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): December 8, 2015

 

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001- 35916 80-0882793
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

 

6101 Condor Drive, Moorpark, California 93021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(818) 224-7442

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(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:

 

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

     
 


Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Master Lease Agreement

 

On December 9, 2015, PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (the “Company”), through its subsidiary, Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (“PNMAC”), entered into a Master Lease Agreement (the “Master Lease”) with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC (“BALC”). Pursuant to the Master Lease, the Company may borrow funds from BALC on an uncommitted basis for the purpose of financing equipment and/or leasehold improvements described and on the terms set forth in schedules from time to time. The Master Lease is guaranteed in full by another subsidiary of the Company, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC. Pursuant to the initial Schedule to Master Lease Agreement, PNMAC is financing equipment with an aggregate cost of approximately $13.6 million. The initial Schedule to Master Lease Agreement has a three-year term and interim rent and base rent is payable pursuant to the terms thereof. At the expiration of the three-year term, the Company is obligated to purchase the leased equipment on an as-is, where-is basis for a nominal amount. PNMAC shall treat the Master Lease as a capital lease obligation as defined in Item 303(a)(5)(ii)(C) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.303(a)(5)(ii)(C)).

 

The Master Lease requires PNMAC to make certain representations and warranties and to maintain various financial and other covenants, which include maintaining (i) a minimum of $25 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on a consolidated basis, (ii) a minimum tangible net worth of $500 million, (iii) a maximum ratio of indebtedness to tangible net worth of 5:1 and (iv) profitability of at least $1 during each calendar quarter.

 

The Master Lease contains events of default (subject to certain materiality thresholds and grace periods), including payment defaults, failure to maintain insurance, breaches of covenants and/or certain representations and warranties, guarantor defaults, bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings and other events of default customary for this type of transaction. The Master Lease also contains remedies for such events of default, including the discontinuation of the use of the equipment, the acceleration of the rent payments under the Master Lease, the disposition of the equipment and other remedies customary for this type of transaction.

 

The foregoing description of the Master Lease and the Guaranty does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Master Lease, the Addendum to Master Lease Agreement, the Schedule to Master Lease Agreement and the Guaranty, which have been filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4, respectively.

 

Employment Agreements

 

On December 8, 2015, the Company and PNMAC entered into a new employment agreement with Stanford L. Kurland, pursuant to which he will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Chief Executive Officer of PNMAC. On that same date, the Company and PNMAC entered into a new employment agreement with David A. Spector, pursuant to which he will continue to serve as a member of the Board and as the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company and the President and Chief Investment Officer of PNMAC. The terms of the employment agreements are described in Item 5.02 of this report.

 

Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

In connection with entering into the new employment agreements with Mr. Kurland and Mr. Spector as described in Item 1.01 of this report, the prior employment agreements were terminated. The prior employment agreements were scheduled to expire on April 20, 2016.

 

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 under Item 1.01 of this report is incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Employment Agreements

 

As described in Item 1.01 of this report, the Company and PNMAC entered into new employment agreements with Mr. Kurland and Mr. Spector. The employment agreements, each of which has a three-year term, provide Mr. Kurland with an annual base salary of $1,000,000 and Mr. Spector with an annual base salary of $550,000, in each case increased annually at a rate determined by the Board and the compensation committee of the Board. Each of these executives will also be entitled to receive both cash and equity incentive compensation each year during the term of his employment agreement, awarded at levels determined by the Board and the compensation committee of the Board based on annual performance targets. Equity granted will be subject to vesting, but any unvested awards shall immediately vest upon the death or disability of the executive, a termination by PNMAC other than for cause (as defined in the employment agreement), a termination by the executive for good reason (as defined in the employment agreement), or the expiration of the term of the employment agreement before any new agreement is reached. All options granted will be exercisable, subject only to vesting provisions, for a period of ten years from the date of grant, and will be eligible for cashless exercise in all circumstances. The agreements also provide for the accrual of twenty days of paid time off at the executive’s regular base pay rate during each year of the term, medical benefits, reimbursement for expenses related to tax advice and financial counseling not to exceed $25,000, an automobile allowance of up to $1,500 per month, reimbursement of reasonable business expenses, and participation in such other benefits programs as are provided to the Company’s executives generally.

 

Each of the employment agreements provides for compensation and obligations in the event of certain terminations of employment. Upon a termination due to death or disability, a termination by PNMAC without cause, or a termination by the executive for good reason, in addition to any other amounts required by law to be paid to him, the executive would be entitled to the pro rata portion of any bonus earned but unpaid for the year during which the agreement is terminated, and the Company will generally reimburse the executive or his estate for any amounts paid by him or his estate for coverage of him and his family under the Company’s group health medical benefits plan pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA, for as long as the executive or his family is eligible to receive such benefits under COBRA. Upon a termination due to death, the executive’s estate will also receive severance payments equal to his base salary for a period of 6 months following such termination. Upon the expiration of the term of the employment agreement or upon a termination by the Company other than for cause or a termination by the executive for good reason, the executive will also serve as a consultant to the Company for an eighteen-month period commencing on the termination date. During the consulting period, the executive will receive in monthly installments, payments equal to one-twelfth of the executive’s median annual base salary and one-twelfth of the executive’s median annual incentive compensation, as calculated based on the executive’s annual base salary and target incentive compensation for the year in which the termination date occurs and his annual base salary and actual incentive compensation for the two preceding years, provided that such compensation will cease if the executive engages in services for a business that competes with PNMAC.

 

Each employment agreement also provides that for 18 months following a termination of employment, the executive will not, directly or indirectly, solicit or induce any employees, consultants, independent contractors, agents or representatives of the Company, or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, to discontinue employment or engagement with the Company, or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, or otherwise interfere with those relationships.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the employment agreements for Mr. Kurland and Mr. Spector do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the employment agreements with Mr. Kurland and Mr. Spector, which have been filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.5 and Exhibit 10.6, respectively.

 

 

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
10.1 Master Lease Agreement No.  30350-90000, dated as of December 9, 2015, among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.2 Addendum to Master Lease Agreement No.  30350-90000, dated as of December 9, 2015, among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.3 Schedule Number 001 to Master Lease Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2015, among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.4 Guaranty, dated as of December 9, 2015, by  PennyMac Loan Services, LLC in favor of Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.5 Employment Agreement, dated December 8, 2015, among Stanford L. Kurland, Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.
10.6 Employment Agreement, dated December 8, 2015, among David A. Spector, Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

    PENNYMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
     
   
Dated: December 14, 2015   /s/ Anne D. McCallion                                          
    Anne D. McCallion
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
10.1 Master Lease Agreement No. 30350-90000, dated as of December 9, 2015, among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.2 Addendum to Master Lease Agreement No. 30350-90000, dated as of December 9, 2015, among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.3 Schedule Number 001 to Master Lease Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2015, among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.4 Guaranty, dated as of December 9, 2015, by  PennyMac Loan Services, LLC in favor of Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC
10.5 Employment Agreement, dated December 8, 2015, among Stanford L. Kurland, Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.
10.6 Employment Agreement, dated December 8, 2015, among David A. Spector, Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC and PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC Master Lease Agreement Number: 30350-
  90000

 

This Master Lease Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2015 (this “ Agreement ”), is by and between Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company having an office at 125 Dupont Drive, Providence, RI 02907 (together with its successors and assigns, “Lessor” ), and Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC as “ Lessee ”, a corporation existing under the laws of the state of Delaware , and having its chief executive office and any organizational identification number as specified with its execution of this Agreement below. Certain defined terms used herein are identified in bold face and quotation marks throughout this Agreement and in Section 15 below. This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease of Equipment between Lessor and Lessee pursuant to one or more " Schedules " incorporating by reference the terms of this Agreement, together with all exhibits, addenda, schedules, certificates, riders and other documents and instruments executed and delivered in connection with such Schedule (as amended from time to time, a “Lease” ). Each Lease constitutes a separate, distinct and independent lease of Equipment and contractual obligation of Lessee. This Agreement is not an agreement or commitment by Lessor or Lessee to enter into any future Leases or other agreements, or for Lessor to provide any financial accommodations to Lessee. Lessor shall not be obligated under any circumstances to advance any progress payments or other funds for any Equipment or to enter into any Lease if there shall have occurred a material adverse change in the operations, business, properties or condition, financial or otherwise, of Lessee or any Guarantor. This Agreement and each Lease shall become effective only upon Lessor’s acceptance and execution thereof at its corporate offices set forth above.

1. Lease; Term; Non-Interference. Lessor and Lessee agree to lease Equipment described in Schedules entered into from time to time, together with all other documentation from Lessee required by Lessor with respect to such Lease. Upon receipt of any item or group of Equipment intended for Lease hereunder, Lessee shall execute a Schedule, with all information fully completed and irrevocably accepting such Equipment for Lease, and deliver such Schedule to Lessor for its review and acceptance. Provided no Event of Default has occurred, Lessee shall be entitled to use and possess the Equipment during the original Lease Term provided in the Schedule (together with any extensions or renewals thereof in accordance with terms of the Lease, the “Lease Term” ) free from interference by any person claiming by, through or under Lessor.

 

2. Rent. Rent ” shall be payable to Lessor during the Lease Term in the amounts and at the times provided in the Schedule. If any Rent or other amount payable hereunder is not paid within 10 days of its due date, Lessee shall pay an administrative late charge of 5% of the amount not timely paid. All Rent and other amounts payable under a Lease shall be made in immediately available funds at Lessor’s address above or such other place as Lessor shall specify in writing. Unless otherwise provided herein, payments received under any Lease will be applied to all interest, fees and amounts owing thereunder (other than Rent), and then to Rent payable thereunder.

 

3. Net Lease; Disclaimer Of Warranties. Each Lease is a net lease and a “finance lease” under Article 2A of the UCC, and Lessee waives all rights and remedies Lessee may have under sections 2A-508 – 2A-522 thereof, including any right to cancel or repudiate any Lease or to reject or revoke acceptance of any Equipment. Upon the “Acceptance Date” provided in the Schedule for each Lease, Lessee’s Obligations thereunder (i) shall be non-cancelable, absolute and unconditional under all circumstances for the entire Lease Term, (ii) shall be unaffected by the loss or destruction of any Equipment, and (iii) shall not be subject to any abatement, deferment, reduction, set-off, counterclaim, recoupment or defense for any reason whatsoever. LESSOR IS NOT A VENDOR OR AGENT OF THE EQUIPMENT VENDOR, AND HAS NOT ENGAGED IN THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANY EQUIPMENT. LESSOR MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, PERFORMANCE, CONDITION, EXISTENCE, FITNESS OR SUITABILITY FOR LESSEE'S PURPOSES OF ANY EQUIPMENT, PATENT, TRADEMARK OR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS, THE CONFORMITY OF THE EQUIPMENT TO THE DESCRIPTION THEREOF IN ANY LEASE, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE EQUIPMENT. If Equipment is not delivered or properly installed, does not operate as warranted, becomes obsolete, or is unsatisfactory for any reason, Lessee shall make all claims on account thereof solely against Vendor and not against Lessor. Lessee is solely responsible for the selection, shipment, delivery and installation of the Equipment and its Vendors, expressly disclaims any reliance upon any statements or representations made by Lessor in connection therewith, and has received and approved the terms of any purchase orders, warranties, licenses or agreements with respect to the Equipment. During the Lease Term, Lessee shall be entitled, on a non-exclusive basis, to enforce any applicable Vendor warranties, to the extent permitted thereby and by applicable law. Lessor assigns such warranties to Lessee, to the extent permitted thereby, and agrees to cooperate with Lessee, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, in making any reasonable claim against such Vendor arising from any defect in the Equipment.

 

4. Use; Maintenance; Location; Inspection. Lessee shall: (i) use, operate, protect and maintain the Equipment (a) in good operating order, repair, condition and appearance, in the same condition as when received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, (b) consistent with prudent industry practice (but in no event less than the extent to which Lessee maintains other similar equipment in the prudent management of its assets and properties), and (c) in compliance with all applicable insurance policies, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and manufacturer's recommended maintenance and repair procedures, and (ii) maintain comprehensive books and records regarding the use, operation, maintenance and repair of the Equipment. The Equipment shall be used only within the 48 contiguous United States, solely for business purposes (and not for any consumer, personal, home, or family purpose), and shall not be abandoned or used for any unlawful purpose. Lessee shall not discontinue use of any Equipment except for normal maintenance nor, through modifications, alterations or otherwise, impair the current or residual value, useful life, utility or originally intended function of any Equipment without Lessor's prior consent. Any replacement or substitution of parts, improvements, upgrades, or additions to the Equipment during the Lease Term shall be the property of Lessor and subject to the Lease, except that if no Event of Default exists, Lessee may at its expense remove improvements or additions provided by Lessee that can be readily removed without impairing the value, function or remaining useful life of the Equipment. If requested by Lessor, Lessee shall cause Equipment to be plainly marked to disclose Lessor's ownership, as specified by Lessor. Lessee shall not change the location or, in the case of over-the-road vehicles, the base of any Equipment specified in its Schedule without Lessor's prior written consent. Lessor shall have the right to enter any premises where Equipment is located and inspect it (together with related books and records) at any reasonable time.

 

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5. Loss and Damage. Lessee assumes all risk of (and shall promptly notify Lessor in writing of any occurrence of) any damage to or loss, theft, confiscation or destruction of any Equipment from any cause whatsoever (a “ Casualty ”) from the date shipped or otherwise made available to Lessee and continuing until it is returned to and accepted by Lessor in the condition required by the Lease, including Section 8 of this Agreement. If any Equipment suffers a Casualty which Lessor determines is reparable, Lessee shall at its expense promptly place the same in good repair, condition or working order. If any Equipment suffers a Casualty which Lessor determines is beyond repair or materially impairs its residual value (a “ Total Loss ”), Lessee shall at Lessor’s option either (a) promptly replace such Equipment with a similar item reasonably acceptable to Lessor having an equivalent value, utility and remaining useful life of such Equipment, whereupon such replacement items shall constitute Equipment for all purposes the Lease, or (b) on the Rent payment date following such Casualty (or, if none, within 30 days) pay Lessor the Stipulated Loss Value for such Equipment, together with all Rent scheduled for payment on such date, and all accrued interest, late charges and other amounts then due and owing under the Lease. Upon such payment following a Total Loss, the Lease with respect to the Equipment suffering a Total Loss shall terminate, and Lessor shall transfer all of its right, title and interest in such Equipment, free from all liens and encumbrances created by Lessor, but otherwise on an “AS-IS, WHERE-IS,” quitclaim basis. If less than all Equipment under a Schedule suffers a Total Loss, (i) the Stipulated Loss Value with respect to any such item of Equipment shall be calculated by reference to the allocable portion of “Lessor’s Cost” provided in the applicable Schedule, Rent or other amount related to such item, as reasonably determined by Lessor, and (ii) the remaining Rent under the Schedule shall be proportionately reduced as reasonably calculated by Lessor upon Lessor’s receipt of the payments described above.

 

6. Insurance. Lessee, at its own expense, shall keep each item of Equipment insured against all risks for its replacement value, and in no event less than its Stipulated Loss Value, and shall maintain public liability and, with respect to Equipment that is over-the-road vehicles, automotive liability insurance against such risks and for such amounts as Lessor may require. All such insurance shall (a) be with companies rated “A-” or better by A.M. Best Company, in such form as Lessor shall approve, (b) specify Lessor and Lessee as insureds and provide that it may not be canceled or altered in any way that would affect the interest of Lessor without at least 30 days' prior written notice to Lessor (10 days' in the case of nonpayment of premium), (c) be primary, without right of contribution from any other insurance carried by Lessor and contain waiver of subrogation and “breach of warranty” provisions satisfactory to Lessor, (d) provide that all amounts payable by reason of loss or damage to Equipment shall be payable solely to Lessor, unless Lessor otherwise agrees, and (e) contain such other endorsements as Lessor may reasonably require. Lessee shall provide Lessor with evidence satisfactory to Lessor of the required insurance upon the execution of any Schedule and promptly upon any renewal of any required policy.

 

7. Indemnities; Taxes. Lessee's indemnity and reimbursement obligations set forth below shall survive the cancellation, termination or expiration of any Lease or this Agreement.

 

(a) General Indemnity . Lessee shall indemnify, on an after-tax basis, defend and hold harmless Lessor and its respective officers, directors, employees, agents and Affiliates (“ Indemnified Persons ”) against all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses whatsoever (except those determined by final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction to have been directly and primarily caused by the Indemnified Person's gross negligence or willful misconduct), including court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses (together, “ Attorneys’ Fees ”), in any way relating to or arising out of the Equipment or any Lease at any time, or the ordering, acquisition, rejection, installation, possession, maintenance, use, ownership, condition, destruction or return of the Equipment, including any claims based in negligence, strict liability in tort, environmental liability or infringement.

 

(b) General Tax Indemnity . Lessee shall pay or reimburse Lessor, and indemnify, defend and hold Lessor harmless from, on an after-tax basis, all taxes, assessments, fees and other governmental charges paid or required to be paid by Lessor or Lessee in any way arising out of or related to the Equipment or any Lease before or during the Lease Term or after the Lease Term following an Event of Default, including foreign, Federal, state, county and municipal fees, taxes and assessments, and property, value-added, sales, use, gross receipts, excise, stamp and documentary taxes, and all related penalties, fines, additions to tax and interest charges (“ Impositions ”), excluding only Federal and state taxes based on Lessor's net income unless such taxes are in lieu of any Imposition Lessee would otherwise be required to pay hereunder. Lessee shall timely pay any Imposition for which Lessee is primarily responsible under law and any other Imposition not payable or not paid by Lessor, but Lessee shall have no obligation to pay any Imposition being contested in good faith and by appropriate legal proceedings, the nonpayment of which does not, in the opinion of Lessor, result in a material risk of adverse effect on the title, property, use, disposition or other rights of Lessor with respect to the Equipment. Upon Lessor's request, Lessee shall furnish proof of its payment of any Imposition.

 

(c) Income Tax Indemnity . Lessor shall be treated for federal and state income tax purposes as the owner of the Equipment and shall be entitled to take into account certain Tax Benefits in computing its income tax liabilities in connection with any Lease. If Lessor suffers a Tax Loss by reason of any act or failure to act by Lessee, or Lessee’s breach of any representation, warranty or agreement in any Lease then, upon Lessor's demand and at Lessor's option, either: (i) all further Rent under the Lease, if any, shall be increased by an amount, or (ii) Lessee shall pay Lessor a lump sum amount, which in either case shall maintain the net economic after-tax yield, cash-flow and rate of return Lessor originally anticipated, based on Lessor’s federal and state corporate income tax rate in effect on the Acceptance Date of the applicable Schedule and other assumptions originally used by Lessor in evaluating the transaction and setting the Rent therefor and other terms thereof. Lessee shall also pay Lessor on demand all interest, costs (including Attorneys’ Fees), penalties and additions to tax associated with the Tax Loss. Lessor shall have no obligation to contest any Tax Loss. All references to “ Lessor ” in this Section 7(c) shall include (A) Lessor's successors and Assignees, and (B) each member of the affiliated group of corporations, as defined in Section 1504(a) of the Code, of which Lessor or such successor or Assignee is at any time a member. As used herein: “Tax Benefits” means all items of income, deduction (including depreciation consistent with Lessee's representation in the applicable Schedule), credit, gain or loss relating to ownership of the Equipment as are provided to owners of similar equipment under the Code and applicable state tax laws in effect on the Acceptance Date of such Schedule; and “Tax Loss” means and will be deemed to be suffered if Lessor loses, is delayed in claiming, is required to recapture, is not allowed or may not claim all or any portion of any Tax Benefits, provided, however , that Lessee shall be under no obligation to make any payments with respect to a Tax Loss to the extent that it (1) is caused by Lessor's failure to have sufficient taxable income to benefit from any Tax Benefits, or (2) results from any disposition of Equipment by Lessor other than a disposition of Equipment following an Event of Default.

 

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8. Return. Upon any cancellation, termination or expiration of any Lease (after the occurrence of an Event of Default or otherwise), Lessee shall, at its expense, cause the Equipment to be prepared and adequately protected for shipment by an authorized manufacturer’s representative and either surrender it to Lessor in place or, if instructed by Lessor, ship the Equipment to Lessor, freight and insurance pre-paid, to a place designated by Lessor within the 48 contiguous United States, in the condition required under Section 4 hereof and under the applicable Schedule, able to be put into immediate service and to perform at manufacturer's rated levels (if any), together with all related manuals, documents and records, and, if applicable, reassembled by an authorized manufacturer’s representative and immediately qualified for the manufacturer’s (or its authorized servicing representative’s) then available service contract or warranty. If requested by Lessor, Lessee shall, at its expense: (i) cause the Equipment to qualify for all applicable licenses or permits necessary for its operation and for its intended purpose, and to comply with all specifications and requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances; (ii) provide safe, suitable storage, acceptable to Lessor, for the Equipment for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of return; and (iii) cooperate with Lessor in attempting to remarket the Equipment, including display and demonstration to prospective parties, and allowing Lessor to conduct a private sale on Lessee's premises. If Lessee does not surrender or return any item of Equipment to Lessor on the date or in the condition required under a Lease, in addition to all other available rights and remedies, at Lessor's election, such Equipment shall continue to be subject to all the terms and conditions of the Lease, with Rent and other charges continuing to accrue and be payable under the Lease with respect to such Equipment until it is so surrendered or returned to Lessor, except that Rent shall accrue at 125% of the last Rent allocable to such item of Equipment (as reasonably calculated by Lessor) during the Lease Term, payable on demand.

 

9. Lessee Representations and Agreements. Lessee represents, warrants and agrees that: (a) Lessee has had for the previous 5 years (except as previously disclosed to Lessor in writing) the legal name and form of business organization in the state described above; (b) Lessee’s chief executive office and notice address, taxpayer identification number and any organizational identification number is as described with its execution of this Agreement below; (c) Lessee shall notify Lessor in writing at least 30 days before changing its legal name, state of organization, chief executive office location or organizational identification number; provided, however, that no additional notice is required that such office and notice address shall change on or about December of 2015 or January of 2016 to 3043 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, California 91361; (d) Lessee is duly organized and existing in good standing under the laws of the state described above and all other jurisdictions where legally required in order to carry on its business, shall maintain its good standing in all such jurisdictions, and shall conduct its businesses and manage its properties (and cause each of its Affiliates to conduct its businesses and manage its properties) in compliance with all applicable laws, rules or regulations binding, in any jurisdiction, on Lessee and its Affiliates including, without limitation, all anti-money laundering laws and regulations; (e) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, each Lease and Related Agreement to which it is a party has been duly authorized by Lessee, each of which are and will be binding on and enforceable against Lessee in accordance with their terms, and do not and will not contravene any other instrument or agreement binding on Lessee; and (f) there is no pending litigation, tax or environmental claim, proceeding, dispute or regulatory or enforcement action (and Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor of any of the same that may hereafter arise) that may adversely affect any Equipment or Lessee's financial condition or impair its ability to perform its Obligations.

 

10. Title; Property; Additional Security. (a) Title; Personal Property . Each Lease is and is intended to be a lease of personal property for all purposes. Lessee does not acquire any right, title or interest in or to any Equipment, except the right to use and possess the same under the terms of the applicable Lease. Except as specifically provided in the applicable Schedule, Lessee has no right or option to extend the Lease Term of a Lease or purchase any Equipment. Lessee assigns all of its rights (but none of its obligations) to Lessor under any purchase orders, invoices or other contracts of sale with respect to the Equipment, and conveys whatever right, title and interest it may now or hereafter have in any Equipment to Lessor. Lessor shall be the sole owner of Equipment free and clear of all liens or encumbrances, other than Lessee’s rights under the Lease. Lessee will not create or permit to exist any lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance on any Equipment except those created by Lessor. The Equipment shall remain personal property at all times, notwithstanding the manner in which it may be affixed to realty. Lessee shall obtain and record such instruments and take such steps as may be necessary to (i) prevent any creditor, landlord, mortgagee or other entity (other than Lessor) from having any lien, charge, security interest or encumbrance on any Equipment, and (ii) ensure Lessor's right of access to and removal of Equipment in accordance with the Lease.

 

(b) Additional Security . To secure the punctual payment and performance of Lessee’s Obligations under each Lease and, as a separate grant of security, to secure the payment and performance of all other Obligations owing to Lessor, Lessee grants to Lessor a continuing security interest in the Collateral, provided, however , that if there then exists no Event of Default, Lessor’s security interest in Collateral subject to a Lease shall terminate upon the payment and performance of all Obligations of Lessee under the applicable Lease. Notwithstanding the grant of a security interest in any Collateral, Lessee shall have no right to sell, lease, rent, dispose or surrender possession, use or operation of any Equipment to any third parties without the prior written consent of Lessor. The foregoing grant of a security interest shall not of itself be a factor in determining whether any Lease creates a lease or security interest in the Equipment under applicable provisions of the UCC.

 

11. Default. Each of the following (a “ Default ”) shall, with the giving of any notice or passage of any time period specified, constitute an " Event of Default " hereunder and under all Leases: (1) Lessee fails to pay any Rent or other amount owing under any Lease within 10 days of its due date; (2) Lessee fails to maintain insurance as required herein, or sells, leases, subleases, assigns, conveys, or suffers to exist any lien, charge, security interest or encumbrance on, any Equipment without Lessor's prior consent, or any Equipment is subjected to levy, seizure or attachment; (3) Lessee fails to perform or comply with any other covenant or obligation under any Lease or Related Agreement and, if curable, such failure continues for 30 days after written notice thereof by Lessor to Lessee; (4) any representation, warranty or other written statement made to Lessor by Lessee in connection with this Agreement, any Lease, Related Agreement or other Obligation, or by any Guarantor pursuant to any Guaranty (including financial statements) proves to have been incorrect in any material respect when made; (5) Lessee (w) enters into any merger or consolidation with, or sells or transfers all or any substantial portion of its assets to, or enters into any partnership or joint venture other than in the ordinary course of business with, any entity, (x) dies (if a natural person), dissolves, liquidates or ceases or suspends the conduct of business, or ceases to maintain its existence, (y) if Lessee is a privately held entity, enters into or suffers any transaction or series of transactions as a result of which Lessee is directly or indirectly controlled by persons or entities not directly or indirectly controlling Lessee as of the date hereof, or (z) if Lessee is a publicly held entity, there shall be a change in the ownership of Lessee's stock or other equivalent ownership interest such that Lessee is no longer subject to the reporting requirements of, or no longer has a class of equity securities registered under, the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; (6) Lessee undertakes any general assignment for the benefit of creditors or commences any voluntary case or proceeding for relief under the federal bankruptcy code, or any other law for the relief of debtors, or takes any action to authorize or implement any of the foregoing; (7) the filing of any petition or application against Lessee under any law for the relief of debtors, including proceedings under the federal bankruptcy code, or for the subjection of property of Lessee to the control of any court, receiver or agency for the benefit of creditors if such petition or application is consented to by Lessee or is otherwise not dismissed within 60 days from the date of filing; (8) any default occurs and is continuing under any other lease, credit or other agreement or instrument to which Lessee and Lessor or any Affiliate of Lessor are now or hereafter party, which default (a) involves the failure to pay a matured obligation, or (b) permits the acceleration of the maturity of obligations by Lessor or any Affiliate of Lessor with respect to such lease, credit or other agreement or instrument; (9) any default occurs and is continuing under any other agreement or instrument to which Lessee is a party and under which there is outstanding, owing or committed an aggregate amount greater than $1,000,000, which default (a) involves the failure to pay a matured obligation, or (b) permits the acceleration of the maturity of obligations by any other party to or beneficiary with respect to such agreement or instrument; (10) any attempted repudiation, breach or default of any Guaranty; or (11) the occurrence of any event described in clauses (4) through (9) above with reference to any Guarantor or any controlling shareholder, general partner or member of Lessee. Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor in writing of any Default or Event of Default.

 

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12. Remedies . (a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Lessor may, in its discretion, exercise any one or more of the following remedies with respect to any or all Leases or Equipment: (1) cause Lessee to promptly discontinue use of or disable any Equipment, or to assemble and return any Equipment or other Collateral in accordance with the terms of the applicable Lease; (2) remedy such Event of Default or proceed by court action, either at law or in equity, to enforce performance of the applicable provisions of any Lease; (3) with or without court order, enter upon the premises where Equipment is located and repossess and remove the same, all without liability for damage to such premises or by reason such entry or repossession, except for Lessor's gross negligence or willful misconduct; (4) dispose of any Equipment in a public or private transaction, or hold, use, operate or keep idle the Equipment, free and clear of any rights or interests of Lessee therein; (5) recover direct, incidental, consequential and other damages for the breach of any Lease, including the payment of all Rent and other amounts payable thereunder (discounted at the Discount Rate with respect to any accelerated future amounts), and all costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in exercising its remedies or enforcing its rights thereunder (including all Attorneys’ Fees); (6) by written notice to Lessee, cancel any Lease and, as liquidated damages for the loss of Lessor's bargain and not as a penalty, declare immediately due and payable an amount equal to the Stipulated Loss Value applicable to such Leases which Lessee acknowledges to be reasonable liquidated damages in light of the anticipated harm to Lessor that might be caused by an Event of Default and the facts and circumstances existing as of the Acceptance Date of each Lease; (7) without notice to Lessee, apply or set-off against any Obligations all security deposits, advance payments, proceeds of letters of credit, certificates of deposit (whether or not matured), securities or other additional collateral held by Lessor or otherwise credited by or due from Lessor to Lessee; or (8) pursue all other remedies provided under the UCC or other applicable law. Upon the commencement of any voluntary case under the federal bankruptcy code concerning the Lessee, the remedy provided in clause (6) above shall be automatically exercised without the requirement of prior written notice to Lessee or of any other act or declaration by Lessor, and the liquidated damages described therein shall be immediately due and payable. Lessee shall pay interest equal to the lesser of (a) 12% per annum, or (b) the highest rate permitted by applicable law ( “Default Rate” ) on (i) any amount other than Rent owing under any Lease and not paid when due, (ii) Rent not paid within 30 days of its due date, and (iii) any amount required to be paid upon cancellation of any Lease under this Section 12. Any payments received by Lessor after an Event of Default, including proceeds of any disposition of Equipment, shall be applied in the following order: (A) to all of Lessor's costs (including Attorneys’ Fees), charges and expenses incurred in taking, removing, holding, repairing and selling or leasing the Equipment or other Collateral or enforcing the provisions hereof; (B) to the extent not previously paid by Lessee, to pay Lessor for any damages then remaining unpaid hereunder; (C) to reimburse Lessee for any sums previously paid by Lessee as damages hereunder; and (D) the balance, if any, shall be retained by Lessor. For the avoidance of doubt, upon Lessee’s payment of the Stipulated Loss Value provide for in this Section 12(a)(6) (if paid promptly upon demand and prior to exercise by Lessor of remedies under Section 12(a)(3) or 12(a)(4) following and during the continuance of any Event of Default hereunder), any Purchase Price provided for in the Schedules, and any other amounts due and owing under the Leases, Lessee shall have purchased any undisposed Equipment on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" quitclaim basis, without representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied and shall not be obligated to return such Equipment to Lessor pursuant to the provisions of Sections 8 or 12 hereof.

 

(b) No remedy referred to in this Section 12 shall be exclusive, each shall be cumulative (but not duplicative of recovery of any Obligation) and in addition to any other remedy referred to above or otherwise available to Lessor at law or in equity, and all such remedies shall survive the cancellation of any Lease. Lessor’s exercise or partial exercise of, or failure to exercise, any remedy shall not restrict Lessor from further exercise of that remedy or any other available remedy. No extension of time for payment or performance of any Obligation shall operate to release, discharge, modify, change or affect the original liability of Lessee for any Obligations, either in whole or in part. Lessor may proceed against any Collateral or Guarantor, or may proceed contemporaneously or in the first instance against Lessee, in such order and at such times following an Event of Default as Lessor determines in its sole discretion. In any action to repossess any Equipment or other Collateral, Lessee waives any bonds and any surety or security required by any applicable laws as an incident to such repossession. Notices of Lessor's intention to accelerate, acceleration, nonpayment, presentment, protest, dishonor, or any other notice whatsoever (other than notices of Default specifically required of Lessor pursuant to Section 11 above) are waived by Lessee and any Guarantor. Any notice given by Lessor of any disposition of Collateral or other intended action of Lessor which is given in accordance with this Agreement at least 5 business days prior to such action, shall constitute fair and reasonable notice of such action.

 

13. Assignment. Lessor and any Assignee may assign or transfer any of Lessor's interests in any Lease or Equipment without notice to Lessee, subject, however, to the rights of Lessee to use and possess or purchase the Equipment under such Lease for so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Lessee agrees that: (i) the rights of any Assignee shall not be affected by any breach or default of Lessor or any prior Assignee, and Lessee shall not assert any defense, rights of set-off or counterclaim against any Assignee, nor hold or attempt to hold such Assignee liable for any such breach or default; (ii) no Assignee shall be required to assume any obligations of Lessor under any Lease except the obligation of non-interference in Section 1 above, (iii) any Assignee expressly assuming the obligations of Lessor shall thereupon be responsible for Lessor's duties under the applicable Lease accruing after assignment and Lessor shall be released from such duties, and (iv) Lessee shall execute and deliver upon request such additional documents, instruments and assurances as Lessor deems necessary in order to (y) acknowledge and confirm all of the terms and conditions of any Lease and Lessor's or such Assignee’s rights with respect thereto, and Lessee’s compliance with all of the terms and provisions thereof, and (z) preserve, protect and perfect Lessor’s or Assignee’s right, title or interest hereunder and in any Equipment, including, without limitation, such UCC financing statements or amendments, control agreements, corporate or member resolutions, votes, notices of assignment of interests, and confirmations of Lessee’s obligations and representations and warranties with respect thereto as of the dates requested. Lessor may disclose to any potential Assignee any information regarding Lessee, any Guarantor and their Affiliates. Lessee shall not assign, pledge, hypothecate or in any way dispose of any of its rights or obligations under any Lease, or enter into any sublease of any Equipment, without Lessor's prior written consent. Any purported assignment, pledge, hypothecation, disposal or sublease by Lessee made without Lessor’s prior written consent shall be null and void.

 

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14. Financial and Other Data . (a) During any Lease Term, Lessee shall (i) maintain books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied (“ GAAP ”) and prudent business practice; (ii) promptly provide Lessor, within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year, and, upon Lessor's request, within 45 days of the end of each quarter of Lessee's and any Guarantor’s fiscal year, a copy of financial statements for Lessee and each Guarantor requested by Lessor, in each case prepared in accordance with GAAP and (in the case of annual statements) audited by independent certified public accountants and (in the case of quarterly statements) certified by the chief financial officer of Lessee or Guarantor, as applicable; provided, however , that for so long as Lessee or any such Guarantor is legally and timely filing annual and quarterly financial reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission which are readily available to the public, the filing of such reports shall satisfy the foregoing financial statement reporting requirements for such entity; and (iii) furnish Lessor all other financial information and reports and such other information as Lessor may reasonably request concerning Lessee, any Guarantor and their respective affairs, or the Equipment or its condition, location, use or operation.

 

(b) Lessee represents and warrants that all information and financial statements at any time furnished by or on behalf of Lessee or any Guarantor are accurate and reasonably reflect as of their respective dates, results of operations and the financial condition of Lessee, such Guarantor or other entity they purport to cover. Credit and other information regarding Lessee, any Guarantor or their Affiliates, any Lease or Equipment may be disclosed by Lessor to its Affiliates, agents and potential Assignees, notwithstanding anything contained in any agreement that may purport to limit or prohibit such disclosure.

 

15. Definitions

As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned or referred to them below:

Affiliate ” means any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the referent entity; “ control ” includes (i) the ownership of 25% or more of the voting stock or other ownership interest of any entity and (ii) the status of a general partner of a partnership or managing member of a limited liability company.

“Assignee” means any assignee or transferee of all or any of Lessor’s right, title and interest in any Lease or any Equipment.

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

"Collateral" means and includes all of Lessee's right, title and interest in and to all Equipment, together with: (i) all parts, attachments, accessories and accessions to, substitutions and replacements for, each item of Equipment; (ii) all accounts, chattel paper, and general intangibles arising from or related to any sale, lease, rental or other disposition of any Equipment to third parties, or otherwise resulting from the possession, use or operation of any Equipment by third parties, including instruments, investment property, deposit accounts, letter of credit rights, and supporting obligations arising thereunder or in connection therewith; (iii) all insurance, warranty and other claims against third parties with respect to any Equipment; (iv) all software and other intellectual property rights used in connection therewith; (v) proceeds of all of the foregoing, including insurance proceeds and any proceeds in the form of goods, accounts, chattel paper, documents, instruments, general intangibles, investment property, deposit accounts, letter of credit rights and supporting obligations; and (vi) all books and records regarding the foregoing, in each case, now existing or hereafter arising.

“Discount Rate” means the 1-year Treasury Constant Maturity rate as published in the Selected Interest Rates table of the Federal Reserve statistical release H.15(519) for the week ending immediately prior to the original Acceptance Date of a Lease (or if such rate is no longer determined or published, a successor or alternate rate selected by Lessor).

“Equipment” means the items, units and groups of personal property, licensed materials and fixtures described in each Schedule, together with all replacements, parts, additions, accessories and substitutions therefor; and “ item of Equipment” means a “commercial unit” as defined and described in Article 2A of the UCC, and includes each functionally integrated and separately marketable group or unit of Equipment.

“Guarantor” means any guarantor, surety, endorser, general partner or co-lessee of Lessee, or other party liable in any capacity, or providing additional collateral security for, the payment or performance of any Obligations of Lessee.

Guaranty ” means any guaranty, surety instrument, security, indemnity, “keep-well” agreement or other instrument or arrangement from or with any Guarantor.

"Obligations" means and includes all obligations of Lessee owing to Lessor under this Agreement, any Lease or Related Agreement, or of any Guarantor owing to Lessor under any Guaranty, together with all other obligations, indebtedness and liabilities of Lessee to Lessor under any other financings, leases, loans, notes, progress payment agreements, guaranties or other agreements, of every kind and description, now existing or hereafter arising, direct or indirect, joint or several, absolute or contingent, whether for payment or performance, regardless of how the same may arise or by what instrument, agreement or book account they may be evidenced, including without limitation, any such obligations, indebtedness and liabilities of Lessee to others which may be obtained by Lessor through purchase, negotiation, discount, transfer, assignment or otherwise.

Related Agreement ” means and includes any Guaranty and any approval letter or progress payment, assignment, security or other agreement or addendum related to this Agreement, any Lease or any Collateral to which Lessee or any Guarantor is a party.

“Stipulated Loss Value” means, as of any particular date, the product obtained by multiplying the “ Lessor’s Cost ” specified in the Schedule by the percentage set forth in the “ Schedule of Stipulated Loss Values ” attached to the Schedule, specified opposite the Rent installment number (or date) becoming due immediately after the Casualty, Event of Default or other event requiring the calculation of Stipulated Loss Value. If there is no Schedule of Stipulated Loss Values attached to a Schedule, or if the Schedule of Stipulated Loss Values does not otherwise cover a Rent installment number (or date), Stipulated Loss Value on any Rent payment date shall equal the net present value of: (a) all unpaid Rent for the remainder of the Lease Term, plus (b) the amount of any purchase obligation, fixed price purchase option, or TRAC amount payment or, if there is no such obligation, option or payment, then the fair market value of the Equipment as of the end of the Lease Term, as estimated by Lessor in its sole discretion, all discounted to present value at the Discount Rate.

“UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code in effect in the state specified in Section 16(f) of this Agreement.

“Vendor” means the manufacturer, distributor, supplier or other seller (whether or not a merchant or dealer) of the Equipment and any sales representative or agent thereof.

 

 

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16. Miscellaneous. (a) At Lessor's request, Lessee shall execute, deliver, file and record such financing statements and other documents as Lessor deems necessary to protect Lessor's interest in the Equipment and to effectuate the purposes of any Lease or Related Agreement, and Lessee authorizes, and irrevocably appoints Lessor as its agent and attorney-in-fact, with right of substitution and coupled with an interest, to (i) execute, deliver, file, and record any such item, and to take such action for Lessee and in Lessee's name, place and stead, (ii) make minor corrections to manifest errors in factual data in any Schedule and any addenda, attachments, exhibits and riders thereto, and (iii) after the occurrence of an Event of Default, enforce claims relating to the Equipment against insurers, Vendors or other persons, and to make, adjust, compromise, settle and receive payment under such claims; but without any obligation to do so.

 

(b) Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each entity that obtains a loan or other financial accommodation. The first time Lessee requests a financial accommodation from Lessor, the Lessor may ask for Lessee’s (or any Guarantor’s) legal name, address, tax ID number and other identifying information. Lessee shall promptly provide copies of business licenses or other documents evidencing the existence and good standing of Lessee or any Guarantor requested by Lessor.

 

(c) Time is of the essence in the payment and performance of all of Lessee’s Obligations under any Lease or Related Agreement. This Agreement, and each Lease or Related Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. All demands, notices, requests, consents, waivers and other communications concerning this Agreement and any Lease or Related Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when received, personally delivered or three business days after being deposited in the mail, first class postage prepaid, or the business day after delivery to an express carrier, charges prepaid, addressed to each party at the address provided herein, or at such other address as may hereafter be furnished in writing by such party to the other.

 

(d) Except as otherwise agreed between Lessee and Lessor in writing, Lessee shall reimburse Lessor upon demand for costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, any Lease or Related Agreement. Lessee shall reimburse Lessor on demand for all costs (including Attorneys’ Fees) incurred by Lessor in connection with Lessee’s exercise of any purchase or extension option under any Lease, or any amendment or waiver of the terms of this Agreement or any Lease or Related Agreement requested by Lessee.

 

(e) Any provisions of this Agreement or any Lease or Related Agreement which are unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions thereof, and any such unenforceability shall not render unenforceable such provisions in any other jurisdiction. Any requirement for the execution and delivery of any document, instrument or notice may be satisfied, in Lessor’s discretion, by authentication as a record within the meaning of, and to the extent permitted by, Article 9 of the UCC.

 

(f) THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY LEASE OR RELATED AGREEMENT, AND THE LEGAL RELATIONS OF THE PARTIES THERETO, SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CHOICE OF LAW PRINCIPLES; THE PARTIES CONSENT AND SUBMIT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS OF SUCH STATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING THEREFROM, AND EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY OBJECTIONS THAT IT MAY HAVE TO THE VENUE OF SUCH COURTS. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON OR WITH RESPECT THERETO. IN NO EVENT SHALL LESSOR HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO LESSEE FOR INCIDENTAL, GENERAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES. Any cause of action by Lessee against Lessor relating to this Agreement or any Lease or Related Agreement shall be brought within one year after any such cause of action first arises, and Lessee hereby waives the benefit of any longer period provided by statute.

 

(g) EACH LEASE, TOGETHER WITH THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED AGREEMENTS, (i) CONSTITUTES THE FINAL AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES SUPERSEDING ALL CONFLICTING TERMS OR PROVISIONS OF ANY PRIOR PROPOSALS, APPROVAL LETTERS, TERM SHEETS OR OTHER AGREEMENTS OR UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE PARTIES, (ii) MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF (y) ANY PRIOR WRITTEN OR ORAL AGREEMENTS OR UNDERSTANDINGS, OR (z) ANY CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OR UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE PARTIES; and (iii) MAY NOT BE AMENDED, NOR MAY ANY RIGHTS THEREUNDER BE WAIVED, EXCEPT BY AN INSTRUMENT IN WRITING SIGNED BY THE PARTY CHARGED WITH SUCH AMENDMENT OR WAIVER.

In Witness Whereof, Lessor and Lessee have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

BANC OF AMERICA LEASING & CAPITAL, LLC
(Lessor)

Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC
(Lessee)
   

By: /s/ Terri J. Preston

Print Name: Terri J. Preston

Title: Vice President

 

By: /s/ Pamela Marsh

Print Name: Pamela Marsh

Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer

Taxpayer ID # : 80-00882793

Org. ID # (if any) _______________________

Chief Executive Office:

6101 Condor Dr.

Moorpark, CA 93021

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

 

Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC Addendum to Master Lease Agreement No.  30350-90000

 

This Addendum (“ Addendum ”) to Master Lease Agreement No. 30350-90000 dated as of December 9, 2015 (the “ Agreement ”) is by and between Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC (" Lessor" ) and Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (" Lessee "), who have determined that it is to their mutual benefit to make certain amendments to the Agreement. All capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective meaning set forth or referred to them in the Agreement. For purposes of this Addendum, all financial terms contained herein that are not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings and values determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, as defined by controlling pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, as from time to time supplemented and amended, and consistently applied. Accordingly, for good and valuable consideration, intending to be legally bound and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, it is hereby agreed as follows:

 

For so long as any Obligations of the Lessee owing to Lessor remain outstanding, Lessee covenants and agrees that it shall:

 

1) Minimum Liquidity : maintain unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, short term cash investments, net trade receivables and marketable securities not classified as long term investments on a consolidated basis, in an amount at least equal to $25,000,000;

 

2) Minimum Net Worth : maintain a “Tangible Net Worth” (defined for purposes of this Addendum as shareholders’ equity less intangible assets, and excluding amounts due from Affiliates and capitalized software costs) of at least $500,000,000; provided that the term “Affiliates” shall include only Lessee and its wholly owned subsidiaries;

 

3) Maximum Indebtedness to Tangible Net Worth Ratios : maintain a ratio of total liabilities excluding the amount of any non-recourse debt, including any securitization debt, and any intercompany debt eliminated in consolidation to Tangible Net Worth of not more than 5-to-1;

 

4) Minimum Profitability : maintain net profits (earnings after depreciation, depletion, amortization and other non-cash charges, and after taxes) of at least $1 during each calendar quarter; and

 

5) Covenant Compliance Testing and Compliance Certificates : on a calendar quarterly basis, provide Lessor, within 45 days following the close of each quarter, a compliance certificate in form and substance satisfactory in all respects to Lessor, together with supporting financial information and statements, certified by Lessee’s chief financial officer certifying as to Lessee’s compliance with the financial covenants set forth above and that no Event of Default, or event or condition which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time or both, would constitute an Event of Default, exists under the Agreement.

 

It is expressly agreed by the parties that this Addendum is supplemental to the Agreement and made a part thereof and all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof, unless specifically modified herein, are to remain in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict, inconsistency or incongruity between the provisions of this Addendum and any of the provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Addendum shall in all respects govern and control.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Addendum to be executed on the dates set forth below.

 

Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC

 

 

By: /s/ Pamela Marsh

 

Print Name: Pamela Marsh

 

Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer

 

Date: 12/9/15

Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC

 

 

 

By: /s/ Terri J. Preston

 

Print Name: Terri J. Preston

 

Title: Vice President

 

Date: 12/9/15

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

  Schedule (Lease Intended as Security) Schedule
Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC to Master Lease Agreement Number 001

 

This Schedule (" Schedule "), dated as of December 9, 2015 , between Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC (" Lessor ") and Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (" Lessee ") is executed pursuant to Master Lease Agreement Number 30350-90000 dated December 9 , 2015 (the “ Master Lease ”), incorporated in this Schedule by this reference. Unless otherwise defined in this Schedule, capitalized terms used in this Schedule have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in the Master Lease. If any provision of this Schedule conflicts with any provision of the Master Lease, the provisions contained in this Schedule shall prevail. Lessee hereby authorizes Lessor to insert the serial numbers and other identification data of the Equipment, dates, and other omitted factual matters or descriptions in this Schedule.

 

1. Description of Equipment; Location. The Equipment subject to this Schedule, which has a cost to Lessor in the aggregate of $ 13,577,761.95 , which may include taxes, shipping, installation and other related expenses, if any (collectively " Lessor’s Cost "), are as follows:

 

Quantity Description Serial Number Lessor's Cost
       
    See attached Exhibit A  

 

Location of Equipment . The Equipment will be located or (in the case of over-the-road vehicles) based at the following locations:

 

Location Address City County State ZIP
           
See attached Exhibit A

 

2. Acceptance . Lessee acknowledges and represents that the Equipment (a) has been delivered to, received and inspected by Lessee, (b) is in good operating order, repair, condition and appearance, (c) is of the manufacture, design and capacity selected by Lessee and are suitable for the purposes for which the Equipment are leased, and are acceptable and satisfactory to Lessee, (d) do not require any additions or modifications to make them suitable for use, other than ancillary modifications or additions normally made by lessees of similar assets, and are available for use and lease by Lessee and Lessor, and (e) have been irrevocably accepted as "Equipment" leased by Lessee under this Schedule as of the date written below (the " Acceptance Date "). Lessee hereby authorizes and directs Lessor to reimburse Lessee or pay Vendors for the purchase price of the Equipment in accordance with Vendors’ invoices therefor, receipt and approval of which are hereby reaffirmed by Lessee.

 

3. Lease Term . The original Lease Term for the Lease of Equipment under this Schedule consist of: (i) an " Interim Term " (if any) beginning on the Acceptance Date, and continuing through and including the day preceding the Base Date; and (ii) a " Base Term " of thirty-six (36) months, beginning on January 9, 2016 (the " Base Date ").

 

4. Rent. Rent payable under this Schedule consists of: (i) “Interim Rent”, which shall be due Lessor for each day of the interim Term and shall equal the daily equivalent of the initial Base Rent, and payable on the Base Date; and (ii) “Base Rent”, which shall be payable in arrears in thirty-six (36) consecutive monthly installments of the payment amount and interest (the " Payments ") commencing on January 9, 2016 ( the “Initial Payment” ). Each Payment shall be in the principal amount of $377,160.05, plus interest as described in the following paragraph, and due and payable on the same day of the month as the Initial Payment set forth above in each succeeding payment period (each, a " Payment Date ") during the Lease Term. All interest hereunder shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 360 days comprised of 12 months of 30 days each.

 

Interest shall accrue on the entire Lessor’s Cost of this Schedule outstanding for any calendar month or portion thereof as reduced by each Payment of principal, at a per annum rate of interest equal to (i) [***] plus the rate of interest equal to the “average of interbank offered rates for dollar deposits in the London Market based on quotations of sixteen (16) major banks” for a term of thirty days as published in the Wall Street Journal under a heading entitled “Money Rates, London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR)” or any future or substitute heading, on the fifteenth day of the month preceding the month in which the Payment Date occurs for the applicable Payment, or (ii) if less, the highest rate of interest permitted by applicable law (the " Interest Rate ").

 

 

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5. Tax Exemption; Personal Property Taxes. Lessor will invoice Lessee for all sales and use taxes as and when due and payable in accordance with applicable law, unless Lessee timely delivers to Lessor a valid exemption certificate with respect to such taxes. Delivery of such certificate shall constitute Lessee's representation and warranty that no such taxes shall become due and payable with respect to the Equipment, and Lessee shall indemnify and hold harmless Lessor from and against any and all liability or damages, including late charges and interest which Lessor may incur by reason of the assessment of such taxes. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Lease, Lessee shall file directly with all appropriate taxing authorities all declarations, returns, inventories and other documentation with respect to any personal property taxes due or to become due with respect to the Equipment (" Taxes ") and shall pay on or before the date when due all such Taxes assessed, billed or otherwise payable with respect to such Equipment directly to such taxing authorities. Upon request by Lessor, Lessee shall provide Lessor with copies of satisfactory documentation and proof of payment of such Taxes, and any penalties and interest thereon, and any other liabilities and damages that Lessor may incur arising out of the failure of Lessee to pay when due such Taxes. The indemnity and covenants set forth herein shall continue in full force and effect and shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease.

 

6. Status of Lease as “Lease Intended as Security.” Any provision of the Master Lease to the contrary notwithstanding, Lessor and Lessee acknowledge and agree that the Lease of Equipment under this Schedule is and is intended to be a transaction which creates a security interest in personal property in favor of Lessor, and shall be construed to constitute a lease intended as security for all commercial law and federal income and state tax purposes. Lessee and Lessor further acknowledge and agree that: (i) any right, title or interest of Lessor in and to the Equipment is held for collateral security purposes and that Lessor shall be entitled to all of the rights and remedies of a secured party under Article 9 of the UCC and otherwise provided under applicable law; (ii) Section 7(c) of the Master Lease shall not be applicable to the Lease evidenced by this Schedule; (iii) Lessee shall be treated for both federal and state income tax purposes as the owner of the Equipment and shall be entitled to take all of the tax benefits (including, without limitation, all depreciation deductions) that may be available with respect to the Equipment; (iv) upon the payment and performance of all of Lessee’s Obligations under this Schedule, and provided that there then exists no Event of Default, Lessee shall not be obligated to return the Equipment to Lessor pursuant to the provisions of Section 8 of the Master Lease; and (v) the last sentence of Section 12(a) of the Master Lease as it relates to the Lease evidenced by this Schedule is deleted and replaced with the following: “Any payments received by Lessor after the occurrence of an Event of Default, including proceeds of any disposition of Equipment, shall be applied in the following order: (A) to all costs, and (including Attorneys’ Fees), charges and expenses incurred in taking, removing, holding, repairing and selling or leasing the Equipment or other Collateral or enforcing the provisions hereof; (B) to the extent not previously paid by Lessee, to pay Lessor for any damages then remaining unpaid hereunder; and (C) the balance, if any, shall be paid to Lessee and/or other parties lawfully entitled thereto.”

 

7. Further Representations and Agreements. Lessee represents, warrants and agrees as follows: (a) all representations and warranties of Lessee contained in the Master Lease are restated as of the Acceptance Date and are true and correct as of such date; (b) there has been no material adverse change in the operations, business, properties or condition (financial or otherwise) of Lessee or any Guarantor since November 16, 2015; (c) there exists no Default or Event of Default as of the Acceptance Date; and (d) the operation and maintenance of any Equipment in the ordinary course by Lessee do not require the entry into any software or other intellectual property rights agreement with any licensor or other person, except as disclosed to Lessor in writing prior to the Acceptance Date.

 

8. End of Lease Term Purchase. At the end of the Base Term, or within 15 days thereafter, Lessee shall purchase the Equipment on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" quitclaim basis, without representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, for the cash amount of one dollar ($1.00) (" Purchase Price "). Lessee shall pay Lessor the Purchase Price on or before the expiration of the Base Term in immediately available funds.



 

BANC OF AMERICA LEASING & CAPITAL, LLC Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC
   
By: /s/ Terri J. Preston By: /s/Pamela Marsh
   
Printed Name: Terri J. Preston Printed Name: Pamela Marsh
Title: Vice President Title: Executive Vice President, Treasurer
   
  Acceptance Date:   12/9/15

 

 

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Where multiple counterpart originals of this Schedule have been executed by Lessee and Lessor, only the counterpart marked “Lessor's Copy” shall be deemed chattel paper evidencing the Lease of Equipment subject to this Schedule, and a security interest in such chattel paper and Lease may be perfected through the transfer and possession of the “Lessor’s Copy” of such Schedule only, without the need to transfer possession of the Master Lease, any Related Agreement or any other document executed and delivered in connection with this Lease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.4

 

Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC GUARANTY

 

This Guaranty (this "Guaranty" ) is executed and delivered as of the date set forth below by the undersigned guarantor (the "Guarantor" ) in favor of Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC ( "BALC" ). BALC may, from time to time, enter into agreements with Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company ( "Customer" ). The term "Customer," if defined to include more than one party, shall mean "Customer and each of them" and this Guaranty shall secure payment of all of their respective Obligations (hereinafter defined) to BALC. BALC is unwilling to enter into such agreements with Customer, unless Guarantor absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to BALC the payment and performance of all obligations of Customer at any time owing to BALC. With knowledge that BALC will enter into agreements with or extend financial accommodations to Customer in reliance upon the existence of this Guaranty and the validity and enforceability of the obligations and liabilities of Guarantor to BALC contemplated hereby, Guarantor agrees with BALC as follows:

 

1. Guaranty . Guarantor guarantees to BALC the prompt payment and/or performance of all indebtedness, obligations and liabilities of Customer at any time owing to BALC, whether direct or indirect, matured or unmatured, primary or secondary, certain or contingent, or acquired by or otherwise created in favor of BALC, including without limitation any and all rent, loan, purchase or other installment payments, principal balances, taxes, indemnities, liquidated damages, accelerated amounts, return deficiency charges, stipulated loss and casualty value payments, transaction expenses and other reimbursements, administrative charges, all interest, late charges and fees, attorneys’ fees or enforcement and other costs, which may at any time be payable to BALC, together with all claims for damages arising from or in connection with the failure to punctually and completely pay or perform such obligations, whether or not such obligations are from time to time reduced or extinguished and thereafter increased or incurred (collectively the "Obligations" ). This Guaranty is a guaranty of payment and performance, and not a guaranty of collection, and Guarantor hereby undertakes and agrees that if Customer does not or is unable to punctually and completely pay or perform any Obligations for any reason, Guarantor shall (i) punctually pay any such Obligations requiring the payment of money which Customer fails to pay promptly, as and when due, in each case, as an Obligation for payment due directly from Guarantor to BALC and without any abatement, reduction, setoff, defense, counterclaim or recoupment, and (ii) punctually perform any and all Obligations not requiring the payment of money for the benefit of BALC, as an Obligation for performance due directly from Guarantor to BALC. Guarantor shall be deemed to be primarily liable for each Obligation and not merely as a surety thereof.

 

2. Continuing Nature of Guaranty; Revocation . This Guaranty is a continuing guaranty and shall in all respects be valid and enforceable without regard to the form or the amount of the Obligations in existence at any time. Guarantor may prospectively revoke this Guaranty by sending written notice, certified mail, return receipt requested, to BALC at the address for BALC specified above (the "Revocation Notice" ). The revocation of this Guaranty shall not be effective with respect to any Obligation arising on or prior to the date occurring fifteen (15) days after BALC's receipt of the Revocation Notice (the "Revocation Date" ), or to any Obligation arising at any time after the Revocation Date if such Obligation arises as the result of a commitment made by BALC to Customer on or prior to the Revocation Date.

 

3. Absolute, Unconditional, Joint and Several Nature of Guaranty . The obligations of Guarantor hereunder are absolute and unconditional, and shall be joint and several with each Guarantor executing this Guaranty and each other party that may be liable, directly or indirectly, for the payment or performance of any of the Obligations. If this Guaranty is executed by more than one party, the term "Guarantor" as used herein shall mean (unless the context otherwise requires) "the Guarantor and each of them" and each and every undertaking shall be their joint and several undertaking. If Customer is a partnership or a limited liability company, the obligations of Guarantor herein contained shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes in the individuals or members comprising the partnership or the limited liability company, and the term " Customer " shall include any altered or successive partnerships or limited liability companies. Guarantor shall not be released from any obligations under or in respect of this Guaranty for any reason, nor shall such obligations be reduced, diminished or discharged for any reason, including without limitation:

 

(a) Modifications; Indulgences; Payment Applications . Any modifications, renewals, or alterations of any agreement, document or instrument relating to any Obligation; any indulgences, adjustments, preferences, extensions or compromises made by BALC in favor of Customer or Guarantor or any other party; or the application of any payments and receipts, by whomever paid and/or however realized, to any amounts owing by Guarantor or Customer to BALC in such manner as BALC shall determine in its sole discretion.

 

(b) Condition of Customer or Guarantor . Any insolvency, bankruptcy, arrangement, adjustment, composition, liquidation, disability, dissolution, appointment of a receiver for, or other similar proceeding affecting Customer or Guarantor; any sale, lease or other disposition of any of the assets of Customer or Guarantor; any reorganization of, or change in the composition of the shareholders, partners or members of, Customer or Guarantor; or any termination of, or other change in, the relationship between Customer and Guarantor.

 

(c) Invalidity of Obligations or Other Agreements . The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any Obligation for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to: the existence of valid abatements, defenses, counterclaims, deductions or off-sets to any Obligation; the violation of applicable usury or other laws by any Obligation; or the lack of authenticity or genuineness of any document or instrument relating to the Obligations. This Guaranty shall be in addition to any other guaranty or other security for the Obligations, and it shall not be prejudiced or rendered unenforceable by the invalidity or unenforceability of any such other guaranty or security.

 

(d) Release of Customer . Any complete or partial release of Customer or any other party liable for any Obligation for any reason.

 

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(e) Release and Care of Collateral; Status of Liens . Any sale, transfer, release, surrender, exchange, deterioration, waste, loss or impairment of any property transferred or assigned by Customer, Guarantor or any other party in respect of any Obligation or otherwise acquired by BALC for lease to Customer or otherwise in connection with any Obligation (collectively, the "Collateral" ), whether negligent or willful; the failure of BALC or any other party to exercise reasonable care in the preservation, protection, sale or other treatment of any of the Collateral; the failure of BALC or any other party to create or properly perfect BALC’s rights, title or interests in any Collateral, or any mortgage, pledge, security interest, transfer or assignment of any Collateral (a "Lien" ); the unenforceability of any Lien; the creation of any lien or encumbrance on any Collateral in favor of any other party, or the subordination of any Lien in favor of BALC to any such other lien or encumbrance; or the taking or accepting by BALC of any other security for, or assurance of payment of, any Obligation.

 

(f) Other Action or Inaction . Any other action or inaction on the part of BALC, whether or not such action or inaction prejudices Guarantor or increases the likelihood or amount that Guarantor will be required to pay or perform in connection with any Obligation pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

It is the obligation of Guarantor to discharge the Obligations when due, notwithstanding any occurrence, circumstance, event, action or omission whatsoever, whether or not particularly described herein. Guarantor is not entering into this Guaranty in reliance on the value or the availability of any Collateral. Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor may be required to pay the Obligations, in full, without the assistance or support of any other party. Guarantor has not been induced to enter into this Guaranty on the basis that any party other than Customer will be liable to perform any Obligations or that BALC will look to any other party to perform any Obligation. BALC may release, or settle with, the Customer, any Guarantor, or any other party liable, directly or indirectly, for the performance of any Obligation, all without affecting the liability of any other party to this Guaranty. To the extent that this Guaranty is secured by property of Guarantor, BALC shall not be obligated to release its security interest in such property until all applicable preference periods have passed with respect to payments of Obligations made to BALC.

 

4. Waivers . Guarantor waives:

 

(a) Action Against Others . Any right to require BALC to: institute suit or exhaust remedies against Customer or any other party liable for any Obligation; enforce BALC's rights in any of the Collateral or other security which is at any time given to secure any Obligation; enforce BALC's rights against any other Guarantor or any other party liable on any Obligation; join Customer or any other party liable for any Obligation in any action seeking to enforce this Guaranty; or exhaust any other remedies available to BALC or resort to any other means of obtaining payment or performance of any Obligation.

 

(b) Notices. Notice of the execution, delivery or acceptance by BALC, Customer or any other party, of this Guaranty or any document, agreement or instrument evidencing any Obligation; notice of the amount of credit extended by BALC to Customer at any time, whether primary or secondary; notice of modifications or extensions of any Obligation; notice of defaults, or other non-performance by Customer in connection with any Obligation; notice of the transfer or disposition by BALC of any Obligation; notice of the repossession, sale or other disposition of any of the Collateral; notice of the acceptance of this Guaranty by BALC; demand and presentation for payment upon Customer or any other party liable for any Obligation; protest, notice of intention to accelerate or notice of acceleration of any Obligation, notice of protest and diligence in bringing suit against Customer or any other party; and any other action or inaction on the part of BALC in connection with this Guaranty or any Obligation.

 

(c) Subrogation. Any right which Guarantor may at any time have against Customer, or any other party liable for any Obligation, as a result of the performance by Guarantor of its obligations under this Guaranty, including, but not limited to contractual, statutory and common law rights of subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification, set-off or contribution, until all Obligations owing to BALC have been paid and performed in full.

 

(d) Suretyship Defenses. Any defenses which Guarantor may have or assert against the enforcement of this Guaranty or any Obligation based upon suretyship principles or any impairment of Collateral.

 

5. Representations; Warranties; Covenants. Guarantor hereby represents, warrants and covenants to and with BALC that:

 

(a) Benefit. Guarantor has received, or will receive, substantial benefit from the agreements and transactions giving rise to the Obligations and this Guaranty.

 

(b) Authorization; Enforceability. This Guaranty has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of Guarantor. The execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty does not require the approval of, or giving of notice to, any governmental authority and does not contravene or constitute a default under any applicable laws, or any contract, mortgage, agreement, indenture, or other instrument to which Guarantor is a party or by which it may be bound. This Guaranty has been duly executed and delivered by Guarantor and constitutes the legal, valid and binding obligations of Guarantor enforceable in accordance with its terms except to the extent that the enforcement of remedies hereunder may be limited under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency laws, and the equitable discretion of any court of competent jurisdiction. To Guarantor’s knowledge, there are no actions or proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting Guarantor or any of Guarantor’s property before any court, administrative officer or administrative agency that, if decided adversely, could affect the financial condition or operations of Guarantor or the ability of Guarantor to perform its obligations hereunder.

 

(c) Access to Information; No Representation by BALC. Guarantor has adequate means to obtain continuing and sufficient information concerning the financial and business condition of the Customer and other parties liable in respect of the Obligations and BALC shall have no obligation to furnish any such information to Guarantor. Neither BALC nor any other party has made any representation, warranty or statement to Guarantor in order to induce Guarantor to execute this Guaranty.

 

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(d) Subordination. All present and future indebtedness of Customer to Guarantor ("Subordinated Debt") shall be and hereby is subordinated to the prior payment and performance of all Obligations,. For so long as there is no default hereunder or in connection with the Obligations or the Subordinated Debt, Guarantor may receive and Customer may pay (but not prepay, whether or not permitted or contemplated by the terms of the Subordinated Debt) principal and/or interest or other scheduled installment payments of Subordinated Debt from Customer. At any time while the Obligations are in default, Guarantor shall not demand or accept any payment of, or otherwise cancel, set-off or otherwise discharge any part of, the Subordinated Debt without the prior written consent of BALC. Upon the request of BALC, Guarantor shall deliver to BALC a certified statement of the outstanding Subordinated Debt, specifying in detail the time at which permitted payments of Subordinated Debt were made, if any, and such other information as BALC may request.

 

(e) Financial Condition; Solvency: Reports . As of the date hereof, and after giving effect to this Guaranty and the contingent obligations contained herein, Guarantor is solvent and has assets which, when fairly valued, exceed its liabilities. The performance of the obligations of Guarantor hereunder will not cause Guarantor to exceed its ability to pay its debts as they mature, and this Guaranty is made without any intent to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors, purchasers or other interested persons. Guarantor shall provide to BALC such financial statements and other financial and other information concerning Guarantor as BALC may reasonably request from time to time.

 

(f) Assignment. BALC may, at any time and without the consent of, or notice to, Guarantor, assign all or any portion of its rights hereunder to any other party to which all or any portion of the Obligations are transferred, assigned or negotiated (an "Assignee"). Guarantor shall promptly execute and deliver to BALC or its Assignee such further and additional documents, instruments and assurances as BALC deems necessary (a) in order to acknowledge and confirm, for the benefit of BALC or its Assignee, all of the terms and conditions of all or any part of the Obligations or this Guaranty and BALC’s or Assignee’s rights with respect thereto, and Customer’s and Guarantor’s compliance with all of the terms and provisions thereof, and (b) to preserve, protect and perfect Lessor’s or Assignee’s right, title or interest hereunder and in any Collateral, including, without limitation, such UCC financing statements or amendments, control agreements, corporate or member resolutions, votes, certificates of compliance, notices of assignment or transfers of interests, and restatements and reaffirmations of Guarantor’s obligations, representations, warranties and covenants hereunder as of the dates requested by BALC from time to time. This Guaranty shall not be deemed to create any right in any party except as provided herein and shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors and assigns of Guarantor and BALC, provided that Guarantor shall not assign or delegate any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of BALC.

 

(g) Further Assurances. Guarantor will promptly execute any documents and other records, including, amendments to this Guaranty, and will take such further action as BALC may reasonably request in order to carry out more effectively the intent and purposes of this Guaranty and to establish, perfect and protect BALC’s rights and remedies hereunder and in any Collateral.

 

6. Default; Performance of Obligations . If (a) Customer defaults in the payment or performance of any Obligation, or (b) if there exists any event or condition which, with notice and/or the passage of time, would constitute a default under any document, agreement or instrument evidencing an Obligation (including any default relating to Guarantor or this Guaranty), or (c) any representation or warranty of Guarantor herein or in any certificate, agreement, statement or document furnished at any time to BALC by or on behalf Guarantor (including without limitation, any financial information), shall prove to be or to have been false or incorrect in any material respect; or (d) Guarantor shall fail to perform or observe any covenant (including without limitation, any financial covenants), condition or agreement required to be performed or observed by it hereunder or in connection with any Obligation, and such failure shall continue for 10 days after written notice thereof to Guarantor; or (e), or if there is a liquidation, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors or similar proceeding affecting the status, existence, assets or obligations of Customer or any Guarantor or other party liable to BALC in respect of the Obligations, (each of the foregoing being hereinafter referred to as a “ Default ”), then the Obligations of Customer shall, at the sole option of BALC, be deemed to be accelerated and become immediately due and payable by Guarantor for all purposes of this Guaranty, and Guarantor shall (i) immediately pay directly to BALC all such Obligations for the payment of money owing to BALC by reason of acceleration or otherwise (including without limitation, any rent, liquidated damages, principal or interest payments or balances, fees, other installments or any other accrued or unaccrued amounts with respect to such Obligations), irrespective of whether a Default exists relating to Customer, and notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing acceleration of any Obligations against Customer, and (ii) promptly perform all other Obligations. Guarantor shall be liable, as principal obligor and not as a surety or guarantor only, for all attorneys' fees and other costs and expenses incurred by BALC in connection with BALC's enforcement of this Guaranty), together with interest on all amounts recoverable under this Guaranty, compounded monthly in arrears, from the time such amounts become due and payable until the date of payment at the default rate of interest provided in the agreement evidencing the Obligations (without duplication). If BALC is required to return any payment made to BALC by or on behalf of Customer, whether as a result of Customer's bankruptcy, reorganization or otherwise, Guarantor acknowledges that this Guaranty covers all such amounts, notwithstanding that the original of this Guaranty may have been returned to Guarantor and/or otherwise canceled.

 

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7. Governing Law; Miscellaneous . THIS GUARANTY AND THE LEGAL RELATIONS OF THE PARTIES HERETO SHALL IN ALL RESPECTS BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE CHOICE OF LAW. GUARANTOR CONSENTS TO THE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF NEW YORK COURTS IN CONNECTION WITH BALC'S ENFORCEMENT OF ANY OBLIGATIONS UNDER OR IN RESPECT OF THIS GUARANTY. GUARANTOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION BROUGHT ON OR WITH RESPECT TO THIS GUARANTY. Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each entity that obtains a loan or other financial accommodation. The first time Customer or Guarantor requests a financial accommodation from BALC, BALC will ask for the Customer’s (or the Guarantor’s) legal name, address, tax ID number and other identifying information. Guarantor shall promptly provide copies of business licenses or other documents evidencing the existence and good standing of Guarantor requested by BALC. Time is of the essence in the payment and performance of all Obligations and all of Guarantor's obligations and liabilities owing to BALC hereunder. This Guaranty constitutes the entire agreement of Guarantor and BALC relative to the subject matter hereof, and there are no prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, whether oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof. Nothing herein shall be deemed or construed to amend, modify, supersede or replace any other guaranty or other written agreement of the Guarantor in favor of or with BALC without the express written agreement of Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC. No subsequent modification of, or supplement to, this Guaranty shall be enforceable against any party hereto unless the same is in writing and is duly signed by an authorized manager, member, officer or representative of the party against whom enforcement is sought. Any notices or demands required or permitted to be given under this Guaranty (a) shall be given in writing, (b) shall become effective (i) if delivered with receipt acknowledged, such as by Airborne, FedEx, UPS or other private courier service, on the date of such receipt, (ii) if delivery by either private courier or U. S. Postal Service is attempted but refused, on the date of such refusal, or (iii) if mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, then on the date of receipt, and (c) shall be addressed to BALC to the attention of Customer Accounts, and to Guarantor at the address set forth below, or to such other address as the party to receive notice hereafter designates by such written notice.

 

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The undersigned, pursuant to due corporate, limited liability company or partnership authority, as appropriate, has or have caused this Guaranty to be executed as of the date set forth below.

 

Dated as of: December 9, 2015

 

Witness/Attest/Notary Public: GUARANTOR:
  __________________________ PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
   
Name:_________________________ By:    /s/ Pamela Marsh
  Name:    Pamela Marsh
  Title:    Executive Vice President, Treasurer
   
  Address:   6101 Condor Dr.
  Moorpark, CA 93021
  _________________
  Guarantor's Taxpayer ID:____________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.5

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on this 8th day of December, 2015 (“Effective Date”), among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (“PNMAC” or the “Company”) and PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (“PFSI”), each having a principal place of business at 6101 Condor Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021, and Stanford L. Kurland (“Executive”), whose residence is at 6005 Williams Bent Road, Hidden Hills, California 91302.

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC is a validly existing Delaware limited liability company duly organized under the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement Of Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company LLC entered into as of May 8, 2013 (the “PNMAC LLC Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, PFSI is a validly existing Delaware corporation duly organized under the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 14, 2013, and the Amended and Restated Bylaws of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. filed with the SEC on August 19, 2013;

 

WHEREAS, Executive currently serves as PNMAC’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), and PFSI’s CEO and Chairman;

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC and PFSI executed an employment agreement with Executive effective April 20, 2013 that, by its terms, will expire on or before April 20, 2016 (the “April 2013 Employment Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC and PFSI desire to obtain the benefit of continued services of Executive and Executive desires to continue to render services to PFSI and PNMAC and their subsidiaries; and

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC, PFSI, and Executive each have determined that it would be to the advantage and best interest of PNMAC, PFSI, and Executive to enter into this Agreement to establish the terms under which Executive would continue to render services to PNMAC and PFSI.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, PNMAC, PFSI, and Executive agree that the following terms and conditions shall apply to Executive’s employment:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1. Term . PNMAC hereby agrees to employ Executive and Executive hereby accepts employment with PNMAC for the period commencing with the Effective Date and expiring on December 31, 2018 unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof (the “Term”).

 

2. Duties . Executive shall continue to be employed by PNMAC as the CEO of PNMAC and shall also continue to serve as the CEO and Chairman of PFSI, and shall perform the usual and customary duties of such offices. Executive shall report only to the board of directors of PFSI (the “Board”), and shall have general supervision, direction, and control of the business, officers, and employees of PNMAC. All officers and employees of PNMAC shall report directly or indirectly to Executive. Executive shall have full latitude to hire, discharge, discipline, promote, and compensate PNMAC officers and employees, and shall have full managerial and financial authority over PNMAC, subject to such directions and control as the Board may specify from time to time. The duties and title of Executive may be changed from time to time by the mutual consent of Executive, PFSI, and PNMAC without resulting in a breach or rescission of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any such change from the duties originally assigned and specified above, or hereafter assigned, the employment of Executive shall be construed as continuing under this Agreement as modified; provided, however , that any material diminution in Executive’s duties imposed by PNMAC or PFSI without Executive’s consent shall be construed as a termination of Executive Other Than for Cause as described in Section 7(d) of this Agreement.

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3. Outside Activities . Executive shall devote all of Executive’s full business time, ability and attention to the business of PNMAC during the Term of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Executive may pursue other appropriate civic, charitable or religious activities so long as such activities do not interfere with Executive’s performance of his duties hereunder. In addition, Executive may engage in other business activities or investments during the Term provided such activities or investments do not compete with PNMAC or its subsidiaries and are fully disclosed to the Board prior to the time of such activities or investments (except that investments representing less than five percent (5%) of the securities of companies that are regularly traded on a national securities exchange need not be disclosed to the Board). Executive shall also be permitted to serve on the board of directors of any non-profit entity, subject to prior full disclosure to the Board.

 

4. Board Appointment . For so long as Executive is employed by PNMAC under this Agreement, Executive shall serve as Chairman of the Board, and no PNMAC employees other than Executive and David A. Spector shall serve on the Board of Trustees of PennyMac Mortgage Invetment Trust (“PMT”). Executive shall fulfill all duties required of a member of the Board without any additional compensation. In the event Executive’s employment is terminated in accordance with this Agreement or Executive resigns or otherwise becomes unaffiliated with PNMAC, Executive shall, and does hereby agree to, tender his written resignation from the Board effective on the date of termination, resignation or non-affiliation.

 

5. Compensation and Benefits .

 

(a) Base Salary . In consideration for Executive’s services hereunder, during the Term PNMAC shall pay or cause to be paid as base salary to Executive an amount of not less than one million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per year, prorated for any partial years of service, less any applicable deductions. Said base salary shall be payable in conformity with PNMAC’s normal payroll periods. Executive’s base salary shall increase annually at a rate determined by the Board and the Compensation Committee. For all purposes of this Agreement, the “Compensation Committee” shall mean the compensation committee of PFSI. Increases in base salary shall be effective not later than April 1 of the Fiscal Year in which the increase is granted. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Fiscal Year” shall mean the period beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 during the Term of this Agreement.

 

(b) Cash Incentive Compensation . During the Term, Executive shall be eligible to participate in all executive incentive programs offered by PNMAC. PNMAC shall pay to Executive for each of the Fiscal Years during the Term of this Agreement an annual cash incentive compensation award at a level determined by the Board and the Compensation Committee pursuant to an annual targeting process establishing performance targets and designating cash incentive compensation to be earned as a result of meeting those performance targets (the “Bonus”); provided, however , that the annual performance targets established for Executive and the cash incentive to be earned as a result of meeting those targets shall each be set at levels and amounts at least as favorable to Executive as those for other senior executives at PNMAC. The Bonus shall be paid to Executive in the year following the year to which the Bonus relates at the same time that such cash incentive compensation is paid to other PNMAC senior executives, and no later than October 31st of such year, provided that , except as set forth in Sections 7(a), (b), and (d), Executive must be employed on December 31st of the year to which the Bonus relates to receive any portion of the Bonus.

 

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(c) Equity Incentive Compensation . PNMAC shall grant to Executive equity incentive compensation pursuant to the terms of PFSI’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “EIP”) or any other equity incentive plan adopted by PNMAC or PFSI for each of the Fiscal Years during the Term of this Agreement in a form and amount determined by the Board and the Compensation Committee pursuant to an annual targeting process establishing performance targets and designating equity incentive compensation to be earned as a result of meeting those performance targets; provided, however , that the annual performance targets established for Executive and the equity incentive compensation to be earned as a result of meeting those targets shall each be set at levels and amounts at least as favorable to Executive as those for other senior executives at PNMAC. The equity incentive compensation shall be granted at the same time as PNMAC grants equity incentive compensation to its other senior executives in respect of such Fiscal Year (but in no event later than June 30 following the end of such Fiscal Year). Any equity incentive compensation granted to Executive pursuant to this Section 5(c) shall vest in accordance with the terms set forth in the EIP; provided however , that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the EIP or any other document, any unvested equity incentive compensation granted to Executive pursuant to this Section 5(c) shall automatically and immediately vest if any of the following events occur: (i) Executive’s death; (ii) Executive’s Disability as defined in Section 7(a); (iii) PNMAC’s termination of Executive Other Than for Cause as described in Section 7(d) of this Agreement; (iv) Executive’s termination of this Agreement for Good Reason as that term is defined in Section 7(d) of this Agreement; or (v) the expiration of the Term pursuant to Section 1 of this Agreement before any new agreement is reached to continue Executive’s services to PNMAC. Earnings on vested equity granted pursuant to this Section 5(c) shall be considered past cash compensation ( i.e., “sweat equity”), whereas earnings on equity that has not yet vested shall be considered current cash compensation. In the event of a sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization, restructuring or transfer of assets of PNMAC or PFSI in which PNMAC or PFSI, as applicable, is not the surviving entity or in which it survives as a subsidiary of another entity (a “Transaction”), and the shares or equity securities of the surviving entity or parent thereof are publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange or over the counter market, the equity incentive compensation to be granted pursuant to this Section 5(c) after the date of the Transaction shall be granted in accordance herewith in the form of securities of the surviving entity or parent thereof, as applicable. To the extent that any of the terms of this Agreement governing Executive’s equity incentive compensation conflict with anything contained in the PNMAC LLC Agreement, the EIP or any other document, the terms of this Agreement control and supersede any such contrary provisions.

 

(d) Paid Time Off . During the Term, Executive shall accrue twenty (20) days of paid time off (“PTO”) at Executive’s regular base pay rate during each year of the Term, prorated for partial years worked, subject to the terms of PNMAC’s employment benefit policies as they relate to senior executive officers.

 

(e) Medical Benefits . During the Term, PNMAC shall pay for Executive to undergo an annual comprehensive executive physical appropriate for chief executives such as Executive. In addition, Executive and Executive’s family shall be entitled to participate in PNMAC’s group medical insurance benefits, in accordance with PNMAC’s employment benefit policies as they relate to senior executive officers and their families. If Executive is terminated pursuant to Section 7(a), (b), or (d), PNMAC will reimburse Executive for any amounts paid by Executive for coverage of Executive and/or Executive’s family under the Company’s group health medical benefits plan pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) for as long as Executive is eligible to receive such benefits under COBRA, on the condition that Executive timely elects COBRA and provides the Company with proof of payment of the applicable COBRA premiums on a monthly basis; provided however , that the reimbursement described in this Section 5(e) shall be subject to and paid only if and to the extent (1) such reimbursement is permitted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and other applicable law, and (2) Executive is not otherwise eligible or entitled to participate in group medical benefits offered by a subsequent employer. If PNMAC’s reimbursement of Executive for COBRA-related payments under this subparagraph 5(e) is not permitted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and Executive is not otherwise eligible or entitled to participate in group medical benefits offered by a subsequent employer, then PNMAC shall discontinue the COBRA-related payments provided for in this subparagraph 5(e) and, in such case, PNMAC will pay Executive an amount equal to the amount that Executive would otherwise be entitled to receive for reimbursement of COBRA-related payments .

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(f) Tax Advice and Financial Counseling . During the Term, PNMAC shall reimburse Executive for expenses relating to tax advice and financial counseling, subject to reasonable proof of such expenses, provided that, such expenses shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per year, prorated for partial years worked. Executive shall have sole discretion in selecting an appropriate tax advisor and financial counselor.

 

(g) Automobile Allowance . During the Term, PNMAC shall provide Executive with an automobile allowance of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per month prorated for partial months worked, which allowance shall be in lieu of any expense reimbursement for automobile or automobile-related expenditures (other than expenditures for car services or other transportation costs associated with Executive’s business travel, which shall be reimbursed in accordance with the terms of Section 6 of this Agreement), or use of a PNMAC owned or leased vehicle.

 

(h) Additional Benefits . Executive shall be entitled to participate in all programs, rights, and benefits for which Executive is otherwise entitled under any bonus plan, incentive plan, participation plan, extra compensation plan, pension plan, profit sharing plan, savings plan, life, medical, dental, other health care, disability, or other insurance plan or policy or other plan or benefit that PNMAC or PFSI may provide for senior executives or for employees of PNMAC generally, if any, in force from time to time during the Term. For the avoidance of doubt, the rights granted or afforded to Executive under any such plans shall not be less than the most favorable rights and highest amounts granted to employees of similar or lower position with PNMAC and on terms at least as favorable, and, for the purposes of such plan, Executive shall receive credit for the entire period of his employment with PNMAC (including his employment with PNMAC prior to the execution of this Agreement). To the extent that anything contained in any such plans or programs is in conflict or inconsistent with anything stated in this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control and supersede any contrary language except as prohibited by law. In addition, PNMAC shall pay Executive the amount necessary to reimburse Executive for any self-employment tax liabilities.

 

6. Business Expense Reimbursement . Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement by PNMAC for any ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred by Executive in the performance of Executive’s duties and in acting for PNMAC or PFSI during the Term, which types of expenditures shall be determined by the Board, provided that:

 

(a) Each such expenditure is of a nature qualifying it as a proper deduction on the federal and state income tax returns of PNMAC as a business expense and not as deductible compensation to Executive; and

 

(b) Executive furnishes to PNMAC adequate records, including receipts for any expenditures greater than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and other documentary evidence required by federal and state statutes and regulations issued by the appropriate taxing authority for the substantiation of such expenditures as deductible business expenses of PNMAC and not as deductible compensation to Executive.

 

7. Termination . During the Term, Executive’s employment may be terminated only as provided in this Section 7. Except as set forth in this Agreement, the Company shall have no further obligation to Executive or liability under this Agreement by way of compensation, post termination benefits or obligations or otherwise upon the Termination Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any other document, the termination of Executive’s employment for any reason shall not affect Executive’s ownership of Class A Units of PNMAC or Class A Common Stock of PFSI, and shall not affect Executive’s entitlement to all benefits which have vested or which are otherwise payable in respect of periods ending prior to the termination of his employment; provided, however , that upon Executive’s termination, PFSI shall have the right to exchange Executive’s Class A Units of PNMAC into Class A Common Stock of PFSI pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Exchange Agreement dated May 8, 2013 between PNMAC, PFSI and the Company Unitholders (as defined therein) (the “Exchange Agreement”).

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(a) Disability . In the event that Executive qualifies for permanent disability benefits under PNMAC’s long term disability plan (the “LTD Plan”), or if Executive does not participate in the LTD Plan, would have qualified for permanent disability had Executive been a participant of the LTD Plan (a “Disability”), Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated, by written Notice of Termination (as that term is defined in Section 7(g) herein) from PNMAC to Executive. Upon termination by PNMAC due to Executive’s Disability under this Section 7(a), Executive shall be entitled to: (i) his base salary in effect as of the Termination Date through and including the Termination Date (as that term is defined in Section 7(g) herein); (ii) if not previously paid prior to the Termination Date, incentive based compensation as described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) of this Agreement for the year prior to the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs; (iii) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; (iv) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement; (v) a prorated share of the incentive based compensation described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) for the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs, payable in accordance with those Sections, and (vi) continuing medical benefits as set forth in Section 5(e) herein. In addition, in the event Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 7(a), all unvested Class A Units of PNMAC and Class A Common Stock of PFSI held by Executive, and, as applicable, any other Award (as that term is defined in the EIP) granted to Executive pursuant to the EIP, shall become immediately and fully vested. The determination of Disability shall be made only after sixty (60) days’ notice to Executive and only if Executive is not able to perform his duties with or without reasonable accommodation prior to the expiration of the sixty (60) day notice period.

 

(b) Death . In the event that Executive dies during the Term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall automatically terminate on the date of Executive’s death. Upon termination by PNMAC due to Executive’s death pursuant to this Section 7(b), Executive’s estate shall be entitled to: (i) continuing payment of Executive’s base salary as of the Termination Date through the Termination Date and for a period of six (6) months following the Termination Date; (ii) if not previously paid prior to the Termination Date, incentive based compensation as described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) of this Agreement for the year prior to the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs; (iii) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; (iv) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement; (v) a prorated share of the incentive based compensation described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) for the Fiscal Year in which Executive dies payable in accordance with those Sections; and (vi) continuing medical benefits as set forth in Section 5(e) herein. In addition, in the event of Executive’s death, all unvested Class A Units of PNMAC and Class A Common Stock of PFSI held by Executive, and, as applicable, any other Award (as that term is defined in the EIP) granted to Executive pursuant to the EIP, shall become immediately and fully vested.

 

(c) Termination for Cause . PNMAC may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement for “Cause” by written Notice of Termination. A termination for Cause is a termination by reason of: (i) a material breach of this Agreement (other than as a result of incapacity due to death or Disability) which is committed by Executive in bad faith and which is not remedied within thirty (30) days of Executive’s receipt of a notice to cure such breach; (ii) Executive’s conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, provided, however , that any convictions solely on the basis of vicarious liability shall not give PNMAC the right to terminate Executive for Cause; (iii) entry of an order duly issued by any federal or state regulatory agency having jurisdiction of the matter removing Executive from office of PNMAC or its subsidiaries or permanently prohibiting him from participating in the conduct of the affairs of PNMAC or any of its subsidiaries; or (iv) proven acts of fraud or willful misconduct committed by Executive in connection with the performance of his duties under Section 2 of this Agreement which result in material injury to PNMAC. In the event of a termination for Cause pursuant to this Section 7(c), Executive shall be entitled to receive (a) his base salary for the entire period up to and including the date of Executive’s termination for Cause; (b) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; and (c) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement. If Executive is convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or removed from office and/or prohibited from participating in the conduct of the affairs of PNMAC or any of its subsidiaries by any federal or state regulatory agency having jurisdiction of the matter, and if the charges resulting in such removal or prohibition are ultimately dismissed or if a final judgment on the merits of such charges is issued in favor of Executive, or if the felony conviction is overturned on appeal, then Executive’s termination shall be treated as a Termination Other Than for Cause pursuant to Section 7(d).

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(d) Termination Other Than for Cause . The Company may terminate Executive’s employment other than for Cause (including the expiration of Executive’s Term pursuant to Section 1 above) or Executive may terminate his employment for Good Reason as that term is defined in this Section 7(d). If Executive’s employment terminates pursuant to this Section 7(d), then Executive shall be entitled to (i) his base salary in effect as of the Termination Date through and including the Termination Date (as that term is defined in Section 7(g) herein); (ii) if not previously paid prior to the Termination Date, incentive based compensation as described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) of this Agreement for the year prior to the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs; (iii) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; (iv) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement; (v) a prorated share of the incentive based compensation described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) for the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs, payable in accordance with those Sections, and (vi) continuing medical benefits as set forth in Section 5(e) herein. In addition, in the event Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 7(d), all unvested Class A Units of PNMAC and Class A Common Stock of PFSI held by Executive, and, as applicable, any other Award (as that term is defined in the EIP) granted to Executive pursuant to the EIP, shall become immediately and fully vested.

 

For purposes of this Agreement, Executive will have “Good Reason” to terminate this Agreement if PNMAC (or any resulting or surviving entity in the event of a Transaction as defined in Section 5(c) of this Agreement) (1) materially breaches this Agreement; (2) requires Executive to report to anyone other than the Board; (3) requires that Executive be based anywhere more than fifty (50) miles from the office where Executive is located as of Effective Date; (4) takes any other action which results in a material diminution or adverse change in Executive’s status, title, position, compensation, or responsibilities as of the Effective Date, other than an insubstantial action not taken in bad faith and remedied promptly after receipt of notice by Executive; or (5) fails to indemnify and advance all expenses to Executive in response to a proper request for indemnity and advancement by Executive, provided, however , Executive’s resignation for Good Reason will only be effective if Executive provides written notice to the Company of the events constituting the Good Reason within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of any such event, and the Company does not cure said events within thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice. In addition, Executive will have “Good Reason” to terminate this Agreement at his option at any time on or after June 11, 2017, subject only to the notice provisions set forth in Section 7(g).

 

(e) Termination Following a Change of Control . This Agreement and Executive’s employment shall not automatically terminate due to a “Change of Control” as that term is defined in the PNMAC LLC Agreement. In the event of a Change of Control, PNMAC shall take all actions necessary to ensure that the surviving or resulting entity, if other than PNMAC, is bound by and shall have the benefit of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(f) Voluntary Resignation . Except as provided in Section 7(d), in the event that Executive resigns voluntarily during the Term of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to receive (a) his base salary for the entire period up to and including the date of Executive’s Termination Date; (b) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; and (c) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

 

(g) Notice of Termination . Any purported termination by PNMAC or by Executive shall be communicated by a written notice of termination (the “Notice of Termination”) to the other party hereto which indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement, if any, relied upon and which sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances, if any, claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated. For purposes of this Agreement, and except as expressly provided otherwise herein, no such purported termination shall be effective without such Notice of Termination. The “Termination Date” shall mean the date specified in the Notice of Termination, which shall be not less than thirty (30) and not more than sixty (60) days from the date of the Notice of Termination; provided, however , that in the event of the expiration of the Term of this Agreement pursuant to Section 1 herein, the Termination Date shall be the three year anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

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(h) Consulting . Upon (i) expiration of the Term pursuant to Section 1 herein, (ii) termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 7(d) herein, Executive shall serve as a consultant to PNMAC (or in the event of a Transaction, to the surviving entity or parent) for an eighteen-month period commencing on the Termination Date (the “Consulting Period”); provided, however , that if Executive remains employed with PNMAC following the expiration of the Term pursuant to Section 1 herein, then the Consulting Period shall commence on the first day after Executive ceases to be employed by PNMAC. During the Consulting Period, Executive shall make himself available for consulting services concerning PNMAC’s (or its successor’s) general operations if and as may be reasonably requested by PNMAC after taking into account Executive’s then full-time, non-PNMAC-related employment opportunities, provided that (a) the consulting services shall be rendered at such location(s) as may be mutually agreed upon by Executive and PNMAC and (b) the nature of and time required for the consulting services do not interfere with Executive’s personal and professional activities. The consulting services shall be of an advisory nature and, in his role as a consultant, Executive shall have no power to bind PNMAC. In consideration for the consulting services described in this Section 7(h), PNMAC shall pay to Executive a retainer in monthly installments during the entire Consulting Period, with each monthly payment equal to one-twelfth of Executive’s median annual base salary and one-twelfth of Executive’s median annual incentive compensation, as calculated based on Executive’s annual base salary and target incentive compensation for the year in which the Termination Date occurs and his annual base salary and actual incentive compensation for the two preceding years; provided, however , that the consulting relationship shall automatically terminate, and Executive shall not be entitled to continue receiving monthly payments under this Section 7(h), if he, directly or indirectly, engages in, provides services to, works for, consults with, owns, invests in or operates, any business that competes with the business of PNMAC (or in the event of a Transaction, of the surviving entity or parent). The Company shall provide Executive written notice if it contends Executive has breached any provision in this Section 7(h), and Executive shall have thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice to cure any alleged breach.

 

(i) Disputes . In consideration of the Company employing Executive, and the salary and benefits provided under this Agreement, Executive and the Company agree that all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, or Executive’s employment, including its termination, and/or the enforceability and validity of the arbitration agreement set forth in this Agreement, shall be resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to Section 12(e) below. This Agreement expressly does not prohibit either party from filing an application for a provisional remedy to prevent actual or threatened irreparable harm in accordance with California law.

 

(j) Restriction on Timing of Distributions. The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively “Code Section 409A”) and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement shall be interpreted to be in compliance therewith. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does not warrant to Executive that all amounts paid or delivered to him will be exempt from, or paid in compliance with, Code Section 409A. Accordingly, Executive understands and agrees that he bears the entire risk of any adverse federal, state or local tax consequences and penalty taxes which may result from payment under this Agreement and he acknowledges that he has been given the opportunity to consult with a tax advisor with respect to this Agreement. If Executive notifies PNMAC that Executive believes that any provision of this Agreement (or any award of compensation, including equity compensation or benefits) would cause him to incur any additional tax or interest under Code Section 409A and PNMAC concurs, or PNMAC independently makes such determination, PNMAC shall use reasonable efforts to reform such provision to the extent possible to comply with Code Section 409A; provided, that , such modification shall, to the maximum extent practicable, maintain the original intent and economic benefit to the parties of the applicable provision without violating the provisions of Code Section 409A.

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If and to the extent necessary to comply with Code Section 409A, for the purposes of determining when amounts otherwise payable on account of Executive’s termination of employment under this Agreement will be paid, “terminate”, “terminated” or “termination” or words of similar import relating to Executive’s employment with the Company, as used in this Agreement, shall be construed as the date that Executive first incurs a “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A from the Company. In applying Code Section 409A to amounts paid pursuant to this Agreement, any right to a series of installment payments under this Agreement shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments. Any taxable reimbursement of business or other expenses provided for under this Agreement shall be subject to the following conditions: (i) the expenses eligible for reimbursement in one taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year; (ii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be made no later than the end of the year after the year in which such expense was incurred; and (iii) the right to reimbursement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

8. Indemnity, Advancement and Insurance . To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the PNMAC LLC Agreement, or any indemnity agreements entered into from time to time between PNMAC or PFSI and Executive, PNMAC or PFSI, as applicable, (or in the event of a Change of Control as described in Section 7(e), the surviving or resulting entity or transferee) shall indemnify Executive and hold him harmless for any acts or decisions made by him in good faith while performing services for PNMAC and/or PFSI, and shall advance to Executive all fees and costs associated with the defense of any action or proceeding for which he has tendered an appropriate indemnification demand. PNMAC further agrees that it will provide Executive with appropriate “directors’ and officers’ insurance” coverage (as described in Section 6.4 of the PNMAC LLC Agreement) in each case in connection with the performance of his duties under this Agreement, but Executive’s right to indemnity and advancement pursuant to this Section shall not be dependent or contingent upon the availability of insurance coverage.

 

9. Reimbursement for Legal Fees . Upon submission of appropriate invoices by Executive, PNMAC shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement.

 

10. No Obligation to Mitigate . Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise and, except as otherwise expressly provided under this Agreement, no payment hereunder shall be offset or reduced by the amount of any compensation or benefits provided to Executive in any subsequent employment or business venture.

 

11. Non-Solicitation . During the Term of this Agreement, and for eighteen (18) months following the Termination Date, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either for or on behalf of himself or any other person or entity, solicit or induce or attempt to solicit or induce any employee, consultant, independent contractor, agent or representative of the Company, or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate thereof, to discontinue employment or engagement with the Company or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate thereof; or otherwise interfere or attempt to interfere with the relationship between the Company, or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate thereof, and their employees, consultants, independent contractors, agents or representatives.

 

12. Miscellaneous .

 

(a) Succession; Assignment . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The parties agree that the obligations and duties of Executive are personal and are not assignable.

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(b) Notice . Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed to be properly given when personally served in writing or by facsimile, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or when communicated to a public telegraph company for transmittal, addressed to the party at the address appearing at the beginning of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by written notice in accordance with this Section 12(b).

 

(c) Entire Agreement; Modification . Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter herein, and supersedes any and all other prior or contemporaneous agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of Executive by PNMAC. This Agreement may not be modified or amended by oral agreement, but only by an agreement in writing executed by PNMAC, PFSI and Executive.

 

(d) Waiver . Any waiver of a breach of any provision hereof shall not operate as or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement.

 

(e) Governing Law, Venue Selection, and Arbitration . This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of law provisions. The parties hereto agree that this Agreement was negotiated and executed in Los Angeles, California. Any controversy, dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the breach thereof, Executive’s employment, including the termination thereof, and/or the enforceability or validity of this arbitration agreement, shall first be settled through good faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree to binding arbitration administered by JAMS pursuant to its Employment Arbitration Rules & Procedures and subject to JAMS Policy on Employment Arbitration Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness. Executive acknowledges that he has been provided a copy of the JAMS rules contemporaneously herewith. The parties agree that any such arbitration will be heard in Los Angeles, California, and that judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The Company shall pay the arbitration administrative costs and the arbitrator’s fees in accordance with California law and the JAMS rules. Each party will bear its/his own attorneys’ fees and legal costs, provided, however , (i) if any party prevails on a statutory claim which affords the prevailing party attorneys’ fees or legal costs, the arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys’ fees and/or legal costs to the prevailing party to the extent permitted by applicable law, or (ii) if any party prevails on a non-statutory claim, the arbitrator shall award reasonable attorneys’ fees and/or legal costs to the prevailing party to the extent permitted by applicable law. The parties agree to file any demand for arbitration within the time limit established by the applicable statute of limitations for the asserted claims. Failure to demand arbitration within the prescribed time period shall result in waiver of said claims. EXECUTIVE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT HE IS WAIVING HIS RIGHTS TO BRING SUCH CLAIMS TO COURT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

 

(f) Acknowledgment of Past Performance and Mutual Releases . This Agreement supersedes the April 2013 Employment Agreement. The parties hereby agree and acknowledge that Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI have met all of their respective performance obligations under the April 2013 Employment Agreement, and that, upon the execution of this Agreement, Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI will not have any remaining obligations or liabilities in connection with the April 2013 Employment Agreement. It is the intention of Executive, PNMAC and PFSI that this Agreement shall be effective as a full and complete release of any claims they (or their successors or assigns) may have in connection with the April 2013 Employment Agreement. In furtherance of this intention, Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI each acknowledge and agree to waive any rights or benefits they may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.” Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI each covenant not to bring any lawsuit related to or arising out of the April 2013 Employment Agreement.

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(g) Confidential Information . Executive agrees that he will not use, divulge or otherwise disclose, directly or indirectly, any trade secret, business process, or other confidential information concerning the business or policies of PNMAC or any of its subsidiaries which he may have learned, obtained, accessed or developed during the course of his employment with the Company, including prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement, except to the extent such use or disclosure is: (i) necessary or appropriate to the performance of this Agreement and in furtherance of PNMAC’s best interests; (ii) required by applicable law; (iii) lawfully obtainable from other sources; or (iv) authorized by PNMAC. The provisions of this subsection shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

(h) Severability . Should any provision of this Agreement for any reason be declared invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity and binding effect of any remaining provisions shall not be affected, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed without the inclusion of said provision.

 

(i) Interpretation . If any claim is made by any party hereto relating to any conflict, omission or ambiguity of this Agreement, no presumption or burden of proof or persuasion shall be implied by reason of the fact that this Agreement was prepared by or at the request of any particular party hereto or such party’s counsel. Executive acknowledges that he has been represented by counsel of his choice throughout the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.

 

(j) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

 

 

 

 

In Witness Whereof , the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

PRIVATE NATIONAL mORTGAGE
ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, LLC:

 

By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Grogin

Name: Jeffrey P. Grogin

Title: Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

PENNYMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.:

By: /s/ Matthew Botein

Name: Matthew Botein

Title: Chairman of the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors

   
 

EXECUTIVE:

 

/s/ Stanford L. Kurland

Stanford L. Kurland

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.6

 

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on this 8th day of December, 2015 (“Effective Date”), among Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC (“PNMAC” or the “Company”) and PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (“PFSI”), each having a principal place of business at 6101 Condor Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021, and David A. Spector (“Executive”), whose residence is at 4163 Longridge Avenue, Sherman Oaks, California 91423.

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC is a validly existing Delaware limited liability company duly organized under the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement Of Private National Mortgage Acceptance Company LLC entered into as of May 8, 2013 (the “PNMAC LLC Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, PFSI is a validly existing Delaware corporation duly organized under the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 14, 2013, and the Amended and Restated Bylaws of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. filed with the SEC on August 19, 2013;

 

WHEREAS, Executive currently serves as PNMAC’s President and Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”), and PFSI’s President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”);

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC and PFSI executed an employment agreement with Executive effective April 20, 2013 that, by its terms, will expire on or before April 20, 2016 (the “April 2013 Employment Agreement”);

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC and PFSI desire to obtain the benefit of continued services of Executive and Executive desires to continue to render services to PFSI and PNMAC and their subsidiaries; and

 

WHEREAS, PNMAC, PFSI, and Executive each have determined that it would be to the advantage and best interest of PNMAC, PFSI, and Executive to enter into this Agreement to establish the terms under which Executive would continue to render services to PNMAC and PFSI.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, PNMAC, PFSI, and Executive agree that the following terms and conditions shall apply to Executive’s employment:

 

AGREEMENT

 

1. Term . PNMAC hereby agrees to employ Executive and Executive hereby accepts employment with PNMAC for the period commencing with the Effective Date and expiring on December 18, 2015 unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions hereof (the “Term”).

 

2. Duties . Executive shall continue to be employed by PNMAC as the President and CIO of PNMAC and shall also continue to serve as the President and COO of PFSI, and shall perform the duties assigned to him by PNMAC’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and PFSI’s CEO. Executive shall report to the CEOs of PNMAC and PFSI. The duties and title of Executive may be changed from time to time by the mutual consent of Executive, PFSI, and PNMAC without resulting in a breach or rescission of this Agreement. Notwithstanding any such change from the duties originally assigned and specified above, or hereafter assigned, the employment of Executive shall be construed as continuing under this Agreement as modified; provided, however , that any material diminution in Executive’s duties imposed by PNMAC or PFSI without Executive’s consent shall be construed as a termination of Executive Other Than for Cause as described in Section 7(d) of this Agreement.

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3. Outside Activities . Executive shall devote all of Executive’s full business time, ability and attention to the business of PNMAC during the Term of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Executive may pursue other appropriate civic, charitable or religious activities so long as such activities do not interfere with Executive’s performance of his duties hereunder. In addition, Executive may engage in other business activities or investments during the Term provided such activities or investments do not compete with PNMAC or its subsidiaries and are fully disclosed to PNMAC’s CEO prior to the time of such activities or investments (except that investments representing less than five percent (5%) of the securities of companies that are regularly traded on a national securities exchange need not be disclosed to PNMAC’s CEO). Executive shall also be permitted to serve on the board of directors of any non-profit entity, subject to prior full disclosure to PNMAC’s CEO.

 

4. Board Appointment . For so long as Executive is employed by PNMAC under this Agreement, Executive shall serve as a member of the board of directors of PFSI (the “Board”), and no PNMAC employees other than Executive and Stanford L. Kurland shall serve on the Board of Trustees of PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (“PMT”). Executive shall fulfill all duties required of a member of the Board without any additional compensation. In the event Executive’s employment is terminated in accordance with this Agreement or Executive resigns or otherwise becomes unaffiliated with PNMAC, Executive shall, and does hereby agree to, tender his written resignation from the Board effective on the date of termination, resignation or non-affiliation.

 

5. Compensation and Benefits .

 

(a) Base Salary . In consideration for Executive’s services hereunder, during the Term PNMAC shall pay or cause to be paid as base salary to Executive an amount of not less than five hundred and fifty thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) per year, prorated for any partial years of service, less any applicable deductions. Said base salary shall be payable in conformity with PNMAC’s normal payroll periods. Executive’s base salary shall increase annually at a rate determined by the Board and the Compensation Committee. For all purposes of this Agreement, the “Compensation Committee” shall mean the compensation committee of PFSI. Increases in base salary shall be effective not later than April 1 of the Fiscal Year in which the increase is granted. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Fiscal Year” shall mean the period beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31 during the Term of this Agreement.

 

(b) Cash Incentive Compensation . During the Term, Executive shall be eligible to participate in all executive incentive programs offered by PNMAC. PNMAC shall pay to Executive for each of the Fiscal Years during the Term of this Agreement an annual cash incentive compensation award at a level determined by the Board and the Compensation Committee pursuant to an annual targeting process establishing performance targets and designating cash incentive compensation to be earned as a result of meeting those performance targets (the “Bonus”); provided, however , that the annual performance targets established for Executive and the cash incentive to be earned as a result of meeting those targets shall each be set at levels and amounts at least as favorable to Executive as those for other senior executives at PNMAC. The Bonus shall be paid to Executive in the year following the year to which the Bonus relates at the same time that such cash incentive compensation is paid to other PNMAC senior executives, and no later than October 31st of such year, provided that , except as set forth in Sections 7(a), (b), and (d), Executive must be employed on December 31st of the year to which the Bonus relates to receive any portion of the Bonus.

 

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(c) Equity Incentive Compensation . PNMAC shall grant to Executive equity incentive compensation pursuant to the terms of PFSI’s 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “EIP”) or any other equity incentive plan adopted by PNMAC or PFSI for each of the Fiscal Years during the Term of this Agreement in a form and amount determined by the Board and the Compensation Committee pursuant to an annual targeting process establishing performance targets and designating equity incentive compensation to be earned as a result of meeting those performance targets; provided, however , that the annual performance targets established for Executive and the equity incentive compensation to be earned as a result of meeting those targets shall each be set at levels and amounts at least as favorable to Executive as those for other senior executives at PNMAC. The equity incentive compensation shall be granted at the same time as PNMAC grants equity incentive compensation to its other senior executives in respect of such Fiscal Year (but in no event later than June 30 following the end of such Fiscal Year). Any equity incentive compensation granted to Executive pursuant to this Section 5(c) shall vest in accordance with the terms set forth in the EIP; provided however , that notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the EIP or any other document, any unvested equity incentive compensation granted to Executive pursuant to this Section 5(c) shall automatically and immediately vest if any of the following events occur: (i) Executive’s death; (ii) Executive’s Disability as defined in Section 7(a); (iii) PNMAC’s termination of Executive Other Than for Cause as described in Section 7(d) of this Agreement; (iv) Executive’s termination of this Agreement for Good Reason as that term is defined in Section 7(d) of this Agreement; or (v) the expiration of the Term pursuant to Section 1 of this Agreement before any new agreement is reached to continue Executive’s services to PNMAC. Earnings on vested equity granted pursuant to this Section 5(c) shall be considered past cash compensation ( i.e., “sweat equity”), whereas earnings on equity that has not yet vested shall be considered current cash compensation. In the event of a sale, merger, consolidation, reorganization, restructuring or transfer of assets of PNMAC or PFSI in which PNMAC or PFSI, as applicable, is not the surviving entity or in which it survives as a subsidiary of another entity (a “Transaction”), and the shares or equity securities of the surviving entity or parent thereof are publicly traded on a recognized stock exchange or over the counter market, the equity incentive compensation to be granted pursuant to this Section 5(c) after the date of the Transaction shall be granted in accordance herewith in the form of securities of the surviving entity or parent thereof, as applicable. To the extent that any of the terms of this Agreement governing Executive’s equity incentive compensation conflict with anything contained in the PNMAC LLC Agreement, the EIP or any other document, the terms of this Agreement control and supersede any such contrary provisions.

 

(d) Paid Time Off . During the Term, Executive shall accrue twenty (20) days of paid time off (“PTO”) at Executive’s regular base pay rate during each year of the Term, prorated for partial years worked, subject to the terms of PNMAC’s employment benefit policies as they relate to senior executive officers.

 

(e) Medical Benefits . During the Term, PNMAC shall pay for Executive to undergo an annual comprehensive executive physical appropriate for chief executives such as Executive. In addition, Executive and Executive’s family shall be entitled to participate in PNMAC’s group medical insurance benefits, in accordance with PNMAC’s employment benefit policies as they relate to senior executive officers and their families. If Executive is terminated pursuant to Section 7(a), (b), or (d), PNMAC will reimburse Executive for any amounts paid by Executive for coverage of Executive and/or Executive’s family under the Company’s group health medical benefits plan pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) for as long as Executive is eligible to receive such benefits under COBRA, on the condition that Executive timely elects COBRA and provides the Company with proof of payment of the applicable COBRA premiums on a monthly basis; provided however , that the reimbursement described in this Section 5(e) shall be subject to and paid only if and to the extent (1) such reimbursement is permitted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and other applicable law, and (2) Executive is not otherwise eligible or entitled to participate in group medical benefits offered by a subsequent employer. If PNMAC’s reimbursement of Executive for COBRA-related payments under this subparagraph 5(e) is not permitted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and Executive is not otherwise eligible or entitled to participate in group medical benefits offered by a subsequent employer, then PNMAC shall discontinue the COBRA-related payments provided for in this subparagraph 5(e) and, in such case, PNMAC will pay Executive an amount equal to the amount that Executive would otherwise be entitled to receive for reimbursement of COBRA-related payments .

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(f) Tax Advice and Financial Counseling . During the Term, PNMAC shall reimburse Executive for expenses relating to tax advice and financial counseling, subject to reasonable proof of such expenses, provided that, such expenses shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per year, prorated for partial years worked. Executive shall have sole discretion in selecting an appropriate tax advisor and financial counselor.

 

(g) Automobile Allowance . During the Term, PNMAC shall provide Executive with an automobile allowance of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per month prorated for partial months worked, which allowance shall be in lieu of any expense reimbursement for automobile or automobile-related expenditures (other than expenditures for car services or other transportation costs associated with Executive’s business travel, which shall be reimbursed in accordance with the terms of Section 6 of this Agreement), or use of a PNMAC owned or leased vehicle.

 

(h) Additional Benefits . Executive shall be entitled to participate in all programs, rights, and benefits for which Executive is otherwise entitled under any bonus plan, incentive plan, participation plan, extra compensation plan, pension plan, profit sharing plan, savings plan, life, medical, dental, other health care, disability, or other insurance plan or policy or other plan or benefit that PNMAC or PFSI may provide for senior executives or for employees of PNMAC generally, if any, in force from time to time during the Term. For the avoidance of doubt, the rights granted or afforded to Executive under any such plans shall not be less than the most favorable rights and highest amounts granted to employees of similar or lower position with PNMAC and on terms at least as favorable, and, for the purposes of such plan, Executive shall receive credit for the entire period of his employment with PNMAC (including his employment with PNMAC prior to the execution of this Agreement). To the extent that anything contained in any such plans or programs is in conflict or inconsistent with anything stated in this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control and supersede any contrary language except as prohibited by law. In addition, PNMAC shall pay Executive the amount necessary to reimburse Executive for any self-employment tax liabilities.

 

6. Business Expense Reimbursement . Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement by PNMAC for any ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred by Executive in the performance of Executive’s duties and in acting for PNMAC or PFSI during the Term, which types of expenditures shall be determined by the Board, provided that:

 

(a) Each such expenditure is of a nature qualifying it as a proper deduction on the federal and state income tax returns of PNMAC as a business expense and not as deductible compensation to Executive; and

 

(b) Executive furnishes to PNMAC adequate records, including receipts for any expenditures greater than twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and other documentary evidence required by federal and state statutes and regulations issued by the appropriate taxing authority for the substantiation of such expenditures as deductible business expenses of PNMAC and not as deductible compensation to Executive.

 

7. Termination . During the Term, Executive’s employment may be terminated only as provided in this Section 7. Except as set forth in this Agreement, the Company shall have no further obligation to Executive or liability under this Agreement by way of compensation, post termination benefits or obligations or otherwise upon the Termination Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any other document, the termination of Executive’s employment for any reason shall not affect Executive’s ownership of Class A Units of PNMAC or Class A Common Stock of PFSI, and shall not affect Executive’s entitlement to all benefits which have vested or which are otherwise payable in respect of periods ending prior to the termination of his employment; provided, however , that upon Executive’s termination, PFSI shall have the right to exchange Executive’s Class A Units of PNMAC into Class A Common Stock of PFSI pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Exchange Agreement dated May 8, 2013 between PNMAC, PFSI and the Company Unitholders (as defined therein) (the “Exchange Agreement”).

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(a) Disability . In the event that Executive qualifies for permanent disability benefits under PNMAC’s long term disability plan (the “LTD Plan”), or if Executive does not participate in the LTD Plan, would have qualified for permanent disability had Executive been a participant of the LTD Plan (a “Disability”), Executive’s employment hereunder may be terminated, by written Notice of Termination (as that term is defined in Section 7(g) herein) from PNMAC to Executive. Upon termination by PNMAC due to Executive’s Disability under this Section 7(a), Executive shall be entitled to: (i) his base salary in effect as of the Termination Date through and including the Termination Date (as that term is defined in Section 7(g) herein); (ii) if not previously paid prior to the Termination Date, incentive based compensation as described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) of this Agreement for the year prior to the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs; (iii) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; (iv) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement; (v) a prorated share of the incentive based compensation described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) for the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs, payable in accordance with those Sections, and (vi) continuing medical benefits as set forth in Section 5(e) herein. In addition, in the event Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 7(a), all unvested Class A Units of PNMAC and Class A Common Stock of PFSI held by Executive, and, as applicable, any other Award (as that term is defined in the EIP) granted to Executive pursuant to the EIP, shall become immediately and fully vested. The determination of Disability shall be made only after sixty (60) days’ notice to Executive and only if Executive is not able to perform his duties with or without reasonable accommodation prior to the expiration of the sixty (60) day notice period.

 

(b) Death . In the event that Executive dies during the Term of this Agreement, this Agreement shall automatically terminate on the date of Executive’s death. Upon termination by PNMAC due to Executive’s death pursuant to this Section 7(b), Executive’s estate shall be entitled to: (i) continuing payment of Executive’s base salary as of the Termination Date through the Termination Date and for a period of six (6) months following the Termination Date; (ii) if not previously paid prior to the Termination Date, incentive based compensation as described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) of this Agreement for the year prior to the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs; (iii) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; (iv) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement; (v) a prorated share of the incentive based compensation described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) for the Fiscal Year in which Executive dies payable in accordance with those Sections; and (vi) continuing medical benefits as set forth in Section 5(e) herein. In addition, in the event of Executive’s death, all unvested Class A Units of PNMAC and Class A Common Stock of PFSI held by Executive, and, as applicable, any other Award (as that term is defined in the EIP) granted to Executive pursuant to the EIP, shall become immediately and fully vested.

 

(c) Termination for Cause . PNMAC may terminate Executive’s employment under this Agreement for “Cause” by written Notice of Termination. A termination for Cause is a termination by reason of: (i) a material breach of this Agreement (other than as a result of incapacity due to death or Disability) which is committed by Executive in bad faith and which is not remedied within thirty (30) days of Executive’s receipt of a notice to cure such breach; (ii) Executive’s conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a felony involving dishonesty or moral turpitude, provided, however , that any convictions solely on the basis of vicarious liability shall not give PNMAC the right to terminate Executive for Cause; (iii) entry of an order duly issued by any federal or state regulatory agency having jurisdiction of the matter removing Executive from office of PNMAC or its subsidiaries or permanently prohibiting him from participating in the conduct of the affairs of PNMAC or any of its subsidiaries; or (iv) proven acts of fraud or willful misconduct committed by Executive in connection with the performance of his duties under Section 2 of this Agreement which result in material injury to PNMAC. In the event of a termination for Cause pursuant to this Section 7(c), Executive shall be entitled to receive (a) his base salary for the entire period up to and including the date of Executive’s termination for Cause; (b) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; and (c) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement. If Executive is convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or moral turpitude or removed from office and/or prohibited from participating in the conduct of the affairs of PNMAC or any of its subsidiaries by any federal or state regulatory agency having jurisdiction of the matter, and if the charges resulting in such removal or prohibition are ultimately dismissed or if a final judgment on the merits of such charges is issued in favor of Executive, or if the felony conviction is overturned on appeal, then Executive’s termination shall be treated as a Termination Other Than for Cause pursuant to Section 7(d).

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(d) Termination Other Than for Cause . The Company may terminate Executive’s employment other than for Cause (including the expiration of Executive’s Term pursuant to Section 1 above) or Executive may terminate his employment for Good Reason as that term is defined in this Section 7(d). If Executive’s employment terminates pursuant to this Section 7(d), then Executive shall be entitled to (i) his base salary in effect as of the Termination Date through and including the Termination Date (as that term is defined in Section 7(g) herein); (ii) if not previously paid prior to the Termination Date, incentive based compensation as described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) of this Agreement for the year prior to the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs; (iii) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; (iv) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement; (v) a prorated share of the incentive based compensation described in Sections 5(b) and 5(c) for the Fiscal Year in which the Termination Date occurs, payable in accordance with those Sections, and (vi) continuing medical benefits as set forth in Section 5(e) herein. In addition, in the event Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 7(d), all unvested Class A Units of PNMAC and Class A Common Stock of PFSI held by Executive, and, as applicable, any other Award (as that term is defined in the EIP) granted to Executive pursuant to the EIP, shall become immediately and fully vested.

 

For purposes of this Agreement, Executive will have “Good Reason” to terminate this Agreement if PNMAC (or any resulting or surviving entity in the event of a Transaction as defined in Section 5(c) of this Agreement) (1) materially breaches this Agreement; (2) requires Executive to report to anyone other than the CEO of PNMAC or PFSI or the Board; (3) requires that Executive be based anywhere more than fifty (50) miles from the office where Executive is located as of Effective Date; (4) takes any other action which results in a material diminution or adverse change in Executive’s status, title, position, compensation, or responsibilities as of the Effective Date, other than an insubstantial action not taken in bad faith and remedied promptly after receipt of notice by Executive; or (5) fails to indemnify and advance all expenses to Executive in response to a proper request for indemnity and advancement by Executive, provided, however , Executive’s resignation for Good Reason will only be effective if Executive provides written notice to the Company of the events constituting the Good Reason within ninety (90) days after the occurrence of any such event, and the Company does not cure said events within thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice.

 

(e) Termination Following a Change of Control . This Agreement and Executive’s employment shall not automatically terminate due to a “Change of Control” as that term is defined in the PNMAC LLC Agreement. In the event of a Change of Control, PNMAC shall take all actions necessary to ensure that the surviving or resulting entity, if other than PNMAC, is bound by and shall have the benefit of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(f) Voluntary Resignation . Except as provided in Section 7(d), in the event that Executive resigns voluntarily during the Term of this Agreement, Executive shall be entitled to receive (a) his base salary for the entire period up to and including the date of Executive’s Termination Date; (b) accrued but unused PTO through the Termination Date; and (c) reimbursement of any unreimbursed expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

 

(g) Notice of Termination . Any purported termination by PNMAC or by Executive shall be communicated by a written notice of termination (the “Notice of Termination”) to the other party hereto which indicates the specific termination provision in this Agreement, if any, relied upon and which sets forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances, if any, claimed to provide a basis for termination of Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated. For purposes of this Agreement, and except as expressly provided otherwise herein, no such purported termination shall be effective without such Notice of Termination. The “Termination Date” shall mean the date specified in the Notice of Termination, which shall be not less than thirty (30) and not more than sixty (60) days from the date of the Notice of Termination; provided, however , that in the event of the expiration of the Term of this Agreement pursuant to Section 1 herein, the Termination Date shall be the three year anniversary of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

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(h) Consulting . Upon (i) expiration of the Term pursuant to Section 1 herein, (ii) termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 7(d) herein, Executive shall serve as a consultant to PNMAC (or in the event of a Transaction, to the surviving entity or parent) for an eighteen-month period commencing on the Termination Date (the “Consulting Period”); provided, however , that if Executive remains employed with PNMAC following the expiration of the Term pursuant to Section 1 herein, then the Consulting Period shall commence on the first day after Executive ceases to be employed by PNMAC. During the Consulting Period, Executive shall make himself available for consulting services concerning PNMAC’s (or its successor’s) general operations if and as may be reasonably requested by PNMAC after taking into account Executive’s then full-time, non-PNMAC-related employment opportunities, provided that (a) the consulting services shall be rendered at such location(s) as may be mutually agreed upon by Executive and PNMAC and (b) the nature of and time required for the consulting services do not interfere with Executive’s personal and professional activities. The consulting services shall be of an advisory nature and, in his role as a consultant, Executive shall have no power to bind PNMAC. In consideration for the consulting services described in this Section 7(h), PNMAC shall pay to Executive a retainer in monthly installments during the entire Consulting Period, with each monthly payment equal to one-twelfth of Executive’s median annual base salary and one-twelfth of Executive’s median annual incentive compensation, as calculated based on Executive’s annual base salary and target incentive compensation for the year in which the Termination Date occurs and his annual base salary and actual incentive compensation for the two preceding years; provided, however , that the consulting relationship shall automatically terminate, and Executive shall not be entitled to continue receiving monthly payments under this Section 7(h), if he, directly or indirectly, engages in, provides services to, works for, consults with, owns, invests in or operates, any business that competes with the business of PNMAC (or in the event of a Transaction, of the surviving entity or parent). The Company shall provide Executive written notice if it contends Executive has breached any provision in this Section 7(h), and Executive shall have thirty (30) days following receipt of such notice to cure any alleged breach.

 

(i) Disputes . In consideration of the Company employing Executive, and the salary and benefits provided under this Agreement, Executive and the Company agree that all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, or Executive’s employment, including its termination, and/or the enforceability and validity of the arbitration agreement set forth in this Agreement, shall be resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to Section 12(e) below. This Agreement expressly does not prohibit either party from filing an application for a provisional remedy to prevent actual or threatened irreparable harm in accordance with California law.

 

(j) Restriction on Timing of Distributions. The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively “Code Section 409A”) and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement shall be interpreted to be in compliance therewith. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does not warrant to Executive that all amounts paid or delivered to him will be exempt from, or paid in compliance with, Code Section 409A. Accordingly, Executive understands and agrees that he bears the entire risk of any adverse federal, state or local tax consequences and penalty taxes which may result from payment under this Agreement and he acknowledges that he has been given the opportunity to consult with a tax advisor with respect to this Agreement. If Executive notifies PNMAC that Executive believes that any provision of this Agreement (or any award of compensation, including equity compensation or benefits) would cause him to incur any additional tax or interest under Code Section 409A and PNMAC concurs, or PNMAC independently makes such determination, PNMAC shall use reasonable efforts to reform such provision to the extent possible to comply with Code Section 409A; provided, that , such modification shall, to the maximum extent practicable, maintain the original intent and economic benefit to the parties of the applicable provision without violating the provisions of Code Section 409A.

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If and to the extent necessary to comply with Code Section 409A, for the purposes of determining when amounts otherwise payable on account of Executive’s termination of employment under this Agreement will be paid, “terminate”, “terminated” or “termination” or words of similar import relating to Executive’s employment with the Company, as used in this Agreement, shall be construed as the date that Executive first incurs a “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A from the Company. In applying Code Section 409A to amounts paid pursuant to this Agreement, any right to a series of installment payments under this Agreement shall be treated as a right to a series of separate payments. Any taxable reimbursement of business or other expenses provided for under this Agreement shall be subject to the following conditions: (i) the expenses eligible for reimbursement in one taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year; (ii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense shall be made no later than the end of the year after the year in which such expense was incurred; and (iii) the right to reimbursement shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit.

 

8. Indemnity, Advancement and Insurance . To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the PNMAC LLC Agreement, or any indemnity agreements entered into from time to time between PNMAC or PFSI and Executive, PNMAC or PFSI, as applicable, (or in the event of a Change of Control as described in Section 7(e), the surviving or resulting entity or transferee) shall indemnify Executive and hold him harmless for any acts or decisions made by him in good faith while performing services for PNMAC and/or PFSI, and shall advance to Executive all fees and costs associated with the defense of any action or proceeding for which he has tendered an appropriate indemnification demand. PNMAC further agrees that it will provide Executive with appropriate “directors’ and officers’ insurance” coverage (as described in Section 6.4 of the PNMAC LLC Agreement) in each case in connection with the performance of his duties under this Agreement, but Executive’s right to indemnity and advancement pursuant to this Section shall not be dependent or contingent upon the availability of insurance coverage.

 

9. Reimbursement for Legal Fees . Upon submission of appropriate invoices by Executive, PNMAC shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred by Executive in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement.

 

10. No Obligation to Mitigate . Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise and, except as otherwise expressly provided under this Agreement, no payment hereunder shall be offset or reduced by the amount of any compensation or benefits provided to Executive in any subsequent employment or business venture.

 

11. Non-Solicitation . During the Term of this Agreement, and for eighteen (18) months following the Termination Date, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either for or on behalf of himself or any other person or entity, solicit or induce or attempt to solicit or induce any employee, consultant, independent contractor, agent or representative of the Company, or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate thereof, to discontinue employment or engagement with the Company or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate thereof; or otherwise interfere or attempt to interfere with the relationship between the Company, or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate thereof, and their employees, consultants, independent contractors, agents or representatives.

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12. Miscellaneous .

 

(a) Succession; Assignment . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The parties agree that the obligations and duties of Executive are personal and are not assignable.

 

(b) Notice . Any notice, request, demand or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be deemed to be properly given when personally served in writing or by facsimile, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or when communicated to a public telegraph company for transmittal, addressed to the party at the address appearing at the beginning of this Agreement. Either party may change its address by written notice in accordance with this Section 12(b).

 

(c) Entire Agreement; Modification . Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter herein, and supersedes any and all other prior or contemporaneous agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of Executive by PNMAC. This Agreement may not be modified or amended by oral agreement, but only by an agreement in writing executed by PNMAC, PFSI and Executive.

 

(d) Waiver . Any waiver of a breach of any provision hereof shall not operate as or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement.

 

(e) Governing Law, Venue Selection, and Arbitration . This Agreement is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its choice of law provisions. The parties hereto agree that this Agreement was negotiated and executed in Los Angeles, California. Any controversy, dispute or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the breach thereof, Executive’s employment, including the termination thereof, and/or the enforceability or validity of this arbitration agreement, shall first be settled through good faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree to binding arbitration administered by JAMS pursuant to its Employment Arbitration Rules & Procedures and subject to JAMS Policy on Employment Arbitration Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness. Executive acknowledges that he has been provided a copy of the JAMS rules contemporaneously herewith. The parties agree that any such arbitration will be heard in Los Angeles, California, and that judgment on any arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The Company shall pay the arbitration administrative costs and the arbitrator’s fees in accordance with California law and the JAMS rules. Each party will bear its/his own attorneys’ fees and legal costs, provided, however , (i) if any party prevails on a statutory claim which affords the prevailing party attorneys’ fees or legal costs, the arbitrator may award reasonable attorneys’ fees and/or legal costs to the prevailing party to the extent permitted by applicable law, or (ii) if any party prevails on a non-statutory claim, the arbitrator shall award reasonable attorneys’ fees and/or legal costs to the prevailing party to the extent permitted by applicable law. The parties agree to file any demand for arbitration within the time limit established by the applicable statute of limitations for the asserted claims. Failure to demand arbitration within the prescribed time period shall result in waiver of said claims. EXECUTIVE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT HE IS WAIVING HIS RIGHTS TO BRING SUCH CLAIMS TO COURT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

 

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(f) Acknowledgment of Past Performance and Mutual Releases . This Agreement supersedes the April 2013 Employment Agreement. The parties hereby agree and acknowledge that Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI have met all of their respective performance obligations under the April 2013 Employment Agreement, and that, upon the execution of this Agreement, Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI will not have any remaining obligations or liabilities in connection with the April 2013 Employment Agreement. It is the intention of Executive, PNMAC and PFSI that this Agreement shall be effective as a full and complete release of any claims they (or their successors or assigns) may have in connection with the April 2013 Employment Agreement. In furtherance of this intention, Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI each acknowledge and agree to waive any rights or benefits they may have under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.” Executive, PNMAC, and PFSI each covenant not to bring any lawsuit related to or arising out of the April 2013 Employment Agreement.

 

(g) Confidential Information . Executive agrees that he will not use, divulge or otherwise disclose, directly or indirectly, any trade secret, business process, or other confidential information concerning the business or policies of PNMAC or any of its subsidiaries which he may have learned, obtained, accessed or developed during the course of his employment with the Company, including prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement, except to the extent such use or disclosure is: (i) necessary or appropriate to the performance of this Agreement and in furtherance of PNMAC’s best interests; (ii) required by applicable law; (iii) lawfully obtainable from other sources; or (iv) authorized by PNMAC. The provisions of this subsection shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

(h) Severability . Should any provision of this Agreement for any reason be declared invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity and binding effect of any remaining provisions shall not be affected, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed without the inclusion of said provision.

 

(i) Interpretation . If any claim is made by any party hereto relating to any conflict, omission or ambiguity of this Agreement, no presumption or burden of proof or persuasion shall be implied by reason of the fact that this Agreement was prepared by or at the request of any particular party hereto or such party’s counsel. Executive acknowledges that he has been represented by counsel of his choice throughout the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement.

 

(j) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

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In Witness Whereof , the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

PRIVATE NATIONAL mORTGAGE
ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, LLC:

 

By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Grogin

Name: Jeffrey P. Grogin

Title: Chief Administrative and Legal Officer

PENNYMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.:

By: /s/ Matthew Botein

Name: Matthew Botein

Title: Chairman of the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors

 

 

EXECUTIVE:

 

/s/ David A. Spector

David A. Spector

 

 

 

 

 

 

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