UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 24, 2018

 

EACO CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Florida   000-14311   59-2597349

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1500 N. Lakeview Loop, Anaheim, California 92807

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 876-2490

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

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

 

 
     

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement; and
   
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

On July 24, 2018, EACO Corporation (“ EACO ”), Bisco Industries, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of EACO (“ Bisco ”), and Glen F. Ceiley, EACO’s Chief Executive Officer and majority shareholder, entered into a Change in Terms Agreement dated July 12, 2018 (the “ Amendment ”) with Community Bank (the “ Lender ”). The Amendment modifies the Bisco’s $10,000,000 line of credit with Lender pursuant to that certain Business Loan Agreement dated June 14, 2016 between Bisco and Lender and the related Promissory Note of Bisco (collectively, the “ Agreement ”) (i) to extend the expiration date of the line of credit under the Agreement from March 1, 2019 to August 20, 2020; (ii) to reduce the default variable interest index rate by .500% (Wall Street Journal Prime Rate less .500%); and (iii) to add the following two other interest rate options that Bisco may select subject to the requirements in the Amendment provided that Bisco is not in default under the Agreement: (A) One Hundred Eighty (180) day Libor Rate plus a margin of 1.550%; or (B) the One (1) Year Libor plus a margin of 1.550%, as more fully described in the Amendment. As of July 24, 2018, the outstanding principal balance under this line of credit was $3,278,000. The Agreement contains financial and other covenants that have not been modified by the Amendment.

 

Concurrent with the execution of the Amendment, EACO and Bisco entered into a Commercial Security Agreement with the Lender (the “Security Agreement”), pursuant to which EACO granted the Lender a security interest in substantially all of EACO’s personal property to secure Bisco’s obligations under the Agreement, as amended by the Amendment. Bisco previously entered into a Commercial Security Agreement dated May 11, 2017 with the Lender, pursuant to which Bisco granted the Lender a security interest in substantially all of Bisco’s personal property.

 

On July 24, 2018, EACO and Bisco also entered into a similar Change in Terms Agreement dated July 13, 2018 (the “ CD Amendment ”) with the Lender to amend the Business Loan Agreement and related $100,000 Promissory Note dated July 12, 2016 with Comerica Bank, which was entered into to obtain a $100,000 certificate of deposit as security for EACO’s workers’ compensation requirements (the “ CD ”). Pursuant to the CD Amendment, the CD was extended from July 1, 2018 to August 1, 2019.

 

The foregoing descriptions of the Amendment, the Security Agreement and the CD Amendment are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such documents, copies of which are filed herewith as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit    
No.   Description
     
10.1   Change in Terms Agreement dated July 12, 2018 ($10,000,000 line of credit) among Bisco, Glen R. Ceiley and Community Bank (executed on July 24, 2018).
     
10.2   Commercial Security Agreement dated July 12, 2018 among EACO and Community Bank (executed on July 24, 2018).
     
10.3   Change in Terms Agreement dated July 13, 2018 ($100,000 CD) among EACO and Community Bank (executed on July 24, 2018).

 

     

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Dated:  July 30, 2018 EACO CORPORATION
     
  By: /S/ GLEN CEILEY
    Glen Ceiley, Chief Executive Officer

 

     

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

 

COMMUNITY BANK    
Partnership Banking°    

    

CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT

 

Principal

$10,000,000.00

Loan Date

07-12-2018

Maturity

08-01-2020

Loan No

155354101

Call / Coll

Account

600714

Officer Initials
References in the boxes above are or Lenders use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan o item.
Any item above containing "''''' has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 

Borrower: BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC. Lender: COMMUNITY BANK
  1500 N. LAKEVIEW AVENUE   ANAHEIM BRANCH
  ANAHEIM, CA 92807   2300 EAST KATELLA AVENUE, SUITE 125
      ANAHEIM, CA 92806
      (800) 788-9999

 

 

    

Principal Amount: $10,000,000.00 Date of Agreement: July 12, 2018

 

DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. A line of credit evidenced by a Promissory Note dated July 14, 2016 in the original principal amount of $10,000,000.00, with all renewals, modifications, and substitutions including but not limited to all Change in Terms Agreements ("Note").

 

The Note and all renewals, extensions, modifications refinancings and substitutions are subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Business Loan Agreement dated July 14, 2016, executed by and between Borrower and Lender, together with all amendments and addendums thereto ("Loan Agreement").

 

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL.

 

A security interest in all of Borrowers personal property assets more particularly described in that certain Commercial Security Agreement dated May 11, 2017, executed by Borrower, as Grantor, in favor of Lender ("Security Agreement")

 

A security interest in all of Eaco Corporation's personal property assets more particularly described in that certain Commercial Security Agreement of even date, executed by Eaco Corporation, as Grantor, in favor of Lender ("Security Agreement").

 

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS. Upon the Lender's receipt of this executed document and the receipt of fees and charges as described in the Disbursement Request and Authorization, the Note, Loan Agreement and related documents are hereby modified as follows:

 

1) The date on which all outstanding principal is due and payable (together with any accrued but unpaid interest) (the "Maturity Date") is hereby extended from March 1, 2019 to August 1, 2020 . Notwithstanding the extension of the Maturity Date, Borrower shall make regular monthly payments of all accrued unpaid interest until the Maturity Date as extended above.

 

2) The "DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL" above is hereby amended to add the following collateral to secure the Note:

 

A security interest in all of Eaco Corporation's personal property assets more particularly described in that certain Commercial Security Agreement of even date, executed by Eaco Corporation, as Grantor, in favor of Lender ("Security Agreement")

 

3) The interest rate is hereby modified to decrease the rate to be applied over the Index from 0.000% to -.500%, as further described in the paragraph below titled "VARIABLE INTEREST RATE".

 

4) The Note is hereby modified to add the following rate options: One Hundred Eighty (180) day Libor Rate plus a margin of 1.550%; or the One (1) Year Libor plus a margin of 1.550%, as more fully described in the paragraphs below entitled "INTEREST RATE OPTIONS."

 

VARIABLE INTEREST RATE. Subject to designation of a different interest rate index by Borrower as provided below, the interest rate on this Note is subject to change from time to time based on changes in an independent index which is the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate. which is the Prime Rate published in the "Money Rates" section of the Wall Street Journal from time to time (the "Index"). The Index is not necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans. If the Index becomes unavailable during the term of this loan, Lender may designate a substitute index after notifying Borrower. Lender will tell Borrower the current Index rate upon Borrowers request. The interest rate change will not occur more often than each day. Borrower understands that Lender may make loans based on other rates as well. The Index currently is 5.000% per annum. Interest on the unpaid principal balance of this Note will be calculated as described in the "INTEREST CALCULATION METHOD" paragraph using a rate of 0.500 percentage points under the Index, resulting in an initial rate of 4.500%. NOTICE: Under no circumstances will the interest rate on this Note be more than the maximum rate allowed by applicable law.

 

INTEREST RATE OPTIONS. On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein. Borrower will be able to select, from one of the following Rate Options, an interest rate which will be applicable to a particular dollar increment of amounts outstanding, or to be disbursed, under this Note. Principal shall be payable as specified herein in the "Payment" section. and interest shall be payable as specified for each Rate Option. The following Rate Options are available to Borrower:

 

(A) Default Option. The interest rate margin and index described in the "VARIABLE INTEREST RATE" paragraph herein (the "Default Option").

 

(B) ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAY LIBOR RATE. A margin of 1.550 percentage points over ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAY LIBOR RATE. For purposes of this Note, ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAY LIBOR RATE shall mean London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) as quoted as the average of Interbank offered rates for 6 month(s) United States dollar-denominated deposits in the London market as published by the Intercontinental Exchange. Interest based on this Rate Option will be fixed (a "Fixed Rate Option") for 180 days (the "Interest Period"), in any case extended to the next succeeding business day when necessary, beginning on a borrowing date, conversion date or expiration date of the then current Interest Period. Adjustments in the interest rate due to changes in the maximum nonusurious interest rate allowed (the "Highest Lawful Rate") shall be made on the effective day of any change in the Highest Lawful Rate. Under this Rate Option, Borrower shall make monthly interest payments on the same day of the month, with a final payment of all accrued and unpaid interest on the last day of such Interest Period.

 

(C) ONE (1) YEAR LIBOR. A margin of 1.550 percentage points over ONE (1) YEAR LIBOR. For purposes of this Note, ONE (1) YEAR LIBOR shall mean London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) as quoted as the average of Interbank offered rates for 12 month(s) United States dollar-denominated deposits in the London market as published by the Intercontinental Exchange. Interest based on this Rate Option will be fixed (a "Fixed Rate Option") for twelve (12) months (the "Interest Period"). in any case extended to the next succeeding business day when necessary, beginning on a borrowing date, conversion date or expiration date of the then current Interest Period. Adjustments in the interest rate due to changes in the maximum nonusurious interest rate allowed (the "Highest Lawful Rate") shall be made on the effective day of any change in the Highest Lawful Rate. Under this Rate Option, Borrower shall make monthly interest payments on the same day of the month, with a final payment of all accrued and unpaid interest on the last day of such Interest Period.

 

     

 

 

  CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT  
Loan No: 155354101 (Continued) Page 2

 

 

 

The following provisions concerning Rate Options are a part of this Note:

 

Selection of Rate Options. Provided Borrower is not in default under this Note, Borrower may request (a "Rate Request") that a $1,000,000.00 increment or any amount in excess thereof (an "Increment") of the outstanding principal of, or amounts to be disbursed under, this Note bear interest at the selected rate. Borrower may make this Rate Request by telephonic notice, however no later than 10:00 AM PDT three (3) business days prior to the effective date of the Rate Request to permit Lender to quote the rate requested.

 

Applicable Interest Rate. Borrower's Rate Request will become effective, and interest on the increment designated will be calculated at the rate (the "Effective Rate"), which Borrower requested, for the applicable Interest Period, subject to the following:

 

(1) Notwithstanding any Rate Request, interest shall be calculated on the basis of the Default Option if (a) Lender, in good faith, is unable to ascertain the requested Rate Option by reason of circumstances then affecting the applicable money market or otherwise, (b) it becomes unlawful or impracticable for Lender to maintain loans based upon the requested Rate Option, or (c) Lender, in good faith, determines that it is impracticable to maintain loans based on the requested Rate Option because of increased taxes, regulatory costs, reserve requirements, expenses or any other costs or charges that affect such Rate Options. Upon the occurrence of any of the events described in this "Interest Rate Options" section, any increment to which a requested Rate Option applies shall be immediately (or at the option of Lender, at the end the current applicable Interest Period), without further action of Lender or Borrower, converted to an increment to which the Default Option applies.

 

(2) Borrower may have no more than a total of 3 Effective Rates applicable to amounts outstanding under this Note at any given time.

 

(3) A Rate Request shall be effective as to amounts to be disbursed under this Note only if, on the effective date of the Rate Requests, such amounts are in fact disbursed to or for Borrower's account in accordance with the provisions of this Note and any related loan documents.

 

(4) Any amounts of outstanding principal for which a Rate Request has not been made, or is otherwise not effective, shall bear interest until paid in full at the Default Option.

 

(5) Any amounts of outstanding principal bearing interest based upon a Rate Option shall bear interest at such rate until the end of the Interest Period for that Rate Option, and thereafter shall bear interest based upon the Default Option unless a new Rate Request for a Rate Option complying with the terms hereof has been made and has become effective.

 

(6) Upon default Lender shall no longer be obligated to honor any Rate Requests.

 

(7) No Interest Period shall extend beyond the maturity date of this Note.

 

Notices: Authority to Act. Borrower acknowledges and agrees that the agreement of Lender herein to receive certain notices by telephone is solely for Borrower's convenience. Lender shall be entitled to rely on the authority of the person purporting to be a person authorized by Borrower to give such notice, and Lender shall have no liability to Borrower on account of any action taken by Lender in reliance upon such telephonic notice. Borrower's obligation to repay all sums owing under the Note shall not be affected in any way or to any extent by any failure by Lender to receive written confirmation of any telephonic notice or the receipt by Lender of a confirmation which is at variance with the terms understood by Lender to be contained in the telephonic notice.

 

5) The paragraph entitled "PREPAYMENT OF LIBOR RATE LOANS; BREAKAGE FEE" is hereby added to the Note as follows:

 

PREPAYMENT OF LIBOR RATE LOANS; BREAKAGE FEE. In the event of any payment, repayment, mandatory or optional prepayment on a date other than the last day of the LIBOR period, Borrower shall pay to Lender an amount sufficient to reimburse Lender for any and all loss, cost or expense incurred or suffered by Lender that Lender determines is attributable to the events described in this Section ("LIBOR Breakage Fee"). The LIBOR Breakage Fee shall be the amount determined by Lender to be the excess, if any, of the amount of interest which would have accrued on the principal amount of such loan had such event not occurred, at the LIBOR Rate plus applicable LIBOR margin that would have been applicable to such loan, for the period from the date of such event to the last day of the then current LIBOR Period

 

6) The paragraph entitled "PREFERRED RATE" is hereby added to the Note as follows:

 

PREFERRED RATE. This Note includes a Preferred Rate if the payments are made through an automatic payment deduction from a Community Bank Deposit Account ("CB Account"). The interest rate set forth on this Note is the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate minus -.500%; the One Hundred Eighty (180) day Libor Rate plus a margin of 1.550%; or the One (1) Year Libor plus a margin of 1.550%, (the "Note Rate" herein) as described above. If payments are made through an automatic payment deduction from a CB Account, the interest rate will accrue at Wall Street Journal Prime Rate minus -0.750%; the One Hundred Eighty (180) day Libor Rate plus a margin of 1.300%; or the One (1) Year Libor plus a margin of 1.300% (the "Preferred Rate" herein). In the event the automatic payment deduction is terminated by Borrower or Lender for any reason, Lender may, at its option, immediately replace the Preferred Rate with the Note Rate,

 

CONTINUING VALIDITY. Except as expressly changed by this Agreement, the terms of the original obligation or obligations, including all agreements evidenced or securing the obligation(s), remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Consent by Lender to this Agreement does not waive Lender's right to strict performance of the obligation(s) as changed, nor obligate Lender to make any future change in terms. Nothing in this Agreement will constitute a satisfaction of the obligation(s). It is the intention of Lender to retain as liable parties all makers and endorsers of the original obligation(s), including accommodation parties, unless a party is expressly released by Lender in writing. Any maker or endorser, including accommodation makers, will not be released by virtue of this Agreement. If any person who signed the original obligation does not sign this Agreement below, then all persons signing below acknowledge that this Agreement is given conditionally, based on the representation to Lender that the non-signing party consents to the changes and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise will not be released by it. This waiver applies not only to any initial extension, modification or release, but also to all such subsequent actions.

 

COUNTERPARTS. This agreement, document or instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, document or instrument. Delivery by facsimile or by electronic transmission in portable document format (PDF) of an executed counterpart of this agreement, document or instrument is as effective as delivery of an originally executed counterpart of this agreement, document or instrument.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY GUARANTOR. By its signature in the space provided below, the undersigned Guarantor(s) acknowledge(s) and represent(s) that (i) it consents to the modification of the Note as provided in this Modification; (ii) the Commercial Guaranty dated July 14, 2016 executed by Guarantor in favor of Lender (the "Guaranty") continues in full force and effect; (iii) Guarantor has no offsets or defenses to its obligations under the Guaranty, and (iv) the "Note" referred to in the Guaranty shall be hereinafter deemed to refer to the Note as modified by this Modification.

 

     

 

 

  CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT  
Loan No: 155354101 (Continued) Page 3

 

 

 

PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.

 

CHANGE IN TERMS SIGNERS:

 

BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

By: /S/ GLEN F. CEILEY  
  GLEN F. CEILEY, Pres/CEO/CFO/Sec of BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC.  
     
X /S/ GLEN F. CEILEY  
  GLEN F. CEILEY  

 

EACO CORPORATION

 

By: /S/ GLEN F. CEILEY  
  GLEN F. CEILEY, CEO/CFO/Secretary of EACO CORPORATION  

  

     

 

 

Exhibit 10.2

 

COMMUNITY BANK    
Partnership Banking°    

 

COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

Principal

$10,000,000.00

Loan Date

07-12-2018

Maturity

08-01-2020

Loan No

155354101

Call / Coll

Account

600714

Officer Initials
References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan or item.
Any item above containing "**" has been omitted due to text length limitations.

 

Borrower: BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC. Lender: COMMUNITY BANK
  1500 N. LAKEVIEW AVENUE   ANAHEIM BRANCH
  ANAHEIM, CA 92807   2300 EAST KATELLA AVENUE, SUITE 125
      ANAHEIM, CA 92806
      (800) 788-9999
Grantor: EACO CORPORATION    
  1500 N. LAKEVIEW AVENUE    
  ANAHEIM, CA 92807    

 

THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated July 12, 2018, is made and executed among EACO CORPORATION ("Grantor"); BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC. ("Borrower"); and COMMUNITY BANK ("Lender).

 

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.

 

COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION. The word "Collateral" as used in this Agreement means the following described property, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the Indebtedness and performance of all other obligations under the Note and this Agreement:

 

All Inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Deposit Accounts, Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Instruments and General Intangibles; whether any of the foregoing is owned now or acquired later; all accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later; all products and produce of any of the property; all accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, or other disposition of any of the property; all proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process; all records and data relating to any of the property, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of debtor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media

 

In addition, the word "Collateral" also includes all the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located:

 

(A) All accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later.

 

(B) All products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(C) All accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section.

 

(D) All proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process.

 

(E) All records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or electronic media, together with all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such records or data on electronic media.

 

CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus interest thereon, of either Grantor or Borrower to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Borrower and Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, whether Borrower or Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statute of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable.

 

FUTURE ADVANCES. In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all future advances made by Lender to Borrower regardless of whether the advances are made a) pursuant to a commitment or b) for the same purposes.

BORROWER'S WAIVERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law, (A) Borrower agrees that Lender need not tell Borrower about any action or inaction Lender takes in connection with this Agreement; (B) Borrower assumes the responsibility for being and keeping informed about the Collateral; and (C) Borrower waives any defenses that may arise because of any action or inaction of Lender, including without limitation any failure of Lender to realize upon the Collateral or any delay by Lender in realizing upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable under the Note no matter what action Lender takes or fails to take under this Agreement.

 

GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Grantor warrants that: (A) this Agreement is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request of Lender; (B) Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender; (C) Grantor has established adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about Borrower's financial condition; and (D) Lender has made no representation to Grantor about Borrower or Borrower's creditworthiness.

 

     

 

 

  COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT  
Loan No: 155354101 (Continued) Page 2

 

 

 

GRANTOR'S WAIVERS. Grantor waives all requirements of presentment, protest, demand, and notice of dishonor or non-payment to Borrower or Grantor, or any other party to the Indebtedness or the Collateral. Lender may do any of the following with respect to any obligation of any Borrower, without first obtaining the consent of Grantor: (A) grant any extension of time for any payment, (B) grant any renewal, (C) permit any modification of payment terms or other terms, or (D) exchange or release any Collateral or other security. No such act or failure to act shall affect Lender's rights against Grantor or the Collateral.

 

RIGHT OF SETOFF. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor's accounts with Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future. However, this does not include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided in this paragraph.

 

GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL. With respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents and promises to Lender that:

 

Perfection of Security Interest. Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. This is a continuing Security Agreement and will continue in effect even though all or any part of the Indebtedness is paid in full and even though for a period of time Borrower may not be indebted to Lender.

 

Notices to Lender. Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender's address shown above (or such other addresses as Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name; (2) change in Grantor's assumed business name(s); (3) change in the management of the Corporation Grantor; (4) change in the authorized signer(s); (5) change in Grantor's principal office address; (6) change in Grantor's state of organization; (7) conversion of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or (8) change in any other aspect of Grantor that directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender. No change in Grantor's name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice.

 

No Violation. The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement.

 

Enforceability of Collateral. To the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning form, content and manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as they appear to be on the Collateral. At the time any account becomes subject to a security interest in favor of Lender, the account shall be a good and valid account representing an undisputed, bona fide indebtedness incurred by the account debtor, for merchandise held subject to delivery instructions or previously shipped or delivered pursuant to a contract of sale, or for services previously performed by Grantor with or for the account debtor. So long as this Agreement remains in effect, Grantor shall not, without Lender's prior written consent, compromise, settle, adjust, or extend payment under or with regard to any such Accounts. There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning the Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing.

 

Location of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral (or to the extent the Collateral consists of intangible property such as accounts or general intangibles, the records concerning the Collateral) at Grantor's address shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon Lender's request, Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties and Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations, including without limitation the following: (1) all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing; (2) all real property Grantor is renting or leasing; (3) all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and (4) all other properties where Collateral is or may be located.

 

Removal of the Collateral. Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, including the sales of inventory, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from its existing location without Lender's prior written consent. To the extent that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or other titled property, Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would require application for certificates of title for the vehicles outside the State of Florida, without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact location of the Collateral.

 

Transactions Involving Collateral. Except for inventory sold or accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral. While Grantor is not in default under this Agreement, Grantor may sell inventory, but only in the ordinary course of its business and only to buyers who qualify as a buyer in the ordinary course of business. A sale in the ordinary course of Grantor's business does not include a transfer in partial or total satisfaction of a debt or any bulk sale. Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage, encumber or otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior written consent of Lender. This includes security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral (for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender.

 

Title. Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public office other than those which reflect the security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other persons.

 

Repairs and Maintenance. Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect. Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or services rendered or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral.

 

Inspection of Collateral. Lender and Lender's designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located.

 

     

 

 

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Taxes, Assessments and Liens. Grantor will pay when due all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender's sole opinion. If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, reasonable attorneys' fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of the Collateral. In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings. Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been paid in full and in a timely manner. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized.

 

Compliance with Governmental Requirements. Grantor shall comply promptly with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or regulations relating to the undue erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity. Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral, in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized.

 

Hazardous Substances. Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor's due diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances. Grantor hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement. This obligation to indemnify and defend shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement.

 

Maintenance of Casualty Insurance. Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks insurance, including without limitation fire, theft and liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lender and not including any disclaimer of the insurer's liability for failure to give such a notice. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest, Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement, Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses "single interest insurance," which will cover only Lender's interest in the Collateral.

 

Application of Insurance Proceeds. Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral if the estimated cost of repair or replacement exceeds $25,000.00, whether or not such casualty or loss is covered by insurance. Lender may make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness.

 

Insurance Reserves. Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender reserves for payment of insurance premiums, which reserves shall be created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender to be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days before the premium due date, amounts at least equal to the insurance premiums to be paid. If fifteen (15) days before payment is due, the reserve funds are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any deficiency to Lender. The reserve funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit and shall constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender may satisfy by payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor as they become due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor, and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor. The responsibility for the payment of premiums shall remain Grantor's sole responsibility.

 

Insurance Reports. Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the property insured; (5) the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral.

 

Financing Statements. Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or alternatively, a copy of this Agreement to perfect Lender's security interest. At Lender's request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue Lender's security interest in the Property. Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and costs. Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary to transfer title if there is a default. Lender may file a copy of this Agreement as a financing statement

 

GRANTORS RIGHT TO POSSESSION AND TO COLLECT ACCOUNTS. Until default and except as otherwise provided below with respect to accounts, Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial use of all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession and beneficial use shall not apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. Until otherwise notified by Lender, Grantor may collect any of the Collateral consisting of accounts. At any time and even though no Event of Default exists, Lender may exercise its rights to collect the accounts and to notify account debtors to make payments directly to Lender for application to the Indebtedness. If Lender at any time has possession of any Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender's sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to be a failure to exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness.

 

     

 

 

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LENDERS EXPENDITURES. If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring, maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default.

 

DEFAULT. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement:

 

Payment Default. Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness.

 

Other Defaults. Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower or Grantor.

 

Default in Favor of Third Parties. Borrower, any guarantor or Grantor defaults under any loan, extension of credit, security agreement, purchase or sales agreement, or any other agreement, in favor of any other creditor or person that may materially affect any of Borrower's, any guarantor's or Grantor's property or ability to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement or any of the Related Documents.

 

False Statements. Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on Borrower's or Grantor's behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter.

 

Defective Collateralization. This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason.

 

Insolvency. The dissolution or termination of Borrower's or Grantor's existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's or Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor.

 

Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings. Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding, self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a garnishment of any of Borrower's or Grantor's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender, However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower or Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute.

 

Events Affecting Guarantor. Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness.

 

Adverse Change. A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's or Grantor's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired.

 

Insecurity. Lender in good faith believes itself insecure.

 

Cure Provisions. If any default, other than a default in payment, is curable and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a breach of the same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Grantor, after Lender sends written notice to Borrower demanding cure of such default: (1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical.

 

RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT. If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have all the rights of a secured party under the Florida Uniform Commercial Code. In addition, and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:

 

Accelerate Indebtedness. Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor.

 

Assemble Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender. Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession.

 

Sell the Collateral. Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds thereof in Lender's own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving that person's right to notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the sale or disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid.

 

Appoint Receiver. In the event of a suit being instituted to foreclose this Agreement, Lender shall be entitled to apply at any time pending such foreclosure suit to the court having jurisdiction thereof for the appointment of a receiver of any or all of the Collateral, and of all rents, incomes, profits, issues and revenues thereof, from whatsoever source. The parties agree that the court shall forthwith appoint such receiver with the usual powers and duties of receivers in like cases. Such appointment shall be made by the court as a matter of strict right to Lender and without notice to Grantor, and without reference to the adequacy or inadequacy of the value of the Collateral, or to Grantor's solvency or any other party defendant to such suit. Grantor hereby specifically waives the right to object to the appointment of a receiver and agrees that such appointment shall be made as an admitted equity and as a matter of absolute right to Lender, and consents to the appointment of any officer or employee of Lender as receiver. Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver.

 

     

 

 

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Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts. Lender, either itself or through a receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and revenues from the Collateral. Lender may at any time in Lender's discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender's own name or that of Lender's nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and revenues therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral consists of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, choses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for, foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due. For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of Grantor, receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, instruments and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral. To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender.

 

Obtain Deficiency. If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement. Borrower shall be liable for a deficiency even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel paper.

 

Other Rights and Remedies. Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time, In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or otherwise.

 

Election of Remedies. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies.

 

COUNTERPARTS. This agreement, document or instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, document or instrument. Delivery by facsimile or by electronic transmission in portable document format (PDF) of an executed counterpart of this agreement, document or instrument is as effective as delivery of an originally executed counterpart of this agreement, document or instrument.

 

JUDICIAL REFERENCE. Borrower and Lender agree that any dispute, action, proceeding or hearing ("Dispute") arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement shall be determined by a consensual general judicial reference pursuant to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 et seq.; as such statutes may be amended or modified from time to time. Upon a written request, or upon an appropriate motion by either party to this Agreement, any pending action relating to any Dispute and every Dispute shall be heard by a retired judge or justice of the courts of the State of California or a federal court judge (the "Referee"), who shall try all issues (including any and all questions of law and questions of fact relating thereto), and issue findings of fact and conclusions of law and report a statement of decision. The Referee's statement of decision will constitute the conclusive determination of the Dispute. Borrower and Lender agree that the Referee shall have the power to issue all legal and equitable relief appropriate under the circumstances before him/her in the same manner as would a judge sitting without a jury.

 

PRIOR COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT. This Commercial Security Agreement hereby amends and restates any prior Commercial Security Agreement, along with all modification(s) and amendment(s) thereto executed by Borrower.

 

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement:

 

Amendments. This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment.

 

Attorneys' Fees; Expenses. Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court.

 

Caption Headings. Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Governing Law. With respect to procedural matters related to the perfection and enforcement of Lender's rights against the Collateral, this Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of Florida. In all other respects, this Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. However, if there ever is a question about whether any provision of this Agreement is valid or enforceable, the provision that is questioned will be governed by whichever state or federal law would find the provision to be valid and enforceable. The loan transaction that is evidenced by the Note and this Agreement has been applied for, considered, approved and made, and all necessary loan documents have been accepted by Lender in the State of California.

 

Choice of Venue. If there is a lawsuit, Grantor agrees upon Lender's request to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of ORANGE County, State of California.

 

Joint and Several Liability. All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all references to Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower. This means that each Borrower and Grantor signing below is responsible for all obligations in this Agreement. Where any one or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on the entity's behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement.

 

     

 

 

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No Waiver by Lender. Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender, nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender.

 

Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this Agreement by giving written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors.

 

Power of Attorney. Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties. Lender may at any time, and without further authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor will reimburse Lender for all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender's security interest in the Collateral.

 

Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

 

Successors and Assigns. Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or liability under the Indebtedness.

 

Survival of Representations and Warranties. All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full,

 

Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.

 

DEFINITIONS. The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural, and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code:

 

Agreement. The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time.

 

Borrower. The word "Borrower" means BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC. and includes all co-signers and co-makers signing the Note and all their successors and assigns.

 

Collateral. The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement.

 

Default. The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Agreement in the section titled "Default".

 

Environmental Laws. The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

 

Event of Default. The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default section of this Agreement.

 

Grantor. The word "Grantor" means EACO CORPORATION.

 

Guarantor. The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Indebtedness.

 

Guaranty. The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or part of the Note.

 

Hazardous Substances. The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated, manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances, materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any fraction thereof and asbestos.

 

Indebtedness. The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents. Specifically, without limitation, Indebtedness includes the future advances set forth in the Future Advances provision, together with all interest thereon and all amounts that may be indirectly secured by the Cross-Collateralization provision of this Agreement.

 

Lender. The word "Lender" means COMMUNITY BANK, its successors and assigns.

 

     

 

 

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Note. The word "Note" means all of Borrower's promissory notes and/or credit agreements evidencing Borrower's loan obligations in favor of Lender, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of and substitutions for promissory notes or credit agreements.

 

Property. The word "Property" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Property as described in the "Collateral Description" section of this Agreement.

 

Related Documents. The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness.

 

BORROWER AND GRANTOR HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED JULY 12, 2018.

 

GRANTOR:  
   
EACO CORPORATION  
     
By: /S/ GLEN F. CEILEY  
  GLEN F. CEILEY, CEO/CFO/Secretary of EACO CORPORATION  
     
BORROWER:  
   
BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC.  
     
By: /S/ GLEN F. CEILEY  
  GLEN F. CEILEY, Pres/CEO/CFO/Sec of BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC.  

 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.3

 

COMMUNITY BANK    
Partnership Banking°    

    

CHANGE IN TERMS AGREEMENT

 

Principal

$100,000.00

Loan Date

07-13-2018

Maturity

08-01-2019

Loan No

7101066

Call / Coll

Account

600714

Officer Initials

References in the boxes above are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any particular loan o item.

Any item above containing "*" has been omitted due to text length limitations.,

 

Borrower: EACO CORPORATION Lender: COMMUNITY BANK
  1500 N. LAKEVIEW AVENUE   ANAHEIM BRANCH
  ANAHEIM, CA 92807   2300 EAST KATELLA AVENUE, SUITE 125
      ANAHEIM, CA 92806
      (800) 788-9999

 

 

   

Principal Amount: $100,000.00 Date of Agreement: July 13, 2018

 

DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING INDEBTEDNESS. A line of credit evidenced by a Promissory Note dated July 12, 2016 in the original principal amount of $100,000.00, with all renewals, modifications, and substitutions including but not limited to all Change in Terms Agreements ("Note").

 

The Note and all renewals, extensions, modifications refinancings and substitutions are subject to the terms and conditions of that certain Business Loan Agreement dated July 12, 2016, executed by and between Borrower and Lender, together with all amendments and addendums thereto ("Loan Agreement").

 

DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL. A security interest in a Certificate of Deposit as more particularly described in that certain Assignment of Deposit Account dated July 12, 2016, executed by Bisco Industries, Inc., as Grantor, in favor of Lender ("Security Agreement").

 

DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE IN TERMS. Upon the Lender's receipt of this executed document and the receipt of fees and charges as described in the Disbursement Request and Authorization, the Note, Loan Agreement and related documents are hereby modified as follows:

 

The date on which all outstanding principal is due and payable (together with any accrued but unpaid interest) (the "Maturity Date") is hereby extended from July 1, 2018 to August 1, 2019. Notwithstanding the extension of the Maturity Date, Borrower shall make regular monthly payments of all accrued unpaid interest until the Maturity Date as extended above.

 

CONTINUING VALIDITY. Except as expressly changed by this Agreement, the terms of the original obligation or obligations, including all agreements evidenced or securing the obligation(s), remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Consent by Lender to this Agreement does not waive Lender's right to strict performance of the obligation(s) as changed, nor obligate Lender to make any future change in terms. Nothing in this Agreement will constitute a satisfaction of the obligation(s). It is the intention of Lender to retain as liable parties all makers and endorsers of the original obligation(s), including accommodation parties, unless a party is expressly released by Lender in writing. Any maker or endorser, including accommodation makers, will not be released by virtue of this Agreement. If any person who signed the original obligation does not sign this Agreement below, then all persons signing below acknowledge that this Agreement is given conditionally, based on the representation to Lender that the non-signing party consents to the changes and provisions of this Agreement or otherwise will not be released by it. This waiver applies not only to any initial extension, modification or release, but also to all such subsequent actions.

 

COUNTERPARTS. This agreement, document or instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different parties on separate counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, document or instrument. Delivery by facsimile or by electronic transmission in portable document format (PDF) of an executed counterpart of this agreement, document or instrument is as effective as delivery of an originally executed counterpart of this agreement, document or instrument.

 

PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. BORROWER AGREES TO THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT.

 

BORROWER:

 

EACO CORPORATION

 

By:     /S/ GLEN F. CEILEY  
  GLEN F. CEILEY, CEO/CFO/SECRETARY of EACO  
  CORPORATION  

 

 

 

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