SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

[Mark One]
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended JULY 31, 2000 OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _________ to __________

Commission file number 1-14204

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Delaware                                  06-0853042
---------------------------------      -----------------------------------------
  (State or other jurisdiction           (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)

3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06813
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code: (203) 825-6000

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.0001, as of September 11, 2000 was 15,413,064 giving effect to the 100% stock dividend as of September 13, 2000.


FUELCELL ENERGY, INC
FORM 10-Q

                                      INDEX



PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                           PAGE
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Item 1.  Unaudited Consolidated Condensed
         Financial Statements:

         Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of                        2
         July 31, 2000 and October 31,1999

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations                    3
         for the three months ended July 31, 2000 and
         July 31, 1999

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations                    4
         for the nine months ended July 31, 2000 and
         July 31, 1999

         Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows                    5
         for the nine months ended July 31, 2000 and
         July 31, 1999

         Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed                          6
         Financial Statements


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial                  9
         Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About                    13
         Market Risk


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                  14

         Signatures

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

                                                     JULY 31,      OCTOBER 31,
                                                       2000           1999
                                                    -----------    -----------
                ASSETS
                ------

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and cash equivalents                          $ 62,289         6,163
  Accounts receivable                                   3,156         2,332
  Inventories                                             250         1,204
  Deferred income taxes                                   291           291
  Other current assets                                    561           405
                                                     --------        ------
      Total current assets                             66,547        10,395

Property, plant and equipment, net                      7,632         7,195
Other assets, net                                       1,931         2,241
                                                     --------        ------
TOTAL ASSETS                                         $ 76,110        19,831
                                                     ========        ======

 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 ------------------------------------

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Current portion of long-term debt                  $  1,662           341
  Accounts payable                                        736           484
  Accrued liabilities                                   3,227         1,787
  Deferred license fee income                             112            29
  Customer Advances                                       581           550
                                                     --------        ------
      Total current liabilities                         6,318         3,191

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
  Long-term debt                                     $     --         1,625
                                                     --------        ------
      Total liabilities                                 6,318         4,816
                                                     --------        ------
Minority interest in joint venture                        190           200
                                                     --------        ------

COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Common stock ($.0001 par value):
  20,000,000 shares authorized:
  15,369,462 and 12,651,662 shares
  issued and outstanding at July 31,
  2000 and October 31, 1999,
  respectively                                              2             1
    Additional paid-in capital                         71,937        14,141
    Retained earnings                                  (2,337)          673
                                                     --------        ------
      Total shareholders' equity                       69,602        14,815
                                                     --------        ------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY           $ 76,110        19,831
                                                     ========        ======

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

(UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,

                                                  2000             1999
                                              ------------     -----------

REVENUES:
  Research and development contracts          $      3,963           4,048
  Product sales and revenues                           149             368
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total revenues                                 4,112           4,416

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of product sales and revenues                   904             235
  Administrative and selling expenses                1,684           1,366
  Depreciation                                         346             339
  Research and development (a)                       3,470           2,845
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total costs and expenses                       6,404           4,785
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) from operations                              (2,292)           (369)

License fee income, net                                 68              85
Minority interest loss in joint venture                  7              --
Interest expense                                       (36)            (39)
Interest and other income, net                         946              96
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) before provision for income taxes            (1,307)           (227)

Provision for income taxes                              --             159
                                              ------------     -----------

Net loss                                      $     (1,307)           (386)
                                              ============     ===========

Loss per share:
  Basic and diluted loss per share:           $      (0.09)          (0.03)
                                              ============     ===========

  Basic and diluted shares outstanding          15,367,614      12,512,752
                                              ============     ===========

  (a) Includes costs of:
  Research and development under contracts    $      3,142           2,548
  Research and development costs                       328             297
                                              ------------     -----------
                                                     3,470           2,845
                                              ============     ===========

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

(UNAUDITED)

NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,

                                                  2000             1999
                                              ------------     -----------

REVENUES:
  Research and development contracts          $     11,450          15,185
  Product sales and revenues                         1,198           1,303
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total revenues                                12,648          16,488

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
  Cost of product sales and revenues                 2,320             840
  Administrative and selling expenses                4,128           4,867
  Depreciation                                       1,111           1,000
  Research and development (a)                       9,356          11,308
                                              ------------     -----------
      Total costs and expenses                      16,915          18,015
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) from operations                              (4,267)         (1,527)

License fee income, net                                198             146
Minority interest loss in joint venture                 10              --
Interest expense                                      (106)           (131)
Interest and other income, net                       1,157             205
                                              ------------     -----------

(Loss) before provision for income taxes            (3,008)         (1,307)

Provision for income taxes                               2             200
                                              ------------     -----------

Net loss                                      $     (3,010)         (1,507)
                                              ============     ===========

Loss per share:

  Basic and diluted loss per share:           $      (0.22)          (0.12)
                                              ============     ===========

  Basic and diluted shares outstanding          13,707,536      12,466,010
                                              ============     ===========

  (a) Includes costs of:
  Research and development under contracts    $      7,765           9,851
  Research and development costs                     1,591           1,457
                                              ------------     -----------
                                                     9,356          11,308
                                              ============     ===========

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

                                                            2000          1999
                                                          --------      -------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net Loss                                                $ (3,010)      (1,507)
  Adjustments to reconcile net
  income (loss) to net cash provided
  by (used in) operating activities:
    Compensation for options granted                           100          100
    Depreciation and amortization                            1,429        1,305
    (Loss) on disposal of property                              59          (15)
    Minority interest income (loss) in
    joint venture                                              (10)          --
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Accounts receivable                                       (824)        (360)
    Inventories                                                954          (63)
    Other current assets                                      (156)         418
    Accounts payable                                           252         (620)
    Accrued liabilities                                      1,440          236
    Customer advances                                           31         (491)
    Deferred license fee income                                 83           88
                                                          --------      -------

    Net cash provided by (used) in
    operating activities                                       348         (909)
                                                          --------      -------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Capital expenditures                                      (1,620)        (636)
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment                  --          603
  Payments on (purchase of) other assets                         5         (586)
                                                          --------      -------

  Net cash used in investing activities                     (1,615)        (619)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
  Transfer of minority interest to Evercel, Inc.                --       (3,082)
  Repayment of debt                                           (304)        (552)
  Common stock issued net: follow-on offering               57,565           --
  Common stock issued: stock options and
  stock purchase plan                                          132          182
                                                          --------      -------

    Net cash provided by (used) in financing
    activities                                              57,393       (3,452)
                                                          --------      -------

    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
    equivalents                                             56,126       (4,980)
                                                          --------      -------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD              6,163       10,304
                                                          --------      -------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD                 $ 62,289        5,324
                                                          ========      =======

Supplemental disclosure of cash paid during
the period for:
  Interest                                                $     94          131
  Income taxes                                            $    150          100

Other non cash transactions:
  Conversion of convertible preferred stock                     --          600
  Net assets transferred to Evercel, Inc.                       --          669

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1: NATURE OF THE BUSINESS

FuelCell Energy, Inc., formerly Energy Research Corporation (the "Company"), was founded in 1969 to develop fuel cells and specialized batteries. These efforts resulted in our obtaining various patents and expertise in electrochemical technologies. Since 1983, we have concentrated on developing products while receiving substantial funding from the United States Department of Energy ("DOE"), the United States Department of Defense ("DOD"), and other outside sources such as MTU-Friedrichshafen GmbH ("MTU"), a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler. We have developed the Direct FuelCell(TM), which we believe has significant advantages in terms of fuel efficiency and cost over competing fuel cell technologies for the stationary power generation market. We have also entered into strategic alliances with federal and municipal agencies, MTU, Marubeni Corporation of Japan, and Bath Iron works to help develop, site, test, market and distribute our fuel cells worldwide. In addition to providing research and development under contracts, we are currently in the process of commercializing our Direct FuelCell technology and expect to incur losses as we expand our product development, commercialization program and manufacturing operations.

NOTE 2: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The financial statements as of October 31, 1999, have been derived from audited financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in our annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. The interim consolidated financial statements, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly our financial position as of July 31, 2000 and the results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2000 and 1999 and cash flows for such nine month periods have been included. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year presentation.

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2000 and 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The reader should supplement the information in this document with prior disclosures in our 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

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On November 16, 1999, we paid a stock dividend of one additional share of common stock for every two shares of our common stock held on November 1, 1999, the record date. All per share data and the number of shares of common stock have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the stock dividend.

In accordance with the License Assistance Agreement with Evercel, Inc. ("Evercel"), Evercel has agreed to provide all services and assistance necessary to effectively fulfill on our behalf all of our obligations under the joint venture contract for Xiamen Three Circles-ERC Battery Corp., Ltd. (the "Joint Venture") and the related license agreement until we obtain the approval from the Chinese partner and appropriate Chinese governmental authority for the assignment of the agreements to Evercel. In return for that assistance, we will pay to Evercel or Evercel will pay to us an amount equal to the sum of all money, dividends, profits, reimbursements, distributions and payments actually paid to us or paid by us in cash or in kind or otherwise accruing to us pursuant to the Joint Venture contract and related license agreement.

NOTE 3: SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On September 12, 2000, subject to shareholders approval, the Board of Directors authorized an increase of authorized common stock from 20 million shares to 150 million shares. The time and place of the special stockholders' meeting has yet to be determined.

On September 13, 2000, we paid a 100% stock dividend on all outstanding shares of common stock held as of September 6, 2000, the record date. All per share data and the number of shares of common stock have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to the stock dividend.

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NOTE 4: NET LOSS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted loss per share are calculated based upon the provisions of SFAS 128, adopted in 1998, using the following data:

                                       THREE MONTHS ENDED          NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                             JULY 31,                   JULY 31,
                                       2000          1999          2000          1999
                                       ----          ----          ----          ----
Weighted average basic
  Common Shares                     15,367,614    12,512,752    13,707,536    12,466,010

Effect of dilutive securities
  Stock options                             --            --            --            --

Weighted Average Basic
  Common Shares Adjusted for
  diluted calculation               15,367,614    12,512,752    13,707,536    12,466,010

The computation of diluted loss per share for the third quarter and year to date follows the basic calculation since common stock equivalents were antidilutive. The weighted average number of options outstanding for the nine months ended July 31, 2000 and 1999 was 1,790,324 and 1,518,870 respectively.

NOTE 5: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On June 29, 2000, we entered into a $4,000,000 loan agreement with the Connecticut Development Authority. The loan is secured by machinery and equipment purchased by us under the loan. The promissory note is payable monthly over six and one-half years, with interest computed annually based on the ten year U.S. Treasury notes plus 2-1/2%.

On June 7, 2000, our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ National Market under the ticker symbol FCEL. The stock formerly traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol FCL.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Financial Statements and Notes thereto included within this report, and our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year end October 31, 1999. In addition to historical information, this Form 10-Q and the following discussion contain forward looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's plans and expectations regarding the development and commercialization of its fuel cell technology. Our actual results could differ materially from those projected. Factors that could cause such a difference are included but not limited to, those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10K/A filed for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1999.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2000 AND JULY 31, 1999

Revenues decreased 7% to $4,112,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $4,416,000 for the same period in the last year. The decrease was due to reduced revenues from shipments of fuel cell stacks to MTU and to a lesser degree reduced activities on our research and development contracts. For the remainder of the fiscal year, we expect both research and development contracts and product sales revenues to increase as the Navy Phase II, Vision 21 and King County contracts and demonstration revenues increase.

Cost of product sales and revenues increased 285% to $904,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $235,000 in the same period last year. The increase was due to the recognition of costs associated with demonstration projects. We anticipate that costs of demonstration projects will exceed demonstration project revenues.

Administrative and selling expense increased 23% to $1,684,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $1,366,000 in the same period last year. This increase was due to state franchise taxes paid on our increased equity, increased employment costs, and other costs of commercialization. Depreciation increased $7,000 in the third quarter as a result of capital additions.

Total research and development expense increased 22% to $3,470,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $2,845,000 in the same period last year. In accordance with the Santa Clara proof of concept development contract we recognized associated site restoration costs.

Income from operations resulted in a loss of $2,292,000 in the third quarter of 2000 compared to a loss of $369,000 in the same period last year. The increased loss was due to costs associated with demonstration projects and administrative costs to commercialize our fuel cell technology. We expect that, as we continue to accelerate our efforts to commercialize and demonstrate our fuel cell technology, costs will exceed revenues for the year.

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License fee and royalty income, net, resulted in $68,000 of income in the third quarter of 2000 compared to $85,000 in the same period last year. The reduced fees are a result of the termination of the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation's license agreement with the Company in January, 2000.

Interest expense decreased to $36,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $39,000 in the same period last year. The decrease is attributable to the reduction of our indebtedness.

Interest and other income, net, increased to $946,000 in the third quarter of 2000 from $96,000 in the same period last year. The increase is a result of cash from the follow-on offering being invested throughout the quarter.

We did not recognize a tax provision or benefit in the current quarter. We believe that, due to our efforts to commercialize our Direct Fuelcell technology, we will incur losses, which will result in no tax benefit for the fiscal year.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
COMPARISON NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2000 AND JULY 31, 1999

Revenues decreased 23% to $12,648,000 in the 2000 period from $16,488,000 in the 1999 period. The decrease was due to reduced activities on our research and development contracts amounting to $2,535,000, and a $1,200,000 contract with MTU that shipped in January 1999.

Cost of product sales and revenues increased 176% to $2,320,000 in the 2000 period from $840,000 in the 1999 period. The increase was due to the recognition of costs associated with demonstration projects.

Administrative and selling expense decreased 15% to $4,128,000 in the 2000 period from $4,867,000 in the 1999 period. This decrease was due to the February 1999 staffing reduction, and legal and professional fees incurred with the spin-off of Evercel in February 1999, partially offset by costs to commercialize our DFC technology. Depreciation increased 11% to $1,111,000 in the 2000 period from $1,000,000 in the 1999 period.

Total research and development decreased 17% to $9,356,000 in the 2000 period from $11,308,000 in the 1999 period. Costs associated with research and development under contracts decreased 21% on lower volume. Costs associated with research and development efforts to commercialize our fuel cell technology increased compared to the 1999 period which included battery development costs of Evercel, Inc., until the February 1999 spin-off.

Income from operations resulted in a loss of $4,267,000 in the 2000 period compared to a loss of $1,527,000 in the 1999 period. The increased loss was due to costs incurred on demonstration projects and certain costs incurred with the raising of capital.

License fee and royalty income, net, resulted in $198,000 of income in the 2000 period compared to $146,000 in the same period last year. License fee and royalty income in the current year was not offset by costs associated with the Chinese license agreement and the Xiamen joint venture which was transferred to Evercel, Inc. as part of the February 1999 spin-off.

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Interest expense decreased to $106,000 in the 2000 period from $131,000 in the 1999 period. The decrease is attributable to the reduction of our indebtedness.

Interest and other income, net, increased to $1,157,000 in the 2000 period from $205,000 in the 1999 period. The increase is a result of cash proceeds from the follow-on offering being invested throughout the quarter.

We believe that, due to our efforts to commercialize our Direct Fuelcell technology, we will incur losses, which will result in no tax benefit for the fiscal year.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's operations are funded primarily through cash generated from operations, borrowings, and sales of equity. Cash from operations includes revenue from government contracts and cooperative agreements, demonstration projects, license fees, interest income and sales of fuel cell components primarily to MTU.

At July 31, 2000, we had working capital of $60,229,000 including $62,289,000 of cash and cash equivalents, compared to working capital of $7,204,000 including $6,163,000 of cash and cash equivalents at October 31, 1999. The increase in working capital is due primarily to the increase in cash and cash equivalents as we raised net proceeds of $57,565,000 after $3,535,000 of underwriting discounts, commissions, fees, and other expenses in April 2000 from the sale of 1,300,000 shares of common stock. During the nine months ended July 31, 2000, we acquired $1,620,000 in fixed assets and repaid $304,000 of debt.

At July 31, 2000, we had $1,662,000 of debt. This credit facility is scheduled to be paid in monthly installments of $13,000 plus interest with $1,500,000 due in a balloon payment in June 2001. As previously mentioned, we have entered into a $4,000,000 loan agreement with the Connecticut Development Authority that will be used to purchase equipment for the manufacturing facility. To date, we have not borrowed any monies pursuant to this agreement.

The proceeds from the sale of common stock will be used to support the commercialization of the Company's Direct FuelCell(TM) products. Proceeds will be used to purchase additional manufacturing equipment as well as for general corporate purposes including research and development, field trial support and working capital.

We are increasing our manufacturing capacity to 50MW per year at our Torrington, CT facility which will require approximately $14,500,000 to be spent on equipment and facilities during the remainder of 2000 and in 2001. In addition, we are planning to expand our testing and conditioning capabilities at our Danbury, CT facility which will require approximately $5,000,000 to complete.

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In addition to increasing manufacturing capacity, proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes including research and development, field trial support and working capital. Working capital requirements will consist primarily of increases in inventory as additional demonstrations of Direct FuelCell(TM) products are conducted and material purchases increase. Proceeds will also be used to support the cost of early field trials and demonstration projects that will likely exceed revenue from these projects. We anticipate that our existing capital resources together with anticipated revenues will be adequate to satisfy our planned financial requirements and agreements through 2001.

In December 1994, we entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the DOE pursuant to which they agreed to provide funding through 1999 to support the continued development and improvement of our commercial product. The current aggregate dollar amount of that contract is approximately $213,000,000 with the DOE providing approximately $135,000,000 in funding. The balance of the funding is expected to be provided by us, our partners or licensees, other private agencies and utilities. Approximately 70% of the non-DOE portion has been committed or credited to the project in the form of in-kind or direct cost share from non-U.S. government sources. It is anticipated that the balance of non-DOE funding will be timely obtained. This agreement has recently been extended for three additional years, through 2003, and will provide $40,000,000 of funding over this period, subject to annual approval by the U.S. Congress.

In addition to the DOE Cooperative Agreement, we have received a $3,125,000 cost-shared contract under the Vision 21 program to develop a hybrid fuel cell/turbine power plant by 2002, and a $16,500,000 cost-shared contract from the U.S. Navy to demonstrate a marine fuel cell power plant operating on diesel fuel by 2003. We have also been selected by King County, Washington to deliver a one mega-watt Direct FuelCell power plant using municipal digester gas. Negotiations for contract terms and pricing for the King County project are underway.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE EXPOSURE

The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relate primarily to the Company's investment portfolio and long-term debt obligations. The investment portfolio includes high quality investment grade short-term money market instruments with a liquidity factor of three months or less. Cash is invested overnight with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company's notes payable expire in 2001. Based on the Company's overall interest exposure, including all interest rate sensitive instruments, a near-term change in interest rate movements would not have a material adverse affect the consolidated results of operations or financial position of the Company.

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ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

EXHIBIT INDEX

(a) EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION

EXHIBIT NO.

10.56    Security Agreement, dated June 30, 2000, filed between the Company and
         the Connecticut Development Authority

10.57    Loan Agreement, dated June 30, 2000, filed between the Company and the
         Connecticut Development Authority

27       Financial Data Schedule

(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

None

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

                                       /s/ Joseph G. Mahler
                                       ---------------------------------
                                           Joseph G. Mahler
                                           Senior Vice President, CFO
                                           Treasurer/Corporate Secretary



Dated:  September 13, 2000


SECURITY AGREEMENT

THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 30th day of June, 2000, by and between FUELCELL ENERGY, INC., a Delaware corporation, having its chief executive office at 3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06812-1305 (the "Debtor"), and the CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a body politic and corporate constituting a public instrumentality and political subdivision of the State of Connecticut, having its principal office at 999 West Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067-3405 (the "Secured Party").

WITNESSETH:

In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS: In this Security Agreement:

a. "Collateral" means collectively (i) all machinery and equipment purchased by the Debtor with the proceeds of the multiple-advance term loan in the principal amount of up to $4,000,000.00 made available (or to be made available) by the Secured Party to the Debtor, as such machinery and equipment are more fully described in SCHEDULE A attached hereto and made a part hereof (as SCHEDULE A may hereafter be modified, amended and supplemented from time to time by the Secured Party and the Debtor), and (ii) all items of machinery and equipment now or hereafter owned by the Debtor and described in SCHEDULE A-1 attached hereto and made a part hereof (as SCHEDULE A-1 may hereafter be modified, amended and supplemented from time to time by the Secured Party and the Debtor), and the products, accessions and substitutions therefor, and the accounts and proceeds arising from the sale or disposition thereof including any returns thereof, including, where applicable, the proceeds of insurance covering the above.

b. "Indebtedness" means all debts, liabilities and obligations of any kind, whenever and however incurred, including future obligations of the Debtor to the Secured Party, whether or not evidenced by any notes, instruments, documents or other writing, including, without limitation, all obligations of the Debtor under the Note and the Loan Agreement (as hereafter defined).

c. "State" means any state or other jurisdiction in which the Debtor carries on business or in which the Collateral is at any time located, and includes the State of Connecticut.


d. Any term not defined herein that is defined in the Uniform Commercial Code, as enacted in the State of Connecticut (the "Code"), shall have the meaning as defined therein.

To secure the payment of a multiple-advance term loan in the amount of up to FOUR MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,000,000.00) plus interest, made pursuant to that certain loan agreement of even date herewith by and between Debtor and the Secured Party (the "Loan Agreement") and payable in accordance with the terms of that certain promissory note of the Debtor, dated as of the date hereof, in the original principal amount of $4,000,000.00 (the "Note"), copies of which Loan Agreement and Note are attached hereto as SCHEDULE B and made a part hereof, and to secure the performance and payment of all Indebtedness, Debtor hereby grants and conveys to the Secured Party a security interest in the Collateral.

2. DEBTOR'S COVENANTS: The Debtor warrants, covenants and agrees as follows:

a. To pay and perform all of the Indebtedness secured by this Security Agreement according to its terms.

b. To defend the title to the Collateral against any and all persons and against all claims.

c. At any time and from time to time, at the request of Secured Party, to execute and deliver one or more financing statements and/or continuation statements pursuant to the Code, and any amendments thereof and supplements thereto, and such other instruments as the Secured Party shall reasonably require in order to perfect, protect, preserve and maintain the security interests hereby granted, and to pay the cost of filing and recording the same or filing and recording this Security Agreement in all public offices wherever filing or recording is deemed by Secured Party to be necessary or desirable. Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints Secured Party as Debtor's attorney-in-fact, coupled with an interest, to do whatever Secured Party may deem necessary to perfect or continue perfected its security interest in the Collateral under this Security Agreement pursuant to the Code. Debtor agrees that a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of this Security Agreement or a financing statement is sufficient as a financing statement.

d. To retain possession of the Collateral during the existence of this Security Agreement and not to sell, exchange, assign, loan,

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deliver, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of same, without the prior written consent of the Secured Party in each instance, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

e. To keep the Collateral at its present location and not to remove same without the prior written consent of the Secured Party in each instance; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that by no later than January 1, 2001, all of the Collateral shall be moved to and permanently installed in Debtor's leased facility located at Technology Park, Technology Park Road, Torrington, Connecticut 06790 (the "Torrington Facility").

f. To keep the Collateral free and clear of all liens, charges, encumbrances, pledges, mortgages, and security interests, except for any subsequent encumbrances consented to in writing by the Secured Party, which consent the Secured Party may withhold in its sole discretion.

g. To keep its chief executive office at the address set forth at the beginning of this Security Agreement, and to provide the Authority with at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice of its intention to move its chief executive office to another location.

h. To pay, when due, all taxes, assessments, governmental charges and license fees relating to, or which could become a lien upon, the Collateral.

i. To keep the Collateral, at the Debtor's own cost and expense, in good repair and condition and to use it for the purposes intended and not to misuse, abuse, waste or allow it to deteriorate, except for normal wear and tear, and to make the same available for inspection by the Secured Party during normal business hours.

j. To keep the Collateral insured against loss by fire, theft, flood and other hazards (so-called "All Risk" coverage) as the Secured Party may require in an amount equal to the full value of the Collateral and in no event less than the outstanding Indebtedness secured thereby. Policies covering the Collateral shall be obtained from responsible insurers authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut. Certificates of insurance or policies shall name the Secured Party as loss payee and shall have attached thereto a loss payable clause making loss payable to the Secured Party as its interest may appear, and all such policies and renewal policies shall be deposited with the Secured Party.

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Each policy or endorsement shall contain a clause requiring the insurer to give not less than thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the Secured Party in the event of modification or cancellation of the policy for any reason whatsoever, and a clause that the interest of the Secured Party shall not be impaired or invalidated by any act or neglect of the Debtor or owner of the Collateral nor by the occupation of the premises where the Collateral is located for purposes more hazardous than are permitted by said policy. The Debtor shall give immediate written notice to the Secured Party and to insurers of loss or damage to the Collateral and shall promptly file proofs of loss with insurers. The Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints the Secured Party the attorney-in-fact, coupled with an interest, of the Debtor in obtaining and adjusting any such insurance and endorsing settlement drafts and hereby assigns to the Secured Party all sums which may become payable under such insurance, including return premiums and dividends, as additional security for the Indebtedness. In the event of termination or threatened termination of insurance, the Secured Party has the right to obtain its own insurance covering the Collateral and to add the costs of obtaining and maintaining such insurance as an additional obligation of the Debtor to the Secured Party. Nothing herein shall relieve the Debtor of its duty or obligation to do any act for which the Secured Party may be hereby appointed attorney-in-fact for the Debtor or otherwise authorized to act.

k. In the conduct of its business, to materially comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Debtor, the Collateral and/or its business.

l. The Debtor authorizes the Secured Party, if the Debtor fails to do so, to do all things required of the Debtor herein and charge all reasonable expenses incurred by the Secured Party to the Debtor together with interest thereon until repayment to the Secured Party at the interest rate provided in the Note. Failure to repay any said advance with interest within ten (10) days from the date of demand by the Secured Party shall constitute a default hereunder.

m. Not, without thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the Secured Party, change its name or make any changes in the tradenames under which it now operates. In the event that the Debtor so notifies the Secured Party, the Debtor will execute such financing statements and other documents as the Secured Party shall deem necessary or desirable in order to maintain the existence, perfection and priority of its lien on the Collateral.

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n. The sixty (60) day liquidation value of the Collateral, as determined by the Secured Party based upon a current appraisal of same conducted by a qualified equipment appraiser selected by the Secured Party, shall, at each time that the Debtor requests an advance from the Secured Party under the Note, be equal to at least one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the outstanding balance of the Note (including the amount of the requested loan advance).

3. DEBTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: The Debtor represents and warrants to the Secured Party as follows:

a. All written information heretofore or hereafter furnished by Debtor to the Secured Party is or will be true and correct in all material respects as of the date with respect to which such information was furnished.

b. Except for the security interest of the Secured Party, Debtor is, and as to Collateral acquired after the date hereof, Debtor will be, the owner of the Collateral free and clear of any lien, security interest, pledge and encumbrance of any nature, except as otherwise provided herein.

c. The office where Debtor keeps its records concerning Collateral and Debtor's chief executive office is and will be located at 3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06812-1305. Prior to moving all of the Collateral to the Torrington Facility, the Collateral will be kept at the locations described on SCHEDULE 3(C) attached hereto and made a part hereof (as same may hereafter be modified, amended and supplemented from time to time by the Secured Party).

4. NON-WAIVER: Waiver of or acquiescence in any default by the Debtor or failure of the Secured Party to insist upon strict performance by the Debtor of any warranties or agreements in this Security Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent or other default or failure.

5. DEFAULT: Any one of the following shall constitute a default by the Debtor:

a. Failure by the Debtor to comply with or perform within ten (10) days from the date required for performance any provision of this Security Agreement;

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b. Any representation or warranty made or given by the Debtor in connection with this Security Agreement proves to be false or misleading in any material fashion;

c. Default under the Note, the Loan Agreement or any other document or agreement evidencing or securing the Indebtedness secured hereby;

d. All or substantial part of the Collateral is attached, seized, subjected to a writ or distress warrant, or is levied upon, or comes within the possession of any receiver, trustee, custodian or assignee for the benefit of creditors;

e. Depreciation (except depreciation as reflected for tax or accounting purposes) or impairment of the Collateral;

f. Judgment or other claim in excess of $50,000.00 becomes a lien upon the Collateral or any part thereof; or

g. If any of the Collateral is materially damaged and not covered by insurance reasonably deemed adequate by the Secured Party.

6. REMEDIES ON DEFAULT: Upon any default (and during the continuance of such default) and upon demand by Secured Party, the Debtor agrees immediately to assemble the Collateral and make it available to the Secured Party at the place and time designated in the said demand. The Secured Party shall be entitled to immediate possession of the Collateral and the Secured Party may: (i) enter any premises where any Collateral may be located for the purpose of assembling or taking possession of and removing same, and (ii) sell, assign, lease or otherwise dispose of the Collateral or any part thereof, either at public or private sale acceptable to the Secured Party, all at the Secured Party's sole option and as it, in its sole discretion, may deem advisable, and the Secured Party may bid or become purchaser at any such sale, free from any right of redemption which is hereby expressly waived by the Debtor. Until sale, the Secured Party may store the Collateral on the premises where it is located when seized, and if said premises are the property of the Debtor, the Debtor agrees not to charge the Secured Party for storage thereof for a period of ninety (90) days before or after sale or disposition of said Collateral. Unless the Collateral is perishable or threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold in a recognized market, the Secured Party will give the Debtor reasonable notice of time and place of any public sale or the time after which any private sale or other intended disposition will be made. The requirement of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is mailed to the Debtor at least five (5) days before the time of the sale or disposition.

The net cash proceeds resulting from the collection, liquidation, sale or other disposition of the Collateral shall be applied first to the reasonable expenses (including all reasonable attorneys' fees) of preparing for sale, storing, processing, selling, collecting, and/or liquidating the Collateral and the like, and then to the satisfaction of the Indebtedness, application as to particular obligations or against principal or interest under the Indebtedness to be in the Secured Party's sole discretion. The Debtor shall be liable to the Secured Party and shall pay to the Secured Party on demand any deficiency which may remain after such sale, disposition, collection or liquidation of Collateral, and the Secured Party in turn agrees to remit to the Debtor, or other such persons as their interests may appear, any surplus remaining after all such liabilities have been paid in full.

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To facilitate the exercise by the Secured Party of the rights and remedies set forth in this section, the Debtor hereby irrevocably appoints the Secured Party or any other person whom the Secured Party may designate, as attorney-in-fact for the Debtor, coupled with an interest, at the Debtor's expense, to exercise all or any of the foregoing powers, and other powers incidental to the foregoing, all of which, being coupled with an interest, shall be irrevocable, shall continue until all obligations have been paid in full and shall be in addition to any other rights and remedies that the Secured Party may have.

In the event the Secured Party seeks to take possession of any or all Collateral by court process, Debtor hereby irrevocably waives any bonds and any surety or security relating thereto required by any statute, court rule or otherwise as an incident to such possession, and waives any demand for possession prior to the commencement of any suit or action to recover with respect thereto and waives the right to demand a jury in any action in which the Secured Party is a party.

7. ATTORNEYS' FEES. ETC.: Upon any default, the Secured Party's reasonable attorneys' fees and the legal and other expenses for pursuing, searching for, receiving, taking, keeping, storing, advertising and selling the Collateral, shall be chargeable to the Debtor.

8. OTHER RIGHTS: In addition to all rights and remedies herein, upon default, the Secured Party shall have such other rights and remedies as are set forth in the Code and the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.

9. DEBTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT AND THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTIONS GIVING RISE HERETO CONSTITUTE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TRANSACTED WITHIN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. IN THE EVENT OF ANY LEGAL ACTION BETWEEN DEBTOR AND THE SECURED PARTY HEREUNDER, DEBTOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS WITH REGARD TO NOTICE, PRIOR HEARING AND ANY OTHER RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE UNDER THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES, CHAPTER 903a, AS NOW CONSTITUTED OR HEREAFTER AMENDED, OR OTHER STATUTE OR STATUTES, STATE OR FEDERAL, AFFECTING PREJUDGMENT REMEDIES, AND THE SECURED PARTY MAY INVOKE ANY PREJUDGMENT REMEDY AVAILABLE TO IT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GARNISHMENT, ATTACHMENT, FOREIGN ATTACHMENT AND REPLEVIN, WITH RESPECT TO ANY TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE PROPERTY (WHETHER REAL OR PERSONAL) OF DEBTOR TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS NOTE, WITHOUT GIVING DEBTOR ANY NOTICE OR OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING.

10. ADDITIONAL WAIVERS: Demand, presentment, protest and notice of nonpayment are hereby waived by Debtor. Debtor also waives the benefit of all valuation, appraisement and exemption laws.

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11. BINDING EFFECT: The terms, warranties and agreements herein contained shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto, and their respective legal representatives, successors and assigns.

12. ASSIGNMENT: The Secured Party may assign without limitation its security interest in the Collateral.

13. AMENDMENT: This Security Agreement may not be altered or amended except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties hereto.

14. TERM:

(a) This Security Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until all Indebtedness has been irrevocably paid in full.

(b) No termination of this Security Agreement shall in any way affect or impair the rights and liabilities of the parties hereto relating to any transaction or events prior to such termination date, or to any Collateral in which Secured Party has a security interest, and all agreements, warranties and representations of Debtor shall survive such termination.

15. NO WAIVER: The Secured Party's failure at any time or times hereafter to require strict performance by Debtor of any of the provisions, warranties, terms and conditions contained in this Security Agreement, or in any other agreement, instrument or document now or at any time or times hereafter executed by Debtor and delivered to Secured Party, shall not waive, affect or diminish any right of Secured Party at any time or times hereafter to demand strict performance therewith, and such right shall not be deemed to have been waived by any act or knowledge of Secured Party, its agents, officers or employees, unless such waiver is contained in an instrument in writing signed by an officer of Secured Party and directed to Debtor specifying such waiver. No waiver by Secured Party of any default hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any other default or the same default on a future occasion.

16. CHOICE OF LAW: THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT SHALL GOVERN THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE PARTIES HEREIN CONTAINED.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed and sealed this Security Agreement at Waterbury, Connecticut as of the day and year first above written.

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

By: /s/ Christopher R. Bentley
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      Christopher R. Bentley
      Its Executive Vice President
      Duly Authorized

CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

By: /s/ Brien T. Day
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      Brien T. Day
      Its Vice President
      Duly Authorized

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SCHEDULE A

List of Machinery and Equipment Acquired with Loan Proceeds

[To be completed Post-Closing]

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SCHEDULE A-1

List of Other Machinery and Equipment of Debtor

[To be completed Post-Closing]

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SCHEDULE B

Copy of Loan Agreement and Note

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SCHEDULE 3(C)

List of Locations Where Collateral Located

[To be completed Post-Closing]

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LOAN AGREEMENT

THIS LOAN AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 30th day of June, 2000, by and between FUELCELL ENERGY, INC., a Delaware corporation having its chief executive office at 3 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06812-1305 (the "Borrower"), and the CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, a body politic and corporate constituting a public instrumentality and political subdivision of the State of Connecticut, having an office at 999 West Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067 (the "Authority").

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Authority lend it the sum of up to FOUR MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($4,000,000.00) from the Connecticut Works Fund established under Section 32-23ii of the Connecticut General Statutes (the "Loan"); and

WHEREAS, the Authority has agreed to make the Loan upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in order to stimulate and encourage the growth and development of the economy of the State of Connecticut.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants herein contained, the Borrower and the Authority agree as follows:

SECTION 1

THE LOAN

1.1. The Authority shall make the Loan in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Loan Agreement, which Loan shall be evidenced by a promissory note from the Borrower to the Authority in the original principal amount of $4,000,000.00, dated as of the date hereof (the "Note"). The Loan shall be secured by the machinery and equipment acquired by the Borrower with the proceeds of the Loan and certain other generally marketable, non-specialized machinery and equipment owned by the Borrower and acceptable to the Authority, such that, at the time of each advance under the Loan, the aggregate sixty (60) day liquidation value of all of such machinery and equipment collateral is equal to at least 150% of the outstanding balance of the Loan, all as more fully described in a security agreement of even date herewith, executed by the Borrower in favor of the Authority (the "Security Agreement"). To the extent required by Connecticut Public Act 94-231, the Borrower and the Authority, on or prior to the date hereof, are executing and delivering a joint statement as to the number of jobs to be created and retained by Borrower in the State of Connecticut, the Authority's public policy objectives in extending financial


assistance to the Borrower, and such other information as is required by Public Act 94-231 (the "Joint Statement"). This Loan Agreement, the Note, the Security Agreement, the Joint Statement and the other documents set forth in EXHIBIT A are together sometimes referred to herein as the "Loan Documents".

1.2. Contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Loan Agreement, the Borrower will execute and deliver to the Authority the Loan Documents to which it is a party and such other documents to which it is a party as are requested by the Authority. The Borrower will ensure that all other documents set forth in EXHIBIT A will be executed and delivered to the Authority contemporaneously with the execution and delivery of this Loan Agreement. All of the Loan Documents shall be in form and content reasonably acceptable to the Authority.

1.3. The closing (the "Closing") of the Loan is being conducted by the Authority's special counsel, Carmody & Torrance LLP of Waterbury and New Haven, Connecticut. The Closing is being held on the date of execution of this Loan Agreement (the "Closing Date"), at the offices of Carmody & Torrance LLP in Waterbury, Connecticut. The proceeds of the Loan shall be advanced by the Authority to the Borrower in one or more future advances, each in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.00, over the twelve-month period following the Closing Date at such time(s) that the Borrower complies, to the full satisfaction of the Authority, with the conditions to funding set forth in Section 1.4 below with respect to each such advance; it being understood that the Authority shall have no obligation to fund any advances to the Borrower on account of the Loan unless all of the conditions precedent to such advance have been met by the Borrower to the full satisfaction of the Authority. Each future advance by the Authority to the Borrower on account of the Loan shall be evidenced by the Note. The aggregate principal amount of all advances by the Authority to the Borrower on account of the Loan shall not exceed the sum of $4,000,000.00. The Authority shall have no obligation to make any future advances to the Borrower on account of the Loan after June 30, 2001.

1.4. To the extent that (i) no Event of Default (as defined below) has occurred and is continuing as of such date, (ii) no state of facts exist as of such date which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, and (iii) there has been no material adverse change in the financial, business or operating condition of the Borrower as of such date, the Authority shall make one or more future advances to the Borrower on account of the Loan, each advance to be in an amount of at least $1,000,000.00, at such time that the Borrower has satisfied each of the following conditions precedent (to the full satisfaction of the Authority):

(a) The Borrower has purchased machinery and equipment to be used by it in its manufacturing operations at Technology Park, Technology Park Road, Torrington, Connecticut 06790 (the "Torrington Facility") (the "Equipment"), and the Equipment has been installed in and is in working order in the Torrington Facility or has been installed in another location in the State of Connecticut which is owned by or leased by the Borrower;

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(b) The Borrower has obtained a landlord waiver and consent agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Authority and its legal counsel, from the landlord of the Torrington Facility or from the landlord of the leased facility where such machinery and equipment shall be temporarily located;

(c) The amount of the advance on account of the Loan requested by the Borrower does not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the acquisition cost of such Equipment (excluding applicable sales tax, delivery and installation charges for such Equipment);

(d) At the time of such requested advance, the sixty (60) day liquidation value of all machinery and equipment collateral presently securing the Loan (including the Equipment) (the "Collateral"), based upon a then-current equipment appraisal prepared by a reputable equipment appraiser acceptable to the Authority, is equal to at least one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the outstanding balance of the Loan (including the amount of the requested advance) as of such date;

(e) The Borrower has prepared and delivered to the Authority an updated Schedule A (and Schedule A-1, as appropriate) to the Security Agreement and Schedule A (and Schedule A-1, as appropriate) to the UCC-1 financing statements describing the Equipment acquired by the Borrower with the proceeds of such advance and the other Collateral securing the Loan, and has executed and delivered to the Authority any and all UCC-3 amendment statements reasonably required by the Authority and its legal counsel;

(f) The Borrower has reimbursed the Authority for all additional post-Closing reasonable attorneys' fees, filing/recording fees and other expenses incurred by the Authority in connection with funding the requested advance on account of the Loan; and

(g) All of the representations and warranties of the Borrower set forth in Section 2 hereof are true and correct in all material respects as of the date of such requested advance.

In addition to the foregoing conditions, and prior to the initial advance under the Loan, the Borrower shall have obtained and delivered to the Authority all of the items designated as "post-closing" on EXHIBIT A to this Loan Agreement; it being understood that the Authority shall have no obligation to fund any portion of the Loan until all of the items described on EXHIBIT A hereto have been delivered to the Authority and its legal counsel.

1.5. If at the Closing the Borrower fails to deliver the Note to the Authority, or if any of the conditions precedent to the closing of the Loan specified herein have not been fulfilled by the Borrower, then the Authority may thereupon elect to be relieved of all further obligations under this Agreement, but the Borrower shall remain liable for the costs and expenses set forth in
Section 6.5 hereof.

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SECTION 2

WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
OF THE BORROWER

The Borrower represents and warrants to the Authority as follows:

2.1. The Borrower is a corporation duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of the State of Delaware and is duly qualified as a foreign corporation and in good standing in the State of Connecticut and in each other jurisdiction in which it owns assets or conducts its business. The Borrower has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business as presently conducted and to own its property.

2.2. The Borrower has the power and authority to enter into and perform this Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and to incur the obligations herein or therein provided for. The execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of the Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and do not and will not violate any law or the Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws of Borrower or any agreement, instrument or evidence of indebtedness to which it is a party or by which it is bound or by which any of its properties may be affected. The Loan Documents, when executed and delivered, will be legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower, enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms, except as the enforceability thereof may be limited by the (i) effect of applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and similar laws relating to or affecting creditors' rights generally and court decisions with respect thereto, and (ii) application of equitable principles in any proceeding (regardless of whether such enforceability is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law) and in the application of which a court, among other things, might require any party hereto to act with reasonableness and in good faith. The Borrower will deliver at Closing an opinion from its legal counsel with respect to the foregoing and with respect to such other matters as the Authority may reasonably require, in form and substance satisfactory to the Authority.

2.3. No consent, license or approval from any governmental authority is or will be necessary for the valid execution, delivery and performance by the Borrower of the Loan Documents to which it is a party.

2.4. There has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of the Borrower since the date of its application to the Authority for the Loan. All financial statements, including, without limitation, balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, delivered to the Authority in connection with Borrower's application for the Loan are correct and complete and fairly present the financial position and results of operations of the Borrower at the

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times of and for the periods reflected by such financial statements. The financial statements and all other written statements furnished by the Borrower to the Authority in connection with the Loan do not contain any untrue statement of material fact or omit a material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein or herein not misleading. There is no fact which the Borrower has not disclosed to the Authority in writing which materially and adversely affects nor, as far as the Borrower can reasonably foresee, is reasonably likely to prove to affect materially and adversely the business operations or financial condition of the Borrower.

2.5. There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against it before any court or other federal, state, municipal or other governmental authority or before any arbitrator(s) that if adversely determined against the Borrower would have a material adverse effect on the business, operations or financial condition of the Borrower (a "Material Adverse Effect"). The Borrower is not in default with respect to any order of any court, arbitrator or governmental body.

2.6. The Borrower is not in default in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the terms, obligations, covenants, conditions or provisions contained in any agreement or instrument to which the Borrower is a party or to which its property is subject, which default, together with all such defaults, singly or in the aggregate, will have a Material Adverse Effect on the Borrower.

2.7. The Borrower has filed all Federal, state and municipal income and other tax returns which are required to be filed, and has paid, or made provision for the payment of, all taxes which have become due pursuant to said returns, except such taxes, if any, which are being contested in good faith and as to which adequate reserves have been provided.

2.8. The Borrower has complied with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, orders and restrictions of any governmental entity, instrumentality or agency having jurisdiction over the conduct of its business or the ownership of its property, the noncompliance with which will have a Material Adverse Effect.

2.9. No Event of Default (as defined herein) has occurred or is continuing, and the Borrower does not have any knowledge of any currently existing facts or circumstances which, with the passage of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

2.10. The Borrower has all franchises, permits, licenses and other similar authorizations necessary for the conduct of its business as now being conducted by it, and the Borrower is not in violation, nor will the transactions contemplated by this Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents to which it is a party cause a violation, of the terms or provisions of any such franchise, permit, license or other similar authorization.

2.11. The Borrower's chief executive office and principal place of business is at the location described in the recitals to this Loan Agreement.

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2.12. All statements contained in any of the Loan Documents shall constitute representations and warranties made under this Loan Agreement. All representations and warranties made under this Loan Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery hereof.

2.13. The Borrower has good and marketable title to its properties and assets. The Collateral is free and clear of any mortgage, security interest, pledge, lien, lease, encumbrance or charge.

SECTION 3

COVENANTS OF THE BORROWER

The Borrower covenants that on and after the Closing and for so long as any part of the Loan remains outstanding:

3.1. The Borrower will preserve and maintain its existence as a corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of Delaware and will remain qualified to do business and in good standing in the State of Connecticut and in each other state or other jurisdiction in which it conducts its business.

3.2. The Borrower will notify the Authority promptly of any material adverse change in the financial condition or business operations of the Borrower.

3.3. The Borrower will pay the Note and all other amounts owing under the Loan Documents according to their terms and comply with each provision of this Loan Agreement and each provision of the other Loan Documents binding upon it.

3.4. The Borrower will promptly pay and discharge when due and payable all taxes, assessments and governmental charges levied or imposed upon it, its property, or any part thereof, or upon its income or profits, or any part thereof, as well as all lawful claims for labor, materials and supplies, which, if unpaid, might by law become a lien or charge upon its property, provided that such items need not be paid while being contested by the Borrower in good faith and by appropriate legal proceedings so long as adequate reserves have been established with respect thereto and the Borrower's title to, and its right to use, its property is not materially and adversely affected thereby.

3.5. The Borrower will not create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any indebtedness for borrowed money except for indebtedness described on SCHEDULE 3.5 hereto (the "Permitted Indebtedness"). The Borrower will not, without the prior written consent of the Authority, either directly or indirectly, incur, create, assume or permit to exist any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, security interest or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever on any of the Collateral now owned or hereafter acquired.

3.6. The Borrower will not, either directly or indirectly, guarantee, endorse, become surety for, or otherwise be or become responsible for the obligations of any other person or entity, whether by agreement to purchase the

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indebtedness of any other person, or agreement for the furnishing of funds to any other person or entity, directly or indirectly, through the purchase of goods, supplies or services (or by way of stock purchase, capital contribution, advance or loan) or for the purpose of paying or discharging the indebtedness of any other person or entity or otherwise, except for (i) the endorsement by the Borrower of negotiable instruments for collection in the ordinary course of business, and (ii) travel, relocation and other minor business expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business for the benefit of employees of the Borrower; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Borrower shall be permitted to guarantee the indebtedness of third parties up to the maximum amount set forth on SCHEDULE 3.5 attached hereto, it being understood that the amount of such guarantee shall be deemed to constitute direct indebtedness for borrowed money of the Borrower for purposes of SCHEDULE 3.5 hereof.

3.7. The Borrower shall pay all of its material debts as they become due.

3.8. The Borrower will comply in all material respects with all laws and regulations applicable to it, its properties and/or its business.

3.9. The Borrower covenants and agrees that it will use the proceeds of the Loan for purposes consistent with the description provided in the Borrower's application to the Authority for financial assistance.

3.10. The Borrower will maintain fire, extended coverage, and other hazard insurance policies (including flood insurance if required by the Authority) and maintain liability insurance in form and amount satisfactory to the Authority. Liability insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000.00 for injury to or death of any one person and $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence in respect of personal injury or death and $250,000.00 for each occurrence of property damage. Without limiting or qualifying any other provision in this Loan Agreement or in the other Loan Documents, all insurance shall be maintained in amounts and manner consistent with the practice and policy of companies engaged in the same or similar businesses in the same or similar locations. Each policy of insurance shall include a clause that it cannot lapse or be canceled or modified except upon at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the Authority. Each policy of insurance shall be issued by a company licensed to provide such insurance in the State of Connecticut and acceptable to the Authority and shall be satisfactory in form to the Authority. A copy of each policy of insurance shall be delivered to the Authority at the time of execution of this Loan Agreement. The Authority shall be named as loss payee and as an additional insured on such liability insurance policy.

3.11. The Borrower will indemnify and hold harmless the Authority and its successors, assigns, officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any liabilities, losses, damages, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with the presence of hazardous waste on or in any of the Collateral, or any lien or claim under
Section 22a-452a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, or other federal, state or municipal statute, regulation, rule, law or proceeding relating to environmental matters, which indemnity shall survive realization on

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any of the Collateral, payment in full of the Loan, and termination, exercise and/or release of the Loan Documents, whichever occurs last, at which time such indemnity shall terminate. This Section 3.11 shall not limit any Environmental Indemnity Agreement or similar document, however denominated, that the Borrower may now or hereafter make and/or deliver to the Authority.

3.12. Upon the request of the Authority, the Borrower will execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered such further documents and instruments and do such further acts and things as the Authority may reasonably request in order to effectuate more fully the purposes of this Loan Agreement and the express rights of the Authority hereunder to vest more completely in and assure to the Authority its rights under this Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Borrower shall join with the Authority in executing such financial statements, agreements, notices or other documents or instruments as the Authority shall deem necessary or desirable to create, preserve, protect, maintain or enforce its rights and interests in and its liens on the Collateral. The Borrower shall pay the cost of filing and recording, or refiling and re-recording, such documents and instruments in all public offices in which such filing or recording, or refiling or re-recording, is deemed by the Authority to be necessary or desirable.

3.13. The Borrower will notify the Authority promptly of the occurrence of any default hereunder or under any of the other Loan Documents and of the actions it intends to take in order to cure such default, and will notify the Authority within thirty (30) days of becoming aware of any default under any other material document, instrument, or agreement to which the Borrower or its properties are subject which would have a Material Adverse Effect on the Borrower.

3.14. The Borrower will not discontinue its business, be dissolved or otherwise suffer or permit any termination of its corporate existence. In particular, the Borrower shall not "relocate" its business operations outside the State of Connecticut as more fully described in Section 3.19 hereof.

3.15. Without the Authority's prior written consent, the Borrower shall not permit the transfer of shares of its capital stock, nor issue any additional shares of capital stock, nor redeem or otherwise retire any shares of its capital stock if such event would result in a "change in control" in the stock ownership of the Borrower. For purposes hereof, a "change in control" of the stock ownership of the Borrower shall occur if any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")), other than the Borrower, is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as such term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of fifty-one percent (51%) or more of the capital stock of the Borrower.

3.16. The Borrower shall deliver to the Authority (a) within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year, a true and correct copy of its Form 10-K submitted by the Borrower to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")

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(together with all schedules and notes attached thereto); and (b) within forty-five (45) days after the close of each of its first three fiscal quarters, a true and correct copy of its Form 10-Q submitted by the Borrower to the SEC (together with all schedules and notes attached thereto). The Borrower will promptly file when due and deliver to the Authority, within thirty (30) days after filing same, copies of the Borrower's State of Connecticut Employee Quarterly Earnings Reports (Form UC-5A).

3.17. The Borrower is and will remain in compliance with the Affirmative Action Policy heretofore approved by the Authority.

3.18. The Authority shall from time to time, in its discretion, during regular business hours and upon reasonable prior notice to the Borrower, have the right of making an inspection of the Collateral, and the Borrower shall assist the Authority in said inspection and shall make available such books and other records relating to the Collateral and the Borrower's obligations to the Authority hereunder as the Authority may reasonably request.

3.19. The Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that the Loan is extended subject to the terms of Section 32-5a of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Public Act 93-218 and Public Act 93-360, and further hereby covenants and agrees that (a) if the Borrower relocates its manufacturing operations at the Torrington Facility outside of the State of Connecticut, at any time during the ten year period following the date hereof (the "Benefit Period"), the Borrower shall immediately pay to the Authority (i) all outstanding principal of the Note, accrued interest thereon and all other amounts payable to the Authority under this Loan Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents, if any, PLUS (ii) a penalty equal to seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the aggregate principal amount of the Loan (whether or not any amount then remains outstanding under this Loan Agreement, the Note or the other Loan Documents), and (b) if the Borrower relocates it manufacturing operations at the Torrington Facility within the State of Connecticut during the Benefit Period, the Borrower shall offer employment at the new location to its employees from the prior location, if such employment is available. As used herein, the term "relocate" shall have the meaning given such term by Connecticut General Statutes Section 32-5a, and regulations related thereto, as the same may be amended from time to time. If the Borrower decides to relocate its business operations outside of the State of Connecticut at any time during the Benefit Period, the Borrower agrees to provide the Authority with immediate written notice of its intent to relocate its business operations, together with such other information concerning such relocation as the Authority may request. The provisions of this Section 3.19 shall survive the payment in full of the principal of the Note, interest thereon and all other amounts payable under this Loan Agreement, the Note and the other Loan Documents and termination of this Loan Agreement.

3.20. To induce the Authority to make the Loan to the Borrower, the Borrower has represented in writing to the Authority that it intends to employ at least one hundred fifty (150) permanent full-time employees at the Torrington

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Facility (the "Employment Threshold") by December 31, 2002 (the "Employment Threshold Determination Date"). To the extent that the Borrower fails to attain the Employment Threshold by the Employment Threshold Determination Date, then the Borrower shall pay to the Authority a penalty with respect to the Loan equal to $3,000.00 MULTIPLIED BY that number of permanent full-time employees employed by the Borrower at the Torrington Facility as of the Employment Threshold Determination Date which is less than the Employment Threshold. In no event shall the penalty payable by the Borrower to the Authority under this Section 3.20 exceed the sum of $50,000.00.

3.21. The Borrower shall immediately pay to and reimburse the Authority for any and all reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by the Authority in connection with the administration of the Loan and the enforcement of the Authority's rights and remedies hereunder and under the other Loan Documents.

3.22. On or before January 1, 2001, the Borrower shall have (i) executed a written lease agreement for the Torrington Facility with an initial term of at least ten (10) years (and with a five year renewal option), and shall have delivered to the Authority and its legal counsel a true and correct copy of same, (ii) obtained a certificate of occupancy for the Torrington Facility from the Town of Torrington, and shall have delivered to the Authority and its legal counsel a true and correct copy of same, (iii) moved and installed all of the Equipment and other Collateral to the Torrington Facility, and (iv) obtained and delivered to the Authority a landlord waiver and consent from the landlord of the Torrington Facility, in form and substance acceptable to the Authority and its legal counsel.

SECTION 4

DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

4.1. Each of the following is an Event of Default under this Loan Agreement:

(a) the failure of the Borrower to make payment of any installment of principal and/or interest due under the Note within ten (10) days after the same is due;

(b) the failure of the Borrower to pay any other amount due the Authority within ten (10) days after the same is due;

(c) the inaccuracy in any material respect of any representation made by or on behalf of the Borrower in the loan application, this Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents;

(d) the material breach by the Borrower of any its warranties in
Section 2 of this Loan Agreement or in any of the other Loan Documents, which is not cured by the Borrower within thirty (30) days after the Borrower becomes aware of such material breach;

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(e) the failure of the Borrower to observe or perform any other covenant or obligation of the Borrower in this Loan Agreement, including, but not limited to, Section 3 hereof, or in any of the other Loan Documents, and, with respect to the covenants set forth in Sections 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.8, 3.11, 3.12, 3.16 and 3.17, such breach or default is not cured by the Borrower within thirty (30) days after the Borrower becomes aware of such breach or default;

(f) the failure of the Borrower generally to pay its debts as such debts become due;

(g) the entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in respect of the Borrower in an involuntary case under the Federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or similar official) of the Borrower or for any substantial part of the Borrower's properties, or the issuance of an order for the winding-up or liquidation of the affairs of the Borrower and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days; or upon the commencement by the Borrower of a voluntary case under the Federal bankruptcy laws, as now or hereafter constituted, or any other applicable federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or the consent by the Borrower to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Borrower or for any substantial part of the Borrower or the making by the Borrower of any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the taking of corporate action by the Borrower in furtherance of any of the foregoing;

(h) a final, unappealed judgment shall be entered against the Borrower by any court for the payment of money which is not satisfied within thirty (30) days after judgment and which, together with all such other outstanding judgments against the Borrower exceeds $50,000.00 in the aggregate, or a tax lien shall be filed, or a warrant of attachment or execution or similar process shall be issued or levied, against property of the Borrower, which together with other such property subject to other such tax liens or process, exceeds a value of $50,000.00 in the aggregate;

(i) at any time after the Closing, this Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents shall fail to be the legal, valid, binding, and enforceable obligation of the Borrower;

(j) the Borrower relocates (as defined in Section 3.19 of this Agreement) its business operations at the Torrington Facility during the Benefit Period (as defined in Section 3.19 of this Agreement) (A) outside of the State of Connecticut; or (B) within the State of Connecticut and does not offer employment at the new location to its employees from the prior location if such employment is available;

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(k) if the Borrower shall dissolve or liquidate, or be dissolved or liquidated, or cease to legally exist, or merge or consolidate, or be merged or consolidated with or into any corporation or entity without the prior written consent of the Authority; or

(l) a default or an event of default shall occur under any of the other Loan Documents, and shall not be cured by the Borrower within any applicable cure or grace period.

4.2. In addition to, and not in limitation of, any other term of this Loan Agreement or any other right or remedy hereunder or under any other Loan Document or in accordance with law, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default and during the continuance thereof:

(a) the whole of the principal sum and accrued interest on the Note, and all other amounts owed to the Authority, at the option of the Authority and without notice, demand or legal process of any kind, shall become and be immediately due and payable;

(b) the Authority may proceed to enforce the performance or observance of any obligations, agreements or covenants of the Borrower in this Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, and to collect the amounts then due and thereafter to become due;

(c) in the event of a default under Section 4.1(j) of this Agreement, in addition to the other remedies available to the Authority under this Loan Agreement, the other Loan Documents, at law or in equity, the Authority shall be entitled to recover, in addition to all other sums due and owing, the seven and one-half percent (7.5%) penalty referenced in Section 3.19 of this Loan Agreement, which penalty shall be immediately due and payable.

4.3. No failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right, power or remedy of the Authority under this Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any partial exercise of any right, power or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or remedy. The failure of the Authority to insist upon the strict observance or performance of any provision of this Loan Agreement or of any of the other Loan Documents shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of such provision. The rights and remedies provided herein and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and not exclusive of any other rights or remedies provided at law or in equity.

4.4. If the Authority should obtain a judgment because of a breach of any covenant contained in this Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, or a judgment because of a default in payment under the Notes, then interest shall accrue on said judgment at the interest rate set forth in the Notes or as is provided by statute, whichever rate shall be greater at that time.

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SECTION 5

MISCELLANEOUS

5.1. This Loan Agreement may not be modified or amended in any manner except in writing executed by all of the parties hereto.

5.2. This Loan Agreement and any of the documents related hereto and the rights, duties or obligations thereunder may not be assigned by the Borrower without the written consent of the Authority.

5.3. All warranties, representations and covenants made by the Borrower herein or in any of the other Loan Documents or any certificate or instrument delivered to the Authority in connection with the Loan shall be considered to have been relied upon by the Authority and shall survive until final and irrevocable payment in full of the Note and all other amounts owing under the Loan Documents.

5.4. This Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of each of the parties; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that nothing in this provision shall imply that the Borrower has the right or authority to assign its rights, duties or obligations hereunder or under any of the Loan Documents. The provisions of this Loan Agreement are intended to be for the benefit of any and all holders, from time to time, of the Notes and shall be enforceable by any such holder.

5.5. Whether or not the transactions contemplated hereby are consummated, the Borrower will pay all expenses in connection with the closing of the Loan, including the fees and disbursements of the Authority's special counsel.

5.6. Any notice given to the Borrower pursuant hereto or pursuant to any of the Loan Documents may be served in person or by mail. Any such requirement shall be deemed met by any written notice personally served at the principal place of business of the Borrower, or at such other address as the Borrower shall notify the Authority, or mailed by depositing it in any post office station or letter box enclosed in a postage-paid envelope addressed to the Borrower at such principal office or other address. Any notice served upon the Authority or the Borrower under this Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents shall be effective only upon receipt by the Authority or the Borrower, as the case may be.

5.7. The Borrower agrees that the execution of this Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and the performance of its obligations hereunder and thereunder, shall be deemed to have a Connecticut situs and the Borrower shall be subject to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Connecticut with respect to any action the Authority, its successors or assigns may commence hereunder or thereunder. Accordingly, the Borrower hereby specifically and irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of the

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State of Connecticut with respect to all matters concerning this Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, or the enforcement thereof.

5.8. THE BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTIONS GIVING RISE HERETO CONSTITUTE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS TRANSACTED WITHIN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. IN THE EVENT OF ANY LEGAL ACTION BETWEEN THE BORROWER AND THE AUTHORITY HEREUNDER, THE BORROWER HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS WITH REGARD TO NOTICE, PRIOR HEARING AND ANY OTHER RIGHTS IT MAY HAVE UNDER THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES, CHAPTER 903a AS NOW CONSTITUTED OR HEREAFTER AMENDED, OR OTHER STATUTE OR STATUTES, STATE OR FEDERAL, AFFECTING PREJUDGMENT REMEDIES, AND THE AUTHORITY MAY INVOKE ANY PREJUDGMENT REMEDY AVAILABLE TO IT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GARNISHMENT, ATTACHMENT, FOREIGN ATTACHMENT AND REPLEVIN, WITH RESPECT TO ANY TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE PROPERTY (WHETHER REAL OR PERSONAL) OF THE BORROWER TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WITHOUT GIVING THE BORROWER ANY NOTICE OR OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING.

5.9. This Loan Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Loan Agreement has been duly signed, sealed and delivered by the Borrower and the Authority as of the date and year first above written.

CONNECTICUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

By: /s/ Brien T. Day
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     Brien T. Day
     Its Vice President
     Duly Authorized

FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.

By: /s/ Christopher R. Bentley
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     Christopher R. Bentley
     Its Executive Vice President
     Duly Authorized

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Exhibit A

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

Loan Agreement

Promissory Note

Security Agreement

UCC-1 Financing Statements (Post-Closing)

Landlord Waiver and Consents (Post-Closing)

Certificate of the Secretary of the Borrower, certifying: (1) the accuracy of the Corporate Resolutions attached thereto; (2) that the Certificate of Incorporation attached thereto (certified by the Secretary of the State of Delaware) has not been amended and is in full force and effect; (3) that the Bylaws attached thereto are accurate and have not been amended and are in full force and effect; and, (4) that the named Officers signing any of the Loan Documents are incumbent and that their signatures are as shown. Attached should be copies of the Corporate Resolutions authorizing the Borrower to borrow the funds and to take all other actions necessary for the completion of the Loan and authorizing its Officers to execute all necessary documents on its behalf.

Certificate of Good Standing/Existence for the Borrower issued by the State of Delaware

Certificate of Existence for the Borrower issued by the State of Connecticut

Tax Clearance Letter (corporate/business tax and sales and use tax) from the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services for the Borrower
(Post-Closing)

Labor Clearance Letter from the State of Connecticut Department of Labor for the Borrower

Opinion Letter of Borrower's Legal Counsel

Affirmative Action Plan Approval (Post-Closing)

Joint Statement

Copy of Borrower's most recent State of Connecticut Employee Quarterly Earnings Report, Form UC-5a

Financial Statements

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Certificate of No Adverse Change

Certificate of Non-Relocation

Environmental Certificate and Indemnity Agreement

Prejudgment Remedy Waiver

Original Insurance Certificate (Post-Closing)

Copies of Purchase Orders for Equipment purchased with initial advance under Loan (Post-Closing)

A list of Other Machinery and Equipment, acceptable to the Authority, to be pledged to the Authority to secure the Loan, together with a copy of the 60-day liquidation value appraisal of such other machinery and equipment (Post-Closing)

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SCHEDULE 3.5

Schedule of Permitted Indebtedness

The Borrower's total indebtedness for borrowed money (which shall include the amount of indebtedness of third parties hereafter guaranteed by the Borrower as prescribed by Section 3.6, but shall exclude the Borrower's indebtedness to the Authority on account of the Loan and the Borrower's existing indebtedness (but not increases thereof) to First Union National Bank) shall not exceed the aggregate sum of $16,000,000.00 at any time outstanding.

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ARTICLE 5
CIK: 0000886128
NAME: FUELCELL ENERGY, INC.
MULTIPLIER: 1,000
CURRENCY: U.S. DOLLARS


PERIOD TYPE 9 MOS
FISCAL YEAR END OCT 31 2000
PERIOD START MAY 01 2000
PERIOD END JUL 31 2000
EXCHANGE RATE 1
CASH 62,289
SECURITIES 0
RECEIVABLES 3,156
ALLOWANCES 0
INVENTORY 250
CURRENT ASSETS 852
PP&E 19,072
DEPRECIATION 11,440
TOTAL ASSETS 76,110
CURRENT LIABILITIES 6,318
BONDS 0
PREFERRED MANDATORY 0
PREFERRED 0
COMMON 69,602
OTHER SE 0
TOTAL LIABILITY AND EQUITY 76,110
SALES 12,648
TOTAL REVENUES 12,648
CGS 2,320
TOTAL COSTS 16,915
OTHER EXPENSES 0
LOSS PROVISION 0
INTEREST EXPENSE 106
INCOME PRETAX (3,008)
INCOME TAX 2
INCOME CONTINUING (3,010)
DISCONTINUED 0
EXTRAORDINARY 0
CHANGES 0
NET INCOME (3,010)
EPS BASIC (0.22)
EPS DILUTED (0.22)