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Delaware
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001-35476
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52-1206400
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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Title of each class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock
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AIRT
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NASDAQ Global Market
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Alpha Income Preferred Securities (also referred to as 8% Cumulative Capital Securities) (“AIP”)
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AIRTP
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NASDAQ Global Market
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Warrant to purchase AIP
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AIRTW
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NASDAQ Global Market
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Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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i.
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Master Loan Agreement
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ii.
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Supplement #1 and Amended Term Note A
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iii.
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Supplement #2 and Amended Revolving Note
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iv.
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Supplement #3 and Amended Term Note B
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v.
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Supplement #4 and Term Note C
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vi.
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Supplement #5 and Term Note D
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10.1
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10.2
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10.3
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10.4
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10.5
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10.6
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10.7
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10.8
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10.9
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10.10
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10.11
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10.12
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10.13
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10.14
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10.15
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10.16
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10.17
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10.18
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10.19
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10.20
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10.21
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10.22
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10.23
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10.24
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10.25
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1.
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NATURE AND EXTENT OF AGREEMENT.
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2.
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DEFINITIONS; RULES OF INTERPRETATION.
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2.1.
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Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the following meanings:
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(a)
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(i) the then fair saleable value of the property of such Person is (y) greater than the Total Liabilities (including Contingent Obligations) of such Person and (z) not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liabilities on such Person’s then existing debts as they become absolute and matured considering all financing alternatives and potential asset sales reasonably available to such Person; and (ii) such Person does not intend to incur, or believe (nor should it reasonably believe) that it will incur, debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they become due; and
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(b)
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such Person is “solvent” within the meaning given that term and similar terms under applicable laws relating to fraudulent transfers and conveyances.
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2.2.
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Rules of Interpretation; Joint and Several Obligations.
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(a)
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Except as otherwise explicitly specified to the contrary or unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (i) all references to a particular statute or regulation include all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and any successor statute, regulation or rules, in each case as from time to time in effect; (ii) accounting terms shall be construed, and all financial computations required under this Agreement shall be made, in accordance with GAAP consistently applied; (iii) references to agreements (including this Agreement) and other contractual instruments shall be deemed to include all subsequent amendments and other modifications thereto, but only to the extent such amendments and other modifications are not prohibited by the terms of any Loan Document; (iv) in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including”, the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding” and the word “through” means “to and including”; (v) the word “including” shall be construed as “including without limitation”; (vi) references to a fiscal year or fiscal quarter mean the fiscal year or fiscal quarter of the applicable Borrower; and (vii) references to the word “Subsidiary” shall mean a Subsidiary of either Borrower.
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3.
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SUPPLEMENTS, CALCULATION OF INTEREST AND PAYMENTS.
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3.1.
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Supplements. In the event Borrowers desire to borrow from Lender and Lender is willing to lend to the Borrowers, or in the event Lender and Borrowers desire to consolidate any existing Loans hereunder, Lender and Borrowers, will enter into a supplement to this Agreement (each supplement, as it may be amended, modified, supplemented, extended or restated from time to time, a “Supplement” and, collectively, the “Supplements”). Each Supplement will set forth Lender’s commitment to make that Loan to the Borrowers, the amount of the Loan(s), any special purpose of the Loan(s), the interest rate or rate options applicable to the Loan(s), the repayment terms of the Loan(s), and any other terms and conditions applicable to the specific Loan(s). Each Supplement will also be accompanied by a Note of the Borrowers setting forth the Borrowers’ obligation to make payments of interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Loan(s), and fees and premiums, if any, and to repay the principal balance of the Loan(s). Each Loan will be governed by the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Supplement relating to that Loan, and the Note.
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3.2.
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Interest Rates.
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(a)
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The unpaid principal balance of each of the Loans outstanding from time to time shall bear interest for the period commencing on the Borrowing Date of such Loan until such Loan is paid in full.
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(b)
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Upon default, including failure to pay upon final maturity, Lender, at its option, may, as permitted under applicable law, add any unpaid accrued interest to the principal balance of any Note. Also, upon default, including failure to pay upon final maturity, Lender, at its option, may, as permitted under applicable law, increase the interest rate on any Note to three percent (3.0%) (the “Default Rate Margin”) above the then effective interest rate of the Note. The Default Rate Margin may also apply, at Lender’s option, to each succeeding interest rate change that would have applied had there been no default. This increased rate shall never exceed the maximum rate permitted by applicable law.
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(c)
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Interest on each Note is computed on a 365/360 basis; that is, by applying the ratio of the interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the principal balance is outstanding. All interest payable under each Note is computed using this method.
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3.3.
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Payments. All payments of principal and interest on each Note and of all fees due hereunder shall be made at the office of Lender in immediately available funds not later than 12:00 p.m., Milwaukee time, on the date due; funds received after that time shall be deemed to have been received on the next Business Day. Whenever any payment hereunder or under a Note is stated to be due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment shall be due on the next succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall be included in computing any interest or fee then due. Lender may charge any account of a Borrower at Lender for any payment due under any Notes (including prepayments), or any fee or other amount payable hereunder, on or after the date due.
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3.4.
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Prepayments.
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(a)
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Prepayments; Minimum Finance Charge. Borrowers agree that all loan fees and other prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of each Loan and will not be subject to refund upon early payment (whether voluntary or as a result of default), except as otherwise required by law. In any event, even upon full prepayment of this Note, Borrowers understand that Lender is entitled to a minimum finance charge of $95.00. Other than Borrowers’ obligations to pay any minimum finance charge, Borrowers may pay without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrowers of Borrowers’ obligation to continue to make payments under the payment schedule. Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due and may result in Borrowers’ making fewer payments. Borrowers agree not to send Lender payments marked “paid in full,” “without recourse,” or similar language. IF Borrowers send such a payment, Lender may accept it without losing any of Lender’s rights under this Note, and Borrowers will remain obligated to pay any further amounted owed to Lender. All written communications concerning disputed amounts, including any check or other payment instrument that indicates that the payment constitutes “payment in full” of the amount owed or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as full satisfaction of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: Old National Bank, PO Box 3728, Evansville, IN 47736-3728.
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3.5.
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Use of Proceeds. Borrowers shall use all Loan proceeds for Borrowers’ business operations, unless specifically consented to the contrary by Lender in writing.
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4.
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. IN ORDER TO INDUCE LENDER TO MAKE THE LOANS, BORROWERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT TO LENDER AS OF EACH BORROWING DATE:
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4.1.
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Organization; Subsidiaries; Power; Assumed Business Names.
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(a)
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CAS is a limited liability company organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina and properly authorized to do business in Wisconsin and all other states in which CAS is doing business, and (i) no filing has been made with the North Carolina Secretary of State for the dissolution of CAS, (ii) neither the manager nor the members of CAS have taken any action authorizing the liquidation or dissolution of CAS, (iii) has duly qualified as a foreign limited liability company to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership of its properties requires such qualification and in which the failure to so qualify would have a Material Adverse Effect. CAS has the limited liability company power to own its properties and carry on its business as currently being conducted.
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CAL is a limited liability company organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and properly authorized to do business in Wisconsin and all other states in which CAL is doing business, and (i) no filing has been made with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions for the dissolution of CAL, (ii) neither the manager nor the members of CAL have taken any action authorizing the liquidation or dissolution of CAL, (iii) has duly qualified as a foreign limited liability company to do business and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which the nature of its business or the ownership of its properties requires such qualification and in which the failure to so qualify would have a Material Adverse Effect. CAL has the limited liability company power to own its properties and carry on its business as currently being conducted.
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(c)
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Borrowers have filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by either Borrower. Excluding the names of Borrowers, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which either Borrower does business: None.
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4.2.
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Authorization and Binding Effect. The execution and delivery by each Borrower of the Loan Documents to which it is a party, and the performance of its obligations thereunder: (a) are within each Borrower’s organizational power, (b) has been duly authorized by proper organizational action, (c) is not in violation of any Requirement of Law, its charter documents or the terms of any agreement, restriction or undertaking to which it is a party or by which it is bound, and (d) does not require the approval or consent of its members, any Governmental Authority or any other Person, other than those obtained and in full force and effect. The Loan Documents to which Borrowers are a party, when executed and delivered, will constitute the valid and binding obligations of Borrowers enforceable in accordance with their terms, except as limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights and except to the extent that general principles of equity might affect the specific enforcement of such documents.
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4.3.
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Financial Statements. Each of Borrowers’ financial statements (whether consolidated or otherwise) supplied to Lender were prepared in accordance with GAAP consistently applied throughout the periods involved, are correct and complete and fairly present the financial condition of either or both Borrowers as of such dates and the results of their operations for the periods ended on such dates, subject, in the case of the interim statements, to normal year-end adjustments. There has been no material adverse change in the condition or prospects of either Borrower, financial or otherwise, and, to the Knowledge of either Borrower, no event, act or failure to act which would reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect has occurred, since the date of the most recent financial statements furnished to Lender. Borrowers have no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.
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4.4.
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Litigation. There is no litigation or administrative proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of either Borrower, threatened against or affecting either Borrower or the properties of either Borrower which (a) purport to affect or pertain to this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any documents related thereto, or any of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or (b) if determined adversely would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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4.5.
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Restricted Payments. Neither Borrower has, since the date of its most recent financial statements furnished to Lender, made any Restricted Payments other than Restricted Payments permitted under Section 7.1.
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4.6.
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Indebtedness; No Default. Neither Borrower has any outstanding Indebtedness or Contingent Obligations, except those permitted under Sections 7.2 and 7.3. There exists no default nor, to the Knowledge of either Borrower, has any act or omission occurred which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time, would constitute a default under the provisions of (a) any instrument evidencing such Indebtedness, Contingent Obligation or Operating Lease Obligation or any agreement relating thereto or (b) any other agreement or instrument to which either Borrower is a party and, in each case, which would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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4.7.
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Ownership of Properties; Liens and Encumbrances. Each Borrower has good and marketable title to all property, real and personal, reflected on the most recent financial statements of each Borrower furnished to Lender, and all property purported to have been acquired since the date of such financial statements, except property sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business subsequent to such date. All such property is free of any Lien, except Permitted Liens. All owned and leased buildings and equipment of each Borrower is in good condition, repair and working order, ordinary wear and tear excepted, and, to each Borrower’s Knowledge, conform to all Requirements of Law.
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4.8.
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Tax Returns Filed. Each Borrower has filed when due all federal and state income and other tax returns which are required to be filed. Each Borrower has paid or made provision for all taxes shown on said returns and on all assessments received by it to the extent that such taxes have become due except any such taxes which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and for which adequate reserves have been established. Each Borrower has no Knowledge of any liabilities which may be asserted against them upon audit of such federal or state tax returns.
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4.9.
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Margin Stock. Neither Borrower is engaged principally, or as one of their important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying Margin Stock.
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4.10.
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Regulated Entities. Neither Borrower is an “investment company” or a company controlled by an “investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Neither Borrower is subject to any Requirement of Law limiting its ability to incur Indebtedness.
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4.11.
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No Burdensome Restrictions. To the Knowledge of either Borrower, neither Borrower is a party to or is bound by any agreement, instrument, undertaking, any Requirement of Law, or subject to any other restriction (a) which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or may in the future have a Material Adverse Effect or (b) under or pursuant to which such Person is or will be required to place (or under which any other person may place) a Lien upon any of its properties securing Indebtedness either upon demand or upon the happening of a condition, with or without such demand.
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4.12.
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Trademarks, Etc. Each Borrower possesses adequate trademarks, trade names, copyrights, patents, permits, service marks and licenses, or rights thereto, for the present and planned future conduct of its businesses substantially as now conducted, without any known conflict with the rights of others which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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4.13.
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Environmental Matters.
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(a)
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Except to the extent that would not have a Material Adverse Effect, the facilities and properties owned, leased or operated by either Borrower (together with the Property, collectively the “Properties”) do not contain any Hazardous Materials in amounts or concentrations which (i) constitute a violation of or (ii) could give rise to liability under, any Environmental Law.
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(b)
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With respect to the period during which either Borrower owned or occupied the Properties, and to either Borrower’s Knowledge, with respect to the time before either Borrower owned or occupied the Properties there has been no unremediated release or threat of release of Hazardous Materials at or from the Properties, or arising from or related to the operations of either Borrower (the “Business”), in violation of or in amounts or in a manner that could give rise to material liability under Environmental Laws.
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(c)
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Except to the extent that would not have a Material Adverse Effect, the Properties and all operations at the Properties are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws, and there is no violation of any Environmental Law with respect to the Properties or the Business. Each Borrower has all permits, licenses and approvals required under Environmental Laws.
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With respect to the period during which either Borrower owned or occupied the Properties, and to either Borrower’s Knowledge, with respect to the time before either Borrower owned or occupied the Properties, (i) Hazardous Materials have not been transported or disposed of from the Properties in violation of, or in a manner or to a location which could give rise to material liability under, any Environmental Law and (ii) Hazardous Materials have not been generated, treated, stored or disposed of at, on or under any of the Properties in violation of, or in a manner that could give rise to material liability under, any applicable Environmental Law.
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(e)
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Neither Borrower has received any notice of violation, alleged violation, noncompliance, liability or potential liability regarding environmental matters or compliance with Environmental Laws with regard to any of the Properties or the Business, nor does either Borrower have Knowledge or reason to believe that any such notice will be received or is being threatened.
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No judicial proceeding or governmental or administrative action is pending or, to the Knowledge of either Borrower, threatened under any Environmental Law to which either Borrower is or will be named as a party with respect to the Properties or the Business, nor are there any consent decrees or other decrees, consent orders, administrative orders or other orders, or other administrative or judicial requirements outstanding under any Environmental Law with respect to the Properties or the Business.
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Compliance with All Laws. Borrowers are, and at all times have been, in compliance with all Requirements of Law, writs, judgments, injunctions, decrees and awards to which either may be subject, except those being contested in good faith and involving no possibility of criminal liability and except where the failure to comply could not reasonably be expected or have been expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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4.15.
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Fiscal Year. Each Borrower’s fiscal years end on the last day of March of each year.
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4.16.
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Employee Controversies. There are no controversies pending or, to either Borrower’s Knowledge, threatened or anticipated between either Borrower and any of their respective employees, other than employee grievances arising in the ordinary course of business which are not, in the aggregate, material to either Borrower’s financial condition or prospects.
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4.17.
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Solvency. Each Borrower is and, upon the incurrence of any Obligations by either Borrower on any date on which this representation is made, will be Solvent.
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4.18.
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Accuracy of Information. All information furnished by Borrowers to Lender is true, correct and complete in all material respects as of the date furnished and does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make such information not misleading.
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5.
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CONDITIONS FOR BORROWING.
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5.1.
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On or Before the Closing Date of Each Loan. Lender shall have received the following, all in form, detail and content satisfactory to Lender:
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(a)
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Notes. Each Note, duly executed by the applicable Borrower.
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(b)
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Supplements. Each Supplement, duly executed by the applicable Borrower and Lender.
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(c)
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Collateral Documents.
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(i)
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Any and all documents that Lender reasonably deems necessary to create or continue, in favor of Lender, a first position Lien on all assets of each Borrower and to provide insurance for such assets and the Borrowers, including, but not limited to, the Commercial Security Agreement dated January 26, 2018, duly executed by each Borrower; the Commercial Security Agreement dated September 14, 2018, duly executed by each Borrower; the Aircraft Security Agreement relating to Airbus A319-100 Ser# 1758 dated September 13, 2018 duly executed by each Borrower; the Aircraft Security Agreement relating to Airbus A319-100 Ser# 1790 dated September 13, 2018, duly executed by each Borrower; the Assignment of Life Insurance Policy as Collateral dated May 5, 2017, duly executed by Kuhn; the Agreement to Provide Insurance dated January 26, 2018, duly executed by CAL; the Agreement to Provide Insurance dated March 2, 2018, duly executed by CAS; and the Agreement to Provide Insurance dated September 14, 2018, duly executed by CAL; and
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(ii)
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all financing statements and other instruments required to perfect the Liens granted to Lender by either Borrower or Kuhn.
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(d)
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Subordination Agreements. Subordination agreements by which all Subordinated Debt is subordinated to the Obligations and any Lien in favor of the holder of Subordinated Debt is subordinated to the Lien in favor of the Lender, all in a form reasonably acceptable to Lender, including, but not limited to, the Subordination Agreement dated January 26, 2018, by Borrowers and Kuhn in favor of Lender.
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(e)
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Guaranty Agreements. Guaranty Agreements by each of the Guarantors.
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(f)
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Personal Property Searches. Searches of the appropriate public offices demonstrating that no Lien is of record affecting either Borrower or any Guarantor or their respective properties except those which are acceptable to Lender.
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(g)
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Charter Documents.
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a copy of the Articles of Organization or Articles of Incorporation, as applicable, of each Borrower and each Guarantor, other than Kuhn, certified as of a recent date by the appropriate Governmental Authority of each Borrower’s or each Guarantor’s, other than Kuhn, state of organization;
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(ii)
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a copy of the Operating Agreement or Bylaws, as applicable of each Borrower and each Guarantor, other than Kuhn;
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(iii)
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certificates of status/good standing with respect to each Borrower and each Guarantor other than Kuhn, issued as of a recent date by the appropriate Governmental Authority of Borrower’s or Guarantor’s, other than Kuhn, state of organization and each state in which each Borrower and each Guarantor, other than Kuhn, is qualified to transact business as a foreign company; and
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(iv)
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copies, certified by the manager of each Borrower and the secretary of each Guarantor other than Kuhn, to be true and correct and in full force and effect on the Closing Date, of (a) charter documents of each Borrower and each Guarantor, other than Kuhn; (b) resolutions of the members or shareholders, as applicable, of Borrower and each Guarantor, other than Kuhn, authorizing the issuance, execution and delivery of the Loan Documents to which each Borrower and each Guarantor, other than Kuhn, is a party; and (c) a statement containing the names and titles of the officer/member/manager of each Borrower authorized to sign such documents, together with true signatures of such Persons.
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(h)
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No Default Certificate. A certificate signed by an authorized officer/member/manager/partner of each Borrower to the effect that the representations and warranties contained in Section 4 hereof, in the other Loan Documents are true and correct on and as of the Closing Date and no Default or Event of Default exists on the Closing Date.
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(i)
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Insurance Certificates. Insurance policies or evidence of insurance coverage (Accord 27 Certificates) in such amounts and against such risks as required in this Agreement or in the Collateral Documents naming Lender as additional insured and lender as loss payee;
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(j)
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Fees. Payment of all fees and expenses due and owing under Section 9.2 of this Agreement.
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(k)
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Additional Conditions Set Forth in Supplements. Any conditions set forth in the Supplement for the given Loan.
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(l)
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Proceedings Satisfactory. Such other documents as Lender may reasonably request; and all proceedings taken in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and all instruments, authorizations and other documents applicable thereto, shall be satisfactory to Lender.
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5.2.
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On or Before Each Subsequent Borrowing Date:
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(a)
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Borrowing Procedure. Each Borrower shall have complied with the borrowing procedure set forth in the relevant Supplement.
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(b)
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Representations and Warranties True and Correct. The representations and warranties contained in Section 4 hereof and in the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct on and as of the relevant Borrowing Date except (i) that the representations and warranties contained in Section 4.3 shall apply to the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 6.1 and (ii) for changes permitted by this Agreement.
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(c)
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No Default. There shall exist on that Borrowing Date no Default or Event of Default.
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(d)
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Proceedings and Documentation. Lender shall have received such instruments and other documents as it may reasonably request in connection with the making of such Loan, and all such instruments and documents shall be in form and content satisfactory to Lender.
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6.
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AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
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6.1.
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Financial Statement.
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(a)
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Borrower. As soon as available, but in any event not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of the fiscal year of the Borrowers’, furnish to Lender (i) consolidated audited balance sheet and audited statements of income, accumulated earnings, and cash flows for such year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous year, prepared by an independent certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender; and (ii) an appraisal of each Borrower’s fixed assets and inventory and of the fixed assets and inventory of any entity described in the definition of “Tangible Net Worth” set forth in Section 2 above, each prepared by an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender. In addition, as soon as available, but in any event not later than forty-five (45) days after the end of each month, furnish to Lender each Borrower’s balance sheet and statements of income, accumulated earnings, and cash flows for the respective month and year-to-date periods, all prepared in accordance with GAAP, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the previous year’s respective month and year-to-date periods and certified by an officer of each Borrower as being true and correct. Lender, in its sole discretion, reserves the ability to change upon written notice to Borrowers the required times and frequencies of submissions of financial statements by each Borrower. In addition to any other financial reporting requirements of each Borrower to Lender, each Borrower agrees to furnish to Lender upon written request from Lender, at times and frequencies determined appropriate by Lender in its sole discretion from time to time, Federal and State income tax returns, borrowing base certificates, agings of receivables and payables, inventory schedules, budgets, forecasts, and other reports with respect to each Borrower’s financial condition and business operations.
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(b)
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Financial Reporting Requirements for Corporate Guarantor (AIR T).To the extent such information is not publicly and readily available, and to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, cause Air T to furnish to Lender within thirty (30) days of the direction of the Lender to do so, but in any case, no less frequently than annually, a financial statement of Air T listing all assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) of Air T, and the resulting net worth, signed and dated by Air T, in form, detail and completeness acceptable to Lender in its sole discretion from time to time. In addition, as soon as available, but in any event not later than ten (10) days after filing copies of Air T’s Federal income tax return as filed with the Internal Revenue Service, signed by Air T, complete in all respects including all statements, schedules (including any Schedule K-ls related to income or losses reported), forms and attachments thereto. In addition to any other financial reporting requirements of Air T to Lender, Air T agrees to furnish to Lender, at times and frequencies reasonably determined appropriate by Lender from time to time, any other information or reports with respect to Air T’s financial condition.
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(c)
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Financial Reporting Requirements for Individual Guarantor (Kuhn). Cause Kuhn to furnish to Lender within thirty (30) days of the direction of the Lender to do so, but in any case, no less frequently than annually, a financial statement of Kuhn listing all assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) of Kuhn, and the resulting net worth, signed and dated by Kuhn, in form, detail and completeness acceptable to Lender in its sole discretion from time to time. In addition, as soon as available, but in any event not later than ten (10) days after the respective taxing agency’s mandated date for filing, taking into consideration the time period allowed for one (1) permitted filing extension, copies of the Kuhn’s Federal income tax return as filed with the Internal Revenue Service, signed by Kuhn, complete in all respects including all statements, schedules (including any Schedule K- 1 s related to income or losses reported), forms and attachments thereto. Should Kuhn file a request for any extension with the Internal Revenue Service, Kuhn, within ten (10) days of the filing of the request for extension, shall deliver to the Lender a copy of the extension request as filed. In addition to any other financial reporting requirements of Kuhn to Lender, Kuhn agrees to furnish to Lender, at times and frequencies determined appropriate by Lender in its sole discretion from time to time, any other information or reports with respect to Kuhn’s financial condition.
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6.2.
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Books and Records; Inspections. Keep proper, complete and accurate books of record and account and permit any representative of Lender to visit and inspect any of the properties and examine and copy any of the books and records of each Borrower at any reasonable time and as often as may reasonably be desired.
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6.3.
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Collateral Inspection/Appraisal: Cost Reimbursement. At reasonable times and intervals and upon five (5) days prior written notice, Lender shall be entitled to perform and Borrowers shall cooperate with examinations, inspections, audits and appraisals as provided herein. Upon five (5) days advance written notice by Lender to Borrowers, Borrowers shall permit access to their respective books and records by Lender and by Lender’s designated representatives and agents during regular business hours for purposes of inspection, copying and/or auditing; provided, however, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Lender need not provide any notice prior to such inspection or audit. Lender and Lender’s designated representatives and agents shall also have the right upon five (5) days advance notice to examine, inspect and/or appraise any collateral for the Obligations wherever located during regular business hours; provided, however, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Lender need not provide any notice prior to such inspection or appraisal. Subject to any limitations under applicable law, Borrowers shall reimburse Lender for any professional fees or other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Lender at its then current rate in connection with any examinations, inspections or audits of the books and records of either Borrower and/or any examinations, inspections and/or appraisals of such collateral.
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6.4.
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Insurance. Maintain insurance coverage as may be required by law or the Collateral Documents but in any event not less than insurance coverage, in the forms, amounts and with companies, which would be carried by prudent management in connection with similar properties and businesses. Without limiting the foregoing, each Borrower will (a) keep all their respective physical property insured against fire and extended coverage risks in amounts at least equal to, and with deductibles no greater than, those generally maintained by businesses engaged in similar activities in similar geographic areas; (b) maintain all such worker’s compensation and similar insurance as may be required by law; (c) maintain, in amounts and with deductibles at least equal to those generally maintained by businesses engaged in similar activities in similar geographic areas, general public liability insurance against claims for bodily injury, death or property damage occurring on, in or about the properties of the applicable Borrower, business interruption insurance and product liability insurance; (d) maintain $50,000,000 Aviation Commercial General Liability Policy listing Lender as additional insured to include: (i) Endorsement 1 - Named Insured Endorsement, (ii) Endorsement 4 - Worldwide Coverage Territory, (iii) Endorsement 6 - Aircraft Parts Inventory Coverage $15,000,000.00, (iv) Endorsement 9 - 90-day notice of cancellation, (v) Endorsement 17 - Deletion of Terrorism Exclusion, (vi) Endorsement 20 -Extended Coverage Aviation Liabilities $100,000,000; and (e) maintain $500,000,000 Financial Institution Aircraft Policy.
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6.5.
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Condition of Property. Keep its properties (whether owned or leased) in good condition, repair and working order.
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6.6.
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Payment of Taxes. Pay and discharge all lawful taxes, assessments and governmental charges upon it or against its properties prior to the date on which penalties are attached thereto, unless and to the extent only that the same shall be contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings by each Borrower and appropriate reserves with respect thereto are established and maintained.
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6.7.
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Compliance with Law. Do all things necessary, except as permitted under Section 7.5, to (a) maintain its existence in its respective state of formation and obtain and maintain its qualification to transact business as a foreign entity in any other state where the ownership of property or the conduct of business make qualification necessary and where the failure to so qualify would have a Material Adverse Effect, (b) preserve and keep in full force and effect its rights and franchises necessary to continue its business and (c) comply with all Requirements of Law, writs, judgments, injunctions, decrees and awards to which it may be subject including all applicable Environmental Laws, except those being contested in good faith and involving no possibility of criminal liability and except where the failure to comply could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.
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6.8.
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Compliance with Other Loan Documents. Timely comply with all of its obligations under the other Loan Documents.
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6.9.
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Notices. Promptly, and in any event within 3 Business Days after either Borrower has become aware of the applicable event, notify Lender in writing of:
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(a)
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any Default or Event of Default;
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(b)
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any notice given, or any action taken with respect to a claimed default, by any holder of any other Indebtedness issued or assumed by a Borrower, or the lessor under any lease as to which a Borrower is the lessee or under any agreement under which any such Indebtedness was issued or secured;
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(c)
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any correspondence, notice, pleading, citation, indictment, complaint, order, decree or other document received by a Borrower from any Person asserting or alleging a circumstance or condition which requires or may require a financial contribution by a Borrower or a cleanup, removal, remedial action or other response by or on the part of a Borrower under Environmental Laws or which seeks damages or civil, criminal or punitive penalties from a Borrower for an alleged violation of Environmental Laws and which, in any such circumstance, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;
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(d)
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the commencement or non-frivolous threat of, or any material development in, any action, suit, arbitration or other proceeding affecting a Borrower which, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and
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(e)
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any condition or event which would make any warranty contained in Section 4 inaccurate.
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6.10.
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Lender Accounts. Maintain with Lender all of Borrowers’ depository accounts.
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6.11.
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Computation of All Financial Covenants. All computations made to determine compliance with any financial covenants set forth in any Supplement shall be made in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, certified by Borrowers as being true and correct and shall be completed using the relevant consolidated financial data of all Borrowers.
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6.12.
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Review and Acceptance of Leases. Provide to Lender all leases or assignments pertaining to the Collateral securing any Note, and other documentation as Lender may require, and Lender shall approve the form and substance of such lease or assignment, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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6.13.
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ASA Certification. In the case of CAS, maintain ASA certification at all times.
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7.
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NEGATIVE COVENANTS.
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7.1.
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Restricted Payments. Make any Restricted Payments; provided that so long as either Borrower is a limited liability company, such Borrower may make Permitted Distributions.
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7.2.
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Indebtedness. Create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Indebtedness except (a) Indebtedness owed to Lender; (b) Indebtedness secured by Permitted Liens; (c) Indebtedness permitted under Section 7.3; (d) RE Capitalized Lease Obligations; (e) in the case of any wholly-owned or non-wholly-owned subsidiary of CAS or CAL, Indebtedness that is non-recourse and is not secured by any Collateral in which Lender has a security interest, as long as Borrowers (both before and after consummation of such Indebtedness) are in compliance with the financial covenants of this Agreement and no other Event of Default has occurred and is continuing; or (f) Indebtedness identified on Schedule 7.2 hereto.
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7.3.
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Contingent Obligations. Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Contingent Obligations except (a) endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business; (b) Contingent Obligations in favor of Lender or an Affiliate of Lender; and (c) obligations under Permitted Swap Agreements.
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7.4.
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Liens. Create, assume or permit to exist any Lien upon any of its property or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, except Permitted Liens.
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7.5.
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Mergers. Merge or consolidate with or into any other Person, except as approved by Lender, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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7.6.
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Acquisitions, Advances and Investments. Acquire any other business or partnership or joint venture interest or make any loans, advances or extensions of credit to, or any investments in, any Person except (notwithstanding anything contrary in this Agreement or other Loan Documents), (a) the purchase of United States government obligations maturing within one year of the date of acquisition; (b) extensions of credit to customers in the ordinary course of business; (c) the purchase of certificates of deposit at Lender; (d) commercial paper having a maturity not exceeding 90 days which is rated not less than P-1 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or A-1 by Standard and Poor’s Ratings Service; (e) investments in money market funds which invest principally in obligations described in (a) or (d) above; (f) investments in repurchase agreements at Lender; (g) loans and advances to employees and agents in the ordinary course of business for travel and entertainment expenses and similar items; (h) deposits in deposit accounts at Lender; and (i) investments in equity of another entity or in a beneficial interest in a trust, and additional contributions of capital or investment by a Borrower in such other entity or in such trust, as long as Borrowers (both before and after consummation of the investment) are in compliance with the financial covenants of this Agreement and any Supplement and no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.
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7.7.
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Lines of Business. (1) Engage in any business activities substantially different than those in which either Borrower is presently engaged, (2) cease operations, liquidate, merge, transfer, acquire or consolidate with any other entity, change its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business (and Lender acknowledges that Borrowers’ ordinary course of business involves sales of Collateral from time to time, not on a regular schedule, in very large dollar amounts), or (3) purchase or retire any of either Borrower’s outstanding shares, units or partnership interests, or alter or amend either Borrower’s capital structure.
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7.8.
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Transactions with Affiliates. Enter into or be a party to any transaction with any of its Affiliates except as otherwise provided herein or in the ordinary course of business and upon fair and reasonable terms which are no less favorable than a comparable arm’s length transaction with an entity which is not an Affiliate.
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8.
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EVENT OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES.
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8.1.
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Events of Default. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an Event of Default:
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(a)
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Payment Default. A Borrower fails to make any payment within three (3) Business Days after when such payment is due under any of the Loans.
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(b)
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Other Defaults. A Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant, or condition contained in this Agreement, in any other Loan Document, or in any of the documents related hereto, or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant, or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrowers.
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(c)
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False Statements. Any warranty, representation, or statement made or furnished to Lender by a Borrower or on a Borrower’s behalf under this Agreement or any related document is false or misleading in any material respect when made.
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(d)
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Death or Insolvency. The dissolution of a Borrower (whether voluntary or involuntary), or any other termination of a Borrower’s existence as a going business concern; or any equity holder withdraws from a Borrower, dies or its existence is terminated and the applicable Borrower does not obtain a substitute equity holder approved by Lender within one hundred twenty (120) days following such withdrawal, death or termination, and Lender’s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld; or the insolvency of a Borrower, including without limitation, the appointment of a receiver for any part of a Borrower’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws (whether voluntary or involuntary).
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(e)
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Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any Loan Document ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason or any Collateral is or becomes subject to any liens except Permitted Liens.
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(f)
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Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings; whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of a Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan. This includes a garnishment or levy of any of a Borrower’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by a Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or the forfeiture proceeding and if a Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for such proceeding in amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
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(g)
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Events Affecting Guarantors. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor or any Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, or in any of the Related Documents, the death or incompetency of a Guarantor shall not be an Event of Default if, within one hundred twenty (120) days following such death, the Borrowers provide a substitute guarantor approved by Lender, and Lender’s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding anything else in this Agreement or any Loan Document, or in any of the documents related hereto, neither a breach by a Guarantor of any agreement between the Guarantor and Lender, other than a Guaranty Agreement, nor the failure of a Guarantor to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant, or condition contained in any agreement between the Guarantor and Lender, other than a Guaranty Agreement, shall constitute an Event of Default.
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(h)
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Change in Control of Operations. Joe Kuhn and Miriam Cohen-Kuhn cease to oversee the day to day operations of Borrowers.
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(i)
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Right to Cure. If any default, other than a default in payment on the Obligations is curable and if a Borrower has not been given a notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, such default may be cured if a Borrower, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default: (a) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (b) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender, in its sole discretion, determines to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
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8.2.
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Remedies. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default that is susceptible to cure under Section 8.1(i), but is not cured within fifteen (15) days pursuant to Section 8.1(i), the obligation of Lender to make Loans shall terminate and (a) as to an Event of Default described in Sections 8.1(a) through 8.1(e) and 8.1(g) through 8.1(i), inclusive, the holder of a Note may, at its option and without notice, declare such Note to be, and such Note shall thereupon become, immediately due and payable, together with accrued interest thereon, and (b) as to an Event of Default described in Section 8.1(0, the Notes shall, without action on the part of Lender or any notice or demand, become automatically due and payable, together with accrued interest thereon. Presentment, demand, protest and notice of acceleration, nonpayment and dishonor are hereby expressly waived.
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9.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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9.1.
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Survival of Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties contained in Section 4 hereof and in the other Loan Documents shall survive closing and execution and delivery of the Notes.
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9.2.
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Expenses. Each Borrower agrees, whether or not the transaction hereby contemplated shall be consummated, to pay on demand (a) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Lender in connection with the negotiation, execution, administration, amendment or enforcement of any Loan Document including the reasonable fees and expenses of Lender’s counsel, provided, however, that the legal fees for the negotiation and execution of this Agreement, the Notes, the Guarantees and the Security Agreement dated as of the date hereof shall not exceed $55,000, (b) any taxes (including any interest and penalties relating thereto) payable by Lender (other than taxes based upon Lender’s net income) on or with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (Each Borrower hereby agreeing to indemnify Lender with respect thereto) and (c) Each Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s costs and expenses, including without limitation, Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and each Borrower shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender’s attorneys’ fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys’ fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post judgment collection services. Each Borrower shall also pay all court costs and such additional fees as maybe directed by the court. The obligations of each Borrower under this Section 9.2 will survive payment of the Notes.
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9.3.
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Notices. Except as otherwise provided herein or in a Supplement, all notices provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be (a) delivered; (b) sent by express or first class mail; or (c) sent by facsimile transmission and confirmed in writing provided to the recipient in a manner described in subsection (a) or (b) above, and addressed as follows, or to such other address with respect to either party as such party shall notify the other in writing; such notices shall be deemed given when delivered, mailed or so transmitted:
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9.4.
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Security Interest in Deposit Accounts and Right of Setoff. To the extent permitted by applicable law, each Borrower grants to Lender a security interest in, and Lender reserves the right of setoff in, any and all of a Borrower’s deposit accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, time or any other type of account). This includes such accounts that a Borrower may hold jointly with someone else and all deposit accounts, whether now or hereafter existing. This does not include IRA or Keogh accounts, or any other account for which setoff would be prohibited by applicable law. Each Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Obligations against any or all of such accounts.
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9.5.
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Lender’s Expenditures. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if a Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any related documents, including without limitation, a Borrower’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts a Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any related documents, Lender on a Borrower’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including without limitation, discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances, and any other claims, at the time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all costs for insuring; maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate being charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date such expenditure is repaid to Lender. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender’s option, shall be (a) payable upon demand; (b) added to the principal balance of the Indebtedness and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (c) treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note’s maturity.
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9.6.
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Participations. Each Borrower agrees that Lender may, at its option, sell to another financial institution or institutions interests in any Note and, in connection with each such sale and thereafter, disclose to the purchaser or prospective purchaser of each such interest financial and other information concerning a Borrower. Each Borrower agrees that if any portion of the Obligations are due and unpaid, or shall have been declared or shall have become due and payable upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, each such purchaser shall be deemed to have, to the extent permitted by applicable law, the right of setoff in respect of its participating interest to the same extent as if the amount of its participating interest were owed directly to it. Each Borrower further agrees that each such purchaser shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 3.5 with respect to its participation in Lender’s obligation to make Loans; provided that no such purchaser shall be entitled to receive any greater amount pursuant to that section than Lender would have been entitled to receive if no such sale had occurred.
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9.7.
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Titles. The titles of sections in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not limit or construe the meaning of any section.
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9.8.
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Severability. In case any provision or obligation under this Agreement or any Note shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
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9.9.
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Parties Bound; Waiver. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon any successor of any of the parties hereto; provided that a Borrower’s rights under this Agreement are not delegatable or assignable. Any purported delegation or assignment by a Borrower of its respective rights and obligations hereunder is void. Each Borrower expressly acknowledges that Lender may assign its interests under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to an Affiliate of Lender after the Closing Date and agree that upon such assignment, as used herein, the term “Lender” shall refer to such Affiliate. No delay on the part of Lender in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege hereunder shall preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege. The rights provided for in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents are cumulative and are not exclusive of any other rights, powers, privileges or remedies provided by law or in equity, or under any other instrument, documents or agreement now existing or hereafter arising.
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9.10.
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Governing Law. This Agreement is being delivered in and shall be deemed to be a contract governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and shall be interpreted and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder enforced in accordance with the internal laws of that state without regard to the principles of conflicts of laws.
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9.11.
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Submission to Jurisdiction; Service of Process. ALL JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, OR ANY OBLIGATIONS THEREUNDER, MAY BE BROUGHT IN ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN LOCATED IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY. BY EXECUTING AND DELIVERING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH BORROWER IRREVOCABLY:
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(a)
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ACCEPTS GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY THE NONEXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF SUCH COURTS;
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(b)
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WAIVES ANY DEFENSE OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS;
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(c)
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AGREES THAT SERVICE OF ALL PROCESS IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT MAY BE MADE BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, TO A BORROWER AT ITS ADDRESS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 9.3; AND
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(d)
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AGREES THAT SERVICE AS PROVIDED IN CLAUSE (c) ABOVE IS SUFFICIENT TO CONFER PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER A BORROWER IN ANY SUCH PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT, AND OTHERWISE CONSTITUTES EFFECTIVE AND BINDING SERVICE IN EVERY RESPECT.
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9.12.
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Jury Waiver. BORROWERS AND LENDER HEREBY VOLUNTARILY, KNOWINGLY, IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO HAVE A JURY PARTICIPATE IN RESOLVING ANY DISPUTE (WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) BETWEEN OR AMONG BORROWERS AND LENDER ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENT, ANY OTHER RELATED DOCUMENT OR ANY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LENDER AND BORROWERS. THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO LENDER TO PROVIDE THE FINANCING DESCRIBED HEREIN OR IN THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS.
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9.13.
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Limitation of Liability. BORROWER AND LENDER HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT ANY OF THEM MAY HAVE TO CLAIM OR RECOVER FROM THE OTHER PARTY ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES, OF WHATEVER NATURE, OTHER THAN ACTUAL DAMAGES.
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9.14.
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Cross-Collateralization. In addition to the Obligations, the liens in favor of Lender under the Collateral Documents secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of a Borrower or a Grantor to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against a Borrower or a Grantor or any one or more of them whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether a Borrower or a Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.
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9.15.
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Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the parties in connection therewith.
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9.16.
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Counterpart Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto on different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. Except as provided in Section 5.1, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by Lender and when Lender shall have received counterparts hereof which, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto, and thereafter shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by facsimile or e-mail transmission of a portable document file (also known as a PDF file) shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.
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A.
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Pursuant to a Master Loan Agreement dated as of the date hereof (such agreement, as amended, revised, supplemented or restated from time to time, including, but not limited to, by Supplements thereto, the “Master Loan Agreement”) by and among Contrail Aviation Support, LLC (“CAS”), Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC (“CAL”, and together with CAS, each a “Borrower,” and collectively, the “Borrowers”) and Lender, Lender has agreed to make and continue certain financial accommodations to Borrowers, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Master Loan Agreement.
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B.
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Lender requires, as a condition to entering into the Master Loan Agreement, that Guarantor execute and deliver this Guaranty in favor of Lender, and the parties intend that this Guaranty supersedes any and all other guarantees from Guarantor to Lender in connection with loans made by Lender to one or both of the Borrowers.
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1.
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DEFINITIONS.
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1.1.
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Certain Defined Terms. Words not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned them in the Master Loan Agreement. As used in this Guaranty, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:
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1.2.
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Interpretation.
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(a)
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References to “Sections” and “subsections” shall be to Sections and subsections, respectively, of this Guaranty unless otherwise specifically provided.
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(b)
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In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guaranty and the terms, conditions and provisions of the Master Loan Agreement, the terms, conditions and provisions of this Guaranty shall prevail.
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2.
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GUARANTY.
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2.1.
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Continuing Guaranty. THIS IS A “CONTINUING GUARANTY” UNDER WHICH GUARANTOR AGREES TO GUARANTY THE FULL AND PUNCTUAL PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION OF THE INDEBTEDNESS OF BORROWERS, OR ANY ONE OR MORE OF THEM, TO LENDER, NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING OR ACQUIRED ON A CONTINUING BASIS. ACCORDINGLY, ANY PAYMENTS MADE ON THE INDEBTEDNESS WILL NOT DISCHARGE OR DIMINISH GUARANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY UNDER THIS GUARANTY FOR ANY REMAINING AND SUCCEEDING INDEBTEDNESS EVEN WHEN ALL OR PART OF THE OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS MAY BE A ZERO BALANCE FROM TIME TO TIME.
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2.2.
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Impact on Other Guaranties. This Guaranty supersedes and revokes any and all previous guarantees issued by the Guarantor to the Lender.
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2.3.
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Guaranty of Payment, not Collection. For good and valuable consideration, Guarantor absolutely and unconditionally guaranties full and punctual payment and satisfaction of the Indebtedness of Borrowers to Lender when due, whether at stated maturity or by acceleration or otherwise. This is a guaranty of payments when due and not of collection, so Lender can enforce this Guaranty against Guarantor even when Lender has not exhausted Lender’s remedies against anyone else obligated to pay the Indebtedness or against any Collateral securing the Indebtedness, this Guaranty or any other guaranty of the Indebtedness. Guarantor will make any payments to Lender or its order, on demand, in legal tender of the United States of America, in same-day funds, without set-off or deduction or counterclaim.
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2.4.
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Conditional Limitation of Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Guaranty, Guarantor’s aggregate liability under this Guaranty will, at all times, be equal to the sum of the following:
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(a)
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One Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,600,000.00); plus
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(b)
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Guaranty Collection Costs pursuant to Section 2.10 below; plus
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(c)
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Collateral Recovery Costs
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2.5.
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Payment by Guarantor; Application of Payments. Guarantor hereby agrees, in furtherance of the foregoing and not in limitation of any other right which Lender may have at law or in equity against Guarantor by virtue hereof, that upon the failure of either Borrower to pay any of the Indebtedness when and as the same shall become clue, whether at stated maturity, by required prepayment, declaration, acceleration, demand or otherwise (including amounts that would become due but for the operation of the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. § 362(a)), but subject to extension to account for any applicable cure periods, Guarantor will upon demand pay, or cause to be paid, in cash, to Lender an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal amount of all Indebtedness then due as aforesaid, accrued and unpaid interest on such Indebtedness (including interest which, but for the filing of a petition in bankruptcy with respect to any Borrower, would have accrued on such Indebtedness, whether or not a claim is allowed against such Borrower for such interest in the related bankruptcy proceeding) and all other Indebtedness then owed to Lender as aforesaid. All such payments shall be applied promptly from time to time by Lender to the Indebtedness in the manner determined by Lender in its sole discretion.
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2.6.
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Liability of Guarantor Absolute. Guarantor agrees that his obligations hereunder are irrevocable, absolute, independent and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance which constitutes a legal or equitable discharge of a guarantor or surety other than payment in full of the Indebtedness. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, Guarantor agrees as follows:
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(a)
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This Guaranty is a guaranty of payment when due and not of collectability.
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(b)
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Lender may enforce this Guaranty upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Master Loan Agreement or any other Bank Document notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between any Borrower and Lender with respect to the existence of such Event of Default.
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(c)
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The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are independent of the obligations of Borrowers under the Bank Documents and the obligations of any other guarantor of the obligations of Borrowers under the Bank Documents, and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against Guarantor whether or not any action is brought against any Borrower or any other guarantor and whether or not any Borrower is joined in any such action or actions.
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(d)
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Payment by Guarantor of a portion, but not all, of the Indebtedness shall in no way limit, affect, modify or abridge Guarantor’s liability for any portion of the Indebtedness which has not been paid.
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(e)
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Lender, upon such terms as it deems appropriate, without notice or demand and without affecting the validity or enforceability of this Guaranty or giving rise to any reduction, limitation, impairment, discharge or termination of Guarantor’s liability hereunder, from time to time may (i) renew, extend, accelerate, increase the rate of interest on, or otherwise change the time, place, manner or terms of payment of the Indebtedness; (ii) settle, compromise, release or discharge, or accept or refuse any offer of performance with respect to, or substitutions for, the Indebtedness or any agreement relating thereto and/or subordinate the payment of the same to the payment of any other obligations; (iii) request and accept other guaranties of the Indebtedness and take and hold security for the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness; (iv) release, surrender, exchange, substitute, compromise, settle, rescind, waive, alter, subordinate or modify, with or without consideration, any security for payment of the Indebtedness, any other guaranties of the Indebtedness, or any other obligation of any person with respect to the Indebtedness; (v) enforce and apply any security now or hereafter held by or for the benefit of Lender in respect of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, or exercise any other right or remedy that Lender may have against any such security, in each case as Lender in its discretion may determine consistent with the Master Loan Agreement and any applicable security agreement, including foreclosure on any such security pursuant to one or more judicial or nonjudicial sales and even though such action operates to impair or extinguish any right of reimbursement or subrogation or other right or remedy of Guarantor against any Borrower or any security for the Indebtedness; and (vi) exercise any other rights available to it under the Bank Documents at law or in equity.
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(f)
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This Guaranty and the obligations of Guarantor hereunder shall be valid and enforceable and shall not be subject to any reduction, limitation, impairment, discharge or termination for any reason (other than payment in full of the Indebtedness), including the occurrence of any of the following, whether or not Guarantor shall have had notice or knowledge of any of them: (i) any failure or omission to assert or enforce any agreement or election not to assert or enforce, or the stay or enjoining, by order of court, by operation of law or otherwise, of the exercise or enforcement of, any claim or demand or any right, power or remedy (whether arising under the Bank Documents, at law, in equity or otherwise) with respect to the Indebtedness or any agreement relating thereto, or with respect to any other guaranty of or security for the payment of the Indebtedness; (ii) any rescission, waiver, amendment or modification of, or any consent to departure from, any of the terms or provisions (including provisions relating to events of default) of the Master Loan Agreement, any other Bank Document or any agreement or instrument executed pursuant thereto, or of any other guaranty or security for the Indebtedness, in each case whether or not in accordance with the terms of the Master Loan Agreement or such Bank Document or any agreement relating to such other guaranty or security; (iii) the Indebtedness, or any agreement relating thereto, at any time being found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect; (iv) the application of payments received from any source to the payment of indebtedness other than the Indebtedness, even though Lender might have elected to apply such payment to any part or all of the Indebtedness; (v) Lender’s consent to the change, reorganization or termination of the corporate structure or existence of any Borrower and to any corresponding restructuring of the Indebtedness; (vi) any failure to perfect or continue perfection of a security interest in any Collateral which secures any of the Indebtedness; (vii) any defenses, set-offs or counterclaims (other than a defense of payment or performance) which any Borrower may allege or assert against Lender in respect of the Indebtedness, including failure of consideration, breach of warranty, statute of frauds, and usury; and (viii) any other act or thing or omission, or delay to do any other act or thing, which may or might in any manner or to any extent vary the risk of Guarantor as an obligor in respect of the Indebtedness.
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2.7.
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Waivers by Guarantor. Guarantor hereby waives, for the benefit of Lender:
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(a)
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any right to require Lender, as a condition of payment or performance by Guarantor, to (i) proceed against either Borrower, any other guarantor of the Indebtedness or any other person; (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security held from any Borrower, any such other guarantor or any other person; (iii) proceed against or have resort to any balance of any deposit account or credit on the books of Lender in favor of any Borrower or any other person; or (iv) pursue any other remedy in the power of Lender whatsoever;
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(b)
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any defense arising by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority or any disability or other defense of any Borrower including any defense based on or arising out of the lack of validity or the unenforceability of the Indebtedness or any agreement or instrument relating thereto or by reason of the cessation of the liability of any Borrower from any cause other than payment in full of the Indebtedness;
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(c)
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any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal;
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(d)
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any defense based upon Lender’s errors or omissions in the administration of the Indebtedness, except behavior which amounts to bad faith, recklessness, or willful misconduct; and
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(e)
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(i) any principles or provisions of law, statutory or otherwise, which are or might be in conflict with the terms of this Guaranty and any legal or equitable discharge of Guarantor’s obligations hereunder; (ii) any rights to set-offs, recoupments and counterclaims; and (iii) promptness, diligence and any requirement that Lender protect, secure, perfect or insure any security interest or lien or any property subject thereto;
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(f)
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notices, demands, presentments, protests, notices of protest, notices of dishonor and notices of any action or inaction, including acceptance of this Guaranty, notices of default under the Master Loan Agreement, the other Bank Documents or any agreement or instrument related thereto, notices of any renewal, extension or modification of the Indebtedness or any agreement related thereto, notices of any extension of credit to any Borrower and notices of any of the matters referred to in Section 2.6 and any right to consent to any thereof; and
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(g)
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any defenses or benefits that may be derived from or afforded by law which limit the liability of or exonerate Guarantor or sureties, or which may conflict with the terms of this Guaranty.
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2.8.
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Guarantor’s Rights of Subrogation, Contribution, Etc. Until the Indebtedness shall have been indefeasibly paid in full, Guarantor may not exercise any rights of subrogation, contribution, reimbursement or indemnification that Guarantor may have against any Borrower or against any Collateral or security, and any rights of contribution that Guarantor may have against any other guarantor of the Indebtedness. Any rights of subrogation, contribution, reimbursement or indemnification that Guarantor may have against any Borrower or against any Collateral or security, and any rights of contribution that Guarantor may have against any other guarantor, shall be junior and subordinate to any rights Lender may have against either Borrower, to all right, title and interest Lender may have in any such Collateral or security and to any right Lender may have against such other guarantor. If any amount shall be paid to Guarantor on account of any such subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification or contribution rights at any time when all Indebtedness shall not have been paid in full, such amount shall be held in trust for Lender and shall forthwith be paid over to Lender to be credited and applied against the Indebtedness, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms hereof.
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2.9.
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Subordination of Other Obligations. Any indebtedness of any Borrower now or hereafter held by Guarantor is hereby subordinated in right of payment to the Indebtedness, and except as otherwise set forth in any Subordination Agreement entered into by Guarantor for the benefit of Lender, any such indebtedness collected or received by Guarantor shall be held in trust for Lender and shall forthwith be paid over to Lender to be credited and applied against the Indebtedness but without affecting, impairing or limiting in any manner the liability of Guarantor under any other provision of this Guaranty.
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2.10.
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Expenses. Guarantor agrees to pay, or cause to be paid, on demand, and to save Lender harmless against liability for, any and all costs and expenses (including reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel and allocated costs of internal counsel) incurred or expended by Lender in connection with the enforcement of or preservation of any rights under this Guaranty (collectively, “Guaranty Collection Costs”).
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2.11.
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Authority of Guarantor or Borrowers. It is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the capacity or power of Guarantor or Borrowers or the officers, directors or any agents acting or purporting to act on behalf of any of them.
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2.12.
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Financial Condition of Borrowers. Lender’s loans to any Borrower may be continued from time to time without notice to or authorization from Guarantor regardless of the financial or other condition of such Borrower at the time of any such grant or continuation. Lender shall not have any obligation to disclose or discuss with Guarantor its assessment, or Guarantor’s assessment, of the financial condition of any Borrower. Guarantor has adequate means to obtain information from Borrowers on a continuing basis concerning the financial condition of each Borrower and its ability to perform its obligations under the Bank Documents, and Guarantor assumes the responsibility for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of Borrowers and of all circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the Indebtedness. Guarantor hereby waives and relinquishes any duty on the part of Lender to disclose any matter, fact or thing relating to the business, operations or conditions of Borrowers now known or hereafter known by Lender.
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2.13.
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Rights Cumulative. The rights, powers and remedies given to Lender by this Guaranty are cumulative and shall be in addition to and independent of all rights, powers and remedies given to Lender by virtue of any statute or rule of law or in any of the other Bank Documents or any agreement between Guarantor and Lender or between any Borrower and Lender. Any forbearance or failure to exercise, and any delay by Lender in exercising, any right, power or remedy hereunder shall not impair any such right, power or remedy or be construed to be a waiver thereof, nor shall it preclude the further exercise of any such right, power or remedy.
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2.14.
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Bankruptcy; Post-Petition Interest; Reinstatement of Guaranty.
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(a)
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The obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty shall not be reduced, limited, impaired, discharged, deferred, suspended or terminated by any proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of any Borrower or by any defense which such Borrower may have by reason of the order, decree or decision of any court or administrative body resulting from any such proceeding.
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(b)
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Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that any interest on any portion of the Indebtedness which accrues after the commencement of any proceeding referred to in clause (a) above (or, if interest on any portion of the Indebtedness ceases to accrue by operation of law by reason of the commencement of said proceeding, such interest as would have accrued on such portion of the Indebtedness if said proceedings had not been commenced) shall be included in the Indebtedness because it is the intention of Guarantor and Lender that the Indebtedness which are guarantied by Guarantor pursuant to this Guaranty should be determined without regard to any rule of law or order which may relieve any Borrower of any portion of such Indebtedness. Guarantor will permit any trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, debtor in possession, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar person to pay Lender, or allow the claim of Lender in respect of, any such interest accruing after the date on which such proceeding is commenced.
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(c)
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In the event that all or any portion of the Indebtedness are paid by Borrowers, the obligations of Guarantor hereunder shall continue and remain in full force and effect or be reinstated, as the case may be, in the event that all or any part of such payment(s) are rescinded or recovered directly or indirectly from Lender as a preference, fraudulent transfer or otherwise, and any such payments which are so rescinded or recovered shall constitute Indebtedness for all purposes under this Guaranty.
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2.15.
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Set Off. In addition to any other rights Lender may have under law or in equity, if any amount shall at any time be due and owing by Guarantor to Lender under this Guaranty, Lender is authorized at any time or from time to time, without notice (any such notice being hereby expressly waived), to set off and to appropriate and to apply any and all deposits (general or special, including indebtedness evidenced by certificates of deposit, whether matured or unmatured) and any other indebtedness of Lender owing to Guarantor and any other property of Guarantor held by Lender to or for the credit or the account of Guarantor against and on account of the Indebtedness and liabilities of Guarantor to Lender under this Guaranty.
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2.16.
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Financial Statements. To the extent such information is not publicly and readily available, and to the extent not prohibited by applicable law, Guarantor agrees to furnish to Lender within thirty (30) days of the direction of the Lender to do so, but in any case, no less frequently than annually, a financial statement of Guarantor listing all assets and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) of Guarantor, and the resulting net worth, signed and dated by Guarantor, in form, detail and completeness acceptable to Lender in its sole discretion from time to time. In addition, as soon as available, but in any event not later than ten (10) days after filing copies of Guarantor’s Federal income tax return as filed with the Internal Revenue Service, signed by Guarantor, complete in all respects including all statements, schedules (including any Schedule K-ls related to income or losses reported), forms and attachments thereto. In addition to any other financial reporting requirements of Guarantor to Lender, Guarantor agrees to furnish to Lender, at times and frequencies reasonably determined appropriate by Lender from time to time, any other information or reports with respect to Guarantor’s financial condition.
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3.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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3.1.
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Survival of Warranties. All agreements, representations and warranties made herein shall survive the execution and delivery of this Guaranty and the other Bank Documents.
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3.2.
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Limitation of Liability. Guarantor, and by its acceptance of this Guaranty, Lender, hereby confirms that it is the intention of all such persons that this Guaranty and the obligations of Guarantor hereunder not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of the Bankruptcy Code, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any other federal, state or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or similar law to the extent applicable to this Guaranty and the Obligations of Guarantor hereunder. To effectuate the foregoing intention, Lender and Guarantor hereby irrevocably agree that the obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty at any time shall be limited to the maximum amount as will result in the obligations of Guarantor under this Guaranty not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance.
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3.3.
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Notices. Any communications between Lender and Guarantor and any notices or requests provided herein to be given may be given by mailing the same, postage prepaid, or by facsimile transmission, if to Lender, at its address set forth in the Master Loan Agreement and if to Guarantor, at his address set forth on the signature pages hereof, or to such other addresses as each such party may in writing hereafter indicate. Any notice, request or demand to or upon Lender or Guarantor shall not be effective until received.
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3.4.
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Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Guaranty shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
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3.5.
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Amendments and Waivers. No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of this Guaranty, and no consent to any departure by Guarantor therefrom, shall in any event be effective without the written concurrence of Lender and Guarantor. Any such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given.
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3.6.
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Headings. Section and subsection headings in this Guaranty are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Guaranty for any other purpose or be given any substantive effect.
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3.7.
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Applicable Law: Rules of Construction. THIS GUARANTY AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF GUARANTOR AND LENDER HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES.
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3.8.
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Successors and Assigns. This Guaranty is a continuing guaranty and shall be binding upon Guarantor and his respective successors and assigns. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. Guarantor shall not assign this Guaranty or any of the rights or obligations of Guarantor hereunder without the prior written consent of Lender. Lender may, without notice or consent, assign its interest in this Guaranty in whole or in part, provided that Lender shall use its best efforts to notify Guarantor of any such assignment promptly following such assignment. The terms and provisions of this Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of any transferee or assignee of the Note, or any portion thereof, and in the event of such transfer or assignment the rights and privileges herein conferred upon Lender shall automatically extend to and be vested in such transferee or assignee, all subject to the terms and conditions hereof.
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3.9.
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Consent to Jurisdiction. To induce Lender to accept delivery of this Guaranty:
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3.10.
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Waiver of Jury Trial. GUARANTOR AND LENDER (BY ITS ACCEPTANCE HEREOF) HEREBY AGREE TO WAIVE THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THIS GUARANTY. The scope of this waiver is intended to be all encompassing of any and all disputes that may be filed in any court and that relate to the subject matter of this transaction, including contract claims, tort claims, breach of duty claims and all other common law and statutory claims. Guarantor and Lender each acknowledge that this waiver is a material inducement for Guarantor and Lender to enter into a business relationship, that Guarantor and Lender have already relied on this waiver in executing or accepting this Guaranty, and that each will continue to rely on this waiver in their related future dealings. Guarantor and Lender further warrant and represent that each has reviewed this waiver with its legal counsel, and that each knowingly and voluntarily waives its jury trial rights following consultation with legal counsel. THIS WAIVER IS IRREVOCABLE, MEANING THAT IT MAY NOT BE MODIFIED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING (OTHER THAN BY A MUTUAL WRITTEN WAIVER SPECIFICALLY REFERRING TO THIS SECTION AND EXECUTED BY GUARANTOR AND LENDER), AND THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, SUPPLEMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS Guaranty. In the event of litigation, this Guaranty may be filed as a written consent to a trial by the court.
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3.11.
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No Other Writing. This writing is intended by Guarantor and Lender as the final expression of this Guaranty and is also intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of Guarantor’s undertaking with respect to the matters covered hereby. No course of dealing, course of performance or trade usage, and no parol evidence of any nature, shall be used to supplement or modify any terms of this Guaranty. There are no conditions to the full effectiveness of this Guaranty.
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3.12.
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Further Assurances. At any time or from time to time, upon the request of Lender, Guarantor shall execute and deliver such further documents and do such other acts and things as Lender may reasonably request in order to effect fully the purposes of this Guaranty.
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3.13.
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Errors and Omission. The undersigned Guarantor, if requested by Lender, agrees to fully cooperate and adjust for clerical errors, any or all loan closing documentation if deemed necessary or desirable in the reasonable discretion of Lender for any reason, including, without limitation, to enable Lender to sell, convey, seek guaranty or market said loan to any entity.
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3.14.
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Effectiveness. This Guaranty shall become effective as to Guarantor upon the execution and delivery hereof by Guarantor.
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1.
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DEFINITIONS.
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2.
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THE CREDIT FACILITY; BORROWING PROCEDURES; INTEREST RATE; AND PAYMENTS.
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2.1.
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Credit Facility. Lender has made a term loan to the Borrowers, prior to the Closing Date, in an amount equal to $9,920,000.00 (“Term Loan A”), which is now subject to the terms and conditions hereof and of the Master Loan Agreement. Term Loan A is evidenced by Term Note A, is payable in accordance with the terms of Term Note A and was made by disbursement of Loan proceeds when and as directed by Borrowers. Amounts borrowed and repaid under the Term Loan A may not be reborrowed.
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2.2.
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Borrowing Procedures. The entire amount of Term Loan A was advanced in one single advance prior to the Closing Date.
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2.3.
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Interest Rate. The unpaid principal balance of Term Loan A outstanding from time to time shall bear interest for the period commencing on the Borrowing Date of Term Loan A until such Loan is paid in full. Term Loan A shall accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the LIBOR Rate plus 3.75% per annum and such rate shall be adjusted on the 26th day of each month.
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2.4.
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Payments. Borrowers shall make the following payments on Term Loan A during the following periods:
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(a)
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Accrued unpaid interest only due on February 26, 2018, March 26, 2018 and April 26, 2018;
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(b)
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Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) due on July 26, 2018 and on the 26th day of each October, January, April and July thereafter;
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(c)
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a final payment of all outstanding principal and accrued unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan A on the Term Loan A Maturity Date; and
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(d)
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in addition to, and not in lieu of the payments required in Section 2.4(a) through (c) above, Borrowers shall make quarterly payments on Term Loan A (“Mandatory Prepayments”) equal to the Mandatory Prepayment Amount calculated for the most recently ended fiscal quarter. Mandatory Prepayments are due on or before the date that is sixty (60) days following the end of the fiscal quarter to which the Mandatory Prepayment relates.
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2.5.
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Fees.
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(a)
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[Intentionally Omitted].
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3.
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CONDITIONS FOR BORROWING.
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3.1.
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Lender shall have received the following, all in form, detail and content satisfactory to Lender:
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(a)
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Term Note A duly executed by both Borrowers.
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4.
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AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
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4.1.
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Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio. Maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0. Lender may determine compliance with this Quarterly Cash Flow Coverage Ratio covenant at any time.
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4.2.
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Tangible Net Worth. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $8,500,000 at all times. Lender may determine compliance with this Tangible Net Worth covenant at any time.
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5.
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NEGATIVE COVENANTS.
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5.1.
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[Intentionally Omitted].
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1.
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RATE OF INTEREST
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2.
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PAYMENTS
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(a)
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interest only due on February 26, 2018, March 26, 2018 and April 26, 2018;
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(b)
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Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) due on July 26, 2018 and on the 26th day of each October, January, April and July thereafter; and
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(c)
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a final payment of all outstanding principal and interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan A on the Term Loan A Maturity Date.
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3.
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FINAL PAYMENT MATURITY DATE
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4.
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PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE
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5.
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MANDATORY PREPAYMENTS
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6.
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PAYMENT DUE DATE/FAILURE TO PAY
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(a)
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All payments due under this Note shall be made without demand and received on the dates set forth in Section 2 above;
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(b)
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In the event of a default as defined in this Note, or as set forth in the Master Loan Agreement or any Collateral Documents or Guaranty Agreements, at the option of Lender, for so long as the default exists, interest on the outstanding principal balance hereof shall accrue and will be paid at the rate in effect from time to time hereunder plus an additional 3% per annum, but in no event shall such default rate exceed, however, the maximum rate permitted by law (“Default Interest Rate”); and
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(c)
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Any installment of principal and/or interest due hereunder which is not received on or before the 10th day following the date on which it is due shall be subject to a late payment fee of 5% of the amount owed on such installment (but not less than $50.00) for the purpose of defraying the expense incident to handling such delinquent payment (this payment is in addition to the amount set forth in (b) above).
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7.
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INTEREST RATE COMPUTATION
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8.
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PLACE OF PAYMENT
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9.
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MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY
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10.
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DEFAULT
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11.
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WAIVERS
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12.
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WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
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13.
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COMPLIANCE
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14.
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NOTICES
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15.
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INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY LAW
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16.
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SUCCESSORS
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17.
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NOT A NOVATION; AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT
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1.
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DEFINITIONS.
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2.
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THE CREDIT FACILITY; BORROWING PROCEDURES; INTEREST RATE; PAYMENTS; AND FEES.
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2.1.
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Credit Facility. So long as no Event of Default has occurred or the obligation of the Lender to advance funds under the Revolving Loans has not been extinguished, Lender may lend to CAS and CAS agrees to borrow from Lender (and to repay to Lender in accordance with the terms hereof) from time to time an aggregate principal sum equal to the principal face amount of the Revolving Note. As long as no Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, and subject to the further conditions and limitations contained herein and until expiration or maturity of the Revolving Loans, upon acceleration or otherwise, CAS may borrow, repay and re-borrow the Revolving Loans. If at any time the aggregate principal outstanding of Revolving Loans exceeds the principal face amount of the Revolving Note, CAS shall immediately repay to Lender, without the necessity of notice or demand from Lender, an amount not less than such excess.
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2.2.
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Borrowing Procedures. CAS shall request Revolving Loans by written notice, or by telephonic notice confirmed in writing, to Lender, not later than 2:00 p.m., Milwaukee time, on the requested Borrowing Date (which must be a Business Day). Each such request by CAS, must specify the amount of the requested Loan. In the event of any inconsistency between the telephonic notice and the written confirmation thereof, the telephonic notice shall control.
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2.3.
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Interest Rate. The unpaid principal balance of each of the Revolving Loans outstanding from time to time shall bear interest for the period commencing on the Borrowing Date of such Loan until such Loan is paid in full. The Revolving Loans shall accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the LIBOR Rate plus 3.00% per annum and such rate shall be adjusted on the 7th day of each month.
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2.4.
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Payments. CAS shall make the following payments on the Revolving Loans during the following periods:
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(a)
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Monthly Payments. Monthly payments of accrued unpaid interest only on the Revolving Loans due in arrears on the ‘7th day of each month, commencing on March 7, 2018, together with a final payment of the outstanding principal balance together with all accrued but unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from CAS to Lender under the Revolving Note due on the Revolving Note Maturity Date.
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(b)
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Revolving Loan Resting Period. CAS shall also make principal payments necessary to cause the total outstanding principal balance of all Revolving Loans to be zero (0) for at least thirty (30) consecutive days (the “Resting Period”) during the term of the Revolving Loans, or if the term of the Revolving Loans exceeds one (1) year, during each annual period ending on the anniversary of the date of the Revolving Loans (each a “Testing Period”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, CAS shall have no obligation to cause a Resting Period, if, at the time that a Resting Period would otherwise be required hereunder, CAS achieves a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.10:1.
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2.5.
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Fees.
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(a)
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[Intentionally Omitted].
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3.
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CONDITIONS FOR BORROWING.
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3.1.
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Lender shall have received the following, all in form, detail and content satisfactory to Lender:
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(a)
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The Revolving Note duly executed by CAS; and
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(b)
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The CAL Guaranty duly executed by CAL.
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4.
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AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
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4.1.
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Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio. Maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0. Lender may determine compliance with this Quarterly Cash Flow Coverage Ratio covenant at any time.
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4.2.
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Tangible Net Worth. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $8,500,000 at all times. Lender may determine compliance with this Tangible Net Worth covenant at any time.
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5.
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NEGATIVE COVENANTS.
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5.1.
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[Intentionally Omitted].
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A.
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Pursuant to a Master Loan Agreement dated as of the date hereof (such agreement, as amended, revised, supplemented or restated from time to time, including, but not limited to, by Supplements thereto, the “Master Loan Agreement”) by and among Contrail Aviation Support, LLC (“CAS”), Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC (“CAL”, and together with CAS, each a “Borrower,” and collectively, the “Borrowers”) and Lender, Lender has agreed to make and continue certain financial accommodations to Borrowers, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Master Loan Agreement.
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1.
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RATE OF INTEREST
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2.
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PAYMENTS
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(a)
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Monthly Payments. Monthly payments of accrued unpaid interest only on the Revolving Loans due in arrears on the ‘7th day of each month, commencing on June 7, 2019, together with a final payment of the outstanding principal balance together with all accrued but unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrower to Lender under the Revolving Loans due on the Revolving Note Maturity Date;
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(b)
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Revolving Loan Resting Period. Borrower shall cause the total outstanding principal balance of all Revolving Loans to be zero (0) for at least thirty (30) consecutive days during the term of the Revolving Loans, or if the term of the Revolving Loans exceeds one (1) year, during each annual period ending on the anniversary of the date of the Revolving Loans (the “Resting Period”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower shall have no obligation to cause a Resting Period if at the time such Resting Period would be required the Borrower has achieved a Debt Service Coverage Ratio of 1.10:1. For purposes of this section only, Debt Service Coverage Ratio shall mean a ratio, the numerator of which shall be EBITDA for the 12‑month period then ended and the denominator being Debt Service.
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3.
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FINAL PAYMENT MATURITY DATE
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4.
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PREPAYMENTS; MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE
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5.
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PAYMENT DUE DATE/FAILURE TO PAY
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(a)
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All payments due under this Note shall be made without demand and received on the dates set forth in Section 2 above;
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(b)
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In the event of a default as defined in this Note, or as set forth in the Master Loan Agreement or any Collateral Documents or Guaranties, at the option of Lender, for so long as the default exists, interest on the outstanding principal balance hereof shall accrue and will be paid at the rate in effect from time to time hereunder plus an additional 3% per annum, but in no event shall such default rate exceed, however, the maximum rate permitted by law (“Default Interest Rate”); and
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(c)
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Any installment of principal and/or interest due hereunder which is not received on or before the 10th day following the date on which it is due shall be subject to a late payment fee of 5% of the amount owed on such installment (but not less than $50.00) for the purpose of defraying the expense incident to handling such delinquent payment (this payment is in addition to the amount set forth in (b) above).
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6.
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INTEREST RATE COMPUTATION
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7.
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PLACE OF PAYMENT
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8.
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MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT
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9.
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DEFAULT
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10.
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WAIVERS
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11.
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WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
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12.
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COMPLIANCE
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13.
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NOTICES
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14.
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INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY LAW.
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15.
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SUCCESSORS
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16.
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NOT A NOVATION; AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT
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1.
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DEFINITIONS.
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2.
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THE CREDIT FACILITY; BORROWING PROCEDURES; INTEREST RATE; AND PAYMENTS.
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2.1.
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Credit Facility. Lender has made a term loan to Borrowers prior to the Closing Date in the amount of $18,000,000.00 (the “Term Loan B”), which is now subject to the terms and conditions hereof and of the Master Loan Agreement. Term Loan B is evidenced by Term Note B, is payable in accordance with the terms of Term Note B and was made by disbursement of Loan proceeds when and as directed by Borrowers. Amounts borrowed and repaid under the Term Loan B may not be reborrowed.
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2.2.
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Borrowing Procedures. The entire amount of Term Loan B was advanced in one single advance prior to the Closing Date.
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2.3.
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Interest Rate. The unpaid principal balance of Term Loan B outstanding from time to time shall bear interest for the period commencing on the Borrowing Date of Term Loan B until such Loan is paid in full. Term Loan B shall accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the LIBOR Rate plus 3.75% per annum and such rate shall be adjusted on the 1st day of each month.
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2.4.
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Payments. Borrowers shall make the following payments on Term Loan B during the following periods:
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(a)
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Thirty-five (35) consecutive monthly payments of accrued unpaid interest, beginning October 14, 2018, and payable on the 1st day of each consecutive month thereafter;
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(b)
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Thirty-six (36) consecutive monthly principal payments of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) each, beginning October 1, 2018, and payable on the 1st day of each consecutive month thereafter;
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(c)
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a final payment of all outstanding principal and accrued unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan B on the Term Loan B Maturity Date; and
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(d)
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Notwithstanding anything to contrary contained herein or in Term Note B, Borrowers anticipate making significant principal payments on Term Note B between July 2019 and November 2019 (the “Anticipated Principal Reduction”). Upon receipt of the Anticipated Principal Reduction, and upon written request of the Borrowers, the Lender shall recalculate the remaining monthly principal payment amounts based on the outstanding principal balance of Term Note B after applying the Anticipated Principal Reduction and the remaining amortization period. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, Borrowers may only request, and
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2.5.
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Fees.
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3.
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CONDITIONS FOR BORROWING.
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3.1.
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Lender shall have received the following, all in form, detail and content satisfactory to Lender:
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4.
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AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
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4.1.
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Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio. Maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0. Lender may determine compliance with this Quarterly Cash Flow Coverage Ratio covenant at any time.
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4.2.
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Tangible Net Worth. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $8,500,000 at all times. Lender may determine compliance with this Tangible Net Worth covenant at any time.
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5.
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NEGATIVE COVENANTS.
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5.1.
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[Intentionally Omitted].
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1.
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RATE OF INTEREST
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2.
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PAYMENTS
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(b)
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Thirty‑six (36) consecutive monthly principal payments of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) each, beginning October 14, 2018, and payable on the 14th day of each consecutive month thereafter;
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3.
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FINAL PAYMENT MATURITY DATE
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4.
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PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE
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5.
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PAYMENT DUE DATE/FAILURE TO PAY
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6.
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INTEREST RATE COMPUTATION
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7.
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PLACE OF PAYMENT
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8.
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MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY
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9.
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DEFAULT
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10.
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WAIVERS
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11.
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WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
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12.
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COMPLIANCE
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13.
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NOTICES
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14.
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INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY LAW.
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15.
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SUCCESSORS
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16.
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NOT A NOVATION; AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT
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1.
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DEFINITIONS.
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2.
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THE CREDIT FACILITY; BORROWING PROCEDURES; INTEREST RATE; AND PAYMENTS.
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2.1.
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Credit Facility. Lender shall make a term loan to the Borrowers, on the Closing Date, in an amount equal to Thirteen Million, Five Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($13,000,594.00) (“Term Loan C”), subject to the terms and conditions hereof and of the Master Loan Agreement. Term Loan C shall be evidenced by Term Note C, be payable in accordance with the terms of Term Note C and be made by disbursement of Loan proceeds when and as directed by Borrowers. Amounts borrowed and repaid under the Term Loan C may not be reborrowed.
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2.2.
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Borrowing Procedures. The entire amount of Term Loan C is to be advanced in one single advance on the Closing Date.
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2.3.
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Interest Rate. The unpaid principal balance of Term Loan C outstanding from time to time shall bear interest for the period commencing on the Closing Date of Term Loan C until such Loan is paid in full. Term Loan C shall accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the LIBOR Rate plus 3.75% per annum and such rate shall be adjusted on the 1st day of each month.
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2.4.
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Payments. Borrowers shall make the following payments on Term Loan C during the following periods:
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(a)
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Sixty (60) consecutive monthly payments of principal and interest commencing on September 1, 2019, and continuing on the 1st day of each successive month thereafter, each in an amount necessary to fully amortize the then remaining principal balance of Term Loan C at the then applicable interest rate over the remaining balance of the Amortization Period; and
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(b)
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A final payment of all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan C on the Term Loan C Maturity Date.
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2.5.
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Fees.
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(a)
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On or before the Closing Date, Borrowers shall pay to Lender a fee in the amount of Fifty-Two Thousand Two Dollars ($52,000.00).
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2.6.
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Use of Loan Proceeds. Borrowers shall only use the proceeds of Term Loan C to acquire the beneficial interest in the trust described in the Beneficial Interest Pledge Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B.
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3.
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CONDITIONS FOR BORROWING.
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3.1.
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Lender shall have received the following, all in form, detail and content satisfactory to Lender:
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(a)
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Term Note C duly executed by both Borrowers.
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(b)
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The fee due under Section 2.5 hereof.
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(c)
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A Beneficial Interest Pledge Agreement, in the form of Exhibit B, properly executed by CAL, together with any and all other documents or instruments Lender reasonably deems necessary to grant to Lender and perfect a first position Lien in all of CAL’s beneficial interest in that certain trust described in the Trust Agreement (Aircraft MSN 30241) dated as of August 22, 2016, between Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association, as owner trustee (the “Owner Trustee”), and CIT Aerospace, LLC as the original Trust settlor, as amended, assigned, supplemented, restated, and modified from time to time (the “Trust Agreement”), all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender.
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(d)
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A Trust Aircraft Security Agreement in the form of Exhibit C (the “TASA”), properly executed by the Owner Trustee, together with any and all other documents or instruments Lender reasonably deems necessary to grant to Lender and perfect a first position Lien on the collateral described in the TASA, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender.
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(e)
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A third party written legal opinion opining that:
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(i)
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CAL has the due power and authority to grant the lien described in Section 3.1(c) above;
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(ii)
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Owner Trustee has due power and authority to grant the Lien described in Section 3.1(d) above; and
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(iii)
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The Liens described in Sections 3.1(c) and 3.1(d) are valid and enforceable and neither violate any term or provision of the Trust Agreement.
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(f)
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Evidence in a form reasonably acceptable to Lender that, prior to or concurrently with the execution of this Supplement, CAL acquired the interest in the trust described in the Beneficial Interest Pledge Agreement and that the trust acquired the collateral described in the TASA, and in each case, such is owned free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances.
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(g)
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An Agreement to Provide Insurance in the form of Exhibit D, properly executed by the Borrowers.
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4.
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AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
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4.1.
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Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio. Maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0. Lender may determine compliance with this Quarterly Cash Flow Coverage Ratio covenant at any time.
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4.2.
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Tangible Net Worth. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $12,500,000.00 at all times. Lender may determine compliance with this Tangible Net Worth covenant at any time.
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5.
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NEGATIVE COVENANTS.
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5.1.
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[Intentionally Omitted].
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1.
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RATE OF INTEREST
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2.
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PAYMENTS
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3.
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FINAL PAYMENT MATURITY DATE
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4.
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PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE
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5.
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MANDATORY PREPAYMENTS
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6.
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PAYMENT DUE DATE/FAILURE TO PAY
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7.
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INTEREST RATE COMPUTATION
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8.
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PLACE OF PAYMENT
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9.
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MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY
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10.
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DEFAULT
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11.
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WAIVERS
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12.
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WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
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13.
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COMPLIANCE
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14.
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NOTICES
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15.
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INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY LAW
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16.
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SUCCESSORS
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NAME & ADDRESS OF DEBTOR / BORROWER:
CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC
CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC 435 INVESTMENT CT
VERONA, WI 53593-8788
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NAME & ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTY / LENDER:
OLD NATIONAL BANK
619 Madison/Southern WI Coml LPO
23 W Main St
Madison, WI 53703
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NAME OF GRANTOR / OWNER TRUSTEE:
WELLS FARGO TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, not in its individual capacity but solely as
owner trustee
299 South Main Street, 5th Floor
MAC: U1228-051
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Attention: Corporate Trust Department
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[recording information]
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1.
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GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. Grantor hereby grants to Lender a continuing security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with
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a.
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Boeing 737‑73V with manufacturer serial number 30241 (described on the pre‑populated drop down menu of the International Registry as a BOEING model 737‑700 aircraft with manufacturer’s serial number 30241), currently registered in the United States of America bearing FAA Registration No. N710SY (the “Aircraft”), inclusive of the Airframe, Engines, Equipment, Records, Funds, and Proceeds.
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i.
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“Airframe” is defined as the Aircraft’s airframe together with any and all parts, appliances, components, instruments, accessories, accessions, attachments, equipment, or avionics (including, without limitation, radio, radar, navigation systems, or other electronic equipment) installed in, appurtenant to, or delivered with or in respect of such airframe.
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ii.
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“Engines” are defined as two CFM International, Inc. model CFM56‑7B20 engines (rated thrust of over 100kN or 22,400 lb/ft) with serial numbers 889727 and 889728 (described on the pre‑populated drop down menu of the International Registry as CFM model CFM56‑7 engines with manufacturer’s serial numbers 889727 and 889728), together with any other aircraft engines which either now or in the future are installed on, appurtenant to, or components with or in respect of the Airframe, together with any and all parts, appliances, components, accessories, accessions, attachments or equipment installed on, appurtenant to, or delivered with or in respect of such Engines pursuant to the provisions of that certain Aircraft Lease Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2009, between Grantor, as assignee of and successor to CIT Leasing Corporation, as lessor, and Sun Country, Inc. (f/k/a MN Airlines, LLC d/b/a Sun Country Airlines), as lessee (“Lessee”) with respect to the lease of the Aircraft, as supplemented, amended, assigned or otherwise modified from time‑to‑time (the “Lease”) or otherwise. The word “Engines” shall also refer to any replacement aircraft engine which, under this Agreement and the Lease, is required or permitted to be installed upon the Airframe.
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iii.
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“Equipment” is defined as all auxiliary power units, accessories, appliances, avionics, instruments, parts, spares, furnishings, replacements and substituted components installed on or used with the Aircraft,
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iv.
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“Records” are defined as all log books, manuals, flight records, inspection reports, airworthiness certificates, registration certificates, and other operational records of the Aircraft or any part of it.
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v.
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“Funds” are defined as all rents, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, and monies, arising out of or related to rental, lease, operation or other use of any of the property described as any part or all of the Collateral.
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vi.
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“Proceeds” are defined as all monies, claims, accounts and intangible rights of any kind resulting from any sale, insurance payments or other disposition of the Aircraft or any part thereof.
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b.
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All other rights in all the foregoing as defined in the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, including the Aircraft Protocol thereto (“Cape Town Convention”), whether now owned or later acquired.
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2.
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CROSS‑COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Promissory Note(s) associated with the Indebtedness relating to the Aircraft, this Agreement further secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Borrower or any one or more of them to Lender, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower or any one o
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3.
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BORROWER’S WAIVERS. Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law, Borrower agrees that Lender need not provide notice to Borrower about any action or inaction of Lender in connection with this Agreement, and waives any defense that may arise due to any action or inaction of Lender, including, without limitation, any failure or delay of Lender to realize upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable upon the Indebtedness regardless of Lender’s action or failure to act under this Agreement.
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4.
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GRANTOR’S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. Grantor represents, warrants and covenants to Lender, at all times while this Agreement is in effect, as follows:
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a.
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That Grantor, as owner trustee, is the registered owner of the Aircraft pursuant to a proper registration under either the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, or the equivalent law of the Grantor’s domicile, that Grantor qualifies in all respects as a citizen of the United States as defined by the Act or is otherwise validly organized and duly qualified to own and register such ownership of the Aircraft pursuant to the applicable law of Grantor’s domicile country, and that Grantor’s citizenship shall not be changed;
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b.
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That Grantor is the lawful owner of the Collateral and holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens, mortgages, claims, or other rights or interests asserted or which may be asserted at any time by any other person (other than the Borrower’s interest as assignee of the original trustor’s interest in the Trust) in or relating to the Collateral (collectively, “Encumbrances”) except the lien of this Agreement and the Lease and such interests, including leases, to which Lender has consented in writing;
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c.
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That Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender, has not received from or relied upon any representation by Lender about Borrower or Borrower’s creditworthiness, executes this Agreement at Borrower’s request and not at the request of Lender;
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d.
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That the Aircraft is eligible for recording of interests relating thereto with the International Registry established pursuant to the Cape Town Convention and the national aviation authority having jurisdiction in Grantor’s domicile (for example, and without limitation, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”));
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e.
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That Grantor shall promptly consent or cause its agent to consent to the registration of the International Interest created hereby with the International Registry;
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f.
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That Grantor is and shall remain registered as a transacting user entity under the procedures of the International Registry with full rights and privileges to access the International Registry;
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g.
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That the national jurisdiction in which the Aircraft is registered shall not be changed without express written consent of Lender;
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h.
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That Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral;
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i.
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That Grantor shall not grant, pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any Encumbrance or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement and the Lease, without the prior written consent of Lender, including security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement;
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j.
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That Grantor shall promptly pay when due all statements and charges of airport authorities, mechanics, laborers, materialmen, suppliers and others incurred in connection with the use, operation, storage, maintenance and repair of the Aircraft so that no Encumbrance may attach to or be filed against the Aircraft, and shall obtain, upon request by Lender, and in form and substance as may then be satisfactory to Lender, appropriate waivers and/or subordinations of any Encumbrances that may affect the Collateral at any time;
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k.
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That unless waived by Lender all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and immediately delivered to Lender, and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition;
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l.
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That Grantor shall not remove or permit the removal of any Engines or Equipment from the Aircraft other than as permitted by this Agreement and, when so permitted, shall only replace the same with comparable parts, engines, accessories, avionics and equipment in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 hereof; and
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m.
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That Grantor shall defend Lender’s rights in the Collateral against any claims or demands of all other persons.
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5.
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WAIVERS. Grantor and Borrower waive all requirements of presentment, protest, demand, and notice of dishonor or non‑payment of any or all of the Indebtedness. Lender may do any of the following with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the consent of Grantor: (a) grant any extension of time for any payment, (b) grant any renewal, (c) permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or (d) exchange or release any Collateral or other security. No such act or failure to act shall affect Lender’s rights against Grantor or the Collateral.
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6.
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DURATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the Indebtedness, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees and other fees and charges, shall have been paid in full, together with all additional sums that Lender may pay or advance on Borrower or Grantor’s behalf and lawful interest thereon.
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7.
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RECORDS AND LOGS. Grantor will keep, or will cause Lessee to keep, accurate and complete logs, manuals, books, and records relating to the Collateral in accordance with FAA or other applicable rules and regulations, and will provide Lender with copies of such records and information relating to the Collateral as Lender may reasonably require from time to time.
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8.
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PERFECTION OF INTEREST. Grantor agrees to take all actions requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender’s security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender’s interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. In particular, Grantor will perform, or will cause to be performed, upon Lender’s request, each and all of the following:
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a.
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Record, register and file this Agreement, together with such notices, financing statements or other documents or instruments as Lender may request from time to time to carry out fully the intent of this Agreement, with the International Registry and any applicable national aviation authority (for example, the FAA if ownership and interests are subject to registration in the U.S.A.), either concurrent with the delivery and acceptance of the Collateral or promptly after the execution and delivery of this Agreement;
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b.
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Furnish to Lender evidence of every such recording, registering, and filing;
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c.
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Execute and deliver or perform any and all acts and things which may be reasonably requested by Lender with respect to complying with or remaining subject to the Applicable Laws;
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9.
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ATTORNEY‑IN‑FACT. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor’s irrevocable attorney‑in‑fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interests granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties. Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Borrower will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender’s security interest in the Collateral.
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10.
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NOTICES TO LENDER. Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender’s address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any change in Grantor’s name, assumed business name(s), material ownership change consisting of more than 10% of the ownership or voting securities of Grantor, identity of Grantor’s authorized signer(s) in relation to this Agreement, principal office address, state of organization, type of business entity, or any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender. No change in Grantor’s name or organizational characteristics be effective until Lender has received such notice.
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11.
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LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF COLLATERAL. The home base location at which the Collateral will be hangered when not in operation shall be Building C, 2005 Cargo Road, St. Paul, MN 55111. Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral. At any reasonable time, on demand by Lender, Grantor shall cause the Collateral (including the logs, books, manuals, and records comprising the Collateral) to be exhibited to Lender (or persons designated by Lender) for purposes of inspection and copying, subject to the provisions of the Lease.
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12.
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AIRWORTHINESS AND REPAIRS. Grantor, at its expense, shall do or cause to be done, in a timely manner, each and all of the following:
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a.
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Maintain and keep the Collateral in as good condition and repair as it is on the date of this Agreement, ordinary wear and tear excepted;
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b.
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Maintain and the Aircraft in airworthy condition in accordance with the requirements of the Lease and each of the manufacturers’ manuals and mandatory service bulletins and each of the manufacturers’ non‑mandatory service bulletins which relate to airworthiness, and in compliance with all applicable aviation laws and regulations pursuant to which it may be operated (for example, and without limitation, all requirements of Parts 91 and 121 of FAA Regulations, or all applicable EASA
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c.
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Replace in or on the Airframe any and all Engines, parts, appliances, instruments or accessories which may be worn out, lost, destroyed or otherwise rendered unfit for use;
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d.
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Obtain all required inspections of the Aircraft and licensing or re‑licensing of the Aircraft in accordance with all applicable governmental requirements. Grantor shall at all times cause the Aircraft to have on board and in a conspicuous location a current Certificate of Airworthiness; and
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e.
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Cause all inspections, maintenance, modifications, repairs, and overhauls of the Aircraft (including those performed on the Airframe, the Engines or any components, appliances, accessories, instruments, or equipment) to be performed only by personnel authorized to perform such services by the FAA or other aviation authority having jurisdiction.
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(i)
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Lender is not divested of its security interest in and lien upon any item removed from the Aircraft and no such removed item becomes subject to the lien or claim of any other person, unless and until such item is replaced by an item of the type and condition required by this Agreement, title to which, upon its being installed or attached to the Airframe, is validly vested in Grantor, free and clear of all liens and claims, of every kind or nature, of all persons other than Lender;
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(ii)
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Grantor’s title to every substituted item shall immediately be and become subject to the security interests and liens of Lender and each of the provisions of this Agreement, and each such item shall remain so encumbered unless it is, in turn, replaced by a substitute item in the manner permitted in this Agreement; and
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(iii)
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If an item is removed from the Aircraft and replaced in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, and if the substituted item satisfies the requirements of this Agreement, including the terms and conditions above, then the item which is removed shall thereupon be free and clear of the security interests and liens of Lender. In the event that any Engine, component, appliance, accessory, instrument, equipment or part is installed upon the Airframe, and is not in substitution for or in replacement of an existing item, such additional item shall be considered as an accession to the Airframe.
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13.
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TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND LIENS. Grantor will pay when due all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, or upon the Loan Documents to the extent applicable to the Aircraft. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender’s sole opinion. If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not d
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GOVERNMENTAL COMPLIANCE. Grantor shall comply promptly with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of the FAA and/or all other governmental authorities applicable to the use, operation, maintenance, overhauling or condition of the Collateral. Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender’s interest in the Collateral, in Lender’s opinion, is not jeopardized. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor agrees that at no time during the effectiveness of this Agreement shall the Collateral be operated in, located in, or relocated to, any jurisdiction, unless the Cape Town Convention or some comparable treaty, rules and regulations satisfactory to Lender shall be in effect in such jurisdiction and any notices, financing statements, documents, or instruments necessary or required, in the opinion of Lender, to be filed in such jurisdiction shall have been filed and file stamped copies thereof shall have been furnished to Lender. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at no time shall the Collateral be operated in or over any area which may expose Lender to any penalty, fine, sanction or other liability, whether civil or criminal, under any applicable law, rule, treaty or convention; nor may the Collateral be used in any manner which is or may be declared to be illegal and which may thereby render the Collateral liable to confiscation, seizure, detention or destruction.
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INSURANCE.
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a.
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Grantor shall procure and maintain at all times all risks insurance on the Collateral, including without limitation fire, theft, liability and hull insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor shall further provide and maintain, at its sole cost and expense or at the sole cost and expense of Lessee, comprehensive public liability insurance, naming both Grantor and Lender as parties insured, protecting against claims for bodily injury, death and/or property damage arising out of the use, ownership, possession, operation and condition of the Aircraft, and further containing a broad form contractual liability endorsement covering Grantor’s obligations to indemnify Lender as provided under this Agreement. Such policies of insurance must also contain a provision, in form and substance acceptable to Lender, prohibiting cancellation or the alteration of such insurance without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender of such intended cancellation or alteration. Such insurance policies also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. Grantor agrees to provide Lender with copies of such policies of insurance. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Indebtedness, Grantor will provide Lender with such lender’s loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. Grantor shall not use or permit the Collateral to be used in any manner or for any purpose excepted from or contrary to the requirements of any insurance policy or policies required to be carried and maintained under this Agreement or for any purpose excepted or exempted from or contrary to the insurance policies, nor shall Grantor do any other act or permit anything to be done which could reasonably be expected to invalidate or limit any such insurance policy or policies.
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b.
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Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance. Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so withi
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c.
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Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property insured; (5) the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.
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PRIOR ENCUMBRANCES. To the extent applicable, Grantor shall fully and timely perform any and all of Grantor’s obligations under any prior Encumbrances affecting the Collateral. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor shall not commit or permit to exist any breach of or default under any such prior Encumbrances. Grantor shall further promptly notify Lender in writing upon the occurrence of any event or circumstances that would, or that might, result in a breach of or default under any such prior Encumbrance. Grantor shall further not modify or extend any of the terms of any prior Encumbrance or any indebtedness secured thereby, or request or obtain any additional loans or other extensions of credit from any third party creditor or creditors whenever such additional loan advances or other extensions of credit may be directly or indirectly secured, whether by cross‑collateralization or otherwise, by the Collateral, or any part or parts thereof, with possible preference and priority over the lien of this Agreement.
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NOTICE OF ENCUMBRANCES AND EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Grantor shall immediately notify Lender in writing upon the filing of any attachment, judicial process, or claim relating to the Collateral. Grantor additionally agrees to immediately notify Lender in writing upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, or event that with the passage of time, failure to cure, or giving of notice, may result in an Event of Default under any of Grantor’s obligations that may be secured by any presently existing or future Encumbrance, or that may result in an encumbrance affecting the Collateral, or should the Collateral be seized or attached or levied upon, or threatened by seizure or attachment or levy, by any person other than Lender.
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POSSESSION; QUIET ENJOYMENT. Until default, Grantor shall have the possession and beneficial use of the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Loan Documents. Lender confirms that neither it nor any person lawfully claiming through it will interfere with the quiet enjoyment and use of the Aircraft by Lessee throughout the Lease as long as no “Event of Default” (as defined in the Lease) has occurred and is continuing.
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LENDER’S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender’s interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Loan Documents, including but not limited to Grantor’s failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Loan Documents, Lender on Grantor’s behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All s
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20.
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DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
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Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.
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b.
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Other Defaults. Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Loan Documents or to comply with or perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower or Grantor.
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c.
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Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower, any guarantor or Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower’s, any guarantor’s or Grantor’s property or ability to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Loan Documents.
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d.
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False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on Borrower’s or Grantor’s behalf under this Agreement or the Loan Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, or becomes so, regardless of when made.
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e.
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Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Loan Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
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Insolvency. The dissolution of Borrower or Grantor (regardless of whether election to continue is made) or any other termination of Borrower’s or Grantor’s existence as a going concern, the insolvency of Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower’s or Grantor’s property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor.
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g.
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Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self‑help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower’s or Grantor’s accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower or Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.
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Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness
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Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower’s or Grantor’s financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.
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CURE. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable and if Borrower or Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, after Lender sends written notice demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender’s sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
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RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Wisconsin Uniform Commercial Code. In addition, and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:
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Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor.
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b.
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Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.
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c.
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Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender’s own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person’s right to notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
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d.
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Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness or as the court may direct. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender’s right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.
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e.
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Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement.
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f.
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Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time, and the Cape Town Convention, including Articles 8, 9, 10 and 13 of the Convention.
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g.
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De‑Registration. Lender may exercise the Irrevocable De‑Registration and Export Request Authorization, which shall be executed and delivered to Lender upon the effectiveness of this Agreement, the form of which is provided in Exhibit A hereto, without such act waiving or reducing the Indebtedness.
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h.
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Remedies Non‑exclusive. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender’s rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Loan Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor’s failure to perform, shall not affect Lender’s right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.
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23.
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INDEMNIFICATION OF LENDER. Grantor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lender harmless from any and all claims, suits, obligations, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, Lender’s attorneys’ fees), demands, liabilities, penalties, fines and forfeitures of any nature whatsoever that may be asserted against or Incurred by Lender, its officers, directors, employees, and agents arising out of, relating to, or in any manner occasioned by this Agreement and the exercise of the rights and remedies granted Lender under this Agreement. The foregoing indemnity provisions shall survive the cancellation of this Agreement as to all matters arising or accruing prior to such cancellation and the foregoing indemnity shall survive in the event Lender elects to exercise any of the remedies as provided under this Agreement following default hereunder.
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24.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
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a.
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Amendments. This Agreement, together with the Loan Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
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b.
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Attorneys’ Fees & Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender’s costs and expenses, including Lender’s attorneys’ fees and Lender’s legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement, including, without limitation, such fees and expenses incurred in non‑judicial enforcement, bankruptcy proceedings, and any judicial proceedings.
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c.
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Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
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d.
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Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Wisconsin. Borrower and Grantor consent to the jurisdiction of the court in and for the State of Wisconsin, and agree that the exclusive venue for any action brought by or against any party arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be the courts in and for the State of Wisconsin.
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e.
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Joint and Several Liability. All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several.
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f.
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Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement, unless the form of service of notice is specified by law, shall be effective when actually delivered in writing by receipt‑confirmed facsimile transmission or receipt‑confirmed email directed to party’s designated officer responsible for administration of such party’s duties and rights associated with this Agreement, or when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier to the recipient party’s addresses shown in this Agreement, or when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown in this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving written notice to the other parties.
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g.
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Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
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h.
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Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and authorized assigns.
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i.
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No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender’s right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender’s rights or of any of Grantor’s obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
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i.
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Recognition that the Authorized Party or the person it certifies as its designee is the sole person entitled to:
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a)
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Procure the de‑registration of the Aircraft from the register maintained by the FAA for the purposes of Chapter III of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, signed at Chicago, on 7 December 1944; and
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b)
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Procure the export and physical transfer of the Aircraft from said jurisdiction; and
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ii.
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Confirmation that the Authorized Party or the person it certifies as its designee may take the action specified in clause (i) above on written demand without the consent of the undersigned and that, upon such demand, the authorities in the United States shall co‑operate with the Authorized Party with a view to the speedy completion of such action.
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Pledge. As further security for the payment and performance in full of all of the Obligations, the Pledgor hereby pledges, hypothecates, assigns, transfers, sets over, delivers and grants to the Secured Party a first priority security interest and lien in all right, title and interest of the Pledgor which presently exists or hereafter arises in, to and under the following (hereinafter, collectively, the “Pledged Collateral”):
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a.
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100% of the beneficial interest in the Trust under and as defined in the Trust Agreement, as amended, restated and/or otherwise modified from time‑to‑time (the “Beneficial Interest”), provided, that such Trust shall not be materially modified without Secured Party’s written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
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b.
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all interest, cash, instruments and other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any of or all the Beneficial Interest,
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c.
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all certificates or other instruments or documents representing any of the foregoing,
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d.
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all rights and privileges of the Pledgor with respect to the Beneficial Interest and the other property referred to in clauses (a) through (c) above, and
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e.
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all proceeds of any of the foregoing and any property of any character whatsoever into which any of the foregoing may be converted.
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2.
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Representations and Warranties of the Pledgor. The Pledgor hereby represents and warrants:
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a.
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That it is a limited liability company duly formed and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation and has the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby;
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b.
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That Pledgor is the record owner of the Pledged Collateral, free and clear of any and all liens or claims of any other person, except for the security interest granted hereunder and the rights and remedies of the Secured Party related to such interest, and Pledgor has not pledged, hypothecated, assigned, transferred, or otherwise encumbered the Pledged Collateral other than by this Agreement.
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c.
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That it has duly authorized, executed and delivered this Agreement and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as the enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and by application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
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That the execution, delivery and performance by the Pledgor of this Agreement is not in violation of the Trust Agreement or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust or other instrument or agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound or to which any of its property or assets may be subject;
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That neither the execution and delivery by the Pledgor of this Agreement nor the consummation by it of any of the transactions contemplated hereby requires the consent or approval of, the giving of notice to, or the registration or filing with, or the taking of any other action in respect of, any agency or authority, except for the filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements (and continuations thereof) in respect of the security interests created hereby in the State of Wisconsin;
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3.
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Covenants of the Pledgor. The Pledgor covenants, for so long as any Obligations remain outstanding and/or unperformed (other than any contingent liabilities that continue past the termination of the Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents:
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Except as contemplated hereby, Pledgor will not make any sale, assignment, pledge, mortgage, hypothecation or transfer of the Pledged Collateral or the ownership interests of the Trust and, except for the interest granted hereby, Pledgor will be the sole legal owner of the Pledged Collateral, free and clear of any and all claims or liens other than the interest granted in favor of the Secured Party;
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b.
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As the sole beneficial owner of the Trust, Pledgor will not cause or authorize the Owner Trustee to issue any further beneficial interests of any class or description or other securities in addition to or in substitution for the Beneficial Interest; it will hold in trust and will pledge hereunder, immediately upon its acquisition (direct or indirect) thereof, any and all additional beneficial interest of any class or description or other securities of the Trust;
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c.
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At any time and from time to time, at no expense to the Secured Party, Pledgor will promptly execute and deliver all further instruments and documents and take all further action that Secured Party may reasonably request in order to enable Secured Party to perfect, exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder, including consenting to recording of UCC‑1 financing statement(s);
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Pledgor shall not authorize or, to the extent within its power or control, consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator of the Trust or any property of the Trust, authorize the filing of a petition in bankruptcy or any other insolvency proceeding, or admit in writing submitted in connection with judicial or other similar procedures the Trust’s inability to pay its debts generally as they come due, or make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or permit any creditor to exercise a contractual right to assume the operations or financial management of the Trust;
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Pledgor shall not authorize the Trust to incur any indebtedness or engage in any business other than as provided in the operative Trust Documents;
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When and if Pledgor receives distributions from the Trust that Pledgor is obligated to pay over or deliver to Secured Party pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents, it shall hold such funds in trust for the Secured Party and promptly remit such funds as Secured Party may direct;
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Pledgor shall defend Secured Party’s right, title and interest in and to the Pledged Collateral against the claims and demands of all third parties; and
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Pledgor will not amend, repeal or modify the Trust without the prior written consent of Secured Party, which will not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.
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Delivery of Assignment of Pledged Collateral. Pledgor agrees to deliver to the Secured Party on or prior to the date of acquisition by it of the Beneficial Interest, a duly executed beneficial interest transfer form in blank in the form of Exhibit A hereto.
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Remedies upon Default. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement and/or any Loan Document) shall have occurred and be continuing, the Secured Party may exercise all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted in any applicable jurisdiction, with respect to the Pledged Collateral.
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Attorney‑in‑fact. Pledgor hereby appoints Secured Party as attorney‑in‑fact of Pledgor for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Agreement and taking any action and executing any instrument which Secured Party deems necessary or reasonable to accomplish the purposes hereof during and after any Event of Default, which appointment is granted as security for the performance of the Pledgor’s obligations hereunder and for valuable consideration, and is irrevocable and coupled with an interest. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Secured Party shall have the right, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, with full power of substitution either in the Secured Party’s name or in the name of the Pledgor, to settle, compromise, prosecute or defend any action, claim or proceeding with respect to the Pledged Collateral and shall have the right to sell, assign, endorse, pledge, transfer and make any agreement respecting, or otherwise deal with, the same.
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Cooperation. From an after any Event of Default, Pledgor agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to do or cause to be done all such other acts as may be necessary to make any sale of the Pledged Collateral or any portion thereof pursuant to this Agreement valid, binding and in compliance with applicable laws.
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Limitation of Liability. Neither Secured Party nor any director, officer, employee or counsel of Secured Party shall be liable for any act or omission by them relating to the Pledged Collateral except for its or their gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Notices. All notices required by this Agreement shall be given in the same manner set forth in the Credit Agreement.
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No Waiver. No failure on the part of the Secured Party or any of its agents to exercise any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right, power or remedy available pursuant to this Agreement, the Credit Agreement, or any other instrument associated therewith.
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Termination. Upon payment in full of all Obligations, this Agreement shall terminate and the Secured Party will execute and deliver to the Pledgor an instrument acknowledging the satisfaction, release and termination of this Agreement any other instrument reasonably requested by the Pledgor in connection with the foregoing.
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Miscellaneous.
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This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and enforced according to the same law made applicable by the terms of the Credit Agreement.
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b.
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This Agreement and the terms, covenants and conditions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and all holders of the Obligations and their respective successors and permitted assigns, except that the Pledgor shall not be permitted to assign, delegate or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any rights or interests herein or in the Pledged Collateral or any part thereof, or otherwise to pledge, encumber or grant any option with respect to the Pledged Collateral or any part thereof. The Pledgor shall not be permitted to delegate any of its duties or obligations hereunder.
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c.
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No term or provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
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d.
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If any provision hereof is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any applicable jurisdiction, the other provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect, the affected provisions shall be reformed to make them enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.
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e.
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Section headings used herein are for convenience only and are not substantive in interpreting this Agreement.
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f.
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This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an exchangeable original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same agreement.
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g.
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This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Pledgor and the Secured Party with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements concerning the same subject matter.
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Interpretation 1
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Representations and Warranties 1
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Agreement to sell and purchase 2
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Conditions Precedent/Termination of other Agreements 4
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Purchase Price and Modifications 5
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Delivery 8
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Condition of Aircraft 9
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Further Provisions 11
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Law and Jurisdiction 16
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Brokers and other Third Parties 1
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Aircraft 19
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Lease Documents 20
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Definitions 21
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Conditions Precedent 25
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Part 2 Buyer Conditions Precedent 26
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Representations and Warranties 28
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Part 2 Buyer's Representations and Warranties 29
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Bill of Sale 31
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Acceptance Certificate 33
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Form of Third Aircraft Lease Amendment Agreement 35
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(1)
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SAPPHIRE LEASING I (AOE 5) LIMITED, a company incorporated under the laws of Ireland whose registered office is c/o PAFS Ireland Limited, Shannon Business Park, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland ("Seller");
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(2)
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SAPPHIRE FINANCE I HOLDING DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY, a designated activity company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of the Ireland and whose registered office is Number One Ballsbridge, Building 1, Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland ("Seller Guarantor");
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(3)
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WILMINGTON TRUST SP SERVICES (DUBLIN) LIMITED, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee, and having its principal place of business at Fourth Floor, 3 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 X5X0, Ireland("Buyer"); and
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(4)
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CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of North Carolina and having its principal place of business at 435 Investment Court, Verona, Wisconsin 53593 ("Buyer Guarantor").
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1
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INTERPRETATION
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1.1
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Definitions
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1.2
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Construction
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(a)
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each of "Seller", "Buyer" or any other Person includes, without prejudice to the provisions of this Agreement or any Transaction Document restricting transfer or assignment, any permitted successor, transferee or assignee;
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(b)
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words importing the plural shall include the singular and vice versa;
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(c)
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any document, other than the Lease Documents, shall include that document as amended, novated, assigned or supplemented;
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(d)
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a Clause or a Schedule is a reference to a clause of or a schedule to this Agreement; and
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(e)
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any Law, or to any specified provision of any Law, is a reference to such Law or provision as amended, substituted or re-enacted.
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2
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTI ES
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2.1
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Seller Representations and Warranties
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3
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AGREEMENT TO SELL AND PURCHASE
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3.1
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Agreement
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(a)
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Seller agrees to sell the Asset to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase the Asset from Seller in an "as is, where is" condition; and
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(b)
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Seller shall pass to Buyer on the Delivery Date good and marketable title in and to the Asset with full title guarantee, free and clear of all Security Interest other than the Lease and any Permitted Liens. Title to the Asset shall pass to Buyer in accordance with Clause 6.1 (Delivery),
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3.2
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Registration
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3.3
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Security Interests; Condition at Delivery
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3.3.1
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The Asset shall as of the Delivery Date be delivered to Buyer in, and the Aircraft shall as of Delivery Date be in, "as is, where is" condition and shall be free and clear of all Security Interests other than the Lease and Permitted Liens.
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3.4
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Passage of Title and Risk
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3.5
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Inspection
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3.5.1
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IBuyer elects to inspect the Aircraft, the obligation of Buyer to purchase the related Asset shall be subject to completion of a satisfactory inspection of the Aircraft in accordance with Clause 3.5.2 on or prior to the Inspection Completion Date.
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3.5.2
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At Buyer's request, the Seller shall use reasonable efforts to procure Lessee's cooperation to facilitate a physical inspection of the Aircraft (including for the avoidance of doubt, the Aircraft Documents which are in the Seller's possession or as otherwise made available by the Lessee, including but not limited to back-to-birth records) by Buyer. If Buyer elects to inspect the Aircraft, Buyer (or its representative(s)) shall perform a general visual inspection of the Aircraft in the presence of the Seller (or its representative(s)) as soon as reasonably practicable after the execution of this Agreement and in any event on or before the Inspection Completion Date. Any such inspection shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of the Lease and this Agreement. Buyer shall promptly notify Seller (and in any event within five (5) Business Days following completion of such inspection) if, following inspection, the Buyer is not satisfied with its inspections (acting in good faith), whereupon Buyer and Seller shall enter into good faith discussions with a view to mutually agreeing a resolution to such unsatisfactory conditions which were identified during such inspection.
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3.5.3
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If, following good faith discussions in accordance with Clause 3.5.2, such unsatisfactory condition cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of Buyer, Buyer may terminate its obligation to purchase the Asset from the Seller by written notice to Seller, whereupon, (i) none of the parties hereto shall have any further obligation or liability with respect to the Asset under this Agreement to any of the other parties hereto; and (ii) the Seller shall return the Commitment Fee to Buyer within five (5) Business Days from the date of such notice from Buyer.
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3.5.4
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Buyer hereby confirms that it has received copies of all the Lease Documents for the Asset and has completed its review thereof, and confirms as of the date hereof to Seller that such Lease Documents are satisfactory in all respects to Buyer. Buyer acknowledges that Buyer has no rights or claims whatsoever against either Seller or the Lessor, in each case in respect of the terms of the Lease Documents (other than as expressly set out in to Clause 2.1 (Seller Representations and Warranties) of this Agreement).
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3.6
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Total Loss and Material Damage
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3.6.1
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If before Delivery of the Asset has been completed pursuant to this Agreement, the Aircraft suffers a Total Loss or damage with a repair cost in excess of $[ ] ("Material Damage"), then the Seller shall, promptly after it has become aware of such Total Loss or Material Damage, notify Buyer in writing of such Total Loss or Material Damage and effective upon the issuance of such notice, the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder and under any other Transaction Documents in respect of the Aircraft suffering a Total Loss or Material Damage and the Asset shall be discharged so that no party shall have any further obligation or liability to any other party in respect of such Aircraft or Asset, save that the Seller shall pay to Buyer the Commitment Fee in respect of such Asset within five (5) Business Days from such notice. For the avoidance of doubt, Seller shall be entitled to receive and retain any insurance proceeds which are paid in relation to the Total Loss.
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4
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CONDITIONS PRECEDENT/TERMINATION OF OTHER AGREEMENTS
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4.1
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Seller Conditions
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4.1.1
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The obligation of Seller to sell the Asset to Buyer shall be subject to fulfilment of each of the Seller Conditions Precedent on or prior to the Delivery Date (except to the extent that the Seller agrees in writing in its absolute discretion to waive or defer any such condition).
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4.1.2
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The Seller Conditions Precedent have been inserted for the benefit of the Seller and may be waived in writing, in whole or in part and with or without conditions, by the Seller without prejudicing the right of the Seller to receive fulfilment of such conditions, in whole or in part, at any later time.
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4.1.3
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If any of the Seller Conditions Precedent remain outstanding on the Final Delivery Date and are not waived or deferred in writing by the Seller, then Seller may at any time after 5pm New York time on the Final Delivery Date terminate its obligation to sell the Asset to Buyer by written notice to Buyer, whereupon none of the parties hereto shall have any further obligation or liability with respect to Asset under this Agreement to any of the other parties hereto except with respect to return of the Commitment Fee, if applicable.
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4.2
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Buyer Conditions
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4.2.1
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The obligation of Buyer to purchase the Asset shall be subject to fulfilment of the Buyer Conditions Precedent on or prior to the Delivery Date (except to the extent that Buyer agrees in writing in its absolute discretion to waive or defer any such condition).
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4.2.2
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The Buyer Conditions Precedent have been inserted for the benefit of Buyer and may be waived in writing, in whole or in part and with or without conditions, by Buyer without prejudicing the right of Buyer to receive fulfilment of such conditions, in whole or in part, at any later time.
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4.2.3
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If any of the Buyer Conditions Precedent remain outstanding on the Final Delivery Date and are not waived or deferred in writing by Buyer, then Buyer may at any time after 5pm New York time on the Final Delivery Date terminate its obligation to purchase the Asset from the Seller by written notice to Seller, whereupon none of the parties hereto shall have any further obligation or liability with respect to the Asset under this Agreement to any of the other parties hereto except with respect to return of the Commitment Fee, if applicable.
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4.3
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Breach
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4.3.1
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IIf at any time Buyer, Buyer Guarantor, Seller, or Seller Guarantor (as applicable) breaches this Agreement then (i) Seller (in the case of a breach by Buyer or Buyer Guarantor) shall be entitled by written notice to Buyer, or (ii) Buyer (in the case of a breach by Seller or Seller Guarantor) shall be entitled by written notice to Seller, to terminate this Agreement, whereupon (A) none of the parties hereto shall have any further obligation or liability hereunder; and (B) this Agreement shall be terminated except with respect to obligations concerning the return of the Commitment Fee, if applicable.
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4.3.2
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If, at any time prior to (x) the Delivery contemplated hereunder and (y) the delivery of the asset pursuant to the Sun Country SPA, any party to the Sun Country SPA breaches the Sun Country SPA then (i) Seller (in the case of a breach by ‘Buyer’ or ‘Buyer Guarantor’ under the Sun Country SPA) shall be entitled by written notice to
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5
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PU RCHASE PRICE AND MODIFICATIONS
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5.1
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Amount
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5.1.1
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The base purchase price for the Asset shall be the amount specified in Schedule 1 (Aircraft and Sale/Purchase Details) (the "Base Purchase Price").
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5.1.2
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The Base Purchase Price payable for the Asset shall, if applicable, be adjusted in accordance with Clause 5.2 (Amount of Purchase Price).
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5.2
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Amount of Purchase Price
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5.2.1
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If Delivery of the Asset occurs after the Economic Closing Date, the Base Purchase Price of the Asset shall be:
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(a)
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increased by an amount equal to [ ] percent ([ ]%) per annum of the Base Purchase Price (calculated based on a 30/360 day count basis) for the period commencing on (and including) the day immediately succeeding the Economic Closing Date and ending on (and including) the day immediately preceding the Delivery Date, pro-rated for the number of days elapsed in such period; and
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(b)
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decreased by an amount equal to the Rent in respect of the Aircraft that accrued to or was received by the Lessor under the Lease in respect of the period commencing on (and including) the day immediately succeeding the Economic Closing Date and ending on (and including) the day immediately preceding the Delivery Date.
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5.3
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Payment of Purchase Price
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5.3.1
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Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, on the Delivery Date, Buyer shall cause the Escrow Agent to pay to the Seller the Net Purchase Price for the Asset contemporaneously with the release of the Transaction Document(s) to Buyer.
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5.4
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Payments
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5.4.1
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All payments by any party to any other party under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents will be made for value on the due date in US Dollars and in immediately available funds by wire transfer to:
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(a)
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in the case of Seller:
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(b)
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in the case of Buyer:
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5.4.2
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No payment shall be considered made by a party hereto until it is received in the account of the relevant other party pursuant to Clause 5.4.1. Promptly upon becoming aware of receipt of the Purchase Price, the Seller will confirm receipt to Buyer.
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5.4.3
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The time of payment shall be of the essence of this Agreement.
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5.5
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No Withholdings
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5.5.1
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Save as specifically provided in Clause 5.7.3, all payments in respect of the Purchase Price of the Asset made or to be made by Buyer under this Agreement shall be made in full without set off or counterclaim whatsoever.
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5.5.2
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All payments to be made under this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents by any of the parties hereto or thereto shall be made in full without any deduction or withholding in respect of Taxes or otherwise unless the deduction is required by Law, in which event such paying party shall:
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(a)
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ensure that the deduction or withholding does not exceed the minimum amount legally required;
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(b)
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promptly pay to the other party entitled to receive the relevant payment such additional amount so that the net amount received by such other party will equal the full amount which would have been received by it had no such deduction or withholding been made;
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(c)
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pay to the relevant taxation authority or other authorities within the period for payment permitted by Law the full amount of the deduction or withholding (including, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the full amount of any deduction or withholding from any additional amount paid pursuant to this sub-clause); and
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(d)
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if requested, provide such other party, within the period for payment permitted by the relevant Law, with an official receipt of the relevant taxation authorities involved in respect of all amounts so deducted or withheld or if such receipts are not issued by the taxation authorities concerned on payment to them of
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5.6
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Taxes and Tax Reporting
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5.6.1
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All sales, use, excise, customs, consumption, registration, documentary, property, stamp, transfer, value added, gross receipts or other similar taxes, duties, fees, levies, imposts, charges deductions or withholdings, together with any assessments, surcharges, penalties, fines, additions to tax or interest thereon, but excluding any taxes, duties or fees imposed on, based on or measured by the net income, profits, or capital gains of Seller (collectively, "Transfer Taxes"), however or wherever imposed (whether imposed upon Buyer, Seller, the Asset or on all or part of the Aircraft or the Engines) by any Government Entity or taxing authority in connection with the sale or purchase of the Asset under this Agreement, the execution of any Transaction Document or the transactions contemplated thereby shall be for the sole cost and account of Buyer and Buyer shall, on demand of Seller, indemnify and hold harmless, on an after-Tax basis, Seller from and against any and all such Transfer Taxes and any liability in respect thereof.
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5.6.2
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If any Transfer Taxes are payable (or assessed or imposed by the relevant taxing authority) in respect of any amount payable by Buyer under this Agreement, then Buyer must (promptly on request by Seller) pay all such Transfer Taxes and indemnify Seller, as applicable, against any claims for the same, including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and all other legal expenses incurred in advising on and defending any such claims (and where appropriate, Buyer shall increase the payments which would otherwise be required to be made hereunder so that the Seller is left in the same position as Seller would have been in had no Transfer Tax been payable) and Buyer shall provide evidence to Seller, if available, in respect of payment of any such Transfer Tax. For the avoidance of doubt, all amounts payable under the Transaction Documents are stated exclusive of value added tax, sales taxes or any similar tax or duty.
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5.7
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Commitment Fee, Security Deposit, and Prepaid Rent
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5.7.1
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The Seller hereby acknowledges receipt of the LOI Amount. Buyer shall pay the balance of the Commitment Fee, taking into account the payment of the LOI Amount, immediately upon execution of this Agreement. The Commitment Fee shall only be refunded to Buyer, free and clear of any set-off, counterclaim or any other deduction and within five (5) Business Days of written request from Buyer, if one or more of the following events or circumstances occurs:
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(a)
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the Aircraft suffers a Total Loss;
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(b)
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Seller breaches its obligation(s) under this Agreement and as a consequence Buyer exercises its right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Clause 4.3.1;
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(c)
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'Seller' under the Sun Country SPA breaches its obligation(s) under the Sun Country SPA and as a consequence 'Buyer' under the Sun Country SPA exercises its rights to terminate this Agreement and the Sun Country SPA pursuant to Clause 4.3.2; or
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(d)
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Delivery of the Asset fails to occur before the Final Delivery Date, save where such failure is caused by Buyer's breach of its obligation(s) under this Agreement.
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5.7.2
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The Seller shall, on Delivery of the Asset, procure that the following amounts related to the Asset are paid to Buyer: any Prepaid Rent, Maintenance Reserves, and Security Deposit to the extent then held by Lessor or Seller at the Delivery Date.
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5.9
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Escrow Agreement and Netting Letter
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5.9.1
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To facilitate payment on the Delivery Date in respect of the Asset, Buyer, Seller and Escrow Agent will enter into an Escrow Agreement to facilitate payment of the Net Purchase Price and release of the relevant Transaction Documents to Buyer. The Buyer's obligation under Clause 5.3.1 shall be deemed satisfied when the Seller receives the Net Purchase Price from Escrow Agent. To further facilitate payment on the Delivery Date, the Buyer, the Seller and the Lessor will enter into a netting letter (a "Netting Letter") such that an amount equal to the sum of the following related to the Asset:
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(a)
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the Commitment Fee;
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(b)
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any Maintenance Reserves;
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(c)
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any Security Deposit; and
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(d)
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any Prepaid Rent,
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6
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DELIVERY
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6.1
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Delivery
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6.2
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Delivery Date
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7
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CONDITION OF AIRCRAFT
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7.1
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Disclaimers
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7.1.1
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THE ASSET IS BEING SOLD AND DELIVERED WHILE THE RELATED AIRCRAFT, EACH RELATED ENGINE AND EACH RELATED PART IS "AS IS" AND "WHERE IS", AND WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATION, GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY OF SELLER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT (AND THE BILL OF SALE); AND
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7.1.2
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WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING BUYER UNCONDITIONALLY AGREES THAT AS BETWEEN ITSELF, AND THE SELLER THAT THE ASSET IS TO BE SOLD AND PURCHASED WHILE ITS RELATED AIRCRAFT, EACH RELATED ENGINE AND EACH RELATED PART THEREOF IS IN AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" CONDITION AS AT THE DELIVERY DATE, AND NO TERM, CONDITION, WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR COVENANT OF ANY KIND HAS BEEN ACCEPTED, MADE OR IS GIVEN BY SELLER OR ITS SERVANTS OR AGENTS IN RESPECT OF THE AIRWORTHINESS, VALUE, QUALITY, DURABILITY, DATE PROCESSING, CONDITION, DESIGN, OPERATION, DESCRIPTION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE OR PURPOSE OF AIRCRAFT, ANY ENGINE OR ANY PART THEREOF, AS TO THE ABSENCE OF LATENT, INHERENT OR OTHER DEFECTS (WHETHER OR NOT DISCOVERABLE), AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONDITION OF ANY AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTS, OR AS TO THE ABSENCE OF ANY INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, DESIGN, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS; AND EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE BILL OF SALE, ALL CONDITIONS, WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS (OR OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY, IN CONTRACT OR IN TORT) IN RELATION TO ANY OF THOSE MATTERS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.
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7.2
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Acceptance Certificate
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7.3
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Lessee and the Lease; Transfer Agreements
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7.3.1
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Buyer hereby confirms that it has completed its due diligence in relation to the Lease Documents with respect to the Asset and that it is satisfied in all respects with the Lease Documents with respect to the Asset. Without prejudice to any
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(a)
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to provide Buyer with any information relating to any such matters; or
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(b)
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to check or enquire into the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information provided by Lessee pursuant to or in relation to the Lease or the other Lease Documents applicable to the Asset or Lessee; or
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(c)
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to assess or keep under review any of such matters.
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7.3.2
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Buyer and Seller shall act reasonably and in good faith to negotiate the terms of a Transfer Agreement with the Lessee with the intention of executing them as soon as possible and, in any event, with the understanding that they must be fully executed before the Final Delivery Date; provided that, notwithstanding any other term herein, neither party shall be obligated to execute a Transfer Agreement unless the Lessee has agreed to commercially reasonable terms. No Transfer Agreement shall materially increase any Lessee's liabilities or obligations under the Lease, based on current laws in effect at the time of the Delivery; provided that an increase in the number of indemnified parties or additional insureds shall not constitute or be considered as contributing to an increase in Lessee's obligations thereunder.
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7.4
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Liability Insurance
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7.4.1
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With effect from Delivery of the Asset, Buyer agrees for the benefit of each Additional Insured in respect of the Asset that:
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(a)
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Buyer shall use commercially reasonable efforts to procure that for a period of two (2) years after the Delivery Date (or, if earlier, until the next heavy maintenance check of the Aircraft is performed or such Lease is terminated) in respect of the Aircraft, that Lessee shall name the Seller, and all other Additional insureds in respect of such Aircraft as additional insureds on any liability insurance (and reinsurance) in respect of such Aircraft pursuant to the Lease; and
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7.4.2
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If (a) the Lease in respect of the Asset is terminated, including as a result of redelivery at the end of the Lease term, (b) Buyer sells the Asset or Aircraft to any Person or (c) Lessee fails to perform any of its obligations under the Lease in relation to liability insurance for such Aircraft (including any obligation to name an Additional Insured in respect of such Aircraft on the liability insurance), then Buyer shall notify the Seller in writing of any such event or circumstance promptly upon becoming aware of it. Notwithstanding any other term under this Section 7.4, if the Aircraft has been permanently removed from service, then Buyer's sole insurance obligation shall be to maintain product liability insurance coverage in favour of the Additional Insureds for an amount not less than ten million Dollars ($10,000,000). If the Asset has not been permanently removed from service, for a period of two (2) years after the Delivery Date (or, if earlier, until the next heavy maintenance check of the Aircraft is performed on that Aircraft), Buyer shall maintain or procure that there is maintained Aircraft Third Party, Property Damage, Passenger, Baggage, Cargo and Mail and Airline General Third Party (including Products) Legal Liability insurance in respect of the Aircraft for a combined single limit (bodily injury/property damage) of an amount not less than five hundred million Dollars ($500,000,000) for any one occurrence and in the aggregate
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8
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FURTHER PROVISIONS
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8.1
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Benefit of Agreement
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8.2
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Counterparts
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8.6
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Invalidity of any Provision
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8.7
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Entire Agreement
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8.8
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Costs and Expenses
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8.8.1
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Except where this Agreement states differently, each party shall bear its own fees, costs and expenses (including but not limited to, fees of legal counsel, accounting, tax and insurance advisors and equipment appraisers) arising out of or in connection with this Agreement; provided that with respect to the Asset:
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(a)
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The Seller shall pay any and all of the costs and expenses incurred by Lessee in connection with the Transfer Agreement (including but not limited to any novation or assumption agreement) this Agreement (including, but not limited to, its legal costs, costs incurred by such Lessee in facilitating any inspection referred to in Clause 3.5 (Inspection) (all such costs "Lessee Costs"), but excluding any costs and expenses solely incurred in connection with (if applicable) Buyer's financing and/or security requirements ("Financing Costs")). For avoidance of doubt, Financing Costs are not Lessee Costs;
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(b)
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IIIf applicable, Buyer shall pay [ ]% of any Financing Costs incurred by Lessee for which the Lessee is entitled to reimbursement pursuant to the terms of the Lease;
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(c)
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The Buyer shall bear the cost of any legal opinions requested by Lessee in respect of Buyer or any guarantor of Buyer's or any Lessor's obligations for the period following Delivery or any Cape Town Convention registrations to which Lessee is entitled pursuant to the terms of the Lease (if at all) and the Seller shall bear the cost of any legal opinions that may be required relating to Seller to which Lessee is entitled pursuant to the terms of the Lease; and
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(d)
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Buyer and Seller shall bear the fees and costs of Escrow Agent in respect of the Escrow Agreement on a 50/50 basis.
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8.8.2
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Subject to Clause 8.8.1, Seller and Buyer will each co-operate reasonably with the other to lawfully eliminate or minimise the imposition upon the other party of any costs arising out of the sale of such Asset pursuant to this Agreement (including,
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8.10
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Registrations, Filings and the Cape Town Convention
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8.10.1
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The Seller and Buyer hereby agree that they will cooperate with each other in order to complete all registrations and filings, and to execute any and all documents as may reasonably be requested by any other party to this Agreement in order for such party to apply for any exemption from, reduction of, or credit for, any Taxes arising as a consequence of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement that may be available under applicable law, or that may reasonably be requested by any other party to this Agreement in order for such party to document or evidence any such exemption, reduction, refund or credit that may be available under applicable law, provided that nothing in this Clause 8.10.1 shall oblige any party to take any action or other step which that party, acting reasonably, determines would be prejudicial to its interests.
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8.10.2
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Buyer shall bear all costs and expenses, including any duties or fees payable (a) to the Air Authority in connection with qualifying to own the Asset, (b) in connection with the registration of Buyer's and/or Lessor's (as applicable) interests in the Aircraft and the Lease (and related documents) with the International Registry, and for any legal opinions that may be required relating to Cape Town Convention filings or filings with any Aviation Authority, or (c) in connection with Buyer's financing.
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8.10.3
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Buyer agrees that it will not, and it will procure that no financier of Buyer will, register an interest (or prospective interest) at the International Registry or make any other security registration in relation to the Aircraft until after Delivery of the Asset.
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8.10.4
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The Seller agrees and covenants that it will at or immediately after the Delivery procure that any interests filed at the International Registry or other security filings in respect of the interests of such Seller, or the financiers of such Seller in relation to the Aircraft are discharged at the time of Delivery.
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8.11
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Waivers, Rights Cumulative
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8.11.1
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No failure or delay on the part of any party in exercising any right, power or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by any party of any such right, power or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy.
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8.11.2
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Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to limit in any way any right, power, remedy or privilege of any party thereunder or how or hereafter existing at law or in equity. Each and every right, power, remedy and privilege of each party under this Agreement (a) shall be in addition to and not in limitation of, or in substitution for,
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8.12
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Survival
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8.13
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Co-operation with Financiers
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8.14
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Confidentiality
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(a)
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Buyer may disclose any relevant term to any of its potential financiers, solely for the purpose of such potential financier financing the purchase of the Asset;
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(b)
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Buyer may disclose any relevant term to its insurers for the purpose of insuring the Asset or related Aircraft;
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(c)
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any party may disclose any relevant term to any of its affiliates;
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(d)
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any party may make any disclosure required by generally accepted accounting principles, by applicable Law or by any order of a court or other Governmental Entity;
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(e)
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any party may make any disclosure to its investors or prospective investors;
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(f)
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any party may make any disclosure required in connection with any legal proceedings arising out of or relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;
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(g)
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any party may make any disclosure to its professional advisors in connection with the negotiation and/or administration of this Agreement; or
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(h)
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any party may make any disclosure to the extent such information is publicly available through no fault of the party making the disclosure,
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9.3
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Waivers
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(a)
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waives to the fullest extent permitted by law any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the courts referred to in Clause 9.2 (Dispute Resolution) on grounds of inconvenient forum or otherwise as regards proceedings in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document; and
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(b)
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agrees that a judgment or order of any court referred to in Clause 9.2 (Dispute Resolution) in connection with this Agreement or any other Transaction Document is conclusive and binding on it and may be enforced against it in the courts of any other jurisdiction; and
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(c)
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IIIIRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IIN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE OR DEFEND ANY DISPUTE OR ANY OTHER MATTER ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS.
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9.4
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No Immunity
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(a)
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agrees that if any other party brings legal proceeding against it or its assets in relation to this Agreement or any other Transaction Document, no immunity from such legal proceedings (which will be deemed to include without limitation, suit, attachment prior to judgment, other attachment, the obtaining of judgment, execution or other enforcement) will be claimed by or on behalf of itself or with respect to its assets;
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(b)
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waives any such right of immunity which it or its assets now has or may in the future acquire; and
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(c)
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consents generally in respect of any such proceedings to the giving of any relief or the issue of any process in connection with such proceedings including, without limitation, the making, enforcement or execution against any property whatsoever (irrespective of its use or intended use) of any order of judgment which may be made or given in such proceedings.
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10
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BROKERS AND OTHER THIRD PARTIES
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10.1
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No Brokers
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10.2
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Indemnity
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(1)
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(2)
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(3)
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(4)
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(5)
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(6)
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(7)
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Seller
|
Aircraft
Type
|
Aircraft
MSN
|
Engine Type
|
Engine MSNs
|
Base Purchase Price
|
Buyer
|
|
Sapphire
|
Boeing
|
29922
|
CFM56-7B24
|
890420
|
US$[ ]
|
Wilmington Trust
|
|
Leasing I
|
737-800
|
|
SP Services
|
||||
(AOE 5)
|
890421
|
(Dublin) Limited,
|
|||||
Limited
|
|
as owner trustee
|
|||||
Asset
|
Aircraft List of Lease Documents No. MSN
|
1
|
29922 1. Aircraft Lease Agreement dated as of January 28, 2008 between CIT Capital Aviation (UK) Limited, as lessor, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines, as lessee
|
2.
|
Acceptance Certificate dated April 21, 2008 by MIAT Mongolian Airlines, as lessee
|
3.
|
Side Letter to Acceptance Certificate (MSN 29922) dated 22 April 2008 signed by MIAT Mongolian Airlines
|
4.
|
Lease Supplement (MSN 29922) dated as of April 21, 2008 between CIT Capital Aviation (UK) Limited, as lessor, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines, as lessee
|
8.
|
Second Aircraft Lease Amendment Agreement dated November 29, 2018 between Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited, as lessor, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines, as lessee.
|
9.
|
Third Aircraft Lease Amendment Agreement to be entered into between Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited, as lessor, and MIAT Mongolian Airlines, as lessee, in substantially the form at Schedule 8.
|
(i)
|
any national government, political subdivision thereof, or local jurisdiction therein;
|
(ii)
|
any instrumentality, board, commission, court, or agency of any of the above, however constituted; and
|
(iii)
|
any association, organisation or institution of which any of the above is a member or to whose jurisdiction any thereof is subject or in whose activities any of the above is a participant.
|
1
|
The Seller in respect of its Asset shall have received or shall have confirmed that the same is held in trust by the Escrow Agent, each of the following documents and evidence on or prior to the Delivery Date:
|
(a)
|
an officer's certificate from Buyer certifying attached copies of the following as true and correct: (i) a certified copy of the Articles of Organization of Buyer; (ii) the resolutions of the directors of Buyer; (iii) if applicable, a power of attorney from Buyer in relation to the execution of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents relating to such Aircraft; and (iv) specimen signatures of the authorised signatories of Buyer;
|
(b)
|
executed copies of each Transaction Document relating to such Asset (other than the Bill of Sale) duly executed by the parties thereto (other than the Seller);
|
(c)
|
all conditions precedent specified in the Transfer Agreement have been fulfilled or waived to the satisfaction of the Lessor;
|
(d)
|
evidence that Buyer and Buyer Guarantor will, on the Delivery Date, satisfy the requirements of the Lease Documents governing the identity of a transferee or assignee of the Asset; and
|
(e)
|
an insurance certificate in accordance with this Agreement and the Lease in form reasonably satisfactory to Seller.
|
2
|
The Seller shall have confirmed receipt of the Purchase Price in respect of the Asset in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
|
3
|
The Seller shall be satisfied that the Delivery Location, and the arrangements described in Clause 6 ( Delivery ) in respect of the Asset, do not give rise to any costs, unless agreed by Seller.
|
4
|
The representations given by Buyer, Buyer Guarantor and the Lessor in the Transaction Documents relating to the Asset being, in each case, true and accurate on the Delivery Date and as at Delivery of the Asset.
|
5
|
Evidence that all governmental and other licences, approvals, certificates, exemptions, consents, registrations and filings necessary in any relevant jurisdiction for any matter contemplated by the Transaction Documents, and any notices or other documents to be given pursuant thereto, and for the legality, validity, enforceability, admissibility in evidence and effectiveness thereof have been obtained or effected on an unconditional basis and remain in full force and effect.
|
6
|
Buyer, Buyer Guarantor or Lessor, as the case may be, is not in default of any of its respective obligations under this Agreement, any other Transaction Document or any other agreement between, inter alios, (a) Seller and/or Seller Guarantor and (b) Buyer and/or Buyer Guarantor in relation to the sale and purchase of the Asset (or any interest related thereto).
|
7
|
No change having occurred after the date of this Agreement in any applicable Law which would make it illegal for Seller or the Lessor to perform any of its obligations under any Transaction Documents to which it is a party (and any other documents
|
1
|
Buyer shall have received or shall have confirmed that the same is held in trust by the Escrow Agent, each of the following documents and evidence on or prior to the Delivery Date:
|
(a)
|
an officer's certificate from the Seller certifying attached copies of the following as true and correct: (i) a certified copy of its certificate of incorporation and up-to-date constitution; (ii) the resolutions of its board of directors; (iii) if applicable, a power of attorney from it in relation to the execution of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents relating to such Aircraft; and (iv) specimen signatures of its authorised signatories;
|
(b)
|
a signed original of each of the Lease Documents (and if signed originals are not in the Seller's possession, a certified true copy of those Lease Documents so affected);
|
(c)
|
copies of each Transaction Document relating to the Aircraft duly executed by the parties thereto (other than Buyer);
|
(d)
|
evidence that all conditions precedent specified in the Transfer Agreement (other than those conditions precedent expressed to be solely for the benefit of Seller) have been fulfilled or waived to the reasonable satisfaction of Buyer;
|
(e)
|
originals of each bill of sale in each Seller's possession in respect of the Aircraft which has been executed and delivered in respect of previous title transfers of such Aircraft since it was delivered by Manufacturer (and if signed originals are not in the Seller's possession, a certified copy of each bill of sale so affected); and
|
(f)
|
evidence that there are no International Interests registered at the International Registry in relation to the Aircraft other than those registered in favour of the Seller and/or its financiers and shown on a priority search certificate time stamped at or immediately prior to Delivery (obtained by Buyer at Buyer's expense), which are to be released pursuant to Clause 8.10 (Registrations, Filings and the Cape Town Convention);
|
(g)
|
a bring down certificate from the Seller dated on the Delivery Date representing and warranting that, (i) the Lessee has not notified Lessor of any unsatisfied Maintenance Reserve Claims, and (ii) the Lessee has not submitted any outstanding work scope for, or estimated cost associated with, a Reimbursable Event to the Lessor; and
|
2
|
A Transfer Agreement for the Asset in form and substance satisfying the requirements of Clause 7.3.2 duly executed by the parties thereto.
|
3
|
The representations given by Seller and, if applicable, Lessor in the Transaction Documents relating to the Aircraft being, in each case, true and accurate on the Delivery Date of the Asset.
|
4
|
Neither the Seller nor Lessor is in default of any of its respective obligations under this Agreement, any other Transaction Document or any other agreement with, inter
|
5
|
No change having occurred after the date of this Agreement in any applicable Law which would make it illegal for Buyer or any Lessor to perform any of its obligations under any Transaction Documents to which it is a party (and any other documents or agreements to be entered into pursuant thereto); provided that if any such change has occurred the parties hereto shall use all reasonable co-operative endeavours to restructure the transaction contemplated by such documents so as to avoid the aforementioned illegality.
|
6
|
Buyer shall be satisfied that the Delivery Location, and the arrangements described in Clause 6 (Delivery), do not give rise to any costs, unless agreed by Buyer.
|
7
|
Neither the Aircraft nor any Engine relating to the Aircraft shall have suffered a Total Loss or Material Damage.
|
8
|
Confirmation from Seller that any existing financing in respect of the Aircraft has been repaid in full and all related security released and discharged.
|
1
|
General Representations and Warranties:
|
(a)
|
The Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that the following statements are now, and on the Delivery Date will be, true and accurate:
|
(i)
|
it is incorporated and duly exists under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation and has the power to enter into and implement the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
|
(ii)
|
the execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party have been duly authorised by all necessary corporate action on the part of the such Seller;
|
(iii)
|
the Transaction Documents to which it is a party constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of the Seller enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, except as limited by general principles of equity and any relevant bankruptcy, insolvency, administration, examinership or similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally;
|
(iv)
|
each consent required by the Seller to authorise, or required by it in connection with the execution, delivery, performance, legality, validity or enforceability of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party has been obtained and is in full force and effect, and
|
(v)
|
the execution, delivery and performance by the Seller of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party will not (i) conflict with, or result in any material breach of, any of the terms of, or constitute a default under, any agreement or document to which it is a party or by which it or any of its property or assets may be bound, (ii) contravene or conflict with the provisions of its constitutive documents, or (iii) conflict with any applicable law, regulation, order or decree in its jurisdiction of formation.
|
2
|
The Aircraft and the Lease:
|
(a)
|
The Seller further represents and warrants to Buyer on the Delivery Date as follows:
|
(i)
|
it will at Delivery have good marketable title in and to the Asset, free and clear of all Security Interests other than the Lease and any Permitted Liens;
|
(ii)
|
the transfer of the Asset by it is not avoidable or otherwise subject to rescission by reason of any claim of any other person (including any prior transferor thereof or any person acting on behalf of or claiming through any such transferor);
|
(iii)
|
to its knowledge, there are no litigation, arbitration or legal, governmental or administrative proceedings, claims or actions pending or threatened in respect of the Asset or the Lease (whether asserted or commenced by Lessee or any other person);
|
(iv)
|
to its knowledge, the information provided by it to Buyer prior to Delivery of such Asset as to the identities of all predecessors in title (if any) to such Aircraft is complete and accurate;
|
(v)
|
the Lease Documents provided or to be provided to Buyer are true, correct and complete (originals or copies, as applicable) of such Lease Documents and constitute the entire agreement between the Lessor and Lessee with respect to the Aircraft immediately prior to Delivery which will continue to have effect following the Delivery Date with respect to the Aircraft (which excludes, for the avoidance of doubt, any agreement or document which is released or terminated simultaneously with the Delivery of the Asset) and other than documented in the Lease Documents or as contemplated by the Transfer Agreement, there have been no other amendments or modifications entered into with respect to the Lease Documents that will continue to have effect following the Delivery Date which have not been disclosed;
|
(vi)
|
the Lessee has not prepaid any Rent other than under and in accordance with the terms of the Lease;
|
(vii)
|
to its knowledge, the Lessor is not in default in respect of any of its obligations to Lessee under the Lease Documents; and
|
(viii)
|
to its knowledge, Lessee is not in default in respect of any of its obligations under the Lease Documents.
|
(a)
|
The Seller represents and warrants that the Lessee has not notified Lessor of any unsatisfied Maintenance Reserve Claims, and Lessee has not submitted any outstanding work scope for, or estimated cost associated with, a Reimbursable Event to Lessor; and
|
(b)
|
The Seller represents that it has not waived or deferred any of its rights under the Lease with respect to Maintenance Reserve Claims.
|
1
|
Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that the following statements are now, and on the Delivery Date will be, true and accurate:
|
(a)
|
it is incorporated under the laws of Ireland and it has the power to enter into and implement the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Documents to which it is a party;
|
(b)
|
the execution, delivery and performance of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party have been duly authorised by all necessary action on the part of it;
|
(c)
|
the Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Buyer enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, except as limited by
|
(d)
|
each consent required by Buyer to authorise, or required by it in connection with the execution, delivery, performance, legality, validity or enforceability of the Transaction Documents relating to the Asset to which it is a party has been obtained and is in full force and effect, and there is no default in the observance or performance of any of the conditions and restrictions (if any) imposed on or in connection therewith;
|
(e)
|
the execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of the Transaction Documents to which it is a party will not (i) conflict with, or result in any material breach of, any of the terms of, or constitute a default under, any agreement or document to which it is a party or by which it or any of its property or assets may be bound, (ii) contravene or conflict with the provisions of its constitutive documents or (iii) conflict with any applicable law, regulation, order or decree in Ireland;
|
(f)
|
as of the Delivery Date, Buyer Guarantor has a tangible net worth of at least $[ ]; and
|
(g)
|
it is not aware of any litigation, arbitration or legal, governmental or administrative proceeding or claim that is pending or threatened (i) against itself for its bankruptcy, liquidation or insolvency which have been commenced and which are continuing under and in accordance with the applicable law of its jurisdiction of incorporation, (ii) which could, individually or collectively, materially adversely affect the ability of Buyer to observe or perform its obligations under the Transaction Documents or (iii) which could challenge the legality, validity or enforceability of the Transaction Documents, and/or the transactions contemplated thereby.
|
(a)
|
the Buyer has irrevocably accepted delivery of the Aircraft at 12.39 GMT Time on the date of this Acceptance Certificate, while the Aircraft was located at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia;
|
(b)
|
the Buyer confirms that the Aircraft and the Aircraft Documents are satisfactory to the Buyer; and
|
(c)
|
the Buyer acknowledges that it accepts the Aircraft subject to each and every disclaimer in Clause
|
(1)
|
SAPPHIRE AVIATION FINANCE I (UK) LIMITED, a company incorporated under the applicable laws of England, and having its registered office at 3rd Floor, Suite 2, 11-12 St.
|
(2)
|
MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES, a joint stock company organized and existing under the laws of Mongolia and having its principal place of business at ChingissKhaan International airport, Buyant-Ukhaa -45, Ullanbaatar, Mongolia (“Lessee”).
|
(A)
|
CIT Capital Aviation (UK) Limited (“Original Lessor”) and Lessee entered into an Aircraft Lease Agreement, dated as of 28 January 2008 (as amended, novated, restated, assigned or supplemented from time to time including by the lease supplement dated as of 21 April 2008 between Original Lessor and Lessee, the aircraft lease amendment agreement dated 22 December 2014 between Original Lessor and Lessee, the Novation and Amendment Agreement dated 26 July 2018 between Original Lessor and Lessee, the Amendment to Aircraft Lease Agreement dated 20 November 2018 between Lessor and Lessee, and each of the other Lease Documents (as defined below), the “Lease”), pursuant to which Lessor, as assignee and successor of Original Lessor, has leased to Lessee one (1) Boeing 737-800 aircraft bearing manufacturer’s serial number 29922 and Irish registration mark EI-CSG together with two (2) CFM56-7B24 engines bearing manufacturer’s serial numbers 890420 and 890421, (collectively, the “Aircraft”).
|
(B)
|
The Parties now wish to amend the Lease subject to the terms and conditions set out herein.
|
Date:
|
25-Apr-19
|
TSN:
|
51634
|
CSN:
|
29794
|
MPD
|
Description
|
Task
|
P/N
|
S/N
|
Position
|
Last check
|
Interval
|
Next Due
|
Remain
|
Certificates
|
21-100-00
|
Clean the primary and secondary heat exchangers.
|
RST
|
/
|
/
|
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
ARL
|
28948
|
2000 FC
|
30948
|
1154
|
|||||||
30-Jul-18
|
1 Yr
|
30-Jul-19
|
96
|
|||||||
|
Cylinder HST
|
HST
|
4A3904-5
|
IY18142
|
FWD LH
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Indicating DOM info
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Dec-17
|
5 Yrs
|
29-Nov-22
|
1314
|
|||||||
|
Cylinder Discard
|
DIS
|
4A3904-5
|
IY18142
|
FWD LH
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Jan-11
|
15 Yrs
|
25-Dec-25
|
2436
|
|||||||
25-410-00
|
Discard the smoke hoods at the manufacturer’s
|
DIS
|
802300-14
|
E14120555
|
COCKPIT
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Dec-14
|
10 Yrs
|
1-Dec-24
|
2047
|
|||||||
25-410-00
|
Discard the smoke hoods at the manufacturer’s
|
DIS
|
802300-14
|
E10100293
|
FWD ATT
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Oct-10
|
10 Yrs
|
1-Oct-20
|
525
|
|||||||
25-410-00
|
Discard the smoke hoods at the manufacturer’s
|
DIS
|
802300-14
|
E10100294
|
FWD ATT
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Oct-10
|
10 Yrs
|
1-Oct-20
|
525
|
|||||||
25-410-00
|
Discard the smoke hoods at the manufacturer’s
|
DIS
|
E28180-20-0006
|
ASEF02138
|
AFT ATT
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Jun-16
|
10 Yrs
|
28-May-26
|
2590
|
|||||||
25-410-00
|
Discard the smoke hoods at the manufacturer’s
|
DIS
|
802300-14
|
E10100295
|
AFT ATT
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Oct-10
|
10 Yrs
|
1-Oct-20
|
525
|
|||||||
25-410-00
|
Discard the smoke hoods at the manufacturer’s
|
DIS
|
802300-14
|
E12110362
|
AFT ATT
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Nov-12
|
10 Yrs
|
28-Oct-22
|
1282
|
|||||||
25-410-00
|
Discard the smoke hoods at the manufacturer’s
|
DIS
|
E28180-10
|
A5CF84037
|
AFT ATT
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Jul-17
|
10 Yrs
|
27-Jun-27
|
2985
|
|||||||
25-430-00
|
Restore the medical kits
|
RST
|
509278
|
0004
|
FWD
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
31-Jan-19
|
1 Yr
|
31-Jan-20
|
281
|
|||||||
26-MNG-03
|
Restore engine fire bottles by hydrostatic testing
|
RST
|
33700002
|
27334D1
|
ENG 2
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Overhauled indicating DOM info
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
7-Mar-17
|
5 Yrs
|
5-Mar-22
|
1045
|
|||||||
26-290-00
|
Inspect lavatory waste compartment fire bottles for correct weight
|
DET
|
30100022-33
|
NSN
|
Lav A
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
ARL
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
20-Mar-17
|
5 Yrs
|
18-Mar-22
|
1058
|
|||||||
26-290-00
|
Inspect lavatory waste compartment fire bottles for correct weight
|
DET
|
30100022-33
|
NSN
|
Lav D
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
ARL
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
20-Mar-17
|
5 Yrs
|
18-Mar-22
|
1058
|
|||||||
26-290-00
|
Inspect lavatory waste compartment fire bottles for correct weight
|
DET
|
30100022-33
|
NSN
|
Lav E
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
ARL
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
20-Mar-17
|
5 Yrs
|
18-Mar-22
|
1058
|
|||||||
26-MNG-05
|
Restore cargo compartment fire bottle by hydrostatic
|
RST
|
34600010-28
|
39095F1
|
CARGO
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Overhauled indicating DOM info
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
17-Apr-18
|
5 Yrs
|
15-Apr-23
|
1451
|
|||||||
26-470-00
|
Inspect the portable water fire exting for condition
|
DET
|
892480
|
30925
|
RH
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
NEW
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
19-Feb-19
|
1 Yr
|
19-Feb-20
|
300
|
|||||||
26-MNG-07
|
Restore portable water fire extinguisher by HST
|
RST
|
892480
|
30925
|
RH
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
2-Oct-15
|
5 Yrs
|
29-Sep-20
|
523
|
|||||||
35-040-00
|
Discard the flight crew oxygen cylinder
|
DIS
|
801307-00
|
539114
|
Crew
|
/
|
/
|
/
|
/
|
Inspected Indicating DOM info
|
/
|
/
|
/
|
/
|
|||||||
1-Jun-05
|
15 Yrs
|
1-Jun-20
|
403
|
|||||||
35-MNG-01
|
Restore flight crew oxygen cylinder by hydrostatic testing
|
HST
|
801307-00
|
539114
|
Crew
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Inspected Indicating DOM info
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
1-Jul-17
|
60 Mo
|
1-Jun-20
|
403
|
|||||||
35-MNG-02
|
Restore portable oxygen cylinders by hydrostatic
|
OH
|
5500-A1A-BF23A
|
563232
|
MID
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Overhauled Indicating DOM info
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
27-Mar-15
|
5 Yrs
|
24-Mar-20
|
334
|
|||||||
35-MNG-02
|
Restore portable oxygen cylinders by hydrostatic
|
OH
|
5500-A1A-BF23A
|
135088
|
MID
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Overhauled Indicating DOM info
|
/
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|||||||
30-Jun-17
|
5 Yrs
|
28-Jun-22
|
1160
|
3.
|
Guarantee.
|
4.
|
Preservation of Guarantor’s Obligations and Enforcement.
|
5.
|
Release.
|
6.
|
Continuing Guarantee
|
8.
|
Miscellaneous.
|
1.
|
DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION 1
|
2.
|
CREATION OF TRUST 4
|
3.
|
THE TRUSTEE 5
|
4.
|
THE TRUST ESTATE 10
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5.
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DISTRIBUTIONS 12
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6.
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INDEMNIFICATION 12
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7.
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TERMINATION 14
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8.
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MISCELLANEOUS 14
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(1)
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CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC, a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Wisconsin, United States of America, having its principal place of business at 435 Investment Court, Verona, WI 53593, United States of America (the "Initial Beneficial Owner");
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(2)
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WILMINGTON TRUST SP SERVICES (DUBLIN) LIMITED, a private limited company duly incorporated under the laws of Ireland (registered number 318390) having its registered office at Fourth Floor, 3 George's Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, acting not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee (the "Initial Trustee"); and
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(3)
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CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC, a company incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina, having its registered office at 3524 Airport Road, Maiden, North Carolina 28650-9056, Catawba County. (the "Parent")
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(A)
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The Beneficial Owner desires to create the trust set out in clause 2 below (the "Trust") in order to acquire and hold title to the Aircraft (as hereinafter defined) until such time as the Beneficial Owner directs the Trustee to distribute the Aircraft in accordance with the Beneficial Owner's written instructions. The Beneficial Owner shall retain all interests in the Trust Estate other than the bare legal title to the Trust Estate.
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(B)
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The Trustee is willing to accept the trust as herein provided.
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(C)
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The Parent has agreed to become party to this Deed for the purpose of giving, jointly and severally with the Beneficial Owner, the indemnities set out in clause 6 hereof.
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1.
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DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
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1.1
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Definitions
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1.2
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Interpretation In this Deed:
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(a)
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the terms "hereof," "herein," "hereunder" and comparable terms refer to this Deed, as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, and not to any particular portion hereof;
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(b)
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where the context so requires, in this Deed words importing the singular only shall also include the plural and vice versa;
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(c)
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unless otherwise specifically stated, reference to any "clause" or "Schedule" is a reference to such clause or Schedule of this Deed;
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(d)
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any reference to a person shall be construed as a reference to any person, firm, company, corporation, government, state or agency of any government or state or any association or partnership (whether or not having separate legal personality) of any two or more of the foregoing and shall include their respective successors, permitted assignees and permitted transferees;
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(e)
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"losses" means any losses, costs, charges, expenses, interest, fees (including, without limitation, legal and other professional advisers fees and expenses and any value added tax thereon), payments, demands, liabilities, claims, actions, proceedings, penalties, damages, adverse judgements, orders or other sanctions;
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(f)
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references to "applicable law" include, without limitation (i) applicable laws, rules, statutes, decrees, acts, codes, legislation, treaties, directives, decisions, regulations, conventions and similar instruments, (ii) recommendations and mandatory requirements of any governmental agency or other competent authority or agency (whether or not having the force of law but with which, if not having the force of law, institutions equivalent to the relevant party in the relevant jurisdiction would comply in the ordinary course of business) and, in respect of any of the foregoing, any instrument passed in substitution therefor or for the purposes of consolidation thereof with any other instrument or instruments, (iii) any judicial or administrative interpretation or application of any law described in (i) or (ii), (iv) any amendment or revision of any law described in (i), (ii) or (iii) and/ or, (v) final judgments, orders, determinations or awards of any court, arbitral body, administrative body or tribunal from which there is no right of appeal or if there is a right of appeal such appeal is not prosecuted within the allowable time;
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(g)
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the rule of interpretation known as the ejusdem generis rule shall not apply to the construction of this Deed. The terms "include", "including" and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase "without limitation";
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(h)
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references to "indemnify", "indemnity" and other words of similar import shall include being indemnified, being compensated, being held harmless and being reimbursed; and
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(i)
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Save where the contrary is indicated, any reference in this Deed to:
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(i)
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this Deed or any other agreement or document shall be construed as a reference to this Deed or, as the case may be, such other agreement or document as the same may have been, or may from time to time be, amended, varied, novated or supplemented; and
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(ii)
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a statute shall be construed as a reference to such statute as the same may
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2.
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CREATION OF TRUST
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2.1
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The Initial Beneficial Owner shall cause title to the Aircraft to be conveyed to the Trustee free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than as may be provided for in this Deed.
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2.2
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The Trustee hereby acknowledges that:
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(a)
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the Aircraft shall form part of the Trust Estate, and shall be deemed to have been received by the Trustee, in each case upon transfer of title to the Aircraft to the Trustee; and
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(b)
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each Lessor Document shall form part of the Trust Estate, and shall be deemed to have been received by the Trustee, upon the execution and delivery thereof by each of the parties thereto.
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2.3
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The Trustee HEREBY DECLARES AND AGREES that:
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(a)
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upon transfer of the title to the Aircraft to the Trustee, it holds the legal title to the interest in the Trust Estate on trust for the Beneficial Owner;
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(b)
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subject to all applicable laws, it will deal with the Trust Estate at all times as and only as directed by and on the instructions of the Beneficial Owner and on behalf of the Beneficial Owner; and
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(c)
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it will comply in all material respects with all the laws applicable to the Trust Estate.
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2.4
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The Trustee HEREBY DECLARES that it has no beneficial or equitable interest in the Trust Estate and merely holds the legal interest therein as trustee or nominee for the Beneficial Owner.
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2.5
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The Trustee HEREBY DECLARES that it holds the Trust Estate in trust for the Beneficial Owner absolutely.
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2.6
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The Trustee accepts the Trust created by this Deed, and declares that it will hold the Trust Estate upon the trusts herein set forth for the use and benefit of the Beneficial Owner, in accordance with and subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in this Deed and agrees to perform the same, including, without limitation, the actions specified in clause 4.1, and agrees to receive and disburse all monies, if any, constituting part of the Trust Estate, all in accordance with the terms hereof.
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2.7
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The Trust created and governed by this Deed shall be known as, and is named, the "Aircraft MSN 29922 Trust".
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2.8
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The Trustee and the Beneficial Owner hereby agree that the trust created hereby has been created for the purposes of acquiring, financing, leasing, subleasing and disposing of the Aircraft and that the Trustee (acting in such capacity) shall not engage in any other activity or business whatsoever.
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2.9
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Except to the extent otherwise required by applicable law, the Trustee may not take a Material Action except with the consent of the Beneficial Owner.
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2.10
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The Trustee, acting in such capacity, shall not incur, create, issue, assume, guarantee or otherwise become liable for or with respect to, or become responsible for, the payment of, contingently or otherwise, whether present or future, any indebtedness, except as permitted to the Beneficial Owner or an affiliate of the Beneficial Owner under any Finance Document. The interest of the Beneficial Owner in the Trust Estate shall not constitute indebtedness.
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2.11
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The Trustee will administer the Trust such that it maintains its existence as a separate trust, including maintaining its assets and liabilities in such a manner that it is not difficult to segregate, identify or ascertain such assets and liabilities from those of affiliates of the Beneficial Owner and any other Person.
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2.12
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The Trustee, acting in such capacity, shall not engage in any activity other than as required or authorised herein and the Beneficial Owner undertakes not to engage in any activity or cause the Trustee to engage in any activity which would cause the Beneficial Owner or any of its affiliates to be in violation of any Finance Document or their respective constitutional documents. Any party to this Deed and, for so long as any of the Beneficial Owner's or its affiliates' obligations under the Finance Documents remain outstanding, any holders of any loans (or any trustee or other representative thereof) may bring a proceeding to set aside and enjoin the performance of any act or acts by the Trustee, acting in such capacity, that are not required or authorised by this Deed.
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3.
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THE TRUSTEE
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3.1
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Status
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3.2
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Removal
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3.3
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Resignation
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3.4
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Successor Trustee
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(a)
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Promptly upon receipt of a notice of resignation from the Trustee in accordance with clause 3.3, or in circumstances in which the Trustee is removed in accordance with clause 3.2 or where a vacancy occurs in the position of Trustee in accordance with clause 3.7, a successor trustee shall be appointed by a written instrument signed by a duly authorised officer of the Beneficial Owner and the successor trustee shall execute and deliver to the predecessor Trustee an instrument accepting such appointment.
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(b)
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If a successor Trustee shall not have been appointed within 30 days after such notice of resignation or removal, the Trustee or the Beneficial Owner may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to appoint a successor Trustee to act until such time, if any, as a successor shall have been appointed as provided in sub-paragraph (a) above. Any successor Trustee so appointed by such court shall immediately and without further act be superseded by any successor Trustee appointed in accordance with the provisions of sub-paragraph (a) above.
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(c)
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Such successor Trustee shall assume all powers, rights and obligations of the predecessor Trustee hereunder immediately upon the resignation or removal of the predecessor Trustee becoming effective. All costs and expenses of any succession (including with respect to the transfer to the successor Trustee, upon the terms of this Trust, the Trust Estate and with respect to any necessary perfection of security interests in the Aircraft and any Lessor Documents) shall be the responsibility of the successor trustee unless such succession resulted from a removal of the Trustee by the Beneficial Owner or a resignation by the Trustee as provided in the parenthetical phrase of the second sentence of clause 3.3, in which case they shall be the responsibility of the Beneficial Owner.
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(d)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of clause 3.2 and clause 3.4(c) above, while any sum remains due and outstanding to the Trustee under clause 3.8 or clause 6 hereof:
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(i)
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the Beneficial Owner shall not be entitled to remove the Trustee and appoint a successor Trustee without the prior written consent of the Trustee; and
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(ii)
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unless written consent has been provided by the Trustee in accordance with
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3.5
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Merger
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3.6
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Tax Returns
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3.7
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Vacancies
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3.8
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Fees, Etc.
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3.9
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No Duties
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(a)
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to obtain any insurance on the Aircraft or maintain any such insurance;
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(b)
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to see to the payment or discharge of any tax, assessment or other governmental charge or any lien or encumbrance of any kind owing with respect to, assessed or levied against, the Aircraft or the Trust Estate (provided, however, that Trustee shall not create, permit or suffer to exist any lien or encumbrance on any part of the Aircraft or the Trust Estate which results from claims against Trustee unrelated to its capacity as Trustee hereunder);
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(c)
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to confirm or verify any notices or reports other than to furnish the Beneficial Owner with a copy of each notice or report furnished to Trustee with respect to the Aircraft;
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(d)
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to inspect the Aircraft at any time; or
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(e)
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except as set forth herein, to be responsible for any recording or the maintenance of any such recording or filing with any relevant government agency.
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3.10
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Status of Monies Received
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3.11
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Trustee May Rely
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(a)
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The Trustee shall not incur any liability to anyone in acting or refraining from acting upon any signature, instrument, notice, resolution, request, consent, order, certificate, report, opinion, bond or other document or paper reasonably believed by it to be genuine and reasonably believed by it to be signed by the proper party or parties. The Trustee may accept a copy of a resolution of the board of directors of any corporate party, certified by the secretary, an assistant secretary or any other duly appointed officer of said party, as duly adopted and in full force and effect and as conclusive evidence that such resolution has been adopted by said board and is in full force and effect. As to any fact or matter, the manner or ascertainment of which is not specifically described herein, the Trustee may absent actual knowledge to the contrary for all purposes hereof rely on a certificate, signed by or on behalf of the party executing such certificate, as to such fact or matter, and such certificate shall constitute full protection of the Trustee for any action taken or omitted to be taken by it in good faith in reliance thereon. In the administration of the Trust, the Trustee may, at the reasonable cost and expense of the Beneficial Owner, seek advice of counsel, accountants and other skilled persons to be selected and employed by them, and the Trustee shall not be liable for anything done, suffered or omitted in good faith by it in accordance with the actions, advice or opinion of any such counsel, agents, accountants or other skilled persons. If the approval of such cost and expense by the Beneficial Owner is unreasonably withheld, the Trustee shall be released from its obligations to perform the specific service in relation to which the approval was requested.
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(b)
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If at any time the Trustee determines that it requires or desires guidance regarding the application of any provision of this Deed or any other document, regarding compliance with any direction it receives hereunder, the Trustee may deliver a notice to the Beneficial Owner requesting written instructions as to such application or compliance, and such instructions by or on behalf of the Beneficial Owner, as applicable, shall constitute full and complete authorization and protection for actions taken and other performance by the Trustee in reliance thereon. Until the Trustee has received such instructions after delivering such notice, it may, but shall be under no duty to, take or refrain from taking any action with respect to the matters described in such notice and the Trustee shall not incur any liability to the Beneficial Owner for any such act or omission.
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(c)
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The Trustee may appoint and pay at the expense of the Trust Estate any person or persons in any part of the world to act as its attorneys or agents for the purposes of administering, managing or doing any act in relation to the property forming part of the Trust Estate or for the purpose of executing or exercising any discretion, trust or power vested in the Trustee in relation to any such property, with such ancillary powers and with and subject to such provisions and restrictions as the Trustee may think fit, including a power to appoint substitutes, and the Trustee shall not by reason only of its having made such appointment be responsible for any loss arising out of or occasioned by the act or omission of any person or persons so appointed.
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(d)
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In the administration of Trusts under this Deed, the Trustee may execute any of the trusts or powers and perform its powers and duties directly or through agents or attorneys.
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3.12
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Trustee Acts as Trustee
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(a)
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In accepting the Trust, the Trustee acts solely as trustee hereunder and not in any individual capacity, and all persons (other than the Beneficial Owner pursuant to
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3.13
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No Expenses for Trustee
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3.14
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Certain Duties and Responsibilities of Trustee
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(a)
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The Trustee undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are specifically set forth in this Deed or as instructed by the Beneficial Owner, and no implied duties, covenants or obligations shall be read into this Deed against the Trustee; the Trustee agrees that it will not manage, control, possess, use, sell, lease, dispose of or otherwise deal with the Aircraft or any other part of the Trust Estate, except as required by the terms of the agreements executed by the Trustee in accordance with this Deed and as otherwise expressly provided herein or as expressly instructed by the Beneficial Owner in writing, and in no event will the Trustee permit any party to possess or use the Aircraft except as required or permitted by the terms of the agreements executed by the Trustee in accordance with this Deed.
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(b)
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Whether or not herein expressly so provided every provision of this Deed relating to the conduct or affecting the liability of, or affording protection to, the Trustee (in its individual capacity) shall be subject to the provisions of clause 3.13 and this clause 3.14.
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(c)
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Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, each Trustee from time to time hereby agrees that it will, in its individual capacity and at its own cost or expense (but without any right of indemnity in respect of any such cost or expense under clause 6 hereof) promptly take such action as may be necessary to duly discharge and
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3.15
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No Representations or Warranties as to the Aircraft or Documents THE TRUSTEE MAKES:
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(a)
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NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE VALUE, CONDITION, DESIGN, OPERATION, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR USE OF THE AIRCRAFT OR AS TO THE TITLE THERETO, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE AIRCRAFT, EXCEPT THAT WILMINGTON TRUST SP SERVICES (DUBLIN) LIMITED, IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, WARRANTS THAT ON THE DATE OF ACQUISITION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE TRUSTEE, THE TRUSTEE SHALL HAVE RECEIVED WHATEVER RIGHTS, TITLES AND INTERESTS THEREIN THAT WERE CONVEYED TO IT; AND
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(b)
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NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY AS TO THE VALIDITY, LEGALITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS DEED OR ANY LESSOR DOCUMENTS OR OTHER OPERATIVE DOCUMENTS (AS SUCH TERM (OR ANY COMPARABLE TERM) MAY BE DEFINED IN ANY LEASE OR FINANCING DOCUMENTS TO WHICH THE AIRCRAFT IS SUBJECT AT THE TIME) OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF ANY STATEMENT CONTAINED IN ANY THEREOF, OTHER THAN TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN OR THEREIN BY THE TRUSTEE, AND EXCEPT THAT WILMINGTON TRUST SP SERVICES (DUBLIN) LIMITED, IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT IT HAS FULL RIGHT, POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO, EXECUTE AND PERFORM THIS DEED AND ITS OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER ARE LEGAL, VALID, BINDING AND ENFORCEABLE.
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4.
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THE TRUST ESTATE
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4.1
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Authorization and Direction to Trustee
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(a)
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to acquire legal title to the Aircraft as anticipated by and in accordance with the terms of this Deed;
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(b)
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to effect the registration of the Aircraft with such aviation authority as the Beneficial Owner may require by executing, delivering, recording or filing such documents or notices as shall be specified in such instructions;
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(c)
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to execute and deliver each other document which the Trustee is required to deliver pursuant to this Deed or by the relevant aviation authority; and
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(d)
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to execute, deliver, record and file, and to perform, and to exercise rights, powers and remedies under, such Leases, Finance Documents, Lessor Documents and other agreements as shall be specified in such instructions, including such mortgages, promissory notes, guaranties, security agreements and collateral assignments in connection with financing or refinancing the purchase of the Aircraft or any agreements relating to the purchase, sale or leasing of the Aircraft and to take all other reasonable actions in any applicable jurisdiction in accordance with the direction of the Beneficial Owner as the Beneficial Owner may deem necessary or advisable (including, without limitation in connection with the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Aircraft Equipment Protocol thereto).
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4.2
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Supplier Warranties
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4.3
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Action Upon Instructions
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5.
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DISTRIBUTIONS
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5.1
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Receipts
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5.2
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Manner of Making Distributions
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6.
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INDEMNIFICATION
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6.1
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Indemnification of Trustee by the Beneficial Owner and Parent
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(a)
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The Parent and the Beneficial Owner hereby agree, jointly and severally, whether or not any of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be consummated, to assume liability for, and to indemnify, protect, save and keep harmless each Trustee from time to time, each in its individual capacity, and its successors, assigns, legal representatives, officers, directors, owners, shareholders, affiliates, employees, agents and servants (collectively, the "Trustee Indemnitees", each a "Trustee Indemnitee") from and against, any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, taxes (excluding any taxes payable by each Trustee in its individual capacity on or measured by any compensation received by each Trustee in its individual capacity for its services hereunder), claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements (including, without limitation, reasonable ongoing fees of such Trustee and reasonable legal fees and expenses) of any kind and nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against each Trustee in its individual capacity (whether or not also indemnified against by any other person) in any way relating to or arising out of this Deed or the enforcement of any of its terms or in any way relating to or arising out of the manufacture, purchase, acceptance, non-acceptance, rejection, ownership, delivery, lease, sublease, possession, use, operation, condition, sale, return or other disposition of any of the Aircraft (including, without limitation, latent and other defects, whether or not discoverable, and any claim for patent, trademark or copyright infringement), or in any way relating to or arising out of the administration of the Trust Estate or the action or inaction of such Trustee, in its individual capacity or in its capacity as trustee of the Trust, hereunder except (a) in the case of wilful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of such Trustee, in its individual capacity or in its capacity as trustee of the Trust, in the performance or non-performance of its duties hereunder, or (b) in the case of the failure to use ordinary care on the part of such Trustee, in its individual capacity or in its capacity as trustee of the Trust, in the disbursement of funds actually received by it in accordance with the terms of the Operative Documents (as such term (or any comparable term) may be defined in any lease to which the Aircraft is subject). The indemnities contained in this clause 6 extend to each Trustee from time to time only in its individual capacity and shall not be construed as indemnities in favour of the
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(b)
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Each of the Parent and the Beneficial Owner shall be subrogated to any right of the Trustee in respect of any matter indemnified by the Parent or the Beneficial Owner hereunder.
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(c)
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The indemnities contained in this clause 6 shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any and all rights of indemnity which the Trustee, in its individual capacity, is entitled to claim out of the Trust Estate in respect of any claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, costs or losses suffered by it.
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(d)
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This clause 6 shall continue to bind the Parent notwithstanding:
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(i)
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any amalgamation or reconstruction that may be effected by the Parent with any other company or person, or
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(ii)
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any transfer of its business or any part thereof, or
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(iii)
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any change in its constitution.
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(e)
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This clause 6 shall continue to bind the Parent and the Beneficial Owner notwithstanding any transfer of Beneficial Interest in the Trust Estate pursuant to clause 8.9 in respect of any matter having taken place before the effective date of such transfer, regardless of whether such matter was discovered prior to or following the effective date of such transfer.
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(f)
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The Parent shall procure that this clause 6 shall continue to be binding on any company or corporation for the time being carrying on the Parent's business or any part thereof as successor to, or assignee of, the Parent, whether or not such company or corporation shall differ in its name, objects, character or constitution from the Parent, it being the intent that this clause 6 shall remain binding on any such company or corporation, enforceable against such company or corporation in the same manner to all intents and purposes as if such company or corporation had been expressly named and referred to herein instead of the Parent.
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(g)
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The Parent undertakes with the Trustee to notify any such company or corporation as is referred to in clause 6.l(e) of the terms of this clause 6 and to notify the Trustee in writing of the name and address of, and the contact person within, any such company or corporation as soon as practicable after the occurrence of any one or more of the events described in this clause.
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6.2
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Aircraft Liability Insurance
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7.
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TERMINATION
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7.1
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Termination
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7.2
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Termination Date
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7.3
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Distribution of Trust Estate Upon Termination
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8.
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MISCELLANEOUS
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8.1
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Nature of Title of the Beneficial Owner
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8.2
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Power of Trustee to Convey
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8.3
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Declaration of Trust for Benefit of Certain Parties Only
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8.4
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Notices
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(a)
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Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, all notices, instructions, demands and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally or sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail, with a confirming copy sent by airmail, postage prepaid, and the date of personal delivery or facsimile transmission, as the case may be, shall be the date of such notice, in each case addressed:
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(1)
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if to the Trustee to: Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited
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(2)
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if to the Beneficial Owner to:
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Address:
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435 Investment Court Verona, Wisconsin 53593 U.S.A.
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(b)
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From time to time any party may designate a new address for purposes of notices and communications by written notice to the other parties.
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8.5
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Co-Trustee and Separate Trustees
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(a)
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If at any time it shall be necessary or prudent in order to conform to any law of any jurisdiction in which all or any part of the Trust Estate is located, or the Trustee or the Beneficial Owner being advised by counsel shall determine that it is so necessary or prudent in the interest of the Beneficial Owner or the Trustee, or the Trustee shall have been directed to do so by the Beneficial Owner, the Trustee and the Beneficial Owner shall execute and deliver an agreement supplemental hereto and all other instruments and agreements necessary or proper to constitute another bank or trust company or one or more persons approved by the Trustee and the Beneficial Owner,
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(b)
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Every additional trustee hereunder shall, to the extent permitted by law, be appointed and act, and Trustee and its successors shall act, subject to the following provisions and conditions:
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(i)
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all powers, duties, obligations and rights conferred upon the Trustee in respect of the custody, control and management of monies, the Aircraft or documents authorised to be delivered hereunder shall be exercised or performed by the Trustee and such additional trustee jointly;
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(ii)
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all other rights, powers, duties and obligations conferred or imposed upon the Trustee shall be conferred or imposed upon and exercised or performed by the Trustee and such additional trustee jointly, except to the extent that under any law of any jurisdiction in which any particular act or acts are to be performed (including the holding of title to the Trust Estate) the Trustee shall be incompetent or unqualified to perform such act or acts, in which event such rights, powers, duties and obligations shall be exercised and performed by such additional trustee;
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(iii)
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no power given to any such additional trustee shall be exercised hereunder by such additional trustee, except jointly with, or with the consent in writing of, the Trustee;
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(iv)
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no trustee hereunder shall be personally liable by reason of any act or
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(v)
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the Beneficial Owner, at any time, by an instrument in writing may remove any such additional trustee. In the event that the Beneficial Owner shall not have executed any such instrument within 10 days after the receipt of a written request from the Trustee so to do, the Trustee shall have the power to remove any such additional trustee without the concurrence of the Beneficial Owner; and the Beneficial Owner hereby appoints the Trustee its agent and attorney-in-fact for it in such contingency; and
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(vi)
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no appointment of, or action by, any additional trustee will relieve the Trustee of any of its obligations under, or otherwise affect any of the terms of, this Deed or the agreements executed by the Trustee in accordance with this Deed.
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8.6
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Governing Law and Jurisdiction; Severability
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8.7
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Amendment
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8.8
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Successors and Assigns
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8.9
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Transfers of Beneficial Interest in Trust Estate
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8.10
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Trustee not required to recognise sub-trusts
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8.11
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Transfer of Owner Trustee's interests
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8.12
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Headings and Table of Contents
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Aircraft Type
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Aircraf t MSN
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Engine Type
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Engine MSNs
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Boeing 737-800
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29922
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CFM56-7B24
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890420 and 890421
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1.
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Aircraft Lease Agreement, dated as of 28 January 2008, between CIT Capital Aviation (UK) Limited and MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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2.
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Lease Supplement dated as of 21 April 2008 between CIT Capital Aviation (UK) Limited and MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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3.
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Acceptance Certificate dated 21 April 2008 from MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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4.
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Side Letter to Acceptance Certificate dated 22 April 2008 from MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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5.
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Aircraft Lease Amendment Agreement dated 22 December 2014 between CIT Capital Aviation (UK) Limited and MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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6.
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Novation and Amendment Agreement dated 26 July 2018 among CIT Capital Aviation (UK) Limited, Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited and MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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1.
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Effective Time Notice dated 30 July 2018 from MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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2.
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Amendment to Lease Agreement dated 20 November 2018 between Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited and MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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3.
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Third Aircraft Lease Amendment Agreement dated 2 August 2019, between Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited and MIAT Mongolian Airlines.
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1.
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Lessor. All references in the Lease to the “Lessor” being Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited, a company organised and existing under the applicable Law of England with its registered office at 3rd Floor, Suite 2, 11-12 St. James’s Square, London, England, SW1Y 4LB shall mean and refer to Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee, a company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of Ireland, and having its registered officer at Fourth Floor, 3 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 X5X0. Without limiting the foregoing:
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(a)
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The cover page of the Lease shall be amended by replacing the text “Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited” with “Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee”.
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(b)
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Page 1 of the Lease shall be amended by deleting in its entirety the paragraph that reads “Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited, a company organised and existing under the applicable Law of England with its registered office at Winchester House, Mailstop 202, 1 Great Winchester Street, London EC2N 2DB, England (“Lessor”)” and replacing it with the following paragraph: “Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee, a company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of Ireland, and having its registered officer at Fourth Floor, 3 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 X5X0 (“Lessor”)”.
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2.
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New Definitions. The following definition of the Lease shall be added to Appendix 1 (Definitions) of the Lease in the proper alphabetical order:
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3.
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Amended Definitions. The definition of “Indemnitee” shall have the words “the Servicer, Glencar Investments VI Designated Activity Company” deleted.
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4.
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Deleted and Amended Definitions. The following definitions set forth in Appendix 1 (Definitions) of the Lease shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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5.
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Subleasing (Section 15.1). The words “Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited” in Section 15.1 of the Lease shall be deleted in their entirety and replaced with the words “Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee”.
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6.
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Excluded Taxes (Section 21.1(b)).
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(d)
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a new Section 21.1(b)(iv) shall be added to read as follows:
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7.
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Mongolian Withholding Tax (Section 21.1(c)). Section 21.1(c) of the Lease shall be amended by adding the following to the end of Section 21.1(c) of the Lease:
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8.
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Lessor’s Account (Section 3 of Appendix 2B). Section 3 of Appendix 2B of the Lease shall be deleted in its entirety and Section 3 of Appendix 2B of the Lease shall be amended to read as follows:
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9.
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Legend (Section 5 of Appendix 2B). Section 5 of Appendix 2B of the Lease shall be amended by replacing the description of the legend on the identification plates with the following:
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10.
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Notices (Section 6 of Appendix 2B). Section 6 of Appendix 2B of the Lease relating to the notice details of the “Lessor” shall be amended by replacing the address information set forth therein with the following:
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11.
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Form of Return Acceptance Receipt (Appendix 7). Appendix 7 of the Lease shall be amended by replacing each use of the words “Sapphire Aviation Finance I (UK) Limited” with “Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee”.
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(a)
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the Aircraft was located at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia;
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(b)
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the Engine with manufacturer’s serial number 890420 was located at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; and
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(c)
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the Engine with manufacturer’s serial number 890421 was located at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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COMPONENT
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CASH BALANCE
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Airframe 8 Year Check
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US$[ ]
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Landing Gear
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US$[ ]
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APU [SN: P-5651]
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US$[ ]
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Engine [SN:890420] EPR
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US$[ ]
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Engine [SN:890421] EPR
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US$[ ]
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Engine [SN: 890420] LLP
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US$[ ]
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Engine [SN: 890421] LLP
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US$[ ]
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(1)
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SAPPHIRE LEASING I (AOE 5) LIMITED, a company incorporated under the laws of Ireland whose registered office is c/o PAFS Ireland Limited, Shannon Business Park, Shannon, Co. Clare,
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(2)
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WILMINGTON TRUST SP SERVICES (DUBLIN) LIMITED, not in its individual capacity, but solely as owner trustee, and having its principal place of business at Fourth Floor, 3 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 X5X0, Ireland (“Buyer”).
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A.
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The aircraft asset sale and purchase agreement dated as of August 2, 2019 between, amongst others, Seller and Buyer (the “Sale and Purchase Agreement”); and
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B.
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The novation and amendment agreement in respect of one (1) Boeing B737-800 aircraft with manufacturer's serial number 29922 (the “Aircraft”) entered or to be entered into between Seller, Buyer and MIAT Mongolian Airlines (as “Lessee”) (the “Novation”). Capitalized terms defined in the Sale and Purchase Agreement and Novation shall have the same meanings when used herein.
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1.
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The parties intend for the Delivery Date to be today, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties.
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2.
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Provided that the Delivery Date is today, the Purchase Price for Asset No. 1 is US$ [ ], which was calculated by starting with the Base Purchase Price of US$ [ ] and:
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(a)
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in accordance with clause 5.2.2(b) of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, subtracting an amount equal to US$ [ ]; and
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(b)
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in accordance with clause 5.2.2(a) of the Sale and Purchase Agreement, adding an amount equal to US$ [ ];
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3.
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Provided that the Delivery Date is today, Seller is obligated to pay Buyer an amount equal to US$ [ ] (the “Netting Amount”), which represents the sum of Seller’s payment obligations under clause 5.9.1 of the Sale and Purchase Agreement for the following:
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(a)
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the Commitment Fee;
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(b)
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Maintenance Reserves (which is equal to US$ [ ]);
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(c)
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Security Deposit (which is equal to US$ [ ]); and
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(d)
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any Prepaid Rent held by Seller as of the date hereof (which is equal to US$ [ ]).
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4.
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Provided, that in accordance with clause 5.9.1 of the Sale and Purchase Agreement and this Letter, the parties agree to net the Netting Amount from the Purchase Price, and they agree that doing so results in a net amount owing from Buyer to Seller in respect of the Purchase Price of US$ [ ] (the “Net Purchase Price”).
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5.
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Seller hereby irrevocably instructs and directs Buyer to pay, or cause to be paid, an amount equal to the Net Purchase Price to the following account (the “Seller’s Account”) for the benefit of Seller on or before the Delivery in connection with Buyer’s obligation under clause 5.3 of the Sale and Purchase Agreement:
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6.
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The payment by Buyer of the Net Purchase Price into the account specified in paragraph 5 above shall constitute valid discharge of Buyer’s obligation to pay the Purchase Price and of Seller’s obligations under clause 5.3.1 of the Sale and Purchase Agreement.
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7.
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This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.
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8.
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This Agreement shall be a Transaction Document.
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9.
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This Agreement may be executed in any number of separate counterparts and each counterpart shall when executed and delivered be an original document but all counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.
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10.
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Capitalized terms used in this Letter but not defined herein shall have the meaning given to such terms in the Sale and Purchase Agreement.
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1.
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DEFINITIONS.
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2.
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THE CREDIT FACILITY; BORROWING PROCEDURES; INTEREST RATE; AND PAYMENTS.
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2.1
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Credit Facility. Lender shall make a term loan to the Borrowers, on the Closing Date, in an amount equal to Seven Million, Five Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand, One Hundred Sixty-Five Dollars ($7,553,165.00) ("Term Loan D"), which is subject to the terms and conditions hereof and of the Master Loan Agreement. Term Loan D shall be evidenced by Term Note D, be payable in accordance with the terms of Term Note D and be made by disbursement of Loan proceeds when and as
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2.2
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Borrowing Procedures. The entire amount of Term Loan D is to be advanced in one single advance on to the Closing Date.
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2.3
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Interest Rate. The unpaid principal balance of Term Loan D outstanding from time to time shall bear interest for the period commencing on the Closing Date of Term Loan D until such Loan is paid in full. Term Loan D shall accrue interest at a variable rate equal to the LIBOR Rate plus 3.75% per annum and such rate shall be adjusted on the 1st day of each month.
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2.4
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Payments. Borrowers shall make the following payments on Term Loan D during the following periods:
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(a)
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Twenty-three (23) consecutive monthly payments of accrued and unpaid interest beginning November 1, 2019, and payable on the pt day of each consecutive month thereafter; and
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(b)
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Sixteen (16) consecutive monthly payments of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) each beginning November 1, 2019, and continuing on the 1st day of each consecutive month thereafter; and
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(c)
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a final payment of all outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan D on the Term Loan D Maturity Date.
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2.5
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Fees
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(a)
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On or before the Closing Date Borrowers shall pay to Lender a fee in the amount of Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen Dollars ($30,213).
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2.6
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Use of Loan Proceeds. Borrowers shall only use the proceeds of Term Loan D to acquire the beneficial interest in the trust described in the Beneficial Interest Pledge Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B.
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3.
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CONDITIONS FOR BORROWING.
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3.1
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Lender shall have received the following, all in form, detail and content satisfactory to Lender:
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(a)
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Term Note D duly executed by both Borrowers.
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(b)
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The fee due under Section 2.5 hereof.
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(c)
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A Beneficial Interest Pledge Agreement, in the form of Exhibit B, properly executed by CAL, together with any and all other documents or instruments Lender reasonably deems necessary to grant to Lender and perfect a first position Lien in all of CAL' s beneficial interest in that certain trust described in the Declaration of Trust (MSN 29922) dated as of June 26, 2019, among Contrail Aviation Leasing, LLC, Contrail Aviation Support, LLC, and Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited (registration number 318390), not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee (the "Owner Trustee"), as amended, assigned, supplemented, restated, and modified from time to time (the "Trust Agreement"), all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender.
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(d)
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A Trust Aircraft Security Agreement in the form of Exhibit C (the "TASA"), properly executed by the Owner Trustee, together with any and all other documents or instruments Lender reasonably deems necessary to grant to Lender and perfect a first position Lien on the collateral described in the TASA, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Lender.
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(e)
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A third party written legal opinion opining that:
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(i)
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CAL has the due power and authority to grant the Lien described in Section 3.1(c) above;
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(ii)
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Owner Trustee has due power and authority to grant the Lien described in Section 3.1(c) above; and
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(iii)
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The Liens described in Sections 3.1(c) and 3.1(d) are valid and enforceable and neither violate any term or provision of the Trust Agreement.
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(f)
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Evidence in a form reasonably acceptable to Lender that, prior to or concurrently with the execution of this Supplement, CAL acquired the interest in the trust described in the Beneficial Interest Pledge Agreement and that the trust acquired the collateral described in the TASA, and in each case, such is owned free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances.
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(g)
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An Agreement to Provide Insurance in the form of Exhibit D, properly executed by the Borrowers.
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4.
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AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.
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4.1
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Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio. Maintain, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Quarterly Rolling Cash Flow Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.0. Lender may determine compliance with this Quarterly Cash Flow Coverage Ratio covenant at any time.
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4.2
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Tangible Net Worth. Maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $12,500,000.00 at all times. Lender may determine compliance with this Tangible Net Worth covenant at any time.
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2.
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PAYMENTS
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(a)
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Twenty-three (23) consecutive monthly payments of accrued and unpaid interest beginning November 1, 2019, and payable on the 1st day of each consecutive month thereafter;
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(b)
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Sixteen (16) consecutive monthly payments of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) each beginning November 1, 2019, and continuing on the 1st day of each consecutive month thereafter; and
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(c)
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a final payment of all outstanding principal and interest together with such other amounts as shall then be due and owing from Borrowers to Lender under the Term Loan D on the Term Loan D Maturity Date.
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3.
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FINAL PAYMENT MATURITY DATE
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4.
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PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE
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5.
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MANDATORY PREPAYMENTS
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6.
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PAYMENT DUE DATE/FAILURE TO PAY
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(c)
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Any installment of principal and/or interest due hereunder which is not received on or before the 10th day following the date on which it is due shall be subject to a late payment fee of 5% of the amount owed on such installment (but not less than $50.00) for the purpose of defraying the expense incident to handling such
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7.
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INTEREST RATE COMPUTATION
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8.
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PLACE OF PAYMENT
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9.
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MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT AND SECURITY
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10.
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DEFAULT
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11.
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WAIVERS
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12.
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WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL
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13.
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COMPLIANCE
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14.
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NOTICES
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15.
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INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED MAXIMUM ALLOWED BY LAW.
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16.
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SUCCESSORS
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NAME & ADDRESS OF DEBTOR/BORROWER:
CONTRAIL AVIATION SUPPORT, LLC CONTRAIL AVIATION LEASING, LLC 435 INVESTMENT CT
VERONA, WI 53593-8788
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[recording information]
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NAME & ADDRESS OF SECURED PARTY/LENDER: OLD NATIONAL BANK
619 Madison/Southern WI Coml LPO
23 W Main St Madison, WI 53703
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NAME OF GRANTOR I OWNER TRUSTEE:
WILMINGTON TRUST SP SERVICES (DUBLIN) LIMITED ATTN: MANAGING DIRECTOR
FOURTH FLOOR
3 GEORGE'S DOCK IFSC
DUBLIN 1 IRELAND
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I.
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GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. Grantor hereby grants to Lender a continuing security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law. As used herein, "Collateral" is defined as:
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a.
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Boeing 737-7B26 with manufacturer serial number 29922 (described on the pre-populated drop down
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iv.
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"Records" are defined as all log books, manuals, flight records, inspection reports, airworthiness certificates, registration certificates, and other operational records of the Aircraft or any part of it.
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v.
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"Funds" are defined as all rents, accounts, chattel paper, general intangibles, and monies, arising out of or related to rental, lease, operation or other use of any of the property described as any part or all of the Collateral.
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vi.
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"Proceeds" are defined as all monies, claims, accounts and intangible rights of any kind resulting from any sale, insurance payments or other disposition of the Aircraft or any part thereof.
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b.
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All other rights in all the foregoing as defined in the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, including the Aircraft Protocol thereto ("Cape Town Convention"), whether now owned or later acquired.
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2.
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CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Promissory Note(s) associated with the Indebtedness relating to the Aircraft, this Agreement further secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of Borrower or any one or more of them to Lender, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Borrower may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter become otherwise unenforceable.
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3.
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BORROWER'S WAIVERS. Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law, Borrower agrees that Lender need not provide notice to Borrower about any action or inaction of Lender in connection with this Agreement, and waives any defense that may arise due to any action or inaction of Lender, including, without limitation, any failure or delay of Lender to realize upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable upon the Indebtedness regardless of Lender's action or failure to act under this Agreement.
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4.
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GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS. Grantor represents, warrants and covenants to Lender, at all times while this Agreement is in effect, as follows:
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a.
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That Grantor, as owner trustee, is the registered owner of the Aircraft pursuant to a proper registration under either the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, or the equivalent law of the Grantor's domicile, that Grantor qualifies in all respects as a citizen of the United States as defined by the Act or is otherwise validly organized and duly qualified to own and register such ownership of the Aircraft pursuant to the applicable law of Grantor's domicile country, and that Grantor's citizenship shall not be changed;
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b.
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That Grantor is the lawful owner of the Collateral and holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens, mortgages, claims, or other rights or interests asserted or which may be asserted at any time by any other person in or relating to the Collateral (collectively, "Encumbrances") except the lien of this Agreement and the Lease and such interests, including leases, to which Lender has consented in writing;
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c.
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That Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender, has not received from or relied upon any representation by Lender about Borrower or Borrower's creditworthiness, executes this Agreement at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender;
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d.
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That the Aircraft is eligible for recording of interests relating thereto with the International Registry established pursuant to the Cape Town Convention and the national aviation authority having jurisdiction in Grantor's domicile;
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e.
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That Grantor shall promptly consent or cause its agent to consent to the registration of the International Interest created hereby with the International Registry;
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f.
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That Grantor is and shall remain registered as a transacting user entity under the procedures of the International Registry with full rights and privileges to access the International Registry;
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g.
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That the national jurisdiction in which the Aircraft is registered shall not be changed without express written consent of Lender;
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h.
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That Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral;
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i
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That Grantor shall not grant, pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any Encumbrance or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement and the Lease, without the prior written consent of Lender, including security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement;
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j.
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That Grantor shall promptly pay when due all statements and charges of airport authorities, mechanics, laborers, materialmen, suppliers and others incurred in connection with the use, operation, storage, maintenance and repair of the Aircraft so that no Encumbrance may attach to or be filed against the Aircraft:, and shall obtain, upon request by Lender, and in form and substance as may then be satisfactory to Lender, appropriate waivers and/or subordinations of any Encumbrances that may affect the Collateral at any time;
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k.
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That unless waived by Lender all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and immediately delivered to Lender, and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition;
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l.
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That Grantor shall not remove or permit the removal of any Engines or Equipment from the Aircraft other than as permitted by this Agreement and, when so permitted, shall only replace the same with comparable parts, engines, accessories, avionics and equipment in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 hereof; and
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m.
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That Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against any claims or demands of all other persons.
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n.
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That any rights, claims or interests of Grantor with regard to the Collateral, heretofore existing or hereafter arising, shall be and remain subordinate in all respects to the interests of Lender in such Collateral.
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5.
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WAIVERS. Grantor and Borrower waive all requirements of presentment, protest, demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment of any or all of the Indebtedness. Lender may do any of the following with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the consent of Grantor: (a) grant any extension of time for any payment, (b) grant any renewal, (c) permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or (d) exchange or release any Collateral or other security. No such act or failure to act shall affect Lender's rights against Grantor or the Collateral.
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6.
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DURATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the Indebtedness, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees and other fees and charges, shall have been paid in full, together with all additional sums that Lender may pay or advance on Borrower or Grantor's behalf and lawful interest thereon.
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7.
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RECORDS AND LOGS. Grantor will keep, or will cause Lessee to keep, accurate and complete logs, manuals, books, and records relating to the Collateral in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, and will provide Lender with copies of such records and information relating to the Collateral as Lender may reasonably require from time to time.
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8.
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PERFECTION OF INTEREST. Grantor agrees to take all actions requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. In particular, Grantor will perform, or will cause to be performed, upon Lender's request, each and all of the following:
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a.
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Record, register and file this Agreement, together with such notices, financing statements or other documents or instruments as Lender may request from time to time to carry out fully the intent of this Agreement, with the International Registry and any applicable national aviation authority (for example, the FAA if ownership and interests are subject to registration in the U.S.A.), either concurrent with the delivery and acceptance of the Collateral or promptly after the execution and delivery of this Agreement;
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b.
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Furnish to Lender evidence of every such recording, registering, and filing;
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c.
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Execute and deliver or perform any and all acts and things which may be reasonably requested by Lender with respect to complying with or remaining subject to the Applicable Laws;
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9.
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ATTORNEY-IN-FACT. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interests granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties. Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Borrower will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender's security interest in the Collateral.
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12.
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AIRWORTHINESS AND REPAIRS. Grantor, at its expense, shall do or cause to be done, in a timely manner, each and all of the following:
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a.
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Maintain and keep the Collateral in as good condition and repair as it is on the date of this Agreement, ordinary wear and tear excepted ;
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b.
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Maintain and keep the Aircraft in airworthy condition in accordance with the requirements of the Lease and each of the manufacturers' manuals and mandatory service bulletins and each of the manufacturers' nonmandatory service bulletins which relate to airworthiness, and in compliance with all applicable aviation laws and regulations pursuant to which it may be operated (for example, and without limitation, all requirements of Parts 91 and 121 of FAA Regulations, or all applicable EASA airworthiness regulations, as applicable, based on the jurisdiction of the Aircraft's registration), the compliance date of which shall occur while this Agreement is in effect;
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c.
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Replace in or on the Airframe any and all Engines, parts, appliances, instruments or accessories which may be worn out, lost, destroyed or otherwise rendered unfit for use;
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d.
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Obtain all required inspections of the Aircraft and licensing or re-licensing of the Aircraft in accordance with all applicable governmental requirements. Grantor shall at all times cause the Aircraft to have on board and in a conspicuous location a current Certificate of Airworthiness; and
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e.
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Cause all inspections, maintenance, modifications, repairs, and overhauls of the Aircraft (including those performed on the Airframe, the Engines or any components, appliances, accessories, instruments, or equipment) to be performed only by personnel authorized to perform such services by the FAA or other aviation authority having jurisdiction.
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(i)
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Lender is not divested of its security interest in and lien upon any item removed from the Aircraft and no such removed item becomes subject to the lien or claim of any other person, unless and until such item is replaced by an item of the type and condition required by this Agreement, title to which, upon its being installed or attached to the Airframe, is validly vested in Grantor, free and clear of all liens and claims, of every kind or nature, of all persons other than Lender;
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(ii)
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Grantor's title to every substituted item shall immediately be and become subject to the security interests and liens of Lender and each of the provisions of this Agreement, and each such item shall remain so encumbered unless it is, in tum, replaced by a substitute item in the manner permitted in this Agreement; and
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(iii)
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If an item is removed from the Aircraft and replaced in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement, and if the substituted item satisfies the requirements of this Agreement, including the terms and conditions above, then the item which is removed shall thereupon be free and clear of the security interests and liens of Lender. In the event that any Engine, component, appliance, accessory, instrument, equipment or part is installed upon the Airframe, and is not in substitution for or in replacement of an existing item, such additional item shall be considered as an accession to the Airframe.
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14.
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GOVERNMENTAL COMPLIANCE. Grantor shall comply promptly with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of all governmental authorities applicable to the use, operation, maintenance, overhauling or condition of the Collateral. Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral, in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor agrees that at no time during the effectiveness of this Agreement shall the Collateral be operated in, located in, or relocated to, any jurisdiction, unless the Cape Town Convention or some comparable treaty, rules and regulations satisfactory to Lender shall be in effect in such
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15.
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INSURANCE.
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a.
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Grantor shall procure and maintain at all times all risks insurance on the Collateral, including without limitation fire, theft, liability and hull insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor shall further provide and maintain, at its sole cost and expense or at the sole cost and expense of Lessee, comprehensive public liability insurance, naming both Grantor and Lender as parties insured, protecting against claims for bodily injury, death and/or property damage arising out of the use, ownership, possession, operation and condition of the Aircraft, and further containing a broad form contractual liability endorsement covering Grantor's obligations to indemnify Lender as provided under this Agreement. Such policies of insurance must also contain a provision, in form and substance acceptable to Lender, prohibiting cancellation or the alteration of such insurance without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender of such intended cancellation or alteration. Such insurance policies also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. Grantor agrees to provide Lender with copies of such policies of insurance. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Indebtedness, Grantor will provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. Grantor shall not use or permit the Collateral to be used in any manner or for any purpose excepted from or contrary to the requirements of any insurance policy or policies required to be carried and maintained under this Agreement or for any purpose excepted or exempted from or contrary to the insurance policies, nor shall Grantor do any other act or permit anything to be done which could reasonably be expected to invalidate or limit any such insurance policy or policies.
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b.
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Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance. Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six
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c.
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Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property insured; (5) the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.
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16.
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Prior Encumbrances. To the extent applicable, Grantor shall fully and timely perform any and all of Grantor's obligations under any prior Encumbrances affecting the Collateral. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor shall not commit or permit to exist any breach of or default under any such prior Encumbrances. Grantor shall further promptly notify Lender in writing upon the occurrence of any event or circumstances that would, or that might, result in a breach
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17.
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NOTICE OF ENCUMBRANCES AND EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Grantor shall immediately notify Lender in writing upon the filing of any attachment, judicial process, or claim relating to the Collateral. Grantor additionally agrees to immediately notify Lender in writing upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, or event that with the passage of time, failure to cure, or giving of notice, may result in an Event of Default under any of Grantor's obligations that may be secured by any presently existing or future Encumbrance, or that may result in an encumbrance affecting the Collateral, or should the Collateral be seized or attached or levied upon, or threatened by seizure or attachment or levy, by any person other than Lender.
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18.
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POSSESSION; QUIET ENJOYMENT. Until default, Grantor shall have the possession and beneficial use of the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Loan Documents. Lender confirms that neither it nor any person lawfully claiming through it will interfere with the quiet enjoyment and use of the Aircraft by Lessee throughout the Lease as long as no "Event of Default" (as defined in the Lease) has occurred and is continuing.
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19.
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LENDER'S EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Loan Documents, including but not limited to Grantor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Loan Documents, Lender on Grantor's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.
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20.
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DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
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a.
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Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.
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b.
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Other Defaults. Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Loan Documents or to comply with or perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower or Grantor.
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c.
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Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower, any guarantor or Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower's, any guarantor's or Grantor's property or ability to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Loan Documents.
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d.
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False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on Borrower's or Grantor's behalf under this Agreement or the Loan Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, or becomes so, regardless of when made.
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e.
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Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Loan Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
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f.
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Insolvency. The dissolution of Borrower or Grantor (regardless of whether election to continue is made) or any other termination of Borrower's or Grantor's existence as a going concern, the insolvency of Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's or Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor.
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h.
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Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness
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i.
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Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's or Grantor's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.
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21.
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CURE. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable and if Borrower or Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, after Lender sends written notice demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.
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22.
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RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Wisconsin Uniform Commercial Code. In addition, and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:
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a.
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Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor.
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b.
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Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.
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c.
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Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender's own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person's right to notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.
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d.
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Appoint Receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness or as the court may direct. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.
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e.
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Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement.
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f.
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Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time, and the Cape Town Convention, including Articles 8, 9, 10 and 13 of the Convention.
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g.
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De-Registration. Lender may exercise the Irrevocable De-Registration and Export Request Authorization, which shall be executed and delivered to Lender upon the effectiveness of this Agreement, the form of which is provided in Exhibit A hereto, without such act waiving or reducing the Indebtedness.
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h.
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Remedies Non-exclusive. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Loan Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.
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23.
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INDEMNIFICATION OF LENDER. Grantor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Lender harmless from any and all claims, suits, obligations, damages, losses, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, Lender's attorneys' fees), demands, liabilities, penalties, fines and forfeitures of any nature whatsoever that may be asserted against or Incurred by Lender, its officers, directors, employees, and agents arising out of, relating to, or in any manner occasioned by this Agreement and the exercise of the rights and remedies granted Lender under this Agreement. The foregoing indemnity provisions shall survive the cancellation of this Agreement as to all matters arising or accruing prior to such cancellation and the foregoing indemnity shall survive in the event Lender elects to exercise any of the remedies as provided under this Agreement following default hereunder.
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24.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
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a.
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Amendments. This Agreement, together with the Loan Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.
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b.
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Attorneys' Fees & Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement, including, without limitation, such fees and expenses incurred in non-judicial enforcement, bankruptcy proceedings, and any judicial proceedings.
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c.
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Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.
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d.
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Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of Wisconsin. Borrower and Grantor consent to the jurisdiction of the court in and for the State of Wisconsin, and agree that the exclusive venue for any action brought by or against any party arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be the courts in and for the State of Wisconsin.
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e.
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Joint and Several Liability. All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several.
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f.
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Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement, unless the form of service of notice is specified by law, shall be effective when actually delivered in writing by receipt-confirmed facsimile transmission or receipt-confirmed email directed to party's designated officer responsible for administration of such party's duties and rights associated with this Agreement, or when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier to the recipient party's addresses shown in this Agreement, or when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown in this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving written notice to the other parties.
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g.
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Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
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h.
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Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and authorized assigns.
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1.
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No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.
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a)
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Procure the de-registration of the Aircraft from the register maintained by the FAA for the purposes of Chapter III of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, signed at Chicago, on 7 December 1944; and
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b)
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Procure the export and physical transfer of the Aircraft from said jurisdiction; and
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ii.
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Confirmation that the Authorized Party or the person it certifies as its designee may take the action specified in clause
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1.
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Pledge. As further security for the payment and performance in full of all of the Obligations, the Pledgor hereby pledges, hypothecates, assigns, transfers, sets over, delivers and grants to the Secured Party a first priority security interest and lien in all right, title and interest of the Pledgor which presently exists or hereafter arises in, to and under the following (hereinafter, collectively, the "Pledged Collateral"):
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a.
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100% of the Beneficial Interest, provided, that the Trust shall not be materially modified without Secured Party's written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
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b.
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all interest, cash, instruments and other property from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any of or all the Beneficial Interest,
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c.
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all certificates or other instruments or documents representing any of the foregoing,
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d.
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all rights and privileges of the Pledgor with respect to the Beneficial Interest and the other property referred to in clauses (a) through (c) above, and
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e.
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all proceeds of any of the foregoing and any property of any character whatsoever into which any of the foregoing may be converted.
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2.
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Representations and Warranties of the Pledgor. The Pledgor hereby represents and warrants:
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a.
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That it is a limited liability company duly formed and validly existing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its formation and has the requisite power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby;
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b.
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That Pledgor is the record owner of the Pledged Collateral, free and clear of any and all liens or claims of any other person, except for the security interest granted hereunder and the rights and remedies of
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c.
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That it has duly authorized, executed and delivered this Agreement and this Agreement constitutes its legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as the enforceability thereof may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and by application of general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law);
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d.
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That the execution, delivery and performance by the Pledgor of this Agreement is not in violation of
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e.
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That neither the execution and delivery by the Pledgor of this Agreement nor the consummation by it of any of the transactions contemplated hereby requires the consent or approval of, the giving of notice to, or the registration or filing with, or the taking of any other action in respect of, any agency or authority, except for the filing of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements (and continuations thereof) in respect of the security interests created hereby in the State of Wisconsin;
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3.
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Covenants of the Pledgor. The Pledgor covenants, for so long as any Obligations remain outstanding and/or unperformed (other than any contingent liabilities that continue past the termination of the Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents:
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a.
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Except as contemplated hereby, Pledgor will not make any sale, assignment, pledge, mortgage, hypothecation or transfer of the Pledged Collateral or the ownership interests of the Trust and, except for the interest granted hereby, Pledgor will be the sole legal owner of the Pledged Collateral, free and clear of any and all claims or liens other than the interest granted in favor of the Secured Party;
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b.
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As the sole beneficial owner of the Trust, Pledgor will not cause or authorize the Owner Trustee to issue any further beneficial interests of any class or description or other securities in addition to or in substitution for the Beneficial Interest; it will hold in trust and will pledge hereunder, immediately upon its acquisition (direct or indirect) thereof, any and all additional beneficial interest of any class or description or other securities of the Trust;
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c.
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At any time and from time to time, at no expense to the Secured Party, Pledgor will promptly execute and deliver all further instruments and documents and take all further action that Secured Party may reasonably request in order to enable Secured Party to perfect, exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder, including consenting to recording of UCC-l financing statement(s);
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d.
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Pledgor shall not authorize or, to the extent within its power or control, consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator of the Trust or any property of the Trust, authorize the filing of a petition in bankruptcy or any other insolvency proceeding, or admit in writing submitted in connection with judicial or other similar procedures the Trust's inability to pay its debts generally as they come due, or make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors or permit any creditor to exercise a contractual right to assume the operations or financial management of the Trust;
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e.
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Pledgor shall not authorize the Trust to incur any indebtedness or engage in any business other than as provided in the operative Trust Documents;
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f.
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When and if Pledgor receives distributions from the Trust that Pledgor is obligated to pay over or deliver to Secured Party pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the Loan Documents, it shall hold such funds in trust for the Secured Party and promptly remit such funds as Secured Party may direct;
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g.
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Pledgor shall defend Secured Party's right, title and interest in and to the Pledged Collateral against the claims and demands of all third parties; and
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h.
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Pledgor will not amend, repeal or modify the Trust without the prior written consent of Secured Party, which will not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.
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4.
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Delivery of Assignment of Pledged Collateral. Pledgor agrees to deliver to the Secured Party on or prior to the date of acquisition by it of the Beneficial Interest, a duly executed beneficial interest transfer form in blank in the form of Exhibit A hereto.
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5.
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Remedies upon Default. If an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Agreement and/or any Loan Document) shall have occurred and be continuing, the Secured Party may exercise all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted in any applicable jurisdiction, with respect to the Pledged Collateral.
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6.
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Attorney-in-fact. Pledgor hereby appoints Secured Party as attorney-in-fact of Pledgor for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Agreement and taking any action and executing any instrument which Secured Party deems necessary or reasonable to accomplish the purposes hereof during and after any Event of Default, which appointment is granted as security for the performance of the Pledgor's obligations hereunder and for valuable consideration, and is irrevocable and coupled with an interest. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Secured Party shall have the right, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, with full power of substitution either in the Secured Party's name or in the name of the Pledgor, to settle, compromise, prosecute or defend any action, claim or proceeding with respect to the Pledged Collateral and shall have the right to sell, assign, endorse, pledge, transfer and make any agreement respecting, or otherwise deal with, the same.
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7.
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Cooperation. From and after any Event of Default, Pledgor agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to do or cause to be done all such other acts as may be necessary to make any sale of the Pledged Collateral or any portion thereof pursuant to this Agreement valid, binding and in compliance with applicable laws.
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8.
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Limitation of Liability. Neither Secured Party nor any director, officer, employee or counsel of Secured Party shall be liable for any act or omission by them relating to the Pledged Collateral except for its or their gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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9.
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Notices. All notices required by this Agreement shall be given in the same manner set forth in the Credit Agreement.
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10.
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No Waiver. No failure on the part of the Secured Party or any of its agents to exercise any right, power or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof or of any other right, power or remedy available pursuant to this Agreement, the Credit Agreement, or any other instrument associated therewith.
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11.
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Termination. Upon payment in full of all Obligations, this Agreement shall terminate and the Secured Party will execute and deliver to the Pledgor an instrument acknowledging the satisfaction, release and termination of this Agreement any other instrument reasonably requested by the Pledgor in connection with the foregoing.
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12.
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Miscellaneous.
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a.
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This Agreement shall be governed, interpreted and enforced according to the same law made applicable by the terms of the Credit Agreement.
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b.
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This Agreement and the terms, covenants and conditions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and all holders of the Obligations and their respective successors and permitted assigns, except that the Pledgor shall not be permitted to assign, delegate or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any rights or interests herein or in the Pledged Collateral or any part thereof, or otherwise to pledge, encumber or grant any option with respect to the Pledged Collateral or any part thereof. The Pledgor shall not be permitted to delegate any of its duties or obligations hereunder.
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c.
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No term or provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.
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d.
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If any provision hereof is determined to be invalid or unenforceable in any applicable jurisdiction, the other provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect, the affected provisions shall be reformed to make them enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.
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e.
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Section headings used herein are for convenience only and are not substantive in interpreting this Agreement.
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f.
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This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an exchangeable original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same agreement.
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g.
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This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the Pledgor and the Secured Party with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements concerning the same subject matter.
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