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): December 23, 2011

 

 

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Michigan   001-32401   42-1628978

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation )

  (Commission
File Number)
 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

9725 Industrial Drive, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(708) 430-7500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(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 (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

 


Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Company and Comerica Bank Amend Revolving Canadian Credit Agreements to add a $2.0 million specialized export facility.

On December 23, 2011, Manitex Liftking, ULC (‘Liftking”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitex International, Inc. (the “ Company ”) and Comerica Bank (‘Comerica”) amended the Letter Agreement dated December 29, 2006 as amended on June 30, 2008, October 29, 2009 and June 29, 2011. The primary purpose of the amendment is to add a $2.0 million specialized export facility (“Export Facility”) that matures on March 11, 2013. The Export Facility is guaranteed by the Company and Export Development Canada, (“EDC”) a corporation established by an Act of Parliament of Canada. Under the Export Facility Liftking can borrow 90% of the total cost of material and labor incurred on export contracts which are subject to the EDC guarantee. The EDC guarantee is issued under their export guarantee program and covers certain goods that are to be exported from Canada. The EDC guarantee expires on March 11, 2013. Repayment of advances made under the Export Facility are due sixty days after shipment of the goods, or five business days after the borrower receives payment in full for the goods covered by the guarantee (the “Scheduled Payment Date”) or upon the termination of the EDC guarantee. The Export Facility advances bear interest at the same rate as other advances received under Lifking’s revolving Canadian credit facility with Comerica.

The Export Facility advances are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of customary events of default, including Liftking’s failure to pay when due any principal or interest. From and after and during the continuance of any default and so long as any such default remains unremedied or uncured, the indebtedness shall bear an interest rate of 3% above the otherwise applicable interest rate.

The specific Loan Agreements and documents that were issued or amended are as follows: All documents were executed on or became effective on December 23, 2011.

Agreements

 

   

Amendment to Letter Agreement for the revolving Canadian credit agreement; which amends the Letter Agreement dated December 29, 2006 as amended on June 30, 2008, October 29, 2009 and June 29, 2011.

 

   

Specialized Equipment Export Facility Master Revolving Note for $2.0 million dated December 23, 2011.

 

   

Amendment to Security Agreement between Comerica Bank and Liftking dated December 29, 2006.

In connection with the Company’s borrowing, guaranties were executed by the Company and its subsidiary, Manitex, LLC to guarantee to the indebtedness to Comerica related to borrowings under the Export Facility.

 

Guarantor(s)

   Indebtedness being Guaranteed

Manitex International, Inc.

   Export Facility

Manitex, LLC

   Export Facility

In connection with EDC’s guarantee Manitex International, Inc. and Manitex, Inc. executed certain waivers relating to rights of contribution and an acknowledgement that the Company and Manitex, Inc. may become liable to the EDC by the way of subrogation or by the way of assignment following payment by the EDC to Comerica under the EDC guarantee.

Set forth below is a summary of each of the aforementioned documents, which is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copies of such amendments, notes, guaranties, and waivers attached as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, and 10.7 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

Amendment and restatement to Letter Agreement dated December 29, 2006 for the revolving Canadian credit agreement

On December 23, 2011 , Liftking executed an Amendment and restatement to Letter Agreement for the revolving Canadian credit agreement; which amends the Letter Agreement dated December 29, 2006 as amended on June 30, 2008, October 29, 2009 and June 29, 2011. (Exhibit 10.1) The primary purpose of the amendment is to add a $2.0 million specialized export facility (“Export Facility”) that matures on March 11, 2013.

The Export Facility advances are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of customary events of default, including Liftking’s failure to pay when due any principal or interest. The indebtedness under the Export Facility is collateralized by substantially all the assets of Liftking.


Specialized Equipment Export Facility Master Revolving Note for $2.0 million dated December 23, 2011

On December 23, 2011, Manitex Liftking, ULC, a subsidiary of the Company, executed a Specialized Equipment Export Facility Master Revolving Note for $2.0 million (“Export Note”) that matures on March 11, 2013. (Exhibit 10.2) Under the Export Note Liftking is eligible to borrow up to $2.0 million. The maximum borrowing is 90% of total cost of material and labor incurred on export contracts which are subject to the EDC guarantee. Canadian dollar and U.S. dollar advances bear interest at Canadian prime rate plus 0.5% and the U.S. prime rate, respectively. Additionally, Comerica received a $10,000 commitment fee in connection with this note. Additionally, Liftking reimbursed Comerica in the amount of $25,500 for a fee Comerica paid to the EDC in exchange for their guarantee.

The Export Facility advances are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of customary events of default, including Liftking’s failure to pay when due any principal or interest.

Amendment to Security Agreement between Comerica Bank and Liftking dated December 29, 2006.

On December 23, 2011, Liftking executed an Amendment to a Security Agreement between Liftking and Comerica dated December 29, 2006. (Exhibit 10.3) The agreement amends the definition of Collateral to include “Investment Property”.

Guaranties issued to Comerica

On December 23, 2011, Manitex International, Inc. and Manitex, LLC executed two separate Guaranty agreements (Exhibits 10.4 and 10.5). The first guaranty issued by Manitex International, Inc. to Comerica guarantees the indebtedness of Manitex Liftking, ULC under the Export Facility. The second guaranty issued by Manitex , LLC also guarantees the indebtedness of Manitex Liftking, ULC under the Export Facility. The guarantees are unconditional and absolute and remain in effect until terminated. The guaranties do not provide Comerica with a security interest in the assets of Manitex International, Inc. or Manitex, LLC

Waivers issued to the Economic Development Canada

On December 9, 2011 and December 11, 20011, Manitex International, Inc and Manitex, Inc. executed certain waivers that become effective on December 23, 2011 (Exhibit 10.6 and 10.7).

On December 23, 2011, Manitex Liftking, ULC, Manitex International, Inc. and Manitex, LLC also amended the following documents related to its $6.5 million revolving credit facility with Comerica.

 

   

Advance Formula Agreement dated December 23, 2011 which replaces Advance Formula Agreement dated January 26, 2009 for the revolving Canadian credit Facility, as amended (Exhibit 10.8)

 

   

Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note (Multi-Currency) for $6.5 million dated December 23, 2011 which replaces Master Revolving Note in an original principal amount CDN $3.5 million (the “Canadian Note”) dated December 29, 2006 as subsequently amended with a current principal amount of CDN$ 6.5 million and a Master Note for $6.5 million (the “American Note”) dated June 29, 2011. (Exhibit 10.9)

 

   

Amended and Restated Guaranty from Manitex International, Inc. (Exhibit 10.10)

 

   

Amended and Restated Security Agreement from Manitex International, Inc. granted to Comerica (Exhibit 10.11)

 

   

Amended and Restated Guaranty from Manitex, LLC. (Exhibit 10.12)

 

   

Security Agreement from Manitex, LLC granted to Comerica (Exhibit 10.13)

The above were executed to consolidate the Canadian Note and American Note into a single multi-currency note. The multi-currency note and amendments to the aforementioned documents were made to conform them to Canadian law requirements, providing for Interest Act provisions and usury law provisions. The maturity, principal and interest rates remain unchanged after the amendments.


The description of the amendments contained in this paragraph is qualified in its entirety by reference to the copies of such amendments, notes, guaranties, and security agreements attached as Exhibits 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, and 10.13 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.

 

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

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

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

Not applicable.

(c) Shell Company Transactions.

Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

See the Exhibit Index set forth below for a list of exhibits included with this Current Report on Form 8-K.


SIGNATURE

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.

 

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:   /s/    D AVID H. G RANSEE        
Name:   David H. Gransee
Title:   Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: December 30, 2011


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

10.1    Amendment and restatement to Letter Agreement for the revolving Canadian credit agreement; which amends the Letter Agreement dated December 29, 2006 as amended on June 30, 2008, October 29, 2009 and June 29, 2011.
10.2    Specialized Equipment Export Facility Master Revolving Note for $2.0 million dated December 23, 2011.
10.3    Amendment to Security Agreement between Comerica Bank and Liftking dated December 29, 2006.
10.4    Manitex International, Inc. Guarantee of Specialized Export Facility
10.5    Manitex, LLC Guarantee of Specialized Export Facility
10.6    Manitex International, Inc. Waiver issued to Export Development Canada
10.7    Manitex LLC Waiver issued to Export Development Canada
10.8    Advance Formula Agreement dated December 23, 2011
10.9    Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note (Multi-Currency) for $6.5 million dated December 23, 2011
10.10    Amended and Restated Guaranty from Manitex International, Inc.
10.11    Amended and Restated Security Agreement from Manitex International, Inc. granted to Comerica
10.12    Amended and Restated Guaranty from Manitex, LLC.
10.13    Security Agreement from Manitex, LLC granted to Comerica

Exhibit 10.1

December 23, 2011

Manitex LiftKing, ULC

7135 Islington Avenue

Woodbridge, Ontario

Ladies and Gentlemen:

This letter constitutes an amendment and restatement of that certain letter agreement by and between COMERICA BANK (“Bank”), a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada), successor in interest by merger to Comerica Bank, a Michigan banking corporation, and MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC, an Alberta corporation (the “Company”), dated on or about December 29, 2006, pertaining to certain loans and other credit which Bank has made and/or may from time to time hereafter make available to Company.

In consideration of all present and future loans, advances and other credit from time to time made available by Bank to or in favour of Company, and in consideration of all present and future Liabilities of Company to Bank, Company represents, warrants, covenants and agrees as follows:

1. (a) As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

“Advance Formula Agreement” means that certain amended and restated advance formula agreement by and between Company and Bank, dated as of even date herewith, governing the maximum advances available to the Company under the Working Capital Line, as same may be amended, modified or restated from time to time.

“Advance Formula” has the meaning ascribed thereto in the Advance Formula Agreement.

“Aggregate Contract Advances” means the aggregate of all Advances made by Bank to Company during the term of the Guaranteed Contract from the date of the Guaranteed Contract through to the completion of the Guaranteed Contract and delivery of the goods to the applicable account debtor.

“Agreement” shall mean this Letter Agreement, as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Canadian Benefit Plan” shall mean all material employee benefit plans or arrangements maintained or contributed to by a Person that are not Canadian Pension Plans, including all profit sharing, savings, supplemental retirement, retiring allowance, severance, pension, deferred compensation, welfare, bonus, incentive compensation, phantom stock, legal services, supplementary unemployment benefit plans or arrangements and all life, health, dental and disability plans and arrangements in which the employees or former employees of such Person participate or are eligible to participate but excluding all stock option or stock purchase plans.

“Canadian Dollars” and the sign “C$” means the lawful money of Canada.

“Canadian Pension Plan” shall mean all plans and arrangements which are considered to be pension plans for the purposes of any applicable pension benefits standard statute and/or regulation in Canada established, maintained or contributed to by a Person for its employees or former employees.

“Corporate Guarantor” means, jointly and severally, Manitex International, Inc, a Michigan corporation and Manitex, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company


“Debt” shall mean as of any applicable time of determination thereof, any liability of a Person at such time, whether matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, as determined in accordance with GAAP.

“Default” shall mean any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

“EDC” means Export Development Canada, a corporation established by an Act of the Parliament of Canada.

“EDC Guarantee” means the guarantee provided by EDC under their export guarantee program which guarantee is in full force and effect with a scheduled maturity date more than 45 days after the date of the first Request for Advance submitted for a Guaranteed Contract for which no previous Request for Advance was submitted.

“Environmental Laws” shall mean all statutes, laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, judgments. orders, decrees and directives issued by any federal, state, provincial, local, municipal, foreign or other governmental or quasi- governmental authority or body (or any agency, instrumentality or political subdivision thereof) pertaining to hazardous or toxic materials, including, without limitation, any hazardous materials or wastes, toxic substances, flammable, explosive or radioactive materials, asbestos, and/or other similar materials; any so- called “superfund” or “superlien” law pertaining to hazardous or toxic materials on or about any property at any time owned, leased or otherwise used by the Company, or any portion thereof; including, without limitation, those relating to soil, surface, subsurface groundwater conditions and the condition of the ambient air; and any other federal, state, provincial, local, municipal or foreign statute, law, ordinance, code, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning, any hazardous, toxic, radioactive, flammable or dangerous waste, substance or material, as now or at any time hereafter in effect.

“Event of Default” shall mean the occurrence or existence of any of the conditions or events set forth in Section 7 of this Agreement.

“Financed Goods” means the goods which are the subject of the applicable Guaranteed Contract.

“GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles in effect in the US from time to time, consistently applied, as modified by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

“Guaranteed Contract” means a contract for the manufacture of specialized transporters or other equipment for export from Canada which is guaranteed by the EDC Guarantee.

“Hazardous Materials” shall mean all of the following: any asbestos, petroleum, petroleum by-products, flammable explosives, radioactive materials, and any hazardous or toxic materials, as defined in any applicable Environmental Law.

“Liabilities” shall mean all present and future liabilities, obligations and indebtedness of Company to Bank, howsoever created, existing, evidenced or arising, whether direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, joint or several, now or hereafter existing or arising, whether due or to become due, and all amendments, restatements, extensions and/or renewals thereof.

“Loan Documents” shall mean this Agreement and any and all promissory notes, instruments, documents, guarantees, security agreements, financing statements and agreements at any time evidencing, governing, securing or otherwise relating to any of the Liabilities.

“Material Adverse Effect” shall mean (a) any materially adverse effect with respect to the operations, business, properties, assets, nature of assets, liabilities (contingent or otherwise), financial condition or prospects of Company; or (b) any facts or circumstance which singly or in the aggregate create a reasonable likelihood that the Bank will be rendered unable to enforce in any rights or remedies purported to be granted it under any of the Loan Documents.


“Person” or “person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, unlimited liability company, limited liability company, trust, incorporated or unincorporated organization, joint venture, joint stock company, a government, or any agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other entity of any kind.

“Request for Advance” means a request for advance issued by Company under the Specialized Equipment Export Master Note in the form attached thereto.

“Scheduled Payment Date” means the date corresponding to (i) sixty (60) days after the Company ships the Financed Goods to, or as directed by, the purchaser of the Financed Goods, or (ii) five (5) Business Days after the Company receives payment in full for such Financed Goods.

“Specialized Equipment Export Facility” means that revolving loan facility provided by Bank to Company, available in Canadian and/or US Dollars, to finance the costs of material and labour of certain contracts for the manufacture of specialized transporters or other equipment for export from Canada.

“Specialized Equipment Export Master Note” means the specialized equipment export master revolving note, in the original principal amount of US$2,000,000, executed and delivered by Company to Bank, dated as of even date herewith, as same may be extended, amended, modified, restated from time to time.

“US Dollars” and the sign “US$” means the lawful money of the United States of America.

“Working Capital Line” means that revolving loan facility provided by Bank to Company to finance the working capital needs of the Company, available in Canadian and/or US Dollars, in the maximum amount as set forth in the Working Capital Note.

“Working Capital Note” means the US$6,500,000 working capital note, executed and delivered by Company to Bank, dated as of even date herewith, as same may be extended, amended, modified or restated from time to time.

(b) Unless expressly provided to the contrary, all accounting and financial terms and calculations hereunder or pursuant hereto shall be defined and determined in accordance with GAAP.

2. Each loan, advance or other extension of credit made by Bank to or otherwise in favour of Company shall be evidenced by and subject to a promissory note or other agreement or evidence of indebtedness acceptable to Bank, in each case, executed and delivered by Company to Bank, including but not limited to:

(a) the Working Capital Line, pursuant to which Bank has made available to Company revolving advances, which are governed by the terms of the Working Capital Note and the Advance Formula Agreement providing the terms for the interest, principal, payments, maturity and maximum advances under the Working Capital Line; and

(b) the Specialized Equipment Export Facility pursuant to which Bank has made available to Company revolving advances evidenced by the Specialized Equipment Export Master Note providing the terms for the interest, principal, payments, maturity, advance procedures under the Specialized Equipment Export Facility and subject to the following terms and conditions:

(i) proceeds of the Specialized Equipment Export Facility may only be utilized to fund the costs of material and labour under a Guaranteed Contract;


(ii) the EDC Guarantee must be in full force and effect;

(iii) a Request for Advance must be submitted to Bank at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of the EDC Guarantee;

(iv) a Request for Advance must contain all receipts, invoices, documents and calculations as required under the Specialized Equipment Export Master Note;

(v) the aggregate advances under any Guaranteed Contract shall not exceed 90% of the material costs and labour incurred in connection with such Guaranteed Contract or 90% of the purchase price provided in the Guaranteed Contract;

(vi) the principal amount of the Aggregate Contract Advances under a Guaranteed Contract shall be due and payable, with all accrued interest applicable thereon, on the Scheduled Payment date; and

(vii) all terms conditions and requirements as set forth in the Specialized Equipment Export Master Note.

3. Company hereby represents and warrants, and such representations and warranties shall be deemed to he continuing representations and warranties during the entire life of this Agreement, and thereafter, so long as any Liabilities remain unpaid and outstanding:

(a) It is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the Province of Alberta, it is duly qualified and authorized to do business in each jurisdiction where the character of its assets or the nature of its activities makes such qualification necessary, and it has the legal power and authority to own its properties and assets and to carry out its business as now being conducted; execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, and any and all other Loan Documents to which Company is a party or by which it is otherwise bound, are within Company’s corporate powers and authorities, have been duly authorized by all requisite corporate or other necessary or appropriate action, and are not in contravention or violation of law or the terms of Company’s organizational or other governing documents, and do not require the consent or approval of any governmental body, agency or authority; and this Agreement, and any other Loan Documents contemplated hereby, when executed, issued and/or delivered by Company, or by which Company is otherwise bound, will be valid and binding and legally enforceable against Company in accordance with their terms, subject to limitations as to enforceability that might result from bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium and other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and subject to limitations on the availability of equitable remedies.

(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and any other Loan Documents required under or contemplated by this Agreement to which Company is a party or by which it is otherwise bound, and the issuance of this Agreement and any such other Loan Documents by Company, and the borrowings and other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, are not in contravention or violation of the unwaived terms of any indenture, agreement or undertaking to which Company is a party or by which it or any of its property or assets is bound, and will not result in the creation or imposition of any lien, hypothec or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever upon any of the property or assets of Company, except to or in favour of Bank.

(c) No litigation or other proceeding before any court or administrative agency is pending, or, to the knowledge of Company, or any of its members, is threatened against Company which might have a Material Adverse Effect.

(d) There are no security interests in, liens, hypothecs, mortgages, or other encumbrances on any of Company’s property or assets, except Permitted Encumbrances (as hereinafter defined).

(e) There exists no Default or Event of Default under any of the Liabilities.


(f) The most recent financial statements with respect to Company delivered to Bank fairly present the financial condition of Company as of the date thereof and for the period(s) covered thereby in accordance with GAAP without footnotes, and since September 30, 2006, there has been no material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise) of Company.

(g) Company has not used Hazardous Materials on, in, under or otherwise affecting any real or personal property now or at any time owned, occupied or operated by Company or upon which Company has a place of business (collectively and severally, the “Property”) in any manner which violates, in any material respect, any Environmental Laws; and to the best of Company’s knowledge, no prior owner, occupant or operator of any of the Property, or any current or prior owner, occupant or operator thereof, has used any Hazardous Materials on or affecting the Property in any manner which violates, in any material respect, any Environmental Law(s). Company has never received any notice of any violation of any Environmental Laws, and to the best of Company’s knowledge, there have been no actions commenced or threatened by any party against Company or any of the Property for non-compliance with any Environmental Laws.

4. So long as Bank shall have any commitment or obligation, if any, to make any loans or extend credit to or in favour of Company, and so long as any Liabilities remain unpaid and outstanding, Company covenants and agrees that it shall:

(a) Furnish to Bank, or cause to be furnished to Bank, in each case, in form and detail and on a reporting basis satisfactory to Bank, the following:

(i) as soon as available, and in any event not later than twenty five (25) days after and as of the end of each month, a report identifying the eligible “raw materials” inventory and eligible “finished goods inventory”, each as defined in the Advance Formula Agreement, and the cost and location thereof as of the end of the preceding month, executed by the chief executive or chief financial officer of Company, in form satisfactory to Bank;

(ii) as soon as available, and in any event not later than twenty five (25) days after and as of the end of each month, a report detailing the calculation of the Advance Formula, executed by the chief executive or chief financial officer of Company, confirming the aggregate of all outstanding advances under the Working Capital Line do not exceed the lesser of the face amount of the Working Capital Line or the Advance Formula as then in effect (or if such is not the case, accompanied by a prepayment of the Working Capital Line);

(iii) as soon as available, and in any event not later than twenty five (25) days after and as of the end of each month, a progress report for each Guaranteed Contract executed by the chief executive or chief financial officer of Company, detailing the anticipated delivery date of the Financed Goods, the aggregate material and labour costs as of the date of such report, total deposits and/or instalment payments received from purchaser and copies of any amendments to the Guaranteed Contract;

(iv) as soon as possible after becoming aware of the occurrence or existence of any default or event of default under a Guaranteed Contract or any anticipated inability to comply with the material terms of a Guaranteed Contract, and in any event, (x) within five (5) business days of such default Company shall provide Bank with verbal notice of such default, and (y) within ten (10) business days of such default Company shall provide Bank with a written statement of an officer of the Company setting forth the details of such default, event of default or non-compliance with material terms and the action which Company has taken or caused to be taken, or proposes to take or cause to be taken, with respect thereto; and

(v) as soon as possible after becoming aware of the occurrence or existence of any Default or Event of Default, and in any event, (x) within five (5) business days of such Default or Event of Default Company shall provide Bank with verbal notice of such Default or Event of Default, and (y) within ten (10) business days of such Default or Event of Default Company shall provide Bank with a written statement of an officer of the Company setting forth the details of such Default or Event of Default, and the action which Company has taken or caused to be taken, or proposes to take or cause to be taken, with respect thereto; and


(vi) promptly, at such times as Bank may reasonably require, in form and detail reasonably satisfactory to Bank, such other information and reports as may be required under the terms of any Loan Documents or as Bank may request from time to time.

(b) Keep proper books of record and account in which full and correct entries shall be made of all of its financial transactions and its assets and businesses so as to permit the presentation of financial statements (including, without limitation, those financial statements to be delivered to Bank pursuant to Section 4(a) above) prepared in accordance with GAAP; permit Bank, or its representatives, at reasonable times and intervals, to visit all of Company’s offices and to make inquiries as to Company’s financial matters with its officers, employees, and independent certified public accountants; and permit Bank. through Bank’s authorized attorneys, accountants and representatives, to inspect, audit and examine Company’s books, accounts, records, ledgers and assets and properties of every kind and description, wherever located, twice each year, on reasonable notice, and at all reasonable times during normal business hours. Company shall reimburse Bank for all costs and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with such semi-annual inspections, examinations and audits, and shall pay to Bank such fees as Bank may charge in respect of such inspections, examinations and audits, or as otherwise mutually agreed upon by Company and Bank; provided that the limitation on payment and the number of audits shall not apply following the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default.

(c) Keep its insurable properties (including, without limitation, any collateral at any time securing all or any part of the Liabilities) adequately insured and maintain (i) insurance against fire and other risks customarily insured against under an “all- risk” policy and such additional risks customarily insured against by companies engaged in the same or a similar business to that of Company, (ii) necessary workers’ compensation insurance, (iii) public liability and product liability insurance, and (iv) such other insurance as may be required by law or as may be reasonably required in writing by Bank, all of which insurance shall be in such amounts, contain such terms, be in such form, be for such purposes, prepaid for such time periods. All such policies shall contain a provision whereby they may not be cancelled or materially amended except upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Bank. Company will promptly deliver to Bank, at Bank’s request, evidence satisfactory to Bank that such insurance has been so procured and, with respect to casualty insurance, made payable to Bank. If Company fails to maintain satisfactory insurance as herein provided, Bank shall have the option (but not the obligation) to do so, and Company agrees to repay Bank, upon demand, with interest at the highest rate of interest applicable to any of the Liabilities, all amounts so expended by Bank.

(d) Pay promptly and within the time that they can be paid without late charge, penalty or interest, all taxes, assessments and similar imposts and charges of every kind and nature properly and lawfully levied, assessed or imposed upon Company and/or its property, except to the extent being contested in good faith and, if requested by Bank, bonded in an amount and manner satisfactory to Bank. If Company fails to pay such taxes and assessments within the time they can be paid without penalty, late charge or interest, Bank shall have the option (but not the obligation) to do so, and Company agrees to repay Bank, upon demand, with interest at the highest rate of interest applicable to any of the Liabilities, all amounts so expended by Bank.

(e) Do or cause to be done all things necessary to preserve and keep in full force and effect Company’s corporate existence, rights and franchises and comply with all applicable laws; continue to conduct and operate its business substantially as conducted and operated during the present and preceding calendar year; at all times maintain, preserve and protect all franchises and trade names and preserve all the remainder of its property and keep the same in good repair, working order and condition to the extent they are needed in the ordinary course of the Company’s business; and from time to time make, or cause to be made, all needed and necessary proper repairs, renewals, replacements, betterments and improvements thereto so that the business carried on in connection therewith may be properly and advantageously conducted at all times.


(f) To the extent applicable, ensure that at all times each Canadian Pension Plan and Canadian Benefit Plan is administered in a timely manner in all respects in accordance with applicable plan text, funding agreements, the Income Tax Act (Canada) and other applicable laws.

(g) Comply in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws, and maintain all material permits, licenses and approvals required under applicable Environmental Laws; and promptly provide to Bank, immediately upon receipt thereof, copies of any material correspondence, notice, pleading, citation, indictment, complaint, order, decree, or other document from any source asserting or alleging a violation of any Environmental Laws by Company, or of any circumstance or condition which requires or may require a financial contribution by Company, or a clean-up, removal, remedial action or other response by or on behalf of Company under applicable Environmental Law(s), or which seeks damages or civil, criminal, or punitive penalties from Company for any violation or alleged violation of any Environmental Law(s) by Company. Company hereby indemnifies, saves and holds Bank, and any of Bank’s past, present and future officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives and consultants, harmless from any and all losses, damages, suites, penalties, costs, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable legal expenses and attorneys’ fees) incurred or arising out of any claim, loss or damage of any property, injuries to or death of any persons, contamination of or adverse effects on the environment, or other violation of any applicable Environmental Law(s), in any case, caused by Company, or in any way related to any property owned or operated by Company, or due to any acts of Company, or any of its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, consultants and/or representations; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnification shall not be applicable, and Company shall not be liable for any such losses, damages, suits, penalties, costs, liabilities or expenses, to the extent (but only to the extent) the same arise or result from any gross negligence or wilful misconduct of Bank or any of Bank’s past, present and future officers, directors, shareholders, employees, representatives or consultants.

(h) Maintain all of its bank accounts with Bank.

5. So long as Bank shall have any commitment or obligation, if any, to make any loans or extend credit to or in favour of Company, and so long as any Liabilities remain unpaid and outstanding, Company covenants and agrees that it shall not, without the prior written consent of Bank:

(a) Issue any additional stock, or any warrant, right or option relating thereto or any security convertible into any of the foregoing.

(b) Purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire any of its capital stock, or make any commitment to do so.

(c) Create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any mortgage, pledge, encumbrance, security interest, lien or charge of any kind upon any of its property or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, other than the following (collectively, “Permitted Encumbrances”):

(i) existing liens, hypothecs, mortgages, security interests and encumbrances to the extent set forth on attached Schedule 5(c) attached hereto;

(ii) liens, hypothecs, mortgages, security interests and encumbrances to or in favour of Bank;

(iii) liens for taxes, fees, assessments or other governmental charges and for which no interest, late charge or penalty is attaching or which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently pursued and, if requested by Bank, bonded in an amount and manner satisfactory to Bank;

(iv) liens, not delinquent, created by statute in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, social security, old age pensions (subject to the applicable provisions of this Agreement) and similar statutory obligations;


(v) purchase money security interests to secure purchase money indebtedness of Company permitted under Section 5(c)(v) of this Agreement, so long as such security interests arise or are created substantially contemporaneously with the purchase or acquisition by Company of the respective property or assets to which such security interests relate and the incurrence of the respective purchase money indebtedness which such security interests secure, secure only the respective purchase money indebtedness so incurred by Company to enable Company to so purchase or acquire such property or assets, and no other Debt, and encumber only the respective property or assets so purchased or acquired, and no other property or assets of Company;

(vi) liens in favour of mechanics, materialmen, carriers, warehousemen or other like statutory or common law liens securing obligations incurred in good faith in the ordinary course of business, that are not yet due and payable, except where such service is due and payable and Company is contesting the payment of same in good faith;

(vii) liens incurred or deposits or pledges made or given in connection with, or to secure payment of, indemnity, performance or similar bonds;

(viii) liens arising solely by virtue of any statutory or common law provision relating to banker’s liens, rights of set-off or similar rights and remedies as to deposit accounts or other funds maintained with a creditor depository institution;

(ix) encumbrances in the nature of zoning restrictions, easements and rights or restrictions of record on the sale of real property and landlord’s liens under leases on the premises rented, which do not materially detract from the value of such property or impair the use thereof in the business of Company; and

(x) the interest of any lessor under any capital lease, provided that such interest is limited to the property subject to the capital lease.

(d) Incur, create, assume or permit to exist any Debt of any kind or nature whatsoever, except for (i) the Liabilities, (ii) existing indebtedness to the extent set forth on attached Schedule 5(d) attached hereto, (iii) unsecured trade indebtedness and other current liabilities (other than liabilities for borrowed money) incurred and paid in the ordinary course of business, (iv) indebtedness secured by Permitted Encumbrances, and (v) purchase money indebtedness and lease obligations (whether in respect of capitalized leases, operating leases or otherwise), not otherwise disclosed in said Schedule 5(d), not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Canadian Dollars (C$250,000), in the aggregate, at any time, and (v) performance bonds entered into in the ordinary course of business, provided no encumbrance, security interest, lien or charge of any kind is granted by Company over any of its property or assets in support of such bond.

(e) Make loans, advances or extensions of credit to any Person, except sales on open account in the ordinary course of business.

(f) Guarantee or otherwise, directly or indirectly, in any way be or become responsible for obligations of any other Person, whether by agreement to purchase the indebtedness of any other Person, agreement for the furnishing of funds to any other Person through the furnishing of goods, supplies or services, by way of stock purchase, capital contribution, advance or loan, for the purpose of paying or discharging (or causing the payment or discharge of) the indebtedness of any other Person, or otherwise, except (i) guaranties in favour of Bank; (ii) the endorsement of negotiable instruments in the ordinary course of business for deposit or collection; and (iii) obligations of any parent, subsidiary or otherwise related company.

(g) Subordinate any indebtedness due to it from any Person to indebtedness of other creditors of such Person.


(h) Sell, lease (as lessor), transfer or otherwise dispose of any of its properties or assets, except as to the sale of inventory or other assets in the ordinary course of business; (ii) change its name, consolidate with or merge into any other Person, permit any other Person to merge into it; (iii) acquire all or substantially all the properties or assets of any other Person; (iv) enter into any reorganization or recapitalization, or reclassify its membership interests; or (v) enter into any sale-leaseback transaction.

(i) Allow any fact, condition or event to occur or exist with respect to any employee pension or profit sharing plan established or maintained by it which might constitute grounds for termination of any such plan or for the court appointment of a trustee to administer any such plan; or permit any such plan to be the subject of termination proceedings (whether voluntary or involuntary) which may result in a liability of Company to any Person.

(j) Furnish Bank with any certificate or other document that contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact necessary to make such certificate or document not misleading in light of the circumstances under which it was furnished.

(k) Apply any of the proceeds of any loan, advance or other extension of credit by Bank to or in favour of Company, to the purchase or carrying of any “margin stock” within the meaning of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or any regulations, interpretations or rulings thereunder.

6. An “Event of Default” shall be deemed to have occurred or exist under this Agreement upon the occurrence and/or existence of any of the following conditions or events:

(a) Company shall fail to pay the principal of or interest on or shall otherwise fail to pay any other amount owing by Company to Bank, when due, under any of the Liabilities;

(b) any representation, warranty, certification or statement made or deemed to have been made by Company herein, or by any other Person (including, without limit, Company) in any certificate, financial statement or other document or agreement delivered by or on behalf of Company in connection with the Liabilities or any of the Loan Documents, shall prove to be untrue in any material respect;

(c) Company shall fail to observe or perform in any material respect any condition, covenant or agreement of Company set forth in Section 4(c) or Section 5;

(d) Company shall fail to observe or perform any condition, covenant or agreement of Company set forth in Section 4(a) and such failure shall continue for ten (10) days;

(e) Company shall fail to observe or perform any other condition, covenant or agreement of Company set forth in any other provisions of this Agreement (other than as provided in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) above) and such failure shall continue for thirty (30) days after the earlier of (i) the day the Company became aware of such condition or noncompliance, or (ii) the day notice thereof was sent by Bank to Company;

(f) Company shall fail to observe or perform any condition, covenant or agreement of Company set forth in any other Loan Document (other than as provided in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) above), and such default shall remain unremedied or uncured beyond thirty (30) days after the earlier of (i) the day the Company became aware of such condition or noncompliance, or (ii) the day notice thereof was sent by Bank to Company;

(g) if there shall be any change, for any reason whatsoever, in the ownership or control of Company which, in the sole reasonable discretion or Bank, could result in a material adverse effect upon Company’s business, assets or operations;

(h) if any Corporate Guarantor shall be in default or if any event of default exists under any agreement by and between such Corporate Guarantor and Bank including but not limited to that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among Manitex International, Inc., a Michigan corporation formerly known as Veri-Tek International, Corp., Manitex, Inc., a Texas corporation and Bank, dated as of April 11, 2007, as amended, modified or restated from time to time;


(i) if there shall be rendered against Company one or more judgments or decrees involving an aggregate liability of C$500,000.00 or more, which has or have become non-appealable and shall remain undischarged, unsatisfied by insurance and unstayed for more than 30 days, whether or not consecutive; or if a writ of attachment or garnishment against the property of Company shall be issued and levied in an action claiming C$500,000.00 or more and not released or appealed and bonded in an amount and manner satisfactory to Bank within 30 days after such issuance and levy;

(j) if Company shall voluntarily suspend transaction of its business; or if Company shall not pay its debts as they mature, except for ordinary trade payables, or shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or the commencement or acquiescence of Company of or in proceedings for substantive relief in any bankruptcy, insolvency, debt restructuring, reorganization, readjustment of debt, dissolution, liquidation or other similar proceedings (including, without limitation, proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code , Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), the Winding-up and Restructuring Act (Canada), the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada), or other similar federal, state or provincial legislation) including, without limitation, the filing of a proposal or plan of arrangement or a notice of intention to file same, or proceedings for the appointment of a trustee, interim receiver, receiver, receiver and manager, custodian, liquidator, provisional liquidator, administrator, sequestrator or other like official with respect to Company or all or any substantial part of the assets of Company, or any similar relief which has not been dismissed or stayed within 30 days;

(k) if the EDC Guarantee ceases for any reason to be in full force and effect, or matures and is not extended, or any event of default occurs under the EDC Guarantee, while any advances remain outstanding under the Specialized Equipment Export Facility; or

(l) upon the occurrence or existence of any “Default” or “Event of Default”, as the case may be, set forth in any other Loan Document with Bank.

7. Upon the occurrence and at any time during the continuance or existence of any Event of Default, Bank may give notice to Company declaring all outstanding Liabilities to be due and payable, whereupon all such Liabilities then outstanding shall immediately become due and payable, without further notice or demand, and any commitment or obligation, if any, on the part of Bank to make loans or otherwise extend credit to or in favour of Company shall immediately terminate. Further, upon the occurrence or at any time during the continuance or existence of any Event of Default hereunder, Bank may collect, deal with and dispose of all or any part of any security in any manner permitted or authorized by the Personal Property Security Act (Ontario) or other applicable law (including public or private sate), and after deducting expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses), Bank may apply the proceeds thereof in part or full payment of any of the Liabilities, whether due or not, in any manner or order Bank elects. In addition to the foregoing, upon the occurrence and at any time during the continuance or existence of any Event of Default hereunder, Bank may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to it as a result thereof, whether by agreement, by law, or otherwise.

8. Company’s compliance with the terms and conditions set forth herein, and the absence of any Event of Default hereunder, shall not, in any way whatsoever, limit, restrict or otherwise affect or impair Bank’s right or ability to make demand for payment of any or all Liabilities which may be on a demand basis at the time of such demand, in Bank’s sole and absolute discretion exercised using commercial reasonableness, and the existence of any Event of Default hereunder shall not be the sole reason or basis for enabling Bank to make demand for payment of all or any part of such Liabilities.

9. No forbearance on the part of the Bank in enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, nor any renewal, extension or rearrangement of any payment or covenant to be made or performed by Company hereunder or any such other Loan Document, shall constitute a waiver of any of the terms of this Agreement or such Loan Document or of any such right or remedy.

10. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein and the parties attorn to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.


11. All covenants, agreements, representations and warranties by or on behalf of Company made in connection with this Agreement and any other Loan Documents shall survive the borrowing hereunder or thereunder and shall be deemed to have been relied upon by Bank. All statements contained in any certificate or other document delivered to Bank at any time by or on behalf of Company pursuant hereto shall constitute representations and warranties by Company.

12. This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which taken together constitute one and the same instrument.

13. The unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement.

14. Company agrees that it will pay all costs and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with preparation of this Agreement and any other Loan Documents, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees and disbursements of counsel for the Bank.

15. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that Company shall not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder or otherwise in respect of any of the Liabilities without the prior written consent of Bank.

16. COMPANY AND BANK, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT, WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE LIABILITIES.

If the foregoing is acceptable to Company, please indicate such with the authorized signature of Company as provided below.

 

Very truly yours,
COMERICA BANK, a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada)
By:   /s/ Omer Ahmed
  Omer Ahmed
Its:   Portfolio Manager

 

ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC
By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
Print Name:   David H. Gransee
Its:   VP & CFO
Dated: December 23, 2011


Schedule 5(c)

Permitted Encumbrances

 

1. Inventory, Equipment, Accounts, Motor Vehicles and other items in favour of Liftking Industries Inc. pursuant to Ontario PPSA file number 646883397.

 

2. Purchase Money Security Interest in certain items in favour of Gehl Company pursuant to Ontario PPSA file number 636045921.


Schedule 5(d)

Existing Indebtedness

Lease dated June 8, 2010, between Aldrovandi Equipment Limited and Manitex Liftking, ULC for facility located in Woodbridge, Ontario

Exhibit 10.2

SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT EXPORT FACILITY

MASTER REVOLVING NOTE

(Multi-Currency)

 

US$2,000,000.00      Toronto, Ontario
     December 23, 2011

ON THE MATURITY DATE, FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC, an Alberta corporation (“Borrower”), promises to pay to the order of COMERICA BANK (“Bank”), a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada) at Bank’s office located at Suite 2210, South Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2J2, or to such other office(s) as Bank may designate in writing from time to time, in lawful currency of Canada, the principal sum of TWO MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS (US$2,000,000.00), or the Equivalent Amount in Canadian Dollars, or so much of said sum as has been advanced and is then outstanding under this Note, together with interest thereon and fees as hereinafter set forth.

This Note is a note under which Advances, repayments and re-Advances may be made from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of this Note; provided, however, in no event shall Bank be obligated to make any Advances or re-Advances hereunder (notwithstanding anything expressed or implied herein or elsewhere to the contrary, including, without limit, if Bank supplies Borrower with a borrowing formula) in the event that any Default, or any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or exist.

Advances hereunder are available in Canadian Dollars by way of Canadian Prime-based Advances and Advances hereunder are available in US Dollars by way of US Prime-based Advances.

Accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid balance of each outstanding Canadian Prime-based Advance and US Prime-based Advance, as applicable, hereunder shall be payable monthly, in arrears, on the first Business Day of each month, until maturity (whether stated herein, by acceleration or otherwise). Interest hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days for Canadian Prime-based Advances and US Prime-based Advances, and shall be assessed for the actual number of days elapsed, and in such computation, effect shall be given to any change in the Applicable Interest Rate as a result of any change in the Canadian Prime Rate or the US Prime Referenced Rate on the date of each such change.

Principal payments in the amount of the Aggregate Contract Advances, together with all accrued interest thereon, of each Guaranteed Contract shall be due and payable in full upon the earlier of (i) the Scheduled Payment Date, or (ii) the termination (whether by maturity or acceleration) of the EDC Guarantee with respect to such Guaranteed Contract.

All payments to be made by Borrower to Bank under or pursuant to this Note shall be in immediately available funds, without setoff or counterclaim, and in the event that any payments submitted hereunder are in funds not available until collected, said payments shall continue to bear interest until collected. Payments in respect of Advances in US Dollars shall be made in US Dollars and payments in respect of Advances in Canadian Dollars shall be made in Canadian Dollars. Borrower hereby authorizes Bank to charge any account(s) of Borrower with Bank for any and all sums due hereunder, when due in accordance with the terms hereof.

From and after the occurrence and during the continuance or existence of any Default hereunder, the Indebtedness (as defined below) outstanding under this Note shall bear interest at a per annum rate of three percent (3%) above the otherwise Applicable Interest Rate, which interest, in any case, shall be payable upon demand. In addition to the foregoing, a late payment charge equal to five percent (5%) of each late payment hereunder may be charged on any payment not received by Bank within ten (10) calendar days after the payment due date therefor, but acceptance of payment of any such charge shall not constitute a waiver of any Default hereunder.

Borrower shall pay to Bank on or before the date of this Note, a commitment fee of US$10,000, which fee shall be fully earned and non-refundable.

The amount and date of each Advance, its Applicable Interest Rate and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted on Bank’s records, which records shall be conclusive evidence thereof, absent manifest error; provided, however, any failure by Bank to make any such notation, or any error in any such notation, shall not relieve Borrower of its obligations to repay Bank all amounts payable by Borrower to Bank under or pursuant to this Note, when due in accordance with the terms hereof.


Borrower may request an Advance hereunder upon the delivery to Bank of a Request for Advance executed by an authorized officer of Borrower, subject to the following:

 

  (a) no Default, and no condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or exist under this Note;

 

  (b) Bank shall have received, reviewed and approved the applicable contract and any amendments thereto;

 

  (c) either (i) the Request for Advance must be submitted to Bank at least 45 days prior to the expiration of the EDC Guarantee, or (ii) Bank has received confirmation from EDC that the EDC Guarantee will remain effective with respect to the requested Advance until the Scheduled Payment Date;

 

  (d) each such Request for Advance shall set forth the information required on the Request for Advance form annexed hereto as Exhibit “A” including but not limited to a copy of the applicable Guaranteed Contract, together with any amendments thereto, with a listing (including date and amount of such Advance) of all Advances under the applicable Guaranteed Contract obtained as of the date of the Request for Advance, the detailed calculations of all costs of material and labour costs, together with invoices, receipts and applicable account payable debits, Borrower’s confirmation of the maturity date of the EDC Guarantee then in effect and the estimated completion date of the Guaranteed Contract;

 

  (e) each such Request for Advance shall be delivered to Bank by 11:00 a.m. (Toronto, Ontario time) on the proposed date of Advance in the case of Canadian Prime-based Advances and US Prime-based Advances;

 

  (f) in addition to the limits provided herein, the maximum amount of any Request for Advance shall not exceed the lesser of (i) the Equipment Formula Amount as of the date of determination, and (ii) together with all outstanding Advances, the Maximum Amount;

 

  (g) an Advance outstanding in one currency cannot be converted to an Advance in another currency; and

 

  (h) a Request for Advance, once delivered to Bank, shall not be revocable by Borrower; provided, however, as aforesaid, Bank shall not be obligated to make any Advance under this Note.

Borrower may prepay all or any part of the outstanding balance of any Canadian Prime-based Advance or US Prime-based Advance under this Note at any time. Any prepayment made in accordance with this paragraph shall be without premium or penalty.

In the event that any payment under this Note becomes due and payable on any day which is not a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, and, to the extent applicable, interest shall continue to accrue and be payable thereon during such extension at the rates set forth in this Note.

The obligation of Borrower to make payment of the principal of and interest on this Note and any other amounts payable hereunder in the currency specified for such payment hereunder shall not be discharged or satisfied by any tender, or any recovery pursuant to any judgment, which is expressed in or converted into any other currency, except to the extent that such tender or recovery shall result in the actual receipt by Bank of the full amount of the particular currency expressed to be payable herein. Bank shall, using all amounts obtained or received from Borrower pursuant to any such tender or recovery in payment of principal of and interest hereunder, promptly purchase the applicable currency at the most favourable spot exchange rate determined by Bank to be available to it at such time. The obligation of Borrower to make payments in a particular currency shall be enforceable as an alternative or additional cause of action solely for the purpose of recovering in the applicable currency the amount, if any, by which such actual receipt shall fall short of the full amount of the currency expressed to be payable herein.

All payments to be made by Borrower under this Note shall be made without set-off or counterclaim and without deduction for or on account of any present or future withholding or other taxes of any nature imposed by any governmental authority or of any political subdivision thereof or any federation or organization of which such governmental authority may at the time of payment be a member, unless Borrower is compelled by law to make payments subject to such tax. In such event, Borrower shall (i) pay to Bank, for the account of Bank, such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that Bank receives a net amount equal to the full amount which would have been receivable under this Note had payment not been made subject to such tax, and (ii) send to Bank such certificates or certified copies of receipts as Bank shall reasonable require as proof of the payment by Borrower of any such taxes payable by Borrower. As used herein, the term “tax”, “taxes” and “taxation” includes all existing taxes, levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, deductions and withholdings and any restrictions or conditions resulting in a charge, together with interest thereon and fines and penalties with respect thereto, which may be imposed by reason of any violation or default with respect to the law regarding such tax, assessed as a result of or in connection with any Advances hereunder or the indebtedness of Borrower under this Note, or the payment or delivery of funds into or out of any jurisdiction other than Canada.

 

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If at any time and for any reason, the sum of the aggregate Advances hereunder to Borrower outstanding exceeds (or taking into account any Request for Advance, would exceed) the lesser of (i) the Equipment Formula Amount, or (ii) the Maximum Amount or the Equivalent Amount in US Dollars, Borrower shall, upon demand by Bank, until the necessary reductions of indebtedness under this paragraph have been fully made, repay the indebtedness outstanding hereunder and/or reduce any Requests for Advances submitted (or to be submitted) by Borrower in respect of such Advances, by the amount of such excess, to the full extent thereof. Any reduction of indebtedness required under this paragraph shall be accompanied by such other amounts as may be payable by Borrower to Bank under this Note as a result of such reductions.

If the adoption after the date hereof, or any change after the date hereof in, any applicable law, rule or regulation (whether domestic or foreign) of any governmental authority, central bank or comparable agency charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by Bank with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) made by any such authority, central bank or comparable agency after the date hereof: (a) shall subject Bank to any tax, duty or other charge with respect to this Note or any Indebtedness hereunder, or shall change the basis of taxation of payments to Bank of the principal of or interest under this Note or any other amounts due under this Note in respect thereof (except for changes in the rate of tax on the overall net income of Bank imposed by the jurisdiction in which Bank’s principal executive office is located); or (b) shall impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve (including, without limitation, any imposed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by Bank, or shall impose on Bank or the foreign exchange and interbank markets any other condition affecting this Note or the Indebtedness outstanding hereunder; and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank of maintaining any part of the Indebtedness hereunder or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by Bank under this Note by an amount deemed by the Bank to be material, then the undersigned shall pay to Bank, within fifteen (15) days of the undersigned’s receipt of written notice from Bank demanding such compensation, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate Bank for such increased cost or reduction. A certificate of Bank, prepared in good faith and in reasonable detail by Bank and submitted by Bank to the undersigned, setting forth the basis for determining such additional amount or amounts necessary to compensate Bank shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.

In the event that any applicable law, treaty, rule or regulation (whether domestic or foreign) now or hereafter in effect and whether or not presently applicable to Bank, or any interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental authority charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by Bank with any guideline, request or directive of any such authority (whether or not having the force of law), including any risk-based capital guidelines, affects or would affect the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by Bank (or any corporation controlling Bank), and Bank determines that the amount of such capital is increased by or based upon the existence of any obligations of Bank hereunder or the making or maintaining any Advances hereunder, and such increase has the effect of reducing the rate of return on Bank’s (or such controlling corporation’s) capital as a consequence of such obligations or the making or maintaining of such Advances hereunder to a level below that which Bank (or such controlling corporation) could have achieved but for such circumstances (taking into consideration its policies with respect to capital adequacy), then Borrower shall pay to Bank, within fifteen (15) days of Borrower’s receipt of written notice from Bank demanding such compensation, additional amounts as are sufficient to compensate Bank (or such controlling corporation) for any increase in the amount of capital and reduced rate of return which Bank reasonably determines to be allocable to the existence of any obligations of Bank hereunder or to the making or maintaining any Advances hereunder. A certificate of Bank as to the amount of such compensation, prepared in good faith and in reasonable detail by Bank and submitted by Bank to Borrower, shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes absent manifest error in computation.

This Note and any other indebtedness and liabilities of any kind of Borrower to Bank, and any and all modifications, renewals or extensions thereof, whether joint or several, contingent or absolute, direct or indirect, now existing or later arising, and however evidenced (collectively the “Indebtedness”), are secured by and Bank is granted a security interest in all items at any time deposited in any account of Borrower with Bank and by all proceeds of these items (cash or otherwise), all account balances of Borrower from time to time with Bank, by all property of Borrower from time to time in the possession of Bank, and by any other collateral, rights and properties described in each and every mortgage, security agreement, pledge, assignment and other security or collateral agreement which has been, or will at any time(s) later be, executed by Borrower, or others, to or for the benefit of Bank (collectively the “Collateral”).

If (a) Borrower or any guarantor under a guarantee of all or part of the Indebtedness (a “guarantor”) fail(s) to pay this Note, or any part thereof, or any of the Indebtedness when due, by maturity, acceleration or otherwise, or fail(s) to pay any Indebtedness owing on a demand basis upon demand; or (b) Borrower or any guarantor fail(s) to comply with any of the terms or provisions of any agreement between Borrower or any guarantor and Bank; or (c) Borrower or any guarantor become(s) the subject of a voluntary or involuntary proceeding in bankruptcy, or a reorganization, arrangement or creditor composition proceeding, which is not dismissed or stayed within 30 days (if a business entity) cease(s) doing business as a going concern, (if a natural person)

 

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die(s) or become(s) incompetent, (if a partnership) dissolve(s) or any general partner of it dies, becomes incompetent or becomes the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding, or (if a corporation or a limited liability company) is the subject of a dissolution, merger or consolidation; or (d) any warranty or representation made by Borrower or any guarantor in connection with this Note or any of the Indebtedness shall be discovered to be untrue or incomplete in any material respect; or (e) there is any termination, notice of termination, or breach of any guarantee, pledge, collateral assignment or subordination agreement relating to all or any part of the Indebtedness; or (f) there is any failure by Borrower or any guarantor to pay, when due, any of its indebtedness (other than to Bank), or in the observance or performance of any term, covenant or condition in any document evidencing, securing or relating to such indebtedness and such indebtedness has been accelerated; or (g) there is filed or issued a levy or writ of attachment or garnishment or other like judicial process upon Borrower or any guarantor or any of the Collateral for any amount in excess of C$500,000 including, without limit, any accounts of Borrower or any guarantor with Bank, then Bank, upon the occurrence and at any time during the continuance or existence of any of these conditions or events (each a “Default”), may at its option and without prior notice to Borrower, declare any or all of the Indebtedness to be immediately due and payable (notwithstanding any provisions contained in the evidence of it to the contrary), sell or liquidate all or any portion of the Collateral, set off against the Indebtedness any amounts owing by Bank to Borrower, charge interest at the default rate provided in the document evidencing the relevant Indebtedness, and exercise any one or more of the rights and remedies granted to Bank by any agreement with Borrower or which are granted to Bank under applicable law, or otherwise.

Borrower waives presentment, demand, protest, notice of dishonour, notice of demand or intent to demand, notice of acceleration or intent to accelerate, and all other notices, and agrees that no extension or indulgence to Borrower, or release, substitution or nonenforcement of any security, or release or substitution of any guarantor or any other party, whether with or without notice, shall affect the obligations of Borrower. Borrower agrees that Bank has the right to sell, assign, or grant participations, or any interest, in any or all of the Indebtedness, and that, in connection with such right, but without limiting its ability to make other disclosures to the full extent allowable, Bank may disclose all documents and information which Bank now or later has relating to Borrower and the Indebtedness. Borrower agrees that Bank may provide information relating to this Note or relating to Borrower to Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers.

Borrower agrees to reimburse Bank, or any other holder or owner of this Note, for any and all costs and expenses (including, without limit, court costs, legal expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether inside or outside counsel is used, whether or not suit is instituted, and, if suit is instituted, whether at the trial court level, appellate level, in a bankruptcy, probate or administrative proceeding or otherwise) incurred in the preparation, administration, collection or the attempting to collect this Note or the Indebtedness or incurred in any other matter or proceeding relating to this Note or the Indebtedness.

Borrower acknowledges and agrees that there are no contrary agreements, oral or written, establishing a term of this Note and agrees that the terms and conditions of this Note may not be amended, waived or modified except in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of Bank expressly stating that the writing constitutes an amendment, waiver or modification of the terms of this Note. If any provision of this Note is unenforceable in whole or part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND THE FEDERAL LAWS OF CANADA APPLICABLE THEREIN.

If this Note is signed by two or more parties, the obligations and undertakings under this Note shall be that of all and any two or more jointly and also of each severally. This Note shall bind Borrower and Borrower’s respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and this Note shall enure to the benefit of Bank’s and Bank’s successors and assigns.

Payment of interest, as required hereunder, shall be deemed to be an acknowledgment by the Borrower of its continuing liability for the principal of and interest due under this Note.

For purposes of disclosure pursuant to the Interest Act (Canada), the annual rates of interest or fees to which the rates of interest or fees provided in this Note and any related documents are equivalent, are the rates so calculated multiplied by the actual number of days in the calendar year and divided by 365 (or 366 days in the case of leap years).

For the purposes of this Note, the following terms have the following meanings:

“Advance” means a borrowing requested by Borrower and made by Bank under this Note, including any refunding of an outstanding Advance as the same type of Advance or the conversion of any such outstanding Advance to another type of Advance, and shall include a Canadian Prime-based Advance, US Prime-based Advance and the issuance of L/Cs.

Aggregate Contract Advances ” means the aggregate of all Advances made by Bank to Borrower during the term of the Guaranteed Contract from the date of the Guaranteed Contract through to the completion of the Guaranteed Contract and delivery of the goods to the applicable account debtor.

 

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“Applicable Interest Rate” means the Canadian Prime Rate or the US Prime-based Rate, as selected by Borrower from time to time, or as otherwise determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.

Applicable Margin ” means (i) with respect to Advances bearing interest at the Canadian Prime Rate, 0.50%; and (ii) with respect to Advances bearing interest at the US Prime Referenced Rate, 0.0%.

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday on which Bank is open for all or substantially all of its domestic and international commercial banking business (including dealings in foreign exchange) in Toronto, Ontario, and, in respect of notices and determinations relating to the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate, also a day on which dealings in US Dollar deposits are also carried on in the London interbank market and on which banks are open for business in London, England and in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Canadian Dollars ” and the sign “ C$ ” means the lawful money of Canada.

Canadian Prime-based Advance ” means an Advance which bears interest at the Canadian Prime-based Rate.

Canadian Prime-based Rate ” means for any day, that rate of interest which is equal to the sum of the Canadian Prime Rate plus the Applicable Margin.

Canadian Prime Rate ” means the per annum interest rate announced from time to time by Bank as being a reference rate then in effect for determining interest rates on Canadian Dollar denominated commercial loans made by it in Canada, which rate is not necessarily the lowest rate on loans made by Bank at such time.

“Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” means, for any day, a per annum interest rate which is equal to the quotient of the following:

(a) for any day, the per annum rate of interest determined on the basis of the rate for deposits in United States Dollars for a period equal to one (1) month, appearing on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service as of 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or as soon thereafter as practical), on such day, or if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day. In the event that such rate does not appear on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service (or otherwise on such Service) on any day, the “Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” for such day shall be determined by reference to such other publicly available service for displaying eurodollar rates as may be agreed upon by Bank and Borrower, or, in the absence of such agreement, the “Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” for such day shall, instead, be determined based upon the average of the rates at which Bank is offered dollar deposits at or about 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or soon thereafter as practical), on such day, or if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day, in the interbank eurodollar market in an amount comparable to the principal amount of the US Dollar Advance which is to bear interest at such Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate and for a period of one (1) month;

divided by

(b) a percentage (expressed as a decimal) equal to 1.00 minus the maximum rate on such day at which Bank is required to maintain reserves on “Euro-currency Liabilities” as defined in and pursuant to Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or, if such regulation or definition is modified, and as long as Bank is required to maintain reserves against a category of liabilities which includes eurodollar deposits or includes a category of assets which includes eurodollar loans, the rate at which such reserves are required to be maintained on such category.

EDC ” means Export Development Canada, a corporation established by an Act of the Parliament of Canada.

EDC Guarantee ” means the guarantee provided by EDC under their export guarantee program which guarantee is in full force and effect with a scheduled maturity date more than 45 days after the date of the first Request for Advance submitted for a Guaranteed Contract for which no previous Request for Advance was submitted.

“Equipment Formula Amount” means, without duplication, 90% of the aggregate total of costs of material plus labour costs for the Financed Goods as of the period of determination as evidenced by applicable invoices, receipts and account payable debit reports, provided such amount does not exceed 90% of the total purchase price provided in the applicable Guaranteed contract at any time.

“Equivalent Amount” means, on any date of determination, with respect to obligations or valuations denominated in one currency (the “first currency”), the amount of another currency (the “second currency”) which would result from the conversion of the relevant amount of the first currency into the second currency at the 12:00 noon rate quoted on the Reuters Monitor Screen (Page BOFC or such other Page as may replace such Page for the purpose of displacing such exchange rates) on such date or, if such date is not a Business Day, on the Business Day immediately preceding such date of determination, or at such other rate as may have been agreed in writing between Borrowers and Bank.

 

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Financed Goods ” means the goods which are the subject of the applicable Guaranteed Contract.

Guaranteed Contract ” means a contract for the manufacture of specialized transporters or other equipment for export from Canada which is guaranteed by the EDC Guarantee.

“Letter Agreement” means that certain amended and restated letter agreement by and between Borrower and Bank, dated as of even date herewith, as amended, modified or restated from time to time.

“Loan Documents” has the meaning ascribed thereto on the Letter Agreement.

Maturity Date ” means the day which is March 11, 2013.

Maximum Amount ” means US$2,000,000 of the Equivalent Amount in Canadian Dollars.

Reuters Screen CDOR Page ” means the display designated as page CDOR on the Reuters Monitor Money Service or such other page as may replace that page on that service for the purpose of displaying bid quotations for bankers’ acceptances of Schedule I banks.

“Request for Advance” means a Request for Advance issued by Borrower under this Note in the form annexed to this Note as Exhibit “A”.

Scheduled Payment Date ” means the date corresponding to (i) sixty (60) days after the Borrower ships the Financed Goods to, or as directed by, the purchaser of the Financed Goods, or (ii) five (5) Business Days after the Borrower receives payment in full for such Financed Goods.

US Dollars ” and the sign “ US$ ” means the lawful money of the United States of America.

US Prime-based Advance ” shall mean an Advance which bears interest at the US Prime-based Rate.

US Prime-based Rate ” means for any day, that rate of interest which is equal to the sum of the US Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin.

US Prime Rate ” means the annual rate of interest announced from time to time by Bank as being its reference rate then in effect for determining rates on US Dollar denominated commercial loans made by it in Canada, which rate is not necessarily the lowest rate on loans made by Bank at such time.

US Prime Referenced Rate ” means, for any day, a per annum interest rate which is equal to the US Prime Rate in effect on such day, but in no event and at no time shall the US Prime Referenced Rate be less than the sum of the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate for such day plus two and one-half percent (2.50%) per annum. If, at any time, Bank determines that it is unable to determine or ascertain the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate for any day, the US Prime Referenced Rate for each such day shall be the US Prime Rate in effect at such time, but not less than two and one-half percent (2.50%) per annum.

No delay or failure of Bank in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall affect such right, power or privilege, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any further exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other power, right or privilege. The rights of Bank under this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any right or remedies which Bank would otherwise have, whether by other instruments or by law.

BORROWER AND BANK ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT, WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS NOTE OR THE INDEBTEDNESS HEREUNDER.

 

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Borrower acknowledges that this Note is issued, delivered and accepted in Toronto, Ontario and any approval or extension of credit pursuant to this Note is extended by Bank from its office in Toronto, Ontario.

 

MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC
By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
Its:   VP & CFO

 

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EXHIBIT “A”

REQUEST FOR ADVANCE

 

TO: COMERICA BANK (the “Bank”)

The undersigned, MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC, an Alberta corporation (“ Borrower ”), hereby requests the Bank to make a(an)                              Advance under a Master Revolving Note dated as of December _____, 2011 in the principal amount of Two Million US Dollars (US$2,000,000) made by Borrower to Bank (the “ Note ”), pursuant to the following terms:

Export Development Canada Guarantee Maturity Date: _______________________

Scheduled delivery date of financed Goods: ______________________________

Account Debtor: __________________________________ (as identified in Guaranteed Contract)

For the first Request for Advance under a Guaranteed Contract, attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true copy of the executed Guaranteed Contract for which the Advance(s) is/are requested and for each subsequent Request for Advance under the applicable Guaranteed Contract, attached as Exhibit A is the name of the parties to the contract, the date of the contract and any amendments to the contract which have not been previously delivered to the Bank.

Attached hereto as Schedule A is a detailed list of each Advance requested under the above referenced Guaranteed Contract, including date of Advance, and amount (with currency identified).

 

A.    Material Costs:    US$___________ [attach invoices/receipts]
      C$____________ [attach invoices/receipts]
B.    Labour Costs:   

C$____________ [attach payable report showing payroll debits

            for period of determination or receipts as applicable]

C.    Total (A+B)    C/US$___________ [convert all totals to the currency of the advance being requested]
D.    90% of Total:    $__________________
Amount (from D):   C$___________________        (If a Canadian Prime-based Advance)
                         US$__________________         (If a US Prime-based Advance)

Advance Date:                                                    , 20      .

The undersigned represents, warrants and certifies that no Default, or any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, has occurred and is continuing under the Note, and none will exist upon the making of the Advance requested hereunder. The undersigned further certifies that upon advancing the sum requested hereunder, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Note will not exceed the face amount thereof. If the amount advanced to the undersigned under the Note shall at any time exceed the face amount thereof, the undersigned will immediately pay such excess amount, without any necessity of notice or demand.

The undersigned hereby authorizes Bank to disburse the proceeds of the Advance being requested by this Request for Advance by crediting the account of the undersigned with Bank separately designated by the undersigned or as the undersigned may otherwise direct.

Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings given to them in the Note.

Dated this _____ day of ______________________, _____.

 

MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC
By:    
Its:    

Exhibit 10.3

AMENDMENT TO SECURITY AGREEMENT

This Amendment to Security Agreement (“Amendment”) dated as of December 23, 2011, is made by and between MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC, an Alberta corporation (“Debtor”) and COMERICA BANK (“Bank”), a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada) to amend the Security Agreement dated on or about December 29, 2006, made by the Debtor to Bank (the “Agreement”).

1. Amendments to Agreement . The Agreement is amended as follows:

(a) The Collateral as defined in the Agreement is amended to include, without limitation, “Investment Property” immediately following the reference to “securities” in the third line of paragraph 1.1.

2. Representations . Debtor hereby ratifies and reaffirms the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in the Agreement.

3. Miscellaneous

1. This Amendment may be executed in as many counterparts as Bank and Debtor deem convenient and shall become effective upon delivery to Bank of all executed counterparts hereof.

2. Debtor and Bank acknowledge and agree that, except as specifically amended hereby or in connection herewith, all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect in accordance with their original terms.

3. Debtor ratifies and confirms that the Agreement is, and shall remain, in full force and effect with respect to the Indebtedness (as defined therein), including without limitation, indebtedness and obligations of the Borrower now or hereafter existing or arising under or in connection with the Amended and Restated Letter Agreement, by and between Debtor and Bank, dated as of even date herewith.

4. Debtor shall pay all of Bank’s legal costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) incurred in the negotiation, preparation and closing hereof, including, without limitation, costs of all lien searches and financing statement filings.


5. Except as specifically set forth herein, nothing set forth in this Amendment shall constitute, or be interpreted or construed to constitute, a waiver of any right or remedy of Bank, or of any default or Event of Default whether now existing or hereafter arising.

This Amendment to Security Agreement is executed and delivered as of the date set forth above.

 

COMERICA BANK     MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC
By:   /S/ Omer Ahmed     By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
  Omer Ahmed     Print Name: David H. Gransee
Its:   Portfolio Manager     Its:   VP & CFO

 

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Exhibit 10.4

Guarantee of Manitex International, Inc. of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

LOGO    GUARANTEE   

 

 

As of December 23, 2011, the undersigned, MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. , a Michigan corporation, for value received, unconditionally and absolutely guarantee(s) to COMERICA BANK ( Bank ), a Texas banking association and an authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada), payment when due, whether by stated maturity, demand, acceleration or otherwise, of all existing and future indebtedness to Bank of MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , an Alberta corporation (“Borrower”) corporation ( Borrower ) under that certain Specialized Equipment Export Facility Master Revolving Note, in the original principal amount of US$2,000,000 dated as of even date herewith, as amended, modified or restated from time to time (the “Note”), together with all interest, fees and all costs and expenses payable by the undersigned hereunder (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by Bank in the collection of such principal and interest guaranteed hereby, together with accrued interest on the indebtedness guaranteed hereunder at the rate set out in the Note and any amendments, extensions, renewals or modifications, from the date of demand by Bank on the undersigned until payment in full by the undersigned of all moneys owing hereunder ( Indebtedness ). Indebtedness includes, without limitation, any and all obligations or liabilities of Borrower to Bank under the Note; including, without limitation, late charges, loan fees or charges and overdraft indebtedness; any and all indebtedness, obligations or liabilities for which Borrower would otherwise be liable to Bank were it not for the invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of Note or related documents and obligations evidenced thereby by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law or order of any kind, or for any other reason; any and all amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions of any of the above; and all costs of collecting Indebtedness, including, without limit, fees of counsel. Any reference in this Guarantee to fees of counsel shall be deemed a reference to reasonable fees, charges, costs and expenses of both in-house and outside counsel and paralegals, and whether or not a suit or action is instituted, and to court costs if a suit or action is instituted, and whether fees of counsel or court costs are incurred at the trial court level, on appeal, in a bankruptcy, administrative or probate proceeding or otherwise. All costs shall be payable immediately by the undersigned when incurred by Bank, without demand, and until paid shall bear interest at the highest per annum rate applicable to any of the Indebtedness, but not in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law.

 

1. LIMITATION : The total obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee is UNLIMITED unless specifically limited in the Additional Provisions of this Guarantee, and this obligation (whether unlimited or limited to the extent specified in the Additional Provisions) shall include, IN ADDITION TO any limited amount of principal guaranteed, all interest on that limited amount, and all costs incurred by Bank in collection efforts against Borrower and/or the undersigned or otherwise incurred by Bank in any way relating to the Indebtedness, or this Guarantee, including, without limitation, fees of counsel. The undersigned agree(s) that (a) this limitation shall not be a limitation on the amount of Borrower’s Indebtedness to Bank; (b) any payments by the undersigned shall not reduce the maximum liability of the undersigned under this Guarantee unless written notice to that effect is actually received by Bank at, or prior to, the time of the payment; and (c) the liability of the undersigned to Bank shall at all times be deemed to be the aggregate liability of the undersigned under this Guarantee and any other guarantees previously or subsequently given to Bank by the undersigned and not expressly revoked, modified or invalidated in writing.

 

2. NATURE OF GUARANTEE: This is a continuing Guarantee of payment and not of collection and remains effective whether the Indebtedness is from time to time reduced and later increased or entirely extinguished and later reincurred. The undersigned deliver(s) this Guarantee based solely on the undersigned’s independent investigation of (or decision not to investigate) the financial condition of Borrower and is (are) not relying on any information furnished by Bank. The undersigned assume(s) full responsibility for obtaining any further information concerning Borrower’s financial condition, the status of the Indebtedness or any other matter which the undersigned may deem necessary or appropriate now or later. The undersigned knowingly accept(s) the full range of risk encompassed in this Guarantee, which risk includes, without limitation, the possibility that Borrower may incur Indebtedness to Bank after the financial condition of Borrower, or Borrower’s ability to pay debts as they mature, has deteriorated.


Guarantee of Manitex International, Inc. of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

3. INDEMNITY: As an original and independent obligation under this Guarantee, the undersigned shall: (a) indemnify Bank and keep Bank indemnified against any cost, loss, expense or liability of whatever kind resulting from the failure by Borrower to make due and punctual payment of any of the Indebtedness or resulting from any of the Indebtedness being or becoming void, voidable, unenforceable or ineffective against Borrower (including, but without limitation, all legal and other costs, charges and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with preserving or enforcing, or attempting to preserve or enforce, its rights under this Guarantee); and (b) pay on demand the amount of such cost, loss, expense or liability whether or not Bank has attempted to enforce any rights against Borrower or any other person or otherwise.

 

4. PAYMENTS:

 

  (a) Each payment to be made by the undersigned hereunder shall be payable in the currency or currencies in which such obligations are denominated without set-off or counterclaim and free and clear of and without deduction or withholding for or on account of any Taxes unless the undersigned is (are) required by law to make payment subject to such Taxes. If the undersigned shall be required by law to deduct or withhold any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder to Bank, the undersigned shall make such deductions or withholdings, and the undersigned shall pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant taxing or other authority in accordance with applicable law.

 

  (b) The undersigned agree(s) to pay any present or future Taxes that arise from any payment made under this Guarantee or from the execution, sale, transfer, delivery or registration of, or otherwise with respect to, this Guarantee and any other agreements and instruments contemplated hereby or thereby (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof).

 

  (c) The undersigned shall indemnify Bank for the full amount of the Taxes referred to in Section 4(b) (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof), including, without limitation, any such Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on amounts payable by the undersigned under Section 4(b), and any liability (including penalties, interest and expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally asserted. This indemnification shall be made within ten (10) days after the date Bank makes written demand therefor.

 

  (d) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Taxes or amounts in respect thereof must be deducted or withheld from any payment made or to be made by the undersigned hereunder (including payment of any additional amounts payable under this Section 4(d)), the undersigned shall pay such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that Bank receives a net amount equal to the full amount which it would have received had such payment not been subject to such Taxes. Within thirty (30) days after the date of any payment of Taxes under this Section 4, the undersigned shall furnish to Bank the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing payment thereof.

 

  (e) For purposes of this Guarantee, “ Taxes ” means all present and future taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges of any nature (including income, corporate, capital (including large corporations), net worth, sales, consumption, use, transfer, goods and services, value-added, stamp, registration, franchise, withholding, payroll, employment, health, education, excise, business, school, property, occupation, customs, anti-dumping and countervail taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges) imposed by any governmental authority, together with any fines, interest, penalties or other additions on, to, in lieu of, for non-collection of or in respect of these taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges.

 

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Guarantee of Manitex International, Inc. of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

5. CURRENCY CONVERSION: If for the purposes of obtaining judgment in any court in any jurisdiction with respect to this Guarantee it becomes necessary to convert into the currency of such jurisdiction (herein called the Other Currency ) any amount due hereunder in any currency other than the Other Currency (the Original Currency ), then conversion shall be made at the rate of exchange prevailing for the Original Currency on the business day before the day on which judgment is given. In the event that there is a change in the rate of exchange prevailing between the business day before the day on which the judgment is given and the date of payment of the amount due, the undersigned will, on the date of payment, pay such additional amounts (if any) as may be necessary to ensure that the amount paid on such date is the amount in the Other Currency which when converted at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of payment is the amount then due under this Guarantee in such other Original Currency. Any additional amount due from the undersigned under this Section 5 will be due as a separate debt and shall not be affected by judgment being obtained for any other sums due under or in respect of this Guarantee.

 

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: To the extent that any of the undersigned is a corporate entity, the undersigned represent(s) and warrant(s) to Bank that (i) the undersigned is (are) a corporation, duly organized and existing in good standing and has full power and authority to make and deliver this Guarantee; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Guarantee by the undersigned have been duly authorized by all necessary action of its directors and stockholders and do not and will not violate the provisions of, or constitute a default under, any presently applicable law or its articles of incorporation, bylaws, or any agreement presently binding on it; (iii) this Guarantee has been duly executed and delivered by the authorized officers of the undersigned and constitutes its lawful, binding and legally enforceable obligation; and (iv) the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Guarantee do not require notification to, registration with, or consent or approval by, any federal, provincial, state or local regulatory body or administrative agency. The undersigned represent(s) and warrant(s) to Bank that the undersigned has (have) a direct and substantial economic interest in Borrower and expect(s) to derive substantial benefits therefrom and from any loans, credit transactions, financial accommodations, discounts, purchases of property and other transactions and events resulting in the creation of the Indebtedness guaranteed hereby, and that this Guarantee is given for a corporate purpose.

 

7. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS: The undersigned authorize(s) Bank, either before or after termination of this Guarantee, without notice to or demand on the undersigned and without affecting the undersigned’s liability under this Guarantee, from time to time to: (a) apply any security and direct the order or manner of sale; and (b) apply payments received by Bank from Borrower to any indebtedness of Borrower to Bank, in such order as Bank shall determine in its sole discretion, whether or not this indebtedness is covered by this Guarantee, and the undersigned waive(s) any provision of law regarding application of payments which specifies otherwise. The undersigned agree(s) to provide to Bank copies of the undersigned’s financial statements upon request.

 

8. SUBORDINATION AND POSTPONEMENT: All indebtedness and liabilities, present and future, of Borrower to the undersigned are hereby subordinated to the Indebtedness, present and future, of Borrower to Bank and all indebtedness and liabilities, present and future, of Borrower to the undersigned shall be postponed to all the Indebtedness, present and future, of Borrower to Bank and all money received by the undersigned in respect of the indebtedness and liabilities of Borrower to the undersigned shall be received in trust for Bank and forthwith, upon receipt, shall be paid over to Bank, the whole without in any way limiting or lessening the liability of the undersigned under the guarantee contained in this Guarantee; and this subordination and postponement is independent of the said guarantee and shall remain in full effect notwithstanding that the liability of the undersigned under the said guarantee may be extinct.

 

9.

SECURITY: The undersigned agree(s) that no security now or later held by Bank for the payment of any Indebtedness, whether from Borrower, any guarantor, or otherwise, and whether in the nature of a security interest, pledge, lien, assignment, setoff, suretyship, guarantee, indemnity, insurance or otherwise, shall affect in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee, and Bank, in its sole discretion, without notice to the undersigned, may release, exchange, enforce and otherwise deal with any security without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee. The undersigned acknowledge(s) and

 

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Guarantee of Manitex International, Inc. of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

  agree(s) that Bank has no obligation to acquire or perfect any lien on or security interest in any asset(s), whether realty or personalty, to secure payment of the Indebtedness, and the undersigned is (are) not relying upon any asset(s) in which Bank has or may have a lien or security interest for payment of the Indebtedness.

 

10. OTHER GUARANTORS: If any Indebtedness is guaranteed by two or more guarantors, the obligation of the undersigned shall be several and also joint, each with all and also each with any one or more of the others, and may be enforced at the option of Bank against each severally, any two or more jointly, or some severally and some jointly. Bank, in its sole discretion, may release any one or more of the guarantors for any consideration which it deems adequate, and may fail or elect not to prove a claim against the estate of any bankrupt, insolvent, incompetent or deceased guarantor; and after that, without notice to any guarantor, Bank may extend or renew any or all Indebtedness and may permit Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the remaining guarantor(s). The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the effectiveness of this Guarantee is not conditioned on any or all of the Indebtedness being guaranteed by anyone else.

 

11. TERMINATION: Any of the undersigned may terminate their obligation under this Guarantee as to future Indebtedness (except as provided below) by (and only by) delivering written notice of termination to an officer of Bank and receiving from an officer of Bank written acknowledgement of delivery; provided, however, the termination shall not be effective until the opening of business on the fifth (5th) day (“ effective date ”) following written acknowledgement of delivery. Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the remaining guarantor(s), whether or not the termination is known to the remaining guarantor(s). Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the terminating guarantor(s) as to any Indebtedness existing at the effective date of termination or any Indebtedness created after that pursuant to any commitment or agreement of Bank or pursuant to any Borrower’s loan with Bank existing at the effective date of termination (whether advances or readvances by Bank after the effective date of termination are optional or obligatory), or any modifications, extensions or renewals of any of this Indebtedness, whether in whole or in part, and as to all of this Indebtedness and modifications, extensions or renewals of it, this Guarantee shall continue effective until the same shall have been fully paid. BANK HAS NO DUTY TO GIVE NOTICE OF TERMINATION BY ANY GUARANTOR(S) TO ANY REMAINING GUARANTOR(S). THE UNDERSIGNED SHALL INDEMNIFY BANK AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES RESULTING FROM BANK’S OWN NEGLIGENCE, EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT (BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT) CAUSED BY BANK’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FEES OF COUNSEL, INCURRED BY BANK IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUIT, CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST BANK ARISING OUT OF ANY MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF BORROWER’S LOAN OR ANY REFUSAL BY BANK TO EXTEND ADDITIONAL CREDIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF THIS GUARANTEE.

 

12. REINSTATEMENT: Notwithstanding any prior revocation, termination, surrender or discharge of this Guarantee (or of any lien, pledge or security interest securing this Guarantee) in whole or in part, the effectiveness of this Guarantee, and of all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guarantee, shall automatically continue or be reinstated in the event that any payment received or credit given by Bank in respect of the Indebtedness is returned, disgorged or rescinded under any applicable state or federal law, including, without limitation, laws pertaining to bankruptcy or insolvency, in which case this Guarantee, and all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guarantee, shall be enforceable against the undersigned as if the returned, disgorged or rescinded payment or credit had not been received or given by Bank, and whether or not Bank relied upon this payment or credit or changed its position as a consequence of it. In the event of continuation or reinstatement of this Guarantee and the liens, pledges and security interests securing it, the undersigned agree(s) upon demand by Bank, to execute and deliver to Bank those documents which Bank determines are appropriate to further evidence (in the public records or otherwise) this continuation or reinstatement, although the failure of the undersigned to do so shall not affect in any way the reinstatement or continuation. If the undersigned do(es) not execute and deliver to Bank upon demand such documents, Bank and each Bank officer is irrevocably appointed (which appointment is coupled with an interest) the true and lawful attorney of the undersigned (with full power of substitution) to execute and deliver such documents in the name and on behalf of the undersigned.

 

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Guarantee of Manitex International, Inc. of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

13. WAIVERS: The undersigned, to the extent not expressly prohibited by applicable law, waive(s) any right to require Bank to: (a) proceed against any person or property; (b) give notice of the terms, time and place of any public or private sale of personal property security held from Borrower or any other person, or otherwise comply with the Personal Property Security Act (Ontario), as the same may be amended, revised or replaced from time to time; or (c) pursue any other remedy in Bank’s power. The undersigned waive(s) notice of acceptance of this Guarantee and presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest, dishonor, notice of dishonor, notice of default, notice of intent to accelerate or demand payment or notice of acceleration of any Indebtedness, any and all other notices to which the undersigned might otherwise be entitled, and diligence in collecting any Indebtedness, and all rights of a guarantor under applicable law, and agree(s) that Bank may, once or any number of times, modify the terms of any Indebtedness, compromise, extend, increase, accelerate, renew or forbear to enforce payment of any or all Indebtedness, or permit Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, all without notice to the undersigned and without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee.

The undersigned unconditionally and irrevocably waive(s) each and every defense and setoff of any nature which, under principles of guarantee or otherwise, would operate to impair or diminish in any way the obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee, and acknowledge(s) that each such waiver is by this reference incorporated into each security agreement, collateral assignment, pledge and/or other document from the undersigned now or later securing this Guarantee and/or the Indebtedness, and acknowledge(s) that as of the date of this Guarantee no such defense or setoff exists.

 

14. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: The undersigned waive(s) any and all rights (whether by subrogation, indemnity, reimbursement, or otherwise) to recover from Borrower any amounts paid by the undersigned pursuant to this Guarantee.

 

15. SALE/ASSIGNMENT: The undersigned acknowledge(s) that Bank has the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate, or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness and any related obligations, including, without limitation, this Guarantee, without notice to the undersigned and that Bank may disclose any documents and information which Bank now has or later acquires relating to the undersigned, Borrower or the Indebtedness in connection with such sale, assignment, transfer, negotiation, or grant. The undersigned shall upon request made by an assignee of Bank execute and deliver such assurances as may be reasonably requested by such assignee to confirm its entitlement to the rights and benefits hereunder so assigned and transferred to it and the liability of the undersigned to the assignee hereunder. The undersigned agree(s) that Bank may provide information relating to this Guarantee or relating to the undersigned to Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers.

 

16. GENERAL: This Guarantee constitutes the entire agreement of the undersigned and Bank with respect to the subject matter of this Guarantee. No waiver, consent, modification or change of the terms of the Guarantee shall bind any of the undersigned or Bank unless in writing and signed by the waiving party or an authorized officer of the waiving party, and then this waiver, consent, modification or change shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given. This Guarantee shall inure to the benefit of Bank and its successors and assigns and shall be binding on the undersigned and the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns including, without limitation, any debtor in possession or trustee in bankruptcy for any of the undersigned. The undersigned has (have) knowingly and voluntarily entered into this Guarantee in good faith for the purpose of inducing Bank to extend credit or make other financial accommodations to Borrower. If any provision of this Guarantee is unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective. The obligations of the undersigned under this Guarantee are in addition to and not in substitution for any other obligations to Bank in relation to any other agreement and any guarantees, indemnities or security at any time held by or for the benefit of Bank. THIS GUARANTEE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND THE LAWS OF CANADA APPLICABLE THEREIN.

 

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Guarantee of Manitex International, Inc. of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

17. HEADINGS: Headings in this Guarantee are included for the convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Guarantee for any purpose.

 

18. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: This Guarantee does not amend or replace any other guarantee given to Bank by the undersigned and not expressly revoked, modified or invalidated in writing.

 

19. JURY TRIAL WAIVER: THE UNDERSIGNED AND BANK, BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GUARANTEE, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS GUARANTEE OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

 

20. THIS GUARANTEE REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN OR ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

 

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Guarantee of Manitex International, Inc. of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the undersigned has signed and delivered this Guarantee the day and year first written above.

 

WITNESSES:     GUARANTOR:
    MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
/s/ Paul Jarrell     By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
Print Name:     Print Name: David H. Gransee
Paul Jarrell     Its:   VP & CFO
Print Name:       (title)

 

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Exhibit 10.5

Guarantee of Manitex, LLC of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

LOGO      GUARANTEE

 

 

As of December 23, 2011, the undersigned, MANITEX, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company, for value received, unconditionally and absolutely guarantee(s) to COMERICA BANK ( Bank ), a Texas banking association and an authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada), payment when due, whether by stated maturity, demand, acceleration or otherwise, of all existing and future indebtedness to Bank of MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , an Alberta corporation (“Borrower”) corporation ( Borrower ) under that certain Specialized Equipment Export Facility Master Revolving Note, in the original principal amount of US$2,000,000 dated as of even date herewith, as amended, modified or restated from time to time (the “Note”), together with all interest, fees and all costs and expenses payable by the undersigned hereunder (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by Bank in the collection of such principal and interest guaranteed hereby, together with accrued interest on the indebtedness guaranteed hereunder at the rate set out in the Note and any amendments, extensions, renewals or modifications, from the date of demand by Bank on the undersigned until payment in full by the undersigned of all moneys owing hereunder ( Indebtedness ). Indebtedness includes, without limitation, any and all obligations or liabilities of Borrower to Bank under the Note; including, without limitation, late charges, loan fees or charges and overdraft indebtedness; any and all indebtedness, obligations or liabilities for which Borrower would otherwise be liable to Bank were it not for the invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of Note or related documents and obligations evidenced thereby by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law or order of any kind, or for any other reason; any and all amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions of any of the above; and all costs of collecting Indebtedness, including, without limit, fees of counsel. Any reference in this Guarantee to fees of counsel shall be deemed a reference to reasonable fees, charges, costs and expenses of both in-house and outside counsel and paralegals, and whether or not a suit or action is instituted, and to court costs if a suit or action is instituted, and whether fees of counsel or court costs are incurred at the trial court level, on appeal, in a bankruptcy, administrative or probate proceeding or otherwise. All costs shall be payable immediately by the undersigned when incurred by Bank, without demand, and until paid shall bear interest at the highest per annum rate applicable to any of the Indebtedness, but not in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law.

 

1. LIMITATION : The total obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee is UNLIMITED unless specifically limited in the Additional Provisions of this Guarantee, and this obligation (whether unlimited or limited to the extent specified in the Additional Provisions) shall include, IN ADDITION TO any limited amount of principal guaranteed, all interest on that limited amount, and all costs incurred by Bank in collection efforts against Borrower and/or the undersigned or otherwise incurred by Bank in any way relating to the Indebtedness, or this Guarantee, including, without limitation, fees of counsel. The undersigned agree(s) that (a) this limitation shall not be a limitation on the amount of Borrower’s Indebtedness to Bank; (b) any payments by the undersigned shall not reduce the maximum liability of the undersigned under this Guarantee unless written notice to that effect is actually received by Bank at, or prior to, the time of the payment; and (c) the liability of the undersigned to Bank shall at all times be deemed to be the aggregate liability of the undersigned under this Guarantee and any other guarantees previously or subsequently given to Bank by the undersigned and not expressly revoked, modified or invalidated in writing.

 

2. NATURE OF GUARANTEE: This is a continuing Guarantee of payment and not of collection and remains effective whether the Indebtedness is from time to time reduced and later increased or entirely extinguished and later reincurred. The undersigned deliver(s) this Guarantee based solely on the undersigned’s independent investigation of (or decision not to investigate) the financial condition of Borrower and is (are) not relying on any information furnished by Bank. The undersigned assume(s) full responsibility for obtaining any further information concerning Borrower’s financial condition, the status of the Indebtedness or any other matter which the undersigned may deem necessary or appropriate now or later. The undersigned knowingly accept(s) the full range of risk encompassed in this Guarantee, which risk includes, without limitation, the possibility that Borrower may incur Indebtedness to Bank after the financial condition of Borrower, or Borrower’s ability to pay debts as they mature, has deteriorated.


Guarantee of Manitex, LLC of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

3. INDEMNITY: As an original and independent obligation under this Guarantee, the undersigned shall: (a) indemnify Bank and keep Bank indemnified against any cost, loss, expense or liability of whatever kind resulting from the failure by Borrower to make due and punctual payment of any of the Indebtedness or resulting from any of the Indebtedness being or becoming void, voidable, unenforceable or ineffective against Borrower (including, but without limitation, all legal and other costs, charges and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with preserving or enforcing, or attempting to preserve or enforce, its rights under this Guarantee); and (b) pay on demand the amount of such cost, loss, expense or liability whether or not Bank has attempted to enforce any rights against Borrower or any other person or otherwise.

 

4. PAYMENTS:

 

  (a) Each payment to be made by the undersigned hereunder shall be payable in the currency or currencies in which such obligations are denominated without set-off or counterclaim and free and clear of and without deduction or withholding for or on account of any Taxes unless the undersigned is (are) required by law to make payment subject to such Taxes. If the undersigned shall be required by law to deduct or withhold any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder to Bank, the undersigned shall make such deductions or withholdings, and the undersigned shall pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant taxing or other authority in accordance with applicable law.

 

  (b) The undersigned agree(s) to pay any present or future Taxes that arise from any payment made under this Guarantee or from the execution, sale, transfer, delivery or registration of, or otherwise with respect to, this Guarantee and any other agreements and instruments contemplated hereby or thereby (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof).

 

  (c) The undersigned shall indemnify Bank for the full amount of the Taxes referred to in Section 4(b) (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof), including, without limitation, any such Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on amounts payable by the undersigned under Section 4(b), and any liability (including penalties, interest and expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally asserted. This indemnification shall be made within ten (10) days after the date Bank makes written demand therefor.

 

  (d) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Taxes or amounts in respect thereof must be deducted or withheld from any payment made or to be made by the undersigned hereunder (including payment of any additional amounts payable under this Section 4(d)), the undersigned shall pay such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that Bank receives a net amount equal to the full amount which it would have received had such payment not been subject to such Taxes. Within thirty (30) days after the date of any payment of Taxes under this Section 4, the undersigned shall furnish to Bank the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing payment thereof.

 

  (e) For purposes of this Guarantee, “ Taxes ” means all present and future taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges of any nature (including income, corporate, capital (including large corporations), net worth, sales, consumption, use, transfer, goods and services, value-added, stamp, registration, franchise, withholding, payroll, employment, health, education, excise, business, school, property, occupation, customs, anti-dumping and countervail taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges) imposed by any governmental authority, together with any fines, interest, penalties or other additions on, to, in lieu of, for non-collection of or in respect of these taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges.

 

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Guarantee of Manitex, LLC of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

5. CURRENCY CONVERSION: If for the purposes of obtaining judgment in any court in any jurisdiction with respect to this Guarantee it becomes necessary to convert into the currency of such jurisdiction (herein called the Other Currency ) any amount due hereunder in any currency other than the Other Currency (the Original Currency ), then conversion shall be made at the rate of exchange prevailing for the Original Currency on the business day before the day on which judgment is given. In the event that there is a change in the rate of exchange prevailing between the business day before the day on which the judgment is given and the date of payment of the amount due, the undersigned will, on the date of payment, pay such additional amounts (if any) as may be necessary to ensure that the amount paid on such date is the amount in the Other Currency which when converted at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of payment is the amount then due under this Guarantee in such other Original Currency. Any additional amount due from the undersigned under this Section 5 will be due as a separate debt and shall not be affected by judgment being obtained for any other sums due under or in respect of this Guarantee.

 

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: To the extent that any of the undersigned is a corporate entity, the undersigned represent(s) and warrant(s) to Bank that (i) the undersigned is (are) a corporation, duly organized and existing in good standing and has full power and authority to make and deliver this Guarantee; (ii) the execution, delivery and performance of this Guarantee by the undersigned have been duly authorized by all necessary action of its directors and stockholders and do not and will not violate the provisions of, or constitute a default under, any presently applicable law or its articles of incorporation, bylaws, or any agreement presently binding on it; (iii) this Guarantee has been duly executed and delivered by the authorized officers of the undersigned and constitutes its lawful, binding and legally enforceable obligation; and (iv) the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of this Guarantee do not require notification to, registration with, or consent or approval by, any federal, provincial, state or local regulatory body or administrative agency. The undersigned represent(s) and warrant(s) to Bank that the undersigned has (have) a direct and substantial economic interest in Borrower and expect(s) to derive substantial benefits therefrom and from any loans, credit transactions, financial accommodations, discounts, purchases of property and other transactions and events resulting in the creation of the Indebtedness guaranteed hereby, and that this Guarantee is given for a corporate purpose.

 

7. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS: The undersigned authorize(s) Bank, either before or after termination of this Guarantee, without notice to or demand on the undersigned and without affecting the undersigned’s liability under this Guarantee, from time to time to: (a) apply any security and direct the order or manner of sale; and (b) apply payments received by Bank from Borrower to any indebtedness of Borrower to Bank, in such order as Bank shall determine in its sole discretion, whether or not this indebtedness is covered by this Guarantee, and the undersigned waive(s) any provision of law regarding application of payments which specifies otherwise. The undersigned agree(s) to provide to Bank copies of the undersigned’s financial statements upon request.

 

8. SUBORDINATION AND POSTPONEMENT: All indebtedness and liabilities, present and future, of Borrower to the undersigned are hereby subordinated to the Indebtedness, present and future, of Borrower to Bank and all indebtedness and liabilities, present and future, of Borrower to the undersigned shall be postponed to all the Indebtedness, present and future, of Borrower to Bank and all money received by the undersigned in respect of the indebtedness and liabilities of Borrower to the undersigned shall be received in trust for Bank and forthwith, upon receipt, shall be paid over to Bank, the whole without in any way limiting or lessening the liability of the undersigned under the guarantee contained in this Guarantee; and this subordination and postponement is independent of the said guarantee and shall remain in full effect notwithstanding that the liability of the undersigned under the said guarantee may be extinct.

 

9.

SECURITY: The undersigned agree(s) that no security now or later held by Bank for the payment of any Indebtedness, whether from Borrower, any guarantor, or otherwise, and whether in the nature of a security interest, pledge, lien, assignment, setoff, suretyship, guarantee, indemnity, insurance or otherwise, shall affect in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee, and Bank, in its sole discretion, without notice to the undersigned, may release, exchange, enforce and otherwise deal with any security without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee. The undersigned acknowledge(s) and

 

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Guarantee of Manitex, LLC of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

  agree(s) that Bank has no obligation to acquire or perfect any lien on or security interest in any asset(s), whether realty or personalty, to secure payment of the Indebtedness, and the undersigned is (are) not relying upon any asset(s) in which Bank has or may have a lien or security interest for payment of the Indebtedness.

 

10. OTHER GUARANTORS: If any Indebtedness is guaranteed by two or more guarantors, the obligation of the undersigned shall be several and also joint, each with all and also each with any one or more of the others, and may be enforced at the option of Bank against each severally, any two or more jointly, or some severally and some jointly. Bank, in its sole discretion, may release any one or more of the guarantors for any consideration which it deems adequate, and may fail or elect not to prove a claim against the estate of any bankrupt, insolvent, incompetent or deceased guarantor; and after that, without notice to any guarantor, Bank may extend or renew any or all Indebtedness and may permit Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the remaining guarantor(s). The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the effectiveness of this Guarantee is not conditioned on any or all of the Indebtedness being guaranteed by anyone else.

 

11. TERMINATION: Any of the undersigned may terminate their obligation under this Guarantee as to future Indebtedness (except as provided below) by (and only by) delivering written notice of termination to an officer of Bank and receiving from an officer of Bank written acknowledgement of delivery; provided, however, the termination shall not be effective until the opening of business on the fifth (5th) day (“ effective date ”) following written acknowledgement of delivery. Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the remaining guarantor(s), whether or not the termination is known to the remaining guarantor(s). Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the terminating guarantor(s) as to any Indebtedness existing at the effective date of termination or any Indebtedness created after that pursuant to any commitment or agreement of Bank or pursuant to any Borrower’s loan with Bank existing at the effective date of termination (whether advances or readvances by Bank after the effective date of termination are optional or obligatory), or any modifications, extensions or renewals of any of this Indebtedness, whether in whole or in part, and as to all of this Indebtedness and modifications, extensions or renewals of it, this Guarantee shall continue effective until the same shall have been fully paid. BANK HAS NO DUTY TO GIVE NOTICE OF TERMINATION BY ANY GUARANTOR(S) TO ANY REMAINING GUARANTOR(S). THE UNDERSIGNED SHALL INDEMNIFY BANK AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES RESULTING FROM BANK’S OWN NEGLIGENCE, EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT (BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT) CAUSED BY BANK’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FEES OF COUNSEL, INCURRED BY BANK IN CONNECTION WITH ANY SUIT, CLAIM OR ACTION AGAINST BANK ARISING OUT OF ANY MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION OF BORROWER’S LOAN OR ANY REFUSAL BY BANK TO EXTEND ADDITIONAL CREDIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF THIS GUARANTEE.

 

12. REINSTATEMENT: Notwithstanding any prior revocation, termination, surrender or discharge of this Guarantee (or of any lien, pledge or security interest securing this Guarantee) in whole or in part, the effectiveness of this Guarantee, and of all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guarantee, shall automatically continue or be reinstated in the event that any payment received or credit given by Bank in respect of the Indebtedness is returned, disgorged or rescinded under any applicable state or federal law, including, without limitation, laws pertaining to bankruptcy or insolvency, in which case this Guarantee, and all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guarantee, shall be enforceable against the undersigned as if the returned, disgorged or rescinded payment or credit had not been received or given by Bank, and whether or not Bank relied upon this payment or credit or changed its position as a consequence of it. In the event of continuation or reinstatement of this Guarantee and the liens, pledges and security interests securing it, the undersigned agree(s) upon demand by Bank, to execute and deliver to Bank those documents which Bank determines are appropriate to further evidence (in the public records or otherwise) this continuation or reinstatement, although the failure of the undersigned to do so shall not affect in any way the reinstatement or continuation. If the undersigned do(es) not execute and deliver to Bank upon demand such documents, Bank and each Bank officer is irrevocably appointed (which appointment is coupled with an interest) the true and lawful attorney of the undersigned (with full power of substitution) to execute and deliver such documents in the name and on behalf of the undersigned.

 

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Guarantee of Manitex, LLC of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

13. WAIVERS: The undersigned, to the extent not expressly prohibited by applicable law, waive(s) any right to require Bank to: (a) proceed against any person or property; (b) give notice of the terms, time and place of any public or private sale of personal property security held from Borrower or any other person, or otherwise comply with the Personal Property Security Act (Ontario), as the same may be amended, revised or replaced from time to time; or (c) pursue any other remedy in Bank’s power. The undersigned waive(s) notice of acceptance of this Guarantee and presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest, dishonor, notice of dishonor, notice of default, notice of intent to accelerate or demand payment or notice of acceleration of any Indebtedness, any and all other notices to which the undersigned might otherwise be entitled, and diligence in collecting any Indebtedness, and all rights of a guarantor under applicable law, and agree(s) that Bank may, once or any number of times, modify the terms of any Indebtedness, compromise, extend, increase, accelerate, renew or forbear to enforce payment of any or all Indebtedness, or permit Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, all without notice to the undersigned and without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee.

The undersigned unconditionally and irrevocably waive(s) each and every defense and setoff of any nature which, under principles of guarantee or otherwise, would operate to impair or diminish in any way the obligation of the undersigned under this Guarantee, and acknowledge(s) that each such waiver is by this reference incorporated into each security agreement, collateral assignment, pledge and/or other document from the undersigned now or later securing this Guarantee and/or the Indebtedness, and acknowledge(s) that as of the date of this Guarantee no such defense or setoff exists.

 

14. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION: The undersigned waive(s) any and all rights (whether by subrogation, indemnity, reimbursement, or otherwise) to recover from Borrower any amounts paid by the undersigned pursuant to this Guarantee.

 

15. SALE/ASSIGNMENT: The undersigned acknowledge(s) that Bank has the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate, or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness and any related obligations, including, without limitation, this Guarantee, without notice to the undersigned and that Bank may disclose any documents and information which Bank now has or later acquires relating to the undersigned, Borrower or the Indebtedness in connection with such sale, assignment, transfer, negotiation, or grant. The undersigned shall upon request made by an assignee of Bank execute and deliver such assurances as may be reasonably requested by such assignee to confirm its entitlement to the rights and benefits hereunder so assigned and transferred to it and the liability of the undersigned to the assignee hereunder. The undersigned agree(s) that Bank may provide information relating to this Guarantee or relating to the undersigned to Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers.

 

16. GENERAL: This Guarantee constitutes the entire agreement of the undersigned and Bank with respect to the subject matter of this Guarantee. No waiver, consent, modification or change of the terms of the Guarantee shall bind any of the undersigned or Bank unless in writing and signed by the waiving party or an authorized officer of the waiving party, and then this waiver, consent, modification or change shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given. This Guarantee shall inure to the benefit of Bank and its successors and assigns and shall be binding on the undersigned and the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns including, without limitation, any debtor in possession or trustee in bankruptcy for any of the undersigned. The undersigned has (have) knowingly and voluntarily entered into this Guarantee in good faith for the purpose of inducing Bank to extend credit or make other financial accommodations to Borrower. If any provision of this Guarantee is unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective. The obligations of the undersigned under this Guarantee are in addition to and not in substitution for any other obligations to Bank in relation to any other agreement and any guarantees, indemnities or security at any time held by or for the benefit of Bank. THIS GUARANTEE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND THE LAWS OF CANADA APPLICABLE THEREIN .

 

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Guarantee of Manitex, LLC of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

17. HEADINGS: Headings in this Guarantee are included for the convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Guarantee for any purpose.

 

18. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: This Guarantee does not amend or replace any other guarantee given to Bank by the undersigned and not expressly revoked, modified or invalidated in writing.

 

19. JURY TRIAL WAIVER: THE UNDERSIGNED AND BANK, BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GUARANTEE, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS GUARANTEE OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

 

20. THIS GUARANTEE REPRESENTS THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN OR ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

 

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Guarantee of Manitex, LLC of

Specialized Equipment Export Facility

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the undersigned has signed and delivered this Guarantee the day and year first written above.

 

WITNESSES:    

GUARANTOR:

MANITEX, LLC

/s/ Paul Jarrell     By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
Print Name:     Print Name: David H. Gransee

 

Paul Jarrell

    (title) VP & CFO
Print Name:      

 

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Exhibit 10.6

LOGO

WAIVER

Export Development Canada (“EDC”)

150 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario

K1A 1K3

[Illegible] Bank

Canada Branch [Illegible]

Suite 2210, South Tower Royal Bank Plaza

200 Bay Street, Toronto Ontario M5J 2/2

 

Re: EDC Guarantee/Suretyship based on Application dated [Illegible] Oct 2011             (“EDC Guarantee/Suretyship”)

 

In accordance with the terms of the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship, EDC will guarantee payment to the institution of the guaranteed/suretyship amount which [Illegible] Liftking ULC                                                                                   (the “ Obligor ”) fails to pay pursuant to its agreement with the Institution (the “ Transaction Agreement ”) as referenced in the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship. The undersigned executed a guarantee/suretyship in favour of the institution dated December 23, 2011 [Date of Guarantee/Suretyship must be [Illegible] by financial institution]; guarantying certain obligations of the Obligor under the Transaction Agreement (the “ Affiliate Guarantee/Suretyship ”). In consideration of EDC issuing the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby:

 

(a) Contribution : (i) expressly waives the benefit of all privileges and rights based on law, equity, statute or contract, which now or may hereafter be available to it against EDC as co-surety or co-guarantor including, without limitation, any right it may have as surety to obtain contribution from EDC as a co-surety, or (ii) if located in Quebec, expressly waives the benefit of all privileges and rights it may have against EDC as solidary or joint surety or as co-guarantor, including, without limitation, any action in subrogation or the personal right of action that the undersigned may have against EDC under articles 1651,1656, 1659 and 2360 of the Civil Code of Quebec; and

 

(b) Subrogation : (i) acknowledges that it may become liable to EDC, either by way of subrogation of EDC to the rights of the institution following payment under the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship or by way of assignment to EDC thereof; and (ii) agrees to execute and deliver such documents and do such things as may be necessary or desirable for EDC to benefit from such subrogation and assignment; and

 

(c) Disclosure : agrees (i) that any obligation of EDC to maintain confidentiality of the matters contained herein shall be subject to the requirements of applicable law, regulation or legal process and Canada’s and/or EDC’s international commitments; (ii) to EDC’s disclosure, following the signing of the Transaction Agreement, of the following information; the name of the institution, the EDC financial service provided and date of related agreement, a general description of the transactions/project (including country), the amount of EDC support in an approximate dollar range and the name of the Obligor; and (iii) to the institution’s disclosure to EDC of any information of the undersigned, confidential or otherwise, including, without limitation, credit information, financial statements (audited and unaudited), payment history, business plans, business history and business organization.

This Waiver may be executed in any number of counterparts, and all the counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has signed and delivered this Waiver.

Name of Guarantor (Print): Manitex International, Inc.

 

Guarantor Signature:   /s/ David H. Gransee       Date: 12/9/11

I have the authority to bind the Guarantor.

 

 

150 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 1K3

www.edc.ca

  

EGP (1-2010)

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Exhibit 10.7

LOGO

WAIVER

Export Development Canada (“ EDC ”)

150 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario

K1A1K3

[Illegible] Bank

Canada Branch [Illegible]

Suite 2210, South Tower Royal Bank Plaza

200 Bay Street, Toronto Ontario M5J 2/2

 

Re: EDC Guarantee/Suretyship based on Application dated [Illegible], Oct 2011             (“ EDC Guarantee/Suretyship ”)

 

In accordance with the terms of the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship, EDC will guarantee payment to the Institution of the

guaranteed/suretyship amount which [Illegible] Liftking ULC                                                                       (the “ obligor ”) fails to pay pursuant to its agreement with the Institution (the “ Transaction Agreement ”) as referenced in the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship. The undersigned executed a guarantee/suretyship in favour of the institution dated December 23, 2011 [Date of Guarantee/Suretyship must be [Illegible] by financial institution]; guarantying certain obligations of the Obligor under the Transaction Agreement (the “ Affiliate Guarantee/Suretyship ”). In consideration of EDC issuing the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned hereby:

 

(a) Contribution : (i) expressly waives the benefit of all privileges and rights based on law, equity, statute or contract, which now or may hereafter be available to it against EDC as co-surety or co-guarantor including, without limitation, any right it may have as surety to obtain contribution from EDC as a co-surety, or (ii) if located in Quebec, expressly waives the benefit of all privileges and rights it may have against EDC as solidary or joint surety or as co-guarantor, including, without limitation, any action in subrogation or the personal right of action that the undersigned may have against EDC under articles 1651,1656,1659 and 2360 of the Civil Code of Quebec; and

 

(b) Subrogation : (i) acknowledges that it may become liable to EDC, either by way of subrogation of EDC to the rights of the institution following payment under the EDC Guarantee/Suretyship or by way of assignment to EDC thereof; and (ii) agrees to execute and deliver such documents and do such things as may be necessary or desirable for EDC to benefit from such subrogation and assignment; and

 

(c) Disclosure : agrees (i) that any obligation of EDC to maintain confidentiality of the matters contained herein shall be subject to the requirements of applicable law, regulation or legal process and Canada’s and/or EDC’s international commitments; (ii) to EDC’s disclosure, following the signing of the Transaction Agreement, of the following information; the name of the institution, the EDC financial service provided and date of related agreement, a general description of the transactions/project (including country), the amount of EDC support in an approximate dollar range and the name of the Obligor; and (iii) to the institution’s disclosure to EDC of any information of the undersigned, confidential or otherwise, including, without limitation, credit information, financial statements (audited and unaudited), payment history, business plans, business history and business organization.

This Waiver may be executed in any number of counterparts, and all the counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has signed and delivered this Waiver.

 

Name of Guarantor (Print):   Manitex LLC

 

Guarantor Signature:   /s/ David H. Gransee       Date: 12/12/11
  VP & CFO      

I have the authority to bind the Guarantor.

 

 

150 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 1K3

www.edc.ca

  

EGP (1-2010)

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Exhibit 10.8

 

 

LOGO      Advance Formula Agreement

As of December 23, 2011, this Advance Formula Agreement (as amended, varied, supplemented, restated, renewed or replaced at any time and from time to time, this “ Agreement” ) is made by MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , an Alberta corporation (“ Debtor ”) in favour of COMERICA BANK (“ Bank ”), a Texas banking association and an authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada).

For and in consideration of the loans and other credit which Debtor may now or hereafter obtain or request from Bank which are secured pursuant to a Security Agreement dated on or about December 29, 2006, executed and delivered by Debtor to and in favour of Bank (as amended, varied, supplemented, restated, renewed or replaced at any time and from time to time, the “ Security Agreement ”), and for other good and valuable consideration, Debtor agrees as follows:

 

1. FORMULA LOANS. The credit which Bank may now or hereafter extend to Debtor subject to the limitations of this Agreement and to the conditions and limitations of any other agreement between Debtor and Bank is identified as follows:

Working Capital Note for Debtor’s working capital needs in the original principal amount of US$6,500,000, or the Equivalent Amount in Canadian Dollars as evidenced by that Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note dated as of even date herewith (as amended, varied, supplemented, restated, renewed or replaced at any time and from time to time, the “ Note ”), and any extensions, renewals or substitutions thereof, whether in a greater or lesser amount, (“ Formula Loans ”).

 

2. ADVANCE FORMULA. Debtor warrants and agrees that Debtor’s indebtedness to Bank for the Formula Loans shall never exceed the sum of, without duplication:

 

  (a) eighty five percent (85%) of its Eligible Accounts (as hereinafter defined); plus

 

  (b) the lesser of (i) the Work In Process Advance Rate of its Work-in-Process Eligible Inventory (as hereinafter defined) which is properly classified under GAAP as work-in-process Inventory, or (ii) the Work In Process Inventory Cap; plus

 

  (c) the lesser of (i) fifty percent (50%) of its Eligible Inventory (excluding Work-in-Process Eligible Inventory included in paragraph (b) above) (as hereinafter defined), or (ii) Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Canadian Dollars ($3,500,000); minus

 

  (d) Priority Payables (as hereinafter defined)

in each case less customary exclusions and reserves (the “ Advance Formula ”).

 

3. FORMULA COMPLIANCE. If the limitations in paragraph 2, above, are exceeded at any time, Debtor shall immediately pay Bank sums sufficient to reduce the Formula Loans by the amount of such excess.

 

4. ELIGIBLE ACCOUNT. Eligible Account ” shall mean an Account (as hereinafter defined) arising in the ordinary course of Debtor’s business which meets each of the following requirements:

 

  (a) it is not owing more than ninety (90) days after the date of the original invoice or other writing evidencing such Account;


  (b) it is not owing by an Account Debtor (as hereinafter defined) who has failed to pay twenty five percent (25%) or more of the aggregate amount of its Accounts owing to Debtor within ninety (90) days after the date of the respective invoices or other writings evidencing such Accounts;

 

  (c) it arises from the sale or lease of goods and such goods have been shipped or delivered to the Account Debtor, or on a bill and hold agreement with such Account Debtor, or have been billed on a completion basis as agreed to with such Account Debtor; under such Account; or it arises from services rendered and such services have been performed;

 

  (d) it is evidenced by an invoice, dated not later than five business days following the date of shipment or agreed to performance, rendered to such Account Debtor or some other evidence of billing acceptable to Bank;

 

  (e) it is not evidenced by any note, trade acceptance, draft or other negotiable instrument or by any chattel paper, unless such note or other document or instrument previously has been endorsed and delivered by Debtor to Bank;

 

  (f) it is a valid, legally enforceable obligation of the Account Debtor thereunder, and to Debtor’s knowledge is not subject to any valid offset, counterclaim or other defense on the part of such Account Debtor or to any valid claim on the part of such Account Debtor denying liability thereunder in whole or in part;

 

  (g) it is subject to a first priority, properly perfected security interest in favor of Bank, and it is not subject to any sale of accounts, any rights of offset, assignment, lien or security interest whatsoever other than to Bank;

 

  (h) it is not owing by a subsidiary or affiliate of Debtor;

 

  (i) it is not owing by an Account Debtor which (i) does not maintain its chief executive office in the United States of America or Canada, (ii) is not organized under the laws of the United States of America or Canada, or any state or province thereof, as applicable, or (iii) is the government of any foreign country or sovereign state, or of any state, province, municipality or other instrumentality or agency thereof; provided, however, Accounts owing by Canadian Commercial Corporation, a Crown corporation of the Government of Canada (“CCC”), Canadian Department of National Defence, a department of the Government of Canada (“Department of Defence”) and the United Nations, are included as Eligible Accounts;

 

  (j) it is not an Account owing by the United States of America or Canada or any state, province or political subdivision thereof, or by any department, agency, public body corporate or other instrumentality or agency of any of the foregoing, unless all necessary steps are taken to comply with the Federal Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 , as amended, the Financial Administration Act (Canada), as amended or with any comparable state or provincial law, as applicable, and all other necessary steps are taken to perfect Bank’s security interest in such Account; provided, however, Accounts owing by CCC, Department of Defence and the United Nations, are included as Eligible Accounts;

 

  (k) it is not owing by an Account Debtor for which Debtor has received a notice of (i) the death of the Account Debtor or any partner of the Account Debtor, (ii) the dissolution, liquidation, termination of existence, insolvency or business failure of the Account Debtor, (iii) the appointment of a receiver for any part of the property of the Account Debtor, or (iv) an assignment for the benefit of creditors, the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against the Account Debtor;

 

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  (l) it is not an Account billed in advance, payable on delivery, for consigned goods, for guaranteed sales, for unbilled sales, for progress billings, payable at a future date in accordance with its terms, subject to a retainage or holdback by the Account Debtor or insured by a surety company; and

 

  (m) it is not owing by any Account Debtor whose obligations Bank, acting in its sole, but commercially reasonable discretion, shall have notified Debtor are not deemed to constitute Eligible Accounts.

An Account which is at any time an Eligible Account, but which subsequently fails to meet any of the foregoing requirements, shall forthwith cease to be an Eligible Account.

For purposes of this Agreement, an “ Account ” shall mean any right of Debtor to payment for goods sold or leased or for services rendered, but shall not include interest or service charges; and “ Account Debtor ” shall mean the person who is obligated on or under an Account.

 

5. WORK-IN-PROCESS ADVANCE RATE; WORK-IN-PROCESS INVENTORY CAP; ELIGIBLE INVENTORY.

Eligible Inventory ” (a) shall be valued at the lesser of the cost or present market value of Debtor’s Inventory (as defined in the Personal Property Security Act (Ontario), as amended and in effect from time to time) determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied (“ GAAP ”), and (b) shall mean all of Debtor’s Inventory which is in good and merchantable condition, which is not obsolete or discontinued, which would be properly classified as “raw materials” or as “finished goods Inventory” under and in accordance with GAAP, and which is subject to a first priority, properly perfected security interest in favor of Bank, but excluding (1) consigned goods, Inventory located outside the United States of America or Canada, (2) Inventory covered by or subject to a seller’s right to repurchase, or any consensual or nonconsensual lien or security interest (including, without limitation, purchase money security interests) other than in favor of Bank, whether senior or junior to Bank’s security interest, (3) Inventory subject to creditors’ rights under Section 81.1 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), (4) Inventory stored, warehoused or located at a site for which Debtor has not provided to Bank a landlord, bailee or mortgagee waiver or similar agreement in form and substance acceptable to Bank, and (5) Inventory that Bank, acting in its sole discretion, after having notified Debtor, excludes. Inventory which is at any time Eligible Inventory, but which subsequently fails to meet any of the foregoing requirements, shall forthwith cease to be Eligible Inventory.

Work-in-Process Eligible Inventory ” (a) shall be valued at the cost of Debtor’s work-in-process inventory determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied (“ GAAP ”), and (b) shall mean all of Debtor’s “work-in-process” Inventory which is in good condition in preparation for sale, which is not obsolete or discontinued, which would be properly classified as “work-in-process Inventory” under and in accordance with GAAP, and which is subject to a first priority, properly perfected security interest in favor of Bank, but excluding (1) consigned goods, Inventory located outside the United States of America or Canada, (2) Inventory covered by or subject to a seller’s right to repurchase, or any consensual or nonconsensual lien or security interest (including, without limitation, purchase money security interests) other than in favor of Bank, whether senior or junior to Bank’s security interest, (3) Inventory subject to creditors’ rights under Section 81.1 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada), (4) Inventory stored, warehoused or located at a site for which Debtor has not provided to Bank a landlord, bailee or mortgagee waiver or similar agreement in form and substance acceptable to Bank, and (5) Inventory that Bank, acting in its sole discretion, after having notified Debtor, excludes. Inventory which is at any time Eligible Inventory, but which subsequently fails to meet any of the foregoing requirements, shall forthwith cease to be Eligible Inventory.

 

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Work-In-Process Advance Rate ” shall mean thirty percent (30%).

Work-In-Process Inventory Cap ” shall mean Five Hundred Thousand Canadian Dollars ($500,000).

 

6. PRIORITY PAYABLE S. Under this Agreement, “ Priority Payables ” shall mean at any time, the full amount of liabilities of the Debtor at such time which have a trust imposed to provide for payment or security interest, lien or charge ranking or capable of ranking senior to or pari passu with the liens of Bank against the property or assets of Debtor (excepting from the foregoing, however, any purchase money financing liens which may be expressly permitted under that certain Letter Agreement dated as of even date herewith between Debtor and Bank, hereinafter referred to as the “ Letter Agreement ”) under federal, provincial, state, county, municipal or local law including, but not limited to, claims for unremitted and/or accelerated rents, taxes, wages, workers’ compensation obligations, health insurance premiums, vacation pay, governmental royalties or pension fund obligations, together with the aggregate value, determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

7. CERTIFICATES, SCHEDULES AND REPORTS. Debtor will, within twenty five (25) days after and as of the end of each month (and at such other times as Bank may request), deliver to Bank agings of the Accounts and a schedule identifying each Eligible Account (not previously so identified) and reports as to the amount of Eligible Inventory. Debtor will from time to time deliver to Bank such additional schedules, certificates and reports respecting all or any of the Collateral (as defined in the Security Agreement), the items or amounts received by Debtor in full or partial payment of any of the Collateral, and any goods (the sale or lease of which by Debtor shall have given rise to any of the Collateral) possession of which has been obtained by Debtor, all and as to such extent as Bank may request. Any such schedule, certificate or report shall be executed by a duly authorized officer of Debtor and shall be in such form and detail as Bank may specify. Any such schedule identifying any Eligible Account shall be accompanied (if Bank so requests) by a true and correct copy of the invoice evidencing such Eligible Account and by evidence of shipment or performance.

Borrower shall provide Bank with immediate notice of any change in Borrower’s Priority Payables.

 

8. INSPECTIONS; COMPLIANCE. Debtor shall permit Bank and its designees from time to time to make such inspections and audits, and to obtain such confirmations or other information, with respect to any of the Collateral or any Account Debtor as Bank is entitled to make or obtain under the Security Agreement, and shall reimburse Bank on demand for all costs and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with such inspections and audits. Debtor shall further comply with all of the other terms and conditions of the Security Agreement.

 

9. DEFAULT. Any failure by Debtor to comply with this Agreement shall, upon the earlier of Debtor’s knowledge of such failure or Bank’s written notice to Debtor, constitute a default under the Formula Loans and under the Security Agreement and the Indebtedness, as defined therein.

 

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVERS. This Agreement may be amended, modified or terminated only in writing duly executed by Debtor and Bank. No delay by Bank in requiring Debtor’s compliance herewith shall constitute a waiver of such right. The rights granted to Bank hereunder are cumulative, and in addition to any other rights Bank may have by agreement or under applicable law. This Agreement shall supersede and replace in their entirety any prior advance formula agreements in effect between Bank and Debtor.

 

11. DEMAND BASIS FORMULA LOANS. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this Agreement, in the event that the Formula Loans are at any time on a demand basis, Debtor hereby acknowledges and agrees that the formula set forth in paragraph 2 hereof is merely for advisory and guidance purposes and Bank shall not be obligated to make any loans or advances under the Formula Loans, and, notwithstanding the terms of paragraph 3 above, Bank may at any time, at its option, demand payment of any or all of the Formula Loans, whereupon the same shall become due and payable.

 

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12. DILUTION OF ACCOUNTS. In the event that Bank, at any time in its sole discretion, determines that the dollar amount of Eligible Accounts collectable by Debtor is reduced or diluted as a result of discounts or rebates granted by Debtor to the respective Account Debtor(s), returned or rejected Inventory or services, or such other reasons or factors as Bank deems in a commercially reasonable manner, applicable, Bank may, in its sole discretion, upon five (5) business days’ prior written notice to Debtor, reduce or otherwise modify the percentage of Eligible Accounts included within the Advance Formula under paragraph 2(a) above and/or reduce the dollar amount of Debtor’s Eligible Accounts by an amount determined by Bank in its sole discretion.

 

13. ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS . Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings as set forth in Letter Agreement, the Security Agreement and/or Note, as applicable.

 

14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and of Canada applicable therein and the parties attorn to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.

 

15. JURY WAIVER. DEBTOR AND BANK ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

 

16. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be signed in as many counterparts as may be necessary and delivered by facsimile, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same document.

 

17. RESTATEMENT. This Agreement amends, restates and replaces that certain Advance Formula Agreement dated January 26, 2009, as amended from time to time.

 

18. SPECIAL PROVISIONS. Any and all Accounts, Inventory and work-in-process Inventory related to the Specialized Equipment Export Facility, shall not be included in the calculation of the Advance Formula.

[End of Document – Signature Page Follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , this Agreement has been duly executed as of the day and year first above written.

 

    DEBTOR:
Debtor’s Chief Executive Office Address:      
     

9725 Industrial Drive.

Bridgeview, Illinois

60455

    MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC
    By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
      SIGNATURE OF
    Its:   VP & CFO
      TITLE

 

Accepted and Approved:

 

COMERICA BANK

By:   /s/ Omer Ahmed
  SIGNATURE OF O MER A HMED
Its: Portfolio Manager

 

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Exhibit 10.9

AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER REVOLVING NOTE

(Multi-Currency)

 

US$6,500,000.00

     Toronto, Ontario   

December 23, 2011

ON THE MATURITY DATE , FOR VALUE RECEIVED , the undersigned, MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , a an Alberta corporation (“Borrower”), promises to pay to the order of COMERICA BANK , a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada) (“Bank”) at Bank’s office located at Suite 2210, South Tower, Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2J2, or to such other office(s) as Bank may designate in writing from time to time, in lawful currency of Canada, the principal sum of SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 US DOLLARS (US$6,500,000.00), or the Equivalent Amount in Canadian Dollars, or so much of said sum as has been advanced and is then outstanding under this Note, together with interest thereon and fees as hereinafter set forth.

This Note is a note under which Advances, repayments and re-Advances may be made from time to time, subject to the terms and conditions of this Note; provided, however, in no event shall Bank be obligated to make any Advances or re-Advances hereunder (notwithstanding anything expressed or implied herein or elsewhere to the contrary, including, without limit, if Bank supplies Borrower with a borrowing formula) in the event that any Default, or any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or exist and Bank, at any time and from time to time, without notice, and in its sole and absolute discretion, may refuse to make any Advance or re-Advance to Borrower without incurring any liability due to this refusal and without affecting Borrower’s liability under this Note for any and all amounts advanced.

Advances hereunder are available in Canadian Dollars by way of Canadian Prime-based Advances or US Dollars by way of US Prime-based Advances, as elected by Borrower or as otherwise determined under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.

Accrued and unpaid interest on the unpaid balance of each outstanding Canadian Prime-based Advance and US Prime-based Advance, as applicable, hereunder shall be payable monthly, in arrears, on the first Business Day of each month, until maturity (whether stated herein, by acceleration or otherwise). Interest hereunder shall be computed on the basis of a year of 365 days for Canadian Prime-based Advances and US Prime-based Advances, and shall be assessed for the actual number of days elapsed, and in such computation, effect shall be given to any change in the Applicable Interest Rate as a result of any change in the Canadian Prime Rate or the US Prime Referenced Rate on the date of each such change.

From and after the occurrence and during the continuance or existence of any Default hereunder, and so long as any such Default remains unremedied or uncured thereafter, the Indebtedness (as defined below) outstanding under this Note shall bear interest at a per annum rate of three percent (3%) above the otherwise Applicable Interest Rate, which interest shall be payable upon demand. In addition to the foregoing, a late payment charge equal to five percent (5%) of each late payment hereunder may be charged on any payment not received by Bank within ten (10) calendar days after the payment due date therefor, but acceptance of payment of any such charge shall not constitute a waiver of any Default hereunder.

The amount and date of each Advance, its Applicable Interest Rate and the amount and date of any repayment shall be noted on Bank’s records, which records shall be conclusive evidence thereof, absent manifest error; provided, however, any failure by Bank to make any such notation, or any error in any such notation, shall not relieve Borrower of its obligations to repay Bank all amounts payable by Borrower to Bank under or pursuant to this Note, when due in accordance with the terms hereof.

Borrower may request an Advance hereunder upon the delivery to Bank of a Request for Advance executed by an authorized officer of Borrower, subject to the following:

 

  (a) no Default, and no condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, shall have occurred and be continuing or exist under this Note;

 

  (b) each such Request for Advance shall set forth the information required on the Request for Advance form annexed hereto as Exhibit “A”;

 

  (c) each such Request for Advance shall be delivered to Bank by 11:00 a.m. (Toronto, Ontario time) on the proposed date of Advance in the case of Canadian Prime-based Advances and US Prime-based Advances;


  (d) an Advance outstanding in one currency cannot be converted to an Advance in another currency; and

 

  (e) a Request for Advance, once delivered to Bank, shall not be revocable by Borrower; provided, however, as aforesaid, Bank shall not be obligated to make any Advance under this Note.

Anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, it is acknowledged that Borrower and Bank may enter into certain cash management arrangements pursuant to separate written arrangements by and between Borrower and Bank (such cash management arrangements sometimes hereinafter called the “Sweep to Loan Documents”) whereby Bank’s “sweep to loan” automated system shall be utilized for obtaining Prime Referenced Rate advances hereunder and making periodic repayments of such advances. Accordingly, so long as the Sweep to Loan Documents are in full force and effect, no Request for Advance shall be required for any advance hereunder. In the event that the Sweep to Loan Documents are either not entered into or are no longer in full force and effect, then the Request for Advance shall be used for any and all advances hereunder. Each time an advance is made using the sweep to loan automated system, the applicable Borrower shall be deemed to have represented and warranted to Bank that no Default has occurred and is in existence hereunder and no default or Event of Default has occurred under any of the Documents.

Borrower may prepay all or any part of the outstanding balance of any Canadian Prime-based Advance or US Prime-based Advance under this Note at any time. Any prepayment made in accordance with this paragraph shall be without premium or penalty.

In the event that any payment under this Note becomes due and payable on any day which is not a Business Day, the due date thereof shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day, and, to the extent applicable, interest shall continue to accrue and be payable thereon during such extension at the rates set forth in this Note.

All payments to be made by Borrower to Bank under or pursuant to this Note shall be in immediately available funds, without setoff or counterclaim, and in the event that any payments submitted hereunder are in funds not available until collected, said payments shall continue to bear interest until collected. Payments in respect of Advances in US Dollars shall be made in US Dollars and payments in respect of Advances in Canadian Dollars shall be made in Canadian Dollars. Borrower hereby authorizes Bank to charge any account(s) of Borrower with Bank for any and all sums due hereunder, when due in accordance with the terms hereof.

The obligation of Borrower to make payment of the principal of and interest on this Note and any other amounts payable hereunder in the currency specified for such payment hereunder shall not be discharged or satisfied by any tender, or any recovery pursuant to any judgment, which is expressed in or converted into any other currency, except to the extent that such tender or recovery shall result in the actual receipt by Bank of the full amount of the particular currency expressed to be payable herein. Bank shall, using all amounts obtained or received from Borrower pursuant to any such tender or recovery in payment of principal of and interest hereunder, promptly purchase the applicable currency at the most favourable spot exchange rate determined by Bank to be available to it at such time. The obligation of Borrower to make payments in a particular currency shall be enforceable as an alternative or additional cause of action solely for the purpose of recovering in the applicable currency the amount, if any, by which such actual receipt shall fall short of the full amount of the currency expressed to be payable herein.

All payments to be made by Borrower under this Note shall be made without set-off or counterclaim and without deduction for or on account of any present or future withholding or other taxes of any nature imposed by any governmental authority or of any political subdivision thereof or any federation or organization of which such governmental authority may at the time of payment be a member, unless Borrower is compelled by law to make payments subject to such tax. In such event, Borrower shall (i) pay to Bank, for the account of Bank, such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that Bank receives a net amount equal to the full amount which would have been receivable under this Note had payment not been made subject to such tax, and (ii) send to Bank such certificates or certified copies of receipts as Bank shall reasonable require as proof of the payment by Borrower of any such taxes payable by Borrower. As used herein, the term “tax”, “taxes” and “taxation” includes all existing taxes, levies, imposts, duties, charges, fees, deductions and withholdings and any restrictions or conditions resulting in a charge, together with interest thereon and fines and penalties with respect thereto, which may be imposed by reason of any violation or default with respect to the law regarding such tax, assessed as a result of or in connection with any Advances hereunder or the indebtedness of Borrower under this Note, or the payment or delivery of funds into or out of any jurisdiction other than Canada.

If at any time and for any reason, the sum of the aggregate Advances hereunder to Borrower outstanding exceeds (or taking into account any Request for Advance, would exceed) the lesser of (i) SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 US DOLLARS (US$6,500,000.00), or the Equivalent Amount in Canadian Dollars, or (ii) the Advance Formula (as defined in the Advance Formula Agreement), Borrower shall, upon demand by Bank, until the necessary reductions of indebtedness under this paragraph have been fully made, repay the indebtedness outstanding hereunder and/or reduce any Requests for Advances submitted (or to be submitted) by Borrower in respect of such Advances, by the amount of such excess, to the full extent thereof. Any reduction of indebtedness required under this paragraph shall be accompanied by such other amounts as may be payable by Borrower to Bank under this Note as a result of such reductions.

 

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If the adoption after the date hereof, or any change after the date hereof in, any applicable law, rule or regulation (whether domestic or foreign) of any governmental authority, central bank or comparable agency charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by Bank with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) made by any such authority, central bank or comparable agency after the date hereof: (a) shall subject Bank to any tax, duty or other charge with respect to this Note or any Indebtedness hereunder, or shall change the basis of taxation of payments to Bank of the principal of or interest under this Note or any other amounts due under this Note in respect thereof (except for changes in the rate of tax on the overall net income of Bank imposed by the jurisdiction in which Bank’s principal executive office is located); or (b) shall impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve (including, without limitation, any imposed by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System), special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by Bank, or shall impose on Bank or the foreign exchange and interbank markets any other condition affecting this Note or the Indebtedness outstanding hereunder; and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to Bank of maintaining any part of the Indebtedness hereunder or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by Bank under this Note by an amount deemed by the Bank to be material, then the undersigned shall pay to Bank, within fifteen (15) days of the undersigned’s receipt of written notice from Bank demanding such compensation, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate Bank for such increased cost or reduction. A certificate of Bank, prepared in good faith and in reasonable detail by Bank and submitted by Bank to the undersigned, setting forth the basis for determining such additional amount or amounts necessary to compensate Bank shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes, absent manifest error.

In the event that any applicable law, treaty, rule or regulation (whether domestic or foreign) now or hereafter in effect and whether or not presently applicable to Bank, or any interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental authority charged with the interpretation or administration thereof, or compliance by Bank with any guideline, request or directive of any such authority (whether or not having the force of law), including any risk-based capital guidelines, affects or would affect the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by Bank (or any corporation controlling Bank), and Bank determines that the amount of such capital is increased by or based upon the existence of any obligations of Bank hereunder or the making or maintaining any Advances hereunder, and such increase has the effect of reducing the rate of return on Bank’s (or such controlling corporation’s) capital as a consequence of such obligations or the making or maintaining of such Advances hereunder to a level below that which Bank (or such controlling corporation) could have achieved but for such circumstances (taking into consideration its policies with respect to capital adequacy), then Borrower shall pay to Bank, within fifteen (15) days of Borrower’s receipt of written notice from Bank demanding such compensation, additional amounts as are sufficient to compensate Bank (or such controlling corporation) for any increase in the amount of capital and reduced rate of return which Bank reasonably determines to be allocable to the existence of any obligations of Bank hereunder or to the making or maintaining any Advances hereunder. A certificate of Bank as to the amount of such compensation, prepared in good faith and in reasonable detail by Bank and submitted by Bank to Borrower, shall be conclusive and binding for all purposes absent manifest error in computation.

This Note and any other indebtedness and liabilities of any kind of Borrower to Bank, and any and all modifications, renewals or extensions thereof, whether joint or several, contingent or absolute, direct or indirect, now existing or later arising, and however evidenced (collectively the “Indebtedness”), are secured by and Bank is granted a security interest in all items at any time deposited in any account of Borrower with Bank and by all proceeds of these items (cash or otherwise), all account balances of Borrower from time to time with Bank, by all property of Borrower from time to time in the possession of Bank, and by any other collateral, rights and properties described in each and every mortgage, security agreement, pledge, assignment and other security or collateral agreement which has been, or will at any time(s) later be, executed by Borrower, or others, to or for the benefit of Bank (collectively the “Collateral”).

If (a) Borrower or any guarantor under a guarantee of all or part of the Indebtedness (a “guarantor”) fail(s) to pay this Note, or any part thereof, or any of the Indebtedness when due, by maturity, acceleration or otherwise, or fail(s) to pay any Indebtedness owing on a demand basis upon demand; or (b) Borrower or any guarantor fail(s) to comply with any of the terms or provisions of any agreement between Borrower or any guarantor and Bank; or (c) Borrower or any guarantor become(s) the subject of a voluntary or involuntary proceeding in bankruptcy, or a reorganization, arrangement or creditor composition proceeding, which is not dismissed or stayed within 30 days (if a business entity) cease(s) doing business as a going concern, (if a natural person) die(s) or become(s) incompetent, (if a partnership) dissolve(s) or any general partner of it dies, becomes incompetent or becomes the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding, or (if a corporation or a limited liability company) is the subject of a dissolution, merger or consolidation; or (d) any warranty or representation made by Borrower or any guarantor in connection with this Note or any of the Indebtedness shall be discovered to be untrue or incomplete in any material respect; or (e) there is any termination, notice of termination, or breach of any guarantee, pledge, collateral assignment or subordination agreement relating to all or any part of the Indebtedness; or (f) there is any failure by Borrower or any guarantor to pay, when due, any of its indebtedness (other than to Bank), or in the observance or performance of any term, covenant or condition in any document evidencing, securing or relating to such indebtedness and such indebtedness has been accelerated; or (g) there is filed or issued a levy or writ of attachment or

 

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garnishment or other like judicial process upon Borrower or any guarantor or any of the Collateral for any amount in excess of C$500,000 including, without limit, any accounts of Borrower or any guarantor with Bank, then Bank, upon the occurrence and at any time during the continuance or existence of any of these conditions or events (each a “Default”), may at its option and without prior notice to Borrower, declare any or all of the Indebtedness to be immediately due and payable (notwithstanding any provisions contained in the evidence of it to the contrary), sell or liquidate all or any portion of the Collateral, set off against the Indebtedness any amounts owing by Bank to Borrower, charge interest at the default rate provided in the document evidencing the relevant Indebtedness, and exercise any one or more of the rights and remedies granted to Bank by any agreement with Borrower or which are granted to Bank under applicable law, or otherwise.

Borrower waives presentment, demand, protest, notice of dishonour, notice of demand or intent to demand, notice of acceleration or intent to accelerate, and all other notices, and agrees that no extension or indulgence to Borrower, or release, substitution or nonenforcement of any security, or release or substitution of any guarantor or any other party, whether with or without notice, shall affect the obligations of Borrower. Borrower agrees that Bank has the right to sell, assign, or grant participations, or any interest, in any or all of the Indebtedness, and that, in connection with such right, but without limiting its ability to make other disclosures to the full extent allowable, Bank may disclose all documents and information which Bank now or later has relating to Borrower and the Indebtedness. Borrower agrees that Bank may provide information relating to this Note or relating to Borrower to Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers.

Borrower agrees to reimburse Bank, or any other holder or owner of this Note, for any and all costs and expenses (including, without limit, court costs, legal expenses and reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether inside or outside counsel is used, whether or not suit is instituted, and, if suit is instituted, whether at the trial court level, appellate level, in a bankruptcy, probate or administrative proceeding or otherwise) incurred in the preparation, administration, collection or the attempting to collect this Note or the Indebtedness or incurred in any other matter or proceeding relating to this Note or the Indebtedness.

Borrower acknowledges and agrees that there are no contrary agreements, oral or written, establishing a term of this Note and agrees that the terms and conditions of this Note may not be amended, waived or modified except in a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of Bank expressly stating that the writing constitutes an amendment, waiver or modification of the terms of this Note. If any provision of this Note is unenforceable in whole or part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO AND THE FEDERAL LAWS OF CANADA APPLICABLE THEREIN.

If this Note is signed by two or more parties, the obligations and undertakings under this Note shall be that of all and any two or more jointly and also of each severally. This Note shall bind Borrower and Borrower’s respective heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, and this Note shall enure to the benefit of Bank’s and Bank’s successors and assigns.

Payment of interest, as required hereunder, shall be deemed to be an acknowledgment by the Borrower of its continuing liability for the principal of and interest due under this Note.

For purposes of disclosure pursuant to the Interest Act (Canada), the annual rates of interest or fees to which the rates of interest or fees provided in this Note and any related documents are equivalent, are the rates so calculated multiplied by the actual number of days in the calendar year and divided by 365 (or 366 days in the case of leap years).

For the purposes of this Note, the following terms have the following meanings:

“Advance” means a borrowing requested by Borrower and made by Bank under this Note, including any refunding of an outstanding Advance as the same type of Advance or the conversion of any such outstanding Advance to another type of Advance, and shall include a Canadian Prime-based Advance and a US Prime-based Advance.

“Advance Formula Agreement” means that certain Advance Formula Agreement dated as of even date herewith between Borrower and Bank.

“Applicable Interest Rate” means the Canadian Prime Rate or the US Prime Rate, as selected by Borrower from time to time, or as otherwise determined in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Note.

Applicable Margin ” means (i) with respect to Advances bearing interest at the Canadian Prime Rate, one-half of one percent (0.50%) per annum; and (ii) with respect to Advances bearing interest at the US Prime Referenced Rate, zero percent (0.0%).

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday on which Bank is open for all or substantially all of its domestic and international commercial banking business (including dealings in foreign exchange) in Toronto, Ontario, and, in respect of notices and determinations relating to the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate, also a day on which dealings in US Dollar deposits are also carried on in the London interbank market and on which banks are open for business in London, England and in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

 

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Canadian Dollars ” and the sign “ C$ ” means the lawful money of Canada.

Canadian Prime-based Advance ” means an Advance which bears interest at the Canadian Prime-based Rate.

Canadian Prime-based Rate ” means for any day, that rate of interest which is equal to the sum of the Canadian Prime Rate plus the Applicable Margin.

Canadian Prime Rate ” means the per annum interest rate announced from time to time by Bank as being a reference rate then in effect for determining interest rates on Canadian Dollar denominated commercial loans made by it in Canada, which rate is not necessarily the lowest rate on loans made by Bank at such time.

“Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” means, for any day, a per annum interest rate which is equal to the quotient of the following:

(a) for any day, the per annum rate of interest determined on the basis of the rate for deposits in United States Dollars for a period equal to one (1) month, appearing on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service as of 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or as soon thereafter as practical), on such day, or if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day. In the event that such rate does not appear on Page BBAM of the Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service (or otherwise on such Service) on any day, the “Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” for such day shall be determined by reference to such other publicly available service for displaying eurodollar rates as may be agreed upon by Bank and Borrower, or, in the absence of such agreement, the “Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate” for such day shall, instead, be determined based upon the average of the rates at which Bank is offered dollar deposits at or about 11:00 a.m. (Detroit, Michigan time) (or soon thereafter as practical), on such day, or if such day is not a Business Day, on the immediately preceding Business Day, in the interbank eurodollar market in an amount comparable to the principal amount of the US Dollar Advance which is to bear interest at such Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate and for a period of one (1) month;

divided by

(b) a percentage (expressed as a decimal) equal to 1.00 minus the maximum rate on such day at which Bank is required to maintain reserves on “Euro-currency Liabilities” as defined in and pursuant to Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or, if such regulation or definition is modified, and as long as Bank is required to maintain reserves against a category of liabilities which includes eurodollar deposits or includes a category of assets which includes eurodollar loans, the rate at which such reserves are required to be maintained on such category.

“Equivalent Amount” means, on any date of determination, with respect to obligations or valuations denominated in one currency (the “first currency”), the amount of another currency (the “second currency”) which would result from the conversion of the relevant amount of the first currency into the second currency at the 12:00 noon rate quoted on the Reuters Monitor Screen (Page BOFC or such other Page as may replace such Page for the purpose of displacing such exchange rates) on such date or, if such date is not a Business Day, on the Business Day immediately preceding such date of determination, or at such other rate as may have been agreed in writing between Borrowers and Bank.

Maturity Date ” means April 1, 2015.

Reuters Screen CDOR Page ” means the display designated as page CDOR on the Reuters Monitor Money Service or such other page as may replace that page on that service for the purpose of displaying bid quotations for bankers’ acceptances of Schedule I banks.

“Request for Advance” means a Request for Advance issued by Borrower under this Note in the form annexed to this Note as Exhibit “A”.

US Dollars ” and the sign “ US$ ” means the lawful money of the United States of America.

US Prime-based Advance ” shall mean an Advance which bears interest at the US Prime-based Rate.

US Prime-based Rate ” means for any day, that rate of interest which is equal to the sum of the US Prime Referenced Rate plus the Applicable Margin.

 

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US Prime Rate ” means the annual rate of interest announced from time to time by Bank as being its reference rate then in effect for determining rates on US Dollar denominated commercial loans made by it in Canada, which rate is not necessarily the lowest rate on loans made by Bank at such time.

US Prime Referenced Rate ” means, for any day, a per annum interest rate which is equal to the US Prime Rate in effect on such day, but in no event and at no time shall the US Prime Referenced Rate be less than the sum of the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate for such day plus two and one-half percent (2.50%) per annum. If, at any time, Bank determines that it is unable to determine or ascertain the Daily Adjusting LIBOR Rate for any day, the US Prime Referenced Rate for each such day shall be the US Prime Rate in effect at such time, but not less than two and one-half percent (2.50%) per annum.

No delay or failure of Bank in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall affect such right, power or privilege, nor shall any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any further exercise thereof, or the exercise of any other power, right or privilege. The rights of Bank under this Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any right or remedies which Bank would otherwise have, whether by other instruments or by law.

BORROWER AND BANK ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT, WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS NOTE OR THE INDEBTEDNESS HEREUNDER.

This Note is an amendment, consolidation and restatement of that certain Master Revolving Note dated December          , 2006 in the original principal amount of C$3,500,000, made by the undersigned in favor of Bank, as amended from time to time (as amended, the “Previous Canadian Note”), and that certain Master Revolving Note dated June 29, 2011 in the original principal amount of US$6,500,000, made by the undersigned in favor of Bank, as amended from time to time (as amended, the “Previous US Note” and together with the Previous Canadian Note, the “Previous Notes”), and the execution, delivery and performance of this Note is not and shall not be deemed to extinguish the indebtedness evidenced by the Previous Notes.

[End of Document – Signature Page Follows]

 

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Borrower acknowledges that this Note is issued, delivered and accepted in Toronto, Ontario and any approval or extension of credit pursuant to this Note is extended by Bank from its office in Toronto, Ontario.

 

MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC
By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
Its:   VP & CFO


EXHIBIT “A”

REQUEST FOR ADVANCE

 

TO:     COMERICA BANK (the “Bank”)

The undersigned, MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC (“ Borrower ”), hereby requests the Bank to make a(an)                          Advance under the Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note dated as of November              , 2011, in the principal amount of                                          DOLLARS (                  ) made by Borrower to Bank (the “ Note ”), pursuant to the following terms:

 

Amount:

   C$                                                          (If a Canadian Prime-based Advance)
   US$                                                          (If a US Prime-based Advance)

Advance Date:

                                         , 20               .   

The undersigned represents, warrants and certifies that no Default, or any condition or event which, with the giving of notice or the running of time, or both, would constitute a Default, has occurred and is continuing under the Note, and none will exist upon the making of the Advance requested hereunder. The undersigned further certifies that upon advancing the sum requested hereunder, the aggregate principal amount outstanding under the Note will not exceed the lesser of (i) the face amount of the Note, or (ii) the Advance Formula (as defined in the Advance Formula Agreement dated as of November      , 2011 between Borrower and Bank). If the amount advanced to the undersigned under the Note shall at any time exceed the lesser of (i) the face amount of the Note, or (ii) the Advance Formula, the undersigned will immediately pay such excess amount, without any necessity of notice or demand.

The undersigned hereby authorizes Bank to disburse the proceeds of the Advance being requested by this Request for Advance by crediting the account of the undersigned with Bank separately designated by the undersigned or as the undersigned may otherwise direct.

Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings given to them in the Note.

Dated this          day of                                  ,          .

 

MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC
By:    
Its:    

Exhibit 10.10

LOGO Guaranty

 

 

The undersigned, MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. , a Michigan corporation , for value received, unconditionally and absolutely guarantee(s) to COMERICA BANK , a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada) (“ Bank ”), and to the Bank’s successors and assigns, payment when due, whether by stated maturity, demand, acceleration or otherwise, of all existing and future Indebtedness (as hereinafter defined) to the Bank of MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , an Alberta corporation, or any successor in interest, including, without limit, any debtor-in-possession or trustee in bankruptcy which succeeds to the interest of this party or person (jointly and severally the “ Borrower ”). “ Indebtedness ” shall mean any and all indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of the Borrower to the Bank, arising under the Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note in the original principal amount of SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 US DOLLARS (US$6,500,000.00) dated December ___, 2011 by the Borrower in favour of the Bank, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, extended or supplemented from time to time (“ Note ”) howsoever arising, evidenced or incurred, whether absolute or contingent, direct or indirect, voluntary or involuntary, liquidated or unliquidated, joint or several, and whether or not known to the undersigned at the time of this Guaranty or at the time any future indebtedness is incurred, and whether originally payable to the Bank or to a third party and subsequently acquired by the Bank, including, without limitation, (a) any and all direct indebtedness of the Borrower to the Bank, including indebtedness evidenced by any and all promissory notes; (b) any and all obligations or liabilities of the Borrower to the Bank arising under any guaranty where the Borrower has guaranteed the payment of indebtedness owing to the Bank from a third party; (c) any and all obligations or liabilities of the Borrower to the Bank arising from applications or agreements for the issuance of letters of credit; (d) late charges, loan fees or charges and overdraft indebtedness; (e) any agreement to indemnify the Bank for environmental liability or to clean up hazardous waste; (f) any and all indebtedness, obligations or liabilities for which the Borrower would otherwise be liable to the Bank were it not for the invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of them by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law or order of any kind, or for any other reason, including, without limit, liability for interest and attorneys’ fees on, or in connection with, any of the Indebtedness from and after the filing by or against the Borrower of a bankruptcy petition, whether an involuntary or voluntary bankruptcy case, including, without limitation, all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with motions for relief from stay, cash collateral motions, nondischargeability motions, preference liability motions, fraudulent conveyance liability motions, fraudulent transfer liability motions and all other motions brought by Borrower, the undersigned, Bank or third parties in any way relating to Bank’s rights with respect to such Borrower, the undersigned, or third party and/or affecting any collateral securing any obligation owed to Bank by Borrower, the undersigned, or any third party, probate proceedings, on appeal or otherwise; (g) any and all amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions of any of the above, including, without limit, amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions which are evidenced by new or additional instruments, documents or agreements; (h) and all costs of collecting Indebtedness, including, without limit, attorneys’ fees and costs. Any reference in this Guaranty to attorneys’ fees shall be deemed a reference to reasonable fees, charges, costs and expenses of counsel and paralegals, whether inside or outside counsel is used, and whether or not a suit or action is instituted, and to court costs if a suit or action is instituted, and whether attorneys’ fees or court costs are incurred at the trial court level, on appeal, in a bankruptcy, administrative or probate proceeding or otherwise. All costs and expenses shall be payable immediately by the undersigned when incurred by the Bank, without demand, and until paid shall bear interest at the highest per annum rate applicable to any of the Indebtedness, but not in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law.

1. LIMITATION : The total obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty is UNLIMITED unless specifically limited in the Additional Provisions of this Guaranty, and this obligation (whether unlimited or limited to the extent specified in the Additional Provisions) shall include, IN ADDITION TO any limited amount of principal guaranteed, all interest on all Indebtedness, and all costs and expenses of any kind incurred by the Bank in collection efforts against the Borrower and/or the undersigned or otherwise incurred by the Bank in any way relating to the Indebtedness or this Guaranty, including without limit attorneys’ fees.

2. NATURE OF GUARANTY : This is a continuing Guaranty of payment and not of collection and remains effective whether the Indebtedness is from time to time reduced and later increased or entirely extinguished and later reincurred. This Guaranty shall remain effective with respect to successive transactions which shall either continue the Indebtedness, increase or decrease it, or from time to time create new Indebtedness after all or any prior Indebtedness has been satisfied, until this Guaranty is terminated in the manner and to the extent provided below.

 

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The undersigned acknowledge(s) and agree(s) that the liabilities created by this Guaranty are direct and are not conditioned upon pursuit by the Bank of any remedy the Bank may have against the Borrower or any person or any security. No invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of any part or all of the Indebtedness or any documents evidencing the same, by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law or order of any kind or for any reason, and no defense or setoff available at any time to the Borrower, shall impair, affect or be a defense or setoff to the obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty.

The undersigned deliver(s) this Guaranty based solely on the undersigned’s independent investigation of (or decision not to investigate) the financial condition of Borrower and is (are) not relying on any information furnished by the Bank. The undersigned assume(s) full responsibility for obtaining any further information concerning the Borrower’s financial condition, the status of the Indebtedness or any other matter which the undersigned may deem necessary or appropriate now or later. The undersigned waive(s) any duty on the part of the Bank, and agree(s) that it is not relying upon nor expecting the Bank to disclose to the undersigned any fact now or later known by the Bank, whether relating to the operations or condition of the Borrower, the existence, liabilities or financial condition of any co-guarantor of the Indebtedness, the occurrence of any default with respect to the Indebtedness, or otherwise, notwithstanding any effect these facts may have upon the undersigned’s risk under this Guaranty or the undersigned’s rights against the Borrower. The undersigned knowingly accept(s) the full range of risk encompassed in this Guaranty, which risk includes, without limit, the possibility that Borrower may incur Indebtedness to the Bank after the financial condition of the Borrower, or the Borrower’s ability to pay debts as they mature, has deteriorated. The undersigned represent(s) and warrant(s) that: (a) the Bank has made no representation to the undersigned as to the creditworthiness of the Borrower; and (b) the undersigned has (have) established adequate means of obtaining from the Borrower on a continuing basis financial and other information pertaining to the Borrower’s financial condition. The undersigned agree(s) to keep adequately informed of any facts, events or circumstances which might in any way affect the risks of the undersigned under this Guaranty.

3. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS : The undersigned authorize(s) the Bank, either before or after termination of this Guaranty, without notice to or demand on the undersigned and without affecting the undersigned’s liability under this Guaranty, from time to time to: (a) apply any security and direct the order or manner of sale of it; (b) release or substitute any one or more of the endorsers or any other guarantors of the Indebtedness; and (c) apply payments received by the Bank from the Borrower to any indebtedness of the Borrower to the Bank, in such order as the Bank shall determine in its sole discretion, whether or not this indebtedness is covered by this Guaranty, and the undersigned waive(s) any provision of law regarding application of payments which specifies otherwise. The undersigned agree(s) to provide to the Bank copies of the undersigned’s financial statements upon request.

4. SECURITY/SUBORDINATION : The undersigned pledge(s), assign(s) and grant(s) to the Bank a security interest in and lien upon and the right of setoff as to any and all property of the undersigned now or later in the possession of the Bank. The undersigned further assign(s) to the Bank as collateral for the obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty all claims of any nature that the undersigned now or later has (have) against the Borrower (other than any claim under a deed of trust or mortgage covering California real property) with full right on the part of the Bank, in its own name or in the name of the undersigned, to collect and enforce these claims. The undersigned subordinate(s) any claim of any nature that the undersigned now or later has (have) against the Borrower to and in favor of all Indebtedness and agree(s) not to accept payment or satisfaction of any claim that the undersigned now or later may have against the Borrower without the prior written consent of the Bank. Should any payment, distribution, security, or proceeds, be received by the undersigned upon or with respect to any claim that the undersigned now or may later have against the Borrower, the undersigned shall immediately deliver the same to the Bank in the form received (except for endorsement or assignment by the undersigned where required by the Bank) for application on the Indebtedness, whether matured or unmatured, and until delivered the same shall be held in trust by the undersigned as the property of the Bank. The undersigned agree(s) that no security now or later held by the Bank for the payment of any Indebtedness, whether from the Borrower, any guarantor, or otherwise, and whether in the nature of a security interest, pledge, lien, assignment, setoff, suretyship, guaranty, indemnity, insurance or otherwise, shall affect in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty, and the Bank, in its sole discretion, without notice to the undersigned, may release, exchange, enforce and otherwise deal with any security without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty. The undersigned acknowledge(s) and agree(s) that the Bank has no obligation to acquire or perfect any lien on or security interest in any asset(s), whether real or personal, to secure payment of the Indebtedness, and the undersigned is (are) not relying upon any asset(s) in which the Bank has or may have a lien or security interest for payment of the Indebtedness.

 

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5. OTHER GUARANTORS : If any Indebtedness is guaranteed by two or more guarantors, the obligation of the undersigned shall be several and also joint, each with all and also each with any one or more of the others, and may be enforced at the option of the Bank against each severally, any two or more jointly, or some severally and some jointly. The Bank, in its sole discretion, may release any one or more of the guarantors for any consideration which it deems adequate, and may fail or elect not to prove a claim against the estate of any bankrupt, insolvent, incompetent or deceased guarantor; and after that, without notice to any guarantor, the Bank may extend or renew any or all Indebtedness and may permit the Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the remaining guarantor(s). The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the effectiveness of this Guaranty is not conditioned on any or all of the indebtedness being guaranteed by anyone else. This action by the Bank shall not, however, be deemed to affect any right to contribution which may exist among the guarantors.

6. TERMINATION : Any of the undersigned may terminate their obligation under this Guaranty as to future Indebtedness (except as provided below) by (and only by) delivering written notice of termination to an officer of the Bank and receiving from an officer of the Bank written acknowledgment of delivery; provided, however, the termination shall not be effective until the opening of business on the fifth (5th) day (“ effective date ”) following written acknowledgment of delivery. Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the remaining guarantor(s), whether or not the termination is known to the remaining guarantor(s). Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the terminating guarantor(s) as to any Indebtedness existing at the effective date of termination or any Indebtedness created after that pursuant to any commitment or agreement of the Bank or pursuant to any Borrower loan with the Bank existing at the effective date of termination (whether advances or readvances by the Bank after the effective date of termination are optional or obligatory), or any modifications, extensions or renewals of any of this Indebtedness, whether in whole or in part, and as to all of this Indebtedness and modifications, extensions or renewals of it, this Guaranty shall continue effective until the same shall have been fully paid. The Bank has no duty to give notice of termination by any guarantor(s) to any remaining guarantor(s). The undersigned shall indemnify the Bank against all claims, damages, costs and expenses, including, without limit, attorney fees, incurred by the Bank in connection with any suit, claim or action against the Bank arising out of any modification or termination of a Borrower loan or any refusal by the Bank to extend additional credit in connection with the termination of this Guaranty.

7. REINSTATEMENT : Notwithstanding any prior revocation, termination, surrender or discharge of this Guaranty (or of any lien, pledge or security interest securing this Guaranty) in whole or in part, the effectiveness of this Guaranty, and of all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guaranty, shall automatically continue or be reinstated, as the case may be, in the event that any payment received or credit given by the Bank in respect of the Indebtedness is returned, disgorged or rescinded as a preference, impermissible setoff, fraudulent conveyance, diversion of trust funds or otherwise under any applicable state or federal law, including, without limitation, laws pertaining to bankruptcy or insolvency, in which case this Guaranty, and all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guaranty, shall be enforceable against the undersigned as if the returned, disgorged or rescinded payment or credit had not been received or given by the Bank, and whether or not the Bank relied upon this payment or credit or changed its position as a consequence of it. In the event of continuation or reinstatement of this Guaranty and the liens, pledges and security interests securing it, the undersigned agree(s) upon demand by the Bank, to execute and deliver to the Bank those documents which the Bank determines are appropriate to further evidence (in the public records or otherwise) this continuation or reinstatement, although the failure of the undersigned to do so shall not affect in any way the reinstatement or continuation. If the undersigned do(es) not execute and deliver to the Bank upon demand such documents, the Bank and each Bank officer is irrevocably appointed (which appointment is coupled with an interest) the true and lawful attorney of the undersigned (with full power of substitution) to execute and deliver such documents in the name and on behalf of the undersigned.

8. WAIVERS : The undersigned, to the extent not expressly prohibited by applicable law, waive(s) any right to require the Bank to: (a) proceed against any person or property, including, without limit, the Borrower; (b) give notice of the terms, time and place of any public or private sale of personal property security held from the Borrower or any other person, or otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 9-611 or 9-621 of the Michigan or other applicable Uniform Commercial Code, as the same may be amended, revised or replaced from time to time; or (c) pursue any other remedy in the Bank’s power. The undersigned waive(s) notice of acceptance of this Guaranty and presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest, dishonor, notice of dishonor, notice of default, notice of intent to accelerate or demand payment or notice of acceleration of any Indebtedness, and agree(s) that the Bank may, once or any number of times, modify the terms of any Indebtedness, compromise, extend, increase, accelerate, renew or forbear to enforce payment of any or all Indebtedness, or permit the Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, all without notice to the undersigned and without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty.

 

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The undersigned unconditionally and irrevocably waive(s) each and every defense and setoff of any nature which, under principles of guaranty or otherwise, would operate to impair or diminish in any way the obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty, and acknowledge(s) that each such waiver is by this reference incorporated into each security agreement, collateral assignment, pledge and/or other document from the undersigned now or later securing this Guaranty and/or the Indebtedness, and acknowledge(s) that as of the date of this Guaranty no such defense or setoff exists. The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the effectiveness of this Guaranty is subject to no conditions of any kind.

9. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION : The undersigned waive(s) any and all rights (whether by subrogation, indemnity, reimbursement, or otherwise) to recover from the Borrower any amounts paid by the undersigned pursuant to this Guaranty until the Indebtedness has been irrevocably paid and discharged in full.

10. SALE/ASSIGNMENT : The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the Bank has the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate, or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness and any related obligations, including, without limit, this Guaranty, without notice to the undersigned in connection with that right, the Bank may disclose any documents and information which the Bank now has or later acquires relating to the undersigned, this Guaranty or the Borrower in connection with such sale, assignment, transfer, negotiation, or grant, whether furnished by the Borrower, the undersigned or otherwise. The undersigned further agree(s) that the Bank may disclose these documents and information to the Borrower. The undersigned agree(s) that the Bank may provide information relating to this Guaranty or relating to the undersigned to the Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers.

11. GENERAL : This Guaranty constitutes the entire agreement of the undersigned and the Bank with respect to the subject matter of this Guaranty. No waiver, consent, modification or change of the terms of the Guaranty shall bind any of the undersigned or the Bank unless in writing and signed by the waiving party or an authorized officer of the waiving party, and then this waiver, consent, modification or change shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of the Bank and its successors and assigns and shall be binding on the undersigned and the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns including, without limit, any debtor in possession or trustee in bankruptcy for any of the undersigned. The undersigned has (have) knowingly and voluntarily entered into this Guaranty in good faith for the purpose of inducing the Bank to extend credit or make other financial accommodations to the Borrower, and the undersigned acknowledge(s) that the terms of this Guaranty are reasonable. If any provision of this Guaranty is unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective. THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES.

12. HEADINGS : Headings in this Guaranty are included for the convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Guaranty for any purpose.

13. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS : This Guaranty amends and restates the Guaranty dated as of December ___, 2006 by the undersigned in favour of the Bank in support of the indebtedness of the Borrower in the Bank but does not amend or replace any other guarantee given to Bank by the undersigned and not expressly revoked, modified or invalidated in writing.

14. PAYMENTS: (a) Each payment to be made by the undersigned hereunder shall be payable in the currency or currencies in which such obligations are denominated without set-off or counterclaim and free and clear of and without deduction or withholding for or on account of any Taxes unless the undersigned is (are) required by law to make payment subject to such Taxes. If the undersigned shall be required by law to deduct or withhold any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder to Bank, the undersigned shall make such deductions or withholdings, and the undersigned shall pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant taxing or other authority in accordance with applicable law.

(b) The undersigned agree(s) to pay any present or future Taxes that arise from any payment made under this Guaranty or from the execution, sale, transfer, delivery or registration of, or otherwise with respect to, this Guaranty and any other agreements and instruments contemplated hereby or thereby (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof).

 

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(c) The undersigned shall indemnify Bank for the full amount of the Taxes referred to in Section 14(b) (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof), including, without limitation, any such Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on amounts payable by the undersigned under Section 14(b), and any liability (including penalties, interest and expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally asserted. This indemnification shall be made within ten (10) days after the date Bank makes written demand therefor.

(d) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Taxes or amounts in respect thereof must be deducted or withheld from any payment made or to be made by the undersigned hereunder (including payment of any additional amounts payable under this Section 14(d)), the undersigned shall pay such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that Bank receives a net amount equal to the full amount which it would have received had such payment not been subject to such Taxes. Within thirty (30) days after the date of any payment of Taxes under this Section 14, the undersigned shall furnish to Bank the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing payment thereof.

(e) For purposes of this Guaranty, “Taxes” means all present and future taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges of any nature (including income, corporate, capital (including large corporations), net worth, sales, consumption, use, transfer, goods and services, value-added, stamp, registration, franchise, withholding, payroll, employment, health, education, excise, business, school, property, occupation, customs, anti-dumping and countervail taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges) imposed by any governmental authority, together with any fines, interest, penalties or other additions on, to, in lieu of, for non-collection of or in respect of these taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges.

15. CURRENCY CONVERSION: If for the purposes of obtaining judgment in any court in any jurisdiction with respect to this Guaranty it becomes necessary to convert into the currency of such jurisdiction (herein called the “Other Currency” ) any amount due hereunder in any currency other than the Other Currency (the “Original Currency” ), then conversion shall be made at the rate of exchange prevailing for the Original Currency on the business day before the day on which judgment is given. In the event that there is a change in the rate of exchange prevailing between the business day before the day on which the judgment is given and the date of payment of the amount due, the undersigned will, on the date of payment, pay such additional amounts (if any) as may be necessary to ensure that the amount paid on such date is the amount in the Other Currency which when converted at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of payment is the amount then due under this Guaranty in such other Original Currency. Any additional amount due from the undersigned under this Section 15 will be due as a separate debt and shall not be affected by judgment being obtained for any other sums due under or in respect of this Guaranty.

16. JURY TRIAL WAIVER : THE UNDERSIGNED AND BANK, BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GUARANTY, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS GUARANTY OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has signed this Guaranty on December 23, 2011.

 

WITNESS:     GUARANTOR:
Paul Jarrell     MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
SIGNATURE OF   /s/ Paul Jarrell     By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
        Name:   David H. Gransee
        Title:   VP & CFO
      GUARANTOR’S ADDRESS
      9725 Industrial Drive
      Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

 

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Exhibit 10.11

 

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SECURITY AGREEMENT

(All Assets)

As of December 23, 2011 for value received, the undersigned, MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. , a Michigan corporation (“ Debtor ”), grants to COMERICA BANK , a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada) (“ Bank ”), whose address is 39200 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 , Attention: Commercial Loan Documentation, Mail Code 7578, a continuing security interest and lien (any pledge, assignment, security interest or other lien arising hereunder is sometimes referred to herein as a “ security interest ”) in the Collateral (as defined below) to secure payment when due, whether by stated maturity, demand, acceleration or otherwise, of all existing and future indebtedness to the Bank of MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , an Alberta corporation (“ Borrower ”) arising under the Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note in the original principal amount of SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 US DOLLARS (US$6,500,000.00) dated December ___, 2011 by the Borrower in favour of the Bank, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, extended or supplemented from time to time (“ Borrower Debt ”) and/or Debtor arising under the Guaranty of the Borrower Debt, provided by Debtor in favour of the Bank dated November ___, 2011, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced or supplemented from time to time (“ Undersigned Debt ”, together with the Borrower Debt, collectively the “ Indebtedness ”). Indebtedness includes without limit any and all obligations or liabilities of the Borrower and/or Debtor to the Bank, whether absolute or contingent, direct or indirect, voluntary or involuntary, liquidated or unliquidated, joint or several, known or unknown arising under the Note or the Guaranty; any and all obligations or liabilities for which the Borrower and/or Debtor would otherwise be liable to the Bank were it not for the invalidity or unenforceability of them by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law, or for any other reason; any and all amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions of any of the above; all costs incurred by Bank in establishing, determining, continuing, or defending the validity or priority of its security interest, or in pursuing its rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other agreement between Bank and Borrower and/or Debtor or in connection with any proceeding involving Bank as a result of any financial accommodation to Borrower and/or Debtor; and all other costs of collecting Indebtedness, including without limit attorney fees. Debtor agrees to pay Bank all such costs incurred by the Bank, immediately upon demand, and until paid all costs shall bear interest at the highest per annum rate applicable to any of the Indebtedness, but not in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law. Any reference in this Agreement to attorney fees shall be deemed a reference to reasonable fees, costs, and expenses of both in-house and outside counsel and paralegals, whether or not a suit or action is instituted, and to court costs if a suit or action is instituted, and whether attorney fees or court costs are incurred at the trial court level, on appeal, in a bankruptcy, administrative or probate proceeding or otherwise. Debtor further covenants, agrees and represents as follows:

1. Collateral shall mean all of the following property Debtor now or later owns or has an interest in, wherever located:

(a) all Accounts Receivable (for purposes of this Agreement, “Accounts Receivable” consists of all accounts; general intangibles; chattel paper (including without limit electronic chattel paper and tangible chattel paper); contract rights; deposit accounts; documents; instruments; rights to payment evidenced by chattel paper, documents or instruments; health care insurance receivables; commercial tort claims; letters of credit; letter of credit rights; supporting obligations; and rights to payment for money or funds advanced or sold),

(b) all Inventory,

(c) all Equipment and Fixtures,

(d) all Software (for purposes of this Agreement, “Software” consists of all (i) computer programs and supporting information provided in connection with a transaction relating to the program, and (ii) computer programs embedded in goods and any supporting information provided in connection with a transaction relating to the program whether or not the program is associated with the goods in such a manner that it customarily is considered part of the goods, and whether or not, by becoming the owner of the goods, a person acquires a right to use the program in connection with the goods, and whether or not the program is embedded in goods that consist solely of the medium in which the program is embedded),


(e) specific items listed below and/or on attached Schedule A, if any, is/are also included in Collateral:

(f) all goods, instruments, documents, policies and certificates of insurance, deposits, money, investment property or other property (except real property which is not a fixture) which are now or later in possession or control of Bank, or as to which Bank now or later controls possession by documents or otherwise, and

(g) all additions, attachments, accessions, parts, replacements, substitutions, renewals, interest, dividends, distributions, rights of any kind (including but not limited to stock splits, stock rights, voting and preferential rights), products, and proceeds of or pertaining to the above including, without limit, cash or other property which were proceeds and are recovered by a bankruptcy trustee or otherwise as a preferential transfer by Debtor.

In the definition of Collateral, a reference to a type of collateral shall not be limited by a separate reference to a more specific or narrower type of that collateral.

2. Warranties, Covenants and Agreements . Debtor warrants, covenants and agrees as follows:

2.1 Debtor shall furnish to Bank, in form and at intervals as Bank may request, any information Bank may reasonably request and allow Bank to examine, inspect, and copy any of Debtor’s books and records. Debtor shall, at the request of Bank, mark its records and the Collateral to clearly indicate the security interest of Bank under this Agreement.

2.2 At the time any Collateral becomes, or is represented to be, subject to a security interest in favor of Bank, Debtor shall be deemed to have warranted that (a) Debtor is the lawful owner of the Collateral and has the right and authority to subject it to a security interest granted to Bank; (b) none of the Collateral is subject to any security interest other than that in favor of Bank; (c) there are no financing statements on file, other than in favor of Bank; (d) no person, other than Bank, has possession or control (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) of any Collateral of such nature that perfection of a security interest may be accomplished by control; and (e) Debtor acquired its rights in the Collateral in the ordinary course of its business.

2.3 Debtor will keep the Collateral free at all times from all claims, liens, security interests and encumbrances other than those in favor of Bank. Debtor will not, without the prior written consent of Bank, sell, transfer or lease, or permit to be sold, transferred or leased, any or all of the Collateral, except for Inventory in the ordinary course of its business and will not return any Inventory to its supplier. Bank or its representatives may at all reasonable times inspect the Collateral and may enter upon all premises where the Collateral is kept or might be located.

2.4 Debtor will do all acts and will execute or cause to be executed all writings requested by Bank to establish, maintain and continue an exclusive, perfected and first security interest of Bank in the Collateral. Debtor agrees that Bank has no obligation to acquire or perfect any lien on or security interest in any asset(s), whether realty or personalty, to secure payment of the Indebtedness, and Debtor is not relying upon assets in which the Bank may have a lien or security interest for payment of the Indebtedness.

2.5 Debtor will pay within the time that they can be paid without interest or penalty all taxes, assessments and similar charges which at any time are or may become a lien, charge, or encumbrance upon any Collateral, except to the extent contested in good faith and bonded in a manner satisfactory to Bank. If Debtor fails to pay any of these taxes, assessments, or other charges in the time provided above, Bank has the option (but not the obligation) to do so and Debtor agrees to repay all amounts so expended by Bank immediately upon demand, together with interest at the highest lawful default rate which could be charged by Bank on any Indebtedness.

2.6 Debtor will keep the Collateral in good condition and will protect it from loss, damage, or deterioration from any cause. Debtor has and will maintain at all times (a) with respect to the Collateral, insurance under an “all risk” policy against fire and other risks customarily insured against, and (b) public liability insurance and other insurance as may be required by law or reasonably required by Bank, all of which insurance shall be in amount, form and content, and written by companies as may be satisfactory to Bank, containing a lender’s loss payable endorsement acceptable to Bank. Debtor will deliver to Bank immediately upon demand evidence satisfactory to Bank that the required insurance has been procured. If Debtor fails to maintain satisfactory insurance, Bank has the option (but not the obligation) to do so and Debtor agrees to repay all amounts so expended by Bank immediately upon demand, together with interest at the highest lawful default rate which could be charged by Bank on any Indebtedness.

 

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2.7 On each occasion on which Debtor evidences to Bank the account balances on and the nature and extent of the Accounts Receivable, Debtor shall be deemed to have warranted that except as otherwise indicated (a) each of those Accounts Receivable is valid and enforceable without performance by Debtor of any act; (b) each of those account balances are in fact owing, (c) there are no setoffs, recoupments, credits, contra accounts, counterclaims or defenses against any of those Accounts Receivable, (d) as to any Accounts Receivable represented by a note, trade acceptance, draft or other instrument or by any chattel paper or document, the same have been endorsed and/or delivered by Debtor to Bank, (e) Debtor has not received with respect to any Account Receivable, any notice of the death of the related account debtor, nor of the dissolution, liquidation, termination of existence, insolvency, business failure, appointment of a receiver for, assignment for the benefit of creditors by, or filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against, the account debtor, and (f) as to each Account Receivable, except as may be expressly permitted by Bank to the contrary in another document, the account debtor is not an affiliate of Debtor, the United States of America or any department, agency or instrumentality of it, or a citizen or resident of any jurisdiction outside of the United States. Debtor will do all acts and will execute all writings requested by Bank to perform, enforce performance of, and collect all Accounts Receivable. Debtor shall neither make nor permit any modification, compromise or substitution for any Account Receivable without the prior written consent of Bank. Debtor shall, at Bank’s request, arrange for verification of Accounts Receivable directly with account debtors or by other methods acceptable to Bank.

2.8 Debtor at all times shall be in strict compliance with all applicable laws, including without limit any laws, ordinances, directives, orders, statutes, or regulations an object of which is to regulate or improve health, safety, or the environment (“ Environmental Laws ”).

2.9 If Bank, acting in its sole discretion, redelivers Collateral to Debtor or Debtor’s designee for the purpose of (a) the ultimate sale or exchange thereof; or (b) presentation, collection, renewal, or registration of transfer thereof; or (c) loading, unloading, storing, shipping, transshipping, manufacturing, processing or otherwise dealing with it preliminary to sale or exchange; such redelivery shall be in trust for the benefit of Bank and shall not constitute a release of Bank’s security interest in it or in the proceeds or products of it unless Bank specifically so agrees in writing. If Debtor requests any such redelivery, Debtor will deliver with such request a duly executed financing statement in form and substance satisfactory to Bank. Any proceeds of Collateral coming into Debtor’s possession as a result of any such redelivery shall be held in trust for Bank and immediately delivered to Bank for application on the Indebtedness. Bank may (in its sole discretion) deliver any or all of the Collateral to Debtor, and such delivery by Bank shall discharge Bank from all liability or responsibility for such Collateral. Bank, at its option, may require delivery of any Collateral to Bank at any time with such endorsements or assignments of the Collateral as Bank may request.

2.10 At any time and without notice, Bank may (a) cause any or all of the Collateral to be transferred to its name or to the name of its nominees; (b) receive or collect by legal proceedings or otherwise all dividends, interest, principal payments and other sums and all other distributions at any time payable or receivable on account of the Collateral, and hold the same as Collateral, or apply the same to the Indebtedness, the manner and distribution of the application to be in the sole discretion of Bank; (c) enter into any extension, subordination, reorganization, deposit, merger or consolidation agreement or any other agreement relating to or affecting the Collateral, and deposit or surrender control of the Collateral, and accept other property in exchange for the Collateral and hold or apply the property or money so received pursuant to this Agreement; and (d) take such actions in its own name or in Debtor’s name as Bank, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to establish exclusive control (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) over any Collateral of such nature that perfection of Bank’s security interest may be accomplished by control.

2.11 Bank may assign any of the Indebtedness and deliver any or all of the Collateral to its assignee, who then shall have with respect to Collateral so delivered all the rights and powers of Bank under this Agreement, and after that Bank shall be fully discharged from all liability and responsibility with respect to Collateral so delivered.

2.12 Debtor delivers this Agreement based solely on Debtor’s independent investigation of (or decision not to investigate) the financial condition of Borrower and is not relying on any information furnished by Bank. Debtor assumes full responsibility for obtaining any further information concerning the Borrower’s financial condition, the status of the Indebtedness or any other matter which the undersigned may deem necessary or appropriate now or later. Debtor waives any duty on the part of Bank, and agrees that Debtor is not relying upon nor expecting Bank to disclose to Debtor any fact now or later known by Bank, whether relating to the operations or condition of Borrower, the existence, liabilities or financial condition of any guarantor of the Indebtedness, the occurrence of any default with respect to the Indebtedness, or otherwise, notwithstanding any effect such fact may have upon Debtor’s risk or Debtor’s rights against Borrower. Debtor knowingly accepts the full range of risk encompassed in this Agreement, which risk includes without limit the possibility that Borrower may incur Indebtedness to Bank after the financial condition of Borrower, or Borrower’s ability to pay debts as they mature, has deteriorated.

 

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2.13 Debtor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Bank, its employees, agents, shareholders, affiliates, officers, and directors from and against any and all claims, damages, fines, expenses, liabilities or causes of action of whatever kind, including without limit consultant fees, legal expenses, and attorney fees, suffered by any of them as a direct or indirect result of any actual or asserted violation of any law, including, without limit, Environmental Laws, or of any remediation relating to any property required by any law, including without limit Environmental Laws.

3. Collection of Proceeds .

3.1 Debtor agrees to collect and enforce payment of all Collateral until Bank shall direct Debtor to the contrary. Immediately upon notice to Debtor by Bank and at all times after that, Debtor agrees to fully and promptly cooperate and assist Bank in the collection and enforcement of all Collateral and to hold in trust for Bank all payments received in connection with Collateral and from the sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral, all rights by way of suretyship or guaranty and all rights in the nature of a lien or security interest which Debtor now or later has regarding Collateral. Immediately upon and after such notice, Debtor agrees to (a) endorse to Bank and immediately deliver to Bank all payments received on Collateral or from the sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral or arising from any other rights or interests of Debtor in the Collateral, in the form received by Debtor without commingling with any other funds, and (b) immediately deliver to Bank all property in Debtor’s possession or later coming into Debtor’s possession through enforcement of Debtor’s rights or interests in the Collateral. Debtor irrevocably authorizes Bank or any Bank employee or agent to endorse the name of Debtor upon any checks or other items which are received in payment for any Collateral, and to do any and all things necessary in order to reduce these items to money. Bank shall have no duty as to the collection or protection of Collateral or the proceeds of it, nor as to the preservation of any related rights, beyond the use of reasonable care in the custody and preservation of Collateral in the possession of Bank. Debtor agrees to take all steps necessary to preserve rights against prior parties with respect to the Collateral. Nothing in this Section 3.1 shall be deemed a consent by Bank to any sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral.

3.2 Debtor agrees that immediately upon Bank’s request (whether or not any Event of Default exists) the Indebtedness shall be on a “remittance basis” as follows: Debtor shall at its sole expense establish and maintain (and Bank, at Bank’s option may establish and maintain at Debtor’s expense): (a) an United States Post Office lock box (the “ Lock Box ”), to which Bank shall have exclusive access and control. Debtor expressly authorizes Bank, from time to time, to remove contents from the Lock Box, for disposition in accordance with this Agreement. Debtor agrees to notify all account debtors and other parties obligated to Debtor that all payments made to Debtor (other than payments by electronic funds transfer) shall be remitted, for the credit of Debtor, to the Lock Box, and Debtor shall include a like statement on all invoices; and (b) a non-interest bearing deposit account with Bank which shall be titled as designated by Bank (the “ Cash Collateral Account ”) to which Bank shall have exclusive access and control. Debtor agrees to notify all account debtors and other parties obligated to Debtor that all payments made to Debtor by electronic funds transfer shall be remitted to the Cash Collateral Account, and Debtor, at Bank’s request, shall include a like statement on all invoices. Debtor shall execute all documents and authorizations as required by Bank to establish and maintain the Lock Box and the Cash Collateral Account.

3.3 All items or amounts which are remitted to the Lock Box, to the Cash Collateral Account, or otherwise delivered by or for the benefit of Debtor to Bank on account of partial or full payment of, or with respect to, any Collateral shall, at Bank’s option, (a) be applied to the payment of the Indebtedness, whether then due or not, in such order or at such time of application as Bank may determine in its sole discretion, or, (b) be deposited to the Cash Collateral Account. Debtor agrees that Bank shall not be liable for any loss or damage which Debtor may suffer as a result of Bank’s processing of items or its exercise of any other rights or remedies under this Agreement, including without limitation indirect, special or consequential damages, loss of revenues or profits, or any claim, demand or action by any third party arising out of or in connection with the processing of items or the exercise of any other rights or remedies under this Agreement. Debtor agrees to indemnify and hold Bank harmless from and against all such third party claims, demands or actions, and all related expenses or liabilities, including, without limitation, attorney fees.

 

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4. Defaults, Enforcement and Application of Proceeds .

4.1 Upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each an “ Event of Default ”), Debtor shall be in default under this Agreement:

(a) Any failure to pay the Indebtedness or any other indebtedness when due, or such portion of it as may be due, by acceleration or otherwise; or

(b) Any failure or neglect to comply with, or breach of or default under, any term of this Agreement, or any other agreement or commitment between Borrower, Debtor, or any guarantor of any of the Indebtedness (“ Guarantor ”) and Bank; or

(c) Any warranty, representation, financial statement, or other information made, given or furnished to Bank by or on behalf of Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor shall be, or shall prove to have been, false or materially misleading when made, given, or furnished; or

(d) Any loss, theft, substantial damage or destruction to or of any Collateral, or the issuance or filing of any attachment, levy, garnishment or the commencement of any proceeding in connection with any Collateral or of any other judicial process of, upon or in respect of Borrower, Debtor, any Guarantor, or any Collateral; or

(e) Sale or other disposition by Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor of any substantial portion of its assets or property or voluntary suspension of the transaction of business by Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor, or death, dissolution, termination of existence, merger, consolidation, insolvency, business failure, or assignment for the benefit of creditors of or by Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor; or commencement of any proceedings under any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency laws or laws for the relief of debtors by or against Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor; or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, court appointee, sequestrator or otherwise, for all or any part of the property of Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor; or

(f) Bank deems the margin of Collateral insufficient or itself insecure, in good faith believing that the prospect of payment of the Indebtedness or performance of this Agreement is impaired or shall fear deterioration, removal, or waste of Collateral; or

(g) A default shall occur under any instrument, agreement or other document evidencing, securing or otherwise relating to any of the Indebtedness.

4.2 Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Bank may at its discretion and without prior notice to Debtor declare any or all of the Indebtedness to be immediately due and payable, and shall have and may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:

(a) Exercise all the rights and remedies upon default, in foreclosure and otherwise, available to secured parties under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and other applicable law;

(b) Institute legal proceedings to foreclose upon the lien and security interest granted by this Agreement, to recover judgment for all amounts then due and owing as Indebtedness, and to collect the same out of any Collateral or the proceeds of any sale of it;

(c) Institute legal proceedings for the sale, under the judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, of any or all Collateral; and/or

(d) Personally or by agents, attorneys, or appointment of a receiver, enter upon any premises where Collateral may then be located, and take possession of all or any of it and/or render it unusable; and without being responsible for loss or damage to such Collateral, hold, operate, sell, lease, or dispose of all or any Collateral at one or more public or private sales, leasings or other disposition, at places and times and on terms and conditions as Bank may deem fit, without any previous demand or advertisement; and except as provided in this Agreement, all notice of sale, lease or other disposition, and advertisement, and other notice or demand, any right or equity of redemption, and any obligation of a prospective purchaser or lessee to inquire as to the power and authority of Bank to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the Collateral or as to the application by Bank of the proceeds of sale or otherwise, which would otherwise be required by, or available to Debtor under, applicable law are expressly waived by Debtor to the fullest extent permitted. At any sale pursuant to this Section 4.2, whether under the power of sale, by virtue of judicial proceedings or otherwise, it shall not be necessary for Bank or a public officer under order of a court to have present physical or constructive possession of Collateral to be sold. The recitals contained in any conveyances and receipts made and given by Bank or the public officer to any purchaser at any sale made pursuant to this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by applicable

 

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law, conclusively establish the truth and accuracy of the matters stated (including, without limit, as to the amounts of the principal of and interest on the Indebtedness, the accrual and nonpayment of it and advertisement and conduct of the sale); and all prerequisites to the sale shall be presumed to have been satisfied and performed. Upon any sale of any Collateral, the receipt of the officer making the sale under judicial proceedings or of Bank shall be sufficient discharge to the purchaser for the purchase money, and the purchaser shall not be obligated to see to the application of the money. Any sale of any Collateral under this Agreement shall be a perpetual bar against Debtor with respect to that Collateral. At any sale or other disposition of Collateral pursuant to this Section 4.2, Bank disclaims all warranties which would otherwise be given under the Uniform Commercial Code, including without limit a disclaimer of any warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment or the like, and Bank may communicate these disclaimers to a purchaser at such disposition. This disclaimer of warranties will not render the sale commercially unreasonable.

4.3 Debtor shall at the request of Bank, notify the account debtors or obligors of Bank’s security interest in the Collateral and direct payment of it to Bank. Bank may, itself, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default so notify and direct any account debtor or obligor. At the request of Bank, whether or not an Event of Default shall have occurred, Debtor shall immediately take such actions as Bank shall request to establish exclusive control (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) by Bank over any Collateral which is of such a nature that perfection of a security interest may be accomplished by control.

4.4 The proceeds of any sale or other disposition of Collateral authorized by this Agreement shall be applied by Bank first upon all expenses authorized by the Uniform Commercial Code and all reasonable attorney fees and legal expenses incurred by Bank; the balance of the proceeds of the sale or other disposition shall be applied in the payment of the Indebtedness, first to interest, then to principal, then to remaining Indebtedness and the surplus, if any, shall be paid over to Debtor or to such other person(s) as may be entitled to it under applicable law. Debtor shall remain liable for any deficiency, which it shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand. Debtor agrees that Bank shall be under no obligation to accept any noncash proceeds in connection with any sale or disposition of Collateral unless failure to do so would be commercially unreasonable. If Bank agrees in its sole discretion to accept noncash proceeds (unless the failure to do so would be commercially unreasonable), Bank may ascribe any commercially reasonable value to such proceeds. Without limiting the foregoing, Bank may apply any discount factor in determining the present value of proceeds to be received in the future or may elect to apply proceeds to be received in the future only as and when such proceeds are actually received in cash by Bank.

4.5 Nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor shall it be construed, to preclude Bank from pursuing any other remedy provided by law for the collection of the Indebtedness or for the recovery of any other sum to which Bank may be entitled for the breach of this Agreement by Debtor. Nothing in this Agreement shall reduce or release in any way any rights or security interests of Bank contained in any existing agreement between Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor and Bank.

4.6 No waiver of default or consent to any act by Debtor shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Bank. No waiver of any default or forbearance on the part of Bank in enforcing any of its rights under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any other default or of the same default on a future occasion or of any rights.

4.7 Debtor (a) irrevocably appoints Bank or any agent of Bank (which appointment is coupled with an interest) the true and lawful attorney of Debtor (with full power of substitution) in the name, place and stead of, and at the expense of, Debtor and (b) authorizes Bank or any agent of Bank, in its own name, at Debtor’s expense, to do any of the following, as Bank, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate:

(i) to demand, receive, sue for, and give receipts or acquittances for any moneys due or to become due on any Collateral (including without limit to draft against Collateral) and to endorse any item representing any payment on or proceeds of the Collateral;

(ii) to execute and file in the name of and on behalf of Debtor all financing statements or other filings deemed necessary or desirable by Bank to evidence, perfect, or continue the security interests granted in this Agreement; and

(iii) to do and perform any act on behalf of Debtor permitted or required under this Agreement.

 

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4.8 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Debtor also agrees, upon request of Bank, to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Bank at any place designated by Bank which is reasonably convenient to Bank and Debtor.

4.9 The following shall be the basis for any finder of fact’s determination of the value of any Collateral which is the subject matter of a disposition giving rise to a calculation of any surplus or deficiency under Section 9.615 (f) of the Uniform Commercial Code (as in effect on or after July 1, 2001): (a) the Collateral which is the subject matter of the disposition shall be valued in an “as is” condition as of the date of the disposition, without any assumption or expectation that such Collateral will be repaired or improved in any manner; (b) the valuation shall be based upon an assumption that the transferee of such Collateral desires a resale of the Collateral for cash promptly (but no later than 30 days) following the disposition; (c) all reasonable closing costs customarily borne by the seller in commercial sales transactions relating to property similar to such Collateral shall be deducted including, without limitation, brokerage commissions, tax prorations, attorneys’ fees, whether inside or outside counsel is used, and marketing costs; (d) the value of the Collateral which is the subject matter of the disposition shall be further discounted to account for any estimated holding costs associated with maintaining such Collateral pending sale (to the extent not accounted for in (c) above), and other maintenance, operational and ownership expenses; and (e) any expert opinion testimony given or considered in connection with a determination of the value of such Collateral must be given by persons having at least 5 years experience in appraising property similar to the Collateral and who have conducted and prepared a complete written appraisal of such Collateral taking into consideration the factors set forth above. The “value” of any such Collateral shall be a factor in determining the amount of proceeds which would have been realized in a disposition to a transferee other than a secured party, a person related to a secured party or a secondary obligor under Section 9-615(f).

5. Miscellaneous .

5.1 Until Bank is advised in writing by Debtor to the contrary, all notices, requests and demands required under this Agreement or by law shall be given to, or made upon, Debtor at the first address indicated in Section 5.15 below.

5.2 Debtor will give Bank not less than 90 days prior written notice of all contemplated changes in Debtor’s name, location, chief executive office, principal place of business, and/or location of any Collateral, but the giving of this notice shall not cure any Event of Default caused by this change.

5.3 Bank assumes no duty of performance or other responsibility under any contracts contained within the Collateral.

5.4 Bank has the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate or grant participations or any interest in, any or all of the Indebtedness and any related obligations, including without limit this Agreement. In connection with the above, but without limiting its ability to make other disclosures to the full extent allowable, Bank may disclose all documents and information which Bank now or later has relating to Debtor, the Indebtedness or this Agreement, however obtained. Debtor further agrees that Bank may provide information relating to this Agreement or relating to Debtor to the Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and service providers.

5.5 In addition to Bank’s other rights, any indebtedness owing from Bank to Debtor can be set off and applied by Bank on any Indebtedness at any time(s) either before or after maturity or demand without notice to anyone. Any such action shall not constitute an acceptance of collateral in discharge of the Indebtedness.

5.6 Debtor waives any right to require the Bank to: (a) proceed against any person or property; (b) give notice of the terms, time and place of any public or private sale of personal property security held from Borrower or any other person, or otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 9-504 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect prior to July 1, 2001 or its successor provisions thereafter; or (c) pursue any other remedy in the Bank’s power. Debtor waives notice of acceptance of this Agreement and presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest, dishonor, notice of dishonor, notice of default, notice of intent to accelerate or demand payment of any Indebtedness, any and all other notices to which the undersigned might otherwise be entitled, and diligence in collecting any Indebtedness, and agree(s) that the Bank may, once or any number of times, modify the terms of any Indebtedness, compromise, extend, increase, accelerate, renew or forbear to enforce payment of any or all Indebtedness, or permit Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, all without notice to Debtor and without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of Debtor under this Agreement. Debtor unconditionally and irrevocably waives each and every defense and setoff of any nature which, under principles of guaranty or otherwise, would operate to impair or diminish in any way the obligation of Debtor under this Agreement, and

 

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acknowledges that such waiver is by this reference incorporated into each security agreement, collateral assignment, pledge and/or other document from Debtor now or later securing the Indebtedness, and acknowledges that as of the date of this Agreement no such defense or setoff exists.

5.7 Debtor waives any and all rights (whether by subrogation, indemnity, reimbursement, or otherwise) to recover from Borrower any amounts paid or the value of any Collateral given by Debtor pursuant to this Agreement.

5.8 In the event that applicable law shall obligate Bank to give prior notice to Debtor of any action to be taken under this Agreement, Debtor agrees that a written notice given to Debtor at least ten days before the date of the act shall be reasonable notice of the act and, specifically, reasonable notification of the time and place of any public sale or of the time after which any private sale, lease, or other disposition is to be made, unless a shorter notice period is reasonable under the circumstances. A notice shall be deemed to be given under this Agreement when delivered to Debtor or when placed in an envelope addressed to Debtor and deposited, with postage prepaid, in a post office or official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Postal Service or delivered to an overnight courier. The mailing shall be by overnight courier, certified, or first class mail.

5.9 Notwithstanding any prior revocation, termination, surrender, or discharge of this Agreement in whole or in part, the effectiveness of this Agreement shall automatically continue or be reinstated in the event that any payment received or credit given by Bank in respect of the Indebtedness is returned, disgorged, or rescinded under any applicable law, including, without limitation, bankruptcy or insolvency laws, in which case this Agreement, shall be enforceable against Debtor as if the returned, disgorged, or rescinded payment or credit had not been received or given by Bank, and whether or not Bank relied upon this payment or credit or changed its position as a consequence of it. In the event of continuation or reinstatement of this Agreement, Debtor agrees upon demand by Bank to execute and deliver to Bank those documents which Bank determines are appropriate to further evidence (in the public records or otherwise) this continuation or reinstatement, although the failure of Debtor to do so shall not affect in any way the reinstatement or continuation.

5.10 This Agreement and all the rights and remedies of Bank under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of Bank’s successors and assigns and to any other holder who derives from Bank title to or an interest in the Indebtedness or any portion of it, and shall bind Debtor and the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of Debtor. Nothing in this Section 5.10 is deemed a consent by Bank to any assignment by Debtor.

5.11 If there is more than one Debtor, all undertakings, warranties and covenants made by Debtor and all rights, powers and authorities given to or conferred upon Bank are made or given jointly and severally.

5.12 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all terms in this Agreement have the meanings assigned to them in Article 9 (or, absent definition in Article 9, in any other Article) of the Uniform Commercial Code, as those meanings may be amended, revised or replaced from time to time. “Uniform Commercial Code” means Act No. 174 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1962, as amended, revised or replaced from time to time, including without limit as amended by Act No. 348 of the Michigan Public Acts of 2000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties intend that the terms used herein which are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code have, at all times, the broadest and most inclusive meanings possible. Accordingly, if the Uniform Commercial Code shall in the future be amended or held by a court to define any term used herein more broadly or inclusively than the Uniform Commercial Code in effect on the date of this Agreement, then such term, as used herein, shall be given such broadened meaning. If the Uniform Commercial Code shall in the future be amended or held by a court to define any term used herein more narrowly, or less inclusively, than the Uniform Commercial Code in effect on the date of this Agreement, such amendment or holding shall be disregarded in defining terms used in this Agreement.

5.13 No single or partial exercise, or delay in the exercise, of any right or power under this Agreement, shall preclude other or further exercise of the rights and powers under this Agreement. The unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of Debtor and Bank with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Debtor and an authorized officer of Bank. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

5.14 To the extent that any of the Indebtedness is payable upon demand, nothing contained in this Agreement shall modify the terms and conditions of that Indebtedness nor shall anything contained in this Agreement prevent Bank from making demand, without notice and with or without reason, for immediate payment of any or all of that Indebtedness at any time(s), whether or not an Event of Default has occurred.

 

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5.15 Debtor represents and warrants that Debtor’s exact name is the name set forth in this Agreement. Debtor further represents and warrants the following and agrees that Debtor is, and at all times shall be, located in the following place                                                                   .

Debtor is a registered organization which is organized under the laws of one of the states comprising the United States (e.g. corporation, limited partnership, registered limited liability partnership or limited liability company), and Debtor is located (as determined pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code) in the state under the laws of which it was organized, which is: Michigan.

If Collateral is located at other than the address specified above, such Collateral is located and shall be maintained at:

 

 

 

STREET ADDRESS

 

 

 

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE, COUNTY

Collateral shall be maintained only at the locations identified in this Section 5.15.

5.16 A carbon, photographic or other reproduction of this Agreement shall be sufficient as a financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code and may be filed by Bank in any filing office.

5.17 This Agreement shall be terminated only by the filing of a termination statement in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, but the obligations contained in Section 2.13 of this Agreement shall survive termination.

6. DEBTOR AND BANK ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

7. Special Provisions Applicable to this Agreement. This Security Agreement amends and restates the Security Agreement dated                                          by Debtor in favour of Bank, provided that, for greater certainty, this Security Agreement does not amend or replace any other document or agreement pursuant to which Debtor grants a security interest to Bank to secure (i) the debt of MANITEX, LLC, (ii) the debt of Debtor to Bank which does not form part of the Indebtedness, or (iii) the debt of any other person (other than the Borrower).

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This Security Agreement (All Assets) is executed as of the day and year first set forth above.

 

Debtor:
MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
Name:   David H. Gransee
Its:   VP &CFO

MI-02379 (5-01)

 

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Exhibit 10.12

 

LOGO    Guaranty

The undersigned, MANITEX, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for value received, unconditionally and absolutely guarantee(s) to COMERICA BANK , a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada) (“ Bank ”), and to the Bank’s successors and assigns, payment when due, whether by stated maturity, demand, acceleration or otherwise, of all existing and future Indebtedness (as hereinafter defined) to the Bank of MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , an Alberta corporation, or any successor in interest, including, without limit, any debtor-in-possession or trustee in bankruptcy which succeeds to the interest of this party or person (jointly and severally the “ Borrower ”). “ Indebtedness ” shall mean any and all indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of the Borrower to the Bank, arising under the Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note in the original principal amount of SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 US DOLLARS (US$6,500,000.00) dated December          , 2011 by the Borrower in favour of the Bank, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, extended or supplemented from time to time (“ Note ”) howsoever arising, evidenced or incurred, whether absolute or contingent, direct or indirect, voluntary or involuntary, liquidated or unliquidated, joint or several, and whether or not known to the undersigned at the time of this Guaranty or at the time any future indebtedness is incurred, and whether originally payable to the Bank or to a third party and subsequently acquired by the Bank, including, without limitation, (a) any and all direct indebtedness of the Borrower to the Bank, including indebtedness evidenced by any and all promissory notes; (b) any and all obligations or liabilities of the Borrower to the Bank arising under any guaranty where the Borrower has guaranteed the payment of indebtedness owing to the Bank from a third party; (c) any and all obligations or liabilities of the Borrower to the Bank arising from applications or agreements for the issuance of letters of credit; (d) late charges, loan fees or charges and overdraft indebtedness; (e) any agreement to indemnify the Bank for environmental liability or to clean up hazardous waste; (f) any and all indebtedness, obligations or liabilities for which the Borrower would otherwise be liable to the Bank were it not for the invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of them by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law or order of any kind, or for any other reason, including, without limit, liability for interest and attorneys’ fees on, or in connection with, any of the Indebtedness from and after the filing by or against the Borrower of a bankruptcy petition, whether an involuntary or voluntary bankruptcy case, including, without limitation, all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in connection with motions for relief from stay, cash collateral motions, nondischargeability motions, preference liability motions, fraudulent conveyance liability motions, fraudulent transfer liability motions and all other motions brought by Borrower, the undersigned, Bank or third parties in any way relating to Bank’s rights with respect to such Borrower, the undersigned, or third party and/or affecting any collateral securing any obligation owed to Bank by Borrower, the undersigned, or any third party, probate proceedings, on appeal or otherwise; (g) any and all amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions of any of the above, including, without limit, amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions which are evidenced by new or additional instruments, documents or agreements; (h) and all costs of collecting Indebtedness, including, without limit, attorneys’ fees and costs. Any reference in this Guaranty to attorneys’ fees shall be deemed a reference to reasonable fees, charges, costs and expenses of counsel and paralegals, whether inside or outside counsel is used, and whether or not a suit or action is instituted, and to court costs if a suit or action is instituted, and whether attorneys’ fees or court costs are incurred at the trial court level, on appeal, in a bankruptcy, administrative or probate proceeding or otherwise. All costs and expenses shall be payable immediately by the undersigned when incurred by the Bank, without demand, and until paid shall bear interest at the highest per annum rate applicable to any of the Indebtedness, but not in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law.

1. LIMITATION : The total obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty is UNLIMITED unless specifically limited in the Additional Provisions of this Guaranty, and this obligation (whether unlimited or limited to the extent specified in the Additional Provisions) shall include, IN ADDITION TO any limited amount of principal guaranteed, all interest on all Indebtedness, and all costs and expenses of any kind incurred by the Bank in collection efforts against the Borrower and/or the undersigned or otherwise incurred by the Bank in any way relating to the Indebtedness or this Guaranty, including without limit attorneys’ fees.

2. NATURE OF GUARANTY : This is a continuing Guaranty of payment and not of collection and remains effective whether the Indebtedness is from time to time reduced and later increased or entirely extinguished and later reincurred. This Guaranty shall remain effective with respect to successive transactions which shall either continue the Indebtedness, increase or decrease it, or from time to time create new Indebtedness after all or any prior Indebtedness has been satisfied, until this Guaranty is terminated in the manner and to the extent provided below.

 

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The undersigned acknowledge(s) and agree(s) that the liabilities created by this Guaranty are direct and are not conditioned upon pursuit by the Bank of any remedy the Bank may have against the Borrower or any person or any security. No invalidity, irregularity or unenforceability of any part or all of the Indebtedness or any documents evidencing the same, by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law or order of any kind or for any reason, and no defense or setoff available at any time to the Borrower, shall impair, affect or be a defense or setoff to the obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty.

The undersigned deliver(s) this Guaranty based solely on the undersigned’s independent investigation of (or decision not to investigate) the financial condition of Borrower and is (are) not relying on any information furnished by the Bank. The undersigned assume(s) full responsibility for obtaining any further information concerning the Borrower’s financial condition, the status of the Indebtedness or any other matter which the undersigned may deem necessary or appropriate now or later. The undersigned waive(s) any duty on the part of the Bank, and agree(s) that it is not relying upon nor expecting the Bank to disclose to the undersigned any fact now or later known by the Bank, whether relating to the operations or condition of the Borrower, the existence, liabilities or financial condition of any co-guarantor of the Indebtedness, the occurrence of any default with respect to the Indebtedness, or otherwise, notwithstanding any effect these facts may have upon the undersigned’s risk under this Guaranty or the undersigned’s rights against the Borrower. The undersigned knowingly accept(s) the full range of risk encompassed in this Guaranty, which risk includes, without limit, the possibility that Borrower may incur Indebtedness to the Bank after the financial condition of the Borrower, or the Borrower’s ability to pay debts as they mature, has deteriorated. The undersigned represent(s) and warrant(s) that: (a) the Bank has made no representation to the undersigned as to the creditworthiness of the Borrower; and (b) the undersigned has (have) established adequate means of obtaining from the Borrower on a continuing basis financial and other information pertaining to the Borrower’s financial condition. The undersigned agree(s) to keep adequately informed of any facts, events or circumstances which might in any way affect the risks of the undersigned under this Guaranty.

3. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS : The undersigned authorize(s) the Bank, either before or after termination of this Guaranty, without notice to or demand on the undersigned and without affecting the undersigned’s liability under this Guaranty, from time to time to: (a) apply any security and direct the order or manner of sale of it; (b) release or substitute any one or more of the endorsers or any other guarantors of the Indebtedness; and (c) apply payments received by the Bank from the Borrower to any indebtedness of the Borrower to the Bank, in such order as the Bank shall determine in its sole discretion, whether or not this indebtedness is covered by this Guaranty, and the undersigned waive(s) any provision of law regarding application of payments which specifies otherwise. The undersigned agree(s) to provide to the Bank copies of the undersigned’s financial statements upon request.

4. SECURITY/SUBORDINATION : The undersigned pledge(s), assign(s) and grant(s) to the Bank a security interest in and lien upon and the right of setoff as to any and all property of the undersigned now or later in the possession of the Bank. The undersigned further assign(s) to the Bank as collateral for the obligations of the undersigned under this Guaranty all claims of any nature that the undersigned now or later has (have) against the Borrower (other than any claim under a deed of trust or mortgage covering California real property) with full right on the part of the Bank, in its own name or in the name of the undersigned, to collect and enforce these claims. The undersigned subordinate(s) any claim of any nature that the undersigned now or later has (have) against the Borrower to and in favor of all Indebtedness and agree(s) not to accept payment or satisfaction of any claim that the undersigned now or later may have against the Borrower without the prior written consent of the Bank. Should any payment, distribution, security, or proceeds, be received by the undersigned upon or with respect to any claim that the undersigned now or may later have against the Borrower, the undersigned shall immediately deliver the same to the Bank in the form received (except for endorsement or assignment by the undersigned where required by the Bank) for application on the Indebtedness, whether matured or unmatured, and until delivered the same shall be held in trust by the undersigned as the property of the Bank. The undersigned agree(s) that no security now or later held by the Bank for the payment of any Indebtedness, whether from the Borrower, any guarantor, or otherwise, and whether in the nature of a security interest, pledge, lien, assignment, setoff, suretyship, guaranty, indemnity, insurance or otherwise, shall affect in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty, and the Bank, in its sole discretion, without notice to the undersigned, may release, exchange, enforce and otherwise deal with any security without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty. The undersigned acknowledge(s) and agree(s) that the Bank has no obligation to acquire or perfect any lien on or security interest in any asset(s), whether real or personal, to secure payment of the Indebtedness, and the undersigned is (are) not relying upon any asset(s) in which the Bank has or may have a lien or security interest for payment of the Indebtedness.

 

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5. OTHER GUARANTORS : If any Indebtedness is guaranteed by two or more guarantors, the obligation of the undersigned shall be several and also joint, each with all and also each with any one or more of the others, and may be enforced at the option of the Bank against each severally, any two or more jointly, or some severally and some jointly. The Bank, in its sole discretion, may release any one or more of the guarantors for any consideration which it deems adequate, and may fail or elect not to prove a claim against the estate of any bankrupt, insolvent, incompetent or deceased guarantor; and after that, without notice to any guarantor, the Bank may extend or renew any or all Indebtedness and may permit the Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the remaining guarantor(s). The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the effectiveness of this Guaranty is not conditioned on any or all of the indebtedness being guaranteed by anyone else. This action by the Bank shall not, however, be deemed to affect any right to contribution which may exist among the guarantors.

6. TERMINATION : Any of the undersigned may terminate their obligation under this Guaranty as to future Indebtedness (except as provided below) by (and only by) delivering written notice of termination to an officer of the Bank and receiving from an officer of the Bank written acknowledgment of delivery; provided, however, the termination shall not be effective until the opening of business on the fifth (5th) day (“ effective date ”) following written acknowledgment of delivery. Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the remaining guarantor(s), whether or not the termination is known to the remaining guarantor(s). Any termination shall not affect in any way the unconditional obligations of the terminating guarantor(s) as to any Indebtedness existing at the effective date of termination or any Indebtedness created after that pursuant to any commitment or agreement of the Bank or pursuant to any Borrower loan with the Bank existing at the effective date of termination (whether advances or readvances by the Bank after the effective date of termination are optional or obligatory), or any modifications, extensions or renewals of any of this Indebtedness, whether in whole or in part, and as to all of this Indebtedness and modifications, extensions or renewals of it, this Guaranty shall continue effective until the same shall have been fully paid. The Bank has no duty to give notice of termination by any guarantor(s) to any remaining guarantor(s). The undersigned shall indemnify the Bank against all claims, damages, costs and expenses, including, without limit, attorney fees, incurred by the Bank in connection with any suit, claim or action against the Bank arising out of any modification or termination of a Borrower loan or any refusal by the Bank to extend additional credit in connection with the termination of this Guaranty.

7. REINSTATEMENT : Notwithstanding any prior revocation, termination, surrender or discharge of this Guaranty (or of any lien, pledge or security interest securing this Guaranty) in whole or in part, the effectiveness of this Guaranty, and of all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guaranty, shall automatically continue or be reinstated, as the case may be, in the event that any payment received or credit given by the Bank in respect of the Indebtedness is returned, disgorged or rescinded as a preference, impermissible setoff, fraudulent conveyance, diversion of trust funds or otherwise under any applicable state or federal law, including, without limitation, laws pertaining to bankruptcy or insolvency, in which case this Guaranty, and all liens, pledges and security interests securing this Guaranty, shall be enforceable against the undersigned as if the returned, disgorged or rescinded payment or credit had not been received or given by the Bank, and whether or not the Bank relied upon this payment or credit or changed its position as a consequence of it. In the event of continuation or reinstatement of this Guaranty and the liens, pledges and security interests securing it, the undersigned agree(s) upon demand by the Bank, to execute and deliver to the Bank those documents which the Bank determines are appropriate to further evidence (in the public records or otherwise) this continuation or reinstatement, although the failure of the undersigned to do so shall not affect in any way the reinstatement or continuation. If the undersigned do(es) not execute and deliver to the Bank upon demand such documents, the Bank and each Bank officer is irrevocably appointed (which appointment is coupled with an interest) the true and lawful attorney of the undersigned (with full power of substitution) to execute and deliver such documents in the name and on behalf of the undersigned.

8. WAIVERS : The undersigned, to the extent not expressly prohibited by applicable law, waive(s) any right to require the Bank to: (a) proceed against any person or property, including, without limit, the Borrower; (b) give notice of the terms, time and place of any public or private sale of personal property security held from the Borrower or any other person, or otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 9-611 or 9-621 of the Michigan or other applicable Uniform Commercial Code, as the same may be amended, revised or replaced from time to time; or (c) pursue any other remedy in the Bank’s power. The undersigned waive(s) notice of acceptance of this Guaranty and presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest, dishonor, notice of dishonor, notice of default, notice of intent to accelerate or demand payment or notice of acceleration of any Indebtedness, and agree(s) that the Bank may, once or any number of times, modify the terms of any Indebtedness, compromise, extend, increase, accelerate, renew or forbear to enforce payment of any or all Indebtedness, or permit the Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, all without notice to the undersigned and without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty.

 

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The undersigned unconditionally and irrevocably waive(s) each and every defense and setoff of any nature which, under principles of guaranty or otherwise, would operate to impair or diminish in any way the obligation of the undersigned under this Guaranty, and acknowledge(s) that each such waiver is by this reference incorporated into each security agreement, collateral assignment, pledge and/or other document from the undersigned now or later securing this Guaranty and/or the Indebtedness, and acknowledge(s) that as of the date of this Guaranty no such defense or setoff exists. The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the effectiveness of this Guaranty is subject to no conditions of any kind.

9. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION : The undersigned waive(s) any and all rights (whether by subrogation, indemnity, reimbursement, or otherwise) to recover from the Borrower any amounts paid by the undersigned pursuant to this Guaranty until the Indebtedness has been irrevocably paid and discharged in full.

10. SALE/ASSIGNMENT : The undersigned acknowledge(s) that the Bank has the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate, or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness and any related obligations, including, without limit, this Guaranty, without notice to the undersigned in connection with that right, the Bank may disclose any documents and information which the Bank now has or later acquires relating to the undersigned, this Guaranty or the Borrower in connection with such sale, assignment, transfer, negotiation, or grant, whether furnished by the Borrower, the undersigned or otherwise. The undersigned further agree(s) that the Bank may disclose these documents and information to the Borrower. The undersigned agree(s) that the Bank may provide information relating to this Guaranty or relating to the undersigned to the Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and service providers.

11. GENERAL : This Guaranty constitutes the entire agreement of the undersigned and the Bank with respect to the subject matter of this Guaranty. No waiver, consent, modification or change of the terms of the Guaranty shall bind any of the undersigned or the Bank unless in writing and signed by the waiving party or an authorized officer of the waiving party, and then this waiver, consent, modification or change shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose given. This Guaranty shall inure to the benefit of the Bank and its successors and assigns and shall be binding on the undersigned and the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns including, without limit, any debtor in possession or trustee in bankruptcy for any of the undersigned. The undersigned has (have) knowingly and voluntarily entered into this Guaranty in good faith for the purpose of inducing the Bank to extend credit or make other financial accommodations to the Borrower, and the undersigned acknowledge(s) that the terms of this Guaranty are reasonable. If any provision of this Guaranty is unenforceable in whole or in part for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be effective. THIS GUARANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAWS PRINCIPLES.

12. HEADINGS : Headings in this Guaranty are included for the convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Guaranty for any purpose.

13. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS : This Guaranty amends and restates the Guaranty dated as of December             , 2006 by the undersigned in favour of the Bank in support of the indebtedness of the Borrower in the Bank but does not amend or replace any other guarantee given to Bank by the undersigned and not expressly revoked, modified or invalidated in writing.

14. PAYMENTS: (a) Each payment to be made by the undersigned hereunder shall be payable in the currency or currencies in which such obligations are denominated without set-off or counterclaim and free and clear of and without deduction or withholding for or on account of any Taxes unless the undersigned is (are) required by law to make payment subject to such Taxes. If the undersigned shall be required by law to deduct or withhold any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder to Bank, the undersigned shall make such deductions or withholdings, and the undersigned shall pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant taxing or other authority in accordance with applicable law.

(b) The undersigned agree(s) to pay any present or future Taxes that arise from any payment made under this Guaranty or from the execution, sale, transfer, delivery or registration of, or otherwise with respect to, this Guaranty and any other agreements and instruments contemplated hereby or thereby (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof).

(c) The undersigned shall indemnify Bank for the full amount of the Taxes referred to in Section 14(b) (except for Taxes imposed on or measured by the net income of Bank by the jurisdictions under the laws of which it is organized or carries on business or any political subdivisions thereof), including, without limitation, any such Taxes imposed by any jurisdiction on amounts payable by the undersigned under Section 14(b), and any liability (including penalties, interest and expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally asserted. This indemnification shall be made within ten (10) days after the date Bank makes written demand therefor.

 

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(d) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Taxes or amounts in respect thereof must be deducted or withheld from any payment made or to be made by the undersigned hereunder (including payment of any additional amounts payable under this Section 14(d)), the undersigned shall pay such additional amounts as may be necessary to ensure that Bank receives a net amount equal to the full amount which it would have received had such payment not been subject to such Taxes. Within thirty (30) days after the date of any payment of Taxes under this Section 14, the undersigned shall furnish to Bank the original or a certified copy of a receipt evidencing payment thereof.

(e) For purposes of this Guaranty, “Taxes” means all present and future taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges of any nature (including income, corporate, capital (including large corporations), net worth, sales, consumption, use, transfer, goods and services, value-added, stamp, registration, franchise, withholding, payroll, employment, health, education, excise, business, school, property, occupation, customs, anti-dumping and countervail taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges) imposed by any governmental authority, together with any fines, interest, penalties or other additions on, to, in lieu of, for non-collection of or in respect of these taxes, surtaxes, duties, levies, imposts, rates, fees, assessments, withholdings and other charges.

15. CURRENCY CONVERSION: If for the purposes of obtaining judgment in any court in any jurisdiction with respect to this Guaranty it becomes necessary to convert into the currency of such jurisdiction (herein called the “Other Currency” ) any amount due hereunder in any currency other than the Other Currency (the “Original Currency” ), then conversion shall be made at the rate of exchange prevailing for the Original Currency on the business day before the day on which judgment is given. In the event that there is a change in the rate of exchange prevailing between the business day before the day on which the judgment is given and the date of payment of the amount due, the undersigned will, on the date of payment, pay such additional amounts (if any) as may be necessary to ensure that the amount paid on such date is the amount in the Other Currency which when converted at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of payment is the amount then due under this Guaranty in such other Original Currency. Any additional amount due from the undersigned under this Section 15 will be due as a separate debt and shall not be affected by judgment being obtained for any other sums due under or in respect of this Guaranty.

16. JURY TRIAL WAIVER : THE UNDERSIGNED AND BANK, BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GUARANTY, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS GUARANTY OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has signed this Guaranty on December 23, 2011.

 

WITNESS:     GUARANTOR:
Paul Jarrell     MANITEX, LLC
SIGNATURE OF   /s/ Paul Jarrell     By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
      Name:   David H. Granseee
      Title:   VP & CFO
   
    GUARANTOR’S ADDRESS
    300 South Austin Ave.
    Georgetown, TX 78626

 

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Exhibit 10.13

 

LOGO   

SECURITY AGREEMENT

(All Assets)

 

As of December 23, 2011 for value received, the undersigned MANITEX, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company (“ Debtor ”), grants to COMERICA BANK , a Texas banking association and authorized foreign bank under the Bank Act (Canada) (“ Bank ”), whose address is 39200 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Attention: Commercial Loan Documentation, Mail Code 7578, a continuing security interest and lien (any pledge, assignment, security interest or other lien arising hereunder is sometimes referred to herein as a “ security interest ”) in the Collateral (as defined below) to secure payment when due, whether by stated maturity, demand, acceleration or otherwise, of all existing and future indebtedness to the Bank of MANITEX LIFTKING, ULC , an Alberta corporation (“ Borrower ”) arising under the Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note in the original principal amount of SIX MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 US DOLLARS (US$6,500,000.00) dated December ___, 2011 by the Borrower in favour of the Bank, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced, extended or supplemented from time to time (“ Borrower Debt ”) and/or Debtor arising under the Guaranty of the Borrower Debt, provided by Debtor in favour of the Bank dated November ___, 2011, as the same may be amended, restated, replaced or supplemented from time to time (“ Undersigned Debt ”, together with the Borrower Debt, collectively the “ Indebtedness ”). Indebtedness includes without limit any and all obligations or liabilities of the Borrower and/or Debtor to the Bank, whether absolute or contingent, direct or indirect, voluntary or involuntary, liquidated or unliquidated, joint or several, known or unknown arising under the Note or the Guaranty; any and all obligations or liabilities for which the Borrower and/or Debtor would otherwise be liable to the Bank were it not for the invalidity or unenforceability of them by reason of any bankruptcy, insolvency or other law, or for any other reason; any and all amendments, modifications, renewals and/or extensions of any of the above; all costs incurred by Bank in establishing, determining, continuing, or defending the validity or priority of its security interest, or in pursuing its rights and remedies under this Agreement or under any other agreement between Bank and Borrower and/or Debtor or in connection with any proceeding involving Bank as a result of any financial accommodation to Borrower and/or Debtor; and all other costs of collecting Indebtedness, including without limit attorney fees. Debtor agrees to pay Bank all such costs incurred by the Bank, immediately upon demand, and until paid all costs shall bear interest at the highest per annum rate applicable to any of the Indebtedness, but not in excess of the maximum rate permitted by law. Any reference in this Agreement to attorney fees shall be deemed a reference to reasonable fees, costs, and expenses of both in-house and outside counsel and paralegals, whether or not a suit or action is instituted, and to court costs if a suit or action is instituted, and whether attorney fees or court costs are incurred at the trial court level, on appeal, in a bankruptcy, administrative or probate proceeding or otherwise. Debtor further covenants, agrees and represents as follows:

1. Collateral shall mean all of the following property Debtor now or later owns or has an interest in, wherever located:

(a) all Accounts Receivable (for purposes of this Agreement, “Accounts Receivable” consists of all accounts; general intangibles; chattel paper (including without limit electronic chattel paper and tangible chattel paper); contract rights; deposit accounts; documents; instruments; rights to payment evidenced by chattel paper, documents or instruments; health care insurance receivables; commercial tort claims; letters of credit; letter of credit rights; supporting obligations; and rights to payment for money or funds advanced or sold),

(b) all Inventory,

(c) all Equipment and Fixtures,

(d) all Software (for purposes of this Agreement, “Software” consists of all (i) computer programs and supporting information provided in connection with a transaction relating to the program, and (ii) computer programs embedded in goods and any supporting information provided in connection with a transaction relating to the program whether or not the program is associated with the goods in such a manner that it customarily is considered part of the goods, and whether or not, by becoming the owner of the goods, a person acquires a right to use the program in connection with the goods, and whether or not the program is embedded in goods that consist solely of the medium in which the program is embedded),


(e) specific items listed below and/or on attached Schedule A, if any, is/are also included in Collateral:

(f) all goods, instruments, documents, policies and certificates of insurance, deposits, money, investment property or other property (except real property which is not a fixture) which are now or later in possession or control of Bank, or as to which Bank now or later controls possession by documents or otherwise, and

(g) all additions, attachments, accessions, parts, replacements, substitutions, renewals, interest, dividends, distributions, rights of any kind (including but not limited to stock splits, stock rights, voting and preferential rights), products, and proceeds of or pertaining to the above including, without limit, cash or other property which were proceeds and are recovered by a bankruptcy trustee or otherwise as a preferential transfer by Debtor.

In the definition of Collateral, a reference to a type of collateral shall not be limited by a separate reference to a more specific or narrower type of that collateral.

2. Warranties, Covenants and Agreements . Debtor warrants, covenants and agrees as follows:

2.1 Debtor shall furnish to Bank, in form and at intervals as Bank may request, any information Bank may reasonably request and allow Bank to examine, inspect, and copy any of Debtor’s books and records. Debtor shall, at the request of Bank, mark its records and the Collateral to clearly indicate the security interest of Bank under this Agreement.

2.2 At the time any Collateral becomes, or is represented to be, subject to a security interest in favor of Bank, Debtor shall be deemed to have warranted that (a) Debtor is the lawful owner of the Collateral and has the right and authority to subject it to a security interest granted to Bank; (b) none of the Collateral is subject to any security interest other than that in favor of Bank; (c) there are no financing statements on file, other than in favor of Bank; (d) no person, other than Bank, has possession or control (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) of any Collateral of such nature that perfection of a security interest may be accomplished by control; and (e) Debtor acquired its rights in the Collateral in the ordinary course of its business.

2.3 Debtor will keep the Collateral free at all times from all claims, liens, security interests and encumbrances other than those in favor of Bank. Debtor will not, without the prior written consent of Bank, sell, transfer or lease, or permit to be sold, transferred or leased, any or all of the Collateral, except for Inventory in the ordinary course of its business and will not return any Inventory to its supplier. Bank or its representatives may at all reasonable times inspect the Collateral and may enter upon all premises where the Collateral is kept or might be located.

2.4 Debtor will do all acts and will execute or cause to be executed all writings requested by Bank to establish, maintain and continue an exclusive, perfected and first security interest of Bank in the Collateral. Debtor agrees that Bank has no obligation to acquire or perfect any lien on or security interest in any asset(s), whether realty or personalty, to secure payment of the Indebtedness, and Debtor is not relying upon assets in which the Bank may have a lien or security interest for payment of the Indebtedness.

2.5 Debtor will pay within the time that they can be paid without interest or penalty all taxes, assessments and similar charges which at any time are or may become a lien, charge, or encumbrance upon any Collateral, except to the extent contested in good faith and bonded in a manner satisfactory to Bank. If Debtor fails to pay any of these taxes, assessments, or other charges in the time provided above, Bank has the option (but not the obligation) to do so and Debtor agrees to repay all amounts so expended by Bank immediately upon demand, together with interest at the highest lawful default rate which could be charged by Bank on any Indebtedness.

2.6 Debtor will keep the Collateral in good condition and will protect it from loss, damage, or deterioration from any cause. Debtor has and will maintain at all times (a) with respect to the Collateral, insurance under an “all risk” policy against fire and other risks customarily insured against, and (b) public liability insurance and other insurance as may be required by law or reasonably required by Bank, all of which insurance shall be in amount, form and content, and written by companies as may be satisfactory to Bank, containing a lender’s loss payable endorsement acceptable to Bank. Debtor will deliver to Bank immediately upon demand evidence satisfactory to Bank that the required insurance has been procured. If Debtor fails to maintain satisfactory insurance, Bank has the option (but not the obligation) to do so and Debtor agrees to repay all amounts so expended by Bank immediately upon demand, together with interest at the highest lawful default rate which could be charged by Bank on any Indebtedness.

 

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2.7 On each occasion on which Debtor evidences to Bank the account balances on and the nature and extent of the Accounts Receivable, Debtor shall be deemed to have warranted that except as otherwise indicated (a) each of those Accounts Receivable is valid and enforceable without performance by Debtor of any act; (b) each of those account balances are in fact owing, (c) there are no setoffs, recoupments, credits, contra accounts, counterclaims or defenses against any of those Accounts Receivable, (d) as to any Accounts Receivable represented by a note, trade acceptance, draft or other instrument or by any chattel paper or document, the same have been endorsed and/or delivered by Debtor to Bank, (e) Debtor has not received with respect to any Account Receivable, any notice of the death of the related account debtor, nor of the dissolution, liquidation, termination of existence, insolvency, business failure, appointment of a receiver for, assignment for the benefit of creditors by, or filing of a petition in bankruptcy by or against, the account debtor, and (f) as to each Account Receivable, except as may be expressly permitted by Bank to the contrary in another document, the account debtor is not an affiliate of Debtor, the United States of America or any department, agency or instrumentality of it, or a citizen or resident of any jurisdiction outside of the United States. Debtor will do all acts and will execute all writings requested by Bank to perform, enforce performance of, and collect all Accounts Receivable. Debtor shall neither make nor permit any modification, compromise or substitution for any Account Receivable without the prior written consent of Bank. Debtor shall, at Bank’s request, arrange for verification of Accounts Receivable directly with account debtors or by other methods acceptable to Bank.

2.8 Debtor at all times shall be in strict compliance with all applicable laws, including without limit any laws, ordinances, directives, orders, statutes, or regulations an object of which is to regulate or improve health, safety, or the environment (“ Environmental Laws ”).

2.9 If Bank, acting in its sole discretion, redelivers Collateral to Debtor or Debtor’s designee for the purpose of (a) the ultimate sale or exchange thereof; or (b) presentation, collection, renewal, or registration of transfer thereof; or (c) loading, unloading, storing, shipping, transshipping, manufacturing, processing or otherwise dealing with it preliminary to sale or exchange; such redelivery shall be in trust for the benefit of Bank and shall not constitute a release of Bank’s security interest in it or in the proceeds or products of it unless Bank specifically so agrees in writing. If Debtor requests any such redelivery, Debtor will deliver with such request a duly executed financing statement in form and substance satisfactory to Bank. Any proceeds of Collateral coming into Debtor’s possession as a result of any such redelivery shall be held in trust for Bank and immediately delivered to Bank for application on the Indebtedness. Bank may (in its sole discretion) deliver any or all of the Collateral to Debtor, and such delivery by Bank shall discharge Bank from all liability or responsibility for such Collateral. Bank, at its option, may require delivery of any Collateral to Bank at any time with such endorsements or assignments of the Collateral as Bank may request.

2.10 At any time and without notice, Bank may (a) cause any or all of the Collateral to be transferred to its name or to the name of its nominees; (b) receive or collect by legal proceedings or otherwise all dividends, interest, principal payments and other sums and all other distributions at any time payable or receivable on account of the Collateral, and hold the same as Collateral, or apply the same to the Indebtedness, the manner and distribution of the application to be in the sole discretion of Bank; (c) enter into any extension, subordination, reorganization, deposit, merger or consolidation agreement or any other agreement relating to or affecting the Collateral, and deposit or surrender control of the Collateral, and accept other property in exchange for the Collateral and hold or apply the property or money so received pursuant to this Agreement; and (d) take such actions in its own name or in Debtor’s name as Bank, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to establish exclusive control (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) over any Collateral of such nature that perfection of Bank’s security interest may be accomplished by control.

2.11 Bank may assign any of the Indebtedness and deliver any or all of the Collateral to its assignee, who then shall have with respect to Collateral so delivered all the rights and powers of Bank under this Agreement, and after that Bank shall be fully discharged from all liability and responsibility with respect to Collateral so delivered.

2.12 Debtor delivers this Agreement based solely on Debtor’s independent investigation of (or decision not to investigate) the financial condition of Borrower and is not relying on any information furnished by Bank. Debtor assumes full responsibility for obtaining any further information concerning the Borrower’s financial condition, the status of the Indebtedness or any other matter which the undersigned may deem necessary or appropriate now or later. Debtor waives any duty on the part of Bank, and agrees that Debtor is not relying upon nor expecting Bank to disclose to Debtor any fact now or later known by Bank, whether relating to the operations or condition of Borrower, the existence, liabilities or financial condition of any guarantor of the Indebtedness, the occurrence of any default with respect to the Indebtedness, or otherwise, notwithstanding any effect such fact may have upon Debtor’s risk or Debtor’s rights against Borrower. Debtor knowingly accepts the full range of risk encompassed in this Agreement, which risk includes without limit the possibility that Borrower may incur Indebtedness to Bank after the financial condition of Borrower, or Borrower’s ability to pay debts as they mature, has deteriorated.

 

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2.13 Debtor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Bank, its employees, agents, shareholders, affiliates, officers, and directors from and against any and all claims, damages, fines, expenses, liabilities or causes of action of whatever kind, including without limit consultant fees, legal expenses, and attorney fees, suffered by any of them as a direct or indirect result of any actual or asserted violation of any law, including, without limit, Environmental Laws, or of any remediation relating to any property required by any law, including without limit Environmental Laws.

3. Collection of Proceeds .

3.1 Debtor agrees to collect and enforce payment of all Collateral until Bank shall direct Debtor to the contrary. Immediately upon notice to Debtor by Bank and at all times after that, Debtor agrees to fully and promptly cooperate and assist Bank in the collection and enforcement of all Collateral and to hold in trust for Bank all payments received in connection with Collateral and from the sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral, all rights by way of suretyship or guaranty and all rights in the nature of a lien or security interest which Debtor now or later has regarding Collateral. Immediately upon and after such notice, Debtor agrees to (a) endorse to Bank and immediately deliver to Bank all payments received on Collateral or from the sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral or arising from any other rights or interests of Debtor in the Collateral, in the form received by Debtor without commingling with any other funds, and (b) immediately deliver to Bank all property in Debtor’s possession or later coming into Debtor’s possession through enforcement of Debtor’s rights or interests in the Collateral. Debtor irrevocably authorizes Bank or any Bank employee or agent to endorse the name of Debtor upon any checks or other items which are received in payment for any Collateral, and to do any and all things necessary in order to reduce these items to money. Bank shall have no duty as to the collection or protection of Collateral or the proceeds of it, nor as to the preservation of any related rights, beyond the use of reasonable care in the custody and preservation of Collateral in the possession of Bank. Debtor agrees to take all steps necessary to preserve rights against prior parties with respect to the Collateral. Nothing in this Section 3.1 shall be deemed a consent by Bank to any sale, lease or other disposition of any Collateral.

3.2 Debtor agrees that immediately upon Bank’s request (whether or not any Event of Default exists) the Indebtedness shall be on a “remittance basis” as follows: Debtor shall at its sole expense establish and maintain (and Bank, at Bank’s option may establish and maintain at Debtor’s expense): (a) an United States Post Office lock box (the “ Lock Box ”), to which Bank shall have exclusive access and control. Debtor expressly authorizes Bank, from time to time, to remove contents from the Lock Box, for disposition in accordance with this Agreement. Debtor agrees to notify all account debtors and other parties obligated to Debtor that all payments made to Debtor (other than payments by electronic funds transfer) shall be remitted, for the credit of Debtor, to the Lock Box, and Debtor shall include a like statement on all invoices; and (b) a non-interest bearing deposit account with Bank which shall be titled as designated by Bank (the “ Cash Collateral Account ”) to which Bank shall have exclusive access and control. Debtor agrees to notify all account debtors and other parties obligated to Debtor that all payments made to Debtor by electronic funds transfer shall be remitted to the Cash Collateral Account, and Debtor, at Bank’s request, shall include a like statement on all invoices. Debtor shall execute all documents and authorizations as required by Bank to establish and maintain the Lock Box and the Cash Collateral Account.

3.3 All items or amounts which are remitted to the Lock Box, to the Cash Collateral Account, or otherwise delivered by or for the benefit of Debtor to Bank on account of partial or full payment of, or with respect to, any Collateral shall, at Bank’s option, (a) be applied to the payment of the Indebtedness, whether then due or not, in such order or at such time of application as Bank may determine in its sole discretion, or, (b) be deposited to the Cash Collateral Account. Debtor agrees that Bank shall not be liable for any loss or damage which Debtor may suffer as a result of Bank’s processing of items or its exercise of any other rights or remedies under this Agreement, including without limitation indirect, special or consequential damages, loss of revenues or profits, or any claim, demand or action by any third party arising out of or in connection with the processing of items or the exercise of any other rights or remedies under this Agreement. Debtor agrees to indemnify and hold Bank harmless from and against all such third party claims, demands or actions, and all related expenses or liabilities, including, without limitation, attorney fees.

 

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4. Defaults, Enforcement and Application of Proceeds .

4.1 Upon the occurrence of any of the following events (each an “ Event of Default ”), Debtor shall be in default under this Agreement:

(a) Any failure to pay the Indebtedness or any other indebtedness when due, or such portion of it as may be due, by acceleration or otherwise; or

(b) Any failure or neglect to comply with, or breach of or default under, any term of this Agreement, or any other agreement or commitment between Borrower, Debtor, or any guarantor of any of the Indebtedness (“ Guarantor ”) and Bank; or

(c) Any warranty, representation, financial statement, or other information made, given or furnished to Bank by or on behalf of Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor shall be, or shall prove to have been, false or materially misleading when made, given, or furnished; or

(d) Any loss, theft, substantial damage or destruction to or of any Collateral, or the issuance or filing of any attachment, levy, garnishment or the commencement of any proceeding in connection with any Collateral or of any other judicial process of, upon or in respect of Borrower, Debtor, any Guarantor, or any Collateral; or

(e) Sale or other disposition by Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor of any substantial portion of its assets or property or voluntary suspension of the transaction of business by Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor, or death, dissolution, termination of existence, merger, consolidation, insolvency, business failure, or assignment for the benefit of creditors of or by Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor; or commencement of any proceedings under any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency laws or laws for the relief of debtors by or against Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor; or the appointment of a receiver, trustee, court appointee, sequestrator or otherwise, for all or any part of the property of Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor; or

(f) Bank deems the margin of Collateral insufficient or itself insecure, in good faith believing that the prospect of payment of the Indebtedness or performance of this Agreement is impaired or shall fear deterioration, removal, or waste of Collateral; or

(g) A default shall occur under any instrument, agreement or other document evidencing, securing or otherwise relating to any of the Indebtedness.

4.2 Upon the occurrence of any Event of Default, Bank may at its discretion and without prior notice to Debtor declare any or all of the Indebtedness to be immediately due and payable, and shall have and may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies:

(a) Exercise all the rights and remedies upon default, in foreclosure and otherwise, available to secured parties under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and other applicable law;

(b) Institute legal proceedings to foreclose upon the lien and security interest granted by this Agreement, to recover judgment for all amounts then due and owing as Indebtedness, and to collect the same out of any Collateral or the proceeds of any sale of it;

(c) Institute legal proceedings for the sale, under the judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, of any or all Collateral; and/or

(d) Personally or by agents, attorneys, or appointment of a receiver, enter upon any premises where Collateral may then be located, and take possession of all or any of it and/or render it unusable; and without being responsible for loss or damage to such Collateral, hold, operate, sell, lease, or dispose of all or any Collateral at one or more public or private sales, leasings or other disposition, at places and times and on terms and conditions as Bank may deem fit, without any previous demand or advertisement; and except as provided in this Agreement, all notice of sale, lease or other disposition, and advertisement, and other notice or demand, any right or equity of redemption, and any obligation of a prospective purchaser or lessee to inquire as to the power and authority of Bank to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of the Collateral or as to the application by Bank of the proceeds of sale or otherwise, which would otherwise be required by, or available to Debtor under, applicable law are expressly waived by Debtor to the fullest extent permitted. At any sale pursuant to this Section 4.2, whether under the power of sale, by virtue of judicial proceedings or otherwise, it shall not be necessary for Bank or a public officer under order of a court to have present physical or constructive possession of Collateral to be sold. The recitals contained in any conveyances and receipts made and given by Bank or the public officer to any purchaser at any sale made pursuant to this Agreement shall, to the extent permitted by applicable

 

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law, conclusively establish the truth and accuracy of the matters stated (including, without limit, as to the amounts of the principal of and interest on the Indebtedness, the accrual and nonpayment of it and advertisement and conduct of the sale); and all prerequisites to the sale shall be presumed to have been satisfied and performed. Upon any sale of any Collateral, the receipt of the officer making the sale under judicial proceedings or of Bank shall be sufficient discharge to the purchaser for the purchase money, and the purchaser shall not be obligated to see to the application of the money. Any sale of any Collateral under this Agreement shall be a perpetual bar against Debtor with respect to that Collateral. At any sale or other disposition of Collateral pursuant to this Section 4.2, Bank disclaims all warranties which would otherwise be given under the Uniform Commercial Code, including without limit a disclaimer of any warranty relating to title, possession, quiet enjoyment or the like, and Bank may communicate these disclaimers to a purchaser at such disposition. This disclaimer of warranties will not render the sale commercially unreasonable.

4.3 Debtor shall at the request of Bank, notify the account debtors or obligors of Bank’s security interest in the Collateral and direct payment of it to Bank. Bank may, itself, upon the occurrence of any Event of Default so notify and direct any account debtor or obligor. At the request of Bank, whether or not an Event of Default shall have occurred, Debtor shall immediately take such actions as Bank shall request to establish exclusive control (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code) by Bank over any Collateral which is of such a nature that perfection of a security interest may be accomplished by control.

4.4 The proceeds of any sale or other disposition of Collateral authorized by this Agreement shall be applied by Bank first upon all expenses authorized by the Uniform Commercial Code and all reasonable attorney fees and legal expenses incurred by Bank; the balance of the proceeds of the sale or other disposition shall be applied in the payment of the Indebtedness, first to interest, then to principal, then to remaining Indebtedness and the surplus, if any, shall be paid over to Debtor or to such other person(s) as may be entitled to it under applicable law. Debtor shall remain liable for any deficiency, which it shall pay to Bank immediately upon demand. Debtor agrees that Bank shall be under no obligation to accept any noncash proceeds in connection with any sale or disposition of Collateral unless failure to do so would be commercially unreasonable. If Bank agrees in its sole discretion to accept noncash proceeds (unless the failure to do so would be commercially unreasonable), Bank may ascribe any commercially reasonable value to such proceeds. Without limiting the foregoing, Bank may apply any discount factor in determining the present value of proceeds to be received in the future or may elect to apply proceeds to be received in the future only as and when such proceeds are actually received in cash by Bank.

4.5 Nothing in this Agreement is intended, nor shall it be construed, to preclude Bank from pursuing any other remedy provided by law for the collection of the Indebtedness or for the recovery of any other sum to which Bank may be entitled for the breach of this Agreement by Debtor. Nothing in this Agreement shall reduce or release in any way any rights or security interests of Bank contained in any existing agreement between Borrower, Debtor, or any Guarantor and Bank.

4.6 No waiver of default or consent to any act by Debtor shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Bank. No waiver of any default or forbearance on the part of Bank in enforcing any of its rights under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any other default or of the same default on a future occasion or of any rights.

4.7 Debtor (a) irrevocably appoints Bank or any agent of Bank (which appointment is coupled with an interest) the true and lawful attorney of Debtor (with full power of substitution) in the name, place and stead of, and at the expense of, Debtor and (b) authorizes Bank or any agent of Bank, in its own name, at Debtor’s expense, to do any of the following, as Bank, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate:

(i) to demand, receive, sue for, and give receipts or acquittances for any moneys due or to become due on any Collateral (including without limit to draft against Collateral) and to endorse any item representing any payment on or proceeds of the Collateral;

(ii) to execute and file in the name of and on behalf of Debtor all financing statements or other filings deemed necessary or desirable by Bank to evidence, perfect, or continue the security interests granted in this Agreement; and

(iii) to do and perform any act on behalf of Debtor permitted or required under this Agreement.

 

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4.8 Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, Debtor also agrees, upon request of Bank, to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Bank at any place designated by Bank which is reasonably convenient to Bank and Debtor.

4.9 The following shall be the basis for any finder of fact’s determination of the value of any Collateral which is the subject matter of a disposition giving rise to a calculation of any surplus or deficiency under Section 9.615 (f) of the Uniform Commercial Code (as in effect on or after July 1, 2001): (a) the Collateral which is the subject matter of the disposition shall be valued in an “as is” condition as of the date of the disposition, without any assumption or expectation that such Collateral will be repaired or improved in any manner; (b) the valuation shall be based upon an assumption that the transferee of such Collateral desires a resale of the Collateral for cash promptly (but no later than 30 days) following the disposition; (c) all reasonable closing costs customarily borne by the seller in commercial sales transactions relating to property similar to such Collateral shall be deducted including, without limitation, brokerage commissions, tax prorations, attorneys’ fees, whether inside or outside counsel is used, and marketing costs; (d) the value of the Collateral which is the subject matter of the disposition shall be further discounted to account for any estimated holding costs associated with maintaining such Collateral pending sale (to the extent not accounted for in (c) above), and other maintenance, operational and ownership expenses; and (e) any expert opinion testimony given or considered in connection with a determination of the value of such Collateral must be given by persons having at least 5 years experience in appraising property similar to the Collateral and who have conducted and prepared a complete written appraisal of such Collateral taking into consideration the factors set forth above. The “value” of any such Collateral shall be a factor in determining the amount of proceeds which would have been realized in a disposition to a transferee other than a secured party, a person related to a secured party or a secondary obligor under Section 9-615(f).

5. Miscellaneous .

5.1 Until Bank is advised in writing by Debtor to the contrary, all notices, requests and demands required under this Agreement or by law shall be given to, or made upon, Debtor at the first address indicated in Section 5.15 below.

5.2 Debtor will give Bank not less than 90 days prior written notice of all contemplated changes in Debtor’s name, location, chief executive office, principal place of business, and/or location of any Collateral, but the giving of this notice shall not cure any Event of Default caused by this change.

5.3 Bank assumes no duty of performance or other responsibility under any contracts contained within the Collateral.

5.4 Bank has the right to sell, assign, transfer, negotiate or grant participations or any interest in, any or all of the Indebtedness and any related obligations, including without limit this Agreement. In connection with the above, but without limiting its ability to make other disclosures to the full extent allowable, Bank may disclose all documents and information which Bank now or later has relating to Debtor, the Indebtedness or this Agreement, however obtained. Debtor further agrees that Bank may provide information relating to this Agreement or relating to Debtor to the Bank’s parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and service providers.

5.5 In addition to Bank’s other rights, any indebtedness owing from Bank to Debtor can be set off and applied by Bank on any Indebtedness at any time(s) either before or after maturity or demand without notice to anyone. Any such action shall not constitute an acceptance of collateral in discharge of the Indebtedness.

5.6 Debtor waives any right to require the Bank to: (a) proceed against any person or property; (b) give notice of the terms, time and place of any public or private sale of personal property security held from Borrower or any other person, or otherwise comply with the provisions of Section 9-504 of the Uniform Commercial Code in effect prior to July 1, 2001 or its successor provisions thereafter; or (c) pursue any other remedy in the Bank’s power. Debtor waives notice of acceptance of this Agreement and presentment, demand, protest, notice of protest, dishonor, notice of dishonor, notice of default, notice of intent to accelerate or demand payment of any Indebtedness, any and all other notices to which the undersigned might otherwise be entitled, and diligence in collecting any Indebtedness, and agree(s) that the Bank may, once or any number of times, modify the terms of any Indebtedness, compromise, extend, increase, accelerate, renew or forbear to enforce payment of any or all Indebtedness, or permit Borrower to incur additional Indebtedness, all without notice to Debtor and without affecting in any manner the unconditional obligation of Debtor under this Agreement. Debtor unconditionally and irrevocably waives each and every defense and setoff of any nature which, under principles of

 

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guaranty or otherwise, would operate to impair or diminish in any way the obligation of Debtor under this Agreement, and acknowledges that such waiver is by this reference incorporated into each security agreement, collateral assignment, pledge and/or other document from Debtor now or later securing the Indebtedness, and acknowledges that as of the date of this Agreement no such defense or setoff exists.

5.7 Debtor waives any and all rights (whether by subrogation, indemnity, reimbursement, or otherwise) to recover from Borrower any amounts paid or the value of any Collateral given by Debtor pursuant to this Agreement.

5.8 In the event that applicable law shall obligate Bank to give prior notice to Debtor of any action to be taken under this Agreement, Debtor agrees that a written notice given to Debtor at least ten days before the date of the act shall be reasonable notice of the act and, specifically, reasonable notification of the time and place of any public sale or of the time after which any private sale, lease, or other disposition is to be made, unless a shorter notice period is reasonable under the circumstances. A notice shall be deemed to be given under this Agreement when delivered to Debtor or when placed in an envelope addressed to Debtor and deposited, with postage prepaid, in a post office or official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Postal Service or delivered to an overnight courier. The mailing shall be by overnight courier, certified, or first class mail.

5.9 Notwithstanding any prior revocation, termination, surrender, or discharge of this Agreement in whole or in part, the effectiveness of this Agreement shall automatically continue or be reinstated in the event that any payment received or credit given by Bank in respect of the Indebtedness is returned, disgorged, or rescinded under any applicable law, including, without limitation, bankruptcy or insolvency laws, in which case this Agreement, shall be enforceable against Debtor as if the returned, disgorged, or rescinded payment or credit had not been received or given by Bank, and whether or not Bank relied upon this payment or credit or changed its position as a consequence of it. In the event of continuation or reinstatement of this Agreement, Debtor agrees upon demand by Bank to execute and deliver to Bank those documents which Bank determines are appropriate to further evidence (in the public records or otherwise) this continuation or reinstatement, although the failure of Debtor to do so shall not affect in any way the reinstatement or continuation.

5.10 This Agreement and all the rights and remedies of Bank under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of Bank’s successors and assigns and to any other holder who derives from Bank title to or an interest in the Indebtedness or any portion of it, and shall bind Debtor and the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of Debtor. Nothing in this Section 5.10 is deemed a consent by Bank to any assignment by Debtor.

5.11 If there is more than one Debtor, all undertakings, warranties and covenants made by Debtor and all rights, powers and authorities given to or conferred upon Bank are made or given jointly and severally.

5.12 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, all terms in this Agreement have the meanings assigned to them in Article 9 (or, absent definition in Article 9, in any other Article) of the Uniform Commercial Code, as those meanings may be amended, revised or replaced from time to time. “Uniform Commercial Code” means Act No. 174 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1962, as amended, revised or replaced from time to time, including without limit as amended by Act No. 348 of the Michigan Public Acts of 2000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties intend that the terms used herein which are defined in the Uniform Commercial Code have, at all times, the broadest and most inclusive meanings possible. Accordingly, if the Uniform Commercial Code shall in the future be amended or held by a court to define any term used herein more broadly or inclusively than the Uniform Commercial Code in effect on the date of this Agreement, then such term, as used herein, shall be given such broadened meaning. If the Uniform Commercial Code shall in the future be amended or held by a court to define any term used herein more narrowly, or less inclusively, than the Uniform Commercial Code in effect on the date of this Agreement, such amendment or holding shall be disregarded in defining terms used in this Agreement.

5.13 No single or partial exercise, or delay in the exercise, of any right or power under this Agreement, shall preclude other or further exercise of the rights and powers under this Agreement. The unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of Debtor and Bank with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by Debtor and an authorized officer of Bank. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

 

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5.14 To the extent that any of the Indebtedness is payable upon demand, nothing contained in this Agreement shall modify the terms and conditions of that Indebtedness nor shall anything contained in this Agreement prevent Bank from making demand, without notice and with or without reason, for immediate payment of any or all of that Indebtedness at any time(s), whether or not an Event of Default has occurred.

5.15 Debtor represents and warrants that Debtor’s exact name is the name set forth in this Agreement. Debtor further represents and warrants the following and agrees that Debtor is, and at all times shall be, located in the following place ______________________________________________________.

Debtor is a registered organization which is organized under the laws of one of the states comprising the United States (e.g. corporation, limited partnership, registered limited liability partnership or limited liability company), and Debtor is located (as determined pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code) in the state under the laws of which it was organized, which is: Delaware.

If Collateral is located at other than the address specified above, such Collateral is located and shall be maintained at:

 

 

STREET ADDRESS

 

 

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE, COUNTY

Collateral shall be maintained only at the locations identified in this Section 5.15.

5.16 A carbon, photographic or other reproduction of this Agreement shall be sufficient as a financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code and may be filed by Bank in any filing office.

5.17 This Agreement shall be terminated only by the filing of a termination statement in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, but the obligations contained in Section 2.13 of this Agreement shall survive termination.

6. DEBTOR AND BANK ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS A CONSTITUTIONAL ONE, BUT THAT IT MAY BE WAIVED. EACH PARTY, AFTER CONSULTING (OR HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT) WITH COUNSEL OF THEIR CHOICE, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY, AND FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF, OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, THIS AGREEMENT OR THE INDEBTEDNESS.

7. Special Provisions Applicable to this Agreement. This Security Agreement amends and restates the Security Agreement dated _____________________ by Debtor in favour of Bank, provided that, for greater certainty, this Security Agreement does not amend or replace any other document or agreement pursuant to which Debtor grants a security interest to Bank to secure (i) the debt of MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC., (ii) the debt of Debtor to Bank which does not form part of the Indebtedness, or (iii) the debt of any other person (other than the Borrower).

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This Security Agreement (All Assets) is executed as of the day and year first set forth above.

 

Debtor:
MANITEX, LLC
By:   /s/ David H. Gransee
Name:   David H. Gransee
Its:   VP & CFO

MI-02379 (5-01)

 

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