<Page> EXHIBIT 10.10 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (this "FOURTH AMENDMENT"), dated as of December 3, 2001, by and among BUHRMANN N.V., a public limited liability company (NAAMLOZE VENNOOTSCHAP) organized under the laws of The Netherlands, with official seat in Maastricht, The Netherlands (the "PARENT"), Buhrmann US Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "BORROWER"), the various Lenders party to the Credit Agreement referred to below. DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC., as lead arranger and sole book manager (in such capacities, the "LEAD ARRANGER"), BNP PARIBAS (f/k/a Paribas), as syndication agent (in such capacity, the "SYNDICATION AGENT"), ABN AMRO BANK N.V., as documentation agent (in such capacity, the "DOCUMENTATION AGENT"), and BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, as administrative agent (in such capacity, the "ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT" and, together with the Lead Arranger, the Syndication Agent and the Documentation Agent, collectively, the "AGENTS"). All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings provided such terms in the Credit Agreement referred to below. W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, the Parent, the Borrower, the Lenders and the Agents are parties to a Credit Agreement, dated as of October 26, 1999 (as amended, modified or supplemented to, but not including, the date hereof, the "EXISTING CREDIT AGREEMENT" and, as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, including on the date hereof, the "CREDIT AGREEMENT"); WHEREAS, the parties hereto wish to amend, modify and supplement the Existing Credit Agreement as herein provided; NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed: I. AMENDMENTS TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT 1. On and after the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, Section 9.02(x) of the Credit Agreement shall be amended by (i) deleting the word "and" appearing at the end of clause (1) and inserting a comma in lieu thereof and (ii) inserting the following new clause (3) immediately following the text "Inactive Subsidiaries" appearing at the end of clause (2) thereof: "and (3) any Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Parent which is neither a Subsidiary Guarantor nor an Inactive Subsidiary may transfer assets to any other Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Parent which is neither a Subsidiary Guarantor nor an Inactive Subsidiary". 2. On and after the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, Section 9.03 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended by deleting the word "dividends" appearing in clause (ii) thereof and inserting the word "Dividends" in lieu thereof. <Page> 3. On and after the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, Section 9.09 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended by replacing the table entries for March 31, 2002 through and including the entry for September 30, 2003 with the following new table entries: <Table> <Caption> Fiscal Quarter Ended Closest To Ratio ------------------------------- ----- March 31, 2002 2.25:1.00 June 30, 2002 2.25:1.00 September 30, 2002 2.50:1.00 December 31, 2002 2.50:1.00 March 31, 2003 2.75:1.00 June 30, 2003 2.75:1.00 September 30, 2003 2.75:1.00 </Table> 4. On and after the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, Section 9.10 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended by replacing the table entries for September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2003 with the following new table entries: <Table> <Caption> Fiscal Quarter Ended Closest To Ratio ------------------------------- ----- September 30, 2003 1.05:1.00 December 31, 2003 1.05:1.00 </Table> 5. On and after the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, Section 9.11 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows: 9.11 MAXIMUM CONSOLIDATED LEVERAGE RATIO. Each Credit Agreement Party agrees that it will not permit the Consolidated Leverage Ratio at any item during a period described below to be greater than the ratio set forth opposite such period below: <Table> <Caption> Period Ratio ------ ----- Last day of Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to December 31, 2001 to but excluding the last day of the Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to March 31, 2002 4.25:1.00 Last day of Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to March 31, 2003 to but excluding the last day of the Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to September 30, 2002 4.75:1.00 Last day of Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to September 30, 2002 to but excluding the last day of the Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to March 31, 2003 4.50:1.00 Last day of Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to March 31, 2002 to but excluding the last day of the Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to September 30, 2003 4.25:1.00 </Table> -2- <Page> <Table> Last day of Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to September 30, 2003 to but excluding the last day of the Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to December 31, 2003 4.00:1.00 Last day of Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to December 31, 2003 to but excluding the last day of the Parent's fiscal quarter ended closest to March 31, 2004 3.75:1.00 Thereafter 3.00:1.00 </Table> 6. On and after the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, the definition of "Applicable Margin" appearing in Section 11.01 of the Credit Agreement shall be amended by deleting the chart appearing in said Section and inserting the following chart in lieu thereof: <Table> <Caption> Applicable Margin Applicable Margin for for Tranche A Dollar Tranche A Term Loans, Applicable Term Loans, Revolving Loans and Applicable Margin for Margin Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans maintained Tranche B Term Loans for Tranche B Term Consolidated Swingline Loans maintained as Euro maintained as Base Loans as Euro Leverage Ratio as Base Rate Loans Rate Loans Rate Loans Rate Loans -------------- -------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------- -------------------- GREATER THAN 4.50:1.00 2.250% 3.250% 3.000% 4.000% GREATER THAN 4.25:1.00 BUT LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 4.50:1.00 2.000% 3.000% 2.750% 3.750% Greater than 3.75:1.00 but less than or equal to 4.25:1.00 1.750% 2.750% 2.500% 3.500% Greater than 3.25:1.00 but less than or equal to 3.75:1.00 1.375% 2.375% 2.250% 3.250% Greater than 2.75:1.00 but less than or equal to 3.25:1.00 1.125% 2.125% 2.250% 3.250% <Caption> Consolidated Applicable Commitment Leverage Ratio Commission Percentage -------------- --------------------- GREATER THAN 4.50:1.00 0.500% GREATER THAN 4.25:1.00 0.500% BUT LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 4.50:1.00 Greater than 3.75:1.00 0.500% but less than or equal to 4.25:1.00 Greater than 3.25:1.00 0.500% but less than or equal to 3.75:1.00 Greater than 2.75:1.00 0.500% but less than or equal to 3.25:1.00 </Table> -3- <Page> <Table> Greater than 0.875% 1.875% 2.250% 3.250% 0.500% 2.25:1.00 but less than or equal to 2.75:1.00 Less than or equal to 0.500% 1.500% 2.250% 3.250% 0.450% 2.25:1.00 </Table> II. MISCELLANEOUS. 1. In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Fourth Amendment, each of the Parent and the Borrower hereby represents and warrants to each of the Lenders that (i) all representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and in the other Credit Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the Fourth Amendment Effective Date and after giving effect to this Fourth Amendment (unless such representations and warranties relate to a specific earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct as of such earlier date) and (ii) there exists no Default or Event of Default on the Fourth Amendment Effective Date after giving effect to this Fourth Amendment. 2. This Fourth Amendment is limited as specified and shall not constitute a modification, acceptance or waiver of any other provision of the Credit Agreement or any other Credit Document. 3. This Fourth Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts, each of which counterparts when executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument. A complete set of counterparts executed by all the parties hereto shall be lodged with the Borrower and the Administrative Agent. 4. THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAWS. 5. This Fourth Amendment shall become effective on the date (The "FOURTH AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE DATE") when each of the Parent, the Borrower and the Required Lenders shall have signed a counterpart hereof (whether the same or different counterparts) and shall have delivered (including, without limitation, by usage of facsimile transmission) same to the Administrative Agent at its office located at 31 West 52nd Street, 7th Floor, New York, New York. This Fourth Amendment and the agreements contained herein shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 6. From and after the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, all references in the Credit Agreement and each of the other Credit Documents to the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be references to the Credit Agreement as amended, modified or supplemented hereby. -4- <Page> 7. The Borrower hereby covenants and agrees that, so long as the Fourth Amendment Effective Date occurs, it shall pay to each Lender which executes and delivers to the Administrative Agent (or its designee) a counterpart hereof by 2:00 p.m. (New York time) on December 14, 2001, a non-refundable cash fee (the "CONSENT FEE") in an amount equal to 0.25% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Term Loans (taking the Dollar Equivalent of any Euro Denominated Term Loans) and the Revolving Loan Commitment of such Lender, in each case as same is in effect on the Fourth Amendment Effective Date immediately prior to giving effect hereto, which fees shall be paid by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent for distribution to the Lenders not later than the second Business Day following the Fourth Amendment Effective Date. * * * -5- <Page> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized officers to execute and deliver this Fourth Amendment as of the date first above written. BUHRMANN N.V. By: /s/ F. F. Waller --------------------------------------- Name: F. F. Waller Title: By: /s/ C. Bangma --------------------------------------- Name: C. Bangma Title: BUHRMANN US INC., By: /s/ F. F. Waller --------------------------------------- Name: F. F. Waller Title: By: /s/ C. Bangma --------------------------------------- Name: C. Bangma Title: <Page> BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, Individually and as Administrative Agent By: /s/ Susan LeFevre --------------------------------------- Name: Susan LeFevre Title: Director DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC., as Lead Arranger and Sole Book Manager By: /s/ Annelia Silver --------------------------------------- Name: Annelia Silver Title: MD <Page> Acknowledged and Agreed to: Brabantse Poort B.V. Buhrmann Europcenter NV Bouwmaatschappij Het Wapen van Amsterdam N.V. Buhrmann Financieringen B.V. (f/k/a KNP BT Financieringen B.V.) Buhrmann Fined B.V. (f/k/a Finbelco B.V.) Buhrmann II B.V. (f/k/a KNP BT II B.V.) Buhrmann International B.V. Buhrmann Nederland B.V. Buhrmann Nederland Holding B.V. (f/k/a Scadisbel B.V.) Buhrmann Office Products Austria B.V. Buhrmann Office Products Nederland BV (f/k/a/ Corporate Express Benelux B.V.) Buhrmann Stafdiensten B.V. Buhrmann-Ubbens B.V. Corporate Express Document Automatisering B.V. Corporate Express Europe B.V. (f/k/a BT Office Products Europe B.V.) Corporate Express Holding B.V. Deutschmann & Roelants B.V. DocVision B.V. KNP Nederland (Holding) B.V. KNP Nederland B.V. Papiergroothandel v/h Riem & Honig B.V. Papiermaatschappij Amsterdam-West B.V. Proost en Brandt B.V. Rhosili Amsterdam C.V. Riem en Honig Beheer B.V. Store Office Paper B.V. Tetterode-Nederland B.V. Tricom Paper International B.V. Velpa Enveloppen B.V. VRG Insurances B.V. By: /s/ H. van der Kooij ---------------------------------- Name: H. van der Kooij Title: Authorized Signature On behalf of each of the above Subsidiary Guarantors <Page> Acknowledged and Agreed to: Buhrmann Beteiligungen Deutschland GmbH Buhrmann Holding GmbH & Co. KG Buhrmann Holding Verwaltungs GmbH Corporate Express GmbH (f/k/a Keller Buromatic GmbH) Corporate Express GmbH (f/k/a Buroeinrichtungshaus Roth GmbH) Corporate Express Deutschland GmbH (f/k/a Buhrmann Office Products Deutschland GmbH) Corporate Express Deutschland GmbH & Co. Vertriebs KG (f/k/a Buhrmann Office Products GmbH & Co. Vertriebs KG) Corporate Express Verwaltungs GmbH (f/k/a Buhrmann Office Products Verwaltungs GmbH) Deutsche Papier Grundstucks GmbH & Co. KG Deutsche Papier Holding GmbH Deutsche Papier Vertriebs GmbHGmbH & Co. KG FSMA Verwaltungs-und Beteiligungs GmbH Joseph Frohlen Papiergrosshandlung - Willi Reddemann Import Export GmbH By: /s/ H. Van der Kooij ---------------------------------- Name: H. van der Kooij Title: Authorized Signature On Behalf of each of the above Subsidiary Guarantors Acknowledged and Agreed to: Buhrmann Europcenter N.V. By: /s/ H. van der Kooij ------------------------------------ Name: H. van der Kooij Title: Authorized Signature On Behalf of the above Subsidiary Guarantor <Page> Acknowledged and Agreed to: Adhesive and Display Products Ltd. Buhrmann UK Ltd. Burhmann Paper UK Ltd. Contract Paper Ltd. Copygraphic Plc. Corporate Express (Holdings) Ltd. Corporate Express Ltd. Corporate Express UK Ltd. Howard Smith Paper Ltd. Pinnacle Film & Board Sales Ltd. Ramchester Furnishings International Ltd. Robert Horne Group Plc. (f/k/a Robert Horne Paper Company Ltd.) Robert Horne UK Plc (f/k/a Robert Horne Group Plc.) Savory Paper Ltd. The Howard Smith Paper Group Ltd. The M6 Paper Group Ltd. Trade Paper Ltd. W. Lunnon & Company Ltd. By: /s/ H. van der Kooij ---------------------------------------- Name: H. van der Kooij Title: Authorized Signature On Behalf of each of the above Subsidiary Guarantors <Page> Acknowledged and Agreed to: ASAP Software Express, Inc. BTOP USA Corp. BTOPI Holding (U.S.) Buhrmann Swaps, Inc. Corporate Express Delivery Systems - Expedited, Inc. Corporate Express Document & Print Management Inc. Corporate Express of Texas, Inc. Corporate Express Office Products, Inc. Corporate Express Philadelphia Real Estate. Inc. Corporate Express Promotional Marketing, Inc. Corporate Express Real Estate, Inc. Corporate Express, Inc. Distribution Resources Co. Kelly Paper Company License Technologies Group, Inc. By: /s/ H. van der Kooij ---------------------------------------- Name: H. van der Kooij Title: Authorized Signature On Behalf of each of the above Subsidiary Guarantors <Page> BNP PARIBAS (successor in interest to Paribas), Individually and as Syndication Agent By: /s/ Susan M. Bowes ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN M. BOWES Title: DIRECTOR By: /s/ Lee S. Buckner ----------------------------------------- Name: LEE S. BUCKNER Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR <Page> ABN AMRO BANK N.V., Individually and as Documentation Agent By: /s/ F.L.D. Mivard ----------------------------------------- Name: F.L.D. Mivard Title: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT By: /s/ G.W. Bos ----------------------------------------- Name: G.W. Bos Title: Account Manager <Page> AIM FLOATING RATE FUND By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. as attorney in fact By: /s/ Gregory Stoeckle ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory Stoeckle Title: Authorized Signatory AERIES FINANCE-II LTD. By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. as Sub-Managing Agent By: /s/ Gregory Stoeckle ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory Stoeckle Title: Authorized Signatory AVALON CAPITAL LTD. By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. as Portfolio Advisor By: /s/ Gregory Stoeckle ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory Stoeckle Title: Authorized Signatory AVALON CAPITAL LTD. 2 By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. as Portfolio Advisor By: /s/ Gregory Stoeckle ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory Stoeckle Title: Authorized Signatory CHARTER VIEW PORTFOLIO By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. as Investment Advisor By: /s/ Gregory Stoeckle ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory Stoeckle Title: Authorized Signatory INVESCO CBO 2000-1 LTD. By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. As Portfolio Advisor By: /s/ Gregory Stoeckle ---------------------------------------- Name: Gregory Stoeckle Title: Authorized Signatory CERES FINANCE LTD. By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. as Sub-Managing Agent By: /s/ Gregory Stoeckle ---------------------------------------- Name: Gregory Stoeckle Title: Authorized Signatory <Page> AIMCO CDO SERIES 2000-A By: /s/ Jerry D. Zinkula ----------------------------------------- Name: JERRY D. ZINKULA By: /s/ Patricia W. Wilson ----------------------------------------- Name: PATRICIA W. WILSON <Page> ALLSTATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY By: /s/ Jerry D. Zinkala ----------------------------------------- Name: Jerry D. Zinkala By: /s/ Patricia W. Wilson ----------------------------------------- Name: Patricia W. Wilson <Page> ARCHIMEDES FUNDING, LLC. BY: ING Capital Advisors LLC., as Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael J. Campbell ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Campbell Title: Managing Director ARCHIMEDES FUNDING II, LTD. BY: ING Capital Advisors LLC., as Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael J. Campbell ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Campbell Title: Managing Director ARCHIMEDES FUNDING III, LTD. BY: ING Capital Advisors LLC., as Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael J. Campbell ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Campbell Title: Managing Director <Page> FC CBO II LIMITED By: /s/ Mike McConnelley ----------------------------------------- Name: Mike McConnelley Title: DIRECTOR <Page> FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ING CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC AS COLLATERAL MANAGER FOR COPERNICUS EURO CDO-I B.V. By: /s/ Simon Hood ----------------------------------------- Name: SIMON HOOD Title: SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE <Page> Ares III CLO Ltd. By: Ares CLO Management, LLC Its: Investment Manager By: /s/ Seth J. Brufsky ----------------------------------------- Name: Seth J. Brufsky Title: Vice President ARES IV CLO Ltd. By: Ares CLO Management IV, L.P. Investment Manager By: Ares CLO GP IV, LLC Its: Managing Member By: /s/ Seth J. Brufsky ----------------------------------------- Name: Seth J. Brufsky Title: Vice President Ares V CLO Ltd. By: Ares CLO Management V, L.P., Investment Manager By: Ares CLO GP V, LLC, Its Managing Member By: /s/ Seth J. Brufsky ----------------------------------------- Name: Seth J. Brufsky Title: Vice President <Page> THE BANK OF NEW YORK By: /s/ Robert Besser ----------------------------------------- Name: Robert Besser Title: Vice President <Page> BANK OF MONTREAL By: /s/ S. Valia ----------------------------------------- Name: S. Valia Title: MD <Page> BANK POLSKA KASA OPIEKI SA, NEW YORK BRANCH By: /s/ Barry W. Henry ----------------------------------------- Name: Barry W. Henry Title: Vice President <Page> BANCO COMERCIAL PORTUGUES SA (London Branch) By: /s/ Manuel Tevos Costa ----------------------------------------- Name: Manuel Tevos Costa Title: GENERAL MANAGER By: /s/ Joao Bugealno ----------------------------------------- Name: Joao Bugealno Title: Deputy General Manager <Page> BARCLAYS BANK PLC By: /s/ Cliff Baylis ----------------------------------------- Name: Cliff Baylis Title: MANAGER <Page> BATTERSON PARK CBO I By: General Re - New England Asset Management, Inc., as Collateral Manager By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> BATTERY PARK CDO, LIMITED By: Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc., as Investment Advisor By: /s/ Richard Stewart ----------------------------------------- Name: Richard Stewart Title: <Page> BAY VIEW FINANCIAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Patricia A. Samson ----------------------------------------- Name: Patricia A. Samson Title: Vice President <Page> BLACKROCK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/BLACKROCK SENIOR LOAN FUND By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> BLACKROCK TITANIUM CBO I LIMITED By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> CARLYLE HIGH YIELD PARTNERS, L.P. By: /s/ Linda M. Pace ----------------------------------------- Name: LINDA M. PACE Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> CARLYLE HIGH YIELD PARTNERS II, LTD By: /s/ Linda M. Pace ----------------------------------------- Name: LINDA M. PACE Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> CARLYLE HIGH YIELD PARTNERS III, LTD By: /s/ Linda M. Pace ----------------------------------------- Name: LINDA M. PACE Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> CENTURION CDO I, LIMITED By: American Express Asset Management Group Inc. As Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael M. Leyland ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael M. Leyland Title: Managing Director <Page> CENTURION CDO II, LTD. By: American Express Asset Management Group Inc. As Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael M. Leyland ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael M. Leyland Title: Managing Director <Page> CENTURION CDO III, LIMITED By: American Express Asset Management Group Inc. As Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael M. Leyland ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael M. Leyland Title: Managing Director <Page> SEQUILS - CENTURION V, LTD. By: American Express Asset Management Group Inc. As Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael M. Leyland ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael M. Leyland Title: Managing Director <Page> CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL PLC NETHERLANDS BRANCH By: /s/ Michael Hanen ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael Hanen Title: RESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT <Page> CLYDESDALE CBO I, LTD. By: Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc., as Investment Advisor By: /s/ Richard Stewart ----------------------------------------- Name: Richard Stewart Title: <Page> CLYDESDALE CLO 2001-I By: Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc., as Investment Advisor By: /s/ Richard Stewart ----------------------------------------- Name: Richard Stewart Title: <Page> COMERICA BANK By: /s/ George S. Ghareeb ----------------------------------------- Name: GEORGE S. GHAREEB Title: Vice President <Page> COMMERZBANK (NEDERLAND) N.V. By: /s/ G. Liebchen ----------------------------------------- Name: G. Liebchen Title: Managing Director By: /s/ G.E. Asshauer ----------------------------------------- Name: G.E. Asshauer Title: Assistant Vice President <Page> AXA Investment Managers for and on behalf of CONCERTO I B.V. By: /s/ Nathalie Savey ----------------------------------------- Name: Nathalie SAVEY Title: By: /s/ Jocelyne Rallo ----------------------------------------- Name: Jocelyne Rallo Title: <Page> AXA Investment Managers for and on behalf of CONCERTO II B.V. By: /s/ Nathalie Savey ----------------------------------------- Name: Nathalie Savey Title: By: /s/ Jocelyne Rallo ----------------------------------------- Name: Jocelyne Rallo Title: <Page> COOPERATIVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN BOERENLEENBANK B.A. By: /s/ H.E. von Imhoff ----------------------------------------- Name: H.E. von Imhoff By: /s/ C. de Vries ----------------------------------------- Name: C. de Vries <Page> CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT PARTNERS I, LTD. By: CypressTree Investment Management Company, Inc. as Portfolio Manager By: /s/ Jonathan D. Sharkey ----------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan D. Sharkey Title: Principal CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT PARTNERS II, LTD. By: CypressTree Investment Management Company, Inc. as Portfolio Manager By: /s/ Jonathan D. Sharkey ----------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan D. Sharkey Title: Principal CYPRESSTREE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC. As: Attorney-in-Fact and on behalf of First Allmerica Life Insurance Company as Poftfolio Manager By: /s/ Jonathan D. Sharkey ----------------------------------------- Name: Jonathan D. Sharkey Title: Principal <Page> DEBT STRATEGIES FUND, INC. By: /s/ Anthony Heyman ----------------------------------------- Name: Anthony Heyman Title: AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY <Page> DANSKE BANK A/S By: /s/ A. Pettigrew ----------------------------------------- Name: A. PETTIGREW Title: SENIOR MANAGER By: /s/ Trevor Cox ----------------------------------------- Name: TREVOR COX Title: MANAGER, CREDIT <Page> DRESDNER BANK LUXEMBOURG S.A. By: /s/ H. Brincker ----------------------------------------- Name: H. BRINCKER Title: ASSISTANT MANAGER By: /s/ W. Hozmesch ----------------------------------------- Name: W. Hozmesch Title: Director <Page> ELF FUNDING TRUST I By: Highland Capital Management, L.P. as Collateral Manager By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> ELT LTD. By: /s/ Diana L. Mushill ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: AUTHORIZED AGENT <Page> EMERALD ORCHARD LIMITED By: /s/ Susan K. Strong ----------------------------------------- Name: Susan K. Strong Title: Attorney in Fact <Page> EUROCREDIT CDO I B.V By: /s/ Andrew C. Phillips ----------------------------------------- Name: ANDREW C. PHILLIPS EUROCREDIT CDO II B.V By: /s/ Andrew C. Phillips ----------------------------------------- Name: ANDREW C. PHILLIPS PROMUS I B.V By: /s/ Andrew C. Phillips ----------------------------------------- Name: ANDREW C. PHILLIPS <Page> FC-CBO IV LIMITED By: /s/ Mike McConnelley ----------------------------------------- Name: MIKE McCONNELLEY Title: DIRECTOR <Page> FLEET NATIONAL BANK By: /s/ Marwan Isbaih ----------------------------------------- Name: MARWAN ISBAIH Title: Director <Page> FLOATING RATE PORTFOLIO By: INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc., as attorney in fact By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> FORTIS CAPITAL CORP. By: /s/ John C. Preneta ----------------------------------------- Name: John C. Preneta Title: EVP By: /s/ Alan E. McClintock ----------------------------------------- Name: Alan E. McClintock Title: Managing Director <Page> FRANKLIN CLO I, LTD. By: /s/ Chauncey Lufkin ----------------------------------------- Name: Chauncey Lufkin Title: Vice President <Page> FRANKLIN FLOATING RATE TRUST By: /s/ Chauncey Lufkin ----------------------------------------- Name: Chauncey Lufkin Title: Vice President <Page> MIZUHO TRUST & BANKING (LUXEMBOURG) S.A. (formerly Fuji Bank (Luxembourg) S.A.) By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> BUHRMANN N.V. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 8, 2001 MIZUHO BANK NEDERLAND N.V. By: /s/ K. Fukuda ----------------------------------------- Name: Mr. K. Fukuda Title: Deputy Managing Director By: /s/ T. Kamatsu ----------------------------------------- Name: Mr. T. Kamatsu Title: Deputy Managing Director <Page> GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION By: /s/ W. Jerome McDermott ----------------------------------------- Name: W. JEROME McDERMOTT Title: DULY AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY <Page> GLENEAGLES TRADING LLC By: /s/ Diana L. Mushill ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: ASST. VICE PRESIDENT <Page> GOLDMAN SACHS CREDIT PARTNERS L.P. By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> Sankaty Advisors, Inc., as Collateral Manager for BRANT POINT CBO 1999-1, LTD., as Term Lender By: /s/ Diane J. Exter ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANE J. EXTER Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER <Page> Sankaty Advisors, LLC, as Collateral Manager for BRANT POINT II CBO 2000-1 LTD., as Term Lender By: /s/ Diane J. Exter ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANE J. EXTER Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER <Page> Sankaty Advisors, Inc., as Collateral Manager for GREAT POINT CLO 1999-1 LTD., as Term Lender By: /s/ Diane J. Exter ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANE J. EXTER Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER <Page> HARBOUR TOWN FUNDING TRUST By: /s/ Diana L. Mushill ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: AUTHORIZED AGENT <Page> IKB DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIEBANK AG, LUXEMBOURG BRANCH By: /s/ Ana Bohorquez ----------------------------------------- Name: Ana Bohorquez Title: Assistant Director By: /s/ Manfred Ziwey ----------------------------------------- Name: Manfred Ziwey Title: Director <Page> ING BANK N.V. By: /s/ F.J.J. Bouman ----------------------------------------- Name: F.J.J. Bouman By: /s/ H. Moes ----------------------------------------- Name: H. Moes <Page> THE ING CAPITAL SENIOR SECURED HIGH INCOME HOLDINGS FUND, LTD. BY: ING Capital Advisors LLC, as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michael J. Campbell ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Campbell Title: Managing Director SWISS LIFE US RAINBOW LIMITED BY: ING Capital Advisors LLC, as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michael J. Campbell ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Campbell Title: Managing Director NEMEAN CLO, LTD. BY: ING Capital Advisors LLC, as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michael J. Campbell ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Campbell Title: Managing Director SEQUILS-ING I (HBDGM), LTD. BY: ING Capital Advisors LLC, as Collateral Manager By: /s/ Michael J. Campbell ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Campbell Title: Managing Director <Page> JHW CASH FLOW FUND I GP, L.P. By: /s/ Michael B. De Florio ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael B. De Florio Title: Managing Director <Page> KATONAH I, LTD. By: /s/ Ralph Della Rocca ----------------------------------------- Name: RALPH DELLA ROCCA Title: AUTHORIZED OFFICER KATONAH CAPITAL, L.L.C AB MANAGER <Page> KZH CYPRESSTREE-1 LLC By: /s/ Susan Lee ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN LEE Title: Authorized Agent <Page> KZH HIGHLAND-2 LLC By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> KZH ING-1 LLC By: /s/ Susan Lee ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN LEE Title: Authorized Agent <Page> KZH ING-2 LLC By: /s/ Susan Lee ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN LEE Title: Authorized Agent <Page> KZH ING-3 LLC By: /s/ Susan Lee ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN LEE Title: Authorized Agent <Page> KZH PONDVIEW LLC By: /s/ Susan Lee ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN LEE Title: Authorized Agent <Page> KZH STERLING LLC By: /s/ Susan Lee ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN LEE Title: Authorized Agent <Page> KZH WATERSIDE LLC By: /s/ Susan Lee ----------------------------------------- Name: SUSAN LEE Title: Authorized Agent <Page> LANDESBANK RHEINLAND-PFALZ GIROZENTRALE By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> LANDMARK CDO LIMITED By: Th. Eggenschwiler ----------------------------------------- Name: Th. Eggenschwiler Title: Vice President <Page> LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC By: /s/ Harold Top ----------------------------------------- Name: Harold Top Title: Assistant Director <Page> LONGHORN CDO (CAYMAN) LTD. By: Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P., as Investment Advisor By: /s/ Anthony Heyman ----------------------------------------- Name: Anthony Heyman Title: AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY <Page> MAGNETITE-CBO II By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: MAGNETITE ASSET INVESTORS LLC By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> MAGNETITE ASSET INVESTORS III LLC By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> MAPLEWOOD (CAYMAN) LIMITED By: David L. Babson and Company, Incorporated, under delegated authority from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as Investment Manager By: /s/ John B. Wheeler ----------------------------------------- Name: John B. Wheeler Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR <Page> MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY By: David L. Babson and Company, Incorporated, under delegated authority from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as Investment Manager By: /s/ John B. Wheeler ----------------------------------------- Name: John B. Wheeler Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR <Page> MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL INVESTMENT SERIES: BANK LOAN INCOME PORTFOLIO By: Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P., as Investment Advisor By: /s/ Anthony Heyman ----------------------------------------- Name: Anthony Heyman Title: AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY <Page> MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL INVESTMENT SERIES: INCOME STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO By: Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, L.P., as Investment Advisor By: /s/ Anthony Heyman ----------------------------------------- Name: Anthony Heyman Title: AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY <Page> MERRILL LYNCH SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND, INC. By: /s/ Anthony Heyman ----------------------------------------- Name: Anthony Heyman Title: AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY <Page> ML CLO XII PILGRIM AMERICA (CAYMAN) LTD. By: Pilgrim Investments, Inc., as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michel Prince ----------------------------------------- Name: MICHEL PRINCE, CFA Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> ML CLO XV PILGRIM AMERICA (CAYMAN) LTD. By: Pilgrim Investments, Inc., as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michel Prince ----------------------------------------- Name: MICHEL PRINCE, CFA Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> ML CLO XX PILGRIM AMERICA (CAYMAN) LTD. By: Pilgrim Investments, Inc., as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michel Prince ----------------------------------------- Name: MICHEL PRINCE, CFA Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> MORGAN STANLEY PRIME INCOME TRUST By: /s/ Sheila Finnerty ----------------------------------------- Name: Sheila Finnerty Title: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR <Page> MUIRFIELD TRADING LLC By: /s/ Diana L. Mushill ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: ASST. VICE PRESIDENT <Page> NATEXIS BANQUE POPULARIES By: /s/ Pieter J. Van Tulden ----------------------------------------- Name: Pieter J. Van Tulden Title: Vice President and Manager Multinational Group By: /s/ Christine Dirringer ----------------------------------------- Name: CHRISTINE DIRRINGER Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> NATIONAL CITY BANK By: /s/ John Plater ----------------------------------------- Name: JOHN PLATER Title: ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT <Page> NIB CAPITAL BANK N.V. By: /s/ Sean Costello ----------------------------------------- Name: Sean Costello Title: SENIOR MANAGER By: /s/ M.D. Canham ----------------------------------------- Name: M.D. CANHAM Title: Head of Finance and Operations <Page> NOMURA BOND AND LOAN FUND By: The Toyo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd., as Trustee By: Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management, Inc., as Attorney in Fact By: /s/ Rick Stewart ----------------------------------------- Name: Rick Stewart Title: Director <Page> OLYMPIC FUNDING TRUST SERIES 1999-1 By: /s/ Diana L. Mushill ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: AUTHORIZED AGENT <Page> ORIX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (f/k/a Orix Business Credit, Inc.) By: /s/ Michael J. Cox ----------------------------------------- Name: Michael J. Cox Title: Senior Vice President <Page> PHOENIX FUNDING LIMITED By: D.L. BABSON & CO., INC. AS FINANCIAL SUB-ADVISOR By: D. Phelan Name: D. Phelan Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR <Page> PILGRIM AMERICA HIGH INCOME INVESTMENTS LTD. By: Pilgrim Investments, Inc., as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michel Prince ----------------------------------------- Name: MICHEL PRINCE, CFA Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> PILGRIM CLO 1999-1 LTD. By: Pilgrim Investments, Inc., as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michel Prince ----------------------------------------- Name: MICHEL PRINCE, CFA Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> PILGRIM PRIME RATE TRUST By: Pilgrim Investments, Inc., as Investment Manager By: /s/ Michel Prince ----------------------------------------- Name: MICHEL PRINCE, CFA Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> PPM SPYGLASS FUNDING TRUST By: /s/ Diana L. Mushill ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: AUTHORIZED AGENT <Page> PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY By: Principal Capital Management, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, its Authorized Signatory By: /s/ Jon C. Heiny ----------------------------------------- Name: JON C. HEINY Title: Counsel By: /s/ James C. Fifield ----------------------------------------- Name: JAMES C. FIFIELD Title: Counsel <Page> PROSPECT INTERNATIONAL DEBT STRATEGY FUND By: /s/ Richard E. Omohundro ----------------------------------------- Name: Richard E. Omohundro Title: Director <Page> PROVIDENT CAPITAL CORPORATION By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED By: /s/ Andrew Boughea ----------------------------------------- Name: Andrew Boughea By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA By: /s/ B. Ross Smead ----------------------------------------- Name: B. Ross Smead Title: Vice President <Page> RABOBANK NEDERLAND By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> RAIFFEISEN ZENTRALBANK OSTERREICH AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT By: /s/ Astrid Strohbach ----------------------------------------- Name: Astrid Strohbach Title: Assistant Vice President By: /s/ Birgit Mathiaschitz ----------------------------------------- Name: Birgit Mathiaschitz Title: Vice President <Page> SANKATY HIGH YIELD ASSET PARTNERS, L.P. By: /s/ Diane J. Exter ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANE J. EXTER Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER <Page> SANKATY HIGH YIELD PARTNERS II, L.P. By: /s/ Diane J. Exter ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANE J. EXTER Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER <Page> SANKATY HIGH YIELD PARTNERS III, L.P. By: /s/ Diane J. Exter ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANE J. EXTER Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER <Page> SCOTIABANK EUROPE PLC By: /s/ J.A. Flexer ----------------------------------------- Name: J.A. FLEXER Title: DIRECTOR <Page> SIMSBURY CLO, LIMITED By: David L. Babson and Company, Incorporated, under delegated authority from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as Collateral Manager By: /s/ John B. Wheeler ----------------------------------------- Name: John B. Wheeler Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR <Page> SRV - HIGHLAND, INC. By: /s/ DIANA L. MUSHILL ----------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: ASST. VICE PRESIDENT <Page> STANFIELD ARBITRAGE CDO, LTD. By: Stanfield Capital Partners LLC, as Collateral Manager By: /s/ Gregory L. Smith ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory L. Smith Title: Partner Hamilton CDO, Ltd. By: Stanfield Capital Partners LLC As its Collateral Manager By: /s/ Gregory L. Smith ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory L. Smith Title: Partner <Page> STANFIELD RMF/TRANSATLANTIC CDO, LTD. By: Stanfield Capital Partners LLC, as Collateral Manager By: /s/ Gregory L. Smith ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory L. Smith Title: Partner <Page> NORTH AMERICAN SENIOR FLOATING RATE FUND, INC. By: Stanfield Capital Partners LLC, as Subadvisor By: /s/ Gregory L. Smith ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory L. Smith Title: Partner <Page> KZH LANGDALE LLC By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> SUFFIELD CLO LTD. By: David L. Babson & Co., Inc., as Collateral Manager By: /s/ John B. Wheeler ----------------------------------------- Name: John B. Wheeler Title: MANAGING DIRECTOR <Page> THE SUMITOMO TRUST & BANKING CO., LTD., NEW YORK BRANCH By: /s/ Elizabeth A. Quirk ----------------------------------------- Name: ELIZABETH A. QUIRK Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> SUTTER CBO 1999-1 LTD By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> TALCOTT NOTCH CBO I By: General Re - New England Asset Management, Inc., as Collateral Manager By: ----------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> THERMOPYLAE FUNDING CORP. By: /s/ Frank B. Bilotta ---------------------------------------- Name: Frank B. Bilotta Title: Vice President <Page> TORONTO DOMINION BANK EUROPE LIMITED By: /s/ Trevor Bull ---------------------------------------- Name: Trevor Bull Title: Managing Director <Page> TRANSAMERICA BUSINESS CAPITAL CORPORATION (as successor to Transamerica Business Credit Corporation) By: /s/ Stephen Goetschius ---------------------------------------- Name: Stephen Goetschius Title: Senior Vice President <Page> TYLER TRADING, INC. By: /s/ Johnny E. Graves ---------------------------------------- Name: Johnny E. Graves Title: President <Page> UNICREDITO ITALIANO By: ---------------------------------------- Name: Title: By: ---------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> UNION EUROPEENE CIC By: ---------------------------------------- Name: Title: <Page> U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION By: /s/ Wesley G. Zepelin ---------------------------------------- Name: Wesley G. Zepelin Title: VP <Page> WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. By: /s/ S. Michael St. Geme ---------------------------------------- Name: S. Michael St. Geme Title: VICE PRESIDENT <Page> WINDSOR LOAN FUNDING, LIMITED By: Stanfield Capital Partners LLC, as its Investment Manager By: /s/ Gregory L. Smith ----------------------------------------- Name: Gregory L. Smith Title: Partner <Page> WHITNEY CASH FLOW FUND II GP, L.P. By: /s/ Michael B. De Florio ---------------------------------------- Name: Michael B. De Florio Title: Managing Director <Page> TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Naoto Hayashida ----------------------------------------- Name: Naoto Hayashida Title: Director <Page> TARA HILL B.V. By: /s/ Donal Daly ---------------------------------------- Name: Donal Daly AIB CAPITAL MARKETS By: /s/ William Morgan ---------------------------------------- Name: WILLIAM MORGAN <Page> BLUE EAGLE CDO I S.A. By: /s/ David Forbes - Nixon ---------------------------------------- Name: DAVID FORBES - NIXON Title: PORTFOLIO MANAGER <Page> KBC Bank Nederland N.V. KBC Bank N.V. Postbus 502 3000 AM ROTTERDAM By: /s/ E.R. van den Berg ---------------------------------------- Name: E.R. van den Berg Title: By: /s/ G. Libot ---------------------------------------- Name: G. Libot Title: <Page> DUCHESS I CDO S.A. By: /s/ David Wilmot ---------------------------------------- Name: David Wilmot Title: Director Duke Street Capital Debt Management Ltd on behalf of Duchess I CDO S.A. <Page> SEQUILS-CUMBERLAND I, LTD. By: Deerfield Capital Management LLC as its Collateral Manager By: /s/ Mark E. Wittnebel ---------------------------------------- Name: MARK E. WITTNEBEL Title: SR. VICE PRESIDENT <Page> PINEHURST TRADING, INC. By: /s/ Diana L. Mushill ---------------------------------------- Name: DIANA L. MUSHILL Title: ASST. VICE PRESIDENT <Page> FC CBO II LIMITED By: /s/ Mike McCarthy ---------------------------------------- Name: Mike McCarthy Title: DIRECTOR