this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange Agent at its address set forth herein on or prior to the Expiration Date. Original Notes may be tendered in whole or in part in integral multiples of US$1,000 principal amount, provided that, if any Original Notes are tendered for exchange in part, the untendered amount thereof must be in integral multiples of US$1,000 principal amount.

Holders who wish to tender their Original Notes and (i) whose Original Notes are not immediately available or (ii) who cannot deliver their Original Notes, this Letter of Transmittal and all other required documents to the Exchange Agent on or prior to the Expiration Date or (iii) who cannot complete the procedures for delivery by book-entry transfer on a timely basis, may tender their Original Notes by properly completing and duly executing a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Guaranteed Delivery Procedures” in the Prospectus. Pursuant to such procedures: (i) such tender must be made by or through an Eligible Institution (as defined below); (ii) a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, substantially in the form made available by the Company, must be received by the Exchange Agent on or prior to the Expiration Date; and (iii) the Certificates (or a Book-Entry Confirmation) representing all tendered Original Notes, in proper form for transfer, together with a Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof), properly completed and duly executed, with any required signature guarantees, or an Agent’s Message in lieu thereof, and any other documents required by this Letter of Transmittal, must be received by the Exchange Agent within three business days after the Expiration Date, all as provided in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Guaranteed Delivery Procedures” in the Prospectus.

The Notice of Guaranteed Delivery may be delivered by hand or transmitted by facsimile or mail to the Exchange Agent, and must include a guarantee by an Eligible Institution in the form set forth in such Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. For Original Notes to be properly tendered pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedure, the Exchange Agent must receive a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery on or prior to the Expiration Date. As used herein and in the Prospectus, “Eligible Institution” means a firm or other entity identified in Rule 17Ad-15 under the Exchange Act as “an eligible guarantor institution,” including (as such terms are defined therein) (i) a bank; (ii) a broker, dealer, municipal securities broker, municipal securities dealer, government securities broker or governmental securities dealer; (iii) a credit union; (iv) a national securities exchange, registered securities association or clearing agency; or (v) a savings association, with membership in an approved signature medallion guarantee program, that is a participant in a Securities Transfer Association.

THE METHOD OF DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES, THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IS AT THE OPTION AND SOLE RISK OF THE TENDERING HOLDER AND THE DELIVERY WILL BE DEEMED MADE ONLY WHEN ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT. IF DELIVERY IS TO BE MADE OTHER THAN BY HAND OR FACSIMILE, REGISTERED MAIL WITH RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, PROPERLY INSURED, OR OVERNIGHT DELIVERY SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. IN ALL CASES, SUFFICIENT TIME SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY.

 

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The Company will not accept any alternative, conditional or contingent tenders. Each tendering holder, by execution of a Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof), or delivery of an Agent’s Message in lieu thereof, waives any right to receive any notice of the acceptance of such tender.

2. Guarantee of Signatures. No signature guarantee on this Letter of Transmittal is required if:

(i) this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered holder (which term, for purposes of this document, shall include any participant in DTC whose name appears on a security position listing as the owner of the Original Notes) of Original Notes tendered herewith, unless such holder(s) has completed either the box entitled “Special Issuance Instructions” or the box entitled “Special Delivery Instructions” above, or

(ii) such Original Notes are tendered for the account of a firm that is an Eligible Institution.

In all other cases, an Eligible Institution must guarantee the signature(s) on this Letter of Transmittal. See Instruction 5.

3. Inadequate Space. If the space provided in the box captioned “Description of Original Notes” is inadequate, the Certificate number(s) and/or the principal amount of Original Notes and any other required information should be listed on a separate signed schedule which is attached to this Letter of Transmittal.

4. Partial Tenders and Withdrawal Rights. Tenders of Original Notes will be accepted only in integral multiples of US$1,000 principal amount, provided that if any Original Notes are tendered for exchange in part, the untendered amount thereof must be in integral multiples of US$1,000 principal amount. If less than all the Original Notes evidenced by any Certificate submitted are to be tendered, fill in the principal amount of Original Notes which are to be tendered under the column entitled “Principal Amount of Original Notes Tendered” in the box captioned “Description of Original Notes.” In such case, new Certificate(s) for the remainder of the Original Notes that were evidenced by your old Certificate(s) will be sent only to the holder of the Original Notes, promptly after the Expiration Date. All Original Notes represented by Certificates delivered to the Exchange Agent will be deemed to have been tendered unless otherwise indicated.

Except as otherwise provided herein, tenders of Original Notes may be withdrawn at any time prior to the expiration of the Exchange Offer. In order for a withdrawal to be effective prior to that time, a written, telegraphic, telex or facsimile transmission of such notice of withdrawal must be timely received by the Exchange Agent at the address set forth above or in the Prospectus prior to the expiration of the Exchange Offer. Any such notice of withdrawal must specify the name of the person who tendered the Original Notes to be withdrawn, identify the Original Notes to be withdrawn (including the aggregate principal amount of Original Notes to be withdrawn), and (if Certificates for Original Notes have been tendered) the name of the registered holder of the Original Notes as set forth on the Certificate for the Original Notes, if different from that of the person who tendered such Original Notes. If Certificates for the Original Notes have been delivered or otherwise identified to the Exchange Agent, then prior to the physical release of such Certificates for the Original Notes, the tendering holder must submit the serial numbers shown on the particular Certificates for the Original Notes to be withdrawn, and the signature on the notice of withdrawal must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution, except in the case of Original Notes tendered for the account of an Eligible Institution. If Original Notes have been tendered pursuant to the procedures for book-entry transfer set forth in the Prospectus in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the headings “Procedures for Tendering” and “Book-Entry Transfer,” the notice of withdrawal must specify the name and number of the account at DTC to be credited with the withdrawal of Original Notes, in which case a notice of withdrawal will be effective if delivered to the Exchange Agent by written, telegraphic, telex or facsimile transmission. Withdrawals of tenders of Original Notes may not be rescinded. Original Notes properly withdrawn will not be deemed validly tendered for purposes of the Exchange Offer, but may be retendered at any subsequent time on or prior to the Expiration Date by following any of the procedures described in the Prospectus in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Procedures for Tendering.”

 

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All questions as to the validity, form and eligibility (including time of receipt) of withdrawal notices will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, which determination shall be final and binding on all parties. Neither the Company, any affiliates or assigns of the Company, the Exchange Agent nor any other person shall be under any duty to give any notification of any irregularities in any notice of withdrawal or incur any liability for failure to give any such notification. Any Original Notes which have been tendered but which are withdrawn will be returned to the holder thereof without cost to such holder promptly after withdrawal.

5. Signatures on Letter of Transmittal, Assignments and Endorsement. If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered holder(s) of the Original Notes tendered hereby, the signature(s) must correspond exactly with the name(s) as written on the face of the Certificate(s) without alteration, enlargement or any change whatsoever.

If any of the Original Notes tendered hereby are owned of record by two or more joint owners, all such owners must sign this Letter of Transmittal.

If any tendered Original Notes are registered in different name(s) on several Certificates, it will be necessary to complete, sign and submit as many separate Letters of Transmittal (or facsimiles thereof) as there are different registrations of Certificates.

If this Letter of Transmittal or any Certificates or bond powers are signed by trustees, executors, administrators, guardians, attorneys-in-fact, officers of corporations or others acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity, such persons should so indicate when signing and must submit proper evidence satisfactory to the Company, in its sole discretion, of each such person’s authority so to act.

When this Letter of Transmittal is signed by the registered owner(s) of the Original Notes listed and transmitted hereby, no endorsement(s) of Certificate(s) or separate bond power(s) are required unless Exchange Notes are to be issued in the name of a person other than the registered holder(s). Signature(s) on such Certificate(s) or bond power(s) must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution.

If this Letter of Transmittal is signed by a person other than the registered owner(s) of the Original Notes listed, the Certificates must be endorsed or accompanied by appropriate bond powers, signed exactly as the name or names of the registered owner(s) appear(s) on the Certificates, and also must be accompanied by such opinions of counsel, certifications and other information as the Company or the Trustee for the Original Notes may require in accordance with the restrictions on transfer applicable to the Original Notes. Signatures on such Certificates or bond powers must be guaranteed by an Eligible Institution.

6. Special Issuance and Delivery Instructions. If Exchange Notes are to be issued in the name of a person other than the signer of this Letter of Transmittal, or if Exchange Notes are to be sent to someone other than the signer of this Letter of Transmittal or to an address other than that shown above, the appropriate boxes on this Letter of Transmittal should be completed. Certificates for Original Notes not exchanged will be returned by mail or, if tendered by book-entry transfer, by crediting the account indicated above maintained at DTC. See Instruction 4.

7. Irregularities. The Company will determine, in its sole discretion, all questions as to the form of documents, validity, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance for exchange of any tender of Original Notes, which determination shall be final and binding on all parties. The Company reserves the absolute right to reject any and all tenders determined by it not to be in proper form or the acceptance of which, or exchange for which, may, in the view of counsel to the Company, be unlawful. The Company also reserves the absolute right, subject to applicable law, to waive satisfaction of any of the conditions of the Exchange Offer set forth in the Prospectus in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Conditions to the Exchange Offer” or irregularities in any tender of Original Notes of any particular holder whether or not similar conditions or irregularities are waived in the case of other holders. The Company’s interpretation of the terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer (including this Letter of Transmittal and the instructions hereto) will be final and binding

 

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on all parties. No tender of Original Notes will be deemed to have been validly made until all irregularities with respect to such tender have been cured or waived. The Company, any affiliates or assigns of the Company, the Exchange Agent, or any other person shall not be under any duty to give notification of any irregularities in tenders or incur any liability for failure to give such notification.

8. Questions, Requests for Assistance and Additional Copies. Questions and requests for assistance may be directed to the Exchange Agent at its address and telephone number set forth on the front of this Letter of Transmittal. Additional copies of the Prospectus, the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and this Letter of Transmittal may be obtained from the Exchange Agent or from your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee.

9. 28% Backup Withholding; Substitute Form W-9. Under U.S. federal income tax law, a holder whose tendered Original Notes are accepted for exchange is required to provide the Exchange Agent with such holder’s correct taxpayer identification number (“TIN”) on Substitute Form W-9 below. If the Exchange Agent is not provided with the correct TIN, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) may subject the holder or other payee to a $50 penalty. In addition, reportable payments to a holder or other payee made after the exchange with respect to Exchange Notes may be subject to 28% backup withholding.

The holder is required to give the Exchange Agent the TIN (e.g., social security number or employer identification number) of the registered owner of the Original Notes or of the last transferee appearing on the transfers attached to, or endorsed on, the Original Notes.

Certain holders (including, among others, corporations, financial institutions and certain foreign persons) may not be subject to these backup withholding and reporting requirements. Such holders should nevertheless complete the attached Substitute Form W-9 below, and write “exempt” on the face thereof, to avoid possible erroneous backup withholding. A foreign person may qualify as an exempt recipient by submitting a properly completed IRS Form W-8, signed under penalties of perjury, attesting to that holder’s non-U.S. status.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, the U.S. federal income tax liability of a person subject to backup withholding will be reduced by the amount of tax withheld. If withholding results in an overpayment of taxes, a refund may be obtained.

10. Waiver of Conditions. The Company reserves the absolute right to waive satisfaction of any or all conditions enumerated in the Prospectus.

11. No Conditional Tenders. No alternative, conditional or contingent tenders will be accepted. All tendering holders of Original Notes, by execution of this Letter of Transmittal, shall waive any right to receive notice of the acceptance of Original Notes for exchange.

12. Lost, Destroyed or Stolen Certificates. If any Certificate(s) representing Original Notes have been lost, destroyed or stolen, the holder should promptly notify the Exchange Agent. The holder will then be instructed as to the steps that must be taken in order to replace the Certificate(s). This Letter of Transmittal and related documents cannot be processed until the procedures for replacing lost, destroyed or stolen Certificate(s) have been followed.

 

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13. Security Transfer Taxes. Holders who tender their Original Notes for exchange will not be obligated to pay any transfer taxes in connection therewith. If, however, Exchange Notes are to be delivered to, or are to be issued in the name of, any person other than the registered holder of the Original Notes tendered, or if a transfer tax is imposed for any reason other than the exchange of Original Notes in connection with the Exchange Offer, then the amount of any such transfer tax (whether imposed on the registered holder or any other persons) will be payable by the tendering holder. If satisfactory evidence of payment of such taxes or exemption therefrom is not submitted with this Letter of Transmittal, the amount of such transfer taxes will be billed directly to such tendering holder.

 

IMPORTANT: THIS LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL (OR FACSIMILE THEREOF) AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE EXCHANGE AGENT ON OR PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE.

TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL TENDERING SECURITY HOLDERS

(SEE INSTRUCTION 9)

PAYOR’S NAME: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

 

SUBSTITUTE

Form W-9

 

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

 

Payer’s Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number (TIN) and Certification

  Part I—PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR TIN IN THE BOX AT RIGHT AND CERTIFY BY SIGNING AND DATING BELOW.  

Social security number

OR

Employer identification number

 

 

Part II—Certification-Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:

 

(1)    The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me);

 

(2)    I am not subject to backup withholding either because (i) I am exempt from backup withholding, (ii) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (iii) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and

 

(3)    I am a U.S. person (including a U.S. resident alien).

 

Certification Instructions—You must cross out item 2 of Part II above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are subject to backup withholding because of underreporting interest or dividends on your tax return and you have not been notified by the IRS that you are no longer subject to backup withholding.

 

Signature:                                                                Date:                                                               

 

Name (Please Print):                                                                                                                                  

 

 

NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS FORM MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES RESULT IN BACKUP WITHHOLDING OF 28% OF ANY AMOUNTS PAID TO YOU PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER.

 

Signature(s):  

 

   Date:  

 

 

CERTIFICATE OF AWAITING TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

I certify under penalties of perjury that a taxpayer identification number has not been issued to me, and either (1) I have mailed or delivered an application to receive a taxpayer identification number to the appropriate Internal Revenue Service Center or Social Security Administration Office, or (2) I intend to mail or deliver an application in the near future. I understand that if I do not provide a taxpayer identification number by the time of payment, all reportable payments made to me will be subject to backup withholding (currently at the rate of 28%).

Signature                                                                   Date                            , 20     

 

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GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

Guidelines For Determining the Proper Identification Number to Give the Payer—Social Security Numbers (“SSNs”) have nine digits separated by two hyphens: i.e., 000-00-000. Employer Identification Numbers (“EINs”) have nine digits separated by only one hyphen: i.e., 00-0000000. The table below will help determine the number to give the payer. All “section” references are to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. “IRS” is the Internal Revenue Service.

   
For this type of account:   Give the NAME and
SOCIAL SECURITY
NUMBER or
EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER of —

  1.   Individual

  The individual

  2.   Two or more individuals

  The actual owner of the account or, if combined funds, the first individual on the account (1)

  3.   Custodian account of a minor (Uniform Gift to Minors Act)

  The minor (2)

  4.   a. The usual revocable savings trust (grantor is also trustee)

  The grantor-trustee (1)

        b. The so-called trust account that is not a legal or valid trust under State law

  The actual owner (1)

  5.   Sole proprietorship or disregarded entity owned by an individual

  The owner (3)

  6.   Disregarded entity not owned by an individual

  The owner (3)
   
For this type of account:  

 

Give the NAME and
EMPLOYER
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER of —

  7.   A valid trust, estate, or pension trust

  Legal entity (4)

  8.   Corporation or LLC electing corporate status on Form 8832 or Form 2553

  The corporation

  9.   Association, club, religious, charitable, educational or other tax-exempt organization

  The organization

10.   Partnership or multi-member LLC

  The partnership or LLC

11.   A broker or registered nominee

  The broker or nominee

12.   Account with the Department of Agriculture in the name of a public entity (such as a state or local government, school district, or prison) that receives agricultural program payments

  The public entity
 
(1) List first and circle the name of the person whose SSN you furnish. If only one person on a joint account has an SSN, that person’s number must be furnished.
(2) Circle the minor’s name and furnish the minor’s SSN.
(3) You must show your individual name and you may also enter your business or “doing business as” name. You may use either your SSN or EIN (if you have one). If you are a sole proprietor, the Internal Revenue Service encourages you to use your SSN.
(4) List first and circle the name of the legal trust, estate or pension trust. (Do not furnish the Taxpayer Identification Number of the personal representative or trustee unless the legal entity itself is not designated in the account title).

 

NOTE: If no name is circled when more than one name is listed, the number will be considered to be that of the first name listed.


GUIDELINES FOR CERTIFICATION OF TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER ON SUBSTITUTE FORM W-9

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Purpose of Form

A person who is required to file an information return with the IRS must get your correct Taxpayer Identification Number (“TIN”) to report, for example, income paid to you. Use Substitute Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien) to give your correct TIN to the Exchange Agent and, when applicable, (1) to certify the TIN you are giving is correct (or you are waiting for a number to be issued), (2) to certify you are not subject to backup withholding, or (3) to claim exemption from backup withholding if you are a U.S. exempt payee. The TIN provided must match the name given on the Substitute Form W-9.

How to Get a TIN

If you do not have a TIN, apply for one immediately. To apply for a SSN, obtain Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, at the local office of the Social Security Administration or get this form on-line at www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf. You may also get this form by calling 1-800-772-1213. You can apply for an EIN online by accessing the IRS website at www.irs.gov/businesses and clicking on Employer ID Numbers under Related Topics. Use Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, to apply for an ITIN, or Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number, to apply for an EIN. You can get Forms W-7 and SS-4 from the IRS by calling 1-800-TAXFORM (1-800-829-3676) or from the IRS web site at www.irs.gov.

If you do not have a TIN, write “Applied For” in Part 1, sign and date the form, and give it to the Exchange Agent.

Note: Writing “Applied For” on the form means that you have already applied for a TIN OR that you intend to apply for one soon. As soon as you receive your TIN, complete another substitute Form W-9, include your TIN, sign and date the form, and give it to the Exchange Agent.

CAUTION: A domestic entity that is disregarded for U.S. federal income tax purposes that has a foreign owner must use the appropriate Form W-8.

Payees Exempt from Backup Withholding

Individuals (including sole proprietors) are NOT exempt from backup withholding. Corporations are exempt from backup withholding for certain payments, such as interest and dividends.

Note: If you are exempt from backup withholding, you should still complete Substitute Form W-9 to avoid possible erroneous backup withholding. If you are exempt, enter your correct TIN in Part 1, check the “Exempt” box in Part 2, and sign and date the form. If you are a nonresident alien or a foreign entity not subject to backup withholding, give the Exchange Agent the appropriate completed Form W-8, Certificate of Foreign Status.

The following is a list of payees that may be exempt from backup withholding and for which no information reporting is required. For interest and dividends, all listed payees are exempt except for those listed in item (9). For broker transactions, payees listed in (1) through (13) and any person registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 who regularly acts as a broker are exempt. Payments subject to reporting under sections 6041 and 6041A are generally exempt from backup withholding only if made to payees described in items (1) through (7). However, the following payments made to a corporation (including gross proceeds paid to an attorney under section 6045(f), even if the attorney is a corporation) and reportable on Form 1099MISC are not

 

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exempt from backup withholding: (i) medical and health care payments, (ii) attorneys’ fees, and (iii) payments for services paid by a federal executive agency. Only payees described in items (1) through (5) are exempt from backup withholding for barter exchange transactions and patronage dividends.

 

  (1) An organization exempt from tax under section 501(a), or an individual retirement plan (“IRA”), or a custodial account under section 403(b)(7), if the account satisfies the requirements of section 401(f)(2).

 

  (2) The United States or any of its agencies or instrumentalities.

 

  (3) A state, the District of Columbia, a possession of the United States, or any of their subdivisions or instrumentalities.

 

  (4) A foreign government, a political subdivision of a foreign government, or any of their agencies or instrumentalities.

 

  (5) An international organization or any of its agencies or instrumentalities.

 

  (6) A corporation.

 

  (7) A foreign central bank of issue.

 

  (8) A dealer in securities or commodities registered in the United States, the District of Columbia, or a possession of the United States.

 

  (9) A futures commission merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

 

  (10) A real estate investment trust.

 

  (11) An entity registered at all times during the tax year under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

  (12) A common trust fund operated by a bank under section 584(a).

 

  (13) A financial institution.

 

  (14) A middleman known in the investment community as a nominee or custodian.

 

  (15) An exempt charitable remainder trust, or a non-exempt trust described in section 4947.

Certain payments that are not subject to information reporting are also not subject to backup withholding. For details, see sections 6041, 6041A, 6042, 6044, 6045, 6049, 6050A and 6050N, and their regulations.

Privacy Act Notice. Section 6109 of the Internal Revenue Code requires you to give your correct TIN to persons who must file information returns with the IRS to report interest, dividends, and certain other income paid to you, mortgage interest you paid, the acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, or contributions you made to an IRA or Archer MSA or HSA. The IRS uses the numbers for identification purposes and to help verify the accuracy of your tax return. The IRS may also provide this information to the Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation and to cities, states, and the District of Columbia to carry out their tax laws. The IRS may also disclose this information to other countries under a tax treaty, or to federal and state agencies to enforce federal nontax criminal laws and to combat terrorism.

You must provide your TIN whether or not you are required to file a tax return. Payers must generally withhold (currently at the rate of 28% ) taxable interest, dividends, and certain other payments to a payee who does not give a TIN to a payer. The penalties described below may also apply.

Penalties

Failure to Furnish TIN. If you fail to furnish your correct TIN to a payer, you are subject to a penalty of $50 for each such failure unless your failure is due to reasonable cause and not to willful neglect.

 

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Civil Penalty for False Information With Respect to Withholding. If you make a false statement with no reasonable basis which results in no imposition of backup withholding, you are subject to a penalty of $500.

Criminal Penalty for Falsifying Information. Willfully falsifying certifications or affirmations may subject you to criminal penalties including fines and/or imprisonment.

Misuse of TINs. If the payer discloses or uses TINs in violation of federal law, the payer may be subject to civil and criminal penalties.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR TAX ADVISOR OR THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.

 

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EX-99.2 65 dex992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 Exhibit 99.2

Exhibit 99.2

PAETEC HOLDING CORP.

Notice of Guaranteed Delivery

For

Tender of $450,000,000 of its Outstanding

9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

In Exchange for

9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, or one substantially equivalent to this form, must be used to accept the Exchange Offer (as defined below) if (i) certificates for the 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 originally issued on December 2, 2010 (the “Original Notes”) of the Company (as defined below) are not immediately available, or (ii) the Original Notes, the letter of transmittal for the Exchange Offer (the “Letter of Transmittal”) and all other required documents cannot be delivered to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (the “Exchange Agent”) on or prior to the Expiration Date (as defined in the Prospectus referred to below) or (iii) the procedures for delivery by book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis. This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery may be delivered by hand, overnight courier or mail, or transmitted by facsimile transmission, to the Exchange Agent, as more fully described in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Guaranteed Delivery Procedures” in the Prospectus. In addition, in order to utilize the guaranteed delivery procedure to tender Original Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer, a completed, signed and dated Letter of Transmittal relating to the Original Notes (or facsimile thereof) must also be received by the Exchange Agent within three business days after the Expiration Date. Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Prospectus or the Letter of Transmittal.

The Exchange Agent For The Exchange Offer Is:

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.

 

By Registered or Certified Mail, or

Hand Delivery or Overnight Delivery:

 

The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Exchange Agent

c/o The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Corporate Trust Operations — Reorganization Unit

480 Washington Boulevard — 27th Floor

Jersey City, New Jersey 07310

Attn: Ms. Carolle Montreuil

  

Facsimile Transmissions:

 

(Eligible Institutions Only)

(212) 298-1915

 

To Confirm by Telephone:

(212) 815-5920

DELIVERY OF THIS NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE OR TRANSMISSION OF THIS NOTICE OF GUARANTEED DELIVERY VIA FACSIMILE TO A NUMBER OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE WILL NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID DELIVERY.

This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery is not to be used to guarantee signatures. If a signature on a Letter of Transmittal is required to be guaranteed by an “Eligible Institution” under the instructions thereto, such signature guarantee must appear in the applicable space provided in the signature box on the Letter of Transmittal.

 

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

The undersigned hereby tenders to PAETEC Holding Corp. (the “Company”) upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Prospectus dated June 6, 2011 (as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Prospectus”) and the related Letter of Transmittal (which together constitute the “Exchange Offer”), receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the aggregate principal amount of Original Notes set forth below pursuant to the guaranteed delivery procedures set forth in the Prospectus in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.”

The undersigned understands that tenders of Original Notes will be accepted only in integral multiples of US$1,000 in principal amount. The undersigned understands that tenders of Original Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer may not be withdrawn from and after the Expiration Date. Tenders of Original Notes may also be withdrawn if the Exchange Offer is terminated without any such Original Notes being exchanged thereunder or as otherwise provided in the Prospectus.

All authority herein conferred or agreed to be conferred by this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery shall survive the death or incapacity of the undersigned and every obligation of the undersigned under this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery shall be binding upon the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the undersigned.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

PLEASE SIGN AND COMPLETE

Signature(s) of Registered Owner(s)

or Authorized Signatory:                                                                                                                                                                             

Principal Amount of

Original Notes Tendered:                                                                                                                                                                            

Name(s) of Registered Holder(s):                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Address:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Certificate No(s). of Original Notes

(if available):                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Area Code(s) and Telephone No(s).:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Date:                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

This Notice of Guaranteed Delivery must be signed by the holder(s) of Original Notes as their name(s) appear on certificates for Original Notes, or on a security position listing, or by person(s) authorized to become registered holder(s) by endorsements and documents transmitted with this Notice of Guaranteed Delivery. If a signature is by a trustee, executor, administrator, guardian, attorney-in-fact, officer or other person acting in a fiduciary or such representative capacity, such person must provide his or her full title below and, unless waived by the Company, provide proper evidence satisfactory to the Company of such person’s authority to act.

 

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PLEASE PRINT NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES)

Name(s):                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Capacity:                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Address(es)                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

GUARANTEE

(NOT TO BE USED FOR SIGNATURE GUARANTEE)

The undersigned, a firm or other entity identified in Rule 17Ad-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as an “eligible guarantor institution,” including (as such terms are defined therein) (i) a bank, (ii) a broker, dealer, municipal securities broker, municipal securities dealer, government securities broker or government securities dealer, (iii) a credit union, (iv) a national securities exchange, registered securities association or clearing agency, or (v) a savings association that is a participant in a Securities Transfer Association recognized program (each of the foregoing being referred to as an “Eligible Institution”), hereby guarantees to deliver to the Exchange Agent, at one of its addresses set forth above, either the Original Notes tendered hereby in proper form for transfer, or confirmation of the book-entry transfer of such Original Notes to the Exchange Agent’s account at The Depository Trust Company, pursuant to the procedures for book-entry transfer set forth in the Prospectus, in either case, together with one or more properly completed and duly executed Letter(s) of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof) and any other required documents within three business days after the Expiration Date.

The undersigned acknowledges that it must deliver the Letter(s) of Transmittal and the Original Notes tendered hereby to the Exchange Agent within the time period set forth above and that failure to do so could result in a financial loss to the undersigned.

(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT)

 

Name of Firm:                                                                                                                                                                                               
Address:                                                                                                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Zip Code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Area Code and Telephone No.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Authorized Signature
Title:                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
Date:                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

NOTE: DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES FOR ORIGINAL NOTES WITH THIS FORM. CERTIFICATES FOR ORIGINAL NOTES SHOULD ONLY BE SENT WITH YOUR LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

 

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EX-99.3 66 dex993.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 Exhibit 99.3

Exhibit 99.3

PAETEC HOLDING CORP.

Tender $450,000,000 of its Outstanding

9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

In Exchange for

9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

June 6, 2011

To: Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks,

      Trust Companies and Other Nominees:

PAETEC Holding Corp. (the “Company”) is offering, upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a prospectus dated June 6, 2011 (as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Prospectus”) and the enclosed letter of transmittal (the “Letter of Transmittal”), to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) $450,000,000 of its 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for a like principal amount of the Company’s issued and outstanding 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 originally issued on December 2, 2010 (the “Original Notes”). The Exchange Offer is being made in order to satisfy certain obligations of the Company contained in a Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2010, among the Company, the subsidiaries of the Company party thereto and the initial purchasers referred to therein.

We are requesting that you contact your clients for whom you hold Original Notes regarding the Exchange Offer. For your information and for forwarding to your clients for whom you hold Original Notes registered in your name or in the name of your nominee, or who hold Original Notes registered in their own names, we are enclosing the following documents:

1. A Prospectus dated June 6, 2011.

2. The Letter of Transmittal for your use and for the information (or the use, where relevant) of your clients.

3. A Notice of Guaranteed Delivery to be used to accept the Exchange Offer if certificates for Original Notes are not immediately available or time will not permit all required documents to reach the Exchange Agent (as defined below) prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below) or if the procedure for book-entry transfer cannot be completed on a timely basis.

4. A form of letter that may be sent to your clients for whose account you hold Original Notes registered in your name or the name of your nominee, with space provided for obtaining such clients’ instructions with regard to the Exchange Offer.

YOUR PROMPT ACTION IS REQUESTED. THE EXCHANGE OFFER WILL EXPIRE AT 5:00 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON JULY 7, 2011, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE COMPANY IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION (SUCH DATE AS IT MAY BE EXTENDED, THE “EXPIRATION DATE”). THE ORIGINAL NOTES TENDERED PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER MAY BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER.

To participate in the Exchange Offer, a duly executed and properly completed Letter of Transmittal (or facsimile thereof or an Agent’s Message (as defined in the Letter of Transmittal) in lieu thereof), with any required signature guarantees and any other required documents, should be sent to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., the exchange agent for the Original Notes (the “Exchange Agent”), and certificates representing the Original Notes should be delivered to the Exchange Agent, all in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Letter of Transmittal and the Prospectus.

If holders of Original Notes wish to tender, but it is impracticable for them to forward their certificates for Original Notes prior to the expiration of the Exchange Offer or to comply with the book-entry transfer procedures

 

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on a timely basis, a tender may be effected by following the guaranteed delivery procedures described in the Prospectus in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.”

The Company will, upon request, reimburse brokers, dealers, commercial banks and trust companies for reasonable and necessary costs and expenses incurred by them in forwarding the Prospectus and the related documents to the beneficial owners of Original Notes held by them as nominee or in a fiduciary capacity. The Company will pay or cause to be paid all transfer taxes applicable to the exchange of Original Notes pursuant to the Exchange Offer, except as set forth in Instruction 13 of the Letter of Transmittal.

Any inquiries you may have with respect to the Exchange Offer, or requests for additional copies of the enclosed materials, should be directed to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., the Exchange Agent for the Original Notes, at its address and telephone number set forth on the front of the Letter of Transmittal.

 

Very truly yours,
PAETEC HOLDING CORP.

NOTHING HEREIN OR IN THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS SHALL CONSTITUTE YOU OR ANY PERSON AS AN AGENT OF THE COMPANY OR THE EXCHANGE AGENT, OR AUTHORIZE YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON TO USE ANY DOCUMENT OR MAKE ANY STATEMENTS ON BEHALF OF EITHER OF THEM WITH RESPECT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER, EXCEPT FOR STATEMENTS EXPRESSLY MADE IN THE PROSPECTUS OR THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL.

Enclosures

 

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EX-99.4 67 dex994.htm EXHIBIT 99.4 Exhibit 99.4

Exhibit 99.4

PAETEC HOLDING CORP.

Tender $450,000,000 of its Outstanding

9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

In Exchange for

9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018

June 6, 2011

To Our Clients:

Enclosed for your consideration is a prospectus dated June 6, 2011 (as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Prospectus”) and the related letter of transmittal (the “Letter of Transmittal”) relating to the offer (the “Exchange Offer”) of PAETEC Holding Corp. (the “Company”) to exchange $450,000,000 of its 9 7/8% Senior Notes due 2018, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for a like principal amount of the Company’s issued and outstanding 9  7/8% Senior Notes due 2018 originally issued on December 2, 2010 (the “Original Notes”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions described in the Prospectus and the Letter of Transmittal. The Exchange Offer is being made in order to satisfy certain obligations of the Company contained in a Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2010, among the Company, the subsidiaries of the Company party thereto and the initial purchasers referred to therein.

This material is being forwarded to you as the beneficial owner of the Original Notes held by us for your account but not registered in your name. A TENDER OF SUCH ORIGINAL NOTES MAY ONLY BE MADE BY US AS THE HOLDER OF RECORD AND PURSUANT TO YOUR INSTRUCTIONS.

Accordingly, we request instructions as to whether you wish us to tender on your behalf the Original Notes held by us for your account, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the enclosed Prospectus and Letter of Transmittal.

Your instructions should be forwarded to us as promptly as possible in order to permit us to tender the Original Notes on your behalf in accordance with the provisions of the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2011, unless extended by the Company in its sole discretion (such date as it may be extended, the “Expiration Date”). Any Original Notes tendered pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be withdrawn at any time before the expiration of the Exchange Offer.

Your attention is directed to the following:

1. The Exchange Offer is for any and all Original Notes.

2. The Exchange Offer is subject to certain conditions set forth in the Prospectus in the section entitled “The Exchange Offer” under the heading “Conditions to the Exchange Offer.”

3. Any transfer taxes incident to the transfer of Original Notes from the holder to the Company will be paid by the Company, except as otherwise provided in the Instructions in the Letter of Transmittal.

4. The Exchange Offer expires at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2011, unless extended by the Company in its sole discretion.

If you wish to have us tender your Original Notes, please so instruct us by completing, executing and returning to us the instruction form on the back of this letter. THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL IS FURNISHED TO YOU FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE USED DIRECTLY BY YOU TO TENDER ORIGINAL NOTES.

 

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INSTRUCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO

THE EXCHANGE OFFER

The undersigned acknowledge(s) receipt of your letter and the enclosed material referred to therein relating to the Exchange Offer made by PAETEC Holding Corp. with respect to the Original Notes.

This will instruct you to tender the Original Notes held by you for the account of the undersigned, upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Prospectus and the related Letter of Transmittal.

The undersigned expressly agrees to be bound by the enclosed Letter of Transmittal and that such Letter of Transmittal may be enforced against the undersigned.

Please tender the Original Notes held by you for my account as indicated below.

 

   

Original Notes

 

 

Aggregate Principal Amount of Original Notes Tendered
 

 ¨      Please do not tender any Original Notes held by you for my account.

   

Dated:

 

                                                                                                                                                                                              , 2011

   

Signature(s):

 

 

   

Please print name(s) here:

 

 

   

Address(es):

 

 

   

Area Code and Telephone Number(s):

 

 

   

Tax Identification or Social Security Number(s):

 

 

 

 

None of the Original Notes held by us for your account will be tendered unless we receive written instructions from you to do so. Unless a specific contrary instruction is given in the space provided, your signature(s) hereon shall constitute an instruction to us to tender all the Original Notes held by us for your account.

 

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