UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2020

 

 

 

BIOHITECH GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware 001-36843 46-2336496
(State of Organization)  (Commission File Number)  (I.R.S. Employer
    Identification No.)

 

80 Red Schoolhouse Road, Suite 101, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 845-262-1081

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock,

$0.0001 par value per share

BHTG

NASDAQ

Capital Market

 

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

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definative Agreement

 

On May 12, 2020, BioHiTech America, LLC (the “Borrower”), a subsidiary of BioHiTech Global, Inc. (the “Registrant”), executed a promissory note (the “Note”) evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of $421,300 under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Loan”). The Paycheck Protection Program (or “PPP”) was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) and is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The Loan is being made through Comerica Bank (the “Lender”). The Loan was funded on May 13, 2020.

 

The Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are deferred for six months. Beginning seven months from the date of the first disbursement of the Loan, the Borrower is required to make monthly payments of principal and interest to the Lender. The Loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The Note matures on May 10, 2022.

 

The Note contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults, making materially false and misleading representations to the SBA or Lender, or breaching the terms of the Loan documents. Upon an event of default the Lender may require immediate payment of all amounts owing under the Note, collect all amounts owing from the Borrower, or file suit and obtain judgment.

 

Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP loan recipients can apply for and be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of loan granted under the PPP. Such forgiveness will be determined, subject to limitations, based on the use of loan proceeds for payment of payroll costs and any payments of mortgage interest, rent, and utilities. However, no assurance is provided that forgiveness for any portion of the Loan will be obtained.

 

The foregoing description of the Note does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copy of the Loan Agreement and the Note attached herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2, respectively to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

 

The information set forth in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

(i) Extension of December 31, 2019 Form 10-K Filing

 

The Registrant is furnishing this Current Report on Form 8-K to indicate it intends to rely on the Order of the Securities and Exchange Commission of March 25, 2020 (Release No. 34-88465) (the “Order”), which allows for the delay of certain filings required under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Order provides that a registrant subject to the reporting requirements of Exchange Act Section 13(a) or 15(d), and any person required to make any filings with respect to such a registrant, is exempt from any requirement to file or furnish materials with the Commission under Exchange Act Sections 13(a), 13(f), 13(g), 14(a), 14(c), 14(f), 15(d) and Regulations 13A, Regulation 13D-G (except for those provisions mandating the filing of Schedule 13D or amendments to Schedule 13D), 14A, 14C and 15D, and Exchange Act Rules 13f-1, and 14f-1, as applicable.

 

 

 

 

The Registrant is relying on the Order in connection with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as a result of the circumstances set forth below. The Registrant’s operations and business have experienced disruption due to the unprecedented conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic spreading throughout the United States and the world. Due to the timing of initial and evolving governmental orders and guidelines impacting the Registrant’s financial operations in New York, West Virginia and London, UK, as well as other contributors to the process of financial statement preparation in eight other U.S. states, relating to social distancing, stay in place orders, travel and other restrictions on business, necessary and immediate access of personnel, records and information have been adversely effected and has caused a delay in the completion of the Registrants audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 to be included in the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Accordingly, in reliance upon the Order, the Registrant expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K no later than May 22, 2020, unless the COVID-19 circumstances change and cause a further delay, in which case we will file for an extension and amendment to this Current Report on form 8-K.

 

Pursuant to the Order, following are the Risk Factors disclosing the impact of COVID-19 on the Registrant’s business and operations:

 

Risks Related to Pandemics

 

The recent COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) may adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flow.

 

While the impact on our business from the recent outbreak of COVID-19 is unknown at this time and difficult to predict, various aspects of our business could be adversely affected by it.

 

As of the date of this Annual Report, COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has been declared a National Emergency by the United States Government and has resulted in all states being designated disaster zones. COVID-19 has caused significant volatility in global markets, including the market price of our securities. The spread of COVID-19 has caused public health officials to recommend precautions to mitigate the spread of the virus, especially as to travel and congregating in large numbers. In addition, certain states and municipalities have enacted, and additional cities are considering, quarantining and “shelter-in-place” regulations which severely limit the ability of people to move and travel, and require non-essential businesses and organizations to close.

 

It is unclear how such restrictions, which will contribute to a general slowdown in the global economy, will affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and our future strategic plans.

 

The digester line of our business has historically been marketed to large organizations such as food distributors, convention centers, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, municipalities and academic institutions. It is unclear how a prolonged outbreak with travel, commercial and other similar restrictions, may adversely affect our business operations and the business operations of our customers and suppliers; a disruption for a prolonged period will have a negative effect on our business operations.

 

Recent shelter-in-place and essential-only travel regulations have negatively impacted many of our customers. In addition, while our digesters are manufactured in the United States, we still could experience significant supply chain disruptions due to interruptions in operations at any or all of our suppliers’ facilities. If we experience significant delays in receiving our products we will experience delays in fulfilling orders and ultimately receiving payment, which could result in loss of sales and a loss of customers, and adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

 

The HEBioT line of our business is classified as a public service in the state in which it is located and is expected to remain operating regardless of restrictions that may be imposed on other businesses in its area. The facility relies upon other entities to pick up and deliver municipal solid waste, which are also classified as public service entities, and is reliant upon customers in the cement kiln industry to purchase its solid recovered fuel. The inability to receive MSW or sell it to its customers would adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

 

 

 

 

Risks Related to Securities Markets and Investments in Our Securities

 

General securities market uncertainties resulting from COVID-19.

 

Since the outset of COVID-19 the US and worldwide national securities markets have undergone unprecedented stress due to the uncertainties of COVID-19 and the resulting reactions and outcomes of government, business and the general population. These uncertainties have resulted in declines in all market sectors, increases in volumes due to flight to safety and governmental actions to support the markets. As a result, until COVID-19 has stabilized, the markets may not be available to the Company for purposes of raising required capital. Should we not be able to obtain financing when required, in the amounts necessary to execute on our plans in full, or on terms which are economically feasible we may be unable to sustain the necessary capital to pursue our strategic plan and may have to reduce the planned future growth and scope of our operations.

 

(ii) Extension of March 31, 2020 Form 10-Q Filing

 

The Registrant is furnishing this Current Report on Form 8-K to indicate it intends to rely on the Order of the Securities and Exchange Commission of March 4, 2020 (Release No. 34-88465) (the “Order”), which allows for the delay of certain filings required under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Order provides that a registrant subject to the reporting requirements of Exchange Act Section 13(a) or 15(d), and any person required to make any filings with respect to such a registrant, is exempt from any requirement to file or furnish materials with the Commission under Exchange Act Sections 13(a), 13(f), 13(g), 14(a), 14(c), 14(f), 15(d) and Regulations 13A, Regulation 13D-G (except for those provisions mandating the filing of Schedule 13D or amendments to Schedule 13D), 14A, 14C and 15D, and Exchange Act Rules 13f-1, and 14f-1, as applicable.

 

The Registrant is relying on the Order in connection with the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, as a result of the circumstances set forth below. The Registrant’s operations and business have experienced disruption due to the unprecedented conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic spreading throughout the United States and the world. Due to the timing of initial and evolving governmental orders and guidelines impacting the Registrant’s financial operations in New York, West Virginia and London, UK, as well as other contributors to the process of financial statement preparation in eight other U.S. states, relating to social distancing, stay in place orders, travel and other restrictions on business, necessary and immediate access of personnel, records and information have been adversely effected and has caused a delay in the completion of the Registrant’s unaudited financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 to be included in the Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Accordingly, in reliance upon the Order, the Registrant expects to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q no later than 45 days after the due date of filing of May 15, 2020, unless the COVID-19 circumstances change and cause a further delay, in which case we will file for an extension and amendment to this Current Report on form 8-K.

 

Pursuant to the Order, the Risk Factors disclosing the impact of COVID-19 on the Registrant’s business and operations, above in item 8.01(i) are incorporated herewith.

 

Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements in this document contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements, are based on many assumptions and estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. These statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of BioHiTech Global, Inc. to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. BioHiTech Global, Inc. assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. Our actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation those set forth as "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). There may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the BioHiTech's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. BioHiTech Global, Inc. assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by securities laws.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit No. Description
10.1 Loan Agreement, dated May 12, 2020, of BioHiTech America, LLC and Comerica Bank
10.2 Note, dated May 12, 2020, issued by BioHiTech America to Comerica Bank

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Date: May 14, 2020 BIOHITECH GLOBAL, INC.
       
  By: /s/ Brian C. Essman
    Name: Brian C. Essman
    Title:

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_01.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B LOAN AGREEMENT THIS LOAN AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _1_0 day of _M_a_y , 2020, (this “Loan Agreement”) is by and between B_i_o H_i T_ec_h A_m_e_r_i_c_a_,_L_L_C (collectively, “Borrower”) and COMERICA BANK (“Lender”). W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, of even date herewith, Lender and Borrower have entered into that certain U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loan wherein the Lender agreed to provide a loan (the “Loan”) to Borrower for up to $_4_2_1_,_3_0_0 under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) offered by the SBA under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (the “CARES Act”), section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act; and WHEREAS, in order to loan funds to Borrower, Lender enters into this Loan Agreement with Borrower for the purposes herein contained; and NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I AMOUNT AND TERMS OF LOAN 1.1 RECITALS. Each of the above recitals are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Loan Agreement by this reference. 1.2LOAN AND NOTE. The term “Loan” herein shall refer to the indebtedness of BorrowertoLenderevidencedbyaNoteintheoriginalprincipalamountof $_4_2_1_,_3_0_0 in form satisfactory to Lender (the “Note”). 1.3 FORGIVENESS ELIGIBILITY. The Note is subject to partial or full forgiveness, the terms of which are dictated by the SBA, Interim Final Rule RIN 3245-AH34, subsequent SBA guidance, the Code of Federal Regulations, the PPP, and all related rules, laws, regulations, and guidance, as may be amended from time to time (the “Forgiveness”). Borrower acknowledges that the calculation methodology for the amount of Forgiveness (the “Forgiveness Amount”) is solely dictated by SBA and federal rules, regulations, and laws, and is not dictated by the policies, procedures, or guidelines of Lender. Therefore, Borrower agrees to hold Lender and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers and employees (“Lender Parties”) harmless against, and releases Lender Parties from, all losses, claims, and damages which Borrower and its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers and employees incur arising out of or relating to the Forgiveness and the calculation of the Forgiveness Amount. Borrower hereby expressly acknowledges and agrees that it will be fully liable to pay all amounts owed and due to Lender due under and in connection with the Note in excess of the Forgiveness Amount. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_02.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 1.4 FORGIVENESS APPLICATION.As a part of the application for the Loan, Borrower has provided Lender certain documentation verifying the number of full-time equivalent employees on the Borrower’s payroll as well as the dollar amounts of payroll costs, covered mortgage interest payments, covered rent payments, covered utilities for the Loan, and other supporting documentation (“Documentation”). Borrower certifies that it shall: a. During the 8-week period immediately following the funding of the Loan (the “Forgiveness Period”),(i) use the Loan proceeds solely to pay covered payroll costs, mortgage interest, rent and utilities, and (ii) use at least 75% of such payments to pay covered payroll costs; b. Maintain supporting documentation as required by Section 1006(e) of the CARES Act, similar in form and fashion to the Documentation, as well as any other tax filings, cancelled checks and additional information Lender or SBA may request in accordance with a request for Forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program, and deliver such information promptly upon request of Lender or SBA; and c. Promptly, but in no event later than 6 weeks after the end of the Forgiveness Period, submit an application for loan forgiveness to Lender and promptly take all additional actions requested or demanded by the SBA in connection with such application for Forgiveness. ARTICLE II CONDITION OF LENDING 2.1 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE LOAN. As a condition precedent to Lender making the Loan, the Borrower shall deliver to Lender on or before the date of the Loan closing, the following, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender: a. Fully executed Note; and b. Lender’s counsel. Such other documents as reasonably may be required by the Lender or The Loan prepared, shall set documents as provided above (collectively, the “Loan Documents”), when forth the matters contained in the Loan Agreement and contain such other provisions as are deemed necessary or desirable by Lender. The form and substance of all such documents must be satisfactory to Lender prior to disbursement by Lender of any of the proceeds of the Loan. ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BORROWER The Borrower represents and warrants to, and agrees with the Lender as follows: 3.1 POWER AND AUTHORIZATION. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_03.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B a. The Borrower has authorized the execution, delivery, and performance of the Note, this Loan Agreement and all other documents contemplated by this Loan Agreement, and such execution, delivery, and performance will not violate any law, or any other agreement to which Borrower is a party. Borrower hereby certifies that the undersigned is an authorized signer on behalf of Borrower. The execution, delivery, and performance of the Note, this Loan Agreement, and all other documents contemplated by this Loan Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of (a) any of Borrower’s organizational documents or agreements, or (b) any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order application to Borrower or Borrower’s properties. b. This Loan Agreement constitutes, and upon execution and delivery thereof, the Note, and the Loan Documents will constitute, legal, valid and binding obligations of the Borrower enforceable against the Borrower. 3.2 BORROWER CERTIFICATIONS. The Borrower affirms that the SBA representations and certifications stated in Exhibit A are true and correct and are incorporated by reference. The Borrower expressly acknowledges and agrees that it may be required to make additional certifications in connection with the Loan and/or ratify the certifications, representations and warranties in any of the Loan Documents. 3.3 FINANCIAL CONDITION. The reports and financial statements of Borrower submitted to Lender in connection with the Loan have been prepared from Borrower’s records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices, consistently applied, cash basis accounting principles, consistently applied, or the Financial Reporting Framework for Small and Medium Sized Entities, and fairly reflect the financial condition of Borrower for the periods therein defined. No material adverse changes have since occurred. 3.4 SBA & PPP GOVERN. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the Loan and this Loan Agreement are subject to SBA SOP, rules, regulations, guidelines, guidance, and requirements and any other federal rules, regulations, guidelines, or guidance applicable or pertaining to the PPP, as such may be amended from time to time. ARTICLE IV COVENANTS BY BORROWER Until all the obligations of Borrower under this Loan Agreement have been performed and paid in full, Borrower covenants and agrees as follows: 4.1 MAINTENANCE OF BUSINESS AND CORPORATE EXISTENCE. Borrower shall comply with all valid and applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations and shall keep in force and effect all licenses, permits, bonds and franchises necessary for the proper conduct of its business. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_04.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 4.2 MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP. No material change shall be made without the prior written consent of Lender in the management or ownership of Borrower, or in the manner in which its business is conducted. Said consent shall not be unreasonably withheld by Lender. 4.3 TAXES. Borrower shall pay promptly, when due, all taxes, assessments and governmental charges or levies imposed upon the Borrower or upon the income or any property of the Borrower. 4.4 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Borrower shall promptly furnish a copy of its financial statements, tax returns, and such other or additional financial information as Lender may from time to time request. 4.5 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS. Borrower shall permit any representative of Lender to examine and to audit any or all of Borrower’s books and records and to copy portions thereof upon receipt of reasonable notification and request. 4.6 USA PATRIOT ACT VERIFICATION INFORMATION. Borrower shall provide evidence of its legal name, tax identification number, and street address, and a driver’s license and date of birth (if the Borrower is an individual), satisfactory to and sufficient for the Bank to verify the identity of the Borrower, as required under the USA Patriot Act. Borrower shall notify Bank promptly of any change in such information. ARTICLE V EVENTS OF DEFAULT 5.1 Default”: The occurrence of any one or more of the following shall constitute an “Event of a. Nonpayment, when due, of any principal, accrued interest, premium, fee or other charge due under the Note. b. Default by Borrower in the due observance or performance of any term, covenant, condition or agreement on its part to be performed under this Loan Agreement, the Note, or under any other document contemplated by this Loan Agreement. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_05.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B c. If Borrower shall: 1) 2) 3) 4) Make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors; File a voluntary petition in bankruptcy; Be adjudicated as bankrupt or insolvent; File any petition or answer seeking, consenting to, or acquiescing in, reorganization, arrangement, composition, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief, under any present or future statute, law or regulation; File an answer admitting or failing to deny the material allegations of the petition against it for any such relief; Admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they mature; Discontinue business; or Be unable to pay debts as they become due. 5) 6) 7) 8) d. Borrower fails to have vacated or set aside within thirty (30) days of its entry any court order appointing a receiver or trustee for all or a substantial portion of the Borrower’s property. e. Any warranty, representation, certification or statements made or furnished to Lender by Borrower in connection with the Loan or in connection with this Loan Agreement (including any warranty, representation or statement in the application of Borrower for the Loan or in any accompanying financial statements) or to induce Lender to make the Loan, proves to be untrue, misleading or false in any material respect. f. Borrower defaults in the payment of any principal or interest on any obligation to Lender or to any other creditor. ARTICLE VI REMEDIES ON EVENT OF DEFAULT 6.1 DECLARE NOTE DUE. Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default as defined in this Loan Agreement, the Note, or any other document contemplated by this Loan Agreement, then in any such event, Lender at its option, may declare the entire unpaid balance of the Note to be forthwith due and payable, and thereupon such balance shall become so due and payable without presentment, protest or further demand or notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived, and Borrower will forthwith pay to Lender the entire principal of and interest accrued on the Note. 6.2 OTHER REMEDIES. Upon the occurrence or discovery of an Event of Default the Lender shall, in addition to its option to declare the entire unpaid amount of the Note due and payable, at its option exercise any and all rights of setoff which Lender may have against any account, fund or property of any kind, tangible or intangible, belonging to Borrower and which shall be in Lender’s possession or under Lender’s control. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_06.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B ARTICLE VII MISCELLANEOUS 7.1 CLOSING. The Lender shall not be obligated to make the Loan or advance any funds until Borrower has fully met all requirements herein set forth to be met by Borrower, and until Borrower has paid to Lender and any other parties entitled thereto, all fees and other charges due in connection with the Loan. 7.2 AMENDMENTS. No amendment of any provisions of this Loan Agreement, nor consent to any departure of Borrower therefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Lender and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given. 7.3 NOTICES. All notices and other communications provided for hereunder shall be in writing and mailed or telegraphed or delivered. If to Borrower, the address noted in the Note. If to Lender, at Comerica Bank, 39200 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152, Attn: National Documentation Services. 7.4 GOVERNING LAW AND PARTIES BOUND. This Loan Agreement and the Note shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and assigns. 7.5 ATTORNEY’S FEES AND EXPENSES. If Lender shall incur any cost or expense, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney’s fees, in connection with enforcing this Loan Agreement, the Note or the Loan, in any manner whatsoever, direct or indirect, whether with regard to the collection of amounts due, defense of Lender or otherwise, upon demand by Lender, Borrower shall pay the same or shall reimburse Lender therefor in full. 7.6 ASSIGNMENT. No commitment issued by Lender to Borrower for the Loan nor any of Borrower’s rights hereunder shall be assignable by Borrower without the prior written consent of Lender. Lender may assign this Loan and the Loan Documents, in whole or in part, or may sell one or more participation interests in the Loan, all without the consent of Borrower. 7.7 NO WAIVER; REMEDIES. No failure on the part of the Lender, and no delay in exercising any right under this Loan Agreement, shall operate as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right under this Loan Agreement preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right. 7.8 SEVERABILITY. In the event that any clause or provisions of this Loan Agreement or any document instrument contemplated by this Loan Agreement shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining portions or provisions of this Loan Agreement. 7.9 TIME. Time is the essence of this Loan Agreement. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_07.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 7.10 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. BORROWER AND LENDER, BY EXECUTION OF THIS LOAN AGREEMENT, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT, WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS LOAN AGREEMENT, THE NOTE OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS. 7.11 LOAN AS PERMITTED INDEBTEDNESS. If and to the extent the Loan would not be permitted under the terms of any documentation existing as of the date of this Loan Agreement evidencing bilateral extensions of credit by Lender to Borrower, Lender hereby consents to the making of the Loan to Borrower and the Loan shall be deemed indebtedness permitted to be incurred by Borrower under the terms of such existing credit documentation with Lender. 7.12 CONSENT TO SHARE INFORMATION. Borrower understands and acknowledges that Lender and the other “Receiving Parties,” as hereafter defined, are authorized to obtain, use and share the Borrower’s tax information, financial information, and Loan information for purposes of (i) originating, maintaining, managing, monitoring, servicing, selling, insuring, participating, or securitizing the Loan; (ii) marketing purposes, or (iii) as otherwise permitted by applicable laws, including state and federal privacy and data security laws. This includes Lender’s affiliates, agents, and any aforementioned parties’ respective successors and assigns. The term “Receiving Parties,” as used above, includes (i) any actual owners of the Loan, (ii) any potential purchasers of the Loan, or (iii) any acquirers of any beneficial or other interest in the Loan (including, but not limited to, the United States Small Business Administration, any investor or participant to whom the Lender may sell or participate all or any portion of the loan, any servicers or service providers for the foregoing parties and any of aforementioned parties’ respective successors and assigns). [SEPARATE SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_08.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Loan Agreement as of the date first above written. BORROWER: Borrower Name:_B_i_o_H_i__T_e_c_h A_m_er_i_ca, LLC By:_ Brian Essman Name: Title:_C_h_i_e_f F_i_na_n_c_i_a_l O_f_f_i_ce_r 5/12/2020 LENDER: COMERICA BANK By:_ Renee Nesbitt Name: Title:__Ba_n_k O_f_f_i_c_e_r 5/12/2020 {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_09.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B EXHIBIT A Borrower Certifications In order to induce Lender to make an SBA guaranteed Loan to Borrower: A. Borrower affirms the representations in the SBA Form 2483 application and certifies that: 1. It was in operation on February 15, 2020 and had employees for whom it paid salaries and payroll taxes or paid independent contractors, as reported on Form(s) 1099-MISC. 2. Current economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Borrower. The funds will be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage interest payments, lease payments, and utility payments, as specified under the Paycheck Protection Program Rule. If the funds are knowingly used for unauthorized purposes, the federal government may hold Borrower and Loan applicant legally liable, such as for charges of fraud. 3. The Borrower will provide to the Lender documentation verifying the number of full-time equivalent employees on the Borrower’s payroll as well as the dollar amounts of payroll costs, covered mortgage interest payments, covered rent payments, and covered utilities for the eight-week period following the Loan. 4. That Loan forgiveness will be provided for the sum of documented payroll costs, covered mortgage interest payments, covered rent payments, and covered utilities, and not more than 25% of the forgiven amount may be for non-payroll costs. 5. During the period beginning on February 15, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020, the Borrower has not and will not receive another loan under the Paycheck Protection Program. B. 1. Borrower certifies that: Adverse Change - There has been no adverse change in Borrower's financial condition, organization, operations or fixed assets since the date the Loan application was signed. 2. Child Support - No principal who owns at least 50% of the ownership or voting interest of the company is delinquent more than 60 days under the terms of any (1) administrative order, (2) court order, or (3) repayment agreement requiring payment of child support. 3. Current Taxes - Borrower is current (or will be current with any loan proceeds specified for eligible tax payments) on all federal, state, and local taxes, including but not limited to income taxes, payroll taxes, real estate taxes, and sales taxes. Borrower certifies that it will: Books, Records, and Reports-Keep proper books of account in a manner satisfactory to Lender; furnish financial statements or reports whenever Lender requests them; allow C. 1. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

1000-1-BC_A_PAGE_10.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B Lender or SBA, at Borrower’s expense, to: (1) inspect and audit books, records and papers relating to Borrower's financial or business condition; and (2) inspect and appraise any of Borrower's assets; and (3) allow all government authorities to furnish reports of examinations, or any records pertaining to Borrower, upon request by Lender or SBA. 2. Equal Opportunity - Post SBA Form 722, Equal Opportunity Poster, where it is clearly visible to employees, applicants for employment and the general public. 3. American-made Products - To the extent practicable, purchase only American-made equipment and products. 4. Taxes - Pay all federal, state, and local taxes, including income, payroll, real estate and sales taxes of the business when they come due. D. 1. Borrower certifies that it will not, without Lender’s prior written consent: Distributions - Make any distribution of company assets that will adversely affect the financial condition of Borrower. 2. Ownership Changes - Change the ownership structure or interests in the business during the term of the Loan. E. Borrower warrants and represents that all information provided to Lender, including without limitation, all information regarding the Borrower’s financial condition, is accurate to the best of its knowledge and that Borrower, if any, has not withheld any material information. Borrower acknowledges that for the purpose of this transaction, Lender is acting on behalf of SBA, an agency of the United States Government, except that SBA accepts no liability or responsibility for any wrongful act or omission by Lender. Borrower further acknowledges that any false statements to Lender can be considered a false statement to the federal government under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and may subject the Borrower to criminal penalties and that Lender and SBA are relying upon the information submitted by the Borrower. {N3997988.7}

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

1000-1-BE_B_PAGE_1.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B U.S. Small Business Administration NOTE 1. PROMISE TO PAY: In return for the Loan, Borrower promises to pay to the order of Lender the amount of $ 421,300 , interest on the unpaid principal balance, and all other amounts required by this Note. 2. DEFINITIONS: “Loan” means the loan evidenced by this Note. “Loan Documents” means the documents related to this loan signed by Borrower. “SBA” means the Small Business Administration, an Agency of the United States of America. Page 1/7 {N3998008.8} Paycheck Protection Program Note Based on SBA Form 147 (06/03/02) SBA Loan # 3052407405 Borrower DBA/Trade Name (if applicable) Date May 10, 2020 Loan Amount $ 421,300 Interest Rate One percent (1.00%) fixed rate note Borrower Bio Hi Tech America, LLC Lender Comerica Bank

 

 

 

1000-1-BE_B_PAGE_2.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 3. PAYMENT TERMS: Borrower must make all payments at the place Lender designates. The payment terms for this Note are: Page 2/7 {N3998008.8} Paycheck Protection Program Note Based on SBA Form 147 (06/03/02) 1.Maturity: This Note will mature in 2 years from date of Note. 2.Repayment Terms: The interest rate is 1.00% per year. Lender will apply each installment payment first to pay interest accrued to the day Lender receives the payment, then to bring principal current, then to pay any late fees, and will apply any remaining balance to reduce principal. Loan Prepayment: Notwithstanding any provision in this Note to the contrary: Borrower may prepay this Note. Borrower may prepay 20 percent or less of the unpaid principal balance at any time without notice. If Borrower prepays more than 20 percent and the Loan has been sold on the secondary market, Borrower must: a. Give Lender written notice; b. Pay all accrued interest; and c.If the prepayment is received less than 21 days from the date Lender receives the notice, pay an amount equal to 21 days' interest from the date lender receives the notice, less any interest accrued during the 21 days and paid under subparagraph b., above. If Borrower does not prepay within 30 days from the date Lender receives the notice, Borrower must give Lender a new notice. All remaining principal and accrued interest is due and payable 2 years from date of Note. 3.Additional Terms: Payment Dates: No payments of principal or interest will be due for the first six (6) months of this Note. Borrower shall make monthly payments of principal and interest commencing on the 1st day of such month immediately following the six-month anniversary of this Note (the “First Payment Date”), and continuing on the 1st day of each month through the term of this Note. Although no payments will be due until the First Payment Date, Borrower acknowledge(s) and agree(s) that this Note will begin accruing interest from the date of this Note. Payment Amount: Each monthly payment shall be in the amount which would fully amortize the principal balance outstanding under this Note as of the First Payment Date, inclusive of accrued interest, in equal monthly payments over the remaining term of this Note. Lender must adjust the payment amount at least annually as needed to amortize principal over the remaining term of the Note.

 

 

 

1000-1-BE_B_PAGE_3.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 4. DEFAULT: Borrower is in default under this Note if Borrower does not make a payment when due under this Note, or if Borrower: A. B. C. D. E. Fails to do anything required by this Note and other Loan Documents; Defaults on any other loan with Lender; Does not disclose, or anyone acting on their behalf does not disclose, any material fact to Lender or SBA; Makes, or anyone acting on their behalf makes, a materially false or misleading representation to Lender or SBA; Defaults on any loan or agreement with another creditor, if Lender believes the default may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; Fails to pay any taxes when due; Becomes the subject of a proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law; Has a receiver or liquidator appointed for any part of their business or property; Makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors; Has any adverse change in financial condition or business operation that Lender believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note; Reorganizes, merges, consolidates, or otherwise changes ownership or business structure without Lender’s prior written consent; or Becomes the subject of a civil or criminal action that Lender believes may materially affect Borrower’s ability to pay this Note. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. 5. LENDER’S RIGHTS IF THERE IS A DEFAULT: Without notice or demand and without giving up any of its rights, Lender may: A. B. C. Require immediate payment of all amounts owing under this Note; Collect all amounts owing from any Borrower; or File suit and obtain judgment. 6. LENDER’S GENERAL POWERS: Without notice and without Borrower’s consent, Lender may: A.Incur expenses to collect amounts due under this Note, enforce the terms of this Note or any other Loan Document. Among other things, the expenses may include reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If Lender incurs such expenses, it may demand immediate repayment from Borrower or add the expenses to the principal balance; and B. Take any action necessary to collect amounts owing on this Note. Page 3/7 {N3998008.8} Paycheck Protection Program Note Based on SBA Form 147 (06/03/02)

 

 

 

1000-1-BE_B_PAGE_4.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 7. WHEN FEDERAL LAW APPLIES: When SBA is the holder, this Note will be interpreted and enforced under federal law, including SBA regulations. Lender or SBA may use state or local procedures for filing papers, recording documents, giving notice, foreclosing liens, and other purposes. By using such procedures, SBA does not waive any federal immunity from state or local control, penalty, tax, or liability. As to this Note, Borrower may not claim or assert against SBA any local or state law to deny any obligation, defeat any claim of SBA, or preempt federal law. 8. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: Under this Note, Borrower includes its successors, and Lender includes its successors and assigns. 9. GENERAL PROVISIONS: A.To the extent multiple individuals and/or entities are obligated pursuant to this Note, such individuals and/or entities are jointly and severally liable. B.Borrower must sign all documents necessary at any time to comply with the Loan Documents. C.Lender may exercise any of its rights separately or together, as many times and in any order it chooses. Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights without giving up any of them. D. Note. Borrower may not use an oral statement of Lender or SBA to contradict or alter the written terms of this E.If any part of this Note is unenforceable, all other parts remain in effect. F.To the extent allowed by law, Borrower waives all demands and notices in connection with this Note, including presentment, demand, protest, and notice of dishonor. {N3998008.8}

 

 

 

1000-1-BE_B_PAGE_5.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 1 0 . STATE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: {N3998008.8} ARIZONA (for residents of Arizona): In no event shall the interest payable under this Note at any time exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. CALIFORNIA (for residents of California): In no event shall the interest payable under this Note at any time exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE HIGHEST APPLICABLE USURY CEILING. MICHIGAN (for residents of Michigan): In no event shall the interest payable under this Note at any time exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE SHALL NOT EXCEED 25% PER ANNUM OR THE HIGHEST APPLICABLE USURY CEILING, WHICHEVER IS LESS. FLORIDA (for residents of Florida): In no event shall the interest payable under this Note at any time exceed the maximum rate permitted by law. IF THE LOAN AMOUNT IS GREATER THAN $500,000, THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE SHALL NOT EXCEED 25% PER ANNUM OR THE HIGHEST APPLICABLE USURY CEILING, WHICHEVER IS LESS. IF THE LOAN AMOUNT IS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO $500,000, THE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATE SHALL NOT EXCEED 18% PER ANNUM OR THE HIGHEST APPLICABLE USURY CEILING, WHICHEVER IS LESS. If Borrower is an individual, Borrower consent(s) pursuant to Section 222.11(2)(b), Florida Statutes, to attachment or garnishment to the fullest extent permitted therein. TEXAS (for residents of Texas): In no event shall the interest payable under this Note at any time exceed the Maximum Rate. The term "Maximum Rate", as used herein, shall mean at the particular time in question the maximum nonusurious rate of interest which, under applicable law, may then be charged on this Note. If on any day the applicable interest rate(s) hereunder in respect of any Indebtedness under this Note shall exceed the Maximum Rate for that day, the rate of interest applicable to such Indebtedness shall be fixed at the Maximum Rate on that day and on each day thereafter until the total amount of interest accrued on the unpaid principal balance of this Note equals the total amount of interest which would have accrued if there had been no Maximum Rate. If such maximum rate of interest changes after the date hereof, the Maximum Rate shall be automatically increased or decreased, as the case may be, without notice to the undersigned from time to time as of the effective date of each change in such maximum rate. For purposes of determining the Maximum Rate under the law of the State of Texas, the applicable interest rate ceiling shall be the "weekly ceiling" from time to time in effect under Chapter 303 of the Texas Finance Code, as amended. This Note and all other documents, instruments and agreements evidencing, governing, securing, guaranteeing or otherwise relating to or executed pursuant to or in connection with this Note or the Indebtedness evidenced hereby (whether executed and delivered prior to, concurrently with or subsequent to this Note), as such documents may have been or may hereafter be amended from tim e to time (the "Loan Documents") are intended to be performed in accordance with, and only to the extent permitted by, all applicable usury laws. If any provision hereof or of any of the other Loan Documents or the application thereof to any person or circum stance shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the application of such provision to any other person or circumstance nor the remainder of the instrument in which such provision is contained shall be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. It is expressly stipulated and agreed to be the intent of the holder hereof to at all times comply with the usury and other applicable laws now or hereafter governing the interest payable on the indebtedness evidenced by this Note. If the applicable law is ever revised, repealed or judicially interpreted so as to render usurious any amount called for under this Note or under any of the other Loan Documents, or contracted for, charged, taken, reserved or received with respect to the indebtedness evidenced by this Note, or if Lender’s exercise of the option to accelerate the maturity of this Note, or if any prepayment b y the undersigned or prepayment agreement results (or would, if complied with, result) in the undersigned having paid, contracted for or being charged for any interest in excess of that permitted by law, then it is the express intent of the undersigned and Lender that this Note and the other Loan Documents shall be limited to the extent necessary to prevent such result and all excess amounts theretofore collected by Lender shall be credited on the principal balance of this Note or, if fully paid, upon such other Indebtedness a s shall then remain outstanding (or, if this Note and all other Indebtedness have been paid in full, refunded to the undersigned), and the provisions of this Note and the other Loan Documents shall immediately be deemed reformed and the amounts thereafter collectable hereunder and thereunder reduced, without the necessity of the execution of any new document, so as to comply with the then applicable law, but so as to permit the recovery of the fullest amount otherwise called for hereunder or thereunder. All sum s paid, or agreed to be paid, by the undersigned for the use, forbearance, detention, taking, charging, receiving or reserving of the indebtedness of the undersigned to Lender under this Note or arising under or pursuant to the other Loan Documents shall, to the

 

 

 

1000-1-BE_B_PAGE_6.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B {N3998008.8} maximum extent permitted by applicable law, be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread throughout the full term of such indebtedness until payment in full so that the rate or amount of interest on account of such indebtedness does not exceed the usury ceiling from time to time in effect and applicable to such indebtedness for so long as such indebtedness is outstanding. To the extent federal law permits Lender to contract for, charge or receive a greater amount of interest, Lender will rely on federal law i nstead of the Texas Finance Code, as supplemented by Texas Credit Title, for the purpose of determining the Maximum Rate. Additionally, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law now or hereafter in effect, Lender may, at its option and from time to time , implement any other method of computing the Maximum Rate under the Texas Finance Code, as supplemented by Texas Credit Title, or under other applicable law, by giving notice, if required, to the undersigned as provided by applicable law now or hereafter in effect. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any of the other Loan Documents, it is not the intention of Lender to accelerate the maturity of any interest that has not accrued at the time of such acceleration or to collect unearned interest at the time of such acceleration. THIS WRITTEN LOAN AGREEMENT (AS DEFINED BY SECTION 26.02 OF THE TEXAS BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE) REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

 

 

 

1000-1-BE_B_PAGE_7.JPG DocuSign Envelope ID: 2456EB4B-862B-4AFD-A3F8-4EE70653C56B 11. BORROWER SIGNATURE. Borrower:Bio Hi Tech America, LLC By: Name:Brian Essman Title: Chief Financial Date:5/12/2020 Officer {N3998008.8}