Basle Accords - banking supervision accords issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The Basel Committee consists of representatives from the central banks and regulatory authorities of the G10 countries and others.

EBITA - Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Considered the best indicator of cash debt service capacity.

Second Lien Facilities- loans secured but junior to liens in favor of a first lien facility.

Swingline Facililty - A credit facility that enables a borrower to avail itself of funds on short notice, typically have short maturities.

Termout Option - credit agreement provision providing for conversion to term loans of outstanding balance of revolving credit loan upon commitment termination date