This Agreement amends, restates, supersedes, and replaces in its entirety the Existing Credit Agreement. All obligations of the Borrower under the Existing Credit Agreement shall continue without interruption under this Agreement and all such obligations are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a novation of the obligations outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect, except as modified hereby. Nothing express or implied in this Agreement shall be construed as a release or discharge of the Borrower under the Existing Credit Agreement.