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2004 ISDA NOVATION DEFINITIONS ARTICLE I
2004 ISDA NOVATION DEFINITIONS  
DEFINITIONS <br>
 
===ARTICLE I: DEFINITIONS===
Section  {{novprov|1.1}}. {{novprov|Novation}}. Parties may document a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} by specifying in a {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} that the {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} is subject to and governed by the provisions set forth in the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions, including the provisions set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.1}}. {{novprov|Novation}}. Parties may document a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} by specifying in a {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} that the {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} is subject to and governed by the provisions set forth in the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions, including the provisions set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.2}}.  {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}.  “Novation  Confirmation”    means, with respect to a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}, one or more documents or other evidence exchanged between the Transferor, {{novprov|Transferee}} and {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, if applicable, or otherwise effective which, taken together, confirm or evidence all of the terms of a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}. A form of {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} is set forth in Exhibit C. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.2}}.  {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}.  “Novation  Confirmation”    means, with respect to a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}, one or more documents or other evidence exchanged between the Transferor, {{novprov|Transferee}} and {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, if applicable, or otherwise effective which, taken together, confirm or evidence all of the terms of a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}. A form of {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} is set forth in Exhibit C. <br>
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Section  {{novprov|1.6}} Transferee. “Transferee” means a party which accepts by way of novation all of the rights, liabilities, duties and obligations of a {{novprov|Transferor}} with respect to a {{novprov|Remaining Party}} under and in respect of the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} of a {{novprov|Transaction}} (which definition may include “Transferee 1” and “Transferee 2”, as each term is used in Exhibit
Section  {{novprov|1.6}} Transferee. “Transferee” means a party which accepts by way of novation all of the rights, liabilities, duties and obligations of a {{novprov|Transferor}} with respect to a {{novprov|Remaining Party}} under and in respect of the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} of a {{novprov|Transaction}} (which definition may include “Transferee 1” and “Transferee 2”, as each term is used in Exhibit
B) and notifies in accordance with Section 12 of the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (or, if applicable, Section 10 of the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Local Currency – Single Jurisdiction)) the {{novprov|Transferor}} and/or the {{novprov|Remaining Party}} of its acceptance of such novation.
B) and notifies in accordance with Section 12 of the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (or, if applicable, Section 10 of the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Local Currency – Single Jurisdiction)) the {{novprov|Transferor}} and/or the {{novprov|Remaining Party}} of its acceptance of such novation.
Section  {{novprov|1.7}}. {{novprov|Remaining Party}}. “{{novprov|Remaining Party}}” means a party which consents to a Transferor’s transfer by novation and the acceptance thereof by the {{novprov|Transferee}} of all of the Transferor’s rights, liabilities, duties and obligations with respect to such {{novprov|Remaining Party}} under and in respect of the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} of a Transaction. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.7}}. {{novprov|Remaining Party}}. “{{novprov|Remaining Party}}” means a party which consents to a Transferor’s transfer by novation and the acceptance thereof by the {{novprov|Transferee}} of all of the Transferor’s rights, liabilities, duties and obligations with respect to such {{novprov|Remaining Party}} under and in respect of the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} of a Transaction. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.8}}. {{novprov|Old Transaction}}. “{{novprov|Old Transaction}}” means the {{novprov|Transaction}} as specified in the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} (or Confirmation) between the Transferors or between a {{novprov|Transferor}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, all or part of which is the subject of the novation from the {{novprov|Transferor}} to the Transferee. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.8}}. {{novprov|Old Transaction}}. “{{novprov|Old Transaction}}” means the {{novprov|Transaction}} as specified in the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} (or Confirmation) between the Transferors or between a {{novprov|Transferor}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, all or part of which is the subject of the novation from the {{novprov|Transferor}} to the Transferee. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.9}}. {{novprov|New Transaction}}. “{{novprov|New Transaction}}” means the new {{novprov|Transaction}} between Transferees or between a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, having such terms as are specified in the {{novprov|New Confirmation}}, including terms (excluding collateral and other credit support arrangements) identical to those of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} as more fully described in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.9}}. {{novprov|New Transaction}}. “{{novprov|New Transaction}}” means the new {{novprov|Transaction}} between Transferees or between a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, having such terms as are specified in the {{novprov|New Confirmation}}, including terms (excluding collateral and other credit support arrangements) identical to those of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} as more fully described in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.10}}. {{novprov|Old Agreement}}. “{{novprov|Old Agreement}}” means the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} between the Transferors or between a {{novprov|Transferor}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, to which the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} was subject. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.10}}. {{novprov|Old Agreement}}. “{{novprov|Old Agreement}}” means the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} between the Transferors or between a {{novprov|Transferor}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, to which the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} was subject. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.11}}. {{novprov|New Agreement}}. “{{novprov|New Agreement}}” means the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} between the Transferees or between a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, that governs the relationship between the parties with respect to the {{novprov|New Transaction}}. If such Transferees, or a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, have not yet executed an {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}, the following shall be deemed to be included in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}: “This {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} evidences a complete and binding agreement between the parties as to the terms of the {{novprov|New Transaction}} to which this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} relates. In addition, the parties agree to use all reasonable efforts promptly to negotiate, execute and deliver an agreement in the form of an {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}, with such modifications as the parties will in good faith agree. Upon the execution by the parties of such an agreement, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} will supplement, form part of, and be subject to that agreement. All provisions contained in or incorporated by reference in that agreement upon its execution will govern this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} except as expressly modified herein. Until the parties execute and deliver that agreement, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, together with all other documents referring to an {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (each a “Confirmation”) confirming transactions (each a “Transaction”) entered into between the parties (notwithstanding anything to the contrary in a Confirmation), shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to, an agreement in the form of the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Multicurrency – Cross Border), if any {{novprov|Confirmation}} dated prior to the date of the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} refers to that {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} and otherwise the 2002 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} as if the parties had executed an agreement in such form (but without any Schedule except for the election of the governing law specified in Section 3.4(a) of the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions and a Termination Currency of euro, if the ISDA  Master  Agreement  between  the  Transferees  or  between  a  {{novprov|Transferee}}  and  a
Section  {{novprov|1.11}}. {{novprov|New Agreement}}. “{{novprov|New Agreement}}” means the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} between the Transferees or between a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, that governs the relationship between the parties with respect to the {{novprov|New Transaction}}. If such Transferees, or a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, have not yet executed an {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}, the following shall be deemed to be included in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}: “This {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} evidences a complete and binding agreement between the parties as to the terms of the {{novprov|New Transaction}} to which this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} relates. In addition, the parties agree to use all reasonable efforts promptly to negotiate, execute and deliver an agreement in the form of an {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}, with such modifications as the parties will in good faith agree. Upon the execution by the parties of such an agreement, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} will supplement, form part of, and be subject to that agreement. All provisions contained in or incorporated by reference in that agreement upon its execution will govern this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} except as expressly modified herein. Until the parties execute and deliver that agreement, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, together with all other documents referring to an {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (each a “Confirmation”) confirming transactions (each a “Transaction”) entered into between the parties (notwithstanding anything to the contrary in a Confirmation), shall supplement, form a part of, and be subject to, an agreement in the form of the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Multicurrency – Cross Border), if any {{novprov|Confirmation}} dated prior to the date of the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} refers to that {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} and otherwise the 2002 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} as if the parties had executed an agreement in such form (but without any Schedule except for the election of the governing law specified in Section 3.4(a) of the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions and a Termination Currency of euro, if the ISDA  Master  Agreement  between  the  Transferees  or  between  a  {{novprov|Transferee}}  and  a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, is expressed to be governed by English law, or United States Dollars, if the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} between the Transferees or between a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, is expressed to be governed by the laws of the State of New York) on the Trade Date of the first such {{novprov|Transaction}} between the parties. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of that agreement and this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} will prevail for the purpose of this {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}.” <br>
{{novprov|Remaining Party}}, is expressed to be governed by English law, or United States Dollars, if the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} between the Transferees or between a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, is expressed to be governed by the laws of the State of New York) on the Trade Date of the first such {{novprov|Transaction}} between the parties. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of that agreement and this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} will prevail for the purpose of this {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}.” <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.12}}. {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}. “{{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}” means the published form of one of the following: (i) the 2002 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}; (ii) the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Multicurrency – Cross Border); (iii) the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Local Currency – Single Jurisdiction); (iv) the 1987 ISDA Interest Rate and Currency Exchange Agreement; or (v) the 1987 ISDA Interest Rate Swap Agreement. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.12}}. {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}. “{{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}” means the published form of one of the following: (i) the 2002 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}; (ii) the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Multicurrency – Cross Border); (iii) the 1992 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} (Local Currency – Single Jurisdiction); (iv) the 1987 ISDA Interest Rate and Currency Exchange Agreement; or (v) the 1987 ISDA Interest Rate Swap Agreement. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.13}}. {{novprov|Old Confirmation}}. “{{novprov|Old Confirmation}}” means the {{novprov|Confirmation}} between the Transferors or between a {{novprov|Transferor}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, setting forth the terms and conditions of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.13}}. {{novprov|Old Confirmation}}. “{{novprov|Old Confirmation}}” means the {{novprov|Confirmation}} between the Transferors or between a {{novprov|Transferor}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, as the case may be, setting forth the terms and conditions of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}. <br>
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Section  {{novprov|1.17}}. {{novprov|Novation Trade Date}}. “{{novprov|Novation Trade Date}}” means the date on which the parties enter into a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}, as specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. If a {{novprov|Novation Trade Date}} is not specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, the {{novprov|Novation Trade Date}} will be deemed to be the {{novprov|Novation Date}}. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.17}}. {{novprov|Novation Trade Date}}. “{{novprov|Novation Trade Date}}” means the date on which the parties enter into a {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}, as specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. If a {{novprov|Novation Trade Date}} is not specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, the {{novprov|Novation Trade Date}} will be deemed to be the {{novprov|Novation Date}}. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.18}}. {{novprov|Novated Amount}}. “{{novprov|Novated Amount}}” means an amount specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, which represents the portion of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} being novated. If the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} is less than the total amount used to  determine payments and/or deliveries under the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} and the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} shall remain in full force and effect but all future payments, deliveries and calculations thereunder shall be based on such amount as has been reduced by  the relevant {{novprov|Novated Amount}}, and the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} will be deemed to be amended accordingly.
Section  {{novprov|1.18}}. {{novprov|Novated Amount}}. “{{novprov|Novated Amount}}” means an amount specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, which represents the portion of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} being novated. If the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} is less than the total amount used to  determine payments and/or deliveries under the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} and the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} shall remain in full force and effect but all future payments, deliveries and calculations thereunder shall be based on such amount as has been reduced by  the relevant {{novprov|Novated Amount}}, and the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} will be deemed to be amended accordingly.
Section  {{novprov|1.19}}. {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} By exchanging a {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, a Transferor, a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}} will be deemed to have entered into a {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} (the “{{novprov|Novation Agreement}}”) as set forth in Exhibit A and {{novprov|Transferor}} 1, {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 will be deemed to have entered into a {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} as set forth in Exhibit B as may be specified and supplemented by the details and information set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} and the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.19}}. {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} By exchanging a {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, a Transferor, a {{novprov|Transferee}} and a {{novprov|Remaining Party}} will be deemed to have entered into a {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} (the “{{novprov|Novation Agreement}}”) as set forth in Exhibit A and {{novprov|Transferor}} 1, {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 will be deemed to have entered into a {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} as set forth in Exhibit B as may be specified and supplemented by the details and information set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} and the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions. <br>
Section  {{novprov|1.20}}. {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}}. If {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} is specified to be applicable to a {{novprov|New Transaction}}, the initial Calculation Period with respect to such {{novprov|New Transaction}} shall, for the purposes of determining the amounts payable in relation to such Calculation Period, be deemed to commence on and include the (a) Period End Date, Fixed Rate Payer Period End Date or Floating Rate Payer Period End Date, as the case may be, of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} that falls on or immediately precedes the {{novprov|Novation Date}}, in each case as specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}; or
Section  {{novprov|1.20}}. {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}}. If {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} is specified to be applicable to a {{novprov|New Transaction}}, the initial Calculation Period with respect to such {{novprov|New Transaction}} shall, for the purposes of determining the amounts payable in relation to such Calculation Period, be deemed to commence on and include the (a) Period End Date, Fixed Rate Payer Period End Date or Floating Rate Payer Period End Date, as the case may be, of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} that falls on or immediately precedes the {{novprov|Novation Date}}, in each case as specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}; or
(b) in the event the {{novprov|Novation Date}} occurs before or during the initial Calculation Period of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, the Effective Date, in each case as specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. If {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} is specified to be inapplicable to a {{novprov|New Transaction}}, the initial Calculation Period with respect to such {{novprov|New Transaction}} shall, for the purposes of determining the amounts payable in relation to such Calculation Period, be deemed to commence on and include the {{novprov|Novation Date}}. If {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} or a method for making such determination is not specified to be applicable or inapplicable in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} will be deemed to apply.
(b) in the event the {{novprov|Novation Date}} occurs before or during the initial Calculation Period of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, the Effective Date, in each case as specified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. If {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} is specified to be inapplicable to a {{novprov|New Transaction}}, the initial Calculation Period with respect to such {{novprov|New Transaction}} shall, for the purposes of determining the amounts payable in relation to such Calculation Period, be deemed to commence on and include the {{novprov|Novation Date}}. If {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} or a method for making such determination is not specified to be applicable or inapplicable in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, {{novprov|Full First Calculation Period}} will be deemed to apply.
   
   
ARTICLE II <br>
===ARTICLE II: REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES===
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES <br>
Section  {{novprov|2.1}}. '''{{novprov|Representations and Warranties}}'''. <br>
Section  {{novprov|2.1}}. {{novprov|Representations and Warranties}}. <br>
(a) On the {{novprov|Novation Date}}: <br>
(a) On the {{novprov|Novation Date}}: <br>
(i) Each of the parties makes to each of the other parties those representations and warranties set forth in Section 3(a) of the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} with references in such Section to “this Agreement” or “any Credit Support Document” being deemed references to the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} alone (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the relevant {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}). <br>
(i) Each of the parties makes to each of the other parties those representations and warranties set forth in Section 3(a) of the {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}} with references in such Section to “this Agreement” or “any Credit Support Document” being deemed references to the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} alone (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the relevant {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}). <br>
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(C) unless otherwise specified and detailed in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, no notice required in connection with the settlement of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} has been delivered by or to the {{novprov|Transferor}} or the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}; and <br>
(C) unless otherwise specified and detailed in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, no notice required in connection with the settlement of the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} has been delivered by or to the {{novprov|Transferor}} or the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}; and <br>
(D) if the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} incorporates either the 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions or the 1999 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions, the following additional representations and warranties shall apply: <br>
(D) if the {{novprov|Old Transaction}} incorporates either the 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions or the 1999 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions, the following additional representations and warranties shall apply: <br>
(i) unless otherwise specified and detailed in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, neither the {{novprov|Transferor}} nor the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, nor {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, nor {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferee}} 2, as applicable, has Delivered any Deliverable Obligations or made any payments or other
(i) unless otherwise specified and detailed in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, neither the {{novprov|Transferor}} nor the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, nor {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, nor {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferee}} 2, as applicable, has Delivered any Deliverable Obligations or made any payments or other adjustments in connection with the Settlement Method applicable to the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}; and <br>
adjustments in connection with the Settlement Method applicable to the {{novprov|Old Transaction}}; and <br>
(ii) unless otherwise specified and detailed in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, no Credit Event Notice, Notice of Publicly Available Information, Notice of Physical Settlement or Notice of Intended Physical Settlement, as applicable, has been delivered by or to the {{novprov|Transferor}} or the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}. <br>
(ii) unless otherwise specified and detailed in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, no Credit Event Notice, Notice of Publicly Available Information, Notice of Physical Settlement or Notice of Intended Physical Settlement, as applicable, has been delivered by or to the {{novprov|Transferor}} or the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}. <br>
(iv) With the exception of the representations and warranties made under this Section 2.1, each of the Transferor, the {{novprov|Remaining Party}} and the {{novprov|Transferee}} represents and warrants to each other that none of the other parties to the relevant {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} nor their respective Affiliates (as that term is defined in the 2002 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}) have made, as of the {{novprov|Novation Date}}, any representation on which it is relying or is entitled to rely. <br>
(iv) With the exception of the representations and warranties made under this Section 2.1, each of the Transferor, the {{novprov|Remaining Party}} and the {{novprov|Transferee}} represents and warrants to each other that none of the other parties to the relevant {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} nor their respective Affiliates (as that term is defined in the 2002 {{novprov|ISDA Master Agreement}}) have made, as of the {{novprov|Novation Date}}, any representation on which it is relying or is entitled to rely. <br>
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(iii) Status of Parties. The other parties are not acting as a fiduciary for or an adviser to it in respect of that {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}.
(iii) Status of Parties. The other parties are not acting as a fiduciary for or an adviser to it in respect of that {{novprov|Novation Transaction}}.
   
   
ARTICLE III <br>
===ARTICLE III MISCELLANEOUS ===
MISCELLANEOUS <br>
Section  {{novprov|3.1}}. {{novprov|Counterparts}}. The {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} may be executed and delivered in counterparts (including by electronic messaging system or facsimile transmission), each of which will be deemed an original. <br>
Section  {{novprov|3.1}}. {{novprov|Counterparts}}. The {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} may be executed and delivered in counterparts (including by electronic messaging system or facsimile transmission), each of which will be deemed an original. <br>
Section {{novprov|3.2}}. {{novprov|Costs and Expenses}}. The parties will each pay their own costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred in connection with the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} and as a result of the negotiation, preparation and execution of the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}. <br>
Section {{novprov|3.2}}. {{novprov|Costs and Expenses}}. The parties will each pay their own costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred in connection with the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} and as a result of the negotiation, preparation and execution of the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}. <br>
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EXHIBIT A to 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions <br>
===EXHIBIT A===
ISDA®
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. <br>
NOVATION AGREEMENT
NOVATION AGREEMENT
Dated as of the {{novprov|Novation Date}} (as set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}) among the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, the {{novprov|Transferor}} and the {{novprov|Transferee}} (in each case as identified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}). <br>
Dated as of the {{novprov|Novation Date}} (as set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}) among the {{novprov|Remaining Party}}, the {{novprov|Transferor}} and the {{novprov|Transferee}} (in each case as identified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}). <br>
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(d) any fees payable by any party in connection with the transfer by novation hereunder shall be subject to a separate agreement between such parties.
(d) any fees payable by any party in connection with the transfer by novation hereunder shall be subject to a separate agreement between such parties.
   
   
EXHIBIT B to 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions <br>
===EXHIBIT B ===
ISDA®
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. <br>
FOUR-WAY NOVATION AGREEMENT
FOUR-WAY NOVATION AGREEMENT
Dated as of the {{novprov|Novation Date}} (as set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}) among {{novprov|Transferor}} 1, {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 (in each case as identified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}). <br>
Dated as of the {{novprov|Novation Date}} (as set forth in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}) among {{novprov|Transferor}} 1, {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 (in each case as identified in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}). <br>
Transferor 1 and {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 have entered into one or more Transactions each evidenced by a {{novprov|Confirmation}} and subject to an {{novprov|Old Agreement}}. <br>
Transferor 1 and {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 have entered into one or more Transactions each evidenced by a {{novprov|Confirmation}} and subject to an {{novprov|Old Agreement}}. <br>
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2. Transfer, Release, Discharge and Undertakings. <br>
2. Transfer, Release, Discharge and Undertakings. <br>
With effect from and including the {{novprov|Novation Date}} and in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties and covenants contained in this {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties) and subject to Section 1.20 of the Definitions: <br>
With effect from and including the {{novprov|Novation Date}} and in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties and covenants contained in this {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} and other good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties) and subject to Section 1.20 of the Definitions: <br>
(a) Transferor 1 and {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 are each released and discharged from further obligations to each other under each {{novprov|Old Transaction}} with respect to the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} of each {{novprov|Old Transaction}} and their respective rights against each other thereunder are cancelled, provided that
(a) Transferor 1 and {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 are each released and discharged from further obligations to each other under each {{novprov|Old Transaction}} with respect to the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} of each {{novprov|Old Transaction}} and their respective rights against each other thereunder are cancelled, provided that such release and discharge shall not affect any rights, liabilities or obligations of {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 with respect to payments or other obligations due and payable or due to be performed prior to the {{novprov|Novation Date}} and all such payments and obligations shall be paid or performed by {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms of each {{novprov|Old Transaction}}; <br>
such release and discharge shall not affect any rights, liabilities or obligations of {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 with respect to payments or other obligations due and payable or due to be performed prior to the {{novprov|Novation Date}} and all such payments and obligations shall be paid or performed by {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2, as the case may be, in accordance with the terms of each {{novprov|Old Transaction}}; <br>
(b) Transferee 1, taking the position taken by {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 in each corresponding {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2, taking the position taken by {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 in each corresponding {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, each undertake liabilities and obligations towards the other and acquire rights against each other under each {{novprov|New Transaction}} with respect to the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} and with terms identical to the terms (excluding collateral and other credit support arrangements and subject to Section 2(c) below) of each corresponding {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, including, in the case of a Credit Derivative Transaction, any rights or liabilities or obligations in respect of a Credit Event(s) occurring on or prior to the {{novprov|Novation Date}}, unless otherwise stated and amended in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}; <br>
(b) Transferee 1, taking the position taken by {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 in each corresponding {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2, taking the position taken by {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 in each corresponding {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, each undertake liabilities and obligations towards the other and acquire rights against each other under each {{novprov|New Transaction}} with respect to the {{novprov|Novated Amount}} and with terms identical to the terms (excluding collateral and other credit support arrangements and subject to Section 2(c) below) of each corresponding {{novprov|Old Transaction}}, including, in the case of a Credit Derivative Transaction, any rights or liabilities or obligations in respect of a Credit Event(s) occurring on or prior to the {{novprov|Novation Date}}, unless otherwise stated and amended in the {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}; <br>
(c) each {{novprov|New Transaction}} shall be governed by and form part of the {{novprov|New Agreement}} and shall be evidenced either (i) by means of the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} (as deemed modified to be consistent with this {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}); (ii) by {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 entering into a {{novprov|Confirmation}} specifying the terms of each {{novprov|New Transaction}} (provided, however, that any failure of either {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 to enter into such {{novprov|Confirmation}} shall not affect the rights and obligations of {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 pursuant to this {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}); or (iii) in some other manner determined by {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2; and <br>
(c) each {{novprov|New Transaction}} shall be governed by and form part of the {{novprov|New Agreement}} and shall be evidenced either (i) by means of the {{novprov|Old Confirmation}} (as deemed modified to be consistent with this {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}); (ii) by {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 entering into a {{novprov|Confirmation}} specifying the terms of each {{novprov|New Transaction}} (provided, however, that any failure of either {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferee}} 2 to enter into such {{novprov|Confirmation}} shall not affect the rights and obligations of {{novprov|Transferor}} 1 or {{novprov|Transferor}} 2 pursuant to this {{novprov|Novation Agreement}}); or (iii) in some other manner determined by {{novprov|Transferee}} 1 and {{novprov|Transferee}} 2; and <br>
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EXHIBIT C to 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions <br>
===EXHIBIT C===
{{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} <br>
{{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} <br>
[Headed paper of Party A] <br>
[Headed paper of Party A] <br>
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1. The definitions and provisions contained in the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions (the “Definitions”) and the terms and provisions of [insert appropriate ISDA definitional booklet1], as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.2 and amended from time to time, are incorporated in this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. In the event of any inconsistency between (i) the Definitions, (ii)  [insert appropriate ISDA definitional booklet] and/or (iii) the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} and this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} will govern. <br>
1. The definitions and provisions contained in the 2004 ISDA {{novprov|Novation}} Definitions (the “Definitions”) and the terms and provisions of [insert appropriate ISDA definitional booklet1], as published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.2 and amended from time to time, are incorporated in this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}. In the event of any inconsistency between (i) the Definitions, (ii)  [insert appropriate ISDA definitional booklet] and/or (iii) the {{novprov|Novation Agreement}} and this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}}, this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} will govern. <br>
   
   
 
2. The terms of the {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} to which this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} relates are as follows:  
follows:
   
   
2. The terms of the {{novprov|Novation Transaction}} to which this {{novprov|Novation Confirmation}} relates are as
[{{novprov|Novation Trade Date}}:] {{novprov|Novation Date}}: {{novprov|Novated Amount}}:
[{{novprov|Novation Trade Date}}:] {{novprov|Novation Date}}: {{novprov|Novated Amount}}:
[Transferor][Transferor 1]:
[Transferor][Transferor 1]:
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[New  Agreement  (between  [Transferee  1  and  {{novprov|Transferee}} 2][Transferee and {{novprov|Remaining Party}}] )]: <br>
[New  Agreement  (between  [Transferee  1  and  {{novprov|Transferee}} 2][Transferee and {{novprov|Remaining Party}}] )]: <br>
<br>
[[Credit Event Notice Delivered Under {{novprov|Old Transaction}} and Deemed Delivered Under {{novprov|New Transaction}}:]
[[Credit Event Notice Delivered Under {{novprov|Old Transaction}} and Deemed Delivered Under {{novprov|New Transaction}}:]
[Notice  of  Publicly  Available  Information  Delivered  Under
[Notice  of  Publicly  Available  Information  Delivered  Under