Definitions; Interpretations. For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

The following phrases and expressions used herein shall have the meanings given them below, unless otherwise stated:

In this Agreement, unless otherwise stated or required, the following terms shall have the meanings as set out below when they are used in this Agreement:

Interpretations. The foregoing definitions are equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. The words “hereof”, “herein” and “hereunder” and words of like import when used in this Agreement shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this Agreement. The word “including” when used in this Agreement without the phrase “without limitation,” shall mean “including, without limitation.” All references to time of day herein are references to Eastern Time unless otherwise specifically provided. All references to this Agreement, the Subordinated Notes, or the Paying Agency Agreement shall be deemed to be to such documents as amended, modified or restated from time to time. With respect to any reference in this Agreement to any defined term, # if such defined term refers to a Person, then it shall also mean all heirs, legal representatives and permitted successors and assigns of such Person, and # if such defined term refers to a document, instrument or agreement, then it shall also include any amendment, replacement, extension or other modification thereof.

Any and all expressions that refer to “Party”, “Pledgor”, “Pledgee” and “VIE Entity” shall include their respective successor, permitted assignee or any person holding any right that is sourced from the above parties;

Interpretations. This Agreement is subject in all respects to the terms of the Plan. A copy of the Plan is available upon your request. Terms used herein which are defined in the Plan shall have the respective meanings given to such terms in the Plan, unless otherwise defined herein. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, the terms of the Plan shall govern. Any question of administration or interpretation arising under this Agreement shall be determined by the Committee administering the Plan, and such determination shall be final, conclusive and binding upon all parties in interest.

All interpretations, determinations and other actions by the Committee not revoked or modified by the Board of Directors will be final, conclusive and binding upon all parties.

DEFINITIONS. The following terms, as used herein, have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is implied by the context:

Definitions. The following additional definitions shall apply to this Article IX:

DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Agreement, the following capitalized terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall have the following meanings: