Windstream Holdings Inc. (fka WINMQ)

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H. General Settlement of Claims and Interests
Pursuant to section 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code and Bankruptcy Rule 9019 and in consideration
for the distributions and other benefits provided pursuant to the Plan, the Plan is and shall be deemed a
good-faith compromise and settlement of all Claims, Interests, and controversies relating to the contractual,
legal, and subordination rights that a holder of a Claim or Interest may have with respect to any Allowed
Claim or Interest, or any distribution to be made on account of such Allowed Claim or Interest.
The entry of the Confirmation Order shall constitute the Bankruptcy Court’s approval of the
compromise or settlement of all such Claims, Interests, and controversies, as well as a finding by the
Bankruptcy Court that such compromise or settlement is in the best interests of the Debtors, their Estates,
and holders of Claims and Interests and is fair, equitable, and reasonable. The compromises, settlements,
and releases described herein shall be deemed nonseverable from each other and from all other terms of the
Plan. In accordance with the provisions of the Plan, pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019, without any further
notice to or action, order, or approval of the Bankruptcy Court, after the Effective Date, the Reorganized
Debtors, may compromise and settle Claims against, and Interests in, the Debtors and their Estates and
Causes of Action against other Entities.

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