UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q/A

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2011

 

or

 

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

 

For the transition period from ___________ to ______________

 

Commission File No. 000-30185

 

PRECISION AEROSPACE COMPONENTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)

     
Delaware   20-4763096

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

2200 Arthur Kill Road

Staten Island, New York 10309-1202

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(718)-356-1500

(Issuer’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all 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. Yes [X] No [  ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes [X] No [ ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

  Large Accelerated Filer [  ]   Accelerated Filer [  ]
  Non-Accelerated Filer   [  ]  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)   Smaller Reporting Company [X]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.   NA

 

Number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, as of August 01, 2011 2,865,079

 

 

 
 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

The purpose of this Form 10-Q/A to Precision Aerospace Components, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 15, 2011 (the "Form 10-Q"), is solely to include certain exhibits from the Exhibit Index referenced in Part II, Item 6 on Form 10-Q.

 

No other changes have been made to the Form 10-Q previously filed. This Amendment speaks as of the original filing date of the Form 10-Q, does not reflect events that may have occurred subsequent to the original filing date and does not modify or update in any way disclosures made in the original Form 10-Q.

 

In addition, pursuant to Rule 12b-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as a result of this Amended Report, the certifications pursuant to Section 302 and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed and furnished, respectively as exhibits to the Original Report have been re-executed and re-filed as of the date of this Amended Report and are included as exhibits hereto.

 

 
 

SIGNATURES

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

         
  Dated:   August 16, 2011 PRECISION AEROSPACE COMPONENTS, INC.    
         
   

 

/s/ Andrew S. Prince

   
    Andrew S. Prince    
    President and Chief Executive Officer      
    President and Chief Executive Officer      
               
                     

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

PRECISION AEROSPACE COMPONENTS, INC.
2011 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN

APRIL 10, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARTICLE I      ESTABLISHMENT, PURPOSE AND DURATION 1
             1.1 Establishment 1
             1.2 Purpose of the Plan 1
             1.3 Duration of Plan 1
     
ARTICLE II      DEFINITIONS 2
             2.1 Affiliate 2
             2.2 Annual Incentive Award 2
             2.3 Award 2
             2.4 Award Agreement 2
             2.5 Board 2
             2.6 Cash-Based Award 2
             2.7 Change in Control of the Company 2
             2.8 Code 3
             2.9 Committee 3
             2.10 Company 3
             2.11 Corporate Change 3
             2.12 Covered Employee 3
             2.13 Director 3
             2.14 Disability 3
             2.15 Dividend Equivalent 4
             2.16 Effective Date 4
             2.17 Employee 4
             2.18 Fair Market Value 4
             2.19 Fiscal Year 4
             2.20 Full Value Award 4
             2.21 Holder 4
             2.22 Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation 4
             2.23 Option 4
             2.24 Option Price 4
             2.25 Other Stock-Based Award 4
             2.26 Performance-Based Compensation 4
             2.27 Performance Goals 4
             2.28 Performance Stock Award 4
             2.29 Performance Unit Award 5
             2.30 Period of Restriction 5
             2.31 Permissible under Section 409A 5
             2.32 Plan 5
             2.33 Restricted Stock 5
             2.34 Restricted Stock Award 5
             2.35 RSU 5
             2.36 RSU Award 5
             2.37 SAR 5
             2.38 Section 409A 5
             2.39 Stock 5
             2.40 Substantial Risk of Forfeiture 5
             2.41 Termination of Employment 5
     
ARTICLE III      ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION 6
             3.1 Eligibility 6
             3.2 Participation 6
     

 

 

  

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ARTICLE IV      GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AWARDS 7
             4.1 Authority to Grant Awards 7
             4.2 Dedicated Shares; Maximum Awards 7
             4.3 Assignment and Transfer 8
             4.4 Requirements of Law 8
             4.5 Changes in the Company’s Capital Structure 8
             4.6 Election Under Section 83(b) of the Code 11
             4.7 Forfeiture for Cause 11
             4.8 Forfeiture Events 11
             4.9 Award Agreements 11
             4.10 Amendments of Award Agreements 12
             4.11 Rights as Stockholder 12
             4.12 Issuance of Shares of Stock 12
             4.13 Restrictions on Stock Received 12
             4.14 Compliance With Section 409A 12
     
ARTICLE V      OPTIONS 13
             5.1 Authority to Grant Options 13
     5.2 Option Agreement 13
     5.3 Option Price 13
     5.4 Duration of Option 13
     5.5 Amount Exercisable 13
     5.6 Exercise of Option 13
     
ARTICLE VI      STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS 13
     6.1 Authority to Grant SAR Awards 13
     6.2 General Terms 14
     6.3 SAR Agreement 14
     6.4 Term of SAR 14
     6.5 Exercise of SAR 14
     6.6 Payment of SAR Amount 14
     6.7 Termination of Employment 14
     
ARTICLE VII      RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS 15
     7.1 Restricted Stock Awards 15
     7.2 Restricted Stock Award Agreement 15
     7.3 Holder’s Rights as Stockholder 15
     
ARTICLE VIII      RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARDS 16
     8.1 Authority to Grant RSU Awards 16
     8.2 RSU Award 16
     8.3 RSU Award Agreement 16
     8.4 Dividend Equivalents 16
     8.5 Form of Payment Under RSU Award 16
     8.6 Time of Payment Under RSU Award 16
     
ARTICLE IX      PERFORMANCE STOCK AWARDS AND PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARDS 17
     9.1 Authority to Grant Performance Stock Awards and Performance Unit Awards 17
     9.2 Performance Goals 17
     9.3 Time of Establishment of Performance Goals 17

 

  

 

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     9.4 Written Agreement 17
     9.5 Form of Payment Under Performance Unit Award 18
     9.6 Time of Payment Under Performance Unit Award 18
     9.7 Holder’s Rights as Stockholder With Respect to a Performance Stock Award 18
     9.8 Increases Prohibited 18
     
ARTICLE X      ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARDS 19
     10.1 Authority to Grant Annual Incentive Awards 19
     10.2 Covered Employees 19
     10.3 Written Agreement 19
     10.4 Form of Payment Under Annual Incentive Award 19
     10.5 Time of Payment Under Annual Incentive Award 19
     10.6 Increases Prohibited 19
     
ARTICLE XI      OTHER STOCK-BASED AWARDS 20
     11.1 Authority to Grant Other Stock-Based Awards 20
     11.2 Value of Other Stock-Based Award 20
     11.3 Payment of Other Stock-Based Award 20
     11.4 Termination of Employment 20
     
ARTICLE XII      CASH-BASED AWARDS 21
     12.1 Authority to Grant Cash-Based Awards 21
     12.2 Value of Cash-Based Award 21
     12.3 Payment of Cash-Based Award 21
     12.4 Termination of Employment 21
     
ARTICLE XIII      SUBSTITUTION AWARDS 22
     
ARTICLE XIV      ADMINISTRATION 23
     
     14.1 Awards 23
     14.2 Authority of the Committee 23
     14.3 Decisions Binding 23
     14.4 No Liability 23
     
ARTICLE XV      AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF PLAN 25
     15.1 Amendment, Modification, Suspension, and Termination 25
     15.2 Awards Previously Granted 25
     
ARTICLE XVI      MISCELLANEOUS 26
     16.1 Unfunded Plan/No Establishment of a Trust Fund 26
     16.2 No Employment Obligation 26
     16.3 Tax Withholding 26
     16.4 Gender and Number 27
     16.5 Severability 27
     16.6 Headings 27
     16.7 Other Compensation Plans 27
     16.8 Retirement and Welfare Plans 27
     16.9 Other Awards 27
     16.10 Successors 27
     16.11 Law Limitations/Governmental Approvals 27

 

 

 

 

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     16.12 Delivery of Title 27
     16.13 Inability to Obtain Authority 27
     16.14 Investment Representations 28
     16.15 Persons Residing Outside of the United States 28
     16.16 Arbitration of Disputes 28
     16.17 Governing Law 28

 

 

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ARTICLE I

ESTABLISHMENT, PURPOSE AND DURATION

1.1               Establishment. The Company hereby establishes an incentive compensation plan, to be known as the “2011 Precision Aerospace Components Inc. Incentive Plan,” as set forth in this document. The Plan permits the grant of Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, RSUs, Performance Stock Awards, Performance Unit Awards, Annual Incentive Awards, Cash-Based Awards and Other Stock-Based Awards. The Plan shall become effective as of the Effective Date.

1.2               Purpose of the Plan. The Plan is intended to advance the best interests of the Company, its Affiliates and its stockholders by providing those persons who have substantial responsibility for the management and growth of the Company and its Affiliates with additional performance incentives and an opportunity to obtain or increase their proprietary interest in the Company, thereby encouraging them to continue in their employment or affiliation with the Company or its Affiliates.

1.3               Duration of Plan. The Plan shall continue indefinitely until it is terminated pursuant to Section 15.1. The applicable provisions of the Plan will continue in effect with respect to an Award granted under the Plan for as long as such Award remains outstanding.

 
 

ARTICLE II

DEFINITIONS

The words and phrases defined in this Article shall have the meaning set out below throughout the Plan, unless the context in which any such word or phrase appears reasonably requires a broader, narrower or different meaning.

2.1               Affiliate means any corporation, partnership, limited liability company or association, trust or other entity or organization which, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company. For purposes of the preceding sentence, “control” (including, with correlative meanings, the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”), as used with respect to any entity or organization, shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power (i) to vote more than fifty percent (50%) of the securities having ordinary voting power for the election of directors of the controlled entity or organization, or (ii) to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the controlled entity or organization, whether through the ownership of voting securities or by contract or otherwise.

2.2               Annual Incentive Award means an Award granted to a Holder pursuant to Article X.

2.3               Award means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, SARs, Restricted Stock, RSUs, Performance Stock Awards, Performance Unit Awards, Annual Incentive Awards, Other Stock-Based Awards and Cash-Based Awards, in each case subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan.

2.4               Award Agreement” means an agreement that sets forth the terms and conditions applicable to an Award granted under the Plan.

2.5               Board means the board of directors of the Company.

2.6               Cash-Based Award means an Award granted pursuant to Article XII.

2.7               Change in Control of the Company ” means the occurrence of any of the following after the Effective Date:

(a)                 the acquisition by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (a “ Covered Person”) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act) of 20 percent or more of either (i) the then outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”), or (ii) the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided , however , that for purposes of this subsection (a) of this Section 2.7, the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control of the Company: (i) any acquisition directly from the Company, (ii) any acquisition by the Company, (iii) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any entity controlled by the Company, or (iv) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of subsection (c) of this Section 2.7; or

(b)                individuals who, as of the Effective Date, constitute the Board of Directors (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors; provided , however , that any individual becoming a director subsequent to the Effective Date whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Covered Person other than the Board; or

(c)                 the consummation of (xx) a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale of the Company, or (yy) a disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a “Business Combination”), in each case, unless, following such Business Combination, (i) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination beneficially own, direct or indirectly, more than 80 percent of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (ii) no Covered Person (excluding any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 20 percent or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation, except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination, were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board of Directors, providing for such Business Combination; or

(d)                the approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

2.8               Code means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.

2.9               Committee means the Compensation Committee of the Board.

2.10           Company means Precision Aerospace Components, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor (by reincorporation, merger or otherwise).

2.11           Corporate Change shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 4.5(c).

2.12           Covered Employee ” means an Employee who is a “covered employee,” as defined in section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations or other guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service under section 162(m) of the Code, or any successor statute.

2.13           “Director” means a director of the Company who is not an Employee.

2.14           Disability means as determined by the Committee in its discretion exercised in good faith, a physical or mental condition of the Holder that would entitle him to payment of disability income payments under the Company’s long-term disability insurance policy or plan for Employees as then in effect; or in the event that the Holder is not covered, for whatever reason, under the Company’s long-term disability insurance policy or plan for Employees or in the event the Company does not maintain such a long-term disability insurance policy, “Disability” means a permanent and total disability as defined in section 22(e)(3) of the Code. A determination of Disability may be made by a physician selected or approved by the Committee and, in this respect, the Holder shall submit to an examination by such physician upon request by the Committee.

2.15           “Dividend Equivalent” means a payment equivalent in amount to dividends paid to the Company’s stockholders.

2.16           “Effective Date” means the later of (a) the date the Plan is approved by the Board, (b) the date the Plan is approved by the stockholder(s) of the Company and (c) the effective date of the Company’s first effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended .

2.17           Employee means a person employed by the Company or any Affiliate as a common law employee.

2.18           Fair Market Value of the Stock as of any particular date means (1) if the Stock is traded on a stock exchange, the closing sale price of the Stock on that date as reported on the principal securities exchange on which the Stock is traded, or (2) if the Stock is traded in the over-the-counter market, the average between the high bid and low asked price on that date as reported in such over-the-counter market; provided that (a) if the Stock is not so traded, (b) if no closing price or bid and asked prices for the stock was so reported on that date or (c) if, in the discretion of the Committee, another means of determining the fair market value of a share of Stock at such date shall be necessary or advisable, the Committee may provide for another means for determining such fair market value.

2.19           F iscal Year means the Company’s fiscal year .

2.20           Full Value Award means an Award other than in the form of an Option or SAR, and which is settled by the issuance of shares of stock.

2.21           Holder means a person who has been granted an Award or any person who is entitled to receive shares of Stock or cash under an Award.

2.22           Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation” means, with respect to an Award, the amount the Company or an Affiliate is required to withhold for federal, state and local taxes based upon the applicable minimum statutory withholding rates required by the relevant tax authorities.

2.23           Option means a “nonqualified stock option” to purchase Stock granted pursuant to Article V that does not satisfy the requirements of section 422 of the Code.

2.24           Option Price shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 5.3.

2.25           Other Stock-Based Award means an equity-based or equity-related Award not otherwise described by the terms and provisions of the Plan that is granted pursuant to Article XI.

2.26              Performance-Based Compensation ” means compensation under an Award that satisfies the requirements of section 162(m) of the Code for deductibility of remuneration paid to Covered Employees.

2.27           Performance Goals means one or more of the criteria described in Section 9.2 on which the performance goals applicable to an Award are based .

2.28           Performance Stock Award means an Award designated as a performance stock award granted to a Holder pursuant to Article IX.

2.29           Performance Unit Award means an Award designated as a performance unit award granted to a Holder pursuant to Article IX.

2.30           Period of Restriction means the period during which Restricted Stock is subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture (based on the passage of time, the achievement of performance goals, or upon the occurrence of other events as determined by the Committee, in its discretion), as provided in Article VII.

2.31           Permissible under Section 409A ” means with respect to a particular action (such as, the grant, payment, vesting, settlement or deferral of an amount or award under the Plan) that such action shall not subject the compensation at issue to be subject to the additional tax or interest applicable under Section 409A.

2.32           Plan means the Precision Aerospace Components, Inc 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as set forth in this document as it may be amended from time to time.

2.33           Restricted Stock means shares of restricted Stock issued or granted under the Plan pursuant to Article VII.

2.34           Restricted Stock Award means an authorization by the Committee to issue or transfer Restricted Stock to a Holder.

2.35           RSU means a restricted stock unit credited to a Holder’s ledger account maintained by the Company pursuant to Article VIII.

2.36           RSU Award means an Award granted pursuant to Article VIII.

2.37           “SAR” means a stock appreciation right granted under the Plan pursuant to Article VI.

2.38           “Section 409A” means section 409A of the Code and Department of Treasury rules and regulations issued thereunder.

2.39           Stock ” means the common stock of the Company, $0.01 par value per share (or such other par value as may be designated by act of the Company’s stockholders). In addition, for purposes of the Plan and the Awards, the term Stock shall also be deemed to include any rights to purchase (“ Rights ”) any junior participating preferred stock of the Company that may then be trading together with the Stock as provided in any agreement entered into by the Company relating to the Rights.

2.40           “Substantial Risk of Forfeiture” shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 409A.

2.41           Termination of Employment means the termination of the Award recipient’s employment relationship with the Company and all Affiliates.

 
 

ARTICLE III

ELIGIBILITY and participation

3.1               Eligibility. The persons who are eligible to receive Awards under the Plan other than Annual Incentive Awards are Employees and Directors. The persons who are eligible to receive Annual Incentive Awards under the Plan are executive Employees who, by the nature and scope of their positions, regularly directly make or influence policy decisions which significantly impact the overall results or success of the Company.

3.2               Participation. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee may, from time to time, select the Employees and Directors to whom Awards shall be granted and shall determine the nature and amount of each Award.

 
 

ARTICLE IV

GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO AWARDS

4.1               Authority to Grant Awards . The Committee may grant Awards to those key Employees and Directors as the Committee shall from time to time determine, under the terms and conditions of the Plan. Subject only to any applicable limitations set out in the Plan, the number of shares of Stock or other value to be covered by any Award to be granted under the Plan shall be as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion.

4.2               Dedicated Shares; Maximum Awards .

(a)                 Number of Shares of Stock Dedicated under the Plan for Awards.

(i)                  The aggregate number of shares of Stock with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan is the greater of 550,000 shares or twenty percent of the highest total number of the Company’s common shares at any time outstanding.

(ii)                The aggregate number of shares of Stock with respect to which Full Value Awards may be granted under the Plan is the greater of 550,000 shares or twenty percent of the highest total number of the Company’s common shares at any time outstanding.

(b)                Annual Award Limits. Unless and until the Committee determines that an Award to a Covered Employee shall not be designed to qualify as Performance-Based Compensation, the following limits (each an “ Annual Award Limit ” and, collectively, “ Annual Award Limits ”) shall apply to grants of such Awards under the Plan:

(i)                  The maximum number of shares of Stock with respect to which Options may be granted to an Employee during a Fiscal Year is 258,000.

(ii)                The maximum number of shares with respect to which SARs may be granted to an Employee during a Fiscal Year is 258,000.

(iii)              The maximum aggregate number of shares of Stock with respect to which Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards may be granted to a Participant during a Fiscal Year is 258,000.

(iv)              The maximum number of shares of Stock with respect to which Performance Unit Awards payable in Stock may be granted to an Employee during a Fiscal Year is 258,000.

(v)                The maximum value of cash with respect to which Performance Unit Awards payable in cash may be granted to an Employee during a Fiscal Year, determined as of the dates of Grants of the Performance Unit Awards, is $500,000.

(vi)              The maximum amount that may be paid to an Employee under Annual Incentive Award(s) granted to an Employee during a Fiscal Year is $500,000.

(c)                 Share Usage. Each of the foregoing numerical limits stated in this Section 4.2 shall be subject to adjustment in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.5. The number of shares of Stock stated in this Section 4.2 shall also be increased by such number of shares of Stock as become subject to substitute Awards granted pursuant to Article XIII; provided, however, that such increase shall be conditioned upon the approval of the stockholders of the Company to the extent stockholder approval is required by law or applicable stock exchange rules. If shares of Stock are withheld from payment of an Award to satisfy tax obligations with respect to the Award, such shares of Stock will count against the aggregate number of shares of Stock with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan. If shares of Stock are tendered in payment of an Option Price of an Option, such shares of Stock will not be added to the aggregate number of shares of Stock with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan. To the extent that any outstanding Award is forfeited or cancelled for any reason or is settled in cash in lieu of shares of Stock, the shares of Stock allocable to such portion of the Award may again be subject to an Award granted under the Plan. When a SAR is settled in shares of Stock, the number of shares of Stock subject to the SAR under the SAR Award Agreement will be counted against the aggregate number of shares of Stock with respect to which Awards may be granted under the Plan as one share for every share subject to the SAR, regardless of the number of shares used to settle the SAR upon exercise.

4.3               Assignment and Transfer. The rights and interests of a Holder under the Plan may not be assigned, encumbered or transferred except, in the event of the death of a Holder, by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee may, in its discretion, grant stock options to one or more executive officers or nonemployee directors of the Company (or amend existing stock options) on terms that permit the stock options to be transferred by any such executive officer or nonemployee director, for estate planning purposes, to (a) the executive officer's or nonemployee director's spouse, children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, stepchildren, step-grandchildren or in-laws ("Family Members"), (b) entities that are exclusively family-related, including trusts for the exclusive benefit of Family Members and limited partnerships or limited liability companies in which Family Members are the only partners or members, or (c) such other persons or entities specifically approved by the Committee. The terms and conditions applicable to the transfer of any such stock options shall be established by the Committee, in its discretion but consistent with this Section 4.3, and shall be contained in the applicable stock option agreement (or an amendment thereto) between the Company and the executive officer.

4.4               Requirements of Law. The Company shall not be required to sell or issue any shares of Stock under any Award if issuing those shares of Stock would constitute or result in a violation by the Holder or the Company of any provision of any law, statute or regulation of any governmental authority. Specifically, in connection with any applicable statute or regulation relating to the registration of securities, upon exercise of any Option or pursuant to any other Award, the Company shall not be required to issue any shares of Stock unless the Committee has received evidence satisfactory to it to the effect that the Holder will not transfer the shares of Stock except in accordance with applicable law, including receipt of an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company to the effect that any proposed transfer complies with applicable law. The determination by the Committee on this matter shall be final, binding and conclusive. The Company may, but shall in no event be obligated to, register any shares of Stock covered by the Plan pursuant to applicable securities laws of any country or any political subdivision. In the event the shares of Stock issuable on exercise of an Option or pursuant to any other Award are not registered, the Company may imprint on the certificate evidencing the shares of Stock any legend that counsel for the Company considers necessary or advisable to comply with applicable law, or, should the shares of Stock be represented by book or electronic entry rather than a certificate, the Company may take such steps to restrict transfer of the shares of Stock as counsel for the Company considers necessary or advisable to comply with applicable law. The Company shall not be obligated to take any other affirmative action in order to cause or enable the exercise of an Option or any other Award, or the issuance of shares of Stock pursuant thereto, to comply with any law or regulation of any governmental authority.

4.5               Changes in the Company’s Capital Structure.

(a)                 The existence of outstanding Awards shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or its stockholders to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in the Company’s capital structure or its business, any merger or consolidation of the Company, any issue of bonds, debentures, preferred or prior preference shares ahead of or affecting the Stock or Stock rights, the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business or any other corporate act or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.

(b)                If the Company shall effect a subdivision or consolidation of Stock or other capital readjustment, the payment of a Stock dividend, or other increase or reduction of the number of shares of Stock outstanding, without receiving compensation therefor in money, services or property, then (1) the number, class or series and per share price of Stock subject to outstanding Options or other Awards under the Plan shall be appropriately adjusted in such a manner as to entitle a Holder to receive upon exercise of an Option or other Award, for the same aggregate cash consideration, the equivalent total number and class or series of Stock the Holder would have received had the Holder exercised his or her Option or other Award in full immediately prior to the event requiring the adjustment, and (2) the number and class or series of Stock then reserved to be issued under the Plan shall be adjusted by substituting for the total number and class or series of Stock then reserved, that number and class or series of Stock that would have been received by the owner of an equal number of outstanding shares of Stock of each class or series of Stock as the result of the event requiring the adjustment.

(c)                 If while unexercised Options or other Awards remain outstanding under the Plan (1) the Company shall not be the surviving entity in any merger, consolidation or other reorganization (or survives only as a subsidiary of an entity other than an entity that was wholly-owned by the Company immediately prior to such merger, consolidation or other reorganization), (2) the Company sells, leases or exchanges or agrees to sell, lease or exchange all or substantially all of its assets to any other person or entity (other than an entity wholly-owned by the Company), (3) the Company is to be dissolved or (4) the Company is a party to any other corporate transaction (as defined under section 424(a) of the Code and applicable Department of Treasury regulations) that is not described in clauses (1), (2) or (3) of this sentence (each such event is referred to herein as a “ Corporate Change ”), then, except as otherwise provided in an Award Agreement or another agreement between the Holder and the Company (provided that such exceptions shall not apply in the case of a reincorporation merger), or as a result of the Committee’s effectuation of one or more of the alternatives described below, there shall be no acceleration of the time at which any Award then outstanding may be exercised, and no later than ten days after the approval by the stockholders of the Company of such Corporate Change, the Committee, acting in its sole and absolute discretion without the consent or approval of any Holder, shall act to effect one or more of the following alternatives, which may vary among individual Holders and which may vary among Awards held by any individual Holder (provided that, with respect to a reincorporation merger in which Holders of the Company’s ordinary shares will receive one ordinary share of the successor corporation for each ordinary share of the Company, none of such alternatives shall apply and, without Committee action, each Award shall automatically convert into a similar award of the successor corporation exercisable for the same number of ordinary shares of the successor as the Award was exercisable for ordinary shares of Stock of the Company):

(1)                accelerate the time at which some or all of the Awards then outstanding may be exercised so that such Awards may be exercised in full for a limited period of time on or before a specified date (before or after such Corporate Change) fixed by the Committee, after which specified date all such Awards that remain unexercised and all rights of Holders thereunder shall terminate;

(2)                require the mandatory surrender to the Company by all or selected Holders of some or all of the then outstanding Awards held by such Holders (irrespective of whether such Awards are then exercisable under the provisions of the Plan or the applicable Award Agreement evidencing such Award) as of a date, before or after such Corporate Change, specified by the Committee, in which event the Committee shall thereupon cancel such Award and the Company shall pay to each such Holder an amount of cash per share equal to the excess, if any, of the per share price offered to stockholders of the Company in connection with such Corporate Change over the exercise prices under such Award for such shares;

(3)                with respect to all or selected Holders, have some or all of their then outstanding Awards (whether vested or unvested) assumed or have a new award of a similar nature substituted for some or all of their then outstanding Awards under the Plan (whether vested or unvested) by an entity which is a party to the transaction resulting in such Corporate Change and which is then employing such Holder or which is affiliated or associated with such Holder in the same or a substantially similar manner as the Company prior to the Corporate Change, or a parent or subsidiary of such entity, provided that (A) such assumption or substitution is on a basis where the excess of the aggregate fair market value of the Stock subject to the Award immediately after the assumption or substitution over the aggregate exercise price of such Stock is equal to the excess of the aggregate fair market value of all Stock subject to the Award immediately before such assumption or substitution over the aggregate exercise price of such Stock, and (B) the assumed rights under such existing Award or the substituted rights under such new Award, as the case may be, will have the same terms and conditions as the rights under the existing Award assumed or substituted for, as the case may be;

(4)                provide that the number and class or series of Stock covered by an Award (whether vested or unvested) theretofore granted shall be adjusted so that such Award when exercised shall thereafter cover the number and class or series of Stock or other securities or property (including, without limitation, cash) to which the Holder would have been entitled pursuant to the terms of the agreement or plan relating to such Corporate Change if, immediately prior to such Corporate Change, the Holder had been the holder of record of the number of shares of Stock then covered by such Award; or

(5)                make such adjustments to Awards then outstanding as the Committee deems appropriate to reflect such Corporate Change (provided, however, that the Committee may determine in its sole and absolute discretion that no such adjustment is necessary).

Any adjustment effected by the Committee under Section 4.5 shall be designed to provide the Holder with the intrinsic value of his or her Award, as determined prior to the Corporate Change, or, if applicable, equalize the Fair Market Value of the Award before and after the Corporate Change.

In effecting one or more of the alternatives set out in paragraphs (3), (4) or (5) immediately above, and except as otherwise may be provided in an Award Agreement, the Committee, in its sole and absolute discretion and without the consent or approval of any Holder, may accelerate the time at which some or all Awards then outstanding may be exercised.

(d)                In the event of changes in the outstanding Stock by reason of recapitalizations, reorganizations, mergers, consolidations, combinations, exchanges or other relevant changes in capitalization occurring after the date of the grant of any Award and not otherwise provided for by this Section 4.5, any outstanding Award and any Award Agreement evidencing such Award shall be subject to adjustment by the Committee in its sole and absolute discretion as to the number and price of Stock or other consideration subject to such Award. In the event of any such change in the outstanding Stock, the aggregate number of shares of Stock available under the Plan may be appropriately adjusted by the Committee, whose determination shall be conclusive.

(e)                 After a merger of one or more corporations into the Company or after a consolidation of the Company and one or more corporations in which the Company shall be the surviving corporation, each Holder shall be entitled to have his Restricted Stock appropriately adjusted based on the manner in which the shares of Stock were adjusted under the terms of the agreement of merger or consolidation.

(f)                 The issuance by the Company of stock of any class or series, or securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, stock of any class or series, for cash or property, or for labor or services either upon direct sale or upon the exercise of rights or warrants to subscribe for them, or upon conversion or exchange of stock or obligations of the Company convertible into, or exchangeable for, stock or other securities, shall not affect, and no adjustment by reason of such issuance shall be made with respect to, the number, class or series, or price of shares of Stock then subject to outstanding Options or other Awards.

4.6               Election Under Section 83(b) of the Code. No Holder shall exercise the election permitted under section 83(b) of the Code with respect to any Award without the written approval of the Chief Financial Officer or General Counsel of the Company. Any Holder who makes an election under section 83(b) of the Code with respect to any Award without the written approval of the Chief Financial Officer or General Counsel of the Company may, in the discretion of the Committee, forfeit any or all Awards granted to him or her under the Plan.

4.7               Forfeiture for Cause. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or an Award Agreement, if the Committee finds by a majority vote that a Holder, before or after his Termination of Employment (a) committed fraud, embezzlement, theft, felony or an act of dishonesty in the course of his employment by the Company or an Affiliate which conduct damaged the Company or an Affiliate or (b) disclosed trade secrets of the Company or an Affiliate, then as of the date the Committee makes its finding, any Awards awarded to the Holder that have not been exercised by the Holder (including all Awards that have not yet vested) will be forfeited to the Company. The findings and decision of the Committee with respect to such matter, including those regarding the acts of the Holder and the damage done to the Company, will be final for all purposes. No decision of the Committee, however, will affect the finality of the discharge of the individual by the Company or an Affiliate.

4.8               Forfeiture Events. The Committee may specify in an Award Agreement that the Holder’s rights, payments, and benefits with respect to an Award shall be subject to reduction, cancellation, forfeiture, or recoupment upon the occurrence of certain specified events, in addition to any otherwise applicable vesting or performance conditions of an Award. Such events may include, but shall not be limited to, Termination of Employment for cause, termination of the Holder’s provision of services to the Company or its Affiliates, violation of material policies of the Company and its Affiliates, breach of noncompetition, confidentiality, or other restrictive covenants that may apply to the Holder, or other conduct by the Holder that is detrimental to the business or reputation of the Company and its Affiliates.

4.9               Award Agreements . Each Award shall be embodied in a written agreement that shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan. The Award Agreement shall be signed by an executive officer of the Company, other than the Holder, on behalf of the Company, and may be signed by the Holder to the extent required by the Committee. The Award Agreement may specify the effect of a Change in Control of the Company on the Award. The Award Agreement may contain any other provisions that the Committee in its discretion shall deem advisable which are not inconsistent with the terms and provisions of the Plan.

4.10           Amendments of Award Agreements. The terms of any outstanding Award under the Plan may be amended from time to time by the Committee in its discretion in any manner that it deems appropriate and that is consistent with the terms of the Plan. However, no such amendment shall adversely affect in a material manner any right of a Holder without his or her written consent. Except as specified in Section 4.5(b), the Committee may not directly or indirectly lower the exercise price of a previously granted Option or the grant price of a previously granted SAR.

4.11           Rights as Stockholder. A Holder shall not have any rights as a stockholder with respect to Stock covered by an Option, a SAR, an RSU, a Performance Stock Unit, or an Other Stock-Based Award until the date, if any, such Stock is issued by the Company; and, except as otherwise provided in Section 4.5, no adjustment for dividends, or otherwise, shall be made if the record date therefor is prior to the date of issuance of such Stock.

4.12           Issuance of Shares of Stock. Shares of Stock, when issued, may be represented by a certificate or by book or electronic entry.

4.13           Restrictions on Stock Received. The Committee may impose such conditions and/or restrictions on any shares of Stock issued pursuant to an Award as it may deem advisable or desirable. These restrictions may include, but shall not be limited to, a requirement that the Holder hold the shares of Stock for a specified period of time.

4.14           Compliance With Section 409A. Awards shall be designed and operated in such a manner that they are either exempt from the application of, or comply with, the requirements of Section 409A.

 
 

ARTICLE V

OPTIONS

5.1               Authority to Grant Options. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time, and from time to time, may grant Options under the Plan to eligible persons in such number and upon such terms as the Committee shall determine.

5.2               Option Agreement. Each Option grant under the Plan shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify (a) the Option Price, (b) the duration of the Option, (c) the number of shares of Stock to which the Option pertains, (d) the exercise restrictions, if any, applicable to the Option and (e) such other provisions as the Committee shall determine that are not inconsistent with the terms and provisions of the Plan.

5.3               Option Price. The price at which shares of Stock may be purchased under an Option (the “ Option Price ”) shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of the shares of Stock on the date the Option is granted. Subject to the limitations set forth in the preceding sentences of this Section 5.3, the Committee shall determine the Option Price for each grant of an Option under the Plan.

5.4               Duration of Option. An Option shall not be exercisable after the earlier of (i) the general term of the Option specified in the applicable Award Agreement (which shall not exceed ten years) or (ii) the period of time specified in the applicable Award Agreement that follows the Holder’s Termination of Employment or severance of affiliation relationship with the Company.

5.5               Amount Exercisable. Each Option may be exercised at the time, in the manner and subject to the conditions the Committee specifies in the Award Agreement in its sole discretion.

5.6               Exercise of Option. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement, Options may be exercised in whole or in part from time to time by the delivery of written or electronic notice in the manner designated by the Committee stating (1) that the Holder wishes to exercise such Option on the date such notice is so delivered, (2) the number of shares of Stock with respect to which the Option is to be exercised and (3) the address to which any certificate representing such shares of Stock should be mailed. For the notice to be effective the notice must be accompanied by payment of the Option Price by any combination of the following: (a) cash, certified check, bank draft or postal or express money order for an amount equal to the Option Price under the Option, (b) an election to make a cashless or net exercise (if approved in advance by the Committee or an executive officer of the Company, and in such form as permitted by the Committee) or (c) any other form of payment which is acceptable to the Committee and permitted by applicable law .

ARTICLE VI

STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

6.1               Authority to Grant SAR Awards. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time, and from time to time, may grant SARs under the Plan to eligible persons in such number and upon such terms as the Committee shall determine. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Committee shall have complete discretion in determining the number of SARs granted to each Holder and, consistent with the provisions of the Plan, in determining the terms and conditions pertaining to such SARs.

6.2               General Terms. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a SAR granted under the Plan shall confer on the recipient a right to receive, upon exercise thereof, an amount equal to the excess of (a) the Fair Market Value of one share of the Stock on the date of exercise over (b) the grant price of the SAR, which shall not be less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value of one share of the Stock on the date of grant of the SAR.

6.3               SAR Agreement. Each Award of SARs granted under the Plan shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify (a) the grant price of the SAR, (b) the term of the SAR, (c) the vesting and termination provisions of the SAR and (d) such other provisions as the Committee shall determine that are not inconsistent with the terms and provisions of the Plan. The Committee may impose such additional conditions or restrictions on the exercise of any SAR as it may deem appropriate.

6.4               Term of SAR. The term of a SAR granted under the Plan shall be determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion; provided that no SAR shall be exercisable on or after the tenth anniversary date of its grant.

6.5               Exercise of SAR. A SAR may be exercised upon whatever terms and conditions the Committee, in its sole discretion, imposes.

6.6               Payment of SAR Amount. Upon the exercise of a SAR, a Holder shall be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying the excess of the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock on the date of exercise over the grant price of the SAR by the number of shares of Stock with respect to which the SAR is exercised. At the discretion of the Committee, the payment upon SAR exercise may be in cash, in Stock of equivalent value, in some combination thereof or in any other manner approved by the Committee in its sole discretion. The Committee's determination regarding the form of SAR payout shall be set forth in the Award Agreement pertaining to the grant of the SAR.

6.7               Termination of Employment. Each Award Agreement shall set forth the extent to which the Holder of a SAR shall have the right to exercise the SAR following the Holder’s Termination of Employment. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee, may be included in the Award Agreement entered into with the Holder, need not be uniform among all SARs issued pursuant to the Plan, and may reflect distinctions based on the reasons for termination.

 
 

ARTICLE VII

RESTRICTED Stock AWARDS

7.1               Restricted Stock Awards . The Committee may make Awards of Restricted Stock to eligible persons selected by it. The amount of, the vesting and the transferability restrictions applicable to any Restricted Stock Award shall be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. If the Committee imposes vesting or transferability restrictions on a Holder’s rights with respect to Restricted Stock, the Committee may issue such instructions to the Company’s share transfer agent in connection therewith as it deems appropriate. The Committee may also cause the certificate for shares of Stock issued pursuant to a Restricted Stock Award to be imprinted with any legend which counsel for the Company considers advisable with respect to the restrictions or, should the shares of Stock be represented by book or electronic entry rather than a certificate, the Company may take such steps to restrict transfer of the shares of Stock as counsel for the Company considers necessary or advisable to comply with applicable law.

7.2               Restricted Stock Award Agreement. Each Restricted Stock Award shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that contains any vesting, transferability restrictions and other provisions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee may specify.

7.3               Holder’s Rights as Stockholder. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, each recipient of a Restricted Stock Award shall have all the rights of a stockholder with respect to the shares of Restricted Stock included in the Restricted Stock Award during the Period of Restriction established for the Restricted Stock Award. Dividends paid with respect to Restricted Stock in cash or property other than shares of Stock or rights to acquire shares of Stock shall be paid to the recipient of the Restricted Stock Award currently. Dividends paid in shares of Stock or rights to acquire shares of Stock shall be added to and become a part of the Restricted Stock. During the Period of Restriction, certificates representing the Restricted Stock shall be registered in the Holder’s name and bear a restrictive legend to the effect that ownership of such Restricted Stock, and the enjoyment of all rights appurtenant thereto, are subject to the restrictions, terms, and conditions provided in the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement. Such certificates shall be deposited by the recipient with the Secretary of the Company or such other officer of the Company as may be designated by the Committee, together with all stock powers or other instruments of assignment, each endorsed in blank, which will permit transfer to the Company of all or any portion of the Restricted Stock which shall be forfeited in accordance with the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement.

 
 

ARTICLE VIII

RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARDS

8.1               Authority to Grant RSU Awards. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time, and from time to time, may grant RSU Awards under the Plan to eligible persons in such amounts and upon such terms as the Committee shall determine. The amount of, the vesting and the transferability restrictions applicable to any RSU Award shall be determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. The Committee shall maintain a bookkeeping ledger account which reflects the number of RSUs credited under the Plan for the benefit of a Holder.

8.2               RSU Award. An RSU Award shall be similar in nature to a Restricted Stock Award except that no shares of Stock are actually transferred to the Holder until a later date specified in the applicable Award Agreement. Each RSU shall have a value equal to the Fair Market Value of a share of Stock.

8.3               RSU Award Agreement. Each RSU Award shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that contains any Substantial Risk of Forfeiture, transferability restrictions, form and time of payment provisions and other provisions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee may specify.

8.4               Dividend Equivalents. An Award Agreement for an RSU Award may specify that the Holder shall be entitled to the payment of Dividend Equivalents under the Award.

8.5               Form of Payment Under RSU Award. Payment under an RSU Award shall be made in either cash or shares of Stock as specified in the applicable Award Agreement.

8.6               Time of Payment Under RSU Award. A Holder’s payment under an RSU Award shall be made at such time as is specified in the applicable Award Agreement. The Award Agreement shall specify that the payment will be made (1) by a date that is no later than the date that is two and one-half (2 1/2) months after the end of the Fiscal Year in which the RSU Award payment is no longer subject to a Substantial Risk of Forfeiture or (2) at a time that is permissible under Section 409A.

 
 

ARTICLE IX

PERFORMANCE STOCK AWARDS and PERFORMANCE UNIT Awards

9.1               Authority to Grant Performance Stock Awards and Performance Unit Awards. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time, and from time to time, may grant Performance Stock Awards and Performance Unit Awards under the Plan to eligible persons in such amounts and upon such terms as the Committee shall determine. The amount of, the vesting and the transferability restrictions applicable to any Performance Stock Award or Performance Unit Award shall be based upon the attainment of such Performance Goals as the Committee may determine. If the Committee imposes vesting or transferability restrictions on a Holder’s rights with respect to Performance Stock or Performance Unit Awards, the Committee may issue such instructions to the Company’s share transfer agent in connection therewith as it deems appropriate. The Committee may also cause the certificate for shares of Stock issued pursuant to a Performance Stock or Performance Unit Award to be imprinted with any legend which counsel for the Company considers advisable with respect to the restrictions or, should the shares of Stock be represented by book or electronic entry rather than a certificate, the Company may take such steps to restrict transfer of the shares of Stock as counsel for the Company considers necessary or advisable to comply with applicable law.

9.2               Performance Goals. A Performance Goal must be objective such that a third party having knowledge of the relevant facts could determine whether the goal is met. The Performance Goals upon which the payment or vesting of an Award to a Covered Employee that is intended to qualify as Performance-Based Compensation shall be limited to one or more of the following Performance Goals, which may be based on one or more business criteria that apply to the Holder, one or more business units of the Company, or the Company as a whole, with reference to one or more of the following: earnings per share, total stockholder return, cash return on capitalization, increased revenue, revenue ratios (per employee or per customer), net income, stock price, market share, return on equity, return on assets, return on capital, return on capital compared to cost of capital, return on capital employed, return on invested capital, stockholder value, net cash flow, operating income, earnings before interest and taxes, cash flow, cash flow from operations, cost reductions and cost ratios (per employee or per customer), or the achievement of specified milestones or the completion of specified projects identified as contributing substantially to the Company’s success or value or the attainment of the Company’s strategic goals. Goals may also be based on performance relative to a peer group of companies. Unless otherwise stated, such a Performance Goal need not be based upon an increase or positive result under a particular business criterion and could include, for example, maintaining the status quo or limiting economic losses (measured, in each case, by reference to specific business criteria). In interpreting Plan provisions applicable to Performance Goals and Performance Stock or Performance Unit Awards, it is intended that the Plan will conform with the standards of section 162(m) of the Code and Treasury Regulations § 1.162-27(e)(2)(i), and the Committee in establishing such goals and interpreting the Plan shall be guided by such provisions. Prior to the payment of any compensation based on the achievement of Performance Goals, the Committee must certify in writing that applicable Performance Goals and any of the material terms thereof were, in fact, satisfied. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the terms, conditions and limitations applicable to any Performance Stock or Performance Unit Awards made pursuant to the Plan shall be determined by the Committee.

9.3               Time of Establishment of Performance Goals. With respect to an Award to a Covered Employee that is intended to qualify as Performance-Based Compensation, a Performance Goal for a particular Performance Stock Award or Performance Unit Award must be established by the Committee prior to the earlier to occur of (a) 90 days after the commencement of the period of service to which the Performance Goal relates or (b) the lapse of 25 percent of the period of service, and in any event while the outcome is substantially uncertain.

9.4               Written Agreement. Each Performance Stock Award or Performance Unit Award shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that contains any vesting, transferability restrictions and other provisions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee may specify.

9.5               Form of Payment Under Performance Unit Award. Payment under a Performance Unit Award shall be made in cash and/or shares of Stock as specified in the Holder’s Award Agreement.

9.6               Time of Payment Under Performance Unit Award. A Holder’s payment under a Performance Unit Award shall be made at such time as is specified in the applicable Award Agreement. The Award Agreement shall specify that the payment will be made (1) by a date that is no later than the date that is two and one-half (2 1/2) months after the end of the calendar year in which the Performance Unit Award payment is no longer subject to a Substantial Risk of Forfeiture or (2) at a time that is permissible under Section 409A.

9.7               Holder’s Rights as Stockholder With Respect to a Performance Stock Award . Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, each Holder of a Performance Stock Award shall have all the rights of a stockholder with respect to the shares of Stock issued to the Holder pursuant to the Award during any period in which such issued shares of Stock are subject to forfeiture and restrictions on transfer, including without limitation, the right to vote such shares of Stock.

9.8               Increases Prohibited. None of the Committee or the Board may increase the amount of compensation payable under a Performance Stock or Performance Unit Award. If the time at which a Performance Stock or Performance Unit Award will vest or be paid is accelerated for any reason, the number of shares of Stock subject to, or the amount payable under, the Performance Stock or Performance Unit Award shall be reduced pursuant to Department of Treasury Regulation section 1.162-27(e)(2)(iii) to reasonably reflect the time value of money.

 
 

ARTICLE X

ANNUAL INCENTIVE AWARDS

10.1           Authority to Grant Annual Incentive Awards. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time, and from time to time, may grant Annual Incentive Awards under the Plan to key executive Employees who, by the nature and scope of their positions, regularly directly make or influence policy decisions which significantly impact the overall results or success of the Company in such amounts and upon such terms as the Committee shall determine. The amount of any Annual Incentive Awards shall be based on the attainment of such Performance Goals as the Committee may determine.

10.2           Covered Employees . The Performance Goals upon which the payment or vesting of an Annual Incentive Award to a Covered Employee that is intended to qualify as Performance-Based Compensation must meet the requirements of Sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.8 and 9.9 as applied to such Annual Incentive Award. In interpreting Plan provisions applicable to Performance Goals with respect to Covered Employees, it is intended that the Plan will generally conform with the standards of section 162(m) of the Code and Treasury Regulations section 1.162-27(e)(2)(i), and the Committee in establishing such goals and interpreting the Plan shall be guided by such provisions to the extent the Award is intended to qualify as Performance-Based Compensation as described under section 162(m) of the Code. Prior to the payment of any compensation to a Covered Employee based on the achievement of Performance Goals, the Committee must certify in writing that applicable Performance Goals and any of the material terms thereof were, in fact, satisfied.

10.3           Written Agreement. Each Annual Incentive Award shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that contains any vesting, transferability restrictions and other provisions not inconsistent with the Plan as the Committee may specify.

10.4           Form of Payment Under Annual Incentive Award. Payment under an Annual Incentive Award shall be made in cash.

10.5           Time of Payment Under Annual Incentive Award. A Holder’s payment under an Annual Incentive Award shall be made at such time as is specified in the applicable Award Agreement. The Award Agreement shall specify that the payment will be made (1) by a date that is no later than the date that is two and one-half (2 1/2) months after the end of the calendar year in which the Annual Incentive Award payment is no longer subject to a Substantial Risk of Forfeiture or (2) at a time that is permissible under Section 409A.

10.6           Increases Prohibited. None of the Committee or the Board may increase the amount of compensation payable under an Annual Incentive Award. If the time at which an Annual Incentive Award will be paid is accelerated for any reason, the amount payable under the Annual Incentive Award shall be reduced pursuant to Department of Treasury Regulation section 1.162-27(e)(2)(iii) to reasonably reflect the time value of money.

 
 

ARTICLE XI

Other Stock-Based Awards

11.1           Authority to Grant Other Stock-Based Awards . The Committee may grant to eligible persons other types of equity-based or equity-related Awards not otherwise described by the terms and provisions of the Plan (including the grant or offer for sale of unrestricted shares of Stock) in such amounts and subject to such terms and conditions, as the Committee shall determine. Such Awards may involve the transfer of actual shares of Stock to Holders, or payment in cash or otherwise of amounts based on the value of shares of Stock and may include, without limitation, Awards designed to comply with or take advantage of the applicable local laws of jurisdictions other than the United States.

11.2           Value of Other Stock-Based Award . Each Other Stock-Based Award shall be expressed in terms of shares of Stock or units based on shares of Stock, as determined by the Committee.

11.3           Payment of Other Stock-Based Award . Payment, if any, with respect to an Other Stock-Based Award shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Award, in cash or shares of Stock as the Committee determines.

11.4           Termination of Employment . The Committee shall determine the extent to which a Holder’s rights with respect to Other Stock-Based Awards shall be affected by the Holder’s Termination of Employment. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee and need not be uniform among all Other Stock-Based Awards issued pursuant to the Plan

 
 

ARTICLE XII

Cash-Based Awards

12.1           Authority to Grant Cash-Based Awards . Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee, at any time, and from time to time, may grant Cash-Based Awards under the Plan to eligible persons in such amounts and upon such terms as the Committee shall determine.

12.2           Value of Cash-Based Award . Each Cash-Based Award shall specify a payment amount or payment range as determined by the Committee.

12.3           Payment of Cash-Based Award . Payment, if any, with respect to a Cash-Based Award shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Award, in cash.

12.4           Termination of Employment . The Committee shall determine the extent to which a Holder’s rights with respect to Cash-Based Awards shall be affected by the Holder’s Termination of Employment. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee and need not be uniform among all Cash-Based Awards issued pursuant to the Plan.

 
 

ARTICLE XIII

SUBSTITUTION AWARDS

Awards may be granted under the Plan from time to time in substitution for stock options and other awards held by employees of other entities who are about to become Employees, or whose employer is about to become an Affiliate as the result of a merger or consolidation of the Company with another corporation, or the acquisition by the Company of substantially all the assets of another corporation, or the acquisition by the Company of at least fifty percent (50%) of the issued and outstanding stock of another corporation as the result of which such other corporation will become a subsidiary of the Company. The terms and conditions of the substitute Awards so granted may vary from the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan to such extent as the Board at the time of grant may deem appropriate to conform, in whole or in part, to the provisions of the Award in substitution for which they are granted.

 
 

ARTICLE XIV

ADMINISTRATION

14.1           Awards. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee or, in the absence of the Committee, the Plan shall be administered by the Board. The members of the Committee shall serve at the discretion of the Board. The Committee shall have full and exclusive power and authority to administer the Plan and to take all actions that the Plan expressly contemplates or are necessary or appropriate in connection with the administration of the Plan with respect to Awards granted under the Plan.

14.2           Authority of the Committee. The Committee shall have full and exclusive power to interpret and apply the terms and provisions of the Plan and Awards made under the Plan, and to adopt such rules, regulations and guidelines for implementing the Plan as the Committee may deem necessary or proper, all of which powers shall be exercised in the best interests of the Company and in keeping with the objectives of the Plan. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the vote of a majority of those members present at any meeting shall decide any question brought before that meeting. Any decision or determination reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the members shall be as effective as if it had been made by a majority vote at a meeting properly called and held. All questions of interpretation and application of the Plan, or as to Awards granted under the Plan, shall be subject to the determination, which shall be final and binding, of a majority of the whole Committee. No member of the Committee shall be liable for any act or omission of any other member of the Committee or for any act or omission on his own part, including but not limited to the exercise of any power or discretion given to him under the Plan, except those resulting from his own gross negligence or willful misconduct. In carrying out its authority under the Plan, the Committee shall have full and final authority and discretion, including but not limited to the following rights, powers and authorities to (a) determine the persons to whom and the time or times at which Awards will be made; (b) determine the number and exercise price of shares of Stock covered in each Award subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan; (c) determine the terms, provisions and conditions of each Award, which need not be identical and need not match the default terms set forth in the Plan; (d) accelerate the time at which any outstanding Award will vest; (e) prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to administration of the Plan; and (f) make all other determinations and take all other actions deemed necessary, appropriate or advisable for the proper administration of the Plan.

The Committee may correct any defect or supply any omission or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan or in any Award to a Holder in the manner and to the extent the Committee deems necessary or desirable to further the Plan's objectives. Further, the Committee shall make all other determinations that may be necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan. As permitted by law and the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Committee may delegate its authority as identified in this Section 14.2. The Committee may employ attorneys, consultants, accountants, agents, and other persons, any of whom may be an Employee, and the Committee, the Company, and its officers and Board shall be entitled to rely upon the advice, opinions, or valuations of any such persons.

14.3           Decisions Binding. All determinations and decisions made by the Committee or the Board, as the case may be, pursuant to the provisions of the Plan and all related orders and resolutions of the Committee or the Board, as the case may be, shall be final, conclusive and binding on all persons, including the Company, its stockholders, its Affiliates, Holders and the estates and beneficiaries of Holders.

14.4           No Liability. Under no circumstances shall the Company, its Affiliates, the Board or the Committee incur liability for any indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages (including lost profits) of any form incurred by any person, whether or not foreseeable and regardless of the form of the act in which such a claim may be brought, with respect to the Plan or the Company's, an Affiliate’s, the Committee’s or the Board’s roles in connection with the Plan.

 
 

ARTICLE XV

AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF PLAN

15.1           Amendment, Modification, Suspension, and Termination . Subject to Section 15.2, the Committee may, at any time and from time to time, alter, amend, modify, suspend, or terminate the Plan and any Award Agreement in whole or in part; provided, however, that, without the prior approval of the Company’s stockholders and except as provided in Section 4.5, the Committee shall not directly or indirectly lower the Option Price of a previously granted Option, and no amendment of the Plan shall be made without stockholder approval if stockholder approval is required by applicable law or stock exchange rules.

15.2           Awards Previously Granted . Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, no termination, amendment, suspension, or modification of the Plan or an Award Agreement shall adversely affect in any material way any Award previously granted under the Plan, without the written consent of the Holder holding such Award.

 
 

ARTICLE XVI

MISCELLANEOUS

16.1           Unfunded Plan/No Establishment of a Trust Fund. Holders shall have no right, title, or interest whatsoever in or to any investments that the Company or any of its Affiliates may make to aid in meeting obligations under the Plan. Nothing contained in the Plan, and no action taken pursuant to its provisions, shall create or be construed to create a trust of any kind, or a fiduciary relationship between the Company and any Holder, beneficiary, legal representative, or any other person. To the extent that any person acquires a right to receive payments from the Company under the Plan, such right shall be no greater than the right of an unsecured general creditor of the Company. All payments to be made hereunder shall be paid from the general funds of the Company and no special or separate fund shall be established and no segregation of assets shall be made to assure payment of such amounts, except as expressly set forth in the Plan. No property shall be set aside nor shall a trust fund of any kind be established to secure the rights of any Holder under the Plan. The Plan is not intended to be subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

16.2           No Employment Obligation. The granting of any Award shall not constitute an employment contract, express or implied, nor impose upon the Company or any Affiliate any obligation to employ or continue to employ, or utilize the services of, any Holder. The right of the Company or any Affiliate to terminate the employment of any person shall not be diminished or affected by reason of the fact that an Award has been granted to him, and nothing in the Plan or an Award Agreement shall interfere with or limit in any way the right of the Company or its Affiliates to terminate any Holder’s employment at any time or for any reason not prohibited by law.

16.3           Tax Withholding. The Company or any Affiliate shall be entitled to deduct from other compensation payable to each Holder any sums required by federal, state, local or foreign tax law to be withheld with respect to the vesting or exercise of an Award or lapse of restrictions on an Award. In the alternative, the Company may require the Holder (or other person validly exercising the Award) to pay such sums for taxes directly to the Company or any Affiliate in cash or by check within one day after the date of vesting, exercise or lapse of restrictions. In the discretion of the Committee, and with the consent of the Holder, the Company may reduce the number of shares of Stock issued to the Holder upon such Holder’s exercise of an Option to satisfy the tax withholding obligations of the Company or an Affiliate; provided that the Fair Market Value of the shares of Stock held back shall not exceed the Company’s or the Affiliate’s Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation. The Committee may, in its discretion, permit a Holder to satisfy any Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation arising upon the vesting of an Award by delivering to the Holder a reduced number of shares of Stock in the manner specified herein. If permitted by the Committee and acceptable to the Holder, at the time of vesting of shares under the Award, the Company shall (a) calculate the amount of the Company’s or an Affiliate’s Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation on the assumption that all such shares of Stock vested under the Award are made available for delivery, (b) reduce the number of such shares of Stock made available for delivery so that the Fair Market Value of the shares of Stock withheld on the vesting date approximates the Company’s or an Affiliate’s Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation and (c) in lieu of the withheld shares of Stock, remit cash to the United States Treasury and/or other applicable governmental authorities, on behalf of the Holder, in the amount of the Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation. The Company shall withhold only whole shares of Stock to satisfy its Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation. Where the Fair Market Value of the withheld shares of Stock does not equal the amount of the Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation, the Company shall withhold shares of Stock with a Fair Market Value slightly less than the amount of the Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation and the Holder must satisfy the remaining minimum withholding obligation in some other manner permitted under this Section 16.3. The withheld shares of Stock not made available for delivery by the Company shall be retained as treasury shares or will be cancelled and the Holder’s right, title and interest in such shares of Stock shall terminate. The Company shall have no obligation upon vesting or exercise of any Award or lapse of restrictions on an Award until the Company or an Affiliate has received payment sufficient to cover the Minimum Statutory Tax Withholding Obligation with respect to that vesting, exercise or lapse of restrictions. Neither the Company nor any Affiliate shall be obligated to advise a Holder of the existence of the tax or the amount which it will be required to withhold.

16.4           Gender and Number. If the context requires, words of one gender when used in the Plan shall include the other and words used in the singular or plural shall include the other.

16.5           Severability . In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.

16.6           Headings. Headings of Articles and Sections are included for convenience of reference only and do not constitute part of the Plan and shall not be used in construing the terms and provisions of the Plan.

16.7           Other Compensation Plans. The adoption of the Plan shall not affect any other option, incentive or other compensation or benefit plans in effect for the Company or any Affiliate, nor shall the Plan preclude the Company from establishing any other forms of incentive compensation arrangements for Employees or Directors.

16.8           Retirement and Welfare Plans. Neither Awards made under the Plan nor shares of Stock or cash paid pursuant to such Awards, may be included as “compensation” for purposes of computing the benefits payable to any Participant under the Company’s or any Affiliate’s retirement plans (both qualified and non-qualified) or welfare benefit plans unless such other plan expressly provides that such compensation shall be taken into account in computing a participant’s benefit.

16.9           Other Awards. The grant of an Award shall not confer upon the Holder the right to receive any future or other Awards under the Plan, whether or not Awards may be granted to similarly situated Holders, or the right to receive future Awards upon the same terms or conditions as previously granted.

16.10       Successors. All obligations of the Company under the Plan with respect to Awards granted hereunder shall be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company.

16.11       Law Limitations/Governmental Approvals . The granting of Awards and the issuance of shares of Stock under the Plan shall be subject to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.

16.12       Delivery of Title . The Company shall have no obligation to issue or deliver evidence of title for shares of Stock issued under the Plan prior to (a)obtaining any approvals from governmental agencies that the Company determines are necessary or advisable; and (b)completion of any registration or other qualification of the Stock under any applicable national or foreign law or ruling of any governmental body that the Company determines to be necessary or advisable.

16.13       Inability to Obtain Authority . The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company’s counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any shares of Stock hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such shares of Stock as to which such requisite authority shall not have been obtained.

16.14       Investment Representations . The Committee may require any person receiving Stock pursuant to an Award under the Plan to represent and warrant in writing that the person is acquiring the shares of Stock for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Stock.

16.15       Persons Residing Outside of the United States. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, in order to comply with the laws in other countries in which the Company or any of its Affiliates operates or has Employees, the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall have the power and authority to (a)determine which Affiliates shall be covered by the Plan; (b)determine which persons employed outside the United States are eligible to participate in the Plan; (c)amend or vary the terms and provisions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of any Award granted to persons who reside outside the United States; (d)establish sub-plans and modify exercise procedures and other terms and procedures to the extent such actions may be necessary or advisable—any sub-plans and modifications to Plan terms and procedures established under this Section 16.15 by the Committee shall be attached to the Plan document as Appendices; and (e)take any action, before or after an Award is made, that it deems advisable to obtain or comply with any necessary local government regulatory exemptions or approvals. Notwithstanding the above, the Committee may not take any actions hereunder, and no Awards shall be granted, that would violate the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Code, any securities law or governing statute or any other applicable law.

16.16       Arbitration of Disputes. Any controversy arising out of or relating to the Plan or an Award Agreement shall be resolved by arbitration conducted pursuant to the arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall be final and binding on the parties.

16.17       Governing Law. The provisions of the Plan and the rights of all persons claiming thereunder, to the extent not otherwise governed by the Code or the laws of the United States, shall be construed and governed under the laws of the State of Delaware, other than the choice of law provisions thereof.

 
 

CERTIFICATE

The undersigned, officer of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc (the “ Company ”), certifies that the board of directors of the Company adopted and approved the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan on the ____ day of _________________ 2011 and the stockholder(s) of the Company adopted and approved the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan on the ____ day of _________________ 2011.

WITNESS my hand this ____ day of _________________ 2011.

   
  Andrew S. Prince
  Chief Executive Officer and President

 

 

 
 

CERTIFICATE

The undersigned, officer of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc (the “ Company ”), certifies that the board of directors of the Company adopted and approved the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan on the ____ day of _________________ 2011, the stockholder(s) of the Company adopted and approved the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan on the ____ day of _________________ 2011, and the public stockholders of the Company adopted and approved the Plan the 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan, for section 162(m) purposes, on the ____ day of _________________ 2011.

WITNESS my hand this ____ day of _________________ 200__.

   
  Andrew S. Prince
  Chief Executive Officer and President

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

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DEMAND PROMISSORY NOTE

PRIME RATE

   

  $2,800,000.00     June 9, 2011    New York, New York

 

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED , the undersigned, FREUNDLICH SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. (the “ Borrower ”) HEREBY PROMISES TO PAY to the order of ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK OF NEW YORK, its successors and assigns (hereinafter the “ Bank ”), the principal amount of TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($2,800,000.00) , in lawful money of the United States (the “ Loan ”), or the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all revolving credit advances (hereinafter each being referred to as an “ Advance ” and collectively, the “ Advances ”) made to Borrower, as set forth on Bank’s computer system on the Loan Enquiry Page(s) (the “ Loan Enquiry Page(s) ”) ON DEMAND or on the maturity date of each such Advance as shown on the Loan Enquiry Page(s), and in no event later than the Maturity Date, and to pay interest on the unpaid principal balance of this Demand Promissory Note (this “ Note ”) in the manner and at the rate as hereinafter specified and such amounts due hereunder.

 

Borrower acknowledges the continuing availability of this line of credit is at all times subject to Bank’s sole and absolute discretion, and nothing in this Note or any other documents relating to this Note, or the enumeration in this Note of specific events of default, conditions and/or covenants shall be construed to qualify, define or otherwise limit Bank’s right, power, or ability, at any time, under applicable law, to (a) cancel this line of credit without prior notice, (b) demand payment of the entire outstanding principal amount, accrued interest and other fees and expenses due under this Note or (c) deny any extension of credit under this Note. Borrower agrees that Borrower's breach of or default under any enumerated obligations or conditions is not the only basis for demand to be made or for a request for an extension of credit to be denied, as Borrower's obligation to make payment shall at all times remain a demand obligation. Notwithstanding anything in this Note to the contrary, this Note does not create a commitment or obligation to lend by Bank and Borrower acknowledges that Bank has no obligation to lend.

 

1.                   Defined Terms . As used in this Note the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

The term “ Additional Costs ” shall have the meaning as defined in Section 17.

 

The terms “ Advance ” or “ Advances ” shall have the meanings as defined in the introductory paragraph.

 

The term “ Bank ” shall have the meaning as defined in the introductory paragraph.

 

The term “ Bankruptcy Code ” shall mean Title 11 of the United States Code, as amended.

The term “ Borrower ” shall have the meaning as defined in the introductory paragraph.

 

The term “ Business Day ” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, Sunday, or other day on which commercial banks in New York are authorized or required to close under the laws of the State of New York.

 

The term “ Collateral ” shall mean any and all of Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all properties, assets and rights of Borrower, whether now owned or hereafter created, acquired or arising and wheresoever located together with all of the proceeds and products thereof in which the Bank has been granted or otherwise obtained a security interest.

 

The term “ Default Interest Rate ” shall have the meaning as defined in Section 4.

 

The term “ Event of Default ” shall mean any of the events or conditions specified in Section 12 hereof.

 

The term “ Guarantor ” means each endorser, guarantor and surety of this Note or the Obligations evidenced hereby and any person who is primarily or secondarily liable, in whole or in part, for the repayment of the Obligations or any portion thereof (including without limitation each Guarantor), any person who has granted security for the repayment of the Obligations, together with such person’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

The term “ Indebtedness ” shall mean all items of indebtedness, obligation or liability, whether matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, funded or unfunded, direct or contingent, joint or several, which would properly be included in the liability section of a balance sheet or in a footnote to a financial statement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and shall also include (a) all indebtedness guaranteed, directly or indirectly in any manner, or endorsed (other than for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business) or sold with recourse, (b) all indebtedness in effect guaranteed, directly or indirectly, through agreements, contingent or otherwise, and (c) all indebtedness secured by (or for which the holder of such indebtedness has a right, contingent or otherwise, to be secured by) any mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, assignment, lien, security interest or other charge or encumbrance upon property owned or acquired subject thereto, whether or not the liabilities secured thereby have been assumed or guaranteed.

 

The terms “ Indemnified Party ” or “ Indemnified Parties ” shall have the meanings as defined in Section 27.

 

The term “ Interest ” means the annual rate of interest payable on the outstanding Advances in accordance with Sections 3 and 4.

 

The term “ Late Charge ” shall have the meaning as defined in Section 10.

The term “ Loan ” shall have the meaning as defined in the introductory paragraph.

 

The term “ Loan Documents ” shall mean this Note and any other document, instrument or agreement and any amendments thereto, evidencing or securing the Obligations, or now or at any time hereafter executed, delivered or recorded in connection with the Obligations, any other note, any loan commitment, requisition, letter agreement, line of credit agreement, commercial financing agreement, security agreement, guaranty of payment, mortgage, deed of trust, pledge agreement, loan agreement, loan and security agreement, hypothecation agreement, indemnity agreement, letter of credit application and agreement, and assignment, all as amended, restated, extended, renewed, supplemented, modified or replaced from time to time.

             

The term “ Loan Enquiry Page(s) ” shall have the meaning as defined in the introductory paragraph.

 

The term “ Margin ” shall mean one hundred basis points (100 bps)

             

The term “ Maturity Date ” shall mean April 30, 2012 .

 

The term “ Minimum Advance ” shall have the meaning as defined in Section 2(c).

 

The term “ Note ” shall mean this Demand Promissory Note.

 

The term “ Obligations ” shall mean all existing and future debts, liabilities and obligations of every kind or nature at any time owing by Borrower to Bank, whether under this Note or under any other existing or future instrument, document or agreement, between Borrower and Bank, whether joint or several, related or unrelated, primary or secondary, matured or contingent, due or to become due, including, without limitation, the debts, liabilities and obligations in respect of this Note and any extensions, modifications, substitutions, increases and renewals thereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Obligations shall include any other loan, advance or extension of credit, under any existing or future loan agreement, promissory note, or other instrument, document or agreement either arising directly between Borrower and Bank or acquired outright, conditionally or as collateral security from another person or entity by Bank.

 

The term “ Obligor ” shall mean individually and collectively Borrower, each endorser and surety of this Note, any person who is primarily or secondarily liable for the repayment of this Note or any portion thereof (including without limitation each Guarantor), any person who has granted security for the repayment of the Note, together with such person’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

The term “ Prime Rate ” shall mean a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the rate of interest publicly announced by Bank at its principal office from time to time as its Prime Rate. Any change in the Prime Rate shall be effective on the date such change is announced by Bank.

The term “ Prior Note ” shall mean that certain grid promissory note referenced and described in paragraph 26 below.

 

2.                   Advances .

 

(a)                 Each request by Borrower for an Advance shall be received by Bank not later than 12:00 noon, New York local time, on the date of such request.

 

(b)                Each request for an Advance shall specify inter alia (i) the requested date of such Advance and (ii) the requested amount of such Advance.

 

(c)                 A request for an Advance shall be irrevocable upon Bank’s first receiving notification thereof and shall be in a minimum amount (“Minimum Advance”) of: (i) $50,000.00 ; or (ii) the remaining amount of the available undrawn balance under the Loan if such amount is less than $50,000.00.

 

(d)                Subject to the terms and conditions hereof and the terms and conditions set forth in the Loan Documents, Advances that are repaid or prepaid may be reborrowed on a revolving basis up to the maximum amount of this Note.

 

(e)                 Borrower shall utilize the Advances for working capital purposes.

 

3.                   Principal and Interest .

 

(a)                 Interest shall be payable on the outstanding daily unpaid principal amount of each Advance from the date hereof until payment in full is made and shall accrue and be payable at the rates set forth or provided for herein, before and after default, before and after maturity, before and after judgment and before and after the commencement of any proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code, with interest on overdue interest to bear interest and to be compounded at the Default Interest Rate, in each case, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable laws.

 

(b)                Interest accrued on each Advance shall be due and payable in arrears on the first day of each calendar month commencing on the first day of the first full month following the date of such Advance and at maturity (whether as stated or by acceleration). Except as otherwise provided in Section 4, the unpaid principal amount of each Advance shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Prime Rate plus the Margin .

 

(c)                 If not sooner paid, the unpaid principal amount of each Advance shall be due and payable on the date set forth on Bank’s Loan Enquiry Page(s) as the due date for such Advance.

 

(d)                The unpaid principal amount of any Advance may, at any time and from time to time, be voluntarily paid or prepaid in whole or in part except that, with respect to any voluntary prepayment, (i) Bank shall have received written notice of any prepayment by 12:00 noon, New York local time on a Business Day on the date of prepayment which notice shall identify the date and amount of the prepayment and (ii) each prepayment of an Advance shall be accompanied by payment of interest accrued to the date of payment on the amount of principal paid.

 

(e)                 Bank may act without liability upon the basis of telephonic notice believed by Bank in good faith to be from Borrower. Borrower shall immediately confirm to Bank, in writing, each telephonic notice. All Advances are made at Bank’s sole and absolute discretion and Bank may, at its option and in its sole and absolute discretion and without notice to the undersigned, decline to make any Advance requested by Borrower. Borrower hereby expressly authorizes Bank to record in its computer system the amount and date of each Advance, the applicable rate of interest, the applicable Interest Period, the maturity date, and each payment of principal and interest thereon. In the event of any discrepancy between any such notation by Bank and any records of Borrower, the records of Bank shall be controlling and conclusive.

 

(f)                 All amounts due and owing hereunder shall be paid in full no later than the earlier of: (i) demand by Bank; (ii) Maturity Date; or (iii) the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default.

 

4.                   Default Rate . At the option of the Bank, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default, and in any event if any installment of principal or interest or any fee or cost or other amount payable under this Note, or any other Loan Document, is not paid when due, the Obligations shall thereafter bear interest at a fluctuating interest rate per annum at all times equal to the rate otherwise applicable thereto plus five (5%) percent per annum (the “ Default Interest Rate ”), to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Accrued and unpaid interest on past due amounts (including interest on past due interest) shall be compounded monthly, on the last day of each calendar month, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

 

5.                   Computation of Interest and Fees .

 

(a)                 Computation of interest on the Loan and all fees under this Note shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 360 days and the actual number of days elapsed. Borrower acknowledges that such latter calculation method will result in a higher yield to the Bank than a method based on a year of 365 or 366 days.

(b)                Under no circumstances or event whatsoever shall the aggregate of all amounts deemed interest hereunder and charged or collected pursuant to the terms of this Note exceed the highest rate permissible under any law which a court of competent jurisdiction shall, in a final determination, deem applicable hereto. In the event that such court determines Bank has charged or received interest hereunder in excess of the highest applicable rate, Bank shall apply, in its sole discretion, and set off such excess interest received by Bank against other Obligations due or to become due and such rate shall automatically be reduced to the maximum rate permitted by such law.

6.                   Manner and Treatment of Payments .

 

(a)                 Each payment due on this Note, or under any other Loan Document, shall be made to Bank, at Bank’s office located at 511 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017-4997, for the account of Bank, in immediately available funds not later than 3:00 p.m., New York local time, on the day of payment (which must be a Business Day). All payments received after these deadlines shall be deemed received on the next succeeding Business Day. All payments shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America.

(b)                Bank shall have the unconditional right and discretion (and Borrower hereby authorizes Bank) to charge Borrower’s operating and/or deposit account(s) for all of Borrower’s Obligations as they become due from time to time under this Note, or any other Loan Document, including, without limitation, interest, principal, fees, indemnification obligations and reimbursement of expenses.

(c)                 Any payment due under this Note which is paid by check or draft shall be subject to the condition that any receipt issued therefore shall be ineffective unless and until the amount due is actually received by Bank. Each payment received by Bank shall be applied as follows: first , to the payment of any and all costs, fees and expenses incurred by or payable to Bank in connection with the collection or enforcement of this Note; second , to the payment of all unpaid late charges (if any); third , to the payment of all accrued and unpaid interest hereunder; and fourth , to the payment of the unpaid principal balance of this Note, or in any other manner which Bank may, in its sole discretion, elect from time to time.

7.                   Security Interest in Collateral .

 

(a)                 To secure payment to Bank and performance of the Obligations, Borrower hereby grants to Bank a continuing security interest in, a general lien upon and a right of set-off against the Collateral.

 

(b)                Borrower hereby authorizes Bank, at any time and from time to time, to file financing statements, continuation statements and amendments thereto under the Uniform Commercial Code naming Borrower as debtor and Bank as secured party and indicating therein the types or describing the items of Collateral herein specified. Borrower will not, without the prior written consent of Bank, file or authorize or permit to be filed in any jurisdiction any such financing or like statement in which Bank is not named as the sole secured party covering the Collateral set forth herein.

 

(c)                 Bank, at its discretion, whether any of the Obligations be due may, in its name or in the name of Borrower or otherwise, demand, sue for, collect or receive any money or property at any time payable or receivable on account of or in exchange for, or make any compromise or settlement deemed desirable with respect to, any of the Collateral, but shall be under no obligation so to do, or Bank may extend the time of payment, arrange for payment in installments, or otherwise modify the terms of, or release, any of the Collateral, without thereby incurring responsibility to, or discharging or otherwise affecting any liability of Borrower. Bank shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights of prior parties to any of the Collateral. Upon default hereunder or in connection with any of the Obligations (whether such default be that of Borrower or of any other party obligated thereon), Bank shall have the rights and remedies provided by law and Bank may sell or cause to be sold in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, or elsewhere, in one or more sales or parcels, at such price as Bank may deem best, and for cash or on credit or for future delivery, without assumption of any credit risk, all or any of the Collateral, at any brokers’ board or at public or private sale, without demand of performance or notice of intention to sell or of time or place of sale (except such notice as is required by applicable statute and cannot be waived), and Bank or anyone else may be the purchaser of any or all of the Collateral so sold and thereafter hold the same, absolutely free from any claim or right of whatsoever kind, including any equity of redemption, of Borrower, any such demand, notice or right and equity being hereby waived and released. Borrower will pay to Bank all reasonable out of pocket expenses (including reasonable expense for legal services of every kind) of, or incidental to, the enforcement of any of the provisions hereof or of any of the Obligations, or any actual or attempted sale, or any exchange, enforcement, collection, compromise or settlement of any of the Collateral or receipt of the proceeds thereof, and for the care of the Collateral and defending or asserting the rights and claims of Bank in respect thereof, by litigation or otherwise, including expense of insurance, and all such expenses shall be indebtedness within the terms of this Note. Bank, at any time, at its option, may apply the net cash receipts from the Collateral to the payment of principal of and/or interest on any of the Obligations, whether or not then due, making proper rebate of interest or discount. Notwithstanding that Bank, whether in its own behalf and/or in behalf of another and/or of others, may continue to hold Collateral and regardless of the value thereof, Borrower shall be and remain liable for the payment in full, principal and interest, of any balance of the Obligations and expenses at any time unpaid.

 

8.                   Right of Set-Off . To secure payment of this Note and all other Obligations of Borrower to Bank, Borrower and any Obligor of this Note hereby grant Bank a continuing lien and/or right of set-off upon any and all deposit and/or operating accounts now or hereafter maintained with Bank, any and all securities and other property of Borrower and any Obligor and the proceeds thereof now or hereafter coming into the possession or control of Bank, hereby authorizing Bank, at any time, without prior notice, to appropriate and apply such deposits or the proceeds of the sale of such securities or other property to any such Obligations, although contingent and although unmatured, it being understood that Bank shall be under no obligation to effect any such appropriation and application.

 

9.                   Repayment Extension . If any payment of principal or interest shall be due on a Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which banking institutions in the State of New York are required or permitted to be closed, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day, and such extension of time shall in such case be included in the computation of the payment of interest.

 

10.               Late Charge . Borrower shall unconditionally pay to Bank a late charge (the “ Late Charge ”) equal to the greater of (a) five (5%) percent of the payment then due or (b) $200.00, if any such payment in whole or in part is not received by Bank within ten (10) days after its due date. The Late Charge is in addition to the Default Interest Rate, if applicable, and shall be payable together with the next payment due hereunder or, at Bank’s option, upon demand by Bank, provided , however , that if any such late charge is not recognized as liquidated damages for such delinquency, and if deemed to be interest in excess of the amount permitted by applicable law, Bank shall be entitled to collect a late charge only at the highest rate permitted by law, and any payment actually collected by Bank in excess of such lawful amount shall be deemed a payment in reduction of the principal sum then outstanding, and shall be so applied.

 

11.               Representations and Warranties . Borrower represents and warrants to Bank that:

 

Existence and Qualification; Power - Borrower is a corporation or limited liability company duly formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the state of its organization. Borrower is duly qualified or registered to transact business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the conduct of its business or the ownership or leasing of its properties makes such qualification or registration necessary. Borrower has all requisite corporate power and/or other authority to conduct its business, to own and lease its properties and to execute and deliver this Note and each Loan Document to which it is a party and to perform its Obligations;

 

Compliance with Laws - Borrower is in compliance with all laws, regulations and other legal requirements applicable to its business, has obtained all authorizations, consents, approvals, orders, licenses and permits from, and has accomplished (or obtained exemptions from) all filings, registrations and qualifications that are necessary for the transaction of its business;

 

Authority; Compliance With Other Agreements and Instruments - the execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of this Note and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate, partnership or membership action, as applicable, and does not and will not: (i) require any consent or approval not heretofore obtained of any manager, director, stockholder, member, partner, security holder or creditor of such party; (ii) violate or conflict with any provision of Borrower’s partnership agreement, articles of organization, operating agreement, articles of incorporation, charter, by-laws or other comparable instruments; or (iii) result in a breach by Borrower or constitute a default by Borrower under, or cause or permit the acceleration of any obligation owed under, any indenture or loan or credit agreement or any other contractual obligation to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower or any of its property is bound or affected;

 

Financial Statements - the financial statements of Borrower previously furnished to Bank are complete and correct and fairly present the financial condition of Borrower through to the date for such fiscal period, and the result of Borrower’s operations as of the end of the most recent fiscal quarter reflect no material adverse change in the financial condition of Borrower;

 

No Default - no event has occurred and no event is continuing which with the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both would constitute an Event of Default;

 

Representations and Warranties - prior to the making of each Advance all representations and warranties contained herein, or the other Loan Documents, shall be true and correct and of the same force and effect as though such representations and warranties had been made as of the date of the making of such Advance.

 

Regulations T, U and X; Investment Company Act - no part of the proceeds of the Loan will be used to purchase or carry, or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying, any margin stock within the meaning of Regulations T, U or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Borrower is not or is not required to be registered as an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act of 1940; and

 

Patriot Act Compliance - Borrower is not involved in any activity, directly or indirectly, which would constitute a violation of applicable laws concerning money laundering, the funding of terrorism or similar activities. No part of the proceeds of the Loan will be used to fund activities which would constitute a violation of the United States Bank Secrecy Act, the United States Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, the United States International Money Laundering Abatement and Anti-terrorist Financing Act of 2001.

 

12.               Events of Default . The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an “Event of Default” under this Note:

 

Payments – if Borrower, or any other Obligor, fails to make any payment of principal or interest under the Obligations when such payment is due and payable; or

 

Other Charges - if Borrower, or any other Obligor, fails to pay any other charges, fees, expenses or other monetary obligations owing to Bank arising out of or incurred in connection with this Note within ten (10) Business Days after the date such payment is due and payable; or

 

Particular Covenant Defaults - if Borrower fails to perform, comply with or observe any covenant or undertaking contained in any Loan Document and such failure continues for ten (10) Business Days after the occurrence thereof; or

 

Financial Information – if (i) any statement, report, financial statement, or certificate made or delivered by Borrower, or any other Obligor, to Bank is not true and correct in all material respect when made or delivered, (ii) the Borrower’s financial statements issued for the reported fiscal year materially deviate from the projected profit and loss statement provided by the Borrower to the Bank for such period; or (iii) otherwise fails to comply with such other requirement or covenants set forth in the line letter agreement executed contemporaneously herewith.

 

Warranties or Representations - if any warranty, representation or other statement by or on behalf of Borrower contained in or pursuant to this Note, the other Loan Documents or in any document, agreement or instrument furnished in compliance with, relating to, or in reference to this Note, is false, erroneous, or misleading in any material respect when made; or

 

Agreements with Others - (i) if Borrower shall default beyond any grace period in the payment of principal or interest of any Indebtedness of Borrower; or (ii) if Borrower otherwise defaults under the terms of any such Indebtedness if the effect of such default is to enable the holder of such Indebtedness to accelerate the payment of Borrower’s obligations, which are the subject thereof, prior to the maturity date or prior to the regularly scheduled date of payment; or

 

Other Agreements with Bank - if any Obligor breaches or violates the terms of, or if a default occurs under, any other existing or future agreement (related or unrelated) (including, without limitation, the other Loan Documents) between any Obligor and Bank; or

 

Judgments - if any final judgment exceeding $50,000 for the payment of money (i) which is not fully and unconditionally covered by insurance or (ii) for which Borrower has not established a cash or cash equivalent reserve in the full amount of such judgment, shall be rendered by a court of record against Borrower and such judgment shall continue unsatisfied and in effect for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days without being vacated, discharged, satisfied or bonded pending appeal; or

 

Assignment for Benefit of Creditors, etc. - if Borrower makes or proposes in writing, an assignment for the benefit of creditors generally, offers a composition or extension to creditors, or makes or sends notice of an intended bulk sale of any business or assets now or hereafter owned or conducted by Borrower; or

 

Bankruptcy, Dissolution, etc. - upon the commencement of any action for the dissolution or liquidation of Borrower, or the commencement of any proceeding to avoid any transaction entered into by Borrower, or the commencement of any case or proceeding for reorganization or liquidation of Borrower’s debts under the Bankruptcy Code or any other state or federal law, now or hereafter enacted for the relief of debtors, whether instituted by or against Borrower; provided however , that Borrower shall have twenty (20) Business Days to obtain the dismissal or discharge of involuntary proceedings filed against it, it being understood that during such twenty (20) Business Day period, Bank may seek adequate protection in any bankruptcy proceeding; or

 

Receiver - upon the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, custodian, trustee or similar official or fiduciary for Borrower or for Borrower’s property; or

 

Execution Process, etc. - the issuance of any execution or distraint process against any property of Borrower; or

 

Termination of Business - if Borrower ceases any material portion of its business operations as presently conducted; or

 

Investigations - any indication or evidence received by Bank that reasonably leads it to believe Borrower may have directly or indirectly been engaged in any type of activity which, would be reasonably likely to result in the forfeiture of any material property of Borrower to any governmental entity, federal, state or local; or

 

Liens - if any lien in favor of Bank shall cease to be valid, enforceable and perfected and prior to all other liens other than permitted liens; or

 

Concealment/Removal of Property - if Borrower, or any other Obligor, conceals, removes or permits to be concealed or removed any part of Borrower’s property with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud any of its creditors; or

 

Fraudulent Conveyance - the making or suffering by Borrower, or any other Obligor, of a transfer of any property, which is fraudulent under the law of any applicable jurisdiction; or

 

Security – if all or any part of any security granted by Borrower for the Obligations shall, in the sole discretion of Bank, have become unsatisfactory and Borrower fails upon demand of Bank to furnish such further security or to make payment on account of any of the Obligations as would be satisfactory to Bank; or

 

Material Adverse Effect – if there is any change in Borrower’s financial condition which, in Bank’s reasonable opinion, has or would be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect with respect to (a) the assets, properties, financial condition, credit worthiness, business prospects, material agreements or results of business operations of Borrower, or (b) Borrower’s ability to pay the Obligations in accordance with the terms hereof, or (c) the validity or enforceability of this Note or any of the other Loan Documents or the rights and remedies of Bank hereunder or thereunder.

 

13.               Rights and Remedies upon Demand or Default . Upon demand or following the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder, Bank, in Bank’s sole discretion and without notice or demand to Borrower or any other Obligor, may: (a) declare the entire outstanding principal balance of this Note, together with all accrued interest and all other sums due under this Note to be immediately due and payable, and the same shall thereupon become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand or notice, which are hereby expressly waived (b) exercise its right of set-off against any money, funds, credits or other property of any nature whatsoever of Borrower or any other Obligor now or at any time hereafter in the possession of, in transit to or from, under the control or custody of, or on deposit with, Bank or any affiliate of Bank in any capacity whatsoever, including without limitation, any balance of any deposit account and any credits with Bank or any affiliate of Bank; (c) terminate any outstanding commitments of Bank to Borrower or any Obligor; and (d) exercise any or all rights, powers, and remedies provided for in the Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise.

 

14.               Remedies Cumulative . Each right, power and remedy of Bank hereunder, under the other Loan Documents or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity, by statute or otherwise shall be cumulative and concurrent, and the exercise or the beginning of the exercise of any one or more of them shall not preclude the simultaneous or later exercise by Bank of any or all such other rights, powers or remedies. No failure or delay by Bank to insist upon the strict performance of any one or more provisions of this Note or of the Loan Documents or to exercise any right, power or remedy consequent upon a breach thereof or a default hereunder shall constitute a waiver thereof, or preclude Bank from exercising any such other rights, powers or remedy. By accepting full or partial payment after the due date of any amount of principal or interest on this Note, or other amounts payable on demand, Bank shall not be deemed to have waived the right either to require prompt payment when due and payable of all other amounts of principal or interest on this Note or other amounts payable on demand, or to exercise any rights and remedies available to it in order to collect all such other amounts due and payable under this Note.

 

15.               Intentionally Omitted

 

16.               Intentionally Omitted

 

17.               Additional Costs . If, as a result of any change in applicable law, regulation, guideline or order, or in the interpretation or application thereof by any governmental authority charged with the administration thereof, there shall be imposed upon or made applicable to Bank any reserve requirement against this Note or any other costs or assessments (hereinafter “ Additional Costs ”), Borrower shall pay to Bank, on demand (which demand shall be in writing and which will set forth a calculation of such Additional Costs), an amount sufficient to compensate Bank for such Additional Cost. Bank’s calculation of the amount of such Additional Costs shall be presumed correct absent manifest error.

 

18.               Collection Expenses . If this Note is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection following the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder, Borrower agrees to pay to Bank upon demand costs and expenses, including all attorney’s fees and court costs, paid or incurred by Bank in connection with the enforcement or collection of this Note (whether or not any action has been commenced by Bank to enforce or collect this Note) or in successfully defending any counterclaim or other legal proceeding brought by Borrower contesting Bank’s right collect the outstanding principal balance of this Note. The obligation of Borrower to pay all such costs and expenses shall not be merged into any judgment by confession against Borrower. All of such costs and expenses shall bear interest at the highest rate of Interest permitted under this Note from the date of payment by Bank until repaid in full by the Obligor.

 

19.               Interest Rate after Judgment . If judgment is entered against Borrower on this Note, the amount of the judgment entered (which may include principal, interest, fees and costs) shall bear interest at the higher of (i) the legal rate of interest then applicable to judgments in the jurisdiction in which judgment was entered, or (ii) if otherwise permitted by applicable law, the Default Interest Rate provided herein.

 

20.               Certain Waivers by Borrower . Borrower waives demand, presentment, protest and notice of demand, of non-payment, of dishonor, and of protest of this Note. Bank, without notice to or further consent of Borrower or any other Obligor and without in any respect compromising, impairing, releasing, lessening or affecting the obligations of Borrower hereunder or under of the Loan Documents, may: (a) release, surrender, waive, add, substitute, settle, exchange, compromises, modify, extend or grant indulgences with respect to (i) this Note, (ii) any of the Loan Documents, and/or (iii) all or any part of any collateral or security for this Note; and/or (iv) any Obligor; (b) complete any blank space in this Note according to the terms upon which the loan evidenced hereby is made; and (c) grant any extension or other postponements of the time of payment hereof.

 

21.               Choice of Law: Forum Selection: Consent to Jurisdiction . This Note shall be governed by, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York (excluding the choice of law rules thereof). Borrower hereby irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of any New York court or federal court sitting in the State of New York in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Note, and hereby irrevocably waives any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in any such court and any claim that any such action or proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum. A final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other jurisdiction by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.

 

22.               Subsequent Holders . In the event that any holder of this Note transfers this Note for value, Borrower agrees that except with respect to a subsequent holder with actual knowledge of a claim or defense, no subsequent holder of this Note shall be subject to any claims or defenses which Borrower may have against a prior holder (which claims or defenses are not waived as to prior holder), all of which are waived as to the subsequent holder, and that all such subsequent holders shall have all of the rights of a holder in due course with respect to Borrower even though the subsequent holder may not qualify, under applicable law, absent this paragraph, as a holder in due course.

 

23.               Invalidity of Any Part . If any provision or part of any provision of this Note shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision (or any remaining part of any provision) of this Note, and this Note shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision (or part thereof) had never been contained in this Note, but only to the extent of its invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability. In any event, if any such provision pertains to the repayment of the Obligations evidenced by this Note, then and in such event, at Bank’s option, the outstanding principal balance of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, shall become immediately due and payable.

 
 

 

24.               WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL . BORROWER HEREBY (i) COVENANTS AND AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY ISSUE TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY A JURY, AND (ii) WAIVES TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO WHICH BANK AND BORROWER MAY BE PARTIES ARISING OUT OF, IN CONNECTION WITH OR IN ANY WAY PERTAINING TO THIS NOTE, ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS AND/OR ANY TRANSACTIONS, OCCURRENCES, COMMUNICATIONS, OR UNDERSTANDINGS (OR THE LACK OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING) RELATING IN ANY WAY TO BORROWER-BANK RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES. IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THIS WAIVER CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY OF ALL CLAIMS AGAINST ALL PARTIES TO SUCH ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING CLAIMS AGAINST PARTIES WHO ARE NOT PARTIES TO THIS NOTE. THIS WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL IS SEPARATELY GIVEN, KNOWINGLY, WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY MADE BY BORROWER AND BORROWER HEREBY AGREES THAT NO REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR OPINION HAVE BEEN MADE BY ANY INDIVIDUAL TO INDUCE THIS WAIVER OF TRIAL BY JURY OR TO IN ANY WAY MODIFY OR NULLIFY ITS EFFECT. BANK IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT THIS NOTE TO ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER AND BORROWER SO AS TO SERVE AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF SUCH WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. BORROWER REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS THAT IT HAS BEEN REPRESENTED IN THE SIGNING OF THIS NOTE AND IN THE MAKING OF THIS WAIVER BY INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, SELECTED OF ITS OWN FREE WILL, AND/OR THAT IT HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THIS WAIVER WITH COUNSEL.

 

25.               Waiver of Defenses, Counterclaims, etc . Borrower hereby waives, in any litigation (whether or not arising out of or related to this note or any other obligation or liabilities to Bank) in which Borrower and Bank shall be adverse parties, the right to interpose any defense, set-off or counterclaim of any nature or description.

 

26.               Prior Note(s) . This Note amends, replaces, restates and relates back to the Demand Grid Promissory Note dated September 22, 2010 in the principal amount of $2,800,000.00 (“ Prior Note ”), and all sums outstanding under the Prior Note shall be deemed outstanding under this Note as of the date hereof and in the amounts set forth on the Bank’s records.

 

27.               Indemnification . The Borrower agrees: (i) to pay and reimburse Bank for all of its reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and execution of, and any amendment, supplement or modification to, this Note and the other Loan Documents, and the consummation and administration of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the reasonable fees, disbursements and other charges of internal and external counsel, (ii) to pay and reimburse Bank for reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the enforcement or preservation of any rights under this Note, Loan Documents and any such other documents, including the reasonable fees, disbursements and other charges of its counsel, whether internal or external, (iii) to pay, indemnify and hold harmless the Bank and its directors, officers and agents (each, an “ Indemnified Party ” and collectively, “ Indemnified Parties ”) from and against any and all other liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements of any kind or nature whatsoever, including reasonable and documented fees, disbursements and other charges internal or external counsel for all Indemnified Parties in connection with the execution, delivery, enforcement, performance and administration of this Note or the Loan Documents and any such other documents or the use of the proceeds thereof, including any of the foregoing relating to the violation of, noncompliance with or liability applicable to the operations of the Borrower, any of its subsidiaries; provided that the Borrower shall have no obligation hereunder to any Indemnified Party with respect to damages caused directly by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Party as determined by a non-appealable final judgment.

 

28.               Miscellaneous . Time is of the essence under this Note. The paragraph headings of this Note are for convenience only, and shall not limit or otherwise affect any of the terms hereof. This Note and the other Loan Documents, if any, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to their subject matter and supersede all prior letters, representations, or agreements, oral or written, with respect thereto. No modification, release, or waiver of this Note shall be deemed to be made by Bank unless in writing signed by Bank, and each such waiver, if any, shall apply only with respect to the specific instance involved. No course of dealing or conduct shall be effective to modify, release or waive any provisions of this Note or any of the other Loan Documents. Borrower acknowledges that this Note is an instrument for the payment of money only within the meaning of Section 3213 of the New York Civil Practice Law & Rules. This Note shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Bank and Bank’s successors and assigns and any other person to whom Bank may grant an interest in the obligations evidenced by this Note and shall be binding upon and enforceable against Borrower and Borrower’s successors and assigns. Whenever used herein, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender shall include all genders.

 

Borrower :

 

FREUNDLICH SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.

 

 

By: _____________________________

Name: Andrew Prince

Title: President & CEO

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

  IMAGE1

 

 

 

     
    June 9, 2011

 

 

Mr. Andrew Prince

Freundlich Supply Company, Inc.

2200 Arthur Kill Road

Staten Island, NY 10309

 

Re: Line Letter for $2,800,000.00 Line of Credit

 

Dear Mr. Prince:

 

Israel Discount Bank of New York (“IDB”) is pleased to advise you that it is prepared to extend to Freundlich Supply Company, Inc. (the “Borrower”), a corporation, organized and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York, an uncommitted discretionary demand line of credit (“Line” or “Credit Facility”) in the maximum principal amount of $2,800,000.00 , subject to the following terms and conditions of this line letter agreement (“Line Letter”) used forth below:

 

Borrower may utilize this Line until April 30, 2012 (the “Expiration Date”); provided, however, that Borrower acknowledges the continuing availability of this Line is at all times subject to IDB’s sole and absolute discretion, and nothing in this Line Letter, the Note (as defined below) or any other documents relating to this Line Letter, or the enumeration in this Line Letter or the Note of specific events of default, conditions and/or covenants shall be construed to qualify, define or otherwise limit IDB's right, power, or ability, at any time, under applicable law, to (a) cancel this Line without prior notice, (b) demand payment of the entire outstanding principal amount, accrued interest and other fees and expenses due under this Line and the Note or (c) deny any extension of credit under this Line. Borrower agrees that Borrower's breach of or default under any enumerated obligations or conditions is not the only basis for demand to be made or for a request for an extension of credit to be denied, as Borrower's obligation to make payment shall at all times remain a demand obligation. Notwithstanding anything in this Line Letter to the contrary, this Line Letter does not create a commitment or obligation to lend by IDB and Borrower acknowledges that IDB has no obligation to lend.

 

Credit Facility: IDB establishes for the benefit of the Borrower the uncommitted Credit Facility pursuant to which IDB may, in its sole discretion and pursuant to the Borrower’s requests, make advances under a revolving credit line (“Revolving Credit Line” as further described below in subparagraph (a) in the aggregate amount of the lesser of: (i) $2,800,000.00 ; or (ii) Borrowing Base (“Maximum Credit Amount”). Subject to such availability, such extensions of credit shall be available under the Line and limited to the following sublimits:

(a)         Revolving Credit Line. Advances under the Revolving Credit Line shall be evidenced by IDB’s Demand Grid Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $2,800,000.00 (revolving principal amount). Any advance under the Line made at the discretion of IDB shall be in an amount not less than $50,000.00.

 

Purpose : The purpose of the Credit Facility shall be for working capital.

 

Interest and Interest.

Principal

Payments: (a) Rate . Each advance under the Revolving Credit Line shall bear interest at a rate to be elected by the Borrower at the time of each advance request equal to a rate of interest established by IDB as its prime rate of interest, as determined by IDB from (the “Prime Rate”), plus a margin of One Hundred (100) basis points. Any change in the Prime Rate shall take effect on the date of the change in the Prime Rate.

(b) Interest Payments . Interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Note from time to time outstanding shall be payable monthly pursuant to the terms of the Note.

Principal.

Prior to the Expiration Date and further provided that no Event of Default has occurred, the unpaid principal amount due under the Line may be repaid and reborrowed in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the Note.

 

All amounts of interest, principal and other fees and other charges shall be payable no later than the Expiration Date, upon demand by IDB, or upon the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default.

 

Borrowing Base: As noted above, the Maximum Credit Amount for the Credit Facility shall be the lesser of: (i) $2,800,000.00 ; or (ii) the Borrowing Base. The Borrowing Base shall mean that amount consisting of (a) 80% of Eligible Accounts Receivable, plus (b) 40% of Eligible Inventory, (c) minus any reserves required by IDB. The specified advance rates and reserves required by IDB are subject to change following IDB’s review of the Field Exam.

 

The term “Eligible Accounts Receivables” as used herein means accounts receivables which are due and payable and not more than 120 days from invoice due date and therefore excluding contra accounts, related accounts, foreign accounts, poor credit accounts or other accounts which, in the sole discretion of IDB, do not constitute acceptable collateral.

 

The term “Eligible Inventory” as used herein means finished goods on premises which are held for sale excluding any which are not currently saleable and any which, in the sole discretion of IDB, do not constitute acceptable collateral. Eligible Inventory will be capped at $2,500,000.00.

 

The term “Field Exam” as used herein generally means the engagement of financial professionals (in-house or external) by the Bank to perform certain limited procedures with respect to the Borrower’s operations, internal control structure, loan covenant compliance and adherence to reporting requirements.

Fees and

Charges: Fees and charges applicable to the Credit Facility are set forth on Schedule 1 . Additionally, other fees may be applicable to deposit accounts and other financial products and services offered by IDB, which are set forth in separate account agreements and schedules applicable to such accounts and products, and are subject to change. IDB shall have the unconditional right and discretion to charge Borrower’s operating and/or deposit account(s) for the payment of any of IDB’s fees set forth in this Line Letter, including, but not limited to, IDB’s documentation fees.

 

Collateral: The Credit Facility shall be secured by a perfected first priority security interest in all assets and personal property of the Borrower, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, pursuant to IDB’s General Security Agreement, duly filed UCC financing statements and such other and further documentation as IDB determines necessary in its discretion.

 

Guarantees: The following guarantors (each, a “Guarantor”, collectively, “Guarantors”) shall guarantee the full and prompt repayment of all loans, extensions of credit and financial accommodations provided under the Credit Facility together with interest and costs thereon pursuant to IDB’s Guaranty Agreement (the “Guarantee”). In addition, the Line shall be guaranteed by all subsidiaries hereafter formed or acquired by the Borrower and each such new subsidiary shall execute a Guarantee promptly after the Bank’s request therefore.

 

Name Address
Precision Aerospace Components, Inc.

2200 Arthur Kill Road

Staten Island, NY 10309.

Covenants and

Conditions: The Credit Facility is subject to the following financial covenants and conditions:

 

1. Capital Funds . The Borrower must achieve at 12/31/2011 and maintain thereafter a minimum of $2,200,000.00 in Capital Funds. The term Capital Funds as used herein shall mean shareholder equity plus subordinated debt, in form satisfactory to IDB, less intangible assets, investments in other companies, and loans to officers and affiliates.

2. No Losses . The Borrower agrees that, so long as any obligations under the Credit Facility remain outstanding, the Borrower shall not incur a net loss on a combined basis in any fiscal year determined for Borrower and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

4. No Change of Name . The Borrower shall not change its name without the prior written consent of IDB.

5. Insurance . The Borrower shall maintain hazard insurance, endorsed to name IDB as an additional loss payee, on its inventory and other assets pledged to the Bank as collateral for the Line with a financially sound and reputable insurance company in such amounts as are necessary to cover not less than the replacement cost of such inventory and covering such risks as are usually carried by companies engaged in the same or similar business. So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing under the loan documents in respect of the Credit Facility, the Borrower shall be entitled to receive the full amount of all insurance proceeds, provided that said proceeds are used to purchase replacement inventory and such other insured assets of a type and quality satisfactory to IDB.

6. Compliance; Existence . The Borrower shall comply with laws and contractual obligations, payment of obligations and preserve its existence.

Conditions

Precedent: Prior to the Borrower’s initial and each subsequent request for an advance or financial accommodation under the Credit Facility, it shall have provided to IDB the following:

 

1. A copy of the resolutions passed by the Borrower’s Board of Directors, certified by its Secretary, as being in full force and effect authorizing the borrowing described herein, incumbency certificate for Borrower identifying all authorized officers with specimen signatures and the execution of all documents and agreements required by IDB to evidence and secure the Credit Facilities, which shall include this Line Letter, Note, General Security Agreements, Guaranty Agreements and such other documents, all in form and substance acceptable to IDB and its counsel in their sole discretion;

2. A copy of the resolutions passed by each Guarantor’s Board of Directors or other governing body, as applicable, certified by the Secretary of such Guarantor as being in full force and effect authorizing the guarantee described herein and the execution of all documents and agreements required by IDB to evidence and secure the guarantee;

3. Copies of the certificates of incorporation of the Borrower and each Guarantor, as the case may be;

4. Payment of all fees, expenses and charges invoiced by IDB;

5. Insurance in amounts satisfactory to IDB, with IDB named as lender loss payee on such policy;

6. Release of all liens including those of refinanced lenders, prior to funding;

7. Satisfactory completion of standard due diligence, including Know Your Customer procedures, searches and reports required by IDB, including the Field Exam confirming parameters of Borrowing Base, with all costs for the account of the Borrower;

8. Receipt of satisfactory financial statements and projections for the current fiscal year, which reflect compliance with all covenants of this Line Letter;

9. The Borrower shall open and maintain its operating deposit accounts with IDB;

10. The absence of any action, suit, investigation or proceeding pending or threatened in any court of before any arbitrator or governmental authority that purports (a) to materially and adversely impact the Borrower, its subsidiaries or any Guarantor, or (b) to affect any transaction contemplated hereby or the ability of the Borrower, its subsidiaries or any Guarantor to perform their respective obligations under the Credit Facility.

ial Financial

Information : The Borrower agrees that, so long as any obligations under the Credit Facility remain outstanding, the Borrower shall furnish to IDB:

 

1. Within 120 days after the end of each of its fiscal years, no later than 4/30, the financial statements of the Guarantor dated as of the end of the reported fiscal year, which shall be audited by a certified public accountant acceptable to IDB and be without material exception or qualification. Within 120 days after the end of each of its fiscal years, the financial statements of the Borrower dated as of the end of the reported fiscal year, which shall be prepared by the management of the Borrower, and confirmed by the Company’s certified public accountant.

2. Within 60 days of the fiscal quarter ending 3/31, 6/30 and 9/30 the financial statements of the Guarantor dated as of the end of the reported fiscal quarter. These statements shall be prepared by management and acceptable to IDB;

3. Within 60 days of the fiscal quarter ending 3/31, 6/30 and 9/30 the financial statements of the Borrower dated as of the end of the reported fiscal quarters. These statements may be prepared by management;

4. Within 25 days from every month end, monthly income statement, balance sheet;

5. Within 25 days from every month end, a monthly Inventory aging detailed by recent sales break-down.

6. Within 25 days from every month end, the monthly open order position.

7. Within 25 days from every month end, the monthly open order position compared against existing inventory on hand.

8. Signed monthly Borrowing Base Certificates 20 days after the end of the following month in form satisfactory to IDB and an accounts receivable aging report, including a roll forward of accounts receivable reflecting sales, collections and credits for the prior month and such other information as IDB may require;

9. Monthly balance sheet and income statement forecasts for the 12-month fiscal period ending 12/31 shall be submitted no later than 60 days after fiscal year end;

10. Notice of default, litigation, proceedings or investigations, and material changes in accounting or financing reporting practices.

 

Examinations: The Borrower shall allow representatives of IDB to examine any of its books, records and collateral, at any reasonable time. Examinations will normally take place once a year but may be done more frequently at IDB’s discretion and shall be for the account of the Borrower.

 

Documentation: The utilization of the Credit Facility will be subject to the execution and delivery to IDB of such agreements, documents, instruments, and certificates as may be requested by IDB and its counsel to evidence the Credit Facility, guarantees, security interests and other matters relating to the Credit Facility in form and substance satisfactory to IDB and its counsel, in their sole discretion. The loan documents shall contain normal and customary default provisions, as applicable. Reasonable legal fees and costs shall be for the account of the Borrower.

Negative

Covenants: The Borrower is prohibited from: (i) incurring additional debt; (ii) granting liens; (iii), entering into agreements for joint ventures, mergers or sales of all or substantially all of Borrower’s assets; (iv) guaranteeing the indebtedness of other persons or entities; (v) issuing dividends; (vi) making loans and advances to officers and related entities; (vii) entering into transactions with affiliates; or (viii) making material changes in the nature of its business.

 

USA Patriot Act : To comply with applicable law, the Borrower, Guarantors and beneficial owners of the Borrower and Guarantors shall provide IDB with verifiable information including: name, address, and corporate tax identification number, date of birth and social security number (if an individual) and other information. This information may be shared with government agencies and regulators as required by applicable law. The Borrower further confirms and represents that it is in compliance with all applicable terms and conditions under the USA PATRIOT Act.

General

Information : The Borrower shall supply IDB with other such information, reports, and statements as it may reasonably request, and agrees to cooperate with IDB in order to comply with the terms and conditions of this Line Letter.

Events of

Default : The following shall constitute events of default (“Events of Default”) under the Line, entitling IDB to pursue all rights and remedies available under the loan documents and applicable law:

 

1. Nonpayment of principal or interest due under the Credit Facility and such nonpayment is not cured within 10 business days from the due date;

2. Nonpayment of fees or other amounts due under the Credit Facility and such nonpayment is not cured within 10 business days from the due date;

3. Any representation or warranty providing to have been materially incorrect when made or confirmed;

4. Failure to perform or observe covenants set forth in the loan documents within 10 business days from such failure;

5. Commencement of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding against the Borrower or Guarantors (and, in cases of an involuntary proceeding only, such action is not dismissed within 20 days);

6. Actual or asserted invalidity of any loan document related to the Credit Facility;

7. Change in control or ownership of Borrower; and

8. Any other Events of Default set forth in the Note.

General

Indemnity : Borrower shall indemnify IDB, its affiliates and their officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors (each, an “Indemnitee”) against, and hold each Indemnitee harmless from, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and related expenses (including the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel of any Indemnitee), incurred by any Indemnitee or asserted against any Indemnitee by any third party, Borrower, its affiliates or any Guarantor arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of the execution and delivery of the loan documents for the Credit Facility or any related agreement or instrument contemplated, the performance by the parties to the loan documents or their respective obligations under such agreements or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by such agreements.

Waiver;

Jurisdiction: IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT IN THE EVENT OF ANY LITIGATION OR ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE CREDIT FACILITY OR THEIR BANKING RELATIONSHIP, THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES UNCONDITIONALLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY AND CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF (I) THE STATE OF NEW YORK OR (II) THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN, NEW YORK . No waiver of any terms or conditions of this Line Letter or any other loan documents shall be effective unless set forth in writing and executed by the Borrower and officers of IDB.

 

Applicable Law: This Letter and the terms and conditions contained herein are to be construed according to and governed by the internal laws of the State of New York.

 

Acceptance : By signing below, the Borrower and Guarantors agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this Line Letter, which terms may not be amended or modified unless in writing executed by the Borrower and IDB. The Guarantors unconditionally and irrevocably waive notice of any such amendments or modifications. Furthermore, (i) the Guarantors agree and acknowledge that the Guarantees heretofore executed by Guarantors, and all the terms contained therein, shall remain in full force and effect and (ii) the Borrower hereby acknowledges that the security agreement(s) heretofore executed by Borrower relating to Bank's security interest in the Collateral of Borrower is reaffirmed, and all terms contained therein shall remain in full force and effect.

 

Prior Line Letter : This Line Letter amends replaces and restates that certain Line Letter between Borrower and IDB dated September 22, 2010 in its entirety.

 

Joint and Several: Each of the undersigned shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder and all provisions shall apply to all of them.

 

Counterparts : This Note may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

Please indicate your agreement and acceptance of the foregoing by signing and returning the enclosed copy of this letter by June 15, 2011. Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at your convenience at (212) 551- 8723.

 

Very truly yours,

 

ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK OF NEW YORK

 

By: ________________________________________

Name: James M. Morton

Title: First Vice President

 

 

By: ________________________________________

Name:

Title:

 

 

 

SIGNATURES TO FOLLOW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGREED AND ACCEPTED:

 

BORROWER :

 

FREUNDLICH SUPPLY COMPANY, INC.

 

By: ____________________________________

Name: Andrew Prince

Title:

 

 

GUARANTOR :

 

PRECISION AEROSPACE COMPONENTS, INC.

 

 

By: ____________________________________

Name:

Title:

 

Schedule 1

(Loan Fees1)

 

Description of Fee, Charge or Premium Amount
Administration Fee (administrative costs associated with each amendment, modification and renewal of credit facility) $1,000.00
Annual Line Fee $5,000.00
Audit Confirmation Fee (administrative costs associated with each responses to auditors, accountants and other professionals) $50.00
Closing Fee $0.00
Collateral Monitoring Fee (monthly administrative costs associated with IDB’s review of Borrowing Base and pledged accounts) $500.00
Field Exam Fee (Initial) Actual Fees
Field Exam Fee (Annual) (to be paid directly to field examiner) Actual Fees
Late Payment Premium (imposed after ten days from due date) 2 Greater of: (a) 5% of Late Payment Amount; or (b) $200.00
Documentation Fee (actual fees for IDB’s counsel, or market rate for IDB’s in-house counsel, for services rendered to and costs incurred by IDB in connection with the review and preparation of loan documents and other banking related services) $1,500.00
Overadvance Fee (administrative costs associated with each advance exceeding approved Maximum Credit Amount) $500.00
Small Item Advances (for each advance under the credit facility that is less than $50,000.00) $150.00
Small Item Paydowns (for each principal paydown under the credit facility that is less than $50,000.00) $150.00

 

 

1 This Schedule of Loan Fees is applicable to the subject Line and supplements all other schedules of fees and charges, as may be amended and updated by the Bank from time to time, for financial services and products offered by Bank. The Schedule does not include additional fees that may become due and payable upon a Default or an Event of Default.

 

2 The Late Payment Premium is a separate from and in addition to the payment of any default rate of interest due under the subject credit facility.

 

 

Exhibit 31.1

Certification

I, Andrew S. Prince, certify that:

 

1.        I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc. (the “Company”);

 

2.        Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.        Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.        As the Company’s sole certifying officer, I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Company and have:

 

a.        Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.        Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

c.         Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under my supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and

d.        Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

5.        As the Company’s sole certifying officer, I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a.        All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.        Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Andrew S. Prince

Andrew S. Prince

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: August 16, 2011

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

Certification

I, Andrew S. Prince, certify that:

 

1.        I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc. (the “Company”);

 

2.        Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.        Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.        As the Company’s sole certifying officer, I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the Company and have:

 

a.        Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under my supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.        Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

c.         Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under my supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and

d.        Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter (the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

5.        As the Company’s sole certifying officer, I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a.        All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.        Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Andrew S. Prince

 

Andrew S. Prince

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 16, 2011

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

Certifications Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(18 U.S.C. Section 1350)

 

In connection with the Quarterly Report (the “Report”) of Precision Aerospace Components, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Andrew S. Prince, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, does hereby certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. § 1350), that to his knowledge:

 

  (1)   the report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
       
  (2)   the information contained in the report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
         
    /s/ Andrew S. Prince    
         
    Andrew S. Prince    
    President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief and Principal Financial Officer    
         
               

Date: August 16, 2011