UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  April 5, 2017

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware   1-5332   22-1657413
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission   (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)   File No.)   Identification Number)

 

445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 100, Melville, New York 11747

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (631) 694-9800

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

     

 

 

Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

 

Reference is made to Items 2.01 and 2.03 which are hereby incorporated herein.

 

Item 2.01. Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

On April 5, 2017 (the “Closing Date”), Bonanza Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation and newly formed wholly owned subsidiary (“Buyer”) of Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation (“Florida Pneumatic”), Jiffy Air Tool, Inc. a Nevada corporation (“Seller”), The Jack E. Pettit—1996 Trust, the sole shareholder of Seller (the “Shareholder”), and Jack E. Pettit entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which, among other things, Buyer acquired (the “Acquisition”) substantially all of the operating assets of Seller, more particularly described below and in the Asset Purchase Agreement. In connection with the Asset Purchase Agreement, a separate Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (the “Purchase and Sale Agreement” and together with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the “Agreements”) was entered into between Seller and Bonanza Properties Corp. (“Bonanza Properties”), a Delaware corporation and newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Florida Pneumatic, pursuant to which Bonanza Properties purchased certain real property of the Seller. The Acquisition was effective as of the 12:01 a.m. on the Closing Date. A copy of the Asset Purchase Agreement is filed as Exhibit 2.1 hereto and a copy of the Purchase and Sale Agreement is filed as Exhibit 2.2, and both Exhibits are incorporated herein by reference. Contemporaneously, the parties executed the Agreements and consummated the transactions contemplated thereby.

 

Pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement, the purchase price for the assets acquired in the Acquisition was $5,950,000.00, in addition to the assumption of certain payables and contractual obligations as set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement. This amount is subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. In addition, the Seller may be entitled to up to $1 million in additional contingent consideration based upon certain revenue thresholds and other criteria set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement with respect to two defined measurement periods occurring within approximately the first two years following the Closing Date. Pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the purchase price for the real property was $1,050,000.00 (together with the purchase price under the Asset Purchase Agreement, the “Consideration”). The Consideration was paid on behalf of Buyer and Bonanza Properties to the Seller from availability under the revolver loan pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (defined below), less certain amounts escrowed pursuant to, among others, the terms of the Agreements.

 

The Agreements contain customary representations, warranties and covenants.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Acquisition and the Agreements do not purport to be complete, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreements attached as Exhibits hereto.

 

     

 

 

The Agreements and the above descriptions thereof, have been included to provide investors and security holders with information regarding the terms of the Agreements, and are not intended to provide any other factual information about P&F Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) or any of the parties to the Agreements or any of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates or businesses. The representations and warranties contained in the Agreements were made only for purposes of such agreement, and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, may be subject to a contractual standard of materiality different from what might be viewed as material to shareholders, and may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the parties, including being qualified by confidential disclosures made by the parties to each other. Investors should not rely on the representations and warranties contained in the Agreements as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of the Company or any of the parties to the Agreements or any of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates or businesses.

 

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

 

Contemporaneously with the Acquisition referred to and described in Item 2.01, above, the Company, its subsidiaries Florida Pneumatic and Hy-Tech Machine, Inc. (“Hy-Tech” and together with the Company and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “Borrowers”) and the Company’s subsidiaries ATSCO Holdings Corporation (“ATSCO”), Bonanza Holdings Corp. (defined above as “Buyer”), Bonanza Properties, Continental Tool Group, Inc. (“Continental Tool”), Countrywide Hardware, Inc. (“Countrywide”), Embassy Industries, Inc. (“Embassy”), Green Manufacturing, Inc. (“Green”), Exhaust Technologies, Inc. (“ETI”), Pacific Stair Products, Inc. (“Pacific Stair”), WILP Holdings, Inc. (“WILP”) and Woodmark International, L.P. (“Woodmark”, and together with ATSCO, Buyer, Bonanza Properties, Continental Tool, Countrywide, Embassy, Green, ETI, Pacific Stair and WILP, collectively, “Guarantors”) entered into a Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, effective as of the Closing Date (the “Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement”), with Capital One, National Association (the “Agent”), as agent for Lenders (the “Lender”) from time to time party to the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement. The Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement amended and restated the Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2014, as previously amended (the “Loan Agreement”), among the Borrowers, the Guarantors, the Agent and the Lender. A copy of the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, among other things, amended the Loan Agreement by: (1) the maximum amount the Company can borrow under the Revolver Commitment (as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement) increased from $10,000,000 to $16,000,000, subject to certain borrowing base criteria, (2) maintaining the existing Tranche A Commitment of up to $100,000, (3) maintaining the existing Capex Loan Commitment of up to $1,600,000, and (4) modifying certain borrowing base criteria as well as financial and other covenants.

 

The foregoing description of the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement attached as an Exhibit hereto.

 

     

 

 

In connection with the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and the obligations thereunder, the Borrowers executed and delivered in favor of the Lender the following instruments, each dated as of the Closing Date: the Third Amended and Restated Revolver Note in the principal amount of up to $16,000,000, the Amended and Restated Tranche A Term Loan Note in the original principal amount of $100,000, and the Second Amended and Restated Capex Loan Note in the principal amount of up to $1,600,000. A copy of the Third Amended and Restated Revolver Note, the Amended and Restated Tranche A Term Loan Note, and the Second Amended and Restated Capex Loan Note are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4, respectively, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

The Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and the above description of such agreement, have been included to provide investors and security holders with information regarding the terms of the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, and are not intended to provide any other factual information about the Company or any of the parties to the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement or any of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates or businesses. The representations and warranties contained in the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement were made only for purposes of such agreement, and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, may be subject to a contractual standard of materiality different from what might be viewed as material to shareholders, and may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the parties, including being qualified by confidential disclosures made by the parties to each other. Investors should not rely on the representations and warranties contained in the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of the Company or any of the parties to the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement or any of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates or businesses.

 

     

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Items

 

On April 6, 2017, the Company issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the Acquisition. A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 5, 2017, by and among Buyer, Jack E. Pettit, Seller and Shareholder.*
2.2 Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions, dated as of April 5, 2017, by and among Seller and Bonanza Properties Corp.
10.1 Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, by and among the Borrowers, Guarantors, Lender and Agent.
10.2 Third Amended and Restated Revolver Note dated as of April 5, 2017, by Borrowers in favor of Lender.
10.3 Amended and Restated Tranche A Term Loan Note dated as of April 5, 2017 by Borrowers in favor of Lender.
10.4 Second Amended and Restated Capex Loan Note dated as of April 5, 2017, by Borrowers in favor of Lender.
99.1 Press Release, dated April 6, 2017, issued by the Company.

 

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* Schedules and certain other attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally to the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of any omitted schedule or other attachment upon request.

 

     

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

     P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.
     
Date:  April 11, 2017    
     
  By:   /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

 

     

 

 

Exhibit 2.1

 

EXECUTION COPY

 

ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

 

among

 

JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC.

 

THE JACK E. PETTIT JR. — 1996 TRUST

 

and

 

JACK E. PETTIT

 

and

 

BONANZA HOLDINGS CORP.

 

dated as of

 

April 5, 2017

 

     

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1
   
ARTICLE II PURCHASE AND SALE 13
   
Section 2.01 Purchase and Sale of Assets 13
   
Section 2.02 Excluded Assets 14
   
Section 2.03 Assumed Liabilities 15
   
Section 2.04 Excluded Liabilities 15
   
Section 2.05 Purchase Price 17
   
Section 2.06 Purchase Price Adjustment 17
   
Section 2.07 Contingent Consideration 20
   
Section 2.08 Allocation of Purchase Price 23
   
Section 2.09 Withholding Tax 23
   
Section 2.10 Third Party Consents 23
   
ARTICLE III CLOSING 23
   
Section 3.01 Closing 23
   
Section 3.02 Closing Deliverables 24
   
ARTICLE IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER, THE STOCKHOLDER AND J. PETTIT 25
   
Section 4.01 Organization and Qualification of Seller 26
   
Section 4.02 Authority of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit 26
   
Section 4.03 Capitalization 26
   
Section 4.04 Subsidiaries 27
   
Section 4.05 No Conflicts; Consents 27
   
Section 4.06 Financial Statements 27
   
Section 4.07 Undisclosed Liabilities 28
   

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Section 4.08 Absence of Certain Changes, Events and Conditions 28
   
Section 4.09 Adverse Developments 30
   
Section 4.10 Material Contracts 30
   
Section 4.11 Title to Purchased Assets 31
   
Section 4.12 Condition of Assets 32
   
Section 4.13 Sufficiency of Assets 32
   
Section 4.14 Real Property 32
   
Section 4.15 Intellectual Property 34
   
Section 4.16 Inventory 35
   
Section 4.17 Accounts Receivable 35
   
Section 4.18 Backlog 36
   
Section 4.19 Customers and Suppliers 36
   
Section 4.20 Insurance 36
   
Section 4.21 Legal Proceedings; Governmental Orders 37
   
Section 4.22 Compliance With Laws; Permits 37
   
Section 4.23 Environmental Matters 38
   
Section 4.24 Employee Benefit Matters 39
   
Section 4.25 Employment Matters 42
   
Section 4.26 Taxes 43
   
Section 4.27 Brokers 44
   
Section 4.28 Products Liability 44
   
Section 4.29 Solvency 45
   
Section 4.30 Prior Names and Addresses 45
   
Section 4.31 Transactions with Directors, Officers and Affiliates 45
   
Section 4.32 Indebtedness Owed to Affiliates; Payments to Affiliates 45
   

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Section 4.33 Interest in Assets 46
   
Section 4.34 Rebates or Reimbursements 46
   
Section 4.35 Anticorruption; Antiboycott Laws 46
   
Section 4.36 Full Disclosure 46
   
ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF BUYER 46
   
Section 5.01 Organization of Buyer 47
   
Section 5.02 Authority of Buyer 47
   
Section 5.03 No Conflicts; Consents 47
   
Section 5.04 Brokers 47
   
Section 5.05 Legal Proceedings 47
   
ARTICLE VI COVENANTS 48
   
Section 6.01 Conduct of Business Prior to the Closing 48
   
Section 6.02 Access to Information 49
   
Section 6.03 No Solicitation of Other Bids 49
   
Section 6.04 Notice of Certain Events 49
   
Section 6.05 Employees and Employee Benefits 50
   
Section 6.06 Confidentiality 52
   
Section 6.07 Governmental Approvals and Consents 52
   
Section 6.08 Books and Records 53
   
Section 6.09 Closing Conditions 54
   
Section 6.10 Public Announcements 54
   
Section 6.11 Bulk Sales Laws 54
   
Section 6.12 Receivables 54
   
Section 6.13 Accounts Receivables Put Option 55
   
Section 6.14 Transfer Taxes 55
   

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Section 6.15 Tax Clearance Certificates 56
   
Section 6.16 Warranty Obligations 56
   
Section 6.17 Rebates 57
   
Section 6.18 Accounts Payable 57
   
Section 6.19 Phone and Fax Numbers, URLS 57
   
Section 6.20 Customer and other Business Relationships 57
   
Section 6.21 Further Assurances 58
   
Section 6.22 Power of Attorney 58
   
ARTICLE VII CONDITIONS TO CLOSING 58
   
Section 7.01 Conditions to Obligations of All Parties 58
   
Section 7.02 Conditions to Obligations of Buyer 58
   
Section 7.03 Conditions to Obligations of Seller 61
   
ARTICLE VIII INDEMNIFICATION 62
   
Section 8.01 Survival 63
   
Section 8.02 Indemnification by Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit 63
   
Section 8.03 Indemnification by Buyer 64
   
Section 8.04 Certain Limitations 63
   
Section 8.05 Indemnification Procedures 65
   
Section 8.06 Payments 67
   
Section 8.07 Tax Treatment of Indemnification Payments 67
   
Section 8.08 Effect of Investigation 67
   
Section 8.09 Payment; Right of Setoff 67
   
Section 8.10 Other Matters Related to Indemnity 67
   
Section 8.11 Insurance 67
   
Section 8.12 Other Rights and Remedies 67
   

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ARTICLE IX TERMINATION 68
   
Section 9.01 Termination 68
   
Section 9.02 Effect of Termination 69
   
ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS 69
   
Section 10.01 Expenses 69
   
Section 10.02 Notices 69
   
Section 10.03 Interpretation; Representation by Counsel 70
   
Section 10.04 Headings 70
   
Section 10.05 Severability 70
   
Section 10.06 Entire Agreement 71
   
Section 10.07 Successors and Assigns 71
   
Section 10.08 No Third-party Beneficiaries 71
   
Section 10.09 Amendment and Modification; Waiver 71
   
Section 10.10 Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial 72
   
Section 10.11 Specific Performance 72
   
Section 10.12 Counterparts 72
   
Section 10.13 Facsimile, Electronic and .pdf Signatures 73
   
Section 10.14 Joint and Several Liability 73

 

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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT, dated as of April 5, 2017 (this “ Agreement ”), by and among JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC. , a Nevada corporation (“ Seller ”), THE JACK E. PETTIT JR. — 1996 TRUST , the sole Stockholder of Seller (the “ Stockholder ”), JACK E. PETTIT , the sole beneficiary of the Stockholder (“ J. Pettit ”) and BONANZA HOLDINGS CORP ., a Delaware corporation (“ Buyer ”).

 

Recitals

 

WHEREAS , Seller is engaged exclusively in the business of designing, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing pneumatic tools, parts and accessories (when referring to the business of Seller, the “ Business ”); and

 

WHEREAS , Seller wishes to sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer wishes to purchase from Seller, substantially all of the assets, and assume from Seller certain specified Liabilities, of the Business, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein;

 

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I
Definitions

 

Section 1.01               Definitions. The following terms have the meanings specified or referred to in this Article I :

 

2017 Actual Revenue ” means the Net Revenue derived by Buyer from sales of Seller Products (including the sale by an Affiliate of Buyer of Buyer Competitive Products in excess of the Buyer Maximum Amount) (but excluding Buyer Specified Products) in the ordinary course of business with respect to the First Measurement Period.

 

2017 Difference ” means the extent to which (A) the 2017 Earnout Threshold exceeds (B) the 2017 Actual Revenue, if any, otherwise Zero Dollars ($0).

 

2017 Earnout Threshold ” means Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000).

 

2018 Actual Revenue ” means the Net Revenue derived by Buyer from sales of Seller Products (including the sale by an Affiliate of Buyer of Buyer Competitive Products in excess of the Buyer Maximum Amount) (but excluding Buyer Specified Products) in the ordinary course of business with respect to the Second Measurement Period.

 

2018 Adjustment Amount ” means fifty percent (50%) of the amount by which the 2018 Earnout Threshold exceeds the 2018 Actual Revenue.

 

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2018 Earnout Threshold ” means (A) the greater of: (i) the 2017 Actual Revenue and (ii) the 2017 Earnout Threshold, plus (B) the 2017 Difference.

 

“A/R Put Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.13(a).

 

Accounts Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(b).

 

Acquisition Proposal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.03(a).

 

Action ” means any claim, action, cause of action, demand, lawsuit, arbitration, inquiry, audit, notice of violation, proceeding, litigation, citation, summons, subpoena or investigation of any nature, civil, criminal, administrative, regulatory or otherwise, whether at law or in equity.

 

Affiliate ” of a Person means any other Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. The term “control” (including the terms “controlled by” and “under common control with”) means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

 

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

Allocation Schedule ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.08.

 

“Anticorruption Laws” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.34(a).

 

Assigned Contracts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(d).

 

Assignment and Assumption Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(a)(iii).

 

Assignment and Assumption of Lease ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(a)(vi).

 

Assumed Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.03.

 

Balance Sheet ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.

 

Balance Sheet Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.

 

Basket ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04(a).

 

Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.24(a).

 

Bill of Sale ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(a)(ii).

 

Books and Records ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(n).

 

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals.

 

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Business Day ” means any day except Saturday, Sunday or any other day on which commercial banks located in New York, New York are authorized or required by Law to be closed for business.

 

Buyer ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

Buyer Closing Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.03(g).

 

“Buyer Competitive Products” means those products sold by an Affiliate of Buyer and more fully described on Schedule 2.07(f) of the Disclosure Schedules.

 

Buyer Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.02.

 

Buyer Maximum Amount ” means the average actual net revenue, calculated in accordance with GAAP, as then applied by Parent, recognized by Parent on a consolidated basis from sales of Buyer Competitive Products in the ordinary course of business for the three sequential trailing twelve month periods ended on the last day of the month immediately preceding the Closing Date (which amount the parties agree is $25,000.00).

 

Buyer Specified Products ” means those products sold by an Affiliate of Buyer and more fully described on Schedule 2.07(f) of the Disclosure Schedules.

 

Buyer’s Accountants ” means CohnReznick LLP.

 

California Tax Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04(e)(i).

 

CERCLA ” means the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.

 

Certifications ” shall mean all product certifications and ratings.

 

Claim Threshold ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(d).

 

Claim Threshold Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(b).

 

Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.

 

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.

 

Closing Working Capital ” means the net of the asset and liability line items set forth on Schedule 2.06 of the Disclosure Schedules as of the Closing Date, determined in accordance with the past practices of Seller.

 

Closing Working Capital Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(ii).

 

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

 

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Consulting Agreement ” means that certain Consulting Agreement dated as of the date of this Agreement between Buyer and J. Pettit in, or substantially in, the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

Contracts ” means all contracts, leases, licenses, instruments, notes, commitments, undertakings, indentures, joint ventures and all other agreements, commitments and legally binding arrangements, whether written or oral.

 

Contingent Consideration ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.07(a).

 

Current Assets ” means the current assets of the Business included in the line items set forth on Schedule 2.06(a)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedules and only to the extent acquired pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

Current Liabilities ” means the current liabilities of the Business included in the line items set forth on Schedule 2.06(a)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedules and only to the extent assumed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

Declaration of Value ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(a)(xvii).

 

Deed ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(a)(v).

 

Delinquent Receivables ” has the meeting set forth in Section 6.13(a).

 

Direct Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.05(c).

 

Disclosure Schedules ” means the Disclosure Schedules delivered by Seller and Buyer concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement.

 

Disputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(b)(iii).

 

Dollars or $ ” means the lawful currency of the United States.

 

Earn-Out Breach means any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement in this Agreement and/or any Transaction Document by Seller, Stockholder or J. Pettit which (A) results in Buyer incurring damages, in the aggregate, equal to or in excess of the Basket amount, or (B) entitles Buyer to injunctive relief.

 

Earnout Statement of Objections ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.07(d).

 

“Effective Time” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.01.

 

E. O. 11246 ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25(e).

 

Employment Agreement ” means that certain Employment Agreement dated as of the date of this Agreement between Buyer and J. Pettit in, or substantially in, the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.

 

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Endorsements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.11.

 

Encumbrance ” means any charge, claim, community property interest, pledge, condition, equitable interest, lien (statutory or other), option, security interest, mortgage, easement, encroachment, right of way, right of first refusal, or restriction of any kind, including any restriction on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income or exercise of any other attribute of ownership.

 

Environmental Attributes ” means any emissions and renewable energy credits, energy conservation credits, benefits, offsets and allowances, emission reduction credits or words of similar import or regulatory effect (including emission reduction credits or allowances under all applicable emission trading, compliance or budget programs, or any other federal, state or regional emission, renewable energy or energy conservation trading or budget program) that have been held, allocated to or acquired for the development, construction, ownership, lease, operation, use or maintenance of the Business or the Purchased Assets in each case as of: (a) the date of this Agreement; and (b) future years for which allocations have been established and are in effect as of the date of this Agreement.

 

Environmental Claim ” means any Action, Governmental Order, lien, fine, penalty or, as to each, any settlement or judgment arising therefrom, by or from any Person alleging Liability of whatever kind or nature (including Liability or responsibility for the costs of enforcement proceedings, investigations, cleanup, governmental response, removal or remediation, natural resources damages, property damages, personal injuries, medical monitoring, penalties, contribution, indemnification and injunctive relief) arising out of, based on or relating to: (a) the presence, Release of, or exposure of any Person to, any Hazardous Materials or the investigation, sampling, monitoring, treatment, remediation, storage, removal or cleanup of Hazardous Materials; or (b) any actual or alleged non-compliance with any Environmental Law or term or condition of any Environmental Permit.

 

Environmental Law ” means any and all applicable Laws and any Governmental Order or binding agreement with any Governmental Authority: (a) relating to pollution (or the cleanup thereof) or the protection or clean up of natural resources, endangered or threatened species, human health or safety, or the environment (including ambient air, soil, surface water or groundwater, or subsurface strata); or (b) concerning the presence of, exposure to, or the management, manufacture, use, containment, storage, recycling, reclamation, reuse, treatment, generation, discharge, remission, release, transportation, processing, production, disposal or remediation of any Hazardous Materials. The term “Environmental Law” includes, but it not limited to, the following (including their implementing regulations and any state analogs): the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq.; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, as amended, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 11001 et seq.; the Clean Air Act of 1966, as amended by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq.; and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq.

 

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Environmental Notice ” means any written directive, notice of violation or infraction, or notice respecting any Environmental Claim relating to actual or alleged non-compliance with any Environmental Law or any term or condition of any Environmental Permit.

 

Environmental Permit ” means any Permit, letter, clearance, consent, waiver, closure, exemption, decision or other action required under or issued, granted, given, authorized by or made pursuant to any Environmental Law.

 

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

ERISA Affiliate ” means all employers (whether or not incorporated) that would be treated together with Seller or any of its Affiliates as a “single employer” within the meaning of Section 414 of the Code.

 

Escrow Agent ” means the Person designated to serve as escrow agent under the Escrow Agreement.

 

Escrow Agreement ” means the Escrow Agreement among Buyer, Seller and the Escrow Agent, to be executed and delivered at the Closing in, or substantially in, the form attached hereto as Exhibit C .

 

Escrow Amount ” means an amount equal to Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00) to be deposited with the Escrow Agent and held in escrow pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.

 

Excluded Assets ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.02.

 

Excluded Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.04.

 

“FCPA” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.35(a).

 

Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.

 

Financing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.02(q).

 

FIRPTA Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.02(n).

 

First Measurement Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.07(a).

 

GAAP ” means United States generally accepted accounting principles in effect from time to time.

 

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Governmental Authority ” means any federal, state, local or foreign government or political subdivision thereof, or any agency or instrumentality of such government or political subdivision, or any self-regulated organization or other non-governmental regulatory authority or quasi-governmental authority (to the extent that the rules, regulations or orders of such organization or authority have the force of Law), or any arbitrator, court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction.

 

Governmental Order ” means any order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, stipulation, determination or award entered by or with any Governmental Authority.

 

Hazardous Materials ” means any material, substance, chemical, waste, product, derivative, compound, mixture, solid, liquid, mineral or gas, in each case, whether naturally occurring or manmade, that is hazardous, acutely hazardous, toxic, or words of similar import or regulatory effect under Environmental Laws, including any petroleum or petroleum-derived products, radon, radioactive materials or wastes, asbestos in any form, lead or lead-containing materials, urea formaldehyde foam insulation and polychlorinated biphenyls.

 

Indebtedness ” means (a) all obligations of Seller for borrowed money, whether current or funded, secured or unsecured; (b) all obligations of Seller for the deferred purchase price of any property or services; (c) all obligations of Seller under capital leases or leases that in accordance with GAAP are or will be required to be capitalized; (d) all obligations, contingent or otherwise, of Seller in respect of bankers’ acceptance or letters of credit; (e) all obligations of Seller to independent contractors or otherwise related to independent contractor services; (f) all obligations of Seller related to employee bonuses or other incentive payments for calendar year 2016; (g) all obligations of Seller relating to any of Seller’s vehicles; and (h) all obligations, contingent or otherwise, of Seller in respect of any accrued interest, success fees, prepayment penalties, and other costs and expenses associated with the repayment of any of the foregoing.

 

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.05.

 

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.05.

 

Independent Accountant ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(b)(iii).

 

Initial Reimbursement Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(b).

 

Initial Warranty Costs Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(b).

 

Insurance Contribution” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.11.

 

Insurance Policies ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.20.

 

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Intellectual Property ” means all intellectual property and industrial property rights and assets, and all rights, interests and protections that are associated with, similar to, or required for the exercise of, any of the foregoing, however arising, pursuant to the Laws of any jurisdiction, whether registered or unregistered, including any and all: (a) trademarks, service marks, trade names, brand names, logos, trade dress, design rights and other similar designations of source, sponsorship, association or origin, together with the goodwill connected with the use of and symbolized by, and all registrations, applications and renewals for, any of the foregoing; (b) internet domain names, whether or not trademarks, registered in any top-level domain by any authorized private registrar or Governmental Authority, web addresses, web pages, websites and related content, accounts with Twitter, Facebook and other social media companies and the content found thereon and related thereto, and URLs; (c) works of authorship, expressions, designs and design registrations, whether or not copyrightable, including copyrights, author, performer, moral and neighboring rights, and all registrations, applications for registration and renewals of such copyrights; (d) inventions, discoveries, trade secrets, business and technical information and know-how, databases, data collections and other confidential and proprietary information and all rights therein; (e) patents (including all reissues, divisionals, provisionals, continuations and continuations-in-part, re-examinations, renewals, substitutions and extensions thereof), patent applications, other patent rights and any other Governmental Authority-issued indicia of invention ownership (including inventor’s certificates, petty patents and patent utility models); (f) software and firmware, including data files, source code, object code, application programming interfaces, architecture, files, records, schematics, computerized databases and other related specifications and documentation; (g) semiconductor chips and mask works; (h) royalties, fees, income, payments and other proceeds now or hereafter due or payable with respect to any and all of the foregoing; and (i) all rights to any Actions of any nature available to or being pursued by Seller to the extent related to the foregoing, whether accruing before, on or after the date hereof, including all rights to and claims for damages, restitution and injunctive relief for infringement, dilution, misappropriation, violation, misuse, breach or default, with the right but no obligation to sue for such legal and equitable relief, and to collect, or otherwise recover, any such damages.

 

Intellectual Property Agreements ” means all licenses, sublicenses, consent to use agreements, settlements, coexistence agreements, covenants not to sue, permissions and other Contracts (including any right to receive or obligation to pay royalties or any other consideration), whether written or oral, relating to any Intellectual Property that is used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted to which Seller is a party, beneficiary or otherwise bound.

 

Intellectual Property Assets ” means all Intellectual Property that is owned by Seller or an Affiliate and used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted.

 

Intellectual Property Assignments ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.02(a)(iv).

 

Intellectual Property Registrations ” means all Intellectual Property Assets that are subject to any issuance, registration, application or other filing by, to or with any Governmental Authority or authorized private registrar in any jurisdiction, including registered trademarks, domain names and copyrights, issued and reissued patents and pending applications for any of the foregoing.

 

Interim Balance Sheet ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.

 

Interim Balance Sheet Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.

 

Interim Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.

 

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Inventory ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(c).

 

“Inventory Count” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(i).

 

“Inventory Statement” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(i).

 

“J. Pettit” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

Knowledge of Seller or Seller’s Knowledge ” or any other similar knowledge qualification, means the actual or constructive knowledge, after due inquiry, of J. Pettit or any director, officer, person (including Wendy Nelson, Marge Brantmeyer, Jeff Gillis and Mark McCubbin) in charge of a principal business unit, division or function of Seller.

 

Law ” means any statute, law, ordinance, regulation, rule, code, order, constitution, treaty, common law, judgment, decree, other requirement or rule of law of any Governmental Authority.

 

Leased Real Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.14(b).

 

Leases ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.14(b).

 

Liabilities ” means liabilities, obligations or commitments of any nature whatsoever, asserted or unasserted, known or unknown, absolute or contingent, accrued or unaccrued, matured or unmatured or otherwise.

 

Losses ” means losses, damages, Liabilities, deficiencies, Actions, judgments, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, loss of future revenue or income, loss of business reputation or opportunity relating to a breach of this Agreement, loss based on diminution in value or multiple of earnings and the cost of enforcing any right to indemnification hereunder and the cost of pursuing any insurance recovery.

 

Material Adverse Effect ” means any event, occurrence, fact, condition or change that is, or could reasonably be expected to become, individually or in the aggregate, materially adverse to (a) the Business, results of operations, condition (financial or otherwise) or assets of Seller relating to the Business, (b) the value of the Purchased Assets, or (c) the ability of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on a timely basis.

 

Material Contracts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.10(a).

 

Material Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.19(a).

 

Material Suppliers ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.19(a).

 

Multiemployer Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.24(c).

 

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Net Revenue ” means the actual net revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP, as then applied by Parent, derived by Buyer from sales of Seller Products in the ordinary course of business with respect to the applicable period.

 

Nevada Employer Contribution Claim” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04(iv).

 

Nevada Tax Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04(e)(ii).

 

Nevada Sales Tax Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.04 (e)(iii).

 

Non-U.S. Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.24(a).

 

Non-Disclosure Agreement ” means that certain Non-Disclosure Agreement, dated as of May 4, 2016, between Seller and Buyer.

 

“Outstanding Amount” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.13(a).

 

Owned Real Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.14(a).

 

Parent ” means P&F Industries, Inc.

 

Permits ” means all permits, licenses, franchises, approvals, authorizations, registrations, certificates, variances and similar rights obtained, or required to be obtained, from Governmental Authorities.

 

Permitted Encumbrances ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.11.

 

Person ” means an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, Governmental Authority, unincorporated organization, trust, association or other entity.

 

Post-Closing Adjustment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(iii).

 

Post-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period beginning after the Closing Date and, with respect to any taxable period beginning before and ending after the Closing Date, the portion of such taxable period beginning after the Closing Date.

 

Pre-Closing Tax Period ” means any taxable period ending on or before the Closing Date and, with respect to any taxable period beginning before and ending after the Closing Date, the portion of such taxable period ending on and including the Closing Date.

 

Previous Statement has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(d).

 

Product Claims ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.28.

 

Purchase Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.05(a).

 

Purchased Assets ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.

 

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Put Payment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.13(b).

 

Put Payment Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.13(b).

 

Qualified Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.24(c).

 

Real Property ” means, collectively, the Owned Real Property and the Leased Real Property.

 

Real Property Purchase Agreement ” means that certain Real Property Purchase Agreement dated as of the date of this Agreement between Buyer and Seller in, or substantially in, the form attached hereto as Exhibit D.

 

Real Property Purchase Price ” means the purchase price specified in the Real Property Purchase Agreement.

 

Record Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.13(a).

 

Release ” means any actual or threatened release, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, abandonment, disposing or allowing to escape or migrate into or through the environment (including ambient air (indoor or outdoor), surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata or within any building, structure, facility or fixture).

 

Representative ” means, with respect to any Person, any and all directors, officers, employees, consultants, financial advisors, counsel, accountants and other agents of such Person.

 

Repurchased Delinquent Receivable ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.13(c).

 

Resolution Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(b)(ii) with respect to Section 2.06.

 

Restrictive Covenant and Non-Competition Agreement ” means that certain Restrictive Covenant and Non-Competition Agreement dated as of the date of this Agreement by and between Buyer and each of the Company and the Stockholder and J. Pettit in, or substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E.

 

Reviewed Financial Statements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.06.

 

Review Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(b)(i).

 

“Roll Back” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(i).

 

“Roll Back Inventory” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(i).

 

Second Measurement Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.07(a).

 

Section 503 ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25(e).

 

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Seller ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

Seller Closing Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.02(k).

 

Seller Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.03.

 

Seller Products ” means those “Jiffy” branded products with respect to which Buyer or Affiliates of Buyer recognize revenue, calculated in accordance with GAAP, as then applied by Parent, on a consolidated basis in the ordinary course of business during either the First Measurement Period or the Second Measurement Period.

 

Seller’s Accountants ” means VT Williams & Associates LLP.

 

Statement of Objections ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(b)(ii) with respect to Section 2.06 and Earnout Statement of Objections with respect to Section 2.07.

 

“Stockholder” has the meaning set forth in the preamble.

 

Stockholder Indemnification Cap ” means the aggregate of the Purchase Price and the Real Property Purchase Price, without adjustment.

 

Subsequent Reimbursement Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(c).

 

Subsequent Warranty Costs Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(c).

 

Tangible Personal Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(f).

 

Target Working Capital ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(a)(iii).

 

Taxes ” means all federal, state, local, foreign and other income, gross receipts, sales, use, production, ad valorem, transfer, documentary, franchise, registration, profits, license, lease, service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, unemployment, estimated, excise, severance, environmental, stamp, occupation, premium, property (real or personal), real property gains, windfall profits, customs, duties or other taxes, fees, assessments or charges of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest, additions or penalties with respect thereto and any interest in respect of such additions or penalties.

 

Tax Clearance Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.15.

 

Tax Return ” means any return, declaration, report, claim for refund, information return or statement or other document relating to Taxes, including any schedule or attachment thereto, and including any amendment thereof.

 

Third Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.05(a).

 

Transaction Documents ” means this Agreement, the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, the Assignment and Assumption of Lease, the Deed, the Employment Agreement, the Consulting Agreement, the Intellectual Property Assignment, the Real Property Purchase Agreement, the Restrictive Covenant and Non-Competition Agreement and the other agreements, instruments and documents required to be delivered at the Closing.

 

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Undisputed Amounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.06(b)(iii).

 

Union ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25(b).

 

VEVRAA ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.25(e).

 

WARN Act ” means the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, and similar state, local and foreign Laws related to plant closings, relocations, mass layoffs and employment losses.

 

Warranty Claims ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(a).

 

Warranty Costs ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.16(a).

 

“Warranty Policies” has the meaning set forth in 6.16(d).

 

ARTICLE II
Purchase and Sale

 

Section 2.01               Purchase and Sale of Assets. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, at the Closing, Seller shall (and Stockholder shall cause Seller to) sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver to Buyer, and Buyer shall purchase from Seller, free and clear of any Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances, all of Seller’s right, title and interest in, to and under all of the assets, properties and rights of every kind and nature, whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible (including goodwill), wherever located and whether now existing or hereafter acquired (other than the Excluded Assets), which relate to, or are used or held for use in connection with, the Business (collectively, the “ Purchased Assets ”), including the following:

 

(a)          security deposits;

 

(b)          all accounts or notes receivable held by Seller, and any security, claim, remedy or other right related to any of the foregoing (“ Accounts Receivable ”);

 

(c)          all inventory, finished goods, raw materials, work in progress, packaging, supplies, parts and other inventories (“ Inventory ”);

 

(d)          all Contracts, including Intellectual Property Agreements, including those Contracts set forth on Schedule 2.01(d) of the Disclosure Schedules (the “ Assigned Contracts ”);

 

(e)          all Intellectual Property Assets;

 

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(f)          all furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, tools, tooling as set forth on Schedule 2.01(f) of the Disclosure Schedules, vehicles, office equipment, supplies, computers, telephones and other tangible personal property (the “ Tangible Personal Property ”);

 

(g)          all Owned Real Property and Leased Real Property (excluding any Real Property that is the subject of the Real Property Purchase Agreement);

 

(h)          all Permits, including Environmental Permits, to the extent assignable, which are held by Seller and required for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted or for the ownership and use of the Purchased Assets, including those set forth on Section 4.22(b) and Section 4.23(b) of the Disclosure Schedules;

 

(i)          all Certifications, including those set forth on Schedule 4.22(c) of the Disclosure Schedules;

 

(j)          all rights to any Actions of any nature available to or being pursued by Seller to the extent related to the Business, the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities, whether arising by way of counterclaim or otherwise;

 

(k)          all prepaid expenses, credits, advance payments, claims, security, refunds, rights of recovery, rights of set-off, rights of recoupment, deposits, charges, sums and fees (including any such item relating to the payment of Taxes);

 

(l)          all of Seller’s rights under warranties, indemnities and all similar rights against third parties to the extent related to the Purchased Assets;

 

(m)         all insurance benefits, including rights and proceeds, arising from or relating to the Business, the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities;

 

(n)          originals, or where not available, copies, of all books and records, including, but not limited to, books of account, ledgers and general, financial and accounting records, machinery and equipment maintenance files, customer lists, customer purchasing histories, price lists, distribution lists, supplier lists, production data, quality control records and procedures, customer complaints and inquiry files, research and development files, records and data (including all correspondence with any Governmental Authority), sales material and records (including pricing history, total sales, terms and conditions of sale, sales and pricing policies and practices), strategic plans, internal financial statements, marketing and promotional surveys, material and research and files relating to the Intellectual Property Assets and the Intellectual Property Agreements but excluding personnel files unless the consent of the transferring employee has been received (“ Books and Records ”); and

 

(o)          all goodwill and the going concern value of the Business.

 

Section 2.02              Excluded Assets. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Purchased Assets shall not include the following assets (collectively, the “ Excluded Assets ”):

 

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(a)          cash and cash equivalents, other than security deposits;

 

(b)          the corporate seals, organizational documents, minute books, stock books, Tax Returns, books of account or other records having to do with the corporate organization of Seller;

 

(c)          all Benefit Plans and assets attributable thereto;

 

(d)          the assets, properties and rights specifically set forth on Schedule 2.02(d) of the Disclosure Schedules; and

 

(e)          the rights which accrue or will accrue to Seller under the Transaction Documents.

 

Section 2.03               Assumed Liabilities. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Buyer shall assume and agree to pay, perform and discharge as and when due only the following Liabilities of Seller (collectively, the “ Assumed Liabilities ”), and no other Liabilities:

 

(a)          all trade accounts payable of Seller to third parties in connection with the Business that remain unpaid and are not delinquent as of the Closing Date and that either are reflected on the Interim Balance Sheet Date or arose in the ordinary course of the Business consistent with past practice since the Interim Balance Sheet Date; and

 

(b)          all Liabilities in respect of the Assigned Contracts but only to the extent that such Liabilities are required to be performed after the Closing Date, were incurred in the ordinary course of the Business and do not relate to any failure to perform, improper performance, warranty or other breach, default or violation by Seller on or prior to the Closing.

 

Section 2.04               Excluded Liabilities. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.03 or any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, Buyer shall not assume and shall not be responsible to pay, perform or discharge any Liabilities of Seller or any of its Affiliates of any kind or nature whatsoever other than the Assumed Liabilities (the “ Excluded Liabilities ”). Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to), cause each of its Affiliates to, pay and satisfy in due course all Excluded Liabilities which they are obligated to pay and satisfy. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Excluded Liabilities shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following L iabilities of Seller or any Stockholder or any Affiliate :

 

(a)          any Liabilities arising or incurred in connection with the negotiation, preparation, investigation and performance of this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, including the fees and expenses of counsel, accountants, consultants, advisers and others;

 

(b)          any Liability for (i) Taxes of or relating to the Business for any period or the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities for any Pre-Closing Tax Period; (ii) Taxes that arise out of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or that are the responsibility of Seller pursuant to Section 6.14; or (iii) other Taxes of any kind or description (including any Liability for Taxes that becomes a Liability of Buyer under any common law doctrine of de facto merger or transferee or successor liability or otherwise by operation of contract or Law);

 

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(c)          any Liabilities relating to or arising out of the Excluded Assets;

 

(d)          any Liabilities in respect of any pending or threatened Action arising out of, relating to or otherwise in respect of the operation of the Business or the Purchased Assets to the extent such Action relates to such operation on or prior to the Closing Date;

 

(e)          any product Liability or similar claim for injury to a Person or property which arises out of or is based upon any express or implied representation, warranty, agreement or guaranty made by Seller, or by reason of the improper performance or malfunctioning of a product, improper design or manufacture, failure to adequately package, label or warn of hazards or other related product defects of any products at any time manufactured or sold or any service performed by Seller;

 

(f)          any recall, design defect or similar claims of any products manufactured or sold or any service performed by Seller;

 

(g)          any Liabilities arising under or in connection with any Benefit Plan providing benefits to any present or former employee of Seller;

 

(h)          any Liabilities for any present or former employees, officers, directors, retirees, independent contractors or consultants of Seller, including any Liabilities associated with any claims for wages or other benefits, commissions, bonuses, expense reimbursement, paid sick leave, accrued vacation or other paid time off, workers’ compensation, severance, retention, termination or other payments;

 

(i)          any Environmental Claims, or Liabilities under Environmental Laws, to the extent arising out of or relating to facts, circumstances or conditions existing on or prior to the Closing Date or otherwise to the extent arising out of any actions or omissions of Seller;

 

(j)           any trade accounts payable (i) to the extent not accounted for on the Interim Balance Sheet; (ii) which constitute intercompany payables owing to Affiliates of Seller; (iii) which constitute debt, loans or credit facilities to financial institutions; or (iv) which did not arise in the ordinary course of the Business;

 

(k)          any Liabilities relating or arising from unfulfilled commitments, quotations, purchase orders, customer orders or work orders that (i) do not constitute part of the Purchased Assets issued by Sellers’ customers to Seller on or before the Closing Date; (ii) did not arise in the ordinary course of the Business; or (iii) are not validly and effectively assigned to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement;

 

(l)           any Liabilities to indemnify, reimburse or advance amounts to any present or former officer, director, employee or agent (including with respect to any breach of fiduciary obligations by same), except for indemnification of same pursuant to Section 8.03 as Seller Indemnitees;

 

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(m)          any Liabilities under any other Contract, including Intellectual Property Agreements, (i) which are not validly and effectively assigned to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement; (ii) which do not conform to the representations and warranties with respect thereto contained in this Agreement; or (iii) to the extent such Liabilities arise out of or relate to a breach by Seller of such Contracts prior to the Closing Date;

 

(n)          any Liabilities associated with debt, loans or credit facilities of Seller and/or the Business owing to financial institutions; and

 

(o)          any Liabilities arising out of, in respect of or in connection with the failure by Seller or any of its Affiliates to comply with any Law or Governmental Order.

 

Section 2.05              Purchase Price. The aggregate purchase price for the Purchased Assets shall be (i) Five Million Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($5,950,000), subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 2.06 hereof, plus (ii) the Contingent Consideration, if any, determined in accordance with Section 2.07, plus (iii) the assumption of the Assumed Liabilities ((i), (ii) and (iii), collectively, the “ Purchase Price ”). The Purchase Price shall be paid as follows:

 

(a)          The Purchase Price less the Escrow Amount shall be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated in writing by Seller to Buyer; and

 

(b)          The Escrow Amount shall be deposited by wire transfer of immediately available funds into an interest bearing account designated by Seller and shall be held and distributed in accordance with the terms of the Escrow Agreement to satisfy (i) any adjustments to the Purchase Price in favor of Buyer pursuant to Section 2.06(a); and (ii) any and all claims made by Buyer or any other Buyer Indemnitee against Seller pursuant to Article VIII.

 

(c)          Interest accruing on the Escrow Amount shall be distributed by Escrow Agent pro rata with any distribution of the Escrow Amount in such proportion as the distribution bears to the total amount then in escrow.

 

(d)          The Escrow Amount (less any portion of the Escrow Amount which is subject to a claim under the Escrow Agreement) will be distributed in such amounts and on such dates as are set forth in the Escrow Agreement.

 

Section 2.06               Purchase Price Adjustment.  

 

(a)          Post-Closing Adjustment.

 

(i)          Not later than thirty (30) days after the Closing Date, a physical count of the Inventory (the “ Inventory Count ”) will be taken by the employees of Buyer in accordance with GAAP and, to the extent not inconsistent therewith, the past practices of Seller as of the date of such Inventory Count, subject to the supervision of Seller and its accountants, and a statement setting forth the Inventory Count will be prepared in writing by Buyer (the “ Inventory Statement ”). The Inventory Count, as set forth in the Inventory Statement is hereby deemed final, conclusive and binding, absent manifest error. Not later than forty-five (45) days after the Closing Date, a roll-back (the “ Roll-Back ”) of the Inventory Count (the “ Roll Back Inventory ”) to the Effective Time will be performed by employees of Buyer. The Roll-Back will be performed in accordance with GAAP.

 

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(ii)         Within sixty (60) days after the Closing Date, Buyer shall prepare and deliver to Seller (a) a statement setting forth its calculation of Closing Working Capital, which statement shall be substantially in the form of Section 2.06(a)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedules (the “ Closing Working Capital Statement ”) and (b) a certificate of an officer of Buyer stating that the Closing Working Capital Statement was prepared in accordance with GAAP applied using the same accounting methods, practices, principles, policies and procedures, with consistent classifications, judgments and valuation and estimation methodologies that were used in preparing the Reviewed Financial Statements for the most recent fiscal year end, subject to the modifications and limitations set forth on Section 2.06(a)(ii) of the Disclosure Schedules.

 

(iii)        The “ Post-Closing Adjustment ” shall be an amount equal to the Closing Working Capital minus One Million Seven Hundred Seventy Three Thousand Dollars ($1,773,000.00) (the “ Target Working Capital ”). If the Post-Closing Adjustment is a positive number, then Buyer shall pay to Seller an amount equal to the Post-Closing Adjustment. If the Post-Closing Adjustment is a negative number, then Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) pay to Buyer an amount equal to the Post-Closing Adjustment.

 

(b)          Examination and Review.

 

(i)           Examination . After receipt of the Closing Working Capital Statement, Seller shall have ten (10) days (the “ Review Period ”) to review the Closing Working Capital Statement. During the Review Period, Seller and Seller’s Accountants shall have full access to the relevant Books and Records of Buyer, the personnel of, and work papers prepared by, Buyer and/or Buyer’s Accountants to the extent that they relate to the Closing Working Capital Statement and to such historical financial information (to the extent in Buyer’s possession) relating to the Closing Working Capital Statement as Seller may reasonably request for the purpose of reviewing the Closing Working Capital Statement and to prepare a Statement of Objections (defined below), provided, that such access shall be in a manner that does not interfere with the normal business operations of Buyer.

 

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(ii)          Objection . On or prior to the last day of the Review Period, Seller may object to the Closing Working Capital Statement by delivering to Buyer a written statement setting forth Seller’s objections in reasonable detail, indicating each disputed item or amount and the basis for Seller’s disagreement therewith (the “ Statement of Objections ”). If Seller fails to deliver the Statement of Objections before the expiration of the Review Period, then the Closing Working Capital Statement and the Post-Closing Adjustment, as the case may be, reflected in the Closing Working Capital Statement shall be deemed to have been accepted by Seller. If Seller delivers the Statement of Objections before the expiration of the Review Period, then Buyer and Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) negotiate in good faith to resolve such objections within thirty (30) days after the delivery of the Statement of Objections (the “ Resolution Period ”), and, if the same are so resolved within the Resolution Period, the Post-Closing Adjustment and the Closing Working Capital Statement, with such changes as may have been previously agreed in writing by Buyer and Seller, shall be final and binding.

 

(iii)         Resolution of Disputes . If Seller and Buyer fail to reach an agreement with respect to all of the matters set forth in the Statement of Objections before expiration of the Resolution Period, then any amounts remaining in dispute (the “ Disputed Amounts ” and any amounts not so disputed, the “ Undisputed Amounts ”) shall be submitted for resolution to the office of Moss Adams LLP or, if Moss Adams LLP fails or refuses to serve, Crowe Horwath LLP or, if Crowe Horwath LLP fails or refuses to serve, Buyer and Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) appoint by mutual agreement the office of an impartial nationally recognized firm of independent certified public accountants other than Buyer’s accountants or Seller’s accountants (the “ Independent Accountant ”) who, acting as experts and not arbitrators, shall resolve the Disputed Amounts only and make any adjustments to the Post-Closing Adjustment and the Closing Working Capital Statement. Each of Buyer and Seller shall propose the name of one proposed Independent Accountant within five (5) Business Days of the latter forgoing independent accounting firm informing Buyer and Seller that it is unable to serve. If Buyer or Seller fails to propose the name of an independent accounting firm within the forgoing five (5) Business Day period, the Independent Accountant shall be the independent accounting firm proposed by Buyer or Seller, as the case may be. The parties hereto agree that all adjustments shall be made without regard to materiality. The Independent Accountant shall only decide the specific items under dispute by the parties.

 

(iv)        Fees of the Independent Accountant . The fees and expenses of the Independent Accountant shall be paid by Seller, on the one hand, and Buyer, on the other hand, based upon the percentage that the amount actually contested but not awarded to Seller or Buyer, respectively, bears to the aggregate amount actually contested by Seller and Buyer.

 

(v)         Determination by Independent Accountant . The Independent Accountant shall make a determination as soon as practicable within thirty (30) days (or such other time as the parties hereto shall agree in writing) after their engagement, and their resolution of the Disputed Amounts and their adjustments to the Closing Working Capital Statement and/or the Post-Closing Adjustment shall be conclusive, final and binding upon the parties hereto. Such determination shall be based on the definitions of Closing Working Capital and related terms set forth in this Agreement.

 

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(vi)           Payment of Post-Closing Adjustment . Except as otherwise provided herein, any payment of the Post-Closing Adjustment, together with interest calculated and payable as set forth below, shall (A) be due (x) within five (5) Business Days of acceptance of the applicable Closing Working Capital Statement or (y) if there are Disputed Amounts, then within five (5) Business Days of the resolution described in clause (v) above; and (B) be paid by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account as is directed by Buyer or Seller, as the case may be. Any payment of the Post-Closing Adjustment owed by Seller to Buyer may, at Seller’s option, be paid by the Escrow Agent from the Escrow Amount pursuant to the terms of the Escrow Agreement and then by Seller. If not paid within ninety (90) days after the date due pursuant to this Section 2.06(b)(vi), the amount of any Post-Closing Adjustment shall bear interest from and including the Closing Date to and including the date of payment at a rate per annum equal to three percent (3%). Such interest shall be calculated daily on the basis of a 365 day year and the actual number of days elapsed, compounded monthly.

 

(c)           Adjustments for Tax Purposes . Any payments made pursuant to Section 2.06 shall be treated as an adjustment to the Purchase Price by the parties for Tax purposes, unless otherwise required by Law.

 

Section 2.07           Contingent Consideration. (a) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Section 2.07, and provided there has been no Earn-Out Breach (as defined herein), Buyer shall pay to Seller an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) in the aggregate and not less than Zero Dollars ($0), determined as follows with respect to the periods indicated ( “Contingent Consideration” ):

 

Measurement Period   Earnout Calculation
     
The first day of the calendar month following the Closing Date (the “ First Period Commencement Date ”) through the last day of the twelve month period following the First Period Commencement Date (the foregoing period, the “ First Measurement Period ”).   Fifty Percent (50%) of the amount by which 2017 Actual Revenue exceeds the 2017 Earnout Threshold, if any; and
     
The first day of the calendar month following the first anniversary of the Closing Date (the “ Second Period Commencement Date ”) through the last day of the twelve month period immediately following the Second Period Commencement Date (the foregoing period, the “ Second Measurement Period ”).   Fifty Percent (50%) of the amount by which 2018 Actual Revenue exceeds the 2018 Earnout Threshold, if any, less the 2018 Adjustment Amount.

 

(b)          By way of examples only, and not by way of limitation:

 

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(i)            If the 2017 Actual Revenue is Six Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,500,000) and the 2018 Actual Revenue is Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000): (A) the 2017 Difference would be Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000), (B) the 2018 Earnout Threshold would be Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000), (C) the 2018 Adjustment Amount would be Zero Dollars ($0), and (D) the Contingent Consideration would be the sum of Zero Dollars ($) for the First Measurement Period and fifty percent (50%) of the difference between Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) and Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000) plus Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) for the Second Measurement Period or a total of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000);

 

(ii)           If the 2017 Actual Revenue is Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) and the 2018 Actual Revenue is Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000): (A) the 2017 Difference would be Zero Dollars ($0), (B) the 2018 Earnout Threshold would be Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000), (C) the 2018 Adjustment Amount would be Zero Dollars ($0), and (D) the Contingent Consideration would be the sum of fifty percent (50%) of the difference between Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) and Seven Million Dollars ($7,000,000) for the First Measurement Period plus fifty percent (50%) of the difference between Nine Million Dollars ($9,000,000) and Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) for the Second Measurement Period or a total of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000); and

 

(iii)          If the 2017 Actual Revenue is Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000) and the 2018 Actual Revenue is Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000): (A) the 2017 Difference would be Zero Dollars ($0), (B) the 2018 Earnout Threshold would be Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000), (C) the 2018 Adjustment Amount would be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and (D) the Contingent Consideration would be the sum of fifty percent (50%) of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) minus 50% of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) or a total of Zero Dollars ($0).

 

(c)          For purposes of this Agreement, the Contingent Consideration shall be initially determined by Buyer. Buyer shall make such determination of the Contingent Consideration, if any, and deliver a written report thereof, together with details of the calculation (the “Contingent Consideration Report” ) to Seller not later than the later of: (i) ninety (90) days following the end of the Second Measurement Period and, (ii) fifteen (15) days following completion and delivery to Parent of Parent’s audit report with respect to the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018 (the “Contingent Consideration Report Due Date”) ;

 

(d)          Seller shall have thirty (30) days from their receipt of the Contingent Consideration Report to object to Buyer’s calculation of the Contingent Consideration. In the event that, within such thirty (30) day period, Seller provides a written objection to any such calculation (the “Earnout Statement of Objections” ), and such objection is not resolved by the parties within fifteen (15) days thereafter, all remaining disagreements with respect to such calculation shall be resolved under the procedures set forth in Sections 2.06(b)(iii)-(vi) hereinabove by substituting in the appropriate place “Contingent Consideration Report” for “Closing Working Capital Statement.”

 

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(e)          Buyer shall pay to Seller, on a lump-sum basis, the Contingent Consideration (if any) determined pursuant to the terms of this Section 2.07 not later than thirty (30) days after the earlier to occur of (i) Buyer’s receipt from Seller of a written acceptance of the Contingent Consideration Report, affirming that Seller has no objection thereto; (ii) the expiration of the thirty (30) day period during which Seller may object to Buyer’s calculation of the Contingent Consideration, as set forth in clause (d) of this Section 2.07, without any such objection; (iii) settlement of any objection by Seller to Buyer’s calculation of the Contingent Consideration; or (iv) the issuance of the decision of the Independent Accountant as to the Disputed Items; provided, however, that in no event shall Buyer be required to pay to Seller the Contingent Consideration earlier than thirty (30) days after the Contingent Consideration Report Due Date. The payment of any amounts due to Seller pursuant to the terms of this Section 2.07 shall be made by check made payable to the order of Seller or by wire transfer to an account designated by Seller in advance in writing to Buyer.

 

(f)          In addition to any other legal remedies available to it under this Agreement or otherwise, Buyer shall have the right to offset against and not pay to Seller any Contingent Consideration on account of any amounts owing to Buyer from Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit as a result of the indemnification obligations set forth in Article VIII hereof or otherwise.

 

Seller acknowledges and agrees that (i) upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement, Buyer and its Affiliates shall have the right to operate the Business in any way that Buyer and such Affiliates deem appropriate in Buyer’s or such Affiliates’ sole discretion, which shall be final, conclusive and binding, (ii) neither Buyer nor any Affiliate shall have any obligation to operate the Business in order to achieve any Contingent Consideration or to maximize the amount of any Contingent Consideration, (iii) neither Buyer nor any Affiliate shall be under any obligation to manufacture or continue to manufacture Seller Products and Buyer or such Affiliates may manufacture or sell or continue to manufacture or sell any product whether different from, identical to or competitive with any Seller Product (provided that during the First Measurement Period and the Second Measurement Period, neither Buyer nor any Affiliate shall sell any Buyer Specified Products that, on the Closing Date, are not in Buyer’s or any such Affiliate’s inventory or subject to a vendor order), (v) there shall be no assurance that Seller will receive any Contingent Consideration, and neither Buyer nor any Affiliate has promised nor projected that Seller will receive any Contingent Consideration, and (vi) the parties intend that solely the express provisions of this Agreement will govern their contractual relationship. Seller acknowledges and agrees that neither Buyer nor any Affiliate of Buyer has any obligation to make any loan or contribute any capital to Buyer. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.07(g), during the First Measurement Period and the Second Measurement Period, Buyer shall take no action that has as its sole purpose the reduction or elimination of the Contingent Consideration.

 

(g)          Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement, in the event that, at any time, Buyer claims an Earn-Out Breach occurred, then Buyer will not be required to pay to Seller, and Seller shall not be entitled to receive, the Contingent Consideration, if any, unless and until sixty (60) days following a binding non-appealable order is made by a court of competent jurisdiction that no Earn-Out Breach occurred.

 

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Section 2.08             Allocation of Purchase Price. Seller and Buyer agree that the Purchase Price and the Assumed Liabilities (plus other relevant items) shall be allocated among the Purchased Assets for all purposes (including Tax and financial accounting) as shown on the allocation schedule (the “ Allocation Schedule ”). A draft of the Allocation Schedule shall be prepared by Buyer and delivered to Seller within sixty (60) days following the Closing Date. If Seller notifies Buyer in writing that Seller objects to one or more items reflected in the Allocation Schedule, Seller and Buyer shall negotiate in good faith to resolve such dispute; provided, however , that if Seller and Buyer are unable to resolve any dispute with respect to the Allocation Schedule within ten (10) days following delivery of the foregoing notice of objection, such dispute shall be resolved by the Independent Accountant. The fees and expenses of the Independent Accountant shall be borne equally by Seller and Buyer. Buyer and Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) file all Tax Returns (including amended returns and claims for refund) and information reports in a manner consistent with the Allocation Schedule. Any adjustments to the Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2.06 herein shall be allocated in a manner consistent with the Allocation Schedule.

 

Section 2.09               Withholding Tax. Buyer shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from the Purchase Price all Taxes and other sums that Buyer may be required to deduct and withhold under any provision of state or federal law applicable to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. All such withheld amounts shall be treated as delivered to Seller hereunder.

 

Section 2.10              Third Party Consents. To the extent that Seller’s rights under any Contract or Permit constituting a Purchased Asset, or any other Purchased Asset, may not be assigned to Buyer without the consent of another Person which has not been obtained, this Agreement shall not constitute an agreement to assign the same if an attempted assignment would constitute a breach of such Contract or Permit or be unlawful, and Seller, at its expense, shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain any such required consent(s) as promptly as possible. If any such consent shall not be obtained or if any attempted assignment would be ineffective or would impair Buyer’s rights under the Purchased Asset in question so that Buyer would not in effect acquire the benefit of all such rights, Seller, to the maximum extent permitted by Law and the Purchased Asset, shall act after the Closing as Buyer’s agent in order to obtain for it without cost to Buyer the benefits thereunder and shall cooperate, to the maximum extent permitted by Law and the Purchased Asset, with Buyer in any other reasonable arrangement designed to provide such benefits to Buyer. Notwithstanding any provision in this Section 2.10 to the contrary, Buyer shall not be deemed to have waived its rights under Section 7.02(d) hereof unless and until Buyer either provides written waivers thereof or elects to proceed to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement at Closing.

 

ARTICLE III
Closing

 

Section 3.01              Closing. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek P.C., East Tower, 15 th Floor, 1425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, at 10:00am, local time, on the second (2 nd ) Business Day after all of the conditions to Closing set forth in Article VII are either satisfied or waived (other than conditions which, by their nature, are to be satisfied on the Closing Date), or at such other time, date or place as Seller and Buyer may mutually agreed upon in writing. The date on which the Closing is to occur is herein referred to as the “ Closing Date ”. The Closing will be deemed effective as of 12:01 AM on the Closing Date (the “ Effective Time ”).

 

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Section 3.02               Closing Deliverables.  

 

(a)          At the Closing, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) deliver to Buyer the following:

 

(i)          the Escrow Agreement duly executed by Seller;

 

(ii)         a bill of sale in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer (the “ Bill of Sale ”) and duly executed by Seller, transferring the tangible personal property included in the Purchased Assets to Buyer;

 

(iii)        an assignment and assumption agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer (the “ Assignment and Assumption Agreement ”) and duly executed by Seller, effecting the assignment to and assumption by Buyer of the Purchased Assets and the Assumed Liabilities;

 

(iv)        assignments in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer (the “ Intellectual Property Assignments ”) and duly executed by Seller, transferring all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to the Intellectual Property Assets to Buyer;

 

(v)        with respect to each parcel of Owned Real Property, a grant, bargain and sale deed in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer (each, a “ Deed ”) and duly executed and notarized by Seller;

 

(vi)        with respect to each Lease, an Assignment and Assumption of Lease in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer (each, an “ Assignment and Assumption of Lease ”) and duly executed by Seller;

 

(vii)      the Employment Agreement, duly executed by J. Pettit;

 

(viii)      the Restrictive Covenant Agreement duly executed by Seller and each Stockholder;

 

(ix)        a power of attorney in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer and duly executed by Seller;

 

(x)         the Seller Closing Certificate;

 

(xi)        the FIRPTA Certificate;

 

(xii)        with respect to each parcel of Owned Real Property, the Real Property Purchase Agreement, duly executed by Seller;

 

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(xiii)      the Certificates of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Seller required by Section 7.02(k) and Section 7.02(l);

 

(xiv)      such other customary instruments of transfer, assumption, filings or documents (including the Endorsements), in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer, as may be required to give effect to this Agreement; and

 

(xv)       a State of Nevada Declaration of Value form for each Deed delivered by Seller listing the portion of the Purchase Price allocated to each parcel of Owned Real Property conveyed by such Deed (the “ Declaration of Value ”) and duly executed by Seller.

 

(b)          At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller the following:

 

(i)          the Purchase Price less the Escrow Amount;

 

(ii)         the Escrow Agreement duly executed by Buyer;

 

(iii)        the Assignment and Assumption Agreement duly executed by Buyer;

 

(iv)        with respect to each Lease, an Assignment and Assumption of Lease duly executed by Buyer;

 

(v)        the Employment Agreement duly executed by Buyer;

 

(vi)       the Buyer Closing Certificate;

 

(vii)      the certificates of the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of Buyer required by Section 7.03(h) and Section 7.03(i);

 

(viii)      with respect to each parcel of Owned Real Property, the Real Property Purchase Agreement, duly executed by Buyer; and

 

(ix)        the Declaration of Value, duly executed by Buyer.

 

(c)          At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver the Escrow Amount to the Escrow Agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.

 

ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER, THE STOCKHOLDER AND J. PETTIT

 

Except as set forth in the correspondingly numbered Section of the Disclosure Schedules, each of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally, represents and warrants to Buyer that the statements contained in this Article IV are true, correct and complete as of the date hereof, each of which representations and warranties is hereby deemed material, and Buyer, in executing and delivering this Agreement, has relied upon the truthfulness, correctness and completeness of each such representation and warranty.

 

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Section 4.01               Organization and Qualification of Seller. Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Nevada and has full corporate power and authority to own, operate or lease the properties and assets now owned, operated or leased by it and to carry on the Business as currently conducted. Section 4.01 of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth each jurisdiction in which Seller is licensed or qualified to do Business, and Seller is duly licensed or qualified to do Business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the ownership of the Purchased Assets or the operation of the Business as currently conducted makes such licensing or qualification necessary. There has not been any claim by any jurisdiction to the effect that Seller is required to qualify or otherwise be authorized to do business as a foreign corporation therein. The copies of the articles of incorporation of Seller, as amended to date (certified by the Nevada Secretary of State) and the By-Laws of Seller, as amended to date (certified by Seller’s Secretary), which have been delivered to Buyer or its counsel, are true, accurate and complete copies of those documents as in effect on the date hereof. The minute books of Seller, copies of which have been delivered to Buyer or its counsel, contain accurate records of all meetings of its Board of Directors, any committees thereof and stockholders (including the Stockholder), and accurately reflect all transactions referred to therein.

 

Section 4.02              Each of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each is a party, to carry out its respective obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery by each of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit of this Agreement and any other Transaction Document to which it is a party, the performance by each of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit of its obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation by each of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of Seller and the Stockholder and J. Pettit (to the extent such Person is not a natural person). This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit and (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Buyer) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit enforceable against Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit in accordance with its terms. When each other Transaction Document to which Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit is or will be a party has been duly executed and delivered by Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party thereto), such Transaction Document will constitute a legal and binding obligation of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

 

Section 4.03              Capitalization. All of the issued and outstanding securities of Seller are owned beneficially and of record by Stockholder. There are no subscriptions, options, warrants, rights, calls or other commitments or agreements to which Seller or any Stockholder is a party, or by which any of them is bound, calling for the issuance, transfer, sale or other disposition of any securities of Seller, and there are no outstanding securities convertible into or exchangeable for, actually or contingently, shares of common stock or any other securities of Seller.

 

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Section 4.04              Subsidiaries. Seller has not made any investment in, nor owns, any of the capital stock of, or any other proprietary interest in, any other corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other Person.

 

Section 4.05               No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which each is a party, and the consummation by Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or default under, any provision of the articles of incorporation of Seller (as amended to date), the by-laws of Seller (as amended to date), or other organizational documents of Seller; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any provision of any Law or Governmental Order applicable to Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit, the Business or the Purchased Assets; (c) except as set forth on Schedule 4.05 of the Disclosure Schedules, require the consent, notice or other action by or to any Person under, conflict with, result in a violation or breach of, constitute a default or an event that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a default under, result in the acceleration of or create in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel any Contract or Permit to which Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit is a party or by which Seller, the Stockholder, J. Pettit or the Business is bound or to which any of the Purchased Assets are subject (including any Assigned Contract); or (d) result in the creation or imposition of any Encumbrance other than Permitted Encumbrances on the Purchased Assets. To the Knowledge of Seller, no consent, approval, Permit, Governmental Order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any Governmental Authority is required by or with respect to Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

 

Section 4.06              Financial Statements. Complete copies of the reviewed financial statements consisting of the balance sheet of Seller as at October 31, in each of the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and the related statements of income and retained earnings, Stockholder’s equity and cash flow for the years then ended (the “ Reviewed Financial Statements ”), and unaudited financial statements consisting of the balance sheet of Seller as at February 28, 2017 and the related statements of income and retained earnings, Stockholder’s equity and cash flow for the ten (10) month period then ended (the “ Interim Financial Statements ” and together with the Reviewed Financial Statements, the “ Financial Statements ”) are included in the Disclosure Schedules. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods involved (except as set forth on Schedule 4.06 of the Disclosure Schedules), subject, in the case of the Interim Financial Statements, to normal and recurring year-end adjustments (the effect of which will not be materially adverse) and the absence of notes (that, if presented, would not differ materially from those presented in the Reviewed Financial Statements). The Financial Statements are based on the Books and Records of Seller, and fairly present the financial condition of Seller as of the respective dates they were prepared and the results of the operations of Seller for the periods indicated. The balance sheet of Seller as at October 31, 2016 is referred to herein as the “ Balance Sheet ” and the date thereof as the “ Balance Sheet Date ” and the balance sheet of Seller as at February 28, 2017 is referred to herein as the “ Interim Balance Sheet ” and the date thereof as the “ Interim Balance Sheet Date .” Except as set forth on Schedule 4.06 of the Disclosure Schedules, Seller maintains a standard system of accounting for the Business established and administered in accordance with GAAP.

 

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Section 4.07               Undisclosed Liabilities. Seller has no Liabilities, except those which are listed on Schedule 4.07 of the Disclosure Schedules, and those which are adequately reflected or reserved against in the Interim Balance Sheet as of the Interim Balance Sheet Date, and there was no basis for the assertion against Seller of any Liability not so reflected or reserved against therein. Seller has no Liability that does not relate to the Business.

 

Section 4.08              Absence of Certain Changes, Events and Conditions. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.08 of the Disclosure Schedules, since the Balance Sheet Date, there has not been any:

 

(a)          event, occurrence or development that has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect,;

 

(b)          declaration or payment of any dividends or distributions on or in respect of any of Seller’s capital stock or redemption, purchase or acquisition of any of Seller’s capital stock;

 

(c)          material change in any method of accounting or accounting practice for the Business, except as required by GAAP or as disclosed in the notes to the Financial Statements;

 

(d)          material change in cash management practices and policies, practices and procedures with respect to collection of Accounts Receivable, establishment of reserves for uncollectible Accounts Receivable, accrual of Accounts Receivable, inventory control, prepayment of expenses, payment of trade accounts payable, accrual of other expenses, deferral of revenue and acceptance of customer deposits;

 

(e)          entry into any Contract that would constitute a Material Contract or amendment of any Material Contract;

 

(f)           incurrence, assumption or guarantee of any Indebtedness for borrowed money or other Liability in connection with the Business except unsecured current obligations and Liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of Business consistent with past practice;

 

(g)          transfer, assignment, sale or other disposition of any of the Purchased Assets shown or reflected in the Balance Sheet, except for the sale of Inventory in the ordinary course of Business;

 

(h)          cancellation of any debts or claims or amendment, termination or waiver of any rights constituting Purchased Assets;

 

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(i)           transfer, assignment or grant of any license or sublicense of any material rights under or with respect to any Intellectual Property Assets or Intellectual Property Agreements;

 

(j)           material damage, destruction or loss, or any material interruption in use, of any Purchased Assets, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

(k)          acceleration, termination, material modification to or cancellation of any Assigned Contract or Permit;

 

(l)           material capital expenditures which would constitute an Assumed Liability;

 

(m)         imposition of any Encumbrance upon any of the Purchased Assets;

 

(n)          (i) grant of any bonuses, whether monetary or otherwise, or increase in any wages, salary, severance, pension or other compensation or benefits in respect of any current or former employees, officers, directors, independent contractors or consultants of Seller, other than as provided for in any written agreements or required by applicable Law, (ii) change in the terms of employment for any employee of Seller or any termination of any employees for which the aggregate costs and expenses exceed $5,000, or (iii) action to accelerate the vesting or payment of any compensation or benefit for any current or former employee, officer, director, consultant or independent contractor of Seller;

 

(o)          hiring or promoting any person or hiring or promoting any employee with an annual rate of compensation of at least Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00);

 

(p)          adoption, modification or termination of any: (i) employment, severance, retention or other agreement with any current or former employee, officer, director, independent contractor or consultant of Seller; (ii) Benefit Plan; or (iii) collective bargaining or other agreement with a Union, in each case whether written or oral;

 

(q)          any loan to (or forgiveness of any loan to), or entry into any other transaction with, any current or former directors, officers or employees of Seller;

 

(r)          adoption of any plan of merger, consolidation, reorganization, liquidation or dissolution or filing of a petition in bankruptcy under any provisions of federal or state bankruptcy Law or consent to the filing of any bankruptcy petition against Seller under any similar Law;

 

(s)          purchase, lease or other acquisition of the right to own, use or lease any property or assets in connection with the Business for an amount in excess of $10,000, individually (in the case of a lease, per annum) or $50,000 in the aggregate (in the case of a lease, for the entire term of the lease, not including any option term), except for purchases of Inventory or supplies in the ordinary course of Business consistent with past practice; or

 

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(t)          any Contract to do any of the foregoing, or any action or omission that would result in any of the foregoing.

 

Section 4.09              Adverse Developments. Since the Interim Balance Sheet Date there have been no material adverse changes in the Purchased Assets or Seller , there has been no act or omission on the part of Seller or, to Seller’s knowledge, others which would form the basis for the assertion against Seller of any material Liability, no other event has occurred which could be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect upon the Purchased Assets or Seller , and there is no development or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened development of a nature which could be reasonably expected to have a Material Adverse Effect upon the Purchased Assets or Seller .

 

Section 4.10               Material Contracts.  

 

(a)          Schedule 4.10(a) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth each of the following Contracts (x) by which any of the Purchased Assets are bound or affected or (y) to which Seller is a party or by which it is bound in connection with the Business or the Purchased Assets (such Contracts, together with all Contracts concerning the occupancy, management or operation of any Real Property (including, brokerage contracts) listed or otherwise disclosed on Schedule 4.14(a) of the Disclosure Schedules and all Intellectual Property Agreements listed on Schedule 4.15(b) of the Disclosure Schedules, being “ Material Contracts ”):

 

(i)          all Contracts involving aggregate consideration in excess of $10,000 and which, in each case, cannot be cancelled without penalty or without more than ten (10) days’ notice;

 

(ii)         all Contracts that require Seller to purchase or sell a stated portion of the requirements or outputs of the Business or that contain “take or pay” provisions;

 

(iii)        all Contracts that provide for the indemnification of any Person or the assumption of any Tax, environmental or other Liability of any Person;

 

(iv)       all Contracts that relate to the acquisition or disposition of any business, a material amount of stock or assets of any other Person or any real property (whether by merger, sale of stock, sale of assets or otherwise);

 

(v)        all broker, distributor, dealer, manufacturer’s representative, franchise, agency, sales promotion, market research, marketing consulting and advertising Contracts;

 

(vi)       all employment agreements and Contracts with independent contractors or consultants (or similar arrangements) which are not cancellable without material penalty or without more than ten (10) days’ notice and all non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements from current and former independent contractors, consultants and employees of Seller that are currently in effect;

 

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(vii)       except for Contracts relating to trade receivables, all Contracts relating to Indebtedness (including guarantees);

 

(viii)      all Contracts with any Governmental Authority (“ Government Contracts ”);

 

(ix)        all Contracts that limit or purport to limit the ability of Seller to compete in any line of business or with any Person or in any geographic area or during any period of time;

 

(x)         all joint venture, partnership or similar Contracts;

 

(xi)        all Contracts for the sale of any of the Purchased Assets or for the grant to any Person of any option, right of first refusal or preferential or similar right to purchase any of the Purchased Assets;

 

(xii)       all powers of attorney with respect to the Business or any Purchased Asset;

 

(xiii)      all collective bargaining agreements or Contracts with any Union; and

 

(xiv)      all other Contracts that are material to the Purchased Assets or the operation of the Business and not previously disclosed pursuant to this Section 4.10.

 

(b)          Each Material Contract is valid and binding on Seller in accordance with its terms and is in full force and effect. None of Seller or any other party thereto is in breach of or default under (or is alleged to be in breach of or default under) in any material respect, or has provided or received any notice of any intention to terminate, any Material Contract. No event or circumstance has occurred that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an event of default under any Material Contract or result in a termination thereof or would cause or permit the acceleration or other changes of any right or obligation or the loss of any benefit thereunder. Complete and correct copies of each Material Contract (including all modifications, amendments and supplements thereto and waivers thereunder) have been made available to Buyer. There are no material disputes pending or threatened under any Contract included in the Purchased Assets.

 

Section 4.11               Title to Purchased Assets. Seller owns and has good and valid title to, or a valid leasehold interest in, all of the Purchased Assets. All the Purchased Assets (including leasehold interests) are free and clear of Encumbrances except for the following (collectively referred to as “ Permitted Encumbrances ”):

 

(a)          those items set forth on Schedule 4.11 of the Disclosure Schedules;

 

(b)          liens for Taxes not yet due and payable;

 

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(c)          easements, rights of way, zoning ordinances and other similar encumbrances affecting Real Property which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Business or the Purchased Assets, which do not prohibit or interfere with the current operation of any Real Property and which do not render title to any Real Property unmarketable; or

 

(d)          other than with respect to Owned Real Property, liens arising under original purchase price conditional sales contracts and equipment leases with third parties entered into in the ordinary course of Business consistent with past practice which are not, individually or in the aggregate, material to the Business or the Purchased Assets.

 

Section 4.12                Condition of Assets. The buildings, plants, structures, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, tooling, vehicles and other items of tangible personal property included in the Purchased Assets are structurally sound, and are in good operating condition and repair. None of such buildings, plants, structures, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, tooling, vehicles and other items of tangible personal property included in the Purchased Assets are in need of maintenance or repairs except for ordinary, routine maintenance and repairs that are not material in nature or cost. For purposes of this Section 4.12 only, Purchased Assets shall exclude Seller’s machinery described on Schedule 4.12 of the Disclosure Schedules.

 

Section 4.13                 Sufficiency of Assets. The Purchased Assets constitute, as of the Closing Date, all of the material properties, rights, interests and other tangible and intangible assets necessary to enable the Buyer to conduct the Business in all material respects in the manner in which the Business is currently being conducted by the Seller and are sufficient for the continued conduct of the Business after the Closing in substantially the same manner as conducted prior to the Closing. None of the Excluded Assets are material to the Business.

 

Section 4.14               Real Property.  

 

(a)          Schedule 4.14(a) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth each parcel of real property owned by Seller and used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted (together with all buildings, fixtures, structures and improvements situated thereon and all easements, rights-of-way and other rights and privileges appurtenant thereto, collectively, the “ Owned Real Property ”), including with respect to each property, the address location and use. Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of the deeds and other instruments (as recorded) by which Seller acquired each parcel of Owned Real Property, and copies of all title Insurance Policies, opinions, abstracts and surveys in the possession of Seller with respect to such parcel. With respect to each parcel of Real Property:

 

(i)          Seller has good and marketable fee simple title, free and clear of all Encumbrances, except Permitted Encumbrances;

 

(ii)        Seller has not leased or otherwise granted to any Person the right to use or occupy such Owned Real Property or any portion thereof; and

 

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(iii)        there are no unrecorded outstanding options, rights of first offer or rights of first refusal to purchase such Owned Real Property or any portion thereof or interest therein.

 

(b)          Schedule 4.14(b) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth each parcel of real property leased by Seller and used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted (together with all right, title and interest of Seller in and to leasehold improvements relating thereto, including, but not limited to, security deposits, reserves or prepaid rents paid in connection therewith, collectively, the “ Leased Real Property ”), and a true and complete list of all leases, subleases, licenses, concessions and other agreements (whether written or oral), including all amendments, extensions renewals, guaranties and other agreements with respect thereto, pursuant to which Seller holds any Leased Real Property (collectively, the “ Leases ”). Seller has delivered to Buyer a true and complete copy of each Lease. With respect to each Lease:

 

(i)         such Lease is valid, binding, enforceable and in full force and effect, and Seller enjoys peaceful and undisturbed possession of the Leased Real Property;

 

(ii)        Seller is not in breach or default under such Lease, and no event has occurred or circumstance exists which, with the delivery of notice, passage of time or both, would constitute such a breach or default, and Seller has paid all rent due and payable under such Lease;

 

(iii)        Seller has not received nor given any notice of any default or event that with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by Seller under any of the Leases and, to the Knowledge of Seller, no other party is in default thereof, and no party to any Lease has exercised any termination rights with respect thereto;

 

(iv)       Seller has not subleased, assigned or otherwise granted to any Person the right to use or occupy such Leased Real Property or any portion thereof; and

 

(v)        Seller has not pledged, mortgaged or otherwise granted an Encumbrance on its leasehold interest in any Leased Real Property.

 

(c)          Seller has not received any written notice of (i) material violations of building codes and/or zoning ordinances or other governmental or regulatory Laws affecting the Real Property, (ii) existing, pending or threatened condemnation proceedings affecting the Real Property, or (iii) existing, pending or threatened zoning, building code or other moratorium proceedings, or similar matters, which could reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the ability to operate the Real Property as currently operated. Neither the whole nor any material portion of any Real Property has been damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty.

 

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(d)          The Real Property is sufficient for the continued conduct of the Business after the Closing in substantially the same manner as conducted prior to the Closing and constitutes all of the real property necessary to conduct the Business as currently conducted.

 

Section 4.15               Intellectual Property.  

 

(a)          Schedule 4.15(a) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth all (i) Intellectual Property Registrations and (ii) Intellectual Property Assets, including software, that are not registered but that are material to the operation of the Business. All required filings and fees related to the Intellectual Property Registrations have been timely filed with and paid to the relevant Governmental Authorities and authorized registrars, and all Intellectual Property Registrations are otherwise in good standing. Seller has provided Buyer with true and complete copies of all file histories, documents, Certificates, office actions, correspondence and other materials related to all Intellectual Property Registrations.

 

(b)          Schedule 4.15(b) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth all Intellectual Property Agreements. Seller has provided Buyer with true and complete copies of all such Intellectual Property Agreements, including all modifications, amendments and supplements thereto and waivers thereunder. Each Intellectual Property Agreement is valid and binding on Seller in accordance with its terms and is in full force and effect. None of Seller or, to Seller’s Knowledge, any other party thereto is in breach of or default under (or is alleged to be in breach of or default under) in any material respect, or has provided or received any notice of breach or default of or any intention to terminate, any Intellectual Property Agreement. No event or circumstance has occurred that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute an event of default under any Intellectual Property Agreement or result in a termination thereof or would cause or permit the acceleration or other changes of any right or obligation or the loss of any benefit thereunder.

 

(c)          Seller is the sole and exclusive legal and beneficial, and with respect to the Intellectual Property Registrations, record, owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Intellectual Property Assets, and has the valid right to use all other Intellectual Property used in or necessary for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted, in each case free and clear of Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller has entered into binding, written agreements with every current and former employee of Seller, and with every current and former independent contractor, whereby such employees and independent contractors (i) assign to Seller any ownership interest and right they may have in the Intellectual Property Assets; and (ii) acknowledge Seller’s exclusive ownership of all Intellectual Property Assets. Seller has provided Buyer with true and complete copies of all such agreements.

 

(d)          The Intellectual Property Assets and Intellectual Property licensed under the Intellectual Property Agreements are all of the Intellectual Property necessary to operate the Business as presently conducted. The consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will not result in the loss or impairment of or payment of any additional amounts with respect to, nor require the consent of any other Person in respect of, Buyer’s right to own, use or hold for use any Intellectual Property as owned, used or held for use in the conduct of the Business as currently conducted.

 

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(e)         Seller’s rights in the Intellectual Property Assets are valid, subsisting and enforceable. Seller has taken all reasonable steps to maintain the Intellectual Property Assets and to protect and preserve the confidentiality of all trade secrets included in the Intellectual Property Assets, including requiring all Persons having access thereto to execute written non-disclosure agreements.

 

(f)          The conduct of the Business as currently and formerly conducted, and the Intellectual Property Assets and Intellectual Property licensed under the Intellectual Property Agreements as currently or formerly owned, licensed or used by Seller, have not infringed, misappropriated, diluted or otherwise violated, and have not, do not and will not infringe, dilute, misappropriate or otherwise violate, the Intellectual Property or other rights of any Person. No Person has infringed, misappropriated, diluted or otherwise violated, or is currently infringing, misappropriating, diluting or otherwise violating, any Intellectual Property Assets.

 

(g)          There are no Actions (including any oppositions, interferences or re-examinations) settled, pending or threatened (including in the form of offers to obtain a license): (i) alleging any infringement, misappropriation, dilution or violation of the Intellectual Property of any Person by Seller in connection with the Business; (ii) challenging the validity, enforceability, registerability or ownership of any Intellectual Property Assets or Seller’s rights with respect to any Intellectual Property Assets; or (iii) by Seller or any other Person alleging any infringement, misappropriation, dilution or violation by any Person of any Intellectual Property Assets. Seller is not subject to any outstanding or prospective Governmental Order (including any motion or petition therefor) that does or would restrict or impair the use of any Intellectual Property Assets.

 

Section 4.16              Inventory. All Inventory, whether or not reflected on the Interim Balance Sheet, consists of a quality and quantity usable and salable in the ordinary course of Business consistent with past practice, except for obsolete, damaged, defective or slow-moving items that have been written off or written down to the lower of fair market value or cost or for which adequate reserves have been established. All Inventory is owned by Seller free and clear of all Encumbrances, and no Inventory is held on a consignment basis. The quantities of each item of Inventory (whether raw materials, work-in-process or finished goods) are not excessive, but are reasonable in the present circumstances of Seller.

 

Section 4.17             Accounts Receivable. The Accounts Receivable reflected on the Interim Balance Sheet and the Accounts Receivable arising after the date thereof (a) have arisen from bona fide transactions entered into by Seller involving the sale of goods or the rendering of services in the ordinary course of Business consistent with past practice; (b) constitute only valid, undisputed claims of Seller not subject to claims of set-off or other defenses or counterclaims other than normal cash discounts accrued in the ordinary course of Business consistent with past practice; and (c) subject to a reserve for bad debts shown on the Interim Balance Sheet or, with respect to Accounts Receivable arising after the Interim Balance Sheet Date, on the accounting records of the Business, are collectible in full within ninety (90) days after billing. Any reserve for bad debts shown on the Interim Balance Sheet or, with respect to Accounts Receivable arising after the Interim Balance Sheet Date, on the accounting records of the Business have been determined in accordance with GAAP, consistently applied, subject to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of disclosures normally made in footnotes.

 

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Section 4.18             Backlog. Schedule 4.18 of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true and complete description of Seller’s backlog as of the date hereof.

 

Section 4.19             Customers and Suppliers.  

 

(a)         Schedule 4.19(a) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth (i) a true, complete and correct customer list showing the twenty (20) largest customers by gross purchases from Seller for each of the two (2) most recent fiscal years (collectively, the “ Material Customers ”), and (ii) a true, complete and correct supplier list showing (A) the twenty (20) largest suppliers by gross sales to Seller for each of the two (2) most recent fiscal years and (B) all suppliers of Seller who are the sole source of such supply (collectively, the “ Material Suppliers ”).

 

(b)          Except as set forth on Schedule 4.19(b) of the Disclosure Schedules, during the twelve (12)-month period ending on the date of this Agreement, no Material Customer or Material Supplier has (whether as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise) (i) stopped, or indicated an intention to stop, trading with or supplying Seller, (ii) materially reduced, or indicated an intention to materially reduce, its trading with or provision of goods or services to Seller, or (iii) changed, or indicated an intention to change, materially, the terms and conditions on which it is prepared to trade with or supply Seller. During the twelve (12)-month period ending on the date of this Agreement, no Material Customer has notified Seller of its intention to return products sold by Seller with an aggregate value in excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). To the Knowledge of Seller, no facts, conditions or events (except customary contractual restrictions prohibiting assignment) exist which are reasonably likely to give rise to a claim by Seller against any of its customers or suppliers or any claim by a customer or supplier against Seller. During the twelve (12)-month period ending on the date of this Agreement, Seller has not entered into any Contract with customers or suppliers, except in the ordinary course of business.

 

Section 4.20              Insurance. Schedule 4.20 of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth (a) a true and complete list of all current policies or binders of fire, liability, product liability, umbrella liability, real and personal property, workers’ compensation, vehicular, fiduciary liability and other casualty and property insurance maintained by Seller or its Affiliates and relating to the Business, the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities (collectively, the “ Insurance Policies ”); and (b) with respect to the Business, the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities, a list of all pending claims and the claims history for Seller since August 31, 2013. There are no claims related to the Business, the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities pending under any such Insurance Policies as to which coverage has been questioned, denied or disputed or in respect of which there is an outstanding reservation of rights. Neither Seller nor any of its Affiliates has received any written notice of cancellation of, premium increase with respect to, or alteration of coverage under, any of such Insurance Policies. All premiums due on such Insurance Policies have either been paid or, if not yet due, accrued. All such Insurance Policies (a) are in full force and effect and enforceable in accordance with their terms; (b) are provided by carriers who are financially solvent; and (c) have not been subject to any lapse in coverage. None of Seller or any of its Affiliates is in default under, or has otherwise failed to comply with, in any material respect, any provision contained in any such Insurance Policy. The Insurance Policies are of the type and in the amounts customarily carried by Persons conducting a business similar to the Business and are sufficient for compliance with all applicable Laws and Contracts to which Seller is a party or by which it is bound. True and complete copies of the Insurance Policies have been made available to Buyer.

 

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Section 4.21             Legal Proceedings; Governmental Orders.  

 

(a)          There are no Actions pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against or by Seller (i) relating to or affecting the Business, the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities; or (ii) that challenge or seek to prevent, enjoin or otherwise delay the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. No event has occurred or circumstances exist that may give rise to, or serve as a basis for, any such Action.

 

(b)          There are no outstanding Governmental Orders and no unsatisfied judgments, penalties or awards against, relating to or affecting the Business.

 

Section 4.22             Compliance With Laws; Permits; Certifications.  

 

(a)          Seller has complied, and is now complying, with all Laws applicable to the conduct of the Business as currently conducted or the ownership and use of the Purchased Assets.

 

(b)          All Permits required for Seller to conduct the Business as currently conducted or for the ownership and use of the Purchased Assets have been obtained by Seller and are valid and in full force and effect. All fees and charges with respect to such Permits as of the date hereof have been paid in full. Schedule 4.22(b) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth all current Permits issued to Seller which are related to the conduct of the Business as currently conducted or the ownership and use of the Purchased Assets, including the names of the Permits and their respective dates of issuance and expiration. No event has occurred that, with or without notice or lapse of time or both, would reasonably be expected to result in the revocation, suspension, lapse or limitation of any Permit set forth on Schedule 4.22(b) of the Disclosure Schedules.

 

(c)          Schedule 4.22(c) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true and complete list of all Certifications held by Seller. All such Certifications are in full force and effect and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no suspension or cancellation of any such Certifications is threatened.

 

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Section 4.23             Environmental Matters.  

 

(a)         The operations of Seller with respect to the Business and the Purchased Assets are currently and have been in compliance with all Environmental Laws. Seller has not received from any Person, with respect to the Business or the Purchased Assets, and to the Knowledge of Seller there is no threatened: (i) Environmental Notice or Environmental Claim; or (ii) written request for information pursuant to Environmental Law, which, in each case, either remains pending or unresolved, or is the source of ongoing obligations or requirements as of the Closing Date.

 

(b)          Seller has obtained and is in material compliance with all Environmental Permits (each of which is set forth on Schedule 4.23(b) of the Disclosure Schedules) and all such Environmental Permits are in full force and effect and shall be maintained in full force and effect by Seller through the Closing Date in accordance with Environmental Law, no outstanding written notice of revocation, cancellation or termination of any Environmental Permit has been received by Seller, and there are no Actions pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened that seek the revocation, cancellation or termination of any Environmental Permit. Seller is not aware of any condition, event or circumstance that might prevent or impede, after the Closing Date, the conduct of the Business as currently conducted or the ownership, lease, operation or use of the Purchased Assets. With respect to each such Environmental Permit, Seller has undertaken, or will undertake prior to the Closing Date, all measures necessary to facilitate transferability of the same, and Seller is not aware of any condition, event or circumstance that might prevent or impede the transferability of the same, and has not received any Environmental Notice or written communication regarding any material adverse change in the status or terms and conditions of the same.

 

(c)          None of the Business or the Purchased Assets or any real property currently or formerly owned, leased or operated by Seller in connection with the Business is listed on, or has been proposed for listing on, the National Priorities List (or CERCLIS) under CERCLA, or any similar state list.

 

(d)          There has been no Release of Hazardous Materials under any Environmental Law with respect to the Business or the Purchased Assets or any real property currently or formerly owned, leased or operated by Seller in connection with the threatened Business, and Seller has not received an Environmental Notice that any of the Business or the Purchased Assets or any real property currently or formerly owned, leased or operated by Seller in connection with the Business (including soils, groundwater, surface water, buildings and other structure located thereon) has been contaminated with any Hazardous Material.

 

(e)          Schedule 4.23(e) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth a complete and accurate list of all active or abandoned aboveground or underground storage tanks owned or operated by Seller in connection with the Business or the Purchased Assets.

 

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(f)          Schedule 4.23(f) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth a complete and accurate list of all off-site Hazardous Materials treatment, storage, or disposal facilities or locations used by Seller and any predecessors in connection with the Business or the Purchased Assets as to which Seller may retain Liability, and none of these facilities or locations has been placed or proposed for placement on the National Priorities List (or CERCLIS) under CERCLA, or any similar state list, and Seller has not received any Environmental Notice regarding potential liabilities with respect to such off-site Hazardous Materials treatment, storage, or disposal facilities or locations used by Seller.

 

(g)          Seller has not retained or assumed, by contract or operation of Law any Liabilities of any Person under Environmental Law.

 

(h)          Seller has provided or otherwise made available to Buyer and set forth on Schedule 4.23(h) of the Disclosure Schedules: (i) any and all environmental reports, studies, audits, records, sampling data, site assessments, risk assessments, economic models and other similar documents with respect to the Business or the Purchased Assets or any real property currently or formerly owned, leased or operated by Seller in connection with the Business which are in the possession or control of Seller related to compliance with Environmental Laws, Environmental Claims or an Environmental Notice or the Release of Hazardous Materials; and (ii) any and all material documents concerning planned or anticipated capital expenditures required to reduce, offset, limit or otherwise control pollution and/or emissions, manage waste or otherwise ensure compliance with current or future Environmental Laws (including costs of remediation, pollution control equipment and operational changes).

 

(i)         There is no condition, event or circumstance arising from or relating to compliance with Environmental Laws that might, after the Closing Date, prevent, impede or materially increase the costs associated with the ownership, lease, operation, performance or use of the Business or the Purchased Assets as currently carried out.

 

(j)          Seller owns and controls all Environmental Attributes (a complete and accurate list of which is set forth on Schedule 4.23(j) of the Disclosure Schedules) and has not entered into any Contract or pledge to transfer, lease, license, guarantee, sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of or encumber any Environmental Attributes as of the date hereof. There is no condition, event or circumstance that might prevent, impede or materially increase the costs associated with the transfer (if required) to Buyer of any Environmental Attributes after the Closing Date.

 

Section 4.24             Employee Benefit Matters.  

 

(a)          Schedule 4.24(a) of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth a true and complete list of each pension, benefit, retirement, compensation, employment, consulting, profit-sharing, deferred compensation, incentive, bonus, performance award, phantom equity, stock or stock-based, change in control, retention, severance, vacation, paid time off, welfare, fringe-benefit and other similar agreement, plan, policy, program or arrangement (and any amendments thereto), in each case whether or not reduced to writing and whether funded or unfunded, including each “employee benefit plan” within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA, whether or not tax-qualified and whether or not subject to ERISA, which is or has been maintained, sponsored, contributed to, or required to be contributed to by Seller for the benefit of any current or former employee, officer, director, retiree, independent contractor or consultant of the Business or any spouse or dependent of such individual, or under which Seller or any of its ERISA Affiliates has or may have any Liability, or with respect to which Buyer or any of its Affiliates would reasonably be expected to have any Liability (as set forth on Schedule 4.24(a) of the Disclosure Schedules, each, a “ Benefit Plan ”). Seller has separately identified on Schedule 4.24(a) of the Disclosure Schedules each Benefit Plan that is maintained, sponsored, contributed to, or required to be contributed to by Seller primarily for the benefit of employees of the Business outside of the United States (a “ Non-U.S. Benefit Plan ”).

 

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(b)          With respect to each Benefit Plan, Seller has made available to Buyer accurate, current and complete copies of each of the following: (i) where the Benefit Plan has been reduced to writing, the plan document together with all amendments; (ii) where the Benefit Plan has not been reduced to writing, a written summary of all material plan terms; (iii) where applicable, copies of any trust agreements or other funding arrangements, custodial agreements, insurance policies and contracts, administration agreements and similar agreements, and investment management or investment advisory agreements, now in effect or required in the future as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or otherwise; (iv) copies of any summary plan descriptions, summaries of material modifications, employee handbooks and any other written communications (or a description of any oral communications) relating to any Benefit Plan; (v) in the case of any Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code, a copy of the most recent determination, opinion or advisory letter from the Internal Revenue Service; (vi) in the case of any Benefit Plan for which a Form 5500 is required to be filed, a copy of the two most recently filed Forms 5500, with schedules and financial statements attached; (vii) actuarial valuations and reports related to any Benefit Plans with respect to the most recently completed plan years; (viii) the most recent nondiscrimination tests performed under the Code; and (ix) copies of material notices, letters or other correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation or other Governmental Authority relating to the Benefit Plan.

 

(c)          Except as set forth on Schedule 4.24(c) of the Disclosure Schedules, each Benefit Plan and related trust (other than any multiemployer plan within the meaning of Section 3(37) of ERISA (each, a “ Multiemployer Plan ”)) has been established, administered and maintained in accordance with its terms and in compliance with all applicable Laws (including ERISA, the Code and any applicable local Laws). Each Benefit Plan that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code (a “ Qualified Benefit Plan ”) is so qualified and has received a favorable and current determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service, or with respect to a prototype plan, can rely on an opinion letter from the Internal Revenue Service to the prototype plan sponsor, to the effect that such Qualified Benefit Plan is so qualified and that the plan and the trust related thereto are exempt from federal income taxes under Sections 401(a) and 501(a), respectively, of the Code, and nothing has occurred that could reasonably be expected to adversely affect the qualified status of any Qualified Benefit Plan. Nothing has occurred with respect to any Benefit Plan that has subjected or could reasonably be expected to subject Seller or any of its ERISA Affiliates or, with respect to any period on or after the Closing Date, Buyer or any of its Affiliates, to a penalty under Section 502 of ERISA or to tax or penalty under Section 4975 of the Code. All benefits, contributions and premiums relating to each Benefit Plan have been timely paid in accordance with the terms of such Benefit Plan and all applicable Laws and accounting principles, and all benefits accrued under any unfunded Benefit Plan have been paid, accrued or otherwise adequately reserved to the extent required by, and in accordance with, GAAP. All Non-U.S. Benefit Plans that are intended to be funded and/or book-reserved are funded and/or book-reserved, as appropriate, based upon reasonable actuarial assumptions.

 

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(d)          Neither Seller nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has (i) incurred or reasonably expects to incur, either directly or indirectly, any material Liability under Title I or Title IV of ERISA or related provisions of the Code or applicable local Law relating to employee benefit plans; (ii) failed to timely pay premiums to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; (iii) withdrawn from any Benefit Plan; or (iv) engaged in any transaction which would give rise to Liability under Section 4069 or Section 4212(c) of ERISA.

 

(e)          With respect to each Benefit Plan (i) no such plan is a Multiemployer Plan and Seller has never contributed or been required to contribute to a Multiemployer Plan; (ii) no such plan is a “multiple employer plan” within the meaning of Section 413(c) of the Code or a “multiple employer welfare arrangement” (as defined in Section 3(40) of ERISA); (iii) no Action has been initiated by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to terminate any such plan or to appoint a trustee for any such plan; (iv) no such plan is subject to the minimum funding standards of Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA, and none of the Purchased Assets is, or may reasonably be expected to become, the subject of any lien arising under Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412(a) of the Code. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.23(e) of the Disclosure Schedules, no such plan is subject to the minimum funding standards of Section 412 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA, and no plan listed on Schedule 4.24(e) of the Disclosure Schedules has failed to satisfy the minimum funding standards of Section 302 of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code; and (v) no “reportable event,” as defined in Section 4043 of ERISA, has occurred with respect to any such plan.

 

(f)          Other than as required under Section 601 et. seq. of ERISA or other applicable Law, no Benefit Plan or other arrangement provides post-termination or retiree welfare benefits to any individual for any reason.

 

(g)          There is no pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened Action relating to a Benefit Plan (other than routine claims for benefits), and no Benefit Plan has within the six (6) years prior to the date hereof been the subject of an examination or audit by a Governmental Authority or the subject of an application or filing under, or is a participant in, an amnesty, voluntary compliance, self-correction or similar program sponsored by any Governmental Authority.

 

(h)          There has been no amendment to, announcement by Seller or any of its Affiliates relating to, or change in employee participation or coverage under, any Benefit Plan or collective bargaining agreement that would increase the annual expense of maintaining such plan above the level of the expense incurred for the most recently completed fiscal year with respect to any director, officer, employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Business, as applicable. Neither Seller nor any of its Affiliates has any commitment or obligation or has made any representations to any director, officer, employee, consultant or independent contractor of the Business, whether or not legally binding, to adopt, amend, modify or terminate any Benefit Plan or any collective bargaining agreement.

  

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(i)          Each Benefit Plan that is subject to Section 409A of the Code has been administered in compliance with its terms and the operational and documentary requirements of Section 409A of the Code and all applicable regulatory guidance (including notices, rulings and proposed and final regulations) thereunder. Seller does not have any obligation to gross up, indemnify or otherwise reimburse any individual for any excise taxes, interest or penalties incurred pursuant to Section 409A of the Code.

 

(j)          Neither the execution of this Agreement nor any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement will (either alone or upon the occurrence of any additional or subsequent events): (i) entitle any current or former director, officer, employee, independent contractor or consultant of the Business to severance pay or any other payment; (ii) accelerate the time of payment, funding or vesting, or increase the amount of compensation due to any such individual; (iii) increase the amount payable under or result in any other material obligation pursuant to any Benefit Plan; (iv) result in “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b) of the Code; or (v) require a “gross-up” or other payment to any “disqualified individual” within the meaning of Section 280G(c) of the Code. Seller has made available to Buyer true and complete copies of any Section 280G calculations prepared (whether or not final) with respect to any disqualified individual in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 4.25             Employment Matters.  

 

(a)          Schedule 4.25(a) of the Disclosure Schedules contains a list of all persons who are employees, independent contractors or consultants of the Business as of the date hereof, including any employee who is on a leave of absence of any nature, paid or unpaid, authorized or unauthorized, and sets forth for each such individual the following: (i) name; (ii) status, title and/or position (including whether an employee or contractor, whether full-or part-time and whether exempt or non-exempt); (iii) hire date; (iv) current annual base compensation rate; (v) commission, bonus and any other incentive-based compensation; and (vi) a description of the fringe benefits provided to each such individual as of the date hereof. As of the date hereof, all compensation, including wages, commissions and bonuses payable to all employees, independent contractors and consultants of the Business for services performed on or prior to the date hereof have been paid in full and there are no outstanding agreements, understandings or commitments of Seller with respect to any compensation, commissions or bonuses.

 

(b)          Seller is not, and has never been, a party to, bound by or negotiating any collective bargaining agreement or other Contract with a union, works council or labor organization (collectively, “ Union ”), and there is not, and has never been, any Union representing or purporting to represent any employee of Seller, and no Union or group of employees is seeking or has sought to organize employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. There has never been, nor has there been any threat of, any strike, slowdown, work stoppage, lockout, concerted refusal to work overtime or other similar labor disruption or dispute affecting Seller or any employees of the Business. Seller has no duty to bargain with any Union.

  

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(c)          Seller is and has been in compliance in all material respects with all applicable Laws pertaining to employment and employment practices to the extent they relate to employees of the Business, including all Laws relating to labor relations, equal employment opportunities, fair employment practices, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, reasonable accommodation, disability rights or benefits, immigration, wages, hours, employee classification or overtime compensation, child labor, hiring, promotion and termination of employees, working conditions, meal and break periods, privacy, health and safety, workers’ compensation, leaves of absence (including paid sick leave) and unemployment insurance. All individuals characterized and treated by Seller as consultants or independent contractors of the Business are properly treated as independent contractors under all applicable Laws. All employees of the Business classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state and local wage and hour Laws are properly classified in all material respects. There are no Actions against Seller pending, or to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened to be brought or filed, by or with any Governmental Authority or arbitrator in connection with the employment of any current or former applicant, employee, consultant, volunteer, intern or independent contractor of the Business, including any claim relating to unfair labor practices, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, equal pay, wages and hours or any other employment related matter arising under applicable Laws.

 

(d)          Seller has complied in all material respects with the WARN Act, and it has no plans to undertake any action in the future that would trigger the WARN Act.

 

(e)          With respect to each Government Contract, Seller is and has been in compliance with Executive Order No. 11246 of 1965 (“ E.O. 11246 ”), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“ Section 503 ”) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (“ VEVRAA ”), including all implementing regulations. Seller maintains and complies with affirmative action plans in compliance with E.O. 11246, Section 503 and VEVRAA, including all implementing regulations. Seller is not, and has not been for the past five (5) years, the subject of any audit, investigation or enforcement action by any Governmental Authority in connection with any Government Contract or related compliance with E.O. 11246, Section 503 and VEVRAA. Seller has not been debarred, suspended or otherwise made ineligible from doing business with the United States government or any government contractor.

 

Section 4.26             Taxes.

 

(a)          All Tax Returns required to be filed by Seller for any Pre-Closing Tax Period have been, or will be, timely filed. Such Tax Returns are, or will be, true, complete and correct in all respects. All Taxes due and owing by Seller (whether or not shown on any Tax Return) have been, or will be, timely paid.

 

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(b)          Seller has withheld and paid each Tax required to have been withheld and paid in connection with amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, customer, stockholder or other party, and complied with all information reporting and backup withholding provisions of applicable Law.

 

(c)          No extensions or waivers of statutes of limitations have been given or requested with respect to any Taxes of Seller.

 

(d)          All deficiencies asserted, or assessments made, against Seller as a result of any examinations by any taxing authority have been fully paid.

 

(e)          Seller is not a party to any Action by any taxing authority. There are no pending or threatened Actions by any taxing authority.

 

(f)          There are no Encumbrances for Taxes upon any of the Purchased Assets nor is any taxing authority in the process of imposing any Encumbrances for Taxes on any of the Purchased Assets (other than for current Taxes not yet due and payable).

 

(g)          Seller is not a “foreign person” as that term is used in Treasury Regulations Section 1.1445-2.

 

(h)          Seller is not, and has not been, a party to, or a promoter of, a “reportable transaction” within the meaning of Section 6707A(c)(1) of the Code and Treasury Regulations Section 1.6011 4(b).

 

(i)          None of the Purchased Assets is (i) required to be treated as being owned by another person pursuant to the so-called “safe harbor lease” provisions of former Section 168(f)(8) of the Code; (ii) subject to Section 168(g)(1)(A) of the Code; or (iii) subject to a disqualified leaseback or long-term agreement as defined in Section 467 of the Code.

 

(j)          None of the Purchased Assets is tax-exempt use property within the meaning of Section 168(h) of the Code.

 

Section 4.27             Brokers. No broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Transaction Document based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Seller or the Stockholder.

 

Section 4.28             Products Liability. There is no Action before any Governmental Authority involving Seller based upon breach of product warranty, strict liability in tort, negligent design, negligent manufacture of product, defects in design, manufacture, materials or workmanship, negligent provision of services, or any other allegation of liability, including or resulting in product recalls, arising from the materials, design, testing, manufacture, packaging, labeling (including instruction for use), documentation or sale of products (collectively, “ Product Claims ”; and, to the Knowledge of Seller, there is no basis for any such Product Claim. To the Knowledge of Seller, there are no material errors in any published technical documentation, specifications, manuals or user guides provided in the ordinary course of business to customers of the Business. There have been no material defects in design, manufacturing, materials or workmanship, including any failure to warn, or any breach of express or implied warranties or representations, which involve any product manufactured (or to be manufactured), shipped, sold, installed or delivered by or on behalf of Seller. There have been no product recalls by Seller with respect to any products manufactured (or to be manufactured), shipped, sold, installed or delivered by or on behalf of Seller, or to the Knowledge of Seller any investigation or consideration of or decision made by any Person or Governmental Authority concerning whether to undertake or not to undertake any recall. All manufacturing standards applied, testing procedures used, and product specifications disclosed to customers by Seller have complied in all material respects with all requirements established by any applicable Law or any Governmental Authority.

  

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Section 4.29             Solvency. On the date hereof and on the Closing Date and at all times during the six (6) months immediately preceding the date hereof and the Closing Date, Seller is and has been and will have been paying all of its debts, Liabilities and obligations accruing with respect to or resulting from the conduct of the Business as the same shall become due and owing, and none of such payment obligations are past due or otherwise delinquent in any material respect. On and immediately after the date hereof, Seller (a) is and will be solvent (i.e., the sum of its debts will be less than all of its property, at a fair valuation); and (b) is and will be able to pay its current and anticipated debts as such debts mature. Seller is executing this Agreement in good faith, for fair value and without intent to hinder, delay or to defraud its present and future creditors.

 

Section 4.30              Prior Names and Addresses. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.30 of the Disclosure Schedules, Seller has used no Business name and has had no Business address other than its current name and the Business address set forth herein.

 

Section 4.31              Transactions with Directors, Officers and Affiliates . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.31 of the Disclosure Schedules, since November 1, 2013, there have been no agreements or arrangements between or among Seller, the Stockholder, J. Pettit or any of their Affiliates or any of their respective directors, officers or employees under which Seller (a) leases any real property (either to or from such Person), (b) licenses technology (either to or from such Person), (c) is obligated to purchase any tangible or intangible asset from or sell such asset to such Person, (d) purchases products or services from such Person, (c) pays, or receives commissions, rebates or other payments or (f) provides or receives any other material benefit. To the Knowledge of Seller, neither the Stockholder, J. Pettit or any of their Affiliates or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or any spouse or relative of any of such Persons has been a director or officer of, or has had any direct or indirect interest in, any Person with which Seller has had a Business relationship, including as a supplier, customer or sales representative of Seller or which has competed with or been engaged in any business of the kind being conducted by the Business or in connection with the Purchased Assets.

 

Section 4.32              Indebtedness Owed to Affiliates; Payments to Affiliates . Schedule 4.32 of the Disclosure Schedules sets forth all (a) Indebtedness or Liability of any nature of Seller that is owed to the Stockholder, J. Pettit or any of their Affiliates or any of their respective directors, officers or employees or to any stockholder, partner or member of any of the foregoing (or any spouse or relative of any such Person) and (b) payments of any nature made by Seller to any of the foregoing Persons (excluding payments made in the ordinary course of Business to any employee or officer of Seller who is not related to J. Pettit) since November 1, 2013.

   

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Section 4.33              Interest in Assets. No Person other than Seller owns any real or personal property or rights, tangible or intangible, used in or related, directly or indirectly, to the Business.

 

Section 4.34             Rebates or Reimbursements. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.34 of the Disclosure Schedules Seller is not, has never been, is not required, and has never been required to provide or receive any rebate or other reimbursement to any customer, supplier or any Person with whom Seller has or has had a Business relationship.

 

Section 4.35             Anticorruption; Antiboycott Laws.

 

(a)          Seller, including its employees, directors, agents or other Persons acting on their behalf, have not, directly or indirectly, taken any action that would cause Seller to be in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended (the “ FCPA ”), or any other anticorruption or anti-bribery Laws applicable to Seller (collectively with the FCPA, the “ Anticorruption Laws ”). Seller, including its employees, directors, agents or other Persons acting on their behalf, have not, directly or indirectly, corruptly given, loaned, paid, promised, offered or authorized payment of money or anything of value to any “foreign official” as defined in the FCPA or, in violation of Law, to any other government official, to secure any improper advantage or to obtain or retain business for any Person or to achieve any other purpose prohibited by the Anticorruption Laws. Seller has established and implemented reasonable internal controls and procedures intended to ensure compliance with the Anticorruption Laws.

 

(b)          Seller, including its employees, directors, agents or other Persons acting on their behalf, have not, directly or indirectly, taken any action that would cause Seller to be in violation of Law applicable to then-current export control or trade embargoes.

 

(c)           Seller has not violated the antiboycott prohibitions contained in 50 U.S.C. 4607 and 15 C.F.R. 760 or taken any action that can be penalized under Section 999 of the Code.

 

Section 4.36              Full Disclosure. No representation or warranty by Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit in this Agreement and no statement contained in the Disclosure Schedules to this Agreement or any certificate or other document furnished or to be furnished to Buyer pursuant to this Agreement contains any untrue statement of a material fact, or omits to state a material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein, in light of the circumstances in which they are made, not misleading.

 

ARTICLE V
Representations and warranties of buyer

 

Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that the statements contained in this Article V are true and correct as of the date hereof.

 

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Section 5.01              Organization of Buyer. Buyer is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the Laws of the State of Delaware.

 

Section 5.02             Authority of Buyer. Buyer has full corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which Buyer is a party, to carry out its obligations hereunder and thereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. The execution and delivery by Buyer of this Agreement and any other Transaction Document to which Buyer is a party, the performance by Buyer of its obligations hereunder and thereunder and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of Buyer. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer, and (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by Seller) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Buyer enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms. When each other Transaction Document to which Buyer is or will be a party has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer (assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by each other party thereto), such Transaction Document will constitute a legal and binding obligation of Buyer enforceable against it in accordance with its terms.

 

Section 5.03             No Conflicts; Consents. The execution, delivery and performance by Buyer of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents to which it is a party, and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, do not and will not: (a) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or default under, any provision of the certificate of incorporation, bylaws or other organizational documents of Buyer; (b) conflict with or result in a violation or breach of any provision of any Law or Governmental Order applicable to Buyer; or (c) except as set forth on Schedule 5.03 of the Disclosure Schedules, require the consent, notice or other action by or to any Person under any Contract to which Buyer is a party. No consent, approval, Permit, Governmental Order, declaration or filing with, or notice to, any Governmental Authority is required by or with respect to Buyer in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, except for such consents, approvals, Permits, Governmental Orders, declarations, filings or notices the failure of which to obtain would not, in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 5.04             Brokers. Except for Daroth Capital Advisors LLC, no broker, finder or investment banker is entitled to any brokerage, finder’s or other fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Transaction Document based upon arrangements made by or on behalf of Buyer.

 

Section 5.05             Legal Proceedings. There are no Actions pending or, to Buyer’s knowledge, threatened against or by Buyer or any Affiliate of Buyer that challenge or seek to prevent, enjoin or otherwise delay the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 5.06             Financing. To the Buyer’s knowledge, Buyer has adequate financial resources to satisfy and/or obtain financing with respect to the Purchase Price.

 

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ARTICLE VI
Covenants

 

Section 6.01             Conduct of Business Prior to the Closing. From the date hereof until the Closing, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) (x) conduct the Business in the ordinary course of Business consistent with past practice; and (y) use reasonable best efforts to maintain and preserve intact its current Business organization, operations and franchise and to preserve the rights, franchises, goodwill and relationships of its employees, customers, lenders, suppliers, regulators and others having relationships with the Business. Without limiting the foregoing, from the date hereof until the Closing Date, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to):

 

(a)          preserve and maintain all Permits required for the conduct of the Business as currently conducted or the ownership and use of the Purchased Assets;

 

(b)          pay the debts, Taxes and other obligations of the Business as and when due;

 

(c)          continue to collect Accounts Receivable in a manner consistent with past practice, without discounting such Accounts Receivable;

 

(d)          maintain the properties and assets included in the Purchased Assets in the same condition as they were on the date of this Agreement, subject to reasonable wear and tear;

 

(e)          continue in full force and effect without modification all Insurance Policies, except as required by applicable Law;

 

(f)          defend and protect the properties and assets included in the Purchased Assets from infringement or usurpation;

 

(g)          perform all of its obligations under all Assigned Contracts;

 

(h)          maintain the Books and Records in accordance with past practice;

 

(i)          comply in all material respects with all Laws applicable to the conduct of the Business or the ownership and use of the Purchased Assets;

 

(j)          retain the services of Seller’s key employees; and

 

(k)          not take or permit any action that would cause any of the changes, events or conditions described in Section 4.09 to occur.

 

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Section 6.02             Access to Information. From the date hereof until the Closing, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) (a) afford Buyer and its Representatives full and free access to and the right to inspect all of the Real Property, properties, assets, premises, Books and Records, Contracts and other documents and data related to the Business; (b) furnish Buyer and its Representatives with such financial, operating and other data and information related to the Business as Buyer or any of its Representatives may reasonably request; and (c) instruct the Representatives of Seller to cooperate with Buyer in its investigation of the Business. Without limiting the foregoing, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) permit Buyer and its Representatives to conduct environmental due diligence of the Real Property, including the collecting and analysis of samples of indoor or outdoor air, surface water, groundwater or surface or subsurface land on, at, in, under or from the Real Property. Any investigation pursuant to this Section 6.02 shall be conducted in such manner as not to interfere unreasonably with the conduct of the Business or any other businesses of Seller. No investigation by or on behalf of Buyer or other information received by or on behalf of Buyer shall operate as a waiver or otherwise affect any representation, warranty or agreement given or made by Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit in this Agreement.

 

Section 6.03              No Solicitation of Other Bids.  

 

(a)          Seller shall not (and the Stockholder shall not cause, authorize or permit), and shall not cause, authorize or permit any of its Affiliates or any of its or their Representatives to, directly or indirectly, (i) encourage, solicit, initiate, facilitate or continue inquiries regarding an Acquisition Proposal; (ii) enter into discussions or negotiations with, or provide any information to, any Person concerning a possible Acquisition Proposal; or (iii) enter into any agreements or other instruments (whether or not binding) regarding an Acquisition Proposal. Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) immediately cease and cause to be terminated, and shall cause its Affiliates and all of its and their Representatives to immediately cease and cause to be terminated, all existing discussions or negotiations with any Persons conducted heretofore with respect to, or that could lead to, an Acquisition Proposal. For purposes hereof, “ Acquisition Proposal ” means any inquiry, proposal or offer from any Person (other than Buyer or any of its Affiliates) relating to the direct or indirect disposition, whether by sale, merger or otherwise, of all or any portion of Seller, the Business or the Purchased Assets.

 

(b)          In addition to the other obligations under this Section 6.03, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) immediately advise Buyer orally and in writing of any Acquisition Proposal, any request for information with respect to any Acquisition Proposal, or any inquiry with respect to or which could reasonably be expected to result in an Acquisition Proposal, the material terms and conditions of such request, Acquisition Proposal or inquiry, and the identity of the Person making the same.

 

(c)          Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit agree, jointly and severally, that the rights and remedies for noncompliance with this Section 6.03 shall include having such provision specifically enforced by any court having equity jurisdiction, it being acknowledged and agreed that any such breach or threatened breach shall cause irreparable injury to Buyer and that money damages would not provide an adequate remedy to Buyer.

 

Section 6.04             Notice of Certain Events.   

 

(a)          From the date hereof until the Closing, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) promptly notify Buyer in writing of:

 

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(i)          any fact, circumstance, event or action the existence, occurrence or taking of which (A) has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, (B) has resulted in, or could reasonably be expected to result in, any representation or warranty made by Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit hereunder not being true and correct or (C) has resulted in, or could reasonably be expected to result in, the failure of any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.02 to be satisfied;

 

(ii)         any notice or other communication from any Person alleging that the consent of such Person is or may be required in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

 

(iii)        any notice or other communication from any Governmental Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

 

(iv)        any Actions commenced or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against, relating to or involving or otherwise affecting the Business, the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities.

 

(b)          Buyer’s receipt of information pursuant to this Section 6.04 shall not operate as a waiver or otherwise affect any representation, warranty or agreement given or made by Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit in this Agreement (including Section 8.02 and Section 9.01(b)) and shall not be deemed to amend or supplement the Disclosure Schedules.

 

Section 6.05              Employees and Employee Benefits.  

 

(a)          Commencing on the Closing Date, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) terminate all employees of the Business as of the Closing Date. It has been the expressed intent of Buyer to offer at-will employment to all of the active employees of Seller, with such employment to commence the day following the Closing Date, offering substantially the same wages, terms, benefits and bonus system each such employee enjoyed while in the employment of Seller immediately prior to the Closing Date. Seller acknowledges that Buyer’s offering to hire Seller’s employees pursuant to this Section 6.05(a) forms a basis of the bargain hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer shall not be required to offer employment to Seller’s pre-Closing employees (i) if such pre-Closing employee fails to satisfy the conditions of any offer of employment by Buyer, or (ii) should Buyer determine, in its sole discretion, that there is a reasonable business concern and/or character concern to support declining to extend an offer of employment to such pre-Closing employee. Seller acknowledges that any pre-Closing employees of Seller will be hired by Buyer on an “at will” basis. Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally, shall bear any and all obligations and Liability under the WARN Act (“ WARN Act Liability ”) resulting from employment losses of pre-Closing Seller employees pursuant to this Section 6.05 or otherwise, whether prior to, on or after the Closing Date; provided that Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit shall not be responsible for WARN Act Liability resulting from any employment losses of individuals actually employed and terminated by Buyer post-Closing.

 

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(b)          Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally, shall be solely responsible, and Buyer shall have no obligations whatsoever for, any compensation or other amounts payable to any current or former employee, officer, director, independent contractor or consultant of the Business, including hourly pay, commission, bonus, salary, paid sick leave, accrued vacation or other paid time off, fringe, pension or profit sharing benefits or severance pay for any period relating to the service with Seller at any time on or prior to the Closing Date and Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) pay all such amounts to all entitled Persons on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(c)          Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally, shall remain solely responsible for the satisfaction of all claims for medical, dental, life insurance, health, accident or disability benefits brought by or in respect of current or former employees, officers, directors, independent contractors or consultants of the Business or the spouses, dependents or beneficiaries thereof, which claims relate to events occurring on or prior to the Closing Date. Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally, also shall remain solely responsible for all worker’s compensation claims of any current or former employees, officers, directors, independent contractors or consultants of the Business which relate to events occurring on or prior to the Closing Date, including any claim for exacerbation of injuries that accrued prior to the Closing due to conduct or events occurring post-Closing. Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) pay, or cause to be paid, all such amounts to the appropriate persons as and when due.

 

(d)          Seller has no Benefit Plans and therefore no portion of the assets of any plan, fund, program or arrangement, written or unwritten, heretofore sponsored or maintained by Seller, including Benefit Plans (and no amount attributable to any such plan, fund, program or arrangement), shall be transferred to Buyer, and Buyer shall not be required to continue any such plan, fund, program or arrangement after the Closing Date. The amounts payable on account of all benefit arrangements shall be determined with reference to the date of the event by reason of which such amounts became payable, without regard to conditions subsequent, and Buyer shall not be liable for any Action for insurance, reimbursement or other benefits payable by reason of any event which occurs on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(e)          Each employee of the Business who becomes employed by Buyer in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be eligible to receive the salary and benefits maintained for employees of Buyer on substantially similar terms and conditions provided to such employees by Seller on the date of this Agreement. Following the Closing, Seller shall not enforce against any employee so hired by Buyer any confidentiality obligation or any customer or client non-solicitation or non-compete obligation with respect to such employee’s employment with Buyer, and Seller will undertake any steps necessary to assign such obligations to Buyer.

 

(f)          Each employee of the Business who becomes employed by Buyer in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be given service credit for the purpose of eligibility under the group health plan and eligibility and vesting only under the defined contribution retirement plan for his or her period of service with Seller prior to the Closing Date; provided, however , that (i) such credit shall be given pursuant to payroll or plan records, at the election of Buyer, in its sole and absolute discretion; and (ii) such service crediting shall be permitted and consistent with Buyer’s defined contribution retirement plan; provided, further, however , that each such employee consents to the release of such employee’s personnel file and related data to Buyer. Notwithstanding any of the provisions set forth in this Agreement, the terms of employment for J. Pettit and Marge Brantmeyer shall be governed exclusively by the terms of their respective employment agreements.

 

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(g)          If requested by Buyer, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) notify the Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation or such other employment agency to which Seller reports of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the form and manner required by such authorities, if the failure to make such notifications or receive any available clearance certificate (an “ Employment Clearance Certificate ”) could subject Buyer to any Liability of Seller. If any such authority asserts that Seller is liable for any payments thereto, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) promptly pay any and all such amounts and shall provide evidence to Buyer that such Liabilities have been paid in full.

 

Section 6.06              Confidentiality. The Non-Disclosure Agreement is incorporated herein by reference and shall remain in full force and effect after the Closing .

 

Section 6.07              Governmental Approvals and Consents.  

 

(a)          Each party hereto shall, as promptly as possible, (i) make, or cause or be made, all filings and submissions required under any Law applicable to such party or any of its Affiliates; and (ii) use reasonable best efforts to obtain, or cause to be obtained, all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals from all Governmental Authorities that may be or become necessary for its execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents. Each party shall cooperate fully with the other party and its Affiliates in promptly seeking to obtain all such consents, authorizations, orders and approvals. The parties hereto shall not willfully take any action that will have the effect of delaying, impairing or impeding the receipt of any required consents, authorizations, orders and approvals.

 

(b)          Seller and Buyer shall use reasonable best efforts to give all notices to, and obtain all consents from, all third parties that are set forth on Schedule 4.05 and Schedule 5.03 of the Disclosure Schedules.

 

(c)          Without limiting the generality of the parties’ undertakings pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) above, each of the parties hereto shall use all reasonable best efforts to:

 

(i)          respond to any inquiries by any Governmental Authority regarding antitrust or other matters with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Transaction Document;

 

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(ii)         avoid the imposition of any order or the taking of any action that would restrain, alter or enjoin the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Transaction Document; and

 

(iii)        in the event any Governmental Order adversely affecting the ability of the parties to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any other Transaction Document has been issued, to have such Governmental Order vacated or lifted as soon as practicable.

 

(d)          All analyses, appearances, meetings, discussions, presentations, memoranda, briefs, filings, arguments, and proposals made by or on behalf of either party before any Governmental Authority or the staff or regulators of any Governmental Authority, in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (but, for the avoidance of doubt, not including any interactions between Seller with Governmental Authorities in the ordinary course of Business, any disclosure which is not permitted by Law or any disclosure containing confidential information) shall be disclosed to the other party hereunder in advance of any filing, submission or attendance, it being the intent that the parties will consult and cooperate with one another, and consider in good faith the views of one another, in connection with any such analyses, appearances, meetings, discussions, presentations, memoranda, briefs, filings, arguments, and proposals. Each party shall give notice to the other party with respect to any meeting, discussion, appearance or contact with any Governmental Authority or the staff or regulators of any Governmental Authority, with such notice being sufficient to provide the other party with the opportunity to attend and participate in such meeting, discussion, appearance or contact.

 

(e)          Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 6.07 shall require, or be construed to require, Buyer or any of its Affiliates to agree to (i) sell, hold, divest, discontinue or limit, before or after the Closing Date, any assets, businesses or interests of Buyer or any of its Affiliates; (ii) any conditions relating to, or changes or restrictions in, the operations of any such assets, businesses or interests which, in either case, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect or materially and adversely impact the economic or business benefits to Buyer of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents; or (iii) any material modification or waiver of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

Section 6.08              Books and Records.  

 

(a)          In order to facilitate the resolution of any claims made against or incurred by Seller prior to the Closing, or for any other reasonable purpose, for a period of seven (7) years after the Closing, Buyer shall:

 

(i)          retain the Books and Records (including personnel files) relating to periods prior to the Closing in a manner reasonably consistent with the prior practices of Seller; and

 

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(ii)         upon reasonable notice, afford Seller’s Representatives reasonable access (including the right to make, at Seller’s expense, photocopies), during normal business hours, to such Books and Records.

 

(b)          In order to facilitate the resolution of any claims made by or against or incurred by Buyer after the Closing, or for any other reasonable purpose, for a period of seven (7) years following the Closing, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to):

 

(i)          retain the books and records (including personnel files) of Seller which relate to the Business and its operations for periods prior to the Closing; and

 

(ii)         upon reasonable notice, afford the Buyer’s Representatives reasonable access (including the right to make, at Buyer’s expense, photocopies), during normal business hours, to such books and records.

 

(c)          Neither Buyer nor Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) be obligated to provide the other party with access to any Books or Records (in the case of Buyer) or books or records (in the case of Seller) (in each case including personnel files) pursuant to this Section 6.08 where such access would violate any Law.

 

(d)          Seller shall not destroy any Books and Records without giving Buyer thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of such destruction. Following receipt of such notice, if Buyer advises Seller in writing within such thirty (30) day period that it requests such Books and Records, Seller shall promptly deliver such Books and Records to Buyer at Buyer’s expense. If Buyer does not receive such notice, Seller shall be free to destroy such Books and Records.

 

Section 6.09             Closing Conditions . From the date hereof until the Closing, each party hereto shall use reasonable best efforts to take such actions as are necessary to expeditiously satisfy the closing conditions set forth in Article VII hereof.

 

Section 6.10             Public Announcements. Neither Seller, the Stockholder nor J. Pettit shall make any public announcements in respect of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise communicate with any news media without the prior written consent of Buyer.

 

Section 6.11             Bulk Sales Laws. The parties hereby waive compliance with the provisions of any bulk sales, bulk transfer or similar Laws of any jurisdiction that may otherwise be applicable with respect to the sale of any or all of the Purchased Assets to Buyer; it being understood that any Liabilities arising out of the failure of Seller to comply with the requirements and provisions of any bulk sales, bulk transfer or similar Laws of any jurisdiction which would not otherwise constitute Assumed Liabilities shall be treated as Excluded Liabilities.

 

Section 6.12              Receivables. From and after the Closing, if Seller or any of its Affiliates receives or collects any funds relating to any Accounts Receivable or any other Purchased Asset, Seller or its Affiliate shall remit such funds to Buyer within two (2) Business Days after its receipt thereof. Seller and its Affiliates shall maintain any bank accounts to which customers remit payments for a period of no less than six (6) months after the Closing Date.

 

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Section 6.13               Accounts Receivables Put Option.

 

(a)          At any time after the ninetieth (90th) day following the Closing Date (the “ Record Date ”), Buyer may, but shall not be obligated to, notify Seller in writing (the “ A/R Put Notice ”) as to which of the Accounts Receivable transferred to Buyer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement are outstanding as of the Record Date (the “ Delinquent Receivables ”), and the amount outstanding at the Record Date with respect to each of such Delinquent Receivables (the “ Outstanding Amount ”). Not later than the fifteenth (15th) day following Seller’s receipt of the A/R Put Notice, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) pay to Buyer the Outstanding Amount with respect to each such Delinquent Receivable.

 

(b)          Upon receipt (the “ Put Payment Date ”) of payment in full from Seller to Buyer of the Outstanding Amount with respect to any Delinquent Receivable (the “ Put Payment ”), Buyer shall assign all of its right, title and interest in and to such Delinquent Receivable to Seller, and provide Seller with written evidence of such assignment within ten (10) Business Days after Buyer’s receipt of the Put Payment.

 

(c)          Subsequent to Buyer’s receipt of the Put Payment with respect to any Delinquent Receivable (a “ Repurchased Delinquent Receivable ”), as between Buyer and Seller, Buyer shall have the exclusive right to collect such Repurchased Delinquent Receivable for the benefit of Seller. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement, any collection efforts by Buyer with respect to any such Repurchased Delinquent Receivable shall be conducted (i) in a commercially reasonable manner; (ii) in full compliance with all applicable Laws and regulations; and (iii) in a manner that is not, and/or is not reasonably likely to have the effect of being, injurious to any business relationship between any account debtor and Seller, whether now existing or hereafter arising. Any such collection efforts by Buyer shall be subject in all respects to the reasonable supervision of Seller. In the event that Buyer receives any payment from an account debtor subsequent to the Record Date with respect to any such Repurchased Delinquent Receivable, Buyer shall deliver same to Seller not later than the later of (i) ten (10) Business Days after Buyer’s receipt thereof, and (ii) ten (10) Business Days after the Put Payment Date with respect to such Repurchased Delinquent Receivable.

 

Section 6.14               Transfer Taxes. All transfer, documentary, sales, use, stamp, registration, value added and other such Taxes and fees (including any penalties and interest) incurred in connection with this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents (including any real property transfer Tax and any other similar Tax) shall be borne and paid equally by Seller (and the Stockholder) and Buyer when due. Buyer and Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) at their own respective expense, timely file any Tax Return or other document with respect to such Taxes or fees (and Buyer and Seller (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller) shall cooperate with respect thereto as necessary), and the expenses that shall be borne equally by Seller (and the Stockholder), on the one hand, and Buyer, on the other hand.

 

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Section 6.15               Tax Clearance Certificates. If requested by Buyer, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) notify all of the taxing authorities in the jurisdictions that impose Taxes on Seller or where Seller has a duty to file Tax Returns of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in the form and manner required by such taxing authorities, if the failure to make such notifications or receive any available tax clearance certificate (a “ Tax Clearance Certificate ”) could subject Buyer to any Taxes of Seller. If any taxing authority asserts that Seller is liable for any Tax, Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) promptly pay any and all such amounts and shall provide evidence to Buyer that such Liabilities have been paid in full or otherwise satisfied.

 

Section 6.16                Warranty Obligations.

 

(a)          Effective upon the consummation of the Closing, Buyer shall assume and agree to pay, perform and/or discharge as and when due any and all Liabilities of Seller under the Warranty Policies with respect to warranty Claims arising out of any and all products of the Business manufactured, sold and/or shipped by Seller on or prior to the Closing Date (“ Warranty Claims ”), but only to the extent that aggregate Warranty Costs, as hereinafter defined, are less than the Claim Threshold, as hereinafter defined. Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) reimburse Buyer for all of its costs and expenses in connection with each such Warranty Claim (“ Warranty Costs ”), including the cost of repair or replacement with respect thereto, the cost of materials and labor employed in connection therewith, and allocations of overhead as determined by Buyer in its sole and absolute discretion which shall be final, conclusive and binding, but only to the extent that the aggregate of such Warranty Costs exceeds the Claim Threshold.

 

(b)          Subsequent to the date upon which aggregate Warranty Costs exceed the Claim Threshold, as determined by Buyer (the “ Claim Threshold Date ”), Buyer shall deliver to Seller an itemized written statement (the “ Initial Warranty Costs Statement ”) setting forth (i) all Warranty Claims received up to the date of such Initial Warranty Costs Statement (including Warranty Claims through the Claim Threshold Date); (ii) the remedial action taken with respect to each such Warranty Claim; (iii) the Warranty Costs to date with respect to each such Warranty Claim, based upon Buyer’s processing of, and performance with respect to, such Warranty Claim up to the date of such Initial Warranty Costs Statement; and (iv) the extent to which the aggregate Warranty Costs have exceeded the Claim Threshold (any such excess, the “ Initial Reimbursement Amount ”). Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) pay to Buyer the Initial Reimbursement Amount not later than fifteen (15) days after Seller’s receipt of the Initial Warranty Costs Statement.

 

(c)          From time to time subsequent to Buyer’s delivery of the Initial Warranty Costs Statement to Seller, but in no event more frequently than monthly, Buyer shall deliver an itemized written statement to Seller (the “ Subsequent Warranty Costs Statement ”) setting forth, with respect to all Warranty Claims received and/or processed and/or with respect to which services were performed during the period of time since the date of the Previous Statement, as hereinafter defined, (i) the remedial action taken with respect to each such Warranty Claim since the date of the Previous Statement; and (ii) the Warranty Costs with respect to each such Warranty Claim since the date of the Previous Statement, based upon Buyer’s processing of, and performance with respect to, such Warranty Claim up to the date of such Subsequent Costs Statement (such Warranty Costs, in the aggregate, the “ Subsequent Reimbursement Amount ”). Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) pay to Buyer the Subsequent Reimbursement Amount not later than fifteen (15) days after Seller’s receipt of each Subsequent Warranty Costs Statement.

 

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(d)          For purposes of this Agreement, “ Claim Threshold ” shall mean Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) based upon Seller’s aggregate revenue for the most recent six (6) month period (multiplied by .5%); “ Previous Statement ” shall mean the Initial Warranty Costs Statement or the immediately preceding Subsequent Warranty Costs Statement delivered by Buyer, as the case may be; and “ Warranty Policies ” shall mean the warranty policies of Seller in effect with respect to the relevant product as of the date hereof.

 

(e)          The provisions of this Section 6.16 shall not relieve Seller of its obligation of indemnity relating to or arising out of product liability claims with respect to products manufactured and sold by Seller on or prior to the date hereof pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article VIII hereof.

 

Section 6.17               Rebates. In the event that any customer of Seller is entitled to a rebate based upon sales volume or otherwise for the calendar year during which the sale of the Purchased Assets occurs (the “ Closing Year ”), Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) reimburse Buyer for a proportionate amount of the Rebate for each customer based upon the ratio of gross sales by Seller to such customer from January 1 of the Closing Year to the date hereof to aggregate gross sales by Seller and Buyer to such customer for the Closing Year. Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally, hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that no Rebates are due to any customer for any period prior to the date hereof.

 

Section 6.18               Accounts Payable . Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally agrees that any and all accounts payable as of the date hereof that are not Assumed Liabilities shall be satisfied by Seller following the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in a timely manner, and in any event, as and when due.

 

Section 6.19              Phone and Fax Numbers, URLS. Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) use reasonable best efforts to transfer to Buyer the phone and fax numbers and URLs set forth on Schedule 6.19 of the Disclosure Schedules.

 

Section 6.20               Customer and other Business Relationships . Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) satisfy the Excluded Liabilities in a manner that is not detrimental to any of Buyer’s business relationships. Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to) refer to Buyer all inquiries relating to the Business. Neither Seller, nor any of its officers, employees, agents, Representatives or the Stockholder shall take any action that would tend to diminish the value of the Purchase Assets after the Closing or that would interfere with the business of Buyer to be engaged in after the Closing, including disparaging the name or business of Buyer.

 

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Section 6.21               Further Assurances. Following the Closing, each of the parties hereto shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to, execute and deliver such additional documents, instruments, conveyances and assurances and take such further actions as may be reasonably required to carry out the provisions hereof and give effect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents.

 

Section 6.22               Power of Attorney. Without limitation of any provision of this Agreement, effective upon the date hereof, Seller constitutes and appoints Buyer and its successors and assigns, and each of them, the true and lawful attorney of Seller, with full power of substitution, in their own names or in the name of Seller, but for their own benefit and at their own expense, (i) to institute and prosecute all proceedings which any of them may deem proper in order to collect, assert or enforce any claim, right or title of any kind in or to the Purchased Assets transferred or intended to be transferred to Buyer hereunder, and to do all such acts and things in relation thereto as any of them shall deem advisable; and (ii) to take all Actions which they may deem proper in order to provide for them the benefits under any Claims, Contracts, Permits, Certifications, sales orders, or other documents or instruments transferred or intended to be transferred to Buyer hereunder. Seller acknowledges that the foregoing powers are coupled with an interest and are not revocable in any manner or for any reason.

 

ARTICLE VII
Conditions to closing

 

Section 7.01              Conditions to Obligations of All Parties. The obligations of each party to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

 

(a)          No Governmental Authority shall have enacted, issued, promulgated, enforced or entered any Governmental Order which is in effect and has the effect of making the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal, otherwise restraining or prohibiting consummation of such transactions or causing any of the transactions contemplated hereunder to be rescinded following completion thereof.

 

(b)          Seller shall have received all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals from the Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 4.05 and Buyer shall have received all consents, authorizations, orders and approvals from the Governmental Authorities referred to in Section 5.03, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Buyer and Seller, and no such consent, authorization, order and approval shall have been revoked.

 

Section 7.02              Conditions to Obligations of Buyer. The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment or Buyer’s waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

 

(a)          The representations and warranties of Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit contained in this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto shall be true and correct in all respects (in the case of any representation or warranty qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect) or in all material respects (in the case of any representation or warranty not qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect) on and as of the date hereof and on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made at and as of such date (except those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a specified date, the accuracy of which shall be determined as of that specified date in all respects).

 

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(b)          Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit shall have duly performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents to be performed or complied with by it, him and/or any of them prior to or on the Closing Date; provided, that , with respect to agreements, covenants and conditions that are qualified by materiality, Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit shall have performed such agreements, covenants and conditions, as so qualified, in all respects and all transactions contemplated by the Real Estate Purchase Agreement shall have been consummated.

 

(c)          No Action shall have been commenced against Buyer, Seller, J. Pettit and/or the Stockholder, which would prevent the Closing. No injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any Governmental Authority, and be in effect, which restrains or prohibits any transaction contemplated hereby.

 

(d)          All approvals, consents and waivers that are set forth on Schedule 4.05 of the Disclosure Schedules shall have been received, and executed counterparts thereof shall have been delivered to Buyer at or prior to the Closing.

 

(e)          From the date of this Agreement, there shall not have occurred any Material Adverse Effect, nor shall any event or events have occurred that, individually or in the aggregate, with or without the lapse of time, could reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(f)          Seller shall have delivered to Buyer duly executed counterparts to the Transaction Documents (other than this Agreement) and such other documents and deliveries set forth in Section 3.02(a).

 

(g)          Buyer shall have received all Permits that are necessary for it to conduct the Business as conducted by Seller as of the Closing Date.

 

(h)          Buyer shall have received (at Seller’s expense) an owner’s title insurance policy with respect to each Owned Real Property, issued by a nationally recognized title insurance company acceptable to Buyer, written as of the Closing Date, insuring Buyer in such amounts and together with such endorsements, and otherwise in such form, as Buyer shall require. Such title insurance policy shall insure fee simple title to each Owned Real Property, free and clear of all Encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances. Buyer shall have received (at Seller’s expense) an appropriately certified ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey showing no Encumbrances other than the Permitted Encumbrances, and otherwise in form and substance satisfactory to Buyer, for each of the Owned Real Properties.

 

(i)           The transactions contemplated by the Real Property Purchase Agreement shall have been consummated in accordance with the terms thereof.

 

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(j)           All Encumbrances relating to the Purchased Assets shall have been released in full, other than Permitted Encumbrances, and Seller shall have delivered to Buyer written evidence, in form satisfactory to Buyer in its sole discretion, of the release of such Encumbrances.

 

(k)          Buyer shall have received a Certificate, dated the Closing Date and signed by a duly authorized officer of Seller and each Stockholder, that each of the conditions set forth in Section 7.02(a) and Section 7.02(b) have been satisfied (the “ Seller Closing Certificate ”).

 

(l)          Buyer shall have received a Certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary (or equivalent officer) of Seller certifying that attached thereto are true and complete copies of all resolutions adopted by the board of directors of Seller and the Stockholder authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and that all such resolutions are in full force and effect and are all the resolutions adopted in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

 

(m)          Buyer shall have received a Certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary (or equivalent officer) of Seller certifying the names and signatures of the officers of Seller authorized to sign this Agreement, the Transaction Documents and the other documents to be delivered hereunder and thereunder.

 

(n)          Buyer shall have received a Certificate pursuant to Treasury Regulations Section 1.1445-2(b) (the “ FIRPTA Certificate ”) that Seller is not a foreign person within the meaning of Section 1445 of the Code duly executed by Seller.

 

(o)          The Inventory Count shall have taken place in accordance with Section 2.06(a)(i).

 

(p)          A “Businessman’s Audit” of Seller shall have been performed by Buyer, the results of which shall be satisfactory to Buyer, in its sole discretion, and shall be final, conclusive and binding.

 

(q)          Buyer shall have obtained financing (the “Financing” ) necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, to provide sufficient working capital and to pay all related fees and expenses, the Financing to be in such amount and on such terms as Buyer shall determine in its sole discretion, which shall be final, conclusive and binding.

 

(r)          Seller shall have changed its corporate name so that it no longer contains the name Jiffy Air Tool or any derivative thereof.

 

(s)          Buyer shall have received an amendment to the Boeing Contract in a form acceptable to Buyer.

 

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(t)          Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit shall have delivered to Buyer such other documents or instruments (including the Endorsements) as Buyer reasonably requests and are reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

Section 7.03              Conditions to Obligations of Seller. The obligations of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment or Seller’s waiver, at or prior to the Closing, of each of the following conditions:

 

(a)          The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and any certificate or other writing delivered pursuant hereto shall be true and correct in all respects (in the case of any representation or warranty qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect) or in all material respects (in the case of any representation or warranty not qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect) on and as of the date hereof and on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though made at and as of such date (except those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a specified date, the accuracy of which shall be determined as of that specified date in all respects).

 

(b)          Buyer shall have duly performed and complied in all material respects with all agreements, covenants and conditions required by this Agreement and each of the other Transaction Documents to be performed or complied with by it prior to or on the Closing Date; provided, that , with respect to agreements, covenants and conditions that are qualified by materiality, Buyer shall have performed such agreements, covenants and conditions, as so qualified, in all respects.

 

(c)          No injunction or restraining order shall have been issued by any Governmental Authority, and be in effect, which restrains or prohibits any material transaction contemplated hereby.

 

(d)          All approvals, consents and waivers that are listed on Schedule 5.03 of the Disclosure Schedules shall have been received, and executed counterparts thereof shall have been delivered to Seller at or prior to the Closing.

 

(e)          Buyer shall have delivered to Seller duly executed counterparts to the Transaction Documents (other than this Agreement) and such other documents and deliveries set forth in Section 3.02(b).

 

(f)          Buyer shall have delivered the Escrow Amount to the Escrow Agent pursuant to Section 3.02(c).

 

(g)          Seller shall have received a Certificate, dated the Closing Date and signed by a duly authorized officer of Buyer, that each of the conditions set forth in Section 7.03(a) and Section 7.03(b) have been satisfied (the “ Buyer Closing Certificate ”).

 

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(h)          Seller shall have received a Certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary (or equivalent officer) of Buyer certifying that attached thereto are true and complete copies of all resolutions adopted by the board of directors of Buyer authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Transaction Documents and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and that all such resolutions are in full force and effect and are all the resolutions adopted in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby.

 

(i)           Seller shall have received a Certificate of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary (or equivalent officer) of Buyer certifying the names and signatures of the officers of Buyer authorized to sign this Agreement, the Transaction Documents and the other documents to be delivered hereunder and thereunder.

 

(j)           Buyer shall have delivered to Seller such other documents or instruments as Seller reasonably requests and are reasonably necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

ARTICLE VIII
Indemnification

 

Section 8.01               Survival. Subject to the limitations and other provisions of this Agreement, the representations and warranties contained herein shall survive the Closing and shall remain in full force and effect until April 30, 2019; provided, that the representations and warranties in (i) Section 4.01, Section 4.02, Section 4.11, Section 4.12, Section 4.13 Section 4.23, Section 4.27, Section 4.28, Section 4.29, Section 5.01, Section 5.02 and Section 5.04 shall survive indefinitely; and (ii) Section 4.24, Section 4.25, Section 4.26, Section 4.27, Section 4.28, Section 4.29, Section 4.31, Section 4.32, Section 4.33, Section 4.34 and Section 4.35 shall survive for the full period of all applicable statutes of limitations (giving effect to any waiver, mitigation or extension thereof) plus ninety (90) days. All covenants and agreements of the parties contained herein shall survive the Closing indefinitely or for the period explicitly specified therein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any claims asserted in good faith with reasonable specificity (to the extent known at such time) and in writing by notice from the non-breaching party to the breaching party prior to the expiration date of the applicable survival period shall not thereafter be barred by the expiration of the relevant representation or warranty and such claims shall survive until finally resolved.

 

Section 8.02               Indemnification by Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit. Subject to the other terms and conditions of this Article VIII, Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit, jointly and severally, shall indemnify and defend each of Buyer and its Affiliates and their respective Representatives (collectively, the “ Buyer Indemnitees ”) against, and shall hold each of them harmless from and against, and shall pay and reimburse each of them for, any and all Losses incurred or sustained by, or imposed upon, the Buyer Indemnitees based upon, arising out of, with respect to or by reason of:

 

(a)          any inaccuracy in or breach of any of the representations or warranties of Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit contained in this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents or in any certificate or instrument delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement, as of the date such representation or warranty was made or as if such representation or warranty was made on and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that expressly relate to a specified date, the inaccuracy in or breach of which will be determined with reference to such specified date);

 

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(b)          any breach or non-fulfillment of any covenant, agreement or obligation to be performed by Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit pursuant to this Agreement, the other Transaction Documents or any certificate or instrument delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement;

 

(c)          any Excluded Asset or any Excluded Liability (including any Liability under the WARN Act resulting from employment Losses pursuant to Section 6.05 or otherwise whether prior to, on or after the Closing Date); or

 

(d)          any Third Party Claim based upon, resulting from or arising out of the business, operations, properties, assets or obligations of Seller or any of its Affiliates (other than the Purchased Assets or the Assumed Liabilities) conducted, existing or arising on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

Section 8.03               Indemnification by Buyer. Subject to the other terms and conditions of this Article VIII, Buyer shall indemnify and defend each of Seller and its Affiliates and their respective Representatives (collectively, the “ Seller Indemnitees ”) against, and shall hold each of them harmless from and against, and shall pay and reimburse each of them for, any and all Losses incurred or sustained by, or imposed upon, the Seller Indemnitees based upon, arising out of, with respect to or by reason of:

 

(a)          any inaccuracy in or breach of any of the representations or warranties of Buyer contained in this Agreement or in any certificate or instrument delivered by or on behalf of Buyer pursuant to this Agreement, as of the date such representation or warranty was made or as if such representation or warranty was made on and as of the Closing Date (except for representations and warranties that expressly relate to a specified date, the inaccuracy in or breach of which will be determined with reference to such specified date);

 

(b)          any breach or non-fulfillment of any covenant, agreement or obligation to be performed by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement; or

 

(c)          any Assumed Liability.

 

Section 8.04               Certain Limitations. The indemnification provided for in Section 8.02 and Section 8.03 shall be subject to the following limitations:

 

(a)          Seller shall not be liable to the Buyer Indemnitees for indemnification under Section 8.02(a) until the aggregate amount of all Losses in respect of indemnification under Section 8.02(a) exceeds .5% of the Purchase Price (without adjustment pursuant to Section 2.06, but including amounts allocated to or payable under the Real Property Purchase Agreement for the Owned Real Property) (the “ Basket ”), in which event Seller shall be required to pay or be liable for all such Losses from the first dollar.

 

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(b)          Buyer shall not be liable to the Seller Indemnitees for indemnification under Section 8.03(a) until the aggregate amount of all Losses in respect of indemnification under Section 8.03(a) exceeds the Basket, in which event Buyer shall be required to pay or be liable for all such Losses from the first dollar.

 

(c)          Notwithstanding the foregoing, the limitations set forth in Section 8.04(a) and Section 8.04(b) shall not apply to Losses based upon, arising out of, with respect to or by reason of any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty in Section 4.01, Section 4.02, Section 4.11, Section 4.12, Section 4.13, Section 4.23, Section 4.24, Section 4.25, Section 4.26, Section 4.27, Section 4.28, Section 4.29, Section 4.30, Section 4.31, Section 4.32, Section 4.33, Section 4.34, Section 4.35, Section 5.01, Section 5.02 and Section 5.04.

 

(d)          For purposes of this Article VIII, any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty shall be determined without regard to any materiality, Material Adverse Effect or other similar qualification contained in or otherwise applicable to such representation or warranty and shall be disregarded in determining the amount of Losses of which a Person is entitled to indemnification under this Article VIII.

 

(e)          For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 8.04, any Loss relating to any of the following shall be paid by the Seller, and shall not be subject to the Basket or the Stockholder Indemnification Cap:

 

(i)          Any amounts owed, or which become due and owing, with respect to claims made by the State of California or any of its taxing authorities (including interest, penalties, and expenses with respect thereto) for sales/use tax returns to be filed by the Seller relating to the last six (6) calendar years and the stub period prior to the Closing (each a “ California Tax Claim ”).

 

(ii)         Any amounts owed, or which become due and owing, with respect to claims made by the State of Nevada or any of its taxing authorities (including interest, penalties, and expenses with respect thereto) for sales/use tax returns to be amended and filed by the Seller relating to the last three (3) calendar years and the stub period prior to the Closing (each a “ Nevada Tax Claim ”).

 

(iii)        Any amounts owed, or which become due and owing, with respect to sales tax arising out of or relating to the consummation of this Agreement, including without limitation, any tax claims arising under Nevada Revised Statutes §360.525 (each a “ Nevada Sales Tax Claim ”).

 

(iv)        Any amounts owed, or which become due and owing, to the Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation or such other employment agency, including without limitation, any claims arising under Nevada Revised Statutes §612.695 (each a “ Nevada Employer Contribution Claim ”).

 

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Section 8.05               Indemnification Procedures. The party making a claim under this Article VIII is referred to as the “ Indemnified Party ”, and the party against whom a claim is asserted under this Article VIII is referred to as the “ Indemnifying Party ”.

 

(a)          Third Party Claims. If any Indemnified Party receives notice of the assertion or commencement of any Action made or brought by any Person who is not a party to this Agreement or an Affiliate of a party to this Agreement or a Representative of the foregoing (a “ Third Party Claim ”) against such Indemnified Party with respect to which the Indemnifying Party is obligated to provide indemnification under this Agreement, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party reasonably prompt written notice thereof, but in any event not later than thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of such notice of such Third Party Claim. The failure to give such prompt written notice shall not, however, relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations, except and only to the extent that the Indemnifying Party forfeits rights or defenses by reason of such failure. Such notice by the Indemnified Party shall describe the Third Party Claim in reasonable detail, shall include copies of all material written evidence thereof and shall indicate the estimated amount, if reasonably practicable, of the Loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have the right to participate in, or by giving written notice to the Indemnified Party, to assume the defense of any Third Party Claim at the Indemnifying Party’s expense and by the Indemnifying Party’s own counsel, and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate in good faith in such defense; provided, that if the Indemnifying Party is Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit, such Indemnifying Party shall not have the right to defend or direct the defense of any such Third Party Claim that (x) is asserted directly by or on behalf of a Person that is a supplier or customer of the Business, or (y) seeks an injunction or other equitable relief against the Indemnified Party. In the event that the Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of any Third Party Claim, subject to Section 8.05(b), it shall have the right to take such action as it deems necessary to avoid, dispute, defend, appeal or make counterclaims pertaining to any such Third Party Claim in the name and on behalf of the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party shall have the right to participate in the defense of any Third Party Claim with counsel selected by it subject to the Indemnifying Party’s right to control the defense thereof. The fees and disbursements of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Indemnified Party, provided, that if in the reasonable opinion of counsel to the Indemnified Party, (A) there are legal defenses available to the Indemnified Party that are different from or additional to those available to the Indemnifying Party; or (B) there exists a conflict of interest between the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party that cannot be waived, the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to the Indemnified Party in each jurisdiction for which the Indemnified Party determines counsel is required. If the Indemnifying Party elects not to compromise or defend such Third Party Claim, fails to promptly notify the Indemnified Party in writing of its election to defend as provided in this Agreement, or fails to diligently prosecute the defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party may, subject to Section 8.05(b), pay, compromise, defend such Third Party Claim and seek indemnification for any and all Losses based upon, arising from or relating to such Third Party Claim. Seller and Buyer shall cooperate with each other in all reasonable respects in connection with the defense of any Third Party Claim, including making available (subject to the provisions of Section 6.06) records relating to such Third Party Claim and furnishing, without expense (other than reimbursement of actual out-of-pocket expenses) to the defending party, management employees of the non-defending party as may be reasonably necessary for the preparation of the defense of such Third Party Claim.

 

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(b)          Settlement of Third Party Claims . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Indemnifying Party shall not enter into settlement of any Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, except as provided in this Section 8.05(b). If a firm offer is made to settle a Third Party Claim without leading to Liability or the creation of a financial or other obligation on the part of the Indemnified Party and provides, in customary form, for the unconditional release of each Indemnified Party from all Liabilities and obligations in connection with such Third Party Claim and the Indemnifying Party desires to accept and agree to such offer, the Indemnifying Party shall give written notice to that effect to the Indemnified Party. If the Indemnified Party fails to consent to such firm offer within ten (10) calendar days after its receipt of such notice, the Indemnified Party may continue to contest or defend such Third Party Claim and in such event, the maximum Liability of the Indemnifying Party as to such Third Party Claim shall not exceed the amount of such settlement offer. If the Indemnified Party fails to consent to such firm offer and also fails to assume defense of such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party may settle the Third Party Claim upon the terms set forth in such firm offer to settle such Third Party Claim. If the Indemnified Party has assumed the defense pursuant to Section 8.05(a), it shall not agree to any settlement without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).

 

(c)           Direct Claims . Any Action by an Indemnified Party on account of a Loss which does not result from a Third Party Claim (a “ Direct Claim ”) shall be asserted by the Indemnified Party giving the Indemnifying Party reasonably prompt written notice thereof, but in any event not later than thirty (30) days after the Indemnified Party becomes aware of such Direct Claim. The failure to give such prompt written notice shall not, however, relieve the Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations, except and only to the extent that the Indemnifying Party forfeits rights or defenses by reason of such failure. Such notice by the Indemnified Party shall describe the Direct Claim in reasonable detail, shall include copies of all material written evidence thereof and shall indicate the estimated amount, if reasonably practicable, of the Loss that has been or may be sustained by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall have thirty (30) days after its receipt of such notice to respond in writing to such Direct Claim. The Indemnified Party shall allow the Indemnifying Party and its professional advisors to investigate the matter or circumstance alleged to give rise to the Direct Claim, and whether and to what extent any amount is payable in respect of the Direct Claim and the Indemnified Party shall assist the Indemnifying Party’s investigation by giving such information and assistance (including access to the Indemnified Party’s premises and personnel and the right to examine and copy any accounts, documents or records) as the Indemnifying Party or any of its professional advisors may reasonably request. If the Indemnifying Party does not so respond within such thirty (30) day period, the Indemnifying Party shall be deemed to have rejected such claim, in which case the Indemnified Party shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnified Party on the terms and subject to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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Section 8.06               Payments. Once a Loss is agreed to by the Indemnifying Party or finally adjudicated to be payable pursuant to this Article VIII, the Indemnifying Party shall satisfy its obligations within fifteen (15) Business Days of such final, non-appealable adjudication by wire transfer of immediately available funds. The parties hereto agree that should an Indemnifying Party not make full payment of any such obligations within such fifteen (15) Business Day period, any amount payable shall accrue interest from and including the date of agreement of the Indemnifying Party or final, non-appealable adjudication to the date such payment has been made at a rate per annum equal to three percent (3%). Such interest shall be calculated daily on the basis of a 365 day year and the actual number of days elapsed, compounded monthly.

 

Section 8.07               Tax Treatment of Indemnification Payments. All indemnification payments made under this Agreement shall be treated by the parties as an adjustment to the Purchase Price for Tax purposes, unless otherwise required by Law.

 

Section 8.08               Effect of Investigation. The representations, warranties and covenants of the Indemnifying Party, and the Indemnified Party’s right to indemnification with respect thereto, shall not be affected or deemed waived by reason of any investigation made by or on behalf of the Indemnified Party (including by any of its Representatives) or by reason of the fact that the Indemnified Party or any of its Representatives knew or should have known that any such representation or warranty is, was or might be inaccurate or by reason of the Indemnified Party’s waiver of any condition set forth in Section 7.02 or Section 7.03, as the case may be.

 

Section 8.09              Payment; Right of Setoff. Pending final determination of any Action in accordance with the provisions of this Article VIII, Buyer shall have the right to withhold from and offset against any amounts due to Seller, pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, the amount of such Action.

 

Section 8.10               Other Matters Related to Indemnity. An Indemnified Party shall use reasonable best efforts to file an insurance Action in respect of any matter subject to indemnification hereunder if such Indemnified Party has a reasonable likelihood of recovering insurance proceeds in respect of such matter.

 

Section 8.11               Insurance. Seller shall (and the Stockholder shall cause Seller to), contribute Forty Five Thousand Dollars (“$45,000.00) (the “ Insurance Contribution ”) towards products liability insurance for the benefit of and to protect Buyer, which Buyer shall obtain. The Insurance Contribution shall be paid by Seller contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement in the form of an offset to the Purchase Price.

 

Section 8.12               Other Rights and Remedies. The indemnification rights of the parties under this Article VIII are independent of and in addition to such rights and remedies as the parties may have at Law or in equity or otherwise for any misrepresentation, breach of warranty or failure to fulfill any agreement or covenant hereunder on the part of any party hereto, including the right to seek specific performance, rescission or restitution, none of which rights or remedies shall be affected or diminished hereby.

 

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Section 8.13               Limitation of Stockholder Liability. Absent fraud or intentional misrepresentation by Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit , the Stockholder’s and J. Pettit’s total Liability for any claims brought pursuant to this Article VIII for misrepresentation or breach of warranty by Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit shall be limited, singly or in the aggregate, to the amount equal to the Stockholder Indemnification Cap.

 

ARTICLE IX
Termination

 

Section 9.01                Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing:

 

(a)          by the mutual written consent of Seller and Buyer;

 

(b)          by Buyer by written notice to Seller if:

 

(i)          Buyer is not then in material breach of any provision of this Agreement and/or any Transaction Document and there has been a breach, inaccuracy in or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Seller or any Stockholder pursuant to this Agreement and/or any Transaction Document that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Article VII and such breach, inaccuracy or failure has not been cured by Seller within ten (10) days of Seller’s receipt of written notice of such breach from Buyer; or

 

(ii)         any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.01 or Section 7.02 shall not have been, or if it becomes apparent that any of such conditions will not be, fulfilled by the Closing Date, unless such failure shall be due to the failure of Buyer to perform or comply with any of the covenants, agreements or conditions hereof to be performed or complied with by it prior to the Closing;

 

(c)          by Seller by written notice to Buyer if:

 

(i)          Seller is not then in material breach of any provision of this Agreement and there has been a breach, inaccuracy in or failure to perform any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement made by Buyer pursuant to this Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of the conditions specified in Article VII and such breach, inaccuracy or failure has not been cured by Buyer within ten (10) days of Buyer’s receipt of written notice of such breach from Seller; or

 

(ii)         any of the conditions set forth in Section 7.01 or Section 7.03 shall not have been, or if it becomes apparent that any of such conditions will not be, fulfilled by the Closing Date unless such failure shall be due to the failure of Seller to perform or comply with any of the covenants, agreements or conditions hereof to be performed or complied with by it prior to the Closing; or

 

(d)          by Buyer or Seller in the event that (i) there shall be enacted any Law that makes consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement illegal or otherwise prohibited or (ii) any Governmental Authority shall have issued a Governmental Order restraining or enjoining the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and such Governmental Order shall have become final and non-appealable.

 

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Section 9.02               Effect of Termination. In the event of the termination of this Agreement in accordance with this Article IX, this Agreement shall forthwith become void and there shall be no Liability on the part of any party hereto except:

 

(a)          as set forth in this Article IX and Section 6.06 and Article X hereof; and

 

(b)          that nothing herein shall relieve any party hereto from Liability for any willful breach of any provision hereof.

 

ARTICLE X
Miscellaneous

 

Section 10.01             Expenses. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all costs and expenses, including fees and disbursements of counsel, financial advisors and accountants, incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be paid by the party incurring such costs and expenses, whether or not the Closing shall have occurred; provided, however , Buyer shall pay all amounts payable to Daroth Capital Advisors LLP.

 

Section 10.02            Notices. All notices, requests, consents, claims, demands, waivers and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given (a) when delivered by hand (with written confirmation of receipt); (b) when received by the addressee if sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier (receipt requested); (c) on the date sent by facsimile or e-mail of a PDF document (with confirmation of transmission) if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and on the next Business Day if sent after normal business hours of the recipient or (d) on the third (3 rd ) day after the date mailed, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Such communications must be sent to the respective parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section 10.02):

 

If to Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit: c/o Jack E. Pettit
13385 Damonte View Lane
Reno, Nevada 89511
Facsimile: (775)-883-4857
Mobile: (775)-720-3345
E-mail: jack.pettit@yahoo.com
   
with a copy to: Allison MacKenzie, Ltd.
402 North Division Street
Carson City, Nevada 89703
Facsimile: (775) 882-7918
E-mail: cmackenzie@allisonmackenzie.com
Attention: Christopher MacKenzie, Esq.

 

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If to Buyer: Bonanza Holding Corp.
c/o P & F Industries, Inc.
445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 100
Melville, New York 11747
Attn: General Counsel
Telecopier Number: (631) 773-4223
   
with a copy to: Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C.
East Tower, 15 th Floor
1425 RXR Plaza
Uniondale, New York 11556-1425
Facsimile:  (516) 663-6886
E-mail: skuperschmid@rmfpc.com
Attention:  Steven J. Kuperschmid, Esq.

 

Section 10.03            Interpretation; Representation by Counsel. For purposes of this Agreement, (a) the words “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation”; (b) the word “or” is not exclusive; and (c) the words “herein,” “hereof,” “hereby,” “hereto” and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole. Unless the context otherwise requires, references herein: (x) to Articles, Sections, Disclosure Schedules and Exhibits mean the Articles and Sections of, and Disclosure Schedules and Exhibits attached to, this Agreement; (y) to an agreement, instrument or other document means such agreement, instrument or other document as amended, supplemented and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof; and (z) to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time and includes any successor legislation thereto and any regulations promulgated thereunder. The Disclosure Schedules and Exhibits referred to herein shall be construed with, and as an integral part of, this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein. The parties acknowledge that they have been represented by counsel in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby. Accordingly, any rule or law or any legal decision that would require the interpretation of any claimed ambiguities in this Agreement against the party that drafted it has no application and is expressly waived by the parties. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to give effect to the intent of the parties hereto.

 

Section 10.04            Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

 

Section 10.05             Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction. Upon such determination that any term or other provision is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the parties hereto shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the parties as closely as possible in a mutually acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby be consummated as originally contemplated to the greatest extent possible.

 

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Section 10.06             Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the other Transaction Documents and the Non-Disclosure Agreement and the exhibits and schedules to this Agreement and/or the Transaction Documents and/or Non-Disclosure Agreement, as applicable schedules and constitute the sole and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained herein and therein, and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. In the event of any inconsistency between the statements in the body of this Agreement and those in the other Transaction Documents, the exhibits and schedules to this Agreement and/or the Transaction Documents and/or Non-Disclosure Agreement, as applicable schedules (other than an exception expressly set forth as such in the Disclosure Schedules), the statements in the body of this Agreement will control.

 

Section 10.07             Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. No party may assign its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other parties, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided, however , that prior to the Closing Date, Buyer may, without the prior written consent of Seller, the Stockholder or J. Pettit, assign all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to one or more of its direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. No assignment shall relieve the assigning party of any of its obligations hereunder.

 

Section 10.08             No Third-party Beneficiaries. Except as provided in Article VIII, this Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns and nothing herein, express or implied, is intended to or shall confer upon any other Person any legal or equitable right, benefit or remedy of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall give any employee or Seller (or their spouses, dependents or beneficiaries) or any other Person, other than the parties to this Agreement, any rights or remedies of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to any right to continued employment or service, and no provision of this Agreement shall create any third party beneficiary rights in any current or former employee, director, consultant or other service provider of Seller to enforce the provisions of this Agreement or any other matter related thereto or be construed as an amendment of any employee benefit plan, program, policy or arrangement.

 

Section 10.09            Amendment and Modification; Waiver. This Agreement may only be amended, modified or supplemented by an agreement in writing signed by each party hereto. No waiver by any party of any of the provisions hereof shall be effective unless explicitly set forth in writing and signed by the party so waiving. No waiver by any party shall operate or be construed as a waiver in respect of any failure, breach or default not expressly identified by such written waiver, whether of a similar or different character, and whether occurring before or after that waiver. No failure to exercise, or delay in exercising, any right, remedy, power or privilege arising from this Agreement shall operate or be construed as a waiver thereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, remedy, power or privilege hereunder preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, remedy, power or privilege.

 

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Section 10.10             Governing Law; Submission to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial.  

 

(a)          This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Nevada without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule (whether of the State of Nevada or any other jurisdiction).

 

(b)          ANY LEGAL SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR BASED UPON THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY MAY BE INSTITUTED IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEVADA OR THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEVADA LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND COUNTY OF CLARK, AND EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING. SERVICE OF PROCESS, SUMMONS, NOTICE OR OTHER DOCUMENT BY MAIL TO SUCH PARTY’S ADDRESS SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR ANY SUIT, ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT. THE PARTIES IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH COURTS AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE AND AGREE NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY SUCH COURT THAT ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.

 

(c)          EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES AND, THEREFORE, EACH SUCH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LEGAL ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE OTHER TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (A) NO REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD NOT SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER IN THE EVENT OF A LEGAL ACTION, (B) SUCH PARTY HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS WAIVER, (C) SUCH PARTY MAKES THIS WAIVER VOLUNTARILY, AND (D) SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 10.10(c).

 

Section 10.11             Specific Performance. The parties agree that irreparable damage would occur if any provision of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity.

 

Section 10.12             Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Agreement.

 

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Section 10.13             Facsimile, Electronic and .pdf Signatures. Signatures hereon which are transmitted via facsimile, electronically and/or by .pdf shall be deemed original signatures.

 

Section 10.14             Joint and Several Liability. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement, Seller, the Stockholder and J. Pettit shall be jointly and severally liable under this Agreement, whether or not otherwise stated.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of April 5, 2017 by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

 

  JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC.
     
  By: /s/ Jack E. Pettit
    Name: Jack E. Pettit
    Title: President, CEO and Chief Engineer

 

  BONANZA HOLDINGS CORP.
     
  By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Title: Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
   
  THE JACK E. PETTIT JR. — 1996 TRUST
     
  By: /s/ Jack E. Pettit
    Name: Jack E. Pettit
    Title: Trustee
   
  /s/ Jack E. Pettit
  Jack E. Pettit, in his individual capacity

 

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Schedule Description
2.01(d) Assigned Contracts
2.01(f) Tangible Personal Property
2.02(d) Excluded Assets
2.06(a)(ii) Definition of Closing Working Capital/Current Assets and Liabilities
2.07(f) Description of Buyer Specified Products and Buyer Competitive Products
4.01 Jurisdictions of Seller
4.05 Conflicts/Required Consents of Seller
4.06 Seller Financial Statements
4.07 Liabilities of Seller
4.08 Material Changes in Seller
4.10 Material Contracts of Seller
4.11 Permitted Encumbrances
4.12 Seller’s Machinery Condition of Assets
4.14(a) Leased Real Property
4.15 (a) and (b) Intellectual Property of Seller
4.18 Backlog of Seller
4.19(a) and (b) Material Customers and Suppliers
4.20 Insurance
4.22 Permits and Certifications of Seller
4.23 Environmental Matters
4.24 Employee Benefit Matters
4.25 Employee Information Relating to Seller
4.30 Business Names Used by Seller
4.31 Related Party Transactions of Seller
4.32 Affiliate Indebtedness of Seller
4.34 Rebates
5.03 Conflicts/Required Consents of Buyer
6.19 Phone, Fax and URLs
   
Exhibit Description
A Form of Consulting Agreement between Buyer and J. Pettit
B Form of Employment Agreement between Buyer and J. Pettit
C Form of Escrow Agreement among Buyer, Seller and the Escrow Agent
D Form of Real Property Purchase Agreement
E Form of Restrictive Covenant and Non-Competition by and between Buyer and each of the Company, the Stockholder and J. Pettit
   

 

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Exhibit 2.2

 

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

by and between

 

JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC.

 

(“ Seller ”)

 

and

 

BONANZA PROPERTIES CORP.

 

(“ Buyer ”)

 

 

 

 

PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS

 

This Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (this “ Agreement ”) is entered into this 5th day of April, 2017 (the “ Effective Date ”) by and between JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC., a Nevada corporation, formerly known as UNITED AIR TOOL, INC. (“ Seller ”), and BONANZA PROPERTIES CORP. , a Delaware corporation (“ Buyer ”), for the purpose of setting forth the agreement of the parties and of instructing Escrow Agent with respect to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

 

RECITALS

 

A.           Seller is the owner in fee simple of approximately 1.12 acres of real property located in Carson City, Nevada, bearing Carson City Assessor Parcel Number 008-815-02 and commonly known as 2254 Conestoga Drive, Carson, City Nevada, and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, together with all improvements and structures thereon, all rights, privileges, easements, access rights, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereto, and all of Seller’s right, title and interest in and to common areas and all adjacent streets, alleys and rights-of-way, and any strips or gores between such real property and adjacent properties (collectively, the “ Property ”).

 

B.           Seller desires to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, the Property, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and the respective representations, agreements, covenants and conditions herein contained, and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller and Buyer agree that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein and as follows:

 

Article I
DEFINITIONS

 

1.1            Definitions . See Exhibit B attached hereto.

 

Article II
PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY

 

2.1            Purchase and Sale . Subject to the conditions and on the terms contained in this Agreement, on the Closing Date, Seller shall convey and transfer to Buyer fee simple title to the Property. The conveyance and transfer of the Property at Closing shall be by recordable grant, bargain, sale deed, substantially in the form of Exhibit C attached hereto (the “ Deed ”), and shall be free of liens and encumbrances other than those attached to the Deed (the “ Permitted Encumbrances ”).

 

 

 

 

2.2            Purchase Price . The total purchase price (the “ Purchase Price ”) to be paid to Seller by Buyer at Closing for the Property shall be One Million Fifty Thousand Dollars and No/100ths ($1,050,000.00).

 

2.3            Payment of Purchase Price. On or before the Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver the Purchase Price, adjusted as provided in Section 2.4 , to Seller in Immediately Available Funds.

 

2.4            Purchase Price Adjustment for Prorations . The Purchase Price shall be adjusted by an amount equal to the difference, if any, between the prorated amounts and Closing Expenses for the Property allocated to Seller pursuant to Sections 4.2 and 4.3 and the prorated amounts and Closing Expenses for the Property allocated to Buyer pursuant to Sections 4.2 and 4.3 .

 

Article III
DUE DILIGENCE

 

3.1            Due Diligence.

 

3.1.1 Property Inspection . During the term of this Agreement, Buyer and its agents shall be permitted to enter upon the Property to inspect the Property from time to time and to gather such information and conduct such tests as Buyer deems appropriate. Buyer shall indemnify and hold Seller harmless from any and all claims and damages (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from or relating to Buyer’s inspections under this Section. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall Buyer be liable to Seller for discovering or releasing, disturbing or moving any hazardous or regulated substance caused to be on, under, or about, the Property by anyone other than Buyer or its agents. The foregoing indemnity does not apply to: (i) any loss, liability, cost or expense to the extent arising from, or related to, the negligent or willful acts or omissions of Seller; (ii) any diminution in value in the Property arising from, or related to, matters discovered by Buyer during its investigation of the Property; (iii) any latent defects in the Property discovered by Buyer; and (iv) the release or spread of any hazardous materials or regulated substances which are discovered (but not deposited) on or under the Property by Buyer. Buyer shall also keep the Property free from any mechanics’ or materialmen’s liens caused by Buyer’s exercising its inspection rights under this Section. Except as expressly set forth in this Section, Buyer’s obligations under this Section 3.1.1 shall survive the Closing or termination of this Agreement.

 

3.1.2 Property Documents . As of the Effective Date, Seller has delivered to Buyer copies of all books, records, files, data, reports and documents, if any, pertaining to the Property in Seller’s possession or reasonably available to it, including soils reports, engineering studies or reports, topographical surveys, ALTA or other surveys, grading and utility plans, wetlands determinations, environmental reports or assessments, title reports or policies (with copies of relevant exceptions to title), licenses, permits and other governmental approvals or entitlements, governmental notices, appraisals, leases or other agreements or contracts, current financial statements of all tenants, third party and internal reports prepared for or by Seller or received by Seller or any reports, letters or notices to which Seller has knowledge, and evidence of any other Intangible Property (collectively, the “ Property Documents ”).

 

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3.1.3 Environmental Assessments . Buyer may, at Buyer’s expense, obtain a Phase I and a Phase II environmental site assessment and wetlands determination for the Property. Seller shall cooperate with Buyer and its environmental professionals and shall respond to all requests and provide all information and documentation reasonably required to satisfy the rules published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for All Appropriate Inquiry Standards and the requirements of ASTME1527-13.

 

3.2            Survey. As of the Effective Date, Buyer has, at its sole cost and expense, engaged a surveyor or engineer licensed in the State of Nevada to prepare an ALTA/ACSM survey of the Property (the “ Survey ”) utilizing the Title Commitment.

 

3.3            Title Commitment . As of the Effective Date, Buyer has obtained a Commitment for Title Insurance for the Property (the “ Title Commitment ”), together with legible copies of all documents appearing as title exceptions.

 

3.4            Title Policy. At Closing, Seller shall cause the Title Insurer to issue an ALTA 2006 extended coverage owner’s policy of title insurance in the full amount of the Purchase Price insuring that fee simple title to the Property is vested in Buyer, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances, and containing such endorsements reasonably requested by Buyer, all in form acceptable to Buyer (the “ Title Policy ”).

 

Article IV
POSSESSION, PRORATIONS AND CLOSING EXPENSES

 

4.1            Possession . Subject to the terms and provisions of this Agreement and the Deed, sole and exclusive possession of the Property shall be delivered to Buyer on the Closing Date, free and clear of all tenancies and occupancies.

 

4.2            Prorations . Rentals, revenues, and other income, if any, from the Property, general and special real estate and other ad valorem taxes, assessments, improvement bonds, service contract fees, utility costs, and other expenses affecting the Property for the year of Closing shall be prorated as of the Closing Date based upon the most recent ascertainable amounts of each such item. For purposes of calculating prorations, Buyer shall be deemed to be title holder of the Property, and therefore responsible for the expenses, after 12:01 a.m. local time on the Closing Date. Seller shall pay all liens and assessments, special or otherwise, imposed against the Property and due and payable as of the Closing Date. The parties shall adjust any such income and expenses that were prorated on an estimated basis on the Closing Date, when and as the actual amount of such item becomes known. The party to whom credit is due shall effect any such adjustment not later than thirty (30) days following final determination of the amount of such item and demand. Seller shall pay all liens and assessments, special or otherwise, imposed against the Property and due and payable as of the Closing Date. The provisions of this Section 4.2 shall survive the Closing.

 

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4.3            Closing Expenses . Seller shall pay and be responsible for the following costs associated with the transfer of the Property (collectively, “ Seller’s Expenses ”): (a) one half of the Escrow fees, (b) one half of the transfer taxes on the transfer of the Property, and (c) the title insurance premium allocable to the standard ALTA owner’s title policy portion of the Title Policy and the cost of any endorsements to the Title Policy that Seller agrees to obtain as part of the title curative process. Buyer shall be responsible for the payment of (collectively, “ Buyer’s Expenses ” and, together with Seller’s Expenses, the “ Closing Expenses ”): (v) one half of the Escrow fees, (w) one half of the transfer taxes on the transfer of the Property, (x) except to the extent set forth in clause (c) above, the additional premium for the Title Policy, including extended coverage and for any endorsements to the Title Policy that Buyer may request, (y) the recording fees, and (z) the cost to prepare any Survey . Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, the fees and expenses of Seller’s designated representatives, accountants and attorneys shall be borne by Seller, the fees and expenses of Buyer’s designated representatives, accountants and attorneys shall be borne by Buyer and all other escrow and Closing costs, shall be allocated to and paid by Seller or Buyer in accordance with the manner in which such costs are customarily paid by such parties in sales of similar property in Carson City, Nevada.

 

4.4            Closing Statement . No later than three (3) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, Escrow Agent shall deliver to each of the parties for its review and approval a preliminary closing statement (the “ Preliminary Closing Statement ”) setting forth: (a) the proration amounts allocable to each of the parties pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof, and (b) the Closing Expenses allocable to each of the parties pursuant to Section 4.3 hereof. Based on each of the party’s reasonable comments, if any, regarding the Preliminary Closing Statement, Escrow Agent shall revise the Preliminary Closing Statement and each of the parties shall, subject to its reasonable approval, deliver a final closing statement to Escrow Agent as set forth in Article XI (the “ Closing Statement ”).

 

Article V
COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS OF SELLER

 

To induce Buyer to execute, deliver and perform under this Agreement, Seller hereby represents, warrants and covenants the following on and as of the Effective Date and the Closing Date:

 

5.1            Organization; Authorization; Enforceability . Seller is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Nevada and has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business as it is now being conducted. Seller has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and all documents to be executed by Seller pursuant hereto, and all required corporate actions and approvals therefor have been duly and previously taken and obtained. The individual signing this Agreement and all other documents executed or to be executed pursuant hereto on behalf of Seller is and shall be duly authorized to sign the same on Seller’s behalf and to bind Seller thereto. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any third person, including any governmental agency, authority, instrumentality or body, on the part of Seller is required in connection with Seller’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transaction herein contemplated and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not conflict with, or with or without notice or the passage of time, or both, result in a breach of, any other agreement of Seller or any judgment, order or decree of any court having jurisdiction over Seller or its properties. This Agreement and all documents to be executed pursuant hereto by Seller are and shall be binding upon and enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, subject, as to enforcement, to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws now or hereinafter in effect affecting creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity. If Seller receives any such notice, Seller shall promptly deliver a copy of the same to Buyer.

 

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5.2            Compliance with Laws . To Seller’s knowledge, the Property is in full compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, orders and decrees (whether federal, state, county or municipal), and all applicable restrictive covenants (collectively, “ Regulations ”), including any Environmental Laws and Regulations relating to safety, health, building, fire or zoning (including all zoning, subdivision and “lot split” regulations, if applicable, and all zoning conditions and stipulations). Seller has not received notice of any violation of any applicable Regulation.

 

5.3            Title . Seller has good and marketable fee simple title to the Property, and shall convey the Property to Buyer free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances whatsoever except the Permitted Exceptions.

 

5.4            Access . There is access to and from the Property by publicly dedicated streets and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no fact or condition exists that would result in the termination of access to and from the Property.

 

5.5            Environmental Matters . To Seller’s Knowledge, there are no Environmental Liabilities or Environmental Conditions. Further, there is no pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened enforcement action regarding an Environmental Condition with respect to the Property.

 

5.6            Utilities . All utilities, including water, waste removal systems and electricity, are available to the Property in sufficient quantity to adequately service the Property for its current purposes.

 

5.7            Unrecorded Contracts . There are no unrecorded contracts, leases, easements or other agreements, or claim of any third party, affecting the use, title, occupancy or development of the Property, and no third party has any right of first refusal, option or other right to acquire all or any part of the Property.

 

5.8            Monetary Encumbrances . Except for any non-delinquent real property taxes and special assessments disclosed on the Title Commitment, there shall be no financing encumbrances, debts, liabilities, obligations or other monetary liens of Seller with respect to the Property outstanding as of the Closing Date. Any labor and materials used in any construction on or preparation of the Property have been paid for, and there are no disputes with regard thereto.

 

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5.9            Condemnation . There are no pending condemnation, eminent domain, or similar proceedings or actions pending or, to Seller’s Knowledge, threatened in writing, with regard to the Property. To the best of Seller’s Knowledge, there is no existing, proposed or contemplated plan to widen, modify or realign any street or highway adjoining the Property relating to the Property or any portion thereof.

 

5.10         Foreign Person . Seller is not a “foreign person” as that term is defined in Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and any applicable regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

5.11         Litigation . There is no action or proceeding pending against Seller or any part of the Property that, if determined adversely as to Seller, Buyer or the Property, would affect title to, or the use, enjoyment, or value of the Property, or that could interfere with the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, and, to Seller’s Knowledge, no such action or proceeding is contemplated or threatened by any party.

 

5.12         Zoning . The portion of the Property bearing Carson City Assessor Parcel Number 008-815-02 is zoned “LI” under the Carson City Zoning Code. There are no conditions or stipulations applicable to the Property beyond the face of such zoning ordinances, including any that are part of any site plan approval.

 

5.13         Use of Property . From and after the Effective Date, without the written consent of Buyer, which consent may be withheld in Buyer’s sole and absolute discretion, Seller agrees that it shall not:

 

5.13.1 Consent to or grant or convey or enter into any easement, lease, license, permit, agreement or any other legal or beneficial interest in or to the Property, or any portion thereof;

 

5.13.2 Violate, or allow the violation of, any Regulation with respect to the Property;

 

5.13.3 Fail to do or cause to be done, all things within its control to preserve intact and unimpaired any and all rights of way, easements, grants, appurtenances, privileges and licenses in favor of or benefiting any part of the Property;

 

5.13.4 Fail to pay, as and when due, all payments on any encumbrances or assessments presently affecting the Property and any and all taxes, assessments and levies in respect of the Property through the Closing Date;

 

5.13.5 Subject the Property to any lien or encumbrance other than Permitted Exceptions; and

 

5.13.6 Fail to maintain its existing insurance coverage of all types relating to the Property.

 

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Article VI
COVENANTS AND REPRESENTATIONS OF BUYER

 

To induce Seller to execute, deliver and perform under this Agreement, Buyer hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Seller, on and as of the Effective Date and the Closing Date as follows:

 

6.1            Organization; Authorization; Enforceability . Buyer is a corporation duly incorporated and validly existing and has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business as it is now being conducted. Buyer has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and all documents to be executed by Buyer pursuant hereto, and all required corporate actions and approvals therefor have been duly and previously taken and obtained. The individual signing this Agreement and all other documents executed or to be executed pursuant hereto on behalf of Buyer is and shall be duly authorized to sign the same on Buyer’s behalf and to bind Buyer thereto. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, qualification, designation, declaration or filing with, any third person, including any governmental agency, authority, instrumentality or body, on the part of Buyer is required in connection with Buyer’s execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder. The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the transaction herein contemplated and compliance with the terms of this Agreement will not conflict with, or with or without notice or the passage of time, or both, result in a breach of, any other agreement of Buyer or any judgment, order or decree of any court having jurisdiction over Buyer or its properties. This Agreement and all documents to be executed pursuant hereto by Buyer are and shall be binding upon and enforceable against Buyer in accordance with their respective terms, subject, as to enforcement, to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws now or hereinafter in effect affecting creditors’ rights generally and general principles of equity.

 

6.2            Litigation . There is no action or proceeding pending against Buyer that, if determined adversely as to Buyer, could interfere with the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, and, to Buyer’s knowledge, no such action or proceeding is contemplated or threatened by any party.

 

6.3            “AS IS”. BUYER HAS OR WILL DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, INDEPENDENTLY AND PERSONALLY INSPECTED THE PROPERTY, AND BUYER HAS ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT BASED UPON SELLER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN AND IN THE DOCUMENTS DELIVERED AT CLOSING, ITS RIGHTS TO HAVE MADE, AND HAVING MADE, SUCH PERSONAL EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION. BUYER AGREES THAT, SUBJECT TO THE REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN AND IN THE DOCUMENTS DELIVERED AT CLOSING, BUYER WILL ACCEPT THE PROPERTY, IN “AS-IS” CONDITION AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND WITH ALL ITS FAULTS, SUBJECT TO ORDINARY AND REASONABLE WEAR AND TEAR BETWEEN THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND CLOSING.

 

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6.4            Property Documents . BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY INFORMATION MADE AVAILABLE TO BUYER OR PROVIDED OR TO BE PROVIDED BY OR ON BEHALF OF SELLER WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY (OTHER THAN INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT) WAS OBTAINED FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES AND THAT SELLER HAS NOT MADE ANY INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OR VERIFICATION OF SUCH INFORMATION AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF SUCH INFORMATION.

 

Article VII
CONDITIONS PRECEDENT, DEFAULT AND TERMINATION

 

7.1            Buyer’s Closing Conditions . The obligation of Buyer to complete the transaction contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the following conditions precedent (and conditions concurrent, with respect to deliveries to be made by the parties at the Closing) (collectively, the “ Buyer’s Closing Conditions ”), which conditions may be waived, or the time for satisfaction thereof extended, by Buyer only in a writing executed by Buyer:

 

7.1.1 Seller’s Due Performance . All of the representations and warranties of Seller set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date as if made on the Closing Date, and Seller, on or prior to the Closing Date, shall have complied with and/or performed in all material respects all of the obligations, covenants and agreements required on the part of Seller to be complied with or performed as of such date pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

7.1.2 Title Policy . Seller shall have caused the Escrow Agent to irrevocably commit to deliver to Buyer the Title Policy.

 

7.1.3 Approvals . Buyer shall have received any and all third party approvals necessary for the purchase of the Property. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Buyer shall have the right to extend the Closing Date for a commercially reasonable period of time upon providing notice of such extension to Seller and Escrow Agent in order to obtain the approvals referred to above.

 

7.1.4 Bankruptcy . No action or proceeding shall have been commenced by or against Seller under the federal bankruptcy code or any state law for the relief of debtors or for the enforcement of the rights of creditors.

 

7.1.5 Asset Purchase Agreement . Seller shall be prepared to close the transactions contemplated by that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between Seller, Jack E. Petit and Buyer (the “ Asset Purchase Agreement ”), and Seller shall not be in default thereunder.

 

7.1.6 Deliveries . Seller shall have delivered to Escrow Agent or Buyer, as the case may be, such documents or instruments as are required to be delivered by Seller pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

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7.2            Failure of Buyer’s Closing Conditions . If any of Buyer’s Closing Conditions have not been fulfilled within the applicable time periods, Buyer may:

 

7.2.1 Waive the Buyer’s Closing Condition and close Escrow in accordance with this Agreement, without adjustment or abatement of the Purchase Price; or

 

7.2.2 Terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller and Escrow Agent, in which event (a) all documents, instruments and funds delivered into Escrow shall be returned to the party that delivered the same into Escrow, (b) to the extent that the failure of any applicable Buyer’s Closing Conditions is caused by a Seller default, Seller shall pay for all of the cancellation charges of Title Insurer and Escrow Agent and Buyer shall be entitled to pursue its rights and remedies pursuant to the terms hereof and the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, and (c) except as provided in subsection (b) above and Section 7.3 below, neither party shall have any further liability or obligation hereunder except as to those obligations which provide that they survive termination of this Agreement.

 

7.3            Buyer’s Remedies. In the event that the Closing fails to occur as a result of the default of Seller in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, then, upon notice to Seller and Escrow Agent, Buyer, at its election, shall have the right to: (i) terminate this Agreement, and seek any damages or other remedies available to it under the Asset Purchase Agreement or (ii) seek the specific performance of this Agreement within one hundred twenty (120) days following the scheduled Closing Date. Such remedies shall be in addition to any other remedies available to Buyer at law, in equity or under the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement.

 

7.4            Seller’s Closing Conditions . The obligation of Seller to complete the transaction contemplated by this Agreement is subject to the following conditions precedent (and conditions concurrent, with respect to deliveries to be made by the parties at the Closing) (collectively, the “ Seller’s Closing Conditions ”), which conditions may be waived, or the time for satisfaction thereof extended, by Seller only in a writing executed by Seller:

 

7.4.1 Buyer’s Due Performance . All of the representations and warranties of Buyer set forth in this Agreement shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date, and Buyer, on or prior to the Closing Date, shall have complied with and/or performed in all material respects all of the obligations, covenants and agreements required on the part of Buyer to be complied with or performed as of such date pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

7.4.2 Asset Purchase Agreement . Buyer shall be prepared to close the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement and shall not be in default thereunder.

 

7.4.3 Deliveries . Buyer shall have delivered to Escrow Agent or Seller, as the case may be, such documents or instruments as are required to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

 

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7.5            Failure of Seller’s Closing Conditions . If any of Seller’s Closing Conditions have not been fulfilled within the applicable time periods, Seller may:

 

7.5.1 Waive the Seller’s Closing Condition and close Escrow in accordance with this Agreement, without adjustment or abatement of the Purchase Price; or

 

7.5.2 Terminate this Agreement by written notice to Buyer and Escrow Agent, in which event (a) Escrow Agent shall return all documents, instruments and funds delivered into Escrow to the party that delivered the same into Escrow, (b) to the extent that the failure of any applicable Seller’s Closing Conditions is caused by a Buyer default Buyer shall pay for all of the cancellation charges of Title Insurer and Escrow Agent, if any, and (c) neither party shall have any further liability or obligation hereunder except as to those obligations which provide that they survive termination of this Agreement.

 

7.6            Default under Asset Purchase Agreement. Any default under the Asset Purchase Agreement by either Buyer or Seller shall be deemed a default under this Agreement and shall permit the non-defaulting party to terminate this Agreement concurrent with a termination of the Asset Purchase Agreement and such non-defaulting party shall be entitled to all remedies available to it under this Agreement, the Asset Purchase Agreement or at law or in equity.

 

Article VIII
ESCROW

 

8.1            Escrow. In the event of doubt as to Escrow Agent’s duties or liabilities under the provisions of this Agreement, Escrow Agent may, in Escrow Agent’s sole discretion, continue to hold the subject matter of this Escrow until the parties mutually agree to disbursement thereof, or until a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine the rights of the parties thereto, or Escrow Agent may deposit same with the clerk of the court having jurisdiction of the dispute, and upon notifying all parties concerned of such action, all liability on the part of Escrow Agent shall fully terminate, except to the extent of accounting for any items theretofore delivered out of Escrow. In the event of any suit between Buyer and Seller wherein Escrow Agent is made a party by virtue of acting as Escrow Agent hereunder, or in the event of any suit wherein Escrow Agent interpleads the subject matter of this Escrow, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred, said fees and costs to be charged and assessed as court costs in favor of the prevailing party. Seller and Buyer hereby designate Escrow Agent as the “Reporting Person” for the transaction pursuant to Section 6045(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

8.2            Opening of Escrow . Promptly following mutual execution of this Agreement, Buyer and Seller shall cause an escrow (“ Escrow ”) to be opened with Escrow Agent (the “ Opening of Escrow ”) by delivery to Escrow Agent of a fully executed copy of this Agreement. Escrow Agent shall promptly deliver to Buyer and Seller written notice of the date of the Opening of Escrow. This Agreement shall constitute escrow instructions to Escrow Agent as well as the agreement of the parties. Escrow Agent is hereby appointed and designated to act as Escrow Agent and instructed to deliver, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, the documents and funds to be deposited into Escrow as herein provided. The parties hereto shall execute such additional escrow instructions (not inconsistent with this Agreement as determined by counsel for Buyer and Seller) as Escrow Agent shall deem reasonably necessary. In the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this Agreement and such additional escrow instructions, the provisions of this Agreement shall govern.

 

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Article IX
BROKERAGE

 

Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer that Seller has not dealt with any broker or finder with respect to the Property or any of the transactions contemplated hereby. Seller shall indemnify, defend and hold Buyer harmless from any claim for brokerage commission or finder’s fee asserted by any broker or finder or any other person, firm or entity claiming to have been engaged by Seller. Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer has not dealt with any broker or finder with respect to the Property or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, other than Daroth Capital Advisors LLC (“ Buyer’s Broker ”), which is not a real estate broker, but is an investment banking firm that, pursuant to a separate agreement with Buyer, will receive a commission from Buyer based upon the aggregate purchase price paid under this Agreement and the Asset Purchase Agreement. Buyer’s Broker has no rights and is not intended to be a third-party beneficiary under this Agreement. Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold Seller harmless from any claim for brokerage commission or finder’s fee asserted by any broker or finder or any other person, firm or entity claiming to have been engaged by Buyer (other than Buyer’s Broker). The provisions of this Article IX shall survive the Closing or termination of this Agreement.

 

Article X
CASUALTY AND CONDEMNATION

 

10.1          Casualty . If, prior to the Closing, the Property is damaged by fire, flood or other casualty, Seller, promptly upon learning of same, shall give written notice to Buyer. Thereafter, Buyer shall have a period of ten (10) business days within which to elect, by written notice to Seller and Escrow Agent, to terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination this Agreement shall become null and void. If no such election is timely made, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived its rights under this Section 10.1 ; provided, however, that Buyer shall be entitled to all of the proceeds of any insurance or casualty award related to the Property, and Seller shall execute and deliver all documents reasonably requested of Seller in order to effectuate same.

 

10.2          Condemnation . If, prior to Closing, the Property or any part thereof is subject to an eminent domain or condemnation proceeding, Seller, promptly upon learning of same, shall give written notice to Buyer. Thereafter, Buyer shall have a period of ten (10) business days within which to elect, by written notice to Seller and Escrow Agent, to terminate this Agreement. Upon such termination this Agreement shall become null and void. If no such election is timely made, Buyer shall be deemed to have waived its rights under this Section 10.2 ; provided, however, that Buyer shall be entitled to all of the proceeds of any condemnation award related to the Property, and Seller shall execute and deliver all documents reasonably requested of Seller in order to effectuate same.

 

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Article XI
CLOSING

 

11.1          Closing . Provided that the satisfaction or waiver of Buyer’s Closing Conditions and Seller’s Closing Conditions has occurred, the consummation of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement (the “ Closing ”) shall occur on the date elected by Buyer, which shall be no later than April 15, 2017 (the “ Closing Date ”), unless another date is mutually agreed upon by Seller and Buyer.

 

11.2          Seller’s Deposits . On or before one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Escrow Agent one (1) original of the Deed and two (2) originals of all other closing documents listed below, each dated as of the Closing Date and duly executed and acknowledged, if applicable, by Seller unless otherwise specified below (collectively, the “ Seller’s Deposits ”):

 

11.2.1 The Deed, together with the State of Nevada Declaration of Value form setting forth the Purchase Price as the fair market value of the Property (the “ Declaration of Value ”);

 

11.2.2 An owner’s affidavit in form sufficient and acceptable to Title Insurer so as to allow Title Insurer to eliminate the standard printed exceptions, including the parties in possession, mechanic’s lien, and gap exceptions from the Title Policy and running to the benefit of Buyer and Escrow Agent, stating that there are no outstanding unrecorded options or contracts for sale of the Property to anyone other than Buyer, that the Property is unencumbered and that no construction or repairs have been made, nor any work done to or on the Property which has not been fully paid;

 

11.2.3 The Closing Statement; and

 

11.2.4 Any other items or documents referred to in this Agreement or affecting the conveyance and sale of the Property that may be reasonably requested by Buyer, Escrow Agent or Title Insurer or that may be necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Agreement.

 

11.3          Approval of Closing Documents . All Closing documents to be furnished by Seller or Buyer pursuant hereto the form of which is not attached to this Agreement shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to both Seller and Buyer.

 

11.4          Buyer’s Deposits . On or before one (1) Business Day prior to the Closing Date, Buyer shall deliver to Escrow Agent two (2) originals of each of the following (except with respect to the funds described in Section 11.4.1 below), dated as of the Closing Date, if applicable, and duly executed by Buyer (collectively, the “ Buyer’s Deposits ”):

 

11.4.1 Funds sufficient for all escrow fees and costs, recording fees and transfer taxes; provided, however, the allocation of such costs as between Buyer and Seller shall be made in accordance with Section 4.3 hereof;

 

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11.4.2 The Declaration of Value;

 

11.4.3 The Closing Statement; and

 

11.4.4 Any other items or documents referred to in this Agreement or affecting the conveyance and sale of the Property that may be reasonably requested by Seller, Escrow Agent or Title Insurer or that may be necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Agreement.

 

11.5          Actions by Escrow Agent . Provided that Escrow Agent shall not have received on or before the Closing Date written notice from Buyer or Seller of the failure of any condition to the Closing or of the termination of the Escrow and this Agreement, when Buyer and Seller have deposited into Escrow the documents and funds required by this Agreement and authorized Escrow Agent to close the transaction, Escrow Agent shall, in the order and manner herein below indicated, take the following actions:

 

11.5.1 Recording . Cause the Deed and any other documents which the parties hereto may mutually direct to be recorded in the Land Records and obtain conformed copies thereof for distribution to Buyer and Seller. Escrow Agent shall record such documents in the following order, (a) first, the Deed, together with the Declaration of Value, and (c) second, any other documents which the parties direct to be recorded in accordance herewith; and

 

11.5.2 Funds . Disburse all funds as follows:

 

11.5.2.1     pursuant to the Closing Statement, retain for Escrow Agent’s own account all escrow fees and costs, disburse to Title Insurer the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Title Policy and disburse to any other persons or entities entitled thereto the amount of any other Closing Expenses; and

 

11.5.2.2    disburse to the party who deposited the same any remaining funds in the possession of Escrow Agent after payments pursuant to Section 11.5.2.1 above have been completed.

 

11.5.3 Delivery of Documents . Deliver: (a) to Seller (i) one original of all documents deposited into Escrow by Buyer, (ii) one original of all documents deposited into Escrow by Seller, except for the Deed, and (iii) one conformed copy of each document recorded pursuant to the terms hereof; and (b) to Buyer, (i) one original of all documents deposited into Escrow by Seller, including the original recorded Deed, (ii) one original of all documents deposited into Escrow by Buyer; and (iii) one conformed copy of each document recorded pursuant to the terms hereof; and

 

11.5.4 Title Policy . Cause Title Insurer to issue to Buyer the Title Policy.

 

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11.6          Deliveries Outside of Escrow . At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver the Purchase Price and any prorations to Seller in accordance with the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement and Seller shall deliver possession of the Property to Buyer. Further, Seller hereby covenants and agrees to deliver to Buyer, at the Closing, the Intangible Property to the extent in the actual possession of Seller.

 

Article XII
MISCELLANEOUS

 

12.1          Notices . Any notice, request, demand, instruction or other document to be given or served hereunder or under any document or instrument executed pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally with a receipt requested therefor or by facsimile or sent by a recognized overnight courier service or by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid and addressed to the parties at their respective addresses set forth below, and the same shall be effective (a) upon receipt or refusal if delivered personally or by facsimile, (b) on the Business Day sent by facsimile or e-mail (if followed with another means of service as provided herein within one (1) Business Day) if sent before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time or on the next Business Day if sent after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, (c) one (1) Business Day after depositing with such an overnight courier service, or (d) three (3) Business Days after deposit in the mails if mailed. A party may change its address for receipt of notices by service of a notice of such change in accordance herewith. All notice by facsimile shall be subsequently confirmed by U.S. certified or registered mail or by recognized overnight courier service.

 

If to Buyer: Bonanza Properties Corp.
c/o P&F Industries, Inc.
445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 100
Melville, New York 11747
Attn: General Counsel
Facsimile: (631) 773-4223
E-mail: rgoodman@pfina.com

 

with a copy to: SilvermanAcampora, LLP
100 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 300
Jericho, New York 11753
Facsimile: (516) 479-6301
E-mail: skuperschmid@silvermanacampora.com
Attention: Steven J. Kuperschmid, Esq.

 

and

 

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
100 North City Parkway, Suite 1600
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Facsimile: (702) 382-8135
E-mail: rmiltenberger@bhfs.com
Attention: Rebecca Miltenberger, Esq.

 

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If to Seller: Jack Pettit Enterprises, Inc.
c/o Jack E. Pettit

13385 Damonte View Lane

Reno, NV 89511

Facsimile: (775) 882-7918

E-mail: jack.pettit@yahoo.com

 

with a copy to: Allison MacKenzie, Ltd.

402 North Division Street

Carson City, Nevada 89703

Facsimile: (775) 882-7918

E-mail: cmackenzie@allisonmackenzie.com

Attention: Christopher MacKenzie, Esq.

 

12.2          Third Party Benefits . Except as may be expressly set forth in this Agreement, this Agreement is for the sole and exclusive benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns, and no third party other than a successor or permitted assignee of Buyer or Seller is contemplated to or shall have any rights hereunder.

 

12.3          Assignment. Neither all nor any portion of this Agreement or Buyer’s interest under this Agreement may be sold, assigned, encumbered, conveyed, or otherwise transferred, whether directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, or by operation of law or otherwise (collectively, a “ Transfer ”), without the prior written consent of Seller, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed; provided, however, that Buyer may, without Seller’s consent, assign this Agreement and its rights hereunder to an Affiliate of Buyer by providing Seller with written notice of and a copy of such assignment (a “ Permitted Assignment ”). Any attempted Transfer without consent (other than a Permitted Assignment) shall be null and void. No Transfer, whether with or without consent, shall operate to release Buyer or alter Buyer’s primary liability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.

 

12.4          Entire Agreement . This Agreement contains the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes any offers, counter offers and term sheets relating to the subject matter hereof, and the same may not be amended, modified or discharged nor may any of its terms be waived except by an instrument in writing signed by the party to be bound thereby.

 

12.5          Further Assurances . The parties each agree to do, execute, acknowledge and deliver all such further acts, instruments and assurances and to take all such further action before or after the Closing as shall be necessary or desirable to fully carry out this Agreement and to fully consummate and effect the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

12.6          Survival and Benefit . All agreements, indemnifications and obligations of the parties which are intended to be performed in whole or in part after the Closing shall survive the Closing and the same shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the respective successors and permitted assigns of the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the representations and warranties of the parties hereto set forth in this Agreement shall survive the Closing for a period of twenty-four (24) months only; provided, however, a party shall not have any liability or obligation with respect to any of its representations or warranties contained herein unless on or prior to a date which is not later than twenty-four (24) months following the Closing the other party shall have notified such party in writing setting forth specifically the representation or warranty allegedly breached, and a description of the alleged breach in reasonable detail. All liabilities and obligations of each party hereto under any representation or warranty shall lapse and be of no further force or effect with respect to any matters not contained in a written notice delivered as contemplated above on or prior to twenty-four (24) months following the Closing.

 

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12.7          Headings . The headings and captions herein are inserted for convenient reference only and the same shall not limit nor construe the paragraphs or sections to which they apply nor otherwise affect the interpretation hereof.

 

12.8          Interpretation . The terms “hereby”, “hereof”, “hereto”, “herein”, “hereunder”, and any similar terms shall refer to this Agreement, and the term “hereafter” shall mean after, and the term “heretofore” shall mean before, the Effective Date. The terms “include,” “including,” and similar terms shall be construed as if followed by the phrase “without being limited to”. Words of the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall mean and include the correlative words of other genders, and words importing the singular number shall mean and include the plural number and vice versa. Words importing persons shall include firms, associations, partnerships (including limited partnerships), trusts, corporations and other legal entities, including public bodies, as well as natural persons. No reference herein to Seller or Buyer shall, in and of itself, be deemed to refer to its shareholders or members as such. This Agreement shall not be construed more strictly against one party than against the other merely by virtue of the fact that it may have been prepared primarily by counsel for one of the parties, it being recognized that both Buyer and Seller have contributed substantially and materially to the preparation of this Agreement.

 

12.9          Governing Law; Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial .

 

12.9.1 This Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, and all disputes between the parties hereto under or related to the Agreement or the facts and circumstances leading to its execution, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, applicable to contracts executed in and to be performed entirely within the State of Nevada, without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

 

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12.9.2 Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of any Nevada state court sitting in Carson City, Nevada, or federal court of the United States of America, sitting in Washoe County, Nevada, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the agreements delivered in connection herewith or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment relating thereto, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (a) agrees not to commence any such proceeding except in such courts, (b) agrees that any claim in respect of any such proceeding may be heard and determined in such Nevada state court sitting in Carson City, Nevada, or, to the extent permitted by law, in such federal court, sitting in Washoe County, Nevada, (c) waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such proceeding in any such Carson City, Nevada State court or federal court sitting in Washoe County, Nevada, (d) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such Carson City, Nevada state court or Federal court sitting in Washoe County, Nevada, and (e) to the extent such party is not otherwise subject to service of process in the State of Nevada, appoints Corporation Service Company (CSC) as such party’s agent in the State of Nevada for acceptance of legal process and agrees that service made on any such agent shall have the same legal force and effect as if served upon such party personally within such state. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law.

 

12.9.3 EACH PARTY HERETO ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ANY CONTROVERSY WHICH MAY ARISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS LIKELY TO INVOLVE COMPLICATED AND DIFFICULT ISSUES, AND THEREFORE IT HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND ANY OF THE AGREEMENTS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY. EACH PARTY HERETO CERTIFIES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT (a) NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PARTIES HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTIES WOULD NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE EITHER OF SUCH WAIVERS, (b) IT UNDERSTANDS AND HAS CONSIDERED THE IMPLICATIONS OF SUCH WAIVERS, (c) IT MAKES SUCH WAIVERS VOLUNTARILY, AND (d) IT HAS BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 12.9.3 . This Section shall survive any termination of this Agreement prior to the Closing and shall also survive the recordation of the Deed and shall not be deemed merged into the Deed upon its recordation.

 

12.9.4 Neither Seller nor Buyer shall avail itself of any remedy granted to it hereunder based upon an alleged default of the other party hereunder unless and until written notice of the alleged default, in reasonable detail, has been delivered to the defaulting party by the non-defaulting party and the alleged default has not been cured on or before 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time) on the fifth (5th) Business Day next following delivery of said notice of default, except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, there shall be no cure period for a party’s failure to close on the Closing Date or make its required deposits (i.e., the Seller’s Deposits and the Buyer’s Deposits, respectively) to Escrow prior to the Closing Date as set forth in Sections 11.2 and 11.4 .

 

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12.10         Confidentiality. Buyer and Seller agree that the parties shall keep confidential the pendency of this transaction, the documents and information supplied by the other party to it and all information, surveys, reports, tests and studies relating to the Property obtained by Buyer or Seller before or after the Effective Date (collectively, “ Confidential Information ”). Disclosure of Confidential Information by either party shall not be prohibited if that disclosure is of information that is or becomes a matter of public record or public knowledge as a result of the Closing of this transaction or from sources other than the other party or its agents, employees, contractors, consultants or attorneys. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) either party may disclose Confidential Information where disclosure (i) is required by applicable law or regulation or by an order of a court or other governmental body having jurisdiction after giving reasonable notice to the other party with, to the extent practicable, adequate time for such other party to seek a protective order; (ii) is advisable under any applicable securities laws regarding public disclosure of business information; (iii) is reasonably necessary and is made to that party’s or its Affiliate’s employees, officers, directors, attorneys, accountants or other advisors who are advised of the confidential nature of such information; (iv) is required to enforce the rights and remedies under this Agreement of either Buyer or Seller; (v) is requested or required by applicable gaming, horse racing, lottery and liquor regulatory authorities or agencies during discussions or negotiations concerning this Agreement or the Property; or (vi) is determined by Buyer, in its reasonable discretion, that this transaction should or must be disclosed to applicable gaming, horse racing, lottery and liquor regulatory authorities or agencies in connection with gaming license applications, notices or investigations, and (b) all notices to third parties and all other publicity concerning the sale of the Property prior to the Closing Date shall be jointly planned and coordinated by and between Buyer and Seller and none of the parties shall act unilaterally in this regard without the prior written approval of the other party; however, this approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The provisions of this Section 12.10 shall survive the Closing or the earlier termination of this Agreement.

 

12.11         Waiver of Known Defaults . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event that either party hereto has actual knowledge of the default of the other party (a “ Known Default ”), but nonetheless elects to consummate the transaction contemplated hereby and proceeds to Closing, then the rights and remedies of the non-defaulting party shall be waived with respect to any such Known Default upon the Closing and the defaulting party shall have no liability with respect thereto.

 

12.12         Attorney Fees . In the event that it is necessary for either party to this Agreement to resort to an attorney in order to enforce the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. The provisions of this Section 12.12 shall survive any termination of this Agreement and the Closing.

 

12.13         Severability . If any portion of this Agreement as applied to either party or to any circumstances shall be adjudged by a court to be void or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and shall in no way effect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of this Agreement.

 

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12.14         Counterparts . This Agreement and any document or instrument executed pursuant hereto may be executed in any number of counterparts, including facsimile and electronic counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

12.15         Waiver of Conditions . No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver be a continuing waiver. Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, no waiver shall be binding unless executed in writing by the party making the waiver. Either party may waive any provisions of this Agreement intended for its benefit; provided, however, such waiver shall in no way excuse the other party from the performance of any of its other obligations under this Agreement.

 

12.16         Disclosure of Taxing Authorities . Each of Seller and Buyer agree to cooperate fully with the other in completing or filing any disclosure documents or in otherwise satisfying any disclosure requirements of the Internal Revenue Code and any state or local taxing authority.

 

[Signatures appear on following page.]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Agreement has been executed and delivered by Seller and Buyer as of the Effective Date.

 

SELLER:

 

JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC.

a Nevada corporation

 

By: /s/ Jack E. Pettit, Jr.  
Name: Jack E. Pettit, Jr.  
Its: President  

 

BUYER:

 

BONANZA PROPERTIES CORP. ,

a Delaware corporation

 

By: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.  
Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.  
Its: Vice President  

 

 

 

 

ESCROW AGENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

The undersigned Escrow Agent hereby accepts the foregoing Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions and agrees to act as Escrow Agent under this Agreement in strict accordance with its terms. The Opening of Escrow occurred on April 5, 2017.

 

First American Title Insurance Company  
   
By: /s/ Kristen Haynes  
Name: Kristen Haynes  
Title: Escrow Officer  

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY

 

All that land situated in the City Carson City, County of Carson City, State of Nevada, and described as follows:

 

PARCEL 2-C-2 AS SHOWN ON THE PARCEL MAP FOR JOHND WINTERS, RECORDED ON THE 22ND DAY OF JULY 1983 IN BOOK 4, AT PAGE 994, AS DOCUMENT NO. 20078 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, CARSON CITY, NEVADA.

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

DEFINITIONS

 

“AEA” has the meaning ascribed to it in the definition of Hazardous Material below.

 

“Affiliate” means an entity controlled by, controlling or under common control with a party to this Agreement.

 

“Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to it in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Business Day” means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the State of Nevada. In the event that the date for the performance of any covenant or obligation under this Agreement shall fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the State of Nevada, the date for performance thereof shall be extended to the next Business Day.

 

“Buyer” has the meaning ascribed to it in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Buyer’s Broker” has the meaning ascribed to it in Article IX .

 

“Buyer’s Closing Conditions” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 7.1 .

 

“Buyer’s Deposits” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 11.4 .

 

“Buyer’s Expenses” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.3 .

 

“CERCLA” has the meaning ascribed to it in the definition of Hazardous Material below.

 

“Closing” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 11.1 .

 

“Closing Date” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 11.1 .

 

“Closing Expense” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.3 .

 

“Closing Statement” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.4 .

 

“Confidential Information” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 12.10 .

 

“Declaration of Value” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 11.2.1 .

 

“Deed” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.1 .

 

“Effective Date” has the meaning ascribed to it in the introductory paragraph.

 

Environmental Condition ” means, with respect to the Property, the release into the environment of any Hazardous Materials as a result of which Seller (i) has or may become liable for an Environmental Liability, (ii) is or was in violation of any Environmental Law, (iii) has or may be required to incur response costs for investigation or remediation, or (iv) by reason of which the Property, may be subject to any lien under Environmental Law; provided, however, that none of the foregoing shall be an Environmental Condition if such matter was fully remediated or otherwise fully corrected prior to the Effective Date in accordance with Environmental Law.

 

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“Environmental Law” means the Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq. ; the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq .; FIRFA; the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq. ; the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, 29 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq .; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by RCRA and Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, or as otherwise amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq .; the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300f et seq. ; CERCLA; RCRA; TSCA; AEA, and NWPA, all as may be amended, with implementing regulations and guidelines. Environmental Laws shall also include all federal, state, regional, county, municipal, and other local laws, regulations, and ordinances insofar as they are equivalent or similar to the federal laws above or purport to regulate (now or in the future) Hazardous Materials.

 

Environmental Liabilities ” means all liabilities (including all reasonable fees, disbursements and expenses of counsel, expert and consulting fees and costs of investigations and feasibility studies and responding to government requests for information or documents), fines, penalties, restitution and monetary sanctions, interest, direct or indirect, known or unknown, absolute or contingent, past, present or future, resulting from any claim or demand, under Environmental Law and relating to the Property.

 

“Escrow” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 8.2 .

 

“Escrow Agent” means First American Title Insurance Company.

 

“FIFRA” has the meaning ascribed to it in the definition of Hazardous Material below.

 

“Hazardous Materials” means any substance, material, waste, gas or particulate matter, hazardous substance, pollutant or contamination, giving those terms the broadest meaning as accorded by statutes, regulations and/or court decisions in the jurisdiction in which the Property is located. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the definition of those terms shall include substances which are regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 or as otherwise amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 et seq . (“ CERCLA ”); oil and petroleum products and by-products and natural gas, natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, and synthetic gas usable for fuel, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, and chlorofluorocarbons; pesticides regulated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. §§ 136 et seq . (“ FIFRA ”); asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl, and other substances regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976, as amended, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq . (“ TSCA ”); chemicals subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Hazard Communication, 29 C.F.R. §1910.1200, as amended; source material, special nuclear by-product materials, and any other radioactive materials or radioactive wastes, however produced, regulated under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2011 et seq . (“ AEA ”); or the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1983, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 10101 et seq . (“ NWPA ”); industrial process and pollution control wastes whether or not hazardous within the meaning of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6901 et seq . (“ RCRA ”); and any other hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant that is regulated or becomes regulated under any other Environmental Laws.

 

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“Immediately Available Funds” means funds deposited by federal funds wire transfer.

 

“Intangible Property” means, to the extent assignable, intangible property used or necessary in conjunction with the ownership, maintenance and operation of the Property including all licenses, permits, approvals, authorizations and other entitlements attributable to the Property, including zoning, and all books, records, reports, test results, environmental assessments and other documents and materials related to the Property.

 

“Known Default” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 12.11 .

 

“Land Records” means the records of the Office of the Recorder of Carson City, Nevada.

 

“NWPA” has the meaning ascribed to it in the definition of Hazardous Material above.

 

“Opening of Escrow” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 8.2 .

 

“Permitted Assignment” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 12.3 .

 

“Preliminary Closing Statement” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.4 .

 

“Property” has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital A.

 

“Property Documents” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.1.2 .

 

“Purchase Price” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 2.2 .

 

“RCRA” has the meaning ascribed to it in the definition of Hazardous Material above.

 

“Regulations” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 5.2 .

 

“Seller” has the meaning ascribed to it in the introductory paragraph.

 

“Seller’s Broker” has the meaning ascribed to it in Article IX.

 

“Seller’s Closing Conditions” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 7.4 .

 

“Seller’s Deposits” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 11.2 .

 

“Seller’s Expenses” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 4.3 .

 

“Seller’s Knowledge” and similar phrases mean the actual knowledge, after reasonable inquiry, of: Jack Pettit.

 

“Survey” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.2 .

 

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“Title Commitment” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.3 .

 

“Title Insurer” means First American Title Insurance Company.

 

“Title Policy” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 3.4 .

 

“Transfer” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 12.3 .

 

“TSCA” has the meaning ascribed to it in the definition of Hazardous Material above.

 

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EXHIBIT C

 

FORM OF GRANT, BARGAIN AND SALE DEED

 

APN(s): 008-815-02

 

WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO AND

MAIL PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS TO:

 

P&F Industries, Inc.

445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 100

Melville, New York 11747

Attn: ________________

 

GRANT, BARGAIN AND SALE DEED

 

THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC., a Nevada corporation formerly known as UNITED AIR TOOL, INC., a Nevada corporation , for valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby Grant, Bargain, Sell and Convey to BONANZA PROPERTIES CORP., a Delaware corporation, c/o P&F Industries, Inc., with an address of 445 Broadhollow Road, Suite 100, Melville, New York 11747, Attn: General Counsel, all that real property situated in the County of Clark, State of Nevada, bounded and described as follows:

 

See Exhibit A attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein (the “ Property ”);

 

Together with all and singular the improvements, fixtures, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining; and

 

Subject to (i) taxes for the current fiscal year, not due or delinquent; and (ii) those restrictions, conditions, reservations, rights of way and easements affecting the use and occupancy of this Property as the same may now appear of record as forth on Exhibit B .

 

[Signature and acknowledgement appear on following page.]

 

 

 

 

Witness my hand this _____ day of ________, 2017.

 

  SELLER:
   
  JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC., a Nevada corporation formerly known as UNITED AIR TOOL, INC., a Nevada corporation
     
  By:  
     
  Name:  
     
  Its:  

 

STATE OF _______________

 

COUNTY OF _____________

 

This instrument was acknowledged before me on _______________________, 2017 by ______________, as _________________ of Jiffy Air Tool, Inc., a Nevada corporation formerly known as United Air Tool, Inc., a Nevada corporation.

 

(Seal, if any)  
  Signature of Notarial Officer

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A TO DEED

 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

 

All that land situated in the City of Carson City, County of Carson City, State of Nevada, and described as follows:

 

PARCEL 2-C-2 AS SHOWN ON THE PARCEL MAP FOR JOHND WINTERS, RECORDED ON THE 22ND DAY OF JULY 1983 IN BOOK 4, AT PAGE 994, AS DOCUMENT NO. 20078 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, CARSON CITY, NEVADA.

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT B TO DEED

 

PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES

 

1. Water rights, claims or title to water, whether or not shown by the public records.

 

2. Any taxes that may be due, but not assessed, for new construction which can be assessed on the unsecured property rolls, in the Office of the County Assessor, per Nevada Revised Statute 361.260, none due and payable.

 

3. Any taxes that may be due as provided under NRS 361.4725, none due and payable.

 

4. Any lien which may be levied by the Carson City Utilities by reason of said land lying within its boundaries, none due and payable.

 

5. General and special taxes and assessments for the fiscal year 2017-2018, a lien not yet due or payable.

 

6. Reservations for mines of gold, silver, copper, lead, cinnabar and other valuable minerals, except gas, coal, oil, and oil shales and provisions as contained in the Patent from the State of Nevada, recorded November 12, 1954, in Book 64 of Deeds, Page 518, as Instrument No.4160.

 

7. An easement as contained in the above document, for ditches, tunnels, and telephone and transmission lines constructed by the authority of the United States.

 

8. Easements, dedications, reservations, provisions, relinquishments, recitals, certificates, and any other matters as provided for or delineated on Parcel Map No. 707. Reference is hereby made to said plat for particulars.

 

9. Easements, dedications, reservations, provisions, relinquishments, recitals, certificates, and any other matters as provided for or delineated on Parcel Map No. 746. Reference is hereby made to said plat for particulars.

 

10. Easements, dedications, reservations, provisions, relinquishments, recitals, certificates, and any other matters as provided for or delineated on Parcel Map No. 994 referenced in the legal description contained herein. Reference is hereby made to said plat for particulars.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

   

Execution Version

 

 

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.,

FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION,

and

HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.,

as Borrowers,

 

ATSCO HOLDINGS CORPORATION,

BONANZA HOLDINGS CORP.,

BONANZA PROPERTIES CORP.,

CONTINENTAL TOOL GROUP, INC.,

COUNTRYWIDE HARDWARE, INC.,

EMBASSY INDUSTRIES, INC.,
GREEN MANUFACTURING, INC.,

PACIFIC STAIR PRODUCTS, INC.,

WILP HOLDINGS, INC.,

EXHAUST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.,

and

WOODMARK INTERNATIONAL, L.P.,

as Guarantors,

 

 

 

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Dated as of April 5, 2017

 

$17,700,000.00

 

 

 

CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,

as Lenders

 

and

 

CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,

as Agent

 

 

 

 

 

  

Table of Contents

 

    Page
     
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION 2
     
1.1 Definitions 2
     
1.2 Accounting Terms 29
     
1.3 Uniform Commercial Code 29
     
1.4 Certain Matters of Construction 29
     
SECTION 2. CREDIT FACILITIES 30
     
2.1 Revolver Commitment 30
     
2.2 Term Loan Commitment 31
     
2.2B Capex Loan Commitment 32
     
2.3 Letter of Credit Facility 33
     
SECTION 3. INTEREST, FEES AND CHARGES 35
     
3.1 Interest 35
     
3.2 Fees 37
     
3.3 Computation of Interest, Fees, Yield Protection 37
     
3.4 Reimbursement Obligations 37
     
3.5 Illegality 38
     
3.6 Inability to Determine Rates 38
     
3.7 Increased Costs; Capital Adequacy 38
     
3.8 Mitigation 39
     
3.9 Funding Losses 40
     
3.10 Maximum Interest 40
     
SECTION 4. LOAN ADMINISTRATION 40
     
4.1 Manner of Borrowing and Funding Revolver Loans 40
     
4.2 Defaulting Lender 42
     
4.3 Number and Amount of LIBOR Loans; Determination of Rate 42
     
4.4 Borrower Agent 42
     
4.5 One Obligation 42
     
4.6 Effect of Termination 43
     
SECTION 5. PAYMENTS 43
     
5.1 General Payment Provisions 43
     
5.2 Repayment of Revolver Loans 43
     
5.3 Repayment of Term Loans 43

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
5.4 Payment of Other Obligations 44
     
5.5 Marshaling; Payments Set Aside 44
     
5.6 Post-Default Allocation of Payments 44
     
5.7 Application of Payments 45
     
5.8 Loan Account; Account Stated 46
     
5.9 Taxes 46
     
5.10 Lender Tax Information 46
     
5.11 Nature and Extent of Each Borrower’s Liability 47
     
SECTION 6. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT 49
     
6.1 Conditions Precedent to Initial Loans 49
     
6.2 Conditions Precedent to All Credit Extensions 51
     
SECTION 7. COLLATERAL 51
     
7.1 Grant of Security Interest 51
     
7.2 Lien on Deposit Accounts; Cash Collateral 52
     
7.3 Real Estate Collateral 53
     
7.4 Investment Property and other Equity Interests 53
     
7.5 Other Collateral; New Subsidiaries 54
     
7.6 No Assumption of Liability 54
     
7.7 Further Assurances 55
     
7.8 Foreign Subsidiary Stock 55
     
SECTION 8. COLLATERAL ADMINISTRATION 55
     
8.1 Borrowing Base Certificates 55
     
8.2 Administration of Accounts 55
     
8.3 Administration of Inventory 56
     
8.4 Administration of Equipment 57
     
8.5 Administration of Deposit Accounts 57
     
8.6 General Provisions 57
     
8.7 Power of Attorney 59
     
SECTION 9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 59
     
9.1 General Representations and Warranties 59
     
9.2 Complete Disclosure 64
     
SECTION 10. COVENANTS AND CONTINUING AGREEMENTS 64

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
10.1 Affirmative Covenants 64
     
10.2 Negative Covenants 68
     
10.3 Financial Covenants 72
     
SECTION 11. EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES ON DEFAULT 72
     
11.1 Events of Default 72
     
11.2 Remedies upon Default 74
     
11.3 License 74
     
11.4 Setoff 74
     
11.5 Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver 75
     
SECTION 12. AGENT 75
     
12.1 Appointment, Authority and Duties of Agent 75
     
12.2 Agreements Regarding Collateral and Field Examination Reports 76
     
12.3 Reliance By Agent 77
     
12.4 Action Upon Default 77
     
12.5 Ratable Sharing 77
     
12.6 Indemnification of Agent Indemnitees 78
     
12.7 Limitation on Responsibilities of Agent 78
     
12.8 Successor Agent and Co-Agents 78
     
12.9 Due Diligence and Non-Reliance 79
     
12.10 Replacement of Certain Lenders 79
     
12.11 Remittance of Payments and Collections 79
     
12.12 Agent in its Individual Capacity 80
     
12.13 Agent Titles 80
     
12.14 Bank Product Providers 80
     
12.15 No Third Party Beneficiaries 80
     
SECTION 13. BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS 81
     
13.1 Successors and Assigns 81
     
13.2 Participations 81
     
13.3 Assignments 81
     
SECTION 14. MISCELLANEOUS 82
     
14.1 Consents, Amendments and Waivers 82
     
14.2 Indemnity 83

 

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Table of Contents

(continued)

 

    Page
     
14.3 Notices and Communications 83
     
14.4 Performance of Borrowers’ Obligations 84
     
14.5 Credit Inquiries 84
     
14.6 Severability 84
     
14.7 Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms 84
     
14.8 Counterparts 84
     
14.9 Entire Agreement 84
     
14.10 Relationship with Lenders 84
     
14.11 No Control; No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility 85
     
14.12 Confidentiality 85
     
14.13 GOVERNING LAW 85
     
14.14 Consent to Forum 86
     
14.15 Waivers by Obligors 86
     
14.16 Patriot Act Notice 86
     
SECTION 15. GUARANTY OF OBLIGATIONS 86
     
15.1 Guaranty; Limitation of Liability 86
     
15.2 Guaranty Absolute 87
     
15.3 Waivers and Acknowledgments 89
     
15.4 Subrogation 91

 

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LIST OF EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES

 

Exhibits:  
Exhibit A Revolver Note
Exhibit B-1 Term Loan Note
Exhibit B-2 Capex Loan Note
Exhibit C Assignment and Acceptance
Exhibit D Assignment Notice
   
Schedules:  
Schedule 1.1 Commitments of Lenders
Schedule 1.2 Immaterial Subsidiaries
Schedule 7.3.1 Owned Real Estate
Schedule 7.4.1 Pledged Interests
Schedule 8.3.3 Sale on Consignment or Approval
Schedule 8.5 Deposit Accounts
Schedule 8.6.1 Business Locations
Schedule 9.1.4 Names and Capital Structure
Schedule 9.1.11 Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Licenses
Schedule 9.1.14 Environmental Matters
Schedule 9.1.15 Restrictive Agreements
Schedule 9.1.16 Litigation
Schedule 9.1.18 Pension Plans
Schedule 9.1.20 Labor Contracts
Schedule 10.2.2 Existing Liens
Schedule 10.2.4 Approved Incentive Compensation Plan
Schedule 10.2.17 Existing Affiliate Transactions
Schedule 10.2.22 Post-Closing Deliveries

 

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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

This SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT is dated as of April 5, 2017 (this “ Agreement ”), among P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”), HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ” and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic, collectively, the “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), BONANZA HOLDINGS CORP., a Delaware corporation (“ Bonanza ”), ATSCO HOLDINGS CORPORATION , a Delaware corporation (“ ATSCO ”), BONANZA PROPERTIES CORP, a Delaware corporation (“ Properties ”), CONTINENTAL TOOL GROUP, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Continental ”), COUNTRYWIDE HARDWARE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Countrywide ”), EMBASSY INDUSTRIES, INC. , a New York corporation (“ Embassy ”), GREEN MANUFACTURING, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Green ”), PACIFIC STAIR PRODUCTS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Pacific ”), WILP HOLDINGS, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ WILP ”), EXHAUST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation, and WOODMARK INTERNATIONAL, L.P. , a Delaware limited partnership (“ Woodmark ”, and together with Bonanza, ATSCO, Properties, Continental, Countrywide, Embassy, Green, Pacific and WILP, collectively, “ Guarantors ” and each, a “ Guarantor ”) the financial institutions party to this Agreement from time to time as lenders (collectively, “ Lenders ”), and CAPITAL ONE , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a national banking association, as agent for the Lenders (“ Agent ”).

 

RECITALS:

 

A .            Reference is hereby made to that certain Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 12, 2014 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the date hereof, the “ Existing Agreement ”), by and among the Borrowers and Guarantors party thereto, the Lenders (as defined therein) and the Agent;

 

B.            The Borrowers, the Lenders and the Administrative Agent have agreed to enter into this Agreement in order to (i) amend and restate the Existing Agreement in its entirety; (ii) re-evidence the “Obligations” under, and as defined in, the Existing Agreement, which shall be repayable in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; and (iii) set forth the terms and conditions under which the existing Loans shall be re-evidenced as Loans (as defined below) owing to the Lenders under this Agreement on a Pro Rata basis;

 

C .              It is the intent of the parties hereto that this Agreement not constitute a novation of the obligations and liabilities of the parties under the Existing Agreement or be deemed to evidence or constitute full repayment of such obligations and liabilities, but that this Agreement amend and restate in its entirety the Existing Agreement and re-evidence the obligations and liabilities of the Obligors outstanding thereunder, which shall be payable in accordance with the terms hereof; and

 

D.            It is also the intent of the Borrowers and Guarantors to confirm that all obligations under the Existing Agreement and the “Loan Documents” (as referred to and defined in the Existing Agreement) shall continue in full force and effect but only as modified and/or restated hereby and that, from and after the Restatement Effective Date, all references to the “Agreement” contained in any such existing “Loan Documents” shall be deemed to refer to this Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree that the Existing Agreement is hereby amended and restated as follows

 

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NOW, THEREFORE , for valuable consideration hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

 

SECTION 1.          DEFINITIONS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

 

1.1            Definitions . As used herein, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

Account : as defined in the UCC, including all rights to payment for goods sold or leased, or for services rendered.

 

Account Debtor : a Person who is obligated under an Account, Chattel Paper or General Intangible.

 

Accounts Formula Amount : 85% of the Value of Eligible Accounts.

 

Acquisition : any transaction or series of related transactions resulting in the (a) acquisition of all or substantially all of the Property or business of any Person, or of any business unit, line of business or division of any Person or Property constituting a business unit, line of business or division of any other Person, (b) acquisition of in excess of 50% of the Equity Interests of any Person or otherwise causing a person to become a Subsidiary of the acquiring Person, or (c) merger, consolidation, amalgamation or other combination, whereby a Person becomes a Subsidiary of the acquiring Person.

 

Adjusted EBITDA : for any period, with respect to the Obligors on a consolidated basis, net income (as that term is determined in accordance with GAAP) for such period, plus:

 

(a) without duplication and to the extent already deducted (and not added back) in arriving at such consolidated net income, the sum of the following amounts for such period:

 

(i) the amount of depreciation and amortization of fixed and intangible assets deducted in determining such net income for such period;

 

(ii) all interest expense and all fees for the use of money or the availability of money, including commitment, facility and like fees and charges upon indebtedness (including Debt to Agent and Lenders) paid or payable during such period;

 

(iii) all tax liabilities paid or accrued during such period;

 

(iv) non-cash compensation charges and expenses including, but limited to, charges and expenses related to the management incentive plans and employee bonus plans (to the extent deducted in determining net income for such period);

 

(v) any non-cash charges related to impairment of intangible assets;

 

(vi) other non-cash charges; and

 

(vii) transaction fees, costs and expenses in connection with the Jiffy Acquisition, not to exceed $350,000.

 

minus     (b)          without duplication and to the extent included in arriving at such consolidated net income, the following amounts for such period:

 

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(i) the amount of all gains realized during such period upon the sale or other disposition of property or assets that are sold or otherwise disposed of outside the Ordinary Course of Business and any income for such period attributable to the early extinguishment of Debt;

 

(ii) all other non-cash gains or extraordinary non-recurring income added in determining consolidated net income.

 

Notwithstanding the above, no more than 10% of Adjusted EBITDA shall be attributable to Universal. In addition, for the purposes of determining the Adjusted EBITDA of Bonanza for the Fiscal Quarters ending June 30, 2017, September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2017, Adjusted EBITDA of Bonanza (i) for the Fiscal Quarter ending June 30, 2017, shall be deemed to equal (x) the actual amount of Adjusted EBITDA of Bonanza for such Fiscal Quarter, multiplied by (y) 4, (ii) for the Fiscal Quarter ending September 30, 2017, shall be deemed to equal (x) the sum of the actual amounts of Adjusted EBITDA of Bonanza for such Fiscal Quarter and the Fiscal Quarter ending June 30, 2017, multiplied by (y) 2, and (iii) for the Fiscal Quarter ending December 31, 2017, shall be deemed to equal (x) the sum of the actual amounts of Adjusted EBITDA of Bonanza for such Fiscal Quarter and the Fiscal Quarters ending June 30, 2017 and September 30, 2017, multiplied by (y) 4/3.

 

Affiliate : with respect to any Person, another Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the Person specified. “ Control ” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. “ Controlling ” and “ Controlled ” have correlative meanings.

 

Agent Indemnitees : Agent and its officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.

 

Agent Professionals : attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auditors, business valuation experts, environmental engineers or consultants, turnaround consultants, and other professionals and experts retained by Agent.

 

Allocable Amount : as defined in Section 5.11.3 .

 

Anti-Terrorism Laws : any laws relating to terrorism or money laundering, including OFAC requirements and the Patriot Act.

 

Applicable Law : all laws, rules, regulations and governmental guidelines applicable to the Person, conduct, transaction, agreement or matter in question, including all applicable statutory law, common law and equitable principles, and all provisions of constitutions, treaties, statutes, rules, regulations, orders and decrees of Governmental Authorities.

 

Applicable Margin : (a) with respect to Tranche A Term Loans, (i) 0.50% with respect to Base Rate Term Loans and (ii) 1.50% with respect to LIBOR Term Loans; (b) with respect to Capex Loans, (i) 0.50% with respect to Base Rate Capex Loans and (ii) 1.50% with respect to LIBOR Capex Loans; and (c) with respect to Revolver Loans, the margins set forth below, as determined by the Leverage Ratio for the Measurement Period ending as of the most recently ended Fiscal Quarter:

 

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Level   Leverage Ratio   Base Rate 
Revolver
Loans
    LIBOR 
Revolver
Loans
 
I   > 2.50 to 1.00     1.00 %     2.00 %
II   > 2.00 to 1.00 and < 2.50 to 1.00     0.75 %     1.75 %
III   < 2.00 to 1.00     0.50 %     1.50 %

 

Until Agent receives a Compliance Certificate for the Fiscal Quarter ended June 30, 2017, margins shall be determined as if Level II were applicable. Thereafter, t he margins shall be subject to increase or decrease upon receipt by Agent pursuant to Section 10.1.2 of the financial statements and corresponding Compliance Certificate for the last Fiscal Quarter, which change shall be effective on the first day of the calendar month following receipt. If, by the first day of a month, any financial statements and Compliance Certificate due in the preceding month have not been received, then, at the option of Agent or Required Lenders, the margins shall be determined as if Level I were applicable, from such day until the first day of the calendar month following actual receipt.

 

Approved Fund : any Person (other than a natural person) that is engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in its ordinary course of activities, and is administered or managed by a Lender, an entity that administers or manages a Lender, or an Affiliate of either.

 

Approved Guarantor : a Guarantor whose Accounts and/or Inventory have been approved in writing by Agent for inclusion in the Borrowing base to the extent determined by Agent to be Eligible Accounts, Eligible In-Transit Inventory or Eligible Inventory, as the case may be. As of the Closing Date, only Bonanza shall be an Approved Guarantor.

 

Asset Disposition : a sale, lease, license, consignment, transfer or other disposition of Property of an Obligor, including a disposition of Property in connection with a sale-leaseback transaction or synthetic lease.

 

Assignment and Acceptance : an assignment agreement between a Lender and Eligible Assignee, in the form of Exhibit C .

 

Availability : the Borrowing Base minus the principal balance of all Revolver Loans .

 

Availability Reserve : the sum (without duplication of any other Reserve or items that are otherwise addressed or excluded through eligibility criteria) of (a) the Rent and Charges Reserve; (b) the LC Reserve; (c) the Bank Product Reserve; and (d) the aggregate amount of liabilities at any time (i) secured by Liens upon Collateral that are senior to Agent’s Liens or (ii) for which Agent and Lenders may be obligated to third parties in connection with this Agreement for which claims may be reasonably expected to be asserted against the Collateral, Agent or Lenders (but imposition of any such reserve shall not waive an Event of Default arising therefrom).

 

Bank Product : any of the following products, services or facilities extended to any Obligor or Subsidiary by a Lender or any of its Affiliates: (a) Cash Management Services; (b) products under Hedging Agreements; (c) commercial credit card and merchant card services; and (d) other banking products or services as may be requested by any Borrower or other Obligor, other than Letters of Credit.

 

Bank Product Debt : Debt and other obligations of an Obligor relating to Bank Products.

 

Bank Product Reserve : the aggregate amount of reserves established by Agent from time to time in its reasonable discretion in respect of Secured Bank Product Obligations.

 

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Bankruptcy Code : Title 11 of the United States Code.

 

Base Rate : for any day, a per annum rate equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate for such day; (b) the annualized rate for 90-day dealer commercial paper which normally appears in the “Money Rates” section of The Wall Street Journal; and (c) LIBOR for a 30 day interest period as determined on such day, plus 1.00 %.

 

Base Rate Capex Loan : a Capex Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.

 

Base Rate Loan : any Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.

 

Base Rate Revolver Loan : a Revolver Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.

 

Base Rate Term Loan : a Term Loan that bears interest based on the Base Rate.

 

Beneficial Owner : without duplication, any Person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding relationship or otherwise has or shares (a) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of, such security; and/or (b) investment power, which includes the power to dispose, or to direct the disposition, of such security.

 

Board of Governors : the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

 

Borrowed Money : with respect to any Obligor, without duplication, its (a) Debt that (i) arises from the lending of money by any Person to such Obligor, (ii) is evidenced by notes, drafts, bonds, debentures, credit documents or similar instruments, (iii) accrues interest or is a type upon which interest charges are customarily paid (excluding trade payables owing in the Ordinary Course of Business), or (iv) was issued or assumed as full or partial payment for Property; (b) Capital Leases; (c) reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit; and (d) guaranties of any Debt of the foregoing types owing by another Person.

 

Borrower Agent : as defined in Section 4.4 .

 

Borrowing : a group of Loans of one Type that are made on the same day or are converted into Loans of one Type on the same day.

 

Borrowing Base : on any date of determination, an amount equal to the lesser of (a) the aggregate amount of Revolver Commitments, minus the Availability Reserve, and (b) the sum of the Accounts Formula Amount, plus the Inventory Formula Amount, , minus the Borrowing Base Reserve.

 

Borrowing Base Certificate : a certificate, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by which Borrowers certify calculation of the Borrowing Base.

 

Borrowing Base Reserve : the sum (without duplication of any other Reserve or items that are otherwise addressed or excluded through eligibility criteria) of (a) the Inventory Reserve; (b) the Rent and Charges Reserve; (c) the LC Reserve; (d) the Bank Product Reserve; (e) the Dilution Reserve; (f) the aggregate amount of liabilities secured by Liens upon Revolving Credit Collateral that are senior in priority to Agent’s Liens (but imposition of any such reserve shall not waive an Event of Default arising therefrom); and (g) such additional reserves, in such amounts and with respect to such matters, as Agent in its reasonable credit judgment exercised in good faith may elect to impose from time to time.

 

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Business Day : any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banks are authorized to close under the laws of, or are in fact closed in, New York, and if such day relates to a LIBOR Loan, any such day on which dealings in Dollar deposits are conducted between banks in the London interbank Eurodollar market.

 

Capex Loan : a term loan made pursuant to Section 2.2B.

 

Capex Loan Commitment : for any Lender, its obligation to make Capex Loans up to the maximum principal amount shown on Schedule 1.1 , or as hereafter determined pursuant to each Assignment and Acceptance to which it is a party.

 

Capex Loan Commitments : means the aggregate amount of such commitments of all Lenders in an aggregate amount up to $1,600,000.

 

Capex Loan Note : a promissory note to be executed by Borrowers in favor of a Lender in the form of Exhibit B-2 , which shall be in the amount of such Lender’s Capex Loan Commitment and shall evidence the Capex Loans made by such Lender.

 

Capex Loan Termination Date : the earliest to occur of (a) February 11, 2019; (b) the date on which Borrowers terminate the Revolver Commitments pursuant to Section 2.1.4 ; and (c) the date on which the Capex Loan Commitments are terminated pursuant to Section 11.2 .

 

Capital Expenditures : without duplication, all liabilities incurred, expenditures made or payments due (whether or not made) by a Borrower or Subsidiary for the acquisition of any fixed assets, or any improvements, replacements, substitutions or additions thereto with a useful life of more than one year, including the principal portion of Capital Leases.

 

Capital Lease : any lease that is required to be capitalized for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP.

 

Capital One : Capital One, National Association, a national banking association, and its successors and assigns.

 

Capital One Indemnitees : Capital One and its officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.

 

Cash Collateral : cash and Cash Equivalents, and any interest or other income earned thereon, that is delivered to Agent to Cash Collateralize any Obligations.

 

Cash Collateral Account : a demand deposit, money market or other account with Agent or an Affiliate of Agent, which account shall be subject to Agent’s Liens for the benefit of Secured Parties.

 

Cash Collateralize : the delivery of cash to Agent, as security for the payment of Obligations, in an amount equal to (a) with respect to LC Obligations, 105% of the aggregate LC Obligations, and (b) with respect to any inchoate, contingent or other Obligations (including Secured Bank Product Obligations), Agent’s good faith estimate of the amount due or to become due, including all fees contracted for and other amounts relating to such Obligations. “ Cash Collateralization ” has a correlative meaning.

 

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Cash Equivalents : (a) marketable obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by, and backed by the full faith and credit of, the United States government, maturing within 12 months of the date of acquisition; (b) certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers’ acceptances maturing within 12 months of the date of acquisition, and overnight bank deposits, in each case which are issued by Capital One or a commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States or any state or district thereof, rated A-1 (or better) by S&P or P-1 (or better) by Moody’s at the time of acquisition, and (unless issued by a Lender) not subject to offset rights; (c) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying investments of the types described in clauses (a) and (b) entered into with any bank meeting the qualifications specified in clause (b); (d) commercial paper issued by Capital One or rated A-1 (or better) by S&P or P-1 (or better) by Moody’s, and maturing within nine months of the date of acquisition; and (e) shares of any money market fund that has substantially all of its assets invested continuously in the types of investments referred to above, has net assets of at least $500,000,000 and has the highest rating obtainable from either Moody’s or S&P.

 

Cash Management Services : any services provided from time to time by Capital One or any of its Affiliates to any Obligor or Subsidiary in connection with operating, collections, payroll, trust, or other depository or disbursement accounts, including automated clearinghouse, e-payable, electronic funds transfer, wire transfer, controlled disbursement, overdraft, depository, information reporting, lockbox and stop payment services.

 

CERCLA : the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq .).

 

Change in Law : the occurrence, after the date hereof, of (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty; (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority; or (c) the making or issuance of any request, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority.

 

Change of Control : (a) P&F ceases to own and control, beneficially and of record, directly or indirectly, all Equity Interests in all other Obligors (other than Immaterial Subsidiaries); (b) the Horowitz Percentage is less than twenty-five percent (25%); (c) the current Board of Directors of P&F, or any of them, together with any director approved or nominated by the then majority of the Board of Directors of P&F, or any of them, does not constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of P&F; (d) all or substantially all of any Borrower’s or Approved Guarantor’s assets are sold or transferred, other than sale or transfer to another Borrower; or (e) Richard A. Horowitz at any time ceases to be the chief executive officer of P&F, whether because of death, disability or otherwise, unless the replacement chief executive officer of P&F appointed by the Board of Directors of P&F within 120 days is reasonably acceptable to Agent and Required Lenders.

 

Claims : all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, judgments, proceedings, interest, costs and expenses of any kind (including remedial response costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees and Extraordinary Expenses) at any time (including after Full Payment of the Obligations, resignation or replacement of Agent, or replacement of any Lender) incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee in any way relating to (a) any Loans, Letters of Credit, Loan Documents, or the use thereof or transactions relating thereto, (b) any action taken or omitted to be taken by any Indemnitee in connection with any Loan Documents, (c) the existence or perfection of any Liens, or realization upon any Collateral, (d) exercise of any rights or remedies under any Loan Documents or Applicable Law, or (e) failure by any Obligor to perform or observe any terms of any Loan Document, in each case including all costs and expenses relating to any investigation, litigation, arbitration or other proceeding (including an Insolvency Proceeding or appellate proceedings), whether or not the applicable Indemnitee is a party thereto.

 

Closing Date : as defined in Section 6.1 .

 

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Code : the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

 

Collateral : all Property described in Section 7.1 , all Property described in any Security Documents as security for any Obligations, and all other Property that now or hereafter secures (or is intended to secure) any Obligations.

 

Commitment : for any Lender, the aggregate amount of such Lender’s Revolver Commitment, Term Loan Commitment and Capex Loan Commitment. “ Commitments ” means the aggregate amount of all Revolver Commitments, Term Loan Commitments and Capex Loan Commitments.

 

Commitment Termination Date : the earliest to occur of (a) the Revolver Termination Date; (b) the date on which Borrowers terminate the Revolver Commitments pursuant to Section 2.1.4 ; or (c) the date on which the Revolver Commitments are terminated pursuant to Section 11.2 .

 

Commodity Exchange Act : means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq .), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

 

Compliance Certificate : a certificate, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by which Borrowers (i) certify as to whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and, if a Default or Event of Default has occurred, specifying the details thereof and any action taken or proposed to be taken with respect thereto, (ii) set forth reasonably detailed calculations of the Leverage Ratio and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio and, to the extent then applicable, certify compliance with the provisions of Sections 10.2.3 and 10.3 and (iii) calculate the applicable Level for the Applicable Margin.

 

Contingent Obligation : any obligation of a Person arising from a guaranty, indemnity or other assurance of payment or performance of any Debt, lease, dividend or other obligation (“ primary obligations ”) of another obligor (“ primary obligor ”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, including any obligation of such Person under any (a) guaranty, endorsement, co-making or sale with recourse of an obligation of a primary obligor; (b) obligation to make take-or-pay or similar payments regardless of nonperformance by any other party to an agreement; and (c) arrangement (i) to purchase any primary obligation or security therefor, (ii) to supply funds for the purchase or payment of any primary obligation, (iii) to maintain or assure working capital, equity capital, net worth or solvency of the primary obligor, (iv) to purchase Property or services for the purpose of assuring the ability of the primary obligor to perform a primary obligation, or (v) otherwise to assure or hold harmless the holder of any primary obligation against loss in respect thereof. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be the stated or determinable amount of the primary obligation (or, if less, the maximum amount for which such Person may be liable under the instrument evidencing the Contingent Obligation) or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability with respect thereto.

 

Countrywide Lease : that certain lease agreement dated as of April 29, 2010 by and between Countrywide, as landlord, and Purification Technologies, Inc., as tenant, as heretofore modified, supplemented or amended.

 

CWA : the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq.).

 

Debt : as applied to any Person, without duplication, (a) all items that would be included as liabilities on a balance sheet in accordance with GAAP, including Capital Leases, but excluding accrued expenses and trade payables incurred and being paid in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) all Contingent Obligations; (c) all reimbursement obligations in connection with letters of credit issued for the account of such Person; and (d) in the case of an Obligor, the Obligations. The Debt of a Person shall include any recourse Debt of any partnership in which such Person is a general partner or joint venturer (other than the discontinued operations of WMC).

 

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Default : an event or condition that, with the lapse of time or giving of notice, would constitute an Event of Default.

 

Default Rate : for any Obligation (including, to the extent permitted by law, interest not paid when due), 2% plus the interest rate otherwise applicable thereto.

 

Defaulting Lender : any Lender that (a) fails to make any payment or provide funds to Agent or any Borrower as required hereunder or fails otherwise to perform its obligations under any Loan Document, and such failure is not cured within one Business Day, (b) has notified a Borrower, Agent or any Lender that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations or has made a public statement to that effect with respect to its funding obligations hereunder or under other agreements in which it commits to extend credit, (c) has failed, within three Business Days after request by Agent, to confirm in a manner satisfactory to Agent that it will comply with its funding obligations, or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of an Insolvency Proceeding, (ii) had a receiver, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or a custodian appointed for it, or (iii) taken any action in furtherance of, or indicated its consent to, approval of or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a Governmental Authority.

 

Deposit Account Control Agreements : the Deposit Account control agreements to be executed by each institution maintaining a Deposit Account (including the Dominion Account) for an Obligor, in favor of Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, as security for the Obligations.

 

Derivative Security : the right to become the Beneficial Owner of any Equity Interest, including any right to acquire such Equity Interest (a) through the exercise of any option, warrant or right or similar arrangement; (b) through the conversion of a security or similar arrangement; (c) pursuant to the power to revoke a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement; or (d) pursuant to the automatic termination of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement.

 

Designated Jurisdiction : any country or territory that is the subject of any Sanction.

 

Dilution Percent : the percent, determined for Borrowers’ most recent Fiscal Quarter, equal to (a) bad debt write-downs or write-offs, discounts, returns, promotions, credits, credit memos and other dilutive items with respect to Accounts, divided by (b) gross sales.

 

Dilution Reserve : at any date of determination, the percentage amount by which the Dilution Percent exceeds 5% (rounded up to the nearest whole number) times the amount of Eligible Accounts.

 

Distribution : any declaration or payment of a distribution, interest or dividend on any Equity Interest of an Obligor (other than payment-in-kind); any distribution, loan, management fee, advance or repayment of Debt to a holder of Equity Interests of an Obligor or of an Affiliate of an Obligor; or any purchase, redemption, or other acquisition or retirement for value of any Equity Interest of an Obligor or an Affiliate of an Obligor.

 

Dividend : as defined in Section 7.4.3 .

 

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Dollars : lawful money of the United States.

 

Dominion Account : a special account established by Borrowers and (to the extent owning Accounts) Guarantors at Capital One, over which Agent has exclusive control for withdrawal purposes.

 

Eligible Account : an Account owing to a Borrower or Approved Guarantor that arises in the Ordinary Course of Business from the sale of goods, is payable in Dollars and is deemed by Agent, in its reasonable discretion, to be an Eligible Account. Without limiting the foregoing, no Account shall be an Eligible Account if (a)(i) with respect to Accounts from Sears Holdings Corp. or the Boeing Company, it is unpaid for more than 30 days after the original due date, or more than 120 days after the original invoice date and (ii) with respect to all other Accounts, it is unpaid for more than 60 days after the original due date; (b) Accounts representing 50% or more of all amounts owing by the Account Debtor thereon are not Eligible Accounts under the foregoing clause; (c) when aggregated with other Accounts owing by the Account Debtor, (i) with respect to Accounts from Sears Holdings Corp., it exceeds (A) so long as Sears Holdings Corp. is rated CCC+ (or better) by S&P (secured bank facility rating category), 30% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts during the period of September 1 through November 30 of each year or (B) 25% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts during all other times, (ii) with respect to Accounts from The Home Depot, Inc., it exceeds (A) so long as The Home Depot, Inc. is rated BBB- (or better) by S&P, 40% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts, (B) so long as The Home Depot, Inc. is rated BB+ by S&P, 25% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts, and (C) so long as The Home Depot, Inc. is rated BB- (or lower) by S&P, 20% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts, and (iii) with respect to all other Accounts, 20% of the aggregate Eligible Accounts (or such higher percentage as Agent may establish for the Account Debtor from time to time); (d) it does not conform with a covenant or representation herein; (e) it is owing by a creditor or supplier, or is otherwise subject to an offset, counterclaim, dispute, deduction, discount, recoupment, reserve, defense, chargeback, credit or allowance (but ineligibility shall be limited to the amount thereof); (f) an Insolvency Proceeding has been commenced by or against the Account Debtor; or the Account Debtor has failed, has suspended or ceased doing business, is liquidating, dissolving or winding up its affairs, is not Solvent, or is subject to Sanctions or any specially designated nationals list maintained by OFAC; or such Borrower or such Guarantor (as applicable) is not able to bring suit or enforce remedies against the Account Debtor through judicial process; (g) the Account Debtor is organized or has its principal offices or assets outside the United States or Canada; (h) it is owing by a Government Authority, unless the Account Debtor is the United States or any department, agency or instrumentality thereof and the Account has been assigned to Agent in compliance with the Assignment of Claims Act; (i) it is not subject to a duly perfected, first priority Lien in favor of Agent, or is subject to any other Lien except Permitted Liens permitted by Section 10.2.2(c) ; (j) the goods giving rise to it have not been delivered to and accepted by the Account Debtor, the services giving rise to it have not been accepted by the Account Debtor, or it otherwise does not represent a final sale; (k) it is evidenced by Chattel Paper or an Instrument of any kind, or has been reduced to judgment; (l) its payment has been extended, the Account Debtor has made a partial payment, or it arises from a sale on a cash-on-delivery basis; (m) it arises from a sale to an Affiliate, from a sale on a bill-and-hold, guaranteed sale, sale or return, sale on approval, consignment, or other repurchase or return basis, or from a (direct) sale to a Person for personal, family or household purposes; (n) it represents a progress billing or retainage, or relates to services for which a performance, surety or completion bond or similar assurance has been issued; or (o) it includes a billing for interest, fees or late charges, but ineligibility shall be limited to the extent thereof. In calculating delinquent portions of Accounts under clauses (a) and (b), credit balances more than 90 days old will be excluded.

 

Eligible Assignee : a Person that is (a) a Lender, U.S.-based Affiliate of a Lender or Approved Fund; (b) any other financial institution approved by Agent and Borrower Agent (which approval by Borrower Agent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and shall be deemed given if no objection is made within five Business Days after notice of the proposed assignment), that is organized under the laws of the United States or any state or district thereof, has total assets in excess of $5 billion, extends asset-based lending facilities in its ordinary course of business and whose becoming an assignee would not constitute a prohibited transaction under Section 4975 of the Code or any other Applicable Law; and (c) during any Event of Default, any Person acceptable to Agent in its discretion. None of the Obligors or any Affiliates of any Obligor shall be Eligible Assignees.

 

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Eligible In-Transit Inventory : Inventory owned by a Borrower or Approved Guarantor that would be Eligible Inventory if it were not subject to a Document and in transit from a foreign location to a location of such Borrower or such Guarantor within the United States, with respect to which such Borrower or such Guarantor maintains accurate and complete accounting and other records in form satisfactory to Agent and that Agent, in its reasonable discretion, deems to be Eligible In-Transit Inventory. Without limiting the foregoing, no Inventory shall be Eligible In-Transit Inventory unless it (a) is subject to a Document showing Agent (or, with the consent of Agent, another Person acceptable to Agent) as consignee, which Document is in the possession of Agent or such other Person as Agent shall approve; (b) is fully insured in a manner satisfactory to Agent; (c) has been identified to the applicable sales contract and title has passed to such Borrower such Guarantor; (d) is not sold by a vendor that has a right to reclaim, divert shipment of, repossess, stop delivery, claim any reservation of title or otherwise assert Lien rights against the Inventory, or with respect to whom any Borrower or Guarantor is in default of any obligations; (e) is subject to purchase orders and other sale documentation satisfactory to Agent; (f) is shipped by a common carrier that is not affiliated with the vendor and is not subject to Sanctions or any specially designated nationals list maintained by OFAC; and (g) is being handled by a customs broker, freight-forwarder or other handler that has delivered a Lien Waiver.

 

Eligible Inventory : Inventory that is owned by a Borrower or Approved Guarantor and that Agent, in its reasonable discretion, deems to be Eligible Inventory. Without limiting the foregoing, no Inventory shall be Eligible Inventory unless it (a) is finished goods or raw materials, and not work-in-process, packaging or shipping materials, labels, samples, display items, bags, replacement parts or manufacturing supplies; (b) is not held on consignment, nor subject to any deposit or downpayment; (c) is in new and saleable condition and is not damaged, defective, shopworn or otherwise unfit for sale; (d) is not slow-moving, obsolete or unmerchantable, and does not constitute returned or repossessed goods; (e) meets all standards imposed by any Governmental Authority, has not been acquired from an entity subject to Sanctions or any specially designated nationals list maintained by OFAC, and does not constitute hazardous materials under any Environmental Law; (f) conforms with the covenants and representations herein; (g) is subject to Agent’s duly perfected, first priority Lien, and no other Lien; (h) is within the continental United States, is not in transit except between locations of Borrowers or an Approved Guarantor, and is not consigned to any Person; (i) is not subject to any warehouse receipt or negotiable Document; (j) is not subject to any License or other arrangement that restricts such Borrower’s, such Guarantor’s or Agent’s right to dispose of such Inventory, unless Agent has received an appropriate Lien Waiver; (k) is not located on leased premises or in the possession of a warehouseman, processor, repairman, mechanic, shipper, freight forwarder or other Person, unless the lessor or such Person has delivered a Lien Waiver or an appropriate Rent and Charges Reserve has been established; and (l) is reflected in the details of a current perpetual inventory report.

 

Enforcement Action : any action to enforce any Obligations or Loan Documents or to exercise any rights or remedies relating to any Collateral (whether by judicial action, self-help, notification of Account Debtors, exercise of setoff or recoupment, exercise of any right to vote or act in an Obligor’s Insolvency Proceeding, or otherwise).

 

Environmental Agreement : each agreement of Obligors with respect to any Real Estate subject to a Mortgage, pursuant to which Obligors agree to indemnify and hold harmless Agent and Lenders from liability under any Environmental Laws.

 

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Environmental Laws : all Applicable Laws (including all programs, permits and guidance promulgated by regulatory agencies), relating to public health (but excluding occupational safety and health, to the extent regulated by OSHA) or the protection or pollution of the environment, including CERCLA, RCRA and CWA.

 

Environmental Notice : a notice (whether written or oral) from any Governmental Authority or other Person of any possible noncompliance with, investigation of a possible violation of, litigation relating to, or potential fine or liability under any Environmental Law, or with respect to any Environmental Release, environmental pollution or hazardous materials, including any complaint, summons, citation, order, claim, demand or request for correction, remediation or otherwise.

 

Environmental Release : a release as defined in CERCLA or under any other Environmental Law.

 

Equity Interest : the interest of any (a) shareholder in a corporation; (b) partner in a partnership (whether general, limited, limited liability or joint venture); (c) member in a limited liability company; or (d) other Person having any other form of equity security or ownership interest, including any Derivative Securities.

 

ERISA : the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

 

ERISA Affiliate : any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) under common control with an Obligor within the meaning of Section 414(b) or (c) of the Code (and Sections 414(m) and (o) of the Code for purposes of provisions relating to Section 412 of the Code).

 

ERISA Event : (a) a Reportable Event with respect to a Pension Plan; (b) the withdrawal of any Obligor or ERISA Affiliate from a Pension Plan subject to Section 4063 of ERISA during a plan year in which such entity was a “substantial employer” (as defined in Section 4001(a)(2) of ERISA) or a cessation of operations that is treated as such a withdrawal under Section 4062(e) of ERISA; (c) a complete or partial withdrawal by any Obligor or ERISA Affiliate from a Multiemployer Plan or notification that a Multiemployer Plan is in reorganization; (d) the filing of a notice of intent to terminate, the treatment of a Pension Plan amendment as a termination under Section 4041 or 4041A of ERISA, or the commencement of proceedings by the PBGC to terminate a Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; (e) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate a Pension Plan; (f) any Obligor or ERISA Affiliate fails to meet any funding obligations with respect to any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan, or requests a minimum funding waiver; (g) any event or condition which constitutes grounds under Section 4042 of ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Pension Plan; (h) the determination that any Pension Plan is considered an at-risk plan or a plan in endangered or critical status within the meaning of Sections 430, 431 and 432 of the Code or Sections 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA; or (i) the imposition of any liability under Title IV of ERISA, other than for PBGC premiums due but not delinquent under Section 4007 of ERISA, upon any Obligor or ERISA Affiliate.

 

Event of Default : as defined in Section 11 .

 

Excluded Hedge Obligation : with respect to an Obligor, each Hedge Obligation as to which, and only to the extent that, such Obligor's guaranty of or grant of a Lien as security for such Hedge Obligation is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act because the Obligor does not constitute an "eligible contract participant" as defined in the act (determined after giving effect to any keepwell, support or other agreement for the benefit of such Obligor and all guarantees of Hedge Obligations by other Obligors) when such guaranty or grant of Lien becomes effective with respect to the Hedge Obligation. If a Hedging Agreement governs more than one Hedge Obligation, only the Hedge Obligation(s) or portions thereof described in the foregoing sentence shall be Excluded Hedge Obligation(s) for the applicable Obligor.

 

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Excluded Tax : with respect to Agent, any Lender, Issuing Bank or any other recipient of a payment to be made by or on account of any Obligation, (a) taxes imposed on or measured by its overall net income (however denominated), and franchise taxes imposed on it (in lieu of net income taxes), by the jurisdiction (or any political subdivision thereof) under the laws of which such recipient is organized or in which its principal office is located or, in the case of any Lender, in which its applicable Lending Office is located; (b) any branch profits taxes imposed by the United States or any similar tax imposed by any other jurisdiction in which Borrower Agent is located; (c) any backup withholding tax required by the Code to be withheld from amounts payable to a Lender that has failed to comply with Section 5.10 ; (d) in the case of a Foreign Lender, any United States withholding tax that is (i) required pursuant to laws in force at the time such Lender becomes a Lender (or designates a new Lending Office) hereunder, or (ii) attributable to such Lender’s failure or inability (other than as a result of a Change in Law) to comply with Section 5.10 , except to the extent that such Foreign Lender (or its assignor, if any) was entitled, at the time of designation of a new Lending Office (or assignment), to receive additional amounts from Obligors with respect to such withholding tax; and (e) taxes imposed on it by reason of Section 1471 or 1472 of the Code.

 

Existing Agreement : as defined in Recital A.

 

Existing Capex Loans : as defined in Section 2.2B .

 

Existing Term Loans : as defined in Section 2.2.1 .

 

Extraordinary Expenses : all costs, expenses or advances that Agent may incur during a Default or Event of Default, or during the pendency of an Insolvency Proceeding of an Obligor, including those relating to (a) any audit, inspection, repossession, storage, repair, appraisal, insurance, manufacture, preparation or advertising for sale, sale, collection, or other preservation of or realization upon any Collateral; (b) any action, arbitration or other proceeding (whether instituted by or against Agent, any Lender, any Obligor, any representative of creditors of an Obligor or any other Person) in any way relating to any Collateral (including the validity, perfection, priority or avoidability of Agent’s Liens with respect to any Collateral), Loan Documents, Letters of Credit or Obligations, including any lender liability or other Claims; (c) the exercise, protection or enforcement of any rights or remedies of Agent in, or the monitoring of, any Insolvency Proceeding; (d) settlement or satisfaction of any taxes, charges or Liens with respect to any Collateral; (e) any Enforcement Action; (f) negotiation and documentation of any modification, waiver, workout, restructuring or forbearance with respect to any Loan Documents or Obligations; and (g) Protective Advances. Such costs, expenses and advances include transfer fees, Other Taxes, storage fees, insurance costs, permit fees, utility reservation and standby fees, legal fees, appraisal fees, brokers’ fees and commissions, auctioneers’ fees and commissions, accountants’ fees, environmental study fees, wages and salaries paid to employees of any Obligor or independent contractors in liquidating any Collateral, and travel expenses.

 

Facility Guaranty : as defined in Section 15.1 .

 

Family Trust : in respect of any individual, any trust for the exclusive benefit of such individual, his/her spouse and lineal descendants, so long as such individual has the exclusive right to control such trust.

 

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FASB ASC : the Accounting Standards Codification of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

 

Federal Funds Rate : (a) the weighted average of interest rates on overnight federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by federal funds brokers on the applicable Business Day (or on the preceding Business Day, if the applicable day is not a Business Day), as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the next Business Day; or (b) if no such rate is published on the next Business Day, the average rate (rounded up, if necessary, to the nearest 1/8 of 1%) charged to Capital One on the applicable day on such transactions, as determined by Agent.

 

Fiscal Quarter : each period of three months, commencing on the first day of a Fiscal Year.

 

Fiscal Year : the fiscal year of P&F and its Subsidiaries for accounting and tax purposes, ending on December 31 of each year.

 

Fitch : Fitch Ratings Ltd., a division of Fitch, Inc., and its successors.

 

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio : the ratio, determined on a consolidated basis for P&F and its Subsidiaries for the most recent Measurement Period, of (a) Adjusted EBITDA minus Capital Expenditures (except those financed with Borrowed Money other than Revolver Loans) and cash taxes paid, to (b) Fixed Charges.

 

Fixed Charges : the sum of interest expense (other than payment-in-kind), principal payments made on Borrowed Money (other than prepayments of Revolver Loans pursuant to Section 5.2 to the extent the Revolver Commitments are not permanently reduced by a corresponding amount pursuant to Section 2.1.4 ) and Distributions made.

 

FLSA : the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

 

Foreign Lender : any Lender that is organized under the laws of a jurisdiction other than the laws of the United States, or any state or district thereof.

 

Foreign Plan : any employee benefit plan or arrangement (a) maintained or contributed to by any Obligor or Subsidiary that is not subject to the laws of the United States; or (b) mandated by a government other than the United States for employees of any Obligor or Subsidiary.

 

Foreign Subsidiary : a Subsidiary that is a “controlled foreign corporation” under Section 957 of the Code, such that a guaranty by such Subsidiary of the Obligations or a Lien on the assets of such Subsidiary to secure the Obligations would result in material tax liability to Borrowers.

 

Full Payment : with respect to any Obligations or Guaranteed Obligations, (a) the full and indefeasible cash payment thereof, including any interest, fees and other charges accruing during an Insolvency Proceeding (whether or not allowed in the proceeding); (b) if such Obligations or Guaranteed Obligations are LC Obligations or inchoate or contingent in nature, Cash Collateralization thereof (or delivery of a standby letter of credit acceptable to Agent in its discretion, in the amount of required Cash Collateral); and (c) a release of any Claims of Obligors against Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank arising on or before the payment date. No Loans shall be deemed to have been paid in full until all Commitments related to such Loans have expired or been terminated.

 

GAAP : generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the United States from time to time.

 

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Governmental Approvals : all authorizations, consents, approvals, licenses and exemptions of, registrations and filings with, and required reports to, all Governmental Authorities.

 

Governmental Authority : any federal, state, municipal, foreign or other governmental department, agency, commission, board, bureau, court, tribunal, instrumentality, political subdivision, or other entity or officer exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions for or pertaining to any government or court, in each case whether associated with the United States, a state, district or territory thereof, or a foreign entity or government.

 

Guaranteed Obligations : as defined in Section 15.1 .

 

Guarantor Payment : as defined in Section 5.11.3 .

 

Guarantors : as defined in the first paragraph of this Agreement together with each other Person who guarantees payment or performance of any Obligations.

 

Guaranty : each guaranty agreement, including the guaranties set forth in Section 15 , now or hereafter executed by a Guarantor in favor of Agent.

 

Hedging Agreement : an agreement relating to any swap, cap, floor, collar, option, forward, cross right or obligation, or combination thereof or similar transaction, with respect to interest rate, foreign exchange, currency, commodity, credit or equity risk.

 

Hedge Obligations : means with respect to any Guarantor any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of Section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

 

Horowitz Family : any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, cousin, niece or nephew, including adoptive relationships.

 

Horowitz Group : Richard A. Horowitz, the Horowitz Family and any Family Trust, and all Affiliates Controlled by any of the foregoing (the terms “Affiliate” and “Control” for purposes of this definition only having the meaning ascribed to such terms in Rule 405 promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission).

 

Horowitz Percentage : (a) the sum of all Equity Interests of P&F (including all Derivative Securities) Beneficially Owned by one or more members of the Horowitz Group divided by (b) the sum of all issued and outstanding Equity Interests of P&F (including all Derivative Securities).

 

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Immaterial Subsidiary : each Subsidiary of P&F that has been designated by the Borrower Agent in writing to Agent as a “Designated Immaterial Subsidiary” for purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents; provided that at no time shall (a) the total assets of all Immaterial Subsidiaries as of the end of the most recent Fiscal Quarter for which financial statements have been delivered pursuant to Section 10.1.2 equal or exceed $250,000; (b) any Immaterial Subsidiary own assets included in the Borrowing Base or any Intellectual Property that is material or material to the business of the Borrowers; or (c) the gross revenues of all Immaterial Subsidiaries (including any Immaterial Subsidiaries dissolved, liquidated or otherwise disposed of during any Measurement Period) for any Measurement Period equal or exceed $250,000, in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP; provided further , however , that (i) an intercompany receivable owing to Embassy from P&F of approximately $5,000,000 shall not be considered an “asset” for purposes hereof so long as such intercompany receivable is not transferred or encumbered (except among Obligors) and if so requested by Agent, such intercompany payable shall be represented by a note and pledged to Agent pursuant to documentation reasonably satisfactory to Agent; (ii) notes payable to Woodmark and Pacific from WMC in the approximate amount of $7,339,648.78 shall not be considered “assets” for purposes hereof so long as the realizable value thereof as reasonably determined by Borrower Agent is less than $250,000 (and if at any time greater, notice thereof will be given promptly to Agent) and if so requested by Agent, such notes shall be pledged to Agent pursuant to documentation reasonably satisfactory to Agent; and (iii) the Equity Interest of WMC held by Woodmark and Pacific shall not be considered “assets” for purposes hereof so long as the value reasonably attributed thereto by Borrower Agent is less than $250,000 (and if at any time greater, notice thereof will be given promptly to Agent) and if so requested by Agent, such Equity Interests shall be pledged to Agent pursuant to documentation reasonably satisfactory to Agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Approved Guarantor nor any Subsidiary that owns Accounts or Inventory included in the Borrowing Base (whether or not “eligible”) may be designated or be an Immaterial Subsidiary. As of the Closing Date, the Subsidiaries specified on Schedule 1.2 are the only Subsidiaries designated by the Borrower Agent as Immaterial Subsidiaries for purposes of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

 

Indemnified Taxes : Taxes other than Excluded Taxes.

 

Indemnitees : Agent Indemnitees, Lender Indemnitees, Issuing Bank Indemnitees and Capital One Indemnitees.

 

Insolvency Proceeding : any case or proceeding commenced by or against a Person under any state, federal or foreign law for, or any agreement of such Person to, (a) the entry of an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code, or any other insolvency, debtor relief or debt adjustment law; (b) the appointment of a receiver, trustee, liquidator, administrator, conservator or other custodian for such Person or any part of its Property; or (c) an assignment or trust mortgage for the benefit of creditors.

 

Intellectual Property : all intellectual and similar Property of a Person, including inventions, designs, patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, confidential or proprietary information, customer lists, know-how, software and databases; all embodiments or fixations thereof and all related documentation, applications, registrations and franchises; all licenses or other rights to use any of the foregoing; and all books and records relating to the foregoing.

 

Intellectual Property Claim : any claim or assertion (whether in writing, by suit or otherwise) that an Obligor’s or Subsidiary’s ownership, use, marketing, sale or distribution of any Inventory, Equipment, Intellectual Property or other Property violates another Person’s Intellectual Property.

 

Interest Period : as defined in Section 3.1.3 .

 

Inventory : as defined in the UCC, including all goods intended for sale, lease, display or demonstration; all work in process; and all raw materials, and other materials and supplies of any kind that are or could be used in connection with the manufacture, printing, packing, shipping, advertising, sale, lease or furnishing of such goods, or otherwise used or consumed in a Borrower’s or Approved Guarantor’s business (but excluding Equipment).

 

Inventory Formula Amount : the least of (i) 8,000,000; (ii) 60% of the Value of Eligible Inventory (including Eligible In-Transit Inventory); and (iii) 85% of the NOLV Percentage of the Value of Eligible Inventory; provided , however , that the Inventory Formula Amount attributable to (x) Eligible Inventory that is Sears Branded Inventory shall not exceed $700,000 and (y) Eligible In-Transit Inventory shall not exceed $2,500,000.

 

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Inventory Reserve : reserves established by Agent to reflect factors that may negatively impact the Value of Inventory, including change in salability, obsolescence, seasonality, theft, shrinkage, imbalance, change in composition or mix, markdowns and vendor chargebacks.

 

Investment : any acquisition of all or substantially all assets of a Person; any acquisition of record or beneficial ownership of any Equity Interests of a Person; or any loan, advance or capital contribution to or other investment in a Person.

 

IRS : the United States Internal Revenue Service.

 

Issuing Bank : Capital One or any Affiliate of Capital One, or any replacement appointed pursuant to Section 2.3.4 .

 

Issuing Bank Indemnitees : Issuing Bank and its officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.

 

Jiffy Acquisition : the Acquisition (i) by Bonanza of all or substantially all of the assets of Jiffy Air Tool, Inc., a Nevada corporation, other than the Nevada Real Estate, pursuant to the Jiffy Purchase Agreement for a purchase price of $5,950,000, to be adjusted by a potential two-year earn-out (with a maximum amount not expected to exceed $1,000,000 ) and a working capital adjustment and (ii) by Properties of the Nevada Real Estate pursuant to a customary real property sale and purchase agreement for a purchase price of $1,050,000.

 

Jiffy Purchase Agreement : the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017 by and among Jiffy Air Tool, Inc., as seller and Bonanza, as buyer, with respect to the Jiffy Acquisition.

 

LC Application : an application by Borrower Agent to Issuing Bank for issuance of a Letter of Credit, in form and substance satisfactory to Issuing Bank.

 

LC Conditions : the following conditions necessary for issuance of a Letter of Credit: (a) each of the conditions set forth in Section 6 ; (b) after giving effect to such issuance, total LC Obligations do not exceed the Letter of Credit Subline, no Overadvance exists and, if no Revolver Loans are outstanding, the LC Obligations do not exceed the Borrowing Base (without giving effect to the LC Reserve for purposes of this calculation); (c) the expiration date of such Letter of Credit is (i) no more than 365 days from issuance (subject to any automatic renewal provisions in the case of “evergreen” letters of credit), in the case of standby Letters of Credit, (ii) no more than 120 days from issuance, in the case of documentary Letters of Credit, and (iii) at least 20 Business Days prior to the Revolver Termination Date; (d) the Letter of Credit and payments thereunder are denominated in Dollars; and (e) the purpose and form of the proposed Letter of Credit is satisfactory to Lender in its reasonable discretion.

 

LC Documents : all documents, instruments and agreements (including LC Requests and LC Applications) delivered by Borrowers or any other Person to Issuing Bank or Agent in connection with issuance, amendment or renewal of, or payment under, any Letter of Credit.

 

LC Obligations : the sum (without duplication) of (a) all amounts owing by Borrowers for any drawings under Letters of Credit; (b) the undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit; and (c) all fees and other amounts owing with respect to Letters of Credit.

 

LC Request : a request for issuance of a Letter of Credit, to be provided by Borrower Agent to Issuing Bank, in form satisfactory to Agent and Issuing Bank.

 

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LC Reserve : the aggregate of all LC Obligations, other than (a) those that have been Cash Collateralized; and (b) if no Default or Event of Default exists, those constituting charges owing to the Issuing Bank.

 

Lender Indemnitees : Lenders and their officers, directors, employees, Affiliates, agents and attorneys.

 

Lenders : as defined in the preamble to this Agreement, including Agent in its capacity as a provider of Swingline Loans and any other Person who hereafter becomes a “Lender” pursuant to an Assignment and Acceptance.

 

Lending Office : the office designated as such by the applicable Lender at the time it becomes party to this Agreement or thereafter by notice to Agent and Borrower Agent.

 

Letter of Credit : any standby or documentary letter of credit issued by Issuing Bank for the account of a Borrower or Approved Guarantor, or any indemnity, guarantee, exposure transmittal memorandum or similar form of credit support issued by Agent or Issuing Bank for the benefit of an Obligor.

 

Letter of Credit Subline : $5,000,000.

 

Leverage Ratio : the ratio, determined as of the end of any Measurement Period, of (a) Borrowed Money (other than Contingent Obligations) of P&F and its Subsidiaries as of the last day of such Measurement Period, to (b) Adjusted EBITDA for such Measurement Period.

 

LIBOR : for any Interest Period with respect to a LIBOR Loan, the rate per annum equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“ LIBOR ”) or successor rate (or if not available, a reasonably comparable rate approved by the Agent), as published on the applicable Bloomberg screen page (or such other commercially available source providing such quotations as may be designated by the Agent from time to time) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period, for Dollar deposits (for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period; provided that to the extent a comparable or successor rate is approved by the Agent in connection herewith, the approved rate shall be applied in a manner consistent with market practice; provided, further that to the extent such market practice is not administratively feasible for the Agent, such approved rate shall be applied in a manner as otherwise reasonably determined by the Agent.

 

LIBOR Capex Loan : a Capex Loan that bears interest based on LIBOR.

 

LIBOR Loan : each set of LIBOR Revolver Loans, LIBOR Term Loans or LIBOR Capex Loans having a common length and commencement of Interest Period.

 

LIBOR Revolver Loan : a Revolver Loan that bears interest based on LIBOR.

 

LIBOR Term Loan : a Term Loan that bears interest based on LIBOR.

 

License : any license or agreement under which an Obligor is authorized to use Intellectual Property in connection with any manufacture, marketing, distribution or disposition of Collateral, any use of Property or any other conduct of its business.

 

Licensor : any Person from whom an Obligor obtains the right to use any Intellectual Property.

 

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Lien : any Person’s interest in Property securing an obligation owed to, or a claim by, such Person, whether such interest is based on common law, statute or contract, including liens, security interests, pledges, hypothecations, statutory trusts, reservations, exceptions, encroachments, easements, rights-of-way, covenants, conditions, restrictions, leases, and other title exceptions and encumbrances affecting Property.

 

Lien Waiver : an agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by which (a) for any material Collateral located on leased premises, the lessor waives or subordinates any Lien it may have on the Collateral, and agrees to permit Agent to enter upon the premises and remove the Collateral or to use the premises to store or dispose of the Collateral; (b) for any Collateral held by a warehouseman, processor, shipper, customs broker or freight forwarder, such Person waives or subordinates any Lien it may have on the Collateral, agrees to hold any Documents in its possession relating to the Collateral as agent for Agent, and agrees to deliver the Collateral to Agent upon request; (c) for any Collateral held by a repairman, mechanic or bailee, such Person acknowledges Agent’s Lien, waives or subordinates any Lien it may have on the Collateral, and agrees to deliver the Collateral to Agent upon request; and (d) for any Collateral subject to a Licensor’s Intellectual Property rights, the Licensor grants to Agent the right, vis-à-vis such Licensor, to enforce Agent’s Liens with respect to the Collateral, including the right to dispose of it with the benefit of the Intellectual Property, whether or not a default exists under any applicable License.

 

Loan : a Revolver Loan, Term Loan or Capex Loan.

 

Loan Account : the loan account established by each Lender on its books pursuant to Section 5.8 .

 

Loan Documents : this Agreement, Other Agreements and Security Documents.

 

Loan Year : each 12 month period commencing on December 19, 2013 and on each annual anniversary thereof.

 

London Banking Day : any day on which commercial banks are open for general business (including dealings in foreign exchange and foreign currency deposits) in London, England.

 

Margin Stock : as defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors.

 

Material Adverse Effect : the effect of any event or circumstance that, taken alone or in conjunction with other events or circumstances, (a) has or could be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the business, operations, Properties, prospects or condition (financial or otherwise) of any Borrower or of the Obligors, taken as a whole, on the value of any material Collateral, on the enforceability of any Loan Documents, or on the validity or priority of Agent’s Liens on any Collateral; (b) impairs the ability of any Borrower or of the Obligors, taken as a whole, to perform any obligations under the Loan Documents, including repayment of any Obligations; or (c) otherwise impairs the ability of Agent or any Lender to enforce or collect any Obligations or to realize upon any Collateral in any material respect.

 

Material Contract : any agreement or arrangement to which a Borrower or Subsidiary is party (other than the Loan Documents) (a) that is deemed to be a material contract under any securities law applicable to such Obligor, including the Securities Act of 1933; (b) for which breach, termination, nonperformance or failure to renew could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or (c) that relates to Subordinated Debt, or Debt in an aggregate amount of $100,000 or more.

 

Material Subsidiary: Any Subsidiary that is an Obligor, other than an Immaterial Subsidiary.

 

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Measurement Period : (i) at any date of determination during a Reporting Trigger Period, the most recently completed twelve (12) fiscal month period of P&F and its Subsidiaries or (ii) at any other date of determination, the most recently completed four (4) Fiscal Quarter period of P&F and its Subsidiaries.

 

Moody’s : Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., and its successors.

 

Mortgage : each mortgage, deed of trust or deed to secure debt (in each case, as amended, modified, supplemented or restated) pursuant to which an Obligor grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, Liens upon the Real Estate owned by such Obligor, as security for the Obligations.

 

Multiemployer Plan : any employee benefit plan of the type described in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA, to which any Obligor or ERISA Affiliate makes or is obligated to make contributions, or during the preceding five plan years, has made or been obligated to make contributions.

 

Multiple Employer Plan : a Plan which has two or more contributing sponsors (including an Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate) at least two of whom are not under common control, as such a plan is described in Section 4064 of ERISA.

 

Net Proceeds : with respect to an Asset Disposition, proceeds (including, when received, any deferred or escrowed payments) received by a Borrower or Subsidiary in cash from such disposition, net of (a) reasonable and customary costs and expenses actually incurred in connection therewith, including legal fees and sales commissions; (b) amounts applied to repayment of Debt secured by a Permitted Lien senior to Agent’s Liens on Collateral sold; (c) transfer or similar taxes; and (d) reserves for indemnities, until such reserves are no longer needed.

 

Nevada Real Estate : the real property located at 2254 Conestoga Drive, Carson City, Nevada and owned by Jiffy Air Tool, Inc. on the Closing Date and set forth on Schedule 7.3.1.

 

NOLV : the net orderly liquidation value expected to be realized at an orderly, negotiated sale held within a reasonable period of time, net of all liquidation expenses, as determined from the most recent appraisal performed by an appraiser and on terms satisfactory to Agent

 

NOLV Percentage : the net orderly liquidation value of Inventory, expressed as a percentage, expected to be realized at an orderly, negotiated sale held within a reasonable period of time, net of all liquidation expenses, as determined from the most recent appraisal of Borrowers’ and Approved Guarantors’ Inventory performed by an appraiser and on terms satisfactory to Agent.

 

Notes : each Revolver Note, Term Note, Capex Loan Note or other promissory note executed by an Obligor to evidence any Obligations.

 

Notice of Borrowing : a Notice of Borrowing to be provided by Borrower Agent to request a Borrowing of Revolver Loans, in form satisfactory to Agent.

 

Notice of Conversion/Continuation : a Notice of Conversion/Continuation to be provided by Borrower Agent to request a conversion or continuation of any Loans as LIBOR Loans, in form satisfactory to Agent.

 

Noticed Hedge : Secured Bank Product Obligations arising under a Hedging Agreement.

 

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Obligations : all (a) principal of and premium, if any, on the Loans, (b) LC Obligations and other obligations of Obligors with respect to Letters of Credit, (c) interest, expenses, fees and other sums payable by Obligors under Loan Documents, (d) obligations of Obligors under any indemnity for Claims, (e) Extraordinary Expenses, (f) Secured Bank Product Obligations, and (g) other Debts, obligations and liabilities of any kind owing by Obligors pursuant to the Loan Documents, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether evidenced by a note or other writing, including interest, fees and expenses accruing or incurred after the commencement of an Insolvency Proceeding whether allowed or allowable in any Insolvency Proceeding, whether arising from an extension of credit, issuance of a letter of credit, acceptance, loan, guaranty, indemnification or otherwise, and whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, due or to become due, primary or secondary, or joint or several, provided that the Obligations shall exclude any Excluded Hedge Obligations.

 

Obligor : each Borrower, Guarantor, or other Person that is liable for payment of any Obligations or that has granted a Lien in favor of Agent on its assets to secure any Obligations.

 

Operating Account : the operating/disbursement account established by Obligors at Capital One.

 

OFAC : Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department.

 

Ordinary Course of Business : the ordinary course of business of any Borrower or Subsidiary, consistent with past practices and undertaken in good faith and with respect to compensation, which will include, without limitation, actions contemplated by any existing plan or agreement or any plan or agreement approved by the Borrower Agent’s Board of Directors (or committee thereof) and such Board’s independent compensation consultant reasonably satisfactory to Agent.

 

Organic Documents : with respect to any Person, its charter, certificate or articles of incorporation, bylaws, articles of organization, limited liability agreement, operating agreement, members agreement, shareholders agreement, partnership agreement, certificate of partnership, certificate of formation, voting trust agreement, or similar agreement or instrument governing the formation or operation of such Person.

 

OSHA : the Occupational Safety and Hazard Act of 1970.

 

Other Agreements : each Note; Guaranty; LC Document; Commitment Letter; Lien Waiver; Real Estate Related Document; Borrowing Base Certificate, Compliance Certificate, financial statement or report delivered hereunder; or other document, instrument or agreement (other than this Agreement or a Security Document) now or hereafter delivered by an Obligor or other Person to Agent or a Lender in connection with any transactions relating hereto; provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, “Other Agreements” shall not include any Hedging Agreements or other agreements executed in connection with Bank Product Obligations.

 

Other Taxes : all present or future stamp or documentary taxes or any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies arising from any payment made under any Loan Document or from the execution, delivery or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document.

 

Overadvance : as defined in Section 2.1.5 .

 

Overadvance Loan : a Base Rate Revolver Loan made when an Overadvance exists or is caused by the funding thereof.

 

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Overdraft Facility : the overdraft facility between Universal, as borrower, and National Westminster Bank Plc, as lender (or another lender from time to time acceptable to Agent) entered into on or about August 12, 2014, as may be amended from time to time.

 

Patent Security Agreement : each trademark security agreement pursuant to which an Obligor grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a Lien on such Obligor’s interests in patents, as security for the Obligations.

 

Participant : as defined in Section 13.2 .

 

Patriot Act : the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, Pub. L. No. 107-56, 115 Stat. 272 (2001).

 

Payment Account : the Agent’s account at Capital One to which all payments on account of the Obligations are to made or transferred from the Dominion Account, as designated by the Agent

 

Payment Item : each check, draft or other item of payment payable to a Obligor, including those constituting proceeds of any Collateral.

 

PBGC : the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

 

Pension Act : the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

 

Pension Funding Rules : the rules of the Code and ERISA regarding minimum required contributions (including any installment payment thereof) to Pension Plans and set forth in, with respect to plan years ending prior to the effective date of the Pension Act, Section 412 of the Code and Section 302 of ERISA, each as in effect prior to the Pension Act and, thereafter, Section 412, 430, 431, 432 and 436 of the Code and Sections 302, 303, 304 and 305 of ERISA.

 

Pension Plan : any employee pension benefit plan (including a Multiple Employer Plan or a Multiemployer Plan) that is maintained or is contributed to by any Obligor and any ERISA Affiliate and is either covered by Title IV of ERISA or is subject to the minimum funding standards under Section 412 of the Code.

 

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Permitted Acquisition : each Acquisition with respect to which: (a) the Obligors and any such newly created or acquired Subsidiary shall comply with the requirements of Section 10.1.9 ; (b) the lines of business of the Person to be (or the property and assets of which are to be) so purchased or otherwise acquired shall be a business permitted by Section 10.2.16 ; (c) such Acquisition shall be approved by the board of directors of the Person (or, if such Person is not a corporation, a similar or appropriate governing body) which is the subject of such Acquisition and such Person does not otherwise oppose such Acquisition; (d) the aggregate consideration paid or payable for all such Acquisitions (including any purchase price adjustment, earn-out provision, payments in respect of non-competition or consulting agreements or deferred compensation agreements but excluding any Debt that is in existence when such Person becomes a Subsidiary or that is secured by an asset when acquired by a Borrower or Guarantor as long as such Debt was not incurred in contemplation of such Acquisition) shall not exceed $1,000,000 per Fiscal Year; (e) immediately before (including, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the Acquisition) and immediately after giving effect to any such Acquisition, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing (including, without limitation, pro forma compliance with the financial covenants set forth in Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 ); and (f) the Borrower Agent shall have (i) provided at least 15 Business Days prior written notice to Agent of such Acquisition along with copies of the acquisition agreements and documentation relating thereto or drafts thereof (with copies of the final agreements and documents to be provided thereafter when completed), which shall be reasonably satisfactory to Agent, along with historical financial statements for the most recent fiscal year end (or, if less, for the period of such Person’s existence) of the Person or business to be acquired (audited if available) to the extent available and unaudited financial statements thereof for the interim periods, which are available, and (ii) delivered to Agent at least 10 Business Days prior to the date on which any such Acquisition is to be consummated or such shorter time as Agent may allow, a certificate of a Senior Officer of the Borrower Agent, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent, certifying that all of the requirements set forth above will be satisfied on or prior to the consummation of such Acquisition, together with a reasonably detailed calculation of pro forma compliance with Sections 10.3.1 and 10.3.2 and all supporting documentation and other financial information that Agent may reasonably request. None of the Accounts or Inventory purchased or otherwise acquired pursuant to an Acquisition shall be included in the calculation of the Borrowing Base until Agent has conducted field examinations and appraisals (which field examinations and appraisals shall be at the expense of the Borrowers and shall not count towards the limits set forth in Section 10.1.1 ) reasonably required by it with results reasonably satisfactory to Agent, and the Person owning such Equipment, Accounts and Inventory shall be a (directly or indirectly) wholly-owned Domestic Subsidiary of the Borrowers and have become a Borrower or Guarantor (s determined by Agent).

 

Permitted Asset Disposition : an Asset Disposition that is (a) a sale of Inventory in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) as long as no Default or Event of Default exists and, other than with respect to an Asset Disposition by a Foreign Subsidiary, all Net Proceeds are remitted to Agent, a disposition of Equipment that, in the aggregate during any 12 month period, has a fair market or book value (whichever is more) of $100,000 or less, provided that any disposition of Equipment related to a Capex Loan shall be in the form of an arms-length sale of such Equipment for cash; (c) as long as no Default or Event of Default exists and, other than with respect to an Asset Disposition by a Foreign Subsidiary, all Net Proceeds are remitted to Agent (i) a sale or assignment of Accounts that are not Eligible Accounts pursuant to Section 6.13 of the Jiffy Purchase Agreement as in effect on the date hereof and (ii) a disposition of Inventory that is obsolete, unmerchantable or otherwise unsalable in the Ordinary Course of Business; (d) termination of a lease of real or personal Property that is not necessary for the Ordinary Course of Business, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and does not result from an Obligor’s default; (e) a disposition, liquidation or dissolution of any Immaterial Subsidiary; (f) approved in writing by Agent and Required Lenders or (g) the sale and/or issuance of Equity Interests to the extent not constituting a Change of Control.

 

Permitted Contingent Obligations : Contingent Obligations (a) arising from endorsements of Payment Items for collection or deposit in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) arising from Hedging Agreements permitted hereunder; (c) existing on the Closing Date, and any extension or renewal thereof that does not increase the amount of such Contingent Obligation when extended or renewed; (d) incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business with respect to surety, appeal or performance bonds, or other similar obligations; (e) arising from customary indemnification obligations in favor of purchasers in connection with dispositions of Equipment permitted hereunder; (f) arising under the Loan Documents; (g) guaranties of Permitted Debt; or (h) in an aggregate amount of $250,000 or less at any time.

 

Permitted Investment : (a) Investments in Subsidiaries to the extent existing on the Closing Date and set forth on Schedule 10.2.5 ; (b) Cash Equivalents that are subject to Agent’s Lien and control, pursuant to documentation in form and substance satisfactory to Agent; (c) loans and advances permitted under Section 10.2.7; (d) to the extent constituting Distributions, Distributions permitted under Section 10.2.4; (e) Investments made when no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in the aggregate at any time outstanding for all Obligors; and (f) Permitted Acquisitions and the Jiffy Acquisition.

 

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Permitted Lien : as defined in Section 10.2.2 .

 

Permitted Purchase Money Debt : Purchase Money Debt of Borrowers and Subsidiaries that is unsecured or secured only by a Purchase Money Lien, as long as the aggregate amount does not exceed $500,000 per Fiscal Year and its incurrence does not violate Section 10.2.3 .

 

Person : any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, joint stock company, land trust, business trust, unincorporated organization, Governmental Authority or other entity.

 

Plan : any employee benefit plan within the meaning of Section 3(3) of ERISA (including a Pension Plan) maintained for employees of an Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate or any such Plan to which an Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate is required to contribute on behalf of any of its employees.

 

Pledged Interests : as defined in Section 7.4.1 .

 

Post-Petition Interest : as defined in Section 15.4.3 .

 

Prime Rate : the highest of the rate of interest announced by Capital One, Citicorp, N. A. or Bank of America, N.A. from time to time as its prime rate, which rate may be set by such banks on the basis of various factors, including its costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans, which may be priced at, above or below such rate. Any change in such rate shall take effect at the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement or publication, as applicable, of such change.

 

Pro Rata : with respect to any Lender, a percentage (carried out to the ninth decimal place) determined (a) while Revolver Commitments and Capex Loan Commitments are outstanding, by dividing the amount of such Lender’s Revolver Commitment, Capex Loan Commitment and Term Loan by the aggregate amount of all Revolver Commitments, Capex Loan Commitments and Term Loans; and (b) at any other time, by dividing the amount of such Lender’s Loans and LC Obligations by the aggregate amount of all outstanding Loans and LC Obligations.

 

Properly Contested : with respect to any obligation of an Obligor, (a) the obligation is subject to a bona fide dispute regarding amount or the Obligor’s liability to pay; (b) the obligation is being properly contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently pursued; (c) appropriate reserves have been established in accordance with GAAP; (d) non-payment could not have a Material Adverse Effect, nor result in forfeiture or sale of any assets of the Obligor; (e) no Lien is imposed on assets of the Obligor, unless bonded and stayed to the satisfaction of Agent; and (f) if the obligation results from entry of a judgment or other order, such judgment or order is stayed pending appeal or other judicial review.

 

Property : any interest in any kind of property or asset, whether real, personal or mixed, or tangible or intangible.

 

Protective Advances : as defined in Section 2.1.6 .

 

Purchase Money Debt : (a) Debt (other than the Obligations) for payment of any of the purchase price of fixed assets; (b) Debt (other than the Obligations) incurred within 10 days before or after acquisition of any fixed assets, for the purpose of financing any of the purchase price thereof; and (c) any renewals, extensions or refinancings (but not increases) thereof.

 

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Purchase Money Lien : a Lien that secures Purchase Money Debt, encumbering only the fixed assets acquired with such Debt and constituting a Capital Lease or a purchase money security interest under the UCC.

 

Qualified ECP : an Obligor with total assets exceeding $10,000,000, or that constitutes an "eligible contract participant" under the Commodity Exchange Act and can cause another Person to qualify as an "eligible contract participant" under Section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of such act.

 

RCRA : the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 6991-6991i).

 

Real Estate : all right, title and interest (whether as owner, lessor or lessee) in any real Property or any buildings, structures, parking areas or other improvements thereon.

 

Refinancing Conditions : the following conditions for Refinancing Debt: (a) it is in an aggregate principal amount that does not exceed the principal amount of the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (b) it has a final maturity no sooner than, a weighted average life no less than, and an interest rate no greater than, the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (c) it is subordinated to the Obligations at least to the same extent as the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (d) the representations, covenants and defaults applicable to it are no less favorable to Borrowers and Approved Guarantors than those applicable to the Debt being extended, renewed or refinanced; (e) no additional Lien is granted to secure it; (f) no additional Person is obligated on such Debt; and (g) upon giving effect to it, no Default or Event of Default exists.

 

Refinancing Debt : Borrowed Money that is the result of an extension, renewal or refinancing of Debt permitted under Section 10.2.1(b) , (d) or (f) .

 

Reimbursement Date : as defined in Section 2.3.2 .

 

Related Real Estate Documents : with respect to any Real Estate subject to a Mortgage, the following, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent and received by Agent for review at least 10 days prior to the effective date of the Mortgage: (a) a mortgagee title policy (or binder therefor) covering Agent’s interest under the Mortgage, in a form and amount and by an insurer acceptable to Agent, which must be fully paid on such effective date; (b) such assignments of leases, estoppel letters, attornment agreements, consents, waivers and releases as Agent may require with respect to other Persons having an interest in the Real Estate; (c) a current, as-built survey of the Real Estate, containing a metes-and-bounds property description and flood plain certification, and certified by a licensed surveyor acceptable to Agent; (d) flood insurance in an amount, with endorsements and by an insurer acceptable to Agent, if the Real Estate is within a flood plain; (e) a current appraisal of the Real Estate, prepared by an appraiser acceptable to Agent, and in form and substance satisfactory to Required Lenders; (f) an environmental assessment, prepared by environmental engineers acceptable to Agent, and accompanied by such reports, certificates, studies or data as Agent may reasonably require, which shall all be in form and substance satisfactory to Required Lenders; and (g) an Environmental Agreement and such other documents, instruments or agreements as Agent may reasonably require with respect to any environmental risks regarding the Real Estate.

 

Rent and Charges Reserve : the aggregate of (a) all past due rent and other amounts owing by an Obligor to any landlord, warehouseman, processor, repairman, mechanic, shipper, freight forwarder, broker or other Person who possesses any Collateral or could assert a Lien on any Collateral; and (b) a reserve equal to not more than three months' rent and other charges that could be payable to any such Person, unless it has executed a Lien Waiver.

 

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Report : as defined in Section 12.2.3 .

 

Reportable Event : any of the events set forth in Section 4043(c) of ERISA, other than events for which the 30 day notice period has been waived.

 

Reporting Trigger Period : the period (a) commencing on the day that a Default or Event of Default occurs, or Availability is less than $2,500,000 at any time; and (b) continuing until, during the preceding 30 consecutive days, no Event of Default has existed and Availability has been greater than $2,500,000 at all times.

 

Representation Letter : that certain letter dated as of the date hereof from Borrowers to Agent relating to the relationship between the Obligors and WMC and the obligations of WMC.

 

Required Lenders : Lenders (subject to Section 4.2 ) having (a) Revolver Commitments, Capex Loan Commitments and Term Loans in excess of 50% of the aggregate Revolver Commitments, Capex Loan Commitments and Term Loans; and (b) if the Revolver Commitments and Capex Loan Commitments have terminated, Loans in excess of 50% of all outstanding Loans.

 

Restrictive Agreement : an agreement (other than a Loan Document) that conditions or restricts the right of any Borrower, Subsidiary or other Obligor to incur or repay Borrowed Money, to grant Liens on any assets, to declare or make Distributions, to modify, extend or renew any agreement evidencing Borrowed Money, or to repay any intercompany Debt or to perform any of its obligations hereunder.

 

Revolver Commitment : for any Lender, its obligation to make Revolver Loans and to participate in LC Obligations up to the maximum principal amount shown on Schedule 1.1 , or as hereafter determined pursuant to each Assignment and Acceptance to which it is a party. “ Revolver Commitments ” means the aggregate amount of such commitments of all Lenders in an aggregate amount up to $16,000,000.

 

Revolver Loan : a loan made pursuant to Section 2.1 , and any Swingline Loan, Overadvance Loan or Protective Advance.

 

Revolver Note : an amended and restated promissory note to be executed by Borrowers in favor of a Lender in the form of Exhibit A , which shall be in the amount of such Lender’s Revolver Commitment and shall evidence the Revolver Loans made by such Lender.

 

Revolver Termination Date : February 11 2019.

 

Royalties : all royalties, fees, expense reimbursement and other amounts payable by a Borrower or Guarantor under a License.

 

S&P : Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and its successors.

 

Sanction : any international economic sanction administered or enforced by the United States Government (including OFAC), the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her Majesty’s Treasury or other relevant sanctions authority.

 

Sears Branded Inventory : all Inventory of the Obligors that is marked or labeled with a trade name, trademark, logo, service mark or other mark or name owned or licensed by Sears Roebuck and Co. or its Affiliates.

 

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Sears Supply Agreement : that certain Supply Agreement For Compressors and Pneumatic Tools dated as of January 1, 2006, between Sears Roebuck and Co. and Florida Pneumatic, as amended and in effect on the date hereof.

 

Secured Bank Product Obligations : Bank Product Debt owing to a Secured Bank Product Provider, provided that , in the case of any Secured Bank Product Provider other than Capital One and its Affiliates, the maximum amount of such Secured Bank Product Obligations shall not exceed the amount specified by such provider in writing to Agent, which amount may be established or increased (by further written notice to Agent from time to time) as long as no Default or Event of Default exists and establishment of a Bank Product Reserve for such amount and all other Secured Bank Product Obligations would not result in an Overadvance, provided , further , the Secured Bank Product Obligations of an Obligor shall not include its Excluded Hedge Obligations.

 

Secured Bank Product Provider : (a) Agent, Capital One or any of their respective Affiliates; and (b) any Lender or Affiliate of a Lender that is provides a Bank Product, provided , however , in the case of this clause (b), such Lender delivers written notice to Agent, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, by the later of the Closing Date or 10 days following the entering into or creation of a Bank Product, (i) describing the Bank Product and setting forth the maximum amount of the related Secured Bank Product Obligations (subject to subsequent increase or decrease as set forth in the definition thereof) which is to be secured by the Collateral and the methodology to be used in calculating such amount, and (ii) agreeing to be bound by Section 12.14 .

 

Secured Parties : Agent, Issuing Bank, Lenders and Secured Bank Product Providers.

 

Security Documents : the Mortgages, the Environmental Agreement, Patent Security Agreements, Trademark Security Agreements, Deposit Account Control Agreements, any agreement creating or perfecting rights in Cash Collateral pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and all other documents, instruments and agreements now or hereafter securing (or given with the intent to secure) any Obligations.

 

Senior Officer : the chairman of the board, president, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of a Borrower or, if the context requires, an Obligor.

 

Settlement Report : a report delivered by Agent to Lenders summarizing the Revolver Loans and participations in LC Obligations outstanding as of a given settlement date, allocated to Lenders on a Pro Rata basis in accordance with their Revolver Commitments.

 

Solvent : as to any Person, such Person (a) owns Property whose fair salable value is greater than the amount required to pay all of its debts (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities); (b) owns Property whose present fair salable value (as defined below) is greater than the probable total liabilities (including contingent, subordinated, unmatured and unliquidated liabilities) of such Person as they become absolute and matured; (c) is able to pay all of its debts as they mature; (d) has capital that is not unreasonably small for its business and is sufficient to carry on its business and transactions and all business and transactions in which it is about to engage; (e) is not “insolvent” within the meaning of Section 101(32) of the Bankruptcy Code; and (f) has not incurred (by way of assumption or otherwise) any obligations or liabilities (contingent or otherwise) under any Loan Documents, or made any conveyance in connection therewith, with actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud either present or future creditors of such Person or any of its Affiliates. “ Fair salable value ” means the amount that could be obtained for assets within a reasonable time, either through collection or through sale under ordinary selling conditions by a capable and diligent seller to an interested buyer who is willing (but under no compulsion) to purchase.

 

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Specified Obligor : an Obligor that is not then an "eligible contract participant" under the Commodity Exchange Act (determined prior to giving effect to Section 5.11 ).

 

Subordinated Debt : unsecured Debt incurred by an Obligor that is expressly subordinate and junior in right of payment to Full Payment of all Obligations, and is on terms (including maturity, interest, fees, repayment, covenants and subordination) satisfactory to Agent.

 

Subsidiary : any entity (other than WMC) at least 50% of whose voting securities or Equity Interests is owned by a Borrower or any combination of Borrowers (including indirect ownership by a Borrower through other entities in which the Borrower directly or indirectly owns 50% of the voting securities or Equity Interests).

 

Swingline Loan : any Borrowing of Base Rate Revolver Loans funded with Agent’s funds, until such Borrowing is settled among Lenders or repaid by Borrowers.

 

Tangible Net Worth : as of any date of determination, for P&F and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, consolidated shareholders’ equity of P&F and its Subsidiaries on that date as determined in accordance with GAAP minus intangible assets of P&F and its Subsidiaries on that date minus deferred tax assets of P&F and its Subsidiaries on that date plus Subordinated Debt on that date.

 

Taxes : all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.

 

Term Loan : a loan made pursuant to Section 2.2, including any Tranche A Term Loan.

 

Term Loan Maturity Date : February 11, 2019.

 

Term Note : promissory notes to be executed by Borrowers in favor of a Lender in the form of Exhibit B-1 , which shall be in the amount of such Lender’s Tranche A Commitment and shall evidence the Term Loans made by such Lender.

 

Trademark Security Agreement : each trademark security agreement pursuant to which an Obligor grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a Lien on such Obligor’s interests in trademarks, as security for the Obligations.

 

Tranche A Commitment : for any Lender, the obligation of such Lender to make or maintain a Tranche A Term Loan hereunder, up to the principal amount shown on Schedule 1.1 . “ Tranche A Commitments ” means the aggregate amount of such commitments of all Lenders in an aggregate amount up to $100,000.

 

Tranche A Term Loan : as defined in Section 2.2 .

 

Transferee : any actual or potential Eligible Assignee, Participant or other Person acquiring an interest in any Obligations.

 

Type : any type of a Loan (i.e., Base Rate Loan or LIBOR Loan) that has the same interest option and, in the case of LIBOR Loans, the same Interest Period.

 

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UCC : the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of New York or, when the laws of any other jurisdiction govern the perfection or enforcement of any Lien, the Uniform Commercial Code of such jurisdiction.

 

Universal : Universal Air Tools Company Limited, a company organized under the laws of England and Wales.

 

Unused Line Fee Percentage : a per annum rate equal to (i) 0.15% prior to January 31, 2017 and (ii) 0.25% thereafter.

 

Upstream Payment : a Distribution by a Subsidiary of a Borrower to such Borrower.

 

Value : (a) for Inventory (other than Eligible In-Transit Inventory), its value determined on the basis of the lower of cost or market, calculated on a first-in, first out basis, and excluding any portion of cost attributable to intercompany profit among Borrowers and their Affiliates; (b) for Eligible In-Transit Inventory, its value determined on the basis of FOB (as defined in Incoterms 2000 by the International Chamber of Commerce) at the point of shipment; and (c) for an Account, its face amount, net of any returns, rebates, discounts (calculated on the shortest terms), credits, allowances or Taxes (including sales, excise or other taxes) that have been or could be claimed by the Account Debtor or any other Person.

 

WMC : WM Coffman LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, now known as Old Stairs Co LLC.

 

1.2            Accounting Terms . Under the Loan Documents (except as otherwise specified herein), all accounting terms shall be interpreted, all accounting determinations shall be made, and all financial statements shall be prepared, in accordance with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with the most recent audited financial statements of Borrowers delivered to Agent before the Closing Date and using the same inventory valuation method as used in such financial statements, except for any change required or permitted by GAAP if Borrowers’ certified public accountants concur in such change, the change is disclosed to Agent, and Section 10.3 is amended in a manner satisfactory to Required Lenders to take into account the effects of the change.

 

1.3            Uniform Commercial Code . As used herein, the following terms are defined in accordance with the UCC in effect in the State of New York from time to time: “Chattel Paper,” “Commercial Tort Claim,” “Deposit Account,” “Document,” “Equipment,” “General Intangibles,” “Goods,” “Instrument,” “Investment Property,” “Letter-of-Credit Right” and “Supporting Obligation.”

 

1.4            Certain Matters of Construction . The terms “herein,” “hereof,” “hereunder” and other words of similar import refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph or subdivision. Any pronoun used shall be deemed to cover all genders. In the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, “from” means “from and including,” and “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding.” The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including, without limitation” and, for purposes of each Loan Document, the parties agree that the rule of ejusdem generis shall not be applicable to limit any provision. Section titles appear as a matter of convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of any Loan Document. All references to (a) laws or statutes include all related rules, regulations, interpretations, amendments and successor provisions; (b) any document, instrument or agreement include any amendments, waivers and other modifications, extensions or renewals (to the extent permitted by the Loan Documents); (c) any section mean, unless the context otherwise requires, a section of this Agreement; (d) any exhibits or schedules mean, unless the context otherwise requires, exhibits and schedules attached hereto, which are hereby incorporated by reference; (e) any Person include successors and assigns; (f) time of day mean time of day at Agent’s notice address under Section 14.3.1 ; or (g) discretion of Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender mean the sole and absolute discretion of such Person. All calculations of Value, fundings of Loans, issuances of Letters of Credit and payments of Obligations shall be in Dollars and, unless the context otherwise requires, all determinations (including calculations of Borrowing Base and financial covenants) made from time to time under the Loan Documents shall be made in light of the circumstances existing at such time. Borrowing Base calculations shall be consistent with historical methods of valuation and calculation, and otherwise satisfactory to Agent (and not necessarily calculated in accordance with GAAP). Obligors shall have the burden of establishing any alleged negligence, misconduct or lack of good faith by Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender under any Loan Documents. No provision of any Loan Documents shall be construed against any party by reason of such party having, or being deemed to have, drafted the provision. Whenever the phrase “to the best of Borrowers’ knowledge” or words of similar import are used in any Loan Documents, it means actual knowledge of a Senior Officer, or knowledge that a Senior Officer would have obtained if he or she had engaged in good faith and diligent performance of his or her duties, including reasonably specific inquiries of employees or agents and a good faith attempt to ascertain the matter to which such phrase relates.

 

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SECTION 2.          CREDIT FACILITIES

 

2.1            Revolver Commitment .

 

2.1.1            Revolver Loans . Each Lender agrees, severally on a Pro Rata basis up to its Revolver Commitment, on the terms set forth herein, to make Revolver Loans to Borrowers from time to time through the Commitment Termination Date. The Revolver Loans may be repaid and reborrowed as provided herein. In no event shall Lenders have any obligation to honor a request for a Revolver Loan if the unpaid balance of Revolver Loans outstanding at such time (including the requested Loan) would exceed the Borrowing Base.

 

2.1.2            Revolver Notes . The Revolver Loans made by each Lender and interest accruing thereon shall be evidenced by the records of Agent and such Lender. At the request of any Lender, Borrowers shall deliver a Revolver Note to such Lender.

 

2.1.3            Use of Proceeds . The proceeds of Revolver Loans shall be used by Borrowers solely (a) to pay fees and transaction expenses associated with the closing of this credit facility; (b) to pay Obligations in accordance with this Agreement; (c) to finance the Jiffy Acquisition and Permitted Acquisitions; and (d) for working capital and other lawful corporate purposes of Borrowers.

 

2.1.4            Voluntary Reduction or Termination of Revolver Commitments .

 

(a)           The Revolver Commitments shall terminate on the Revolver Termination Date, unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Agreement. Upon at least 20 Business Days prior written notice to Agent at any time after the first Loan Year, Borrowers may, at their option, terminate the Revolver Commitments and this credit facility. Any notice of termination given by Borrowers shall be irrevocable. On the termination date, Borrowers shall make Full Payment of all Obligations.

 

(b)           Borrowers may permanently reduce the Revolver Commitments, on a Pro Rata basis for each Lender, upon at least 20 Business Days prior written notice to Agent, which notice shall specify the amount of the reduction and shall be irrevocable once given. Each reduction shall be in a minimum amount of $1,000,000, or an increment of $1,000,000 in excess thereof.

 

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(c)           Concurrently with any reduction in or termination of the Revolver Commitments, for whatever reason (including an Event of Default), Borrowers shall pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders and as liquidated damages for loss of bargain (and not as a penalty), an amount equal to (i) if the reduction or termination occurs during the first Loan Year, 1.00% of the Revolver Commitments being reduced or terminated; and (ii) if it occurs during the second Loan Year, 0.50% of the Revolver Commitments being reduced or terminated. No termination charge shall be payable if termination occurs on the Revolver Termination Date.

 

2.1.5            Overadvances . If the aggregate Revolver Loans exceed the Borrowing Base (“ Overadvance ”) at any time, the excess amount shall be payable by Borrowers on demand by Agent, but all such Revolver Loans shall nevertheless constitute Obligations secured by the Collateral and entitled to all benefits of the Loan Documents. Unless its authority has been revoked in writing by Required Lenders, Agent may require Lenders to honor requests for Overadvance Loans and to forbear from requiring Borrowers to cure an Overadvance, (a) when no other Event of Default is known to Agent, as long as (i) the Overadvance does not continue for more than 30 consecutive days (and no Overadvance may exist for at least five consecutive days thereafter before further Overadvance Loans are required), and (ii) the Overadvance is not known by Agent to exceed 10% of the Borrowing Base; and (b) regardless of whether an Event of Default exists, if Agent discovers an Overadvance not previously known by it to exist, as long as from the date of such discovery the Overadvance (i) is not increased by more than $1,000,000, and (ii) does not continue for more than 30 consecutive days. In no event shall Overadvance Loans be required that would cause the outstanding Revolver Loans and LC Obligations to exceed the aggregate Revolver Commitments. Any funding of an Overadvance Loan or sufferance of an Overadvance shall not constitute a waiver by Agent or Lenders of the Event of Default caused thereby. In no event shall any Borrower or other Obligor be deemed a beneficiary of this Section nor authorized to enforce any of its terms.

 

2.1.6            Protective Advances . Agent shall be authorized, in its discretion, at any time that any conditions in Section 6 are not satisfied to make Base Rate Revolver Loans (“Protective Advances”) (a) up to an aggregate amount (when combined with any outstanding Overadvance) of $1,000,000 outstanding at any time, if Agent deems such Loans necessary or desirable to preserve or protect Collateral, or to enhance the collectability or repayment of Obligations; or (b) to pay any other amounts chargeable to Obligors under any Loan Documents, including costs, fees and expenses. Each Lender shall participate in each Protective Advance on a Pro Rata basis. Required Lenders may at any time revoke Agent’s authority to make further Protective Advances by written notice to Agent. Absent such revocation, Agent’s determination that funding of a Protective Advance is appropriate shall be conclusive.

 

2.2            Term Loan Commitment .

 

2.2.1            Term Loans . Prior to the Closing Date, certain term loans were made to the Borrowers under the Existing Agreement which remain outstanding as of the Closing Date (each such outstanding loans being hereinafter referred to as the “ Existing Term Loans ”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, on the Closing Date the Existing Term Loans were re-evidenced as loans under this Loan Agreement, as Tranche A Term Loans hereunder, and the terms applicable thereto were restated in their entirety and evidenced by this Agreement. The Tranche A Commitment of each Lender immediately and automatically terminated on the Closing Date after giving effect to the reallocation of the Loans as described in this Section 2.2.1 and Schedule 1.1 as in effect on the Closing Date . On the Effective Date, the Tranche A Commitment of each Lender shall be as set forth on Schedule 1.1 and shall immediately and automatically terminate on such date.

 

2.2.2            Term Notes . The Term Loans made by each Lender and interest accruing thereon shall be evidenced by the records of Agent and such Lender. At the request of any Lender, Borrowers shall deliver a Term Note to such Lender.

 

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2.2B        Capex Loan Commitment .

 

2.2B.1      Capex Loans . Prior to the Closing Date, “Capex Loans” (as defined in the Existing Agreement) were made to the Borrowers under the Existing Agreement which remain outstanding as of the Closing Date (each such outstanding loans being hereinafter referred to as the “ Existing Capex Loans ”). Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Obligors and each Lender agree that on the Closing Date, the Existing Capex Loans shall be re-evidenced as Capex Loans loans under this Loan Agreement and the terms applicable thereto shall be restated in their entirety and shall be evidenced by this Agreement. Each Lender agrees, severally on a Pro Rata basis up to its Capex Loan Commitment, on the terms set forth herein, to make one or more Capex Loans to Borrowers from time to time through the earlier of June 30, 2018 or the Capex Loan Termination Date as requested by Borrowers in the manner set forth in Section 2.2B.2 . No repayment in respect of any Capex Loan may be reborrowed. Each Lender will make Capex Loans only if each of the following conditions is satisfied:

 

(a)           Borrowers shall have provided evidence to Agent, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, that Borrowers will use the proceeds of each requested Capex Loan to purchase, or reimburse Borrowers in connection with the purchase of, new production, used or refurbished Equipment (i) used in such Borrowers’ business operations, (ii) to be located at locations in compliance with this Agreement, and (iii) subject to no Liens other than those in favor of Agent and, when such Capex Loan is made, other Permitted Liens permitted hereunder pursuant to Section 10.2.2(c) , (d) , (f) , and (i) ; provided that (A) any used or refurbished Equipment is subject to an appraisal in form and substance (and by an appraiser) reasonably satisfactory to Agent; and (B) any Capex Loans made to reimburse Borrowers shall be made within 30 days of Borrowers’ purchase.

 

(b)           Agent shall have received true copies of the invoice(s) from the seller of the Equipment evidencing the cost of the Equipment Borrowers propose to purchase or for which Borrowers are requesting reimbursement with the proceeds of each Capex Loan, and such invoice(s) disclose(s) that the original principal amount of such requested Capex Loan does not exceed (i) in the case of new Equipment, 75% of the cost of such Equipment, or (ii) in the case of used or refurbished Equipment, 75% of the NOLV of the appraised value of such Equipment, in each case, exclusive of transportation, installation, taxes, software, perishable tooling and other “soft” costs (as determined by Agent in its reasonable discretion) pertaining thereto;

 

(c)           Agent shall have received, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, evidence of insurance covering such Equipment as to which Agent is loss payee pursuant to a Lenders Loss Payable Endorsement acceptable to Agent;

 

(d)           the requested Capex Loan is in a minimum original principal amount of $250,000;

 

(e)           the principal amount of the requested Capex Loan, together with the original principal amounts of all other outstanding Capex Loans does not exceed the Capex Commitments;

 

(f)            unless waived by Lenders, the requested Capex Loan would be the only Capex Loan funded by Lenders during Borrowers’ then existing Fiscal Quarter;

 

(g)           Borrowers shall have delivered or caused to be delivered to Agent and each Lender any and all documents, agreements and instruments deemed reasonably necessary by Agent or any Lender in connection with the making of such Capex Loan. The proceeds of the Capex Loans shall be used solely for the purposes specified in this Section 2.2B .

 

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2.2B.2      Manner of Borrowing and Funding Capex Loans . A request for a Capex Loan shall be made in the following manner: Borrower Agent shall give Agent notice (in form reasonably satisfactory to Agent) of its intention to borrow a Capex Loan, in which Borrower Agent shall specify the amount of the proposed borrowing (consistent with Section 2.2B.1 ) and the proposed borrowing date, which shall be a Business Day, no later than 12:00 p.m. (New York time) on the date (a) two (2) Business Days prior to the requested funding date, in the case of Base Rate Loans, and (b) four (4) Business Days prior to the requested funding date, in the case of LIBOR Loans. In addition, Borrowers shall also comply with the requirements of Section 2.2B.1 with respect to such Capex Loan. Each Lender shall timely honor its Capex Loan Commitment on the terms set forth in Section 4.1.2 .

 

2.2B.3      Repayment of Capex Loans . The principal amount of each Capex Loan shall be repaid in consecutive equal monthly installments of 1/60th of the original principal amount thereof, commencing on the first day of the month following the month in which such Capex Loan is made and the first day of each month thereafter until the Capex Loan Termination Date. On the Capex Loan Termination Date, all principal, interest and other amounts owing with respect to each Capex Loan shall be due and payable in full. Each installment shall be paid to Agent for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders. Payments made with respect to a Capex Loan may not be reborrowed. Borrowers may, at their option from time to time, prepay any Capex Loan selected by Borrowers, in whole or in part, which prepayment must be at least $50,000, plus any increment of $50,000 in excess thereof. Borrowers shall give written notice to Agent of an intended prepayment of a Capex Loan, which notice shall specify the amount of the prepayment, shall be irrevocable once given, shall be given at least 10 Business Days prior to the end of a month and shall be effective as of the first day of the next month. All prepayments shall be applied to such Capex Loan in inverse order of maturity.

 

2.3            Letter of Credit Facility .

 

2.3.1            Issuance of Letters of Credit . Issuing Bank shall issue Letters of Credit from time to time until 30 days prior to the Revolver Termination Date (or until the Commitment Termination Date, if earlier), on the terms set forth herein, including the following:

 

(a)           Each Borrower acknowledges that Issuing Bank’s issuance of any Letter of Credit is conditioned upon Issuing Bank’s receipt of a LC Application with respect to the requested Letter of Credit, as well as such other instruments and agreements as Issuing Bank may customarily require for issuance of a letter of credit of similar type and amount. Issuing Bank shall have no obligation to issue any Letter of Credit unless (i) Issuing Bank receives a LC Request and LC Application at least three Business Days prior to the requested date of issuance; (ii) each LC Condition is satisfied; and (iii) if a Defaulting Lender exists, such Lender or Borrowers have entered into arrangements satisfactory to Agent and Issuing Bank to eliminate any funding risk associated with the Defaulting Lender. If, in sufficient time to act, Issuing Bank receives written notice from Required Lenders that any LC Condition has not been satisfied, Issuing Bank shall not issue the requested Letter of Credit. Prior to receipt of any such notice, Issuing Bank shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any failure of LC Conditions.

 

(b)           Letters of Credit may be requested by a Borrower only (i) to support obligations of such Borrower incurred in the Ordinary Course of Business; or (ii) for other purposes as Agent may approve from time to time in writing.

 

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(c)           Obligors assume all risks of the acts, omissions or misuses of any Letter of Credit by the beneficiary. In connection with issuance of any Letter of Credit, none of Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender shall be responsible for the existence, character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of any goods purported to be represented by any Documents; any differences or variation in the character, quality, quantity, condition, packing, value or delivery of any goods from that expressed in any Documents; the form, validity, sufficiency, accuracy, genuineness or legal effect of any Documents or of any endorsements thereon; the time, place, manner or order in which shipment of goods is made; partial or incomplete shipment of, or failure to ship, any goods referred to in a Letter of Credit or Documents; any deviation from instructions, delay, default or fraud by any shipper or other Person in connection with any goods, shipment or delivery; any breach of contract between a shipper or vendor and a Borrower; errors, omissions, interruptions or delays in transmission or delivery of any messages, by mail, cable, telegraph, telex, telecopy, e-mail, telephone or otherwise; errors in interpretation of technical terms; the misapplication by a beneficiary of any Letter of Credit or the proceeds thereof; or any consequences arising from causes beyond the control of Issuing Bank, Agent or any Lender, including any act or omission of a Governmental Authority. The rights and remedies of Issuing Bank under the Loan Documents shall be cumulative. Issuing Bank shall be fully subrogated to the rights and remedies of each beneficiary whose claims against Borrowers are discharged with proceeds of any Letter of Credit.

 

(d)           In connection with its administration of and enforcement of rights or remedies under any Letters of Credit or LC Documents, Issuing Bank shall be entitled to act, and shall be fully protected in acting, upon any certification, documentation or communication in whatever form believed by Issuing Bank, in good faith, to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by a proper Person. Issuing Bank may consult with and employ legal counsel, accountants and other experts to advise it concerning its obligations, rights and remedies, and shall be entitled to act upon, and shall be fully protected in any action taken in good faith reliance upon, any advice given by such experts. Issuing Bank may employ agents and attorneys-in-fact in connection with any matter relating to Letters of Credit or LC Documents, and shall not be liable for the negligence or misconduct of agents and attorneys-in-fact selected with reasonable care.

 

2.3.2            Reimbursement; Participations .

 

(a)           If Issuing Bank honors any request for payment under a Letter of Credit, Borrowers shall pay to Issuing Bank, on the same day (“ Reimbursement Date ”), the amount paid by Issuing Bank under such Letter of Credit, together with interest at the interest rate for Base Rate Revolver Loans from the Reimbursement Date until payment by Borrowers. The obligation of Borrowers to reimburse Issuing Bank for any payment made under a Letter of Credit shall be absolute, unconditional, irrevocable, and joint and several, and shall be paid without regard to any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit or the existence of any claim, setoff, defense or other right that Borrowers may have at any time against the beneficiary. Whether or not Borrower Agent submits a Notice of Borrowing, Borrowers shall be deemed to have requested a Borrowing of Base Rate Revolver Loans in an amount necessary to pay all amounts due Issuing Bank on any Reimbursement Date and each Lender agrees to fund its Pro Rata share of such Borrowing whether or not the Commitments have terminated, an Overadvance exists or is created thereby, or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied.

 

(b)           Upon issuance of a Letter of Credit, each Lender shall be deemed to have irrevocably and unconditionally purchased from Issuing Bank, without recourse or warranty, an undivided Pro Rata interest and participation in all LC Obligations relating to the Letter of Credit. If Issuing Bank makes any payment under a Letter of Credit and Borrowers do not reimburse such payment on the Reimbursement Date, Agent shall promptly notify Lenders and each Lender shall promptly (within one Business Day) and unconditionally pay to Agent, for the benefit of Issuing Bank, the Lender’s Pro Rata share of such payment. Upon request by a Lender, Issuing Bank shall furnish copies of any Letters of Credit and LC Documents in its possession at such time.

 

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(c)            The obligation of each Lender to make payments to Agent for the account of Issuing Bank in connection with Issuing Bank’s payment under a Letter of Credit shall be absolute, unconditional and irrevocable, not subject to any counterclaim, setoff, qualification or exception whatsoever, and shall be made in accordance with this Agreement under all circumstances, irrespective of any lack of validity or unenforceability of any Loan Documents; any draft, certificate or other document presented under a Letter of Credit having been determined to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect; or the existence of any setoff or defense that any Obligor may have with respect to any Obligations. Issuing Bank does not assume any responsibility for any failure or delay in performance or any breach by any Borrower or other Person of any obligations under any LC Documents. Issuing Bank does not make to Lenders any express or implied warranty, representation or guaranty with respect to the Collateral, LC Documents or any Obligor. Issuing Bank shall not be responsible to any Lender for any recitals, statements, information, representations or warranties contained in, or for the execution, validity, genuineness, effectiveness or enforceability of any LC Documents; the validity, genuineness, enforceability, collectability, value or sufficiency of any Collateral or the perfection of any Lien therein; or the assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, business, creditworthiness or legal status of any Obligor.

 

(d)           No Issuing Bank Indemnitee shall be liable to any Lender or other Person for any action taken or omitted to be taken in connection with any LC Documents except as a result of its actual gross negligence or willful misconduct. Issuing Bank shall not have any liability to any Lender if Issuing Bank refrains from any action under any Letter of Credit or LC Documents until it receives written instructions from Required Lenders.

 

2.3.3            Cash Collateral . If any LC Obligations, whether or not then due or payable, shall for any reason be outstanding at any time (a) that an Event of Default exists, (b) that Availability is less than zero, or (c) after the Commitment Termination Date, then Borrowers shall, at Issuing Bank’s or Agent’s request, Cash Collateralize the stated amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit and pay to Issuing Bank the amount of all other LC Obligations. Borrowers shall, on demand by Issuing Bank or Agent from time to time, Cash Collateralize the LC Obligations of any Defaulting Lender. If Borrowers fail to provide any Cash Collateral as required hereunder, Lenders may (and shall upon direction of Agent) advance, as Revolver Loans, the amount of the Cash Collateral required (whether or not the Commitments have terminated, an Overadvance exists or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied).

 

2.3.4            Resignation of Issuing Bank . Issuing Bank may resign at any time upon 10 days written notice to Agent and Borrowers. On the effective date of such resignation, Issuing Bank shall have no further obligation to issue, amend, renew, extend or otherwise modify any Letter of Credit, but shall continue to have the benefits of Sections 2.3 , 12.6 and 14.2 with respect to any Letters of Credit issued or other actions taken while Issuing Bank. Agent shall promptly appoint a replacement Issuing Bank and, as long as no Default or Event of Default exists, such replacement shall be reasonably acceptable to Borrowers.

 

2.3.5            Conflict . The provisions of this Section 2.3 control in the event of any conflict between the specific terms hereof and any LC Application or other LC Document.

 

SECTION 3.          INTEREST, FEES AND CHARGES

 

3.1            Interest .

 

3.1.1            Rates and Payment of Interest .

 

(a)           The Obligations shall bear interest (i) if a Base Rate Loan, at the Base Rate in effect from time to time, plus the Applicable Margin; (ii) if a LIBOR Loan, at LIBOR for the applicable Interest Period, plus the Applicable Margin; and (iii) if any other Obligation (including, to the extent permitted by law, interest not paid when due), at the Base Rate in effect from time to time, plus the Applicable Margin for Base Rate Revolver Loans. Interest shall accrue from the date the Loan is advanced or the Obligation is incurred or payable, until paid by Borrowers. If a Loan is repaid on the same day made, one day’s interest shall accrue.

 

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(b)           During an Insolvency Proceeding with respect to any Borrower, or during any other Event of Default if Agent or Required Lenders in their discretion so elect, Obligations shall bear interest at the Default Rate (whether before or after any judgment). Each Borrower acknowledges that the cost and expense to Agent and Lenders due to an Event of Default are difficult to ascertain and that the Default Rate is a fair and reasonable estimate to compensate Agent and Lenders for this.

 

(c)           Interest accrued on the Loans shall be due and payable in arrears, (i) on the first day of each month; (ii) on any date of prepayment, with respect to the principal amount of Loans being prepaid; and (iii) on the Commitment Termination Date. Interest accrued on any other Obligations shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Documents and, if no payment date is specified, shall be due and payable on demand . Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest accrued at the Default Rate shall be due and payable on demand .

 

3.1.2            Application of LIBOR to Outstanding Loans .

 

(a)           Borrowers may on any Business Day, subject to delivery of a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, elect to convert any portion of the Base Rate Loans to, or to continue any LIBOR Loan at the end of its Interest Period as, a LIBOR Loan. During any Default or Event of Default, Agent may (and shall at the direction of Required Lenders) declare that no Loan may be made, converted or continued as a LIBOR Loan.

 

(b)           Whenever Borrowers desire to convert or continue Loans as LIBOR Loans, Borrower Agent shall give Agent a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, no later than 2:00 p.m. at least three Business Days before the requested conversion or continuation date. Promptly after receiving any such notice, Agent shall notify each Lender thereof. Each Notice of Conversion/Continuation shall be irrevocable, and shall specify the amount of Loans to be converted or continued, the conversion or continuation date (which shall be a Business Day), and the duration of the Interest Period (which shall be deemed to be 30 days if not specified). If, upon the expiration of any Interest Period in respect of any LIBOR Loans, Borrowers shall have failed to deliver a Notice of Conversion/Continuation, they shall be deemed to have elected to convert such Loans into Base Rate Loans.

 

3.1.3            Interest Periods . In connection with the making, conversion or continuation of any LIBOR Loans, Borrowers shall select an interest period (“Interest Period”) to apply, which interest period shall be one, two or three months; provided, however, that:

 

(a)           the Interest Period shall commence on the date the Loan is made or continued as, or converted into, a LIBOR Loan, and shall expire one, two or three months thereafter, as applicable;

 

(b)           if any Interest Period begins on a day for which there is no corresponding day in the calendar month at its end or if such corresponding day falls after the last Business Day of such month, then the Interest Period shall expire on the last Business Day of such month; and if any Interest Period would otherwise expire on a day that is not a Business Day, then, for purposes of the timing of payment of interest only (and not for purposes of determining any subsequent Interest Period), the period shall expire on the next Business Day; provided that such extension of time shall in such case not be included in the computation of payment of interest with the exception of the final payment of interest at maturity or in connection with a voluntary or involuntary prepayment of principal prior to maturity; and

 

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(c)            no Interest Period shall extend beyond the Revolver Termination Date; and no Interest Period for a LIBOR Term Loan may be established that would require repayment before the end of an Interest Period in order to make any scheduled principal payment on Term Loans.

 

3.2            Fees .

 

3.2.1            Unused Line Fee . Borrowers shall pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, a fee equal to the Unused Line Fee Percentage times the amount by which the Revolver Commitments exceed the average daily balance of Revolver Loans and stated amount of Letters of Credit during any month. Such fee shall be payable in arrears, on the first day of each month and on the Commitment Termination Date.

 

3.2.2            LC Facility Fees . Borrowers shall pay (a) to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, a fee equal to the Applicable Margin in effect for LIBOR Revolver Loans times the average daily undrawn amount of Letters of Credit, which fee shall be payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of each month; (b) to Issuing Bank, for its own account, a fronting fee equal to 0.250% per annum on the undrawn amount of each Letter of Credit, which fee shall be payable monthly in arrears, on the first day of each month; and (c) to Issuing Bank, for its own account, all customary charges associated with the issuance, amending, negotiating, payment, processing, transfer and administration of Letters of Credit, which may be charged to the Loan Account upon incurrence or which charges shall be paid upon 5 Business Days notice thereof. During an Event of Default, the fee payable under clause (a) shall be increased by 2% per annum..

 

3.2.3            Collateral Management Fee . Borrowers shall pay to Agent, for its own account, a collateral management fee of $18,000 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments on the first day of each month.

 

3.3            Computation of Interest, Fees, Yield Protection . All interest, as well as fees and other charges calculated on a per annum basis, shall be computed for the actual days elapsed, based on a year of 360 days. Each determination by Agent of any interest, fees or interest rate hereunder shall be final, conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error. All fees shall be fully earned when due and shall not be subject to rebate, refund or proration. All fees payable under Section 3.2 are compensation for services and are not, and shall not be deemed to be, interest or any other charge for the use, forbearance or detention of money. A certificate as to amounts payable by Borrowers under Section 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9 or 5.9 , submitted to Borrower Agent by Agent or the affected Lender, as applicable, shall be final, conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error, and Borrowers shall pay such amounts to the appropriate party within 10 days following receipt of the certificate.

 

3.4            Reimbursement Obligations . Borrowers shall reimburse Agent for all Extraordinary Expenses. Borrowers shall also reimburse Agent for all legal, accounting, appraisal, consulting, and other fees, costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with (a) negotiation and preparation of any Loan Documents, including any amendment or other modification thereof; (b) administration of and actions relating to any Collateral, Loan Documents and transactions contemplated thereby, including any actions taken to perfect or maintain priority of Agent’s Liens on any Collateral, to maintain any insurance required hereunder or to verify Collateral; and (c) subject to the limits of Section 10.1.1(b) , each inspection, audit or appraisal with respect to any Obligor or Collateral, whether prepared by Agent’s personnel or a third party. All legal, accounting and consulting fees shall be charged to Borrowers by Agent’s professionals at their regular hourly rates, regardless of any reduced or alternative fee billing arrangements that Agent, any Lender or any of their Affiliates may have with such professionals with respect to this or any other transaction. If, for any reason (including inaccurate reporting on financial statements or a Compliance Certificate), it is determined that a higher Applicable Margin should have applied to a period than was actually applied, then the proper margin shall be applied retroactively and Borrowers shall immediately pay to Agent, for the Pro Rata benefit of Lenders, an amount equal to the difference between the amount of interest and fees that would have accrued using the proper margin and the amount actually paid. All amounts payable by Borrowers under this Section may be charged to the Loan Account upon incurrence during the continuance of Default or Event of Default or otherwise, upon 3 days' notice thereof.

 

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3.5            Illegality . If any Lender determines that any Applicable Law has made it unlawful, or that any Governmental Authority has asserted that it is unlawful, for any Lender or its applicable Lending Office to make, maintain or fund LIBOR Loans, or to determine or charge interest rates based upon LIBOR, or any Governmental Authority has imposed material restrictions on the authority of such Lender to purchase or sell, or to take deposits of, Dollars in the London interbank market, then, on notice thereof by such Lender to Agent, (a) any obligation of such Lender to make or continue LIBOR Loans or to convert Base Rate Loans to LIBOR Loans shall be suspended and (b) if such notice asserts the illegality of such Lender making or maintaining Base Rate Loans the interest rate on which is determined by reference to the LIBOR component of the Base Rate, the interest rate on which Base Rate Loans of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by Agent without reference to the LIBOR component of Base Rate, in each case until such Lender notifies Agent that the circumstances giving rise to such determination no longer exist. Upon delivery of such notice, (x) Borrowers shall prepay or, if applicable, convert all LIBOR Loans of such Lender to Base Rate Loans (the interest rate on which Base Rate Loans of such Lender shall, if necessary to avoid such illegality, be determined by Agent without reference to the LIBOR component of the Base Rate), either on the last day of the Interest Period therefor, if such Lender may lawfully continue to maintain such LIBOR Loans to such day, or immediately, if such Lender may not lawfully continue to maintain such LIBOR Loans and (y) if such notice asserts the illegality of such Lender determining or charging interest rates based upon LIBOR, Agent shall, during the period of such suspension, compute the Base Rate applicable to such Lender without reference to the LIBOR component thereof until Agent is advised in writing by such Lender that it is no longer illegal for such Lender to determine or charge interest rates based upon LIBOR. Upon any such prepayment or conversion, Borrowers shall also pay accrued interest on the amount so prepaid or converted.

 

3.6            Inability to Determine Rates . If Required Lenders notify Agent for any reason in connection with a request for a Borrowing of, or conversion to or continuation of, a LIBOR Loan that (1) Dollar deposits are not being offered to banks in the London interbank Eurodollar market for the applicable amount and Interest Period of such Loan, (2) adequate and reasonable means do not exist for determining LIBOR for the requested Interest Period, or (3) LIBOR for the requested Interest Period does not, in Lender’s good faith judgment, adequately and fairly reflect the cost to such Lenders of funding such Loan, then Agent will promptly so notify Borrower Agent and each Lender. Thereafter, (x) the obligation of Lenders to make or maintain LIBOR Loans shall be suspended and (y) in the event of a determination described in the preceding sentence with respect to the LIBOR component of the Base Rate, the utilization of the LIBOR component in determining the Base Rate shall be suspended, in each case until Agent (upon instruction by Required Lenders) revokes such notice. Upon receipt of such notice, Borrower Agent may revoke any pending request for a Borrowing of, conversion to or continuation of a LIBOR Loan or, failing that, will be deemed to have submitted a request for a Base Rate Loan.

  

3.7            Increased Costs; Capital Adequacy .

 

3.7.1            Change in Law . If any Change in Law shall:

 

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(a)           impose modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender (except any reserve requirement reflected in LIBOR) or Issuing Bank;

 

(b)           subject any Lender or Issuing Bank to any Tax with respect to any Loan, Loan Document, Letter of Credit or participation in LC Obligations, or change the basis of taxation of payments to such Lender or Issuing Bank in respect thereof (except for Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes covered by Section 5.9 and the imposition of, or any change in the rate of, any Excluded Tax payable by such Lender or Issuing Bank); or

 

(c)           impose on any Lender or Issuing Bank or the London interbank market any other condition, cost or expense affecting any Loan, Loan Document, Letter of Credit or participation in LC Obligations;

 

and the result thereof shall be to increase the cost to such Lender of making or maintaining any LIBOR Loan (or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan), or to increase the cost to such Lender or Issuing Bank of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit (or of maintaining its obligation to participate in or to issue any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender or Issuing Bank hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon request of such Lender or Issuing Bank, Borrowers will pay to such Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.

 

3.7.2            Capital Adequacy . If any Lender or Issuing Bank determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or Issuing Bank or any Lending Office of such Lender or such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s holding company, if any, regarding capital requirements has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender’s, Issuing Bank’s or holding company’s capital as a consequence of this Agreement, or such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s Commitments, Loans, Letters of Credit or participations in LC Obligations, to a level below that which such Lender, Issuing Bank or holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender’s, Issuing Bank’s and holding company’s policies with respect to capital adequacy), then from time to time Borrowers will pay to such Lender or Issuing Bank, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate it or its holding company for any such reduction suffered.

 

3.7.3            Compensation . Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or Issuing Bank to demand compensation pursuant to this Section shall not constitute a waiver of its right to demand such compensation, but Borrowers shall not be required to compensate a Lender or Issuing Bank for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered more than six months prior to the date that the Lender or Issuing Bank notifies Borrower Agent of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions and of such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s intention to claim compensation therefor (except that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the nine-month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof).

 

3.8            Mitigation . If any Lender gives a notice under Section 3.5 or requests compensation under Section 3.7 , or if Borrowers are required to pay additional amounts with respect to a Lender under Section 5.9 , then such Lender shall use reasonable efforts to designate a different Lending Office or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or Affiliates, if, in the judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (a) would eliminate the need for such notice or reduce amounts payable or to be withheld in the future, as applicable; and (b) would not subject the Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to it. Borrowers shall pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

 

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3.9            Funding Losses . If for any reason (other than default by a Lender) (a) any Borrowing of, or conversion to or continuation of, a LIBOR Loan does not occur on the date specified therefor in a Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Conversion/Continuation (whether or not withdrawn), (b) any repayment or conversion of a LIBOR Loan occurs on a day other than the end of its Interest Period, or (c) Borrowers fail to repay a LIBOR Loan when required hereunder, then Borrowers shall pay to each Lender all losses and expenses that it sustains as a consequence thereof, including loss of anticipated profits and any loss or expense arising from liquidation or redeployment of funds or from fees payable to terminate deposits of matching funds. Lenders shall not be required to purchase Dollar deposits in the interbank market or any other offshore Dollar market to fund any LIBOR Loan, but the provisions hereof shall be deemed to apply as if each Lender had purchased such deposits to fund its LIBOR Loans.

 

3.10          Maximum Interest . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any Loan Document, the interest paid or agreed to be paid under the Loan Documents shall not exceed the maximum rate of non-usurious interest permitted by Applicable Law (“ maximum rate ”). If Agent or any Lender shall receive interest in an amount that exceeds the maximum rate, the excess interest shall be applied to the principal of the Obligations or, if it exceeds such unpaid principal, refunded to Borrowers. In determining whether the interest contracted for, charged or received by Agent or a Lender exceeds the maximum rate, such Person may, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, (a) characterize any payment that is not principal as an expense, fee or premium rather than interest; (b) exclude voluntary prepayments and the effects thereof; and (c) amortize, prorate, allocate and spread in equal or unequal parts the total amount of interest throughout the contemplated term of the Obligations hereunder.

 

SECTION 4.          LOAN ADMINISTRATION

 

4.1            Manner of Borrowing and Funding Revolver Loans .

 

4.1.1            Notice of Borrowing .

 

(a)           Whenever Borrowers desire funding of a Borrowing of Revolver Loans, Borrower Agent shall give Agent a Notice of Borrowing. Such notice must be received by Agent no later than 12:00 p.m. (New York time) (i) on the Business Day of the requested funding date, in the case of Base Rate Loans, and (ii) at least three Business Days prior to the requested funding date, in the case of LIBOR Loans. Notices received after 12:00 p.m. (New York time) shall be deemed received on the next Business Day. Each Notice of Borrowing shall be irrevocable and shall specify (A) the amount of the Borrowing, (B) the requested funding date (which must be a Business Day), (C) whether the Borrowing is to be made as Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Loans, and (D) in the case of LIBOR Loans, the duration of the applicable Interest Period (which shall be deemed to be 30 days if not specified).

 

(b)           Unless payment is otherwise timely made by Borrowers, the becoming due of any Obligations (whether principal, interest, fees or other charges, including Extraordinary Expenses, LC Obligations, Cash Collateral and Secured Bank Product Obligations) shall be deemed to be a request for Base Rate Revolver Loans on the due date, in the amount of such Obligations. The proceeds of such Revolver Loans shall be disbursed as direct payment of the relevant Obligation. In addition, Agent may, at its option, charge such Obligations against any operating, investment or other account of a Borrower maintained with Agent or any of its Affiliates.

 

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(c)           If Borrowers establish a controlled disbursement account with Agent or any Affiliate of Agent, then the presentation for payment of any check or other item of payment drawn on such account at a time when there are insufficient funds to cover it shall be deemed to be a request for Base Rate Revolver Loans on the date of such presentation, in the amount of the check and items presented for payment. The proceeds of such Revolver Loans may be disbursed directly to the controlled disbursement account or other appropriate account.

 

4.1.2            Fundings by Lenders . Each Lender shall timely honor its Revolver Commitment by funding its Pro Rata share of each Borrowing of Revolver Loans that is properly requested hereunder. Except for Borrowings to be made as Swingline Loans, Agent shall endeavor to notify Lenders of each Notice of Borrowing (or deemed request for a Borrowing) by 12:00 on the proposed funding date for Base Rate Loans or by 3:00 p.m. at least two Business Days before any proposed funding of LIBOR Loans. Each Lender shall fund to Agent such Lender’s Pro Rata share of the Borrowing to the account specified by Agent in immediately available funds not later than 2:00 p.m. on the requested funding date, unless Agent’s notice is received after the times provided above, in which event Lender shall fund its Pro Rata share by 11:00 a.m. on the next Business Day. Subject to its receipt of such amounts from Lenders, Agent shall disburse the proceeds of the Revolver Loans to the Operating Account or otherwise, to an account or pursuant to direction of Borrower Agent, in each case, reasonably satisfactory to Agent. Unless Agent shall have received (in sufficient time to act) written notice from a Lender that it does not intend to fund its Pro Rata share of a Borrowing, Agent may assume that such Lender has deposited or promptly will deposit its share with Agent, and Agent may disburse a corresponding amount to Borrowers. If a Lender’s share of any Borrowing or of any settlement pursuant to Section 4.1.3(b) is not received by Agent, then Borrowers agree to repay to Agent on demand the amount of such share, together with interest thereon from the date disbursed until repaid, at the rate applicable to the Borrowing.

 

4.1.3            Swingline Loans; Settlement .

 

(a)           Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, advance Swingline Loans to Borrowers, up to an aggregate outstanding amount of $1,000,000, unless the funding is specifically required to be made by all Lenders hereunder. Each Swingline Loan shall constitute a Revolver Loan for all purposes, except that payments thereon shall be made to Agent for its own account. The obligation of Borrowers to repay Swingline Loans shall be evidenced by the records of Agent and need not be evidenced by any promissory note.

 

(b)           To facilitate administration of the Revolver Loans, Lenders and Agent agree (which agreement is solely among them, and not for the benefit of or enforceable by any Borrower) that settlement among them with respect to Swingline Loans and other Revolver Loans may take place on a date determined from time to time by Agent, which shall occur at least once each week. On each settlement date, settlement shall be made with each Lender in accordance with the Settlement Report delivered by Agent to Lenders. Between settlement dates, Agent may in its discretion apply payments on Revolver Loans to Swingline Loans, regardless of any designation by Borrower or any provision herein to the contrary. Each Lender’s obligation to make settlements with Agent is absolute and unconditional, without offset, counterclaim or other defense, and whether or not the Commitments have terminated, an Overadvance exists or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied. If, due to an Insolvency Proceeding with respect to a Borrower or otherwise, any Swingline Loan may not be settled among Lenders hereunder, then each Lender shall be deemed to have purchased from Agent a Pro Rata participation in each unpaid Swingline Loan and shall transfer the amount of such participation to Agent, in immediately available funds, within one Business Day after Agent’s request therefor.

 

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4.1.4            Notices . Each Borrower authorizes Agent and Lenders to extend, convert or continue Loans, effect selections of interest rates, and transfer funds to or on behalf of Borrowers based on telephonic or e-mailed instructions. Borrowers shall confirm each such request by prompt delivery to Agent of a Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Conversion/Continuation, if applicable, but if it differs in any material respect from the action taken by Agent or Lenders, the records of Agent and Lenders shall govern. Neither Agent nor any Lender shall have any liability for any loss suffered by a Borrower as a result of Agent or any Lender acting upon its understanding of telephonic or e-mailed instructions from a person believed in good faith by Agent or any Lender to be a person authorized to give such instructions on a Borrower’s behalf.

 

4.2            Defaulting Lender . Agent may (but shall not be required to), in its discretion, retain any payments or other funds received by Agent that are to be provided to a Defaulting Lender hereunder, and may apply such funds to such Lender’s defaulted obligations or readvance the funds to Borrowers in accordance with this Agreement. The failure of any Lender to fund a Loan, to make any payment in respect of LC Obligations or to otherwise perform its obligations hereunder shall not relieve any other Lender of its obligations, and no Lender shall be responsible for default by another Lender. Lenders and Agent agree (which agreement is solely among them, and not for the benefit of or enforceable by any Borrower) that, solely for purposes of determining a Defaulting Lender’s right to vote on matters relating to the Loan Documents and to share in payments, fees and Collateral proceeds thereunder, a Defaulting Lender shall not be deemed to be a “Lender” until all its defaulted obligations have been cured.

 

4.3            Number and Amount of LIBOR Loans; Determination of Rate . Each Borrowing of LIBOR Loans when made shall be in a minimum amount of $250,000, plus any increment of $100,000 in excess thereof. No more than 7 Borrowings of LIBOR Loans may be outstanding at any time, and all LIBOR Loans having the same length and beginning date of their Interest Periods shall be aggregated together and considered one Borrowing for this purpose. The aggregate dollar amount of LIBOR Loans may not comprise more than 80% of the outstanding dollar amount of all Revolver Loans plus 100% of the outstanding dollar amount of all Term Loans plus 100% of the outstanding dollar amount of all Capex Loans minus any scheduled principal payments of the Term Loans to be made pursuant to Section 5.3.1 minus any scheduled principal payments of the Capex Loans to be made pursuant to Section 2.2B.3 during Interest Periods for all LIBOR Loans. Upon determining LIBOR for any Interest Period requested by Borrowers, Agent shall promptly notify Borrowers thereof by telephone or electronically and, if requested by Borrowers, shall confirm any telephonic notice in writing.

 

4.4            Borrower Agent . Each Obligor hereby designates P&F (“ Borrower Agent ”) as its representative and agent for all purposes under the Loan Documents, including requests for Loans and Letters of Credit, designation of interest rates, delivery or receipt of communications, preparation and delivery of Borrowing Base and , receipt and payment of Obligations, requests for waivers, amendments or other accommodations, actions under the Loan Documents (including in respect of compliance with covenants), and all other dealings with Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender. Borrower Agent hereby accepts such appointment. Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall be fully protected in relying upon, any notice or communication (including any notice of borrowing) delivered by Borrower Agent on behalf of any Obligor. Agent and Lenders may give any notice or communication with an Obligor hereunder to Borrower Agent on behalf of such Obligor. Each of Agent, Issuing Bank and Lenders shall have the right, in its discretion, to deal exclusively with Borrower Agent for any or all purposes under the Loan Documents. Each Obligor agrees that any notice, election, communication, representation, agreement or undertaking made on its behalf by Borrower Agent shall be binding upon and enforceable against it.

 

4.5            One Obligation . The Loans, LC Obligations and other Obligations shall constitute one general obligation of Borrowers and (unless otherwise expressly provided in any Loan Document) shall be secured by Agent’s Lien upon all Collateral; provided , however , that Agent and each Lender shall be deemed to be a creditor of, and the holder of a separate claim against, each Borrower to the extent of any Obligations jointly or severally owed by such Borrower.

 

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4.6            Effect of Termination . On the effective date of the termination of all the Commitments, all Obligations shall be immediately due and payable, and any Lender may terminate its and its Affiliates’ Bank Products (including, only with the consent of Agent, any Cash Management Services). All undertakings of Obligors contained in the Loan Documents shall survive any termination, and Agent shall retain its Liens in the Collateral and all of its rights and remedies under the Loan Documents until Full Payment of the Obligations. Notwithstanding Full Payment of the Obligations, Agent shall not be required to terminate its Liens in any Collateral unless, with respect to any damages Agent may incur as a result of the dishonor or return of Payment Items applied to Obligations, Agent receives (a) a written agreement, executed by Obligors and any Person whose advances are used in whole or in part to satisfy the Obligations, indemnifying Agent and Lenders from any such damages; or (b) such Cash Collateral as Agent, in its discretion, deems necessary to protect against any such damages. Sections 2.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 5.5, 5.9, 5.10, 12, 14.2 and this Section, and the obligation of each Obligor and Lender with respect to each indemnity given by it in any Loan Document, shall survive Full Payment of the Obligations and any release relating to this credit facility.

 

SECTION 5.          PAYMENTS

 

5.1            General Payment Provisions . All payments of Obligations shall be made in Dollars, without offset, counterclaim or defense of any kind, free of (and without deduction for) any Taxes, and in immediately available funds, not later than 2:00 p.m. on the due date. Any payment after such time shall be deemed made on the next Business Day. Any payment of a LIBOR Loan prior to the end of its Interest Period shall be accompanied by all amounts due under Section 3.9 . Any prepayment of Loans shall be applied first to Base Rate Loans and then to LIBOR Loans.

 

5.2            Repayment of Revolver Loans . Revolver Loans shall be due and payable in full on the Revolver Termination Date, unless payment is sooner required hereunder. Revolver Loans may be prepaid from time to time, without penalty or premium. If any Asset Disposition includes the disposition of Accounts, Inventory or Equipment, then Net Proceeds equal to the greater of (a) the net book value of such Accounts, Inventory or Equipment, or (b) the reduction in the Borrowing Base upon giving effect to such disposition, shall be applied to the Revolver Loans. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if an Overadvance exists, Borrowers shall, on the sooner of Agent’s demand or the first Business Day after any Borrower has knowledge thereof, repay the outstanding Revolver Loans in an amount sufficient to reduce the principal balance of Revolver Loans to the Borrowing Base.

 

5.3            Repayment of Term Loans .

 

5.3.1            Payment of Principal . The principal amount of the Tranche A Term Loans shall be repaid on the Term Loan Maturity Date, on which date all principal, interest and other amounts owing with respect to the Term Loans shall be due and payable in full. Once repaid, whether such repayment is voluntary or required, Tranche A Term Loans may not be reborrowed.

 

5.3.2            Mandatory Prepayments .

 

(a)           [ Reserved ];

 

(b)           Concurrently with any Asset Disposition of Real Estate, Borrowers shall prepay, in an amount equal to the Net Proceeds of such disposition, Capex Loans until paid in full;

 

(c)           Concurrently with the receipt of any proceeds of insurance or condemnation awards paid in respect of any Real Estate, Borrowers shall prepay, in an amount equal to such proceeds Capex Loans until paid in full, subject in each case to Section 8.6.2 ;

 

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(d)           Concurrently with any issuance of Equity Interests by a Borrower (other than in connection with compensation or benefits paid or provided to employees, officers or directors), Borrowers shall prepay, in an amount equal to the net proceeds of such issuance, to Agent for the Pro Rata benefit of each Lender holding Capex Loans until paid in full;

 

(e)           Concurrently with any Asset Disposition of Equipment, Borrowers shall prepay, in an amount equal to the Net Proceeds of such disposition, the Capex Loans until paid in full and any balance to the Revolving Loans until paid in full; and

 

(f)           On the Commitment Termination Date, Borrowers shall prepay all Term Loans and Capex Loans (unless sooner repaid hereunder).

 

5.3.3            Optional Prepayments . Borrowers may, at their option from time to time, prepay the Term Loans, which prepayment must be at least $50,000, plus any increment of $10,000 in excess thereof. Borrowers shall give written notice to Agent of an intended prepayment of Term Loans, which notice shall specify the amount of the prepayment, shall be irrevocable once given, shall be given at least 10 Business Days prior to the end of a month and shall be effective as of the first day of the next month.

 

5.3.4            Interest; Application of Prepayments . Each prepayment of Term Loans shall be accompanied by all interest accrued thereon and any amounts payable under Section 3.9 , and shall be applied to principal in inverse order of maturity.

 

5.4            Payment of Other Obligations . Obligations other than Loans, including LC Obligations and Extraordinary Expenses, shall be paid by Borrowers as provided in the Loan Documents or, if no payment date is specified, on demand .

 

5.5            Marshaling; Payments Set Aside . None of Agent or Lenders shall be under any obligation to marshal any assets in favor of any Obligor or against any Obligations. If any payment by or on behalf of Obligors is made to Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender, or Agent, Issuing Bank or any Lender exercises a right of setoff, and such payment or the proceeds of such setoff or any part thereof is subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required (including pursuant to any settlement entered into by Agent, Issuing Bank or such Lender in its discretion) to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other Person, then to the extent of such recovery, the Obligation originally intended to be satisfied, and all Liens, rights and remedies relating thereto, shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment had not been made or such setoff had not occurred.

 

5.6            Post-Default Allocation of Payments .

 

5.6.1            Allocation . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, during an Event of Default, monies to be applied to the Obligations, whether arising from payments by Obligors, realization on Collateral, setoff or otherwise, shall, at the option of Agent or the direction of Required Lenders, be allocated as follows:

 

(a)           first , to all costs and expenses, including Extraordinary Expenses, owing to Agent;

 

(b)           second , to all amounts owing to Agent on Swingline Loans;

 

(c)           third , to all amounts owing to Issuing Bank on LC Obligations;

 

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(d)            fourth , to all Obligations constituting fees (other than Bank Product Obligations);

 

(e)            fifth , to all Obligations constituting interest (other than Bank Product Obligations);

 

(f)             sixth , to all Secured Bank Product Obligations relating to Cash Management Services;

 

(g)            seventh , to all Loans, Letters of Credit, including Cash Collateralization of outstanding and LC Obligations; and

 

(h)            last , to all other Obligations.

 

Amounts shall be applied to each category of Obligations set forth above until Full Payment thereof and then to the next category. If amounts are insufficient to satisfy a category, they shall be applied on a pro rata basis among the Obligations in the category. Excluded Hedge Obligations with respect to any Obligor shall not be paid with amounts received from such Obligor or its assets, but appropriate adjustments shall be made with respect to amounts obtained from other Obligors to preserve the allocations in any applicable category. Amounts distributed with respect to any Secured Bank Product Obligations owing to a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender shall be the lesser of the maximum Secured Bank Product Obligations last reported to Agent and the actual Secured Bank Product Obligations as calculated by the methodology reported to Agent for determining the amount due. Agent shall have no obligation to calculate the amount to be distributed with respect to any Secured Bank Product Obligations, and may request a reasonably detailed calculation of such amount from the applicable Secured Party. If a Secured Party fails to deliver such calculation within ten days following request by Agent, Agent may assume the amount to be distributed is zero. The allocations set forth in this Section are solely to determine the rights and priorities of Agent and Secured Parties as among themselves, and may be changed by agreement among them without the consent of any Obligor. This Section is not for the benefit of or enforceable by any Obligor.

 

5.6.2            Erroneous Application . Agent shall not be liable for any application of amounts made by it in good faith and, if any such application is subsequently determined to have been made in error, the sole recourse of any Lender or other Person to which such amount should have been made shall be to recover the amount from the Person that actually received it (and, if such amount was received by any Lender, such Lender hereby agrees to return it).

 

5.7            Application of Payments . Payments of good funds received in the Payment Account maintained at Agent shall be applied to the Obligations on the Business Day of receipt. Amounts otherwise received by Agent shall be applied to the Obligations on the Business Day of receipt of good funds if received by 12:00 noon (New York time) on such day, otherwise such funds may be applied to the Obligations on the next Business Day. If, as a result of such application, a credit balance exists, the balance shall not accrue interest in favor of Borrowers and shall be made available to Borrowers as long as no Default or Event of Default exists. Each Obligor irrevocably waives the right to direct the application of any payments or Collateral proceeds, and agrees that Agent shall have the continuing, exclusive right to apply and reapply same against the Obligations, in such manner as Agent deems advisable. In the absence of a Default or Event of Default, any prepayment of Loans shall be applied first to Base Rate Loans and then to LIBOR Loans. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the amount of any prepayment of Loans required under this Section 5.7 shall be in excess of the amount of the Base Rate Loans at the time outstanding (an “ Excess Amount ”), so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, only the portion of the amount of such prepayment as is equal to the amount of such outstanding Base Rate Loans shall be immediately prepaid and, at the election of the Borrowers, the Excess Amount shall be made available to the Borrowers to the extent an Overadvance would not be caused thereby.

 

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5.8            Loan Account; Account Stated .

 

5.8.1            Loan Account . Agent shall maintain in accordance with its usual and customary practices an account or accounts (“ Loan Account ”) evidencing the Debt of Borrowers resulting from each Loan or issuance of a Letter of Credit from time to time. Any failure of Agent to record anything in the Loan Account, or any error in doing so, shall not limit or otherwise affect the obligation of Borrowers to pay any amount owing hereunder. Agent may maintain a single Loan Account in the name of Borrower Agent, and each Obligor confirms that such arrangement shall have no effect on the joint and several character of its liability for the Obligations.

 

5.8.2            Entries Binding . Entries made in the Loan Account shall constitute presumptive evidence of the information contained therein. If any information contained in the Loan Account is provided to or inspected by any Person, then such information shall be conclusive and binding on such Person for all purposes absent manifest error, except to the extent such Person notifies Agent in writing within 30 days after receipt or inspection that specific information is subject to dispute.

 

5.9            Taxes .

 

5.9.1            Payments Free of Taxes . All payments by Obligors of Obligations shall be free and clear of and without reduction for any Taxes. If Applicable Law requires any Obligor or Agent to withhold or deduct any Tax (including backup withholding or withholding Tax), the withholding or deduction shall be based on information provided pursuant to Section 5.10 and Agent shall pay the amount withheld or deducted to the relevant Governmental Authority. If the withholding or deduction is made on account of Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes, the sum payable by Borrowers shall be increased so that Agent, Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received if no such withholding or deduction (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section) had been made. Without limiting the foregoing, Borrowers shall timely pay all Other Taxes to the relevant Governmental Authorities.

 

5.9.2            Payment . Borrowers shall indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse (within 10 days after demand therefor) Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank for any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes (including those attributable to amounts payable under this Section) withheld or deducted by any Obligor or Agent, or paid by Agent, any Lender or Issuing Bank, with respect to any Obligations, Letters of Credit or Loan Documents, whether or not such Taxes were properly asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority, and including all penalties, interest and reasonable expenses relating thereto, as well as any amount that a Lender or Issuing Bank fails to pay indefeasibly to Agent under Section 5.10 . A certificate as to the amount of any such payment or liability delivered to Borrower Agent by Agent, or by a Lender or Issuing Bank (with a copy to Agent), shall be conclusive, absent manifest error. As soon as practicable after any payment of Taxes by a Borrower, Borrower Agent shall deliver to Agent a receipt from the Governmental Authority or other evidence of payment satisfactory to Agent.

 

5.10          Lender Tax Information .

 

5.10.1          Status of Lenders . Each Lender shall deliver documentation and information to Agent and Borrower Agent, at the times and in form required by Applicable Law or reasonably requested by Agent or Borrower Agent, sufficient to permit Agent or Borrowers to determine (a) whether or not payments made with respect to Obligations are subject to Taxes, (b) if applicable, the required rate of withholding or deduction, and (c) such Lender’s entitlement to any available exemption from, or reduction of, applicable Taxes for such payments or otherwise to establish such Lender’s status for withholding tax purposes in the applicable jurisdiction.

 

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5.10.2          Documentation . If a Borrower is resident for tax purposes in the United States, any Lender that is a “United States person” within the meaning of section 7701(a)(30) of the Code shall deliver to Agent and Borrower Agent IRS Form W-9 or such other documentation or information prescribed by Applicable Law or reasonably requested by Agent or Borrower Agent to determine whether such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. If any Foreign Lender is entitled to any exemption from or reduction of withholding tax for payments with respect to the Obligations, it shall deliver to Agent and Borrower Agent, on or prior to the date on which it becomes a Lender hereunder (and from time to time thereafter upon request by Agent or Borrower Agent, but only if such Foreign Lender is legally entitled to do so), (a) IRS Form W-8BEN claiming eligibility for benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party; (b) IRS Form W-8ECI; (c) IRS Form W-8IMY and all required supporting documentation; (d) in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under section 881(c) of the Code, IRS Form W-8BEN and a certificate showing such Foreign Lender is not (i) a “bank” within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Code, (ii) a “10 percent shareholder” of any Obligor within the meaning of section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Code, or (iii) a “controlled foreign corporation” described in section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Code; or (e) any other form prescribed by Applicable Law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in withholding tax, together with such supplementary documentation necessary to allow Agent and Borrowers to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made.

 

5.10.3          Lender Obligations . Each Lender and Issuing Bank shall promptly notify Borrowers and Agent of any change in circumstances that would change any claimed Tax exemption or reduction. Each Lender and Issuing Bank shall indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse (within 10 days after demand therefor) Borrowers and Agent for any Taxes, losses, claims, liabilities, penalties, interest and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by or asserted against a Borrower or Agent by any Governmental Authority due to such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s failure to deliver, or inaccuracy or deficiency in, any documentation required to be delivered by it pursuant to this Section. Each Lender and Issuing Bank authorizes Agent to set off any amounts due to Agent under this Section against any amounts payable to such Lender or Issuing Bank under any Loan Document.

 

5.11          Nature and Extent of Each Borrower’s Liability .

 

5.11.1          Joint and Several Liability . Each Borrower agrees that it is jointly and severally liable for, and absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to Agent and Lenders the prompt payment and performance of, all Obligations and all agreements under the Loan Documents, except its Excluded Hedge Obligations. Each Borrower agrees that its guaranty obligations hereunder constitute a continuing guaranty of payment and not of collection, that such obligations shall not be discharged until Full Payment of the Obligations, and that such obligations are absolute and unconditional, irrespective of (a) the genuineness, validity, regularity, enforceability, subordination or any future modification of, or change in, any Obligations or Loan Document, or any other document, instrument or agreement to which any Obligor is or may become a party or be bound; (b) the absence of any action to enforce this Agreement (including this Section) or any other Loan Document, or any waiver, consent or indulgence of any kind by Agent or any Lender with respect thereto; (c) the existence, value or condition of, or failure to perfect a Lien or to preserve rights against, any security or guaranty for the Obligations or any action, or the absence of any action, by Agent or any Lender in respect thereof (including the release of any security or guaranty); (d) the insolvency of any Obligor; (e) any election by Agent or any Lender in an Insolvency Proceeding for the application of Section 1111(b)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code; (f) any borrowing or grant of a Lien by any other Borrower, as debtor-in-possession under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise; (g) the disallowance of any claims of Agent or any Lender against any Obligor for the repayment of any Obligations under Section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code or otherwise; or (h) any other action or circumstances that might otherwise constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of a surety or guarantor, except Full Payment of all Obligations.

 

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5.11.2          Waivers .

 

(a)           Each Borrower expressly waives all rights that it may have now or in the future under any statute, at common law, in equity or otherwise, to compel Agent or Lenders to marshal assets or to proceed against any Obligor, other Person or security for the payment or performance of any Obligations before, or as a condition to, proceeding against such Borrower. Each Borrower waives all defenses available to a surety, guarantor or accommodation co-obligor other than Full Payment of all Obligations. It is agreed among each Borrower, Agent and Lenders that the provisions of this Section 5.11 are of the essence of the transaction contemplated by the Loan Documents and that, but for such provisions, Agent and Lenders would decline to make Loans and issue Letters of Credit. Each Borrower acknowledges that its guaranty pursuant to this Section is necessary to the conduct and promotion of its business, and can be expected to benefit such business.

 

(b)           Agent and Lenders may, in their discretion, pursue such rights and remedies as they deem appropriate, including realization upon Collateral or any Real Estate by judicial foreclosure or non-judicial sale or enforcement, without affecting any rights and remedies under this Section 5.11 . If, in taking any action in connection with the exercise of any rights or remedies, Agent or any Lender shall forfeit any other rights or remedies, including the right to enter a deficiency judgment against any Borrower or other Person, whether because of any Applicable Laws pertaining to “election of remedies” or otherwise, each Borrower consents to such action and waives any claim based upon it, even if the action may result in loss of any rights of subrogation that any Borrower might otherwise have had. Any election of remedies that results in denial or impairment of the right of Agent or any Lender to seek a deficiency judgment against any Borrower shall not impair any other Borrower’s obligation to pay the full amount of the Obligations. Each Borrower waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies, such as non-judicial foreclosure with respect to any security for the Obligations, even though that election of remedies destroys such Borrower’s rights of subrogation against any other Person. Agent may bid all or a portion of the Obligations at any foreclosure or trustee’s sale or at any private sale, and the amount of such bid need not be paid by Agent but shall be credited against the Obligations. The amount of the successful bid at any such sale, whether Agent or any other Person is the successful bidder, shall be conclusively deemed to be the fair market value of the Collateral, and the difference between such bid amount and the remaining balance of the Obligations shall be conclusively deemed to be the amount of the Obligations guaranteed under this Section 5.11 , notwithstanding that any present or future law or court decision may have the effect of reducing the amount of any deficiency claim to which Agent or any Lender might otherwise be entitled but for such bidding at any such sale.

 

5.11.3          Extent of Liability; Contribution .

 

(a)           Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, each Borrower’s liability under this Section 5.11 shall be limited to the greater of (i) all amounts for which such Borrower is primarily liable, as described below, and (ii) such Borrower’s Allocable Amount.

 

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(b)           If any Borrower makes a payment under this Section 5.11 of any Obligations (other than amounts for which such Borrower is primarily liable) (a “ Guarantor Payment ”) that, taking into account all other Guarantor Payments previously or concurrently made by any other Borrower, exceeds the amount that such Borrower would otherwise have paid if each Borrower had paid the aggregate Obligations satisfied by such Guarantor Payments in the same proportion that such Borrower’s Allocable Amount bore to the total Allocable Amounts of all Borrowers, then such Borrower shall be entitled to receive contribution and indemnification payments from, and to be reimbursed by, each other Borrower for the amount of such excess, pro rata based upon their respective Allocable Amounts in effect immediately prior to such Guarantor Payment. The “ Allocable Amount ” for any Borrower shall be the maximum amount that could then be recovered from such Borrower under this Section 5.11 without rendering such payment voidable under Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code or under any applicable state fraudulent transfer or conveyance act, or similar statute or common law.

 

(c)           Nothing contained in this Section 5.11 shall limit the liability of any Borrower to pay Loans made directly or indirectly to that Borrower (including Loans advanced to any other Borrower and then re-loaned or otherwise transferred to, or for the benefit of, such Borrower), LC Obligations relating to Letters of Credit issued to support such Borrower’s business, and all accrued interest, fees, expenses and other related Obligations with respect thereto, for which such Borrower shall be primarily liable for all purposes hereunder. Agent and Lenders shall have the right, at any time in their discretion, to condition Loans and Letters of Credit upon a separate calculation of borrowing availability for each Borrower and to restrict the disbursement and use of such Loans and Letters of Credit to such Borrower.

 

(d)           Each Obligor that is a Qualified ECP when its guaranty of or grant of Lien as security for a Hedge Obligation becomes effective hereby jointly and severally, absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably undertakes to provide funds or other support to each Specified Obligor with respect to such Swap Obligation as may be needed by such Specified Obligor from time to time to honor all of its obligations under the Loan Documents in respect of such Hedge Obligation (but, in each case, only up to the maximum amount of such liability that can be hereby incurred without rendering such Qualified ECP's obligations and undertakings under this Section 5.11 voidable under any applicable fraudulent transfer or conveyance act). The obligations and undertakings of each Qualified ECP under this Section shall remain in full force and effect until Full Payment of all Obligations. Each Obligor intends this Section to constitute, and this Section shall be deemed to constitute, a guarantee of the obligations of, and a "keepwell, support or other agreement" for the benefit of, each Obligor for all purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act.

 

5.11.4          Joint Enterprise . Each Borrower has requested that Agent and Lenders make this credit facility available to Borrowers on a combined basis, in order to finance Borrowers’ business most efficiently and economically. Borrowers’ business is a mutual and collective enterprise, and the successful operation of each Borrower is dependent upon the successful performance of the integrated group. Borrowers believe that consolidation of their credit facility will enhance the borrowing power of each Borrower and ease administration of the facility, all to their mutual advantage. Borrowers acknowledge that Agent’s and Lenders’ willingness to extend credit and to administer the Collateral on a combined basis hereunder is done solely as an accommodation to Borrowers and at Borrowers’ request.

 

5.11.5          Subordination . Each Borrower hereby subordinates any claims, including any rights at law or in equity to payment, subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution, indemnification or set off, that it may have at any time against any other Obligor, howsoever arising, to the Full Payment of all Obligations.

 

SECTION 6.          CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

 

6.1            Conditions Precedent to Initial Loans . In addition to the conditions set forth in Section 6.2 , Lenders shall not be required to fund any requested Loan, issue any Letter of Credit, or otherwise extend credit to Borrowers hereunder, until the date (“ Closing Date ”) that each of the following conditions has been satisfied:

 

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(a)          Notes shall have been executed by Borrowers and delivered to each Lender that requests issuance of a Note. Each other Loan Document shall have been duly executed and delivered to Agent by each of the signatories thereto, and each Obligor shall be in compliance with all terms thereof.

 

(b)          Agent shall have received, in proper form for filing or recording, all filings or recordations necessary to perfect its Liens in the Collateral, as well as UCC and Lien searches and other evidence satisfactory to Agent that such Liens are the only Liens upon the Collateral, except Permitted Liens, to the extent requested by Agent.

 

(c)          Agent shall have received all certificates or instruments representing or evidencing all Pledged Interests required by Section 7.4.1 accompanied by all necessary instruments of transfer or assignment, duly executed in blank.

 

(d)          Agent shall have received certificates, in form and substance satisfactory to it, from a knowledgeable Senior Officer of Borrower Agent certifying that, after giving effect to the initial Loans and transactions hereunder, (i) each Borrower, on an individual basis, is Solvent and the Obligors, taken as a whole, are Solvent; (ii) no Default or Event of Default exists; (iii) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 9 that are qualified by materiality are true and correct and the representations and warranties set forth in Section 9 that are not qualified by materiality are true and correct in all material respects; and (iv) each Obligor has complied with all agreements and conditions to be satisfied by it under the Loan Documents.

 

(e)          Agent shall have received a certificate of a duly authorized officer of each Obligor (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary), certifying (i) that such Obligor’s Organic Documents have not been modified or the attached copies of such Obligor’s Organic Documents are true and complete, and in full force and effect, without amendment except as shown; (ii) that an attached copy of resolutions authorizing execution and delivery of the Loan Documents is true and complete, and that such resolutions are in full force and effect, were duly adopted, have not been amended, modified or revoked, and constitute all resolutions adopted with respect to this credit facility; and (iii) to the title, name and signature of each Person authorized to sign the Loan Documents. Agent may conclusively rely on this certificate until it is otherwise notified by the applicable Obligor in writing.

 

(f)          Agent shall have received (i) a written opinion of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. LLP in form and substance satisfactory to Agent and (ii) a written opinion of any local counsel to Obligors as Agent may reasonably request, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent.

 

(g)          Agent shall have received good standing certificates for each Obligor (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary), issued by the Secretary of State or other appropriate official of such Obligor’s jurisdiction of organization and each jurisdiction where such Obligor’s conduct of business or ownership of Property necessitates qualification.

 

(h)          Borrowers shall have paid all fees and expenses to be paid to Agent and Lenders on the Closing Date.

 

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(i)          The Jiffy Acquisition shall be consummated in accordance with the Jiffy Purchase Agreement without any amendments, modifications, waivers or consents thereto that are not reasonably acceptable to the Agent.

 

6.2            Conditions Precedent to All Credit Extensions . Agent, Issuing Bank and Lenders shall not be required to fund any Loans, arrange for issuance of any Letters of Credit or grant any other accommodation to or for the benefit of Borrowers, unless the following conditions are satisfied:

 

(a)           No Default or Event of Default shall exist at the time of, or result from, such funding, issuance or grant;

 

(b)          The representations and warranties of each Obligor in the Loan Documents that are qualified by materiality shall be true and correct on the date of, and upon giving effect to, such funding, issuance or grant, and the representations and warranties of each Obligor in the Loan Documents that are not qualified by materiality shall be true and correct in all material respects on the date of, and upon giving effect to, such funding, issuance or grant, except for representations and warranties that expressly relate to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and correct (or true and correct in all material respects, as the case may be) as of such earlier date;

 

(c)           All conditions precedent in any other Loan Document shall be satisfied;

 

(d)           No event shall have occurred or circumstance exist that has or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

 

(e)           With respect to issuance of a Letter of Credit, the LC Conditions shall be satisfied.

 

Each request (or deemed request) by Borrowers for funding of a Loan, issuance of a Letter of Credit or grant of an accommodation shall constitute a representation by Borrowers that the foregoing conditions are satisfied on the date of such request and on the date of such funding, issuance or grant. As an additional condition to any funding, issuance or grant, Agent shall have received such other information, documents, instruments and agreements as it deems appropriate in connection therewith.

 

SECTION 7.          COLLATERAL

 

7.1            Grant of Security Interest . To secure the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations, each Obligor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all Property of such Obligor, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, and wherever located, including all of the following Property:

 

(a)          all Accounts;

 

(b)          all Chattel Paper, including electronic chattel paper;

 

(c)          all Commercial Tort Claims, including those shown on Schedule 9.1.16 ;

 

(d)          all Deposit Accounts;

 

(e)          all Documents;

 

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(f)            all General Intangibles, including Intellectual Property;

 

(g)           all Goods, including Inventory, Equipment and fixtures;

 

(h)           all Instruments;

 

(i)            all Investment Property;

 

(j)            all Letter-of-Credit Rights;

 

(k)           all Supporting Obligations;

 

(l)            all cash, Cash Collateral, Cash Equivalents or monies, whether or not in the possession or under the control of Lender, or a bailee or Affiliate of Lender;

 

(m)          all accessions to, substitutions for, and all replacements, products, and cash and non-cash proceeds of the foregoing, including proceeds of and unearned premiums with respect to insurance policies, and claims against any Person for loss, damage or destruction of any Collateral; and

 

(n)          all books and records (including customer lists, files, correspondence, tapes, computer programs, print-outs and computer records) pertaining to the foregoing.

 

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no security interest shall be granted to Agent or Secured Parties under this Section 7.1 in any Equity Interests of P&F as may hereafter be repurchased by P&F with the consent of the Lenders.

 

7.2            Lien on Deposit Accounts; Cash Collateral .

 

7.2.1            Deposit Accounts . To further secure the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations, each Obligor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a continuing security interest in and Lien upon all amounts credited to any Deposit Account of such Obligor, including any sums in any blocked or lockbox accounts or in any accounts into which such sums are swept. Each Obligor hereby authorizes and directs each bank or other depository to deliver to Agent, upon request, all balances in any Deposit Account maintained by such Obligor, without inquiry into the authority or right of Agent to make such request.

 

7.2.2            Cash Collateral . Any Cash Collateral may be invested, at Agent’s discretion, in Cash Equivalents, but Agent shall have no duty to do so, regardless of any agreement or course of dealing with any Obligor, and shall have no responsibility for any investment or loss. Each Obligor hereby grants to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, a security interest in all Cash Collateral held from time to time and all proceeds thereof, as security for the Obligations, whether such Cash Collateral is held in a Cash Collateral Account or elsewhere. Agent may apply Cash Collateral to the payment of any Obligations, in such order as Agent may elect, as they become due and payable. Each Cash Collateral Account and all Cash Collateral shall be under the sole dominion and control of Agent. No Obligor or other Person claiming through or on behalf of any Obligor shall have any right to any Cash Collateral, until Full Payment of all Obligations.

 

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7.3            Real Estate Collateral .

 

7.3.1            Lien on Real Estate . The Obligations shall also be secured by Mortgages upon all Real Estate owned by Obligors, including the Real Estate owned as of the Closing Date (which is set forth on Schedule 7.3.1) or as otherwise provided in Section 10.2.22 . All Mortgages shall be duly recorded, at Obligors’ expense, in each office where such recording is required to constitute a fully perfected Lien on the Real Estate covered thereby. If any Obligor acquires Real Estate hereafter, Obligors shall, within 30 days, execute, deliver and record a Mortgage sufficient to create a first priority Lien in favor of Agent on such Real Estate, and shall deliver all Related Real Estate Documents.

 

7.3.2            Collateral Assignment of Leases . To further secure the prompt payment and performance of all Obligations, each Obligor hereby transfers and assigns to Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, all of such Obligor’s right, title and interest in, to and under all now or hereafter existing leases of real Property to which such Obligor is a party, whether as lessor or lessee, and all extensions, renewals, modifications and proceeds thereof.

 

7.4            Investment Property and other Equity Interests .

 

7.4.1            Delivery of Certificates . All certificates or instruments representing or evidencing any Investment Property or other Equity Interests constituting Collateral hereunder (“ Pledged Interests ”), including the Pledged Interests as of the Closing Date which are set forth on Schedule 7.4.1 hereto, shall be delivered to and held by or on behalf of Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, pursuant hereto, shall be in suitable form for further transfer by delivery, and shall be accompanied by all necessary instruments of transfer or assignment, duly executed in blank. The Pledged Interests consisting of Equity Interests pledged hereunder have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and, with respect to Equity Interests in corporations, non-assessable.

 

7.4.2            Issuer Agreements . Each Obligor that is the issuer of any Pledged Interests hereby (i) acknowledges the security interest and Lien of Agent in such Collateral granted by the Obligor owning such Pledged Interests and (ii) agrees that, with respect to any such Pledged Interests, it will comply with the instructions originated by Agent in accordance with this Agreement or the Security Documents without further consent of any other Obligor.

 

7.4.3            Distributions on Investment Property and other Equity Interests . In the event that any cash dividend or cash distribution (a “ Dividend ”) is permitted to be paid on any Pledged Interests of any Obligor at a time when no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, such Dividend may be paid directly to the applicable Obligor or to another Obligor designated by the Borrower Agent. If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, then any such Dividend or payment (other than Upstream Payments) shall be paid directly to Agent to be applied as set forth in Section 5.7 .

 

7.4.4            Voting Rights with respect to Equity Interests . So long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Obligors shall be entitled to exercise any and all voting and other consensual rights pertaining to any of the Pledged Interests or any part thereof. If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, all rights of Obligors to exercise the voting and other consensual rights that it would otherwise be entitled to exercise shall, at Agent’s option upon notice to such Obligors, be suspended, and all such rights shall, at Agent’s option upon notice to such Obligors, thereupon become vested in Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties during the continuation of such Event of Default, and Agent shall, at its option upon notice to such Obligors, thereupon have the sole right to exercise such voting and other consensual rights and during the continuation of such Event of Default, Agent shall have the right to act with respect thereto as though it were the outright owner thereof.

 

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7.4.5            Securities Accounts . Each Obligor irrevocably authorizes and directs each securities intermediary or other Person with which any securities account or similar investment property is maintained, if any, upon written instruction of Agent, to dispose of such Collateral at the direction of Agent and comply with the instructions originated by Agent without further consent of any Obligor. Agent agrees with the Obligors that such instruction shall not be given by Agent unless a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

 

7.5            Other Collateral; New Subsidiaries .

 

7.5.1            Commercial Tort Claims . Borrower Agent shall promptly notify Agent in writing if any Obligor has a Commercial Tort Claim (other than, as long as no Default or Event of Default exists, a Commercial Tort Claim for less than $100,000), shall promptly amend Schedule 9.1.16 to include such claim, and shall take such actions as Agent deems appropriate to subject such claim to a duly perfected, first priority Lien in favor of Agent (for the benefit of Secured Parties).

 

7.5.2            Certificate of Title Collateral . Borrower Agent shall deliver to Agent, as soon as practicable following a request therefore by Agent, any and all evidence of ownership of any of the Equipment (including, without limitation, certificates of title and applications for title).

 

7.5.3            Certain After-Acquired Collateral . Borrower Agent shall promptly notify Agent in writing if, after the Closing Date, any Obligor obtains any interest in any Collateral consisting of Deposit Accounts, Chattel Paper, Documents, Instruments, Intellectual Property, Investment Property or Letter-of-Credit Rights with a value in excess of $10,000 and, upon Agent’s request, shall promptly take such actions as Agent deems appropriate to effect Agent’s duly perfected, first priority Lien upon such Collateral, including obtaining any appropriate possession, control agreement or Lien Waiver. If any Collateral is in the possession of a third party, at Agent’s request, Obligors shall obtain an acknowledgment that such third party holds the Collateral for the benefit of Agent.

 

7.5.4            New Subsidiaries . Upon the formation or acquisition of any new direct or indirect Domestic Subsidiary (other than an Immaterial Subsidiary) by any Obligor, then the Borrower Agent shall, at the Obligors’ expense, within 30 days after such formation or acquisition (or such later date as the Agent may specify in its sole discretion), (a) cause it to become a Borrower under this agreement if it is a wholly-owned Domestic Subsidiary of Parent, or, if none of the assets of such subsidiary are to be included in the Borrowing Base or the Agent otherwise consents (or requests) in writing, cause it to become a Guarantor and guaranty the Obligations in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Agent, and (b) cause such Domestic Subsidiary to duly execute and deliver to Agent such joinder agreements, amendments or supplements to the Loan Documents as are reasonably requested by the Agent, (if required under Section 8.5 ) control agreements and a legal opinion in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, to cause or authorize the filing of appropriate UCC financing statements, and to take any other action as may be necessary to vest in Agent valid and subsisting Liens on the properties purported to be subject thereto.

 

7.5.5            New Deposit Accounts and Securities Accounts . Concurrently with or prior to the opening of a Deposit Account, securities account or commodity account by any Obligor, other than any excluded account described in Section 8.5 , such Obligor shall deliver to Agent a Deposit Account Control Agreement covering such Deposit Account, or other control agreement covering such securities account or commodity account, in each case, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, duly executed by such Obligor, Agent and the applicable bank, securities intermediary or commodity intermediary, as the case may be.

 

7.6            No Assumption of Liability . The Lien on Collateral granted hereunder is given as security only and shall not subject Agent or any Lender to, or in any way modify, any obligation or liability of Obligors relating to any Collateral. In no event shall the grant of any Lien under any Loan Document secure an Excluded Hedge Obligation of the granting Obligor.

 

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7.7            Further Assurances . Promptly upon request, Obligors shall deliver such instruments, assignments, title certificates, or other documents or agreements, and shall take such actions, as Agent deems appropriate under Applicable Law to evidence or perfect its Lien on any Collateral, or otherwise to give effect to the intent of this Agreement. Each Obligor irrevocably authorizes Lender at any time and from time to time to authenticate and file in any relevant jurisdiction any financing statements (including fixture filings) and amendments thereto that contain the information required by Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code of each applicable jurisdiction for the filing of any financing statement or amendment relating to the Collateral, including, without limitation (i) whether such Obligor is an organization, the type of organization and any organizational identification number issued to such Obligor, (ii) indicating the Collateral as “all assets” or “all personal property” of such Obligor, or words to similar effect, and (iii) filing any financing or continuation statements, amendments or other documents without the signature of such Obligor where permitted by law. Each Obligor hereby ratifies any action taken by Lender before the Closing Date to effect or perfect its Lien on any Collateral. All of Agent’s Liens on Collateral (and all evidences of such Liens), whether effected hereunder or under any other Loan Document, are granted to Agent as agent for the benefit of all Secured Parties

 

7.8            Foreign Subsidiary Stock . Notwithstanding Section 7.1 , the Collateral shall include only 65% of the voting stock of any Foreign Subsidiary.

 

SECTION 8.          COLLATERAL ADMINISTRATION

 

8.1            Borrowing Base Certificates . By the 20th day of each month, Borrowers shall deliver to Lender a Borrowing Base Certificate prepared as of the close of business of the previous month; provided , however , that during a Reporting Trigger Period, Borrowers shall deliver to Agent a Borrowing Base Certificate on a weekly basis, by the third Business Day of the week, as of the end of the prior week, and at such other times as Agent may request. All calculations of Availability in any Borrowing Base Certificate shall originally be made by Borrowers and certified by a Senior Officer, provided that Agent may from time to time review and adjust any such calculation (a) to reflect its reasonable estimate of declines in value of any Collateral, due to collections received in the Dominion Account or otherwise; (b) to adjust advance rates to reflect changes in dilution, quality, mix and other factors affecting Collateral; and (c) to the extent the calculation is not made in accordance with this Agreement or does not accurately reflect the Availability Reserve or the Borrowing Base Reserve.

 

8.2            Administration of Accounts .

 

8.2.1            Records and Schedules of Accounts . Each Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Accounts, including all payments and collections thereon, and shall submit to Agent sales, collection, reconciliation and other reports in form satisfactory to Agent, on such periodic basis as Agent may request. Each Borrower shall also provide to Agent, on or before the 15th day of each month, a detailed aged trial balance of all Accounts as of the end of the preceding month, specifying each Account’s Account Debtor name and address, amount, invoice date and due date, showing any discount, allowance, credit, authorized return or dispute, and including such proof of delivery, copies of invoices and invoice registers, copies of related documents, repayment histories, status reports and other information as Agent may reasonably request. If Accounts of any single Account Debtor in an aggregate face amount of $100,000 or more cease to be Eligible Accounts, Borrowers shall notify Agent of such occurrence promptly (and in any event within three Business Days) after any Borrower has knowledge thereof.

 

8.2.2            Taxes . If an Account of any Borrower includes a charge for any Taxes, Agent is authorized, in its discretion, to pay the amount thereof to the proper taxing authority for the account of such Borrower and to charge Borrowers therefor; provided , however , that neither Agent nor Lenders shall be liable for any Taxes that may be due from Borrowers or with respect to any Collateral.

 

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8.2.3            Account Verification . Whether or not a Default or Event of Default exists, Agent shall have the right at any time, in the name of Agent, any designee of Agent or any Borrower, to verify the validity, amount or any other matter relating to any Accounts of Borrowers by mail, telephone or otherwise. Borrowers shall cooperate fully with Agent in an effort to facilitate and promptly conclude any such verification process.

 

8.2.4            Maintenance of Dominion Account . Borrowers shall maintain Dominion Accounts pursuant to lockbox or other arrangements acceptable to Agent. Borrowers shall obtain an agreement (in form and substance satisfactory to Agent) from each lockbox servicer and Dominion Account bank, establishing Agent’s control over and Lien in the lockbox or Dominion Account, requiring prompt (and in any event within two Business Days after receipt) deposit of all remittances received in the lockbox to a Dominion Account, and waiving offset rights of such servicer or bank, except for customary administrative charges. Agent and Lenders assume no responsibility to Borrowers for any lockbox arrangement or Dominion Account, including any claim of accord and satisfaction or release with respect to any Payment Items accepted by any bank.

 

8.2.5            Proceeds of Collateral . Borrowers shall request in writing and otherwise take all necessary steps to ensure that all payments on Accounts or otherwise relating to Collateral are made directly to a Dominion Account (or a lockbox relating to a Dominion Account). If any Borrower or Subsidiary receives cash or Payment Items with respect to any Collateral, it shall hold same in trust for Agent and promptly (not later than the next Business Day) deposit same into a Dominion Account.

 

8.3            Administration of Inventory .

 

8.3.1            Records and Reports of Inventory . Each Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Inventory, including costs and daily withdrawals and additions, and shall submit to Agent inventory and reconciliation reports in form satisfactory to Agent, on such periodic basis as Agent may request. Each Borrower shall (a) conduct a physical inventory at least once per calendar year (and on a more frequent basis if requested by Agent when an Event of Default exists) or (b) periodic cycle counts consistent with historical practices, and shall provide to Agent a report based on each such inventory and count promptly upon completion thereof, together with such supporting information as Agent may request. Agent may participate in and observe each physical count.

 

8.3.2            Returns of Inventory . No Borrower shall return any Inventory to a supplier, vendor or other Person, whether for cash, credit or otherwise, unless (a) such return is in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) no Default, Event of Default or Overadvance exists or would result therefrom; (c) Agent is promptly notified if the aggregate Value of all Inventory returned in any month exceeds $25,000; and (d) any payment received by a Borrower for a return is promptly remitted to Agent for application to the Obligations.

 

8.3.3            Acquisition, Sale and Maintenance . No Borrower shall acquire or accept any Inventory on consignment or approval, and shall take all steps to assure that all Inventory is produced in accordance with Applicable Law, including the FLSA. Other than the customers and locations listed in Schedule 8.3.3 , no Borrower shall sell any Inventory on consignment or approval or any other basis under which the customer may return or require a Borrower to repurchase such Inventory. Schedule 8.3.3 may be amended or supplemented from time to time by Borrowers with the consent of Agent. Borrowers shall use, store and maintain all Inventory with reasonable care and caution, in accordance with applicable standards of any insurance and in conformity with all Applicable Law, and shall make current rent payments (within applicable grace periods provided for in leases) at all locations where any Collateral is located.

 

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8.4            Administration of Equipment .

 

8.4.1            Records and Schedules of Equipment . Each Borrower shall keep accurate and complete records of its Equipment, including kind, quality, quantity, cost, acquisitions and dispositions thereof, and shall submit to Agent, on such periodic basis as Agent may request, a current schedule thereof, in form satisfactory to Agent. Promptly upon request, Borrowers shall deliver to Agent evidence of their ownership or interests in any Equipment.

 

8.4.2            Dispositions of Equipment . No Borrower shall sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Equipment, without the prior written consent of Agent, other than (a) a Permitted Asset Disposition; or (b) replacement of Equipment that is worn, damaged or obsolete with Equipment of like function and value, if the replacement Equipment is acquired substantially contemporaneously with such disposition and is free of Liens other than Permitted Liens (other than a Purchase Money Lien with respect to Equipment related to a Capex Loan).

 

8.4.3            Condition of Equipment . The Equipment is in good operating condition and repair, and all necessary replacements and repairs have been made so that the value and operating efficiency of the Equipment is preserved at all times, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Each Borrower shall ensure that the Equipment is mechanically and structurally sound, and capable of performing the functions for which it was designed, in accordance with manufacturer specifications. No Borrower shall permit any Equipment to become affixed to real Property unless any landlord or mortgagee delivers a Lien Waiver.

 

8.5            Administration of Deposit Accounts . Schedule 8.5 sets forth all Deposit Accounts maintained by Borrowers, including all Dominion Accounts. Each Borrower shall take all actions necessary to establish Agent’s control of each such Deposit Account (other than (a) an account exclusively used for payroll, payroll taxes or employee benefits, (b) an account containing not more than $10,000 at any time or (c) accounts maintained at Wachovia Bank, National Association and KeyBank, in each case, containing not more than $25,000 at any time), including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of a Deposit Account Control Agreement for each such Deposit Account, subject to Section 10.2.22 . Each Borrower shall be the sole account holder of each Deposit Account and shall not allow any other Person (other than Agent) to have control over a Deposit Account or any Property deposited therein. Each Borrower shall promptly notify Agent of any opening or closing of a Deposit Account and, with the consent of Agent, will amend Schedule 8.5 to reflect same.

 

8.6            General Provisions .

 

8.6.1            Location of Collateral . All tangible items of Collateral, other than Inventory in transit, shall at all times be kept by Borrowers at the business locations set forth in Schedule 8.6.1 , except that Borrowers may (a) make sales or other dispositions of Collateral in accordance with Section 10.2.6 ; and (b) move Collateral to another location in the United States, upon 30 Business Days prior written notice to Agent.

 

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8.6.2            Insurance of Collateral; Condemnation Proceeds .

 

(a)           Each Borrower shall maintain insurance with respect to the Collateral, covering casualty, hazard, theft, malicious mischief, flood and other risks, in amounts, with endorsements and with insurers (with a Best’s Financial Strength Rating of at least A- VII, unless otherwise approved by Agent) reasonably satisfactory to Agent. All proceeds under each policy shall be payable to Agent. From time to time upon request, Borrowers shall deliver to Agent the originals or certified copies of its insurance policies and updated flood plain searches. Unless Agent shall agree otherwise, each policy shall include reasonably satisfactory endorsements (i) showing Agent as loss payee; (ii) requiring 30 days prior written notice to Agent in the event of cancellation of the policy for any reason whatsoever; and (iii) specifying that the interest of Agent shall not be impaired or invalidated by any act or neglect of any Borrower or the owner of the Property, nor by the occupation of the premises for purposes more hazardous than are permitted by the policy. If any Borrower fails to provide and pay for any insurance, Agent may, at its option, but shall not be required to, procure the insurance and charge Borrowers therefor. Each Borrower agrees to deliver to Agent, promptly as rendered, copies of all reports made to insurance companies. While no Event of Default exists, Borrowers may settle, adjust or compromise any insurance claim, as long as the proceeds are delivered to Agent (and with respect to Real Estate and Equipment related to a Capex Loan, the terms and amount are reasonably satisfactory to Agent). If an Event of Default exists, only Agent shall be authorized to settle, adjust and compromise such claims.

 

(b)           Any proceeds of insurance (other than proceeds from workers’ compensation, D&O, employee practice insurance or life insurance as to which an Obligor is not the beneficiary) and any awards arising from condemnation of any Collateral shall be paid to Agent. Subject to Section 8.6.2(c) , any such proceeds or awards that relate to (i) Inventory or Equipment other than Equipment related to a Capex Loan shall be applied to payment of the Revolver Loans, and then to any other Obligations outstanding, other than Term Loans and Capex Loans, (ii) Real Estate shall be applied first to Term Loans, Capex Loans or Revolver Loans (in Agent’s reasonable discretion) and then to other Obligations, (iii) Equipment related to a Capex Loan shall be applied to payment of such Capex Loan then to other Capex Loans or Revolver Loans (in Agent’s reasonable discretion) and then to other Obligations, other than Term Loans and (iv) life insurance shall be applied to payment of the Revolver Loans, and then to any other Obligations outstanding, other than Term Loans and Capex Loans.

 

(c)           Any insurance proceeds or condemnation awards relating to any loss or destruction of Real Estate or Equipment may be used by the Borrowers (1) with the consent of the Agent or (2) if requested by Borrowers in writing within 90 days after Agent’s receipt of such proceeds, to repair or replace such Real Estate or Equipment (and until so used, the proceeds shall be held by Agent as Cash Collateral); provided that, in the case of this clause (2), as long as (i) no Default or Event of Default exists; (ii) such repair or replacement is promptly undertaken and concluded, in accordance with plans or proposed applications reasonably satisfactory to Agent; (iii) replacement buildings are constructed on the sites of the original casualties or other locations in compliance with this Agreement and are of comparable size, quality and utility to the destroyed buildings or replacement Equipment is of comparable type, quality and utility to and of equal or greater value than the damaged Equipment; (iv) the repaired or replaced Property is free of Liens, other than Permitted Liens that are not Purchase Money Liens; (v) Borrowers comply with disbursement procedures for such repair or replacement as Agent may reasonably require; and (vi) the aggregate amount of such proceeds or awards from any single casualty or condemnation does not exceed $500,000 in the case of Equipment and $2,000,000 in the case of Real Estate; provided that, any proceeds of Equipment related to a Capex Loan may not be so used unless at the time of proposed use of such proceeds, all of the applicable conditions for making a Capex Loan would be met (other than the limitation set forth in Section 2.2B.1(d) , (e) or (f) or elsewhere in this Agreement, but solely with respect to this clause (c)).

 

8.6.3            Protection of Collateral . All expenses of protecting, storing, warehousing, insuring, handling, maintaining and shipping any Collateral, all Taxes payable with respect to any Collateral (including any sale thereof), and all other payments required to be made by Agent to any Person to realize upon any Collateral, shall be borne and paid by Borrowers. Agent shall not be liable or responsible in any way for the safekeeping of any Collateral, for any loss or damage thereto (except for reasonable care in its custody while Collateral is in Agent’s actual possession), for any diminution in the value thereof, or for any act or default of any warehouseman, carrier, forwarding agency or other Person whatsoever, but the same shall be at Borrowers’ sole risk.

 

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8.6.4            Defense of Title to Collateral . Each Borrower shall at all times defend its title to Collateral and Agent’s Liens therein against all Persons, claims and demands whatsoever, except Permitted Liens.

 

8.7            Power of Attorney . Each Obligor hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints Agent (and all Persons designated by Agent) as such Obligor’s true and lawful attorney (and agent-in-fact) for the purposes provided in this Section. Agent, or Agent’s designee, may, without notice and in either its or a Obligor’s name, but at the cost and expense of Obligors:

 

(a)           Endorse a Obligor’s name on any Payment Item (including Chattel Paper and Instruments) or other proceeds of Collateral (including proceeds of insurance) that come into Agent’s possession or control; and

 

(b)           During an Event of Default, (i) notify any Account Debtors of the assignment of their Accounts, demand and enforce payment of Accounts by legal proceedings or otherwise, and generally exercise any rights and remedies with respect to Accounts; (ii) settle, adjust, modify, compromise, discharge or release any Accounts or other Collateral, or any legal proceedings brought to collect Accounts or Collateral; (iii) sell or assign any Accounts and other Collateral upon such terms, for such amounts and at such times as Agent deems advisable; (iv) collect, liquidate and receive balances in Deposit Accounts or investment accounts, and take control, in any manner, of proceeds of Collateral; (v) prepare, file and sign a Obligor’s name to a proof of claim or other document in a bankruptcy of an Account Debtor, or to any notice, assignment or satisfaction of Lien or similar document; (vi) receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to a Obligor, and notify postal authorities to deliver any such mail to an address designated by Agent; (vii) endorse any Chattel Paper, Document, Instrument, bill of lading, or other document or agreement relating to any Accounts, Inventory or other Collateral; (viii) use a Obligor’s stationery and sign its name to verifications of Accounts and notices to Account Debtors; (ix) use information contained in any data processing, electronic or information systems relating to Collateral; (x) make and adjust claims under insurance policies; (xi) take any action as may be necessary or appropriate to obtain payment under any letter of credit, banker’s acceptance or other instrument for which a Obligor is a beneficiary; and (xii) take all other actions as Agent deems appropriate to fulfill any Obligor’s obligations under the Loan Documents.

 

SECTION 9.          REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

9.1            General Representations and Warranties . To induce Agent and Lenders to enter into this Agreement and to make available the Commitments, Loans and Letters of Credit, each Obligor represents and warrants that:

 

9.1.1            Organization and Qualification . Each Obligor and Subsidiary is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization. Each Obligor and Subsidiary is duly qualified, authorized to do business and in good standing as a foreign corporation in each jurisdiction where failure to be so qualified could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

9.1.2            Power and Authority . Each Obligor is duly authorized to execute, deliver and perform the Loan Documents delivered by it or to which it is a party. The execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action, and do not (a) require any consent or approval of any holders of Equity Interests of any Obligor, other than those already obtained; (b) contravene the Organic Documents of any Obligor; (c) violate or cause a default under any Applicable Law or Material Contract; or (d) result in or require the imposition of any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) on any Property of any Obligor.

 

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9.1.3            Enforceability . Each Loan Document is a legal, valid and binding obligation of each Obligor party thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.

 

9.1.4            Capital Structure . Schedule 9.1.4 shows, for each Obligor and Subsidiary, its name, its jurisdiction of organization, its authorized and issued Equity Interests, the holders of its Equity Interests, and all agreements binding on such holders with respect to their Equity Interests. Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.4 , in the five years preceding the Closing Date, no Obligor or Subsidiary has acquired any substantial assets from any other Person nor been the surviving entity in a merger or combination. Each Obligor has good title to its Equity Interests in its Subsidiaries, subject only to Agent’s Lien, and all such Equity Interests are duly issued, fully paid and non-assessable. There are no outstanding purchase options, warrants, subscription rights, agreements to issue or sell, convertible interests, phantom rights or powers of attorney relating to Equity Interests of any Obligor or Subsidiary.

 

9.1.5            Title to Properties; Priority of Liens . Each Obligor and Subsidiary has good and marketable title to (or valid leasehold interests in) all of its Real Estate, and good title to all of its personal Property, including all Property reflected in any financial statements delivered to Agent or Lenders, in each case free of Liens except Permitted Liens. Each Obligor and Subsidiary has paid and discharged all lawful claims that, if unpaid, could become a Lien on its Properties, other than Permitted Liens. All Liens of Agent in the Collateral are duly perfected, first priority Liens, subject only to Permitted Liens that are expressly allowed to have priority over Agent’s Liens.

 

9.1.6            Accounts . Agent may rely, in determining which Accounts are Eligible Accounts, on all statements and representations made by Borrowers with respect thereto. Borrowers warrant, with respect to each Account at the time it is shown as an Eligible Account in a Borrowing Base Certificate, that:

 

(a)           it is genuine and in all respects what it purports to be, and is not evidenced by a judgment;

 

(b)           it arises out of a completed, bona fide sale and delivery of goods in the Ordinary Course of Business, and substantially in accordance with any purchase order, contract or other document relating thereto;

 

(c)           it is for a sum certain, maturing as stated in the invoice covering such sale, a copy of which has been furnished or is available to Agent on request;

 

(d)           it is not subject to any offset, Lien (other than Agent’s Lien), deduction, defense, dispute, counterclaim or other adverse condition except as arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and disclosed to Agent; and it is absolutely owing by the Account Debtor, without contingency in any respect;

 

(e)           no purchase order, agreement, document or Applicable Law restricts assignment of the Account to Agent (regardless of whether, under the UCC, the restriction is ineffective), and the applicable Borrower is the sole payee or remittance party shown on the invoice;

 

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(f)           no extension, compromise, settlement, modification, credit, deduction or return has been authorized with respect to the Account, except discounts or allowances granted in the Ordinary Course of Business for prompt payment that are reflected on the face of the invoice related thereto and in the written reports submitted to Agent hereunder; and

 

(g)           to the best of Borrowers’ knowledge, except as reflected on the written reports submitted to Agent hereunder, (i) there are no facts or circumstances that are reasonably likely to impair the enforceability or collectability of such Account; (ii) the Account Debtor had the capacity to contract when the Account arose, continues to meet the applicable Borrower’s customary credit standards, is Solvent, is not contemplating or subject to an Insolvency Proceeding, and has not failed, or suspended or ceased doing business; and (iii) there are no proceedings or actions threatened or pending against any Account Debtor that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Account Debtor’s financial condition.

 

9.1.7            Financial Statements . The consolidated and consolidating balance sheets, and related statements of income, cash flow and shareholder’s equity, of Borrowers and Subsidiaries that have been and are hereafter delivered to Agent and Lenders, are prepared in accordance with GAAP, and fairly present the financial positions and results of operations of Borrowers and Subsidiaries at the dates and for the periods indicated. All projections delivered from time to time to Agent and Lenders have been prepared in good faith, based on reasonable assumptions in light of the circumstances at such time. Since December 31, 2016, there has been no change in the condition, financial or otherwise, of any Borrower or Subsidiary that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No financial statement delivered to Agent or Lenders at any time contains any untrue statement of a material fact, nor fails to disclose any material fact necessary to make such statement not materially misleading. Each Borrower and Subsidiary is Solvent.

 

9.1.8            Surety Obligations . No Borrower or Subsidiary is obligated as surety or indemnitor under any bond or other contract that assures payment or performance of any obligation of any Person, except as permitted hereunder.

 

9.1.9            Taxes . Each Borrower and Subsidiary has filed all federal, state and local tax returns and other reports that it is required by law to file, and has paid, or made provision for the payment of, all Taxes upon it, its income and its Properties that are due and payable, except to the extent being Properly Contested. The provision for Taxes on the books of each Borrower and Subsidiary is adequate for all years not closed by applicable statutes, and for its current Fiscal Year.

 

9.1.10          Brokers . There are no brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or investment banking fees payable in connection with any transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, other than fees payable to Daroth Capital Advisors LLC in connection with the Jiffy Acquisition.

 

9.1.11          Intellectual Property . Except as set forth on Schedule 9.1.11, each Borrower and Subsidiary owns or has the lawful right to use all Intellectual Property necessary for the conduct of its business, without conflict with any rights of others. There is no pending or, to any Borrower’s knowledge, threatened Intellectual Property Claim with respect to any Borrower, any Subsidiary or any of their Property (including any Intellectual Property). Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.11 , no Borrower or Subsidiary pays or owes any Royalty or other compensation to any Person with respect to any Intellectual Property. All Intellectual Property owned, used or licensed by, or otherwise subject to any interests of, any Borrower or Subsidiary is shown on Schedule 9.1.11 .

 

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9.1.12          Governmental Approvals . Each Borrower and Subsidiary has, is in compliance in all material respects with, and is in good standing with respect to, all Governmental Approvals necessary to conduct its business and to own, lease and operate its Properties. All necessary import, export or other licenses, permits or certificates for the import or handling of any goods or other Collateral have been procured and are in effect, and Borrowers and Subsidiaries have complied with all foreign and domestic laws with respect to the shipment and importation of any goods or Collateral, except where noncompliance could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

9.1.13          Compliance with Laws . Each Borrower and Subsidiary has duly complied, and its Properties and business operations are in compliance, in all material respects with all Applicable Law, except where noncompliance could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There have been no citations, notices or orders of material noncompliance issued to any Borrower or Subsidiary under any Applicable Law. No Inventory has been produced in violation of the FLSA.

 

9.1.14          Compliance with Environmental Laws . Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.14 , no Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s past or present operations, Real Estate or other Properties are subject to any federal, state or local investigation to determine whether any remedial action is needed to address any environmental pollution, hazardous material or environmental clean-up that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or to exceed $50,000. No Borrower or Subsidiary has received any Environmental Notice. No Borrower or Subsidiary has any contingent liability with respect to any Environmental Release, environmental pollution or hazardous material on any Real Estate now or previously owned, leased or operated by it that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or to exceed $50,000. The representations and warranties contained in the Environmental Agreement are true and correct on the Closing Date.

 

9.1.15          Burdensome Contracts . No Borrower or Subsidiary is a party or subject to any contract, agreement or charter restriction that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No Obligor or Subsidiary is party or subject to any Restrictive Agreement, except as shown on Schedule 9.1.15 . No such Restrictive Agreement conditions, restricts or prohibits the execution, delivery or performance of any Loan Document, the incurrence or repayment of any Obligations or the granting of any Liens on any assets, by an Obligor.

 

9.1.16          Litigation . Except as shown on Schedule 9.1.16 , there are no proceedings or investigations pending or, to any Borrower’s knowledge, threatened against any Borrower or Subsidiary, or any of their businesses, operations, Properties, prospects or conditions, that (a) relate to any Loan Documents or transactions contemplated thereby; or (b) could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect if determined adversely to any Borrower or Subsidiary. Except as shown on such Schedule, no Obligor has a Commercial Tort Claim (other than, as long as no Default or Event of Default exists, a Commercial Tort Claim for less than $100,000). No Borrower or Subsidiary is in default with respect to any order, injunction or judgment of any Governmental Authority.

 

9.1.17          No Defaults . No event or circumstance has occurred or exists that constitutes a Default or Event of Default. No Borrower or Subsidiary is in default, and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that with the passage of time or giving of notice would constitute a default, under any Material Contract to the best of its knowledge or in the payment of any Borrowed Money. There is no basis upon which any party (other than a Borrower or Subsidiary) could terminate a Material Contract prior to its scheduled termination date.

 

9.1.18          ERISA . Except as disclosed on Schedule 9.1.18 :

 

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(i)               Each Plan is in compliance in all material respects with the applicable provisions of ERISA, the Code, and other federal and state laws. Each Pension Plan that is intended to be a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Code has received a favorable determination letter from the IRS to the effect that the form of such Plan is qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and the trust related thereto has been determined by the IRS to be exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(a) of the Code, or an application for such a letter is currently being processed by the IRS. To the knowledge of Borrowers, nothing has occurred that would prevent or cause the loss of such tax-qualified status.

 

(ii)               There are no pending or, to the knowledge of Obligors, threatened claims, actions or lawsuits, or action by any Governmental Authority, with respect to any Plan that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There has been no prohibited transaction or violation of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Plan that has resulted in or could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(iii)             (i) No ERISA Event has occurred, and no Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate is aware of any fact, event or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to constitute or result in an ERISA Event with respect to any Pension Plan; (ii) each Obligor and each ERISA Affiliate has met all applicable requirements under the Pension Funding Rules in respect of each Pension Plan, no waiver of the minimum funding standards under the Pension Funding Rules has been applied for or obtained; (iii) as of the most recent valuation date for any Pension Plan, the funding target attainment percentage (as defined in Section 430(d)(2) of the Code) is 60% or higher and no Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate knows of any facts or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to cause the funding target attainment percentage for any such plan to drop below 60% as of the most recent valuation date; (iv) no Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate has incurred any liability to the PBGC other than for the payment of premiums, and there are no premium payments which have become due that are unpaid; (v) no Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate has engaged in a transaction that could be subject to Section 4069 or Section 4212(c) of ERISA; and (vi) no Pension Plan has been terminated by the plan administrator thereof nor by the PBGC, and no event or circumstance has occurred or exists that could reasonably be expected to cause the PBGC to institute proceedings under Title IV of ERISA to terminate any Pension Plan.

 

(iv)             With respect to any Foreign Plan, (i) all employer and employee contributions required by law or by the terms of the Foreign Plan have been made, or, if applicable, accrued, in accordance with normal accounting practices; (ii) the fair market value of the assets of each funded Foreign Plan, the liability of each insurer for any Foreign Plan funded through insurance, or the book reserve established for any Foreign Plan, together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations with respect to all current and former participants in such Foreign Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to account for such obligations in accordance with applicable generally accepted accounting principles; and (iii) it has been registered as required and has been maintained in good standing with applicable regulatory authorities.

 

(v)              No Obligor or any ERISA Affiliate maintains or contributes to, or has any unsatisfied obligation to contribute to, or liability under, any active or terminated Pension Plan other than those listed on Schedule 9.1.18 hereto.

 

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9.1.19          Trade Relations . There exists no actual or threatened termination, limitation or modification of any business relationship between any Borrower or Subsidiary and any customer or supplier, or any group of customers or suppliers, that individually or in the aggregate would cause a Material Adverse Effect. There exists no condition or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to impair the ability of any Borrower or Subsidiary to conduct its business at any time hereafter in substantially the same manner as conducted on the Closing Date.

 

9.1.20          Labor Relations . Except as described on Schedule 9.1.20 , no Borrower or Subsidiary is party to or bound by any collective bargaining agreement, management agreement or consulting agreement. There are no material grievances, disputes or controversies with any union or other organization of any Borrower’s or Subsidiary’s employees, or, to any Borrower’s knowledge, any asserted or threatened strikes, work stoppages or demands for collective bargaining that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

9.1.21          Payable Practices . Except in the Ordinary Course of Business, no Borrower or Subsidiary has made any material change in its historical accounts payable practices from those in effect on the Closing Date.

 

9.1.22          Not a Regulated Entity . No Obligor is (a) an “investment company” or a “person directly or indirectly controlled by or acting on behalf of an investment company” within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940; or (b) subject to regulation under the Federal Power Act, the Interstate Commerce Act, any public utilities code or any other Applicable Law regarding its authority to incur Debt.

 

9.1.23          Margin Stock . No Borrower or Subsidiary is engaged, principally or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock. No Loan proceeds or Letters of Credit will be used by Borrowers to purchase or carry, or to reduce or refinance any Debt incurred to purchase or carry, any Margin Stock or for any related purpose governed by Regulations T, U or X of the Board of Governors.

 

9.1.24          OFAC . No Borrower, Subsidiary or, to the knowledge of any Borrower or Subsidiary, any director, officer, employee, agent, affiliate or representative thereof, is an individual or entity currently the subject of any Sanctions. No Borrower or Subsidiary is located, organized or resident in a Designated Jurisdiction.

 

9.2            Complete Disclosure . No Loan Document contains any untrue statement of a material fact, nor fails to disclose any material fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not materially misleading. There is no fact or circumstance that any Obligor has failed to disclose to Agent in writing that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

SECTION 10.       COVENANTS AND CONTINUING AGREEMENTS

 

10.1          Affirmative Covenants . As long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, each Obligor shall, and shall cause each Subsidiary to:

 

10.1.1          Inspections; Appraisals .

 

(a)           Permit Agent, or its representatives or designees, from time to time, subject (except when a Default or Event of Default exists) to reasonable notice and normal business hours, to visit and inspect the Properties of any Obligor or Subsidiary, inspect, audit and make extracts from any Obligor’s or Subsidiary’s books and records, and discuss with its officers, employees, agents, advisors and independent accountants such Obligor’s or Subsidiary’s business, financial condition, assets, prospects and results of operations. Lenders may participate in any such visit or inspection, at their own expense. Neither Agent nor any Lender shall have any duty to any Obligor to make any inspection, nor to share any results of any inspection, appraisal or report with any Obligor. Obligors acknowledge that all inspections, appraisals and reports are prepared by Agent and Lenders for their purposes, and Obligors shall not be entitled to rely upon them.

 

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(b)           Reimburse Agent for all charges, costs and expenses of Agent in connection with (i) examinations of any Obligor’s books and records or any other financial or Collateral matters as Agent deems appropriate, up to three times per Loan Year; and (ii) appraisals of Inventory and Equipment up to one time per Loan Year; provided , however , that if an examination or appraisal is initiated during a Default or Event of Default, all charges, costs and expenses therefor shall be reimbursed by Borrowers without regard to such limits. Subject to and without limiting the foregoing, Obligors specifically agree to pay Agent’s then standard charges for each day that an employee of Agent or its Affiliates is engaged in any examination activities, and shall pay the standard charges of Agent’s internal appraisal group. (The current standard per diem charge for an employee of Agent or the third party currently utilized by Agent is $850 per day or part thereof.) This Section shall not be construed to limit Agent’s right to conduct examinations or to obtain appraisals at any time in its discretion, nor to use third parties for such purposes.

 

10.1.2            Financial and Other Information . Keep adequate records and books of account with respect to its business activities, in which proper entries are made in accordance with GAAP reflecting all financial transactions; and furnish to Agent and Lenders:

 

(a)           as soon as available, and in any event within 120 days after the close of each Fiscal Year, balance sheets as of the end of such Fiscal Year and the related statements of income, cash flow and shareholders’ equity for such Fiscal Year, on consolidated and consolidating bases for (i) Borrowers and Subsidiaries, which consolidated statements shall be audited and certified (without qualification) by CohnReznick LLP or another firm of independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by Borrowers and acceptable to Agent, and shall set forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and other information acceptable to Agent, and a copy of the annual report on Form 10-K if any Obligor is a reporting entity and (ii) of Universal which consolidated statements shall be audited and certified (without qualification) by Smith & Williamson LLP or another firm of chartered accountants of recognized standing selected by Borrowers and acceptable to Agent, and shall set forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and other information acceptable to Agent;

 

(b)          as soon as available, and in any event within 30 days after the end of each month (but within 60 days after the last month in a Fiscal Quarter and within 90 days after the last month in a Fiscal Year), unaudited balance sheets as of the end of such month and the related statements of income and cash flow for such month and for the portion of the Fiscal Year then elapsed, (i) on consolidated and consolidating bases for Borrowers and Subsidiaries (which consolidating statements shall be prepared by Borrowers), setting forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and certified by the chief financial officer of Borrower Agent as prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly presenting the financial position and results of operations for such month and period, subject to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes, and a copy of the quarterly report on Form 10-Q if any Obligor is a reporting entity; and (ii) on consolidated and consolidating bases for Universal, setting forth in comparative form corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and certified by the chief financial officer of Borrower Agent as prepared in accordance with GAAP and fairly presenting the financial position and results of operations for such month and period, subject to normal year-end adjustments and the absence of footnotes;

 

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(c)           concurrently with delivery of financial statements under clauses (a) and (b) above (in the case of clause (b) when no Reporting Trigger Period is in effect, only for the last month in each Fiscal Quarter), or more frequently if requested by Agent while a Default or Event of Default exists, a Compliance Certificate executed by the chief financial officer of Borrower Agent;

 

(d)           concurrently with delivery of financial statements under clause (a) above, copies of all management letters and other material reports submitted to Borrowers by their accountants in connection with such financial statements;

 

(e)           not later than 60 days prior to the end of each Fiscal Year, projections of Borrowers’ consolidated balance sheets, results of operations, cash flow and Availability for the next three Fiscal Years of Borrowers, in which the first Fiscal Year shall be on a monthly basis and the next two Fiscal Years shall be on an annual basis;

 

(f)           within 20 days after the end of each month, each Obligor shall provide Agent with (i) a detailed trade payable aging, as of the end of the prior month and at Agent’s request, a listing of each such Obligor’s trade payables, specifying the trade creditor and balance due, all in form reasonably satisfactory to Agent, and (ii) a detailed listing of Inventory by location, including details of any inventory in-transit to such Obligor, as of the end of the prior month, all in form reasonably satisfactory to Agent;

 

(g)           promptly after the sending or filing thereof, copies of any proxy statements, financial statements or reports that any Obligor has made generally available to its shareholders; copies of any regular, periodic and special reports or registration statements or prospectuses that any Obligor files with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other Governmental Authority, or any securities exchange; and copies of any press releases or other statements made available by an Obligor to the public concerning material changes to or developments in the business of such Obligor;

 

(h)           promptly after the sending or filing thereof, copies of any annual report to be filed in connection with each Plan or Foreign Plan;

 

(i)           such other reports and information (financial or otherwise) as Agent may request from time to time in connection with any Collateral or any Borrower’s, Subsidiary’s or other Obligor’s financial condition or business; and

 

10.1.3          Notices . Notify Agent and Lenders in writing, promptly after a Borrower’s obtaining knowledge thereof, of any of the following that affects an Obligor: (a) the threat or commencement of any proceeding or investigation, whether or not covered by insurance, if an adverse determination could have a Material Adverse Effect; (b) any pending or threatened labor dispute, strike or walkout, or the expiration of any material labor contract; (c) any default under or termination of the Sears Supply Agreement or other Material Contract; (d) the existence of any Default or Event of Default; (e) any judgment in an amount exceeding $250,000 not covered by insurance; (f) the assertion of any Intellectual Property Claim, if an adverse resolution could have a Material Adverse Effect; (g) any violation or asserted violation of any Applicable Law (including ERISA, OSHA, FLSA, or any Environmental Laws), if an adverse resolution could have a Material Adverse Effect; (h) any Environmental Release by an Obligor or on any Property owned, leased or occupied by an Obligor; or receipt of any Environmental Notice; (i) the occurrence of any ERISA Event; (j) the discharge of or any withdrawal or resignation by Borrowers’ independent accountants; (k) any opening of a new office or place of business, at least 30 days prior to such opening; or (l) notices of any claims or actions against any Obligor in excess of $25,000 relating to WMC; and after the occurrence of any of the foregoing, provide status updates and copies of documents as reasonably requested by Agent.

 

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10.1.4          Landlord and Storage Agreements . Upon request, provide Agent with copies of all existing agreements, and promptly after execution thereof provide Agent with copies of all future agreements, between an Obligor and any landlord, warehouseman, processor, shipper, bailee or other Person that owns any premises at which any Collateral may be kept or that otherwise may possess or handle any Collateral.

 

10.1.5          Compliance with Laws . Comply with all Applicable Laws, including ERISA, Environmental Laws, FLSA, OSHA, Anti-Terrorism Laws, and laws regarding collection and payment of Taxes, and maintain all Governmental Approvals necessary to the ownership of its Properties or conduct of its business, unless failure to comply (other than failure to comply with Anti-Terrorism Laws) or maintain could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Environmental Release occurs at or on any Properties of any Borrower or Subsidiary, it shall act promptly and diligently to investigate and report to Agent and all appropriate Governmental Authorities the extent of, and to make appropriate remedial action to eliminate, such Environmental Release, whether or not directed to do so by any Governmental Authority.

 

10.1.6          Taxes . Pay and discharge all Taxes prior to the date on which they become delinquent or penalties attach, unless such Taxes are being Properly Contested.

 

10.1.7          Insurance . In addition to the insurance required hereunder with respect to Collateral, maintain insurance with insurers (with a Best Rating of at least A7, unless otherwise approved by Agent) satisfactory to Agent, (a) with respect to the Properties and business of Borrowers and Subsidiaries of such type (including product liability, workers’ compensation, larceny, embezzlement, or other criminal misappropriation insurance), in such amounts, and with such coverages and deductibles as are customary for companies similarly situated; and (b) business interruption insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000, with deductibles and subject to an Insurance Assignment satisfactory to Agent.

 

10.1.8          Licenses . Keep each License affecting any Collateral (including the manufacture, distribution or disposition of Inventory) or any other material Property of Borrowers and Subsidiaries in full force and effect; promptly notify Agent of any proposed modification to any such License, or entry into any new License, in each case at least 30 days prior to its effective date; pay all Royalties when due; and notify Agent of any default or breach asserted by any Person to have occurred under any License.

 

10.1.9          Future Subsidiaries . Promptly notify Agent upon any Person becoming a Subsidiary and, if such Person is not a Foreign Subsidiary promptly (but within 30 days or such later date as is agreed by the Agent) cause it to be joined to this Agreement, at the option of the Agent, as a Borrower or a Guarantor of the Obligations in a manner satisfactory to Agent, and to execute and deliver such documents, instruments and agreements and to take such other actions as Agent shall require to evidence and perfect a Lien in favor of Agent (for the benefit of Secured Parties) on all assets of such Person, including delivery of such legal opinions, in form and substance satisfactory to Agent, as Agent shall deem appropriate. If such a Person is a Foreign Subsidiary, upon request of the Agent, promptly (but within 30 days or such later date as is agreed by the Agent) deliver 65% of the Equity Interests of such Foreign Subsidiary to the Agent, along with such documents (including a pledge agreement and stock powers executed in blank) reasonably requested by Agent to obtain and perfect a Lien on such Equity Interests for the benefit of Agent and the Secured Parties.

 

10.1.10        Depository Bank . Other than Foreign Subsidiaries, maintain Capital One as its principal depository bank, including for the maintenance of operating, collection, disbursement and other deposit accounts and Cash Management Services.

 

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10.2          Negative Covenants . As long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, each Obligor shall not, and shall cause each Subsidiary not to:

 

10.2.1            Permitted Debt . Create, incur, guarantee or suffer to exist any Debt, except:

 

(a)           the Obligations;

 

(b)           Subordinated Debt;

 

(c)           Permitted Purchase Money Debt;

 

(d)           Borrowed Money (other than the Obligations, Subordinated Debt and Permitted Purchase Money Debt), but only to the extent outstanding on the Closing Date and not satisfied with proceeds of the initial Loans;

 

(e)           Bank Product Debt;

 

(f)            Debt that is in existence when a Person becomes a Subsidiary or that is secured by an asset when acquired by a Borrower or Subsidiary, as long as such Debt was not incurred in contemplation of such Person becoming a Subsidiary or such acquisition, and does not exceed $500,000 in the aggregate at any time;

 

(g)           Permitted Contingent Obligations;

 

(h)           Refinancing Debt as long as each Refinancing Condition is satisfied;

 

(i)            Debt that is not included in any of the preceding clauses of this Section, is not secured by a Lien and does not exceed $250,000 in the aggregate at any time; and

 

(j)            Debt of Universal with respect to the Overdraft Facility not to exceed $300,000 at any time outstanding.

 

10.2.2            Permitted Liens . Create or suffer to exist any Lien upon any of its Property, except the following (collectively, “ Permitted Liens ”):

 

(a)           Liens in favor of Agent;

 

(b)           Purchase Money Liens securing Permitted Purchase Money Debt;

 

(c)           Liens for Taxes not yet due or being Properly Contested;

 

(d)           non-consenual, possessory or statutory Liens (other than Liens for Taxes or imposed under ERISA) arising in the Ordinary Course of Business, but only if (i) payment of the obligations secured thereby is not yet due or is being Properly Contested, and (ii) such Liens do not materially impair the value or use of the Property or materially impair operation of the business of any Borrower or Subsidiary;

 

(e)           Liens incurred or deposits made in the Ordinary Course of Business to secure the performance of tenders, bids, leases, contracts (except those relating to Borrowed Money), statutory obligations and other similar obligations, or arising as a result of progress payments under government contracts, as long as such Liens are at all times junior to Agent’s Liens;

 

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(f)            Liens arising in the Ordinary Course of Business that are subject to Lien Waivers;

 

(g)           Liens arising by virtue of a judgment or judicial order against any Borrower or Subsidiary, or any Property of a Borrower or Subsidiary, as long as such Liens are (i) in existence for less than 20 consecutive days or being Properly Contested, and (ii) at all times junior to Agent’s Liens;

 

(h)           easements, rights-of-way, restrictions, covenants or other agreements of record, and other similar charges or encumbrances on Real Estate, that do not secure any monetary obligation and do not interfere with the Ordinary Course of Business;

 

(i)            Liens on assets of Universal to secure Debt under the Overdraft Facility;

 

(j)            normal and customary rights of setoff upon deposits in favor of depository institutions, and Liens of a collecting bank on Payment Items in the course of collection; and

 

(k)            other Liens existing on the date hereof and shown on Schedule 10.2.2 .

 

10.2.3            Capital Expenditures . Make Capital Expenditures in excess of $2,500,000, in the aggregate during any Fiscal Year; provided , however , that if the amount of Capital Expenditures permitted to be made in any Fiscal Year exceeds the amount actually made, up to 100% of such excess may be carried forward to the next Fiscal Year.

 

10.2.4            Distributions; Upstream Payments; Executive Compensation . Declare or make any Distributions or pay executive compensation, except (a) Upstream Payments, (b) Distributions of Equity Interests that do not result in a Change of Control, (c) executive compensation, including incentive compensation, and management and directors’ fees and expenses consistent with past practice and, in the case of incentive compensation, with any incentive plans approved by the Board of Directors of P&F as set forth on Schedule 10.2.4 or as subsequently approved by such Board (or a committee thereof) and such Board’s independent compensation consultant reasonably satisfactory to Agent, (d) [ RESERVED ], and (e) commencing with the Fiscal Quarter ending March 31, 2016, quarterly Distributions to the holders of the Equity Interests of P&F in an amount not to exceed the lesser of $0.05 per share or $200,000; or create or suffer to exist any encumbrance or restriction on the ability of a Subsidiary to make any Upstream Payment, except for restrictions under the Loan Documents, under Applicable Law or in effect on the Closing Date as shown on Schedule 9.1.15 .

 

10.2.5            Restricted Investments . Make any Investment other than a Permitted Investment; provided that none of the Accounts or Inventory purchased or otherwise acquired pursuant to an Acquisition shall be included in the calculation of the Borrowing Base until Agent has conducted field examinations and appraisals (which field examinations and appraisals shall be at the expense of the Borrowers and shall not count towards the limits set forth in Section 10.1.1 ) reasonably required by it with results reasonably satisfactory to Agent, and the Person owning such Equipment, Accounts and Inventory shall be a (directly or indirectly) wholly-owned Subsidiary of the Borrowers and have become a Borrower.

 

10.2.6            Disposition of Assets . Make any Asset Disposition, except a Permitted Asset Disposition, a disposition of Equipment under Section 8.4.2 , or a transfer of Property by a Subsidiary or Obligor to a Borrower.

 

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10.2.7            Loans . Make any loans or other advances of money to any Person, except (a) advances to an officer or employee for salary, travel expenses, commissions and similar items in the Ordinary Course of Business; (b) prepaid expenses and extensions of trade credit made in the Ordinary Course of Business; (c) deposits with financial institutions permitted hereunder; (d) intercompany loans by a Borrower or Guarantor to another Borrower or from a Guarantor to another Guarantor or from a Subsidiary that is not an Obligor to an Obligor (provided, that the terms thereof are reasonably satisfactory to Agent); (e) from a Borrower to a Guarantor in the Ordinary Course of Business and not to exceed $500,000 at any time outstanding with respect to all loans from all Borrowers to all Guarantors and (f) Permitted Investments.

 

10.2.8            Restrictions on Payment of Certain Debt . Make any payments (whether voluntary or mandatory, or a prepayment, redemption, retirement, defeasance or acquisition) with respect to any (a) Subordinated Debt, except regularly scheduled payments of principal, interest and fees, but only to the extent permitted under any subordination agreement relating to such Debt (and a Senior Officer of Borrower Agent shall certify to Agent, not less than five Business Days prior to the date of payment, that all conditions under such agreement have been satisfied); or (b) Borrowed Money (other than the Obligations) prior to its due date under the agreements evidencing such Debt as in effect on the Closing Date or, if later, when entered into (or, in each case, as amended thereafter with the consent of Agent) except payments made in connection with a Permitted Asset Disposition in satisfaction of Permitted Liens on the Equipment or Real Estate that is the subject of such Asset Disposition.

 

10.2.9            Fundamental Changes . (a) Merge, combine or consolidate with any Person, or liquidate, wind up its affairs or dissolve itself, in each case whether in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, except for (i) Permitted Acquisitions, (ii) mergers or consolidations of a wholly-owned Subsidiary with another wholly-owned Subsidiary (provided that if either Subsidiary is an Obligor, the surviving Subsidiary shall be an Obligor) or into a Borrower, and (iii) liquidations or dissolutions of Immaterial Subsidiaries; (b) change its name or conduct business under any fictitious name; (c) change its tax, charter or other organizational identification number; or (d) change its form or state of organization. Notwithstanding the foregoing (i) Bonanza may change its legal name within ten (10) Business Days of the Closing Date, provided that Borrower Agent shall deliver to Agent a duly authorized amendment to such Obligor’s certificate of incorporation certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware reflecting and confirming such change of name within ten (10) days of the effective date of such name change and (ii) ATSCO may change its legal name, provided that Agent shall have received prior written notice and within ten (10) days of the effective date of such name change, a duly authorized amendment to such Obligor’s certificate of incorporation certified by the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware reflecting and confirming such change of name

 

10.2.10          Subsidiaries . Form or acquire any Subsidiary after the Closing Date, except in accordance with Sections 10.1.9 and 10.2.5 ; or permit any existing Subsidiary to issue any additional Equity Interests except director’s qualifying shares.

 

10.2.11          Organic Documents . Amend, modify or otherwise change any of its Organic Documents as in effect on the Closing Date, except for new agreements, amendments, modifications or other changes that do not adversely affect the rights and privileges of any Borrower or Obligor, or its Subsidiaries, and do not adversely affect the ability of a Borrower, Obligor or a Domestic Subsidiary to borrower hereunder or to amend, modify, renew or supplement the terms of this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, or otherwise adversely affect the interest of Agent or the Lenders and so long as at the time of such amendment, modification or change, no Default or Event of Default shall exist or have occurred and be continuing.

 

10.2.12          Tax Consolidation . File or consent to the filing of any consolidated income tax return with any Person other than Borrowers and Subsidiaries and WMC.

 

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10.2.13          Accounting Changes . Make any material change in accounting treatment or reporting practices, except as required by GAAP and in accordance with Section 1.2 ; or change its Fiscal Year.

 

10.2.14          Restrictive Agreements . Become a party to any Restrictive Agreement, except a Restrictive Agreement (a) in effect on the Closing Date and set forth on Schedule 9.1.15 ; (b) relating to secured Debt permitted hereunder, as long as the restrictions apply only to collateral for such Debt or a Foreign Subsidiary that is an obligor with respect to such Debt; or (c) constituting customary restrictions on assignment in leases and other contracts.

 

10.2.15          Hedging Agreements . Enter into any Hedging Agreement, except to hedge risks arising in the Ordinary Course of Business and not for speculative purposes.

 

10.2.16          Conduct of Business . Engage in any business, other than its business as conducted on the Closing Date and any business reasonably related, ancillary or complimentary to such business.

 

10.2.17          Affiliate Transactions . Enter into or be party to any transaction with an Affiliate, except (a) transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; (b) payment of reasonable compensation to officers and employees for services actually rendered (including executive compensation and incentive compensation in accordance with Section 10.2.4 ) and loans and advances permitted by Section 10.2.7 ; (c) payment of customary directors’ fees and indemnities; (d) transactions solely among Borrowers or solely among Guarantors; (e) transactions among Borrowers and Guarantors provided that they do not involve in the aggregate the transfer of assets or value to one or more Guarantors having a value in excess of $250,000 at any one time outstanding; (f) transactions that were consummated prior to the Closing Date, as shown on Schedule 10.2.17 ; and (g) transactions with Affiliates (other than WMC, except as provided in Section 10.2.20 ) in the Ordinary Course of Business, upon fair and reasonable terms fully disclosed to Agent and no less favorable than would be obtained in a comparable arm’s-length transaction with a non-Affiliate.

 

10.2.18          Plans . Become party to any Multiemployer Plan or Foreign Plan, other than any in existence on the Closing Date.

 

10.2.19          Amendments to Subordinated Debt . Amend, supplement or otherwise modify any document, instrument or agreement relating to any Subordinated Debt, if such modification (a) increases the principal balance of such Debt, or increases any required payment of principal or interest; (b) accelerates the date on which any installment of principal or any interest is due, or adds any additional redemption, put or prepayment provisions; (c) shortens the final maturity date or otherwise accelerates amortization; (d) increases the interest rate; (e) increases or adds any fees or charges; (f) modifies any covenant in a manner or adds any representation, covenant or default that is more onerous or restrictive in any material respect for any Borrower or Subsidiary, or that is otherwise materially adverse to any Borrower, any Subsidiary or Lenders; (g) results in the Obligations not being fully benefited by the subordination provisions applicable thereto or (h) results in the Obligations not constituting “Senior Debt” under any applicable subordination agreement.

 

10.2.20          WMC . No Obligor shall (i) transfer any assets or make any loans to, or Investments in WMC, (ii) assume, become obligated for or satisfy any obligations of WMC, (ii) resume any of the operations or business of WMC or (iv) use the names or other assets of WMC in its business or operations except for payment of reasonable expense, including without limitation legal and accounting fees, in connection with the winding up or dissolution of WMC.

 

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10.2.21          Immaterial Subsidiaries . No Immaterial Subsidiary may be designated as a Material Subsidiary or acquire (or own) assets, incur debt or have revenue that would cause such Immaterial Subsidiary (or all Immaterial Subsidiaries, as the case may be) to exceed any of the limits set forth in the definition of “Immaterial Subsidiaries” without the prior written consent of the Agent. In connection with providing its consent, Agent may require such resolutions, certificates, Organic Documents, lien searches and opinions relating thereto as reasonably requested by Agent.

 

10.2.22          Post-Closing Deliveries . Fail to satisfy any of the requirements set forth on Schedule 10.2.22 within the time period(s) specified therein or such later time period(s) as may specified or be approved by Agent.

 

10.3          Financial Covenants . As long as any Commitments or Obligations are outstanding, Borrowers shall:

 

10.3.1            Leverage Ratio . Maintain a Leverage Ratio at all times not greater than the applicable ratio set forth below measured at the end of each Measurement Period:

 

Measurement Date   Maximum Leverage Ratio
January 31, 2017  and thereafter   3.25 to 1.00

 

10.3.2            Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio . Maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of the end of each Measurement Period of not less than 1.50 to 1.00.

 

SECTION 11.        EVENTS OF DEFAULT; REMEDIES ON DEFAULT

 

11.1          Events of Default . Each of the following shall be an “ Event of Default ” hereunder, if the same shall occur for any reason whatsoever, whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise:

 

(a)          A Borrower fails to pay any Obligations when due (whether at stated maturity, on demand, upon acceleration or otherwise);

 

(b)          Any representation, warranty or other written statement of an Obligor made in connection with any Loan Documents or transactions contemplated thereby is incorrect or misleading in any material respect when given;

 

(c)          A Borrower breaches or fail to perform any covenant contained in Section 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7 .5, 7.7, 8.1, 8.2.4, 8.2.5, 8.5, 8.6.2, 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3 (d), 10.2 or 10.3 ;

 

(d)          An Obligor breaches or fails to perform any other covenant contained in any Loan Documents, and such breach or failure is not cured within 30 days after a Senior Officer of such Obligor has knowledge thereof or receives notice thereof from Agent, whichever is sooner; provided , however , that such notice and opportunity to cure shall not apply if the breach or failure to perform is not capable of being cured within such period or is a willful breach by an Obligor;

 

(e)          A Guarantor repudiates, revokes or attempts to revoke its Guaranty; an Obligor or third party denies or contests the validity or enforceability of any Loan Documents or Obligations, or the perfection or priority of any Lien granted to Agent; or any Loan Document ceases to be in full force or effect for any reason (other than a waiver or release by Agent and Lenders);

 

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(f)           Any breach or default of an Obligor occurs under any document, instrument or agreement to which it is a party or by which it or any of its Properties is bound, relating to any Debt (other than the Obligations) in excess of $500,000, if the maturity of or any payment with respect to such Debt may be accelerated or demanded due to such breach;

 

(g)          Any unsatisfied judgment or order for the payment of money is entered against an Obligor in an amount that exceeds, individually or cumulatively with all unsatisfied judgments or orders against all Obligors, $500,000 (net of any insurance coverage therefor acknowledged in writing by the insurer), unless a stay of enforcement of such judgment or order is in effect, by reason of a pending appeal or otherwise;

 

(h)          A loss, theft, damage or destruction occurs with respect to any Collateral if the amount not covered by insurance exceeds $600,000 ($800,000 in the case of hurricane damage to any Collateral);

 

(i)           An Obligor is enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by any Governmental Authority from conducting any part of its business that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; an Obligor suffers the loss, revocation or termination of any material license, permit, lease or agreement necessary to its business; there is a cessation of any material part of an Obligor’s business for a material period of time; any material Collateral or Property of an Obligor is taken or impaired through condemnation; an Obligor agrees to or commences any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of its affairs; or an Obligor is not Solvent;

 

(j)           An Insolvency Proceeding is commenced by an Obligor; an Obligor makes an offer of settlement, extension or composition to its unsecured creditors generally; a trustee is appointed to take possession of any substantial Property of or to operate any of the business of an Obligor; or an Insolvency Proceeding is commenced against an Obligor and: the Obligor consents to institution of the proceeding, the petition commencing the proceeding is not timely contested by the Obligor, the petition is not dismissed within 30 days after filing, or an order for relief is entered in the proceeding;

 

(k)          An ERISA Event occurs with respect to a Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan that has resulted or could reasonably be expected to result in liability of an Obligor to a Pension Plan, Multiemployer Plan or PBGC in excess of $250,000, or that constitutes grounds for appointment of a trustee for or termination by the PBGC of any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; an Obligor or ERISA Affiliate fails to pay when due any installment payment with respect to its withdrawal liability under Section 4201 of ERISA under a Multiemployer Plan; or any event similar to the foregoing occurs or exists with respect to a Foreign Plan;

 

(l)           An Obligor or any of its Senior Officers is criminally indicted or convicted for (i) a felony committed in the conduct of the Obligor’s business, or (ii) violating any state or federal law (including the Controlled Substances Act, Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 and Illegal Exportation of War Materials Act) that could lead to forfeiture of any material Property or any Collateral;

 

(m)          A Change of Control occurs; or any event occurs or condition exists that has a Material Adverse Effect; or

 

(n)          Any material provision of any subordination provision applicable to any Subordinated Debt in excess of an aggregate of $500,000, ceases to be in full force and effect; or any Obligor contests in any manner the validity or enforceability of any such provision; or any Obligor breaches any such provision.

 

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11.2          Remedies upon Default . If an Event of Default described in Section 11.1(j) occurs with respect to any Borrower, then to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, all Obligations (other than Secured Bank Product Obligations) shall become automatically due and payable and all Commitments shall terminate, without any action by Agent or notice of any kind. In addition, or if any other Event of Default exists, Agent may in its discretion (and shall upon written direction of Required Lenders) do any one or more of the following from time to time:

 

(a)          declare any Obligations immediately due and payable, whereupon they shall be due and payable without diligence, presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, all of which are hereby waived by Obligors to the fullest extent permitted by law;

 

(b)          terminate, reduce or condition any Commitment, or make any adjustment to the Borrowing Base;

 

(c)          require Obligors to Cash Collateralize LC Obligations, Secured Bank Product Obligations and other Obligations that are contingent or not yet due and payable, and, if Obligors fail promptly to deposit such Cash Collateral, Agent may (and shall upon the direction of Required Lenders) advance the required Cash Collateral as Revolver Loans (whether or not an Overadvance exists or is created thereby, or the conditions in Section 6 are satisfied); and

 

(d)          exercise any other rights or remedies afforded under any agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise, including the rights and remedies of a secured party under the UCC. Such rights and remedies include the rights to (i) take possession of any Collateral; (ii) require Obligors to assemble Collateral, at Borrowers’ expense, and make it available to Agent at a place designated by Agent; (iii) enter any premises where Collateral is located and store Collateral on such premises until sold (and if the premises are owned or leased by an Obligor, Obligors agree not to charge for such storage); and (iv) sell or otherwise dispose of any Collateral in its then condition, or after any further manufacturing or processing thereof, at public or private sale, with such notice as may be required by Applicable Law, in lots or in bulk, at such locations, all as Agent, in its discretion, deems advisable. Each Obligor agrees that 10 days' notice of any proposed sale or other disposition of Collateral by Agent shall be reasonable. Agent shall have the right to conduct such sales on any Obligor’s premises, without charge, and such sales may be adjourned from time to time in accordance with Applicable Law. Agent shall have the right to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any Collateral for cash, credit or any combination thereof, and Agent may purchase any Collateral at public or, if permitted by law, private sale and, in lieu of actual payment of the purchase price, may credit bid and set off the amount of such price against the Obligations.

 

11.3          License . Agent is hereby granted an irrevocable, non-exclusive license or other right to use, license or sub-license (without payment of royalty or other compensation to any Person) any or all Intellectual Property of Obligors, computer hardware and software, trade secrets, brochures, customer lists, promotional and advertising materials, labels, packaging materials and other Property, in advertising for sale, marketing, selling, collecting, completing manufacture of, or otherwise exercising any rights or remedies with respect to, any Collateral. Each Obligor’s rights and interests under Intellectual Property shall inure to Agent’s benefit.

 

11.4          Setoff . At any time during an Event of Default, Agent, Issuing Bank, Lenders, and any of their Affiliates are authorized, to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing by Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate to or for the credit or the account of an Obligor against any Obligations, irrespective of whether or not Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such Obligations may be contingent or unmatured or are owed to a branch or office of Agent, Issuing Bank, such Lender or such Affiliate different from the branch or office holding such deposit or obligated on such indebtedness; provided that in the event any Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (a) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.2 and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed to be held in trust for the benefit of Agent and the Lenders and (b) the Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff. The rights of Agent, Issuing Bank, each Lender and each such Affiliate under this Section are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Person may have.

 

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11.5          Remedies Cumulative; No Waiver .

 

11.5.1            Cumulative Rights . All agreements, warranties, guaranties, indemnities and other undertakings of Borrowers or Obligors under the Loan Documents are cumulative and not in derogation of each other. The rights and remedies of Agent and Lenders are cumulative, may be exercised at any time and from time to time, concurrently or in any order, and are not exclusive of any other rights or remedies available by agreement, by law, at equity or otherwise. All such rights and remedies shall continue in full force and effect until Full Payment of all Obligations.

 

11.5.2            Waivers . No waiver or course of dealing shall be established by (a) the failure or delay of Agent or any Lender to require strict performance by Obligors with any terms of the Loan Documents, or to exercise any rights or remedies with respect to Collateral or otherwise; (b) the making of any Loan or issuance of any Letter of Credit during a Default, Event of Default or other failure to satisfy any conditions precedent; or (c) acceptance by Agent or any Lender of any payment or performance by an Obligor under any Loan Documents in a manner other than that specified therein. It is expressly acknowledged by Obligors that any failure to satisfy a financial covenant on a measurement date shall not be cured or remedied by satisfaction of such covenant on a subsequent date.

 

SECTION 12.       AGENT

 

12.1          Appointment, Authority and Duties of Agent .

 

12.1.1            Appointment and Authority . Each Secured Party appoints and designates Capital One as Agent under all Loan Documents. Agent may, and each Secured Party authorizes Agent to, enter into all Loan Documents to which Agent is intended to be a party and accept all Security Documents, for the benefit of Secured Parties. Each Secured Party agrees that any action taken by Agent or Required Lenders in accordance with the provisions of the Loan Documents, and the exercise by Agent or Required Lenders of any rights or remedies set forth therein, together with all other powers reasonably incidental thereto, shall be authorized by and binding upon all Secured Parties. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Agent shall have the sole and exclusive authority to (a) act as the disbursing and collecting agent for Lenders with respect to all payments and collections arising in connection with the Loan Documents; (b) execute and deliver as Agent each Loan Document, including any intercreditor or subordination agreement, and accept delivery of each Loan Document from any Obligor or other Person; (c) act as collateral agent for Secured Parties for purposes of perfecting and administering Liens under the Loan Documents, and for all other purposes stated therein; (d) manage, supervise or otherwise deal with Collateral; and (e) take any Enforcement Action or otherwise exercise any rights or remedies with respect to any Collateral under the Loan Documents, Applicable Law or otherwise. The duties of Agent shall be ministerial and administrative in nature, and Agent shall not have a fiduciary relationship with any Secured Party, Participant or other Person, by reason of any Loan Document or any transaction relating thereto. Agent alone shall be authorized to determine whether any Accounts or Inventory constitute Eligible Accounts, Eligible In-Transit Inventory or Eligible Inventory, or whether to impose or release any reserve, or whether any conditions to funding or to issuance of a Letter of Credit have been satisfied, which determinations and judgments, if exercised in good faith, shall exonerate Agent from liability to any Lender or other Person for any error in judgment.

 

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12.1.2            Duties . Agent shall not have any duties except those expressly set forth in the Loan Documents. The conferral upon Agent of any right shall not imply a duty on Agent’s part to exercise such right, unless instructed to do so by Required Lenders in accordance with this Agreement.

 

12.1.3            Agent Professionals . Agent may perform its duties through agents and employees. Agent may consult with and employ Agent Professionals, and shall be entitled to act upon, and shall be fully protected in any action taken in good faith reliance upon, any advice given by an Agent Professional. Agent shall not be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any agents, employees or Agent Professionals selected by it with reasonable care.

 

12.1.4            Instructions of Required Lenders . The rights and remedies conferred upon Agent under the Loan Documents may be exercised without the necessity of joinder of any other party, unless required by Applicable Law. Agent may request instructions from Required Lenders or other Secured Parties with respect to any act (including the failure to act) in connection with any Loan Documents, and may seek assurances to its satisfaction from any or all Secured Parties of their indemnification obligations against all Claims that could be incurred by Agent in connection with any act. Agent shall be entitled to refrain from any act until it has received such instructions or assurances, and Agent shall not incur liability to any Person by reason of so refraining. Instructions of Required Lenders shall be binding upon all Secured Parties, and no Secured Party shall have any right of action whatsoever against Agent as a result of Agent acting or refraining from acting in accordance with the instructions of Required Lenders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, instructions by and consent of Secured Parties shall be required in the circumstances described in Section 14.1.1 . In no event shall Agent be required to take any action that, in its opinion, is contrary to Applicable Law or any Loan Documents or could subject any Agent Indemnitee to personal liability.

 

12.2          Agreements Regarding Collateral and Field Examination Reports .

 

12.2.1            Lien Releases; Care of Collateral . Secured Parties authorize Agent to release any Lien with respect to any Collateral (a) upon Full Payment of the Obligations; (b) that is the subject of an Asset Disposition which Borrowers certify in writing to Agent is a Permitted Asset Disposition or a Lien which Borrowers certify is a Permitted Lien entitled to priority over Agent’s Liens (and Agent may rely conclusively on any such certificate without further inquiry); (c) that does not constitute a material part of the Collateral; or (d) with the written consent of all Lenders. Secured Parties authorize Agent to subordinate its Liens to any Purchase Money Lien permitted hereunder. Agent shall have no obligation to assure that any Collateral exists or is owned by a Borrower, or is cared for, protected or insured, nor to assure that Agent’s Liens have been properly created, perfected or enforced, or are entitled to any particular priority, nor to exercise any duty of care with respect to any Collateral.

 

12.2.2            Possession of Collateral . Agent and Secured Parties appoint each Lender as agent (for the benefit of Secured Parties) for the purpose of perfecting Liens in any Collateral held or controlled by such Lender, to the extent such Liens are perfected by possession or control. If any Lender obtains possession or control of any Collateral, it shall notify Agent thereof and, promptly upon Agent’s request, deliver such Collateral to Agent or otherwise deal with it in accordance with Agent’s instructions.

 

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12.2.3            Reports . Agent shall promptly forward to each Lender, when complete, copies of any field audit, examination or appraisal report prepared by or for Agent with respect to any Obligor or Collateral (“ Report ”). Each Lender agrees (a) that neither Capital One nor Agent makes any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any Report, and shall not be liable for any information contained in or omitted from any Report; (b) that the Reports are not intended to be comprehensive audits or examinations, and that Agent or any other Person performing any audit or examination will inspect only specific information regarding Obligations or the Collateral and will rely significantly upon Borrowers’ books and records as well as upon representations of Borrowers’ officers and employees; and (c) to keep all Reports confidential and strictly for such Lender’s internal use, and not to distribute any Report (or the contents thereof) to any Person (except to such Lender’s Participants, attorneys and accountants) or use any Report in any manner other than administration of the Loans and other Obligations. Each Lender shall indemnify and hold harmless Agent and any other Person preparing a Report from any action such Lender may take as a result of or any conclusion it may draw from any Report, as well as from any Claims arising as a direct or indirect result of Agent furnishing a Report to such Lender.

 

12.3          Reliance By Agent . Agent shall be entitled to rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, upon any certification, notice or other communication (including those by telephone, telex, telegram, telecopy or e-mail) believed by it to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person, and upon the advice and statements of Agent Professionals.

 

12.4          Action Upon Default . Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any Default or Event of Default, or of any failure to satisfy any conditions in Section 6 , unless it has received written notice from a Borrower or a Lender specifying the occurrence and nature thereof. If any Lender acquires knowledge of a Default, Event of Default or failure of such conditions, it shall promptly notify Agent and the other Lenders thereof in writing. Each Secured Party agrees that, except as otherwise provided in any Loan Documents or with the written consent of Agent and Required Lenders, it will not take any Enforcement Action, accelerate Obligations (other than Secured Bank Product Obligations), or exercise any right that it might otherwise have under Applicable Law to credit bid at foreclosure sales, UCC sales or other similar dispositions of Collateral or to assert any rights relating to any Collateral. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, a Secured Party may take action to preserve or enforce its rights against an Obligor where a deadline or limitation period is applicable that would, absent such action, bar enforcement of Obligations held by such Secured Party, including the filing of proofs of claim in an Insolvency Proceeding.

 

12.5          Ratable Sharing . If any Lender shall obtain any payment or reduction of any Obligation, whether through set-off or otherwise, in excess of its share of such Obligation, determined on a Pro Rata basis or in accordance with Section 5.6.1 , as applicable, such Lender shall forthwith purchase from Agent, Issuing Bank and the other Lenders such participations in the affected Obligation as are necessary to cause the purchasing Lender to share the excess payment or reduction on a Pro Rata basis or in accordance with Section 5.6.1 , as applicable. If any of such payment or reduction is thereafter recovered from the purchasing Lender, the purchase shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, but without interest. No Lender shall set off against any Dominion Account without the prior consent of Agent. The Pro Rata sharing provisions of this Section shall not be construed to apply to (a) any payment made by or on behalf of Borrowers pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement (including the application of funds arising from the existence of a Defaulting Lender), (b) the application of Cash Collateral provided for in Section 2.3.3 , (c) any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Revolver Loans or subparticipations in LC Obligations or Swingline Loans to any assignee or participant (to the extent permitted hereunder) or (d) any payment made in respect of, and to any Lender participating in, any additional loan facility arising under any amendment of this Agreement.

 

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12.6          Indemnification of Agent Indemnitees . EACH LENDER SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGENT INDEMNITEES AND ISSUING BANK INDEMNITEES, TO THE EXTENT NOT REIMBURSED BY OBLIGORS (BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS OF CREDIT PARTIES UNDER ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS), ON A PRO RATA BASIS, AGAINST ALL CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY AGENT INDEMNITEE OR ISSUING BANK INDEMNITEE, PROVIDED THAT ANY CLAIM AGAINST AN AGENT INDEMNITEE RELATES TO OR ARISES FROM ITS ACTING AS OR FOR AGENT (IN THE CAPACITY OF AGENT) . In Agent’s discretion, it may reserve for any Claims made against an Agent Indemnitee or Issuing Bank Indemnitee, and may satisfy any judgment, order or settlement relating thereto, from proceeds of Collateral prior to making any distribution of Collateral proceeds to Secured Parties. If Agent is sued by any receiver, bankruptcy trustee, debtor-in-possession or other Person for any alleged preference or fraudulent transfer, then any monies paid by Agent in settlement or satisfaction of such proceeding, together with all interest, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in the defense of same, shall be promptly reimbursed to Agent by each Lender to the extent of its Pro Rata share.

 

12.7          Limitation on Responsibilities of Agent . Agent shall not be liable to any Secured Party for any action taken or omitted to be taken under the Loan Documents, except for losses directly and solely caused by Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Agent does not assume any responsibility for any failure or delay in performance or any breach by any Obligor, Lender or other Secured Party of any obligations under the Loan Documents. Agent does not make to Secured Parties any express or implied warranty, representation or guarantee with respect to any Obligations, Collateral, Loan Documents or Obligor. No Agent Indemnitee shall be responsible to Secured Parties for any recitals, statements, information, representations or warranties contained in any Loan Documents; the execution, validity, genuineness, effectiveness or enforceability of any Loan Documents; the genuineness, enforceability, collectability, value, sufficiency, location or existence of any Collateral, or the validity, extent, perfection or priority of any Lien therein; the validity, enforceability or collectability of any Obligations; or the assets, liabilities, financial condition, results of operations, business, creditworthiness or legal status of any Obligor or Account Debtor. No Agent Indemnitee shall have any obligation to any Secured Party to ascertain or inquire into the existence of any Default or Event of Default, the observance or performance by any Obligor of any terms of the Loan Documents, or the satisfaction of any conditions precedent contained in any Loan Documents.

 

12.8          Successor Agent and Co-Agents .

 

12.8.1          Resignation; Successor Agent . Subject to the appointment and acceptance of a successor Agent as provided below, Agent may resign at any time by giving at least 30 days written notice thereof to Lenders and Borrower Agent. Upon receipt of such notice, Required Lenders shall have the right to appoint a successor Agent which shall be (a) a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender; or (b) a commercial bank that is organized under the laws of the United States or any state or district thereof, has a combined capital surplus of at least $200,000,000 and (provided no Default or Event of Default exists) is reasonably acceptable to Borrower Agent. If no successor agent is appointed prior to the effective date of the resignation of Agent, then Agent may appoint a successor agent from among Lenders or, if no Lender accepts such role, Agent may appoint Required Lenders as successor agent. Upon acceptance by a successor Agent of an appointment to serve as Agent hereunder, or upon appointment of Required Lenders as successor Agent, such successor Agent shall thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the powers and duties of the retiring Agent without further act, and the retiring Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder but shall continue to have the benefits of the indemnification set forth in Sections 12.6 and 14.2 . Notwithstanding any Agent’s resignation, the provisions of this Section 12 shall continue in effect for its benefit with respect to any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while Agent. Any successor to Capital One by merger or acquisition of stock or this loan shall continue to be Agent hereunder without further act on the part of the parties hereto, unless such successor resigns as provided above.

 

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12.8.2            Separate Collateral Agent . It is the intent of the parties that there shall be no violation of any Applicable Law denying or restricting the right of financial institutions to transact business in any jurisdiction. If Agent believes that it may be limited in the exercise of any rights or remedies under the Loan Documents due to any Applicable Law, Agent may appoint an additional Person who is not so limited, as a separate collateral agent or co-collateral agent. If Agent so appoints a collateral agent or co-collateral agent, each right and remedy intended to be available to Agent under the Loan Documents shall also be vested in such separate agent. Every covenant and obligation necessary to the exercise thereof by such agent shall run to and be enforceable by it as well as Agent. Secured Parties shall execute and deliver such documents as Agent deems appropriate to vest any rights or remedies in such agent. If any collateral agent or co-collateral agent shall die or dissolve, become incapable of acting, resign or be removed, then all the rights and remedies of such agent, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, shall vest in and be exercised by Agent until appointment of a new agent.

 

12.9          Due Diligence and Non-Reliance . Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that it has, independently and without reliance upon Agent or any other Lenders, and based upon such documents, information and analyses as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis of each Obligor and its own decision to enter into this Agreement and to fund Loans and participate in LC Obligations hereunder. Each Secured Party has made such inquiries as it feels necessary concerning the Loan Documents, Collateral and Obligors. Each Secured Party acknowledges and agrees that the other Secured Parties have made no representations or warranties concerning any Obligor, any Collateral or the legality, validity, sufficiency or enforceability of any Loan Documents or Obligations. Each Secured Party will, independently and without reliance upon any other Secured Party, and based upon such financial statements, documents and information as it deems appropriate at the time, continue to make and rely upon its own credit decisions in making Loans and participating in LC Obligations, and in taking or refraining from any action under any Loan Documents. Except for notices, reports and other information expressly requested by a Lender, Agent shall have no duty or responsibility to provide any Secured Party with any notices, reports or certificates furnished to Agent by any Obligor or any credit or other information concerning the affairs, financial condition, business or Properties of any Obligor (or any of its Affiliates) which may come into possession of Agent or its Affiliates.

 

12.10          Replacement of Certain Lenders . If a Lender (a) is a Defaulting Lender, or (b) fails to give its consent to any amendment, waiver or action for which consent of all Lenders was required and Required Lenders consented, then, in addition to any other rights and remedies that any Person may have, Agent may, by notice to such Lender within 120 days after such event, require such Lender to assign all of its rights and obligations under the Loan Documents to Eligible Assignee(s) specified by Agent, pursuant to appropriate Assignment and Acceptance(s) and within 20 days after Agent’s notice. Agent is irrevocably appointed as attorney-in-fact to execute any such Assignment and Acceptance if the Lender fails to execute same. Such Lender shall be entitled to receive, in cash, concurrently with such assignment, all amounts owed to it under the Loan Documents, including all principal, interest and fees through the date of assignment (but excluding any prepayment charge).

 

12.11          Remittance of Payments and Collections .

 

12.11.1          Remittances Generally . All payments by any Lender to Agent shall be made by the time and on the day set forth in this Agreement, in immediately available funds. If no time for payment is specified or if payment is due on demand by Agent and request for payment is made by Agent by 11:00 a.m. on a Business Day, payment shall be made by Lender not later than 2:00 p.m. on such day, and if request is made after 11:00 a.m., then payment shall be made by 11:00 a.m. on the next Business Day. Payment by Agent to any Secured Party shall be made by wire transfer, in the type of funds received by Agent. Any such payment shall be subject to Agent’s right of offset for any amounts due from such payee under the Loan Documents.

 

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12.11.2          Failure to Pay . If any Secured Party fails to pay any amount when due by it to Agent pursuant to the terms hereof, such amount shall bear interest from the due date until paid at the rate determined by Agent as customary in the banking industry for interbank compensation. In no event shall Borrowers be entitled to receive credit for any interest paid by a Secured Party to Agent, nor shall any Defaulting Lender be entitled to interest on any amounts held by Agent pursuant to Section 4.2 .

 

12.11.3          Recovery of Payments . If Agent pays any amount to a Secured Party in the expectation that a related payment will be received by Agent from an Obligor and such related payment is not received, then Agent may recover such amount from each Secured Party that received it. If Agent determines at any time that an amount received under any Loan Document must be returned to an Obligor or paid to any other Person pursuant to Applicable Law or otherwise, then, notwithstanding any other term of any Loan Document, Agent shall not be required to distribute such amount to any Lender. If any amounts received and applied by Agent to any Obligations are later required to be returned by Agent pursuant to Applicable Law, each Lender shall pay to Agent, on demand , such Lender’s Pro Rata share of the amounts required to be returned.

 

12.12          Agent in its Individual Capacity . As a Lender, Capital One shall have the same rights and remedies under the other Loan Documents as any other Lender, and the terms “Lenders,” “Required Lenders” or any similar term shall include Capital One in its capacity as a Lender. Each of Capital One and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, maintain deposits or credit balances for, invest in, lend money to, provide Bank Products to, act as trustee under indentures of, serve as financial or other advisor to, and generally engage in any kind of business with, Obligors and their Affiliates, as if Capital One were any other lender, without any duty to account therefor (including any fees or other consideration received in connection therewith) to the other Lenders. In their individual capacity, Capital One and its Affiliates may receive information regarding Obligors, their Affiliates and their Account Debtors (including information subject to confidentiality obligations), and each Secured Party agrees that Capital One and its Affiliates shall be under no obligation to provide such information to any Secured Party, if acquired in such individual capacity and not as Agent hereunder.

 

12.13          Agent Titles . Each Lender, other than Capital One, that is designated (on the cover page of this Agreement or otherwise) by Capital One as an “Agent” or “Arranger” of any type shall not have any right, power, responsibility or duty under any Loan Documents other than those applicable to all Lenders, and shall in no event be deemed to have any fiduciary relationship with any other Lender.

 

12.14          Bank Product Providers . Each Secured Bank Product Provider, by delivery of a notice to Agent of a Bank Product, agrees to be bound by Section 5.6 and this Section 12 . Each Secured Bank Product Provider shall indemnify and hold harmless Agent Indemnitees, to the extent not reimbursed by Obligors, against all Claims that may be incurred by or asserted against any Agent Indemnitee in connection with such provider’s Secured Bank Product Obligations.

 

12.15          No Third Party Beneficiaries . This Section 12 is an agreement solely among Secured Parties and Agent, and shall survive Full Payment of the Obligations. This Section 12 does not confer any rights or benefits upon Obligors or any other Person. As between Obligors and Agent, any action that Agent may take under any Loan Documents or with respect to any Obligations shall be conclusively presumed to have been authorized and directed by Secured Parties.

 

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SECTION 13.        BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS AND PARTICIPATIONS

 

13.1          Successors and Assigns . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Obligors, Agent, Lenders, Secured Parties, and their respective successors and assigns, except that (a) no Borrower shall have the right to assign its rights or delegate its obligations under any Loan Documents; and (b) any assignment by a Lender must be made in compliance with Section 13.3 . Agent may treat the Person which made any Loan as the owner thereof for all purposes until such Person makes an assignment in accordance with Section 13.3 . Any authorization or consent of a Lender shall be conclusive and binding on any subsequent transferee or assignee of such Lender.

 

13.2          Participations .

 

13.2.1            Permitted Participants; Effect . Any Lender may, in the ordinary course of its business and in accordance with Applicable Law, at any time sell to a financial institution (other than a Defaulting Lender, an Obligor or an Affiliate of an Obligor) (“ Participant ”) a participating interest in the rights and obligations of such Lender under any Loan Documents. Despite any sale by a Lender of participating interests to a Participant, such Lender’s obligations under the Loan Documents shall remain unchanged, such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for performance of such obligations, such Lender shall remain the holder of its Loans and Commitments for all purposes, all amounts payable by Borrowers shall be determined as if such Lender had not sold such participating interests, and Borrowers and Agent shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with the Loan Documents. Each Lender shall be solely responsible for notifying its Participants of any matters under the Loan Documents, and Agent and the other Lenders shall not have any obligation or liability to any such Participant. A Participant that would be a Foreign Lender if it were a Lender shall not be entitled to the benefits of Section 5.9 unless Borrowers agree otherwise in writing.

 

13.2.2            Voting Rights . Each Lender shall retain the sole right to approve, without the consent of any Participant, any amendment, waiver or other modification of any Loan Documents other than that which forgives principal, interest or fees, reduces the stated interest rate or fees payable with respect to any Loan or Commitment in which such Participant has an interest, postpones the Commitment Termination Date or any date fixed for any regularly scheduled payment of principal, interest or fees on such Loan or Commitment, or releases any Borrower, Guarantor or substantial portion of the Collateral.

 

13.2.3            Benefit of Set-Off . Borrowers agree that each Participant shall have a right of set-off in respect of its participating interest to the same extent as if such interest were owing directly to a Lender, and each Lender shall also retain the right of set-off with respect to any participating interests sold by it. By exercising any right of set-off, a Participant agrees to share with Lenders all amounts received through its set-off, in accordance with Section 12.5 as if such Participant were a Lender.

 

13.3          Assignments .

 

13.3.1            Permitted Assignments . A Lender may assign to an Eligible Assignee any of its rights and obligations under the Loan Documents, as long as (a) each assignment is of a constant, and not a varying, percentage of the transferor Lender’s rights and obligations under the Loan Documents and, in the case of a partial assignment, is in a minimum principal amount of $5,000,000 (unless otherwise agreed by Agent in its discretion) and integral multiples of $1,000,000 in excess of that amount; (b) except in the case of an assignment in whole of a Lender’s rights and obligations, the aggregate amount of the Commitments retained by the transferor Lender is at least $5,000,000 (unless otherwise agreed by Agent in its discretion); and (c) the parties to each such assignment shall execute and deliver to Agent, for its acceptance and recording, an Assignment and Acceptance. Nothing herein shall limit the right of a Lender to pledge or assign any rights under the Loan Documents to (i) any Federal Reserve Bank or the United States Treasury as collateral security pursuant to Regulation A of the Board of Governors and any Operating Circular issued by such Federal Reserve Bank, or (ii) counterparties to swap agreements relating to any Loans; provided , however , that any payment by Borrowers to the assigning Lender in respect of any Obligations assigned as described in this sentence shall satisfy Borrowers’ obligations hereunder to the extent of such payment, and no such assignment shall release the assigning Lender from its obligations hereunder.

 

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13.3.2            Effect; Effective Date . Upon delivery to Agent of an assignment notice in the form of Exhibit D and a processing fee of $3,500 (unless otherwise agreed by Agent in its discretion), the assignment shall become effective as specified in the notice, if it complies with this Section 13.3 . From such effective date, the Eligible Assignee shall for all purposes be a Lender under the Loan Documents, and shall have all rights and obligations of a Lender thereunder. Upon consummation of an assignment, the transferor Lender, Agent and Borrowers shall make appropriate arrangements for issuance of replacement and/or new Notes, as applicable. The transferee Lender shall comply with Section 5.10 and deliver, upon request, an administrative questionnaire satisfactory to Agent.

 

SECTION 14.         MISCELLANEOUS

 

14.1          Consents, Amendments and Waivers .

 

14.1.1            Amendment . No modification of any Loan Document, including any extension or amendment of a Loan Document or any waiver of a Default or Event of Default, shall be effective without the prior written agreement of Agent (with the consent of Required Lenders) and each Obligor party to such Loan Document, provided, however, that only the consent of the parties to a Bank Product agreement shall be required for any modification of such agreement and that

 

(a)          without the prior written consent of Agent, no modification shall be effective with respect to any provision in a Loan Document that relates to any rights, duties or discretion of Agent;

 

(b)          without the prior written consent of Issuing Bank, no modification shall be effective with respect to any LC Obligations, Section 2.3 or any other provision in a Loan Document that relates to any rights, duties or discretion of Issuing Bank;

 

(c)          without the prior written consent of each affected Lender, no modification shall be effective that would (i) increase the Commitment of such Lender; (ii) reduce the amount of, or waive or delay payment of, any principal, interest or fees payable to such Lender; or (iii) extend the Revolver Termination Date, Term Loan Maturity Date or Capex Loan Termination Date;

 

(d)          without the prior written consent of all Lenders (except a Defaulting Lender as provided in Section 4.2 ), no modification shall be effective that would (i) alter Section 5.6, 7.1 (except to add Collateral) or 14.1.1 ; (ii) amend the definition of Borrowing Base (or any defined term used in such definition), Pro Rata or Required Lenders; (iii) release Collateral with a book value greater than $1,000,000 during any calendar year, except as currently contemplated by the Loan Documents; or (iv) release any Obligor from liability for any Obligations, if such Obligor is Solvent at the time of the release; and

 

(e)          without the prior written consent of a Secured Bank Product Provider, no modification shall be effective that affects its relative payment priority under Section 5.6 .

 

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14.1.2            Limitations . The agreement of any Obligor shall not be necessary to the effectiveness of any modification of a Loan Document that deals solely with the rights and duties of Lenders, Agent and/or Issuing Bank as among themselves. Only the consent of the parties to the Commitment Letter or any agreement relating to a Bank Product shall be required for any modification of such agreement, and any non-Lender that is party to a Bank Product agreement shall have no right to participate in any manner in modification of any other Loan Document. Any waiver or consent granted by Agent or Lenders hereunder shall be effective only if in writing and only for the matter specified.

 

14.1.3           Payment for Consents . No Obligor will, directly or indirectly, pay any remuneration or other thing of value, whether by way of additional interest, fee or otherwise, to any Lender (in its capacity as a Lender hereunder) as consideration for agreement by such Lender with any modification of any Loan Documents, unless such remuneration or value is concurrently paid, on the same terms, on a Pro Rata basis to all Lenders providing their consent.

 

14.2          Indemnity . EACH OBLIGOR SHALL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNITEES AGAINST ANY CLAIMS THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST ANY INDEMNITEE, INCLUDING CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNITEE OR ASSERTED BY ANY OBLIGOR OR OTHER PERSON . In no event shall any party to a Loan Document have any obligation thereunder to indemnify or hold harmless an Indemnitee with respect to a Claim that is determined in a final, non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to result from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.

 

14.3          Notices and Communications .

 

14.3.1            Notice Address . Subject to Section 4.1.4 , all notices and other communications by or to a party hereto shall be in writing and shall be given to any Obligor, at Borrower Agent’s address shown on the signature pages hereof, and to any other Person at its address shown on the signature pages hereof (or, in the case of a Person who becomes a Lender after the Closing Date, at the address shown on its Assignment and Acceptance), or at such other address as a party may hereafter specify by notice in accordance with this Section 14.3 . Each such notice or other communication shall be effective only (a) if given by facsimile transmission, when transmitted to the applicable facsimile number, if confirmation of receipt is received; (b) if given by mail, three Business Days after deposit in the U.S. mail, with first-class postage pre-paid, addressed to the applicable address; or (c) if given by personal delivery, when duly delivered to the notice address with receipt acknowledged. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no notice to Agent pursuant to Section 2.1.4, 2.3, 3.1.2, 4.1.1 or 5.3.3 shall be effective until actually received by the individual to whose attention at Agent such notice is required to be sent. Any written notice or other communication that is not sent in conformity with the foregoing provisions shall nevertheless be effective on the date actually received by the noticed party. Any notice received by Borrower Agent shall be deemed received by all Obligors.

 

14.3.2            Electronic Communications; Voice Mail . Electronic mail and internet websites may be used only for routine communications, such as financial statements, Borrowing Base Certificates and other information required by Section 10.1.2 , administrative matters, distribution of Loan Documents for execution, and matters permitted under Section 4.1.4 . Agent and Lenders make no assurances as to the privacy and security of electronic communications. Electronic and voice mail may not be used as effective notice under the Loan Documents.

 

14.3.3            Non-Conforming Communications . Agent and Lenders may rely upon any notices purportedly given by or on behalf of any Obligor even if such notices were not made in a manner specified herein, were incomplete or were not confirmed, or if the terms thereof, as understood by the recipient, varied from a later confirmation. Each Obligor shall indemnify and hold harmless each Indemnitee from any liabilities, losses, costs and expenses arising from any telephonic communication purportedly given by or on behalf of a Obligor.

 

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14.4          Performance of Borrowers’ Obligations . Agent may, in its discretion at any time and from time to time, at Borrowers’ expense, pay any amount or do any act required of a Borrower under any Loan Documents or otherwise lawfully requested by Agent to (a) enforce any Loan Documents or collect any Obligations; (b) protect, insure, maintain or realize upon any Collateral; or (c) defend or maintain the validity or priority of Agent’s Liens in any Collateral, including any payment of a judgment, insurance premium, warehouse charge, finishing or processing charge, or landlord claim, or any discharge of a Lien. All payments, costs and expenses (including Extraordinary Expenses) of Agent under this Section shall be reimbursed to Agent by Borrowers, on demand , with interest from the date incurred to the date of payment thereof at the Default Rate applicable to Base Rate Revolver Loans. Any payment made or action taken by Agent under this Section shall be without prejudice to any right to assert an Event of Default or to exercise any other rights or remedies under the Loan Documents.

 

14.5          Credit Inquiries . Each Obligor hereby authorizes Agent and Lenders (but they shall have no obligation) to respond to usual and customary credit inquiries from third parties concerning any Borrower or Domestic Subsidiary.

 

14.6          Severability . Wherever possible, each provision of the Loan Documents shall be interpreted in such manner as to be valid under Applicable Law. If any provision is found to be invalid under Applicable Law, it shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity and the remaining provisions of the Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect.

 

14.7          Cumulative Effect; Conflict of Terms . The provisions of the Loan Documents are cumulative. The parties acknowledge that the Loan Documents may use several limitations, tests or measurements to regulate similar matters, and they agree that these are cumulative and that each must be performed as provided. Except as otherwise provided in another Loan Document (by specific reference to the applicable provision of this Agreement), if any provision contained herein is in direct conflict with any provision in another Loan Document, the provision herein shall govern and control.

 

14.8          Counterparts . Any Loan Document may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement shall become effective when Agent has received counterparts bearing the signatures of all parties hereto. Delivery of a signature page of any Loan Document by telecopy or other electronic means shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of such agreement.

 

14.9          Entire Agreement . Time is of the essence of the Loan Documents. The Loan Documents constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.

 

14.10       Relationship with Lenders . The obligations of each Lender hereunder are several, and no Lender shall be responsible for the obligations or Commitments of any other Lender. Amounts payable hereunder to each Lender shall be a separate and independent debt. It shall not be necessary for Agent or any other Lender to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purposes. Nothing in this Agreement and no action of Agent, Lenders or any other Secured Party pursuant to the Loan Documents or otherwise shall be deemed to constitute Agent and any Secured Party to be a partnership, association, joint venture or any other kind of entity, nor to constitute control of any Obligor.

 

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14.11        No Control; No Advisory or Fiduciary Responsibility . Nothing in any Loan Document and no action of Agent or any Lender pursuant to any Loan Document shall be deemed to constitute control of any Obligor by Agent or Lenders. In connection with all aspects of each transaction contemplated by any Loan Document, Obligors acknowledge and agree that (a)(i) this credit facility and any related arranging or other services by Agent, any Lender, any of their Affiliates or any arranger are arm’s-length commercial transactions between Obligors and such Person; (ii) Obligors have consulted their own legal, accounting, regulatory and tax advisors to the extent they have deemed appropriate; and (iii) Obligors are capable of evaluating and understanding, and do understand and accept, the terms, risks and conditions of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents; (b) each of Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger is and has been acting solely as a principal in connection with this credit facility, is not the financial advisor, agent or fiduciary for Obligors, any of their Affiliates or any other Person, and has no obligation with respect to the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents except as expressly set forth therein; and (c) Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger may be engaged in a broad range of transactions that involve interests that differ from those of Obligors and their Affiliates, and have no obligation to disclose any of such interests to Obligors or their Affiliates. To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, each Obligor hereby waives and releases any claims that it may have against Agent, Lenders, their Affiliates and any arranger with respect to any breach or alleged breach of agency or fiduciary duty in connection with any aspect of any transaction contemplated by a Loan Document.

 

14.12       Confidentiality . Each of Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank shall maintain the confidentiality of all Information (as defined below), except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates, and to its and their partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, advisors and representatives (provided such Persons are informed of the confidential nature of the Information and instructed to keep it confidential); (b) to the extent requested by any governmental, regulatory or self-regulatory authority purporting to have jurisdiction over it or its Affiliates; (c) to the extent required by Applicable Law or by any subpoena or other legal process; (d) to any other party hereto; (e) in connection with any action or proceeding, or other exercise of rights or remedies, relating to any Loan Documents or Obligations; (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as this Section, to any Transferee or any actual or prospective party (or its advisors) to any Bank Product; (g) with the consent of Borrower Agent; or (h) to the extent such Information (i) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Section or (ii) is available to Agent, any Lender, Issuing Bank or any of their Affiliates on a non-confidential basis from a source other than Borrowers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Agent and Lenders may publish or disseminate general information describing this credit facility, including the names and addresses of Obligors and a general description of Obligors’ businesses, and may use Obligors’ logos, trademarks or product photographs in advertising materials. As used herein, “ Information ” means all information received from an Obligor or Subsidiary relating to it or its business that is identified as confidential when delivered. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information pursuant to this Section shall be deemed to have complied if it exercises the same degree of care that it accords its own confidential information. Each of Agent, Lenders and Issuing Bank acknowledges that (i) Information may include material non-public information concerning an Obligor or Subsidiary; (ii) it has developed compliance procedures regarding the use of material non-public information; and (iii) it will handle such material non-public information in accordance with Applicable Law, including federal and state securities laws.

 

14.13        GOVERNING LAW . THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS) .

 

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14.14        Consent to Forum .

 

14.14.1          Forum . EACH OBLIGOR HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE COURT SITTING IN OR WITH JURISDICTION OVER NEW YORK, IN ANY PROCEEDING OR DISPUTE RELATING IN ANY WAY TO ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND AGREES THAT ANY SUCH PROCEEDING SHALL BE BROUGHT BY IT SOLELY IN ANY SUCH COURT. EACH OBLIGOR IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS, OBJECTIONS AND DEFENSES THAT IT MAY HAVE REGARDING SUCH COURT’S PERSONAL OR SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION, VENUE OR INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR NOTICES IN SECTION 14.3.1 . Nothing herein shall limit the right of Agent or any Lender to bring proceedings against any Obligor in any other court, nor limit the right of any party to serve process in any other manner permitted by Applicable Law. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to preclude enforcement by Agent of any judgment or order obtained in any forum or jurisdiction.

 

14.15       Waivers by Obligors . To the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Law, each Obligor waives (a) the right to trial by jury (which Agent and each Lender hereby also waives) in any proceeding or dispute of any kind relating in any way to any Loan Documents, Obligations or Collateral; (b) presentment, demand, protest, notice of presentment, default, non-payment, maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any commercial paper, accounts, documents, instruments, chattel paper and guaranties at any time held by Agent on which a Obligor may in any way be liable, and hereby ratifies anything Agent may do in this regard; (c) notice prior to taking possession or control of any Collateral; (d) any bond or security that might be required by a court prior to allowing Agent to exercise any rights or remedies; (e) the benefit of all valuation, appraisement and exemption laws; (f) any claim against Agent or any Lender, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) in any way relating to any Enforcement Action, Obligations, Loan Documents or transactions relating thereto; and (g) notice of acceptance hereof . Each Obligor acknowledges that the foregoing waivers are a material inducement to Agent and Lenders entering into this Agreement and that Agent and Lenders are relying upon the foregoing in their dealings with Obligors. Each Obligor has reviewed the foregoing waivers with its legal counsel and has knowingly and voluntarily waived its jury trial and other rights following consultation with legal counsel. In the event of litigation, this Agreement may be filed as a written consent to a trial by the court.

 

14.16        Patriot Act Notice . Agent and Lenders hereby notify Obligor s that pursuant to the requirements of the Patriot Act, Agent and Lenders are required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Obligor, including its legal name, address, tax ID number and other information that will allow Agent and Lenders to identify it in accordance with the Patriot Act. Agent and Lenders will also require information regarding each personal guarantor, if any, and may require information regarding Obligor s’ management and owners, such as legal name, address, social security number and date of birth.

 

SECTION 15.       GUARANTY OF OBLIGATIONS

 

15.1          Guaranty; Limitation of Liability . In order to induce Agent and Lenders to enter into this Agreement and to induce the Lenders to extend credit hereunder and to induce the Lenders or their affiliates provide Bank Products, and in recognition of the direct benefit received by the Guarantors from the extension of such credit and provision of such Bank Products, each Guarantor hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees (the undertaking by each Guarantor under this Section 15 being, as amended from time to time, the “ Facility Guaranty ”) the punctual payment when due, whether at scheduled maturity or on any date of a required prepayment or by acceleration, demand or otherwise, of all Obligations of each other Obligor now or hereafter existing under or in respect of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, any extensions, modifications, substitutions, amendments or renewals of any or all of the foregoing Obligations), whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, and whether for principal, interest, premiums, fees, indemnities, contract causes of action, costs, expenses or otherwise (such Obligations being the “ Guaranteed Obligations ”), and agrees to pay any and all expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable fees and expenses of counsel) incurred by Agent or any other Secured Party in enforcing any rights under this Facility Guaranty or any other Loan Document. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Guarantor’s liability shall extend to all amounts that constitute part of the Guaranteed Obligations and would be owed by any other Obligor to any Secured Party under or in respect of the Loan Documents but for the fact that they are unenforceable or not allowable due to the existence of any Insolvency Proceeding involving such other Obligor.

 

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15.1.1            No Fraudulent Transfer . Each Guarantor, Agent and each other Secured Party, hereby confirms that it is the intention of such Persons that this Facility Guaranty and the obligations of each Guarantor hereunder not constitute a fraudulent transfer or conveyance for purposes of the Bankruptcy Code, the Uniform Fraudulent Conveyance Act, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act or any similar foreign, federal or state law to the extent applicable to this Facility Guaranty and the Obligations of each Guarantor hereunder. To effectuate the foregoing intention, each Guarantor, Agent and each of the other Secured Parties hereby irrevocably agree that such Guaranteed Obligations and other liabilities shall be limited to the maximum amount as will, after giving effect to such maximum amount and all other contingent and fixed liabilities of each Guarantor that are relevant under the laws referred to in the first sentence hereof, and after giving effect to any collections from, any rights to receive contributions from, or payments made by or on behalf of, any of the other Obligors in respect of the Obligations under any Loan Document, result in the Guaranteed Obligations and all other liabilities of each Guarantor under this Facility Guaranty not constituting a fraudulent transfer or conveyance.

 

15.1.2            Contribution . Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agrees that in the event any payment shall be required to be made to any Secured Party under this Facility Guaranty, any other Loan Document or any other guaranty, each Guarantor will contribute, to the maximum extent permitted by law, such amounts to each other Guarantor and each other guarantor so as to maximize the aggregate amount paid to the Secured Parties under or in respect of the Loan Documents.

 

15.2          Guaranty Absolute .

 

15.2.1           Each Guarantor guarantees that the Guaranteed Obligations will be paid strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, regardless of any Applicable Law, now or hereafter in effect in any jurisdiction affecting any of such terms or the rights of any Secured Party with respect thereto. The obligations of each Guarantor under or in respect of this Facility Guaranty are independent of the Guaranteed Obligations or any other Obligations of any other Obligor under or in respect of the Loan Documents, and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against each Guarantor to enforce this Facility Guaranty, irrespective of whether any action is brought against any Borrower or any other Obligor or whether any Borrower or any other Obligor is joined in any such action or actions. The liability of each Guarantor under this Facility Guaranty shall be irrevocable, absolute and unconditional irrespective of, and each Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any defenses it may now have or hereafter acquire in any way relating to, any or all of the following:

 

(a)          any lack of validity or enforceability of any Loan Document or any agreement or instrument relating thereto;

 

(b)          any change in the time, manner or place of payment of, or in any other term of, including any increase in the amount of, all or any of the Guaranteed Obligations or any other Obligations of any other Obligor under or in respect of the Loan Documents, or any other amendment or waiver of or any consent to departure from any Loan Document, including, without limitation, any increase in the Guaranteed Obligations resulting from the extension of additional credit to any Obligor or otherwise;

 

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(c)          any taking, exchange, release or non-perfection of any Collateral or any other collateral, or any taking, release or amendment or waiver of, or consent to departure from, any other guaranty, for all or any of the Guaranteed Obligations;

 

(d)          any manner of application of Collateral or any other collateral, or proceeds thereof, to all or any of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any manner of sale or other disposition of any Collateral or any other collateral for all or any of the Guaranteed Obligations or any other Obligations of any Obligor under the Loan Documents or any other assets of any Obligor; the failure of Agent, any other Secured Party or any other person to exercise diligence or reasonable care in the preservation, protection, enforcement, sale or other handling or treatment of all or any part of such Collateral, property or security;

 

(e)          the fact that any Collateral, security, security interest or lien contemplated or intended to be given, created or granted as security for the repayment of the Guaranteed Obligations shall not be properly perfected or created, or shall prove to be unenforceable or subordinate to any other security interest or lien, it being recognized and agreed by each Guarantor that such Guarantor is not entering into this Facility Guaranty in reliance on, or in contemplation of the benefits of, the validity, enforceability, collectability or value of any such Collateral;

 

(f)          any change, restructuring or termination of the corporate structure or existence of any Obligor or any of its Subsidiaries;

 

(g)          any failure of any Secured Party to disclose to any Obligor any information relating to the business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations, performance, properties or prospects of any other Obligor now or hereafter known to such Secured Party (each Guarantor waiving any duty on the part of the Secured Parties to disclose such information);

 

(h)          the failure of any other Person to execute or deliver any Loan Document or any supplement thereto or any other guaranty or agreement or the release or reduction of liability of any Guarantor or other guarantor or surety with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations; or

 

(i)          any other circumstance (including, without limitation, any statute of limitations) or any existence of or reliance on any representation by any Secured Party that might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, any Obligor or any other guarantor or surety, other than Full Payment of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

15.2.2            Reinstatement . This Facility Guaranty shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by Agent or any Secured Party or any other Person upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of any Borrower or any other Obligor or otherwise, all as though such payment had not been made.

 

15.2.3            Guarantied Obligations Due . Each Guarantor hereby further agrees that, as between each Guarantor on the one hand, and Agent and the other Secured Parties, on the other hand, (i) the Guaranteed Obligations of each Guarantor may be declared to be forthwith due and payable as provided in Section 11.2 (and shall be deemed to have become automatically due and payable in the circumstances provided in Section 11.2 ) for purposes of Section 15.1 , notwithstanding any stay, injunction or other prohibition preventing such declaration in respect of the Obligations of any of the Obligors guaranteed hereunder (or preventing such Guaranteed Obligations from becoming automatically due and payable) as against any other Person and (ii) in the event of any declaration of acceleration of such Guaranteed Obligations (or such Guaranteed Obligations being deemed to have become automatically due and payable) as provided in Section 11.2 , such Guaranteed Obligations (whether or not due and payable by any other Person) shall forthwith become due and payable by each Guarantor for all purposes of this Facility Guaranty.

 

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15.3          Waivers and Acknowledgments . Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives promptness, diligence, notice of acceptance, presentment, demand for performance, notice of nonperformance, default, acceleration, protest or dishonor and any other notice with respect to any of the Guaranteed Obligations and this Facility Guaranty and any requirement that Agent or any Secured Party protect, secure, perfect or insure any Lien or any property subject thereto or exhaust any right or take any action against any Obligor or any other Person or any Collateral.

 

15.3.1            Waiver of Right of Revocation . Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives any right to revoke this Facility Guaranty and acknowledges that this Facility Guaranty is continuing in nature and applies to all Guaranteed Obligations, whether existing now or in the future.

 

15.3.2            Waiver of Defenses . Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives (i) any defense arising by reason of any claim or defense based upon an election of remedies by Agent or any Secured Party that in any manner impairs, reduces, releases or otherwise adversely affects the subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution or indemnification rights of each Guarantor or other rights of each Guarantor to proceed against any of the other Obligors, any other guarantor or any other Person or any Collateral and (ii) any defense based on any right of set-off or counterclaim against or in respect of the Obligations of each Guarantor hereunder.

 

15.3.3            Foreclosure . Each Guarantor acknowledges that Agent may, without notice to or demand upon each Guarantor and without affecting the liability of each Guarantor under this Facility Guaranty, foreclose under any mortgage by nonjudicial sale, and each Guarantor hereby waives any defense to the recovery by Agent and the other Secured Parties against each Guarantor of any deficiency after such nonjudicial sale and any defense or benefits that may be afforded by applicable law.

 

15.3.4            Waiver of Duty to Disclose . Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably waives any duty on the part of Agent or any Secured Party to disclose to each Guarantor any matter, fact or thing relating to the business, financial condition, operations, or performance of any other Obligor or any of its Subsidiaries now or hereafter known by Agent or such Secured Party.

 

15.3.5            Knowing Waivers . Each Guarantor acknowledges that it will receive substantial direct and indirect benefits from the financing arrangements contemplated by the Loan Documents and that the waivers set forth in Section 15.2 and this Section 15.3 are knowingly made in contemplation of such benefits.

 

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15.4          Subrogation . Each Guarantor hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agrees not to exercise any rights that it may now have or hereafter acquire against any Borrower, any other Obligor or any other insider guarantor that arise from the existence, payment, performance or enforcement of each Guarantor’s Obligations under or in respect of this Facility Guaranty or any other Loan Document, including, without limitation, any right of subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration, contribution or indemnification and any right to participate in any claim or remedy of Agent or any Secured Party against any Borrower, any other Obligor or any other insider guarantor or any Collateral, whether or not such claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including, without limitation, the right to take or receive from any Borrower, any other Obligor or any other insider guarantor, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of such claim, remedy or right, unless and until Full Payment of all of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Facility Guaranty. If any amount shall be paid to each Guarantor in violation of the immediately preceding sentence at any time prior to the Full Payment of the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Facility Guaranty, such amount shall be received and held in trust for the benefit of the Secured Parties, shall be segregated from other property and funds of each Guarantor and shall forthwith be paid or delivered to Agent in the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsement or assignment) to be credited and applied to the Guaranteed Obligations and all other amounts payable under this Facility Guaranty, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, or to be held as Collateral for any Guaranteed Obligations or other amounts payable under this Facility Guaranty thereafter arising. If any Guarantor shall make payment to any Secured Party of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, and Full Payment of the Guaranteed Obligations shall occur, then the Secured Parties will, at such Guarantor’s request and expense, execute and deliver to such Guarantor appropriate documents, without recourse and without representation or warranty, necessary to evidence the transfer by subrogation to such Guarantor of an interest in the Guaranteed Obligations resulting from such payment made by such Guarantor pursuant to this Facility Guaranty.

 

15.4.1            Subordination . Each Guarantor hereby subordinates any and all debts, liabilities and other obligations in the nature of borrowed money owed to each Guarantor by each other Obligor (as used in this Section 15 , the “ Intercompany Obligations ”) to the Guaranteed Obligations to the extent and in the manner hereinafter set forth in this Section 15.4 :

 

15.4.2            Prohibited Payments, Etc . Except (a) during the continuance of any Event of Default under Sections 11.1(a) or (j) or (b) after notice from Agent or any Lender of any other Event of Default under this Agreement, each Guarantor may receive regularly scheduled payments from any other Obligor on account of the Intercompany Obligations. During the continuance of any Event of Default under Sections 11.1(a) or (j) or after notice from Agent or any Lender of any other Event of Default under this Agreement, however, each Guarantor shall not demand, accept or take any action to collect any payment on account of the Intercompany Obligations unless the Required Lenders otherwise agree.

 

15.4.3            Prior Payment of Guaranteed Obligations . In any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any other Obligor, each Guarantor agrees that the Secured Parties shall be entitled to receive Full Payment in cash of all Guaranteed Obligations (including all interest, expenses and fees (including legal fees) accruing after the commencement of any Insolvency Proceeding, whether or not constituting an allowed claim in such proceeding (as used in this Section 15 , “ Post-Petition Interest ”)) before each Guarantor receives payment of any Intercompany Obligations.

 

15.4.4            Turn-Over . After the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (including the commencement and continuation of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any other Obligor), each Guarantor shall, if Agent so requests, collect, enforce and receive payments on account of the Intercompany Obligations as trustee for the Secured Parties and deliver such payments to Agent on account of the Guaranteed Obligations (including all Post Petition Interest), together with any necessary endorsements or other instruments of transfer, but without reducing or affecting in any manner the liability of each Guarantor under the other provisions of this Facility Guaranty.

 

15.4.5            Agent Authorization . After the occurrence and during the continuance of any Event of Default (including the commencement and continuation of any Insolvency Proceeding relating to any other Obligor), Agent is authorized and empowered (but without any obligation to so do), in its discretion, (i) in the name of each Guarantor, to collect and enforce, and to submit claims in respect of, Intercompany Obligations and to apply any amounts received thereon to the Guaranteed Obligations (including any and all Post Petition Interest), and (ii) to require each Guarantor (A) to collect and enforce, and to submit claims in respect of, Intercompany Obligations and (B) to pay any amounts received on such obligations to Agent for application to the Guaranteed Obligations (including any and all Post Petition Interest).

 

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15.4.6            Continuing Guaranty; Assignments . This Facility Guaranty is a continuing guaranty and shall (a) remain in full force and effect until the Full Payment of the Guaranty Obligations, (b) be binding upon each Guarantor, its successors and assigns and (c) inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Secured Parties and their successors, transferees and assigns. Without limiting the generality of clause (c) of the immediately preceding sentence, any Secured Party may assign or otherwise transfer all or any portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including, without limitation, all or any portion of its Commitments, the Loans owing to it and the Note or Notes held by it) to any other Person, and such other Person shall thereupon become vested with all the benefits in respect thereof granted to such Secured Party herein or otherwise, in each case as and to the extent provided in Section 13.3 . No Guarantor shall have the right to assign its rights hereunder or any interest herein without the prior written consent of the Secured Parties

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Agreement has been executed and delivered as of the date set forth above.

 

  BORROWERS :  
     
  P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.  
  FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING
  CORPORATION  
  HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.  
         
  By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
  Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
  Title: Vice President
         
    Attention:  
    Telecopy:  
     
  GUARANTORS :  
     
  ATSCO HOLDINGS CORPORATION  
  BONANZA HOLDINGS CORP.,  
  BONANZA PROPERTIES CORP.,  
  CONTINENTAL TOOL GROUP, INC .  
  COUNTRYWIDE HARDWARE, INC.  
  EMBASSY INDUSTRIES, INC.  
  GREEN MANUFACTURING, INC.  
  PACIFIC STAIR PRODUCTS, INC.  
  EXHAUST TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
  WILP HOLDINGS, INC.  
   
  By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
  Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
  Title: Vice President
   
    Attention:    
    Telecopy:    

 

  WOODMARK INTERNATIONAL, L.P.
         
  By: Countrywide Hardware, Inc.
         
    By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Title: Vice President
         
      Attention:  
      Telecopy:  

 

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

Signature page

 

 

 

 

 

  AGENT AND LENDERS:
       
  CAPITAL ONE , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Agent and
Lender
       
  By:  /s/ Julianne Low
  Name:   Julianne Low
  Title:   Senior Director
       
    275 Broadhollow Road
    Melville, New York 11747
    Attention: Julianne Low
    Telecopy:  

 

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

Signature page

 

 

 

  

ExhibIT A

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

THIRD Amended and restated REVOLVER NOTE

 

__________, 20__ $___________________ New York, New York

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), for value received, hereby unconditionally promise to pay, on a joint and several basis, to the order of ____________________________ (“ Lender ”), the principal sum of _______________________ DOLLARS ($________), or such lesser amount as may be advanced by Lender as Revolver Loans and owing as LC Obligations from time to time under the Loan Agreement described below, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon. Terms are used herein as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, among Borrowers, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, Capital One, National Association, as Agent, Lender and certain other financial institutions, as such agreement may be amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time (“ Loan Agreement ”).

 

Principal of and interest on this Note from time to time outstanding shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to and evidences Revolver Loans and LC Obligations under the Loan Agreement, to which reference is made for a statement of the rights and obligations of Lender and the duties and obligations of Borrowers. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity of this Note upon the happening of certain stated events, and for the borrowing, prepayment and reborrowing of amounts upon specified terms and conditions.

 

The holder of this Note is hereby authorized by Borrowers to record on a schedule annexed to this Note (or on a supplemental schedule) the amounts owing with respect to Revolver Loans and LC Obligations, and the payment thereof. Failure to make any notation, however, shall not affect the rights of the holder of this Note or any obligations of Borrowers hereunder or under any other Loan Documents.

 

Time is of the essence of this Note. Each Borrower and all endorsers, sureties and guarantors of this Note hereby severally waive demand, presentment for payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity of this Note, diligence in collecting, the bringing of any suit against any party, and any notice of or defense on account of any extensions, renewals, partial payments, or changes in any manner of or in this Note or in any of its terms, provisions and covenants, or any releases or substitutions of any security, or any delay, indulgence or other act of any trustee or any holder hereof, whether before or after maturity. Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay, and to save the holder of this Note harmless against, any liability for the payment of all costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) if this Note is collected by or through an attorney-at-law.

 

In no contingency or event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the holder of this Note for the use, forbearance or detention of money advanced hereunder exceed the highest lawful rate permitted under Applicable Law. If any such excess amount is inadvertently paid by Borrowers or inadvertently received by the holder of this Note, such excess shall be returned to Borrowers or credited as a payment of principal, in accordance with the Loan Agreement. It is the intent hereof that Borrowers not pay or contract to pay, and that holder of this Note not receive or contract to receive, directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever, interest in excess of that which may be paid by Borrowers under Applicable Law.

 

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This Note amends and restates that certain SECOND Amended and Restated Revolver Note dated as of _____________ (the " Prior Note ") executed by the Borrowers and delivered to Lender in connection with the Second AMENDED AND RESTATED Loan and security Agreement dated as of April [__], 2017 among the borrowers and the lenders party thereto, in the original principal amount of $[_______]. The execution of this note does not extinguish the Indebtedness outstanding in connection with the Prior Note, nor does it constitute a novation with respect to the Indebtedness outstanding in connection therewith.

 

This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles (but giving effect to federal laws relating to national banks).

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Revolver Note is executed as of the date set forth above.

 

    P&F INDUSTRIES , INC.
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

    FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

    HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

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ExhibIT b-1

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

amended and restated tranche a TERM LOAN NOTE

 

__, 20__ $___________________ New York, New York

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), for value received, hereby unconditionally promise to pay, on a joint and several basis, to the order of ____________________________ (“ Lender ”), the principal sum of _______________________ DOLLARS ($______), or such lesser amount as may be advanced by Lender as a Tranche A Term Loan under the Loan Agreement described below, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon. Terms are used herein as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, among Borrowers, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, Capital One, National Association, as Agent, Lender, and certain other financial institutions, as such agreement may be amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time (“ Loan Agreement ”).

 

Principal of and interest on this Note from time to time outstanding shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to and evidences Lender’s Tranche A Term Loan under the Loan Agreement, to which reference is made for a statement of the rights and obligations of Lender and the duties and obligations of Borrowers. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity of this Note upon the happening of certain stated events, and for the prepayment of amounts upon specified terms and conditions.

 

The holder of this Note is hereby authorized by Borrowers to record on a schedule annexed to this Note (or on a supplemental schedule) the amounts owing with respect to the Tranche A Term Loan, including payments thereon. Failure to make any notation, however, shall not affect the rights of the holder of this Note or any obligations of Borrowers hereunder or under any other Loan Documents.

 

Time is of the essence of this Note. Each Borrower and all endorsers, sureties and guarantors of this Note hereby severally waive demand, presentment for payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity of this Note, diligence in collecting, the bringing of any suit against any party, and any notice of or defense on account of any extensions, renewals, partial payments, or changes in any manner of or in this Note or in any of its terms, provisions and covenants, or any releases or substitutions of any security, or any delay, indulgence or other act of any trustee or any holder hereof, whether before or after maturity. Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay, and to save the holder of this Note harmless against, any liability for the payment of all costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) if this Note is collected by or through an attorney-at-law.

 

In no contingency or event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the holder of this Note for the use, forbearance or detention of money advanced hereunder exceed the highest lawful rate permitted under Applicable Law. If any such excess amount is inadvertently paid by Borrowers or inadvertently received by the holder of this Note, such excess shall be returned to Borrowers or credited as a payment of principal, in accordance with the Loan Agreement. It is the intent hereof that Borrowers not pay or contract to pay, and that holder of this Note not receive or contract to receive, directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever, interest in excess of that which may be paid by Borrowers under Applicable Law.

 

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This Note amends and restates that certain TRANCHE A TERM Note dated as of _____________ (the " Prior Note ") executed by the Borrowers and delivered to Lender in connection with the Second AMENDED AND RESTATED Loan and security Agreement dated as of April [__], 2017, among the borrowers and the lenders party thereto, in the original principal amount of $[_______]. The execution of this note does not extinguish the Indebtedness outstanding in connection with the Prior Note, nor does it constitute a novation with respect to the Indebtedness outstanding in connection therewith.

 

This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles (but giving effect to federal laws relating to national banks).

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Tranche A Term Loan Note is executed as of the date set forth above.

 

 

  P&F INDUSTRIES , INC.
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

    FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

    HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

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ExhibIT b-2

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

SECOND Amended and restated CAPEX LOAN NOTE

 

__, 20__ $___________________ New York, New York

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), for value received, hereby unconditionally promise to pay, on a joint and several basis, to the order of ____________________________ (“ Lender ”), the principal sum of _______________________ DOLLARS ($______), or such lesser amount as may be advanced by Lender as a Capex Loan under the Loan Agreement described below, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon. Terms are used herein as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, among Borrowers, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, Capital One, National Association, as Agent, Lender, and certain other financial institutions, as such agreement may be amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time (“ Loan Agreement ”).

 

Principal of and interest on the Capex Loans evidenced by this Note from time to time outstanding shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to and evidences Lender’s Capex Loans under the Loan Agreement, to which reference is made for a statement of the rights and obligations of Lender and the duties and obligations of Borrowers. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity of this Note upon the happening of certain stated events, and for the prepayment of amounts upon specified terms and conditions.

 

The holder of this Note is hereby authorized by Borrowers to record on a schedule annexed to this Note (or on a supplemental schedule) the amounts owing with respect to Capex Loans, including payments thereon. Failure to make any notation, however, shall not affect the rights of the holder of this Note or any obligations of Borrowers hereunder or under any other Loan Documents.

 

Time is of the essence of this Note. Each Borrower and all endorsers, sureties and guarantors of this Note hereby severally waive demand, presentment for payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity of this Note, diligence in collecting, the bringing of any suit against any party, and any notice of or defense on account of any extensions, renewals, partial payments, or changes in any manner of or in this Note or in any of its terms, provisions and covenants, or any releases or substitutions of any security, or any delay, indulgence or other act of any trustee or any holder hereof, whether before or after maturity. Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay, and to save the holder of this Note harmless against, any liability for the payment of all costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) if this Note is collected by or through an attorney-at-law.

 

In no contingency or event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the holder of this Note for the use, forbearance or detention of money advanced hereunder exceed the highest lawful rate permitted under Applicable Law. If any such excess amount is inadvertently paid by Borrowers or inadvertently received by the holder of this Note, such excess shall be returned to Borrowers or credited as a payment of principal, in accordance with the Loan Agreement. It is the intent hereof that Borrowers not pay or contract to pay, and that holder of this Note not receive or contract to receive, directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever, interest in excess of that which may be paid by Borrowers under Applicable Law.

 

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This Note amends and restates that certain Amended and Restated CAPEX LOAN Note dated as of _____________ (the " Prior Note ") executed by the Borrowers and delivered to Lender in connection with the Second AMENDED AND RESTATED Loan and security Agreement dated as of April [__], 2017, among the borrowers and the lenders party thereto, in the original principal amount of $[_______]. The execution of this note does not extinguish the Indebtedness outstanding in connection with the Prior Note, nor does it constitute a novation with respect to the Indebtedness outstanding in connection therewith.

 

This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles (but giving effect to federal laws relating to national banks).

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Capex Loan Note is executed as of the date set forth above.

 

  P&F INDUSTRIES , INC.
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

    FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

    HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.
       
Attest:   By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  
Secretary      
[Seal]      

 

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ExhibIT c

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

ASSIGNMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

 

Reference is made to the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, as amended (“ Loan Agreement ”), among P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , as agent (“ Agent ”) for the financial institutions from time to time party to the Loan Agreement (“ Lenders ”), and such Lenders. Terms are used herein as defined in the Loan Agreement.

 

________________________________ (“ Assignor ”) and _________________________ _____________ (“ Assignee ”) agree as follows:

 

1.          Assignor hereby assigns to Assignee and Assignee hereby purchases and assumes from Assignor (a) a principal amount of $________ of Assignor’s outstanding Revolver Loans and $___________ of Assignor’s participations in LC Obligations, (b) the amount of $__________ of Assignor’s Revolver Commitment (which represents ____% of the total Revolver Commitments), and (c) a principal amount of $________ of Assignor’s outstanding Term Loan (the foregoing items being, collectively, the “ Assigned Interest ”), together with an interest in the Loan Documents corresponding to the Assigned Interest. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date (“ Effective Date ”) indicated in the corresponding Assignment Notice delivered to Agent, provided such Assignment Notice is executed by Assignor, Assignee, Agent and Borrower Agent, if applicable. From and after the Effective Date, Assignee hereby expressly assumes, and undertakes to perform, all of Assignor’s obligations in respect of the Assigned Interest, and all principal, interest, fees and other amounts which would otherwise be payable to or for Assignor’s account in respect of the Assigned Interest shall be payable to or for Assignee’s account, to the extent such amounts accrue on or after the Effective Date.

 

2.          Assignor (a) represents that as of the date hereof, prior to giving effect to this assignment, its Revolver Commitment is $__________, the outstanding balance of its Revolver Loans and participations in LC Obligations is $__________, and the outstanding balance of its Term Loans is $__________; (b) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Loan Agreement or the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Agreement or any other instrument or document furnished pursuant thereto, other than that Assignor is the legal and beneficial owner of the interest being assigned by it hereunder and that such interest is free and clear of any adverse claim; and (c) makes no representation or warranty and assumes no responsibility with respect to the financial condition of Borrowers or the performance by Borrowers of their obligations under the Loan Documents. [Assignor is attaching the Note[s] held by it and requests that Agent exchange such Note[s] for new Notes payable to Assignee [and Assignor]. ]

 

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3.            Assignee (a) represents and warrants that it is legally authorized to enter into this Assignment and Acceptance; (b) confirms that it has received copies of the Loan Agreement and such other Loan Documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Acceptance; (c) agrees that it shall, independently and without reliance upon Assignor and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents; (d) confirms that it is an Eligible Assignee; (e) appoints and authorizes Agent to take such action as agent on its behalf and to exercise such powers under the Loan Agreement as are delegated to Agent by the terms thereof, together with such powers as are incidental thereto; (f) agrees that it will observe and perform all obligations that are required to be performed by it as a “Lender” under the Loan Documents; and (g) represents and warrants that the assignment evidenced hereby will not result in a non-exempt “prohibited transaction” under Section 406 of ERISA.

 

4.             This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. If any provision is found to be invalid under Applicable Law, it shall be ineffective only to the extent of such invalidity and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

 

5.             Each notice or other communication hereunder shall be in writing, shall be sent by messenger, by telecopy or facsimile transmission, or by first-class mail, shall be deemed given when sent and shall be sent as follows:

 

(a) If to Assignee, to the following address (or to such other address as Assignee may designate from time to time):

 

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

 

(b) If to Assignor, to the following address (or to such other address as Assignor may designate from time to time):

 

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

 

Payments hereunder shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available Dollars as follows:

 

If to Assignee, to the following account (or to such other account as Assignee may designate from time to time):

 

______________________________

______________________________

ABA No._______________________

______________________________

Account No.____________________

Reference: _____________________

 

If to Assignor, to the following account (or to such other account as Assignor may designate from time to time):

 

______________________________

______________________________

ABA No._______________________

______________________________

Account No.____________________

Reference: _____________________

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Assignment and Acceptance is executed as of _____________.

 

  _____________________________________
  (“Assignee”)
   
  By___________________________________
  Title:
   
  _____________________________________
  (“Assignor”)
   
  By___________________________________
  Title:

 

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ExhibIT d

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

ASSIGNMENT NOTICE

 

Reference is made to (1) the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, as amended (“ Loan Agreement ”), among P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , as agent (“ Agent ”) for the financial institutions from time to time party to the Loan Agreement (“ Lenders ”), and such Lenders,; and (2) the Assignment and Acceptance dated as of ____________, 20__ (“ Assignment Agreement ”), between __________________ (“ Assignor ”) and ____________________ (“ Assignee ”). Terms are used herein as defined in the Loan Agreement.

 

Assignor hereby notifies Borrowers and Agent of Assignor’s intent to assign to Assignee pursuant to the Assignment Agreement (a) a principal amount of $________ of Assignor’s outstanding Revolver Loans and $___________ of Assignor’s participations in LC Obligations, (b) the amount of $__________ of Assignor’s Revolver Commitment (which represents ____% of the total Revolver Commitments), and (c) a principal amount of $________ of Assignor’s outstanding Term Loan (the foregoing items being, collectively, the “ Assigned Interest ”), together with an interest in the Loan Documents corresponding to the Assigned Interest. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date (“ Effective Date ”) indicated below, provided this Assignment Notice is executed by Assignor, Assignee, Agent and Borrower Agent, if applicable. Pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, Assignee has expressly assumed all of Assignor’s obligations under the Loan Agreement to the extent of the Assigned Interest, as of the Effective Date.

 

For purposes of the Loan Agreement, Agent shall deem Assignor’s Revolver Commitment to be reduced by $_________, and Assignee’s Revolver Commitment to be increased by $_________.

 

The address of Assignee to which notices and information are to be sent under the terms of the Loan Agreement is:

 

________________________

________________________

________________________

________________________

 

The address of Assignee to which payments are to be sent under the terms of the Loan Agreement is shown in the Assignment and Acceptance.

 

This Notice is being delivered to Borrowers and Agent pursuant to Section 13.3 of the Loan Agreement. Please acknowledge your acceptance of this Notice by executing and returning to Assignee and Assignor a copy of this Notice.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Assignment Notice is executed as of _____________.

 

  _____________________________________
  (“Assignee”)
   
  By___________________________________
  Title:
   
  _____________________________________
  (“Assignor”)
   
  By___________________________________
  Title:

 

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED,

AS OF THE DATE SET FORTH ABOVE:

 

BORROWER AGENT :*

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

By_______________________________  
Title:  

 

* No signature required if Assignee is a Lender, U.S.-based Affiliate of a Lender or Approved Fund, or if an Event of Default exists.

 

CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ,

as Agent

 

By_______________________________

Title:

 

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SCHEDULE 1.1

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

COMMITMENTS OF LENDERS

 

Lender   Revolver
Commitment
    Tranche A
Term Loan
Commitment
    Capex Loan
Commitment
    Total
Commitments
 
Capital One, National Association   $ 16,000,000     $ 100,000     $ 1,600,000     $ 17,700,000  
Total   $ 16,000,000     $ 100,000     $ 1,600,000     $ 17,700,000  

 

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SCHEDULE 1.2

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

IMMATERIAL SUBSIDIARIES

 

Woodmark International, L.P.

Pacific Stair Products, Inc.

WILP Holdings, Inc.

Embassy Industries, Inc.

Green Manufacturing, Inc.

 

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SCHEDULE 7.3.1

to
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

 

OWNED REAL ESTATE

 

1. 25 Leonberg Road, Mashuda Industrial Park, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066

 

2. 851 Jupiter Park Lane, Jupiter, Florida 33458

 

3. *2254 Conestoga Drive, Carson City, Nevada 89706

 

 

*Designated as the “Nevada Real Estate’ under this Agreement

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

THIRD Amended and restated REVOLVER NOTE

 

April 5, 2017 $16,000,000.00 New York, New York

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), for value received, hereby unconditionally promise to pay, on a joint and several basis, to the order of CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“ Lender ”), the principal sum of SIXTEEN MILLION AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($16,000,000.00), or such lesser amount as may be advanced by Lender as Revolver Loans and owing as LC Obligations from time to time under the Loan Agreement described below, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon. Terms are used herein as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, among Borrowers, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, Capital One, National Association, as Agent, Lender and certain other financial institutions, as such agreement may be amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time (“ Loan Agreement ”).

 

Principal of and interest on this Note from time to time outstanding shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to and evidences Revolver Loans and LC Obligations under the Loan Agreement, to which reference is made for a statement of the rights and obligations of Lender and the duties and obligations of Borrowers. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity of this Note upon the happening of certain stated events, and for the borrowing, prepayment and reborrowing of amounts upon specified terms and conditions.

 

The holder of this Note is hereby authorized by Borrowers to record on a schedule annexed to this Note (or on a supplemental schedule) the amounts owing with respect to Revolver Loans and LC Obligations, and the payment thereof. Failure to make any notation, however, shall not affect the rights of the holder of this Note or any obligations of Borrowers hereunder or under any other Loan Documents.

 

Time is of the essence of this Note. Each Borrower and all endorsers, sureties and guarantors of this Note hereby severally waive demand, presentment for payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity of this Note, diligence in collecting, the bringing of any suit against any party, and any notice of or defense on account of any extensions, renewals, partial payments, or changes in any manner of or in this Note or in any of its terms, provisions and covenants, or any releases or substitutions of any security, or any delay, indulgence or other act of any trustee or any holder hereof, whether before or after maturity. Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay, and to save the holder of this Note harmless against, any liability for the payment of all costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) if this Note is collected by or through an attorney-at-law.

 

     

 

 

In no contingency or event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the holder of this Note for the use, forbearance or detention of money advanced hereunder exceed the highest lawful rate permitted under Applicable Law. If any such excess amount is inadvertently paid by Borrowers or inadvertently received by the holder of this Note, such excess shall be returned to Borrowers or credited as a payment of principal, in accordance with the Loan Agreement. It is the intent hereof that Borrowers not pay or contract to pay, and that holder of this Note not receive or contract to receive, directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever, interest in excess of that which may be paid by Borrowers under Applicable Law.

 

This Note amends and restates that certain SECOND Amended and Restated Revolver Note dated as of August 13, 2014 (the " Prior Note ") executed by the Borrowers and delivered to Lender in connection with the Second AMENDED AND RESTATED Loan and security Agreement dated as of August 13, 2014 among the borrowers and the lenders party thereto, in the original principal amount of $22,000,000.00. The execution of this note does not extinguish the Indebtedness outstanding in connection with the Prior Note, nor does it constitute a novation with respect to the Indebtedness outstanding in connection therewith.

 

This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles (but giving effect to federal laws relating to national banks).

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

     

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Revolver Note is executed as of the date set forth above.

 

    P&F INDUSTRIES , INC.
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      
       
    FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      
       
    HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      

 

THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED REVOLVER NOTE

Signature Page

 

     

Exhibit 10.3

 

amended and restated tranche a TERM LOAN NOTE

 

April 5, 2017 $100,000.00 New York, New York

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), for value received, hereby unconditionally promise to pay, on a joint and several basis, to the order of CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“ Lender ”), the principal sum of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00), or such lesser amount as may be advanced by Lender as a Tranche A Term Loan under the Loan Agreement described below, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon. Terms are used herein as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, among Borrowers, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, Capital One, National Association, as Agent, Lender, and certain other financial institutions, as such agreement may be amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time (“ Loan Agreement ”).

 

Principal of and interest on this Note from time to time outstanding shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to and evidences Lender’s Tranche A Term Loan under the Loan Agreement, to which reference is made for a statement of the rights and obligations of Lender and the duties and obligations of Borrowers. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity of this Note upon the happening of certain stated events, and for the prepayment of amounts upon specified terms and conditions.

 

The holder of this Note is hereby authorized by Borrowers to record on a schedule annexed to this Note (or on a supplemental schedule) the amounts owing with respect to the Tranche A Term Loan, including payments thereon. Failure to make any notation, however, shall not affect the rights of the holder of this Note or any obligations of Borrowers hereunder or under any other Loan Documents.

 

Time is of the essence of this Note. Each Borrower and all endorsers, sureties and guarantors of this Note hereby severally waive demand, presentment for payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity of this Note, diligence in collecting, the bringing of any suit against any party, and any notice of or defense on account of any extensions, renewals, partial payments, or changes in any manner of or in this Note or in any of its terms, provisions and covenants, or any releases or substitutions of any security, or any delay, indulgence or other act of any trustee or any holder hereof, whether before or after maturity. Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay, and to save the holder of this Note harmless against, any liability for the payment of all costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) if this Note is collected by or through an attorney-at-law.

 

     

 

 

In no contingency or event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the holder of this Note for the use, forbearance or detention of money advanced hereunder exceed the highest lawful rate permitted under Applicable Law. If any such excess amount is inadvertently paid by Borrowers or inadvertently received by the holder of this Note, such excess shall be returned to Borrowers or credited as a payment of principal, in accordance with the Loan Agreement. It is the intent hereof that Borrowers not pay or contract to pay, and that holder of this Note not receive or contract to receive, directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever, interest in excess of that which may be paid by Borrowers under Applicable Law.

 

This Note amends and restates that certain TRANCHE A TERM Note dated as of August 13, 2014 (the " Prior Note ") executed by the Borrowers and delivered to Lender in connection with the Second AMENDED AND RESTATED Loan and security Agreement dated as of August 13, 2014, among the borrowers and the lenders party thereto, in the original principal amount of $6,533,333.40. The execution of this note does not extinguish the Indebtedness outstanding in connection with the Prior Note, nor does it constitute a novation with respect to the Indebtedness outstanding in connection therewith.

 

This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles (but giving effect to federal laws relating to national banks).

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

     

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Tranche A Term Loan Note is executed as of the date set forth above.

 

    P&F INDUSTRIES , INC.
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      
       
    FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      
       
    HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      

 

AMENDED AND RESTATED TRANCHE A TERM NOTE

Signature Page

 

     

 

 

Exhibit 10.4

 

SECOND Amended and restated CAPEX LOAN NOTE

 

April 5, 2017 $1,600,000.00 New York, New York

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ P&F ”), FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANAFUACTURING CORPORATION , a Florida corporation (“ Florida Pneumatic ”) and HY-TECH MACHINE, INC. , a Delaware corporation (“ Hy-Tech ”, and together with P&F and Florida Pneumatic collectively, “ Borrowers ” and each, a “ Borrower ”), for value received, hereby unconditionally promise to pay, on a joint and several basis, to the order of CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“ Lender ”), the principal sum of ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,600,000.00), or such lesser amount as may be advanced by Lender as a Capex Loan under the Loan Agreement described below, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon. Terms are used herein as defined in the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement dated as of April 5, 2017, among Borrowers, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, Capital One, National Association, as Agent, Lender, and certain other financial institutions, as such agreement may be amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time (“ Loan Agreement ”).

 

Principal of and interest on the Capex Loans evidenced by this Note from time to time outstanding shall be due and payable as provided in the Loan Agreement. This Note is issued pursuant to and evidences Lender’s Capex Loans under the Loan Agreement, to which reference is made for a statement of the rights and obligations of Lender and the duties and obligations of Borrowers. The Loan Agreement contains provisions for acceleration of the maturity of this Note upon the happening of certain stated events, and for the prepayment of amounts upon specified terms and conditions.

 

The holder of this Note is hereby authorized by Borrowers to record on a schedule annexed to this Note (or on a supplemental schedule) the amounts owing with respect to Capex Loans, including payments thereon. Failure to make any notation, however, shall not affect the rights of the holder of this Note or any obligations of Borrowers hereunder or under any other Loan Documents.

 

Time is of the essence of this Note. Each Borrower and all endorsers, sureties and guarantors of this Note hereby severally waive demand, presentment for payment, protest, notice of protest, notice of intention to accelerate the maturity of this Note, diligence in collecting, the bringing of any suit against any party, and any notice of or defense on account of any extensions, renewals, partial payments, or changes in any manner of or in this Note or in any of its terms, provisions and covenants, or any releases or substitutions of any security, or any delay, indulgence or other act of any trustee or any holder hereof, whether before or after maturity. Borrowers jointly and severally agree to pay, and to save the holder of this Note harmless against, any liability for the payment of all costs and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees) if this Note is collected by or through an attorney-at-law.

 

In no contingency or event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be paid to the holder of this Note for the use, forbearance or detention of money advanced hereunder exceed the highest lawful rate permitted under Applicable Law. If any such excess amount is inadvertently paid by Borrowers or inadvertently received by the holder of this Note, such excess shall be returned to Borrowers or credited as a payment of principal, in accordance with the Loan Agreement. It is the intent hereof that Borrowers not pay or contract to pay, and that holder of this Note not receive or contract to receive, directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever, interest in excess of that which may be paid by Borrowers under Applicable Law.

 

     

 

 

This Note amends and restates that certain Amended and Restated CAPEX LOAN Note dated as of April 13, 2014 (the " Prior Note ") executed by the Borrowers and delivered to Lender in connection with the Second AMENDED AND RESTATED Loan and security Agreement dated as of August 13, 2014, among the borrowers and the lenders party thereto, in the original principal amount of $2,123,425.00. The execution of this note does not extinguish the Indebtedness outstanding in connection with the Prior Note, nor does it constitute a novation with respect to the Indebtedness outstanding in connection therewith.

 

This Note shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any conflict of law principles (but giving effect to federal laws relating to national banks).

 

[Signature page follows.]

 

     

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Capex Loan Note is executed as of the date set forth above.

 

    P&F INDUSTRIES , INC.
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      
       
    FLORIDA PNEUMATIC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      
       
    HY-TECH MACHINE, INC.
       
Attest:   By: /s/ Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
    Name: Joseph A. Molino, Jr.
/s/ Richard Goodman   Title: Vice President
Assistant Secretary      

 

Second Amended and Restated Capex Loan Note

Signature Page

 

     

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

P&F INDUSTRIES, INC. ACQUIRES JIFFY AIR TOOL, INC.

 

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 6, 2017 - P&F Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFIN) today announced that effective April 5, 2017, it acquired substantially all of the assets, including certain real property, comprising the business of Jiffy Air Tool, Inc., a Nevada based corporation that manufactures and distributes pneumatic tools and components, primarily sold to aerospace manufacturers. The purchase price consisted of approximately $7 million in cash and the assumption of certain payables and contractual obligations and is subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. In addition, the seller may be entitled to up to $1 million in additional contingent consideration based upon certain revenue thresholds and other criteria set forth in the Asset Purchase Agreement with respect to two defined measurement periods occurring within approximately the first two years following the closing date. Bonanza Holdings Corp. purchased the operating assets of Jiffy Air Tool and Bonanza Properties Inc. purchased the real property of Jiffy Air Tool. Each of Bonanza Holdings Corp. and Bonanza Properties Corp. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Florida Pneumatic. We anticipate that this acquisition will be immediately accretive to earnings.

 

Richard Horowitz, P&F’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “I am extremely pleased to announce the acquisition of the Jiffy Air Tool business. Jiffy is one of the preeminent brands of air tools used to manufacture commercial jets and other aircraft both in North America and internationally. This acquisition further expands our product offering in the aerospace sector of the pneumatic tool market. By adding this highly-regarded line of air tools to the P&F family, we believe we have a significant opportunity to enhance its growth with our manufacturing, marketing and engineering resources. This acquisition is a meaningful steppingstone for the Company as we continue to transform into a more robust, global enterprise focused on the air tools and related accessories market.”

 

Daroth Capital Advisors LLC acted as a financial advisor to P&F Industries in connection with the acquisition of Jiffy Air Tool, Inc.

 

About P&F Industries, Inc.

 

P&F Industries, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, manufactures and/or imports air-powered tools and accessories, sold principally to the industrial, retail and automotive markets. P&F’s products are sold under its own trademarks and other trade names, as well as under the private labels of major manufacturers and retailers.

 

Forward Looking Statements .  

 

Statements contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Generally, the inclusion of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” “may,” “would,” “could” and their opposites and similar expressions identify statements that constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release including those related to the Company's future performance, are based upon the Company’s historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those relating to debt and debt service requirements, borrowing and compliance with covenants under our credit facility, market acceptance of products, price reductions, supply chain disruptions, competition, retention of key personnel, the risks generally associated with the acquisition of businesses and those other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other reports and statements filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks could cause the Company’s actual results and performance in future periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. The Company cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements.

 

P&F Industries, Inc.

Joseph A. Molino, Jr.

Chief Financial Officer

631-694-9800

www.pfina.com