(a) On the Effective Date, the Original Credit Agreement shall be amended, restated and superseded in its entirety. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that (a) this Agreement, any promissory notes delivered pursuant to Section 2.09(e) and the other Credit Documents executed and delivered in connection herewith do not constitute a novation, payment and reborrowing, or termination of the “Liabilities” (as defined in the Security Agreement) under the Original Credit Agreement as in effect prior to the Effective Date and (b) such “Liabilities” are in all respects continuing with only the terms thereof being modified as provided in this Agreement.