In further consideration of the execution by the Holders of this Amendment Agreement, the Company, on behalf of itself and each of its Subsidiaries and Affiliates, and all of the successors and assigns of each of the foregoing (collectively, the “ Releasors ”), hereby completely, voluntarily, knowingly, and unconditionally releases and forever discharges each of the Holders and each of their respective advisors, professionals and employees, each affiliate of the foregoing and all of their respective successors and assigns (collectively, the “ Releasees ”), from any and all claims, actions, suits, and other liabilities, including, without limitation, any so-called “lender liability” claims or defenses (collectively, “ Claims ”), whether arising at law or in equity, which any of the Releasors ever had, now has or hereinafter can, shall or may have against any of the Releasees for, upon or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever from time to time occurring on or prior to the date hereof, in any way concerning, relating to, or arising from (a) any of the Releasors, (b) the Note Purchase Agreement, the Notes, the Subsidiary Guaranty or any of the other agreements, documents, or instruments executed and delivered in connection therewith, or any of the obligations thereunder, (c) the financial condition, business operations, business plans, prospects or creditworthiness of the Company, and/or (d) the negotiation, documentation and execution of this Amendment Agreement and any documents relating hereto.  The Company, on behalf of itself and the other Releasors, hereby acknowledges that they collectively have been advised by legal counsel of the meaning and consequences of this release.