No authorizations, approvals and consents of, and no filings and registrations with, any governmental or regulatory authority or agency are necessary for (i) the execution, delivery or performance by Pledgor of this Agreement or for the validity or enforceability thereof, (ii) the grant by Pledgor of the assignments and security interests granted hereby, or the pledge by Pledgor of the Collateral pursuant hereto, (iii) the perfection or maintenance of the pledge, assignment and security interest created hereby (including the first priority nature of such pledge, assignment and security interest) except for the filing of financing statements under the Uniform Commercial Code or (iv) the exercise by Lender of all rights and remedies in respect of the Collateral pursuant to this Agreement.