1 May 7, 1993 Chemical Bank 270 Park Avenue New York, NY 10017-2070 Attention: William T. Hobbs, II, Vice President RE: CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1990 Dear Bill: This will confirm the agreement of Springs and the Bank to amend, effective March 27, 1993, paragraph 3 of the section in the credit agreement between Springs and the Bank dated February 1, 1990 (the "Credit Agreement"), which is designated as "Representations and Warranties," to provide that the reference to Loan Agreement includes the following amendments to the Loan Agreement (the "Amendments"): Amendments dated June 5, 1989; September 29, 1989; December 27, 1990, May 13, 1992 and May __, 1993 A copy of the Amendments is enclosed. The Bank and Springs agree that Springs shall not be in default of the Credit Agreements as long as it satisfies the referenced sections of the Loan Agreement as amended by the Amendments and its other obligations under the Loan Agreement. Please signify the Bank's confirmation of our agreement by signing and returning to me the enclosed copy of this letter. Very truly yours, CONFIRMATION OF AGREEMENT: James F. Zahrn By: /s/ ---------------------- Title: /s/ ----------------------- 2 May 7, 1993 NationsBank NationsBank Corporate Center 100 North Tryon Street NC1-007-08-11 Charlotte, NC 28255 Attention: E. Phifer Helms, Vice President RE: CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1990 Dear Phifer: This will confirm the agreement of Springs and the Bank to amend, effective March 27, 1993, paragraph 3 of the section in the credit agreement between Springs and the Bank dated February 1, 1990 (the "Credit Agreement"), which is designated as "Representations and Warranties," to provide that the reference to Loan Agreement includes the following amendments to the Loan Agreement (the "Amendments"): Amendments dated June 5, 1989; September 29, 1989; December 27, 1990, May 13, 1992 and May __, 1993 A copy of the Amendments is enclosed. The Bank and Springs agree that Springs shall not be in default of the Credit Agreements as long as it satisfies the referenced sections of the Loan Agreement as amended by the Amendments and its other obligations under the Loan Agreement. Please signify the Bank's confirmation of our agreement by signing and returning to me the enclosed copy of this letter. Very truly yours, CONFIRMATION OF AGREEMENT: James F. Zahrn By: /s/ ----------------------- Title: /s/ --------------------------- 3 May 7, 1993 Wachovia Bank of North Carolina, N.A. Post Office Box 31608 Charlotte, NC 28231 Attention: Joanne M. Starnes, Vice President RE: CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 1990 Dear Joanne: This will confirm the agreement of Springs and the Bank to amend, effective March 27, 1993, paragraph 3 of the section in the credit agreement between Springs and the Bank dated February 1, 1990 (the "Credit Agreement"), which is designated as "Representations and Warranties," to provide that the reference to Loan Agreement includes the following amendments to the Loan Agreement (the "Amendments"): Amendments dated June 5, 1989; September 29, 1989; December 27, 1990, May 13, 1992 and May __, 1993 A copy of the Amendments is enclosed. The Bank and Springs agree that Springs shall not be in default of the Credit Agreements as long as it satisfies the referenced sections of the Loan Agreement as amended by the Amendments and its other obligations under the Loan Agreement. Please signify the Bank's confirmation of our agreement by signing and returning to me the enclosed copy of this letter. Very truly yours, CONFIRMATION OF AGREEMENT: James F. Zahrn By: /s/ ----------------------- Title: /s/ --------------------------