UNIVERSAL COMPRESSION HOLDINGS INC
EXHIBIT 10.1
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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>EXHIBIT 10.1    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

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<BR></FONT><FONT SIZE=2><B>FIRST AMENDMENT TO<BR>  FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED<BR>  PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT    <BR>  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, dated as of November 20, 2002 (this
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Amendment</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") is among UNIVERSAL COMPRESSION, INC., a Texas corporation ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Lessee</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"), BRL UNIVERSAL
EQUIPMENT 2001 A, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Lessor</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>") and DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS (formerly known as Bankers Trust Company) and
the other financial institutions listed on the signature pages hereof as Tranche B Lenders, (each a "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Tranche B Lender</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" and collectively
"</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Tranche B Lenders</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"). </FONT></P>

<P ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT SIZE=2><B>WITNESSETH:  </B></FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS, Lessee, Universal Compression Holdings, Inc., as Guarantor, Lessor, The Bank of New York, not in its individual capacity but solely as Indenture Trustee,
Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Registrar for the Tranche A Noteholders, Tranche B Lenders, BRL Universal Equipment Management, Inc., as Lessor General Partner, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company
Americas (formerly known as Bankers Trust Company) as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent have entered into that certain First Amended and Restated Participation Agreement dated as of October
15, 2001 (together with all amendments and supplements thereto, the "</FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>Participation Agreement</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>"); and </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;WHEREAS,
the parties hereto desire to amend Appendix A and Section 9.3(o) of the Participation Agreement. </FONT></P>


<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual agreements contained herein and in the Participation Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows: </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Definitions.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unless the context otherwise requires, capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings set forth or referred to in Appendix A to the Participation Agreement, which Appendix A also includes the rules of usage and interpretation applicable hereto. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Effectiveness.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Amendment shall become effective as of the date first written above upon the execution
and delivery hereby by Majority Tranche B Lenders, Lessee and Lessor. </FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amendment to Participation Agreement.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;The
definition of "Total Debt" set forth in Appendix A to the Participation Agreement is hereby amended and restated as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>Total Debt</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>" shall mean, at any time (without duplication), the sum of (i)&nbsp;100% of Debt reflected on the balance sheet of Lessee in
accordance with GAAP, </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>plus</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (ii)&nbsp;100% of any amount funded (Debt and equity) under Operating Equipment Lease Facilities including the Lease
Agreement, </FONT><FONT SIZE=2><I>plus</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2> (iii)&nbsp;100% of any amount funded (Debt and equity) in connection with the ABS Operating Equipment Lease Facility." </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Section&nbsp;9.3(o)(ii)
of the Participation Agreement is hereby amended and restated as follows: </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"(ii)</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Debt to EBITDAR.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lessee will not permit its Total Leverage Ratio as of the end of any Testing Period
to be greater than 5.00 to 1.00." </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Representations and Warranties.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lessee hereby represents and warrants for the benefit of Lessor and each of
the Tranche B Lenders as follows. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)&nbsp;&nbsp;No
Lease Default or Lease Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)&nbsp;&nbsp;Lessee
has performed and complied with all covenants, agreements and conditions contained in the Participation Agreement and Lease Agreement required to be performed or
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)&nbsp;&nbsp;All
representations and warranties of Lessee contained in the Participation Agreement were true and correct when made and are true and correct in all material respects
at and as of the time of delivery of this Amendment. </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.</FONT><FONT
SIZE=2><I>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Miscellaneous.</I></FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sections&nbsp;12.3, 12.4, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9 and 12.10 of the Participation Agreement
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<P><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered by their respective duly authorized officers as of the date first above written. </FONT></P>

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<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2>UNIVERSAL COMPRESSION, INC.,<BR>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>RICHARD W. FITZGERALD</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Richard W. FitzGerald</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</FONT></TD>
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BRL UNIVERSAL EQUIPMENT 2001 A, L.P.,<BR>
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By BRL Universal Equipment Management, Inc.<BR>
Its General Partner</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>GREGORY C. GREENE</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Gregory C. Greene</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>President</FONT></TD>
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DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS (formerly known as Bankers Trust Company),<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 12.222222%]</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>MARCUS M. TARKINGTON</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Marcus M. Tarkington</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Director</FONT></TD>
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WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (formerly known as First Union National Bank)<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 13.812457%]</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DAVID E. HUMPHREYS</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>David E. Humphreys</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Vice President</FONT></TD>
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BANK ONE, NA<BR>
(Main Office Chicago)<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 10.845692%]</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>DIANNE L. RUSSELL</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Dianne L. Russell</FONT></TD>
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THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA,<BR>
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[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 7.195224%]</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>N. BELL</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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CITADEL HILL 2000 LTD.,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 6.084113%]</FONT></TD>
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NATEXIS BANQUES POPULAIRES,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 9.734581%]</FONT></TD>
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/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>TIMOTHY L. POLVADO</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Timothy L. Polvado</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Vice President and Group Manager</FONT></TD>
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By</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>RENAUD J. D'HERBES</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Renaud J. d'Herbes</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Senior Vice President And Regional Manager</FONT></TD>
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
LANDMARK CDO LIMITED,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 6.084113%]</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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By</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>GIL MARCHAND</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Gilles Marchand</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Authorized Signatory</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
LANDMARK II CDO,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 3.650468%]</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
By</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
/s/&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>GIL MARCHAND</FONT><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Gilles Marchand</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>Authorized Signatory</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
CSAM FUNDING I,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 8.468325%]</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
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<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
By</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
FIRST DOMINION FUNDING I,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 10.951403%]</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
By</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
FIRST DOMINION FUNDING II,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 7.300935%]</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
By</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=3><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
MERRILL LYNCH LONGHORN CDO II,<BR>
as Tranche B Lender<BR>
[Percentage of Tranche B Notes: 3.650468%]</FONT></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
By</FONT></TD>
<TD COLSPAN=2><FONT SIZE=2><BR>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT><HR NOSHADE></TD>
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<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Name:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR VALIGN="TOP">
<TD WIDTH="46%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="8%"><FONT SIZE=2>Title:</FONT></TD>
<TD WIDTH="40%"><FONT SIZE=2>&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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