UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2018
 
JANEL CORPORATION
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
333-60608
86-1005291
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400, Lynbrook, New York 11563
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 256-8143
 
Inapplicable
(Former Name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). 

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.







Item 1.01.
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Business Loan Agreement

On June 21, 2018, AB Merger Sub, Inc. (“ Merger Sub ”), a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Janel Corporation (the “ Company ”), as borrower, entered into that certain Business Loan Agreement (the “ Loan Agreement ”) and that certain Promissory Note with First Northern Bank of Dixon (“ First Northern ”), with respect to a $2.0 million senior secured term loan (the “ Senior Secured Term Loan ”). The Loan Agreement and Promissory Note are dated and effective as of June 14, 2018. The proceeds of the Senior Secured Term Loan were used to fund a portion of the purchase price to acquire the interests of Antibodies Incorporated (“ Antibodies ”), which became the borrower under the Loan Agreement following the merger of Merger Sub with and into Antibodies at the closing of the transactions contemplated by Merger Agreement (as defined below). In connection with the execution of the Loan Agreement, both the Company and AB HoldCo, Inc., a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of the Company and direct parent of Merger Sub (“ Parent ”), entered into Commercial Guaranties pursuant to which the Company and Parent each guaranteed the borrower’s obligations under the Loan Agreement. Interest will accrue on the Senior Secured Term Loan at an annual rate based on the 5-year Treasury constant maturity (index) + 2.50% (margin) for years 1-5 then adjusted and fixed for years 6-10 using the same index and margin. The borrower’s and the Company’s obligations to First Northern under the Loan Agreement are secured by certain real property owned by the Antibodies as of the closing of the Merger (as defined below), as evidenced by that certain Deed of Trust, effective June 14, 2018. The Senior Secured Term Loan will mature on June 14, 2028 (subject to earlier termination as provided in the Loan Agreement).

The above description of the Loan Agreement and associated documentation is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Loan Agreement, the Promissory Note, the Deed of Trust, and the Commercial Guaranties, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 through 10.5, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

Note Purchase Agreements

On June 22, 2018, in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, Parent entered into note purchase agreements with two stockholders of Antibodies: Richard Krogsrud (“ Krogsrud ,” as purchaser under the “ Krogsrud Agreement ”) and the Michael L. Smith and Ardyce F. Smith 1994 Revocable Trust (the “ Trust ,” as purchaser under the “ Trust Agreement ”). The Trust Agreement provides for the Trust’s contribution of 88,594 shares of Antibodies common stock to Parent in exchange for a promissory note issued by Parent in the amount of $296,891.26. The Krogsrud Agreement provides for Krogsrud’s contribution of 14,000 shares of Antibodies common stock in exchange for a promissory note issued by Parent in the amount of $46,916.02. Both the Krogsrud Agreement and the Trust Agreement (together, the “ Note Purchase Agreements ”) contain customary representations and warranties made by Parent and the applicable purchaser.

The above description of the Note Purchase Agreements is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Note Purchase Agreements, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.6 and 10.7 and are incorporated herein by reference.

Subordinated Promissory Notes

On June 22, 2018, in connection with and as contemplated by the Note Purchase Agreements, Parent, as maker, entered into corresponding subordinated promissory notes with Krogsrud (as payee under the “ Krosgsrud Note ”) and the Trust (as payee under the “ Trust Note ”).  Both the Krogsrud Note and the Trust Note (together, the “ Subordinated Promissory Notes ”) are guaranteed by the Company.  The Subordinated Promissory Notes are subordinate to the terms of any credit agreement, loan agreement, indenture, promissory note, guaranty or other debt instrument pursuant to which Parent or any affiliate of Parent incurs, borrows, extends, guarantees, renews or refinances any indebtedness for borrowed money or other extensions of credit with any federal or state bank or other institutional lender. Each of the Subordinated Promissory Notes has a 4% annual interest rate and a maturity date of June 22, 2021.

The above description of the Subordinated Promissory Notes is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Subordinated Promissory Notes, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.8 and 10.9 and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.01.
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

On June 22, 2018, pursuant to the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”), dated May 8, 2018, by and among Parent, Merger Sub, Antibodies, Richard Krogsrud, solely as the representative of the stockholders of Antibodies (the “ Stockholders ”), and certain Stockholders signatory thereto, Merger Sub was merged with and into Antibodies with Antibodies continuing as the surviving corporation (the “ Merger ”). As a result of the Merger, Antibodies became a wholly-owned, direct subsidiary of Parent and a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of the Company. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger, each share of Antibodies common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time was converted automatically into the right to receive a pro rata portion of the Merger Consideration (as defined below) in cash, without interest and less any applicable withholding.
 
 

 

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger the aggregate merger consideration paid by the Company to consummate the Merger was $4,094,266 (the “ Merger Consideration ”), which amount is subject to certain post-closing adjustments as set forth in the Merger Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, (a) $500,000 of the Merger Consideration was placed into an escrow account to secure general indemnification claims against the Stockholders,  including, without limitation, (i) misrepresentations and breaches of warranties made by Antibodies and the Stockholders, (ii) breaches or nonperformance of any of Antibodies' covenants or agreements, and (iii) certain covered taxes, and (b) $500,000 was placed into a representative expense account to pay for any amounts due or expenses incurred by the representative or the Stockholders pursuant to the Merger Agreement.  The Merger Consideration paid by the Company was funded by (i) borrowings under an existing credit facility, (ii) cash on hand, (iii) proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Company’s Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock, and (iv) the proceeds of the Senior Secured Term Loan.

    The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement does not purport to be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Merger Agreement, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC on May 11, 2018.

Item 2.03.
Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
 
The information set forth in Item 1.01 this Current Report on Form 8-K under the headings “Business Loan Agreement” and “Subordinated Promissory Notes” is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 3.02.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
 
On June 22, 2018, the Company sold 2,795 shares of the Company’s Series C Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “ Series C Preferred Stock ”), to an accredited investor (the “ Investor ”) at a purchase price of $500.00 per share, or an aggregate of purchase price $1,397,500. The Company issued the shares of Series C Preferred Stock to the Investor on the same date. Such shares were sold to the Investor in a private placement in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Statements included in this Current Report on Form 8-K may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied from such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, adjustments to the merger consideration payable in the Merger and integration matters relating to the Merger and Antibodies. Other risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements are described in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2018. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)
Exhibits.
 
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No.
 
Description
10.1
 
     
10.2
 
     
10.3
 
     
10.4
 
     
10.5
 
     
10.6
 
     
10.7
 
     
10.8
 
     
10.9
 
 



 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
JANEL CORPORATION
 
(Registrant)
       
       
       
Date: June 27, 2018
 
By:
/s/ Brendan J. Killackey
 
 
 
Brendan J. Killackey
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer

 
 

 
Exhibit 10.1

BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT

Principal
Loan Date
Maturity
Loan No
Call / Coll
Account
Officer
Initials

$2,024,750.00
06-14-2018
06-14-2028
86994
 

References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations.

Borrower:
AB Merger Sub, Inc.
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY  11563
Lender:
First Northern Bank of Dixon
Sacramento Branch
1375 Exposition Boulevard #101
Sacramento, CA  95815

THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated June 14, 2018, is made and executed by and between AB Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation ("Borrower"), and First Northern Bank of Dixon, a California banking corporation ("Lender"), regarding the Loan (as defined below) on the following terms and conditions.
TERM.   This Agreement shall be effective as of June 14, 2018, and shall continue in full force and effect until such time as all of Borrower's payment and performance obligations in respect of the Loan have been indefeasibly satisfied.
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO SINGLE ADVANCE.   The Loan proceeds shall be disbursed in a single Advance subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth below and otherwise in this Agreement and in the Related Documents.
Loan Documents.   Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan duly executed by the parties thereto:  (1)  the Note;  (2)  Deed of Trust; (3) evidence of insurance as required below;  (4) the Hazardous Substances Certificate,  (5)  the Guaranties;  (6)  together with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance satisfactory to Lender and Lender's counsel.
Borrower's Authorization.   Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents to which Borrower is a party.  In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.
Authorization of Guarantors.   Each Guarantor shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of its respective Guaranty or the Deed of Trust, as applicable.  In addition, each Guarantor shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations, documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require.
First Priority Lien.  The Deed of Trust shall have been duly recorded in a first-priority lien position, subject only to and any liens, encumbrances and matters of record to which Lender has previously consented.  Lender's security interest in all rents, leases, other personal property and fixtures covered by the Deed of Trust shall have been duly perfected recorded in a first-priority lien position, subject only to any liens, encumbrances and matters of record to which Lender has previously consented.
Title Insurance.   Fidelity National Title Insurance Company shall have issued or committed to issue an ALTA 2006 loan policy of title insurance for the principal sum of $2,024,750.00 and such endorsements thereto as Lender may request.  The title policy and such endorsements shall insure the Deed of Trust as a first-priority lien on the Property, subject only to any matters of record or exceptions consented to by Lender in writing, and such title policy shall contain such endorsements as Lender may require.
Payment of Fees and Expenses.   Borrower shall have paid to Lender a loan fee of $10,123.75, a documentation fee of $495 and all other fees, charges and expenses which are then due and payable as specified in this Agreement or any Related Documents, and all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Lender relating to the negotiation and documentation of the Loan Documents and the closing of the Loan, including without limitation, appraisal fees, title insurance premiums, escrow fees, recording fees, filing fees and Lender's attorneys' fees.
Merger of Borrower.  Lender has received evidence reasonably satisfactory to Lender that all the conditions precedent to the consummation of the merger of Borrower and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement have been satisfied or will imminently be satisfied.
Representations and Warranties.   The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects.
No Event of Default.   No condition shall exist or event shall have occurred which would constitute, or with the passage of time or giving of notice or both, would constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement.
 
 
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REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.   Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any Indebtedness exists:
Organization.   Borrower is a corporation duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of California.
Assumed Business Names.   Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed business names used by Borrower.  Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business:   None.
Authorization.   Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under  (1)  any provision of  (a)  Borrower's articles of incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or  (b)  any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or  (2)  any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to Borrower or to Borrower's properties.
Financial Information.   Each of Borrower's financial statements supplied to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statement supplied to Lender.  Borrower has no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements.
Legal Effect.   This Agreement constitutes, and any Related Document or other instrument or agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms.
Litigation and Claims.   No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or properties, other than litigation, claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing.
Taxes.   To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax returns and reports that are or were required to be filed, have been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of business and for which adequate reserves have been provided.
Binding Effect; Effect of Merger.   This Agreement, the Note, the Deed of Trust and all Related Documents are binding upon the signers thereof, as well as upon their successors and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.  Upon the consummation of the merger of Borrower and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Antibodies, Inc. shall become the Borrower for purposes of this Agreement, the Note and the Related documents to which AB Merger Sub is or was a party.
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.   Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower will:
Notices of Claims and Litigation.   Promptly inform Lender in writing of  (1)  all material adverse changes in Borrower's financial condition, and  (2)  all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could reasonably be expected to materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor.
Financial Records.   Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender to examine and audit Borrower's books and records at all reasonable times.
Financial Statements.   Furnish Lender with such financial statements and other related information at such frequencies and in such detail as Lender may reasonably request.
Additional Information.   Furnish such additional information and statements, as Lender may request from time to time.
Additional Requirements
Borrower's Annual Financials - CPA Audited.  As soon as available, but in no event more than one-hundred-twenty (120) days from each fiscal year-end during the life of the Loan, Borrower's balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows, as prepared as part of Janel's audit financial statements on a consolidated and unconsolidated basis, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender. Next due for period ending September 30, 2018.
Borrower's Tax Return.  Borrower shall provide Lender with copies of Federal Tax Return or a copy of the extension within 15 days of filing. Tax Return shall include all schedules including but not limited to applicable Depreciation Schedules and all applicable Schedule K-1's. Next due for 2018 tax year.
 
 
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Borrower's Quarterly Financials - Company Prepared.  As soon as available, but in no event more than forty five (45) days from fiscal quarter-end during the life of the Loan, Borrower prepared balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows, prepared in a format satisfactory to Lender. Next due for period ending June 30, 2018.
Borrower's Quarterly Accounts Payable Aging Report.  Borrower shall provide Lender with a prepared Aged listing of Accounts Payable as of quarter end, as soon as available but in no event later than forty five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter. Next due for period ending June 30, 2018.
Borrower's Quarterly Account Receivable Aging Report.  Borrower shall provide Lender with a company prepared Aged listing of Accounts Receivable as of quarter end, as soon as available but in no event later than forty five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter. Next due for period ending June 30, 2018.
Borrower's Quarterly Inventory List.  Borrower shall provide Lender with a company prepared Quarterly Inventory List as of fiscal quarter end, as soon as available but in no event more than forty five (45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter end during the life of the Loan. Next due for period ending June 30, 2018.
Guarantor's Annual Financials - CPA Audited.  As soon as available, but in no event more than one-hundred-twenty (120) days from each fiscal year-end during the life of the Loan, the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows of each of Janel and AB HoldCo, as prepared as part of Janel's audit financial statements on a consolidated and unconsolidated basis, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender. Next due for period ending September 30, 2018.
Financial Covenants.  Borrower may request that the following financial covenants be modified, as reasonably necessary, to account for one-time or non-cash charges pending additional review on a post-closing basis.  Lender shall consider such modifications in its sole discretion, but Lender shall not be obligated to accept any such modifications.
Dividends Covenant. Dividends and distributions may not be made by Borrower in excess of its Net Income. Compliance will be measured annually starting with the period ending September 30, 2018.
Debt Service Coverage Ratio. Maintain a Debt Service Coverage Ratio that does not fall below 1.35 starting with the period ending September 30, 2018.  The Debt Service Coverage Ratio will be evaluated for each annual statement, year to day statement and interim statement.  As used herein, the term "Debt Service Coverage Ratio" means EBITDA divided by Total Debt Service, the term "EBITDA" means Net Income plus total Interest Expense plus Income Taxes plus Depreciation plus Amortization and, only if approved in writing by Lender, in its sole discretion, on a case-by-case basis, reasonable add-backs for non-cash items including, but not limited to, stock compensation and other one-time charges ; and the term "Total Debt Service" means total required principal and interest payments on the Loan.
Tangible Net Worth.  Maintain a Tangible Net Worth that does not fall below $1,500,000 for the period starting September 30, 2018.  The Tangible Net Worth will be evaluated for each annual statement.  The term "Tangible Net Worth" means total Equity less any Treasury Stock less any Intangible Assets.
Debt to Tangible Net Worth.  Maintain a Debt to Tangible Net Worth that does not exceed 2.00 for the period starting September 30, 2018. the Debt to Tangible Net Worth will be evaluated for each annual statement. The term " Debt to Tangible Net Worth" means Total Liabilities divided by Tangible Net Worth. Tangible Net Worth means total Equity less any Treasury Stock less any Intangible Assets.
Insurance.   Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender.  Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender.  Each insurance policy 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 Borrower or any other person.  In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a lien or security interest under the Deed of Trust, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender's loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require.
Insurance Reports.   Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing insurance policy showing such information as Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the following:  (1)  the name of the insurer;  (2)  the risks insured;  (3)  the amount of the policy;  (4)  the properties insured;  (5)  the then current property values on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and  (6)  the expiration date of the policy.  In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral.  The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower.
 
 
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Other Agreements.   Comply with all terms and conditions of all other agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any other such agreements.
Taxes, Charges and Liens.   Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation all assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or profits, prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower's properties, income, or profits.  Provided however, Borrower will not be required to pay and discharge any such assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien or claim so long as  (1)  the legality of the same shall be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, and  (2)  Borrower shall have established on Borrower's books adequate reserves with respect to such contested assessment, tax, charge, levy, lien, or claim in accordance with GAAP.
Performance.   Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender.  Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any agreement.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements.   Comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower's properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act.  Borrower may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized.  Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest.
Inspection.   Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan and Borrower's other properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, and records.  If Borrower now or at any time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party, Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at Borrower's expense.
Compliance Certificates.   Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender at least annually, with a certificate executed by Borrower's chief financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as of the date of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement.
Environmental Compliance and Reports.   Borrower shall comply in all respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or permit to exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation, directive, letter or other communication from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in connection with any environmental activity whether or not there is damage to the environment and/or other natural resources.
Additional Assurances.   Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loan and to perfect its liens and security interests under the Deed of Trust.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES.   If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Borrower'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 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 charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower.  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.
 
 
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NEGATIVE COVENANTS.   Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender:
Indebtedness and Liens.   (1)  Except for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender contemplated by this Agreement, create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital leases,  (2)  sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets except as contemplated by the Merger Agreement or allowed as Permitted Liens, or  (3)  sell with recourse any of Borrower's accounts, except to Lender.
Continuity of Operations.   Except as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, 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.
Loans, Acquisitions and Guaranties.   (1)  Loan, invest in or advance money or assets to any other person, enterprise or entity,  (2)  except as contemplated by the Merger Agreement, purchase, create or acquire any interest in any other enterprise or entity, or  (3)  incur any obligation as surety or guarantor other than in the ordinary course of business.
Agreements.   Enter into any agreement containing any provisions which would be violated or breached by the performance of Borrower's obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith.
DEFAULT.   Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:
Payment Default.   Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Loan.
Other Defaults.   Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower and, if such default can be cured, Borrower has failed to cure the default within five (5) Business Days after the occurrence thereof.
Environmental Default.   Failure of any party to comply with or perform when due any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement, the Deed of Trust and the Hazardous Substances Certificate and, if such default can be cured, such party has failed to cure the default within five (5) Business Days after the occurrence thereof.
Default in Favor of Third Parties.   Borrower 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 property or Borrower's ability to repay the Loan or perform its obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents and such default continues beyond any applicable grace or cure period.
False Statements.   Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or any on Borrower's behalf or by any Guarantor or any on any Guarantor's behalf under this Agreement or any Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, when made or furnished.
Dissolution; Insolvency.   Except for the effects of the consummation of the Merger Agreement, the dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence or the dissolution or termination of any Guarantor's existence.
Insolvency.   The insolvency of Borrower, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or the insolvency of any Guarantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of any Guarantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against any Guarantor, in each case which is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of the date of filing thereof.
Defective Collateralization.   This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of the Deed of Trust to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.
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 by any governmental agency against any Collateral, in each case which is not dismissed within sixty (60) days of the date of filing thereof.  However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower 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.
Repudiation by Guarantor.   Any Guarantor repudiates, revokes or disputes the validity of, or its liability under, its respective Guaranty or the Deed of Trust, as applicable.
 
 
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Change in Ownership.   Any change in ownership of twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the common stock of Borrower.
Adverse Change.   A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial condition, or Lender reasonably believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Loan is materially impaired; or a material adverse change occurs in Janel's financial condition, or Lender reasonably believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Janel's Guaranty is materially impaired.
EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT.   If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this Agreement or the Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make a Loan Advance), and, at Lender's option, all Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of Default of the type described in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional.  In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise.  Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies 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 Borrower or of any Grantor shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies.
ATTORNEYS' FEES .   In any action arising from or relating to this Agreement and subject to any limits under applicable law, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1717.  Whether or not an action is involved, the expenses of Lender described in the paragraph of this Agreement titled "Expenses" include, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by Lender.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.   The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:
Amendments.   This Agreement, together with any Related 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.
Expenses.   If Lender institutes any suit or action to enforce any of the terms of this Agreement, Lender shall be entitled to recover such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable.  Whether or not any court action is involved, and to the extent not prohibited by law, all reasonable expenses Lender incurs that in Lender's opinion are necessary at any time for the protection of its interest or the enforcement of its rights shall become a part of the Loan payable on demand and shall bear interest at the Note rate from the date of the expenditure until repaid.  Expenses covered by this paragraph include, without limitation, however subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Borrower also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.
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.
Consent to Loan Participation.   Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or more participation interests in the Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender.  Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have with respect to such matters.  Borrower additionally waives any and all notices of sale of participation interests, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation interests.  Borrower also agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interests will be considered as the absolute owners of such interests in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation agreement or agreements governing the sale of such participation interests.  Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of any holder of any interest in the Loan.  Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that Borrower may have against Lender.
Governing Law.  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 California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of California.
Choice of Venue.   If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Sacramento County, State of California.
 
 
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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 Borrower, or between Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Borrower's or any 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.
Notices.   Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement.  Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address.  For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Borrower's current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be notice given to all Borrowers.
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.
Successors and Assigns.   All covenants and agreements by or on behalf of Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related Documents shall bind Borrower's successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns.  Borrower shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower's rights under this Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender.
Survival of Representations and Warranties.   Borrower understands and agrees that in making the Loan, Lender is relying on all representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents.  Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the making of the Loan and delivery to Lender of the Related Documents, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur.
Time is of the Essence.   Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Counterparts .  This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and all counterparts shall constitute but one and the same document.
DEFINITIONS.   The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code.  Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of this Agreement:
AB HoldCo.  The words " AB HoldCo" mean AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its successors and assigns.
AB Merger Sub.  The words " AB Merger Sub" mean AB Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation, and its successors and assigns.
Advance.   The word "Advance" means the disbursement of Loan funds made, or to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf.
Agreement.   The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to time.
Antibodies Inc. The words "Antibodies, Inc." means Antibodies Incorporated, a California corporation, and its successors and assigns.
 
 
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Borrower.   The word "Borrower" means AB Merger Sub until the consummation of the merger of Borrower and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at which time and thereafter "Borrower" means Antibodies, Inc.
Business Day.  The words "Business Day"   means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which banks are authorized or required to close in the state of California.
Collateral.   The word "Collateral" means all real and personal property encumbered by the Deed of Trust.
Deed of Trust.  The words "Deed of Trust" means the Deed of Trust of even date herewith by Antibodies Inc, as trustor, in favor of Lender, as beneficiary and secured party, encumbering the real and personal property described therein, together with all modifications of, amendments to and replacements thereof.
Environmental Laws.   The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., Chapters 6.5 through 7.7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25100, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Event of Default.   The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.
GAAP.   The word "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles.
Grantor.   The word "Grantor" means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for the Loan, including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest.
Guarantor.   The word "Guarantor" means each of Janel, AB HoldCo and Antibodies, Inc.
Guaranty.   The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from a Guarantor to Lender in respect of the Loan in form and substance satisfactory to Lender.
Hazardous Substances.   The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled.  The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws.  The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Hazardous Substances Certificate.   The words "Hazardous Substances Certificate" means the Hazardous Substances Certificate and Indemnity Agreement of even date herewith by Antibodies Inc. and AB Merger Sub in favor of Lender, together with all modifications of, amendments to and replacements thereof.
Indebtedness.   The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents.
Janel.  The word "Janel" means Janel Corporation, a Nevada corporation, and its successors and assigns.
Lender.   The word "Lender" means First Northern Bank of Dixon, a California banking corporation, and its successors and assigns.
Loan.   The word "Loan" means the loan evidenced by the Note.
Merger Agreement.  The words "Merger Agreement" means the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 8, 2018, by and among Antibodies Inc., AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation, Borrower and the other parties thereto.
Note.   The word "Note" means the Note of even date herewith and executed by AB Merger Sub in the principal amount of $2,024,750.00, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, substitutions therefor and replacements thereof.
 
 
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Permitted Liens.   The words "Permitted Liens" mean  (1)  liens and security interests securing Indebtedness owed by Borrower to Lender;  (2)  liens for taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in good faith;  (3)  liens of materialmen, mechanics, warehousemen, or carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary course of business and securing obligations which are not yet delinquent;  (4)  purchase money liens or purchase money security interests upon or in any property acquired or held by Borrower in the ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph of this Agreement titled "Indebtedness and Liens";  (5)  liens and security interests which, as of the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in writing; and  (6)  those liens and security interests which in the aggregate constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with respect to the net value of Borrower's assets.
Related Documents.   The words "Related Documents" mean the Note, the Deed of Trust, the Hazardous Substances Certificate, the Guaranties and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Loan.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION.   Borrower and Lender desire to resolve quickly and efficiently any disputes that might arise between them.  For any controversy, claim or judicial action arising from or relating to the Loan or this Agreement or any related agreement, transaction or conduct, whether sounding in contract, tort or otherwise:
Judicial Reference.  Where an action is pending before a court of any judicial district of the State of California, Borrower and Lender shall each have the right to require that all questions of fact or law be submitted to general reference pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., and any successor statutes thereto.
(1)  A single referee who is a retired superior court judge shall be appointed by the court pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 640 and shall preside over the reference proceeding.  If Borrower and Lender do not agree upon the referee, each of them may submit to the court up to three nominees who are retired superior court judges.
(2)  If Borrower and Lender do not agree on how the payment of the referee's fees and expenses will be shared, the court may apportion such fees and expenses between Borrower and Lender in a fair and reasonable manner that is consistent with Code of Civil Procedure Section 645.1.
(3)  Borrower and Lender shall be entitled to discovery, and the referee shall oversee discovery and may enforce all discovery orders in the same manner as any trial court judge.
(4)  The referee's statement of decision shall contain written findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the court shall enter judgment thereon pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644(a) and 645.  The decision of the referee shall then be appealable as if made by the court.
No provision of this section shall limit the right of any party to exercise self-help remedies, to foreclose against or sell any real or personal property collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies, such as injunctive relief or appointment of a receiver, from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any reference proceeding.  The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of either party to resort to reference.
Jury Trial Waiver.  In any action pending before any court of any jurisdiction, Borrower and Lender each waive any right it may have to a jury trial.



[Signature page follows]





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BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS.  THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS DATED JUNE 14, 2018.

BORROWER:



By:  /s/ Brendan Kllackey
Brendan Killackey, as President of AB Merger Sub, Inc.


LENDER:
FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON




By: /s/ John Fenner



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit 10.2

PROMISSORY NOTE

Principal
Loan Date
Maturity
Loan No
Call / Coll
Account
Officer
Initials

$2,024,750.00
06-14-2018
06-14-2028
86994
 

References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.

Borrower:
AB Merger Sub, Inc.
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY  11563
Lender:
First Northern Bank of Dixon
Sacramento Branch
1375 Exposition Boulevard #101
Sacramento, CA  95815

Principal Amount:  $2,024,750.00
Date of Note:  June 14, 2018

PROMISE TO PAY.  AB Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation ("Borrower"), promises to pay to First Northern Bank of Dixon, a California banking corporation ("Lender"), or order, in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal amount of Two Million Twenty-four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty & 00/100 Dollars ($2,024,750.00), together with interest on the unpaid principal balance from the date the principal is advanced until paid in full.
PAYMENT.  Subject to any payment changes resulting from changes in any Index for this loan, Borrower will pay this loan in accordance with the following payment schedule, which calculates interest on the unpaid principal balances as described in the "INTEREST CALCULATION METHOD" paragraph using the interest rates described in this paragraph:  60 monthly consecutive principal and interest payments of $12,262.05 each, beginning July 14, 2018, with interest calculated on the unpaid principal balances using an interest rate of 5.280% ("Payment Stream 1"); 59 monthly consecutive principal and interest payments in the initial amount of $12,262.04 each, beginning July 14, 2023, with interest calculated on the unpaid principal balances using an interest rate based on the Index described below (currently 2.780%), plus a margin of 2.500%, resulting in an initial interest rate of 5.280% ("Payment Stream 2"); and one principal and interest payment of $1,527,028.66 on June 14, 2028, with interest calculated on the unpaid principal balances using an interest rate based on the Index described below (currently 2.780%), plus a margin of 2.500%, resulting in an initial interest rate of 5.280% ("Payment Stream 3").  This estimated final payment is based on the assumption that all payments will be made exactly as scheduled and that there are no changes in any Index for this loan; the actual final payment will be for all principal and accrued interest not yet paid, together with any other unpaid amounts under this Note.  Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied first to any accrued unpaid interest; then to principal; then to any unpaid collection costs; and then to any late charges.  Borrower will pay Lender at Lender's address shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.
DIRECT DEBIT.   Borrower agrees that on the due date of each scheduled payment on this Note, Lender may debit the amount of the payment from deposit account number 5050728 owned by Borrower or such other of Borrower's deposit accounts with Lender as designated in writing by Borrower from time to time.  Borrower may terminate this direct debit arrangement at any time by sending a written notice to Lender at the address shown above.  If Borrower terminates this arrangement, the unpaid principal outstanding on this Note shall, [at the option of Lender,] thereafter bear interest at an annual rate of interest that is one-half (0.50) percentage point higher than the interest rate otherwise provided under this Note.
VARIABLE INTEREST RATE.   This Note shall be subject to more than one interest rate, as described herein.  The current rate for any Index for this loan is not necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans.  If any Index for this loan becomes unavailable during the term of a particular payment stream, Lender may designate a substitute index after notifying Borrower.  Lender will tell Borrower the current rate for any Index for this loan upon Borrower's request.  Borrower understands that Lender may make loans based on other rates as well.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Note, after the first payment stream, the interest rate for each subsequent payment stream will be effective as of the due date of the last payment in the just-ending payment stream.  NOTICE:  Under no circumstances will the interest rate on this Note be less than 4.61% per annum or more than the maximum rate allowed by applicable law.  Whenever increases occur in the interest rate, Lender, at its option, may do one or more of the following:  (A)  increase Borrower's payments to ensure Borrower's loan will pay off by its original final maturity date,  (B)  increase Borrower's payments to cover accruing interest,  (C)  increase the number of Borrower's payments, and  (D)  continue Borrower's payments at the same amount and increase Borrower's final payment.
Payment Stream 1.   The interest rate on this payment stream is 5.280%.
Payment Streams 2-3.   The interest rate on these payment streams is subject to change from time to time based on changes in an independent index which is the Weekly Average Yield on United States Treasury Securities, Adjusted to a Constant Maturity of (5) Years. Information on this Index is published by the Federal Reserve Board in Statistical Release H 15  (the "Index").  The interest rate change will not occur more often than each five (5) years.   The Index currently is 2.780% per annum.   The interest rate or rates to be applied to the unpaid principal balance during these payment streams will be the rate or rates set forth herein in the "Payment" section.
 
 
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INTEREST CALCULATION METHOD.  Interest on this 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 this Note is computed using this method.
PREPAYMENT FEE; MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE.   Borrower agrees that all loan fees and other prepaid finance charges are earned fully as of the date of the 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, Borrower understands that Lender is entitled to a minimum interest charge of $100.00.  Upon prepayment of this Note, Lender is entitled to the following prepayment fee:  Loan may be prepaid up to 20% of the outstanding principal per year.  Prepayments in excess of 20% per year will be subject to a prepayment penalty of 5% in the first year declining to 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% respectively in years two through five.  Other than Borrower's obligation to pay any minimum interest charge and prepayment fee, Borrower may pay 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 Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue to make payments under the payment schedule.  Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due and may result in Borrower's making fewer payments.  Borrower agrees not to send Lender payments marked "paid in full", "without recourse", or similar language.  If Borrower sends such a payment, Lender may accept it without losing any of Lender's rights under this Note, and Borrower will remain obligated to pay any further amount 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:  First Northern Bank of Dixon, Central Loan Department-94, P.O. Box 547 Dixon, CA  95620.
LATE CHARGE.   If a payment is 10 days or more late, Borrower will be charged 5.000% of the regularly scheduled payment or $100.00, whichever is greater.
INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT.   Upon default, the interest rate on this Note shall, if permitted under applicable law, immediately increase by adding an additional 2.000 percentage point margin ("Default Rate Margin").  The Default Rate Margin shall also apply to each succeeding interest rate change that would have applied had there been no default.  After maturity, or after this Note would have matured had there been no default, the Default Rate Margin will continue to apply to the final interest rate described in this Note.
DEFAULT.   Each of the following shall constitute an event of default ("Event of Default") under this Note:
Payment Default.   Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this Note.
Other Defaults.   An Event of Default as defined in the Business Loan Agreement of even date between Lender and Borrower exists.
LENDER'S RIGHTS.   Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal balance under this Note and all accrued unpaid interest immediately due, and then Borrower will pay that amount.
EXPENSES.   If Lender institutes any suit or action to enforce any of the terms of this Note, Lender shall be entitled to recover such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable.  Whether or not any court action is involved, and to the extent not prohibited by law, all reasonable expenses Lender incurs that in Lender's opinion are necessary at any time for the protection of its interest or the enforcement of its rights shall become a part of the loan payable on demand and shall bear interest at the Note rate from the date of the expenditure until repaid.  Expenses covered by this paragraph include, without limitation, however subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), and appeals, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Borrower also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.
GOVERNING LAW.  This Note will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Note has been accepted by Lender in the State of California.
CHOICE OF VENUE.   If there is a lawsuit, Borrower agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Sacramento County, State of California.
DISHONORED ITEM FEE.   Borrower will pay a fee to Lender of $10.00 if Borrower makes a payment on Borrower's loan and the check or preauthorized charge with which Borrower pays is later dishonored.
COLLATERAL.   Borrower acknowledges this Note is secured by a Deed of Trust dated June 14, 2018 by Antibodies, Inc., as trustor, in favor of Lender, as beneficiary, encumbering certain real property located in Yolo County, State of California and the other property described therein.
ATTORNEYS' FEES.    In any action arising from or relating to this Note and subject to any limits under applicable law, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1717.  Whether or not an action is involved, the expenses of Lender described in the paragraph of this Note titled "Expenses" include, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by Lender.
 
 
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SUCCESSOR INTERESTS.   The terms of this Note shall be binding upon Borrower, and upon Borrower's heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns.
GENERAL PROVISIONS.   If any part of this Note cannot be enforced, this fact will not affect the rest of the Note.  Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Note without losing them.  Borrower and any other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to the extent allowed by law, waive any applicable statute of limitations, presentment, demand for payment, and notice of dishonor.  Upon any change in the terms of this Note, and unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, no party who signs this Note, whether as maker, guarantor, accommodation maker or endorser, shall be released from liability.  All such parties agree that Lender may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length of time) this loan or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail to realize upon or perfect Lender's security interest in the collateral; and take any other action deemed necessary by Lender without the consent of or notice to anyone.  All such parties also agree that Lender may modify this loan without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party with whom the modification is made.  The obligations under this Note are joint and several.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION.   Borrower and Lender desire to resolve quickly and efficiently any disputes that might arise between them.  For any controversy, claim or judicial action arising from or relating to this Note or any related agreement, transaction or conduct, whether sounding in contract, tort or otherwise:
Judicial Reference.  Where an action is pending before a court of any judicial district of the State of California, Borrower and Lender shall each have the right to require that all questions of fact or law be submitted to general reference pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., and any successor statutes thereto.

(1)
A single referee who is a retired superior court judge shall be appointed by the court pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 640 and shall preside over the reference proceeding.  If Borrower and Lender do not agree upon the referee, each of them may submit to the court up to three nominees who are retired superior court judges.

(2)
If Borrower and Lender do not agree on how the payment of the referee's fees and expenses will be shared, the court may apportion such fees and expenses between Borrower and Lender in a fair and reasonable manner that is consistent with Code of Civil Procedure Section 645.1.

(3)
Borrower and Lender shall be entitled to discovery, and the referee shall oversee discovery and may enforce all discovery orders in the same manner as any trial court judge.

(4)
The referee's statement of decision shall contain written findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the court shall enter judgment thereon pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644(a) and 645.  The decision of the referee shall then be appealable as if made by the court.
No provision of this section shall limit the right of any party to exercise self-help remedies, to foreclose against or sell any real or personal property collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies, such as injunctive relief or appointment of a receiver, from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any reference proceeding.  The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of either party to resort to reference.
Jury Trial Waiver.  In any action pending before any court of any jurisdiction, Borrower waives, and Lender shall not have, any right to a jury trial.
PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS NOTE, INCLUDING THE VARIABLE INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS.  BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE NOTE.
BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROMISSORY NOTE.
BORROWER:


By: /s/ Brendan Killackey
Brendan Killackey, CEO of AB Merger Sub, Inc.

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Exhibit 10.3
 


RECORDATION REQUESTED BY:
First Northern Bank of Dixon
Sacramento Branch
1375 Exposition Boulevard #101
Sacramento, CA  95815
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
First Northern Bank of Dixon
Central Loan Department-94
P.O. Box 547
Dixon, CA  95620
FOR RECORDER'S USE ONLY
DEED OF TRUST
THIS DEED OF TRUST is dated June 14, 2018, among Antibodies Incorporated, a California corporation, whose address is PO Box 1560, Davis, CA  95617-1560 ("Trustor"); First Northern Bank of Dixon, whose address is Sacramento Branch, 1375 Exposition Boulevard #101, Sacramento, CA  95815 (referred to below sometimes as "Lender" and sometimes as "Beneficiary"); and Chicago Title Company, whose address is 2220 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 190, Roseville, CA  95661 (referred to below as "Trustee").
CONVEYANCE AND GRANT.  For valuable consideration, Trustor irrevocably grants, transfers and assigns to Trustee in trust, with power of sale, for the benefit of Lender as Beneficiary, all of Trustor's right, title, and interest in and to the following described real property, together with all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties, and profits relating to the real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters, (the "Real Property") located in Yolo County, State of California:
See Exhibit A, which is attached to this Deed of Trust and made a part of this Deed of Trust as if fully set forth herein.
The Real Property or its address is commonly known as  25242 County Road 95, Davis, CA  95616.  The Assessor's Parcel Number for the Real Property is 038-120-017-000.
Trustor presently assigns to Lender (also known as Beneficiary in this Deed of Trust) all of Trustor's right, title, and interest in and to all present and future leases of the Property and all Rents from the Property.  This is an absolute assignment of Rents made in connection with an obligation secured by real property pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2938.  In addition, Trustor grants to Lender a Uniform Commercial Code security interest in the Personal Property and Rents.
THIS DEED OF TRUST, INCLUDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND THE SECURITY INTEREST IN THE RENTS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, IS GIVEN TO SECURE  (A)  PAYMENT OF THE INDEBTEDNESS AND  (B)  PERFORMANCE OF ANY AND ALL OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS DEED OF TRUST.  THIS DEED OF TRUST IS GIVEN AND ACCEPTED ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
TRUSTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.   Trustor warrants that:  (a) this Deed of Trust is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender;  (b) Trustor has the full power, right, and authority to enter into this Deed of Trust and to hypothecate the Property;  (c) the provisions of this Deed of Trust do not conflict with, or result in a default under any agreement or other instrument binding upon Trustor and do not result in a violation of any law, regulation, court decree or order applicable to Trustor;  (d) Trustor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about Borrower's financial condition; and  (e) Lender has made no representation to Trustor about Borrower (including without limitation the creditworthiness of Borrower).
 
 
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TRUSTOR'S WAIVERS.   Except as prohibited by applicable law, Trustor waives any right to require Lender to  (a) make any presentment, protest, demand, or notice of any kind, including notice of change of any terms of repayment of the Indebtedness, default by Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, any action or nonaction taken by Borrower, Lender, or any other guarantor or surety of Borrower, or the creation of new or additional Indebtedness;  (b) proceed against any person, including Borrower, before proceeding against Trustor;  (c) proceed against any collateral for the Indebtedness, including Borrower's collateral, before proceeding against Trustor;  (d) apply any payments or proceeds received against the Indebtedness in any order;  (e) disclose any information about the Indebtedness, Borrower, any collateral, or any other guarantor or surety, or about any action or nonaction of Lender; or  (f) pursue any remedy or course of action in Lender's power whatsoever.
Trustor also waives any and all rights or defenses arising by reason of  (h) any disability or other defense of Borrower, any other guarantor or surety or any other person;  (i) the cessation from any cause whatsoever, other than payment in full, of the Indebtedness;  (j) any act of omission or commission by Lender which directly or indirectly results in or contributes to the discharge of Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, or the Indebtedness, or the loss or release of any collateral by operation of law or otherwise;  or  (k) any modification or change in terms of the Indebtedness, whatsoever, including without limitation, the renewal, extension, acceleration, or other change in the time payment of the Indebtedness is due and any change in the interest rate.
Trustor waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender, even though that election of remedies, such as non-judicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed Trustor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by the operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure, or otherwise.
Trustor waives all rights and defenses that Trustor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property.  This means among other things: (1) Lender may collect from Trustor without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower.  (2) If Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower: (A) The amount of Borrower's obligation may be reduced only by the price for which the collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price.  (B) Lender may collect from Trustor even if Lender, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right Trustor may have to collect from Borrower.  This is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Trustor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property.  These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any rights and defenses based upon Section 580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Trustor understands and agrees that the foregoing waivers are unconditional and irrevocable waivers of substantive rights and defenses to which Trustor might otherwise be entitled under state and federal law.  The rights and defenses waived include, without limitation, those provided by California laws of suretyship and guaranty, anti-deficiency laws, and the Uniform Commercial Code.  Trustor acknowledges that Trustor has provided these waivers of rights and defenses with the intention that they be fully relied upon by Lender.  Trustor further understands and agrees that this Deed of Trust is a separate and independent contract between Trustor and Lender, given for full and ample consideration, and is enforceable on its own terms.  Until all Indebtedness is paid in full, Trustor waives any right to enforce any remedy Trustor may have against Borrower's or any other guarantor, surety, or other person, and further, Trustor waives any right to participate in any collateral for the Indebtedness now or hereafter held by Lender.
PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE.   Except as otherwise provided in this Deed of Trust, Borrower shall pay to Lender all Indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust as it becomes due, and Borrower and Trustor shall perform all their respective obligations under the Note, this Deed of Trust, and the Related Documents.
POSSESSION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY.   Borrower and Trustor agree that Borrower's and Trustor's possession and use of the Property shall be governed by the following provisions:
Possession and Use.   Until the occurrence of an Event of Default, Trustor may  (1)  remain in possession and control of the Property;  (2)  use, operate or manage the Property; and  (3)  collect the Rents from the Property.
Duty to Maintain.   Trustor shall maintain the Property in substantially the same condition existing as the date hereof, reasonable wear and tear accepted and promptly perform all repairs, replacements, and maintenance necessary to preserve its value.
 
 
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Compliance With Environmental Laws.   Trustor represents and warrants to Lender that:  (1)  During the period of Trustor's ownership of the Property, to Trustor's knowledge, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from the Property other than in accordance with applicable law;  (2)  Trustor has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been, except as previously disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing,  (a)  any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws,  (b)  any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Property by any prior owners or occupants of the Property other than in accordance with applicable law, or  (c)  any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such matters; and  (3)  Except as previously disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing,  (a)  neither Trustor nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of the Property shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from the Property other than in accordance with applicable law; and  (b)  any such activity shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws.  Trustor authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Property to make such inspections and tests, at Trustor's expense, as Lender may deem appropriate to determine compliance of the Property with this section of the Deed of Trust.  Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall be for Lender's purposes only and shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Trustor or to any other person.  Trustor hereby  (1)  releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Trustor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws; and  (2)  agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Deed of Trust or as a consequence of any use, generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release occurring prior to Trustor's ownership or interest in the Property, whether or not the same was or should have been known to Trustor.  The provisions of this section of the Deed of Trust, including the obligation to indemnify and defend, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction and reconveyance of the lien of this Deed of Trust and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in the Property, whether by foreclosure or otherwise.
Nuisance, Waste.   Trustor shall not cause, conduct or permit any nuisance nor commit, permit, or suffer any stripping of or waste on or to the Property or any portion of the Property.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Trustor will not remove, or grant to any other party the right to remove, any timber, minerals (including oil and gas), coal, clay, scoria, soil, gravel or rock products without Lender's prior written consent.
Removal of Improvements; New Improvements.   Trustor shall not remove or demolish the Property or any part of it, or alter, restore or add to the Property involving a total cost of more than $200,000, or initiate or allow any change in any zoning or other land use classification which affects the Property or any part of it, except with Lender's express prior written consent in each instance.
Lender's Right to Enter.   Lender and Lender's agents and representatives may enter upon the Real Property at all reasonable times upon reasonable prior notice to Trustor to attend to Lender's interests and to inspect the Real Property for purposes of Trustor's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Deed of Trust.
Compliance with Governmental Requirements.   Trustor shall promptly comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of all governmental authorities applicable to the use or occupancy of the Property, including without limitation, the Americans With Disabilities Act.  Trustor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Trustor has notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's interests in the Property are not jeopardized.  Lender may require Trustor to post adequate security or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest.
Duty to Protect.   Trustor agrees neither to abandon nor leave unattended the Property.  Trustor shall do all other acts, in addition to those acts set forth above in this section, which from the character and use of the Property are reasonably necessary to protect and preserve the Property.
 
 
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DUE ON SALE - CONSENT BY LENDER.   Lender may, at Lender's option, declare immediately due and payable all sums secured by this Deed of Trust upon the sale or transfer, without Lender's prior written consent, of all or any part of the Real Property, or any interest in the Real Property.  A "sale or transfer" means the conveyance of Real Property or any right, title or interest in the Real Property; whether legal, beneficial or equitable; whether voluntary or involuntary; whether by outright sale, deed, installment sale contract, land contract, contract for deed, lease-option contract, or by sale, assignment, or transfer of any beneficial interest in or to any land trust holding title to the Real Property, or by any other method of conveyance of an interest in the Real Property.  If any Trustor is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, a "sale or transfer" also includes any change in ownership of more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the voting stock, partnership interests or limited liability company interests, as the case may be, of such Trustor, provided that the change in ownership in Trustor as a result of the consummation of the merger of Borrower and Trustor pursuant to the Merger Agreement shall not constitute a "sale or transfer."
TAXES AND LIENS.   The following provisions relating to the taxes and liens on the Property are part of this Deed of Trust:
Payment.   Trustor shall pay when due (and in all events at least ten (10) days prior to delinquency) all taxes, special taxes, assessments, charges (including water and sewer), fines and impositions levied against or on account of the Property, and shall pay when due all claims for work done on or for services rendered or material furnished to the Property.  Trustor shall maintain the Property free of all liens having priority over or equal to the interest of Lender under this Deed of Trust, except for the lien of taxes and assessments not due and except as otherwise provided in this Deed of Trust.
Right to Contest.   Trustor may withhold payment of any tax, assessment, or claim in connection with a good faith dispute over the obligation to pay, so long as Lender's interest in the Property is not jeopardized.  If a lien arises or is filed as a result of nonpayment, Trustor shall within fifteen (15) days after the lien arises or, if a lien is filed, within fifteen (15) days after Trustor has notice of the filing, secure the discharge of the lien, or if requested by Lender, deposit with Lender cash or a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount sufficient to discharge the lien plus any costs and permissible fees, or other charges that could accrue as a result of a foreclosure or sale under the lien.  In any contest, Trustor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any adverse judgment before enforcement against the Property.  Trustor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings.
Evidence of Payment.   Trustor shall upon demand furnish to Lender satisfactory evidence of payment of the taxes or assessments and shall authorize the appropriate governmental official to deliver to Lender at any time a written statement of the taxes and assessments against the Property.
Notice of Construction.   Trustor shall notify Lender at least fifteen (15) days before any work is commenced, any services are furnished, or any materials are supplied to the Property, if any mechanic's lien, materialmen's lien, or other lien could be asserted on account of the work, services, or materials.  Trustor will upon request of Lender furnish to Lender advance assurances satisfactory to Lender that Trustor can and will pay the cost of such improvements.
PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE.   The following provisions relating to insuring the Property are a part of this Deed of Trust.
Maintenance of Insurance.   Trustor shall procure and maintain policies of fire insurance with standard extended coverage endorsements on a replacement basis for the full insurable value covering all Improvements on the Real Property in an amount sufficient to avoid application of any coinsurance clause, and with a standard mortgagee clause in favor of Lender.  Trustor shall also procure and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in such coverage amounts as Lender may request with Trustee and Lender being named as additional insureds in such liability insurance policies.  Additionally, Trustor shall maintain such other insurance, including but not limited to hazard, business interruption, and boiler insurance, as Lender may reasonably require.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Trustor be required to provide hazard insurance in excess of the replacement value of the improvements on the Real Property.  Policies shall be written in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender.  Trustor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least ten (10) days prior written notice to Lender, to the extent such notice is commercially available.  Each insurance policy 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 Trustor or any other person.  Should the Real Property be located in an area designated by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a special flood hazard area, Trustor agrees to obtain and maintain Federal Flood Insurance, if available, within 45 days after notice is given by Lender that the Property is located in a special flood hazard area, for the full unpaid principal balance of the loan and any prior liens on the property securing the loan, up to the maximum policy limits set under the National Flood Insurance Program, or as otherwise required by Lender, and to maintain such insurance for the term of the loan.
 
 
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Application of Proceeds.   Trustor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Property.  Lender may make proof of loss if Trustor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty.  If in Lender's sole judgment Lender's security interest in the Property has been impaired, Lender may, at Lender's election, receive and retain the proceeds of any insurance and apply the proceeds to the reduction of the Indebtedness, payment of any lien affecting the Property, or the restoration and repair of the Property.  If the proceeds are to be applied to restoration and repair, Trustor shall repair or replace the damaged or destroyed Improvements in a manner satisfactory to Lender.  Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of such expenditure, pay or reimburse Trustor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration if no Event of Default under this Deed of Trust is then occurring.  Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within 180 days after their receipt and which Lender has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Property shall be used first to pay any amount owing to Lender under this Deed of Trust, then to pay accrued interest, and the remainder, if any, shall be applied to the principal balance of the Indebtedness.  If Lender holds any proceeds after payment in full of the Indebtedness, such proceeds shall be paid to Trustor as Trustor's interests may appear.
Trustor's Report on Insurance.   Upon request of Lender, however not more than once a year, Trustor shall furnish to Lender a report on each existing policy of insurance showing:  (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property insured, the then current replacement value of such property, and the manner of determining that value; and (5) the expiration date of the policy.  Trustor shall, upon request of Lender, have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine the cash value replacement cost of the Property.
LENDER'S EXPENDITURES.   If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Property or if Trustor fails to comply with any provision of this Deed of Trust or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Trustor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Trustor is required to discharge or pay under this Deed of Trust or any Related Documents, Lender on Trustor'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 Property and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Property.  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 Trustor.  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 Deed of Trust 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 and Event of Default.
WARRANTY; DEFENSE OF TITLE.   The following provisions relating to ownership of the Property are a part of this Deed of Trust:
Title.   Trustor warrants that:  (a) to Trustor's knowledge, Trustor holds good and marketable title of record to the Property in fee simple, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances other than those set forth in the Real Property description or in any title insurance policy, title report, or final title opinion issued in favor of, and accepted by, Lender in connection with this Deed of Trust, and  (b) Trustor has the full right, power, and authority to execute and deliver this Deed of Trust to Lender.
Defense of Title.   Subject to the exception in the paragraph above, Trustor warrants and will forever defend the title to the Property against the lawful claims of all persons.  In the event any action or proceeding is commenced that questions Trustor's title or the interest of Trustee or Lender under this Deed of Trust, Trustor shall defend the action at Trustor's expense.  Trustor may be the nominal party in such proceeding, but Lender shall be entitled to participate in the proceeding and to be represented in the proceeding by counsel of Lender's own choice, and Trustor will deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Lender such instruments as Lender may request from time to time to permit such participation.
 
 
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Compliance With Laws.   Trustor warrants that the Property and Trustor's use of the Property complies with all existing applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations of governmental authorities.
Survival of Representations and Warranties.   All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Trustor in this Deed of Trust shall survive the execution and delivery of this Deed of Trust, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full.
CONDEMNATION.   The following provisions relating to eminent domain and inverse condemnation proceedings are a part of this Deed of Trust:
Proceedings.   If any eminent domain or inverse condemnation proceeding is commenced affecting the Property, Trustor shall promptly notify Lender in writing, and Trustor shall promptly take such steps as may be necessary to pursue or defend the action and obtain the award.  Trustor may be the nominal party in any such proceeding, but Lender shall be entitled, at its election, to participate in the proceeding and to be represented in the proceeding by counsel of its own choice, and Trustor will deliver or cause to be delivered to Lender such instruments and documentation as may be requested by Lender from time to time to permit such participation.
Application of Net Proceeds.   If any award is made or settlement entered into in any condemnation proceedings affecting all or any part of the Property or by any proceeding or purchase in lieu of condemnation, Lender may at its election, and to the extent permitted by law, require that all or any portion of the award or settlement be applied to the Indebtedness and to the repayment of all reasonable costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred by Trustee or Lender in connection with the condemnation proceedings.
IMPOSITION OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES BY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES.   The following provisions relating to governmental taxes, fees and charges are a part of this Deed of Trust:
Current Taxes, Fees and Charges.   Upon request by Lender, Trustor shall execute such documents in addition to this Deed of Trust and take whatever other action is requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's lien on the Real Property.  Trustor shall reimburse Lender for all taxes, as described below, together with all expenses incurred in recording, perfecting or continuing this Deed of Trust, including without limitation all taxes, fees, documentary stamps, and other charges for recording or registering this Deed of Trust.
Taxes.   The following shall constitute taxes to which this section applies:  (1)  a specific tax upon this type of Deed of Trust or upon all or any part of the  Indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust;  (2)  a specific tax on Borrower which Borrower is authorized or required to deduct from payments on the Indebtedness secured by this type of Deed of Trust;  (3)  a tax on this type of Deed of Trust chargeable against the Lender or the holder of the Note; and  (4)  a specific tax on all or any portion of the Indebtedness or on payments of principal and interest made by Borrower.
Subsequent Taxes.   If any tax to which this section applies is enacted subsequent to the date of this Deed of Trust, Trustor shall either (1) pay the tax before it becomes delinquent, or (2) contest the tax as provided above in the Taxes and Liens section and deposits with Lender cash or a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender.
SECURITY AGREEMENT; FINANCING STATEMENTS.   The following provisions relating to this Deed of Trust as a security agreement are a part of this Deed of Trust:
Security Agreement.   This instrument shall constitute a Security Agreement to the extent any of the Property constitutes fixtures, and Lender shall have all of the rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code as amended from time to time.
Security Interest.   Upon request by Lender, Trustor shall take whatever action is requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the Rents and Personal Property.  Trustor shall reimburse Lender for all expenses incurred in perfecting or continuing this security interest.  Upon an Event of Default, Trustor shall not remove, sever or detach the Personal Property from the Property.  Upon an Event of Default, Trustor shall assemble any Personal Property not affixed to the Property in a manner and at a place reasonably convenient to Trustor and Lender and make it available to Lender within three (3) days after receipt of written demand from Lender to the extent permitted by applicable law.
 
 
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Addresses.   The mailing addresses of Trustor (debtor) and Lender (secured party) from which information concerning the security interest granted by this Deed of Trust may be obtained (each as required by the Uniform Commercial Code) are as stated on the first page of this Deed of Trust.
FURTHER ASSURANCES; ATTORNEY-IN-FACT.   The following provisions relating to further assurances and attorney-in-fact are a part of this Deed of Trust:
Further Assurances.   At any time, and from time to time, upon request of Lender, Trustor will make, execute and deliver, or will cause to be made, executed or delivered, to Lender or to Lender's designee, and when requested by Lender, cause to be filed, recorded, refiled, or rerecorded, as the case may be, at such times and in such offices and places as Lender may deem appropriate, any and all such mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, security agreements, financing statements, continuation statements, instruments of further assurance, certificates, and other documents as may, in the sole opinion of Lender, be necessary or desirable in order to effectuate, complete, perfect, continue, or preserve  (1)   Borrower's and Trustor's obligations under the Note, this Deed of Trust, and the Related Documents, and  (2)   the liens and security interests created by this Deed of Trust as first and prior liens on the Property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Trustor.  Unless prohibited by law or Lender agrees to the contrary in writing, Trustor shall reimburse Lender for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the matters referred to in this paragraph.
Attorney-in-Fact.   If Trustor fails to do any of the things referred to in the preceding paragraph within thirty (30) days of written request therefor, Lender may do so for and in the name of Trustor and at Trustor's expense.  For such purposes, Trustor hereby irrevocably appoints Lender as Trustor's attorney-in-fact for the purpose of making, executing, delivering, filing, recording, and doing all other things as may be necessary or desirable, in Lender's sole opinion, to accomplish the matters referred to in the preceding paragraph.
FULL PERFORMANCE.   If Borrower and Trustor pay all the Indebtedness when due, and Trustor otherwise performs all the obligations imposed upon Trustor under this Deed of Trust, Lender shall execute and deliver to Trustee a request for full reconveyance and shall execute and deliver to Trustor suitable statements of termination of any financing statement on file evidencing Lender's security interest in the Rents and the Personal Property.  Lender may charge Trustor a reasonable reconveyance fee at the time of reconveyance limited to actual out of pocket expenses.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT.   Each of the following, at Lender's option, shall constitute an Event of Default under this Deed of Trust:
Defaults.   Borrower or Trustor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Deed of Trust beyond any notice and cure period set forth herein and if not specified, within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice from Lender.
Other Defaults.   An Event of Default as defined in the Business Loan Agreement of even date between Lender and Borrower exists, beyond any notice or cure periods set forth therein.
RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT.   If an Event of Default occurs under this Deed of Trust, at any time thereafter, Trustee or Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:
Election of Remedies.   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 Trustor under this Deed of Trust, after Trustor's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.
Foreclosure by Sale.   Upon an Event of Default under this Deed of Trust, Beneficiary may declare the entire Indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust immediately due and payable by delivery to Trustee of written declaration of default and demand for sale and of written notice of default and of election to cause to be sold the Property, which notice Trustee shall cause to be filed for record.  Beneficiary also shall deposit with Trustee this Deed of Trust, the Note, other documents requested by Trustee, and all documents evidencing expenditures secured hereby.  After the lapse of such time as may then be required by law following the recordation of the notice of default, and notice of sale having been given as then required by law, Trustee, without demand on Trustor, shall sell the Property at the time and place fixed by it in the notice of sale, either as a whole or in separate parcels, and in such order as it may determine, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States, payable at time of sale.  Trustee may postpone sale of all or any portion of the Property by public announcement at such time and place of sale, and from time to time thereafter may postpone such sale by public announcement at the time fixed by the preceding postponement in accordance with applicable law.  Trustee shall deliver to such purchaser its deed conveying the Property so sold, but without any covenant or warranty, express or implied.  The recitals in such deed of any matters or facts shall be conclusive proof of the truthfulness thereof.  Any person, including Trustor, Trustee or Beneficiary may purchase at such sale.  After deducting all costs, fees and expenses of Trustee and of this Trust, including cost of evidence of title in connection with sale, Trustee shall apply the proceeds of sale to payment of:  all sums expended under the terms hereof, not then repaid, with accrued interest at the amount allowed by law in effect at the date hereof; all other sums then secured hereby; and the remainder, if any, to the person or persons legally entitled thereto.
 
 
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Judicial Foreclosure.   With respect to all or any part of the Real Property, Lender shall have the right in lieu of foreclosure by power of sale to foreclose by judicial foreclosure in accordance with and to the full extent provided by California law.
UCC Remedies.   With respect to all or any part of the Personal Property, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code, including without limitation the right to recover any deficiency in the manner and to the full extent provided by California law.
Collect Rents.   Lender shall have the right, upon notice to Borrower and Trustor to take possession of and manage the Property and collect the Rents, including amounts past due and unpaid, and apply the net proceeds, over and above Lender's costs, against the Indebtedness.  In furtherance of this right, Lender may require any tenant or other user of the Property to make payments of rent or use fees directly to Lender.  If the Rents are collected by Lender, then Trustor irrevocably designates Lender as Trustor's attorney-in-fact to endorse instruments received in payment thereof in the name of Trustor and to negotiate the same and collect the proceeds.  Payments by tenants or other users to Lender in response to Lender's demand shall satisfy the obligations for which the payments are made, whether or not any proper grounds for the demand existed.  Lender may exercise its rights under this subparagraph either in person, by agent, or through a receiver.
Appoint Receiver.   Lender shall have the right upon notice to Trustor to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Property, with the power to protect and preserve the Property, to operate the Property preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Property and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness.  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 Property exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount.  Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.
Tenancy at Sufferance.   If Trustor remains in possession of the Property after the Property is sold as provided above or Lender otherwise becomes entitled to possession of the Property upon and Event of Default of Borrower or Trustor, Trustor shall become a tenant at sufferance of Lender or the purchaser of the Property and shall, at Lender's option, either (1) pay a reasonable rental for the use of the Property, or (2) vacate the Property immediately upon the demand of Lender.
Other Remedies.   Trustee or Lender shall have any other right or remedy provided in this Deed of Trust or the Note or available at law or in equity.
Notice of Sale.   Lender shall give Trustor reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale of the Personal Property or of the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition of the Personal Property is to be made.  Reasonable notice shall mean notice given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition.  Any sale of the Personal Property may be made in conjunction with any sale of the Real Property.
Sale of the Property.   To the extent permitted by applicable law, Borrower and Trustor hereby waives any and all rights to have the Property marshalled.  In exercising its rights and remedies, the Trustee or Lender shall be free to sell all or any part of the Property together or separately, in one sale or by separate sales.  Lender shall be entitled to bid at any public sale on all or any portion of the Property.
 
 
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Expenses.   If Lender institutes any suit or action to enforce any of the terms of this Deed of Trust, Lender shall be entitled to recover such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable.  Whether or not any court action is involved, and to the extent not prohibited by law, all reasonable expenses Lender incurs that in Lender's opinion are necessary at any time for the protection of its interest or the enforcement of its rights shall become a part of the Indebtedness payable on demand and shall bear interest at the Note rate from the date of the expenditure until repaid.  Expenses covered by this paragraph include, without limitation, however subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services, the cost of searching records, obtaining title reports (including foreclosure reports), surveyors' reports, and appraisal fees, title insurance, and fees for the Trustee, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Trustor also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.
Rights of Trustee.   Trustee shall have all of the rights and duties of Lender as set forth in this section.
POWERS AND OBLIGATIONS OF TRUSTEE.   The following provisions relating to the powers and obligations of Trustee are part of this Deed of Trust:
Powers of Trustee.   In addition to all powers of Trustee arising as a matter of law, Trustee shall have the power to take the following actions with respect to the Property upon the written request of Lender and Trustor:  (a) join in preparing and filing a map or plat of the Real Property, including the dedication of streets or other rights to the public;  (b) join in granting any easement or creating any restriction on the Real Property; and  (c) join in any subordination or other agreement affecting this Deed of Trust or the interest of Lender under this Deed of Trust.
Obligations to Notify.   Trustee shall not be obligated to notify any other party of a pending sale under any other trust deed or lien, or of any action or proceeding in which Trustor, Lender, or Trustee shall be a party, unless the action or proceeding is brought by Trustee.
Trustee.   Trustee shall meet all qualifications required for Trustee under applicable law.  In addition to the rights and remedies set forth above, with respect to all or any part of the Property, the Trustee shall have the right to foreclose by notice and sale, and Lender shall have the right to foreclose by judicial foreclosure, in either case in accordance with and to the full extent provided by applicable law.
Successor Trustee.   Lender, at Lender's option and upon written notice to Trustor, may from time to time appoint a successor Trustee to any Trustee appointed under this Deed of Trust by an instrument executed and acknowledged by Lender and recorded in the office of the recorder of Yolo County, State of California.  The instrument shall contain, in addition to all other matters required by state law, the names of the original Lender, Trustee, and Trustor, the book and page where this Deed of Trust is recorded, and the name and address of the successor trustee, and the instrument shall be executed and acknowledged by Lender or its successors in interest.  The successor trustee, without conveyance of the Property, shall succeed to all the title, power, and duties conferred upon the Trustee in this Deed of Trust and by applicable law.  This procedure for substitution of Trustee shall govern to the exclusion of all other provisions for substitution.
Acceptance by Trustee.   Trustee accepts this Trust when this Deed of Trust, duly executed and acknowledged, is made a public record as provided by law.
NOTICES.   Any notice required to be given under this Deed of Trust shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Deed of Trust.  Trustor requests that copies of any notices of default and sale be directed to Trustor's address shown near the beginning of this Deed of Trust.  All copies of notices of foreclosure from the holder of any lien which has priority over this Deed of Trust shall be sent to Lender's address, as shown near the beginning of this Deed of Trust.  Any party may change its address for notices under this Deed of Trust by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address.  For notice purposes, Trustor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Trustor's current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Trustor, any notice given by Lender to any Trustor is deemed to be notice given to all Trustors.
 
 
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STATEMENT OF OBLIGATION FEE.   Lender may collect a fee, not to exceed the maximum amount permitted by law, for furnishing the statement of obligation as provided by Section 2943 of the Civil Code of California.
ATTORNEYS' FEES.    In any action arising from or relating to this Deed of Trust and subject to any limits under applicable law, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1717.  Whether or not an action is involved, the expenses of Beneficiary described in the paragraph of this Deed of Trust titled "Expenses" include, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by Beneficiary.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.   The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Deed of Trust:
Amendments.   This Deed of Trust, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Deed of Trust.  No alteration of or amendment to this Deed of Trust 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.
Caption Headings.   Caption headings in this Deed of Trust are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Deed of Trust.
Merger.   There shall be no merger of the interest or estate created by this Deed of Trust with any other interest or estate in the Property at any time held by or for the benefit of Lender in any capacity, without the written consent of Lender.
Governing Law.  This Deed of Trust will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.  This Deed of Trust has been accepted by Lender in the State of California.
Choice of Venue.   If there is a lawsuit, Trustor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Yolo County, State of California.
No Waiver by Lender.   Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Deed of Trust 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 Deed of Trust 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 Deed of Trust.  No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Trustor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Trustor's obligations as to any future transactions.  Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Deed of Trust, 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.
Severability.   If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Deed of Trust 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 Deed of Trust.  Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Deed of Trust shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Deed of Trust.
Successors and Assigns.   Subject to any limitations stated in this Deed of Trust on transfer of Trustor's interest, this Deed of Trust shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.  If ownership of the Property becomes vested in a person other than Trustor, Lender, without notice to Trustor, may deal with Trustor's successors with reference to this Deed of Trust and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Trustor from the obligations of this Deed of Trust or liability under the Indebtedness.
Time is of the Essence.   Time is of the essence in the performance of this Deed of Trust.
DEFINITIONS.   The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Deed of Trust.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Deed of Trust shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:
 
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Beneficiary.   The word "Beneficiary" means First Northern Bank of Dixon, and its successors and assigns.
Borrower.   The word "Borrower" means AB Merger Sub, Inc. and its successors and assigns.
Deed of Trust.   The words "Deed of Trust" mean this Deed of Trust among Trustor, Lender, and Trustee, and includes without limitation all assignment and security interest provisions relating to the Personal Property and Rents.
Environmental Laws.   The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., Chapters 6.5 through 7.7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25100, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Event of Default.   The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Deed of Trust in the events of default section of this Deed of Trust.
Guarantor.   The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Indebtedness.
Guaranty.   The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.
Hazardous Substances.   The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled.  The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws.  The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.
Improvements.   The word "Improvements" means all existing and future improvements, buildings, structures, mobile homes affixed on the Real Property, facilities, additions, replacements and other construction on the Real Property.
Indebtedness.   The word "Indebtedness" means all principal, interest, and other amounts, costs and expenses payable under the Note or Related Documents, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, consolidations of and substitutions for the Note or Related Documents and any amounts expended or advanced by Lender to discharge Trustor's obligations or expenses incurred by Trustee or Lender to enforce Trustor's obligations under this Deed of Trust, together with interest on such amounts as provided in this Deed of Trust.
Lender.   The word "Lender" means First Northern Bank of Dixon, its successors and assigns.
Merger Agreement.  The words "Merger Agreement" means the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 8, 2018, by and among Trustor, AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and the other parties thereto.
Note.   The word "Note" means the promissory note dated June __, 2018, in the original principal amount of $2,024,750.00 from Borrower to Lender, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the promissory note or agreement. NOTICE TO TRUSTOR:  THE NOTE CONTAINS A VARIABLE INTEREST RATE .
Personal Property.   The words "Personal Property" mean all of the following rights and property of Trustor, whether now existing or hereafter acquired:
(a)   All development rights and credits, air rights, water, water rights (whether riparian, appropriative or otherwise, and whether or not appurtenant) and water stock, and any Real Property lying in the streets, roads or avenues, open or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Real Property and Improvements; together with
 
 
 
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(b)   All existing and future leases, subleases, subtenancies, licenses, occupancy agreements and  concessions ("leases") relating to the use and enjoyment of all or any part of the Real Property and Improvements, and any and all guaranties and other agreements relating to or made in connection with any of such leases; together with

(c)   All goods, materials, supplies, chattels, furniture, fixtures, equipment and machinery now or later to be attached to, placed in or on, or used in connection with the use, enjoyment, occupancy or operation of all or any part of the Real Property and Improvements, whether stored on the Real Property or elsewhere, including all pumping plants, engines, pipes, ditches and flumes, and also all gas, electric, cooking, heating, cooling, air conditioning, lighting, refrigeration and plumbing fixtures and equipment, all of which shall be considered to the fullest extent of the law to be real property for purposes of this Deed of Trust; together with

(d)   All building materials, equipment, work in process or other personal property of any kind, whether stored on the Real Property or elsewhere, which have been or later will be acquired for the purpose of being delivered to, incorporated into or installed in or about the Real Property or Improvements; together with

(e)   All rights to the payment of money, accounts, accounts receivable, reserves, deferred payments, refunds, cost savings, payments and deposits, whether now or later to be received from third parties (including all earnest money sales deposits) or deposited by Trustor with third parties (including all utility deposits), contract rights and development and use rights, governmental permits and licenses, applications, architectural and engineering plans, specifications and drawings, as-built drawings, chattel paper, instruments, documents, notes, drafts and letters of credit (other than letters of credit in favor of Lender), which arise from or relate to the development of or construction on the Real Property or to any business now or later to be conducted on it, or to the Real Property and Improvements generally (including the sale of all or any portion thereof to a third party); together with

(f)   All proceeds, including all claims to and demands for them, of the voluntary or involuntary conversion of any of the Real Property, Improvements or the other property described above into cash or liquidated claims, including all proceeds of any insurance policies, present and future, payable because of loss sustained to all or part of any Property, whether or not such insurance policies are required by Lender, and all condemnation awards or payments now or later to be made by any public body or decree by any court of competent jurisdiction for any taking or in connection with any condemnation or eminent domain proceeding, and all causes of action and their proceeds for any damage or injury to the Real Property, Improvements or the other property described above or any part of them, or breach of warranty in connection with the construction of the Improvements, including causes of action arising in tort, contract, fraud or concealment of a material fact; together with

(g)   All books and records pertaining to any and all of the Property, including computer-readable memory and any computer hardware or software necessary to access and process such memory; together with

(h)   All proceeds of, additions and accretions to, substitutions and replacements for, and changes in any of the property described above.
Property.   The word "Property" means collectively the Real Property and the Personal Property.
Real Property.   The words "Real Property" mean the real property, interests and rights, as further described in the second paragraph entitled "Conveyance and Grant" to this Deed of Trust.
Related Documents.   The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness; except that the words do not mean any guaranty or environmental agreement, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.
Rents.   The word "Rents" means all present and future leases, rents, revenues, income, issues, royalties, profits, and other benefits derived from the Property together with the cash proceeds of the Rents.
 
 
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Trustee.   The word "Trustee" means Chicago Title Company, whose address is 2220 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 190, Roseville, CA  95661 and any substitute or successor trustees.
Trustor.   The word "Trustor" means Antibodies Incorporated, a California corporation.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION.   Trustor and Beneficiary desire to resolve quickly and efficiently any disputes that might arise between them.  For any controversy, claim or judicial action arising from or relating to this Deed of Trust, any Related Documents or any related transaction or conduct, whether sounding in contract, tort or otherwise:
 Judicial Reference.  Where an action is pending before a court of any judicial district of the State of California, Trustor and Beneficiary shall each have the right to require that all questions of fact or law be submitted to general reference pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., and any successor statutes thereto.
(1) A single referee who is a retired superior court judge shall be appointed by the court pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 640 and shall preside over the reference proceeding.  If Trustor and Beneficiary do not agree upon the referee, each of them may submit to the court up to three nominees who are retired superior court judges.
(2) If Trustor and Beneficiary do not agree on how the payment of the referee's fees and expenses will be shared, the court may apportion such fees and expenses between Trustor and Beneficiary in a fair and reasonable manner that is consistent with Code of Civil Procedure Section 645.1.
(3) Trustor and Beneficiary shall be entitled to discovery, and the referee shall oversee discovery and may enforce all discovery orders in the same manner as any trial court judge.
(4) The referee's statement of decision shall contain written findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the court shall enter judgment thereon pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644(a) and 645.  The decision of the referee shall then be appealable as if made by the court.
No provision of this section shall limit the right of any party to exercise self-help remedies, to foreclose against or sell any real or personal property collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies, such as injunctive relief or appointment of a receiver, from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any reference proceeding.  The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of either party to resort to reference.
Jury Trial Waiver.  In any action pending before any court of any jurisdiction, Trustor and Beneficiary each hereby waive, the right to a jury trial.


[Signature page follows]




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TRUSTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS DEED OF TRUST, AND TRUSTOR AGREES TO ITS TERMS, INCLUDING THE VARIABLE RATE PROVISIONS OF THE NOTE SECURED BY THIS DEED OF TRUST.
TRUSTOR:
ANTIBODIES INCORPORATED




By: /s/ Richard Krogsrud
Richard Krogsrud, President of Antibodies Incorporated

CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy or validity of that document.

STATE OF South Dakota
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COUNTY OF Pennington
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On June 19 th , 2018 before me,
_____________________________ Kayla Meyer, Notary Public ,
(here insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared Richard Krogsrud, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature ___ /s/ Kayla Meyer _________________________________________________
(Seal)
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 (DO NOT RECORD)
REQUEST FOR FULL RECONVEYANCE
(To be used only when obligations have been paid in full)
To: _____________________________________________, Trustee
The undersigned is the legal owner and holder of all Indebtedness secured by this Deed of Trust.  All sums secured by this Deed of Trust have been fully paid and satisfied.  You are hereby directed, upon payment to you of any sums owing to you under the terms of this Deed of Trust or pursuant to any applicable statute, to cancel the Note secured by this Deed of Trust (which is delivered to you together with this Deed of Trust), and to reconvey, without warranty, to the parties designated by the terms of this Deed of Trust, the estate now held by you under this Deed of Trust.  Please mail the reconveyance and Related Documents to:
__________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date: _____________________________________________
Beneficiary: ______________________________
By: __________________________
Its: __________________________
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
LaserPro, Ver. 17.4.21.005  Copr. D+H USA Corporation 1997, 2018.   All Rights Reserved.   - CA  I:\CFI\LPL\G01.FC  TR-26381  PR-COML8 (M)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit 10.4

COMMERCIAL GUARANTY

Principal
Loan Date
Maturity
Loan No
Call / Coll
Account
Officer
Initials

$2,024,750.00
06-14-2018
06-14-2028
86994
 

References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations.

Borrower:
AB Merger Sub, Inc.
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY  11563
Lender:
First Northern Bank of Dixon
Sacramento Branch
1375 Exposition Boulevard #101
Sacramento, CA  95815

Guarantor:
Janel Corporation
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY  11563
CONTINUING GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE.   For good and valuable consideration, Guarantor absolutely and unconditionally guarantees full and punctual payment and satisfaction of the Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and the performance and discharge of all Borrower's obligations under the Note and the Related Documents.  This is a guaranty of payment and performance 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, and will otherwise perform Borrower's obligations under the Note and Related Documents.  Under this Guaranty, Guarantor's liability is unlimited and Guarantor's obligations are continuing.
INDEBTEDNESS.   In this Guaranty, the term "Indebtedness" is broadly defined to mean and include all primary, secondary, direct, indirect, joint, several, fixed and contingent obligations of Borrower to Lender respecting the Loan, whether monetary or non-monetary in nature, including any obligations to pay principal, interest, prepayment charges, late charges, loan fees and any other charges, sums, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defending or enforcing Lender's rights and remedies therefor.  The term "Indebtedness" also includes all duties and liabilities of Borrower to Lender under the Business Loan Agreement, the Note, Deed of Trust and all Related Documents to which Borrower is a party, as any or all such documents may be modified, amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time.  Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that upon the consummation of the merger of AB Merger Sub and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement, AB Merger Sub shall no longer exist and Antibodies, Inc. will become the Borrower and obligor in respect of the Indebtedness.  Guarantor further acknowledges and agrees that none of its duties or obligations to Lender under this Guaranty shall be reduced, limited, diminished, impaired, exonerated, waived, released or discharged as a result of the consummation of the merger of AB Merger Sub and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement.
CONTINUING GUARANTY.   THIS IS A "CONTINUING GUARANTY" UNDER WHICH GUARANTOR AGREES TO GUARANTEE THE FULL AND PUNCTUAL PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION OF THE INDEBTEDNESS OF BORROWER TO LENDER, NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING OR ACQUIRED, ON AN OPEN AND 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.
DURATION OF GUARANTY.   This Guaranty will take effect when received by Lender without the necessity of any acceptance by Lender, or any notice to Guarantor or to Borrower, and will continue in full force until all the Indebtedness incurred or contracted before receipt by Lender of any notice of revocation shall have been fully and finally paid and satisfied and all of Guarantor's other obligations under this Guaranty shall have been performed in full.  If Guarantor elects to revoke this Guaranty, Guarantor may only do so in writing.  Guarantor's written notice of revocation must be mailed to Lender, by certified mail, at Lender's address listed above or such other place as Lender may designate in writing.  Written revocation of this Guaranty will apply only to new Indebtedness created after actual receipt by Lender of Guarantor's written revocation.  For this purpose and without limitation, the term "new Indebtedness" does not include the Indebtedness which at the time of notice of revocation is contingent, unliquidated, undetermined or not due and which later becomes absolute, liquidated, determined or due.  For this purpose and without limitation, "new Indebtedness" does not include all or part of the Indebtedness that is: incurred by Borrower prior to revocation; incurred under a commitment that became binding before revocation; any renewals, extensions, substitutions, and modifications of the Indebtedness.  This Guaranty shall bind Guarantor's estate as to the Indebtedness created both before and after Guarantor's death or incapacity, regardless of Lender's actual notice of Guarantor's death.  Subject to the foregoing, Guarantor's executor or administrator or other legal representative may terminate this Guaranty in the same manner in which Guarantor might have terminated it and with the same effect.  Release of any other guarantor or termination of any other guaranty of the Indebtedness shall not affect the liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty.  A revocation Lender receives from any one or more Guarantors shall not affect the liability of any remaining Guarantors under this Guaranty.  Guarantor's obligations under this Guaranty shall be in addition to any of Guarantor's obligations, or any of them, under any other guaranties of the Indebtedness or any other person heretofore or hereafter given to Lender unless such other guaranties are modified or revoked in writing; and this Guarantor shall not, unless provided in this Guaranty, affect, invalidate, or supersede any such other guaranty.
 
 
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GUARANTOR'S AUTHORIZATION TO LENDER.   Guarantor authorizes Lender, either before or after any revocation hereof, without notice or demand and without lessening Guarantor's liability under this Guaranty, from time to time:   (A)   prior to revocation as set forth above, to make one or more additional secured or unsecured loans to Borrower, to lease equipment or other goods to Borrower, or otherwise to extend additional credit to Borrower;  (B)  to alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change one or more times the time for payment or other terms of the Indebtedness or any part of the Indebtedness, including increases and decreases of the rate of interest on the Indebtedness; extensions may be repeated and may be for longer than the original loan term;  (C)  to take and hold security for the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness, and exchange, enforce, waive, subordinate, fail or decide not to perfect, and release any such security, with or without the substitution of new collateral;  (D)  to release, substitute, agree not to sue, or deal with any one or more of Borrower's sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors on any terms or in any manner Lender may choose;  (E)  to determine how, when and what application of payments and credits shall be made on the Indebtedness;  (F)  to apply such security and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, including without limitation, any nonjudicial sale permitted by the terms of the controlling security agreement or deed of trust, as Lender in its discretion may determine;  (G)  to sell, transfer, assign or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness; and  (H)  to assign or transfer this Guaranty in whole or in part.
GUARANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.   Guarantor represents and warrants to Lender that  (A)  no representations or agreements of any kind have been made to Guarantor which would limit or qualify in any way the terms of this Guaranty;  (B)  this Guaranty is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender;  (C)  Guarantor has full power, right and authority to enter into this Guaranty;  (D)  the provisions of this Guaranty do not conflict with or result in a default under any agreement or other instrument binding upon Guarantor and do not result in a violation of any law, regulation, court decree or order applicable to Guarantor;  (E)  [Reserved];  (F)  upon Lender's request, Guarantor will provide to Lender financial and credit information in form acceptable to Lender, and all such financial information which currently has been, and all future financial information which will be provided to Lender is and will be true and correct in all material respects and fairly present Guarantor's financial condition as of the dates the financial information is provided;  (G)  no material adverse change has occurred in Guarantor's financial condition since the date of the most recent financial statements provided to Lender and no event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Guarantor's financial condition;  (H)  no litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Guarantor is pending or threatened;  (I)  Lender has made no representation to Guarantor as to the creditworthiness of Borrower; and  (J)  Guarantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information regarding Borrower's financial condition.  Guarantor agrees to keep adequately informed from such means of any facts, events, or circumstances which might in any way affect Guarantor's risks under this Guaranty, and Guarantor further agrees that, absent a request for information, Lender shall have no obligation to disclose to Guarantor  any information or documents acquired by Lender in the course of  its relationship with Borrower.
GUARANTOR'S WAIVERS.   Except as prohibited by applicable law, Guarantor waives any right to require Lender to  (A)  make any presentment, protest, demand, or notice of any kind, including notice of change of any terms of repayment of the Indebtedness, default by Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, any action or nonaction taken by Borrower, Lender, or any other guarantor or surety of Borrower, or the creation of new or additional Indebtedness;  (B)  proceed against any person, including Borrower, before proceeding against Guarantor;  (C)  proceed against any collateral for the Indebtedness, including Borrower's collateral, before proceeding against Guarantor;  (D)  apply any payments or proceeds received against the Indebtedness in any order;  (E)  give notice of the terms, time, and place of any sale of the collateral pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code or any other law governing such sale;  (F)  disclose any information about the Indebtedness, the Borrower, the collateral, or any other guarantor or surety, or about any action or nonaction of Lender; or  (G)  pursue any remedy or course of action in Lender's power whatsoever.
Guarantor also waives any and all rights or defenses arising by reason of  (H)  any disability or other defense of Borrower, any other guarantor or surety or any other person;  (I)  the cessation from any cause whatsoever, other than payment in full, of the Indebtedness;  (J)  the application of proceeds of the Indebtedness by Borrower for purposes other than the purposes understood and intended by Guarantor and Lender;  (K)  any act of omission or commission by Lender which directly or indirectly results in or contributes to the discharge of Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, or the Indebtedness, or the loss or release of any collateral by operation of law or otherwise;  (L)  any statute of limitations in any action under this Guaranty or on the Indebtedness; or  (M)  any modification or change in terms of the Indebtedness, whatsoever, including without limitation, the renewal, extension, acceleration, or other change in the time payment of the Indebtedness is due and any change in the interest rate, and including any such modification or change in terms after revocation of this Guaranty on the Indebtedness incurred prior to such revocation.
 
 
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Guarantor waives all rights of subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification, and contribution and any other rights and defenses that are or may become available to Guarantor by reason of California Civil Code Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive.
Guarantor waives all rights and any defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender even though that the election of remedies, such as a non-judicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed Guarantor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise.
Guarantor waives all rights and defenses that Guarantor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property.  This means among other things:  (N)  Lender may collect from Guarantor without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower.  (O)  If Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower:  (1)  the amount of Borrower's obligation may be reduced only by the price for which the collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price.  (2)  Lender may collect from Guarantor even if Lender, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right Guarantor may have to collect from Borrower.  This is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Guarantor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any rights and defenses based upon Section  580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Guarantor understands and agrees that the foregoing waivers are unconditional and irrevocable waivers of substantive rights and defenses to which Guarantor might otherwise be entitled under state and federal law.  The rights and defenses waived include, without limitation, those provided by California laws of suretyship and guaranty, anti-deficiency laws, and the Uniform Commercial Code.  Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor has provided these waivers of rights and defenses with the intention that they be fully relied upon by Lender.  Guarantor further understands and agrees that this Guaranty is a separate and independent contract between Guarantor and Lender, given for full and ample consideration, and is enforceable on its own terms.  Until all of the Indebtedness is paid in full, Guarantor waives any right to enforce any remedy Guarantor may have against the Borrower or any other guarantor, surety, or other person, and further, Guarantor waives any right to participate in any collateral for the Indebtedness now or hereafter held by Lender.
Guarantor's Understanding With Respect To Waivers.   Guarantor warrants and agrees that each of the waivers set forth above is made with Guarantor's full knowledge of its significance and consequences and that, under the circumstances, the waivers are reasonable and not contrary to public policy or law.  If any such waiver is determined to be contrary to any applicable law or public policy, such waiver shall be effective only to the extent permitted by law or public policy.
Subordination of Borrower's Debts to Guarantor.   Guarantor agrees that the Indebtedness, whether now existing or hereafter created, shall be superior to any claim that Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower, whether or not Borrower becomes insolvent.  Guarantor hereby expressly subordinates any claim Guarantor may have against Borrower, upon any account whatsoever, to any claim that Lender may now or hereafter have against Borrower.  In the event of insolvency and consequent liquidation of the assets of Borrower, through bankruptcy, by an assignment for the benefit of creditors, by voluntary liquidation, or otherwise, the assets of Borrower applicable to the payment of the claims of both Lender and Guarantor shall be paid to Lender and shall be first applied by Lender to the Indebtedness.  Guarantor does hereby assign to Lender all claims which it may have or acquire against Borrower or against any assignee or trustee in bankruptcy of Borrower; provided however, that such assignment shall be effective only for the purpose of assuring to Lender full payment in legal tender of the Indebtedness.  If Lender so requests, any notes or credit agreements now or hereafter evidencing any debts or obligations of Borrower to Guarantor shall be marked with a legend that the same are subject to this Guaranty and shall be delivered to Lender.  Guarantor agrees, and Lender is hereby authorized, in the name of Guarantor, from time to time to file financing statements and continuation statements and to execute documents and to take such other actions as Lender deems necessary or appropriate to perfect, preserve and enforce its rights under this Guaranty.
Miscellaneous Provisions.   The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Guaranty:
AMENDMENTS.   This Guaranty, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Guaranty.  No alteration of or amendment to this Guaranty 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.
EXPENSES.   If Lender institutes any suit or action to enforce any of the terms of this Guaranty, Lender shall be entitled to recover such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable.  Whether or not any court action is involved, and to the extent not prohibited by law, all reasonable expenses Lender incurs that in Lender's opinion are necessary at any time for the protection of its interest or the enforcement of its rights shall become a part of the Indebtedness payable on demand and shall bear interest at the Note rate from the date of the expenditure until repaid.  Expenses covered by this paragraph include, without limitation, however subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Guarantor also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.
 
 
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CAPTION HEADINGS.   Caption headings in this Guaranty are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Guaranty.
GOVERNING LAW.  This Guaranty will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
CHOICE OF VENUE.   If there is a lawsuit, Guarantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Sacramento County, State of California.
INTEGRATION.   Guarantor further agrees that Guarantor has read and fully understands the terms of this Guaranty; Guarantor has had the opportunity to be advised by Guarantor's attorney with respect to this Guaranty; the Guaranty fully reflects Guarantor's intentions and parol evidence is not required to interpret the terms of this Guaranty.  Guarantor hereby indemnifies and holds Lender harmless from all losses, claims, damages, and costs (including Lender's attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by Lender as a result of any breach by Guarantor of the warranties, representations and agreements of this paragraph.
INTERPRETATION.   In all cases where there is more than one Borrower or Guarantor, then all words used in this Guaranty in the singular shall be deemed to have been used in the plural where the context and construction so require; and where there is more than one Borrower named in this Guaranty or when this Guaranty is executed by more than one Guarantor, the words "Borrower" and "Guarantor" respectively shall mean all and any one or more of them.  The words "Guarantor," "Borrower," and "Lender" include the heirs, successors, assigns, and transferees of each of them.  If a court finds that any provision of this Guaranty is not valid or should not be enforced, that fact by itself will not mean that the rest of this Guaranty will not be valid or enforced.  Therefore, a court will enforce the rest of the provisions of this Guaranty even if a provision of this Guaranty may be found to be invalid or unenforceable.  If any one or more of Borrower or Guarantor are corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, or similar entities, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of Borrower or Guarantor or of the officers, directors, partners, managers, or other agents acting or purporting to act on their behalf, and any indebtedness made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Guaranty.
NOTICES.   Any notice required to be given under this Guaranty shall be given in writing, and, except for revocation notices by Guarantor, shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Guaranty.  All revocation notices by Guarantor shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery to Lender as provided in the section of this Guaranty entitled "DURATION OF GUARANTY."  Any party may change its address for notices under this Guaranty by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address.  For notice purposes, Guarantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Guarantor's current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Guarantor, any notice given by Lender to any Guarantor is deemed to be notice given to all Guarantors.
NO WAIVER BY LENDER.   Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Guaranty 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 Guaranty 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 Guaranty.  No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Guarantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Guarantor's obligations as to any future transactions.  Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Guaranty, 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.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.   Subject to any limitations stated in this Guaranty on transfer of Guarantor's interest, this Guaranty shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.
ATTORNEYS' FEES .   In any action arising from or relating to this Guaranty and subject to any limits under applicable law, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1717.  Whether or not an action is involved, the expenses of Lender described in the paragraph of this Guaranty titled "Expenses" include, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by Lender.
DEFINITIONS.   The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Guaranty.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Guaranty shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:
 
 
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AB MERGER SUB.  The words " AB Merger Sub" mean AB Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation, and its successors and assigns.
ANTIBODIES INC. The words "Antibodies, Inc." means Antibodies Incorporated, a California corporation, and its successors and assigns.
BORROWER.   The word "Borrower" means AB Merger Sub until the consummation of the merger of Borrower and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at which time and thereafter "Borrower" means Antibodies, Inc.
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT.   The words "Business Loan Agreement" means the Business Loan Agreement of even date herewith and executed by Borrower and Lender regarding the Loan, as the same may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached thereto from time to time.
GUARANTOR.   The word "Guarantor" means Janel Corporation and its successors and assigns.
GUARANTY.   The word "Guaranty" means this guaranty from Guarantor to Lender.
INDEBTEDNESS.   The word "Indebtedness" means Borrower's indebtedness to Lender as more particularly described in this Guaranty.
LENDER.   The word "Lender" means First Northern Bank of Dixon, its successors and assigns.
LOAN.   The word "Loan" means the loan evidenced by the Note.
MERGER AGREEMENT.  The words "Merger Agreement" means the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 8, 2018, by and among Antibodies Inc., AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation and the other parties thereto.
NOTE.   The word "Note" means the Note of even date herewith and executed by Borrower in the principal amount of $2,024,750.00, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, substitutions therefor and replacements thereof.
RELATED DOCUMENTS.   The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION.   Guarantor and Lender desire to resolve quickly and efficiently any disputes that might arise between them.  For any controversy, claim or judicial action arising from or relating to this Guaranty, any Related Documents or any related transaction or conduct, whether sounding in contract, tort or otherwise:
Judicial Reference.  Where an action is pending before a court of any judicial district of the State of California, Guarantor and Lender shall each have the right to require that all questions of fact or law be submitted to general reference pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., and any successor statutes thereto.
(1 )  A single referee who is a retired superior court judge shall be appointed by the court pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 640 and shall preside over the reference proceeding.  If Guarantor and Lender do not agree upon the referee, each of them may submit to the court up to three nominees who are retired superior court judges.
(2)  If Guarantor and Lender do not agree on how the payment of the referee's fees and expenses will be shared, the court may apportion such fees and expenses between Guarantor and Lender in a fair and reasonable manner that is consistent with Code of Civil Procedure Section 645.1.
(3)  Guarantor and Lender shall be entitled to discovery, and the referee shall oversee discovery and may enforce all discovery orders in the same manner as any trial court judge.

(4)  The referee's statement of decision shall contain written findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the court shall enter judgment thereon pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644(a) and 645.  The decision of the referee shall then be appealable as if made by the court.
No provision of this section shall limit the right of any party to exercise self-help remedies, to foreclose against or sell any real or personal property collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies, such as injunctive relief or appointment of a receiver, from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any reference proceeding.  The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of either party to resort to reference.
Jury Trial Waiver.  In any action pending before any court of any jurisdiction, Guarantor waives, and Lender shall not have, any right to a jury trial.
 
 
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EACH UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUARANTY AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS.  IN ADDITION, EACH GUARANTOR UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS GUARANTY IS EFFECTIVE UPON GUARANTOR'S EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS GUARANTY TO LENDER AND THAT THE GUARANTY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL TERMINATED IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE SECTION TITLED "DURATION OF GUARANTY".  NO FORMAL ACCEPTANCE BY LENDER IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS GUARANTY EFFECTIVE.  THIS GUARANTY IS DATED JUNE 14, 2018.
GUARANTOR:
JANEL CORPORATION


By:
/s/ Brendan Killackey
Brendan Killackey,
President of Janel Corporation


 
 
 
 
 
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Exhibit 10.5

COMMERCIAL GUARANTY

Principal
Loan Date
Maturity
Loan No
Call / Coll
Account
Officer
Initials

$2,024,750.00
06-14-2018
06-14-2028
86994
 

References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations.

Borrower:
AB Merger Sub, Inc.
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY  11563
Lender:
First Northern Bank of Dixon
Sacramento Branch
1375 Exposition Boulevard #101
Sacramento, CA  95815

Guarantor:
AB HoldCo, Inc.
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY  11563
CONTINUING GUARANTEE OF PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE.   For good and valuable consideration, Guarantor absolutely and unconditionally guarantees full and punctual payment and satisfaction of the Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, and the performance and discharge of all Borrower's obligations under the Note and the Related Documents.  This is a guaranty of payment and performance 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, and will otherwise perform Borrower's obligations under the Note and Related Documents.  Under this Guaranty, Guarantor's liability is unlimited and Guarantor's obligations are continuing.
INDEBTEDNESS.   In this Guaranty, the term "Indebtedness" is broadly defined to mean and include all primary, secondary, direct, indirect, joint, several, fixed and contingent obligations of Borrower to Lender respecting the Loan, whether monetary or non-monetary in nature, including any obligations to pay principal, interest, prepayment charges, late charges, loan fees and any other charges, sums, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defending or enforcing Lender's rights and remedies therefor.  The term "Indebtedness" also includes all duties and liabilities of Borrower to Lender under the Business Loan Agreement, the Note, Deed of Trust and all Related Documents to which Borrower is a party, as any or all such documents may be modified, amended, supplemented or replaced from time to time.  Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that upon the consummation of the merger of AB Merger Sub and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement, AB Merger Sub shall no longer exist and Antibodies, Inc. will become the Borrower and obligor in respect of the Indebtedness.  Guarantor further acknowledges and agrees that none of its duties or obligations to Lender under this Guaranty shall be reduced, limited, diminished, impaired, exonerated, waived, released or discharged as a result of the consummation of the merger of AB Merger Sub and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement.
CONTINUING GUARANTY.   THIS IS A "CONTINUING GUARANTY" UNDER WHICH GUARANTOR AGREES TO GUARANTEE THE FULL AND PUNCTUAL PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION OF THE INDEBTEDNESS OF BORROWER TO LENDER, NOW EXISTING OR HEREAFTER ARISING OR ACQUIRED, ON AN OPEN AND 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.
DURATION OF GUARANTY.   This Guaranty will take effect when received by Lender without the necessity of any acceptance by Lender, or any notice to Guarantor or to Borrower, and will continue in full force until all the Indebtedness incurred or contracted before receipt by Lender of any notice of revocation shall have been fully and finally paid and satisfied and all of Guarantor's other obligations under this Guaranty shall have been performed in full.  If Guarantor elects to revoke this Guaranty, Guarantor may only do so in writing.  Guarantor's written notice of revocation must be mailed to Lender, by certified mail, at Lender's address listed above or such other place as Lender may designate in writing.  Written revocation of this Guaranty will apply only to new Indebtedness created after actual receipt by Lender of Guarantor's written revocation.  For this purpose and without limitation, the term "new Indebtedness" does not include the Indebtedness which at the time of notice of revocation is contingent, unliquidated, undetermined or not due and which later becomes absolute, liquidated, determined or due.  For this purpose and without limitation, "new Indebtedness" does not include all or part of the Indebtedness that is: incurred by Borrower prior to revocation; incurred under a commitment that became binding before revocation; any renewals, extensions, substitutions, and modifications of the Indebtedness.  This Guaranty shall bind Guarantor's estate as to the Indebtedness created both before and after Guarantor's death or incapacity, regardless of Lender's actual notice of Guarantor's death.  Subject to the foregoing, Guarantor's executor or administrator or other legal representative may terminate this Guaranty in the same manner in which Guarantor might have terminated it and with the same effect.  Release of any other guarantor or termination of any other guaranty of the Indebtedness shall not affect the liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty.  A revocation Lender receives from any one or more Guarantors shall not affect the liability of any remaining Guarantors under this Guaranty.  Guarantor's obligations under this Guaranty shall be in addition to any of Guarantor's obligations, or any of them, under any other guaranties of the Indebtedness or any other person heretofore or hereafter given to Lender unless such other guaranties are modified or revoked in writing; and this Guarantor shall not, unless provided in this Guaranty, affect, invalidate, or supersede any such other guaranty.
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GUARANTOR'S AUTHORIZATION TO LENDER.   Guarantor authorizes Lender, either before or after any revocation hereof, without notice or demand and without lessening Guarantor's liability under this Guaranty, from time to time:   (A)   prior to revocation as set forth above, to make one or more additional secured or unsecured loans to Borrower, to lease equipment or other goods to Borrower, or otherwise to extend additional credit to Borrower;  (B)  to alter, compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change one or more times the time for payment or other terms of the Indebtedness or any part of the Indebtedness, including increases and decreases of the rate of interest on the Indebtedness; extensions may be repeated and may be for longer than the original loan term;  (C)  to take and hold security for the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness, and exchange, enforce, waive, subordinate, fail or decide not to perfect, and release any such security, with or without the substitution of new collateral;  (D)  to release, substitute, agree not to sue, or deal with any one or more of Borrower's sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors on any terms or in any manner Lender may choose;  (E)  to determine how, when and what application of payments and credits shall be made on the Indebtedness;  (F)  to apply such security and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, including without limitation, any nonjudicial sale permitted by the terms of the controlling security agreement or deed of trust, as Lender in its discretion may determine;  (G)  to sell, transfer, assign or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness; and  (H)  to assign or transfer this Guaranty in whole or in part.
GUARANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.   Guarantor represents and warrants to Lender that  (A)  no representations or agreements of any kind have been made to Guarantor which would limit or qualify in any way the terms of this Guaranty;  (B)  this Guaranty is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender;  (C)  Guarantor has full power, right and authority to enter into this Guaranty;  (D)  the provisions of this Guaranty do not conflict with or result in a default under any agreement or other instrument binding upon Guarantor and do not result in a violation of any law, regulation, court decree or order applicable to Guarantor;  (E)  [Reserved];  (F)  upon Lender's request, Guarantor will provide to Lender financial and credit information in form acceptable to Lender, and all such financial information which currently has been, and all future financial information which will be provided to Lender is and will be true and correct in all material respects and fairly present Guarantor's financial condition as of the dates the financial information is provided;  (G)  no material adverse change has occurred in Guarantor's financial condition since the date of the most recent financial statements provided to Lender and no event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Guarantor's financial condition;  (H)  no litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against Guarantor is pending or threatened;  (I)  Lender has made no representation to Guarantor as to the creditworthiness of Borrower; and  (J)  Guarantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information regarding Borrower's financial condition.  Guarantor agrees to keep adequately informed from such means of any facts, events, or circumstances which might in any way affect Guarantor's risks under this Guaranty, and Guarantor further agrees that, absent a request for information, Lender shall have no obligation to disclose to Guarantor  any information or documents acquired by Lender in the course of  its relationship with Borrower.
GUARANTOR'S WAIVERS.   Except as prohibited by applicable law, Guarantor waives any right to require Lender to  (A)  make any presentment, protest, demand, or notice of any kind, including notice of change of any terms of repayment of the Indebtedness, default by Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, any action or nonaction taken by Borrower, Lender, or any other guarantor or surety of Borrower, or the creation of new or additional Indebtedness;  (B)  proceed against any person, including Borrower, before proceeding against Guarantor;  (C)  proceed against any collateral for the Indebtedness, including Borrower's collateral, before proceeding against Guarantor;  (D)  apply any payments or proceeds received against the Indebtedness in any order;  (E)  give notice of the terms, time, and place of any sale of the collateral pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code or any other law governing such sale;  (F)  disclose any information about the Indebtedness, the Borrower, the collateral, or any other guarantor or surety, or about any action or nonaction of Lender; or  (G)  pursue any remedy or course of action in Lender's power whatsoever.
Guarantor also waives any and all rights or defenses arising by reason of  (H)  any disability or other defense of Borrower, any other guarantor or surety or any other person;  (I)  the cessation from any cause whatsoever, other than payment in full, of the Indebtedness;  (J)  the application of proceeds of the Indebtedness by Borrower for purposes other than the purposes understood and intended by Guarantor and Lender;  (K)  any act of omission or commission by Lender which directly or indirectly results in or contributes to the discharge of Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, or the Indebtedness, or the loss or release of any collateral by operation of law or otherwise;  (L)  any statute of limitations in any action under this Guaranty or on the Indebtedness; or  (M)  any modification or change in terms of the Indebtedness, whatsoever, including without limitation, the renewal, extension, acceleration, or other change in the time payment of the Indebtedness is due and any change in the interest rate, and including any such modification or change in terms after revocation of this Guaranty on the Indebtedness incurred prior to such revocation.
 
 
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Guarantor waives all rights of subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification, and contribution and any other rights and defenses that are or may become available to Guarantor by reason of California Civil Code Sections 2787 to 2855, inclusive.
Guarantor waives all rights and any defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender even though that the election of remedies, such as a non-judicial foreclosure with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed Guarantor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure or otherwise.
Guarantor waives all rights and defenses that Guarantor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property.  This means among other things:  (N)  Lender may collect from Guarantor without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower.  (O)  If Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower:  (1)  the amount of Borrower's obligation may be reduced only by the price for which the collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price.  (2)  Lender may collect from Guarantor even if Lender, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right Guarantor may have to collect from Borrower.  This is an unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Guarantor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any rights and defenses based upon Section  580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Guarantor understands and agrees that the foregoing waivers are unconditional and irrevocable waivers of substantive rights and defenses to which Guarantor might otherwise be entitled under state and federal law.  The rights and defenses waived include, without limitation, those provided by California laws of suretyship and guaranty, anti-deficiency laws, and the Uniform Commercial Code.  Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor has provided these waivers of rights and defenses with the intention that they be fully relied upon by Lender.  Guarantor further understands and agrees that this Guaranty is a separate and independent contract between Guarantor and Lender, given for full and ample consideration, and is enforceable on its own terms.  Until all of the Indebtedness is paid in full, Guarantor waives any right to enforce any remedy Guarantor may have against the Borrower or any other guarantor, surety, or other person, and further, Guarantor waives any right to participate in any collateral for the Indebtedness now or hereafter held by Lender.
Guarantor's Understanding With Respect To Waivers.   Guarantor warrants and agrees that each of the waivers set forth above is made with Guarantor's full knowledge of its significance and consequences and that, under the circumstances, the waivers are reasonable and not contrary to public policy or law.  If any such waiver is determined to be contrary to any applicable law or public policy, such waiver shall be effective only to the extent permitted by law or public policy.
Subordination of Borrower's Debts to Guarantor.   Guarantor agrees that the Indebtedness, whether now existing or hereafter created, shall be superior to any claim that Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower, whether or not Borrower becomes insolvent.  Guarantor hereby expressly subordinates any claim Guarantor may have against Borrower, upon any account whatsoever, to any claim that Lender may now or hereafter have against Borrower.  In the event of insolvency and consequent liquidation of the assets of Borrower, through bankruptcy, by an assignment for the benefit of creditors, by voluntary liquidation, or otherwise, the assets of Borrower applicable to the payment of the claims of both Lender and Guarantor shall be paid to Lender and shall be first applied by Lender to the Indebtedness.  Guarantor does hereby assign to Lender all claims which it may have or acquire against Borrower or against any assignee or trustee in bankruptcy of Borrower; provided however, that such assignment shall be effective only for the purpose of assuring to Lender full payment in legal tender of the Indebtedness.  If Lender so requests, any notes or credit agreements now or hereafter evidencing any debts or obligations of Borrower to Guarantor shall be marked with a legend that the same are subject to this Guaranty and shall be delivered to Lender.  Guarantor agrees, and Lender is hereby authorized, in the name of Guarantor, from time to time to file financing statements and continuation statements and to execute documents and to take such other actions as Lender deems necessary or appropriate to perfect, preserve and enforce its rights under this Guaranty.
Miscellaneous Provisions.   The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Guaranty:
AMENDMENTS.   This Guaranty, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Guaranty.  No alteration of or amendment to this Guaranty 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.
EXPENSES.   If Lender institutes any suit or action to enforce any of the terms of this Guaranty, Lender shall be entitled to recover such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable.  Whether or not any court action is involved, and to the extent not prohibited by law, all reasonable expenses Lender incurs that in Lender's opinion are necessary at any time for the protection of its interest or the enforcement of its rights shall become a part of the Indebtedness payable on demand and shall bear interest at the Note rate from the date of the expenditure until repaid.  Expenses covered by this paragraph include, without limitation, however subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Guarantor also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums provided by law.
 
 
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CAPTION HEADINGS.   Caption headings in this Guaranty are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Guaranty.
GOVERNING LAW.  This Guaranty will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
CHOICE OF VENUE.   If there is a lawsuit, Guarantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of Sacramento County, State of California.
INTEGRATION.   Guarantor further agrees that Guarantor has read and fully understands the terms of this Guaranty; Guarantor has had the opportunity to be advised by Guarantor's attorney with respect to this Guaranty; the Guaranty fully reflects Guarantor's intentions and parol evidence is not required to interpret the terms of this Guaranty.  Guarantor hereby indemnifies and holds Lender harmless from all losses, claims, damages, and costs (including Lender's attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by Lender as a result of any breach by Guarantor of the warranties, representations and agreements of this paragraph.
INTERPRETATION.   In all cases where there is more than one Borrower or Guarantor, then all words used in this Guaranty in the singular shall be deemed to have been used in the plural where the context and construction so require; and where there is more than one Borrower named in this Guaranty or when this Guaranty is executed by more than one Guarantor, the words "Borrower" and "Guarantor" respectively shall mean all and any one or more of them.  The words "Guarantor," "Borrower," and "Lender" include the heirs, successors, assigns, and transferees of each of them.  If a court finds that any provision of this Guaranty is not valid or should not be enforced, that fact by itself will not mean that the rest of this Guaranty will not be valid or enforced.  Therefore, a court will enforce the rest of the provisions of this Guaranty even if a provision of this Guaranty may be found to be invalid or unenforceable.  If any one or more of Borrower or Guarantor are corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, or similar entities, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of Borrower or Guarantor or of the officers, directors, partners, managers, or other agents acting or purporting to act on their behalf, and any indebtedness made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Guaranty.
NOTICES.   Any notice required to be given under this Guaranty shall be given in writing, and, except for revocation notices by Guarantor, shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Guaranty.  All revocation notices by Guarantor shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery to Lender as provided in the section of this Guaranty entitled "DURATION OF GUARANTY."  Any party may change its address for notices under this Guaranty by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address.  For notice purposes, Guarantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Guarantor's current address.  Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Guarantor, any notice given by Lender to any Guarantor is deemed to be notice given to all Guarantors.
NO WAIVER BY LENDER.   Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Guaranty 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 Guaranty 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 Guaranty.  No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Guarantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Guarantor's obligations as to any future transactions.  Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Guaranty, 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.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.   Subject to any limitations stated in this Guaranty on transfer of Guarantor's interest, this Guaranty shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns.
ATTORNEYS' FEES .   In any action arising from or relating to this Guaranty and subject to any limits under applicable law, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1717.  Whether or not an action is involved, the expenses of Lender described in the paragraph of this Guaranty titled "Expenses" include, without limitation, attorneys' fees incurred by Lender.
 
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DEFINITIONS.   The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Guaranty.  Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America.  Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require.  Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Guaranty shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:
AB MERGER SUB.  The words " AB Merger Sub" mean AB Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation, and its successors and assigns.
ANTIBODIES INC. The words "Antibodies, Inc." means Antibodies Incorporated, a California corporation, and its successors and assigns.
BORROWER.   The word "Borrower" means AB Merger Sub until the consummation of the merger of Borrower and Antibodies, Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at which time and thereafter "Borrower" means Antibodies, Inc.
BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT.   The words "Business Loan Agreement" means the Business Loan Agreement of even date herewith and executed by Borrower and Lender regarding the Loan, as the same may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached thereto from time to time.
GUARANTOR.   The word "Guarantor" means AB HoldCo, Inc. and its successors and assigns.
GUARANTY.   The word "Guaranty" means this guaranty from Guarantor to Lender.
INDEBTEDNESS.   The word "Indebtedness" means Borrower's indebtedness to Lender as more particularly described in this Guaranty.
LENDER.   The word "Lender" means First Northern Bank of Dixon, its successors and assigns.
LOAN.   The word "Loan" means the loan evidenced by the Note.
MERGER AGREEMENT.  The words "Merger Agreement" means the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 8, 2018, by and among Antibodies Inc., AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation and the other parties thereto.
NOTE.   The word "Note" means the Note of even date herewith and executed by Borrower in the principal amount of $2,024,750.00, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, substitutions therefor and replacements thereof.
RELATED DOCUMENTS.   The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION.   Guarantor and Lender desire to resolve quickly and efficiently any disputes that might arise between them.  For any controversy, claim or judicial action arising from or relating to this Guaranty, any Related Documents or any related transaction or conduct, whether sounding in contract, tort or otherwise:
Judicial Reference.  Where an action is pending before a court of any judicial district of the State of California, Guarantor and Lender shall each have the right to require that all questions of fact or law be submitted to general reference pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq., and any successor statutes thereto.
(1 )  A single referee who is a retired superior court judge shall be appointed by the court pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 640 and shall preside over the reference proceeding.  If Guarantor and Lender do not agree upon the referee, each of them may submit to the court up to three nominees who are retired superior court judges.
(2)  If Guarantor and Lender do not agree on how the payment of the referee's fees and expenses will be shared, the court may apportion such fees and expenses between Guarantor and Lender in a fair and reasonable manner that is consistent with Code of Civil Procedure Section 645.1.
(3)  Guarantor and Lender shall be entitled to discovery, and the referee shall oversee discovery and may enforce all discovery orders in the same manner as any trial court judge.

(4)  The referee's statement of decision shall contain written findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the court shall enter judgment thereon pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Sections 644(a) and 645.  The decision of the referee shall then be appealable as if made by the court.
No provision of this section shall limit the right of any party to exercise self-help remedies, to foreclose against or sell any real or personal property collateral or to obtain provisional or ancillary remedies, such as injunctive relief or appointment of a receiver, from a court of competent jurisdiction before, after, or during the pendency of any reference proceeding.  The exercise of a remedy does not waive the right of either party to resort to reference.
 
 
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Jury Trial Waiver.  In any action pending before any court of any jurisdiction, Guarantor waives, and Lender shall not have, any right to a jury trial.

EACH UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUARANTY AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS.  IN ADDITION, EACH GUARANTOR UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS GUARANTY IS EFFECTIVE UPON GUARANTOR'S EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS GUARANTY TO LENDER AND THAT THE GUARANTY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL TERMINATED IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE SECTION TITLED "DURATION OF GUARANTY".  NO FORMAL ACCEPTANCE BY LENDER IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS GUARANTY EFFECTIVE.  THIS GUARANTY IS DATED JUNE 14, 2018.
GUARANTOR:
AB HOLDCO, INC.


By:
/s/ Brendan Killackey
Brendan Killackey,
President of AB HoldCo, Inc.


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Exhibit 10.6
NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Note Purchase Agreement (this " Agreement "), dated as of June 22, 2018, is entered into by and between (i) Richard Krogsrud (" Purchaser "), and (ii) AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the " Company ").  Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Merger Agreement (as defined below).
RECITALS
A.   Antibodies Incorporated, a California corporation (" Antibodies "), the Company, AB Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, certain stockholders of Antibodies, including the Purchaser, and Richard Krogsrud, solely as the representative of the stockholders of Antibodies, have entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 8, 2018 (as the same may be amended or supplemented, the " Merger Agreement "), pursuant to which, among other things, AB Merger Sub, Inc. will merge with and into Antibodies, with Antibodies as the surviving corporation in the merger (the " Merger ").
B.   Immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger (the " Merger Closing "), Purchaser desires to contribute to the Company the 14,000 shares of stock of Antibodies (" Target Stock ") held by the Purchaser (the " Contributed Equity ") in exchange for a promissory note issued by the Company in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the " Note ") having a principal amount equal to $46,916.02, all on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement (the " Contribution ").
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valid consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:
1.   Contribution of Equity .  On the terms set forth in this Agreement, at the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as set forth in Section 2 (the " Note Purchase Closing "), (a) the Purchaser will contribute, assign and transfer to the Company, and the Company will acquire and accept from the Purchaser, the Contributed Equity, which Contributed Equity will be so contributed, assigned and transferred free and clear of all Encumbrances, except for Permitted Share Encumbrances, and (b) the Company will issue and deliver to the Purchaser the Note.
2.   Note Purchase Closing .
a.   The Note Purchase Closing will be consummated immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger Closing at the location of the Merger Closing set forth in Section 2.4 of the Merger Agreement.
b.   At the Note Purchase Closing, (i) the Company will deliver to the Purchaser the Note, duly executed by the Company, and (ii) the Purchaser will deliver to the Company the stock certificates representing all of the Contributed Equity, along with duly executed stock powers with respect to such certificates.
 
 
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c.   All of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3 and Section 4 hereof shall be deemed to have been made at and as of the Note Purchase Closing.
3.   Representations and Warranties of the Company .  The Company represents and warrants to the Purchaser that:
a.   the Company is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada, and has the corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby;
b.   this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and except insofar as the availability of equitable remedies may be limited by applicable law), and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company does not and will not conflict with, violate or cause a breach of any agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or subject or any judgment, order or decree to which the Company is subject;
c.   assuming the accuracy of the representations of the Purchaser in Section 4 hereof, the Note will be issued in compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws and will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and except insofar as the availability of equitable remedies may be limited by applicable law).
d.   the Company is acquiring the Contributed Equity for its own account and investment purposes and not in violation of any applicable securities laws and not with a view to distribution thereof and agrees that it will not make any sale, transfer or other disposition of the Contributed Equity in violation of any applicable securities Law; and
e.   there is no claim, action, suit, proceeding or governmental investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or its Affiliates, by or before any Governmental Entity or by any third party which would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.   Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser .  The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Company that:
a.   this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and except insofar as the availability of equitable remedies may be limited by applicable law), and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Purchaser does not and will not conflict with, violate or cause a breach of any agreement or instrument to which the Purchaser is a party or subject or any judgment, order or decree to which the Purchaser is subject;
 
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b.   the Note is being acquired for the Purchaser's own account for investment, with no intention of distributing or selling any portion of the Note within the meaning of the Securities Act, and the Note will not be transferred by the Purchaser in violation of the Securities Act or the then-applicable rules or regulations under the Securities Act.  No one other than the Purchaser has any interest in or any right to acquire the Contributed Equity or the Note;
c.   the Purchaser has performed the Purchaser's own due diligence investigation with respect to the acquisition of the Note to the extent that the Purchaser deemed necessary or desirable.  In connection with such investigation, the Company has provided the Purchaser with such assistance as the Purchaser has requested, and has made available all additional information that the Purchaser has requested in connection with the Note, the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  The Purchaser has been afforded an opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company concerning the terms of this Agreement and the purchase of the Note and the opportunity to obtain any additional information (to the extent the Company has such information or could acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense) necessary to verify the accuracy of information otherwise furnished by the Company;
d.   no representations or warranties have been made to the Purchaser by the Company or any equityholder, officer, director, employee, agent or representative of the Company, other than as set forth in this Agreement.  The Purchaser represents and warrants that in entering into this Agreement, he has not relied on any statement, representation, warranty, assurance or other information other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement;
e.   the Purchaser has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that the Purchaser is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the acquisition of the Note and of making an informed investment decision with respect thereto;
f.   none of the "Bad Actor" disqualifying events described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) to (viii) promulgated under the Securities Act (each, a " Disqualification Event ") are applicable to the Purchaser or any of the Purchaser's Affiliates, except, if applicable, for a Disqualification Event as to which Rule 506(d)(2)(ii) or (iii) or (d)(3) is applicable; and
g.   the Purchaser has good and marketable title to, and is the sole record and beneficial owner of, the Purchaser's Contributed Equity, free and clear of all Encumbrances, except for Permitted Share Encumbrances.
5.   Acknowledgements of the Purchaser .  The Purchaser acknowledges that:
a.   the Note has not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities act in reliance on an exemption for private offerings;
 
 
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b.   the Company has retained Pepper Hamilton LLP as legal counsel in connection with the Merger and the management and operation of the Company.  Pepper Hamilton LLP is not representing and will not represent the Purchaser in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note, the management and operation of the Company or any dispute that may arise between the Purchaser, on the one hand, and the Company or the directors of the Company, on the other hand (each, a " Company Legal Matter ").  The Purchaser will, if the Purchaser wishes to engage counsel on a Company Legal Matter, retain the Purchaser's own independent counsel with respect thereto;
c.   there are restrictions on the transferability of the Note; and the Note will not be, and the Purchaser has no rights to require that the Note be, registered under the Securities Act; and
d.   the Note is being offered and sold in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of federal and state securities laws, and the Company is relying on the truth and accuracy of the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings set forth in this Agreement to determine the applicability of such exemptions and the suitability of the Purchaser to acquire the Note.
6.   Survival .  Each of the parties hereto agrees that the representations and warranties of such party contained in this Agreement will survive the Note Purchase Closing and continue in full force and effect until the date that is five (5) years following date of the Note Purchase Closing.
7.   Termination .  The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Purchaser will not be permitted to terminate or rescind this Agreement.  If the Merger Agreement is terminated prior to the Closing for any reason, then this Agreement will automatically terminate and be null and void ab initio and without any further force or effect and, at such time, no party hereto will be bound by any of the terms hereof.
8.   Notices .  All notices required or permitted to be given hereunder will be in writing and may be delivered by hand, by email, or by internationally recognized private courier. Notices delivered by hand will be deemed delivered when actually delivered. Notices given by internationally recognized private courier will be deemed delivered on the date actually received. Notices given by email will be deemed delivered on the date sent. All notices will be addressed as follows:
a.   if to the Purchaser:
1625 La Paloma Court
Davis, CA 95616
Email: rkrogsrud@antibodiesinc.com

with copies to:
Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attention: Jeff Koewler, Esq.
Email: jkoewler@delfinomadden.com
 
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b.   if to the Company:
Janel Corporation
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY 11563
Attention: Brendan J. Killackey
Email: bkillackey@janelcorp.com

with copies to:
Pepper Hamilton LLP
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Attention: Scott R. Jones, Esq.
Email: jonessr@pepperlaw.com
or (c) to any party, to such other respective addresses or addressees as may be designated by notice given in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8 .
9.   Expenses and Fees .  If any party hereto brings an action to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party may recover its expenses (including reasonable attorneys', accountants' and consulting fees) incurred in connection with the action and any appeal from the losing party.
10.   Miscellaneous .  The terms of Article 11 of the Merger Agreement (except for Sections 11.2, 11.6, 11.10 and 11.13) are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth herein in their entirety and will apply mutatis mutandis to this Agreement.
11.   Assignment .  This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.  Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned (including by operation of law) without the prior written consent of the Company or the Purchaser; provided , however , that the Company may assign or delegate, without the prior written consent of the Purchaser, any of its rights, benefits or obligations under this Agreement to an Affiliate.
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The parties have executed this Agreement as of the date indicated in the preamble of this Agreement.
COMPANY:

AB HoldCo, Inc.


By:  /s/ Brendan J. Killackey
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title: President, Secretary and Treasurer


PURCHASER :


/s/ Richard Krogsrud
Richard Krogsrud
 
 
 

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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE

THE SECURITY REPRESENTED HEREBY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH FEDERAL AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION THEREUNDER.
SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE
OF
AB HOLDCO, INC.
$46,916.02
June 22, 2018
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (including any successor or assign thereof, including, without limitation, a receiver, trustee or debtor-in-possession, " Maker "), hereby promises to pay to Richard Krogsrud, a resident of the State of California (" Payee "), the aggregate principal sum of Forty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Two Cents ($46,916.02) on the dates and in the amounts set forth in this Subordinated Promissory Note (this " Note "), and to pay to Payee interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate and times set forth herein.
1.   Reference to Note Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreements .  This Note is being issued and delivered by Maker to Payee pursuant to the terms of that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Maker and Payee (the " Note Purchase Agreement ").  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Note have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Note Purchase Agreement.  This Note and the obligations of Maker hereunder are subject to the terms of any credit agreement, loan agreement, indenture, promissory note, guaranty or other debt instrument, including, without limitation, (a) that certain Loan and Security Agreement, effective as of October 17, 2017, by and between Janel Corporation, Janel Group, Inc., PCL Transport, LLC, Janel Alpha GP, LLC, W.J. Byrnes & Co., Liberty International, Inc., and The Janel Group of Georgia, Inc., and Santander Bank, N.A., (b) that certain Credit Agreement, effective as of February 29, 2016, by and between Indco, Inc. and First Merchants Bank, and (c) that certain Business Loan Agreement, dated June 14, 2018, by and between AB Merger Sub, Inc. and First Northern Bank of Dixon (as such agreements and instruments may be entered into, amended, supplemented, restated, replaced, refinanced or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreements ") pursuant to which Maker and/or any Affiliate of Maker (collectively, the " Credit Parties ") incurs, borrows, extends, guarantees, renews or refinances any indebtedness for borrowed money or other extensions of credit with any federal or state bank or other institutional lender (collectively, the " Senior Lenders ").
 
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2.   Payment of Principal .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal hereunder, Maker shall pay the outstanding principal amount of this Note to Payee in a single payment on the three-year anniversary of the date hereof (the " Maturity Date ").
3.   Payment of Interest .  The unpaid principal balance of this Note bears interest at an annual rate equal to four percent (4%), calculated on the basis of a year consisting of 365 days.  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay interest hereunder, Maker shall pay interest on this Note to Payee quarterly in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter, commencing on September 30, 2018.  In the event that the terms of the Credit Agreements prohibit Maker from making any scheduled payment of interest hereunder, the payment of the interest shall be deferred until such time as the payment is permitted under the Credit Agreements, but in no event shall such payment be deferred beyond the Maturity Date.
4.   Prepayment .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal and interest hereunder, at any time and from time to time after the date hereof, Maker may prepay in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, the outstanding principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued but unpaid interest on such principal amount up to the date of prepayment.  Any prepayment shall be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest, and then to outstanding principal.
5.   Subordination .  All principal, interest, premiums and other amounts payable by Maker to Payee under this Note and any security therefor are subordinated and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full in cash of all indebtedness for borrowed money and other obligations of the Credit Parties owed to the Senior Lenders under the Credit Agreements (the " Senior Indebtedness ").  Until the earlier of (a) prior payment in full of all of the Senior Indebtedness and (b) the Maturity Date, Payee may not, without the prior written consent of the Senior Lenders, take any of the following actions with respect to any amounts owed to Payee under this Note: (i) initiate any suit, action or proceeding against Maker to enforce payment of, or to collect the whole or any part of any amounts owed under, this Note; (ii) commence judicial enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under this Note; or (iii) accelerate this Note.  In the event of any default under this Note, upon written demand by Payee, Maker will identify those Senior Lenders from whom any such consent must be obtained.  Payee hereby agrees to negotiate in good faith with respect to any requirement by a Senior Lender to enter into a subordination agreement and take any other actions reasonably required by any such Senior Lender with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this Note and any security therefor.  For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any of the Credit Agreements is refinanced or replaced in full, the Payee agrees that the subordination provisions of this Note will continue for the benefit of the lenders party to such refinancing.
6.   Defaults .  Maker shall be deemed in default hereunder upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) Maker fails to pay when due any principal or interest payment required to be made hereunder, and such failure is not cured by Maker on or before the 5th day following its due date; (b) an involuntary case against Maker under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law commences and is not dismissed on or before the date 60 days after its commencement; (c) a court with proper jurisdiction enters a decree or order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law; (d) a court with proper jurisdiction appoints a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property with respect to  the winding up or liquidation of Maker's affairs; or (e) Maker commences a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law, makes a general assignment for the benefit of Maker's creditors, consents to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property, or consents to the entry of an order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law.
 
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7.   Consequences of Default .  Upon the occurrence of a default under Section 6 of this Note, subject to the Credit Agreements and Section 5 of this Note, the entire outstanding principal balance of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and all other sums payable hereunder shall, at the option of Payee, become immediately due and payable.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, from and during the continuation of any default under Section 7 of this Note, interest shall accrue on the principal amount of this Note at a per annum rate equal to ten percent (10%) until such default has been cured.
8.   Payments .  Principal and interest due and payable under this Note shall be paid to Payee in lawful money of the United States of America at the address for notices to Payee as set forth in Section 8 of the Note Purchase Agreement, or at such other address as may be specified in a written notice to Maker by Payee.  If any payment on this Note is due on a Saturday, Sunday or a bank or legal holiday, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding business day.
9.   Guaranty .  Janel Corporation (the " Guarantor ") hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of all principal and interest due and payable under this Note (the " Obligations ") as and when the respective parts thereof become due and payable.  If the Obligations, or any part thereof, shall not be paid in full when due and payable, Payee shall have the right to proceed directly against Guarantor under this Guaranty to collect the payment in full of the Obligations, regardless of whether or not Payee shall have theretofore proceeded or shall then be proceeding against Maker, it being understood that Payee, in its sole discretion, may proceed against Maker or Guarantor, and may exercise each right, power or privilege that Payee may then have at such time or times and as often and in such order as Payee, in its sole discretion, may from time to time deem expedient to collect the payment in full of the Obligations.  In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives any right it may have whether now or in the future, to require Payee to make an election of remedies or otherwise bring a single action to enforce its remedies hereunder.  This is a guaranty of payment and not merely a guaranty of collection, and Guarantor hereby waives each and every guarantorship and suretyship defense, generally. Regardless of the duration of time, regardless of whether Maker may from time to time cease to be indebted to Payee, and irrespective of any act, omission or course of dealing whatever on the part of Payee, Guarantor's liabilities and other obligations hereunder shall remain in full effect until the payment in full of the Obligations.  Guarantor acknowledges that the consideration for this guaranty is not a mere recital and is adequate regardless of actual amount. Guarantor hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
10.   No Security .  The obligations under this Note are unsecured.
 
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11.   No Assignment .  This Note may not be assigned or sold without the prior written consent of Maker.
12.   Cancellation .  On final payment or other satisfaction of all principal and accrued interest owed on this Note, this Note shall be surrendered to Maker for cancellation and shall not be reissued.
13.   Lawful Interest Rate .  If  interest payable under this Note is in excess of the maximum permitted by law, the interest chargeable hereunder shall be reduced to the maximum amount permitted by law.
14.   Waivers by Maker .  Maker hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
15.   Exercise of Remedies .  No delay or omission on the part of Payee in the exercise of any right or remedy under this Note shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no partial exercise of any right or remedy, acceptance of a past due installment or other indulgences granted from time to time shall be construed as a novation of this Note or preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other rights or remedy.
16.   Collection Costs .  If a default under Section 6 of this Note occurs, Maker shall pay to Payee on demand all reasonable and documented costs and expenses of collection, including reasonable and documented attorneys' fees.
17.   Governing Law .  This Note shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Maker has executed and delivered this Subordinated Promissory Note as of the date first written above.

AB HOLDCO, INC.,
as Maker
By: _________________________  
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President, Secretary and Treasurer


Acknowledged and agreed:


 _____________________________
Richard Krogsrud, as Payee




JANEL CORPORATION,
as Guarantor


By:  _____________________________  
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer



[Signature Page to Subordinated Promissory Note]
 

 
 
 
Exhibit 10.7
 

NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Note Purchase Agreement (this " Agreement "), dated as of June 22, 2018, is entered into by and between (i) Michael L. Smith and Ardyce F. Smith 1994 Revocable Trust (" Purchaser "), and (ii) AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the " Company ").  Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Merger Agreement (as defined below).
RECITALS
A.   Antibodies Incorporated, a California corporation (" Antibodies "), the Company, AB Merger Sub, Inc., a California corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, certain stockholders of Antibodies, including the Purchaser, and Richard Krogsrud, solely as the representative of the stockholders of Antibodies, have entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 8, 2018 (as the same may be amended or supplemented, the " Merger Agreement "), pursuant to which, among other things, AB Merger Sub, Inc. will merge with and into Antibodies, with Antibodies as the surviving corporation in the merger (the " Merger ").
B.   Immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger (the " Merger Closing "), Purchaser desires to contribute to the Company the 88,594 shares of stock of Antibodies (" Target Stock ") held by the Purchaser (the " Contributed Equity ") in exchange for a promissory note issued by the Company in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the " Note ") having a principal amount equal to $296,891.26, all on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement (the " Contribution ").
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valid consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:
1.   Contribution of Equity .  On the terms set forth in this Agreement, at the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement as set forth in Section 2 (the " Note Purchase Closing "), (a) the Purchaser will contribute, assign and transfer to the Company, and the Company will acquire and accept from the Purchaser, the Contributed Equity, which Contributed Equity will be so contributed, assigned and transferred free and clear of all Encumbrances, except for Permitted Share Encumbrances, and (b) the Company will issue and deliver to the Purchaser the Note.
2.   Note Purchase Closing .
a.   The Note Purchase Closing will be consummated immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger Closing at the location of the Merger Closing set forth in Section 2.4 of the Merger Agreement.
b.   At the Note Purchase Closing, (i) the Company will deliver to the Purchaser the Note, duly executed by the Company, and (ii) the Purchaser will deliver to the Company the stock certificates representing all of the Contributed Equity, along with duly executed stock powers with respect to such certificates.
 
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c.   All of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 3 and Section 4 hereof shall be deemed to have been made at and as of the Note Purchase Closing.
3.   Representations and Warranties of the Company .  The Company represents and warrants to the Purchaser that:
a.   the Company is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada, and has the corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to carry out the transactions contemplated hereby;
b.   this Agreement constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and except insofar as the availability of equitable remedies may be limited by applicable law), and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Company does not and will not conflict with, violate or cause a breach of any agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or subject or any judgment, order or decree to which the Company is subject;
c.   assuming the accuracy of the representations of the Purchaser in Section 4 hereof, the Note will be issued in compliance with all applicable federal and state securities laws and will constitute the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and except insofar as the availability of equitable remedies may be limited by applicable law).
d.   the Company is acquiring the Contributed Equity for its own account and investment purposes and not in violation of any applicable securities laws and not with a view to distribution thereof and agrees that it will not make any sale, transfer or other disposition of the Contributed Equity in violation of any applicable securities Law; and
e.   there is no claim, action, suit, proceeding or governmental investigation pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened against the Company or its Affiliates, by or before any Governmental Entity or by any third party which would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's ability to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.   Representations and Warranties of the Purchaser .  The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Company that:
a.   this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms (except as enforcement may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws affecting creditors' rights generally and except insofar as the availability of equitable remedies may be limited by applicable law), and the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by the Purchaser does not and will not conflict with, violate or cause a breach of any agreement or instrument to which the Purchaser is a party or subject or any judgment, order or decree to which the Purchaser is subject;
 
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b.   the Note is being acquired for the Purchaser's own account for investment, with no intention of distributing or selling any portion of the Note within the meaning of the Securities Act, and the Note will not be transferred by the Purchaser in violation of the Securities Act or the then-applicable rules or regulations under the Securities Act.  No one other than the Purchaser has any interest in or any right to acquire the Contributed Equity or the Note;
c.   the Purchaser has performed the Purchaser's own due diligence investigation with respect to the acquisition of the Note to the extent that the Purchaser deemed necessary or desirable.  In connection with such investigation, the Company has provided the Purchaser with such assistance as the Purchaser has requested, and has made available all additional information that the Purchaser has requested in connection with the Note, the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  The Purchaser has been afforded an opportunity to ask questions of and receive answers from the Company concerning the terms of this Agreement and the purchase of the Note and the opportunity to obtain any additional information (to the extent the Company has such information or could acquire it without unreasonable effort or expense) necessary to verify the accuracy of information otherwise furnished by the Company;
d.   no representations or warranties have been made to the Purchaser by the Company or any equityholder, officer, director, employee, agent or representative of the Company, other than as set forth in this Agreement.  The Purchaser represents and warrants that in entering into this Agreement, he has not relied on any statement, representation, warranty, assurance or other information other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement;
e.   the Purchaser has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that the Purchaser is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the acquisition of the Note and of making an informed investment decision with respect thereto;
f.   none of the "Bad Actor" disqualifying events described in Rule 506(d)(1)(i) to (viii) promulgated under the Securities Act (each, a " Disqualification Event ") are applicable to the Purchaser or any of the Purchaser's Affiliates, except, if applicable, for a Disqualification Event as to which Rule 506(d)(2)(ii) or (iii) or (d)(3) is applicable; and
g.   the Purchaser has good and marketable title to, and is the sole record and beneficial owner of, the Purchaser's Contributed Equity, free and clear of all Encumbrances, except for Permitted Share Encumbrances.
5.   Acknowledgements of the Purchaser .  The Purchaser acknowledges that:
a.   the Note has not been registered under the Securities Act or any state securities act in reliance on an exemption for private offerings;
 
 
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b.   the Company has retained Pepper Hamilton LLP as legal counsel in connection with the Merger and the management and operation of the Company.  Pepper Hamilton LLP is not representing and will not represent the Purchaser in connection with the purchase and sale of the Note, the management and operation of the Company or any dispute that may arise between the Purchaser, on the one hand, and the Company or the directors of the Company, on the other hand (each, a " Company Legal Matter ").  The Purchaser will, if the Purchaser wishes to engage counsel on a Company Legal Matter, retain the Purchaser's own independent counsel with respect thereto;
c.   there are restrictions on the transferability of the Note; and the Note will not be, and the Purchaser has no rights to require that the Note be, registered under the Securities Act; and
d.   the Note is being offered and sold in reliance on specific exemptions from the registration requirements of federal and state securities laws, and the Company is relying on the truth and accuracy of the representations, warranties, agreements, acknowledgments and understandings set forth in this Agreement to determine the applicability of such exemptions and the suitability of the Purchaser to acquire the Note.
6.   Survival .  Each of the parties hereto agrees that the representations and warranties of such party contained in this Agreement will survive the Note Purchase Closing and continue in full force and effect until the date that is five (5) years following date of the Note Purchase Closing.
7.   Termination .  The Purchaser acknowledges and agrees that the Purchaser will not be permitted to terminate or rescind this Agreement.  If the Merger Agreement is terminated prior to the Closing for any reason, then this Agreement will automatically terminate and be null and void ab initio and without any further force or effect and, at such time, no party hereto will be bound by any of the terms hereof.
8.   Notices .  All notices required or permitted to be given hereunder will be in writing and may be delivered by hand, by email, or by internationally recognized private courier. Notices delivered by hand will be deemed delivered when actually delivered. Notices given by internationally recognized private courier will be deemed delivered on the date actually received. Notices given by email will be deemed delivered on the date sent. All notices will be addressed as follows:
a.   if to the Purchaser:
500 Calmace Drive
Dixon, CA 95620
Email: kntrygent00@ymail.com

with copies to:
Delfino Madden O'Malley Coyle & Koewler LLP
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attention: Jeff Koewler, Esq.
Email: jkoewler@delfinomadden.com
 
 
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b.   if to the Company:
Janel Corporation
303 Merrick Road, Suite 400
Lynbrook, NY 11563
Attention: Brendan J. Killackey
Email: bkillackey@janelcorp.com

with copies to:
Pepper Hamilton LLP
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Attention: Scott R. Jones, Esq.
Email: jonessr@pepperlaw.com
or (c) to any party, to such other respective addresses or addressees as may be designated by notice given in accordance with the provisions of this Section 8 .
9.   Expenses and Fees .  If any party hereto brings an action to enforce its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing party may recover its expenses (including reasonable attorneys', accountants' and consulting fees) incurred in connection with the action and any appeal from the losing party.
10.   Miscellaneous .  The terms of Article 11 of the Merger Agreement (except for Sections 11.2, 11.6, 11.10 and 11.13) are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth herein in their entirety and will apply mutatis mutandis to this Agreement.
11.   Assignment .  This Agreement and all of the provisions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and permitted assigns.  Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned (including by operation of law) without the prior written consent of the Company or the Purchaser; provided , however , that the Company may assign or delegate, without the prior written consent of the Purchaser, any of its rights, benefits or obligations under this Agreement to an Affiliate.
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The parties have executed this Agreement as of the date indicated in the preamble of this Agreement.
COMPANY:

AB HoldCo, Inc.


By: /s/ Brendan J. Killackey
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title: President, Secretary and Treasurer


PURCHASER :

MICHAEL L. SMITH AND ARDYCE F. SMITH
1994 REVOCABLE TRUST


By: /s/ Michael L. Smith
Name:   Michael L. Smith
Title:   Co-trustee
By: /s/ Ardyce F. Smith
Name:   Ardyce F. Smith
Title:   Co-trustee

 
 
 
 
[Signature Page to Note Purchase Agreement]


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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE

THE SECURITY REPRESENTED HEREBY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH FEDERAL AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION THEREUNDER.
SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE
OF
AB HOLDCO, INC.
$296,891.26
June 22, 2018
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation (including any successor or assign thereof, including, without limitation, a receiver, trustee or debtor-in-possession, " Maker "), hereby promises to pay to the Michael L. Smith and Ardyce F. Smith 1994 Revocable Trust (" Payee ") the aggregate principal sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Twenty-Six Cents ($296,891.26) on the dates and in the amounts set forth in this Subordinated Promissory Note (this " Note "), and to pay to Payee interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate and times set forth herein.
1.   Reference to Note Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreements .  This Note is being issued and delivered by Maker to Payee pursuant to the terms of that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Maker and Payee (the " Note Purchase Agreement ").  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Note have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Note Purchase Agreement.  This Note and the obligations of Maker hereunder are subject to the terms of any credit agreement, loan agreement, indenture, promissory note, guaranty or other debt instrument, including, without limitation, (a) that certain Loan and Security Agreement, effective as of October 17, 2017, by and between Janel Corporation, Janel Group, Inc., PCL Transport, LLC, Janel Alpha GP, LLC, W.J. Byrnes & Co., Liberty International, Inc., and The Janel Group of Georgia, Inc., and Santander Bank, N.A., (b) that certain Credit Agreement, effective as of February 29, 2016, by and between Indco, Inc. and First Merchants Bank, and (c) that certain Business Loan Agreement, dated June 14, 2018, by and between AB Merger Sub, Inc. and First Northern Bank of Dixon (as such agreements and instruments may be entered into, amended, supplemented, restated, replaced, refinanced or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreements ") pursuant to which Maker and/or any Affiliate of Maker (collectively, the " Credit Parties ") incurs, borrows, extends, guarantees, renews or refinances any indebtedness for borrowed money or other extensions of credit with any federal or state bank or other institutional lender (collectively, the " Senior Lenders ").
 
 
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2.   Payment of Principal .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal hereunder, Maker shall pay the outstanding principal amount of this Note to Payee in a single payment on the three-year anniversary of the date hereof (the " Maturity Date ").
3.   Payment of Interest .  The unpaid principal balance of this Note bears interest at an annual rate equal to four percent (4%), calculated on the basis of a year consisting of 365 days.  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay interest hereunder, Maker shall pay interest on this Note to Payee quarterly in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter, commencing on September 30, 2018.  In the event that the terms of the Credit Agreements prohibit Maker from making any scheduled payment of interest hereunder, the payment of the interest shall be deferred until such time as the payment is permitted under the Credit Agreements, but in no event shall such payment be deferred beyond the Maturity Date.
4.   Prepayment .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal and interest hereunder, at any time and from time to time after the date hereof, Maker may prepay in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, the outstanding principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued but unpaid interest on such principal amount up to the date of prepayment.  Any prepayment shall be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest, and then to outstanding principal.
5.   Subordination .  All principal, interest, premiums and other amounts payable by Maker to Payee under this Note and any security therefor are subordinated and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full in cash of all indebtedness for borrowed money and other obligations of the Credit Parties owed to the Senior Lenders under the Credit Agreements (the " Senior Indebtedness ").  Until the earlier of (a) prior payment in full of all of the Senior Indebtedness and (b) the Maturity Date, Payee may not, without the prior written consent of the Senior Lenders, take any of the following actions with respect to any amounts owed to Payee under this Note: (i) initiate any suit, action or proceeding against Maker to enforce payment of, or to collect the whole or any part of any amounts owed under, this Note; (ii) commence judicial enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under this Note; or (iii) accelerate this Note.  In the event of any default under this Note, upon written demand by Payee, Maker will identify those Senior Lenders from whom any such consent must be obtained.  Payee hereby agrees to negotiate in good faith with respect to any requirement by a Senior Lender to enter into a subordination agreement and take any other actions reasonably required by any such Senior Lender with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this Note and any security therefor.  For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any of the Credit Agreements is refinanced or replaced in full, the Payee agrees that the subordination provisions of this Note will continue for the benefit of the lenders party to such refinancing.
6.   Defaults .  Maker shall be deemed in default hereunder upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) Maker fails to pay when due any principal or interest payment required to be made hereunder, and such failure is not cured by Maker on or before the 5th day following its due date; (b) an involuntary case against Maker under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law commences and is not dismissed on or before the date 60 days after its commencement; (c) a court with proper jurisdiction enters a decree or order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law; (d) a court with proper jurisdiction appoints a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property with respect to  the winding up or liquidation of Maker's affairs; or (e) Maker commences a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law, makes a general assignment for the benefit of Maker's creditors, consents to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property, or consents to the entry of an order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law.
 
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7.   Consequences of Default .  Upon the occurrence of a default under Section 6 of this Note, subject to the Credit Agreements and Section 5 of this Note, the entire outstanding principal balance of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and all other sums payable hereunder shall, at the option of Payee, become immediately due and payable.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, from and during the continuation of any default under Section 7 of this Note, interest shall accrue on the principal amount of this Note at a per annum rate equal to ten percent (10%) until such default has been cured.
8.   Payments .  Principal and interest due and payable under this Note shall be paid to Payee in lawful money of the United States of America at the address for notices to Payee as set forth in Section 8 of the Note Purchase Agreement, or at such other address as may be specified in a written notice to Maker by Payee.  If any payment on this Note is due on a Saturday, Sunday or a bank or legal holiday, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding business day.
9.   Guaranty .  Janel Corporation (the " Guarantor ") hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of all principal and interest due and payable under this Note (the " Obligations ") as and when the respective parts thereof become due and payable.  If the Obligations, or any part thereof, shall not be paid in full when due and payable, Payee shall have the right to proceed directly against Guarantor under this Guaranty to collect the payment in full of the Obligations, regardless of whether or not Payee shall have theretofore proceeded or shall then be proceeding against Maker, it being understood that Payee, in its sole discretion, may proceed against Maker or Guarantor, and may exercise each right, power or privilege that Payee may then have at such time or times and as often and in such order as Payee, in its sole discretion, may from time to time deem expedient to collect the payment in full of the Obligations.  In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives any right it may have whether now or in the future, to require Payee to make an election of remedies or otherwise bring a single action to enforce its remedies hereunder.  This is a guaranty of payment and not merely a guaranty of collection, and Guarantor hereby waives each and every guarantorship and suretyship defense, generally. Regardless of the duration of time, regardless of whether Maker may from time to time cease to be indebted to Payee, and irrespective of any act, omission or course of dealing whatever on the part of Payee, Guarantor's liabilities and other obligations hereunder shall remain in full effect until the payment in full of the Obligations.  Guarantor acknowledges that the consideration for this guaranty is not a mere recital and is adequate regardless of actual amount. Guarantor hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
10.   No Security .  The obligations under this Note are unsecured.
 
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11.   No Assignment .  This Note may not be assigned or sold without the prior written consent of Maker.
12.   Cancellation .  On final payment or other satisfaction of all principal and accrued interest owed on this Note, this Note shall be surrendered to Maker for cancellation and shall not be reissued.
13.   Lawful Interest Rate .  If  interest payable under this Note is in excess of the maximum permitted by law, the interest chargeable hereunder shall be reduced to the maximum amount permitted by law.
14.   Waivers by Maker .  Maker hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
15.   Exercise of Remedies .  No delay or omission on the part of Payee in the exercise of any right or remedy under this Note shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no partial exercise of any right or remedy, acceptance of a past due installment or other indulgences granted from time to time shall be construed as a novation of this Note or preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other rights or remedy.
16.   Collection Costs .  If a default under Section 6 of this Note occurs, Maker shall pay to Payee on demand all reasonable and documented costs and expenses of collection, including reasonable and documented attorneys' fees.
17.   Governing Law .  This Note shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Maker has executed and delivered this Subordinated Promissory Note as of the date first written above.

AB HOLDCO, INC.,
as Maker
By: __________________________  
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President, Secretary and Treasurer


Acknowledged and agreed:


MICHAEL L. SMITH AND ARDYCE F. SMITH
1994 REVOCABLE TRUST
as Payee


By: _____________________________
Name:   Michael L. Smith
Title:   Co-trustee
By: _____________________________
Name:   Ardyce F. Smith
Title:   Co-trustee


JANEL CORPORATION,
as Guarantor


By: __________________________  
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer


[Signature Page to Subordinated Promissory Note]
 

 
Exhibit 10.8


THE SECURITY REPRESENTED HEREBY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH FEDERAL AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION THEREUNDER.
SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE
OF
AB HOLDCO, INC.
$46,916.02
June 22, 2018
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada Corporation (including any successor or assign thereof, including, without limitation, a receiver, trustee or debtor-in-possession, " Maker "), hereby promises to pay to Richard Krogsrud, a resident of the State of California (" Payee "), the aggregate principal sum of Forty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen Dollars and Two Cents ($46,916.02) on the dates and in the amounts set forth in this Subordinated Promissory Note (this " Note "), and to pay to Payee interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate and times set forth herein.
1.   Reference to Note Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreements .  This Note is being issued and delivered by Maker to Payee pursuant to the terms of that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Maker and Payee (the " Note Purchase Agreement ").  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Note have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Note Purchase Agreement.  This Note and the obligations of Maker hereunder are subject to the terms of any credit agreement, loan agreement, indenture, promissory note, guaranty or other debt instrument, including, without limitation, (a) that certain Loan and Security Agreement, effective as of October 17, 2017, by and between Janel Corporation, Janel Group, Inc., PCL Transport, LLC, Janel Alpha GP, LLC, W.J. Byrnes & Co., Liberty International, Inc., and The Janel Group of Georgia, Inc., and Santander Bank, N.A., (b) that certain Credit Agreement, effective as of February 29, 2016, by and between Indco, Inc. and First Merchants Bank, and (c) that certain Business Loan Agreement, dated June 14, 2018, by and between AB Merger Sub, Inc. and First Northern Bank of Dixon (as such agreements and instruments may be entered into, amended, supplemented, restated, replaced, refinanced or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreements ") pursuant to which Maker and/or any Affiliate of Maker (collectively, the " Credit Parties ") incurs, borrows, extends, guarantees, renews or refinances any indebtedness for borrowed money or other extensions of credit with any federal or state bank or other institutional lender (collectively, the " Senior Lenders ").
2.   Payment of Principal .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal hereunder, Maker shall pay the outstanding principal amount of this Note to Payee in a single payment on the three-year anniversary of the date hereof (the " Maturity Date ").
 
 
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3.   Payment of Interest .  The unpaid principal balance of this Note bears interest at an annual rate equal to four percent (4%), calculated on the basis of a year consisting of 365 days.  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay interest hereunder, Maker shall pay interest on this Note to Payee quarterly in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter, commencing on September 30, 2018.  In the event that the terms of the Credit Agreements prohibit Maker from making any scheduled payment of interest hereunder, the payment of the interest shall be deferred until such time as the payment is permitted under the Credit Agreements, but in no event shall such payment be deferred beyond the Maturity Date.
4.   Prepayment .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal and interest hereunder, at any time and from time to time after the date hereof, Maker may prepay in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, the outstanding principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued but unpaid interest on such principal amount up to the date of prepayment.  Any prepayment shall be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest, and then to outstanding principal.
5.   Subordination .  All principal, interest, premiums and other amounts payable by Maker to Payee under this Note and any security therefor are subordinated and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full in cash of all indebtedness for borrowed money and other obligations of the Credit Parties owed to the Senior Lenders under the Credit Agreements (the " Senior Indebtedness ").  Until the earlier of (a) prior payment in full of all of the Senior Indebtedness and (b) the Maturity Date, Payee may not, without the prior written consent of the Senior Lenders, take any of the following actions with respect to any amounts owed to Payee under this Note: (i) initiate any suit, action or proceeding against Maker to enforce payment of, or to collect the whole or any part of any amounts owed under, this Note; (ii) commence judicial enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under this Note; or (iii) accelerate this Note.  In the event of any default under this Note, upon written demand by Payee, Maker will identify those Senior Lenders from whom any such consent must be obtained.  Payee hereby agrees to negotiate in good faith with respect to any requirement by a Senior Lender to enter into a subordination agreement and take any other actions reasonably required by any such Senior Lender with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this Note and any security therefor.  For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any of the Credit Agreements is refinanced or replaced in full, the Payee agrees that the subordination provisions of this Note will continue for the benefit of the lenders party to such refinancing.
6.   Defaults .  Maker shall be deemed in default hereunder upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) Maker fails to pay when due any principal or interest payment required to be made hereunder, and such failure is not cured by Maker on or before the 5th day following its due date; (b) an involuntary case against Maker under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law commences and is not dismissed on or before the date 60 days after its commencement; (c) a court with proper jurisdiction enters a decree or order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law; (d) a court with proper jurisdiction appoints a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property with respect to  the winding up or liquidation of Maker's affairs; or (e) Maker commences a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law, makes a general assignment for the benefit of Maker's creditors, consents to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property, or consents to the entry of an order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law.
 
 
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7.   Consequences of Default .  Upon the occurrence of a default under Section 6 of this Note, subject to the Credit Agreements and Section 5 of this Note, the entire outstanding principal balance of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and all other sums payable hereunder shall, at the option of Payee, become immediately due and payable.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, from and during the continuation of any default under Section 7 of this Note, interest shall accrue on the principal amount of this Note at a per annum rate equal to ten percent (10%) until such default has been cured.
8.   Payments .  Principal and interest due and payable under this Note shall be paid to Payee in lawful money of the United States of America at the address for notices to Payee as set forth in Section 8 of the Note Purchase Agreement, or at such other address as may be specified in a written notice to Maker by Payee.  If any payment on this Note is due on a Saturday, Sunday or a bank or legal holiday, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding business day.
9.   Guaranty .  Janel Corporation (the " Guarantor ") hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of all principal and interest due and payable under this Note (the " Obligations ") as and when the respective parts thereof become due and payable.  If the Obligations, or any part thereof, shall not be paid in full when due and payable, Payee shall have the right to proceed directly against Guarantor under this Guaranty to collect the payment in full of the Obligations, regardless of whether or not Payee shall have theretofore proceeded or shall then be proceeding against Maker, it being understood that Payee, in its sole discretion, may proceed against Maker or Guarantor, and may exercise each right, power or privilege that Payee may then have at such time or times and as often and in such order as Payee, in its sole discretion, may from time to time deem expedient to collect the payment in full of the Obligations.  In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives any right it may have whether now or in the future, to require Payee to make an election of remedies or otherwise bring a single action to enforce its remedies hereunder.  This is a guaranty of payment and not merely a guaranty of collection, and Guarantor hereby waives each and every guarantorship and suretyship defense, generally. Regardless of the duration of time, regardless of whether Maker may from time to time cease to be indebted to Payee, and irrespective of any act, omission or course of dealing whatever on the part of Payee, Guarantor's liabilities and other obligations hereunder shall remain in full effect until the payment in full of the Obligations.  Guarantor acknowledges that the consideration for this guaranty is not a mere recital and is adequate regardless of actual amount. Guarantor hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
10.   No Security .  The obligations under this Note are unsecured.
 
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11.   No Assignment .  This Note may not be assigned or sold without the prior written consent of Maker.
12.   Cancellation .  On final payment or other satisfaction of all principal and accrued interest owed on this Note, this Note shall be surrendered to Maker for cancellation and shall not be reissued.
13.   Lawful Interest Rate .  If  interest payable under this Note is in excess of the maximum permitted by law, the interest chargeable hereunder shall be reduced to the maximum amount permitted by law.
14.   Waivers by Maker .  Maker hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
15.   Exercise of Remedies .  No delay or omission on the part of Payee in the exercise of any right or remedy under this Note shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no partial exercise of any right or remedy, acceptance of a past due installment or other indulgences granted from time to time shall be construed as a novation of this Note or preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other rights or remedy.
16.   Collection Costs .  If a default under Section 6 of this Note occurs, Maker shall pay to Payee on demand all reasonable and documented costs and expenses of collection, including reasonable and documented attorneys' fees.
17.   Governing Law .  This Note shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Maker has executed and delivered this Subordinated Promissory Note as of the date first written above.

AB HOLDCO, INC.,
as Maker
By: /s/ Brendan J. Killackey
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President, Secretary and Treasurer


Acknowledged and agreed:


/s/ Richard Krogsrud
Richard Krogsrud, as Payee




JANEL CORPORATION,
as Guarantor


By: /s/ Brendan J. Killackey
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer


[Signature Page to Subordinated Promissory Note]
 

 
Exhibit 10.9

THE SECURITY REPRESENTED HEREBY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER SUCH FEDERAL AND STATE SECURITIES LAWS OR AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION THEREUNDER.
SUBORDINATED PROMISSORY NOTE
OF
AB HOLDCO, INC.
$296,891.26
June 22, 2018
 
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, AB HoldCo, Inc., a Nevada corporation (including any successor or assign thereof, including, without limitation, a receiver, trustee or debtor-in-possession, " Maker "), hereby promises to pay to the Michael L. Smith and Ardyce F. Smith 1994 Revocable Trust (" Payee ") the aggregate principal sum of Two Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-One Dollars and Twenty-Six Cents ($296,891.26) on the dates and in the amounts set forth in this Subordinated Promissory Note (this " Note "), and to pay to Payee interest on the unpaid principal balance hereof at the rate and times set forth herein.
1.   Reference to Note Purchase Agreement and Credit Agreements .  This Note is being issued and delivered by Maker to Payee pursuant to the terms of that certain Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among Maker and Payee (the " Note Purchase Agreement ").  Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Note have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Note Purchase Agreement.  This Note and the obligations of Maker hereunder are subject to the terms of any credit agreement, loan agreement, indenture, promissory note, guaranty or other debt instrument, including, without limitation, (a) that certain Loan and Security Agreement, effective as of October 17, 2017, by and between Janel Corporation, Janel Group, Inc., PCL Transport, LLC, Janel Alpha GP, LLC, W.J. Byrnes & Co., Liberty International, Inc., and The Janel Group of Georgia, Inc., and Santander Bank, N.A., (b) that certain Credit Agreement, effective as of February 29, 2016, by and between Indco, Inc. and First Merchants Bank, and (c) that certain Business Loan Agreement, dated June 14, 2018, by and between AB Merger Sub, Inc. and First Northern Bank of Dixon (as such agreements and instruments may be entered into, amended, supplemented, restated, replaced, refinanced or otherwise modified from time to time, the " Credit Agreements ") pursuant to which Maker and/or any Affiliate of Maker (collectively, the " Credit Parties ") incurs, borrows, extends, guarantees, renews or refinances any indebtedness for borrowed money or other extensions of credit with any federal or state bank or other institutional lender (collectively, the " Senior Lenders ").
2.   Payment of Principal .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal hereunder, Maker shall pay the outstanding principal amount of this Note to Payee in a single payment on the three-year anniversary of the date hereof (the " Maturity Date ").
 
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3.   Payment of Interest .  The unpaid principal balance of this Note bears interest at an annual rate equal to four percent (4%), calculated on the basis of a year consisting of 365 days.  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay interest hereunder, Maker shall pay interest on this Note to Payee quarterly in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter, commencing on September 30, 2018.  In the event that the terms of the Credit Agreements prohibit Maker from making any scheduled payment of interest hereunder, the payment of the interest shall be deferred until such time as the payment is permitted under the Credit Agreements, but in no event shall such payment be deferred beyond the Maturity Date.
4.   Prepayment .  Subject to the terms of the Credit Agreements, including any restrictions on the ability of Maker to pay principal and interest hereunder, at any time and from time to time after the date hereof, Maker may prepay in whole or in part, without premium or penalty, the outstanding principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued but unpaid interest on such principal amount up to the date of prepayment.  Any prepayment shall be applied first to accrued but unpaid interest, and then to outstanding principal.
5.   Subordination .  All principal, interest, premiums and other amounts payable by Maker to Payee under this Note and any security therefor are subordinated and junior in right of payment to the prior payment in full in cash of all indebtedness for borrowed money and other obligations of the Credit Parties owed to the Senior Lenders under the Credit Agreements (the " Senior Indebtedness ").  Until the earlier of (a) prior payment in full of all of the Senior Indebtedness and (b) the Maturity Date, Payee may not, without the prior written consent of the Senior Lenders, take any of the following actions with respect to any amounts owed to Payee under this Note: (i) initiate any suit, action or proceeding against Maker to enforce payment of, or to collect the whole or any part of any amounts owed under, this Note; (ii) commence judicial enforcement of any of the rights and remedies under this Note; or (iii) accelerate this Note.  In the event of any default under this Note, upon written demand by Payee, Maker will identify those Senior Lenders from whom any such consent must be obtained.  Payee hereby agrees to negotiate in good faith with respect to any requirement by a Senior Lender to enter into a subordination agreement and take any other actions reasonably required by any such Senior Lender with respect to indebtedness evidenced by this Note and any security therefor.  For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any of the Credit Agreements is refinanced or replaced in full, the Payee agrees that the subordination provisions of this Note will continue for the benefit of the lenders party to such refinancing.
6.   Defaults .  Maker shall be deemed in default hereunder upon the occurrence of any of the following: (a) Maker fails to pay when due any principal or interest payment required to be made hereunder, and such failure is not cured by Maker on or before the 5th day following its due date; (b) an involuntary case against Maker under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law commences and is not dismissed on or before the date 60 days after its commencement; (c) a court with proper jurisdiction enters a decree or order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law; (d) a court with proper jurisdiction appoints a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property with respect to  the winding up or liquidation of Maker's affairs; or (e) Maker commences a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law, makes a general assignment for the benefit of Maker's creditors, consents to the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, custodian or trustee for Maker or for any substantial part of Maker's property, or consents to the entry of an order for relief against Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy or insolvency law.
 
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7.   Consequences of Default .  Upon the occurrence of a default under Section 6 of this Note, subject to the Credit Agreements and Section 5 of this Note, the entire outstanding principal balance of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest and all other sums payable hereunder shall, at the option of Payee, become immediately due and payable.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, from and during the continuation of any default under Section 7 of this Note, interest shall accrue on the principal amount of this Note at a per annum rate equal to ten percent (10%) until such default has been cured.
8.   Payments .  Principal and interest due and payable under this Note shall be paid to Payee in lawful money of the United States of America at the address for notices to Payee as set forth in Section 8 of the Note Purchase Agreement, or at such other address as may be specified in a written notice to Maker by Payee.  If any payment on this Note is due on a Saturday, Sunday or a bank or legal holiday, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding business day.
9.   Guaranty .  Janel Corporation (the " Guarantor ") hereby absolutely and unconditionally guarantees the prompt payment in full of all principal and interest due and payable under this Note (the " Obligations ") as and when the respective parts thereof become due and payable.  If the Obligations, or any part thereof, shall not be paid in full when due and payable, Payee shall have the right to proceed directly against Guarantor under this Guaranty to collect the payment in full of the Obligations, regardless of whether or not Payee shall have theretofore proceeded or shall then be proceeding against Maker, it being understood that Payee, in its sole discretion, may proceed against Maker or Guarantor, and may exercise each right, power or privilege that Payee may then have at such time or times and as often and in such order as Payee, in its sole discretion, may from time to time deem expedient to collect the payment in full of the Obligations.  In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Guarantor hereby waives any right it may have whether now or in the future, to require Payee to make an election of remedies or otherwise bring a single action to enforce its remedies hereunder.  This is a guaranty of payment and not merely a guaranty of collection, and Guarantor hereby waives each and every guarantorship and suretyship defense, generally. Regardless of the duration of time, regardless of whether Maker may from time to time cease to be indebted to Payee, and irrespective of any act, omission or course of dealing whatever on the part of Payee, Guarantor's liabilities and other obligations hereunder shall remain in full effect until the payment in full of the Obligations.  Guarantor acknowledges that the consideration for this guaranty is not a mere recital and is adequate regardless of actual amount. Guarantor hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
10.   No Security .  The obligations under this Note are unsecured.
 
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11.   No Assignment .  This Note may not be assigned or sold without the prior written consent of Maker.
12.   Cancellation .  On final payment or other satisfaction of all principal and accrued interest owed on this Note, this Note shall be surrendered to Maker for cancellation and shall not be reissued.
13.   Lawful Interest Rate .  If  interest payable under this Note is in excess of the maximum permitted by law, the interest chargeable hereunder shall be reduced to the maximum amount permitted by law.
14.   Waivers by Maker .  Maker hereby waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand and dishonor, nonpayment and acceleration of this Note.
15.   Exercise of Remedies .  No delay or omission on the part of Payee in the exercise of any right or remedy under this Note shall operate as a waiver thereof, and no partial exercise of any right or remedy, acceptance of a past due installment or other indulgences granted from time to time shall be construed as a novation of this Note or preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other rights or remedy.
16.   Collection Costs .  If a default under Section 6 of this Note occurs, Maker shall pay to Payee on demand all reasonable and documented costs and expenses of collection, including reasonable and documented attorneys' fees.
17.   Governing Law .  This Note shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Maker has executed and delivered this Subordinated Promissory Note as of the date first written above.

AB HOLDCO, INC.,
as Maker
By: /s/ Brendan J. Killackey
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President, Secretary and Treasurer


Acknowledged and agreed:


MICHAEL L. SMITH AND ARDYCE F. SMITH
1994 REVOCABLE TRUST
as Payee


By: /s/ Michael L. Smith
Name:   Michael L. Smith
Title:     Co-trustee
By: /s/ Ardyce F. Smith
Name:   Ardyce F. Smith
Title:     Co-trustee


JANEL CORPORATION,
as Guarantor


By: /s/ Brendan J. Killackey
       Name: Brendan J. Killackey
       Title:   President and Chief Executive Officer


[Signature Page to Subordinated Promissory Note]