Section 5.18. Use of Proceeds. The Borrowers’ use of the proceeds of the Loans shall be for working capital and other general corporate purposes of the Companies and for the refinancing of existing Indebtedness and for Acquisitions permitted hereunder; provided that, the Borrowers will not use the proceeds of any Loan to accumulate or maintain cash or Cash Equivalents in Deposit Accounts or Securities Accounts outside of the ordinary course of business (and in either case the Lenders may, in their discretion, refuse to fund Loans for either such purpose). The Borrowers will not, directly or indirectly, use the Letters of Credit or the proceeds of the Loans, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, joint venture partner or other Person, (a) (i) to fund any activities or business of or with any Person, or in any country or territory, that, at the time of such funding, is, or whose government is, the subject of Sanctions, or (ii) in any other manner that would result in a violation of Sanctions by any Person (including any Person participating in the Loans, whether as underwriter, advisor, investor, or otherwise); or (b) in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization of the payment or giving of money, or anything else of value, to any Person in violation of Anti-Corruption Laws.