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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-14129

 

 

STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.

(Exact name of registrants as specified in its charters)

 

 

 

Delaware   06-1437793

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2187 Atlantic Street,

Stamford, Connecticut

  06902
(Address of principal executive office)  

(203) 328-7310

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   x     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are large accelerated filers, accelerated filers, non-accelerated filers or smaller reporting companies. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes   ¨     No   x

At January 31, 2014, the registrant had 57,467,744 common units outstanding.

 

 

 


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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

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Part I Financial Information

 

Item 1 - Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 (unaudited) and September 30, 2013

    3   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three months ended December  31, 2013 and December 31, 2012

    4   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three months ended December  31, 2013 and December 31, 2012

    5   

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Partners’ Capital (unaudited) for the three months ended December  31, 2013

    6   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended December  31, 2013 and December 31, 2012

    7   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

    8-18   

Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

    19-33   

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

    34   

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

    34   

Part II Other Information:

 

Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

    35   

Item 1A - Risk Factors

    35   

Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

    35   

Item 6 - Exhibits

    35   

Signatures

    36   

 

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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

(in thousands)

   December 31,
2013
    September 30,
2013
 
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 83,234      $ 85,057   

Receivables, net of allowance of $8,034 and $7,928, respectively

     202,814        96,124   

Inventories

     84,290        68,150   

Fair asset value of derivative instruments

     3,258        646   

Current deferred tax assets, net

     24,222        32,447   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     25,152        23,456   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     422,970        305,880   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     51,821        51,323   

Goodwill

     201,130        201,130   

Intangibles, net

     64,481        66,790   

Deferred charges and other assets, net

     7,162        7,381   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 747,564      $ 632,504   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 39,477      $ 18,681   

Revolving credit facility borrowings

     100,348        —     

Fair liability value of derivative instruments

     1,037        3,999   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     87,368        87,142   

Unearned service contract revenue

     49,626        40,608   

Customer credit balances

     50,078        70,196   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     327,934        220,626   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     124,487        124,460   

Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net

     14,616        19,292   

Other long-term liabilities

     7,757        8,845   

Partners’ capital

    

Common unitholders

     295,427        282,289   

General partner

     42        3   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes

     (22,699     (23,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total partners’ capital

     272,770        259,281   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

   $ 747,564      $ 632,504   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
 

(in thousands, except per unit data - unaudited)

   2013     2012  

Sales:

    

Product

   $ 463,387      $ 454,470   

Installations and service

     57,223        62,055   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

     520,610        516,525   

Cost and expenses:

    

Cost of product

     358,577        356,613   

Cost of installations and service

     53,443        57,221   

(Increase) decrease in the fair value of derivative instruments

     (5,458     7,965   

Delivery and branch expenses

     68,400        68,387   

Depreciation and amortization expenses

     4,359        4,358   

General and administrative expenses

     5,406        4,491   

Finance charge income

     (1,004     (1,088
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     36,887        18,578   

Interest expense, net

     (3,623     (3,417

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     (421     (492
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     32,843        14,669   

Income tax expense

     13,555        4,917   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 19,288      $ 9,752   

General Partner’s interest in net income

     109        53   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Limited Partners’ interest in net income

   $ 19,179      $ 9,699   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted income per Limited Partner Unit (1):

   $ 0.29      $ 0.15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of Limited Partner units outstanding:

    

Basic and Diluted

     57,511        60,556   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) See Note 13 Earnings Per Limited Partner Unit.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
 

(in thousands - unaudited)

   2013     2012  

Net income

   $ 19,288      $ 9,752   

Other comprehensive income:

    

Unrealized gain on pension plan obligation (1)

     528        664   

Tax effect of unrealized gain on pension plan

     (216     (271
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

     312        393   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   $ 19,600      $ 10,145   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 9 - Employee Benefit Plan.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

 

     Number of Units                           

(in thousands - unaudited)

   Common     General
Partner
     Common     General
Partner
    Accum. Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total
Partners’
Capital
 

Balance as of September 30, 2013

     57,718        326       $ 282,289      $ 3      $ (23,011   $ 259,281   

Net income

     —          —           19,179        109        —          19,288   

Unrealized gain on pension plan obligation (1)

     —          —           —          —          528        528   

Tax effect of unrealized gain on pension plan

     —          —           —          —          (216     (216

Distributions

     —          —           (4,741     (70     —          (4,811

Retirement of units (2)

     (250     —           (1,300     —          —          (1,300
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2013 (unaudited)

     57,468        326       $ 295,427      $ 42      $ (22,699   $ 272,770   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) These items are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. See Note 9 - Employee Benefit Plan.
(2) See Note 3 - Common Unit Repurchase and Retirement.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
 

(in thousands - unaudited)

   2013     2012  

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 19,288      $ 9,752   

Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

(Increase) decrease in fair value of derivative instruments

     (5,458     7,965   

Depreciation and amortization

     4,779        4,850   

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

     796        1,763   

Change in deferred taxes

     3,332        864   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Increase in receivables

     (107,604     (106,395

Increase in inventories

     (16,140     (35,683

Increase in other assets

     (1,977     (3,799

Increase in accounts payable

     21,253        8,878   

Decrease in customer credit balances

     (20,119     (22,603

Increase in other current and long-term liabilities

     8,711        13,826   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (93,139     (120,582
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (2,992     (848

Proceeds from sales of fixed assets

     71        16   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,921     (832
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:

    

Revolving credit facility borrowings

     100,348        36,703   

Distributions

     (4,811     (4,781

Unit repurchases

     (1,300     (4,247

Deferred charges

     —          (36
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     94,237        27,639   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (1,823     (93,775

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     85,057        108,091   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 83,234      $ 14,316   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1) Partnership Organization

Star Gas Partners, L.P. (“Star Gas Partners,” the “Partnership,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a home heating oil and propane distributor and services provider with one reportable operating segment that principally provides services to residential and commercial customers to heat their homes and buildings. Star Gas Partners is a master limited partnership, which at December 31, 2013, had outstanding 57.5 million common units (NYSE: “SGU”) representing 99.44% limited partner interest in Star Gas Partners, and 0.3 million general partner units, representing 0.56% general partner interest in Star Gas Partners.

The Partnership is organized as follows:

 

    The general partner of the Partnership is Kestrel Heat, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Kestrel Heat” or the “general partner”). The Board of Directors of Kestrel Heat (the “Board”) is appointed by its sole member, Kestrel Energy Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Kestrel”).

 

    The Partnership’s operations are conducted through Petro Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Petro”). Petro is a Minnesota corporation that is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership. Petro is subject to Federal and state corporation income taxes. Petro is a Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region retail distributor of home heating oil and propane that at December 31, 2013 served approximately 407,000 full-service residential and commercial home heating oil and propane customers. Petro also sold home heating oil, gasoline and diesel fuel to approximately 58,000 customers on a delivery only basis. In addition, Petro installed, maintained, and repaired heating and air conditioning equipment for its customers, and provided ancillary home services, including home security and plumbing, to approximately 16,000 customers.

 

    Star Gas Finance Company is a 100% owned subsidiary of the Partnership. Star Gas Finance Company serves as the co-issuer, jointly and severally with the Partnership, of its $125 million (excluding discount) 8.875% Senior Notes outstanding at December 31, 2013, that are due 2017. The Partnership is dependent on distributions, including inter-company interest payments from its subsidiaries, to service the Partnership’s debt obligations. The distributions from the Partnership’s subsidiaries are not guaranteed and are subject to certain loan restrictions. Star Gas Finance Company has nominal assets and conducts no business operations. (See Note 11—Long-Term Debt and Bank Facility Borrowings)

2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Star Gas Partners, L.P. and its subsidiaries. All material inter-company items and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair statement of financial condition and results for the interim periods. Due to the seasonal nature of the Partnership’s business, the results of operations and cash flows for the three month period ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

These interim financial statements of the Partnership have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2013.

 

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Reclassification

The accompanying December 31, 2012 consolidated statements of operations have been revised from their previous presentation to reclassify finance charge income of $1,088 and present it separately as an element of operating income. Previously, finance charge income was included in the caption interest income in the consolidated statements of operations. This reclassification was made in order to conform with common industry practice regarding the reporting of finance charge income in operating income, and had no impact on net income, financial position, and cash flows for any period. Interest expense, net consists of:

 

(in thousands)    Three Months Ended December 31,  
     2013     2012  

Interest expense

   $ (3,633   $ (3,427

Interest income

     10        10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

   $ (3,623   $ (3,417
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) consists of the unrealized gain (loss) amortization on the Partnership’s pension plan obligation for its two frozen defined benefit pension plans, and the corresponding tax effect.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Partnership adopted the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This amendment as clarified by ASU No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, applies only to derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse purchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with specific criteria contained in FASB Accounting Standards Codification or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The adoption of this amendment required added disclosures to enable users of our financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on our financial position, and did not impact our results of operations or the amount of assets and liabilities reported.

3) Common Unit Repurchase and Retirement

In July 2012, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 3.0 million of the Partnership’s common units (“Plan III”). In July 2013, the Board authorized an additional 1.9 million common units to be repurchased under its Plan III common unit repurchase plan. The authorized common unit repurchases may be made from time-to-time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or in such other manner deemed appropriate by management. There is no guarantee of the exact number of units that will be purchased under the program and the Partnership may discontinue purchases at any time. The program does not have a time limit. The Board may also approve additional purchases of units from time to time in private transactions. The Partnership’s repurchase activities take into account SEC safe harbor rules and guidance for issuer repurchases. All of the common units purchased in the repurchase program will be retired.

Under the Partnership’s second amended and restated credit agreement (see Note 14. Subsequent Events), we must maintain Availability (as defined in the second amended and restated credit facility agreement) of $45 million, 15.0% of the facility size of $300 million (assuming the non-seasonal aggregate commitment is outstanding) on a historical pro forma and forward-looking basis, and a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.15 in order to repurchase common units. During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Partnership was in compliance with the equivalent covenant in the credit agreement then in effect.

 

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(in thousands, except per unit amounts)  

Period

  Total Number of Units
Purchased (a)
    Average Price Paid
per Unit (b)
    Maximum Number
of Units that May
Yet Be Purchased
 

Plan III - Number of units authorized

        4,894   

Private transaction - Number of units authorized (c)

        1,150   
     

 

 

 
        6,044   
     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

Plan III - Fiscal year 2012 total

    22      $ 4.26        6,022   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   
     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

Plan III - Fiscal year 2013 total (c)

    3,284      $ 4.63        2,738   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

Plan III - October 2013 (d)

    250      $ 5.20        2,488   

Plan III - November 2013

    —        $ —          2,488   

Plan III - December 2013

    —        $ —          2,488   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

Plan III - First quarter fiscal year 2014 total

    250      $ 5.20        2,488   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

(a) Units were repurchased as part of a publicly announced program, except as noted in a private transaction.
(b) Amounts include repurchase costs.
(c) Fiscal year 2013 common unit repurchases include 1.15 million common units acquired in a private transaction.
(d) October 2013 common unit repurchases were acquired in a private transaction.

4) Derivatives and Hedging—Fair Value Measurements and Accounting for the Offsetting of Certain Contracts

The Partnership uses derivative instruments such as futures, options and swap agreements in order to mitigate exposure to market risk associated with the purchase of home heating oil for price-protected customers, physical inventory on hand, inventory in transit and priced purchase commitments. The Partnership has elected not to designate its derivative instruments as hedging derivatives, but rather as economic hedges whose change in fair value is recognized in our statement of operations in the line item (Increase) decrease in the fair value of derivative instruments. Depending on the risk being economically hedged, realized gains and losses are recorded in cost of product, cost of installations and service, or delivery and branch expenses.

To hedge a substantial majority of the purchase price associated with heating oil gallons anticipated to be sold to its price-protected customers as of December 31, 2013, the Partnership held 1.6 million gallons of physical inventory and had bought 10.0 million gallons of swap contracts, 4.5 million gallons of call options, 6.9 million gallons of put options and 86.0 million net gallons of synthetic calls, all in future months to match anticipated sales. To hedge the inter-month differentials for its price-protected customers, its physical inventory on hand and inventory in transit, the Partnership, as of December 31, 2013, had bought 57.6 million gallons of future contracts, had sold 76.5 million gallons of future contracts and had sold 16.3 million gallons of future swap contracts. In addition to the previously described hedging instruments, the Partnership as of December 31, 2013, had bought corresponding long and short 38.6 million net gallons of swap contracts and bought 3.9 million gallons of spread contracts (simultaneous long and short positions) to lock-in the differential between high sulfur home heating oil and ultra low sulfur diesel. To hedge a majority of its internal fuel usage for fiscal 2014, the Partnership as of December 31, 2013, had bought 2.4 million gallons of future swap contracts.

To hedge a substantial majority of the purchase price associated with heating oil gallons anticipated to be sold to its price-protected customers as of December 31, 2012, the Partnership held 2.4 million gallons of physical inventory and had bought 10.2 million gallons of swap contracts, 3.8 million gallons of call options, 7.8 million gallons of put options and 84.8 million net gallons of synthetic calls, all in future months to match anticipated sales. To hedge the inter-month differentials for its price-protected customers, its physical inventory on hand and inventory in transit, the Partnership, as of December 31, 2012, had bought 66.3 million gallons of future contracts, had sold 76.8 million gallons of future contracts, had bought 13.0 million gallons of diesel swap contracts (for NYS ultra-low sulfur heating oil customers) and had sold 30.8 million gallons of heating oil swap contracts (including 13.0 million gallons designated for NYS ultra-low sulfur heating oil customers). To hedge a majority of its internal fuel usage for fiscal 2013, the Partnership as of December 31, 2012, had bought 2.1 million gallons of future swap contracts.

 

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The Partnership’s derivative instruments are with the following counterparties: Bank of America, N.A., Bank of Montreal, Cargill, Inc., Citibank, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Key Bank, N.A., Regions Financial Corporation, Societe Generale, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The Partnership assesses counterparty credit risk and considers it to be low. We maintain master netting arrangements that allow for the non-conditional offsetting of amounts receivable and payable with counterparties to help manage our risks and record derivative positions on a net basis. The Partnership generally does not receive cash collateral from its counterparties and does not restrict the use of cash collateral maintained at counterparties. At December 31, 2013, the aggregate cash posted as collateral in the normal course of business at counterparties was $1.6 million. Positions with counterparties who are also parties to our revolving credit facility are collateralized under that facility. As of December 31, 2013, $5.1 million of hedge positions were secured under the credit facility.

FASB ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which classified the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. The Partnership’s Level 1 derivative assets and liabilities represent the fair value of commodity contracts used in its hedging activities that are identical and traded in active markets. The Partnership’s Level 2 derivative assets and liabilities represent the fair value of commodity contracts used in its hedging activities that are valued using either directly or indirectly observable inputs, whose nature, risk and class are similar. No significant transfers of assets or liabilities have been made into and out of the Level 1 or Level 2 tiers. All derivative instruments were non-trading positions and were either a Level 1 or Level 2 instrument. The fair market value of our Level 1 and Level 2 derivative assets and liabilities are calculated by our counter-parties and are independently validated by the Partnership. The Partnership’s calculations are, for Level 1 derivative assets and liabilities, based on the published New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) market prices for the commodity contracts open at the end of the period. For Level 2 derivative assets and liabilities the calculations performed by the Partnership are based on a combination of the NYMEX published market prices and other inputs, including such factors as present value, volatility and duration.

The Partnership had no assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition. The Partnership’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are listed on the following table.

 

(In thousands)               Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using:  

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging
Instruments Under FASB ASC 815-10

  

Balance Sheet Location

   Total     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
Level 1
    Significant Other
Observable Inputs
Level 2
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

Level 3
 

Asset Derivatives at December 31, 2013

 

Commodity contracts

  

Fair asset and fair liability value of derivative instruments

   $ 17,429      $ 4,714      $ 12,715      $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commodity contract assets at December 31, 2013

   $ 17,429      $ 4,714      $ 12,715      $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives at December 31, 2013

 

Commodity contracts

  

Fair liability and fair asset value of derivative instruments

   $ (15,208   $ (4,897   $ (10,311   $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commodity contract liabilities at December 31, 2013

   $ (15,208   $ (4,897   $ (10,311   $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives at September 30, 2013

 

Commodity contracts

  

Fair asset and fair liability value of derivative instruments

   $ 14,467      $ 1,175      $ 13,292      $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commodity contract assets at September 30, 2013

   $ 14,467      $ 1,175      $ 13,292      $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives at September 30, 2013

 

Commodity contracts

  

Fair liability and fair asset value of derivative instruments

   $ (17,820   $ (519   $ (17,301   $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commodity contract liabilities at September 30, 2013

   $ (17,820   $ (519   $ (17,301   $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The Partnership’s derivative assets (liabilities) offset by counterparty and subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement are listed on the following table.

 

(In thousands)                       Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
Statement of Financial Position
 

Offsetting of Financial Assets (Liabilities) and Derivative Assets
(Liabilities)

   Gross
Assets
Recognized
     Gross
Liabilities
Offset in the
Statement of
Financial
Position
    Net Assets
(Liabilities)
Presented in
the

Statement of
Financial
Position
    Financial
Instruments
     Cash
Collateral
Received
     Net Amount  

Fair asset value of derivative instruments

   $ 14,967       $ (11,709   $ 3,258      $ —         $ —         $ 3,258   

Fair liability value of derivative instruments

     2,462         (3,499     (1,037     —           —           (1,037
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total at December 31, 2013

   $ 17,429       $ (15,208   $ 2,221      $ —         $ —         $ 2,221   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair asset value of derivative instruments

   $ 7,254       $ (6,608   $ 646      $ —         $ —         $ 646   

Fair liability value of derivative instruments

     7,213         (11,212     (3,999     —           —           (3,999
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total at September 30, 2013

   $ 14,467       $ (17,820   $ (3,353   $ —         $ —         $ (3,353
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)                  

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations

 
          Amount of (Gain) or Loss Recognized  

Derivatives Not
Designated as Hedging
Instruments Under
FASB ASC 815-10

  

Location of (Gain) or Loss Recognized in

Income on Derivative

   Three Months Ended
December 31, 2013
    Three Months Ended
December 31, 2012
 

Commodity contracts

  

Cost of product (a)

   $ 5,311      $ 4,876   

Commodity contracts

  

Cost of installations and service (a)

   $ (8   $ (89

Commodity contracts

  

Delivery and branch expenses (a)

   $ (39   $ (85

Commodity contracts

  

(Increase) / decrease in the fair value of derivative instruments

   $ (5,458   $ 7,965   

 

(a) Represents realized closed positions and includes the cost of options as they expire.

5) Inventories

The Partnership’s product inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market computed on the weighted average cost method. All other inventories, representing parts and equipment are stated at the lower of cost or market using the FIFO method. The components of inventory were as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31, 2013      September 30, 2013  

Product

   $ 66,296       $ 50,197   

Parts and equipment

     17,994         17,953   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total inventory

   $ 84,290       $ 68,150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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6) Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets using the straight-line method (in thousands):

 

     December 31, 2013      September 30, 2013  

Property and equipment

   $ 172,412       $ 170,462   

Less: accumulated depreciation

     120,591         119,139   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

   $ 51,821       $ 51,323   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

7) Other Intangible Assets

Intangibles, net

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31, 2013      September 30, 2013  
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accum.
Amortization
     Net      Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accum.
Amortization
     Net  

Customer lists and other intangibles

   $ 288,011       $ 223,530       $ 64,481       $ 288,011       $ 221,221       $ 66,790   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $2.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to $2.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012. Total estimated annual amortization expense related to intangible assets subject to amortization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and the four succeeding fiscal years ending September 30, is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Estimated
Annual Book
Amortization
Expense
 

2014

   $ 9,188   

2015

   $ 9,053   

2016

   $ 8,882   

2017

   $ 8,362   

2018

   $ 7,523   

8) Long-Term Debt and Bank Facility Borrowings

The Partnership’s debt is as follows (in thousands):

 

     December 31, 2013      September 30, 2013  
     Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value (a)      Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value (a)  

8.875% Senior Notes (b)

   $ 124,487       $ 130,938       $ 124,460       $ 130,000   

Revolving Credit Facility Borrowings (c)

     100,348         100,348         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

   $ 224,835       $ 231,286       $ 124,460       $ 130,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term portion of debt

   $ 124,487       $ 130,938       $ 124,460       $ 130,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) The Partnership’s fair value estimates of long-term debt are made at a specific point in time, based on Level 2 inputs. Due to the relatively short maturity of the revolving credit facility, the carrying amount approximates fair value.

 

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(b) The 8.875% Senior Notes were originally issued in November 2010 in a private placement offering pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, and in February 2011, were exchanged for substantially identical public notes registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These public notes mature in December 2017 and accrue interest at an annual rate of 8.875% requiring semi-annual interest payments on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The discount on these notes was $0.5 million at December 31, 2013. Under the terms of the indenture, these notes permit restricted payments after passing certain financial tests. The Partnership can incur debt up to $100 million for acquisitions and can also pay restricted payments of $22.0 million without passing certain financial tests.

 

(c) At December 31, 2013, the Partnership had an amended and restated asset based revolving credit facility agreement with a bank syndicate comprised of fifteen banks that expired in 2016. Under this agreement, the Partnership was permitted to borrow up to $250 million ($350 million during the heating season of December through April of each year) for working capital purposes (subject to certain borrowing base limitations and coverage ratios) and was permitted to issue up to $100 million in letters of credit.

In January 2014, the Partnership entered into a second amended and restated asset based revolving credit facility agreement with a bank syndicate comprised of fifteen participants, which replaced the existing revolving credit facility. (See Note 14. Subsequent Events).

The second amended and restated revolving credit facility provides the Partnership with the ability to borrow up to $300 million ($450 million during the heating season of December through April of each year) for working capital purposes (subject to certain borrowing base limitations and coverage ratios), including the issuance of up to $100 million in letters of credit and extends the maturity date to June 2017, or January 2019 if the Partnership has met the conditions of the facility termination date as defined in the agreement and as discussed further below. The Partnership can increase the facility size by $100 million without the consent of the bank group. However, the bank group is not obligated to fund the $100 million increase. If the bank group elects not to fund the increase, the Partnership can add additional lenders to the group, with the consent of the Agent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Obligations under the second amended and restated credit facility are guaranteed by the Partnership and its subsidiaries and are secured by liens on substantially all of the Partnership’s assets including accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles, real property, fixtures and equipment.

The interest rate on the second amended and restated credit facility is LIBOR plus (i) 1.75% (if Availability, as defined in the agreement is greater than or equal to $150 million), or (ii) 2.00% (if Availability is greater than $75 million but less than $150 million), or (iii) 2.25% (if Availability is less than or equal to $75 million). The Commitment Fee on the unused portion of the facility is 0.30% per annum.

Under the second amended and restated credit facility, the Partnership is obligated to meet certain financial covenants, including the requirement to maintain at all times either Availability (borrowing base less amounts borrowed and letters of credit issued) of 12.5% of the facility size, or a fixed charge coverage ratio (as defined in the revolving credit facility agreement) of not less than 1.1, which is calculated based upon Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months. In order to make acquisitions, the Partnership must maintain Availability of $40 million on a historical pro forma and forward-looking basis. In addition, the Partnership must maintain Availability of $45 million, 15.0% of the facility size of $300 million (assuming the non-seasonal aggregate commitment is outstanding), on a historical forward-looking basis, and a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.15 in order to pay any distributions to unitholders or repurchase common units (Prior to the January 2014 agreement, the Partnership was required to maintain availability of 17.5% of the facility size, on a historical forward-looking basis, and a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.15 in order to pay any distributions to unitholders or repurchase common units). Likewise, no inter-company dividends or distributions can be made (including those needed to pay interest or principle on our 8.875% Senior Notes), except to the Partnership or a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership, if the immediately preceding covenants have not been met. Certain restrictions are also imposed by the agreement, including restrictions on the Partnership’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, to pay distributions to unitholders, to pay inter-company dividends or distributions, make investments, grant liens, sell assets, make acquisitions and engage in certain other activities.

All outstanding amounts owed under the second amended and restated credit facility become due and payable on the facility termination date of June 1, 2017. If the Partnership has repaid, prepaid or otherwise defeased at least $100 million of our 8.875% Senior Notes and Availability is equal to or greater than the aggregate amount required to repay the remaining outstanding 8.875% Senior Notes (“Payoff Amount”), then the facility termination date is January 14, 2019. However, after June 1, 2017, in the event that Availability is less than the Payoff Amount, the facility termination date shall be three days following such date. Notwithstanding this, all outstanding amounts are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of events of default which the Partnership considers usual and customary for an agreement of this type, including failure to make payments under the second amended and restated credit facility, non-performance of covenants and obligations or insolvency or bankruptcy (as described in the second amended and restated credit facility).

 

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At December 31, 2013, $100.3 million was outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $46.5 million of letters of credit were issued. At September 30, 2013, no amount was outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $44.7 million of letters of credit were issued.

At December 31, 2013, availability was $148.0 million and the Partnership was in compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio. At September 30, 2013, availability was $164.3 million and the Partnership was in compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio.

In July 2011, the Partnership’s shelf registration became effective, providing for the sale of up to $250 million in one or more offerings of common units representing limited partnership interests, partnership securities and debt securities; which may be secured or unsecured senior debt securities or secured or unsecured subordinated debt securities. As of December 31, 2013, no offerings under this shelf registration have occurred.

9) Employee Benefit Plan

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
 

(in thousands)

   2013     2012  

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

    

Service cost

   $ 0      $ 0   

Interest cost

     690        620   

Expected return on plan assets

     (776     (948

Net amortization

     528        664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 442      $ 336   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, the Partnership contributed $0.8 million and expects to make an additional $1.2 million contribution in fiscal 2014 to fund its pension obligation.

10) Income Taxes

Star Gas Partners is a master limited partnership and is not subject to tax at the entity level for Federal and state income tax purposes. However, Star Gas Partners income is derived from its corporate subsidiaries, and these financial statements reflect significant Federal and state income taxes relating to the corporate subsidiaries. For the corporate subsidiaries of Star Gas Partners, a consolidated Federal income tax return is filed. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amount of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence including historical tax losses, it is more likely than not that some or all of deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Income and losses of Star Gas Partners are allocated directly to the individual partners. Even though Star Gas Partners will generate non-qualifying Master Limited Partnership income through its corporate subsidiaries, distributions from the corporate subsidiaries to Star Gas Partners are generally included in the determination of qualified Master Limited Partnership income. All or a portion of the distributions received by Star Gas Partners from the corporate subsidiaries could be a dividend or capital gain to the individual partners.

The accompanying financial statements are reported on a fiscal year, however, Star Gas Partners and its Corporate subsidiaries file Federal and state income tax returns on a calendar year.

 

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The current and deferred income tax expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2013, and 2012 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended  
     December 31,  
(in thousands)    2013      2012  

Income before income taxes

   $ 32,843       $ 14,669   

Current tax expense

   $ 10,223       $ 4,053   

Deferred tax expense

     3,332         864   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total tax expense

   $ 13,555       $ 4,917   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of the calendar tax year ended December 31, 2013, Star Acquisitions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Partnership, had an estimated Federal net operating loss carry forward (“NOLs”) of approximately $8.3 million. The Federal NOLs, which will expire between 2018 and 2024, are generally available to offset any future taxable income but are also subject to annual limitations of between $1.0 million and $2.2 million.

FASB ASC 740-10-05-6 Income Taxes, Uncertain Tax Position, provides financial statement accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes and tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. At December 31, 2013, we had unrecognized income tax benefits totaling $0.8 million including related accrued interest and penalties of $0.1 million. These unrecognized tax benefits are primarily the result of state tax uncertainties. If recognized, these tax benefits would be recorded as a benefit to the effective tax rate.

We believe that the total liability for unrecognized tax benefits will not materially change during the next 12 months ending December 31, 2014. Our continuing practice is to recognize interest related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense. We file U.S. Federal income tax returns and various state and local returns. A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position is audited and finally resolved. For our Federal income tax returns we have four tax years subject to examination. In our major state tax jurisdictions of New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we have four, four, four and five tax years, respectively, that are subject to examination. While it is often difficult to predict the final outcome or the timing of resolution of any particular uncertain tax position, based on our assessment of many factors including past experience and interpretation of tax law, we believe that our provision for income taxes reflect the most probable outcome. This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of complex judgments about future events.

11) Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

 

     Three Months Ended  
     December 31,  

(in thousands)

   2013      2012  

Cash paid during the period for:

     

Income taxes, net

   $ 6,740       $ 2,541   

Interest

   $ 6,208       $ 6,143   

Non-cash financing activities:

     

Increase in interest expense - amortization of debt discount on 8.875% Senior Note

   $ 27       $ 25   

12) Commitments and Contingencies

The Partnership’s operations are subject to the operating hazards and risks normally incidental to handling, storing and transporting and otherwise providing for use by consumers of hazardous liquids such as home heating oil and propane. As a result, at any given time, the Partnership is generally a defendant in various legal proceedings and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. The Partnership maintains insurance policies in amounts and with coverages and deductibles we believe are reasonable and prudent. However, the Partnership cannot assure that this insurance will be adequate to protect it from all material expenses related to potential future claims for personal and property damage or that these levels of insurance will be available in the future at economical prices. The Partnership does not carry business interruption insurance. In the opinion of management the Partnership is not a party to any litigation, which individually or in the aggregate could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

 

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13) Earnings (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit

Income per limited partner unit is computed in accordance with FASB ASC 260-10-05 Earnings Per Share, Master Limited Partnerships (EITF 03-06), by dividing the limited partners’ interest in net income by the weighted average number of limited partner units outstanding. The pro forma nature of the allocation required by this standard provides that in any accounting period where the Partnership’s aggregate net income exceeds its aggregate distribution for such period, the Partnership is required to present net income per limited partner unit as if all of the earnings for the periods were distributed, regardless of whether those earnings would actually be distributed during a particular period from an economic or practical perspective. This allocation does not impact the Partnership’s overall net income or other financial results. However, for periods in which the Partnership’s aggregate net income exceeds its aggregate distributions for such period, it will have the impact of reducing the earnings per limited partner unit, as the calculation according to this standard results in a theoretical increased allocation of undistributed earnings to the general partner. In accounting periods where aggregate net income does not exceed aggregate distributions for such period, this standard does not have any impact on the Partnership’s net income per limited partner unit calculation. A separate and independent calculation for each quarter and year-to-date period is performed, in which the Partnership’s contractual participation rights are taken into account.

The following presents the net income allocation and per unit data using this method for the periods presented:

 

     Three Months Ended  
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Limited Partner:    December 31,  

(in thousands, except per unit data)

   2013      2012  

Net income

   $ 19,288       $ 9,752   

Less General Partners’ interest in net income

     109         53   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income available to limited partners

     19,179         9,699   

Less dilutive impact of theoretical distribution of earnings under FASB ASC 260-10-45-60

     2,665         762   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Limited Partner’s interest in net income under FASB ASC 260-10-45-60

   $ 16,514       $ 8,937   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Per unit data:

     

Basic and diluted net income available to limited partners

   $ 0.33       $ 0.16   

Less dilutive impact of theoretical distribution of earnings under FASB ASC 260-10-45-60

     0.04         0.01   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Limited Partner’s interest in net income under FASB ASC 260-10-45-60

   $ 0.29       $ 0.15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of Limited Partner units outstanding

     57,511         60,556   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

14) Subsequent Events

Quarterly Distribution Declared

In January 2014, we declared a quarterly distribution of $0.0825 per unit, or $0.33 per unit on an annualized basis, on all common units with respect to the first quarter of fiscal 2014, payable on February 7, 2014, to holders of record on January 30, 2014. In accordance with our Partnership Agreement, the amount of distributions in excess of the minimum quarterly distribution of $0.0675, are distributed 90% to the holders of common units and 10% to the holders of the General Partner units (until certain distribution levels are met), subject to the management incentive compensation plan. As a result, $4.7 million will be paid to the common unit holders, $0.1 million to the General Partner (including $0.05 million of incentive distribution as provided in our Partnership Agreement) and $0.05 million to management pursuant to the management incentive compensation plan which provides for certain members of management to receive incentive distributions that would otherwise be payable to the General Partner.

 

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Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility Agreement

In January 2014, the Partnership entered into a second amended and restated $300 million ($450 million during the heating season of December through April of each year) revolving credit facility agreement.

Acquisition

In January 2014, the Partnership entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Griffith Energy Services, Inc. (“Griffith”) of Columbia, Maryland from Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation. Griffith has operations in Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and serves approximately 50,000 customers.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Partnership will acquire Griffith stock for $69.9 million plus working capital, which will be determined at closing. The Partnership will purchase Griffith utilizing cash on hand and borrowings on its recently restated and amended credit facility. The acquisition is anticipated to close during the second fiscal quarter of 2014, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

 

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ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosure

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties, including those associated with the effect of weather conditions on our financial performance, the price and supply of the products that we sell, the consumption patterns of our customers, our ability to obtain satisfactory gross profit margins, our ability to obtain new customers and retain existing customers, our ability to make strategic acquisitions, the impact of litigation, our ability to contract for our current and future supply needs, natural gas conversions, future union relations and the outcome of current and future union negotiations, the impact of current and future governmental regulations, including environmental, health, and safety regulations, the ability to attract and retain employees, customer credit worthiness, counterparty credit worthiness, marketing plans, general economic conditions and new technology. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Report including, without limitation, the statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere herein, are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “seek,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct and actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” and “Business Strategy” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 and under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations (“Cautionary Statements”) are disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Partnership or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Partnership or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Cautionary Statements. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this Report.

Overview

The following is a discussion of our historical financial condition and results of our operations and should be read in conjunction with the description of our business and the historical financial and operating data and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report.

Seasonality

The following matters should be considered in analyzing our financial results. Our fiscal year ends on September 30. All references to quarters and years respectively in this document are to the fiscal quarters and years unless otherwise noted. The seasonal nature of our business has resulted, on average during the last five years, in the sale of approximately 30% of our volume of home heating oil and propane in the first fiscal quarter and 50% of our volume in the second fiscal quarter, the peak heating season. We generally realize net income in both of these quarters and net losses during the quarters ending June and September. In addition, sales volume typically fluctuates from year to year in response to variations in weather, wholesale energy prices and other factors.

 

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Degree Day

A “degree day” is an industry measurement of temperature designed to evaluate energy demand and consumption. Degree days are based on how far the average daily temperature departs from 65°F. Each degree of temperature above 65°F is counted as one cooling degree day, and each degree of temperature below 65°F is counted as one heating degree day. Degree days are accumulated each day over the course of a year and can be compared to a monthly or a long-term (multi-year) average to see if a month or a year was warmer or cooler than usual. Degree days are officially observed by the National Weather Service.

Every ten years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) computes and publishes average meteorological quantities, including the average temperature for the last 30 years by geographical location, and the corresponding degree days. The latest and most widely used data covers the years from 1981 to 2010. Our calculations of normal weather are based on these published 30 year averages for heating degree days, weighted by volume for the locations where we have existing operations.

Home Heating Oil Price Volatility

In recent years, the wholesale price of home heating oil has been volatile, resulting in increased consumer price sensitivity to heating costs and increased gross customer losses. As a commodity, the price of home heating oil is generally impacted by many factors, including economic and geopolitical forces. The price of home heating oil is closely linked to the price refiners pay for crude oil, which is the principal cost component of home heating oil. The volatility in the wholesale cost of home heating oil, as measured by the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) price per gallon for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2010, through 2014, on a quarterly basis, is illustrated in the following chart:

 

     Fiscal 2014  (1)      Fiscal 2013  (1)      Fiscal 2012      Fiscal 2011      Fiscal 2010  
Quarter Ended    Low      High      Low      High      Low      High      Low      High      Low      High  

December 31

   $ 2.84       $ 3.12       $ 2.90       $ 3.26       $ 2.72       $ 3.17       $ 2.19       $ 2.54       $ 1.78       $ 2.12   

March 31

     —           —           2.86         3.24         2.99         3.32         2.49         3.09         1.89         2.20   

June 30

     —           —           2.74         3.09         2.53         3.25         2.75         3.32         1.87         2.35   

September 30

     —           —           2.87         3.21         2.68         3.24         2.77         3.13         1.92         2.24   

 

(1) Beginning April 1, 2013, the NYMEX contract specifications were changed from high sulfur home heating oil to ultra low sulfur diesel.

Impact on Liquidity of Wholesale Product Cost Volatility

Our liquidity is adversely impacted in times of increasing wholesale product costs, as we must use more cash to fund our hedging requirements and a portion of the increased levels of accounts receivable and inventory. Our liquidity is also adversely impacted at times by sudden and sharp decreases in wholesale product costs due to the increased margin requirements for futures contracts and collateral requirements for options and swaps that we use to manage market risks.

 

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Weather Hedge Contract—Fiscal Years 2013, 2014 and 2015

In July 2012, the Partnership entered into a weather hedge contract for fiscal years 2013, 2014 and 2015, with Swiss Re Financial Products Corporation, under which Star is entitled to receive a payment of $35,000 per heating degree-day shortfall if the total number of heating degree-days in the period covered is less than 92.5% of the ten year average (the “Payment Threshold”). The hedge covers the period from November 1 through March 31, taken as a whole, for each respective fiscal year and has a maximum payout of $12.5 million for each fiscal year. The Partnership did not record any benefit under its weather hedge contract during fiscal 2013 and has not recorded any benefit for the three months ended December 31, 2013.

Per Gallon Gross Profit Margins

We believe home heating oil and propane margins should be evaluated on a cents per gallon basis, before the effects of increases or decreases in the fair value of derivative instruments (as we believe that realized per gallon margins should not include the impact of non-cash changes in the market value of hedges before the settlement of the underlying transaction).

A significant portion of our home heating oil volume is sold to individual customers under an arrangement pre-establishing a ceiling price or fixed price for home heating oil over a fixed period of time, generally twelve months (“price-protected” customers). When these price-protected customers agree to purchase home heating oil from us for the next heating season, we purchase option contracts, swaps and futures contracts for a substantial majority of the heating oil that we expect to sell to these customers. The amount of home heating oil volume that we hedge per price-protected customer is based upon the estimated fuel consumption per average customer per month. In the event that the actual usage exceeds the amount of the hedged volume on a monthly basis, we may be required to obtain additional volume at unfavorable costs. In addition, should actual usage in any month be less than the hedged volume, our hedging losses could be greater, thus reducing expected margins.

Derivatives

FASB ASC 815-10-05 Derivatives and Hedging requires that derivative instruments be recorded at fair value and included in the consolidated balance sheet as assets or liabilities. To the extent derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges are effective, as defined under this guidance, changes in fair value are recognized in other comprehensive income until the forecasted hedged item is recognized in earnings. We have elected not to designate our derivative instruments as hedging instruments under this guidance, and as a result, the changes in fair value of the derivative instruments are recognized in our statement of operations. Therefore, we experience volatility in earnings as outstanding derivative instruments are marked to market and non-cash gains and losses are recorded prior to the sale of the commodity to the customer. The volatility in any given period related to unrealized non-cash gains or losses on derivative instruments can be significant to our overall results. However, we ultimately expect those gains and losses to be offset by the cost of product when purchased.

New York State Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel Oil Regulation

On July 1, 2012, new regulations went into effect in New York State (an important area of operations for us) that require the use of ultra low sulfur home heating oil (which is essentially ultra low sulfur diesel fuel with a dye additive). The NYMEX continued to trade only the high sulfur home heating oil hedge contract through March 31, 2013. Effective April 1, 2013, the NYMEX contract specifications were changed from high sulfur home heating oil to ultra low sulfur diesel, similar to the New York mandate for home heating oil. Due to the change in the specifications of the NYMEX contract, since April 1, 2013, the Partnership has been required to hedge its purchases of high sulfur home heating oil for sales in states other than New York, with the new NYMEX ultra low sulfur diesel contracts.

 

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Because of differences in the price and availability of ultra low sulfur home heating oil and high sulfur home heating oil, we believe that the change in the NYMEX hedge contracts has increased the complexity, costs and risks inherent in hedging the Partnership’s physical inventory and in its sales to price-protected customers, which may impact home heating oil per gallon gross profit margins for these customers.

Income Taxes

Net Operating Loss Carry Forwards

The Partnership and its corporate subsidiaries file Federal and state income tax returns on a calendar year. As of December 31, 2013, our Federal Net Operating Loss carry forwards (“NOLs”) are estimated to be $8.3 million, subject to annual limitations of between $1.0 million and $2.2 million on the amount of such losses that can be used.

Book Versus Tax Deductions

The amount of cash flow that we generate in any given year depends upon a variety of factors including the amount of cash income taxes that our corporate subsidiaries are required to pay. The amount of depreciation and amortization that we deduct for book (i.e., financial reporting) purposes will differ from the amount that our subsidiaries can deduct for tax purposes. The table below compares the estimated depreciation and amortization for book purposes to the amount that our subsidiaries expect to deduct for tax purposes based on currently owned assets. Our subsidiaries file their tax returns based on a calendar year. The amounts below are based on our September 30 fiscal year and are reflective of fixed assets additions and acquisitions up to December 31, 2013.

Estimated Depreciation and Amortization Expense

 

(in thousands) Fiscal Year

   Book      Tax  

2014

   $ 18,629       $ 30,391   

2015

     17,145         25,643   

2016

     15,017         19,388   

2017

     12,543         11,998   

2018

     10,403         8,532   

2019

     9,350         6,806   

Non-Deductible Partnership Expenses

The Partnership incurs certain expenses at the Partnership level that are not deductible for Federal or state income tax purposes by our corporate subsidiaries. As a result, our effective tax rate could differ from the statutory rate that would be applicable if such expenses were deductible.

Storm Sandy

On October 29, 2012, the storm known as “Sandy” made landfall in our service area, resulting in widespread power outages for a number of our customers. In addition, certain third-party terminals where we purchase and store liquid product were closed for a short period of time due to damage sustained from the storm or by the loss of power. During the period subsequent to the storm, our operations and systems functioned without any meaningful disruptions.

 

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Deliveries of home heating oil and propane were less than expected for certain of our customers who were without power for several weeks subsequent to Sandy. However, since our operations were able to provide uninterrupted service to current and new customers, our sales of diesel fuel increased during the weeks after the storm, as did our service and installation sales, along with the related costs to provide these services.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP financial measures)

EBITDA (Earnings from continuing operations before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) and Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings from continuing operations before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, (increase) decrease in the fair value of derivatives, gain or loss on debt redemption, goodwill impairment, and other non-cash and non-operating charges) are non-GAAP financial measures that are used as supplemental financial measures by management and external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks and research analysts, to assess:

 

    our compliance with certain financial covenants included in our debt agreements;

 

    our financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or historical cost basis;

 

    our ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest on our indebtedness and to make distributions to our partners;

 

    our operating performance and return on invested capital compared to those of other companies in the retail distribution of refined petroleum products, without regard to financing methods and capital structure; and

 

    the viability of acquisitions and capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return of alternative investment opportunities.

The method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with that of other companies and each of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has its limitations as an analytical tool, should not be considered in isolation and should be viewed in conjunction with measurements that are computed in accordance with GAAP. Some of the limitations of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are:

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our cash used for capital expenditures;

 

    Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated or amortized often will have to be replaced and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash requirements for such replacements;

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital requirements;

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash necessary to make payments of interest or principal on our indebtedness; and

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash required to pay taxes.

Customer Attrition

We measure net customer attrition on an ongoing basis for our full service residential and commercial home heating oil and propane customers. Net customer attrition is the difference between gross customer losses and customers added through marketing efforts. Customers added through acquisitions are not included in the calculation of gross customer gains. However, additional customers that are obtained through marketing efforts or lost at newly acquired businesses are included in these calculations. Customer attrition percentage calculations include customers added through acquisitions in the denominators of the calculations on a weighted average basis. Gross customer losses are the result of a number of factors, including price competition, move-outs, credit losses and conversion to natural gas. When a customer moves out of an existing home, we count the “move out” as a loss and, if we are successful in signing up the new homeowner, the “move in” is treated as a gain.

 

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Gross customer gains and gross customer losses

 

     Three Months Ended December 31, 2013      Fiscal Year Ended 2013     Fiscal Year Ended 2012  
     Gross Customer      Net      Gross Customer      Net     Gross Customer      Net  
      Gains        Losses        Attrition       Gains      Losses      Attrition     Gains      Losses      Attrition  

First Quarter

     25,800         22,700         3,100         26,100         24,400         1,700        25,700         26,600         (900

Second Quarter

              13,900         19,300         (5,400     11,500         19,700         (8,200

Third Quarter

              7,100         13,600         (6,500     7,000         13,700         (6,700

Fourth Quarter

              14,400         18,000         (3,600     13,000         18,200         (5,200
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     25,800         22,700         3,100         61,500         75,300         (13,800     57,200         78,200         (21,000
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net customer gains (attrition) as a percentage of the home heating oil and propane customer base

 

     Three Months Ended December 31, 2013     Fiscal Year Ended 2013     Fiscal Year Ended 2012  
     Gross Customer     Net     Gross Customer     Net     Gross Customer     Net  
     Gains     Losses     Attrition     Gains     Losses     Attrition     Gains     Losses     Attrition  

First Quarter

     6.4     5.6     0.8     6.3     5.9     0.4     6.2     6.4     (0.2 %) 

Second Quarter

           3.3     4.6     (1.3 %)      2.7     4.7     (2.0 %) 

Third Quarter

           1.7     3.3     (1.6 %)      1.5     3.1     (1.6 %) 

Fourth Quarter

           3.5     4.3     (0.8 %)      3.0     4.1     (1.1 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     6.4     5.6     0.8     14.8     18.1     (3.3 %)      13.4     18.3     (4.9 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Partnership grew its account base by 3,100 accounts or 1,400 accounts greater than the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The change was primarily due to lower gross customer losses of 1,700 slightly reduced by fewer gross customer gains of 300.

During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we lost 0.7% of our home heating oil accounts to natural gas versus 0.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 and 0.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Conversions to natural gas are increasing and we believe they may continue to do so as natural gas has become significantly less expensive than home heating oil on an equivalent BTU basis. In addition, the states of New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania are seeking to encourage homeowners to expand the use of natural gas as a heating fuel through legislation and regulatory efforts.

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following is a discussion of the consolidated results of operations of the Partnership and its subsidiaries, and should be read in conjunction with the historical Financial and Operating Data and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

 

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Three Months Ended December 31, 2013

Compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2012

Volume

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, retail volume of home heating oil and propane increased by 6.6 million gallons, or 6.8%, to 103.7 million gallons, compared to 97.1 million gallons for the three months ended December 31, 2012. For those locations where the Partnership had existing operations during both periods, which we sometimes refer to as the “base business” (i.e., excluding acquisitions), temperatures (measured on a heating degree day basis) for the three months ended December 31, 2013 were 5.5% colder than the three months ended December 31, 2012 but 1.9% warmer than normal, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, net customer attrition for the base business was 3.0%. Deliveries of home heating oil and propane were greater in the three months ended December 31, 2013 than the three months ended December 31, 2012 due to the impact of Sandy on deliveries for the three months ended December 31, 2012. Certain of our customers were without power for several weeks subsequent to Sandy, which reduced their consumption during that period. The home heating oil and propane volume impact due to Sandy is included in the chart below under the heading “Other.” Due to various reasons including the significant increase in the price per gallon of home heating oil and propane over the last several years, we believe that our customers are adopting conservation measures to use less of such products. The impact of any such conservation, along with any period-to-period differences in delivery scheduling, the timing of accounts added or lost during the fiscal years, equipment efficiency and other volume variances not otherwise described, are also included in the chart under the heading “Other.” An analysis of the change in the retail volume of home heating oil and propane, which is based on management’s estimates, sampling and other mathematical calculations and certain assumptions, is found below:

 

(in millions of gallons)

   Heating Oil
and Propane
 

Volume - Three months ended December 31, 2012

     97.1   

Acquisitions

     0.5   

Impact of colder temperatures

     5.0   

Net customer attrition

     (3.6

Other

     4.7   
  

 

 

 

Change

     6.6   
  

 

 

 

Volume - Three months ended December 31, 2013

     103.7   
  

 

 

 

The following chart sets forth the percentage by volume of total home heating oil sold to residential variable-price customers, residential price-protected customers and commercial/industrial customers for the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to the three months ended December 31, 2012:

 

     Three Months Ended  

Customers

   December 31, 2013     December 31, 2012  

Residential Variable

     40.4     42.2

Residential Price-Protected

     45.5     43.5

Commercial/Industrial

     14.1     14.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     100.0     100.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Volume of other petroleum products decreased by 1.8 million gallons, or 10.4%, to 15.0 million gallons for the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to 16.8 million gallons for the three months ended December 31, 2012. Volume sold for motor fuels were favorably impacted during the three months ended December 31, 2012 due to an increase in demand for motor fuels as a result of Sandy.

 

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Product Sales

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, product sales increased $8.9 million, or 2.0%, to $463.4 million, compared to $454.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, as an increase in total volume of 4.3% was somewhat reduced by lower product selling prices.

Installation and Service Sales

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, installation and service sales decreased $4.9 million, or 7.8%, to $57.2 million, compared to $62.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, as the additional revenue from acquisitions of $0.3 million was more than offset by a decrease in the base business of $5.2 million. During the three months ended December 31, 2012, the impact of Sandy favorably impacted service and installation revenues.

Cost of Product

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, cost of product increased $2.0 million, or 0.6%, to $358.6 million, compared to $356.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, as an increase in total volume of 4.3% and was slightly reduced by the impact of lower per gallon wholesale product costs.

Gross Profit—Product

The table below calculates the Partnership’s per gallon margins and reconciles product gross profit for home heating oil and propane and other petroleum products. We believe the change in home heating oil and propane margins should be evaluated before the effects of increases or decreases in the fair value of derivative instruments, as we believe that realized per gallon margins should not include the impact of non-cash changes in the market value of hedges before the settlement of the underlying transaction. On that basis, home heating oil and propane margins for the three months ended December 31, 2013 increased by $0.0212 per gallon, or 2.2%, to $0.9729 per gallon, from $0.9517 per gallon during the three months ended December 31, 2012. Product sales and cost of product include home heating oil, propane, other petroleum products and liquidated damages billings.

 

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     Three Months Ended  
     December 31, 2013      December 31, 2012  

Home Heating Oil and Propane

   Amount
(in millions)
     Per
Gallon
     Amount
(in millions)
     Per
Gallon
 

Volume

     103.7            97.1      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Sales

   $ 413.7       $ 3.9878       $ 394.6       $ 4.0633   

Cost

   $ 312.7       $ 3.0149       $ 302.2       $ 3.1116   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross Profit

   $ 100.9       $ 0.9729       $ 92.4       $ 0.9517   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Other Petroleum Products

   Amount
(in millions)
     Per
Gallon
     Amount
(in millions)
     Per
Gallon
 

Volume

     15.0            16.8      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Sales

   $   49.7       $ 3.3103       $   59.9       $ 3.5698   

Cost

   $   45.8       $ 3.0517       $   54.4       $ 3.2459   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross Profit

   $ 3.9       $ 0.2586       $ 5.4       $ 0.3239   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Total Product

   Amount
(in millions)
     Amount
(in millions)
 

Sales

   $ 463.4       $ 454.5   

Cost

   $ 358.6       $ 356.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross Profit

   $ 104.8       $ 97.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, total product gross profit increased by $6.9 million to $104.8 million, compared to $97.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, as the increase in home heating oil and propane volume ($6.3 million), and the impact of higher home heating oil and propane margins ($2.2 million) was somewhat offset by lower other petroleum product gross profit ($1.5 million). During the three months ended December 31, 2012, both volume of other petroleum products and per gallon margins were favorably impacted by an increase in demand as a result of Sandy.

Cost of Installations and Service

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, cost of installation and service decreased by $3.8 million, or 6.6%, to $53.4 million, compared to $57.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, as a $0.3 million increase related to acquisitions was more than offset by a $4.1 million reduction in our base business. During the three months ended December 31, 2012, service and installations costs rose in response to the additional sales from Sandy.

Installation costs for the three months ended December 31, 2013, decreased by $3.5 million, or 15.2%, to $19.2 million, compared to $22.7 million in installation costs for the three months ended December 31, 2012. Installation costs as a percentage of installation sales for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and the three months ended December 31, 2012 were 83.0% and 83.1%, respectively. Service expenses decreased to $34.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, or 100.5%, of service sales, versus $34.5 million, or 99.3% of service sales, for the three months ended December 31, 2012. We achieved a combined profit from service and installation of $3.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to a combined profit of $4.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012. This decline of $1.0 million was largely due to the favorable impact of Sandy during the three months ended December 31, 2012 as the demand for new equipment and repairs to existing systems increased as the result of the storm. Management views the service and installation department on a combined basis because many overhead functions and direct expenses such as service technician time cannot be separated or precisely allocated to either service or installation billings.

 

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(Increase) Decrease in the Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

During the three months ended December 31, 2013, the change in the fair value of derivative instruments resulted in a $5.5 million credit due to the expiration of certain hedged positions (a $1.8 million credit) and a increase in market value for unexpired hedges (a $3.7 million credit).

During the three months ended December 31, 2012, the change in the fair value of derivative instruments resulted in a $8.0 million charge due to the expiration of certain hedged positions (a $0.3 million charge) and a decrease in the market value for unexpired hedges (a $7.7 million charge).

Delivery and Branch Expenses

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, delivery and branch expense was $68.4 million, unchanged from the three months ended December 31, 2012. On a cents per gallon basis, delivery and branch expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2013, decreased $0.0248 per gallon, or 3.9%, to $0.5949 per gallon compared to $0.6197 per gallon for the three months ended December 31, 2012, due to certain costs being spread over higher volume.

Depreciation and Amortization

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, depreciation and amortization was unchanged at $4.4 million.

General and Administrative Expenses

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, general and administrative expenses increased $0.9 million, or 20.4 %, to $5.4 million, from $4.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, due primarily to higher legal and professional expenses of $0.5 million and an increase in profit sharing expense of $0.2 million.

The Partnership accrues approximately 6% of Adjusted EBITDA as defined in the profit sharing plan for distribution to its employees, and this amount is payable when the Partnership achieves Adjusted EBITDA of at least 70% of the amount budgeted. The dollar amount of the profit sharing pool is subject to increases and decreases in line with increases and decreases in Adjusted EBITDA

Finance Charge Income

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, finance charge income decreased $0.1 million to $1.0 million, compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended December 31,2012, due to lower past due accounts receivable balances.

Interest Expense, net

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, net interest expense increased by $0.2 million, or 6.0% to $3.6 million compared to $3.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012 largely due to an increase in average borrowings of $23.2 million under the Partnership’s revolving credit facility.

Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, amortization of debt issuance costs decreased by $0.1 million to $0.4 million, compared to $0.5 million in the three months ended December 31, 2012.

 

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Income Tax Expense

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, income tax expense increased by $8.6 million to $13.5 million from $4.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to an increase in pretax income of $18.2 million. The Partnership’s effective tax rate was 41.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to a rate of 33.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2012. The increase in the 2013 income tax rate compared to the 2012 rate was primarily due to the recording in the three months ended December 31, 2012, of a $1.0 million deferred tax benefit related to an increase in prospective tax deductions.

Net Income

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, net income increased $9.5 million to $19.3 million, from $9.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2012, as the increase in pretax income of $18.2 million was greater than the increase in income tax expense of $8.6 million.

Adjusted EBITDA

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, Adjusted EBITDA increased by $4.9 million, or 15.8%, to $35.8 million as the impact of an increase in home heating oil and propane volume and higher home heating oil and propane per gallon margins more than offset the decline in net service profitability and lower gross profit from other petroleum products. During the three months ended December 31, 2012, the Partnership’s home heating oil and propane volume was negatively impacted by Sandy, while net service and installation gross profit and gross profit from sales of other petroleum products was positively impacted.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (as an indicator of operating performance) or as an alternative to cash flow (as a measure of liquidity or ability to service debt obligations), but provides additional information for evaluating our ability to make the Minimum Quarterly Distribution.

 

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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are calculated as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
 

(in thousands)

   2013     2012  

Net income

   $ 19,288      $ 9,752   

Plus:

    

Income tax expense

     13,555        4,917   

Amortization of debt issuance cost

     421        492   

Interest expense, net

     3,623        3,417   

Depreciation and amortization

     4,359        4,358   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

EBITDA (i) (a)

     41,246        22,936   

(Increase) / decrease in the fair value of derivative instruments

     (5,458     7,965   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (i) (a)

     35,788        30,901   

Add / (subtract)

            

Income tax expense

     (13,555     (4,917

Interest expense, net

     (3,623     (3,417

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

     796        1,763   

Increase in accounts receivables

     (107,604     (106,395

Increase in inventories

     (16,140     (35,683

Decrease in customer credit balances

     (20,119     (22,603

Change in deferred taxes

     3,332        864   

Change in other operating assets and liabilities

     27,986        18,905   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (93,139   $ (120,582
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (2,921   $ (832
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ 94,237      $ 27,639   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(i) Fiscal year 2013 operating income, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have been revised to reflect the reclassification of finance charge income from interest expense, net.
(a) EBITDA (Earnings from continuing operations before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) and Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings from continuing operations before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, (increase) decrease in the fair value of derivatives, gain or loss on debt redemption, goodwill impairment, and other non-cash and non-operating charges) are non-GAAP financial measures that are used as supplemental financial measures by management and external users of our financial statements, such as investors, commercial banks and research analysts, to assess:

 

    our compliance with certain financial covenants included in our debt agreements;

 

    our financial performance without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or historical cost basis;

 

    our ability to generate cash sufficient to pay interest on our indebtedness and to make distributions to our partners;

 

    our operating performance and return on invested capital compared to those of other companies in the retail distribution of refined petroleum products business, without regard to financing methods and capital structure; and

 

    the viability of acquisitions and capital expenditure projects and the overall rates of return of alternative investment opportunities.

 

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The method of calculating Adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with that of other companies and each of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has its limitations as an analytical tool, should not be considered in isolation and should be viewed in conjunction with measurements that are computed in accordance with GAAP. Some of the limitations of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are:

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our cash used for capital expenditures.

 

    Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated or amortized often will have to be replaced and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash requirements for such replacements;

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital requirements;

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash necessary to make payments of interest or principal on our indebtedness; and

 

    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash required to pay taxes.

DISCUSSION OF CASH FLOWS

We use the indirect method to prepare our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Under this method, we reconcile net income to cash flows provided by operating activities by adjusting net income for those items that impact net income but do not result in actual cash receipts or payment during the period.

Operating Activities

Due to the seasonal nature of our business, cash is generally used in operations during the winter (our first and second fiscal quarters) as we require additional working capital to support the high volume of sales during this period, and cash is generally provided by operating activities during the spring and summer (our third and fourth quarters) when customer payments exceed the cost of deliveries.

For the three months ended December 31, 2013, cash used in operating activities was $93.1 million or $27.4 million less than cash used in operating activities for the three months ended December 31, 2012, of $120.6 million. To take advantage of market conditions at September 30, 2013, the Partnership increased inventory quantities before the first fiscal quarter to a much greater extent than at September 30, 2012. As a result, cash used to finance inventory purchases was $19.5 million less during the three months ended December 31, 2013 than the three months ended December 31, 2012. The timing of payments for purchases of home heating oil inventory largely contributed to an increase in accounts payable and favorably impacted cash flow from operating activities by $12.4 million more for the three months ended December 31, 2013 than the prior year’s comparable quarter. While the Partnership has significantly increased trade credit over the last several years, this increase represents a timing difference and not a permanent increase in cash. The timing of certain payments ($5.1 million), including insurance and amounts due under the Partnership’s profit sharing plan reduced cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended December 31, 2013, compared to the three months ended December 31, 2012.

Investing Activities

Capital expenditures for the three months ended December 31, 2013, totaled $3.0 million, as we invested in computer hardware and software ($0.6 million), refurbished certain physical plants ($0.6 million), expanded our propane operations ($0.9 million) and made additions to our fleet and other equipment ($0.9 million).

Capital expenditures for the three months ended December 31, 2012, totaled $0.8 million, as we invested in computer hardware and software ($0.1 million), refurbished certain physical plants ($0.1 million), expanded our propane operations ($0.5 million) and made additions to our fleet and other equipment ($0.1 million).

 

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Financing Activities

During the three months ended December 31, 2013, we borrowed $100.3 million under our revolving credit facility, paid distributions of $4.7 million to our common unitholders, $0.07 million to our General Partner (including $0.05 million of incentive distributions as provided for in our Partnership Agreement), and repurchased 0.25 million units for $1.3 million.

During the three months ended December 31, 2012, we borrowed $36.7 million under our revolving credit facility, paid distributions of $4.7 million to our common unit holders, $0.06 million to our General Partner (including $0.03 million of incentive distributions as provided for in our Partnership Agreement), and repurchased 1.0 million units for $4.2 million.

FINANCING AND SOURCES OF LIQUIDITY

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary uses of liquidity are to provide funds for our working capital, capital expenditures, distributions on our units, acquisitions and unit repurchases. Our ability to provide funds for such uses depends on our future performance, which will be subject to prevailing economic, financial, business and weather conditions, the ability to pass on the full impact of high product costs to customers, the effects of high net customer attrition, conservation and other factors. Capital requirements, at least in the near term, are expected to be provided by cash flows from operating activities, cash on hand as of December 31, 2013, ($83.2 million) or a combination thereof. To the extent future capital requirements exceed cash on hand plus cash flows from operating activities, we anticipate that working capital will be financed by our revolving credit facility, as discussed below, and repaid from subsequent seasonal reductions in inventory and accounts receivable. If we require additional capital and the credit markets are receptive, we may seek to offer and sell debt or equity securities under our $250 million shelf registration statement.

In January 2014, we entered into a second amended and restated asset-based revolving credit facility, which expires in June 2017 or January 2019 if certain conditions have been met, and which provides us with the ability to borrow up to $300 million ($450 million during the heating season from December through April of each year) for working capital purposes (subject to certain borrowing base limitations and coverage ratios), including the issuance of up to $100 million in letters of credit. We can increase the facility size by $100 million without the consent of the bank group. However, the bank group is not obligated to fund the $100 million increase. If the bank group elects not to fund the increase, we can add additional lenders to the group with the consent of the Agent which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Obligations under the revolving credit facility are guaranteed by us and our subsidiaries and secured by liens on substantially all of our assets, including accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles, real property, fixtures and equipment. As of December 31, 2013, there were $100.3 million borrowings under our revolving credit facility and $46.5 million in letters of credit were outstanding, primarily for current and future insurance reserves.

Under the terms of the revolving credit facility, we must maintain at all times either Availability (borrowing base less amounts borrowed and letters of credit issued) of 12.5% of the facility size or a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.1, which is calculated based upon Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve month period. As of December 31, 2013, Availability, as defined in the revolving credit facility agreement, was $148.0 million and the fixed charge coverage ratio for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, was in excess of 1.1.

 

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Maintenance capital expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 2014 are estimated to be approximately $4.0 to $5.0 million, excluding the capital requirements for leased fleet. In addition, we plan to invest an estimated $1.0 million in our propane operations. Distributions during the remainder of fiscal 2014 at the current quarterly level of $0.0825 per unit (subject to the Board’s quarterly determination of the amount of Available Cash), will aggregate approximately $14.2 million to common unit holders, $0.210 million to our General Partner (including $0.144 million of incentive distribution as provided in our Partnership Agreement) and $0.144 million to management pursuant to the management incentive compensation plan which provides for certain members of management to receive incentive distributions that would otherwise be payable to the General Partner. For the balance of fiscal 2014, the Partnership’s scheduled interest payments on its Senior Notes, which are due in November 2017, amount to $5.5 million. Based upon certain actuarial assumptions, we estimate that the Partnership will make cash contributions to its frozen defined benefit pension obligations totaling approximately $1.2 million for the remainder of fiscal 2014.

In January 2014, the Partnership entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Griffith Energy Services, Inc. (“Griffith”) of Columbia, Maryland. Griffith has operations in Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and serves approximately 50,000 customers. Under the terms of the agreement, the Partnership will acquire the equity of Griffith for $69.9 million plus working capital, which will be determined at closing. The Partnership will purchase Griffith utilizing cash on hand and its recently restated and amended credit facility. The acquisition is anticipated to close during the second fiscal quarter of 2014, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

There has been no material change to Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements since our September 30, 2013, Form 10-K disclosure and therefore, the table has not been included in this Form 10-Q.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The following new accounting standard was adopted by the Partnership in the quarter ended December 31, 2013, and had no impact on our results of operations or the amount of assets and liabilities reported:

 

    ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily through our bank credit facilities. We utilize these borrowings to meet our working capital needs.

At December 31, 2013, we had outstanding borrowings totaling $224.8 million, of which approximately $100.3 million is subject to variable interest rates under our revolving credit facility. In the event that interest rates associated with this facility were to increase 100 basis points, the after tax impact on future cash flows would be a decrease of $0.6 million.

We also use derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to market risk related to changes in the current and future market price of home heating oil. The value of market sensitive derivative instruments is subject to change as a result of movements in market prices. Sensitivity analysis is a technique used to evaluate the impact of hypothetical market value changes. Based on a hypothetical ten percent increase in the cost of product at December 31, 2013, the fair market value of these outstanding derivatives would increase by $13.2 million to a value of $15.4 million; and conversely a hypothetical ten percent decrease in the cost of product would decrease the fair market value of these outstanding derivatives by $12.9 million to a negative value of $(10.7) million.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

The General Partner’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of December 31, 2013. Based on that evaluation, such principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2013 at the reasonable level of assurance. For purposes of Rule 13a-15(e), the term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

b) Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

No change in the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the Partnership’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

c) The General Partner and the Partnership believe that a controls system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a Partnership have been detected. Therefore, a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide such reasonable assurances of achieving our desired control objectives, and the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of our general partner have concluded, as of December 31, 2013, that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in achieving that level of reasonable assurance.

 

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

In the opinion of management, we are not a party to any litigation, which individually or in the aggregate could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Report, investors should carefully review and consider the information regarding certain factors which could materially affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows set forth below and in Part I Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Fiscal 2013 Form 10-K. We may disclose changes to such factors or disclose additional factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

See Note 3. to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning the Partnership’s repurchase of common units in the three months ended December 31, 2013.

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

(a) Exhibits Included Within:

 

  10.24    Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility Agreement dated January 14, 2014.
  10.25    Second Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated January 14, 2014.
  10.26    Stock Purchase Agreement between Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation and Petro Holdings, Inc. dated as of January 27, 2014.
  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Star Gas Partners, L.P., pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Star Gas Partners, L.P., pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
  32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    The following materials from the Star Gas Partners, L.P. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Capital, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) related notes.
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized:

 

Star Gas Partners, L.P.
(Registrant)
By:   Kestrel Heat LLC AS GENERAL PARTNER

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    RICHARD F. AMBURY        

Richard F. Ambury

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary Kestrel Heat LLC (Principal Financial Officer)

 

February 5, 2014

    

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    RICHARD G. OAKLEY        

Richard G. Oakley

  

Vice President - Controller Kestrel Heat LLC (Principal Accounting Officer)

  February 5, 2014

 

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EXECUTION VERSION

Exhibit 10.24

 

LOGO

$450,000,000

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

dated as of January 14, 2014

among

PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC.,

as Borrower

THE OTHER LOAN PARTIES PARTY HERETO,

The Lenders from Time to Time Party Hereto,

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

as Administrative Agent and an LC Issuer

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,

as Co-Syndication Agent and an LC Issuer

and

RBS CITIZENS, N.A.,

as Co-Syndication Agent

and

KEY BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, REGIONS BANK, WELLS FARGO

CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC and BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A.,

as Co-Documentation Agents

and

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC,

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

and

RBS CITIZENS, N.A.,

as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     2   

1.1.

 

Defined Terms

     2   

1.2.

 

Accounting Terms; GAAP

     38   

ARTICLE II THE FACILITY

     39   

2.1.

 

The Facility

     39   
 

2.1.1.      Revolving Loans

     39   
 

2.1.2.      Facility LCs

     40   
 

2.1.3.      Non-Ratable Loans

     45   
 

2.1.4.      Protective Advances, Swingline Loans and Overadvances

     45   

2.2.

 

Ratable Loans; Risk Participation

     47   

2.3.

 

Payment of the Obligations

     48   

2.4.

 

Minimum Amount of Each Advance

     48   

2.5.

 

Funding Account

     48   

2.6.

 

Reliance Upon Authority; No Liability

     48   

2.7.

 

Conversion and Continuation of Outstanding Advances

     48   

2.8.

 

Telephonic Notices

     49   

2.9.

 

Notification of Advances, Interest Rates and Repayments

     49   

2.10.

 

Fees

     49   

2.11.

 

Interest Rates

     49   

2.12.

 

Eurodollar Advances Post Default; Default Rates

     50   

2.13.

 

Interest Payment Dates; Interest and Fee Basis

     50   

2.14.

 

Voluntary Prepayments

     51   

2.15.

 

Mandatory Prepayments

     51   

2.16.

 

Termination of the Commitments; Increase in Aggregate Commitment

     53   

2.17.

 

Method of Payment

     54   

2.18.

 

Apportionment, Application, and Reversal of Payments

     54   

2.19.

 

Settlement

     55   

2.20.

 

Indemnity for Returned Payments

     56   

2.21.

 

Noteless Agreement; Evidence of Indebtedness

     56   

2.22.

 

Lending Installations

     57   

2.23.

 

Non-Receipt of Funds by the Agent; Defaulting Lenders

     57   

2.24.

 

Limitation of Interest

     60   

2.25.

 

Applicable Mortgage Minimum Amount

     60   

ARTICLE III YIELD PROTECTION; TAXES

     60   

3.1.

 

Yield Protection

     60   

3.2.

 

Changes in Capital Adequacy Regulations

     62   

3.3.

 

Availability of Types of Advances

     63   

3.4.

 

Funding Indemnification

     63   

3.5.

 

Taxes

     63   

3.6.

 

Lender Statements; Survival of Indemnity

     66   

3.7.

 

Replacement of Lender

     66   

ARTICLE IV CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

     67   

4.1.

 

Effectiveness

     67   

 

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4.2.

 

Each Credit Extension

     69   

ARTICLE V REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     70   

5.1.

 

Existence and Standing

     70   

5.2.

 

Authorization and Validity

     70   

5.3.

 

No Conflict; Government Consent

     70   

5.4.

 

Security Interest in Collateral

     71   

5.5.

 

Financial Statements

     71   

5.6.

 

Material Adverse Change

     71   

5.7.

 

Taxes

     71   

5.8.

 

Litigation and Contingent Obligations

     72   

5.9.

 

Capitalization and Subsidiaries

     72   

5.10.

 

ERISA

     72   

5.11.

 

Accuracy of Information

     72   

5.12.

 

Names; Prior Transactions

     72   

5.13.

 

Regulation U

     72   

5.14.

 

Material Agreements

     73   

5.15.

 

Compliance With Laws

     73   

5.16.

 

Ownership of Properties

     73   

5.17.

 

Plan Assets; Prohibited Transactions

     73   

5.18.

 

Environmental Matters

     73   

5.19.

 

Investment and Holding Company Status

     75   

5.20.

 

Bank Accounts

     75   

5.21.

 

Indebtedness

     75   

5.22.

 

Affiliate Transactions

     75   

5.23.

 

Real Property; Leases

     75   

5.24.

 

Intellectual Property Rights

     75   

5.25.

 

Insurance

     76   

5.26.

 

Solvency

     76   

5.27.

 

Subordinated Indebtedness

     76   

5.28.

 

Post-Retirement Benefits

     76   

5.29.

 

Common Enterprise

     76   

5.30.

 

Reportable Transaction

     77   

5.31.

 

Labor Disputes

     77   

5.32.

 

Fixed Price Supply Contracts

     77   

5.33.

 

Trading and Inventory Policies

     77   

5.34.

 

Use of Proceeds

     77   

ARTICLE VI COVENANTS

     77   

6.1.

 

Financial and Collateral Reporting

     77   

6.2.

 

Use of Proceeds

     81   

6.3.

 

Notices

     82   

6.4.

 

Conduct of Business

     83   

6.5.

 

Taxes

     84   

6.6.

 

Payment of Indebtedness and Other Liabilities

     84   

6.7.

 

Insurance; Weather Hedging

     84   

6.8.

 

Compliance with Laws

     86   

6.9.

 

Maintenance of Properties and Intellectual Property Rights

     86   

6.10.

 

Inspection

     86   

6.11.

 

Appraisals

     87   

6.12.

 

Communications with Accountants

     87   

 

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6.13.

 

Post-Closing Obligations with respect to Real Property; Mortgage Amendments, Collateral Access Agreements, etc.

     87   

6.14.

 

Deposit Account Control Agreements

     89   

6.15.

 

Additional Collateral; Further Assurances

     89   

6.16.

 

Dividends

     89   

6.17.

 

Indebtedness

     90   

6.18.

 

Merger

     92   

6.19.

 

Sale of Assets

     92   

6.20.

 

Investments and Acquisitions

     93   

6.21.

 

Liens

     94   

6.22.

 

Change of Name or Location; Change of Fiscal Year

     96   

6.23.

 

Affiliate Transactions

     96   

6.24.

 

Amendments to Agreements

     96   

6.25.

 

Prepayment of Indebtedness; Subordinated Indebtedness

     96   

6.26.

 

Financial Contracts

     97   

6.27.

 

Capital Expenditures

     97   

6.28.

 

Financial Covenant

     98   

6.29.

 

Depository Banks

     98   

6.30.

 

Real Property Purchases

     98   

6.31

 

Parent

     98   

6.32

 

Fixed Price Supply Contracts; Certain Policies

     98   

ARTICLE VII DEFAULTS

     99   

ARTICLE VIII REMEDIES; WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS

     101   

8.1.

 

Remedies

     101   

8.2.

 

Waivers by Loan Parties

     103   

8.3.

 

Amendments

     103   

8.4.

 

Preservation of Rights

     105   

ARTICLE IX GENERAL PROVISIONS

     105   

9.1.

 

Survival of Representations

     105   

9.2.

 

Governmental Regulation

     105   

9.3.

 

Headings

     106   

9.4.

 

Entire Agreement

     106   

9.5.

 

Several Obligations; Benefits of this Agreement

     106   

9.6.

 

Expenses; Indemnification

     106   

9.7.

 

Numbers of Documents

     108   

9.8.

 

Accounting

     108   

9.9.

 

Severability of Provisions

     108   

9.10.

 

Nonliability of Lenders

     108   

9.11.

 

Confidentiality

     108   

9.12.

 

Nonreliance

     109   

9.13.

 

Disclosure

     109   

9.14.

 

USA PATRIOT ACT

     109   

ARTICLE X THE AGENT

     109   

10.1.

 

Appointment; Nature of Relationship

     109   

10.2.

 

Powers

     110   

10.3.

 

General Immunity

     110   

10.4.

 

No Responsibility for Credit Extensions, Recitals, etc.

     110   

 

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10.5.

 

Action on Instructions of the Lenders

     110   

10.6.

 

Employment of Agents and Counsel

     111   

10.7.

 

Reliance on Documents; Counsel

     111   

10.8.

 

Agent’s Reimbursement and Indemnification

     111   

10.9.

 

Notice of Default

     111   

10.10.

 

Rights as a Lender

     112   

10.11.

 

Lender Credit Decision

     112   

10.12.

 

Successor Agent

     112   

10.13.

 

Delegation to Affiliates

     113   

10.14.

 

Execution of Loan Documents

     113   

10.15.

 

Collateral Matters

     113   

10.16.

 

Co-Agents, Co-Syndication Agents, Co-Documentation Agents, etc.

     115   

ARTICLE XI SETOFF; RATABLE PAYMENTS

     115   

11.1.

 

Setoff

     115   

11.2.

 

Ratable Payments

     116   

ARTICLE XII BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS; PARTICIPATIONS

     116   

12.1.

 

Successors and Assigns

     116   

12.2.

 

Participations

     117   

12.3.

 

Assignments

     118   

12.4.

 

Dissemination of Information

     119   

12.5.

 

Tax Treatment

     119   

12.6.

 

Assignment by LC Issuer

     120   

ARTICLE XIII NOTICES

     120   

13.1.

 

Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communications

     120   

13.2.

 

Change of Address, Etc.

     121   

ARTICLE XIV COUNTERPARTS

     121   

ARTICLE XV GUARANTY

     121   

15.1.

 

Guaranty

     121   

15.2.

 

Guaranty of Payment

     122   

15.3.

 

No Discharge or Diminishment of Guaranty

     122   

15.4.

 

Defenses Waived

     123   

15.5.

 

Rights of Subrogation

     124   

15.6.

 

Reinstatement; Stay of Acceleration

     124   

15.7.

 

Information

     124   

15.8.

 

Taxes

     124   

15.9.

 

Severability

     124   

15.10.

 

Contribution

     125   

15.11.

 

Lending Installations

     125   

15.12.

 

Liability Cumulative

     125   

15.14.

 

Keepwell

     126   

ARTICLE XVI CHOICE OF LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

     126   

16.1.

 

CHOICE OF LAW

     126   

16.2.

 

CONSENT TO JURISDICTION

     126   

16.3.

 

WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

     127   

 

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ARTICLE XVII THE BORROWER REPRESENTATIVE

     127   

17.1.

 

Appointment; Nature of Relationship

     127   

17.2.

 

Powers

     127   

17.3.

 

Employment of Agents

     127   

17.4.

 

Notices

     128   

17.5.

 

Successor Borrower Representative

     128   

17.6.

 

Execution of Loan Documents; Borrowing Base Certificate

     128   

17.7.

 

Reporting

     128   

ARTICLE XVIII

     128   

Effect of Amendment and Restatement of Existing Credit Agreement

     128   

EXHIBITS:

 

EXHIBIT A    FORM OF BORROWING NOTICE
EXHIBIT B    FORM OF CONVERSION/CONTINUATION NOTICE
EXHIBIT C    NOTE
EXHIBIT D    FORM OF OPINION
EXHIBIT E    COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
EXHIBIT F    JOINDER AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT G    ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT H    BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE
SCHEDULES:   
SCHEDULE I    COMMITMENTS
SCHEDULE 1.1A    EXISTING LETTERS OF CREDIT
SCHEDULE 1.1B    ELIGIBLE CARRIERS
SCHEDULE 5.8    LITIGATION AND CONTINGENT OBLIGATIONS
SCHEDULE 5.9    CAPITALIZATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE 5.12    NAMES; PRIOR TRANSACTIONS
SCHEDULE 5.14    MATERIAL AGREEMENTS
SCHEDULE 5.16    OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTIES
SCHEDULE 5.18    ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
SCHEDULE 5.21    INDEBTEDNESS
SCHEDULE 5.22    AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS
SCHEDULE 5.23    REAL PROPERTY; LEASES
SCHEDULE 5.24    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
SCHEDULE 5.25    INSURANCE
SCHEDULE 5.31    LABOR MATTERS
SCHEDULE 5.32    FIXED PRICE SUPPLY CONTRACTS
SCHEDULE 6.20    OTHER INVESTMENTS
SCHEDULE 6.21    LIENS

 

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AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

This Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2014, is among Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“ Petro ” or the “ Borrower ”), the other Loan Parties, the Lenders from time to time party hereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as an LC Issuer and as the Agent, Bank of America, N.A., as co-syndication agent and as an LC Issuer (“ Bank of America” ), RBS Citizens, N.A., as co-syndication agent (together with Bank of America, the “ Co-Syndication Agents ”) and Key Bank National Association, Regions Bank, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC and BMO Harris Bank, N.A., as co-documentation agents (each, a “ Co-Documentation Agent ” and collectively, the “ Co-Documentation Agents ”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 3, 2011 (as amended prior to the date hereof, the “ Existing Credit Agreement ”), among Petro, the lenders party thereto (the “ Existing Lenders ”), the other Loan Parties, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as an issuer of certain letters of credit and as the administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agent and an issuer of certain letters of credit, RBS Citizens, N.A., as documentation agent, and Key Bank National Association, PNC Bank, National Association, Regions Bank, TD Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC as senior managing agents, the Existing Lenders made available to the Borrower loans and other extensions of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $300,000,000 (as increased to $350,000,000 pursuant to the First Amendment to the Existing Credit Agreement, dated as of November 22, 2011);

WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Existing Credit Agreement be amended and restated in order to provide for extensions of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000,000 (subject to the Borrower’s right pursuant to Section 2.16 hereof to request an increase in the Aggregate Commitment by up to $100,000,000 (not to exceed a total of up to $550,000,000)), which extensions of credit will be used by the Borrower for the purposes set forth in Section 6.2 ;

WHEREAS, the Obligations of the Borrower under the Loan Documents to the Agent and the Lenders will continue to be guaranteed by the Guarantors as set forth in the Guaranty; and

WHEREAS, the Borrower and the other Loan Parties will continue to secure all of their Obligations under the Loan Documents pursuant to the security interests in and liens upon the Collateral as set forth in the Collateral Documents;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree that the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated as of the Effective Date to read in its entirety as follows:

 

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ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

1.1. Defined Terms . As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings specified below:

2010 Parent Indenture ” means the Indenture, among the Parent, Star Gas Finance Company and Union Bank, N.A., as trustee, dated as of November 16, 2010, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

2010 Parent Notes ” means the 8.875% Senior Notes due 2017 issued pursuant to the 2010 Parent Indenture.

Account ” shall have the meaning given to such term in the Security Agreement.

Account Debtor ” means any Person obligated on an Account.

Acquisition ” means any transaction, or any series of related transactions, consummated after the Effective Date, by which any Loan Party (a) acquires any going business or all or substantially all of the assets of any Person, whether through purchase of assets, merger or otherwise or (b) directly or indirectly acquires (in one transaction or as the most recent transaction in a series of transactions) at least a majority (in number of votes) of the Capital Stock of a Person which has ordinary voting power for the election of directors or other similar management personnel of a Person (other than Capital Stock having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) or a majority of the outstanding Capital Stock of a Person.

Advance ” means a borrowing hereunder, (a) made by some or all of the Lenders on the same Borrowing Date, or (b) converted or continued by the Lenders on the same date of conversion or continuation, and consisting, in either case, of the aggregate amount of the several Loans of the same Type and, in the case of Eurodollar Loans, for the same Interest Period. The term Advance shall include Non-Ratable Loans, Swingline Loans, Overadvances and Protective Advances unless otherwise expressly provided.

Affected Lender ” is defined in Section 3.7 .

Affiliate ” of any Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with such Person. A Person shall be deemed to control another Person if the controlling Person owns 10% or more of any class of the voting Capital Stock of the controlled Person or possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of the controlled Person, whether through ownership of Capital Stock, by contract or otherwise.

Agent ” means Chase in its capacity as contractual representative of the Lenders pursuant to Article X , and not in its individual capacity as a Lender, and any successor Agent appointed pursuant to Article X .

 

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Aggregate Commitment ” means the aggregate of the Commitments of all of the Lenders, as reduced from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof, which Aggregate Commitment shall be in the amount of $450,000,000; provided that, for all purposes of this Agreement (other than the definition of Available Commitment) (i) the Aggregate Commitment shall be deemed to be the Non-Seasonal Availability Amount for each day other than any day during a Seasonal Availability Period and (ii) during a Seasonal Availability Period the Aggregate Commitment shall be equal to $300,000,000 plus the aggregate amount of increases in the Aggregate Commitment requested by the Borrower during such Seasonal Availability Period subject to the limitations on such requests described in the proviso of the definition of “Seasonal Availability Notice” (it being understood that the Aggregate Commitment shall not exceed $450,000,000 (or if the Aggregate Commitment is increased pursuant to Section 2.16 hereof, $550,000,000) at any time).

Aggregate Credit Exposure ” means, at any time, the aggregate of the Credit Exposure of all the Lenders.

Agreement ” means this Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, as it may be amended or modified and in effect from time to time.

Alternate Base Rate ” or “ ABR ” means, for any day, a rate of interest per annum equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 0.50% and (c) the Eurodollar Rate (excluding the Applicable Margin) for a one month Interest Period on such day (or if such day is not a Business Day, the immediately preceding Business Day) plus 1%, provided that, for the avoidance of doubt, the Eurodollar Rate for any day shall be based on the rate appearing on the Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page (or on any successor or substitute page) at approximately 11:00 a.m. London time on such day (without any rounding). Any change in the Alternate Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Eurodollar Rate shall be effective from and including the effective date of such change in the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Effective Rate or the Eurodollar Rate, respectively.

Applicable Fee Rate ” means 0.30% per annum; provided that the Applicable Fee Rate on the amount by which the Aggregate Commitment exceeds the Non-Seasonal Availability Amount shall be, solely with respect to each day other than any day during a Seasonal Availability Period, 0.20% per annum.

Applicable Margin ” means, (i) with respect to Floating Rate Advances, 0.75% per annum and (ii) with respect to Eurodollar Advances, 1.75% per annum; provided that from and after the date of delivery by the Borrower of the financial statements described in Section 6.1(b) for the Fiscal Quarter ending as of March 31, 2014 and thereafter, the Applicable Margin will be determined as of the end of each Fiscal Quarter of the Borrower based upon the Applicable Margin Availability for such Fiscal Quarter as set forth in the pricing grid below:

 

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Applicable Margin

Availability

   Eurodollar Advances     Floating Rate Advances  

³ $150,000,000

     1.75     0.75

> $75,000,000 but < 150,000,000

     2.00     1.00

£ $75,000,000

     2.25     1.25

Changes in the Applicable Margin resulting from changes in Applicable Margin Availability shall become effective on the first day of the next succeeding quarter and shall remain in effect until the next change to be effected pursuant to this paragraph. In the event that the Borrower shall fail to deliver the Borrowing Base Certificate with respect to any fiscal quarter, the Applicable Margin shall, from the date such Borrowing Base Certificate was required to be delivered until the date on which it is delivered, be determined by reference to the lowest Applicable Margin Availability in the foregoing grid.

Applicable Margin Availability ” means, at any date, (a) the sum of the Availability (which shall be deemed to include Suppressed Availability for the purpose of calculating Availability pursuant to this definition) on the last day of each of the twelve preceding Fiscal Months (or if fewer than twelve Fiscal Months have elapsed since the Effective Date, the number of Fiscal Months that have actually elapsed since the Effective Date) ending on such date divided by (b) twelve (or such lesser number of Fiscal Months that have actually elapsed since the Effective Date).

Applicable Mortgages ” means any Mortgage with respect to which mortgage recording taxes, documentary stamp taxes, intangible taxes and other similar taxes are payable in connection with each Credit Extension (assuming that no Credit Extensions were then outstanding).

Applicable Mortgage Minimum Amount ” means, at any time, the sum of the limits on the maximum amount of the Obligations secured under all Applicable Mortgages at such time.

Approved Fund ” means any Fund that is administered or managed by (a) a Lender, (b) an Affiliate of a Lender or (c) an entity or an Affiliate of an entity that administers or manages a Lender.

Arrangers ” means (i) J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and its successors, (ii) Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and its successors and (iii) RBS Citizens, N.A., each in their capacity as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners.

Article ” means an article of this Agreement unless another document is specifically referenced.

Assignment Agreement ” is defined in Section 12.3(a) .

Authorized Officer ” means any of the chief executive officer, chief financial officer, vice president—controller or treasurer of a Loan Party, acting singly.

 

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Availability ” means, at any time, an amount equal to (x) the lesser of (a) the Aggregate Commitment and (b) the Borrowing Base minus (y) the Aggregate Credit Exposure; provided that the Aggregate Credit Exposure shall not exceed, until the 2010 Parent Notes are discharged or defeased in accordance with Section 8.1 of the 2010 Parent Indenture, the amount permitted under and calculated in accordance with the definition of “Borrowing Base” in the 2010 Parent Indenture.

Available Commitment ” means, at any time, the Aggregate Commitment then in effect minus the Aggregate Credit Exposure at such time; provided that, for purposes of Section 2.10(a) , the aggregate amount of Swingline Loans outstanding shall be deemed to be zero.

Banking Services ” means each and any of the following bank services provided to any Loan Party by any Lender or any of its Affiliates: (a) commercial credit cards, (b) stored value cards and (c) treasury management services (including, without limitation, controlled disbursement, automated clearinghouse transactions, return items, overdrafts and interstate depository network services).

Bankruptcy Code ” means Title 11 of the U.S. Code (11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq .) as amended, reformed, or otherwise modified from time to time, and any rule or regulation issued thereunder.

Board ” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States of America.

Borrower ” has the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

Borrower Representative ” means PHI, in its capacity as contractual representative of the Borrower pursuant to Article XVII .

Borrowing Base ” means, at any time, the sum, without duplication, of:

(a) (i) for the months of May through November in each Fiscal Year, 85% of Eligible Accounts Receivable or (ii) for the months of December through April in each Fiscal Year subject to trailing dilution of not more than 3%, 90% of Eligible Accounts Receivable, plus

(b) (i) for the months of May through November in each Fiscal Year, 80% of Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory or (ii) for the months of December through April in each Fiscal Year, 85% of Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory, plus

(c) the lesser of (i) $7,500,000 and (ii) 40% of Eligible Other Inventory, plus

(d) the lesser of

(i) $80,000,000 and

(ii) the sum of

 

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(A) 75% of the Mortgage Value of Eligible Real Property, which amount shall be reduced by estimated environmental liabilities determined by the Agent in its Permitted

Discretion on a property-by-property basis (it being understood that the value calculated in this clause (A) for any individual property shall never be less than zero),

(B) 75% of the Net Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Vehicles,

(C) 75% of the Net Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Machinery and Equipment, and

(D) 50% of the aggregate of the Customer Lists Value,

plus

(e) 100% of cash and Cash Equivalent Investments held in deposit accounts located at, and subject to control agreements in favor of, the Agent, minus

(f) Reserves;

provided that (I) the amount described in clause (d)(i) above shall be automatically reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis by the Borrowing Base Reduction Amount, (II) Customer Lists shall be reappraised on an annual basis in accordance with Section 6.11and (III) except for (x) assets acquired in a Permitted Acquisition consummated pursuant to Sections 2.15(b)(ii) or (d) , (y)  Inventory and (z)  Accounts, any assets acquired in connection with any Permitted Acquisition shall not be included in the determination of the Borrowing Base; provided further that with respect to Griffith Assets, the components described in clauses (a), (b) and (c) above shall be limited to 65% until the Administrative Agent shall have conducted and completed satisfactory diligence on such assets (it being understood that if such diligence has not been completed by the date which is 150 days following the acquisition of the Griffith Assets, such components shall not be included in the calculation of the Borrowing Base until the completion of diligence satisfactory to the Administrative Agent). The Borrowing Base shall be determined based on the most recent Borrowing Base Certificate delivered by the Borrower.

Borrowing Base Certificate ” means a certificate, signed by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower Representative, in the form of Exhibit H or another form which is acceptable to the Agent in its Permitted Discretion. Each Borrowing Base Certificate shall set forth, among other things, a calculation of (a) the Borrowing Base and (b) the “Borrowing Base” as defined in the 2010 Parent Indenture.

Borrowing Base Reduction Amount ” means an amount equal to the sum of (a) all Net Cash Proceeds of asset dispositions received by any Loan Party p lus (b) all insurance or condemnation proceeds received by any Loan Party; provided that (x) such Net Cash Proceeds or insurance or condemnation proceeds shall be disregarded in determining the Borrowing Base Reduction Amount to the extent they are deposited in a deposit account located at, and subject to control agreements in favor of, the Agent pursuant to Section 2.15(b) or (d) , as applicable, (y) such Net Cash Proceeds or insurance or condemnation proceeds shall be disregarded in

 

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determining the Borrowing Base Reduction Amount to the extent that within twelve months of the receipt thereof they are reinvested pursuant to Section 2.15(b) or (d) , as applicable, in replacement assets of like value (as determined in a manner satisfactory to the Agent in its Permitted Discretion), and (z) in determining the Borrowing Base Reduction Amount, the amount allocated to any asset that is disposed of or that is the subject of any insurance or condemnation proceeds so received shall be equal to the amount originally allocated to such asset for purposes of determining the Borrowing Base (as determined by the Agent in its Permitted Discretion).

Borrowing Date ” means a date on which an Advance or a Loan is made hereunder.

Borrowing Notice ” is defined in Section 2.1.1(b) .

Business Day ” means (a) with respect to any borrowing, payment or rate selection of Eurodollar Advances, a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks generally are open in Chicago and New York City for the conduct of substantially all of their commercial lending activities, interbank wire transfers can be made on the Fedwire system and dealings in U.S. dollars are carried on in the London interbank market and (b) for all other purposes, a day (other than a Saturday or Sunday) on which banks generally are open in Chicago for the conduct of substantially all of their commercial lending activities and interbank wire transfers can be made on the Fedwire system.

Capital Expenditures ” means, for any period, without duplication, any expenditure or commitment to expend money for any purchase or other acquisition of any asset (other than pursuant to an Acquisition) which would be classified as a fixed or capital asset on a consolidated balance sheet of the Parent and its Subsidiaries prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Capital Stock ” means any and all corporate stock, units, shares, partnership interests, membership interests, equity interests, rights, securities, or other equivalent evidences of ownership (howsoever designated) issued by any Person.

Capitalized Lease ” of a Person means any lease of Property by such Person as lessee which would be capitalized on a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Capitalized Lease Obligations ” of a Person means the aggregate amount of the obligations of such Person under Capitalized Leases which would be shown as a liability on a balance sheet of such Person prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Carry Over Amount ” is defined in Section 6.27 .

Cash Equivalent Investments ” means (a) short-term obligations of, or fully guaranteed by, the U.S., (b) commercial paper rated A-1 or better by S&P or P-1 or better by Moody’s, (c) demand deposit accounts maintained in the ordinary course of business with any domestic office of any commercial bank organized under the laws of the U.S. or any State thereof that has a combined capital and surplus and undivided profits of not less than $500,000,000, and (d) certificates of deposit issued by and time deposits with any domestic office of any commercial bank organized under the laws of the U.S. or any State thereof that has a combined capital and

 

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surplus and undivided profits of not less than $500,000,000; provided that, in each case, the same provides for payment of both principal and interest (and not principal alone or interest alone) and is not subject to any contingency regarding the payment of principal or interest.

Change ” is defined in Section 3.2 .

Change in Control ” means the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the partners or shareholders, as the case may be, of the Borrower shall approve any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Borrower; (ii) the General Partner shall cease for any reason to be the sole general partner of the Parent; (iii) the Parent ceases for any reason to beneficially own, directly or indirectly, 100% of all classes of Capital Stock of the Borrower; (iv) the Kestrel Group collectively shall cease for any reason to beneficially own Capital Stock having the voting power to elect all of the directors or other governing board of the General Partner; or (v) a “Change of Control” (or any other defined term having a similar purpose) as defined in the 2010 Parent Indenture shall occur.

Chase ” means JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association, in its individual capacity, and its successors.

Co-Documentation Agents ” has the meaning specified in the recitals hereto.

Co-Syndication Agents ” has the meaning specified in the recitals hereto.

Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, reformed or otherwise modified from time to time, and any rule or regulation issued thereunder.

Collateral ” means any and all Property covered by the Collateral Documents and any and all other Property of any Loan Party, now existing or hereafter acquired, that may at any time be or become subject to a security interest or Lien in favor of the Agent, on behalf of itself and the Lenders, to secure the Secured Obligations.

Collateral Access Agreement ” means any landlord waiver or other agreement, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent, between the Agent and any third party (including any bailee, consignee, customs broker, or other similar Person) in possession of any Collateral or any landlord of any Loan Party for any real Property where any Collateral is located, as such landlord waiver or other agreement may be amended, restated, or otherwise modified from time to time.

Collateral Documents ” means, collectively, the Security Agreement, the Mortgages and any other documents granting a Lien upon the Collateral as security for payment of the Secured Obligations.

Collateral Shortfall Amount ” is defined in Section 2.1.2(l) .

Commitment ” means, for each Lender, the obligation of such Lender to make Loans to the Borrower, and participate in Facility LCs issued upon the application of the Borrower, in an aggregate amount not exceeding the amount set forth in Schedule I or as set forth in any

 

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Assignment Agreement that has become effective pursuant to Section 12.3(c) , as such amount may be modified from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof.

Commodity Exchange Act ” means the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.), as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

Commodity Hedging Agreement ” means any agreement or arrangement designed solely to protect any Loan Party against fluctuations in the price of petroleum derivative products with respect to quantities of such products that such Loan Party reasonably expects to purchase from suppliers, sell to their customers or need for their inventory during the period covered by such agreement or arrangement.

Commodities Inventory ” means all inventory consisting of petroleum derivative products of, and held for sale by, the Loan Parties.

Compliance Certificate ” is defined in Section 6.1(e) .

Confidential Information Memorandum ” means the Confidential Information Memorandum dated December 2013 and furnished to certain Lenders.

Consolidated Capital Expenditures ” means, with reference to any period, the Capital Expenditures of the Parent and its Subsidiaries calculated on a consolidated basis for such period.

Consolidated EBITDA ” means Consolidated Net Income plus , to the extent deducted from revenues in determining Consolidated Net Income, (a) Consolidated Interest Expense, (b) expense for taxes paid or accrued, (c) depreciation, (d) amortization and other non-cash charges (including any non-cash impact of Financial Standards Accounting Board Statements 87 and 133), (e) cash contributions to any Plan and (f) extraordinary non-cash losses (as determined in accordance with GAAP) incurred other than in the ordinary course of business, minus , to the extent included in Consolidated Net Income, extraordinary gains (as determined in accordance with GAAP) realized other than in the ordinary course of business, all calculated for the Parent and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. For the purposes of calculating Consolidated EBITDA for any period (each, a “ Reference Period ”), (i) if at any time during such Reference Period, the Parent or any Subsidiaries shall have made any Material Disposition, Consolidated EBITDA for such Reference Period shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Consolidated EBITDA (if positive) attributable to the property that is the subject of such Material Disposition for such Reference Period or increased by an amount equal to the Consolidated EBITDA (if negative) attributable thereto for such Reference Period and (ii) if during such Reference Period, the Parent or any Subsidiaries shall have made a Material Acquisition, Consolidated EBITDA for such Reference Period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Material Acquisition occurred on the first day of such Reference Period. As used in this definition: “Material Acquisition” means any Permitted Acquisition that involves the payment of consideration by the Parent and its Subsidiaries in excess of $500,000; “Material Disposition” means any sale, transfer or other disposition of property or series of related sales, transfers or other dispositions of property that yields gross proceeds to the Parent and the Subsidiaries in excess of $500,000.

 

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Consolidated Fixed Charges ” means, with reference to any period, without duplication, cash Consolidated Interest Expense, plus scheduled principal payments on Indebtedness made during such period, plus dividends or distributions paid or made during such Period by the Parent, plus Capitalized Lease payments, plus cash contributions to any Plan, all calculated for the Parent and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. For the purposes of calculating Consolidated Fixed Charges for any Reference Period, (i) if at any time during such Reference Period, the Parent or any Subsidiaries shall have made any Material Disposition, Consolidated Fixed Charges for such Reference Period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Material Disposition occurred on the first day of such Reference Period and (ii) if during such Reference Period, the Parent or any Subsidiaries shall have made a Material Acquisition, Consolidated Fixed Charges for such Reference Period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Material Acquisition occurred on the first day of such Reference Period. As used in this definition: “Material Acquisition” means any Permitted Acquisition that involves the payment of consideration by the Parent and its Subsidiaries in excess of $500,000; and “Material Disposition” means any sale, transfer or other disposition of property or series of related sales, transfers or other dispositions of property that yields gross proceeds to the Parent and the Subsidiaries in excess of $500,000.

Consolidated Interest Expense ” means, with reference to any period, the interest expense of the Parent and its Subsidiaries calculated on a consolidated basis for such period.

Consolidated Net Income ” means, with reference to any period, the net income (or loss) of the Parent and its Subsidiaries calculated on a consolidated basis for such period.

Contingent Obligation ” of a Person means any agreement, undertaking or arrangement by which such Person assumes, guarantees, endorses, contingently agrees to purchase or provide funds for the payment of, or otherwise becomes or is contingently liable upon, the obligation or liability of any other Person, or agrees to maintain the net worth or working capital or other financial condition of any other Person, or otherwise assures any creditor of such other Person against loss, including, without limitation, any comfort letter, operating agreement, take-or-pay contract or the obligations of any such Person as general partner of a partnership with respect to the liabilities of the partnership.

Controlled Group ” means all members of a controlled group of corporations or other business entities and all trades or businesses (whether or not incorporated) under common control which, together with the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries, are treated as a single employer under Section 414 of the Code.

Conversion/Continuation Notice ” is defined in Section 2.7 .

Copyrights ” shall have the meaning given to such term in the Security Agreement.

Credit Exposure ” means, as to any Lender at any time, the sum of (a) the aggregate principal amount of its Revolving Loans outstanding at such time, plus (b) an amount equal to all accrued interest, fees and other charges under this Agreement then owing to it, plus (c) an amount equal to its Pro Rata Share of the LC Obligations at such time, plus (d) an amount equal

 

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to its Pro Rata Share of the aggregate principal amount of Non-Ratable Loans, Swingline Loans, Overadvances and Protective Advances outstanding at such time.

Credit Extension ” means the making of an Advance or the issuance of a Facility LC hereunder.

Credit Extension Date ” means the Borrowing Date for an Advance or the issuance date for a Facility LC.

Customer Lists ” means a list of the Borrower’s customers, specifying each customer’s name, mailing address and phone number.

Customer Lists Value ” means, at the election of the Agent exercising its Permitted Discretion, either (a) the value of the Customer Lists as determined in a manner acceptable to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion) by an appraiser reasonably acceptable to the Agent or (b) the value of (i) the distressed net orderly enterprise valuation (as determined by the Agent in its Permitted Discretion) of the non-working capital assets of the Loan Parties less (ii) the fair market value of Eligible Real Property less (iii) the Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Vehicles less (iv) the Orderly Liquidation Value of Eligible Machinery and Equipment.

Default ” means an event described in Article VII .

Defaulting Lender ” means any Lender that has (a) failed to fund any portion of its Loans or participations in Letters of Credit within three Business Days of the date required to be funded by it hereunder, unless such funding obligations are subject to a good faith dispute between the Borrower and such Lender, (b) notified the Borrower, the Agent, the LC Issuer or any Lender in writing that it does not intend to comply with any of its funding obligations under this Agreement or has made a public statement to the effect that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations under this Agreement or under other agreements in which it commits to extend credit (it being understood that a Lender shall not be deemed a Defaulting Lender hereunder if its stated intention not to fund is based upon another party’s failure to fulfill its obligations under the applicable agreement), in each case unless such funding obligations are subject to a good faith dispute between the Borrower and such Lender, (c) failed, within three Business Days after request by the Agent, to confirm that it will comply with the terms of this Agreement relating to its obligations to fund prospective Loans and participations in then outstanding Letters of Credit, unless such funding obligations are subject to a good faith dispute between the Borrower and such Lender, (d) otherwise failed to pay over to the Agent or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder within three Business Days of the date when due, unless the subject of a good faith dispute, or (e) (i) become or is insolvent or has a parent company that has become or is insolvent or (ii) become the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or has had a receiver, conservator, trustee or custodian appointed for it, or has taken any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment or has a parent company that has become the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or has had a receiver, conservator, trustee or custodian appointed for it, or has taken any action in furtherance of, or indicating its consent to, approval of or acquiescence in any such proceeding or appointment.

 

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Deposit Account Control Agreement ” means an agreement, in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion), among any Loan Party, a banking institution holding such Loan Party’s funds, and the Agent with respect to collection and control of all deposits and balances held in a deposit account maintained by any Loan Party with such banking institution, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.

Document ” shall have the meaning given to such term in the Security Agreement.

Domestic Subsidiary ” means any Subsidiary which is organized under the laws of the U.S. or any state of the U.S.

Effective Date ” means the date that the conditions precedent set forth in Article IV are satisfied.

Eligibility Definition ” means any of the following terms, as defined herein: “Eligible Accounts Receivable”, “Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory”, “Eligible Machinery and Equipment”, “Eligible Other Inventory”, “Eligible Real Property” and “Eligible Vehicles”.

Eligible Accounts Receivable ” means, at any time, the Accounts of a Loan Party which the Agent determines in its Permitted Discretion are eligible as the basis for Credit Extensions hereunder. Without limiting the Agent’s discretion provided herein, Eligible Accounts Receivable shall not include any Account:

(a) which is not subject to a first priority perfected security interest in favor of the Agent;

(b) which is subject to any Lien other than (i) a Lien in favor of the Agent and (ii) a Permitted Lien which does not have priority over the Lien in favor of the Agent;

(c) with respect to which more than 90 days have elapsed since the date of the original invoice therefor or which is more than 60 days past the due date for payment; provided that an installment Account that does not otherwise meet the terms of this clause (c) shall nevertheless constitute an Eligible Account Receivable so long as (i) with respect to any particular payment installment of such installment Account, not more than 90 days have elapsed since the date on which the original bill for such particular payment installment was mailed, (ii) no particular payment installment of such installment Account is more than 60 days past the due date for payment and (iii) the aggregate of all such installment Accounts does not exceed $25,000,000;

(d) which is owing by an Account Debtor for which more than 50% of the Accounts owing from such Account Debtor and its Affiliates are ineligible hereunder;

(e) which is owing by an Account Debtor to the extent the aggregate amount of Accounts owing from such Account Debtor and its Affiliates to all Loan Parties exceeds 2% of the aggregate amount of Eligible Accounts Receivable of all Loan Parties;

 

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(f) with respect to which any covenant, representation, or warranty contained in this Agreement or in the Security Agreement has been breached or is not true;

(g) which (i) does not arise from the sale of goods or performance of services in the ordinary course of business, (ii) is not evidenced by an invoice or other documentation satisfactory to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion) which has been sent or otherwise delivered to the Account Debtor, (iii) represents a progress billing, (iv) is contingent upon such Loan Party’s completion of any further performance, or (v) represents a sale on a bill-and-hold, guaranteed sale, sale-and-return, sale on approval, consignment, cash-on-delivery or any other repurchase or return basis;

(h) for which the goods giving rise to such Account have not been shipped to the Account Debtor or for which the services giving rise to such Account have not been performed by such Loan Party;

(i) with respect to which any check or other instrument of payment has been returned uncollected for any reason;

(j) which is owed by an Account Debtor which has (i) applied for, suffered, or consented to the appointment of any receiver, custodian, trustee, or liquidator of its assets, (ii) has had possession of all or a material part of its property taken by any receiver, custodian, trustee or liquidator, (iii) filed, or had filed against it, any request or petition for liquidation, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment of debts, adjudication as bankrupt, winding-up, or voluntary or involuntary case under any state or federal bankruptcy laws, (iv) has admitted in writing its inability, or is generally unable to, pay its debts as they become due, (v) become insolvent, or (vi) ceased operation of its business;

(k) which is owed by any Account Debtor which has sold all or a substantially all of its assets;

(l) which is owed by an Account Debtor which (i) does not maintain its chief executive office in the U.S. or Canada (other than the Province of Newfoundland) or (ii) is not organized under applicable law of the U.S., any state of the U.S., Canada, or any province of Canada (other than the Province of Newfoundland) unless, in either case, such Account is backed by a Letter of Credit acceptable to the Agent in its Permitted Discretion which is in the possession of the Agent;

(m) which is owed in any currency other than U.S. dollars;

(n) which is owed by (i) the government (or any department, agency, public corporation, or instrumentality thereof) of any country other than the U.S. unless such Account is backed by a Letter of Credit acceptable to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion) which is in the possession of the Agent, or (ii) the government of the U.S., or any department, agency, public corporation, or instrumentality thereof, unless the Federal Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended (31 U.S.C. § 3727 et seq . and 41 U.S.C. § 15 et seq .), and any other steps necessary to perfect the Lien of the Agent in such Account have been complied with to the Agent’s satisfaction in its Permitted Discretion;

 

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(o) which is owed by any Affiliate, director or executive officer of any Loan Party;

(p) which, when added to all other Accounts owing to the Loan Parties by the applicable Account Debtor or any of its Affiliates, does not exceed in face amount (i) in the case of commercial Account Debtors, 2.0% of the total Eligible Accounts Receivable and (ii) in the case of residential Account Debtors, 1.0% of the total Eligible Accounts Receivable;

(q) which is owed by an Account Debtor or any Affiliate of such Account Debtor to which any Loan Party is indebted, but only to the extent of such indebtedness;

(r) which is subject to any counterclaim, deduction, defense, setoff or dispute but only to the extent of any such counterclaim, deduction, defense, setoff or dispute;

(s) which is evidenced by any promissory note, chattel paper, or instrument;

(t) which is owed by an Account Debtor located in any jurisdiction which requires filing of a “Notice of Business Activities Report” or other similar report in order to permit such Loan Party to seek judicial enforcement in such jurisdiction of payment of such Account, unless such Loan Party has filed such report or qualified to do business in such jurisdiction;

(u) with respect to which such Loan Party has made any agreement with the Account Debtor for any reduction thereof, other than discounts and adjustments given in the ordinary course of business; or

(v) which the Agent determines (in its Permitted Discretion) may not be paid by reason of the Account Debtor’s inability to pay or which the Agent otherwise determines (in its Permitted Discretion) is unacceptable for any reason whatsoever.

Eligible Carrier ” means each of the carriers and pipeline companies listed on Schedule 1.1B or otherwise approved from time to time by the Agent in its Permitted Discretion.

Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory ” means, at any time, the Inventory of a Loan Party consisting of propane, home heating oil, diesel fuel and other petroleum derivative products, but excluding natural gas, which the Agent determines in its Permitted Discretion is eligible as the basis for Credit Extensions hereunder and as to which all of the following requirements have been fulfilled to the reasonable satisfaction of the Agent:

(a) such Inventory is owned by such Loan Party, is subject to a first priority perfected Lien in favor of the Agent, and is subject to no other Lien whatsoever other than a Permitted Lien which does not have priority over the Lien in favor of the Agent;

(b) such Inventory is not held on consignment;

 

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(c) such Inventory is of customary quality and meets all standards applicable to such Inventory, its use or sale imposed by any Governmental Authority having regulatory authority over such matters;

(d) such Inventory is of a type sold in the ordinary course of the business of such Loan Party;

(e) such Inventory is located within the United States (i) in the Buckeye or Colonial pipeline systems, (ii) in commercial storage facilities; (iii) at one of the locations listed in Exhibit A to the Security Agreement; or (iv) in transit to a location described in the foregoing clause (i), (ii) or (iii) with an Eligible Carrier;

(f) such Inventory does not constitute goods in transit unless it is in transit with an Eligible Carrier;

(g) such Inventory is stored in storage facilities of such Loan Party or in commercial storage facilities and if located in a warehouse or other facility leased by such Loan Party, the lessor has delivered to the Agent a waiver, consent and agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion) or a Reserve for rent, charges, and other amounts due or to become due with respect to such warehouse or facility has been established by the Agent in its Permitted Discretion; provided that any such Inventory stored in any particular commercial storage facility or warehouse does not in the aggregate exceed 15% of the total Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory;

(h) such Inventory has not been delivered to a customer of such Loan Party (regardless of whether such delivery is on a consignment basis) and has not been returned by any customer; and

(i) in the case of any Inventory consisting of any petroleum derivative products other than home heating oil, such Inventory does not exceed 10% of the total Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory.

Eligible Machinery and Equipment ” means, at any time, the Machinery and Equipment (other than Vehicles and items included in the definition of Eligible Other Inventory) of a Loan Party then used or useful in such Loan Party’s business, which the Agent determines in its Permitted Discretion is eligible as the basis for Credit Extensions hereunder and as to which all of the following requirements have been fulfilled to the reasonable satisfaction of the Agent:

(a) such Machinery and Equipment (i) is owned by such Loan Party, (ii) is subject to a first priority perfected Lien in favor of the Agent and (iii) is subject to no other Lien whatsoever other than a Permitted Lien which does not have priority over the Lien in favor of the Agent;

(b) the full purchase price for such Machinery and Equipment has been paid by such Loan Party;

(c) such Machinery and Equipment is located on premises (i) owned by such Loan Party, which premises are subject to a first priority perfected Lien in favor of the

 

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Agent and to no other Lien whatsoever other than a Permitted Lien which does not have priority over the Lien in favor of the Agent or (ii) leased by such Loan Party with respect to which the Agent has received waiver, consent and agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent;

(d) such Machinery and Equipment is in reasonable repair and working order and is used or held for use by such Loan Party in the ordinary course of business of such Loan Party;

(e) such Machinery and Equipment is not subject to any agreement which materially restricts the ability of the Loan Parties to use, sell, transport or dispose of such Machinery and Equipment or which materially restricts the Agent’s ability to take possession of, sell or otherwise dispose of such Machinery and Equipment; and

(f) such Machinery and Equipment does not constitute “fixtures” under the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which such Machinery and Equipment is located;

provided , however , that with respect to any item of Machinery or Equipment which is subject to a Permitted Lien and which satisfies each of the eligibility criteria set forth above, only that portion of such item which is in excess of the amount secured by such Permitted Lien shall be deemed to constitute Eligible Machinery and Equipment.

Eligible Other Inventory ” means, at any time, the Inventory of a Loan Party consisting of furnaces, boilers and other heating components and replacement parts, air conditioner and air conditioning components, water purifying equipment and parts, and other related equipment and parts held for resale in the ordinary course of business, but excluding Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory, which the Agent determines in its Permitted Discretion is eligible as the basis for Credit Extensions hereunder. Without limiting the Agent’s discretion provided herein, Eligible Other Inventory shall not include any Inventory:

(a) which is not subject to a first priority perfected Lien in favor of the Agent;

(b) which is subject to any Lien other than (i) a Lien in favor of the Agent and (ii) a Permitted Lien which does not have priority over the Lien in favor of the Agent;

(c) which is, in the Agent’s Permitted Discretion, slow moving, obsolete, unmerchantable, defective, unfit for sale, not salable at prices approximating at least the cost of such Inventory in the ordinary course of business or unacceptable due to age, type, category and/or quantity;

(d) with respect to which any covenant, representation, or warranty contained in this Agreement or the Security Agreement has been breached or is not true;

(e) which does not conform to all standards imposed by any Governmental Authority;

 

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(f) which is not located in the U.S. or is in transit with a common carrier from vendors and suppliers ;

(g) which is located in any location leased by such Loan Party unless (i) the lessor has delivered to the Agent a Collateral Access Agreement or (ii) a Reserve for rent, charges, and other amounts due or to become due with respect to such facility has been established by the Agent in its Permitted Discretion;

(h) which is located in any third party warehouse or is in the possession of a bailee and is not evidenced by a Document, unless (i) such warehouseman or bailee has delivered to the Agent a Collateral Access Agreement and such other documentation as the Agent may require or (ii) an appropriate Reserve has been established by the Agent in its Permitted Discretion;

(i) which is the subject of a consignment by such Loan Party as consignor;

(j) which is perishable;

(k) which contains or bears any Intellectual Property Rights licensed to such Loan Party unless the Agent is satisfied in its Permitted Discretion that it may sell or otherwise dispose of such Inventory without (i) infringing the rights of such licensor, (ii) violating any contract with such licensor, or (iii) incurring any liability with respect to payment of royalties other than royalties incurred pursuant to sale of such Inventory under the current licensing agreement;

(l) which is not reflected in a current inventory report of such Loan Party; or

(m) which the Agent otherwise determines in its Permitted Discretion is unacceptable for any reason whatsoever.

provided , however , that with respect to any item of Equipment which is subject to a Permitted Lien and which satisfies each of the eligibility criteria set forth above, only that portion of such item which is in excess of the amount secured by such Permitted Lien shall be deemed to constitute Eligible Other Inventory.

Eligible Real Property ” means, at any time, any parcel of Material Real Property of any Loan Party as to which each of the following conditions has been satisfied at such time:

(a) (i) a Lien on such parcel of Material Real Property shall have been granted by a Loan Party in favor of the Agent pursuant to a Mortgage, (ii) such Mortgage shall be in full force and effect in favor of the Agent at such time, (iii) such Mortgage shall have been recorded in the appropriate jurisdiction or jurisdictions to perfect the Lien granted pursuant to such Mortgage and (iv) all applicable mortgage recording taxes shall have been paid, provided that such Mortgage need not have been so recorded (and any such mortgage recording taxes need not have been so paid) if an effective title insurance policy (naming the Agent as the insured thereunder) shall have been issued that otherwise complies with the requirements of clause (c) (i) or (ii) of this definition and that provides

 

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“gap” coverage insuring against any exceptions that may arise prior to the actual recording of such Mortgage (and the payment of any such recording taxes);

(b) the Agent and the title insurance company issuing the policy referred to in clause (c) of this definition shall have received maps or plats of an as-built survey of the sites of the Material Real Property covered by such Mortgage certified to the Agent and such title insurance company in a manner reasonably satisfactory to them, dated a date reasonably satisfactory to the Agent and such title insurance company, by an independent professional licensed land surveyor reasonably satisfactory to the Agent and such title insurance company, which maps or plats and the surveys on which they are based shall be made in accordance with the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for Land Title Surveys jointly established and adopted by the American Land Title Association and the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping in 1992, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, there shall be surveyed and shown on such maps, plats or surveys the following: (A) the locations on such sites of all the buildings, structures and other improvements and the established building setback lines (where setback information is readily obtainable); (B) the lines of streets abutting such sites and the width thereof; (C) all access and other easements appurtenant to such sites or necessary to use such sites; (D) all roadways, paths, driveways, easements, encroachments and overhanging projections and similar encumbrances affecting such sites, whether recorded, apparent from a physical inspection of such sites or otherwise known to the surveyor; (E) any encroachments on any adjoining property by the building structures and improvements on such sites; and (F) if such sites are described as being on a filed map, a legend or other information relating the survey to said map;

(c) the Agent shall have received in respect of such parcel of Material Real Property (i) a mortgagee’s title policy (or policies) or marked-up unconditional binder (or binders) for such insurance dated a date reasonably satisfactory to the Agent. Each such policy shall (A) be in an amount not less than the Mortgage Value (as of the date such parcel of Material Real Property becomes a parcel of Eligible Real Property) of such parcel of Material Real Property, (B) be issued at ordinary rates, (C) insure that the Mortgage insured thereby creates a valid first Lien on such parcel of Material Real Property free and clear of all defects and encumbrances, except such as may be approved by the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion) and Permitted Mortgage Liens, (D) name the Agent for the benefit of the Lenders as the insured thereunder, (E) be in the form of ALTA Loan Policy—1992 (or such local equivalent thereof as is reasonably satisfactory to the Agent), (F) contain a comprehensive lender’s endorsement and such other endorsements as may be reasonably requested by the Agent and (G) be issued by Chicago Title Insurance Company, First American Title Insurance Company, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation or any other title company reasonably satisfactory to the Agent (including any such title companies acting as co-insurers or reinsurers) or (ii) in the case of any such parcel of Material Real Property subject to a Mortgage pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement as of the Effective Date, a date-down endorsement to the mortgagee’s title policy issued by the title company that issued the title policy covering such Existing Mortgage in connection with the Existing Credit Agreement, which endorsement shall update the effective date of such existing title insurance policy and amend the description of the insured Existing Mortgage to include the amendment to

 

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such Existing Mortgage. The Agent shall have received (x) evidence satisfactory to it (in its Permitted Discretion) that all premiums in respect of each such policy or endorsement, as the case may be, have been paid and (y) a copy of all documents referred to, or listed as exceptions to title, in such title policy (or policies);

(d) the Agent shall have received a Final Appraisal with respect to such parcel of Material Real Property;

(e) with respect to any such parcel of Material Real Property upon which a Mortgage is granted, a summary Phase I environmental report with respect to such parcel of Material Real Property, dated a date satisfactory to the Agent in its Permitted Discretion and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent shall have been delivered to the Agent, accompanied by a reliance letter in favor of the Agent and the Lenders in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent; and

(f) if such parcel of Material Real Property is subject to a ground lease in favor of any Loan Party as lessee, no consent shall be required under such ground lease to mortgage or foreclose upon such parcel of Material Real Property (or such consent shall have been obtained).

Eligible Vehicles ” means, at any time, the Equipment of a Loan Party consisting of trucks, vans and other vehicles used to transport home heating oil, diesel fuel and other petroleum derivative products and other Inventory (other than propane and natural gas), or are used primarily in connection with the provisions of service to customers, which the Agent determines in its Permitted Discretion is eligible as the basis for Credit Extensions hereunder and as to which all of the following requirements have been fulfilled to the reasonable satisfaction of the Agent:

(a) such Equipment (i) is owned by such Loan Party, (ii) is subject to a first priority perfected Lien in favor of the Agent and (iii) is subject to no other Lien whatsoever other than a Permitted Lien which does not have priority over the Lien in favor of the Agent;

(b) the full purchase price for such Equipment has been paid by such Loan Party;

(c) such Equipment is located on premises (i) owned by such Loan Party, which premises are subject to a first priority perfected Lien in favor of the Agent and to no other Lien whatsoever other than a Permitted Lien which does not have priority over the Lien in favor of the Agent, (ii) leased by such Loan Party with respect to which the Agent has received waiver, consent and agreement in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent, or (iii) is both (A) currently being tracked by the Borrower pursuant to a GPS or other similar system and (B) “at or in transit to” a Borrower location, the home of the driver of such Equipment or other location pursuant to a legitimate business purpose;

(d) such Equipment is in reasonable repair and working order and is used or held for use by such Loan Party in the ordinary course of business of such Loan Party;

 

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(e) such Equipment is not subject to any agreement which materially restricts the ability of the Loan Parties to use, sell, transport or dispose of such Equipment or which materially restricts the Agent’s ability to take possession of, sell or otherwise dispose of such Equipment; and

(f) such Equipment does not constitute “fixtures” under the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which such Equipment is located;

provided , however , that with respect to any item of Equipment which is subject to a Permitted Lien and which satisfies each of the eligibility criteria set forth above, only that portion of such item which is in excess of the amount secured by such Permitted Lien shall be deemed to constitute Eligible Vehicles.

Environmental Laws ” means any and all federal, state, local and foreign statutes, laws, including without limitation common laws, judicial decisions, regulations, ordinances, rules, judgments, orders, decrees, plans, injunctions, permits, concessions, grants, franchises, licenses, agreements and other governmental restrictions relating to (a) the protection of the environment, (b) the effect of the environment on human health, (c) emissions, discharges or releases of Materials of Environmental Concern into the environment, or (d) the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Materials of Environmental Concern or the clean-up or other remediation thereof.

Equipment ” has the meaning specified in the Security Agreement.

ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from time to time, and any rule or regulation issued thereunder.

ERISA Event ” means (a) a Reportable Event with respect to any Plan, (b) a determination that any Plan is, or is expected to be, in “at risk” status (within the meaning of Section 430 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA), (c) the taking of any steps to terminate any Plan, (d) the withdrawal by any Loan Party or any Controlled Group member from any Multiemployer Plan or the initiation of steps to do so, (e) receipt by any Loan Party or any Controlled Group member of a notice that any Multiemployer Plan is, or is expected to be, Insolvent, in Reorganization, or in “endangered” or “critical status” (within the meaning of Section 432 of the Code or Section 305 or Title IV of ERISA), (f) any Loan Party or any Controlled Group member has incurred or is reasonably expected to incur, any Withdrawal Liability to one or more Multiemployer Plans, or (g) any failure by any Single Employer Plan to satisfy the minimum funding standards (within the meaning of Sections 412 or 430 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA) applicable to such Single Employer Plan, whether or not waived.

Eurodollar Advance ” means an Advance which, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.12 , bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate.

Eurodollar Base Rate ” means, with respect to any Eurodollar Advance for any Interest Period, the rate appearing on Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page (or on any successor or substitute

 

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page of such Service, or any successor to or substitute for such Service, providing rate quotations comparable to those currently provided on such page of such Service, as determined by the Agent from time to time for purposes of providing quotations of interest rates applicable to dollar deposits in the London interbank market) at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period, as the rate for dollar deposits with a maturity comparable to such Interest Period. In the event that such rate is not available at such time for any reason, then the “ Eurodollar Base Rate ” with respect to such Eurodollar Borrowing for such Interest Period shall be the rate at which dollar deposits of $5,000,000 and for a maturity comparable to such Interest Period are offered by the principal London office of the Agent in immediately available funds in the London interbank market at approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, two Business Days prior to the commencement of such Interest Period.

Eurodollar Loan ” means a Loan which, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.12 , bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate.

Eurodollar Rate ” means, with respect to any Eurodollar Advance for any Interest Period, an interest rate per annum (rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next 1/16 of 1%) equal to the sum of (a) the product of (i) the Eurodollar Base Rate for such Interest Period multiplied by (ii) the Statutory Reserve Rate plus (b) the Applicable Margin.

Excluded Swap Obligation ” means, with respect to any Guarantor, (a) any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, and only for so long as, all or a portion of the guarantee of such Guarantor of, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, as applicable, such Swap Obligation (or any guarantee thereof) is or becomes illegal under the Commodity Exchange Act or any rule, regulation or order of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (or the application or official interpretation of any thereof) by virtue of such Guarantor’s failure to constitute an “eligible contract participant,” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations thereunder, at the time the guarantee of (or grant of such security interest by, as applicable) such Guarantor becomes or would become effective with respect to such Swap Obligation or (b) any other Swap Obligation designated as an “Excluded Swap Obligation” of such Guarantor as specified in any agreement between the relevant Loan Parties and counterparty applicable to such Swap Obligations, and agreed by the Administrative Agent. If a Swap Obligation arises under a master agreement governing more than one Swap, such exclusion shall apply only to the portion of such Swap Obligation that is attributable to Swaps for which such guarantee or security interest is or becomes illegal.

Excluded Taxes ” means, in the case of each Lender or applicable Lending Installation and the Agent, (i) taxes imposed on its overall revenue or net income, and franchise taxes (imposed in lieu of net income taxes) imposed on it, by (a) the jurisdiction under the laws of which such Lender or the Agent is incorporated or organized or (b) the jurisdiction in which the Agent’s or such Lender’s principal executive office or such Lender’s applicable Lending Installation is located and (ii) any U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed under FATCA.

Exhibit ” refers to an exhibit to this Agreement, unless another document is specifically referenced.

Existing Credit Agreement ” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

 

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Existing Lenders ” has the meaning specified in the Recitals hereto.

Existing Letters of Credit ” means the letters of credit set forth on Schedule 1.1A that have been issued prior to the Effective Date by the LC Issuers identified on Schedule 1.1A .

Existing Mortgages ” means each of the mortgages, deeds of trust or other agreements made pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement by any Loan Party in favor of the Agent for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders.

Facility ” means the credit facility described in Section 2.1 hereof to be provided to the Borrower on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

Facility LC ” is defined in Section 2.1.2(a) .

Facility LC Application ” is defined in Section 2.1.2(c) .

Facility LC Collateral Account ” is defined in Section 2.1.2(j) .

Facility Termination Date ” means January 14, 2019 or any earlier date on which the Aggregate Commitment is reduced to zero or otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms hereof; provided that Facility Termination Date shall mean June 1, 2017 unless as of such date (i) the Borrower has repaid, prepaid or otherwise defeased at least $100,000,000 of 2010 Parent Notes and (ii) Availability is equal to or greater than the aggregate amount required to repay the remaining outstanding 2010 Parent Notes (the “ Payoff Amount ”); provided further that in the event that Availability is less than the Payoff Amount on any date after June 1, 2017, the Extended Termination Date shall mean the date which is three Business Days following such date.

FATCA ” means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Code, as of the date of this Agreement (or any amendment or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with), any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof and any agreements entered into pursuant to Section 1471(b)(1) of the Code.

Federal Funds Effective Rate ” means, for any day, an interest rate per annum equal to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System arranged by Federal funds brokers on such day, as published for such day (or, if such day is not a Business Day, for the immediately preceding Business Day) by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or, if such rate is not so published for any day which is a Business Day, the average of the quotations at approximately 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on such day on such transactions received by the Agent from three Federal funds brokers of recognized standing selected by the Agent in its Permitted Discretion.

Fee Letter ” is defined in Section 2.10(c) .

Final Appraisal ” means, with respect to any parcel of Material Real Property, a final complete appraisal of the value of such parcel of Material Real Property, as the case may be, commissioned in connection with this Agreement and delivered after the Effective Date and

 

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valued on an “alternative use” basis which in the Permitted Discretion of the Agent satisfies all applicable requirements of FIRREA and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Financial Contract ” of a Person means (a) any exchange-traded or over-the-counter futures, forward, swap or option contract or other financial instrument with similar characteristics, or (b) any Rate Management Transaction.

FIRREA ” means the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989, as amended.

Fiscal Month ” means the calendar month.

Fiscal Quarter ” means any of the quarterly accounting periods of the Parent, ending on December 31, March 31, June 30 and September 30 of each year.

Fiscal Year ” means any of the annual accounting periods of the Parent ending on September 30 of each year.

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio ” means, the ratio, determined as of the end of each Fiscal Month of the Parent for the then most-recently ended 12 Fiscal Months, of (a) Consolidated EBITDA minus the unfinanced portion of Consolidated Capital Expenditures (excluding, for each such period, actual Capital Expenditures in respect of propane tanks in an amount not to exceed $4,500,000) minus taxes paid in cash to (b) Consolidated Fixed Charges, all calculated for the Parent and its Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

Fixtures ” has the meaning specified in the Security Agreement.

Floating Rate ” means, for any day, a rate per annum equal to (a) the Alternate Base Rate for such day plus (b) the Applicable Margin, in each case changing when and as the Alternate Base Rate changes.

Floating Rate Advance ” means an Advance which, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.12 , bears interest at the Floating Rate.

Floating Rate Loan ” means a Loan which, except as otherwise provided in Section 2.12 , bears interest at the Floating Rate.

Foreign Subsidiary ” means any Subsidiary which is not a Domestic Subsidiary.

Fund ” means any Person (other than a natural person) that is (or will be) engaged in making, purchasing, holding or otherwise investing in commercial loans and similar extensions of credit in the ordinary course of its business.

Funding Account ” is defined in Section 2.5 .

 

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GAAP ” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States as in effect from time to time, applied in a manner consistent with that used in preparing the financial statements referred to in Section 5.5 .

General Partner ” means Kestrel Heat LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

Governmental Authority ” means any nation or government, any state or other political subdivision thereof and any entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government.

Griffith Acquisition ” means, the acquisition of Griffith Energy Services, Inc., a New York corporation, by the Borrower, PHI or any of their respective Affiliates.

Griffith Assets ” means, the assets acquired in the Griffith Acquisition.

Guaranteed Obligations ” is defined in Section 15.1 .

Guarantor ” means the Parent, the Borrower and each of the Parent’s other direct or indirect Domestic Subsidiaries, including any Person who becomes a Loan Party pursuant to a Joinder Agreement and their successors and assigns.

Guaranty ” means Article XV of this Agreement.

Indebtedness ” of a Person means such Person’s (a) obligations for borrowed money, (b) obligations representing the deferred purchase price of Property or services (other than accounts payable arising in the ordinary course of such Person’s business payable on terms customary in the trade), (c) obligations, whether or not assumed, secured by Liens or payable out of the proceeds or production from Property now or hereafter owned or acquired by such Person, (d) obligations which are evidenced by notes, acceptances, or other instruments, (e) obligations of such Person to purchase securities or other Property arising out of or in connection with the sale of the same or substantially similar securities or Property or any other Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities, (f) Capitalized Lease Obligations, (g) Contingent Obligations for which the underlying transaction constitutes Indebtedness under this definition, (h) the maximum available stated amount of all letters of credit or bankers’ acceptances created for the account of such Person and, without duplication, all reimbursement obligations with respect to letters of credit, (i) Net Mark-to-Market Exposure under all Rate Management Transactions, (j) obligations of such Person under any Sale and Leaseback Transaction, (k) obligations under any liquidated earn-out and (l) any other obligation for borrowed money or other financial accommodation which in accordance with GAAP would be shown as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet of such Person.

Indemnified Taxes ” means any and all Taxes, but excluding Excluded Taxes and Other Taxes.

Insolvent ” with respect to any Multiemployer Plan means the condition that such Multiemployer Plan is insolvent within the meaning of Section 4245 of ERISA.

 

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Intellectual Property Rights ” means, with respect to any Person, all of such Person’s Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, and Licenses, all other rights under any of the foregoing, all extensions, renewals, reissues, divisions, continuations and continuations-in-part of any of the foregoing, and all rights to sue for past, present, and future infringement of any of the foregoing.

Intercompany Notes ” is defined in Section 6.17(e) .

Interest Period ” means, with respect to a Eurodollar Advance, a period of one, two, three or six months commencing on a Business Day selected by the Borrower Representative pursuant to this Agreement. Such Interest Period shall end on the day which corresponds numerically to such date one, two, three or six months thereafter, provided , however , that if there is no such numerically corresponding day in such next, second, third or sixth succeeding month, such Interest Period shall end on the last Business Day of such next, second, third or sixth succeeding month. If an Interest Period would otherwise end on a day which is not a Business Day, such Interest Period shall end on the next succeeding Business Day, provided however , that if said next succeeding Business Day falls in a new calendar month, such Interest Period shall end on the immediately preceding Business Day.

Inventory ” has the meaning specified in the Security Agreement.

Investment ” of a Person means any (a) loan, advance, extension of credit (other than accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business on terms customary in the trade) or contribution of capital by such Person, (b) stocks, bonds, mutual funds, partnership interests, notes, debentures, securities or other Capital Stock owned by such Person, (c) any deposit accounts and certificate of deposit owned by such Person, and (d) structured notes, derivative financial instruments and other similar instruments or contracts owned by such Person; provided that any Rate Management Transaction entered into in compliance with Section 6.17(i) shall not constitute an “Investment.”

Joinder Agreement ” is defined in Section 6.15(a) .

Kestrel Group ” means Kestrel Energy Partners, LLC and any officers, directors or employees of the General Partner owning equity interests in the General Partner.

LC Exposure ” is defined in Section 2.23(c) .

LC Fee ” is defined in Section 2.10(b) .

LC Issuer ” means each of (a) Chase (or any subsidiary or Affiliate of Chase designated by Chase) and (b) Bank of America, N.A.

LC Obligations ” means, at any time, the sum, without duplication, of (a) the aggregate undrawn stated amount under all Facility LCs outstanding at such time plus (b) the aggregate unpaid amount at such time of all Reimbursement Obligations.

LC Payment Date ” is defined in Section 2.1.2(d) .

 

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Lenders ” means the lending institutions listed on the signature pages of this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns.

Lending Installation ” means, with respect to a Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent, the office, branch, subsidiary or Affiliate of such Lender, LC Issuer or the Agent listed on the signature pages hereof or on a Schedule or otherwise selected by such Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent pursuant to Section 2.22 .

Letter of Credit ” of a Person means a letter of credit or similar instrument which is issued upon the application of such Person or upon which such Person is an account party or for which such Person is in any way liable.

Licenses ” shall have the meaning given to such term in the Security Agreement.

Lien ” means any lien (statutory or other), mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement, encumbrance or preference, priority or other security agreement or preferential arrangement of any kind or nature whatsoever (including, without limitation, the interest of a vendor or lessor under any conditional sale, Capitalized Lease or other title retention agreement).

Loan Documents ” means this Agreement, any Notes, the Facility LC Applications, the Collateral Documents, the Guaranty and all other agreements, instruments, documents and certificates identified in Section 4.1 executed and delivered to, or in favor of, the Agent or any Lenders and including all other pledges, powers of attorney, consents, assignments, contracts, notices, letter of credit agreements and all other written matter whether heretofore, now or hereafter executed by or on behalf of any Loan Party, or any employee of any Loan Party, and delivered to the Agent or any Lender in connection with the Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby, but shall not include agreements in connection with Rate Management Transactions. Any reference in the Agreement or any other Loan Document to a Loan Document shall include all appendices, exhibits or schedules thereto, and all amendments, restatements, supplements or other modifications thereto, and shall refer to the Agreement or such Loan Document as the same may be in effect at any and all times such reference becomes operative.

Loan Parties ” means the Parent, the Borrower and each other Guarantor.

Loans ” means, with respect to a Lender, such Lender’s loans made pursuant to Article II (or any conversion or continuation thereof), including Non-Ratable Loans, Swingline Loans, Overadvances and Protective Advances.

Machinery ” has the meaning specified in the Security Agreement.

Margin Stock ” is defined in Section 5.13 .

Management Fees and Expenses ” means any amounts paid by a Loan Party in respect of any management, consulting or other similar arrangement with an equity holder or Affiliate of a Loan Party (other than another Loan Party).

 

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Material Adverse Effect ” means a material adverse effect on (a) the business, operations, Property, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Parent and its Subsidiaries taken as a whole or (b) the validity or enforceability of any of the Loan Documents or the rights and remedies of the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders thereunder.

Material Indebtedness ” means Indebtedness in an outstanding principal amount of $1,000,000 or more in the aggregate (or the equivalent thereof in any currency other than U.S. dollars).

Material Indebtedness Agreement ” means any agreement under which any Material Indebtedness was created or is governed or which provides for the incurrence of Indebtedness in an amount which would constitute Material Indebtedness (whether or not an amount of Indebtedness constituting Material Indebtedness is outstanding thereunder).

Material Real Property ” means real property not subject to a mortgage, deed of trust or other similar instrument (other than pursuant hereto) that (i) is owned in fee by any Loan Party and is not subject to a ground lease in favor of any other Person as lessee, (ii) is located in the United States and (iii) (A) has been developed with a facility used of useful in the business of the Loan Parties with respect to which a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy or the local equivalent thereof (or any other similar proof of completion) shall have been issued by the relevant Governmental Authority or (B) is undeveloped and has a book value (excluding soft costs) of at least $100,000.

Materials of Environmental Concern ” means (a) any and all hazardous substances, hazardous materials or toxic substances as defined in the Clean Air Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, as amended, and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder, (b) any substance or materials listed as hazardous or toxic in the United States Department of Transportation Table, by the Environmental Protection Agency or any successor agency or under any applicable Federal, state, local or foreign laws or regulations, (c) any asbestos, poly-chlorinated biphenyls, urea formaldehyde foam, explosives or radioactive waste, (d) any gasoline or petroleum (including crude oil or any fraction thereof) or petroleum products, or (e) any other chemical, material or substance which is not classified as hazardous or toxic but exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated by any applicable Federal, state, local or foreign authority or other governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Mortgaged Property, including, without limitation, propane and any related petroleum products or by-products.

Maximum Liability ” is defined in Section 15.9 .

Modify ” and “ Modification ” are defined in Section 2.1.2(a) .

Monthly Reports ” is defined in Section 4.1(m) .

Moody’s ” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

Mortgage Value ” means, with respect to any parcel of Eligible Real Property, the lesser of (a) the maximum stated amount secured by the Lien on such parcel of Eligible Real Property

 

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granted in favor of the applicable secured mortgagee pursuant to the relevant Mortgage and (b) the value of such parcel of Eligible Real Property set forth in the Final Appraisal delivered with respect thereto.

Mortgages ” means any mortgage, deed of trust or other agreement which conveys or evidences a Lien in favor of the Agent, for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders, on real Property of a Loan Party, including the Existing Mortgages and any amendments, modifications or supplements thereto.

Multiemployer Plan ” means a multiemployer plan as defined in Section 4001(a)(3) of ERISA to which the Parent or any member of the Controlled Group is obligated to make contributions.

Net Cash Proceeds ” means, if in connection with (a) an asset disposition, cash proceeds net of (i) commissions and other reasonable and customary transaction costs, fees and expenses properly attributable to such transaction and payable by such Loan Party in connection therewith (in each case, paid to non-Affiliates), (ii) transfer taxes, (iii) amounts payable to holders of senior Liens on such asset (to the extent such Liens constitute Permitted Liens hereunder), if any, and (iv) an appropriate reserve for income taxes in accordance with GAAP established in connection therewith, (b) the issuance or incurrence of Indebtedness, cash proceeds net of attorneys’ fees, investment banking fees, accountants’ fees, underwriting discounts and commissions and other customary fees and expenses actually incurred in connection therewith or, (c) an equity issuance, cash proceeds net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other reasonable costs paid to non-Affiliates in connection therewith.

Net Mark-to-Market Exposure ” of a Person means, as of any date of determination, the excess (if any) of all unrealized losses over all unrealized profits of such Person arising from Rate Management Transactions. As used in this definition, “unrealized losses” means the fair market value of the cost to such Person of replacing such Rate Management Transaction as of the date of determination (assuming the Rate Management Transaction were to be terminated as of that date), and “unrealized profits” means the fair market value of the gain to such Person of replacing such Rate Management Transaction as of the date of determination (assuming such Rate Management Transaction were to be terminated as of that date). For the avoidance of doubt, “Net Mark-to-Market Exposure” shall not include the upfront cost of purchasing call or put options.

Net Orderly Liquidation Value ” means, with respect to Inventory, Equipment or Machinery of any Person, the net orderly liquidation value thereof as determined after the Effective Date in a manner acceptable to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion) by an appraiser reasonably acceptable to the Agent.

Non-Consenting Lender ” is defined in Section 8.3(d) .

Non-Paying Guarantor ” is defined in Section 15.10 .

Non-Ratable Loan ” and “ Non-Ratable Loans ” are defined in Section 2.1.3 .

 

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Non-Seasonal Availability Amount ” means $300,000,000 ; provided that, if the Aggregate Commitment is increased pursuant to Section 2.16 hereof, the Non-Seasonal Availability Amount shall (if the Borrower so elects on the effective date of any such increase) be deemed to be an amount equal to the Non-Seasonal Availability Amount in effect immediately prior to such increase plus an amount equal to up to the aggregate amount of such increase and all prior increases in Commitments (to the extent such increased Commitments have not since been terminated or reduced in accordance with this Agreement) made pursuant to Section 2.16 .

Non-U.S. Lender ” is defined in Section 3.5(d) .

Note ” is defined in Section 2.21(d) .

Obligations ” means, collectively, all unpaid principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on (including interest accruing after the maturity of the Loans and Reimbursement Obligations and interest accruing after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy, or the commencement of any insolvency, reorganization or like proceeding, relating to the Borrower, whether or not a claim for post-filing or post-petition interest is allowed in such proceeding) the Loans, all LC Obligations, all accrued and unpaid fees and all expenses, reimbursements, indemnities and other obligations of the Loan Parties to the Lenders or to any Lender, the Agent, the LC Issuer or any indemnified party arising under the Loan Documents; provided , that for purposes of determining any Guarantor Obligations of any Guarantor under this Agreement, the definition of “Obligations” shall not create any guarantee of (or grant of security interest by any Guarantor to support, if applicable) any Excluded Swap Obligations of such Guarantor.

Off-Balance Sheet Liability ” of a Person means (a) any repurchase obligation or liability of such Person with respect to accounts or notes receivable sold by such Person, (b) any indebtedness, liability or obligation under any Sale and Leaseback Transaction which is not a Capitalized Lease, (c) any indebtedness, liability or obligation under any so-called “synthetic lease” transaction entered into by such Person, or (d) any indebtedness, liability or obligation arising with respect to any other transaction which is the functional equivalent of or takes the place of borrowing but which does not constitute a liability on the balance sheets of such Person, but excluding from this clause (d) Operating Leases.

Operating Lease ” of a Person means any lease of Property (other than a Capitalized Lease) by such Person as lessee which has an original term (including any required renewals and any renewals effective at the option of the lessor) of one year or more.

Operating Lease Obligations ” means, as at any date of determination, the amount obtained by aggregating the present values, determined in the case of each particular Operating Lease by applying a discount rate (which discount rate shall equal the discount rate which would be applied under GAAP if such Operating Lease were a Capitalized Lease) from the date on which each fixed lease payment is due under such Operating Lease to such date of determination, of all fixed lease payments due under all Operating Leases of the Parent and its Subsidiaries.

Other Taxes ” is defined in Section 3.5(b) .

Overadvances ” has the meaning specified in Section 2.1.4(c) .

 

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Parent ” means Star Gas Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.

Parent Subordinated Debt ” is defined in Section 6.31 .

Participants ” is defined in Section 12.2(a) .

Participant Register ” is defined in Section 12.2(c) .

Patents ” shall have the meaning given to such term in the Security Agreement.

Paying Guarantor ” is defined in Section 15.10 .

Payment Date ” means (a) with respect to interest payments due on any Floating Rate Loan, the first day of each calendar month and the Facility Termination Date, (b) with respect to interest payments due on any Eurodollar Loan, (i) the last day of the applicable Interest Period, (ii) in the case of any Interest Period in excess of three months, the day which is three months after the first day of such Interest Period and (iii) the date on which such Eurodollar Loan is prepaid, whether by acceleration or otherwise, and the Facility Termination Date, and (c) with respect to any payment of LC Fees, Unused Commitment Fees or fronting fees in respect of Letters of Credit, the first day of each calendar month and the Facility Termination Date.

Payoff Amount ” is defined in the definition of “Facility Termination Date”.

PBGC ” means the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, or any successor thereto.

Permitted Acquisition ” means any Acquisition by any Loan Party in a transaction that satisfies each of the following requirements:

(a) such Acquisition is not a hostile or contested acquisition;

(b) the business acquired in connection with such Acquisition is (i) located in the U.S., (ii) organized under U.S. and applicable state laws, and (iii) except for assets not constituting more than 5% of the assets acquired in such Acquisition, not engaged, directly or indirectly, in any line of business other than the businesses in which the Loan Parties are engaged on the Effective Date and any business activities that are substantially similar, related, or incidental thereto;

(c) both before and after giving effect to such Acquisition and the Loans (if any) requested to be made in connection therewith, each of the representations and warranties in the Loan Documents is true and correct (except (i) any such representation or warranty which relates to a specified prior date and (ii) to the extent the Agent and the Lenders have been notified in writing by the Loan Parties that any representation or warranty is not correct and the Required Lenders have explicitly waived in writing compliance with such representation or warranty) and no Default or Unmatured Default exists, will exist, or would result therefrom;

(d) if the consideration for such Acquisition is greater than $5,000,000, as soon as available, but not less than ten days prior to such Acquisition, the Borrower

 

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Representative has provided the Lenders (i) notice of such Acquisition and (ii) a copy of all business and financial information reasonably requested by the Agent, including pro forma historical and projected financial information and cash flow and Availability calculations provided in a manner reasonably acceptable to the Agent;

(e) if the Accounts and Inventory acquired in connection with such Acquisition are proposed to be included in the determination of the Borrowing Base, the Agent shall have conducted an audit and field examination of such Accounts and Inventory to its reasonable satisfaction;

(f) the purchase price of such Acquisition (other than the Griffith Acquisition with respect to which this clause (f) shall not apply) does not exceed $25,000,000;

(g) if such Acquisition is an acquisition of the Capital Stock of a Person, the Acquisition is structured so that the acquired Person shall become a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower and, to the extent required by Section 6.15(a) , a Loan Party pursuant to the terms of this Agreement;

(h) if such Acquisition is an acquisition of assets, the Acquisition is structured so that the Borrower or a Guarantor shall acquire such assets;

(i) if such Acquisition is an acquisition of Capital Stock, such Acquisition will not result in any violation of Regulation U;

(j) no Loan Party shall, as a result of or in connection with any such Acquisition, assume or incur any direct or contingent liabilities (whether relating to environmental, tax, litigation, or other matters) that could have a Material Adverse Effect;

(k) in connection with an Acquisition of the Capital Stock of any Person, all Liens on property of such Person shall be terminated unless the Agent in its Permitted Discretion consents otherwise, and in connection with an Acquisition of the assets of any Person, all Liens on such assets shall be terminated;

(l) the Borrower Representative shall certify (and provide the Agent with a pro forma calculation in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent), on its behalf and on behalf of the Borrower, to the Agent and the Lenders that, after giving effect to the completion of such Acquisition, Availability (with any Suppressed Availability being included in each calculation of Availability pursuant to this clause (l)) was not less than $40,000,000 for any period of three consecutive days during the six-month period ending on the date on which such Acquisition was consummated and is not projected to be less than $40,000,000 during the six-month period immediately after consummation of such Acquisition (with such projected Availability to be determined by reference to the average projected Availability on the last day of each of the relevant six months), in each case on a pro forma basis which includes all consideration given in connection with such Acquisition, other than Capital Stock of the Borrower delivered to the seller(s) in such Acquisition, as having been paid in cash at the time of making such Acquisition; and

 

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(m) no Default exists or would result therefrom.

Permitted Discretion ” means a determination made in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable (from the perspective of a secured asset-based lender) business judgment.

Permitted Liens ” is defined in Section 6.21 .

Permitted Mortgage Liens ” means the collective reference to Liens described in Section 6.21(iii) and (v) .

Person ” means any natural person, corporation, firm, joint venture, partnership, limited liability company, association, enterprise, trust or other entity or organization, or any government or political subdivision or any agency, department or instrumentality thereof.

Petro ” has the meaning specified in the preamble hereto.

PHI ” means Petro Holdings, Inc., a Minnesota corporation.

Plan ” means any employee pension benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA), other than a Multiemployer Plan, subject to the provisions of Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code or Section 302 of ERISA and in respect of which any Loan Party or any member of the Controlled Group is (or, if such Plan were terminated, would under Section 4062 or Section 4069 of ERISA be deemed to be) an “employer” as defined in Section 3(5) of ERISA.

Prime Rate ” means a rate per annum equal to the prime rate of interest announced from time to time by Chase or its parent (which is not necessarily the lowest rate charged to any customer), changing when and as said prime rate changes.

Projections ” is defined in Section 6.1(d) .

Proposed Change ” is defined in Section 8.3(d) .

Property ” of a Person means any and all property, whether real, personal, tangible, intangible, or mixed, of such Person, or other assets owned, leased or operated by such Person.

Pro Rata Share ” means, with respect to any Lender, (a) with respect to Revolving Loans, LC Obligations, Non-Ratable Loans, Swingline loans or Overadvances, a portion equal to a fraction the numerator of which is such Lender’s Commitment and the denominator of which is the Aggregate Commitment, (b) with respect to Protective Advances or with respect to all Credit Extensions in the aggregate prior to the Facility Termination Date, a portion equal to a fraction the numerator of which is such Lender’s Commitment and the denominator of which is the Aggregate Commitment, and (c) with respect to Protective Advances or with respect to all Credit Extensions in the aggregate after the Facility Termination Date, a portion equal to a fraction the numerator of which is such Lender’s Credit Exposure and the denominator of which is the Aggregate Credit Exposure; provided that, in the case of Section 2.23 when a Defaulting Lender shall exist, any Defaulting Lender’s Commitment hereunder shall be disregarded for purposes of calculating a Lender’s Pro Rata Share.

 

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Protective Advances ” is defined in Section 2.1.4(a) .

Purchasers ” is defined in Section 12.3(a) .

Qualified Keepwell Provider ” means, in respect of any Swap Obligation, each Loan Party that, at the time the relevant guarantee (or grant of the relevant security interest, as applicable) becomes effective with respect to such Swap Obligation, has total assets exceeding $10,000,000 or otherwise constitutes an “eligible contract participant” under the Commodity Exchange Act or any regulations promulgated thereunder and can cause another person to qualify as an “eligible contract participant” with respect to such Swap Obligation at such time by entering into a keepwell pursuant to section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

Rate Management Obligations ” of a Person means any and all obligations of such Person, whether absolute or contingent and howsoever and whensoever created, arising, evidenced or acquired (including all renewals, extensions and modifications thereof and substitutions therefor), under (a) any and all Rate Management Transactions, and (b) any and all cancellations, buy backs, reversals, terminations or assignments of any Rate Management Transactions.

Rate Management Transaction ” means any transaction (including any Commodity Hedging Agreement and any other agreement with respect thereto) now existing or hereafter entered by any Loan Party which is a rate swap, basis swap, forward rate transaction, commodity swap, commodity option, equity or equity index swap, equity or equity index option, bond option, interest rate option, foreign exchange transaction, cap transaction, floor transaction, collar transaction, forward transaction, currency swap transaction, cross-currency rate swap transaction, currency option or any other similar transaction (including any option with respect to any of these transactions) or any combination thereof, whether linked to one or more interest rates, foreign currencies, commodity prices, equity prices or other financial measures.

RCRA ” is defined in Section 5.18(b) .

Reference Period ” is defined in the definition of “Consolidated EBITDA”.

Register ” is defined in Section 12.3(d) .

Regulation D ” means Regulation D of the Board as from time to time in effect and any successor thereto or other regulation or official interpretation of said Board relating to reserve requirements applicable to member banks of the Federal Reserve System.

Regulation U ” means Regulation U of the Board as from time to time in effect and any successor or other regulation or official interpretation of said Board relating to the extension of credit by banks for the purpose of purchasing or carrying margin stocks applicable to member banks of the Federal Reserve System.

Reimbursement Obligations ” means, at any time, the aggregate of all obligations of the Borrower then outstanding under Section 2.1.2 to reimburse the LC Issuer for amounts paid by the LC Issuer in respect of any one or more drawings under Facility LCs.

 

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Reinvestment Deferred Amount ” means with respect to any asset disposition, the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds received in connection therewith that are not applied to prepay the Obligations pursuant to Section 2.15(b)(i) as a result of the delivery of a Reinvestment Notice.

Reinvestment Notice ” means a written notice executed by the Borrower Representative stating that no Default or Unmatured Default has occurred and is continuing and that a Loan Party intends and expects to use all or a specified portion of the Net Cash Proceeds of an asset disposition to consummate a Permitted Acquisition and/or acquire assets useful in its business (other than current assets).

Reinvestment Prepayment Amount ” means with respect to any asset disposition, the Reinvestment Deferred Amount relating thereto less any amount expended prior to the relevant Reinvestment Prepayment Date to consummate Permitted Acquisitions and/or acquire assets useful in the Borrower’s business (other than current assets).

Reinvestment Prepayment Date ” means with respect to any asset disposition, the earlier of (a) the date occurring twelve months after such asset disposition and (b) the date on which a Loan Party shall have determined not to, or shall have otherwise ceased to, consummate Permitted Acquisitions and/or acquire assets useful in its business with all or any portion of the relevant Reinvestment Deferred Amount.

Rentals ” of a Person means the aggregate fixed amounts payable by such Person under any Operating Lease.

Reorganization ” means, with respect to any Multiemployer Plan, the condition that such plan is in reorganization within the meaning of Section 4241 of ERISA.

Reportable Event ” means a “reportable event” as defined in Section 4043 of ERISA and the regulations issued under such section, with respect to a Plan, excluding, however, such events as to which the PBGC has by regulation waived the requirement of Section 4043(a) of ERISA that it be notified within thirty days of the occurrence of such event, provided , however , that a failure to meet the minimum funding standards of Sections 412 and 430 of the Code and of Section 302 of ERISA shall be a Reportable Event regardless of the issuance of any such waiver of the notice requirement in accordance with either Section 4043(a) of ERISA or Section 412(d) of the Code.

Reports ” means reports prepared by Chase or another Person showing the results of appraisals, field examinations or audits pertaining to the Borrower’s assets from information furnished by or on behalf of the Borrower, after Chase has exercised its rights of inspection pursuant to this Agreement, which Reports may be distributed to the Lenders by Chase.

Required Lenders ” means Lenders in the aggregate having at least a majority of the Aggregate Commitment or, if the Aggregate Commitment has been terminated, Lenders in the aggregate holding at least a majority of the Aggregate Credit Exposure.

Reserves ” means any and all reserves which the Agent deems necessary, in its Permitted Discretion, to maintain (including, without limitation, reserves for accrued and unpaid interest on the Secured Obligations, volatility reserves (including reserves for amounts owing with respect

 

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to obligations of the Loan Parties in respect of any Commodity Hedging Agreements that are secured by the Collateral), reserves for rent and usage fees at storage depots and other locations leased by any Loan Party and for consignee’s, warehousemen’s and bailee’s charges, reserves for dilution of Accounts, reserves for Inventory shrinkage, reserves for customs charges and shipping charges related to any Inventory in transit, reserves for contingent liabilities of any Loan Party, reserves for uninsured losses of any Loan Party, reserves for through-put fees and reserves for taxes, fees, assessments, and other governmental charges) with respect to the Collateral or any Loan Party.

Revolving Loans ” means the revolving loans extended by the Lenders to the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.1.1 hereof.

Risk-Based Capital Guidelines ” is defined in Section 3.2 .

S&P ” means Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services, a division of The McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.

Sale and Leaseback Transaction ” means any sale or other transfer of Property by any Person with the intent to lease such Property as lessee.

Schedule ” refers to a specific schedule to this Agreement, unless another document is specifically referenced.

Seasonal Availability Notice ” means a written notice requesting an increase in the Aggregate Commitments during a Seasonal Availability Period given by the Borrower at least three Business Days prior to the proposed effective date of such increase specifying (i) the first day and length of such period and (ii) the amount of the requested increase in the Aggregate Commitments during such period, provided that (i) the Borrower may not deliver any Seasonal Availability Notice if a Default or Event of Default shall have then occurred and be continuing, (ii) the Borrower may not make more than three (3) such increase requests during each Seasonal Availability Period, (iii) each such increase shall be in increments of no less than $25,000,000 and (iv) in the event that the Aggregate Commitments are reduced during a Seasonal Availability Period pursuant to the terms hereof, the Aggregate Commitments may not be increased further pursuant to a Seasonal Availability Notice during such Seasonal Availability Period.

Seasonal Availability Period ” means, until the Facility Termination Date, any period of up to five consecutive months during the period from December 1 of each year through April 30 of the following year, which period may be initiated by a Seasonal Availability Notice. The Seasonal Availability Period may be terminated early by written notice to such effect by the Borrower to the Agent at least three Business Days prior to the effective date of such termination.

Section ” means a numbered section of this Agreement, unless another document is specifically referenced.

Secured Obligations ” means, collectively, (a) the Obligations and (b) all obligations of the Loan Parties in respect of any Commodity Hedging Agreements owing to any Person that is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender at the time such agreement is entered into and (c) to the extent

 

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permitted under applicable debt agreements, Banking Services and Rate Management Transactions (other than Commodity Hedging Agreements) owing to any Person that is a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender at the time such agreement is entered into.

Security Agreement ” means that certain Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, between the Loan Parties and the Agent, for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders, and any other pledge or security agreement entered into after the Effective Date by any other Loan Party (as required by this Agreement or any other Loan Document), or any other Person, as the same may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

Settlement ” is defined in Section 2.19 .

Settlement Date ” is defined in Section 2.19 .

Single Employer Plan ” means a Plan maintained by the Parent or any member of the Controlled Group for employees of the Parent or any member of the Controlled Group.

Statutory Reserve Rate ” means a fraction (expressed as a decimal), the numerator of which is the number one and the denominator of which is the number one minus the aggregate of the maximum reserve percentages (including any marginal, special, emergency or supplemental reserves) expressed as a decimal established by the Board to which the Agent is subject with respect to the Eurodollar Rate, for eurocurrency funding (currently referred to as “Eurocurrency Liabilities” in Regulation D of the Board). Such reserve percentages shall include those imposed pursuant to such Regulation D. Eurodollar Loans shall be deemed to constitute eurocurrency funding and to be subject to such reserve requirements without benefit of or credit for proration, exemptions or offsets that may be available from time to time to any Lender under such Regulation D or any comparable regulation. The Statutory Reserve Rate shall be adjusted automatically on and as of the effective date of any change in any reserve percentage.

Subordinated Indebtedness ” of a Person means any Indebtedness of such Person the payment of which is subordinated to payment of the Secured Obligations to the written satisfaction of the Agent in its Permitted Discretion.

Subsidiary ” of a Person means, subject to the following sentence, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture or similar business organization more than 50% of the outstanding Capital Stock having ordinary voting power of which shall at the time be owned or controlled by such Person. Unless otherwise expressly provided, all references herein to a “Subsidiary” shall mean a subsidiary of the Borrower other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary (provided that all references to a “Subsidiary” in Sections 6.1(a), (b) and (c) shall mean each subsidiary of the Borrower).

Substantial Portion ” means Property which represents more than 10% of the consolidated assets of the Parent and its Subsidiaries or property which is responsible for more than 10% of the consolidated net sales or of the Consolidated EBITDA of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, in each case, as would be shown in the consolidated financial statements of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as at the beginning of the twelve-month period ending with the month

 

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in which such determination is made (or if financial statements have not been delivered hereunder for that month which begins the twelve-month period, then the financial statements delivered hereunder for the quarter ending immediately prior to that month).

Supporting Letter of Credit ” is defined in Section 2.1.2(l) .

Suppressed Availability ” means the amount of excess, if any, of the amount of the Borrowing Base over the Aggregate Commitment.

Swap ” means any agreement, contract, or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

Swap Obligation ” means, with respect to any Person, any obligation to pay or perform under any Swap.

Swingline Exposure ” is defined in Section 2.23(c) .

Swingline Loan ” means a Loan made pursuant to Section 2.1.4(b) .

Taxes ” means any and all present or future taxes, duties, levies, imposts, deductions, charges, assessments, fees or withholdings (including backup withholding), now or hereafter imposed, levied, collected, withheld or assessed by any Governmental Authority, and any and all liabilities with respect to the foregoing (including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto).

Trademarks ” shall have the meaning given to such term in the Security Agreement.

Transferee ” is defined in Section 12.4 .

Type ” means, with respect to any Advance, its nature as a Floating Rate Advance or a Eurodollar Advance and with respect to any Loan, its nature as a Floating Rate Loan or a Eurodollar Loan.

UCC ” means the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect from time to time in the State of New York or any other state the laws of which are required to be applied in connection with the issue of perfection of security interests.

Unliquidated Secured Obligations ” means, at any time, any Secured Obligations (or portion thereof) that is contingent in nature or unliquidated at such time, including any Secured Obligation that is: (i) an obligation to reimburse a bank for drawings not yet made under a letter of credit issued by it; (ii) any other obligation (including any guarantee) that is contingent in nature at such time; or (iii) an obligation to provide collateral to secure any of the foregoing types of obligations.

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Unrestricted Subsidiary ” means any subsidiary of the Borrower that is designated as such by the board of directors of the Borrower; provided that (i) the board of directors of the Borrower shall only be permitted to so designate a subsidiary acquired or organized after April 6, 2012 as an Unrestricted Subsidiary, (ii) any such designation shall be made substantially concurrently with the acquisition or organization of such subsidiary and any Investments made in such subsidiary by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall be treated as Investments in an Unrestricted Subsidiary and (iii) immediately after giving effect to any such designation there exists no Default or Event of Default. Subject to the foregoing, the board of directors of the Borrower may designate an Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Subsidiary; provided that no Unrestricted Subsidiary that has been designated as a Subsidiary may again be designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

Unused Commitment Fee ” is defined in Section 2.10(a) .

U.S. ” means the United States of America.

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary ” of a Person means, any Subsidiary all of the outstanding Capital Stock of which shall at the time be owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of such Person, or by such Person and one or more Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of such Person.

Withdrawal Liability ” means liability to a Multiemployer Plan as a result of a complete or partial withdrawal from such Multiemployer Plan, as such terms are defined in Title IV of ERISA.

The foregoing definitions shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the defined terms.

1.2. Accounting Terms; GAAP . Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all terms of an accounting or financial nature shall be construed in accordance with GAAP, as in effect from time to time; provided that if the Borrower notifies the Agent that the Borrower requests an amendment to any provision hereof to eliminate the effect of any change occurring after the date hereof in GAAP or in the application thereof on the operation of such provision (or if the Agent notifies the Borrower that the Required Lenders request an amendment to any provision hereof for such purpose), regardless of whether any such notice is given before or after such change in GAAP or in the application thereof, then such provision shall be interpreted on the basis of GAAP as in effect and applied immediately before such change shall have become effective until such notice shall have been withdrawn or such provision amended in accordance herewith. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, all terms of an accounting or financial nature used herein shall be construed, and all computations of amounts and ratios referred to herein shall be made, without giving effect to any election under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 159 (or any other Financial Accounting Standard having a similar result or effect) to value any Indebtedness or other liabilities of any Loan Party at “fair value”, as defined therein.

 

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ARTICLE II

THE FACILITY

2.1. The Facility . Each Lender severally agrees, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, to (a) make Loans to the Borrower as set forth below and (b) participate in Facility LCs issued upon the request of the Borrower, provided that, after giving effect to the making of each such Loan and the issuance of each such Facility LC, such Lender’s Credit Exposure shall not exceed its Commitment; provided further , that the Aggregate Credit Exposure shall not exceed the Aggregate Commitment. The LC Issuer will issue Facility LCs hereunder on the terms and conditions set forth in Section 2.1.2 . The Facility shall be composed of Revolving Loans, Non-Ratable Loans, Protective Advances, Swingline Loans, Overadvances and Facility LCs as set forth below:

2.1.1. Revolving Loans .

(a) Amount . From and including the Effective Date and prior to the Facility Termination Date, each Lender severally agrees, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, to make revolving loans (the “ Revolving Loans ”) to the Borrower Representative on behalf of the applicable Borrower and participate in Facility LCs issued for the account of the Borrower as set forth in Section 2.1.2 below, in aggregate amounts that will not result in (i) such Lender’s Credit Exposure exceeding its Commitment or (ii) the Aggregate Credit Exposure exceeding the lesser of (x) the Aggregate Commitment or (y) the Borrowing Base, subject to the Agent’s authority, in its sole discretion, to make Protective Advances and Overadvances pursuant to the terms of Section 2.1.4 . The Revolving Loans may consist of Floating Rate Advances or Eurodollar Advances, or a combination thereof, selected by the Borrower Representative in accordance with Sections 2.1.1(b) and 2.7 . Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow Revolving Loans at any time prior to the Facility Termination Date. The Commitments to extend credit under this Section 2.1.1(a) shall expire on the Facility Termination Date.

(b) Borrowing Procedures . The Borrower Representative shall select the Type of Advance and, in the case of each Eurodollar Advance, the Interest Period applicable thereto, from time to time. The Borrower Representative shall give the Agent irrevocable notice in the form of Exhibit A (a “ Borrowing Notice ”) not later than 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on the Borrowing Date of each Floating Rate Advance and three Business Days before the Borrowing Date for each Eurodollar Advance, specifying: (1) the name of the applicable Borrower, (2) the Borrowing Date, which shall be a Business Day, of such Advance, (3) the aggregate amount of such Advance, (4) the Type of Advance selected; provided that, if the Borrower Representative fails to specify the Type of Advance requested, such request shall be deemed a request for a Floating Rate Advance; and (5) the duration of the Interest Period if the Type of Advance requested is a Eurodollar Advance; provided that, if the Borrower Representative fails to select the duration of the Interest Period for the requested Eurodollar Advance, the Borrower Representative shall be deemed to have requested on behalf of the applicable Borrower that such Eurodollar Advance be made with an Interest Period of one month.

 

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(c) The Agent’s Election . Promptly after receipt of a Borrowing Notice (or telephonic notice in lieu thereof) of a requested Floating Rate Advance, the Agent shall elect in its discretion to have the terms of Section 2.1.1(d) (pro rata advance by all Lenders), Section 2.1.3 (advance by the Agent, in the form of a Non-Ratable Loan, on behalf of the Lenders) or Section 2.1.4(b) (Swingline Loans) apply to such requested Advance.

(d) Pro Rata Advance . Unless the Agent elects to have the terms of Section 2.1.3 or Section 2.1.4(b) apply to a requested Floating Rate Advance or if a requested Advance is for a Eurodollar Advance, then promptly after receipt of a Borrowing Notice or telephonic notice in lieu thereof as permitted by Section 2.8 , the Agent shall notify the Lenders by telecopy, telephone, or e-mail of the requested Advance. Not later than noon (Chicago time) on each Borrowing Date, each Lender shall make available its Revolving Loan in funds immediately available in Chicago to the Agent and the Agent will make the funds so received from the Lenders available to the Borrower Representative at the Funding Account as set forth in Section 2.5 .

2.1.2. Facility LCs .

(a) Issuance . The LC Issuer hereby agrees, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, to issue to the Borrower standby and commercial Letters of Credit (each, and each Existing Letter of Credit, a “ Facility LC ”) and to renew, extend, increase, decrease or otherwise modify each Facility LC (“ Modify ,” and each such action a “ Modification ”), from time to time from and including the Effective Date and prior to the Facility Termination Date upon the request of the Borrower Representative for the account of the applicable Borrower; provided that, the maximum face amount of the Facility LC to be issued or Modified does not exceed the lesser of (i) an amount equal to $100,000,000 minus the sum of (1) the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Facility LCs at such time plus , without duplication, (2) the aggregate unpaid Reimbursement Obligations with respect to all Facility LCs outstanding at such time and (ii) Availability. On the Effective Date, each Existing Letter of Credit shall be deemed to be a Facility LC issued hereunder for the account of the applicable Borrower. No Facility LC (or any renewal thereof) shall have an expiry date later than the earlier of (x) the fifth (5 th ) Business Day prior to the Facility Termination Date and (y) one year after its issuance; provided that any Letter of Credit with a one-year tenor may provide for the renewal thereof for additional one-year periods (which shall in no event extend beyond the date referred to in clause (x) above).

(b) Participations . Upon the issuance or Modification by the LC Issuer of a Facility LC in accordance with this Section 2.1.2 , the LC Issuer shall be deemed, without further action by any party hereto, to have unconditionally and irrevocably sold to each Lender, and each Lender shall be deemed, without further action by any party hereto, to have unconditionally and irrevocably purchased from the LC Issuer, a participation in such Facility LC (and each Modification thereof) and the related LC Obligations in proportion to its Pro Rata Share.

 

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(c) Notice . Subject to Section 2.1.2(a) , the Borrower Representative, on behalf of the applicable Borrower, shall give the LC Issuer notice prior to 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) at least three Business Days prior to the proposed date of issuance or Modification of each Facility LC, specifying the beneficiary, the proposed date of issuance (or Modification) and the expiry date of such Facility LC, and describing the proposed terms of such Facility LC and the nature of the transactions proposed to be supported thereby. Upon receipt of such notice, the LC Issuer shall promptly notify the Agent, and the Agent shall promptly notify each Lender, of the contents thereof and of the amount of such Lender’s participation in such proposed Facility LC. The issuance or Modification by the LC Issuer of any Facility LC shall, in addition to the conditions precedent set forth in Article IV (the satisfaction of which the LC Issuer shall have no duty to ascertain), be subject to the conditions precedent that such Facility LC shall be reasonably satisfactory to the LC Issuer and that the applicable Borrower shall have executed and delivered such application agreement and/or such other instruments and agreements relating to such Facility LC as the LC Issuer shall have reasonably requested (each, a “ Facility LC Application ”). In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of any Facility LC Application, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

(d) Administration; Reimbursement by Lenders . Upon receipt from the beneficiary of any Facility LC of any demand for payment under such Facility LC, the LC Issuer shall notify the Agent and the Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower Representative and each other Lender as to the amount to be paid by the LC Issuer as a result of such demand and the proposed payment date (the “ LC Payment Date ”). The responsibility of the LC Issuer to the Borrower Representative, the Borrower and each Lender shall be only to determine that the documents (including each demand for payment) delivered under each Facility LC in connection with such presentment shall be in conformity in all material respects with such Facility LC. The LC Issuer shall endeavor to exercise the same care in the issuance and administration of the Facility LCs as it does with respect to letters of credit in which no participations are granted, it being understood that in the absence of any gross negligence or willful misconduct by the LC Issuer, each Lender shall be unconditionally and irrevocably liable without regard to the occurrence of any Default or any condition precedent whatsoever, to reimburse the LC Issuer on demand for (i) such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the amount of each payment made by the LC Issuer under each Facility LC to the extent such amount is not reimbursed by the Borrower pursuant to Section 2.1.2(e) below, plus (ii) interest on the foregoing amount to be reimbursed by such Lender, for each day from the date of the LC Issuer’s demand for such reimbursement (or, if such demand is made after 11:00 a.m. (Chicago time) on such date, from the next succeeding Business Day) to the date on which such Lender pays the amount to be reimbursed by it, at a rate of interest per annum equal to the Federal Funds Effective Rate for the first three days and, thereafter, at a rate of interest equal to the rate applicable to Floating Rate Advances.

(e) Reimbursement by Borrower . The Borrower shall be irrevocably and unconditionally obligated to reimburse the LC Issuer on or before the applicable LC Payment Date for any amounts to be paid by the LC Issuer upon any drawing under any Facility LC, without presentment, demand, protest or other formalities of any kind; provided that, neither the Borrower nor any Lender shall hereby be precluded from

 

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asserting any claim for direct (but not consequential) damages suffered by the Borrower or such Lender to the extent, but only to the extent, caused by (i) the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the LC Issuer in determining whether a request presented under any Facility LC issued by it complied with the terms of such Facility LC or (ii) the LC Issuer’s failure to pay under any Facility LC issued by it after the presentation to it of a request strictly complying with the terms and conditions of such Facility LC. All such amounts paid by the LC Issuer and remaining unpaid by the Borrower shall bear interest, payable on demand, for each day until paid at a rate per annum equal to (x) the rate applicable to Floating Rate Advances for such day if such day falls on or before the applicable LC Payment Date and (y) the sum of 2% plus the rate applicable to Floating Rate Advances for such day if such day falls after such LC Payment Date. The LC Issuer will pay to each Lender ratably in accordance with its Pro Rata Share all amounts received by it from the Borrower for application in payment, in whole or in part, of the Reimbursement Obligation in respect of any Facility LC issued by the LC Issuer, but only to the extent such Lender has made payment to the LC Issuer in respect of such Facility LC pursuant to Section 2.1.2(d) . Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement (including without limitation the submission of a Borrowing Notice in compliance with Section 2.1.1(b) and the satisfaction of the applicable conditions precedent set forth in Article IV ), the Borrower Representative may request an Advance hereunder on behalf of the applicable Borrower for the purpose of satisfying any Reimbursement Obligation.

(f) Obligations Absolute . The Borrower’s obligations under this Section 2.1.2 shall be absolute and unconditional under any and all circumstances and irrespective of any setoff, counterclaim or defense to payment which the Borrower may have or have had against the LC Issuer, any Lender or any beneficiary of a Facility LC. The Borrower further agrees with the LC Issuer and the Lenders that the LC Issuer and the Lenders shall not be responsible for, and the Borrower’s Reimbursement Obligation in respect of any Facility LC shall not be affected by, among other things, the validity or genuineness of documents or of any endorsements thereon, even if such documents should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid, fraudulent or forged, or any dispute between or among the Borrower, any of its Affiliates, the beneficiary of any Facility LC or any financing institution or other party to whom any Facility LC may be transferred or any claims or defenses whatsoever of the Borrower or of any of its Affiliates against the beneficiary of any Facility LC or any such transferee. The LC Issuer shall not be liable for any error, omission, interruption or delay in transmission, dispatch or delivery of any message or advice, however transmitted, in connection with any Facility LC. The Borrower agrees that any action taken or omitted by the LC Issuer or any Lender under or in connection with each Facility LC and the related drafts and documents, if done without gross negligence or willful misconduct, shall be binding upon the Borrower and shall not put the LC Issuer or any Lender under any liability to the Borrower. Nothing in this Section 2.1.2(f) is intended to limit the right of the Borrower to make a claim against the LC Issuer for damages as contemplated by the proviso to the first sentence of Section 2.1.2(e) .

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consent, certificate, affidavit, letter, cablegram, telegram, telecopy, telex or teletype message, statement, order or other document believed by it (in its Permitted Discretion) to be genuine and correct and to have been signed, sent or made by the proper Person or Persons, and upon advice and statements of legal counsel, independent accountants and other experts selected by the LC Issuer. The LC Issuer shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action under this Agreement unless it shall first have received such advice or concurrence of the Required Lenders as it reasonably deems appropriate or it shall first be indemnified to its reasonable satisfaction by the Lenders against any and all liability and expense which may be incurred by it by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 2.1.2 , the LC Issuer shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, under this Agreement in accordance with a request of the Required Lenders, and such request and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding upon the Lenders and any future holders of a participation in any Facility LC.

(h) Indemnification . The Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Lender, the LC Issuer and the Agent, and their respective directors, officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims and damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses which such Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent may incur (or which may be claimed against such Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent by any Person whatsoever) by reason of or in connection with the issuance, execution and delivery or transfer of or payment or failure to pay under any Facility LC or any actual or proposed use of any Facility LC, including, without limitation, any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses which the LC Issuer may incur by reason of or in connection with (i) the failure of any other Lender to fulfill or comply with its obligations to the LC Issuer hereunder (but nothing herein contained shall affect any rights the Borrower may have against any Defaulting Lender) or (ii) by reason of or on account of the LC Issuer issuing any Facility LC which specifies that the term “Beneficiary” included therein includes any successor by operation of law of the named Beneficiary, but which Facility LC does not require that any drawing by any such successor Beneficiary be accompanied by a copy of a legal document, satisfactory to the LC Issuer (in its Permitted Discretion), evidencing the appointment of such successor Beneficiary; provided that, the Borrower shall not be required to indemnify any Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent for any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses to the extent, but only to the extent, caused by (x) the willful misconduct or gross negligence of the LC Issuer in determining whether a request presented under any Facility LC complied with the terms of such Facility LC or (y) the LC Issuer’s failure to pay under any Facility LC after the presentation to it of a request strictly complying with the terms and conditions of such Facility LC. Nothing in this Section 2.1.2(h) is intended to limit the obligations of the Borrower under any other provision of this Agreement.

(i) Lenders’ Indemnification . Each Lender shall, ratably in accordance with its Pro Rata Share, indemnify the LC Issuer, its Affiliates and their respective directors, officers, agents and employees (to the extent not reimbursed by the Borrower) against any cost, expense (including reasonable counsel fees and disbursements), claim, demand, action, loss or liability (except such as result from such indemnitees’ gross negligence or willful misconduct or the LC Issuer’s failure to pay under any Facility LC after the

 

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presentation to it of a request strictly complying with the terms and conditions of the Facility LC) that such indemnitees may suffer or incur in connection with this Section 2.1.2 or any action taken or omitted by such indemnitees hereunder.

(j) Facility LC Collateral Account . The Borrower agrees that it will, upon the request of the Agent or the Required Lenders and until the final expiration date of any Facility LC and thereafter as long as any amount is payable to the LC Issuer or the Lenders in respect of any Facility LC, maintain a special collateral account pursuant to arrangements satisfactory to the Agent in its Permitted Discretion (the “ Facility LC Collateral Account ”) at the Agent’s office at the address specified pursuant to Article XIII , in the name of the Borrower but under the sole dominion and control of the Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders and in which the Borrower shall have no interest other than as set forth in Section 8.1 . Nothing in this Section 2.1.2(j) shall either obligate the Agent to require the Borrower to deposit any funds in the Facility LC Collateral Account or limit the right of the Agent to release any funds held in the Facility LC Collateral Account in each case other than as required by Section 8.1 . The Borrower hereby pledges, assigns and grants to the Agent, on behalf of and for the ratable benefit of the Lenders and the LC Issuer, a security interest in all of the Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all funds which may from time to time be on deposit in the Facility LC Collateral Account to secure the prompt and complete payment and performance of the Secured Obligations. The Agent will invest any funds on deposit from time to time in the Facility LC Collateral Account in certificates of deposit of Chase having a maturity not exceeding thirty days.

(k) Rights as a Lender . In its capacity as a Lender, the LC Issuer shall have the same rights and obligations as any other Lender.

(l) Termination of the Facility . If, notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 2.1.2 , any Facility LC is outstanding upon the earlier of (x) the termination of this Agreement and (y) the Facility Termination Date, then upon such termination the Borrower shall deposit with the Agent, for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders, with respect to all LC Obligations, as the Agent in its discretion shall specify, either (i) a standby letter of credit (a “ Supporting Letter of Credit ”), in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion), issued by an issuer satisfactory to the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion), in a stated amount equal to 105% of the difference of (x) the amount of LC Obligations at such time, less (y) the amount on deposit in the Facility LC Collateral Account at such time which is free and clear of all rights and claims of third parties and has not been applied against the Obligations (such difference, the “ Collateral Shortfall Amount ”), under which Supporting Letter of Credit the Agent is entitled to draw amounts necessary to reimburse the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders for payments to be made by the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders under any such Facility LC and any fees and expenses associated with such Facility LC, or (ii) cash, in immediately available funds, in an amount equal to 105% of the Collateral Shortfall Amount to be held in the Facility LC Collateral Account. Such Supporting Letter of Credit or deposit of cash shall be held by the Agent, for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders, as security for, and to provide for the payment of, the aggregate undrawn amount of such Facility LC remaining outstanding.

 

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2.1.3. Non-Ratable Loans . Subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 2.1.1(a) , the Agent may elect to have the terms of this Section 2.1.3 apply to any requested Floating Rate Advance and Chase shall thereafter make an Advance, on behalf of the Lenders and in the amount requested, available to the Borrower on the applicable Borrowing Date by transferring same day funds to the Funding Account. Each Advance made solely by the Agent pursuant to this Section 2.1.3 is referred to in this Agreement as a “Non-Ratable Loan,” and such Advances are referred to as the “Non-Ratable Loans.” Each Non-Ratable Loan shall be subject to all the terms and conditions applicable to other Advances funded by the Lenders, except that all payments thereon shall be payable to Chase solely for its own account. The aggregate amount of Non-Ratable Loans outstanding at any time shall not exceed $20,000,000. The Agent shall not make any Non-Ratable Loan if the requested Non-Ratable Loan exceeds Availability (before giving effect to such Non-Ratable Loan). Non-Ratable Loans may be made even if a Default or Unmatured Default exists, but may not be made if the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.2 (other than Section 4.2(a) ) have not been satisfied. The Non-Ratable Loans shall be secured by the Liens granted to the Agent in and to the Collateral and shall constitute Obligations hereunder. All Non-Ratable Loans shall be Floating Rate Advances and are subject to the settlement provisions set forth in Section 2.19 .

2.1.4. Protective Advances, Swingline Loans and Overadvances .

(a) Protective Advances . Subject to the limitations set forth below, the Agent is authorized by the Borrower and the Lenders, from time to time in the Agent’s sole discretion (but shall have absolutely no obligation to), to make Advances, on behalf of all Lenders, in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time that, when added to the aggregate amount of Overadvances outstanding at such time, does not exceed 5% of the Aggregate Commitment at such time, which the Agent, in its Permitted Discretion, deems necessary or desirable (i) to preserve or protect the Collateral, or any portion thereof, (ii) to enhance the likelihood of, or maximize the amount of, repayment of the Loans and other Obligations, or (iii) to pay any other amount chargeable to or required to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, including costs, fees, and expenses as described in Section 9.6 (any of such Advances are herein referred to as “ Protective Advances ”); provided that, no Protective Advance shall cause the Aggregate Credit Exposure to exceed the Aggregate Commitment. Protective Advances may be made even if the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.2 have not been satisfied. The Protective Advances shall be secured by the Liens in favor of the Agent in and to the Collateral and shall constitute Obligations hereunder. All Protective Advances shall be Floating Rate Advances, shall bear interest at the default rate set forth in Section 2.12 and shall be payable on the earlier of demand or the Facility Termination Date. The Required Lenders may at any time revoke the Agent’s authorization to make Protective Advances. Any such revocation must be in writing and shall become effective prospectively upon the Agent’s receipt thereof. At any time that there is sufficient Availability and the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.2 have been satisfied, the Agent may request the Lenders to make a Revolving Loan to repay a Protective Advance. At any other time the Agent may require the Lenders to fund their risk participations described in Section 2.2 .

 

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(b) Swingline Loans . Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Agent is authorized by the Borrower and the Lenders, from time to time in the Agent’s sole discretion (but shall have absolutely no obligation to), to make Swingline Loans, on behalf of all Lenders, in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding that will not result in (i) the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Swingline Loans exceeding $30,000,000 or (ii) the Aggregate Credit Exposure exceeding the lesser of the (x) Aggregate Commitment and (y) the Borrowing Base; provided that the Agent shall not be required to make a Swingline Loan to refinance an outstanding Swingline Loan. Within the foregoing limits and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Borrower may borrow, prepay and reborrow Swingline Loans. To request a Swingline Loan, the Borrower shall notify the Agent of such request by telephone (confirmed by facsimile), not later than 11:00 a.m., Chicago time, on the day of a proposed Swingline Loan. Each such notice shall be irrevocable and shall specify the requested date (which shall be a Business Day) and amount of the requested Swingline Loan. The Agent shall make each Swingline Loan available to the Borrower by means of a credit to the Funding Account (or, in the case of a Swingline Loan made to finance the reimbursement of a Facility LC as provided in Section 2.1.2(e) , by remittance to the LC Issuer, and in the case of repayment of another Loan or fees or expenses as provided herein, by remittance to the Agent to be distributed to the Lenders) by 2:00 p.m., Chicago time, on the requested date of such Swingline Loan. All Swingline loans shall be Floating Rate Advances, shall bear interest at the default rate set forth in Section 2.12 and shall be payable on the earlier of demand or the Facility Termination Date.

The Agent may require the Lenders to acquire participations on such Business Day in all or a portion of the Swingline Loans outstanding. In such event, the Agent shall give the Lenders notice, specifying the aggregate amount of Swingline Loans in which Lenders will participate, as well as each Lender’s Pro Rata Share of such Swingline Loan or Loans. Each Lender hereby absolutely and unconditionally agrees, upon receipt of notice as provided above, to pay to the Agent such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of such Swingline Loan or Loans. Each Lender acknowledges and agrees that its obligation to acquire participations in Swingline Loans pursuant to this paragraph is absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance whatsoever, including the occurrence and continuance of a Default or reduction or termination of the Commitments, and that each such payment shall be made without any offset, abatement, withholding or reduction whatsoever. Each Lender shall comply with its obligation under this paragraph by transfer of immediately available funds, in the same manner as provided in Section 2.1.1(d) (and Section 2.1.1(d) shall apply, mutatis mutandis , to the payment obligations of the Lenders). Any amounts received by the Agent from the Borrower (or other party on behalf of the Borrower) in respect of a Swingline Loan after receipt by the Agent of the proceeds of a sale of participations therein shall be promptly remitted by the Agent to the Lenders that shall have made their payments pursuant to this paragraph or retained by the Agent, as their interests may appear; provided that any such payment so remitted shall be repaid to the Agent if and to the extent such payment is required to be refunded to the Borrower for any reason. The purchase of participations in a Swingline Loan pursuant to this paragraph shall not relieve the Borrower of any default in the payment thereof.

 

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(c) Overadvances . Any provision of this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, at the request of the Borrower Representative on behalf of the Borrower, the Agent may in its sole discretion (but shall have absolutely no obligation to), make Advances to the Borrower Representative (for the account of the Borrower), on behalf of the Lenders, in amounts that exceed Availability (any such excess Advances are herein referred to collectively as “ Overadvances ”); provided that, (i) no such event or occurrence shall cause or constitute a waiver of the Agent’s or Lenders’ right to refuse to make any further Swingline Loans, Overadvances, Revolving Loans or Non-Ratable Loans, or issue Facility LCs, as the case may be, at any time that an Overadvance exists, (ii) no Overadvance shall result in a Default or Unmatured Default due to the Borrower’s failure to comply with Section 2.1.1(a) for so long as the Agent permits such Overadvance to remain outstanding, but solely with respect to the amount of such Overadvance and (iii) the aggregate amount of Overadvances outstanding at any time, when added to the aggregate amount of Protective Advances outstanding at such time, shall not exceed 5% of the Aggregate Commitment at such time. In addition, Overadvances may be made even if a Default or Unmatured Default exists, but may not be made if the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.2 have not been satisfied (other than the condition regarding Availability and other than Section 4.2(a) ). All Overadvances shall constitute Floating Rate Advances, shall bear interest at the default rate set forth in Section 2.12, shall be payable on the earlier of demand or the Facility Termination Date and are subject to the settlement provisions set forth in Section 2.19 . The authority of the Agent to make Overadvances is limited to an aggregate amount not to exceed 5% of the Borrowing Base at any time, no Overadvance may remain outstanding for more than thirty days and no Overadvance shall cause any Lender’s Credit Exposure to exceed its Commitment or the Aggregate Credit Exposure to exceed the Aggregate Commitment; provided that, the Required Lenders may at any time revoke the Agent’s authorization to make Overadvances. Any such revocation must be in writing and shall become effective prospectively upon the Agent’s receipt thereof.

2.2. Ratable Loans; Risk Participation . Except as otherwise provided below, each Advance made in connection with a Revolving Loan shall consist of Loans made by each Lender in an amount equal to such Lender’s Pro Rata Share. Upon the making of an Advance by the Agent in connection with a Non-Ratable Loan, a Swingline Loan, an Overadvance or a Protective Advance (whether before or after the occurrence of a Default or an Unmatured Default and regardless of whether the Agent has requested a Settlement with respect to such Non-Ratable Loan, Swingline Loan, Overadvance or Protective Advance), the Agent shall be deemed, without further action by any party hereto, to have unconditionally and irrevocably sold to each Lender and each Lender shall be deemed, without further action by any party hereto, to have unconditionally and irrevocably purchased from the Agent, without recourse or warranty, an undivided interest and participation in such Non-Ratable Loan, Swingline Loan, Overadvance or Protective Advance in proportion to its Pro Rata Share of the Aggregate Commitment. From and after the date, if any, on which any Lender is required to fund its participation in any Non-Ratable Loan, Swingline Loan, Overadvance or Protective Advance purchased hereunder, the Agent shall promptly distribute to such Lender, such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of all payments of principal and interest and all proceeds of Collateral received by the Agent in respect of such Loan.

 

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2.3. Payment of the Obligations . The Borrower shall repay the outstanding principal balance of the Loans, together with all other Obligations, including all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, on the Facility Termination Date.

2.4. Minimum Amount of Each Advance . Each Eurodollar Advance shall be in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 and in multiples of $1,000,000 if in excess thereof. Floating Rate Advances may be in any amount.

2.5. Funding Account . The Borrower Representative shall deliver to the Agent, on the Effective Date, a notice setting forth the deposit account of the Borrower Representative (the “ Funding Account ”) to which the Agent is authorized by the Borrower to transfer the proceeds of any Advances requested pursuant to this Agreement. The Borrower Representative may designate a replacement Funding Account from time to time by written notice to the Agent. Any designation by the Borrower Representative of the Funding Account must be reasonably acceptable to the Agent.

2.6. Reliance Upon Authority; No Liability . The Agent is entitled to rely conclusively on any individual’s request for Advances hereunder, so long as the proceeds thereof are to be transferred to the Funding Account. The Agent shall have no duty to verify the identity of any individual representing himself or herself as a person authorized by the Borrower to make such requests on their behalf. The Agent shall not incur any liability to the Borrower as a result of acting upon any notice referred to in Section 2.1 which the Agent reasonably believes to have been given by an officer or other person duly authorized by the Borrower to request Advances on their behalf or for otherwise acting under this Agreement. The crediting of Advances to the Funding Account shall conclusively establish the obligation of the Borrower to repay such Advances as provided herein.

2.7. Conversion and Continuation of Outstanding Advances . Floating Rate Advances shall continue as Floating Rate Advances unless and until such Floating Rate Advances are converted into Eurodollar Advances pursuant to this Section 2.7 or are repaid in accordance with this Agreement. Each Eurodollar Advance shall continue as a Eurodollar Advance until the end of the then applicable Interest Period therefor, at which time such Eurodollar Advance shall be automatically converted into a Floating Rate Advance unless (x) such Eurodollar Advance is or was repaid in accordance with this Agreement or (y) the Borrower Representative shall have given the Agent a Conversion/Continuation Notice (as defined below) requesting that, at the end of such Interest Period, such Eurodollar Advance continue as a Eurodollar Advance for the same or another Interest Period. Subject to the terms of Section 2.4 , the Borrower Representative may elect from time to time to convert all or any part of a Floating Rate Advance into a Eurodollar Advance on behalf of the applicable Borrower. The Borrower Representative shall give the Agent irrevocable notice in the form of Exhibit B (a “ Conversion/Continuation Notice ”) of each conversion of a Floating Rate Advance into a Eurodollar Advance or continuation of a Eurodollar Advance not later than 10:00 a.m. (Chicago time) at least three Business Days prior to the date of the requested conversion or continuation, specifying (i) the requested date, which shall be a Business Day, of such conversion or continuation, (ii) the aggregate amount and Type of the Advance which is to be converted or continued, and (iii) the amount of such Advance which is to be converted into or continued as a Eurodollar Advance and the duration of the Interest Period applicable thereto.

 

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2.8. Telephonic Notices . The Borrower hereby authorizes the Lenders and the Agent to extend, convert or continue Advances, effect selections of Types of Advances and to transfer funds based on telephonic notices made by any person or persons the Agent or any Lender in good faith believes to be acting on behalf of the Borrower Representative, it being understood that the foregoing authorization is specifically intended to allow Borrowing Notices and Conversion/Continuation Notices to be given telephonically. The Borrower Representative agrees to deliver promptly to the Agent a written confirmation, if such confirmation is requested by the Agent or any Lender, of each telephonic notice signed by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower Representative. If the written confirmation differs in any material respect from the action taken by the Agent and the Lenders, the records of the Agent and the Lenders shall govern absent manifest error.

2.9. Notification of Advances, Interest Rates and Repayments . Promptly after receipt thereof, the Agent will notify each Lender of the contents of each Borrowing Notice, Conversion/Continuation Notice, and repayment notice received by it hereunder. Promptly after notice from the LC Issuer, the Agent will notify each Lender of the contents of each request for issuance of a Facility LC hereunder or any Modification. The Agent will notify each Lender of the interest rate applicable to each Eurodollar Advance promptly upon determination of such interest rate and will give each Lender prompt notice of each change in the Alternate Base Rate.

2.10. Fees .

(a) Unused Commitment Fee . The Borrower agrees to pay to the Agent, for the account of each Lender in accordance with such Lender’s Pro Rata Share, an unused commitment fee at a per annum rate equal to the Applicable Fee Rate on the average daily Available Commitment, such fee to be payable in arrears on each Payment Date hereafter and on the Facility Termination Date (the “ Unused Commitment Fee ”).

(b) LC Fees . The Borrower shall pay to the Agent, for the account of the Lenders ratably in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Shares, a letter of credit fee at a per annum rate equal to the Applicable Margin for Eurodollar Loans in effect from time to time on the average daily undrawn stated amount under each Facility LC, such fee to be payable in arrears on each Payment Date (the “ LC Fee ”). The Borrower shall also pay to the LC Issuer for its own account (x) a fronting fee of 0.125% per annum of the face amount of the Facility LC, based on average daily undrawn amounts under each Facility LC and payable in arrears on each Payment Date, and (y) documentary and processing charges in connection with the issuance or Modification of and draws under Facility LCs in accordance with the LC Issuer’s standard schedule for such charges as in effect from time to time.

(c) Agent and Arranger Fees . The Borrower agrees to pay all fees and expenses payable to the Agent, Arrangers and Lenders.

2.11. Interest Rates . Each Floating Rate Advance shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof, for each day from and including the date such Advance is made or is automatically converted from a Eurodollar Advance into a Floating Rate Advance pursuant to Section 2.7 , to but excluding the date it is paid or is converted into a Eurodollar Advance

 

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pursuant to Section 2.7 hereof, at a rate per annum equal to the Floating Rate for such day. Changes in the rate of interest on that portion of any Advance maintained as a Floating Rate Advance will take effect simultaneously with each change in the Alternate Base Rate. Each Eurodollar Advance shall bear interest on the outstanding principal amount thereof from and including the first day of the Interest Period applicable thereto to (but not including) the last day of such Interest Period at the interest rate determined by the Agent as applicable to such Eurodollar Advance based upon the Borrower Representative’s selections under Sections 2.1.1 and 2.7 and otherwise in accordance with the terms hereof. No Interest Period may end after the Facility Termination Date. If at any time Loans are outstanding with respect to which the Borrower Representative has not delivered a notice to the Agent specifying the basis for determining the interest rate applicable thereto, those Loans shall bear interest at the Floating Rate.

2.12. Eurodollar Advances Post Default; Default Rates . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained hereunder, during the continuance of a Default or Unmatured Default the Agent or the Required Lenders may, at their option, by notice to the Borrower Representative (which notice may be revoked at the option of the Required Lenders notwithstanding any provision of Section 8.3 requiring unanimous consent of the Lenders to reductions in interest rates), declare that no Advance may be made as, converted into or continued as a Eurodollar Advance. During the continuance of a default in the payment of the principal, interest or any other amount due hereunder or under another Loan Document, the Agent or the Required Lenders may, at their option, by notice to the Borrower Representative (which notice may be revoked at the option of the Required Lenders notwithstanding any provision of Section 8.3 requiring unanimous consent of the Lenders to reductions in interest rates), declare that (i) each Eurodollar Advance shall bear interest for the remainder of the applicable Interest Period at the rate otherwise applicable to such Interest Period plus 2% per annum, (ii) each Floating Rate Advance shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the Floating Rate in effect from time to time plus 2% per annum and (iii) the LC Fee shall be increased by 2% per annum, provided that, during the continuance of a Default under subsection (f) or (g) of Article VII, the interest rates set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) above and the increase in the LC Fee set forth in clause (iii) above shall be applicable to all Credit Extensions without any election or action on the part of the Agent or any Lender.

2.13. Interest Payment Dates; Interest and Fee Basis . Interest accrued on each Floating Rate Advance shall be payable on each Payment Date, commencing with the first such date to occur after the date hereof and at maturity. Interest accrued on each Eurodollar Advance shall be payable on each Payment Date. Interest on all Advances, Unused Commitment Fees and LC Fees shall be calculated for actual days elapsed on the basis of a 360-day year (or 365/366 days, in the case of Loans the interest rate payable on which is based on the Prime Rate). Interest shall be payable for the day an Advance is made but not for the day of any payment on the amount paid if payment is received prior to noon (local time) at the place of payment. If any payment of principal of or interest on an Advance shall become due on a day which is not a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day and, in the case of a principal payment, such extension of time shall be included in computing interest in connection with such payment. After giving effect to any Loan, Advance, continuation, or conversion of any Eurodollar Rate Loan, there may not be more than six different Interest Periods in effect hereunder.

 

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2.14. Voluntary Prepayments . Subject to Section 2.25 , the Borrower may from time to time prepay, but without penalty or premium, all or any portion of the outstanding Floating Rate Advances. The Borrower may also from time to time prepay, subject to the payment of any funding indemnification amounts required by Section 3.4 but without penalty or premium, all outstanding Eurodollar Advances, or, in a minimum aggregate amount of $5,000,000 or any integral multiple of $1,000,000 in excess thereof, any portion of the outstanding Eurodollar Advances upon three Business Days’ prior notice to the Agent.

2.15. Mandatory Prepayments

(a) Borrowing Base Compliance . Except for Overadvances permitted pursuant to Section 2.1.4(c) , the applicable Borrower shall immediately repay the Revolving Loans, Swingline Loans, Reimbursement Obligations and/or Non-Ratable Loans (and, if required, cash collateralize any undrawn Facility LC in the manner contemplated in Section 2.1.2(j) ) if at any time the Aggregate Credit Exposure exceeds the lesser of (i) the Aggregate Commitment and (ii) the Borrowing Base (or, until the 2010 Parent Notes are discharged or defeased in accordance with Section 8.1 of the 2010 Parent Indenture, the amount permitted under and calculated in accordance with the definition of “Borrowing Base” in the 2010 Parent Indenture) to the extent required to eliminate such excess.

(b) Sale of Assets . (i) Except as set forth in Section 2.15(b)(ii) , immediately upon receipt by the General Partner, the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of the Net Cash Proceeds of any asset disposition (other than (A) sales of inventory in the ordinary course of business and (B) up to $10,000,000 per Fiscal Year of Net Cash Proceeds from sales of obsolete or worn-out property in the ordinary course of business), the General Partner or applicable Borrower shall prepay the Obligations, or shall cause the applicable Subsidiary to deliver funds to the Agent for application to the Obligations, in an amount equal to all such Net Cash Proceeds. Any such prepayment shall be applied first , to pay the principal of the Overadvances and Protective Advances, second , to pay the principal of the Non-Ratable Loans and third , to pay the principal of the Revolving Loans (including the Swingline Loans) without a concomitant reduction in the Aggregate Commitment.

(ii) So long as the 2010 Parent Indenture is in effect, notwithstanding Section 2.15(b)(i) , if (x) the Borrower Representative delivers to the Agent a Reinvestment Notice with respect to an asset disposition and (y) the Reinvestment Deferred Amount related thereto is deposited in a deposit account located at, and subject to control agreements in favor of, the Agent, then such Reinvestment Deferred Amount may be (i) used to consummate Permitted Acquisitions and/or (ii) reinvested to acquire assets useful in the Borrower’s business (other than current assets); provided that on each Reinvestment Prepayment Date, an amount equal to the Reinvestment Prepayment Amount with respect to the relevant asset disposition shall be applied toward the prepayment of the Obligations as set forth in Section 2.15(b)(i) .

(c) Issuance of Debt or Equity . If any Loan Party or any of its respective Subsidiaries issues Capital Stock or Indebtedness (other than Indebtedness permitted by Sections 6.17(a),(c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (j) and (k)) , no later than the Business Day following the date of receipt of any Net Cash Proceeds of such issuance or receipt of such

 

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dividend, distribution, loan or advance, the Borrower, or applicable Loan Party, shall prepay the Obligations in an amount equal to all such Net Cash Proceeds. Any such prepayment shall be applied first , to pay the principal of the Overadvances and Protective Advances, second , to pay the principal of the Non-Ratable Loans and third , to pay the principal of the Revolving Loans (including the Swingline Loans) without a concomitant reduction in the Aggregate Commitment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the 2010 Parent Indenture is in effect, all or any portion of any Net Cash Proceeds of any such issuance that is deposited in a deposit account located at, and subject to control agreements in favor of, the Agent may be (i) used to consummate Permitted Acquisitions and/or (2) reinvested to repair, rebuild or purchase replacement property, in each case within 12 months after the receipt of such Net Cash Proceeds, and if not so used or reinvested within such period, shall be applied as set forth in the first sentence of this Section 2.15(c) .

(d) Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds . Any insurance or condemnation proceeds to be applied to the Obligations in accordance with Section 6.7(d) shall be applied as follows: (i) insurance proceeds from casualties or losses to cash or Inventory shall be applied, first , to the Overadvances and Protective Advances, pro rata, second , to the Non-Ratable Loans, third , to the Revolving Loans (including the Swingline Loans), and fourth , to cash collateralize outstanding Facility LCs; and (ii) insurance or condemnation proceeds from casualties or losses to Equipment, Fixtures and real Property shall be applied first , to pay the principal of the Overadvances and Protective Advances, second , to pay the principal of the Non-Ratable Loans and third , to pay the principal of the Revolving Loans (including Swingline Loans). The Aggregate Commitment shall not be permanently reduced by the amount of any such prepayments. If the precise amount of insurance or condemnation proceeds allocable to Inventory as compared to Equipment, Fixtures and real Property is not otherwise determined, the allocation and application of those proceeds shall be determined by the Agent, in its Permitted Discretion. Notwithstanding the foregoing, so long as the 2010 Parent Indenture is in effect, all or any portion of such insurance or condemnation proceeds that is deposited in a deposit account located at, and subject to control agreements in favor of, the Agent may be (i) used to consummate Permitted Acquisitions and/or (2) reinvested to repair, rebuild or purchase replacement property, in each case within 12 months after the receipt of such proceeds, and if not so used or reinvested within such period, shall be applied as set forth in the first sentence of this Section 2.15(d) .

(e) General . Without in any way limiting the foregoing, immediately upon receipt by any Loan Party of proceeds of any sale of any Collateral, the Borrower shall cause such Loan Party to deliver such proceeds to the Agent, or deposit such proceeds in a deposit account subject to a Deposit Account Control Agreement. All of such proceeds shall be applied as set forth above or otherwise as provided in Section 2.18 . Nothing in this Section 2.15 shall be construed to constitute Agent’s or any Lender’s consent to any transaction that is not permitted by other provisions of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents.

 

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2.16. Termination of the Commitments; Increase in Aggregate Commitment

(a) Without limiting Section 2.3 or Section 8.1 , (a) the Aggregate Commitment shall expire on the Facility Termination Date and (b) the Aggregate Credit Exposure and all other unpaid Obligations shall be paid in full by the Borrower on the Facility Termination Date.

(b) The Borrower may terminate this Agreement with at least five Business Days’ prior written notice thereof to the Agent and the Lenders, upon (i) the payment in full of all outstanding Loans, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, (ii) the cancellation and return of all outstanding Facility LCs (or alternatively, with respect to each such Facility LC, the furnishing to the Agent of a cash deposit or Supporting Letter of Credit as required by Section 2.1.2(l) ), (iii) the payment in full of all reimbursable expenses and other Obligations together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and (iv) the payment in full of any amount due under Section 3.4 .

(c) The Borrower shall have the right to increase the Aggregate Commitment by obtaining additional Commitments, either from one or more of the Lenders or another lending institution provided that (i) any such request for an increase shall be in a minimum amount of $25,000,000, (ii) the Aggregate Commitment does not exceed $550,000,000, (iii) the Borrower may make a maximum of two such requests, (iv) the Agent has approved the identity of any such new Lender, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, (v) any such new Lender assumes all of the rights and obligations of a “Lender” hereunder, and (vi) the procedures described in Section 2.16(d) have been satisfied.

(d) Any amendment hereto to effect such an increase or addition shall be in form and substance satisfactory to the Agent and shall only require the written signatures of the Agent, the Borrower and the Lender(s) being added or increasing their Commitment. As a condition precedent to such an increase, Borrower shall deliver to the Agent a certificate of each Loan Party (in sufficient copies for each Lender) signed by an authorized officer of such Loan Party (i) certifying and attaching the resolutions adopted by such Loan Party approving or consenting to such increase, and (ii) in the case of the Borrower, certifying that, before and after giving effect to such increase, (A) the representations and warranties contained in Article V and the other Loan Documents are true and correct, except to the extent that such representations and warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they are true and correct as of such earlier date, and (B) no Default or Unmatured Default exists. Promptly following the effectiveness of any such amendment, the Agent will provide a copy thereof to the Lenders.

(e) Within a reasonable time after the effective date of any increase, the Agent shall, and is hereby authorized and directed to, revise the Commitments set forth on Schedule I hereto to reflect such increase and shall distribute such revised schedule to each of the Lenders and the Borrower, whereupon such revised schedule shall replace the old schedule and become part of this Agreement. On the Business Day on which any such increase becomes effective, all outstanding Floating Rate Advances and Eurodollar Advances shall be reallocated among the Lenders (including any newly added Lenders)

 

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in accordance with the Lenders’ respective revised Pro Rata Shares (and shall be deemed repaid in connection with any such reallocation).

2.17. Method of Payment

(a) All payments of the Obligations hereunder shall be made, without setoff, deduction, or counterclaim, in immediately available funds to the Agent at the Agent’s address specified pursuant to Article XIII , or at any other Lending Installation of the Agent specified in writing by the Agent to the Borrower Representative, by noon (local time) on the date when due and shall be applied ratably by the Agent among the Lenders. Any payment received by the Agent after such time shall be deemed to have been received on the following Business Day and any applicable interest or fee shall continue to accrue. Solely for purposes of determining the amount of Loans available for borrowing purposes, checks and cash or other immediately available funds from collections of items of payment and proceeds of any Collateral shall be applied in whole or in part against the Obligations, on the day of receipt, subject to actual collection. Each payment delivered to the Agent for the account of any Lender shall be delivered promptly by the Agent to such Lender in the same type of funds that the Agent received at its address specified pursuant to Article XIII or at any Lending Installation specified in a notice received by the Agent from such Lender.

(b) At the election of the Agent, all payments of principal, interest, reimbursement obligations in connection with Facility LCs, fees, premiums, reimbursable expenses (including, without limitation, all reimbursement for fees and expenses pursuant to Section 9.6 ), and other sums payable under the Loan Documents, may be paid from the proceeds of Advances made hereunder whether made following a request by the Borrower Representative pursuant to Section 2.1 or a deemed request as provided in this Section 2.17 or may be deducted from the Funding Account or any other deposit account of the Borrower maintained with the Agent. The Borrower hereby irrevocably authorizes (i) the Agent to make an Advance for the purpose of paying each payment of principal, interest and fees as it becomes due hereunder or any other amount due under the Loan Documents and agrees that all such amounts charged shall constitute Loans (including Non-Ratable Loans, Swingline Loans, Overadvances and Protective Advances) and that all such Advances shall be deemed to have been requested pursuant to Section 2.1 and (ii) the Agent to charge the Funding Account or any other deposit account of the Borrower maintained with Chase for each payment of principal, interest and fees as it becomes due hereunder or any other amount due under the Loan Documents.

2.18. Apportionment, Application, and Reversal of Payments . Except as otherwise required pursuant to Section 2.19 , principal and interest payments shall be apportioned ratably among the Lenders as set forth in this Article II and payments of the fees shall, as applicable, be apportioned ratably among the Lenders, except for fees payable solely to the Agent or the LC Issuer and except as provided in Section 2.10(c) . All payments shall be remitted to the Agent and all such payments not relating to principal or interest of specific Loans or not constituting payment of specific fees as specified by the Borrower Representative, and all proceeds of any Collateral received by the Agent, shall be applied, ratably, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, first , to pay any fees, indemnities, or expense reimbursements including amounts

 

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then due to the Agent from the Borrower (other than in connection with Rate Management Transactions and Banking Services), second , to pay any fees or expense reimbursements then due to the Lenders from the Borrower (other than in connection with Rate Management Transactions and Bank Services), third , to pay interest due in respect of the Overadvances and Protective Advances, fourth , to pay the principal of the Overadvances and Protective Advances, fifth , to pay interest due in respect of the Non-Ratable Loans, sixth , to pay interest due in respect of the Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans (other than Non-Ratable Loans, Overadvances and Protective Advances), seventh , to pay or prepay principal of the Non-Ratable Loans, eighth , to pay or prepay principal of the Revolving Loans and Swingline Loans (other than Non-Ratable Loans, Overadvances and Protective Advances) and unpaid reimbursement obligations in respect of Facility LCs, ninth , to pay an amount to the Agent equal to one hundred five percent (105%) of the aggregate undrawn face amount of all outstanding Facility LCs and the aggregate amount of any unpaid reimbursement obligations in respect of Facility LCs, to be held as cash collateral for such Obligations, tenth , to payment of any amounts owing with respect to obligations of the Loan Parties in respect of any Rate Management Transactions (including Commodity Hedging Agreements) and Banking Services that are secured by the Collateral, and eleventh , to the payment of any other Secured Obligation due to the Agent or any Lender by the Borrower. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, unless so directed by the Borrower Representative, or unless a Default is in existence, neither the Agent nor any Lender shall apply any payment which it receives to any Eurodollar Loan, except (a) on the expiration date of the Interest Period applicable to any such Eurodollar Loan or (b) in the event, and only to the extent, that there are no outstanding Floating Rate Loans and, in any event, the Borrower shall pay the Eurodollar breakage losses in accordance with Section 3.4 . The Agent and the Lenders shall have the continuing and exclusive right to apply and reverse and reapply any and all such proceeds and payments to any portion of the Secured Obligations.

2.19. Settlement . Each Lender’s funded portion of the Loans is intended by the Lenders to be equal at all times to such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the outstanding Loans. Notwithstanding such agreement, the Agent, Chase, and the Lenders agree (which agreement shall not be for the benefit of or enforceable by the Loan Parties) that in order to facilitate the administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, settlement among them as to the Loans, including the Non-Ratable Loans, Swingline Loans and Overadvances shall take place on a periodic basis as follows. The Agent shall request settlement (a “ Settlement ”) with the Lenders on at least a weekly basis, or on a more frequent basis at the Agent’s election, by notifying the Lenders of such requested Settlement by telecopy, telephone, or e-mail no later than 12:00 noon (Chicago time) on the date of such requested Settlement (the “ Settlement Date ”). Each Lender (other than the Agent, in the case of the Non-Ratable Loans, Swingline Loans and Overadvances) shall transfer the amount of such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of the outstanding principal amount of the applicable Loan with respect to which Settlement is requested to the Agent, to such account of the Agent as the Agent may designate, not later than 2:00 p.m. (Chicago time), on the Settlement Date applicable thereto. Settlements may occur during the existence of a Default or an Unmatured Default and whether or not the applicable conditions precedent set forth in Section 4.2 have then been satisfied. Such amounts transferred to the Agent shall be applied against the amounts of the applicable Loan and, together with Chase’s Pro Rata Share of such Non-Ratable Loan, Swingline Loan or Overadvance, shall constitute Revolving Loans of such Lenders, respectively. If any such amount is not transferred to the Agent by any Lender on the Settlement Date applicable thereto, the Agent shall be entitled

 

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to recover such amount on demand from such Lender together with interest thereon as specified in Section 2.23 .

2.20. Indemnity for Returned Payments . If after receipt of any payment which is applied to the payment of all or any part of the Obligations, the Agent or any Lender is for any reason compelled to surrender such payment or proceeds to any Person because such payment or application of proceeds is invalidated, declared fraudulent, set aside, determined to be void or voidable as a preference, impermissible setoff, or a diversion of trust funds, or for any other reason, then the Obligations or part thereof intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continued and this Agreement shall continue in full force as if such payment or proceeds had not been received by the Agent or such Lender and the Borrower shall be liable to pay to the Agent and the Lenders, and the Borrower hereby indemnifies the Agent and the Lenders and holds the Agent and the Lenders harmless for the amount of such payment or proceeds surrendered. The provisions of this Section 2.20 shall be and remain effective notwithstanding any contrary action which may have been taken by the Agent or any Lender in reliance upon such payment or application of proceeds, and any such contrary action so taken shall be without prejudice to the Agent’s and the Lenders’ rights under this Agreement and shall be deemed to have been conditioned upon such payment or application of proceeds having become final and irrevocable. The provisions of this Section 2.20 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

2.21. Noteless Agreement; Evidence of Indebtedness .

(a) Each Lender shall maintain in accordance with its usual practice an account or accounts evidencing the indebtedness of the Borrower to such Lender resulting from each Loan made by such Lender from time to time, including the amounts of principal and interest payable and paid to such Lender from time to time hereunder.

(b) The Agent shall also maintain accounts in which it will record (i) the amount of each Loan extended hereunder, the Type thereof, the name of the Borrower who requested such Loan and the Interest Period with respect thereto, (ii) the amount of any principal or interest due and payable or to become due and payable from the Borrower to each Lender hereunder, (iii) the original stated amount of each Facility LC and the amount of LC Obligations outstanding at any time, and (iv) the amount of any sum received by the Agent hereunder from the Borrower and each Lender’s share thereof.

(c) The entries maintained in the accounts maintained pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) above shall, absent manifest error, be prima facie evidence of the existence and amounts of the Obligations therein recorded; provided however , that the failure of the Agent or any Lender to maintain such accounts or any error therein shall not in any manner affect the obligation of the Borrower to repay the Obligations in accordance with their terms. The Agent shall, in accordance with its regular practice, deliver to the Borrower periodic statements with respect to the accounts maintained pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) above.

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order of such Lender. Thereafter, the Revolving Loans evidenced by such Note and interest thereon shall at all times (prior to any assignment pursuant to Section 12.3 ) be represented by one or more Notes payable to the order of the payee named therein, except to the extent that any such Lender subsequently returns any such Note for cancellation and requests that such Revolving Loans once again be evidenced as described in paragraphs (a) and (b) above.

2.22. Lending Installations . Each Lender may book its Loans and its participation in any LC Obligations and the LC Issuer may book the Facility LCs at any Lending Installation selected by such Lender or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, and may change its Lending Installation from time to time; provided , however , such selection shall not increase, if otherwise reasonably avoidable, the Borrower’s costs under Article III. All terms of this Agreement shall apply to any such Lending Installation and the Loans, Facility LCs, Reimbursement Obligations and any Notes issued hereunder shall be deemed held by each Lender or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, for the benefit of any such Lending Installation. Each Lender and the LC Issuer may, by written notice to the Agent and the Borrower Representative in accordance with Article XIII, designate replacement or additional Lending Installations through which Loans will be made by it or Facility LCs will be issued by it and for whose account Loan payments or payments with respect to Facility LCs are to be made.

2.23. Non-Receipt of Funds by the Agent; Defaulting Lenders .

(a) Unless the Borrower Representative or a Lender, as the case may be, notifies the Agent prior to the date on which it is scheduled to make payment to the Agent of (i) in the case of a Lender, the proceeds of a Loan or (ii) in the case of the Borrower, a payment of principal, interest or fees to the Agent for the account of the Lenders, that it does not intend to make such payment, the Agent may assume that such payment has been made. The Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, make the amount of such payment available to the intended recipient in reliance upon such assumption. If such Lender or the Borrower, as the case may be, has not in fact made such payment to the Agent, the recipient of such payment shall, on demand by the Agent, repay to the Agent the amount so made available together with interest thereon in respect of each day during the period commencing on the date such amount was so made available by the Agent until the date the Agent recovers such amount at a rate per annum equal to (x) in the case of payment by a Lender, the Federal Funds Effective Rate for such day for the first three days and, thereafter, the interest rate applicable to the relevant Loan or (y) in the case of payment by the Borrower, the interest rate applicable to the relevant Loan.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then the following provisions shall apply for so long as such Lender is a Defaulting Lender:

(i) fees shall cease to accrue on the unfunded portion of the Commitment of such Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 2.10(a) ;

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have taken or may take any action hereunder (including any consent to any amendment or waiver pursuant to Section 8.3 ), provided that any waiver, amendment or modification requiring the consent of all Lenders or each affected Lender which affects such Defaulting Lender differently than other affected Lenders shall require the consent of such Defaulting Lender;

(c) If any exposure in respect of Swingline Loans or Letters of Credit (“ Swingline Exposure ” and “ LC Exposure ”, respectively) exists at the time a Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender then:

(i) all or any part of such exposure shall be reallocated among the non-Defaulting Lenders in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Share but only to the extent (x) the sum of all non-Defaulting Lenders’ Credit Exposures plus such Defaulting Lender’s Swingline Exposure and LC Exposure does not exceed the total of all non-Defaulting Lenders’ Commitments and (y) the conditions set forth in Section 4.2 are satisfied at such time;

(ii) if the reallocation described in clause (i) above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, the Borrower shall within one Business Day following notice by the Agent (x) first, prepay such Swingline Exposure and (y) second, cash collateralize such Defaulting Lender’s LC Exposure (after giving effect to any partial reallocation pursuant to clause (i) above) in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 2.1.2(j) for so long as such LC Exposure is outstanding;

(iii) if the Borrower cash collateralizes any portion of such Defaulting Lender’s LC Exposure pursuant to Section 2.23(c)(ii) , the Borrower shall not be required to pay any fees to such Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 2.10(b) with respect to such Defaulting Lender’s LC Exposure during the period such Defaulting Lender’s LC Exposure is cash collateralized;

(iv) if the LC Exposure of the non-Defaulting Lenders is reallocated pursuant to Section 2.23(c)(i) , then the fees payable to the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.10(a) and Section 2.10(b) shall be adjusted in accordance with such non-Defaulting Lenders’ Pro Rata Share; and

(v) if any Defaulting Lender’s LC Exposure is neither cash collateralized nor reallocated pursuant to Section 2.23(c)(i) , then, without prejudice to any rights or remedies of the LC Issuer or any Lender hereunder, all Unused Commitment Fees that otherwise would have been payable to such Defaulting Lender (solely with respect to the portion of such Defaulting Lender’s Commitment that was utilized by such LC Exposure) and Letter of Credit fees payable under Section 2.10(b) with respect to such Defaulting Lender’s LC Exposure shall be payable to the LC Issuer until such LC Exposure is cash collateralized and/or reallocated.

 

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(d) So long as any Lender is a Defaulting Lender, the Agent shall not be required to fund any Swingline Loan and the LC Issuer shall not be required to issue, amend or increase any Letter of Credit, unless it is satisfied that the related exposure will be 100% covered by the Commitments of the non-Defaulting Lenders and/or cash collateral will be provided by the Borrower in accordance with Section 2.23(c)(ii) , and participating interests in any such newly issued or increased Letter of Credit or newly made Swingline Loan shall be allocated among non-Defaulting Lenders in a manner consistent with Section 2.23(c)(i) (and Defaulting Lenders shall not participate therein).

(e) Any amount payable to such Defaulting Lender hereunder (whether on account of principal, interest, fees or otherwise and including any amount that would otherwise be payable to such Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 2.18 ) shall, in lieu of being distributed to such Defaulting Lender, be retained by the Agent in a segregated account and, subject to any applicable requirements of law, be applied at such time or times as may be determined by the Agent (i) first, to the payment of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to the Agent hereunder, (ii) second, pro rata, to the payment of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to the LC Issuer hereunder, (iii) third, if so determined by the Agent or requested by an LC Issuer, held in such account as cash collateral for future funding obligations of the Defaulting Lender in respect of any existing or future participating interest in any Swingline Loan or Letter of Credit, (iv) fourth, to the funding of any Loan in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has failed to fund its portion thereof as required by this Agreement, as determined by the Agent, (v) fifth, if so determined by the Agent and the Borrower, held in such account as cash collateral for future funding obligations of the Defaulting Lender in respect of any Loans under this Agreement, (vi) sixth, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Agent, the Lenders or an LC Issuer as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by the Agent, any Lender or such LC Issuer against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement, (vii) seventh, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Borrower as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by the Borrower against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement, and (viii) eighth, to such Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction; provided that, with respect to this clause (viii), that if such payment is (x) a prepayment of the principal amount of any Loans or reimbursement obligations in respect of Letters of Credit which a Defaulting Lender has funded its participation obligations and (y) made at a time when the conditions set forth in Section 4.2 are satisfied, such payment shall be applied solely to prepay the Loans of, and reimbursement obligations owed to, all non-Defaulting Lenders pro rata prior to being applied to the prepayment of any Loans, or reimbursement obligations owed to, any Defaulting Lender.

In the event that the Agent, the Borrower and the LC Issuer each agrees that a Defaulting Lender has adequately remedied all matters that caused such Lender to be a Defaulting Lender, then the Swingline Exposure and LC Exposure of the Lenders shall be readjusted to reflect the inclusion of such Lender’s Commitment and on such date such Lender shall purchase at par such of the Loans of the other Lenders (other than Swingline Loans) as the Agent shall determine may be necessary in order for such Lender to hold

 

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such Loans in accordance with its Pro Rata Share. The operation of this Section shall not be construed to increase or otherwise affect the Commitment of any Lender, to relieve or excuse the performance by such Defaulting Lender or any other Lender of its duties and obligations hereunder.

2.24. Limitation of Interest . The Borrower, the Agent and the Lenders intend to strictly comply with all applicable laws, including applicable usury laws. Accordingly, the provisions of this Section 2.24 shall govern and control over every other provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document which conflicts or is inconsistent with this Section 2.24 , even if such provision declares that it controls. As used in this Section 2.24 , the term “interest” includes the aggregate of all charges, fees, benefits or other compensation which constitute interest under applicable law, provided that, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, (a) any non-principal payment shall be characterized as an expense or as compensation for something other than the use, forbearance or detention of money and not as interest, and (b) all interest at any time contracted for, reserved, charged or received shall be amortized, prorated, allocated and spread, in equal parts during the full term of the Obligations. In no event shall the Borrower or any other Person be obligated to pay, or any Lender have any right or privilege to reserve, receive or retain, (a) any interest in excess of the maximum amount of nonusurious interest permitted under the laws of the State of New York or the applicable laws (if any) of the U.S. or of any other applicable state, or (b) total interest in excess of the amount which such Lender could lawfully have contracted for, reserved, received, retained or charged.

2.25. Applicable Mortgage Minimum Amount . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (a) the Borrower shall not optionally prepay or reduce the Aggregate Credit Exposure pursuant to Section 2.14 to the extent that, after giving effect thereto, the Aggregate Credit Exposure would be less than the Applicable Mortgage Minimum Amount and (b) to the extent that the Aggregate Credit Exposure exceeds the Applicable Mortgage Minimum Amount at the time of any Credit Extension under this Agreement as a result of the requirements of Section 2.15 , the Borrower shall, as a condition to each such Credit Extension, pay all mortgages recording taxes, documentary stamp taxes, intangible taxes and other similar taxes payable under the Applicable Mortgages in connection such Credit Extension.

ARTICLE III

YIELD PROTECTION; TAXES

3.1. Yield Protection . If, on or after the Effective Date, the adoption of any law or any governmental or quasi-governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law), or any change in the interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental or quasi-governmental authority, central bank or comparable agency charged with the interpretation or administration thereof or and any group or body charged with setting financial accounting or regulatory capital rules or standards (including, without limitation, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Bank for International Settlements or the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision or any successor or similar authority to any of the foregoing) or compliance by any Lender or applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer with any request or directive (whether or not having the force of law) of any such authority, central bank or comparable agency or and any group or body charged with setting financial accounting or

 

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regulatory capital rules or standards (including, without limitation, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Bank for International Settlements or the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision or any successor or similar authority to any of the foregoing) made after the Effective Date:

(a) subjects any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer to any Taxes, or changes the basis of taxation of payments (other than with respect to Excluded Taxes) to any Lender or the LC Issuer in respect of its Eurodollar Loans, Facility LCs or participations therein, or

(b) imposes or increases or deems applicable any reserve, assessment, insurance charge, special deposit or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended by, any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer (other than reserves and assessments taken into account in determining the interest rate applicable to Eurodollar Advances), or

(c) imposes any other condition the result of which is to increase the cost to any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer of making, funding, converting to, continuing or maintaining its Eurodollar Loans, or of issuing or participating in Facility LCs, or reduces any amount receivable by any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer in connection with its Eurodollar Loans, Facility LCs or participations therein, or requires any Lender or any applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer to make any payment calculated by reference to the amount of Eurodollar Loans, Facility LCs or participations therein held or interest or LC Fees received by it, by an amount deemed material by such Lender or the LC Issuer as the case may be,

and the result of any of the foregoing is to increase the cost to such Lender or applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, of making, converting to, continuing or maintaining its Eurodollar Loans or Commitment or of issuing or participating in Facility LCs or to reduce the return received by such Lender or applicable Lending Installation or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, in connection with such Eurodollar Loans, Commitment, Facility LCs or participations therein, then, within fifteen days of demand by such Lender or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, the Borrower shall pay such Lender or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or the LC Issuer, as the case may be, for such increased cost or reduction in amount received. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 3.1 , the Borrower shall not be required to compensate a Lender pursuant to this Section 3.1 for any amounts incurred more than six months prior to the date that such Lender notifies the Borrower of such Lender’s intention to claim compensation therefore; and provided that, if the circumstances giving rise to such claim have a retroactive effect, then such six-month period shall be extended to include the period of such retroactive effect. If any Lender becomes entitled to claim any additional amounts pursuant to this Section 3.1 , it shall promptly notify the Borrower (with a copy to the Agent) of the event by reason of which it has become so entitled and shall include in such notice a calculation of such additional amounts in reasonable detail. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (i) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform

 

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and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines, requirements or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith (whether or not having the force of law) or in implementation thereof, and (ii) all requests, rules, regulations, guidelines, interpretations, requirements, interpretations and directives promulgated by the Bank for International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities (whether or not having the force of law), in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall, in each case, be deemed to be Change, regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued or implemented.

3.2. Changes in Capital Adequacy Regulations . If a Lender or the LC Issuer determines the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by such Lender or the LC Issuer, any Lending Installation of such Lender or the LC Issuer, or any corporation controlling such Lender or the LC Issuer is increased as a result of a Change, then, within fifteen days of demand by such Lender or the LC Issuer, the Borrower shall pay such Lender or the LC Issuer the amount necessary to compensate for any shortfall in the rate of return on the portion of such increased capital which such Lender or the LC Issuer determines is attributable to this Agreement, its Credit Exposure or its Commitment to make Loans and issue or participate in Facility LCs or Swingline loans, as the case may be, hereunder (after taking into account such Lender’s or the LC Issuer’s policies as to capital adequacy); provided that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, regulations, guidelines, interpretations or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith (whether or not having the force of law) and (y) all requests, rules, regulations, guidelines, interpretations or directives promulgated by the Bank of International Settlements, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (or any successor or similar authority) or the United States or foreign regulatory authorities (whether or not having the force of law), in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall in each case be deemed to be a Change regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued, promulgated or implemented. “ Change ” means (i) any change after the date of this Agreement in the Risk-Based Capital Guidelines (as defined below) or (ii) any adoption of or change in any other law, governmental or quasi-governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline, interpretation, or directive (whether or not having the force of law) after the date of this Agreement which affects the amount of capital required or expected to be maintained by any Lender or the LC Issuer or any Lending Installation or any corporation controlling any Lender or the LC Issuer. “ Risk-Based Capital Guidelines ” means (i) the risk-based capital guidelines in effect in the U.S. on the date of this Agreement, including transition rules, and (ii) the corresponding capital regulations promulgated by regulatory authorities outside the U.S. implementing the June 2006 document of the Basel Committee on Banking Regulation and Supervisory Practices entitled “Basel II: International Convergence of Capital Measurements and Capital Standards: A Revised Framework – Comprehensive Version,” including transition rules, and any amendments to such regulations adopted prior to the date of this Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein or otherwise to the contrary, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines, requirements and directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith or in implementation thereof, shall in each case be deemed to be a “Change”, regardless of the date enacted, adopted, issued or implemented.

 

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3.3. Availability of Types of Advances . If any Lender determines that maintenance of its Eurodollar Loans at a suitable Lending Installation would violate any applicable law, rule, regulation, or directive, whether or not having the force of law, or if the Required Lenders determine that (i) deposits of a type and maturity appropriate to match fund Eurodollar Advances are not available or (ii) the interest rate applicable to Eurodollar Advances does not accurately reflect the cost of making or maintaining Eurodollar Advances, then the Agent shall suspend the availability of Eurodollar Advances and require any affected Eurodollar Advances to be repaid or converted to Floating Rate Advances, subject to the payment of any funding indemnification amounts required by Section 3.4 .

3.4. Funding Indemnification . If any payment of a Eurodollar Advance occurs on a date which is not the last day of the applicable Interest Period, whether because of acceleration, prepayment or otherwise, or a Eurodollar Advance is not made on the date specified by the Borrower Representative for any reason other than default by the Lenders, the Borrower will indemnify each Lender for any loss or cost incurred by it resulting therefrom, including, without limitation, any loss or cost in liquidating or employing deposits acquired to fund or maintain such Eurodollar Advance.

3.5. Taxes .

(a) All payments by the Borrower to or for the account of any Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent hereunder or under any Note or Facility LC Application shall be made free and clear of and without deduction or withholding for or on account of any and all Taxes. If the Borrower or the Agent shall be required by law to deduct any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable hereunder to any Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent, (a) if such Tax is an Indemnified Tax or Other Tax, the sum payable shall be increased as necessary so that after making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this Section 3.5 ) such Lender, the LC Issuer or the Agent (as the case may be) receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (b) the Borrower or the Agent shall make such deductions, (c) the Borrower or the Agent shall pay the full amount deducted to the relevant authority in accordance with applicable law and (d) the Borrower shall furnish to the Agent a certified copy of all official receipts evidencing payment thereof as promptly as possible but in any case within thirty days after such payment is made.

(b) In addition, the Borrower hereby agrees to pay any present or future stamp, court, documentary, intangible, recording, filing or similar Taxes and any other excise or property taxes, charges or similar levies which arise from any payment made hereunder or under any Note or Facility LC Application or from the execution, delivery, perfrocmance or enforcement of, or otherwise with respect to, this Agreement or any Note or Facility LC Application (“ Other Taxes ”). The Borrower shall furnish to the Agent a certified copy of all official receipts evidencing payment thereof as promptly as possible but in any case within thirty days after such payment is made.

(c) The Borrower hereby agrees to indemnify the Agent, the LC Issuer and each Lender for (i) the full amount of Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes (including, without limitation, any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes imposed on amounts payable under this

 

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Section 3.5 ) paid by the Agent, the LC Issuer or such Lender as a result of its Commitment, any Loans made by it hereunder, any Facility LC issued hereunder or otherwise in connection with its participation in this Agreement and any liability (including penalties, interest and reasonable expenses) arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted and (ii) for any incremental taxes, interest or penalties arising from Borrower’s failure to pay any Indemnified Taxes or Other Taxes when due or failure to remit to the Agent the required receipts or other required documentary evidence, except to the extent that they are determined in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party seeking indemnification. Payments due under this indemnification shall be made within thirty days of the date the Agent, the LC Issuer or such Lender makes demand therefor pursuant to Section 3.6 .

(d) Each Lender and LC Issuer shall indemnify the Agent within 10 days after demand therefor, for (i) the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes attributable to such Lender that are payable or paid by the Agent, (but only to the extent that any Loan Party has not already indemnified that Agent for such Indemnified Taxes and without limiting the obligation of the Loan Parties to do so) and (ii) any Taxes attributable to such Lender’s failure to comply with the provisions of Section 12.2(c) relating to the maintenance of a Participant Register, in either case, that are payable or paid by the Agent in connection with any Loan Document, and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Taxes were correctly or legally imposed or asserted by the relevant Governmental Authority. A certificate as to the amount of such payment or liability delivered to any Lender by the Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Each Lender hereby authorizes the Agent to set off and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender under any Loan Document or otherwise payable by the Agent to the Lender from any other source against any amount due to the Agent under this paragraph (d).

(e) Each Lender that is not incorporated under the laws of the U.S. or a state thereof (each a “ Non-U.S. Lender ”) agrees that it will, not more than ten Business Days after the date of this Agreement, (i) deliver to the Borrower Representative and the Agent either (x) two duly completed copies of U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI, certifying in either case that such Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any, or is subject to a reduced rate of withholding of, U.S. federal income taxes, or (y) if claiming an exemption from U.S. withholding tax under Section 871(h) or 881(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, a duly completed copy of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN and a properly executed certificate representing that such Non-U.S. Lender is not a “bank” for purposes of Section 881(c)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, is not a “ten percent (10%) shareholder” of the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, is not a “controlled foreign corporation” related to the Borrower within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (z) if not the beneficial owner, a duly completed copy of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8IMY, accompanied by U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8ECI, Form W-8BEN, Form W-9 and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as

 

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applicable, and (ii) deliver to the Borrower Representative and the Agent a U.S. Internal Revenue Form W-8 or W-9, as the case may be, and certify that it is entitled to an exemption from U.S. backup withholding tax. Each Non-U.S. Lender further undertakes to deliver to each of the Borrower Representative and the Agent (x) renewals or additional copies of such form (or any successor form) on or before the date that such form expires or becomes obsolete, and (y) after the occurrence of any event requiring a change in the most recent forms so delivered by it, such additional forms or amendments thereto as may be reasonably requested by the Borrower Representative or the Agent. All forms or amendments described in the preceding sentence shall certify that such Lender is entitled to receive payments under this Agreement without deduction or withholding of any, or is subject to a reduced rate of withholding of, U.S. federal income taxes, unless an event (including without limitation any change in treaty, law or regulation) has occurred prior to the date on which any such delivery would otherwise be required which renders all such forms inapplicable or which would prevent such Lender from duly completing and delivering any such form or amendment with respect to it and such Lender advises the Borrower Representative and the Agent that it is not capable of receiving payments without any deduction or withholding, or at the reduced rate of withholding, of U.S. federal income tax. Notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph, a Non-U.S. Lender shall not be required to deliver any form pursuant to this paragraph that such Non-U.S. Lender is not legally able to deliver.

(f) For any period during which a Non-U.S. Lender has failed to provide the Borrower Representative with an appropriate form pursuant to clause (d), above (unless such failure is due to a change in treaty, law or regulation, or any change in the interpretation or administration thereof by any governmental authority, occurring subsequent to the date on which a form originally was required to be provided), such Non-U.S. Lender shall not be entitled to indemnification under this Section 3.5 with respect to Taxes imposed by the U.S.; provided that, should a Non-U.S. Lender which is otherwise exempt from or subject to a reduced rate of withholding tax become subject to Taxes because of its failure to deliver a form required under clause (d), above, the Borrower shall, at the expense of such Non-U.S. Lender, take such steps as such Non-U.S. Lender shall reasonably request to assist such Non-U.S. Lender to recover such Taxes.

(g) Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding Tax with respect to payments under this Agreement or any Note pursuant to the law of any relevant jurisdiction or any treaty shall deliver to the Borrower Representative (with a copy to the Agent), at the time or times prescribed by applicable law, such properly completed and executed documentation prescribed by applicable law as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate.

(h) If a payment made to a Lender under any Loan Document would be subject to U.S. Federal withholding Tax imposed by FATCA if such Lender were to fail to comply with the applicable reporting requirements of FATCA, such Lender shall deliver to the Borrower and Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by the Borrower or Agent, such documentation prescribed by applicable law and such additional documentation reasonably requested by the Borrower

 

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or Agent as may be necessary for the Borrower or Agent to comply with their obligations under FATCA and to determine that such Lender has complied with such Lender’s obligations under FATCA or to determine the amount to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of this clause (h), “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement.

3.6. Lender Statements; Survival of Indemnity . To the extent reasonably possible, each Lender shall designate an alternate Lending Installation with respect to its Eurodollar Loans to reduce any liability of the Borrower to such Lender under Sections 3.1 , 3.2 and 3.5 or to avoid the unavailability of Eurodollar Advances under Section 3.3 , (subject to overall policy considerations of such Lender); provided, that such designation is made on terms that, in the sole judgment of such Lender, cause such Lender and its lending office(s) to suffer no economic, legal or regulatory disadvantage, and provided, further, that nothing in this Section shall affect or postpone any of the obligations of the Borrower or the rights of any Lender pursuant to Section 3.1 , 3.2 , 3.4 or 3.5 . Each Lender shall deliver a written statement of such Lender to the Borrower Representative (with a copy to the Agent) as to the amount due, if any, under Section 3.1 , 3.2 , 3.4 or 3.5 . Such written statement shall set forth in reasonable detail the calculations upon which such Lender determined such amount and shall be final, conclusive and binding on the Borrower in the absence of manifest error. Determination of amounts payable under such Sections in connection with a Eurodollar Loan shall be calculated as though each Lender funded its Eurodollar Loan through the purchase of a deposit of the type and maturity corresponding to the deposit used as a reference in determining the Eurodollar Rate applicable to such Loan, whether in fact that is the case or not. Unless otherwise provided herein, the amount specified in the written statement of any Lender shall be payable on demand after receipt by the Borrower Representative of such written statement. The obligations of the Borrower under Sections 3.1 , 3.2 , 3.4 and 3.5 shall survive payment of the Obligations and termination of this Agreement.

3.7. Replacement of Lender . If the Borrower is required pursuant to Section 3.1 , 3.2 or 3.5 to make any additional payment to any Lender or if any Lender’s obligation to make or continue, or to convert Floating Rate Advances into, Eurodollar Advances shall be suspended pursuant to Section 3.3 or if any Lender is a Defaulting Lender (any such Lender, an “ Affected Lender ”), the Borrower may elect, if such amounts continue to be charged or such suspension is still effective, to replace such Affected Lender as a Lender party to this Agreement, provided that, no Default or Unmatured Default shall have occurred and be continuing at the time of such replacement, and provided further that, concurrently with such replacement, (i) another bank or other entity which is reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower and the Agent shall agree, as of such date, to purchase for cash the Advances and other Obligations due to the Affected Lender pursuant to an Assignment Agreement (and a Defaulting Lender shall be deemed to have executed and delivered such Assignment Agreement if it fails to do so) and to become a Lender for all purposes under this Agreement and to assume all obligations of the Affected Lender to be terminated as of such date and to comply with the requirements of Section 12.3 applicable to assignments, and (ii) the Borrower shall pay to such Affected Lender in same day funds on the day of such replacement (A) all interest, fees and other amounts then accrued but unpaid to such Affected Lender by the Borrower hereunder to and including the date of termination, including without limitation payments due to such Affected Lender under Sections 3.1 , 3.2 and 3.5 , and (B) an amount, if any, equal to the payment which would have been due to such Lender on the

 

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day of such replacement under Section 3.4 had the Loans of such Affected Lender been prepaid on such date rather than sold to the replacement Lender.

ARTICLE IV

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

4.1. Effectiveness . This Agreement will not become effective unless the Loan Parties have satisfied each of the following conditions in a manner satisfactory to the Agent and the Lenders, and with respect to any condition requiring delivery of any agreement, certificate, document, or instrument, the Loan Parties shall have furnished to the Agent sufficient copies of any such agreement, certificate, document, or instrument for distribution to the Lenders.

(a) This Agreement or counterparts hereof shall have been duly executed by each Loan Party and the Agent, and the Agent shall have received duly executed copies of the Loan Documents and such other documents, instruments, agreements and legal opinions as the Agent shall reasonably request in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, each in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent.

(b) Each Loan Party shall have delivered copies of its articles or certificate of incorporation or organization, together with all amendments, and a certificate of good standing, each certified by the appropriate governmental officer in its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization.

(c) Each Loan Party shall have delivered copies, certified by its Secretary or Assistant Secretary, of its by-laws or operating, management or partnership agreement and of its Board of Directors’ resolutions or the resolutions of its members and of resolutions or actions of any other body authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party.

(d) Each Loan Party shall have delivered an incumbency certificate, executed by its Secretary or Assistant Secretary, which shall identify by name and title and bear the signatures of the Authorized Officers and any other officers such Loan Party authorized to sign the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party, upon which certificate the Agent and the Lenders shall be entitled to rely until informed of any change in writing by such Loan Party.

(e) The Borrower shall have delivered a certificate, signed by the chief financial officer of the Borrower, on the initial Credit Extension Date (i) stating that no Default or Unmatured Default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) stating that the representations and warranties contained in Article V are true and correct as of such Credit Extension Date, (iii) specifying the deposit account at Chase which shall be used as the Funding Account, (iv) certifying that the condition set forth in clause (t) below has been met, and (v) certifying any other factual matters as may be reasonably requested by the Agent or any Lender.

 

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(f) The Loan Parties shall have delivered a written legal opinion of the Loan Parties’ counsel, addressed to the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders in substantially the form of Exhibit D and the legal opinion of such other special and local counsel as may be required by the Agent.

(g) The Borrower shall have delivered any Notes requested by a Lender pursuant to Section 2.21 payable to the order of each such requesting Lender.

(h) The Borrower shall have delivered money transfer authorizations as the Agent may have reasonably requested.

(i) The Agent shall have received the results of a recent Lien and other searches that the Agent deems necessary and such searches shall reveal no Liens on any of the assets of the Loan Parties except for Permitted Liens or Liens discharged on or prior to the Effective Date pursuant to documentation satisfactory to the Agent, the Loan Parties shall have delivered UCC termination statements or amendments to existing UCC financing statements with respect to any filings against the Collateral as may be requested by the Agent and shall have authorized the filing of such termination statements or amendments, the Agent shall have been authorized to file any UCC financing statements that the Agent deems necessary to perfect its Liens in the Collateral and Liens creating a first priority security interest in the Collateral in favor of the Agent shall be in proper form for filing, registration or recordation.

(j) The Borrower Representative shall have delivered a Borrowing Base Certificate which calculates the Borrowing Base and the “Borrowing Base” as defined in the 2010 Parent Indenture, in each case as of the end of the Business Day immediately preceding the Effective Date.

(k) The Borrower shall have delivered to the Agent the Borrower’s most recent projected income statement, balance sheet and cash flows for the period through the end of the 2018 Fiscal Year (which shall have been prepared on a monthly basis through the first year after the Effective Date and yearly thereafter).

(l) All legal (including tax implications) and regulatory matters, including, but not limited to compliance with applicable requirements of Regulations U, T and X of the Board, shall be satisfactory to the Agent and the Lenders.

(m) The Agent or its designee shall have conducted a satisfactory field examination of the accounts receivable, Inventory and related working capital matters and financial information of the Loan Parties and of the related data processing and other systems, the results of which shall be satisfactory to the Arrangers and the Agent (it being acknowledged by the Arrangers and the Agent that the appraisal dated as of March 31, 2013 shall satisfy the requirement described in this Section 4.1(m) ).

(n) The Borrower shall have delivered evidence of insurance coverage in form, scope, and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent and otherwise in compliance with the terms of Section 6.7 .

 

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(o) The Borrower shall have paid all of the fees and expenses owing to the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer and the Lenders pursuant to Section 2.10 , and Section 9.6(a) .

(p) The Borrower shall have delivered to the Agent true and complete Customer Lists for the Borrower, together with a recent satisfactory appraisal with respect thereto (it being understood that the Agent and the Lenders shall treat such Customer Lists as confidential information subject to Section 9.11 ), it being acknowledged by the Agent that the appraisal dated as of March 31, 2013 shall satisfy the requirement described in this Section 4.1(p) .

(q) The Loan Parties shall have delivered to the Agent a certified actuarial valuation report for each Single Employer Plan for the Plan year beginning January 1, 2013.

(r) The Loan Parties shall have delivered to the Agent a statement by an actuary enrolled under ERISA certifying that each Single Employer Plan is not, and is not expected to be, in “at risk” status (within the meaning of Section 430 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA).

(s) The Agent shall have received a satisfactory solvency certificate from the chief financial officer of the Parent that shall document the solvency of the Parent and its Subsidiaries as of the Effective Date.

(t) The Agent shall have received a copy of each hedging and inventory policy contemplated by Section 5.33 , and the Agent shall be satisfied with each such policy.

(u) The Agent shall have received written consents from the “Required Lenders” under and as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement to the execution and delivery of this Agreement (it being agreed that the entering into of this Agreement by any such Existing Lender shall constitute such written consent).

(v) The Effective Date shall occur on or before February 28, 2014.

4.2. Each Credit Extension . Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, the Lenders shall not be required to make any Credit Extension if on the applicable Credit Extension Date:

(a) There exists any Default or Unmatured Default or any Default or Unmatured Default shall result from any such Credit Extension.

(b) Any representation or warranty contained in Article V is untrue or incorrect in any material respect as of such Credit Extension Date except to the extent any such representation or warranty is stated to relate solely to an earlier date.

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(d) Any legal matter incident to the making of such Credit Extension shall not be satisfactory to the Agent and its counsel or such Credit Extension shall conflict with, or not be permitted by, the terms of the 2010 Parent Indenture.

(e) The Borrower is not in compliance with Section 2.25 .

Each Borrowing Notice or request for issuance of Facility LC with respect to each such Credit Extension shall constitute a representation and warranty by the Borrower that the conditions contained in Section 4.1 have been satisfied and that none of the conditions set forth in Section 4.2 exist as of the applicable Credit Extension Date. Any Lender may require a duly completed Compliance Certificate as a condition to making a Credit Extension.

ARTICLE V

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each Loan Party represents and warrants to the Lenders as follows:

5.1. Existence and Standing . Each Loan Party is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company duly and properly incorporated or organized, as the case may be, validly existing and (to the extent such concept applies to such entity) in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization and has all requisite authority to conduct its business in each jurisdiction in which its business is conducted.

5.2. Authorization and Validity . Each Loan Party has the power and authority and legal right to execute and deliver the Loan Documents to which it is a party and to perform its obligations thereunder. The execution and delivery by each Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which it is a party and the performance of its obligations thereunder have been duly authorized by proper proceedings, and the Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of such Loan Party enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with their terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.

5.3. No Conflict; Government Consent . Neither the execution and delivery by any Loan Party of the Loan Documents to which it is a party, nor the consummation of the transactions therein contemplated, nor compliance with the provisions thereof will violate (i) any law, rule, regulation, order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree or award binding on such Loan Party or (ii) any Loan Party’s articles or certificate of incorporation, partnership agreement, certificate of partnership, articles or certificate of organization, by-laws, or operating or other management agreement, as the case may be, or (iii) the provisions of any indenture (including, without limitation, the 2010 Parent Indenture), instrument or agreement to which any Loan Party is a party or is subject, or by which it, or its Property, is bound, or conflict with or constitute a default thereunder, or result in, or require, the creation or imposition of any Lien in, of or on the Property of such Loan Party pursuant to the terms of any such indenture, instrument or agreement. No order, consent, adjudication, approval, license, authorization, or validation of, or filing, recording or registration with, or exemption by, or other action in respect of any Governmental Authority which has not been obtained by a Loan Party, is required to be obtained

 

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by any Loan Party in connection with the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents, the borrowings under this Agreement, the payment and performance by the Loan Parties of the Obligations or the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability of any of the Loan Documents, except for (i) filing of amendments to Mortgages and UCC financing statements to be filed on or immediately after the Effective Date and (ii) routine approvals required in connection with the performance by the Loan Parties of their businesses.

5.4. Security Interest in Collateral . The provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents create legal and valid Liens on all the Collateral in favor of the Agent, for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders, and such Liens (upon any required filing and recordation) constitute perfected and continuing Liens on the Collateral, securing the Obligations, enforceable against the applicable Loan Party and all third parties, and having priority over all other Liens on the Collateral except in the case of (a) Permitted Liens, to the extent any such Permitted Liens would have priority over the Liens in favor of the Agent pursuant to any applicable law or agreement and (b) Liens perfected only by possession (including possession of any certificate of title) to the extent the Agent has not obtained or does not maintain possession of such Collateral.

5.5. Financial Statements .

(a) The audited consolidated financial statements of the Parent and its Subsidiaries for the period ended September 30, 2013 heretofore delivered to the Lenders (A) were prepared in accordance with GAAP (as in effect on the date such statements were prepared) and fairly present the consolidated financial condition and operations of the Parent and its Subsidiaries at such date and the consolidated results of their operations for the period then ended and (B) with respect to the financial statements referred to in clause (i) hereof, are accompanied by an unqualified audit report certified by independent certified public accountants.

(b) The most recent Projections delivered to the Agent and the Lenders pursuant to Section 6.1(d) represent the Borrower’s good faith estimate of the future financial performance of the Borrower for the period set forth therein.

5.6. Material Adverse Change . Since September 30, 2013, after giving effect to the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby on the Effective Date, there has been no change in the business, operations, Property, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects of the Loan Parties which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

5.7. Taxes . The Loan Parties have filed all U.S. federal tax returns and all other Tax returns which are required to be filed, all such returns are complete and correct and the Loan Parties have paid all Taxes due pursuant to said returns or pursuant to any assessment received by any Loan Party, except such taxes, if any, as are being contested in good faith and as to which adequate reserves have been provided in accordance with GAAP and as to which no Lien exists. No tax liens have been filed and no claims are being asserted with respect to any such Taxes. The charges, accruals and reserves on the books of the Loan Parties in respect of any taxes or other governmental charges are adequate. If any Loan Party is a limited liability company, each such limited liability company qualifies for partnership tax treatment under U.S. federal tax law.

 

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5.8. Litigation and Contingent Obligations . Except as set forth on Schedule 5.8 , there is no litigation, arbitration, governmental investigation, proceeding or inquiry pending or, to the knowledge of any of their officers, threatened against or affecting any Loan Party which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or which seeks to prevent, enjoin or delay the making of any Credit Extensions. Other than any liability incident to any litigation, arbitration or proceeding which (i) could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect or (ii) is set forth on Schedule 5.8 , no Loan Party has any material contingent obligations not provided for or disclosed in the financial statements referred to in Section 5.5 .

5.9. Capitalization and Subsidiaries . Schedule 5.9 sets forth (a) a correct and complete list of the name of each and all of the Parent’s Subsidiaries, (b) the location of the chief executive office of each Loan Party and each of its Subsidiaries and each other location where any of them have maintained their chief executive office in the past five years, (c) a true and complete listing of each class of each Loan Party’s authorized Capital Stock, of which all of such issued shares are validly issued, outstanding, fully paid and non-assessable, and owned beneficially and of record by the Persons identified on Schedule 5.9 , and (d) the type of entity of each Loan Party. With respect to each Loan Party, Schedule 5.9 also sets forth the employer or taxpayer identification number of each Loan Party and the organizational identification number issued by each Loan Party’s jurisdiction of organization or a statement that no such number has been issued. All of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock owned by any Loan Party has been (to the extent such concepts are relevant with respect to such ownership interests) duly authorized and issued and is fully paid and non-assessable.

5.10. ERISA . Except as would not, individually or in the aggregate, be reasonably expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect, (i) each Plan complies with all applicable requirements of law and regulations and (ii) no ERISA Event has occurred.

5.11. Accuracy of Information . No information, exhibit or report furnished by any Loan Party to the Agent or to any Lender in connection with the negotiation of, or compliance with, the Loan Documents contained any material misstatement of fact or omitted to state a material fact or any fact necessary to make the statements contained therein not misleading.

5.12. Names; Prior Transactions . Except as set forth on Schedule 5.12 , the Loan Parties have not, during the past five years, been known by or used any other corporate or fictitious name, or been a party to any merger or consolidation, or been a party to any Acquisition.

5.13. Regulation U . No Loan Party is engaged, nor will it engage, principally or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of “purchasing” or “carrying” any “margin stock” as such terms are defined in Regulation U of the Board as now and from time to time hereafter in effect (such securities being referred to herein as “Margin Stock”). No Loan Party owns any Margin Stock, and none of the proceeds of the Loans or other extensions of credit under this Agreement will be used, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock, for the purpose of reducing or retiring any Indebtedness that was originally incurred to purchase or carry any Margin Stock or for any other purpose that might cause any of the Loans or other extensions of credit under this Agreement to be considered a “purpose credit” within the meaning of Regulations T, U or X of the Board. No

 

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Loan Party will take or permit to be taken any action that might cause any Loan Document to violate any regulation of the Board.

5.14. Material Agreements . Schedule 5.14 hereto sets forth as of the Effective Date all material agreements and contracts to which any Loan Party is a party or is bound as of the date hereof. No Loan Party is subject to any charter or other corporate restriction which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. No Loan Party is in default in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in (i) any material agreement to which it is a party or (ii) any agreement or instrument evidencing or governing Indebtedness.

5.15. Compliance With Laws . The Loan Parties have complied with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, orders and restrictions of any domestic or foreign government or any instrumentality or agency thereof having jurisdiction over the conduct of their respective businesses or the ownership of their respective Property except for any failure to comply with any of the foregoing which could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

5.16. Ownership of Properties . Except as set forth on Schedule 5.16 , on the date of this Agreement, the Loan Parties will have good title, free of all Liens other than those permitted by Section 6.21 , to all of the Property and assets reflected in the Loan Parties’ most recent consolidated financial statements provided to the Agent as owned by the Loan Parties.

5.17. Plan Assets; Prohibited Transactions . No Loan Party is an entity deemed to hold “plan assets” (within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. § 2510.3-101) of an employee benefit plan (as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA) which is subject to Title I of ERISA or any plan (within the meaning of Section 4975 of the Code), and neither the execution of this Agreement nor the making of Credit Extensions hereunder gives rise to a prohibited transaction within the meaning of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code. The Borrower is not an “operating company” as defined in 29 C.F.R 2510-101 (c).

5.18. Environmental Matters .

(a) Each of the Loan Parties is in compliance with all Environmental Laws applicable to it or to the Collateral except where such noncompliance would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Each Loan Party holds all environmental permits and licenses that are necessary for the conduct of the business and operations of such Loan Party as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted, and has timely and properly applied for renewal of all environmental permits or licenses that have expired or are about to expire, except where the failure to hold, or to timely and properly reapply for, such environmental permits or licenses would not have a Material Adverse Effect. Schedule 5.18 lists (i) all notices from Federal, state or local environmental agencies to any Loan Party citing environmental violations or other conditions that could be the subject of investigation, remediation or other action under Environmental Law affecting the business and operations of any Loan Party or the Collateral that have not been finally resolved and disposed of, and no such violation or condition, whether or not notice regarding such violation or condition is listed on Schedule 5.18 , if ultimately resolved against such party, would have a Material Adverse Effect and (ii) all material reports

 

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filed by each of the Loan Parties during the past twelve months with respect to its business and operations or the Collateral with any Federal, state or local environmental agency having jurisdiction over any of the Loan Parties or the Collateral, true and complete copies of which reports have been made available to the Lenders. Notwithstanding any such notice, except for matters the consequences of which will not have a Material Adverse Effect, the business and operations of each Loan Party and the Collateral are currently being operated in all respects within the limits set forth in such environmental permits or licenses and any current noncompliance with such permits or licenses will not result in any liability or penalty to any of the Loan Parties or in the revocation, loss or termination of any such environmental permits or licenses.

(b) All facilities located on the real property owned or leased by the Loan Parties, including without limitation the Collateral, which are subject to regulation by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“ RCRA ”) are and have been operated in compliance with RCRA, except where such noncompliance would not have a Material Adverse Effect and none of the Loan Parties has received, or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, been threatened with, a notice of violation of RCRA regarding such facilities.

(c) No Materials of Environmental Concern are or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, have been located or present at any of the real property owned or leased by the Loan Parties, including without limitation the Collateral, or any previously owned properties, in violation of any Environmental Law, which violation will have a Material Adverse Effect, or in such circumstances as to give rise to liability, which liability will have a Material Adverse Effect, and with respect to such real property there has not occurred, to the knowledge of any Loan Party (i) any release or threatened release of any Materials of Environmental Concern, (ii) any discharge or threatened discharge of any Materials of Environmental Concern into the environment which violates any Environmental Law or (iii) any assertion of any lien pursuant to Environmental Laws resulting from any use, spill, discharge or clean-up of any Materials of Environmental Concern, which occurrence referred to in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) above will have a Material Adverse Effect.

(d) Except as set forth on Schedule 5.18(d) , none of the Loan Parties has received notice that it has been identified as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or any comparable state, local or foreign law nor has any Loan Party received any notification that any Materials of Environmental Concern that it has used, generated, stored, treated, handled, transported or disposed of or arranged for transport for disposal or treatment of, or arranged for disposal or treatment of, has been found at any site at which any Governmental Authority or private party is conducting or plans to conduct a remedial investigation or other action pursuant to any Environmental Law.

(e) None of the matters disclosed in Schedule 5.18 or Schedule 5.18(d) , either individually or in the aggregate, involves a violation of or a liability under any Environmental Law, the consequences of which will have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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5.19. Investment and Holding Company Status . No Loan Party is (a) an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company”, within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended or (b) a “holding company” as defined in, or subject to regulation under, the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended.

5.20. Bank Accounts . As of the Effective Date, Exhibit B to the Security Agreement contains a complete and accurate list of all bank accounts maintained by each Loan Party with any bank or other financial institution.

5.21. Indebtedness . As of the Effective Date and after giving effect to the Credit Extensions to be made on the Effective Date (if any), the Loan Parties have no Indebtedness, except for (a) the Obligations, and (b) any Indebtedness described on Schedule 5.21 .

5.22. Affiliate Transactions . Except as set forth on Schedule 5.22 , as of the Effective Date, there are no existing or proposed agreements, arrangements, understandings, or transactions between any Loan Party and any of the officers, members, managers, directors, stockholders, parents, other interest holders, employees, or Affiliates (other than Subsidiaries) of any Loan Party or any members of their respective immediate families (other than employment agreements and arrangements and transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business on terms that are arms-length), and none of the foregoing Persons are directly or indirectly indebted to or have any direct or indirect ownership, partnership, or voting interest in any Affiliate of any Loan Party or any Person with which any Loan Party has a business relationship or which competes with any Loan Party.

5.23. Real Property; Leases . As of the Effective Date, Schedule 5.23 sets forth a correct and complete list of all real Property owned by each Loan Party, all leases and subleases of real Property by each Loan Party as lessee or sublessee, and all leases and subleases of real Property by each Loan Party as lessor or sublessor. Each of such leases and subleases is valid and enforceable in accordance with its terms and is in full force and effect, and no default by any party to any such lease or sublease exists. Each Loan Party has good and indefeasible title in fee simple to the real Property identified on Schedule 5.23 as owned by such Loan Party, or valid leasehold interests in all real Property designated therein as “leased” by such Loan Party.

5.24. Intellectual Property Rights . As of the Effective Date: (a)  Schedule 5.24 sets forth a correct and complete list of all Intellectual Property Rights of each Loan Party; (b) none of the Intellectual Property Rights listed in Schedule 5.24 is subject to any licensing agreement or similar arrangement except as set forth in Schedule 5.24 ; (c) the Intellectual Property Rights described in Schedule 5.24 constitute all of the property of such type necessary to the current and anticipated future conduct of the Loan Parties’ business; (d) to the best of each Loan Party’s knowledge, no slogan or other advertising device, product, process, method, substance, part, or other material now employed, or now contemplated to be employed, by any Loan Party infringes in any material respect upon any rights held by any other Person; and (e) no claim or litigation regarding any of the foregoing is pending or threatened, and no patent, invention, device, application, principle or any statute, law, rule, regulation, standard, or code is pending or, to the knowledge of any Loan Party, proposed, which, in either case, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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5.25. Insurance . Schedule 5.25 lists all insurance policies of any nature maintained, as of the Effective Date, by each Loan Party, as well as a summary of the terms of each such policy.

5.26. Solvency .

(a) Immediately after the consummation of the transactions to occur on the date hereof and immediately following the making of each Credit Extension, if any, made on the date hereof and after giving effect to the application of the proceeds of such Credit Extensions, (a) the fair value of the assets of each Loan Party, at a fair valuation, will exceed the debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, of each Loan Party; (b) the present fair saleable value of the Property of each Loan Party will be greater than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of each Loan Party on its debts and other liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and other liabilities become absolute and matured; (c) each Loan Party will be able to pay its debts and liabilities, subordinated, contingent or otherwise, as such debts and liabilities become absolute and matured; and (d) each Loan Party will not have unreasonably small capital with which to conduct the businesses in which it is engaged as such businesses are now conducted and are proposed to be conducted after the date hereof.

(b) The Borrower does not intend to, nor will the Borrower permit any of its Subsidiaries to, and the Borrower does not believe that it or any of its Subsidiaries will, incur debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature, taking into account the timing of and amounts of cash to be received by it or any such Subsidiary and the timing of the amounts of cash to be payable on or in respect of its Indebtedness or the Indebtedness of any such Subsidiary.

5.27. Subordinated Indebtedness . The Secured Obligations constitute senior indebtedness which is entitled to the benefits of the subordination provisions of all outstanding Subordinated Indebtedness. In addition, (a) no “Event of Default” or “Default” under and as defined in the 2010 Parent Indenture exists, nor will any such Event of Default or Default exist immediately after the granting or continuation of any Loan, under the 2010 Parent Indenture or any agreement executed by the Parent or any of its Subsidiaries in connection therewith; and (b) all of the Obligations constitute Permitted Indebtedness as defined in the 2010 Parent Indenture.

5.28. Post-Retirement Benefits . The present value of the expected cost of post-retirement medical and insurance benefits payable by the Loan Parties to their employees and former employees, as estimated by such Loan Parties in accordance with procedures and assumptions deemed reasonable by the Required Lenders, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the aggregate.

5.29. Common Enterprise . The successful operation and condition of each of the Loan Parties is dependent on the continued successful performance of the functions of the group of the Loan Parties as a whole and the successful operation of each of the Loan Parties is dependent on the successful performance and operation of each other Loan Party. Each Loan Party expects to derive benefit (and its board of directors or other governing body has determined that it may reasonably be expected to derive benefit), directly and indirectly, from (i) successful operations

 

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of each of the other Loan Parties and (ii) the credit extended by the Lenders to the Borrower hereunder, both in their separate capacities and as members of the group of companies. Each Loan Party has determined that execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and any other Loan Documents to be executed by such Loan Party is within its purpose, will be of direct and indirect benefit to such Loan Party, and is in its best interest.

5.30. Reportable Transaction . The Borrower does not intend to treat the Advances and related transactions as being a “reportable transaction” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4). In the event the Borrower determines to take any action inconsistent with such intention, it will promptly notify the Agent thereof.

5.31. Labor Disputes . Except as set forth on Schedule 5.31 , as of the Effective Date (a) there is no collective bargaining agreement or other labor contract covering employees of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, (b) no such collective bargaining agreement or other labor contract is scheduled to expire during the term of this Agreement, (c) no union or other labor organization is seeking to organize, or to be recognized as, a collective bargaining unit of employees of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or for any similar purpose, and (d) there is no pending or (to the best of the Borrower’s knowledge) threatened, strike, work stoppage, material unfair labor practice claim, or other material labor dispute against or affecting the Borrower or its Subsidiaries or their employees.

5.32. Fixed Price Supply Contracts . None of the Loan Parties is a party to any contract for the purchase or supply by such parties of any product except where (a) the purchase price is set with reference to a spot index or indices substantially contemporaneously with the delivery of such product or (b) delivery of such product is to be made no more than 18 months after the purchase price is agreed to. All such contracts for the delivery of product to any Loan Party referred to in the foregoing clause (b) which are in effect on the Effective Date are set forth in Schedule 5.32 .

5.33. Trading and Inventory Policies . Each Loan Party maintains a hedging policy to the effect that it will not trade any commodities. Each Loan Party maintains a supply inventory position policy to the effect that it will not hold on hand, as of any date, more Commodities Inventory than will be sold in the normal course of business during the following 90 days. Each Loan Party is in compliance with such policies.

5.34. Use of Proceeds . The Borrower will use the proceeds of the Loans solely as set forth in Section 6.2 .

ARTICLE VI

COVENANTS

Each Loan Party executing this Agreement jointly and severally agrees as to all Loan Parties that from and after the date hereof and until the Facility Termination Date:

6.1. Financial and Collateral Reporting . Each Loan Party will maintain, for itself and each Subsidiary, a system of accounting established and administered in accordance with GAAP, and will furnish to the Lenders:

 

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(a) within ninety days after the close of each Fiscal Year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries (starting with the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2013), an unqualified audit report certified by independent certified public accountants reasonably acceptable to the Required Lenders, prepared in accordance with GAAP on a consolidated and consolidating basis (consolidating statements need not be certified by such accountants), including balance sheets as of the end of such Fiscal Year, related profit and loss and reconciliations of statements of retained earnings, and a statement of cash flows, accompanied by (i) any management letter prepared by said accountants and (ii) a certificate of said accountants that, in the course of their examination necessary for their certification of the foregoing, they have obtained no knowledge of any Default or Unmatured Default, or if, in the opinion of such accountants, any Default or Unmatured Default shall exist, stating the nature and status thereof;

(b) within forty-five days after the close of the first three quarterly periods of each Fiscal Year of the Parent and its Subsidiaries, consolidated and consolidating unaudited balance sheets as at the close of each such Fiscal Quarter and consolidated and consolidating profit and loss and reconciliations of statements of retained earnings and a statement of cash flows for the period from the beginning of the applicable Fiscal Year to the end of such Fiscal Quarter, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the applicable period, all certified by its chief financial officer and prepared in accordance with GAAP (except for exclusion of footnotes and subject to normal year-end audit adjustments);

(c) within thirty days after the close of each Fiscal Month, consolidated and consolidating unaudited balance sheets of the Parent and its Subsidiaries at the close of each such Fiscal Month and consolidated and consolidating profit and loss and reconciliations of statements of retained earnings and a statement of cash flows for the period from the beginning of the applicable Fiscal Year to the end of such Fiscal Month, setting forth in each case in comparative form the figures for the prior 12-month period, all prepared in accordance with GAAP (except for exclusion of footnotes and subject to normal year-end audit adjustments) and certified by its chief financial officer or vice president—controller;

(d) as soon as available, but not less than 10 days prior to the end of such Fiscal Year, a copy of the plan and forecast (including a projected consolidated and consolidating balance sheet, income statement and funds flow statement) of the Parent for each month of such Fiscal Year (the “ Projections ”) in form reasonably satisfactory to the Agent;

(e) together with each of the financial statements required under Sections 6.1(a), (b) and (c) , a compliance certificate in substantially the form of Exhibit E (a “ Compliance Certificate ”) signed by the chief financial officer, vice president—controller or treasurer of the Borrower Representative showing the calculations necessary to determine compliance with this Agreement (including calculation of Availability for purposes of Sections 6.16 and 6.25 ) and the Applicable Margin and stating that no Default or Unmatured Default exists, or if any Default or Unmatured Default exists, stating the nature and status thereof;

 

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(f) as soon as available but in any event within 20 days of the end of each Fiscal Month (or, during the Seasonal Availability Period or to the extent Availability is less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment, within 3 days of the end of each week), and at such other times as may be requested by the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion), as of the period then ended, a Borrowing Base Certificate, which will include information relating to the Borrowing Base as calculated and defined in the 2010 Parent Indenture and supporting information in connection therewith;

(g) as soon as available but in any event within 20 days of the end of each Fiscal Month (or, during the Seasonal Availability Period or to the extent Availability is less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment, within 3 days of the end of each week) and at such other times as may be requested by the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion), as of the period then ended:

(i) (1) a summary aging of the Accounts of Petro and each of its Subsidiaries, including an aged accounts receivable total for each Account Debtor, supported by a total page from the system summary aging for each branch, and (2) reconciled to the Borrowing Base Certificate delivered as of such date prepared in a manner reasonably acceptable to the Agent, together with such transaction analysis or roll-forward information as the Agent requests, in its Permitted Discretion;

(ii) a schedule detailing the Borrower’s Inventory, in form reasonably satisfactory to the Agent, (1) by location (showing Inventory in transit, any Inventory located with a third party under any consignment, bailee arrangement, or warehouse agreement), by product type, and by volume on hand, which Inventory shall be valued at the lower of cost (determined on a weighted average basis) or market and adjusted for Reserves as the Agent has previously indicated to the Borrower are deemed by the Agent to be appropriate, (2) including a report of any variances or other results of Inventory counts performed by the Borrower since the last Inventory schedule (including information regarding sales or other reductions, additions, returns, credits issued by the Borrower and complaints and claims made against the Borrower), and (3) reconciled to the Borrowing Base Certificate delivered as of such date;

(iii) a worksheet of calculations prepared by the Borrower to determine Eligible Accounts Receivable, Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory and Eligible Other Inventory, such worksheets detailing the Accounts and Inventory excluded from Eligible Accounts Receivable, Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory and Eligible Other Inventory and the reason for such exclusion;

(iv) a reconciliation of the Borrower’s Accounts and Inventory between the amounts shown in the Borrower’s general ledger and financial statements and the reports delivered pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above; and

 

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(v) a reconciliation of the loan balance per the Borrower’s general ledger to the loan balance set forth in statements given to the Borrower under this Agreement;

(h) as soon as available but in any event within 20 days of the end of each Fiscal Month (or, during the Seasonal Availability Period or to the extent Availability is less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment, within 3 days of the end of each week) and at such other times as may be requested by the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion), as of the month then ended, a schedule and aging of the Borrower’s accounts payable;

(i) promptly upon the Agent’s request (in its Permitted Discretion):

(i) copies of invoices in connection with the invoices issued by the Borrower in connection with any Accounts, credit memos, shipping and delivery documents, and other information related thereto;

(ii) copies of purchase orders, invoices, and shipping and delivery documents in connection with any Inventory, Machinery or Equipment purchased by any Loan Party; and

(iii) a schedule detailing the balance of all intercompany accounts of the Loan Parties;

(j) as soon as possible and in any event within 20 days of filing thereof, copies of all tax returns filed by any Loan Party with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service;

(k) as soon as possible and in any event within 300 days after the close of the Fiscal Year of each Single Employer Plan, a certified financial statement of such Single Employer Plan;

(l) as soon as possible and in any event within 10 days after the Borrower (i) knows that any Reportable Event has occurred with respect to any Plan, a statement, signed by the chief financial officer of the Borrower, describing said Reportable Event and the action which the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto; (ii) receives a determination that any Plan is, or is expected to be in “at risk” status (within the meaning of Section 430 of the Code or Title IV of ERISA), a statement describing such status determination and the action which the Borrower proposes to take with respect thereto; or (iii) receives any determination that a Multiemployer Plan is expected in endangered or critical status (within the meaning of Section 432 of the Code or Section 305 or Title IV of ERISA), a copy of such determination;

(m) as soon as possible and in any event within 10 days (i) of filing therewith with the PBGC, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or any other governmental entity, a copy of each annual report or other filing with respect to any Single Employer Plan;

(n) as soon as possible and in any event with 10 days following receipt thereof, copies of any documents described in Sections 101(k) or 101(l) of ERISA that Borrower or any member of its Controlled Group may request with respect to any Multiemployer

 

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Plan to which it is a party; provided, that if the Borrower or any member of its Controlled Group has not requested such documents or notices from the administrator or sponsor of the applicable Multiemployer Plan, then, upon reasonable request of the Agent, the Borrower and/or the Controlled Group members shall promptly make a request for such documents and notices from such administrator or sponsor and the Borrower shall provide copies of such documents and notices to the Agent (on behalf of each requesting Lender) promptly after receipt thereof, and further provided, that the rights granted to the Agent in this section shall not be exercised more than once during a 12-month period;

(o) as soon as possible and in any event within 10 days after receipt by any Loan Party and to the extent pertaining to a matter that could have a material impact on any Loan Party, a copy of (i) any notice or claim to the effect that any Loan Party is or may be liable to any Person as a result of the release by any Loan Party, or any other Person of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment, and (ii) any notice alleging any violation of any Environmental Laws or any federal, state or local environmental, health or safety law or regulation by the any Loan Party;

(p) concurrently with the delivery of annual audited financial statements pursuant to Section 6.1(a) , an updated Customer List for the Borrower, certified as true and correct by an Authorized Officer of the Borrower (it being understood that the Agent and the Lenders shall treat such Customer Lists as confidential information subject to Section 9.11 );

(q) concurrently with the furnishing thereof to the unitholders of the Parent, copies of all financial statements, reports and proxy statements so furnished;

(r) promptly upon the filing thereof, copies of all registration statements and annual, quarterly, monthly or other regular reports which any Loan Party files with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and

(s) such other information (including, without limitation, non-financial information as more fully described on Schedule 6.1(s) ) as the Agent or any Lender may from time to time reasonably request.

6.2. Use of Proceeds .

(a) The Borrower will use the proceeds of the Credit Extensions solely to finance the working capital needs of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business; provided that Facility LCs may also be used to support (i) obligations under workers’ compensation laws, (ii) obligations to suppliers of petroleum derivative products or energy commodity derivative providers in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices and (iii) other ordinary course obligations of the Loan Parties.

(b) No Loan Party will use any of the proceeds of the Credit Extensions to (i) purchase or carry any Margin Stock in violation of Regulation U, (ii) repay or refinance any Indebtedness of any Person incurred to buy or carry any Margin Stock, (iii) acquire any security in any transaction that is subject to Section 13 or Section 14 of the Securities

 

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Exchange Act of 1934 (and the regulations promulgated thereunder), or (iv) so long as the 2010 Parent Indenture is in effect, make any Acquisition.

6.3. Notices . Each Loan Party will give prompt notice in writing to the Agent and the Lenders of:

(a) the occurrence of any Default or Unmatured Default;

(b) any other development, financial or otherwise, which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(c) the assertion by the holder of any Capital Stock of any Loan Party or the holder of any Indebtedness of any Loan Party in excess of $1,000,000 that any default exists with respect thereto or that any Loan Party is not in compliance therewith;

(d) receipt of any written notice that any Loan Party is subject to any investigation by any governmental entity with respect to any potential or alleged violation of any applicable Environmental Law or of imposition of any Lien against any Property of any Loan Party for any liability with respect to damages arising from, or costs resulting from, any violation of any Environmental Laws, in each case, that could reasonably be expected to result in a material impact on any Loan Party;

(e) receipt of any notice of litigation commenced or threatened against any Loan Party that (i) seeks damages in excess of (A) $500,000 above insurance coverage limits or (B) $5,000,000 regardless of insurance coverage limits, (ii) seeks injunctive relief, (iii) is asserted or instituted against any Plan, its fiduciaries or its assets, (iv) alleges criminal misconduct by any Loan Party, (v) alleges the violation of any law regarding, or seeks remedies in connection with, any Environmental Laws; or (vi) involves any product recall;

(f) any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) or claim made or asserted against any of the Collateral;

(g) its decision to change, (i) such Loan Party’s name or type of entity, (ii) such Loan Party’s articles or certificate of incorporation, partnership agreement, certificate of partnership, articles or certificate of organization, by-laws, or operating or other management agreement, and (iii) the location where any Collateral is held or maintained; provided that, in no event shall the Agent receive notice of such change less than thirty days prior thereto;

(h) commencement of any proceedings contesting any tax, fee, assessment, or other governmental charge in excess of $250,000;

(i) the opening of any new deposit account by any Loan Party with any bank or other financial institution;

(j) any loss, damage, or destruction to the Collateral in the amount of $500,000 or more, whether or not covered by insurance;

 

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(k) any and all default notices received under or with respect to any leased location or public warehouse where Collateral is located (which shall be delivered within two Business Days after receipt thereof);

(l) all material amendments to real estate leases, together with a copy of each such amendment;

(m) immediately after becoming aware of any pending or threatened strike, work stoppage, unfair labor practice claim, or other labor dispute affecting the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in a manner which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(n) concurrently with the delivery of each Borrowing Base Certificate, a listing of each Rate Management Transaction or amendment to a Rate Management Transaction that such Loan Party has entered into since the date on which a Borrowing Base Certificate was last delivered pursuant to Section 6.1(f) , together with copies of all agreements evidencing such Rate Management Transactions or amendments thereto;

(o) [Intentionally omitted];

(p) any circumstances that it reasonably believes may result in an assertion that a withdrawal under Title IV of ERISA has occurred by any Loan Party or any member of its Controlled Group with respect to any Multiemployer Plan; and

(q) any other matter as the Agent may reasonably request.

6.4. Conduct of Business . Each Loan Party will:

(a) carry on and conduct its business in substantially the same manner and in substantially the same fields of enterprise as it is presently conducted;

(b) do all things necessary to remain duly incorporated or organized, validly existing and (to the extent such concept applies to such entity) in good standing as a domestic corporation, partnership or limited liability company in its jurisdiction of incorporation or organization, as the case may be, and maintain all requisite authority to conduct its business in each jurisdiction in which its business is conducted; provided that nothing in this Section 6.4 shall prohibit any transaction permitted by Section 6.18 .

(c) keep adequate books and records with respect to its business activities in which proper entries, reflecting all financial transactions, are made in accordance with GAAP and on a basis consistent with the financial statements delivered to the Agent pursuant to Section 4.1(m) ;

(d) at all times maintain, preserve and protect all of its assets and properties used or useful in the conduct of its business, and keep the same in good repair, working order and condition in all material respects (taking into consideration ordinary wear and tear) and from time to time make, or cause to be made, all necessary or appropriate repairs, replacements and improvements thereto consistent with industry practices; and

 

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(e) transact business only in such corporate and trade names as are set forth in Schedule 5.12 (as such schedule may be amended or supplemented from time to time with prompt notification to the Agent of such amendment or supplement).

6.5. Taxes . Each Loan Party will timely file complete and correct U.S. federal and applicable foreign, state and local Tax returns required by law and pay when due all Taxes upon it or its income, profits, Property or Collateral, except those which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings and with respect to which adequate reserves have been set aside in accordance with GAAP. At any time that any Loan Party is organized as a limited liability company, each such limited liability company will qualify for partnership tax treatment under U.S. federal tax law.

6.6. Payment of Indebtedness and Other Liabilities . Each Loan Party will pay or discharge when due all Material Indebtedness permitted by Section 6.17 owed by such Loan Party and all other liabilities and obligations due to materialmen, mechanics, carriers, warehousemen, and landlords, except that the Loan Parties may in good faith contest, by appropriate proceedings diligently pursued, any such obligations; provided that, (a) adequate reserves have been set aside for such liabilities in accordance with GAAP, (b) no Lien shall be imposed to secure payment of such liabilities that is superior to the Agent’s Liens securing the Secured Obligations, (c) none of the Collateral becomes subject to forfeiture or loss as a result of the contest and (d) such Loan Party shall promptly pay or discharge such contested liabilities, if any, and shall deliver to the Agent evidence reasonably acceptable to the Agent of such compliance, payment or discharge, if such contest is terminated or discontinued adversely to such Loan Party or the conditions set forth in this proviso are no longer met.

6.7. Insurance; Weather Hedging .

(a) Each Loan Party shall at all times maintain, with financially sound and reputable carriers having a Financial Strength rating of at least A- by A.M. Best Company, insurance against: (i) loss or damage by fire and loss in transit; (ii) theft, burglary, pilferage, larceny, embezzlement, and other criminal activities; (iii) general liability and (iv) and such other hazards, as is customary in the business of such Loan Party. All such insurance shall be in amounts, cover such assets and be under policies acceptable to the Agent in its Permitted Discretion. If any portion of any Mortgaged Property is at any time located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or any successor agency) as a “Special Flood Hazard Area” with respect to which flood insurance has been made available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (now or as hereafter in effect or any successor act thereto), then the Borrower shall, or shall cause the applicable Loan Party to (A) maintain, or cause to be maintained, with a financially sound and reputable insurer, flood insurance in an amount and otherwise sufficient to comply with all applicable rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to (i) the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto, (ii) the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto, (iii) the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto and (iv) the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 as now or hereafter in effect or any successor statute thereto and (B) deliver to the Agent evidence of such compliance in

 

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form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Agent. All premiums on such insurance shall be paid when due by the applicable Loan Party, and copies of the policies delivered to the Agent. If any Loan Party fails to obtain any insurance as required by this Section, the Agent at the direction of the Required Lenders may obtain such insurance at the Borrower’s expense. By purchasing such insurance, the Agent shall not be deemed to have waived any Default or Unmatured Default arising from any Loan Party’s failure to maintain such insurance or pay any premiums therefor. No Loan Party will use or permit any Property to be used in violation of applicable law or in any manner which might render inapplicable any insurance coverage.

(b) All insurance policies required under Section 6.7(a) shall name the Agent (for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders) as an additional insured or as loss payee, as applicable, and shall provide that, or contain loss payable clauses or mortgagee clauses, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent, which provide that:

(i) all proceeds thereunder with respect to any Collateral shall be payable to the Agent;

(ii) no such insurance shall be affected by any act or neglect of the insured or owner of the Property described in such policy; and

(iii) such policy and loss payable clauses may be canceled, amended, or terminated only upon at least thirty days prior written notice given to the Agent.

(c) The Borrower must give the Agent prior written notice of any change in insurance carriers and any new insurance policy shall comply with the provisions of this Section 6.7 and otherwise be reasonably acceptable to the Agent. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, in no event shall the Borrower change their insurance carrier without first obtaining a loss payable endorsement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent.

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, any insurance or condemnation proceeds received by the Loan Parties shall be immediately forwarded to the Agent and the Agent may, at its option, apply any such proceeds to the reduction of the Obligations in accordance with Section 2.15(d) , provided that in the case of insurance proceeds pertaining to any Loan Party other than the Borrower, such insurance proceeds shall be applied to the Loans owing by the Borrower. The Agent may permit or require any Loan Party to use such money, or any part thereof, to replace, repair, restore or rebuild the Collateral in a diligent and expeditious manner with materials and workmanship of substantially the same quality as existed before the loss, damage or destruction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the casualty giving rise to such insurance proceeds could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and such insurance proceeds do not exceed $500,000 in the aggregate, upon the applicable Loan Party’s request, the Agent shall permit such Loan Party to replace, restore, repair or rebuild the property; provided that, if such Loan Party has not completed or entered into binding agreements to complete such replacement, restoration, repair or rebuilding within ninety days of such casualty, the Agent may apply such insurance proceeds to the Obligations in

 

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accordance with Section 2.15 . All insurance proceeds that are to be made available to the Borrower to replace, repair, restore or rebuild the Collateral shall be applied by the Agent to reduce the outstanding principal balance of the Revolving Loans (which application shall not result in a permanent reduction of the Aggregate Commitment) and upon such application, the Agent shall establish a Reserve against the Borrowing Base in an amount equal to the amount of such proceeds so applied. All insurance proceeds made available to any Loan Party that is not the Borrower to replace, repair, restore or rebuild Collateral shall be deposited in a cash collateral account. In either case, thereafter, such funds shall be made available to the applicable Loan Party to provide funds to replace, repair, restore or rebuild the Collateral as follows:

(i) the Borrower Representative, on behalf of the applicable Borrower, shall request a Revolving Loan or the Borrower Representative, on behalf of the applicable Loan Party, shall request a release from the cash collateral account be made in the amount needed;

(ii) so long as the conditions set forth in Section 4.2 have been met, the Lenders shall make such Revolving Loan or the Agent shall release funds from the cash collateral account; and

(iii) in the case of insurance proceeds applied against the Revolving Loan, the Reserve established with respect to such insurance proceeds shall be reduced by the amount of such Revolving Loan.

(e) Each Loan Party shall maintain a program to hedge against business risks associated with weather as deemed appropriate by its board of directors.

6.8. Compliance with Laws . Each Loan Party will comply with all laws, rules, regulations, orders, writs, judgments, injunctions, decrees or awards to which it may be subject including, without limitation, all Environmental Laws. This covenant shall be deemed not breached by a noncompliance with the foregoing if, upon learning of such noncompliance, the affected Loan Parties promptly undertake reasonable efforts to eliminate such noncompliance, and such noncompliance and the elimination thereof, in the aggregate with any other noncompliance with any of the foregoing and the elimination thereof, could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

6.9. Maintenance of Properties and Intellectual Property Rights . Each Loan Party will do all things necessary to (i) maintain, preserve, protect and keep its Property in good repair, working order and condition, and make all necessary and proper repairs, renewals and replacements so that its business carried on in connection therewith may be properly conducted at all times and (ii) obtain and maintain in effect at all times all material franchises, governmental authorizations, Intellectual Property Rights, licenses and permits, which are necessary for it to own its Property or conduct its business as conducted on the Effective Date.

6.10. Inspection . Each Loan Party will permit the Agent and, at the expense of such Lender, any Lender, by their respective employees, representatives and agents, from time to time upon two Business Days’ prior notice as frequently as the Agent reasonably determines (in its

 

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Permitted Discretion) to be appropriate, to (a) inspect any of the Property, the Collateral, and the books and financial records of such Loan Party, (b) examine, audit and make extracts or copies of the books of accounts and other financial records of such Loan Party, (c) have access to its properties, facilities, the Collateral and its advisors, officers, directors and employees to discuss the affairs, finances and accounts of such Loan Party and (d) review, evaluate and make test verifications and counts of the Accounts, Inventory and other Collateral of such Loan Party (it being understood that it is anticipated that the examinations referred to in clauses (a) through (d) of this Section 6.10 will be conducted once per year, with up to two such examinations per year to be permitted at the Agent’s sole discretion). If a Default or an Unmatured Default has occurred and is continuing or if Availability is less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment, each Loan Party shall provide such access to the Agent and to each Lender at all times and without advance notice. Furthermore, so long as any Default has occurred and is continuing, each Loan Party shall provide the Agent and each Lender with access to its suppliers. Each Loan Party shall promptly make available to the Agent and its counsel originals or copies of all books and records that the Agent may reasonably request. The Loan Parties acknowledge that from time to time the Agent may prepare and may distribute to the Lenders certain audit reports pertaining to the Loan Parties’ assets for internal use by the Agent and the Lenders from information furnished to it by or on behalf of the Loan Parties, after the Agent has exercised its rights of inspection pursuant to this Agreement.

6.11. Appraisals . Whenever a Default or Unmatured Default exists or Availability is less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment, and at such other times as the Agent requests, the Loan Parties shall, at their sole expense, provide the Agent with appraisals or updates thereof of their Inventory, Equipment, Customer Lists and real Property from an appraiser selected and engaged by the Agent, and prepared on a basis, satisfactory to the Agent, such appraisals and updates to include, without limitation, information required by applicable law and regulations and by the internal policies of the Lenders (it being understood and agreed that appraisals with respect to Customer Lists shall be required on an annual basis).

6.12. Communications with Accountants . Each Loan Party executing this Agreement authorizes (a) the Agent and (b) so long as a Default has occurred and is continuing, each Lender, to communicate directly with its independent certified public accountants and authorizes and shall instruct those accountants and advisors to communicate to the Agent and each Lender information relating to any Loan Party with respect to the business, results of operations and financial condition of any Loan Party.

6.13. Post-Closing Obligations with respect to Real Property; Mortgage Amendments, Collateral Access Agreements, etc. . (a) The Loan Parties shall deliver to the Agent by no later than the date that is 60 days after the Effective Date (or by such other date to which the Agent may agree in its sole discretion), with respect to each parcel of owned real Property set forth on Schedule 5.23 , each of the following (to the extent customary or reasonably requested), in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent:

(i) an amendment to the Existing Mortgage covering such parcel of real Property;

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existing title insurance policy, which endorsement shall update the effective date of such existing title insurance policy and amend the description of the insured Existing Mortgage to include the amendment to such Existing Mortgage;

(iii) evidence that the Borrower has paid all premiums in respect of the endorsement to the existing title policy for such parcel of real Property, as well as all charges for mortgage recording taxes and mortgage filing fees payable in connection with the recording of the amendment to the Existing Mortgage or new Mortgage, as the case may be, covering such parcel of real Property, and all related expenses, if any;

(iv) (A) a “Life-of-Loan” Federal Emergency Management Agency Standard Flood Hazard Determination with respect to each Mortgaged Property (together with a notice about special flood hazard area status and flood disaster assistance duly executed by the Borrower or the applicable Loan Party in the event any such Mortgaged Property is located in a special flood hazard area) and (B) a copy of, or a certificate as to coverage under, the flood insurance policies required by Section 6.7(a); and

(v) such other information, documentation, and certifications as may be reasonably required by the Agent.

(b) If requested by the Agent, each Loan Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain a Collateral Access Agreement from the lessor of each leased property, mortgagee of owned property or bailee or consignee with respect to any warehouse, processor or converter facility or other location where Collateral is stored or located, which agreement or letter shall provide access rights, contain a waiver or subordination of all Liens or claims that the landlord, mortgagee or bailee or consignee may assert against the Collateral at that location, and shall otherwise be reasonably satisfactory in form and substance to the Agent. With respect to such locations or warehouse space leased or owned as of the Effective Date and thereafter, if the Agent has not received a Collateral Access Agreement as of the Effective Date (or, if later, as of the date such location is acquired or leased), the Borrower’s Eligible Inventory at that location shall be subject to such Reserves as may be established by the Agent (in its Permitted Discretion). After the Effective Date, no real property or warehouse space shall be leased by any Loan Party and no Inventory shall be shipped to a processor or converter under arrangements established after the Effective Date, unless and until, if requested by the Agent, a Collateral Access Agreement reasonably satisfactory to the Agent shall first have been obtained with respect to such location (it being understood that the Borrower shall provide the Agent with written notice prior to taking any such actions) and if it has not been obtained, the Borrower’s Eligible Inventory at that location shall be subject to the establishment of Reserves reasonably acceptable to the Agent. Each Loan Party shall timely and fully pay and perform its obligations under all leases and other agreements with respect to each leased location or third party warehouse where any Collateral is or may be located. To the extent permitted hereunder, if any Loan Party proposes to acquire a fee ownership interest in real Property after the Effective Date, it shall first provide to the Agent a mortgage or deed of trust granting the Agent a first priority Lien on such real Property, together with environmental audits, mortgage title insurance commitment, real

 

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property survey, local counsel opinion(s), and, if required by the Agent, supplemental casualty insurance and flood insurance, and such other documents, instruments or agreements reasonably requested by the Agent, in each case, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent.

6.14. Deposit Account Control Agreements . No later than the date that is 60 days after the Effective Date (or by such other date to which the Agent may agree in its sole discretion), the Loan Parties will provide to the Agent a Deposit Account Control Agreement duly executed on behalf of each financial institution holding a deposit account of a Loan Party as set forth in the Security Agreement.

6.15. Additional Collateral; Further Assurances .

(a) Subject to applicable law, each Loan Party shall, unless the Required Lenders otherwise consent, (i) cause each Subsidiary of the Parent (excluding any Foreign Subsidiary) to become or remain a Loan Party and a Guarantor and (ii) cause each Subsidiary of the Parent (excluding any Foreign Subsidiary) formed or acquired after the Effective Date in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to (1) become a party to this Agreement by executing the Joinder Agreement set forth as Exhibit F hereto (the “ Joinder Agreement ”), and (2) guarantee payment and performance of the Guaranteed Obligations pursuant to the Guaranty.

(b) Upon the request of the Agent, each Loan Party shall (i) grant Liens to the Agent, for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders, pursuant to such documents as the Agent may reasonably deem necessary and deliver such property, documents, and instruments as the Agent may request to perfect the Liens of the Agent in any Property of such Loan Party which constitutes Collateral, including any parcel of real Property located in the U.S. owned by any Loan Party, and (ii) in connection with the foregoing requirements, or either of them, deliver to the Agent all items of the type required by Section 4.1 (as applicable). Upon execution and delivery of such Loan Documents and other instruments, certificates, and agreements, each such Person shall automatically become a Guarantor hereunder and thereupon shall have all of the rights, benefits, duties, and obligations in such capacity under the Loan Documents.

(c) Without limiting the foregoing, each Loan Party shall, and shall cause each of the Parent’s Subsidiaries which is required to become a Loan Party pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to, execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, to the Agent such documents and agreements, and shall take or cause to be taken such actions as the Agent may, from time to time, reasonably request to carry out the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

6.16. Dividends .

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outstanding, except that (x) any Subsidiary may declare and pay dividends or make distributions to the Borrower or to a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower, (y) so long as no Default or Unmatured Default then exists or would result therefrom, if the Parent qualifies as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it may pay dividends or make distributions to its shareholders in an aggregate amount not greater than the amount necessary for such shareholders to pay their actual state and U.S. federal income tax liabilities in respect of income allocated to such shareholders by the Parent and (z) so long as no Default or Unmatured Default then exists or would result therefrom, the Borrower may pay dividends or make distributions to the Parent in an aggregate amount not to exceed $10,000,000 per Fiscal Year solely to enable the Parent to pay, as the same becomes due and payable, its overhead expenses and any legal, accounting and other professional fees and expenses it may incur. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Loan Party may make any dividends or distributions to its respective parent company (and the Parent may make any dividends or distributions to its equity owners) or redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire or retire any of its Capital Stock so long as (x) after giving pro forma effect thereto, Availability (with any Suppressed Availability being included in each calculation of Availability pursuant to this clause (x)) was not less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment for any period of three consecutive days during the six-month period ending on the date on which such dividends, distributions, redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions or retirements of its Capital Stock were made and is not projected to be less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment during the six-month period immediately after the date on which such dividends, distributions, redemptions, repurchases or other acquisitions or retirements of its Capital Stock are made (with such projected Availability to be determined by reference to the average projected Availability on the last day of each of the relevant six months) and (y) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is not less than 1.15 to 1.00 after giving pro forma effect to such distributions as if such distributions were paid on the first day of the relevant period; provided , however , that (1) no Default or Unmatured Default then exists or would result therefrom and (2) the Borrower Representative has delivered a certificate of an Authorized Officer attesting to the matters set forth in clauses (x) and (y) above and showing in reasonable detail all calculations with respect thereto.

(b) No Loan Party shall directly or indirectly enter into or become bound by any agreement, instrument, indenture or other obligation (other than this Agreement and the other Loan Documents) that could directly or indirectly restrict, prohibit or require the consent of any Person with respect to the payment of dividends or distributions or the making or repayment of intercompany loans by a Subsidiary of the Borrower to the Borrower.

6.17. Indebtedness . No Loan Party will create, incur or suffer to exist any Indebtedness, except:

(a) the Obligations;

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(c) purchase money Indebtedness incurred in connection with the purchase of any Equipment; provided that, the amount of such purchase money Indebtedness shall be limited to an amount not in excess of the purchase price of such Equipment and the aggregate of all such purchase money Indebtedness incurred in any Fiscal Year shall not exceed $10,000,000 at any time outstanding;

(d) Indebtedness which represents an extension, refinancing, or renewal of any of the Indebtedness described in clauses (b) , (c) , (g) , (h)  and (m)  hereof; provided that, (i) other than with respect to any extension, refinancing or renewal of the Indebtedness described in clause (m), the principal amount or interest rate of such Indebtedness is not increased (except to the extent of the capitalization of transaction fees and expenses), (ii) any Liens securing such Indebtedness are not extended to any additional Property of any Loan Party, (iii) no Loan Party or other Subsidiary that is not originally obligated with respect to repayment of such Indebtedness is required to become obligated with respect thereto, (iv) such extension, refinancing or renewal does not result in a shortening of the average weighted maturity of the Indebtedness so extended, refinanced, or renewed (and, with respect to the Indebtedness described in clause (m), such extension, refinancing or renewal has a maturity no earlier than six months after the Facility Termination Date), (v) the terms of any such extension, refinancing, or renewal are not more onerous to the obligor thereunder than the original terms of such Indebtedness and (iv) if the Indebtedness that is refinanced, renewed, or extended was subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations, then the terms and conditions of the refinancing, renewal, or extension Indebtedness must include subordination terms and conditions that are at least as favorable to the Agent and the Lenders as those that were applicable to the refinanced, renewed, or extended Indebtedness;

(e) Indebtedness owing by any Loan Party, other than the Parent, to any other Loan Party with respect to intercompany loans, provided further , that:

(i) the applicable Loan Parties shall have executed and delivered to the other Loan Party, on the Effective Date, a demand note (collectively, the “ Intercompany Notes ”) to evidence any such intercompany Indebtedness owing at any time by any Loan Party to another Loan Party, which Intercompany Notes shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Agent and shall be pledged and delivered to the Agent pursuant to the Security Agreement as additional collateral security for the Secured Obligations;

(ii) the Loan Parties shall record all intercompany transactions on their books and records in accordance with GAAP consistently applied;

(iii) the obligations of the Loan Parties under any such Intercompany Notes shall be subordinated to the Obligations of the Loan Parties hereunder in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Agent;

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(v) no Default or Unmatured Default would occur and be continuing after giving effect to any such proposed intercompany loan;

(f) (i) Contingent Obligations (A) by endorsement of instruments for deposit or collection in the ordinary course of business, (B) consisting of the Reimbursements Obligations and (C) consisting of the Guaranty and guarantees of Indebtedness incurred for the benefit of any other Loan Party (other than the Parent) if the primary obligation is not prohibited elsewhere in this Agreement and (ii) Indebtedness consisting of the excess of the benefit obligations of each Single Employer Plan over the fair market value of the assets of each such Plan, so long as the amount of such Indebtedness for all such Single Employer Plans, determined as of the most recent valuation date for each Plan using PBGC actuarial assumptions for single employer plan termination, does not, individually or in the aggregate, create a Material Adverse Effect;

(g) Capitalized Lease Obligations which in the aggregate do not exceed $2,500,000 in any Fiscal Year;

(h) Indebtedness assumed in connection with any Permitted Acquisition; provided that, the aggregate amount of Indebtedness assumed under this clause (h)  shall not exceed $1,000,000 and provided further that , such Indebtedness is not incurred in connection with, or in contemplation or anticipation of, such Permitted Acquisition and does not attach to any asset of the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries;

(i) Indebtedness arising under Rate Management Transactions, so long as such Rate Management Transactions (i) are entered into to hedge or mitigate risks to which a Loan Party has actual exposure and (ii) are not entered into for investment or speculative purposes;

(j) [Intentionally omitted];

(k) Parent Subordinated Debt;

(l) other unsecured Indebtedness in an amount not in excess of $25,000,000; and

(m) Indebtedness arising under the 2010 Parent Indenture.

6.18. Merger . No Loan Party will merge or consolidate with or into any other Person, except that (a) any Subsidiary of the Borrower may merge into the Borrower or a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Borrower and (b) any Loan Party (other than the Borrower) may merge with any other Loan Party.

6.19. Sale of Assets . No Loan Party will lease, sell or otherwise dispose of its Property (including any Capital Stock owned by it) to any other Person, except:

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(b) the sale or other disposition of Equipment and the sale and/or leasing of real property that is obsolete or no longer useful in such Loan Party’s business and having a book value not exceeding $10,000,000 in the aggregate in any Fiscal Year; and

(c) the sale or disposition of other assets having a book value not exceeding a Substantial Portion in the aggregate in any Fiscal Year.

The Net Cash Proceeds of any sale or disposition permitted pursuant to this Section (other than pursuant to Section 6.19(a) ) shall be delivered to the Agent as required by Section 2.15 and applied to the Obligations as set forth therein.

6.20. Investments and Acquisitions . No Loan Party will (i) make or suffer to exist any Investments (including without limitation, loans and advances to, and other Investments in, Subsidiaries), or commitments therefor, (ii) create any Subsidiary, (iii) become or remain a partner in any partnership or joint venture, or (iv) make any Acquisition, except:

(a) Cash Equivalent Investments, subject to control agreements in favor of the Agent for the benefit of the Lenders or otherwise subject to a perfected security interest in favor of the Agent for the benefit of the Lenders;

(b) Investments in Subsidiaries existing as of the Effective Date;

(c) other Investments in existence on the Effective Date and described in Schedule 6.20 ;

(d) Investments consisting of loans or advances made to employees of such Loan Party on an arms-length basis in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices for travel and entertainment expenses, relocation costs and similar purposes up to a maximum of $250,000 to any employee and up to a maximum of $1,000,000 in the aggregate at any one time outstanding;

(e) subject to Sections 4.2(a) and 4.4 of the Security Agreement, Investments comprised of notes payable, or stock or other securities issued by Account Debtors to such Loan Party pursuant to negotiated agreements with respect to settlement of such Account Debtor’s Accounts in the ordinary course of business, consistent with past practices, or acquired as a result of the bankruptcy or reorganization of such Account Debtor;

(f) additional Investments in Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries which are Loan Parties;

(g) Permitted Acquisitions and the formation of Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries of the Borrower in connection with a Permitted Acquisition;

(h) other Investments not to exceed (i) $3,000,000 in the aggregate during the 12 month period after the Effective Date and (ii) $10,000,000 in the aggregate during the term of this Agreement;

 

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(i) Investments in any existing or future, direct or indirect, Subsidiary which exists for the sole purpose of obtaining and holding a license which the Borrower deems necessary or advisable for its business; provided that (i) the total Investment in such Subsidiary does not exceed $100,000 in the aggregate for any one such Subsidiary or $200,000 in the aggregate for all such Subsidiaries and (ii) if the failure to have such license could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, the Subsidiary holding such license shall be a Guarantor; and

(j) Investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries not to exceed $20,000,000 in the aggregate during the term of this Agreement.

6.21. Liens .

(a) No Loan Party will create, incur, or suffer to exist any Lien in, of, or on the Property of such Loan Party, except the following (collectively, “ Permitted Liens ”):

(i) Liens for taxes, fees, assessments, or other governmental charges or levies on the Property of such Loan Party if such Liens (1) shall not at the time be delinquent or (2) subject to the provisions of Section 6.6 , do not secure obligations in excess of $1,000,000, are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings diligently pursued, adequate reserves in accordance with GAAP have been set aside on the books of such Loan Party, and a stay of enforcement of such Lien is in effect;

(ii) Liens imposed by law, such as carrier’s, warehousemen’s, and mechanic’s Liens and other similar Liens arising in the ordinary course of business which secure payment of obligations not more than ten days past due or which are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings diligently pursued and for which adequate reserves shall have been set aside on such Loan Party’s books;

(iii) statutory Liens in favor of landlords of real Property leased by such Loan Party; provided that, such Loan Party is current with respect to payment of all rent and other amounts due to such landlord under any lease of such real Property;

(iv) Liens arising out of pledges or deposits under worker’s compensation laws, unemployment insurance, old age pensions, or other social security or retirement benefits, or similar legislation or to secure the performance of bids, tenders, or contracts (other than for the repayment of Indebtedness) or to secure indemnity, performance, or other similar bonds for the performance of bids, tenders, or contracts (other than for the repayment of Indebtedness) or to secure statutory obligations (other than liens arising under ERISA or Environmental Laws) or surety or appeal bonds, or to secure indemnity, performance, or other similar bonds;

 

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(v) Leases or subleases granted to others in the ordinary course of business, utility easements, building restrictions, and such other encumbrances or charges against real Property as are of a nature generally existing with respect to properties of a similar character, which do not in any material way affect the marketability or impair the value of such real Property, which do not interfere with the use thereof in the business of such Loan Party and which do not impair the ability of the Agent or the Lenders to realize upon the Collateral;

(vi) Liens existing on the Effective Date and described in Schedule 6.21;

(vii) Liens resulting from any extension, refinancing, or renewal of the related Indebtedness as permitted pursuant to Section 6.17(d) ; provided that, the Liens evidenced thereby are not increased to cover any additional Property not originally covered thereby;

(viii) Liens securing purchase money Indebtedness of such Loan Party permitted pursuant to Section 6.17(c) ; provided that, such Liens attach only to the Property which was purchased with the proceeds of such purchase money Indebtedness;

(ix) Liens on property or assets (other than Accounts and Inventory) acquired pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition, or on property or assets (other than Accounts and Inventory) of a Loan Party in existence at the time such Loan Party is acquired pursuant to a Permitted Acquisition, provided that (1) any Indebtedness that is secured by such Liens is permitted under Section 6.17 , and (2) such Liens are not incurred in connection with, or in contemplation or anticipation of, such Permitted Acquisition and do not attach to any asset of any other Loan Party;

(x) Liens in favor of the Agent granted pursuant to any Loan Document and Liens in respect of other Secured Obligations;

(xi) [Intentionally omitted]; and

(xii) any attachment or judgment Lien, unless the judgment it secures shall not, within 30 days after notice of the entry thereof, have been discharged or execution thereof stayed pending appeal or review, or shall not have been discharged within 30 days after expiration of any such stay.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the Liens permitted pursuant to this Section 6.21 , other than (1)  clauses (i), (x) and (xi)  above, may at any time attach to any Accounts of any Loan Party and (2)  clauses (i) through (iii) , (x)  and (xi)  above, may at any time attach to any Inventory of any Loan Party.

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restriction on the right of such Loan Party to grant Liens to the Agent and the Lenders on any of its Property; provided that, any such negative pledge or other restriction entered into in connection with the creation of Indebtedness under Section 6.17(c) shall be limited to the Property securing such purchase money Indebtedness.

6.22. Change of Name or Location; Change of Fiscal Year . No Loan Party shall (a) change its name as it appears in official filings in the state of its incorporation or organization, (b) change its chief executive office, principal place of business, mailing address, corporate offices or warehouses or locations at which Collateral is held or stored, or the location of its records concerning the Collateral as set forth in the Security Agreement, (c) change the type of entity that it is for state law or income tax purposes, (d) change its organization identification number, if any, issued by its state of incorporation or other organization or (e) change its state of incorporation or organization, in each case, unless (1) the Agent shall have received at least thirty days prior written notice of such change and (2) the Agent shall have acknowledged in writing that, either (i) such change will not adversely affect the validity, perfection or priority of the Agent’s security interest in the Collateral, or (ii) any reasonable action requested by the Agent in connection therewith has been completed or taken (including any action to continue the perfection of any Liens in favor of the Agent, on behalf of Lenders, in any Collateral), provided that, any new location shall be in the continental U.S. No Loan Party shall change its Fiscal Year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parent may make an election to be treated as a corporation or association for income tax purposes only without meeting the requirements of (1) and (2) of this Section 6.22 provided that the Agent shall receive written notice of the election within 10 days of the date such election was made and that the election will not materially increase the combined income tax liability of the Loan Parties.

6.23. Affiliate Transactions . No Loan Party will enter into any transaction (including, without limitation, the purchase or sale of any Property or service) with, or make any payment or transfer (including, without limitation, any payment or transfer with respect to any fees or expenses for management services) to, any Affiliate which is not a Loan Party except in the ordinary course of business and pursuant to the reasonable requirements of such Loan Party’s business and upon fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to such Loan Party than such Loan Party would obtain in a comparable arms-length transaction. No Loan Party shall pay any amount in respect of Management Fees and Expenses; provided that, so long as no Default or Unmatured Default then exists or would result therefrom (after giving pro forma effect thereto), the Parent may pay Management Fees and Expenses to the General Partner pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, as in effect on the date hereof.

6.24. Amendments to Agreements . No Loan Party will, nor will any Loan Party permit any of its Subsidiaries to, amend, modify, terminate or waive any of its rights under its articles of incorporation, charter, certificate of formation, by-laws, operating, management or partnership agreement or other organizational document or the 2010 Parent Indenture to the extent any such amendment, modification, termination or waiver would be materially adverse to the Lenders.

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(a) No Loan Party shall, directly or indirectly, voluntarily purchase, redeem, defease or prepay any principal of, premium, if any, interest or other amount payable in respect of any Indebtedness prior to its scheduled maturity, other than (i) the Obligations; (ii) Indebtedness secured by a Permitted Lien if the asset securing such Indebtedness has been sold or otherwise disposed of; (iii) Indebtedness permitted by Section 6.17(d) upon any refinancing thereof in accordance therewith; (iv) Indebtedness permitted by Section 6.17 (c), (e) and (g) ; and (v) other Indebtedness in respect of the 2010 Parent Notes so long as, with respect to this clause (v), (A) after giving pro forma effect to such voluntary purchase, redemption, defeasance or prepayment, Availability (with any Suppressed Availability being included in each calculation of Availability pursuant to this clause (x)) was not less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment for any period of three consecutive days during the six-month period ending on the date on which such voluntary purchase, redemption, defeasance or prepayment was made and is not projected to be less than 15.0% of the Aggregate Commitment during the six-month period immediately after the date on which such voluntary purchase, redemption, defeasance or prepayment is made (with such projected Availability to be determined by reference to the average projected Availability on the last day of each of the relevant six months), (B) the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is at least 1.15 to 1.0 on a pro forma basis for such voluntary purchase, redemption, defeasance or prepayment, and (C) the Borrower Representative has delivered a certificate of an Authorized Officer attesting to the matters set forth in clauses (v)(A) and (B) above and showing in reasonable detail all calculations with respect thereto; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any voluntary purchase, redemption, defeasance or prepayment in respect of the 2010 Parent Notes be permitted on any day during any Seasonal Availability Period or the Business Day immediately following any Seasonal Availability Period.

(b) No Loan Party shall make any amendment or modification that is in any way adverse to the interests of the Lenders, to the indenture, note or other agreement evidencing or governing any Subordinated Indebtedness, or directly or indirectly voluntarily prepay, defease or in substance defease, purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire, any Subordinated Indebtedness.

6.26. Financial Contracts . No Loan Party shall enter into or remain liable upon any Financial Contract, except for Rate Management Transactions permitted by Section 6.17 and Section 6.33 .

6.27. Capital Expenditures . The Loan Parties shall not expend, or be committed to expend, (a) in excess of $7,500,000 for Capital Expenditures (other than Capital Expenditures in respect of propane tanks, which shall be governed by clause (b) of this Section 6.27) during any Fiscal Year in the aggregate for the Parent and its Subsidiaries or (b) in excess of $4,500,000 for Capital Expenditures in respect of propane tanks during any Fiscal Year in the aggregate for the Parent and its Subsidiaries; provided , however , that the amount of permitted Capital Expenditures under clause (a) only will be increased in any Fiscal Year by the amount, if positive, equal to 50% of the difference between the Capital Expenditures limit specified in clause (a) above minus the actual amount of any Capital Expenditures expended pursuant to clause (a) during the prior Fiscal Year (the “ Carry Over Amount ”). Any Carry Over Amount may only be carried over to the next succeeding year.

 

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6.28. Financial Covenant . To the extent Availability is at any time less than 12.5% of the Aggregate Commitment, the Borrower will not permit the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio at any such time to be less than 1.1 to 1.0.

6.29. Depository Banks . Each Loan Party shall maintain either (a) the Agent or (b) any other financial institution reasonably acceptable to the Agent that has executed and delivered to the Agent satisfactory control agreements, as such Loan Party’s principal depository bank, including for the maintenance of operating, administrative, cash management, collection activity, and other deposit accounts for the conduct of its business.

6.30. Real Property Purchases . Except as otherwise permitted in connection with a Permitted Acquisition, no Loan Party shall purchase a fee simple ownership interest in real Property with an aggregate purchase price in excess of $2,000,000.

6.31. Sale of Accounts . No Loan Party will, nor will any Loan Party permit its Subsidiary to, sell or otherwise dispose of any notes receivable or accounts receivable, with or without recourse.

6.31 Parent . The Parent shall not engage in any trade or business, or own any assets (other than the Capital Stock of its Subsidiaries) or incur any Indebtedness (other than the Secured Obligations, its existing Indebtedness (including the 2010 Parent Notes permitted under Section 6.17(m) and Guaranties); provided that the Parent may also (x) incur Indebtedness to the extent incurred to refinance the 2010 Parent Notes pursuant to Section 6.17(d), (y) incur Indebtedness that is subordinated to the Obligations on terms satisfactory to the Agent in its Permitted Discretion (“Parent Subordinated Debt”) and (z) incur Indebtedness pursuant to Section 6.17(l) to the extent no principal payments are payable with respect thereto prior to the date which is six months after the Facility Termination Date; provided further that, in the case of clauses (y) and (z) above, (i) the Net Cash Proceeds of such Parent Subordinated Debt or other unsecured Indebtedness, as the case may be, are contributed to Petro as a common equity contribution, or as an intercompany loan in accordance with Section 6.17(e), and (ii) the Parent has provided the Agent with all documents evidencing such Parent Subordinated Debt or such other unsecured Indebtedness, as the case may be, at least 5 Business Days prior to the issuance or incurrence thereof.

6.32 Fixed Price Supply Contracts; Certain Policies .

(a) No Loan Party will at any time be a party or subject to any contract for the purchase or supply by such parties of any product except where (i) the purchase price is set with reference to a spot index or indices substantially contemporaneously with the delivery of such product or (ii) delivery of such product is to be made no more than 18 months after the purchase price is agreed to (subject to appropriate hedging with respect to the delivery of such products in accordance with the hedging policies of the relevant Loan Parties).

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hereof. Such Loan Party will provide the Agent and the Lenders with prompt written notice of any such new Commodity Hedging Agreement. Subject to the foregoing exception, each Loan Party will comply in all material respects with such policies at all times.

ARTICLE VII

DEFAULTS

The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a “ Default ” hereunder:

(a) any representation or warranty made or deemed made by or on behalf of any Loan Party to any Lender or the Agent under or in connection with this Agreement, any other Loan Document, any Credit Extension, or any certificate or information delivered in connection with any of the foregoing shall be materially false on the date as of which made;

(b) (i) nonpayment, when due (whether upon demand or otherwise), of any principal owing under any of the Loan Documents and (ii) nonpayment, within 2 days after it is due, of any interest, fee, Reimbursement Obligation or any other obligation owing under any of the Loan Documents;

(c) the breach by any Loan Party of any of the terms or provisions of Section 6.1, 6.2, 6.3(a), 6.13, 6.14, 6.16 through 6.34 ;

(d) the breach by any Loan Party (other than a breach which constitutes a Default under another Section of this Article VII ) of any of the terms or provisions of (i)  Section 6.3 (other than Section 6.3(a)) or 6.4 through 6.15 of this Agreement which is not remedied within 10 days after the earlier of such breach or written notice from the Agent or any Lender or (ii) any other Section of this Agreement which is not remedied within 20 days after the earlier of such breach or written notice from the Agent or any Lender;

(e) failure of any Loan Party to pay when due any Material Indebtedness or a default, breach or other event occurs under any term, provision or condition contained in any Material Indebtedness Agreement of any Loan Party, the effect of which default, event or condition is to cause, or to permit the holder(s) of such Material Indebtedness or the lender(s) under any Material Indebtedness Agreement to cause, such Material Indebtedness to become due prior to its stated maturity or any commitment to lend under any Material Indebtedness Agreement to be terminated prior to its stated expiration date; any Material Indebtedness of any Loan Party shall be declared to be due and payable or required to be prepaid or repurchased (other than by a regularly scheduled payment) prior to the stated maturity thereof; or any Loan Party shall not pay, or admit in writing its inability to pay, its debts generally as they become due;

(f) any Loan Party shall (i) have an order for relief entered with respect to it under the Bankruptcy Code as now or hereafter in effect, (ii) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, (iii) apply for, seek, consent to, or acquiesce in, the appointment of a

 

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receiver, custodian, trustee, examiner, liquidator or similar official for it or any portion of its Property which constitutes a Substantial Portion, (iv) institute any proceeding seeking an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code as now or hereafter in effect or seeking to adjudicate it a bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking dissolution, winding up, liquidation, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition of it or its debts under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors or fail to file an answer or other pleading denying the material allegations of any such proceeding filed against it, (v) take any corporate or partnership action to authorize or effect any of the foregoing actions set forth in this subsection (f)  or (vi) fail to contest in good faith any appointment or proceeding described in subsection (g) below ;

(g) a receiver, trustee, examiner, liquidator or similar official shall be appointed for any Loan Party or any portion of its Property which constitutes a Substantial Portion, or a proceeding described in subsection (f)(iv) of Article VII shall be instituted against any Loan Party and such appointment continues undischarged or such proceeding continues undismissed or unstayed for a period of sixty consecutive days;

(h) any court, government or governmental agency shall condemn, seize or otherwise appropriate, or take custody or control of, all or any portion of the Property of any Loan Party which, when taken together with all other Property of any Loan Party so condemned, seized, appropriated, or taken custody or control of, during the twelve-month period ending with the month in which any such action occurs, constitutes a Substantial Portion;

(i) any loss, theft, damage or destruction of any item or items of Collateral or other property of any Loan Party occurs which could reasonably be expected to cause a Material Adverse Effect and is not adequately covered by insurance;

(j) any Loan Party shall fail within thirty days to pay, bond or otherwise discharge one or more (i) judgments or orders for the payment of money in excess of $500,000 (or the equivalent thereof in currencies other than U.S. Dollars) in the aggregate, or (ii) nonmonetary judgments or orders which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, which judgments or orders, in any such case, are not stayed on appeal or otherwise being appropriately contested in good faith by proper proceedings diligently pursued;

(k) any Change in Control shall occur;

(l) an ERISA Event shall have occurred which, together with all such other ERISA Events that have occurred, singly or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

(m) any Loan Party shall (i) be the subject of any proceeding or investigation pertaining to the release by any Loan Party or any other Person of any toxic or hazardous waste or substance into the environment, or (ii) violate any Environmental Law, which, in the case of an event described in clause (i) or clause (ii), could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect;

 

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(n) the occurrence of any “default”, as defined in any Loan Document (other than this Agreement) or the breach of any of the terms or provisions of any Loan Document (other than this Agreement), which default or breach continues beyond any period of grace therein provided;

(o) the Guaranty or the partnership agreement of the Parent shall fail to remain in full force or effect or any action shall be taken to discontinue or to assert the invalidity or unenforceability of the Guaranty or the partnership agreement of the Parent, or any Guarantor shall fail to comply with any of the terms or provisions of the Guaranty to which it is a party, or any Guarantor shall deny that it has any further liability under the Guaranty to which it is a party, or shall give notice to such effect;

(p) any Collateral Document shall for any reason fail to create a valid and perfected first priority security interest in any Collateral purported to be covered thereby, except as permitted by the terms of any Collateral Document, or any Collateral Document shall fail to remain in full force or effect or any action shall be taken to discontinue or to assert the invalidity or unenforceability of any Collateral Document, or any Loan Party shall fail to comply with any of the terms or provisions of any Collateral Document;

(q) any material provision of any Loan Document for any reason ceases to be valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with its terms (or any Loan Party shall challenge the enforceability of any Loan Document or shall assert in writing, or engage in any action or inaction based on any such assertion, that any provision of any of the Loan Documents has ceased to be or otherwise is not valid, binding and enforceable in accordance with its terms);

(r) the representations and warranties set forth in Section 5.17 (Plan Assets; Prohibited Transactions) shall at any time not be true and correct; or

(s) the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall fail to pay when due any Operating Lease Obligation in excess of $750,000.

ARTICLE VIII

REMEDIES; WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS

8.1. Remedies .

(a) If any Default occurs, the Agent may in its discretion (and at the written request of the Required Lenders, shall) (i) reduce or terminate the Aggregate Commitment or the Commitment, (ii) reduce the advance rates set forth in the definition of the Borrowing Base or reduce one or more of the other elements used in computing the Borrowing Base, (iii) terminate or suspend the obligations of the Lenders to make Loans hereunder and the obligation and power of the LC Issuer to issue Facility LCs, (iv) declare all or any portion of the Obligations to be due and payable, whereupon such Obligations shall become immediately due and payable, without presentment, demand, protest or notice of any kind, all of which the Borrower hereby expressly waives, (v) upon notice to the Borrower Representative and in addition to the continuing right to

 

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demand payment of all amounts payable under this Agreement, the Agent may either (1) make demand on the Borrower to pay, and the Borrower will, forthwith upon such demand and without any further notice or act, pay to the Agent an amount, in immediately available funds (which funds shall be held in the Facility LC Collateral Account), equal to 105% of the Collateral Shortfall Amount or (2) deliver a Supporting Letter of Credit as required by Section 2.1.2(l) , whichever the Agent may specify in its sole discretion, (vi) increase the rate of interest applicable to the Loans and the LC Fees as set forth in this Agreement and (vii) exercise any rights and remedies provided to the Agent under the Loan Documents or at law or equity, including all remedies provided under the UCC.

(b) If any Default described in subsections (f) or (g)  of Article VII occurs with respect to any Loan Party, the obligations of the Lenders to make Loans hereunder and the obligation and power of the LC Issuer to issue Facility LCs shall automatically terminate and all Obligations shall immediately become due and payable without any election or action on the part of the Agent, the LC Issuer or any Lender and the Loan Parties will be and become thereby unconditionally obligated, without any further notice, act or demand, to pay to the Agent an amount equal to 105% of the Collateral Shortfall Amount, which funds shall be deposited in the Facility LC Collateral Account.

(c) If, within thirty days after acceleration of the maturity of the Obligations or termination of the obligations of the Lenders to make Loans and the obligation and power of the LC Issuer to issue Facility LCs hereunder as a result of any Default (other than any Default as described in subsections (f) or (g)  of Article VII with respect to the Borrower) and before any judgment or decree for the payment of the Obligations due shall have been obtained or entered, the Required Lenders (in their sole discretion) shall so direct, the Agent shall, by notice to the Borrower Representative, rescind and annul such acceleration and/or termination.

(d) If at any time while any Default is continuing, the Agent determines that the Collateral Shortfall Amount at such time is greater than zero, the Agent may make demand on the Borrower (upon notice to the Borrower Representative) to pay, and the Borrower will, forthwith upon such demand and without any further notice or act, pay to the Agent an amount equal to 105% of the Collateral Shortfall Amount, which funds shall be deposited in the Facility LC Collateral Account. The Borrower hereby pledges, assigns, and grants to the Agent, on behalf of and for the benefit of the Agent, the Lenders, and the LC Issuer, a security interest in all of the Borrower’s right, title, and interest in and to all funds which may from time to time be on deposit in the Facility LC Collateral Account to secure the prompt and complete payment and performance of the Obligations.

(e) The Agent may at any time or from time to time after funds are deposited in the Facility LC Collateral Account, apply such funds to the payment of the Obligations and any other amounts as shall from time to time have become due and payable by the Borrower to the Lenders or the LC Issuer under the Loan Documents.

 

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(f) At any time while any Default is continuing, neither the Borrower nor any Person claiming on behalf of or through the Borrower shall have any right to withdraw any of the funds held in the Facility LC Collateral Account. After all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid in full and the Aggregate Commitment has been terminated, any funds remaining in the Facility LC Collateral Account shall be returned by the Agent to the Borrower or paid to whomever may be legally entitled thereto at such time.

8.2. Waivers by Loan Parties . Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement or by applicable law, each Loan Party waives: (a) presentment, demand and protest and notice of presentment, dishonor, notice of intent to accelerate, notice of acceleration, protest, default, nonpayment, maturity, release, compromise, settlement, extension or renewal of any or all commercial paper, accounts, contract rights, documents, instruments, chattel paper and guaranties at any time held by the Agent on which any Loan Party may in any way be liable, and hereby ratifies and confirms whatever the Agent may do in this regard, (b) all rights to notice and a hearing prior to the Agent’s taking possession or control of, or to the Agent’s replevy, attachment or levy upon, the Collateral or any bond or security that might be required by any court prior to allowing the Agent to exercise any of its remedies, and (c) the benefit of all valuation, appraisal, marshaling and exemption laws.

8.3. Amendments

(a) Subject to the provisions of this Section 8.3 , no amendment, waiver or modification of any provision of this Agreement or any other Loan Document, and no consent with respect to any departure by any Loan Party therefrom, shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Required Lenders (or the Agent with the consent in writing of the Required Lenders) and the Loan Parties and then any such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given; provided , however , that no such amendment, waiver or modification shall (i) include additional categories of Collateral in the Borrowing Base if such inclusion would increase Availability, (ii) increase the amount to be added to the calculation of the Borrowing Base pursuant to clause (e) of the definition thereof or (iii) modify any Eligibility Definition if such modification would increase Availability, in each case, without the prior written consent of the Lenders in the aggregate holding at least 75% of the Aggregate Commitment or, if the Aggregate Commitment has been terminated, Lenders in the aggregate holding at least 75% of the Aggregate Credit Exposure.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)  above, no such amendment, waiver or other modification with respect to this Agreement shall

(i) without the consent of each Lender directly affected thereby:

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(B) postpone any regularly scheduled payment of principal of any Loan or reduce or forgive all or any portion of the principal amount of any Loan or any Reimbursement Obligation or reduce the amount or extend the payment date for, the mandatory payments required under Article II ;

(C) reduce the rate or extend the time of payment of interest or fees payable to the Lenders pursuant to any Loan Document;

(D) extend the Facility Termination Date;

(E) increase the amount of the Commitment of any Lender hereunder (other than pursuant to Section 12.3 ); or

(F) amend this Section 8.3 ; and

(ii) without the consent of all of the Lenders:

(A) increase the percentage advances rates set forth in the definition of Borrowing Base;

(B) change Section 2.18 hereof in any manner that would alter the sharing of payments required thereunder;

(C) reduce the percentage or number of Lenders specified in the definition of Required Lenders or eliminate or reduce the voting rights of any Lender under this Section 8.3 ;

(D) permit any Loan Party to assign its rights under this Agreement;

(E) release all or substantially all of the Guarantors; or

(F) except as provided in any Collateral Document, release all or substantially all of the Collateral.

(c) No amendment of any provision of this Agreement relating to the Agent or to the Non-Ratable Loans, the Swingline Loans, the Overadvances or the Protective Advances shall be effective without the written consent of the Agent. No amendment of any provision relating to the LC Issuer shall be effective without the written consent of the LC Issuer. The Agent may (i) amend Schedule I to reflect assignments entered into pursuant to Section 12.3 and (ii) waive payment of the fee required under Section 12.3(c) without obtaining the consent of any other party to this Agreement.

(d) If, in connection with any proposed amendment, waiver or consent (a “ Proposed Change ”) requiring the consent of all Lenders, the consent of the Required Lenders is obtained, but the consent of other Lenders is not obtained (any such Lender whose consent is not obtained being referred to herein as a “ Non-Consenting Lender ”), then, so long as the Agent is not a Non-Consenting Lender, the Borrower may elect to replace such Non-Consenting Lender as a Lender party to this Agreement, provided that,

 

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concurrently with such replacement, (i) another bank or other entity which is reasonably satisfactory to the Borrower and the Agent shall agree, as of such date, to purchase for cash the Advances and other Obligations due to the Non-Consenting Lender pursuant to an Assignment Agreement ( provided that, if such purchase is otherwise made in accordance with the terms hereof, the Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, deem such purchase to have been made pursuant to an Assignment Agreement without requiring the execution of an Assignment Agreement by any party, and each party hereto hereby agrees for all purposes hereunder and under the other Loan Documents that such purchase shall be deemed to have been effected pursuant to an executed Assignment Agreement in respect of such purchased amount and each Person that would have otherwise been required to be a party thereto shall be bound by the provisions thereof) and to become a Lender for all purposes under this Agreement and to assume all obligations of the Non-Consenting Lender to be terminated as of such date and to comply with the requirements of Section 12.3 applicable to assignments, and (ii) the Borrower shall pay to such Non-Consenting Lender in same day funds on the day of such replacement (1) all interest, fees and other amounts then accrued but unpaid to such Non-Consenting Lender by the Borrower hereunder to and including the date of termination, including without limitation payments due to such Non-Consenting Lender under Sections 3.1, 3.2 and 3.5 , and (2) an amount, if any, equal to the payment which would have been due to such Lender on the day of such replacement under Section 3.4 had the Loans of such Non-Consenting Lender been prepaid on such date rather than sold to the replacement Lender.

8.4. Preservation of Rights . No delay or omission of the Lenders, the LC Issuer or the Agent to exercise any right under the Loan Documents shall impair such right or be construed to be a waiver of any Default or an acquiescence therein, and the making of a Credit Extension notwithstanding the existence of a Default or the inability of the Borrower to satisfy the conditions precedent to such Credit Extension shall not constitute any waiver or acquiescence. Any single or partial exercise of any such right shall not preclude other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, and no waiver, amendment or other variation of the terms, conditions or provisions of the Loan Documents whatsoever shall be valid unless in writing signed by the Lenders required pursuant to Section 8.3 , and then only to the extent in such writing specifically set forth. All remedies contained in the Loan Documents or by law afforded shall be cumulative and all shall be available to the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders until the Obligations have been paid in full.

ARTICLE IX

GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1. Survival of Representations . All representations and warranties of the Loan Parties contained in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall survive the execution and delivery of the Loan Documents and the making of the Credit Extensions herein contemplated.

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Borrower in violation of any limitation or prohibition provided by any applicable statute or regulation.

9.3. Headings . Section headings in the Loan Documents are for convenience of reference only, and shall not govern the interpretation of any of the provisions of the Loan Documents.

9.4. Entire Agreement . The Loan Documents embody the entire agreement and understanding among the Loan Parties, the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders and supersede all prior agreements and understandings among the Loan Parties, the Agent and the Lenders relating to the subject matter thereof other than those contained in the Fee Letter which shall survive and remain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement.

9.5. Several Obligations; Benefits of this Agreement . The respective obligations of the Lenders hereunder are several and not joint and no Lender shall be the partner or agent of any other lender (except to the extent to which the Agent is authorized to act as administrative agent for the Lenders hereunder). The failure of any Lender to perform any of its obligations hereunder shall not relieve any other Lender from any of its obligations hereunder. This Agreement shall not be construed so as to confer any right or benefit upon any Person other than the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, provided however , that the parties hereto expressly agree that the Arranger shall enjoy the benefits of the provisions of Sections 9.6 , 9.10 and 10.11 to the extent specifically set forth therein and shall have the right to enforce such provisions on its own behalf and in its own name to the same extent as if it were a party to this Agreement.

9.6. Expenses; Indemnification

(a) Expenses . The Borrower shall reimburse the Agent and the Arrangers for any costs, internal charges and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (including attorneys’ fees and time charges of attorneys for the Agent, which attorneys may be employees of the Agent) paid or incurred by the Agent or the Arrangers in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery, syndication, distribution (including, without limitation, via the internet or through a service such as IntraLinks), review, amendment, modification, and administration of the Loan Documents. The Borrower also agrees to reimburse the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer and the Lenders for any costs, internal charges and out-of-pocket expenses (including attorneys’ fees and time charges of attorneys for the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer and the Lenders, which attorneys may be employees of the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer or the Lenders) paid or incurred by the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer or any Lender in connection with the collection and enforcement of the Loan Documents. Expenses being reimbursed by the Borrower under this Section include, without limitation, costs and expenses incurred in connection with:

(i) appraisals of all or any portion of the Collateral, including each parcel of real Property or interest in real Property, Machinery or Equipment described in any Collateral Document, which appraisals shall be in conformity with the applicable requirements of any law or any governmental rule, regulation, policy, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law), or any

 

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interpretation thereof, including, without limitation, the provisions of Title XI of FIRREA, and any rules promulgated to implement such provisions (including reasonable travel, lodging, meals and other out of pocket expenses);

(ii) field examinations and audits and the preparation of Reports at the Agent’s then customary charge, plus reasonable travel, lodging, meals and other out of pocket expenses;

(iii) any amendment, modification, supplement, consent, waiver or other documents prepared with respect to any Loan Document and the transactions contemplated thereby;

(iv) lien and title searches and title insurance;

(v) taxes, fees and other charges for recording the Mortgages, filing financing statements and continuations, and other actions to perfect, protect, and continue the Agent’s Liens (including costs and expenses paid or incurred by the Agent in connection with the consummation of the Agreement);

(vi) sums paid or incurred to take any action required of any Loan Party under the Loan Documents that such Loan Party fails to pay or take;

(vii) any litigation, contest, dispute, proceeding or action (whether instituted by Agent, the LC Issuer, any Lender, any Loan Party or any other Person and whether as to party, witness or otherwise) in any way relating to the Collateral, the Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby; and

(viii) costs and expenses of forwarding loan proceeds, collecting checks and other items of payment, and establishing and maintaining the Funding Account and lock boxes, and costs and expenses of preserving and protecting the Collateral.

The foregoing shall not be construed to limit any other provisions of the Loan Documents regarding costs and expenses to be paid by the Borrower. All of the foregoing costs and expenses may be charged to the Borrower’s Funding Account as Revolving Loans or to another deposit account, all as described in Section 2.17(b) .

(b) Indemnification . The Borrower hereby further agrees to indemnify the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer, each Lender, their respective Affiliates, and each of their directors, officers and employees against all losses, claims, damages, penalties, judgments, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation, all expenses of litigation or preparation therefor whether or not the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer, any Lender or any Affiliate is a party thereto) which any of them may pay or incur arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, the transactions contemplated hereby or the direct or indirect application or proposed application of the proceeds of any Credit Extension hereunder except to the extent that they are determined in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party seeking indemnification.

 

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The obligations of the Borrower under this Section 9.6 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

9.7. Numbers of Documents . All statements, notices, closing documents, and requests hereunder shall be furnished to the Agent with sufficient counterparts so that the Agent may furnish one to each of the Lenders.

9.8. Accounting . Except as provided to the contrary herein, all accounting terms used herein shall be interpreted and all accounting determinations hereunder shall be made in accordance with GAAP in a manner consistent with that used in preparing the financial statements referred to in Section 5.5 . If at any time any change in GAAP would affect the computation of any financial ratio or requirement set forth in any Loan Document, and the Borrower (through the Borrower Representative), the Agent or the Required Lenders shall so request the Agent, the Lenders and the Loan Parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio or requirement to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP (subject to the approval of the Required Lenders), provided that, until so amended, such ratio or requirement shall continue to be computed in accordance with GAAP prior to such change therein and the Borrower shall provide to the Agent and the Lenders reconciliation statements showing the difference in such calculation, together with the delivery of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements required hereunder.

9.9. Severability of Provisions . Any provision in any Loan Document that is held to be inoperative, unenforceable, or invalid in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be inoperative, unenforceable, or invalid without affecting the remaining provisions in that jurisdiction or the operation, enforceability, or validity of that provision in any other jurisdiction, and to this end the provisions of all Loan Documents are declared to be severable.

9.10. Nonliability of Lenders . The relationship between any Loan Party on the one hand and the Lenders, the LC Issuer and the Agent on the other hand shall be solely that of debtor and creditor. Neither the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall have any fiduciary responsibilities to any Loan Party. Neither the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer nor any Lender undertakes any responsibility to any Loan Party to review or inform such Loan Party of any matter in connection with any phase of any Loan Party’s business or operations. The Loan Parties agree that neither the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall have liability to any Loan Party (whether sounding in tort, contract or otherwise) for losses suffered by any Loan Party in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to, the transactions contemplated and the relationship established by the Loan Documents, or any act, omission or event occurring in connection therewith, unless it is determined in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction that such losses resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the party from which recovery is sought. Neither the Agent, the Arrangers, the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall have any liability with respect to, and each Loan Party hereby waives, releases and agrees not to sue for, any special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages suffered by any Loan Party in connection with, arising out of, or in any way related to the Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby.

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confidence, except for disclosure (a) to its Affiliates and to the Agent and any other Lender and their respective Affiliates, (b) to legal counsel, accountants, and other professional advisors to such Lender or to a Transferee or proposed Transferee, (c) to regulatory officials, (d) to any Person as requested pursuant to or as required by law, regulation, or legal process, (e) to any Person in connection with any legal proceeding to which it is a party, (f) to its direct or indirect contractual counterparties in swap agreements or to legal counsel, accountants and other professional advisors to such counterparties, (g) permitted by Section 12.4 , (h) to rating agencies if requested or required by such agencies in connection with a rating relating to the Credit Extensions hereunder and (i) in connection with the exercise of any remedy hereunder or under any other Loan Document. Without limiting Section 9.4 , the Borrower agrees that the terms of this Section 9.11 shall set forth the entire agreement between the Borrower and each Lender (including the Agent) with respect to any confidential information previously or hereafter received by such Lender in connection with this Agreement, and this Section 9.11 shall supersede any and all prior confidentiality agreements entered into by such Lender with respect to such confidential information.

9.12. Nonreliance . Each Lender hereby represents that it is not relying on or looking to any Margin Stock for the repayment of the Credit Extensions provided for herein.

9.13. Disclosure . Each Loan Party and each Lender hereby acknowledges and agrees that Chase and/or its Affiliates from time to time may hold investments in, make other loans to or have other relationships with any of the Loan Parties and their respective Affiliates. In addition, each Loan Party and each Lender hereby acknowledges that Chase and/or its Affiliates may also purchase certain equity interests in one or more Loan Parties, make a subordinated loan to the Borrower and receive a warrant from the Borrower, invest in a fund that has invested debt or equity directly or indirectly in one or more Loan Parties and/or act as a financial or other advisor, placement or similar agent or underwriter for one or more Loan Parties.

9.14. USA PATRIOT ACT . Each Lender that is subject to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) (the “Act”) hereby notifies the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies the Borrower, which information includes the name and address of the Borrower and other information that will allow such Lender to identify the Borrower in accordance with the Act.

ARTICLE X

THE AGENT

10.1. Appointment; Nature of Relationship . Chase is hereby appointed by each of the Lenders as its contractual representative (referred to in this Section 10.1 in such capacity as the “Agent”) hereunder and under each other Loan Document (including, without limitation, as “Collateral Agent” under each of the Collateral Documents), and each of the Lenders irrevocably authorizes the Agent to act as the contractual representative of such Lender with the rights and duties expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents. The Agent agrees to act as such contractual representative upon the express conditions contained in this Article X. Notwithstanding the use of the defined term “Agent,” it is expressly understood and agreed that

 

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the Agent shall not have any fiduciary responsibilities to any Lender by reason of this Agreement or any other Loan Document and that the Agent is merely acting as the contractual representative of the Lenders with only those duties as are expressly set forth in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. In its capacity as the Lenders’ contractual representative, the Agent (a) does not hereby assume any fiduciary duties to any of the Lenders, (b) is a “representative” of the Lenders within the meaning of the term “secured party” as defined in the New York Uniform Commercial Code and (c) is acting as an independent contractor, the rights and duties of which are limited to those expressly set forth in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Each of the Lenders hereby agrees to assert no claim against the Agent on any agency theory or any other theory of liability for breach of fiduciary duty, all of which claims each Lender hereby waives.

10.2. Powers . The Agent shall have and may exercise such powers under the Loan Documents as are specifically delegated to the Agent by the terms of each thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Agent shall have no implied duties to the Lenders, or any obligation to the Lenders to take any action thereunder except any action specifically provided by the Loan Documents to be taken by the Agent.

10.3. General Immunity . Neither the Agent nor any of its directors, officers, agents or employees shall be liable to the Borrower, the Lenders or any Lender for any action taken or omitted to be taken by it or them hereunder or under any other Loan Document or in connection herewith or therewith except to the extent such action or inaction is determined in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Person.

10.4. No Responsibility for Credit Extensions, Recitals, etc . Neither the Agent nor any of its directors, officers, agents or employees shall be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain, inquire into, or verify (a) any statement, warranty or representation made in connection with any Loan Document or any borrowing hereunder; (b) the performance or observance of any of the covenants or agreements of any obligor under any Loan Document, including, without limitation, any agreement by an obligor to furnish information directly to each Lender; (c) the satisfaction of any condition specified in Article IV, except receipt of items required to be delivered solely to the Agent; (d) the existence or possible existence of any Default or Unmatured Default; (e) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness, sufficiency or genuineness of any Loan Document or any other instrument or writing furnished in connection therewith; (f) the value, sufficiency, creation, perfection or priority of any Lien in any Collateral; or (g) the financial condition of any Loan Party, any Guarantor or any Affiliate of any Loan Party.

10.5. Action on Instructions of the Lenders . The Agent shall in all cases be fully protected in acting, or in refraining from acting, hereunder and under any other Loan Document in accordance with written instructions signed by the Required Lenders, and such instructions and any action taken or failure to act pursuant thereto shall be binding on all of the Lenders. The Lenders hereby acknowledge that the Agent shall be under no duty to take any discretionary action permitted to be taken by it pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement or any other Loan Document unless it shall be requested in writing to do so by the Required Lenders. The Agent shall be fully justified in failing or refusing to take any action hereunder and under any other Loan Document unless it shall first be indemnified to its satisfaction by the Lenders pro rata

 

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against any and all liability, cost and expense that it may incur by reason of taking or continuing to take any such action.

10.6. Employment of Agents and Counsel . The Agent may execute any of its duties as the Agent hereunder and under any other Loan Document by or through employees, agents, and attorneys-in-fact and shall not be answerable to the Lenders, except as to money or securities received by the Agent or its authorized agents, for the default or misconduct of any such agents or attorneys-in-fact selected by it with reasonable care. The Agent shall be entitled to advice of counsel concerning the contractual arrangement between the Agent and the Lenders and all matters pertaining to the Agent’s duties hereunder and under any other Loan Document.

10.7. Reliance on Documents; Counsel . The Agent shall be entitled to rely upon any Note, notice, consent, certificate, affidavit, letter, telegram, facsimile, telex, electronic mail message, statement, paper or document believed by it (in its Permitted Discretion) to be genuine and correct and to have been signed or sent by the proper person or persons, and, in respect to legal matters, upon the opinion of counsel selected by the Agent, which counsel may be employees of the Agent. For purposes of determining compliance with the conditions specified in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 , each Lender that has signed this Agreement shall be deemed to have consented to, approved or accepted or to be satisfied with, each document or other matter required thereunder to be consented to or approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to a Lender unless the Agent shall have received written notice from such Lender prior to the applicable date specifying its objection thereto.

10.8. Agent’s Reimbursement and Indemnification . The Lenders agree to reimburse and indemnify the Agent ratably in proportion to their respective Commitments (or, if the Commitments have been terminated, in proportion to their Commitments immediately prior to such termination) (a) for any amounts not reimbursed by the Borrower for which the Agent is entitled to reimbursement by the Borrower under the Loan Documents, (b) for any other expenses incurred by the Agent on behalf of the Lenders, in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration and enforcement of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, for any expenses incurred by the Agent in connection with any dispute between the Agent and any Lender or between two or more of the Lenders) and (c) for any liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, actions, judgments, suits, costs, expenses or disbursements of any kind and nature whatsoever which may be imposed on, incurred by or asserted against the Agent in any way relating to or arising out of the Loan Documents or any other document delivered in connection therewith or the transactions contemplated thereby (including, without limitation, for any such amounts incurred by or asserted against the Agent in connection with any dispute between the Agent and any Lender or between two or more of the Lenders), or the enforcement of any of the terms of the Loan Documents or of any such other documents, provided that, no Lender shall be liable for any of the foregoing to the extent any of the foregoing is found in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Agent. The obligations of the Lenders under this Section 10.8 shall survive payment of the Obligations and termination of this Agreement.

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written notice from a Lender, the Borrower or the Borrower Representative referring to this Agreement describing such Default or Unmatured Default and stating that such notice is a “notice of default.” In the event that the Agent receives such a notice, the Agent shall give prompt notice thereof to the Lenders; provided , that, the Agent shall not be liable to any Lender for any failure to do so, except to the extent that such failure is attributable to the Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

10.10. Rights as a Lender . In the event the Agent is a Lender, the Agent shall have the same rights and powers hereunder and under any other Loan Document with respect to its Commitment and its Credit Extensions as any Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not the Agent, and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, at any time when the Agent is a Lender, unless the context otherwise indicates, include the Agent in its individual capacity. The Agent and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, and generally engage in any kind of trust, debt, equity or other transaction, in addition to those contemplated by this Agreement or any other Loan Document, with any Loan Party in which such Loan Party is not restricted hereby from engaging with any other Person, all as if Chase were not the Agent and without any duty to account therefor to Lenders. Chase and its Affiliates may accept fees and other consideration from any Loan Party for services in connection with this Agreement or otherwise without having to account for the same to Lenders. The Agent in its individual capacity, is not obligated to remain a Lender.

10.11. Lender Credit Decision . Each Lender acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Agent, the Arrangers or any other Lender and based on the financial statements prepared by the Loan Parties and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Each Lender also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Agent, the Arrangers or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents. Except for any notice, report, document, credit information or other information expressly required to be furnished to the Lenders by the Agent or Arrangers hereunder, neither the Agent nor the Arrangers shall have any duty or responsibility (either initially or on a continuing basis) to provide any Lender with any notice, report, document, credit information or other information concerning the affairs, financial condition or business of the Borrower or any of its Affiliates that may come into the possession of the Agent or Arrangers (whether or not in their respective capacity as Agent or Arrangers) or any of their Affiliates.

10.12. Successor Agent . The Agent may resign at any time by giving written notice thereof to the Lenders and the Borrower Representative, such resignation to be effective upon the appointment of a successor Agent or, if no successor Agent has been appointed, forty-five days after the retiring Agent gives notice of its intention to resign. Upon any such resignation the Required Lenders shall have the right to appoint, on behalf of the Borrower and the Lenders, a successor Agent. If no successor Agent shall have been so appointed by the Required Lenders within thirty days after the resigning Agent’s giving notice of its intention to resign, then the resigning Agent may appoint, on behalf of the Borrower and the Lenders, a successor Agent. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, the Agent may at any time without the consent of the Borrower or any Lender, appoint any of its Affiliates which is a commercial bank as a successor

 

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Agent hereunder. If the Agent has resigned and no successor Agent has been appointed, the Lenders may perform all the duties of the Agent hereunder and the Borrower shall make all payments in respect of the Obligations to the applicable Lender and for all other purposes shall deal directly with the Lenders. No successor Agent shall be deemed to be appointed hereunder until such successor Agent has accepted the appointment. Any such successor Agent shall be a commercial bank having capital and retained earnings of at least $100,000,000. Upon the acceptance of any appointment as the Agent hereunder by a successor Agent, such successor Agent shall thereupon succeed to and become vested with all the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the resigning Agent. Upon the effectiveness of the resignation of the Agent, the resigning Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the Loan Documents. After the effectiveness of the resignation of an Agent, the provisions of this Article X shall continue in effect for the benefit of such Agent in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by it while it was acting as the Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents. In the event that there is a successor to the Agent by merger, or the Agent assigns its duties and obligations to an Affiliate pursuant to this Section 10.12 , then the term “Prime Rate” as used in this Agreement shall mean the prime rate, base rate or other analogous rate of the new Agent.

10.13. Delegation to Affiliates . The Borrower and the Lenders agree that the Agent may delegate any of its duties under this Agreement to any of its Affiliates. Any such Affiliate (and such Affiliate’s directors, officers, agents and employees) which performs duties in connection with this Agreement shall be entitled to the same benefits of the indemnification, waiver and other protective provisions to which the Agent is entitled under Articles IX and X.

10.14. Execution of Loan Documents . Each Lender agrees that any action taken by the Agent or the Required Lenders in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, and the exercise by the Agent or the Required Lenders of their respective powers set forth therein or herein, together with such other powers that are reasonably incidental thereto, shall be binding upon all of the Lenders. The Lenders acknowledge that all of the Obligations hereunder constitute one debt, secured pari passu by all of the Collateral.

10.15. Collateral Matters.

(a) The Lenders hereby irrevocably authorize the Agent, at its option and in its Permitted Discretion, to release any Liens granted to the Agent by the Loan Parties on any Collateral (i) upon the termination of the Aggregate Commitment, payment and satisfaction in full in cash of all Obligations (other than Unliquidated Secured Obligations), and the cash collateralization of all Unliquidated Secured Obligations in a manner satisfactory to each affected Lender (in its Permitted Discretion), (ii) constituting Property being sold or disposed of if the Loan Party disposing of such Property certifies to the Agent that the sale or disposition is made in compliance with the terms of this Agreement (and the Agent may rely conclusively on any such certificate, without further inquiry), (iii) constituting Property in which no Loan Party has at any time during the term of this Agreement owned any interest, (iv) constituting property leased to a Loan Party under a lease which has expired or been terminated in a transaction permitted under this Agreement, (v) owned by or leased to any Loan Party which is subject to a purchase money security interest or which is the subject of a Capitalized Lease, in either case,

 

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entered into by such Loan Party pursuant to Section 6.17(c) , (vi) as required to effect any sale or other disposition of such Collateral in connection with any exercise of remedies of the Agent and the Lenders pursuant to Section 8.1 , or (vii) of any Unrestricted Subsidiary upon the designation of any subsidiary as an Unrestricted Subsidiary by the Borrower in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Upon request by the Agent at any time, the Lenders will promptly confirm in writing the Agent’s authority to release any Liens upon particular types or items of Collateral pursuant to this Section 10.15 . Except as provided in the preceding sentence, the Agent will not release any Liens on any Substantial Portion of the Collateral without the prior written authorization of the Required Lenders.

(b) Upon receipt by the Agent of any authorization required pursuant to Section 10.15(a) from the Required Lenders of the Agent’s authority to release any Liens upon particular types or items of Collateral, and upon at least 2 Business Days prior written request by the Loan Parties, the Agent shall (and is hereby irrevocably authorized by the Lenders to), as soon thereafter as practicable, execute such documents as may be necessary to evidence the release of its Liens upon such Collateral; provided that, (i) the Agent shall not be required to execute any such document on terms which, in the Agent’s opinion (in its Permitted Discretion), would expose the Agent to liability or create any obligation or entail any consequence other than the release of such Liens without recourse or warranty and (ii) such release shall not in any manner discharge, affect, or impair the Obligations or any Liens (other than those expressly being released) upon (or obligations of the Loan Parties in respect of) all interests retained by the Loan Parties, including the proceeds of any sale, all of which shall continue to constitute part of the Collateral.

(c) The Agent shall have no obligation whatsoever to any of the Lenders to assure that the Collateral exists or is owned by the Loan Parties or is cared for, protected, or insured or has been encumbered, or that the Liens granted to the Agent therein have been properly or sufficiently or lawfully created, perfected, protected, or enforced or are entitled to any particular priority, or to exercise at all or in any particular manner or under any duty of care, disclosure, or fidelity, or to continue exercising, any of the rights, authorities, and powers granted or available to the Agent pursuant to any of the Loan Documents; provided that, no Lender shall be liable for any of the foregoing to the extent any of the foregoing is found in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Agent.

(d) Each Lender hereby appoints each other Lender as its agent for the purpose of perfecting Liens, for the benefit of the Agent and the Lenders, in assets which, in accordance with Article 9 of the UCC or any other applicable law can be perfected only by possession. Should any Lender (other than the Agent) obtain possession of any such Collateral, such Lender shall notify the Agent thereof, and, promptly upon the Agent’s request therefor shall deliver such Collateral to the Agent or otherwise deal with such Collateral in accordance with the Agent’s instructions.

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of each Report prepared by or on behalf of the Agent; (b) such Lender expressly agrees and acknowledges that neither Chase nor the Agent (i) makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of any Report or any of the information contained therein, or (ii) shall be liable for any information contained in any Report; (c) such Lender expressly agrees and acknowledges that the Reports are not comprehensive audits or examinations, that the Agent, Chase, or any other party performing any audit or examination will inspect only specific information regarding the Loan Parties and will rely significantly upon the Loan Parties’ books and records, as well as on representations of the Loan Parties’ personnel and that Chase undertakes no obligation to update, correct or supplement the Reports; (d) such Lender agrees to keep all Reports confidential and strictly for its internal use, not share the Report with any Loan Party and not to distribute any Report to any other Person except as otherwise permitted pursuant to this Agreement; and (e) without limiting the generality of any other indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, such Lender agrees (i) that neither Chase nor the Agent shall be liable to such Lender or any other Person receiving a copy of the Report for any inaccuracy or omission contained in or relating to a Report, (ii) to conduct its own due diligence investigation and make credit decisions with respect to the Loan Parties based on such documents as such Lender deems appropriate without any reliance on the Reports or on the Agent or Chase, (iii) to hold the Agent and any such other Person preparing a Report harmless from any action the indemnifying Lender may take or conclusion the indemnifying Lender may reach or draw from any Report in connection with any Credit Extensions that the indemnifying Lender has made or may make to the Loan Parties, or the indemnifying Lender’s participation in, or the indemnifying Lender’s purchase of, any Obligations and (iv) to pay and protect, and indemnify, defend, and hold the Agent and any such other Person preparing a Report harmless from and against, the claims, actions, proceedings, damages, costs, expenses, and other amounts (including reasonable attorney fees) incurred by the Agent and any such other Person preparing a Report as the direct or indirect result of any third parties who might obtain all or part of any Report through the indemnifying Lender.

10.16. Co-Agents, Co-Syndication Agents, Co-Documentation Agents, etc. Neither any of the Lenders identified in this Agreement as a “co-agent” nor any Co-Syndication Agent or Co-Documentation Agent shall have any right, power, obligation, liability, responsibility or duty under this Agreement other than those applicable to all Lenders as such. Without limiting the foregoing, none of such Lenders shall have or be deemed to have a fiduciary relationship with any Lender. Each Lender hereby makes the same acknowledgments with respect to such Lenders as it makes with respect to the Agent in Section 10.11 .

ARTICLE XI

SETOFF; RATABLE PAYMENTS

11.1. Setoff . In addition to, and without limitation of, any rights of the Lenders under applicable law, if any Loan Party becomes insolvent, however evidenced, or any Default occurs, any and all deposits (including all account balances, whether provisional or final and whether or not collected or available) and any other Indebtedness at any time held or owing by any Lender or any Affiliate of any Lender to or for the credit or account of the Borrower may be offset and

 

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applied toward the payment of the Secured Obligations then due and owing to such Lender, whether or not the Secured Obligations, or any part thereof, shall then be due; provided , that to the extent prohibited by applicable law as described in the definition of “Excluded Swap Obligation,” no amounts received from, or set off with respect to, any Guarantor shall be applied to any Excluded Swap Obligations of such Guarantor.

11.2. Ratable Payments . If any Lender, whether by setoff or otherwise, has payment made to it upon its Credit Exposure (other than payments received pursuant to Section 3.1 , 3.2 , 3.4 or 3.5 ) in a greater proportion than that received by any other Lender, such Lender agrees, promptly upon demand, to purchase a portion of the Aggregate Credit Exposure held by the other Lenders so that after such purchase each Lender will hold its Pro Rata Share of the Aggregate Credit Exposure. If any Lender, whether in connection with setoff or amounts which might be subject to setoff or otherwise, receives collateral or other protection for its Secured Obligations or such amounts which may be subject to setoff, such Lender agrees, promptly upon demand, to take such action necessary such that all Lenders share in the benefits of such collateral ratably in proportion to respective Pro Rata Share of the Aggregate Credit Exposure. In case any such payment is disturbed by legal process, or otherwise, appropriate further adjustments shall be made.

ARTICLE XII

BENEFIT OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENTS; PARTICIPATIONS

12.1. Successors and Assigns . The terms and provisions of the Loan Documents shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Loan Parties and the Lenders and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that (a) the Loan Parties shall not have the right to assign their rights or obligations under the Loan Documents without the prior written consent of each Lender, (b) any assignment by any Lender must be made in compliance with Section 12.3 , and (c) any transfer by Participation must be made in compliance with Section 12.2 . Any attempted assignment or transfer by any party not made in compliance with this Section 12.1 shall be null and void, unless such attempted assignment or transfer is treated as a participation in accordance with Section 12.2 . The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that clause (b) of this Section 12.1 relates only to absolute assignments and this Section 12.1 does not prohibit assignments creating security interests, including, without limitation, (x) any pledge or assignment by any Lender of all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement and any Note to a Federal Reserve Bank or (y) in the case of a Lender which is a Fund, any pledge or assignment of all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement and any Note to its trustee in support of its obligations to its trustee; provided however , that no such pledge or assignment creating a security interest shall release the transferor Lender from its obligations hereunder unless and until the parties thereto have complied with the provisions of Section 12.3 . The Agent may treat the Person which made any Credit Extension or which holds any Note as the owner thereof for all purposes hereof unless and until such Person complies with Section 12.3 ; provided however , that the Agent may in its discretion (but shall not be required to) follow instructions from the Person which made any Credit Extension or which holds any Note to direct payments relating to such Credit Extension or Note to another Person. Any assignee of the rights to any Credit Extension or any Note agrees by acceptance of such assignment to be bound by all the terms and provisions of the Loan Documents. Any request, authority or consent of any

 

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Person, who at the time of making such request or giving such authority or consent is the owner of the rights to any Credit Extension (whether or not a Note has been issued in evidence thereof), shall be conclusive and binding on any subsequent holder or assignee of the rights to such Credit Extension.

12.2. Participations

(a) Permitted Participants; Effect . Any Lender may at any time sell to one or more banks or other entities (“ Participants ”) participating interests in any Credit Exposure of such Lender, any Note held by such Lender, any Commitment of such Lender or any other interest of such Lender under the Loan Documents. In the event of any such sale by a Lender of participating interests to a Participant, such Lender’s obligations under the Loan Documents shall remain unchanged, such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations, such Lender shall remain the owner of its Credit Exposure and the holder of any Note issued to it in evidence thereof for all purposes under the Loan Documents, all amounts payable by the Borrower under this Agreement shall be determined as if such Lender had not sold such participating interests, and the Borrower and the Agent shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under the Loan Documents.

(b) Voting Rights . Each Lender shall retain the sole right to approve, without the consent of any Participant, any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of the Loan Documents other than any amendment, modification or waiver which would (i) require the consent of such Lender pursuant to the terms of Section 8.3(b) or (ii) (A) modify any Eligibility Definition or (B) include additional categories of Collateral in the Borrowing Base which, in either case, would increase Availability, and which would require the consent of such Lender pursuant to the terms of Section 8.3(a) or of any other Loan Document.

(c) Benefit of Certain Provisions . Each Loan Party agrees that each Participant shall be deemed to have the right of setoff provided in Section 11.1 in respect of its participating interest in amounts owing under the Loan Documents to the same extent as if the amount of its participating interest were owing directly to it as a Lender under the Loan Documents, provided that, each Lender shall retain the right of setoff provided in Section 11.1 with respect to the amount of participating interests sold to each Participant. The Lenders agree to share with each Participant, and each Participant, by exercising the right of setoff provided in Section 11.1 , agrees to share with each Lender, any amount received pursuant to the exercise of its right of setoff, such amounts to be shared in accordance with Section 11.2 as if each Participant were a Lender. The Borrower further agrees that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 3.1 , 3.2 , 3.4 and 3.5 to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to Section 12.3 , provided that, (i) a Participant shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Section 3.1 , 3.2 or 3.5 than the Lender who sold the participating interest to such Participant would have received had it retained such interest for its own account, unless the sale of such interest to such Participant is made with the prior written consent of the Borrower Representative or to the extent such entitlement to

 

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receive a greater payment results from an adoption of or any change in any law or in the interpretation or application thereof that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable participation, and (ii) any Participant not incorporated under the laws of the U.S. or any state thereof agrees to comply with the provisions of Section 3.5 to the same extent as if it were a Lender. Each Lender that sells a participation shall maintain a register on which it enters the name and address of each Participant and the principal amounts (and stated interest) of each Participant’s interest in the Loans or other obligations hereunder (the “ Participant Register ”); provided that no Lender shall have any obligation to disclose all or any portion of the Participant Register to any person except to the extent such disclosure is necessary to establish that such Commitment, Loan, Letter of Credit or other obligation is in registered form under Treasury Regulation Section 5f.103-1(c). The entries in the Participant Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and such Lender shall treat each person whose name is recorded in the Participant Register as the owner of such participation for all purposes of this Agreement notwithstanding any notice to the contrary. For the avoidance of doubt, the Agent shall have no responsibility for maintaining a Participant Register.

12.3. Assignments

(a) Permitted Assignments . Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more banks or other entities (“ Purchasers ”) all or any part of its rights and obligations under the Loan Documents. Such assignment shall be substantially in the form of Exhibit G (an “ Assignment Agreement ”). Each such assignment with respect to a Purchaser which is not a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund shall either be in an amount equal to the entire applicable Commitment and Credit Extensions of the assigning Lender or (unless each of the Borrower Representative and the Agent otherwise consents) be in an aggregate amount not less than $5,000,000. The amount of the assignment shall be based on the Commitment or outstanding Credit Extensions (if the Commitment has been terminated) subject to the assignment, determined as of the date of such assignment or as of the “Trade Date,” if the “Trade Date” is specified in the assignment.

(b) Consents . The consent of the Borrower Representative shall be required prior to an assignment becoming effective unless the Purchaser is a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, provided that, the consent of the Borrower Representative shall not be required if a Default has occurred and is continuing. The consent of each of the Agent and the LC Issuer shall be required prior to an assignment becoming effective. Any consent required under this Section 12.3(b) shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

(c) Effect; Effective Date . Upon (i) delivery to the Agent of a duly executed Assignment Agreement, together with any consents required by Sections 12.3(a) and 12.3(b) , and (ii) payment of a $3,500 fee to the Agent for processing such assignment (unless such fee is waived by the Agent), such Assignment Agreement shall become effective on the effective date specified by the Agent in such Assignment Agreement. The Assignment Agreement shall contain a representation by the Purchaser to the effect that none of the consideration used to make the purchase of the Commitment and Credit Exposure under the applicable Assignment Agreement constitutes “plan assets” as

 

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defined under ERISA and that the rights and interests of the Purchaser in and under the Loan Documents will not be “plan assets” under ERISA. On and after the effective date of such Assignment Agreement, such Purchaser shall for all purposes be a Lender party to this Agreement and any other Loan Document executed by or on behalf of the Lenders and shall have all the rights and obligations of a Lender under the Loan Documents, to the same extent as if it were an original party thereto, and the transferor Lender shall be released with respect to the Commitment and Credit Exposure assigned to such Purchaser without any further consent or action by the Borrower, the Lenders or the Agent. In the case of an Assignment Agreement covering all of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a Lender hereunder but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of, and subject to, those provisions of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents which survive payment of the Obligations and termination of the applicable agreement. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with this Section 12.3 shall be treated for purposes of this Agreement as a sale by such Lender of a participation in such rights and obligations in accordance with Section 12.2 . Upon the consummation of any assignment to a Purchaser pursuant to this Section 12.3(c) , the transferor Lender, the Agent and the Borrower shall, if the transferor Lender or the Purchaser desires that its Loans be evidenced by Notes, make appropriate arrangements so that new Notes or, as appropriate, replacement Notes are issued to such transferor Lender and new Notes or, as appropriate, replacement Notes, are issued to such Purchaser, in each case in principal amounts reflecting their respective Commitments, as adjusted pursuant to such assignment.

(d) Register . The Agent, acting solely for this purpose as an agent of the Borrower, shall maintain at one of its offices in the U.S. a copy of each Assignment Agreement delivered to it and a register for the recordation of the names and addresses of the Lenders, and the Commitments of, and principal amounts (and stated interest) of the Credit Extensions owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the “ Register ”). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive, and the Borrower, the Agent and the Lenders may treat each Person whose name is recorded in the Register pursuant to the terms hereof as a Lender hereunder for all purposes of this Agreement, notwithstanding notice to the contrary. The Register shall be available for inspection by the Borrower and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

12.4. Dissemination of Information . Each Loan Party authorizes each Lender to disclose to any Participant or Purchaser or any other Person acquiring an interest in the Loan Documents by operation of law (each a “Transferee”) and any prospective Transferee any and all information in such Lender’s possession concerning the creditworthiness of the Loan Parties, including without limitation any information contained in any Reports; provided that, each Transferee and prospective Transferee agrees to be bound by Section 9.11 of this Agreement.

12.5. Tax Treatment . If any interest in any Loan Document is transferred to any Transferee which is not incorporated under the laws of the U.S. or any state thereof, the transferor Lender shall cause such Transferee, concurrently with the effectiveness of such transfer, to comply with the provisions of Section 3.5(d) ; provided that in the case of a

 

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Participant, any forms will be provided directly to the transferor Lender rather than the Borrower.

12.6. Assignment by LC Issuer . Notwithstanding anything contained herein, if at any time an LC Issuer assigns all of its Commitment and Loans pursuant to Section 12.3 , such LC Issuer may, upon thirty days’ notice to the Borrower Representative and the Lenders, resign as an LC Issuer. In the event of any such resignation as an LC Issuer, the Borrower Representative shall be entitled to appoint from among the Lenders a successor LC Issuer hereunder; provided however , that no failure by the Borrower Representative to appoint any such successor shall affect the resignation of such LC Issuer as an LC Issuer. If an LC Issuer resigns as an LC Issuer, it shall retain all the rights and obligations of an LC Issuer hereunder with respect to the Facility LCs outstanding as of the effective date of its resignation as an LC Issuer and all LC Obligations with respect thereto (including the right to require the Lenders to make Revolving Loans or fund risk participations in outstanding Reimbursement Obligations pursuant to Section 2.1.2(d) ).

ARTICLE XIII

NOTICES

13.1. Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communications .

(a) Notices Generally . Except in the case of notices and other communications expressly permitted to be given by telephone (and except as provided in paragraph (b) below), all notices and other communications provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be delivered by hand or overnight courier service, mailed by certified or registered mail or sent by telecopier as follows:

(i) if to any Loan Party, at its address or telecopier number set forth on the signature page hereof;

(ii) if to the Agent, at its address or telecopier number set forth on the signature page hereof;

(iii) if to the LC Issuer, at its address or telecopier number set forth on the signature page hereof;

(iv) if to a Lender, to it at its address or telecopier number set forth in its Administrative Questionnaire.

Notices sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail, shall be deemed to have been given when received; notices sent by telecopier shall be deemed to have been given when sent (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient). Notices delivered through electronic communications to the extent provided in paragraph (b) below, shall be effective as provided in said paragraph (b).

 

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(b) Electronic Communications . Notices and other communications to the Lenders and the LC Issuer hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by the Agent or as otherwise determined by the Agent, provided that, the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or the LC Issuer pursuant to Article II if such Lender or the LC Issuer, as applicable, has notified the Agent that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic communication. The Agent or any Loan Party may, in its respective discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it or as it otherwise determines, provided that such determination or approval may be limited to particular notices or communications. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in every instance, the Borrower Representative shall be required to provide paper copies of the Compliance Certificates required by Section 6.1(e) to the Agent.

Unless the Agent otherwise prescribes, (i) notices and other communications sent to an e-mail address shall be deemed received upon the sender’s receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient (such as by the “return receipt requested” function, as available, return e-mail or other written acknowledgement), provided that if such notice or other communication is not given during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient, and (ii) notices or communications posted to an Internet or intranet website shall be deemed received upon the deemed receipt by the intended recipient at its e-mail address as described in the foregoing clause (i) of notification that such notice or communication is available and identifying the website address therefor.

13.2. Change of Address, Etc . Any party hereto may change its address or telecopier number for notices and other communications hereunder by notice to the other parties hereto.

ARTICLE XIV

COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by signing any such counterpart. This Agreement shall be effective when it has been executed by the Loan Parties, the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders and each party has notified the Agent by facsimile transmission or telephone that it has taken such action.

ARTICLE XV

GUARANTY

15.1. Guaranty . Each Guarantor hereby agrees that it is jointly and severally liable for, and, as primary obligor and not merely as surety, absolutely and unconditionally guarantees to the Lenders the prompt payment when due, whether at stated maturity, upon acceleration or otherwise, and at all times thereafter, of the Secured Obligations and all costs and expenses

 

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including, without limitation, all court costs and attorneys’ and paralegals’ fees (including allocated costs of in-house counsel and paralegals) and expenses paid or incurred by the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders in endeavoring to collect all or any part of the Secured Obligations from, or in prosecuting any action against, the Borrower, any Guarantor or any other guarantor of all or any part of the Secured Obligations (other than with respect to any Guarantor, any Excluded Swap Obligations of such Guarantor) (such costs and expenses, together with the Secured Obligations, collectively the “ Guaranteed Obligations ”). Each Guarantor further agrees that the Guaranteed Obligations may be extended or renewed in whole or in part without notice to or further assent from it, and that it remains bound upon its guarantee notwithstanding any such extension or renewal.

15.2. Guaranty of Payment . This Guaranty is a guaranty of payment and not of collection. Each Guarantor waives any right to require the Agent, the LC Issuer or any Lender to sue the Borrower, any Guarantor, any other guarantor, or any other person obligated for all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, or otherwise to enforce its payment against any collateral securing all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations.

15.3. No Discharge or Diminishment of Guaranty

(a) Except as otherwise provided for herein and to the extent provided for herein, the obligations of each Guarantor hereunder are unconditional and absolute and not subject to any reduction, limitation, impairment or termination for any reason (other than the indefeasible payment in full in cash of the Guaranteed Obligations), including:

(i) any claim of waiver, release, extension, renewal, settlement, surrender, alteration, or compromise of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, by operation of law or otherwise;

(ii) any change in the corporate existence, structure or ownership of the Borrower or any other guarantor of or other person liable for any of the Guaranteed Obligations;

(iii) any insolvency, bankruptcy, reorganization or other similar proceeding affecting the Borrower, any Guarantor, or any other guarantor of or other person liable for any of the Guaranteed Obligations, or their assets or any resulting release or discharge of any obligation of the Borrower, any Guarantor, or any other guarantor of or other person liable for any of the Guaranteed Obligations; or

(iv) the existence of any claim, setoff or other rights which any Guarantor may have at any time against the Borrower, any Guarantor, any other guarantor of the Guaranteed Obligations, the Agent, the LC Issuer, any Lender, or any other person, whether in connection herewith or in any unrelated transactions.

(b) The obligations of each Guarantor hereunder are not subject to any defense or setoff, counterclaim, recoupment, or termination whatsoever by reason of the invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any of the Guaranteed Obligations or otherwise, or any provision of applicable law or regulation purporting to prohibit payment by the Borrower,

 

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any Guarantor or any other guarantor of or other person liable for any of the Guaranteed Obligations, of the Guaranteed Obligations or any part thereof.

(c) Further, the obligations of any Guarantor hereunder are not discharged or impaired or otherwise affected by:

(i) the failure of the Agent, the LC Issuer or any Lender to assert any claim or demand or to enforce any remedy with respect to all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations;

(ii) any waiver or modification of or supplement to any provision of any agreement relating to the Guaranteed Obligations;

(iii) any release, non-perfection, or invalidity of any indirect or direct security for the obligations of the Borrower for all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations or any obligations of any other guarantor of or other person liable for any of the Guaranteed Obligations;

(iv) any action or failure to act by the Agent, the LC Issuer or any Lender with respect to any collateral securing any part of the Guaranteed Obligations;

(v) any default, failure or delay, willful or otherwise, in the payment or performance of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any other circumstance, act, omission or delay that might in any manner or to any extent vary the risk of such Guarantor or that would otherwise operate as a discharge of any Guarantor as a matter of law or equity (other than the indefeasible payment in full in cash of the Guaranteed Obligations).

15.4. Defenses Waived . To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each Guarantor hereby waives any defense based on or arising out of any defense of the Borrower or any Guarantor or the unenforceability of all or any part of the Guaranteed Obligations from any cause, or the cessation from any cause of the liability of the Borrower or any Guarantor, other than the indefeasible payment in full in cash of the Guaranteed Obligations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Guarantor irrevocably waives acceptance hereof, presentment, demand, protest and, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any notice not provided for herein, as well as any requirement that at any time any action be taken by any person against the Borrower, any Guarantor, any other guarantor of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any other person. The Agent may, at its election, foreclose on any Collateral held by it by one or more judicial or nonjudicial sales, accept an assignment of any such Collateral in lieu of foreclosure or otherwise act or fail to act with respect to any collateral securing all or a part of the Guaranteed Obligations, compromise or adjust any part of the Guaranteed Obligations, make any other accommodation with the Borrower, any Guarantor, any other guarantor or any other person liable on any part of the Guaranteed Obligations or exercise any other right or remedy available to it against the Borrower, any Guarantor, any other guarantor or any other person liable on any of the Guaranteed Obligations, without affecting or impairing in any way the liability of such Guarantor under this Guaranty except to the extent the Guaranteed Obligations have been fully

 

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and indefeasibly paid in cash. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each Guarantor waives any defense arising out of any such election even though that election may operate, pursuant to applicable law, to impair or extinguish any right of reimbursement or subrogation or other right or remedy of any Guarantor against the Borrower, any other guarantor or any other person liable on any of the Guaranteed Obligations, as the case may be, or any security.

15.5. Rights of Subrogation . No Guarantor will assert any right, claim or cause of action, including, without limitation, a claim of subrogation, contribution or indemnification that it has against the Borrower, any Guarantor, any person liable on the Guaranteed Obligations, or any collateral, until the Loan Parties and the Guarantors have fully performed all their obligations to the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders and the Commitments have been terminated.

15.6. Reinstatement; Stay of Acceleration . If at any time any payment of any portion of the Guaranteed Obligations is rescinded or must otherwise be restored or returned upon the insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of the Borrower or otherwise, each Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty with respect to that payment shall be reinstated at such time as though the payment had not been made and whether or not the Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders are in possession of this Guaranty. If acceleration of the time for payment of any of the Guaranteed Obligations is stayed upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Borrower, all such amounts otherwise subject to acceleration under the terms of any agreement relating to the Guaranteed Obligations shall nonetheless be payable by the Guarantors forthwith on demand by the Lender.

15.7. Information . Each Guarantor assumes all responsibility for being and keeping itself informed of the Borrower’s financial condition and assets, and of all other circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the Guaranteed Obligations and the nature, scope and extent of the risks that each Guarantor assumes and incurs under this Guaranty, and agrees that neither the Agent, the LC Issuer nor any Lender shall have any duty to advise any Guarantor of information known to it regarding those circumstances or risks.

15.8. Taxes . All payments of the Guaranteed Obligations will be made by each Guarantor free and clear of and without deduction for or on account of Taxes. If any Guarantor or the Agent is required by law to deduct any Taxes from or in respect of any sum payable to the Lenders under this Guaranty, (a) if such Tax is an Indemnified Tax or Other Tax, the sum payable must be increased as necessary so that after making all required deductions (including deductions applicable to additional sums payable under this provision) the Lenders receive an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deductions been made, (b) the Guarantors or the Agent must then make such deductions, and must pay the full amount deducted to the relevant authority in accordance with applicable law, and (c) the Guarantors must furnish to the Agent as promptly as possible but in any case within forty-five days after their due date certified copies of all official receipts evidencing payment thereof.

15.9. Severability . The provisions of this Guaranty are severable, and in any action or proceeding involving any state corporate law, or any state, federal or foreign bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other law affecting the rights of creditors generally, if the obligations of any Guarantor under this Guaranty would otherwise be held or determined to be

 

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avoidable, invalid or unenforceable on account of the amount of such Guarantor’s liability under this Guaranty, then, notwithstanding any other provision of this Guaranty to the contrary, the amount of such liability shall, without any further action by the Guarantors or the Lenders, be automatically limited and reduced to the highest amount that is valid and enforceable as determined in such action or proceeding (such highest amount determined hereunder being the relevant Guarantor’s “ Maximum Liability ”. This Section with respect to the Maximum Liability of each Guarantor is intended solely to preserve the rights of the Lenders to the maximum extent not subject to avoidance under applicable law, and no Guarantor nor any other person or entity shall have any right or claim under this Section with respect to such Maximum Liability, except to the extent necessary so that the obligations of any Guarantor hereunder shall not be rendered voidable under applicable law. Each Guarantor agrees that the Guaranteed Obligations may at any time and from time to time exceed the Maximum Liability of each Guarantor without impairing this Guaranty or affecting the rights and remedies of the Lenders hereunder, provided that, nothing in this sentence shall be construed to increase any Guarantor’s obligations hereunder beyond its Maximum Liability.

15.10. Contribution . In the event any Guarantor (a “ Paying Guarantor ”) shall make any payment or payments under this Guaranty or shall suffer any loss as a result of any realization upon any collateral granted by it to secure its obligations under this Guaranty, each other Guarantor (each a “ Non-Paying Guarantor ”) shall contribute to such Paying Guarantor an amount equal to such Non-Paying Guarantor’s “Pro Rata Share” of such payment or payments made, or losses suffered, by such Paying Guarantor. For purposes of this Article XV, each Non-Paying Guarantor’s “Pro Rata Share” with respect to any such payment or loss by a Paying Guarantor shall be determined as of the date on which such payment or loss was made by reference to the ratio of (i) such Non-Paying Guarantor’s Maximum Liability as of such date (without giving effect to any right to receive, or obligation to make, any contribution hereunder) or, if such Non-Paying Guarantor’s Maximum Liability has not been determined, the aggregate amount of all monies received by such Non-Paying Guarantor from the Borrower after the date hereof (whether by loan, capital infusion or by other means) to (ii) the aggregate Maximum Liability of all Guarantors hereunder (including such Paying Guarantor) as of such date (without giving effect to any right to receive, or obligation to make, any contribution hereunder), or to the extent that a Maximum Liability has not been determined for any Guarantor, the aggregate amount of all monies received by such Guarantors from the Borrower after the date hereof (whether by loan, capital infusion or by other means). Nothing in this provision shall affect any Guarantor’s several liability for the entire amount of the Guaranteed Obligations (up to such Guarantor’s Maximum Liability). Each of the Guarantors covenants and agrees that its right to receive any contribution under this Guaranty from a Non-Paying Guarantor shall be subordinate and junior in right of payment to the payment in full in cash of the Guaranteed Obligations. This provision is for the benefit of both the Agent, the LC Issuer, the Lenders and the Guarantors and may be enforced by any one, or more, or all of them in accordance with the terms hereof.

15.11. Lending Installations . The Guaranteed Obligations may be booked at any Lending Installation. All terms of this Guaranty apply to and may be enforced by or on behalf of any Lending Installation.

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Agent, the LC Issuer and the Lenders under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which such Loan Party is a party or in respect of any obligations of liabilities of the other Loan Parties, without any limitation as to amount, unless the instrument or agreement evidencing or creating such other liability specifically provides to the contrary.

15.13 (Discharge of Guaranty Upon Certain Events) . If a Guarantor is designated as an Unrestricted Subsidiary in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or the Capital Stock of any Guarantor is sold in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement such that the Guarantor is no longer a direct or indirect Subsidiary of the Borrower, then in each case the Guaranty of such Guarantor and any subsidiary of such Guarantor that is a Guarantor hereunder shall automatically be discharged and released.

15.14. Keepwell . Each Qualified Keepwell Provider hereby jointly and severally absolutely, unconditionally, and irrevocably undertakes to provide such funds or other support as may be needed from time to time by each other Loan Party to honor all of its obligations under this guarantee in respect of any Swap Obligation ( provided , however , that each Qualified Keepwell Provider shall only be liable under this Section 15.14 for the maximum amount of such liability that can be hereby incurred without rendering its obligations under this Section 15.14 , or otherwise under this guarantee, voidable under applicable law relating to fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer, and not for any greater amount). The obligations of each Qualified Keepwell Provider under this Section 15.14 shall remain in full force and effect until all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid and performed in full (or with respect to any outstanding Facility LCs, a cash deposit or Supporting Letter of Credit has been delivered to the Collateral Agent as required by the Credit Agreement) and no commitments of the Collateral Agent or the Secured Parties which would give rise to any Secured Obligations are outstanding. Each Qualified Keepwell Provider intends that this Section 15.14 constitute, and this Section 15.14 shall be deemed to constitute, a “keepwell, support, or other agreement” or the benefit of each other Loan Party for all purposes of section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

ARTICLE XVI

CHOICE OF LAW; CONSENT TO JURISDICTION; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

16.1. CHOICE OF LAW . THE LOAN DOCUMENTS (OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINING A CONTRARY EXPRESS CHOICE OF LAW PROVISION) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS APPLICABLE TO NATIONAL BANKS.

16.2. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION . EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY THEREOF, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO

 

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ANY LOAN DOCUMENTS AND EACH LOAN PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN ANY SUCH COURT AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE AS TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT OR THAT SUCH COURT IS AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT OF THE AGENT, THE LC ISSUER OR ANY LENDER TO BRING PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ANY LOAN PARTY IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING BY ANY LOAN PARTY AGAINST THE AGENT, THE LC ISSUER OR ANY LENDER INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTION WITH ANY LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN A COURT IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

16.3. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL . EACH LOAN PARTY, THE AGENT, THE LC ISSUER AND EACH LENDER HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER (WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH ANY LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED THEREUNDER.

ARTICLE XVII

THE BORROWER REPRESENTATIVE

17.1. Appointment; Nature of Relationship . PHI is hereby appointed by the Borrower as its contractual representative (herein referred to as the “Borrower Representative”) hereunder and under each other Loan Document, and the Borrower irrevocably authorizes the Borrower Representative to act as the contractual representative of the Borrower with the rights and duties expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents. The Borrower Representative agrees to act as such contractual representative upon the express conditions contained in this Article XVII. Additionally, the Borrower hereby appoints the Borrower Representative as its agent to receive all of the proceeds of the Loans in the Funding Account, at which time the Borrower Representative shall promptly disburse such Loans to the Borrower. The Agent and the Lenders, and their respective officers, directors, agents or employees, shall not be liable to the Borrower Representative or the Borrower for any action taken or omitted to be taken by the Borrower Representative or the Borrower pursuant to this Section 17.1 .

17.2. Powers . The Borrower Representative shall have and may exercise such powers under the Loan Documents as are specifically delegated to the Borrower Representative by the terms of each thereof, together with such powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The Borrower Representative shall have no implied duties to the Borrower, or any obligation to the Lenders to take any action thereunder except any action specifically provided by the Loan Documents to be taken by the Borrower Representative.

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17.4. Notices . The Borrower shall immediately notify the Borrower Representative of the occurrence of any Default or Unmatured Default hereunder referring to this Agreement describing such Default or Unmatured Default and stating that such notice is a “notice of default.” In the event that the Borrower Representative receives such a notice, the Borrower Representative shall give prompt notice thereof to the Agent and the Lenders. Any notice provided to the Borrower Representative hereunder shall constitute notice to the Borrower on the date received by the Borrower Representative.

17.5. Successor Borrower Representative . Upon the prior written consent of the Agent, the Borrower Representative may resign at any time, such resignation to be effective upon the appointment of a successor Borrower Representative. The Agent shall give prompt written notice of such resignation to the Lenders.

17.6. Execution of Loan Documents; Borrowing Base Certificate . The Borrower hereby empowers and authorizes the Borrower Representative, on behalf of the Borrower, to execute and deliver to the Agent and the Lenders the Loan Documents and all related agreements, certificates, documents, or instruments as shall be necessary or appropriate to effect the purposes of the Loan Documents, including without limitation, the Borrowing Base Certificates and the Compliance Certificates. The Borrower agrees that any action taken by the Borrower Representative or the Borrower in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or the other Loan Documents, and the exercise by the Borrower Representative of its powers set forth therein or herein, together with such other powers that are reasonably incidental thereto, shall be binding upon all of the Borrower.

17.7. Reporting . The Borrower hereby agrees that it shall furnish promptly to the Borrower Representative a copy of any certificate or report required hereunder or requested by the Borrower Representative on which the Borrower Representative shall rely to prepare the Borrowing Base Certificates and Compliance Certificates required pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

ARTICLE XVIII

EFFECT OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF EXISTING CREDIT AGREEMENT

On the Effective Date, the Existing Credit Agreement shall be amended, restated and superseded in its entirety. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that (a) this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, whether executed and delivered in connection herewith or otherwise, do not constitute a novation, payment and reborrowing, or termination of the “Obligations” (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) under the Existing Credit Agreement as in effect prior to the Effective Date and (b) such “Obligations” are in all respects continuing (as amended and restated hereby) with only the terms thereof being modified as provided in this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Loan Parties, the Lenders, the LC Issuer and the Agent have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

BORROWER:
PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

OTHER LOAN PARTIES:
A.P. WOODSON COMPANY
C. HOFFBERGER COMPANY
CHAMPION ENERGY CORPORATION
CHAMPION OIL COMPANY
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION,
LLC
HOFFMAN FUEL COMPANY OF BRIDGEPORT
HOFFMAN FUEL COMPANY OF DANBURY
HOFFMAN FUEL COMPANY OF STAMFORD
J.J. SKELTON OIL COMPANY
LEWIS OIL COMPANY
MAREX CORPORATION
MEENAN HOLDINGS OF NEW YORK, INC.
MEENAN OIL CO., INC.
MINNWHALE LLC
ORTEP OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
PETRO HOLDINGS, INC.
PETRO PLUMBING CORPORATION
PETRO, INC.
REGIONOIL PLUMBING, HEATING AND COOLING CO., INC.
RICHLAND PARTNERS, LLC
RYE FUEL COMPANY
STAR ACQUISITIONS, INC.
STAR GAS FINANCE COMPANY
TG&E SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


Title:  

 

STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.
By: KESTREL HEAT, LLC, its General Partner
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

MEENAN OIL CO., L.P.
By: MEENAN OIL CO., INC., its General Partner
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

CFS LLC
By: Richland Partners, LLC, its Sole Member
By:  

 

  Richard F. Ambury
  Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary
NOTICE ADDRESS FOR LOAN PARTIES:
2187 Atlantic Street
Stamford, CT 06902

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


LENDERS:

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

as Agent, an LC Issuer and Lender

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Co-Syndication Agent, an LC Issuer and Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                    ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


RBS CITIZENS, N.A.,
as Co-Syndication Agent and Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


REGIONS BANK,
as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


WELLS FARGO CAPITAL FINANCE, LLC,
as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A.,
as Co-Documentation Agent and Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


PNC BANK, N.A.,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


TD BANK, N.A.,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


SOCIETE GENERALE,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


SANTANDER BANK, N.A.,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


CITIBANK,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK OF NEW YORK,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


WEBSTER BANK,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


RB INTERNATIONAL FINANCE (USA) LLC,
as Lender
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

NOTICE ADDRESS:
[  
Attention:
Telephone:
Facsimile:                     ]

 

 

[Signature Page to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement]


EXHIBIT A

BORROWING NOTICE

Date:             , 201    

 

To: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Agent for the Lenders

This Borrowing Notice is furnished pursuant to Section 2.1.1(b) of that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2014 (as amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time, the “ Agreement ”) among Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “ Borrower ”), the other Loan Parties, the Lenders from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as an LC Issuer and as the Agent for the Lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as co-syndication agent and as an LC Issuer, RBS Citizens, N.A., as co-syndication agent, and Key Bank National Association, Regions Bank, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC and BMO Harris Bank, N.A., as co-documentation agents. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Borrowing Notice have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement.

The Borrower Representative hereby notifies the Agent of its request of the following Advance:

(1) Borrowing Date of the Advance (must be a Business Day):                     

(2) Aggregate Amount of the Advance: $        

(4) Type of Advance 1 :                     

(5) Duration of Interest Period (for Eurodollar Advances only):

One Month             

Two Months             

Three Months             

Six Months             

The Borrower Representative hereby represents, on its behalf and on behalf of the Borrower, that, as of the date of this Borrowing Notice:

 

  (a) There exists no Default or Unmatured Default and no Default or Unmatured Default shall result from this Credit Extension.

 

  (b) The representations and warranties contained in Article V of the Agreement are true and correct, except to the extent any such representation or warranty is stated to relate solely to an earlier date.

 

  (c) After giving effect to this Credit Extension, Availability will not be less than zero.

 

 

  ,
as Borrower Representative

 

By:  

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

1   Eurodollar Advance or Floating Rate Advance.

 

Exhibit A


EXHIBIT B

CONVERSION/CONTINUATION NOTICE

Date:             , 201    

 

To: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Agent for the Lenders

This Conversion/Continuation Notice is furnished pursuant to Section 2.7 of that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2014 (as amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time, the “ Agreement ”) among Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“ Petro ” or the “ Borrower ”), the other Loan Parties, the Lenders from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as an LC Issuer and as the Agent for the Lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as co-syndication agent and as an LC Issuer, RBS Citizens, N.A., as co-syndication agent, and Key Bank National Association, Regions Bank, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC and BMO Harris Bank, N.A., as co-documentation agents. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Conversion/Continuation Notice have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement.

The Borrower Representative hereby notifies the Agent of its request to [SELECT ONE]:

 

  (1) convert the Floating Rate Advance in the name of the Borrower and in the amount of $         into a Eurodollar Advance with an Interest Period duration of:          month(s)

 

  (2) continue the Eurodollar Advance in the name of the Borrower and as otherwise described below:

 

  (a) Date of Continuation (must be a Business Day):                     

 

  (b) Aggregate Amount of Advance: $        

 

  (c) The duration of the Interest Period applicable thereto:

         month(s)

The Borrower Representative hereby represents, on its behalf and on behalf of the Borrower that, as of the date of this Conversion/Continuation Notice:

 

  (a) There exists no Default or Unmatured Default and no Default or Unmatured Default shall result from this Credit Extension.

 

  (b) The representations and warranties contained in Article V of the Agreement are true and correct, except to the extent any such representation or warranty is stated to relate solely to an earlier date.

 

  (c) After giving effect to this Credit Extension, Availability will not be less than zero.

 

 

  ,
as Borrower Representative  

 

By:  

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

Title:

 

 

Exhibit B


EXHIBIT C

NOTE

Date:             , 201    

The undersigned (the “ Borrower ”), promises to pay to the order of                                          (the “ Lender ”) the aggregate unpaid principal amount of all Revolving Loans made by the Lender to the Borrower pursuant to Article II of the Agreement (as hereinafter defined), in immediately available funds at the main office of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Agent, together with interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof at the rates and on the dates set forth in the Agreement. The Borrower shall pay the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on the Revolving Loans and Reimbursement Obligations in full on the Facility Termination Date.

The Lender shall, and is hereby authorized to, record on the schedule attached hereto, or to otherwise record in accordance with its usual practice, the date and amount of each Loan and the date and amount of each principal payment hereunder.

This Note is one of the Notes issued pursuant to, and is entitled to the benefits of, the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2014 (which, as it may be amended or modified and in effect from time to time, is herein called the “ Agreement ”), among the Borrower, the other Loan Parties, the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as an LC Issuer and as the Agent, to which Agreement reference is hereby made for a statement of the terms and conditions governing this Note, including the terms and conditions under which this Note may be prepaid or its maturity date accelerated. This Note is secured pursuant to the Collateral Documents and guaranteed pursuant to the Guaranty, as more specifically described in the Agreement, and reference is made thereto for a statement of the terms and provisions thereof. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein are used with the meanings attributed to them in the Agreement.

 

Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc, a
Minnesota corporation
By:  

 

Print Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Exhibit C


SCHEDULE OF LOANS AND PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL

TO

NOTE OF PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC.

DATED              , 201    

 

Date

   Principal
Amount of
Loan
   Maturity
of Interest
Period
   Principal
Amount
Paid
   Unpaid
Balance
           
           
           

 

Exhibit C

 

2


EXHIBIT D

FORM OF OPINION

[Signed opinion attached]

Exhibit D


EXHIBIT E

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

 

To: The Lenders parties to the

Credit Agreement Described Below

This Compliance Certificate is furnished pursuant to that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2014 (as amended, modified, renewed or extended from time to time, the “ Agreement ”) among Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“ Petro ” or the “ Borrower ”), the other Loan Parties, the Lenders from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association, as an LC Issuer and as the Agent for the Lenders, Bank of America, N.A., as co-syndication agent and as an LC Issuer, RBS Citizens, N.A., as co-syndication agent, and Key Bank National Association, Regions Bank, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC and BMO Harris Bank, N.A., as co-documentation agents. Unless otherwise defined herein, capitalized terms used in this Compliance Certificate have the meanings ascribed thereto in the Agreement.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFIES, ON ITS BEHALF AND ON BEHALF OF THE BORROWER, THAT:

1. I am the duly elected 1                                          of the Borrower Representative;

2. I have reviewed the terms of the Agreement and I have made, or have caused to be made under my supervision, a detailed review of the transactions and conditions of the Parent and its Subsidiaries during the accounting period covered by the attached financial statements;

3. The examinations described in paragraph 2 did not disclose, and I have no knowledge of, the existence of any condition or event which constitutes a Default or Unmatured Default during or at the end of the accounting period covered by the attached financial statements or as of the date of this Certificate, except as set forth below;

4. I hereby certify that no Loan Party has changed (i) its name, (ii) its chief executive office, (iii) principal place of business, (iv) mailing address, (v) corporate offices or warehouses or locations at which Collateral is held or stored, or the location of its records concerning the Collateral as set forth in the Security Agreement, (vi) the type of entity it is, (vii) organization identification number, if any, issued by its state of incorporation or other organization or (viii) its state of incorporation or organization without having given the Agent the notice required by Section 6.22 ;

5. Schedule I attached hereto sets forth financial data and computations evidencing the Borrower’s compliance with certain covenants of the Agreement, all of which data and computations are true, complete and correct;

6. Schedule II hereto sets forth the Borrower’s Applicable Margin calculation 2 ; and

7. Schedule III attached hereto sets forth the various reports and deliveries which are required at this time under the Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the status of compliance.

 

 

1   Chief Financial Officer, Vice President – Controller or Treasurer.
2   Applicable Margin calculation applicable after receipt by the Agent of the financial statement for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Exhibit E


Described below are the exceptions, if any, to paragraph 3 by listing, in detail, the nature of the condition or event, the period during which it has existed and the action which the Borrower has taken, is taking, or proposes to take with respect to each such condition or event:

 

 

 

 

The foregoing certifications, together with the computations and information set forth in Schedule I and Schedule II hereto and the financial statements delivered with this Certificate in support hereof, are made and delivered this      day of             , 201    .

 

 

  ,   as
Borrower Representative    

 

By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

Exhibit E

 

2


SCHEDULE I TO COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Compliance as of             ,          with

Provisions of Sections 6.1(e), 6.16(a), 6.25(a), 6.27 and 6.28 and any other covenants set forth in the Agreement

 

Exhibit E

 

3


SCHEDULE II TO COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Borrower’s Applicable Margin Calculation

 

Exhibit E

 

4


SCHEDULE III TO COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Reports and Deliveries Currently Due

 

Exhibit E

 

5


EXHIBIT F

JOINDER AGREEMENT

THIS JOINDER AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), dated as of             ,     , 201  , is entered into between                                         , a                      (the “ New Subsidiary ”) and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent (the “ Agent ”) under that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2014, among Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“ Petro ” or the “ Borrower ”), the Loan Parties party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and the Agent (as the same may be amended, modified, extended or restated from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”). All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings set forth in the Credit Agreement.

The New Subsidiary and the Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, hereby agree as follows:

1. The New Subsidiary hereby acknowledges, agrees and confirms that, by its execution of this Agreement, the New Subsidiary will be deemed to be a Loan Party under the Credit Agreement and a Guarantor for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and shall have all of the obligations of a Loan Party and a Guarantor thereunder as if it had executed the Credit Agreement. The New Subsidiary hereby ratifies, as of the date hereof, and agrees to be bound by, all of the terms, provisions and conditions contained in the Credit Agreement, including without limitation (a) all of the representations and warranties of the Loan Parties set forth in Article V of the Credit Agreement, (b) all of the covenants set forth in Article VI of the Credit Agreement and (c) all of the guaranty obligations set forth in Article XV of the Credit Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing terms of this paragraph 1, the New Subsidiary, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 15.10 of the Credit Agreement, hereby guarantees, jointly and severally with the other Guarantors, to the Agent and the Lenders, as provided in Article XV of the Credit Agreement, the prompt payment and performance of the Guaranteed Obligations in full when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) strictly in accordance with the terms thereof and agrees that if any of the Guaranteed Obligations are not paid or performed in full when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise), the New Subsidiary will, jointly and severally together with the other Guarantors, promptly pay and perform the same, without any demand or notice whatsoever, and that in the case of any extension of time of payment or renewal of any of the Guaranteed Obligations, the same will be promptly paid in full when due (whether at extended maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) in accordance with the terms of such extension or renewal.

2. The New Subsidiary hereby acknowledges, agrees and confirms that, by its execution of this Agreement, the New Subsidiary will be deemed to be a Grantor under the Security Agreement and shall have all of the obligations of a Grantor under the Security Agreement as if it had executed such agreement. The New Subsidiary hereby ratifies, as of the date hereof, and agrees to be bound by, all of the terms, provisions and conditions contained in the Security Agreement.

3. If required, the New Subsidiary is, simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, executing and delivering such Collateral Documents (and such other documents and instruments) as requested by the Agent in accordance with the Credit Agreement.

4. The address of the New Subsidiary for purposes of Article XIII of the Credit Agreement is as follows:

 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

Exhibit F

 


5. The New Subsidiary hereby waives acceptance by the Agent and the Lenders of the guaranty by the New Subsidiary upon the execution of this Agreement by the New Subsidiary.

6. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

7. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the New Subsidiary has caused this Agreement to be duly executed by its authorized officer, and the Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, has caused the same to be accepted by its authorized officer, as of the day and year first above written.

 

[NEW SUBSIDIARY]
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

Acknowledged and accepted:
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Agent
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

Exhibit F

 

2


EXHIBIT G

FORM OF

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION

This Assignment and Assumption (the “ Assignment and Assumption ”) is dated as of the Effective Date set forth below and is entered into between the Assignor named below (the “ Assignor ”) and the Assignee named below (the “ Assignee ”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement identified below (as amended, the “ Credit Agreement ”), receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by the Assignee. The Standard Terms and Conditions set forth in Annex 1 attached hereto are hereby agreed to and incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Assignment and Assumption as if set forth herein in full.

For an agreed consideration, the Assignor hereby irrevocably sells and assigns to the Assignee, and the Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases and assumes from the Assignor, subject to and in accordance with the Standard Terms and Conditions and the Credit Agreement, as of the Effective Date inserted by the Administrative Agent below (i) all of the Assignor’s rights and obligations in its capacity as a Lender under the Credit Agreement and any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto to the extent related to the amount and percentage interest identified below of all of such outstanding rights and obligations of the Assignor under the respective facilities identified below (including any letters of credit, guarantees, and swingline loans included in such facilities) and (ii) to the extent permitted to be assigned under applicable law, all claims, suits, causes of action and any other right of the Assignor (in its capacity as a Lender) against any Person, whether known or unknown, arising under or in connection with the Credit Agreement, any other documents or instruments delivered pursuant thereto or the loan transactions governed thereby or in any way based on or related to any of the foregoing, including contract claims, tort claims, malpractice claims, statutory claims and all other claims at law or in equity related to the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant to clause (i) above (the rights and obligations sold and assigned pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to herein collectively as the “ Assigned Interest ”). Such sale and assignment is without recourse to the Assignor and, except as expressly provided in this Assignment and Assumption, without representation or warranty by the Assignor.

 

1.      Assignor:

  

 

  

2.      Assignee:

  

 

  
   [and is an Affiliate/Approved Fund of [ identify Lender ] 1 ]

3.      Borrower:

   Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.

4.      Administrative Agent:

  

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent under the Credit

Agreement

5.      Credit Agreement:

   The Credit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2014 among Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., the Lenders parties thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and the other agents parties thereto

 

1   Select as applicaple.

 

Exhibit G


6. Assigned Interest:

 

Facility Assigned 2

   Aggregate Amount of
Commitment/Loans for
all Lenders
     Amount of
Commitment/Loans
Assigned
     Percentage Assigned of
Commitment/Loans 3
 
   $                    $                          
   $         $               
   $         $               

Effective Date:                 , 20     [TO BE INSERTED BY ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND WHICH SHALL BE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF RECORDATION OF TRANSFER IN THE REGISTER THEREFOR.]

The Assignee agrees to deliver to the Administrative Agent a completed administrative questionnaire in which the Assignee designates one or more credit contacts to whom all syndicate-level information (which may contain material non-public information about the Borrower, the Loan Parties and their Affiliates or their respective securities) will be made available and who may receive such information in accordance with the Assignee’s compliance procedures and applicable laws, including Federal and state securities laws.

The terms set forth in this Assignment and Assumption are hereby agreed to:

 

ASSIGNOR

 

NAME OF ASSIGNOR
By:  

 

  Title:
ASSIGNEE

 

NAME OF ASSIGNEE
By:  

 

  Title:

 

2   Fill in the appropriate terminology for the types of facilities under the Credit Agreement that are being assigned under this Assignment (e.g. “Revolving Commitment,” “Tranche A Term Commitment,” “Tranche B Term Commitment”).
3   Set forth, to at least 9 decimals, as a percentage of the Commitment/Loans of all Lenders.

 

Exhibit G

 

2


Consented to and Accepted:

 

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Agent and an LC Issuer
By:  

 

Title:  
Bank of America, N.A., as an LC Issuer
By:  

 

Title:  
[NOTE: PLUG IN ACTUAL NAME OF ENTITY 6
By:  

 

Title:]  

 

6   Pursuant to § 12.3(b) of the Credit Agreement, the consent of the Borrower Representative is required prior to an assignment becoming effective unless the Assignee is a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, provided that, the consent of the Borrower Representative is not required if a Default has occurred and is continuing.

 

Exhibit G


ANNEX 1

Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2014, among Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“ Petro ” or the “ Borrower ”), the Loan Parties party thereto, the Lenders party thereto and the Agent (as the same may be amended, modified, extended or restated from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”).

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION

1. Representations and Warranties .

1.1 Assignor . The Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of the Assigned Interest, (ii) the Assigned Interest is free and clear of any lien, encumbrance or other adverse claim and (iii) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and (b) assumes no responsibility with respect to (i) any statements, warranties or representations made in or in connection with the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the execution, legality, validity, enforceability, genuineness, sufficiency or value of the Loan Documents or any collateral thereunder, (iii) the financial condition of the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person obligated in respect of any Loan Document or (iv) the performance or observance by the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person of any of their respective obligations under any Loan Document.

1.2. Assignee . The Assignee (a) represents and warrants that (i) it has full power and authority, and has taken all action necessary, to execute and deliver this Assignment and Assumption and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and to become a Lender under the Credit Agreement, (ii) it satisfies the requirements, if any, specified in the Credit Agreement that are required to be satisfied by it in order to acquire the Assigned Interest and become a Lender, (iii) from and after the Effective Date, it shall be bound by the provisions of the Credit Agreement as a Lender thereunder and, to the extent of the Assigned Interest, shall have the obligations of a Lender thereunder, (iv) it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement, together with copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 6.1 thereof, and such other documents and information as it has deemed appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase the Assigned Interest on the basis of which it has made such analysis and decision independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent or any other Lender and (v) if it is a Non-U.S. Lender, attached to the Assignment and Assumption is any documentation required to be delivered by it pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, duly completed and executed by the Assignee and (b) agrees that (i) it will, independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent, the Assignor or any other Lender, and based on such documents and information as it shall deem appropriate at the time, continue to make its own credit decisions in taking or not taking action under the Loan Documents and (ii) it will perform in accordance with their terms all of the obligations which by the terms of the Loan Documents are required to be performed by it as a Lender.

2. Payments . From and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments in respect of the Assigned Interest (including payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts) to the Assignor for amounts which have accrued to but excluding the Effective Date and to the Assignee for amounts which have accrued from and after the Effective Date.

 

Exhibit G

 

2


3. General Provisions . This Assignment and Assumption shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. This Assignment and Assumption may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute one instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Assignment and Assumption by email or telecopy shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Assignment and Assumption. This Assignment and Assumption shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the law of the State of New York.

 

Exhibit G

 

3


EXHIBIT H

BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE

Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.

Borrowing Base Certificate

 

(000’s US$)                     

A.

   Total available Accounts Receivable (from page 2 of 5)       $ 0      
        

 

 

    

B.

   Total available Inventory (from page 3 of 5)       $ 0      
        

 

 

    

C.

   Total available Fixed Asset collateral (from page 4 of 5)       $ 0      
        

 

 

    

D.

   Available Cash, per terms of the Credit Agreement       $ 0      
        

 

 

    

E.

   Borrowing Base (lines A + B + C + D)          $ 0   
           

 

 

 

F.

   Lower of:         
   Borrowing Base (line E)       $ 0      
        

 

 

    
            $ 0   
           

 

 

 
   Revolving Credit Commitment       $ 0      
        

 

 

    

G.

   Revolving Credit Outstandings:         
   Revolving Loans    $ 0         
   Letters of Credit    $ 0         
     

 

 

       
   Total Revolving Credit Outstandings    $ 0          $ 0   
           

 

 

 

H.

   Available credit (overadvance) (line F - G)          $ 0   
           

 

 

 

Officer’s Certification:

Pursuant to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2014, the undersigned Financial Officer of Petroleum Heat and Power, Co., Inc. certifies that the information provided in this certificate to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent, is true and correct based on the accounting records of Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.

 

Exhibit H


Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    
   

 

Signature & Title

   

 

Date

 

* Borrowing Base Certificate to be accompanied by the documentation outlined in Section 6 of the Credit Agreement*

 

Exhibit H

EXECUTION VERSION

Exhibit 10.25

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

dated as of January 14, 2014

between

STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.,

PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC.,

and certain of their Subsidiaries,

as Grantors,

and

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,

as Collateral Agent


Table of Contents

 

         Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1   

1.1.

  Terms Defined in Credit Agreement      1   

1.2.

  Terms Defined in UCC      1   

1.3.

  Definitions of Certain Terms Used Herein      1   

ARTICLE II GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST

     5   

ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

     6   

3.1.

  Title, Perfection and Priority      6   

3.2.

  Type and Jurisdiction of Organization, Organizational and Identification Numbers      7   

3.3.

  Principal Location      7   

3.4.

  Collateral Locations      7   

3.5.

  Deposit Accounts      7   

3.6.

  Exact Names      7   

3.7.

  Letter-of-Credit Rights and Chattel Paper      7   

3.8.

  Accounts and Chattel Paper      7   

3.9.

  Inventory      8   

3.10.

  Intellectual Property      8   

3.11.

  Filing Requirements      9   

3.12.

  No Financing Statements, Security Agreements      9   

3.13.

  Pledged Collateral      9   

ARTICLE IV COVENANTS

     10   

4.1.

  General      10   

4.2.

  Receivables      11   

4.3.

  Inventory and Equipment      12   

4.4.

  Delivery of Instruments, Securities, Chattel Paper and Documents      12   

 

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4.5.

  Uncertificated Pledged Collateral      13   

4.6.

  Pledged Collateral      13   

4.7.

  Intellectual Property      14   

4.8.

  Commercial Tort Claims      15   

4.9.

  Letter-of-Credit Rights      15   

4.10.

  Federal, State or Municipal Claims      15   

4.11.

  No Interference      15   

ARTICLE V DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

     16   

5.1.

  Defaults      16   

5.2.

  Remedies      16   

5.3.

  Grantor’s Obligations Upon Default      18   

5.4.

  Grant of Intellectual Property License      19   

ARTICLE VI ACCOUNT VERIFICATION; ATTORNEY IN FACT; PROXY

     19   

6.1.

  Account Verification      19   

6.2.

  Authorization for Secured Party to Take Certain Action      19   

6.3.

  Proxy      20   

6.4.

  Nature of Appointment; Limitation of Duty      20   

ARTICLE VII COLLECTION AND APPLICATION OF COLLATERAL PROCEEDS; DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

     21   

7.1.

  Collection of Receivables      21   

7.2.

  Covenant Regarding New Deposit Accounts; Blocked Accounts; Lockboxes      22   

7.3.

  Application of Proceeds; Deficiency      22   

ARTICLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS

     23   

8.1.

  Waivers      23   

8.2.

  Limitation on Collateral Agent’s and Secured Parties’ Duty with Respect to the Collateral      23   

8.3.

  Compromises and Collection of Collateral      24   

 

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8.4.

  Secured Party Performance of Debtor Obligations      24   

8.5.

  Specific Performance of Certain Covenants      24   

8.6.

  Use and Possession of Certain Premises      24   

8.7.

  Dispositions Not Authorized      25   

8.8.

  No Waiver; Amendments; Cumulative Remedies      25   

8.9.

  Limitation by Law; Severability of Provisions      25   

8.10.

  Reinstatement      25   

8.11.

  Benefit of Agreement      26   

8.12.

  Survival of Representations      26   

8.13.

  Taxes and Expenses      26   

8.14.

  Headings      26   

8.15.

  Termination      26   

8.16.

  Entire Agreement      26   

8.17.

  CHOICE OF LAW      27   

8.18.

  CONSENT TO JURISDICTION      27   

8.19.

  WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL      27   

8.20.

  Indemnity      27   

8.21.

  Counterparts      28   

8.22.

  Section Titles      28   

ARTICLE IX NOTICES

     28   

9.1.

  Sending Notices      28   

9.2.

  Change in Address for Notices      28   

ARTICLE X THE AGENT

     28   

EXHIBITS

 

A        Notice Address for All Grantors; Information and Collateral Locations of Each Grantor
B    Deposit Accounts; Blocked Accounts; Lockboxes

 

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C        Letter-of-Credit Rights; Chattel Paper
D    Intellectual Property Rights
E    Title Documents
F    Fixtures
G    Pledged Collateral, Securities and Other Investment Property
H    Offices in which Financing Statements were Filed
I    Form of Amendment
J    Commercial Tort Claims

 

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SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

THIS SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (as it may be amended or modified from time to time, the “ Security Agreement ”) is entered into as of January 14, 2014 by and between Star Gas Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “ Parent ”), Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation (“ Petro ” or the “ Borrower ”), and each other direct or indirect subsidiary of the Parent from time to time party to this Security Agreement (each of the Parent, Petro and each other such Subsidiary of the Parent, a “ Grantor ”, and collectively, the “ Grantors ”), and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as collateral agent (the “ Collateral Agent ”) for the Secured Parties (as defined below) to the Credit Agreement referred to below.

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

Petro, the other loan parties named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as agent, and the lenders thereto entered into that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 3, 2011 (as amended prior to the date hereof, the “ Existing Credit Agreement ”).

Pursuant to the Existing Credit Agreement, Petro, the other loan parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., for the benefit of the lenders thereto, entered into that certain Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of June 3, 2011 (the “ Existing Security Agreement ”) in order to induce the secured parties thereto to enter into and extend credit to Petro under the Existing Credit Agreement and to secure the obligations that it agreed to guarantee pursuant to Article XV of the Existing Credit Agreement.

Petro, the other Loan Parties named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Agent and an LC Issuer, and the Lenders are entering into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of January 14, 2014 (as it may be amended or modified from time to time, the “ Credit Agreement ”).

Each Grantor is entering into this Security Agreement in order to induce the Secured Parties to enter into and extend credit to Petro under the Credit Agreement and to secure the Secured Obligations that it has agreed to guarantee pursuant to Article XV of the Credit Agreement.

ACCORDINGLY, the Grantors and the Collateral Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties, agree that the Existing Security Agreement is hereby amended and restated as of the Effective Date to read in its entirety as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

1.1. Terms Defined in Credit Agreement .

All capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein or in the UCC shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Credit Agreement.

1.2. Terms Defined in UCC .

Terms defined in the UCC which are not otherwise defined in this Security Agreement are used herein as defined in the UCC.

1.3. Definitions of Certain Terms Used Herein .


As used in this Security Agreement, in addition to the terms defined in the preamble and the Preliminary Statement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Accounts ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Article ” means a numbered article of this Security Agreement, unless another document is specifically referenced.

Blocked Accounts ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

Blocked Account Agreements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

Chattel Paper ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Collateral ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article II .

Collateral Deposit Account ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

Collateral Report ” means any certificate (including any Borrowing Base Certificate), report or other document delivered by any Grantor to the Collateral Agent or any Lender with respect to the Collateral pursuant to any Loan Document.

Collection Account ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(b) .

Control ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 8 or, if applicable, in Section 9-104, 9-105, 9-106 or 9-107 of Article 9 of the UCC.

Copyrights ” means, with respect to any Person, all of such Person’s right, title, and interest in and to the following: (a) all copyrights, rights and interests in copyrights, works protectable by copyright, copyright registrations, and copyright applications; (b) all renewals of any of the foregoing; (c) all income, royalties, damages, and payments now or hereafter due and/or payable under any of the foregoing, including, without limitation, damages or payments for past or future infringements for any of the foregoing; (d) the right to sue for past, present, and future infringements of any of the foregoing; and (e) all rights corresponding to any of the foregoing throughout the world.

Default ” means an event described in Section 5.1 .

Deposit Accounts ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Documents ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Electronic Chattel Paper ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Equipment ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Exhibit ” refers to a specific exhibit to this Security Agreement, unless another document is specifically referenced.

Fixtures ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

 

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General Intangibles ” means all “general intangibles” as such term is defined in Article 9 of the UCC including, without limitation, with respect to any Grantor, all contracts, agreements, instruments and indentures in any form, and portions thereof, to which such Grantor is a party or under which such Grantor has any right, title or interest or to which such Grantor or any property of such Grantor is subject, as the same may from time to time be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified, including, without limitation (but limited as aforesaid), (i) all rights of such Grantor to receive moneys due and to become due to it thereunder or in connection therewith, (ii) all rights of such Grantor to damages arising thereunder, (iii) all equity that constitutes “general intangibles” and (iv) all rights of such Grantor to perform and to exercise all remedies thereunder.

Goods ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Instruments ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Inventory ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Investment Property ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Lenders ” means the lenders party to the Credit Agreement and their successors and assigns.

Letter-of-Credit Rights ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Licenses ” means, with respect to any Person, all of such Person’s right, title, and interest in and to (a) any and all licensing agreements or similar arrangements in and to its Patents, Copyrights, or Trademarks, (b) all income, royalties, damages, claims, and payments now or hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past and future breaches thereof, and (c) all rights to sue for past, present, and future breaches thereof.

Lockboxes ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

Lock Box Agreements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1(a) .

Patents ” means, with respect to any Person, all of such Person’s right, title, and interest in and to: (a) any and all patents and patent applications; (b) all inventions and improvements described and claimed therein; (c) all reissues, divisions, continuations, renewals, extensions, and continuations-in-part thereof; (d) all income, royalties, damages, claims, and payments now or hereafter due or payable under and with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages and payments for past and future infringements thereof; (e) all rights to sue for past, present, and future infringements thereof; and (f) all rights corresponding to any of the foregoing throughout the world.

Payment Intangibles ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Pledged Collateral ” means all Instruments, Securities and other Investment Property of the Grantors included as Collateral, whether or not physically delivered to the Collateral Agent pursuant to this Security Agreement.

Proceeds ” shall mean (a) all “proceeds,” as defined in Article 9 of the UCC, with respect to the Collateral (including Stock Rights and insurance proceeds), and (b) whatever is recoverable

 

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or recovered when any Collateral is sold, exchanged, collected, or disposed of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.

Promissory Notes ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Receivables ” means the Accounts, Chattel Paper, Documents, Investment Property, Instruments and any other rights or claims to receive money which are General Intangibles or which are otherwise included as Collateral.

Records ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Remittance Processor ” means Remitco LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

Remittance Processing Agreement ” means the Remittance Processing Services Agreement, between the Remittance Processor and PHI and signed by PHI on August 22, 2003, as amended on June 30, 2008 and in effect as of the Effective Date.

Required Secured Parties ” means (a) prior to an acceleration of the obligations under the Credit Agreement, the Required Lenders, and (b) after an acceleration of the obligations under the Credit Agreement but prior to the date upon which the Credit Agreement has terminated by its terms and all of the obligations thereunder have been paid in full, Lenders holding in the aggregate at least a majority of the total of the Aggregate Credit Exposure, and (c) after the Credit Agreement has terminated by its terms and all of the obligations thereunder have been paid in full (whether or not the obligations under the Credit Agreement were ever accelerated), Secured Parties holding in the aggregate at least a majority of the aggregate net early termination payments and all other amounts then due and unpaid from any Grantor to the Secured Parties (i) under Commodity Hedging Agreements and (ii) to the extent permitted under applicable debt agreements, with respect to any (x) Banking Services and (y) Rate Management Transactions (other than Commodity Hedging Agreements), as determined by the Collateral Agent in its reasonable discretion.

Section ” means a numbered section of this Security Agreement, unless another document is specifically referenced.

Secured Parties ” means, collectively, the Lenders and the Agent, any other holder from time to time of any of the Secured Obligations and, in each case, their respective successors and assigns.

Security ” has the meaning set forth in Article 8 of the UCC.

Security Entitlement ” has the meaning set forth in Article 8 of the UCC.

Stock Rights ” means all dividends, instruments or other distributions and any other right or property which the Grantors shall receive or shall become entitled to receive for any reason whatsoever with respect to, in substitution for or in exchange for any Capital Stock constituting Collateral, any right to receive Capital Stock and any right to receive earnings, in which the Grantors now have or hereafter acquire any right, issued by an issuer of such Capital Stock.

Supporting Obligations ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

Tangible Chattel Paper ” shall have the meaning set forth in Article 9 of the UCC.

 

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Trademarks ” means, with respect to any Person, all of such Person’s right, title, and interest in and to the following: (a) all trademarks (including service marks), trade names, trade dress, and trade styles and the registrations and applications for registration thereof and the goodwill of the business symbolized by the foregoing; (b) all licenses of the foregoing, whether as licensee or licensor; (c) all renewals of the foregoing; (d) all income, royalties, damages, and payments now or hereafter due or payable with respect thereto, including, without limitation, damages, claims, and payments for past and future infringements thereof; (e) all rights to sue for past, present, and future infringements of the foregoing, including the right to settle suits involving claims and demands for royalties owing; and (f) all rights corresponding to any of the foregoing throughout the world.

UCC ” means the Uniform Commercial Code as the same may, from time to time, be in effect in the State of New York; provided that to the extent that the Uniform Commercial Code is used to define any term in any security document and such term is defined differently in differing Articles of the Uniform Commercial Code, the definition of such term contained in Article 9 shall govern; provided , further , that in the event that, by reason of mandatory provisions of law, any or all of the attachment, perfection, publication or priority of, or remedies with respect to, Liens of any Party is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code or foreign personal property security laws as enacted and in effect in a jurisdiction other than the State of New York, the term “Uniform Commercial Code” will mean the Uniform Commercial Code or such foreign personal property security laws as enacted and in effect in such other jurisdiction solely for purposes of the provisions thereof relating to such attachment, perfection, priority or remedies and for purposes of definitions related to such provisions.

Unmatured Default ” means an event which but for the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a Default hereunder.

The foregoing definitions shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of the defined terms.

ARTICLE II

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST

Each Grantor hereby pledges, assigns and grants to the Collateral Agent, on behalf of and for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a security interest in all of its right, title and interest in, to and under all personal property and other assets, whether now owned by or owing to, or hereafter acquired by or arising in favor of such Grantor (including under any trade name or derivations thereof), and whether owned or consigned by or to, or leased from or to, such Grantor, and regardless of where located (all of which will be collectively referred to as the “ Collateral ”), including:

(i) all Accounts and Receivables;

(ii) all Chattel Paper (including Tangible Chattel Paper and Electronic Chattel Paper);

(iii) all Documents;

(iv) all Equipment;

(v) all Fixtures;

 

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(vi) all General Intangibles;

(vii) all Goods;

(viii) all Instruments (including, without limitation, Promissory Notes);

(ix) all Inventory;

(x) all Investment Property;

(xi) all cash or cash equivalents;

(xii) all letters of credit, Letter-of-Credit Rights and Supporting Obligations;

(xiii) (x) all Deposit Accounts with any bank or other financial institution and all cash, checks, other negotiable instruments, funds and other evidences of payments held therein and (y) all Securities and Security Entitlements, and securities accounts, in each case, to the extent constituting cash or cash equivalents or representing a claim to cash equivalents;

(xiv) all Trademarks;

(xv) all Capital Stock;

(xvi) all Rate Management Transactions (including Commodity Hedging Agreements); and

(xvii) and all accessions to, substitutions for and replacements, Proceeds and products of the foregoing, together with all books and Records, customer lists, credit files, computer files, programs, printouts and other computer materials and records related thereto and any General Intangibles at any time evidencing or relating to any of the foregoing,

to secure the prompt and complete payment and performance of the Secured Obligations.

ARTICLE III

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each Grantor represents and warrants to the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties that:

3.1. Title, Perfection and Priority . Such Grantor has good and valid rights in or the power to transfer the Collateral and title to the Collateral with respect to which it has purported to grant a security interest hereunder, free and clear of all Liens except for Liens permitted under Section 4.1(e), and has full power and authority to grant to the Collateral Agent the security interest in such Collateral pursuant hereto. When financing statements have been filed in the appropriate offices against such Grantor in the locations listed on Exhibit H , the Collateral Agent will have a fully perfected first priority security interest in that Collateral of the Grantor

 

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in which a security interest may be perfected by filing, subject only to Liens permitted under Section 4.1(e).

3.2. Type and Jurisdiction of Organization, Organizational and Identification Numbers . The type of entity of such Grantor, its state of organization, the organizational number issued to it by its state of organization and its federal employer identification number are set forth on Exhibit A .

3.3. Principal Location . Such Grantor’s mailing address and the location of its place of business (if it has only one) or its chief executive office (if it has more than one place of business), is disclosed in Exhibit A ; such Grantor has no other places of business except those set forth in Exhibit A .

3.4. Collateral Locations . All of such Grantor’s locations where Collateral is located are listed on Exhibit A . All of said locations are owned by such Grantor except for locations (i) which are leased by the Grantor as lessee and designated in Part VII(b) of Exhibit A and (ii) at which Inventory is held in a public warehouse or is otherwise held by a bailee or on consignment as designated in Part VII(c) of Exhibit A .

3.5. Deposit Accounts . All of such Grantor’s Deposit Accounts are listed on Exhibit B .

3.6. Exact Names . Such Grantor’s name in which it has executed this Security Agreement is the exact name as it appears in such Grantor’s organizational documents, as amended, as filed with such Grantor’s jurisdiction of organization.

3.7. Letter-of-Credit Rights and Chattel Paper . Exhibit C lists all Letter-of-Credit Rights and Chattel Paper of such Grantor. All action by such Grantor necessary or desirable to protect and perfect the Collateral Agent’s Lien on each item listed on Exhibit C (including the delivery of all originals and the placement of a legend on all Chattel Paper as required hereunder) has been duly taken. The Collateral Agent will have a fully perfected first priority security interest in the Collateral listed on Exhibit C , subject only to Liens permitted under Section 4.1(e) .

3.8. Accounts and Chattel Paper .

(a) The names of the obligors, amounts owing, due dates and other information with respect to its Accounts and Chattel Paper are and will be correctly stated in all records of the Grantor relating thereto and in all invoices and Collateral Reports with respect thereto furnished to the Collateral Agent by such Grantor from time to time. As of the time when each Account or each item of Chattel Paper arises, such Grantor shall be deemed to have represented and warranted that such Account or Chattel Paper, as the case may be, and all records relating thereto, are genuine and in all respects what they purport to be.

 

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(b) With respect to its Accounts, except as specifically disclosed on the most recent Collateral Report, (i) all Accounts are Eligible Accounts; (ii) all Accounts represent bona fide sales of Inventory or rendering of services to Account Debtors in the ordinary course of such Grantor’s business and are not evidenced by a judgment, Instrument or Chattel Paper; (iii) there are no setoffs, claims or disputes existing or asserted with respect thereto and such Grantor has not made any agreement with any Account Debtor for any extension of time for the payment thereof, any compromise or settlement for less than the full amount thereof, any release of any Account Debtor from liability therefor, or any deduction therefrom except a discount or allowance allowed by such Grantor in the ordinary course of its business for prompt payment or as are generally offered in the industry by competitors of such Grantor in the applicable markets and in each case as disclosed to the Collateral Agent; (iv) to such Grantor’s knowledge, there are no facts, events or occurrences which in any way impair the validity or enforceability thereof or could reasonably be expected to reduce the amount payable thereunder as shown on such Grantor’s books and records and any invoices, statements and Collateral Reports with respect thereto; (v) such Grantor has not received any notice of proceedings or actions which are threatened or pending against any Account Debtor which might result in any adverse change in such Account Debtor’s financial condition; and (vi) such Grantor has no knowledge that any Account Debtor is unable generally to pay its debts as they become due.

(c) In addition, with respect to all of its Accounts, (i) the amounts shown on all invoices, statements and Collateral Reports with respect thereto are actually and absolutely owing to such Grantor as indicated thereon and are not in any way contingent; (ii) no payments have been or shall be made thereon except payments immediately delivered to a Blocked Account, Lockbox or a Collateral Deposit Account as required pursuant to Section 7.1 ; and (iii) to such Grantor’s knowledge, all Account Debtors have the capacity to contract.

3.9. Inventory . With respect to any of its Inventory scheduled or listed on the most recent Collateral Report, (a) such Inventory (other than Inventory in transit) is located at one of such Grantor’s locations set forth on Exhibit A , (b) no Inventory (other than Inventory in transit) is now, or shall at any time or times hereafter be stored at any other location except as permitted by Section 4.1(g) , (c) such Grantor has good, indefeasible and merchantable title to such Inventory and such Inventory is not subject to any Lien or security interest or document whatsoever except for the Lien granted to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent and Secured Parties, and except for Permitted Liens, (d) except as specifically disclosed in the most recent Collateral Report, such Inventory is Eligible Heating Oil and Other Fuel Inventory or Other Eligible Inventory, in each case of good and merchantable quality, free from any defects, (e) such Inventory is not subject to any licensing, patent, royalty, trademark, trade name or copyright agreements with any third parties which would require any consent of any third party upon sale or disposition of that Inventory or the payment of any monies to any third party upon such sale or other disposition, and (f) the completion of sale or other disposition of such Inventory by the Collateral Agent following a Default shall not require the consent of any Person and shall not constitute a breach or default under any contract or agreement to which such Grantor is a party or to which such property is subject.

3.10. Intellectual Property . Exhibit D includes all material Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights owned by such Grantor in its own name on the date hereof. To the best of such Grantor’s knowledge, each of its material Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights owned or held by such Grantor is, on the date hereof, valid, subsisting, unexpired, enforceable and has not been abandoned. None of such Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights is, on the date hereof, the subject of any licensing or franchise agreement. No action or proceeding is

 

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pending on the date hereof seeking to limit, cancel or question the validity, or otherwise materially affect the value of any Patent, Trademark or Copyright. This Security Agreement is effective to create a valid and continuing Lien and, upon filing of appropriate financing statements in the offices listed on Exhibit H and this Security Agreement with the United States Copyright Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, fully perfected first priority security interests in favor of the Collateral Agent on such Grantor’s Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, such perfected security interests are enforceable as such as against any and all creditors of and purchasers from the Grantor; and all action necessary or desirable to protect and perfect the Collateral Agent’s Lien on such Grantor’s Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights shall have been duly taken.

3.11. Filing Requirements . None of its Equipment is covered by any certificate of title, except for the vehicles described in Part I of Exhibit E . None of the Collateral owned by it is of a type for which security interests or liens may be perfected by filing under any federal statute except for (a) the vehicles described in Part II of Exhibit E and (b) Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights held by such Grantor and described in Exhibit D . The legal description, county and street address of each property on which any Fixtures are located is set forth in Exhibit F together with the name and address of the record owner of each such property.

3.12. No Financing Statements, Security Agreements . No financing statement or security agreement describing all or any portion of the Collateral which has not lapsed or been terminated naming such Grantor as debtor has been filed or is of record in any jurisdiction except (a) for financing statements or security agreements naming the Collateral Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties as the secured party, and (b) as permitted by Section 4.1(e).

3.13. Pledged Collateral .

(a) Exhibit G sets forth a complete and accurate list of all Pledged Collateral owned by such Grantor. Such Grantor is the direct, sole beneficial owner and sole holder of record of the Pledged Collateral listed on Exhibit G as being owned by it, free and clear of any Liens, except for Liens permitted under Section 4.1(e). Such Grantor further represents and warrants that (i) all Pledged Collateral owned by it constituting Capital Stock has been (to the extent such concepts are relevant with respect to such Pledged Collateral) duly authorized, validly issued, are fully paid and non-assessable, (ii) with respect to any certificates representing any Pledged Collateral constituting Capital Stock, either such certificates are Securities as defined in Article 8 of the UCC as a result of actions by the issuer or otherwise, or, if such certificates are not Securities, such Grantor has so informed the Collateral Agent so that the Collateral Agent may take steps to perfect its security interest therein as a General Intangible, (iii) all such Pledged Collateral held by a securities intermediary is covered by a control agreement among such Grantor, the securities intermediary and the Collateral Agent pursuant to which the Collateral Agent has Control and (iv) all Pledged Collateral which represents Indebtedness owed to such Grantor has been duly authorized, authenticated or issued and delivered by the issuer of such Indebtedness, is the legal, valid and binding obligation of such issuer and such issuer is not in default thereunder.

(b) In addition, (i) none of the Pledged Collateral owned by it has been issued or transferred in violation of the securities registration, securities disclosure or similar laws of any jurisdiction to which such issuance or transfer may be subject, (ii) there are existing no options, warrants, calls or commitments of any character whatsoever relating to such Pledged Collateral or which obligate the issuer of any Capital Stock included in the Pledged Collateral to issue additional Capital Stock, and

 

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(iii) no consent, approval, authorization, or other action by, and no giving of notice, filing with, any governmental authority or any other Person is required for the pledge by such Grantor of such Pledged Collateral pursuant to this Security Agreement or for the execution, delivery and performance of this Security Agreement by such Grantor, or for the exercise by the Collateral Agent of the voting or other rights provided for in this Security Agreement or for the remedies in respect of the Pledged Collateral pursuant to this Security Agreement, except as may be required in connection with such disposition by laws affecting the offering and sale of securities generally.

(c) Except as set forth in Exhibit G , such Grantor or Grantors collectively own 100% of the issued and outstanding Capital Stock which constitutes Pledged Collateral and none of the Pledged Collateral which represents Indebtedness owed to such Grantor is subordinated in right of payment to other Indebtedness or subject to the terms of an indenture.

ARTICLE IV

COVENANTS

From the date of this Security Agreement, and thereafter until this Security Agreement is terminated, each Grantor agrees that:

4.1. General.

(a)  Collateral Records . Such Grantor will maintain complete and accurate books and records with respect to the Collateral owned by it, and furnish to the Collateral Agent, with sufficient copies for each of the Secured Parties, such reports relating to such Collateral as the Collateral Agent shall from time to time request.

(b) Authorization to File Financing Statements; Ratification . Such Grantor hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent to file, and if requested will deliver to the Collateral Agent, all financing statements and other documents and take such other actions as may from time to time be requested by the Collateral Agent in order to maintain a first priority perfected security interest in and, if applicable, Control of, the Collateral owned by such Grantor. Any financing statement filed by the Collateral Agent may be filed in any filing office in any UCC jurisdiction and may (i) indicate such Grantor’s Collateral (1) as all assets of the Grantor or words of similar effect, regardless of whether any particular asset comprised in the Collateral falls within the scope of Article 9 of the UCC or such jurisdiction, or (2) by any other description which reasonably approximates the description contained in this Security Agreement, and (ii) contain any other information required by part 5 of Article 9 of the UCC for the sufficiency or filing office acceptance of any financing statement or amendment, including (A) whether such Grantor is an organization, the type of organization and any organization identification number issued to such Grantor, and (B) in the case of a financing statement filed as a fixture filing or indicating such Grantor’s Collateral as as-extracted collateral or timber to be cut, a sufficient description of real Property to which the Collateral relates. Such Grantor also agrees to furnish any such information to the Collateral Agent promptly upon request. Such Grantor also ratifies its authorization for the Collateral Agent to have filed in any UCC jurisdiction any initial financing statements or amendments thereto if filed prior to the date hereof.

(c) Further Assurances . Such Grantor will, if so requested by the Collateral Agent, furnish to the Collateral Agent, as often as the Collateral Agent requests, statements and schedules further identifying and describing the Collateral owned by it (including amended exhibits to this Security

 

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Agreement) and such other reports and information in connection with its Collateral as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, all in such detail as the Collateral Agent may specify. Such Grantor also agrees to take any and all actions necessary to defend title to the Collateral owned by it against all persons and to defend the security interest of the Collateral Agent in its Collateral and the priority thereof against any Lien not expressly permitted hereunder.

(d) Disposition of Collateral . Such Grantor will not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the Collateral owned by it except for dispositions specifically permitted pursuant to Section 6.19 of the Credit Agreement.

(e) Liens . Such Grantor will not create, incur, or suffer to exist any Lien on the Collateral owned by it except (i) the security interest created by this Security Agreement, and (ii) other Permitted Liens.

(f) Other Financing Statements . Such Grantor will not authorize the filing of any financing statement naming it as debtor covering all or any portion of the Collateral owned by it, except as permitted by Section 4.1(e) . Such Grantor acknowledges that it is not authorized to file any financing statement or amendment or termination statement with respect to any financing statement without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, subject to such Grantor’s rights under Section 9-509(d)(2) of the UCC.

(g) Locations . Such Grantor will not (i) maintain any Collateral owned by it at any location other than those locations listed on Exhibit A , (ii) otherwise change, or add to, such locations without the Collateral Agent’s prior written consent as required by the Credit Agreement (and if the Collateral Agent gives such consent, the Grantor will concurrently therewith obtain a Collateral Access Agreement for each such location to the extent required by the Credit Agreement), or (iii) change its principal place of business or chief executive office from the location identified on Exhibit A , other than as permitted by the Credit Agreement.

(h) Compliance with Terms . Such Grantor will perform and comply with all obligations in respect of the Collateral owned by it and all agreements to which it is a party or by which it is bound relating to such Collateral.

4.2. Receivables .

(a) Certain Agreements on Receivables . Such Grantor will not make or agree to make any discount, credit, rebate or other reduction in the original amount owing on a Receivable or accept in satisfaction of a Receivable less than the original amount thereof, except that, prior to the occurrence of a Default, such Grantor may reduce the amount of Accounts arising from the sale of Inventory in accordance with its present policies and in the ordinary course of business.

(b) Collection of Receivables . Except as otherwise provided in this Security Agreement, such Grantor will collect and enforce, at such Grantor’s sole expense, all amounts due or hereafter due to such Grantor under the Receivables owned by it.

(c) Delivery of Invoices . Such Grantor will deliver to the Collateral Agent immediately upon its request duplicate invoices with respect to each Account owned by it bearing such language of assignment as the Collateral Agent shall specify.

 

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(d) Disclosure of Counterclaims on Receivables . If (i) any discount, credit or agreement to make a rebate or to otherwise reduce the amount owing on any Receivable owned by such Grantor exists or (ii) if, to the knowledge of such Grantor, any dispute, setoff, claim, counterclaim or defense exists or has been asserted or threatened with respect to any such Receivable, such Grantor will promptly disclose such fact to the Collateral Agent in writing. Such Grantor shall send the Collateral Agent a copy of each credit memorandum in excess of $1,000 as soon as issued, and such Grantor shall promptly report each credit memo and each of the facts required to be disclosed to the Collateral Agent in accordance with this Section 4.2(d) on the Borrowing Base Certificates submitted by it.

(e) Electronic Chattel Paper . Such Grantor shall take all steps necessary to grant the Collateral Agent Control of all electronic chattel paper in accordance with the UCC and all “transferable records” as defined in each of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

4.3. Inventory and Equipment .

(a) Maintenance of Goods . Such Grantor will do all things necessary to maintain, preserve, protect and keep its Inventory and the Equipment in good repair and working and saleable condition, except for damaged or defective goods arising in the ordinary course of such Grantor’s business and except for ordinary wear and tear in respect of the Equipment.

(b) [Reserved]

(c) Inventory Count; Perpetual Inventory System . Such Grantor will conduct a physical count of its Inventory at least once per Fiscal Year, and after and during the continuation of a Default, at such other times as the Collateral Agent requests. Such Grantor, at its own expense, shall deliver to the Collateral Agent the results of each physical verification, which such Grantor has made, or has caused any other Person to make on its behalf, of all or any portion of its Inventory. Such Grantor will maintain a perpetual inventory reporting system at all times.

(d) Equipment . Such Grantor shall inform the Collateral Agent of any additions to or deletions from its Equipment within 30 days of such addition or deletion. Such Grantor shall not permit any Equipment to become a fixture with respect to real property or to become an accession with respect to other personal property with respect to which real or personal property the Collateral Agent does not have a Lien. Such Grantor will not, without the Collateral Agent’s prior written consent, alter or remove any identifying symbol or number on any of such Grantor’s Equipment constituting Collateral.

(e) Titled Vehicles . Such Grantor will give the Collateral Agent notice of its acquisition of any vehicle covered by a certificate of title and deliver to the Collateral Agent, upon request, the original of any vehicle title certificate and provide and/or file all other documents or instruments necessary to have the Lien of the Collateral Agent noted on any such certificate or with the appropriate state office.

4.4. Delivery of Instruments, Securities, Chattel Paper and Documents . Such Grantor will (a) deliver to the Collateral Agent immediately upon execution of this Security Agreement the originals of all Chattel Paper, Securities and Instruments constituting Collateral owned by it (if any then exist), (b) hold in trust for the Collateral Agent upon receipt and immediately thereafter deliver to the Collateral Agent any such Chattel Paper, Securities and Instruments constituting

 

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Collateral, (c) upon the Collateral Agent’s request, deliver to the Collateral Agent (and thereafter hold in trust for the Collateral Agent upon receipt and immediately deliver to the Collateral Agent) any Document evidencing or constituting Collateral and (d) upon the Collateral Agent’s request, deliver to the Collateral Agent a duly executed amendment to this Security Agreement, in the form of Exhibit I hereto (the “Amendment”), pursuant to which such Grantor will pledge such additional Collateral. Such Grantor hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent to attach each Amendment to this Security Agreement and agrees that all additional Collateral owned by it set forth in such Amendments shall be considered to be part of the Collateral.

4.5. Uncertificated Pledged Collateral . Such Grantor will permit the Collateral Agent from time to time to cause the appropriate issuers (and, if held with a securities intermediary, such securities intermediary) of uncertificated securities or other types of Pledged Collateral owned by it not represented by certificates to mark their books and records with the numbers and face amounts of all such uncertificated securities or other types of Pledged Collateral not represented by certificates and all rollovers and replacements therefor to reflect the Lien of the Collateral Agent granted pursuant to this Security Agreement. With respect to any Pledged Collateral owned by it, such Grantor will take any actions necessary to cause (a) the issuers of uncertificated securities which are Pledged Collateral and (b) any securities intermediary which is the holder of any such Pledged Collateral, to cause the Collateral Agent to have and retain Control over such Pledged Collateral. Without limiting the foregoing, such Grantor will, with respect to any such Pledged Collateral held with a securities intermediary, cause such securities intermediary to enter into a control agreement with the Collateral Agent, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, giving the Collateral Agent Control.

4.6. Pledged Collateral .

(a) Changes in Capital Structure of Issuers . Such Grantor will not (i) permit or suffer any issuer of Capital Stock constituting Pledged Collateral owned by it to dissolve, merge, liquidate, retire any of its Capital Stock or other Instruments or Securities evidencing ownership, reduce its capital, sell or encumber all or substantially all of its assets (except for Permitted Liens and sales of assets permitted pursuant to Section 4.1(d) ) or merge or consolidate with any other entity, or (ii) vote any such Pledged Collateral in favor of any of the foregoing.

(b) Issuance of Additional Securities . Such Grantor will not permit or suffer the issuer of Capital Stock constituting Pledged Collateral owned by it to issue additional Capital Stock, any right to receive the same or any right to receive earnings, except to such Grantor.

(c) Registration of Pledged Collateral . Such Grantor will permit any registerable Pledged Collateral owned by it to be registered in the name of the Collateral Agent or its nominee at any time at the option of the Required Secured Parties.

(d) Exercise of Rights in Pledged Collateral .

(i) Without in any way limiting the foregoing and subject to clause (ii) below, such Grantor shall have the right to exercise all voting rights or other rights relating to the Pledged Collateral owned by it for all purposes not inconsistent with this Security Agreement, the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document; provided however , that no vote or other right shall be exercised or action taken which would have

 

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the effect of impairing the rights of the Collateral Agent in respect of such Pledged Collateral.

(ii) Such Grantor will permit the Collateral Agent or its nominee at any time after the occurrence of a Default, without notice, to exercise all voting rights or other rights relating to the Pledged Collateral owned by it, including, without limitation, exchange, subscription or any other rights, privileges, or options pertaining to any Capital Stock or Investment Property constituting such Pledged Collateral as if it were the absolute owner thereof.

(iii) Such Grantor shall be entitled to collect and receive for its own use all cash dividends and interest paid in respect of the Pledged Collateral owned by it to the extent not in violation of the Credit Agreement other than any of the following distributions and payments (collectively referred to as the “ Excluded Payments ”): (A) dividends and interest paid or payable other than in cash in respect of such Pledged Collateral, and instruments and other property received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of, or in exchange for, such Pledged Collateral; (B) dividends and other distributions paid or payable in cash in respect of such Pledged Collateral in connection with a partial or total liquidation or dissolution or in connection with a reduction of capital, capital surplus or paid-in capital of an issuer; and (C) cash paid, payable or otherwise distributed, in respect of principal of, or in redemption of, or in exchange for, such Pledged Collateral; provided , however , that until actually paid, all rights to such distributions shall remain subject to the Lien created by this Security Agreement; and

(iv) All Excluded Payments and all other distributions in respect of any of the Pledged Collateral owned by such Grantor, whenever paid or made, shall be delivered to the Collateral Agent to hold as Pledged Collateral and shall, if received by such Grantor, be received in trust for the benefit of the Collateral Agent, be segregated from the other property or funds of such Grantor, and be forthwith delivered to the Collateral Agent as Pledged Collateral in the same form as so received (with any necessary endorsement).

4.7. Intellectual Property .

(a) Such Grantor will use its best efforts to secure all consents and approvals necessary or appropriate for the assignment to or benefit of the Collateral Agent of any License held by such Grantor and to enforce the security interests granted hereunder.

(b) Such Grantor shall notify the Collateral Agent immediately if it knows or has reason to know that any application or registration relating to any Patent, Trademark or Copyright (now or hereafter existing) may become abandoned, invalidated, dedicated or otherwise impaired, or of any adverse determination or development (including the institution of, or any such determination or development in, any proceeding in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the United States Copyright Office or any court) regarding such Grantor’s ownership of any Patent, Trademark or Copyright, its right to register the same, or to keep and maintain the same.

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or agency without giving the Collateral Agent prior written notice thereof, and, upon request of the Collateral Agent, such Grantor shall execute and deliver any and all agreements, instruments, documents, papers and/or security agreements as the Collateral Agent may request to evidence the Collateral Agent’s first priority security interest on such Patent, Trademark or Copyright, and the General Intangibles of such Grantor relating thereto or represented thereby.

(d) Such Grantor shall take all actions necessary or requested by the Collateral Agent to maintain and pursue each application, to obtain the relevant registration and to maintain the registration of each of its Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights (now or hereafter existing), including the filing of applications for renewal, affidavits of use, affidavits of noncontestability and opposition and interference and cancellation proceedings .

(e) Such Grantor shall, unless it shall reasonably determine that such Patent, Trademark or Copyright is in no way material to the conduct of its business or operations, promptly sue for infringement, misappropriation or dilution and to recover any and all damages for such infringement, misappropriation or dilution, and shall take such other actions as the Collateral Agent shall deem appropriate under the circumstances to protect such Patent, Trademark or Copyright. In the event that such Grantor institutes suit because any of its Patents, Trademarks or Copyrights constituting Collateral is infringed upon, or misappropriated or diluted by a third party, such Grantor shall comply with Section 4.8 . Such Grantor shall not do any act that knowingly uses a Patent, Trademark or Copyright that infringes the intellectual property rights of any third party.

4.8. Commercial Tort Claims . Such Grantor shall promptly, and in any event within two Business Days after the same is acquired by it, notify the Collateral Agent of any commercial tort claim (as defined in the UCC) in excess of $50,000 acquired by it and, unless the Collateral Agent otherwise consents, such Grantor shall enter into an amendment to this Security Agreement, in the form of Exhibit J hereto, granting to Collateral Agent a first priority security interest in such commercial tort claim.

4.9. Letter-of-Credit Rights . If such Grantor is or becomes the beneficiary of a letter of credit in excess of $50,000, it shall promptly, and in any event within two Business Days after becoming a beneficiary, notify the Collateral Agent thereof and cause the issuer and/or confirmation bank to (i) consent to the assignment of any Letter-of-Credit Rights to the Collateral Agent and (ii) agree to direct all payments thereunder to a Deposit Account at the Collateral Agent or subject to a Deposit Account Control Agreement for application to the Secured Obligations, in accordance with Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent.

4.10. Federal, State or Municipal Claims . Such Grantor will promptly notify the Collateral Agent of any Collateral which constitutes a claim against the United States government or any state or local government or any instrumentality or agency thereof, the assignment of which claim is restricted by federal, state or municipal law.

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statute or otherwise, or the exercise or beginning of the exercise by the Collateral Agent of any one or more of such rights, powers or remedies.

ARTICLE V

DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

5.1. Defaults . The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute a Default hereunder:

(a) Any representation or warranty made by or on behalf of any Grantor under or in connection with this Security Agreement shall be materially false as of the date on which made.

(b) The breach by any Grantor of any of the terms or provisions of Article IV or Article VII .

(c) The breach by any Grantor (other than a breach which constitutes a Default under any other Section of this Article V) of any of the terms or provisions of this Security Agreement which is not remedied within ten days after such breach.

(d) The occurrence of any “Default” under, and as defined in, the Credit Agreement.

(e) Any Capital Stock which is included within the Collateral shall at any time constitute a Security or the issuer of any such Capital Stock shall take any action to have such interests treated as a Security unless (i) all certificates or other documents constituting such Security have been delivered to the Collateral Agent and such Security is properly defined as such under Article 8 of the UCC of the applicable jurisdiction, whether as a result of actions by the issuer thereof or otherwise, or (ii) the Collateral Agent has entered into a control agreement with the issuer of such Security or with a securities intermediary relating to such Security and such Security is defined as such under Article 8 of the UCC of the applicable jurisdiction, whether as a result of actions by the issuer thereof or otherwise.

5.2. Remedies .

(a) Upon the occurrence of a Default and during the continuation thereof, the Collateral Agent may exercise any or all of the following rights and remedies:

(i) those rights and remedies provided in this Security Agreement, the Credit Agreement, or any other Loan Document; provided that , this Section 5.2(a) shall not be understood to limit any rights or remedies available to the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties prior to a Default;

(ii) those rights and remedies available to a secured party under the UCC (whether or not the UCC applies to the affected Collateral) or under any other applicable law (including, without limitation, any law governing the exercise of a bank’s right of setoff or bankers’ lien) when a debtor is in default under a security agreement;

 

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(iii) give notice of sole control or any other instruction under any Deposit Account Control Agreement and other control agreement with any securities intermediary and take any action therein with respect to such Collateral;

(iv) without notice (except as specifically provided in Section 8.1 or elsewhere herein), demand or advertisement of any kind to any Grantor or any other Person, enter the premises of any Grantor where any Collateral is located (through self-help and without judicial process) to collect, receive, assemble, process, appropriate, sell, lease, assign, grant an option or options to purchase or otherwise dispose of, deliver, or realize upon, the Collateral or any part thereof in one or more parcels at public or private sale or sales (which sales may be adjourned or continued from time to time with or without notice and may take place at any Grantor’s premises or elsewhere), for cash, on credit or for future delivery without assumption of any credit risk, and upon such other terms as the Collateral Agent may deem commercially reasonable; and

(v) concurrently with written notice to the applicable Grantor, transfer and register in its name or in the name of its nominee the whole or any part of the Pledged Collateral, to exchange certificates or instruments representing or evidencing Pledged Collateral for certificates or instruments of smaller or larger denominations, to exercise the voting and all other rights as a holder with respect thereto, to collect and receive all cash dividends, interest, principal and other distributions made thereon and to otherwise act with respect to the Pledged Collateral as though the Collateral Agent was the outright owner thereof.

(b) The Collateral Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties, may comply with any applicable state or federal law requirements in connection with a disposition of the Collateral and compliance will not be considered to adversely affect the commercial reasonableness of any sale of the Collateral.

(c) The Collateral Agent shall have the right upon any such public sale or sales and, to the extent permitted by law, upon any such private sale or sales, to purchase for the benefit of the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties, the whole or any part of the Collateral so sold, free of any right of equity redemption, which equity redemption each Grantor hereby expressly releases.

(d) Until the Collateral Agent is able to effect a sale, lease, or other disposition of Collateral, the Collateral Agent shall have the right to hold or use Collateral, or any part thereof, to the extent that it deems appropriate for the purpose of preserving Collateral or its value or for any other purpose deemed appropriate by the Collateral Agent. The Collateral Agent may, if it so elects, seek the appointment of a receiver or keeper to take possession of Collateral and to enforce any of the Collateral Agent’s remedies (for the benefit of the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties), with respect to such appointment without prior notice or hearing as to such appointment.

(e) If, after the Credit Agreement has terminated by its terms and all of the Obligations have been paid in full, there remain obligations of any Grantor in respect of any Rate Management Transaction (including Commodity Hedging Agreements) or Banking Services, the Required Secured Parties may exercise the remedies provided in this Section 5.2 upon the occurrence of any event which would allow or require the termination or acceleration of such obligations in respect of such Rate Management Transactions (including Commodity Hedging Agreements) or Banking Services.

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remedies against, any Grantor, any other obligor, guarantor, pledgor or any other Person with respect to the payment of the Secured Obligations or to pursue or exhaust any of their rights or remedies with respect to any Collateral therefor or any direct or indirect guarantee thereof, (ii) marshal the Collateral or any guarantee of the Secured Obligations or to resort to the Collateral or any such guarantee in any particular order, or (iii) effect a public sale of any Collateral.

(g) Each Grantor recognizes that the Collateral Agent may be unable to effect a public sale of any or all the Pledged Collateral and may be compelled to resort to one or more private sales thereof in accordance with clause (a)  above. Each Grantor also acknowledges that any private sale may result in prices and other terms less favorable to the seller than if such sale were a public sale and, notwithstanding such circumstances, agrees that any such private sale shall not be deemed to have been made in a commercially unreasonable manner solely by virtue of such sale being private. The Collateral Agent shall be under no obligation to delay a sale of any of the Pledged Collateral for the period of time necessary to permit any Grantor or the issuer of the Pledged Collateral to register such securities for public sale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under applicable state securities laws, even if the applicable Grantor and the issuer would agree to do so.

5.3. Grantor’s Obligations Upon Default . Upon the request of the Collateral Agent after the occurrence of a Default, each Grantor will:

(a) assemble and make available to the Collateral Agent the Collateral and all books and records relating thereto at any place or places specified by the Collateral Agent, whether at a Grantor’s premises or elsewhere;

(b) permit the Collateral Agent, by the Collateral Agent’s representatives and agents, to enter any premises where all or any part of the Collateral, or the books and records relating thereto, or both, are located, to take possession of all or any part of the Collateral or the books and records relating thereto, or both, to remove all or any part of the Collateral or the books and records relating thereto, or both, and to conduct sales of the Collateral;

(c) prepare and file, or cause an issuer of Pledged Collateral to prepare and file, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other applicable government agency, registration statements, a prospectus and such other documentation in connection with the Pledged Collateral as the Collateral Agent may request, all in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, and furnish to the Collateral Agent, or cause an issuer of Pledged Collateral to furnish to the Collateral Agent, any information regarding the Pledged Collateral in such detail as the Collateral Agent may specify;

(d) take, or cause an issuer of Pledged Collateral to take, any and all actions necessary to register or qualify the Pledged Collateral to enable the Collateral Agent to consummate a public sale or other disposition of the Pledged Collateral; and

(e) at its own expense, cause the independent certified public accountants then engaged by each Grantor to prepare and deliver to the Collateral Agent and each Lender, at any time, and from time to time, promptly upon the Collateral Agent’s request, the following reports with respect to the applicable Grantor: (i) a reconciliation of all Accounts; (ii) an aging of all Accounts; (iii) trial balances; and (iv) a test verification of such Accounts.

 

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5.4. Grant of Intellectual Property License . For the purpose of enabling the Collateral Agent to exercise the rights and remedies under this Article V at such time as the Collateral Agent shall be lawfully entitled to exercise such rights and remedies, each Grantor hereby (a) grants to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties, an irrevocable, nonexclusive license (exercisable without payment of royalty or other compensation to any Grantor) to use, license or sublicense any Intellectual Property Rights now owned or hereafter acquired by such Grantor, and wherever the same may be located, and including in such license access to all media in which any of the licensed items may be recorded or stored and to all computer software and programs used for the compilation or printout thereof and (b) irrevocably agrees that the Collateral Agent may sell any of such Grantor’s Inventory directly to any person, including without limitation persons who have previously purchased the Grantor’s Inventory from such Grantor and in connection with any such sale or other enforcement of the Collateral Agent’s rights under this Security Agreement, may sell Inventory which bears any Trademark owned by or licensed to such Grantor and any Inventory that is covered by any Copyright owned by or licensed to such Grantor and the Agent may finish any work in process and affix any Trademark owned by or licensed to such Grantor and sell such Inventory as provided herein.

ARTICLE VI

ACCOUNT VERIFICATION; ATTORNEY IN FACT; PROXY

6.1. Account Verification . The Collateral Agent may at any time, in the Collateral Agent’s own name, in the name of a nominee of the Collateral Agent, or in the name of any Grantor communicate (by mail, telephone, facsimile or otherwise) with the Account Debtors of any such Grantor, parties to contracts with any such Grantor and obligors in respect of Instruments of any such Grantor to verify with such Persons, to the Collateral Agent’s satisfaction, the existence, amount, terms of, and any other matter relating to, Accounts, Instruments, Chattel Paper, payment intangibles and/or other Receivables.

6.2. Authorization for Secured Party to Take Certain Action .

(a) Each Grantor irrevocably authorizes the Collateral Agent at any time and from time to time in the sole discretion of the Collateral Agent and appoints the Collateral Agent as its attorney in fact (i) to execute on behalf of such Grantor as debtor and to file financing statements necessary or desirable in the Collateral Agent’s sole discretion to perfect and to maintain the perfection and priority of the Collateral Agent’s security interest in the Collateral, (ii) to endorse and collect any cash Proceeds of the Collateral, (iii) to file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of this Security Agreement or any financing statement with respect to the Collateral as a financing statement and to file any other financing statement or amendment of a financing statement (which does not add new collateral or add a debtor) in such offices as the Collateral Agent in its sole discretion deems necessary or desirable to perfect and to maintain the perfection and priority of the Collateral Agent’s security interest in the Collateral, (iv) to contact and enter into one or more agreements with the issuers of uncertificated securities which are Pledged Collateral or with securities intermediaries holding Pledged Collateral as may be necessary or advisable to give the Collateral Agent Control over such Pledged Collateral, (v) to apply the Proceeds of any Collateral received by the Collateral Agent to the Secured Obligations as provided in Section 7.3 , (vi) to discharge past due taxes, assessments, charges, fees or Liens on the Collateral (except for such Liens as are specifically permitted hereunder), (vii) to contact Account Debtors for any reason, (viii) to demand payment or enforce payment of the Receivables in the name of the Collateral Agent or such Grantor and to endorse any and all checks, drafts, and other instruments for the payment of money relating to the

 

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Receivables, (ix) to sign such Grantor’s name on any invoice or bill of lading relating to the Receivables, drafts against any Account Debtor of such Grantor, assignments and verifications of Receivables, (x) to exercise all of such Grantor’s rights and remedies with respect to the collection of the Receivables and any other Collateral, (xi) to settle, adjust, compromise, extend or renew the Receivables, (xii) to settle, adjust or compromise any legal proceedings brought to collect Receivables, (xiii) to prepare, file and sign such Grantor’s name on a proof of claim in bankruptcy or similar document against any Account Debtor of such Grantor, (xiv) to prepare, file and sign such Grantor’s name on any notice of Lien, assignment or satisfaction of Lien or similar document in connection with the Receivables, (xv) to change the address for delivery of mail addressed to such Grantor to such address as the Collateral Agent may designate and to receive, open and dispose of all mail addressed to such Grantor, and (xvi) to do all other acts and things necessary to carry out this Security Agreement; and such Grantor agrees to reimburse the Collateral Agent on demand for any payment made or any expense incurred by the Collateral Agent in connection with any of the foregoing; provided that , this authorization shall not relieve such Grantor of any of its obligations under this Security Agreement or under the Credit Agreement.

(b) All acts of said attorney or designee are hereby ratified and approved. The powers conferred on the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent and Secured Parties, under this Section 6.2 are solely to protect the Collateral Agent’s interests in the Collateral and shall not impose any duty upon the Collateral Agent or any Lender to exercise any such powers.

6.3. Proxy . EACH GRANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSTITUTES AND APPOINTS THE COLLATERAL AGENT AS ITS PROXY AND ATTORNEY-IN-FACT (AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6.2 ABOVE) WITH RESPECT TO ITS PLEDGED COLLATERAL, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO VOTE SUCH PLEDGED COLLATERAL, WITH FULL POWER OF SUBSTITUTION TO DO SO. IN ADDITION TO THE RIGHT TO VOTE ANY SUCH PLEDGED COLLATERAL, THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COLLATERAL AGENT AS PROXY AND ATTORNEY-IN-FACT SHALL INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO EXERCISE ALL OTHER RIGHTS, POWERS, PRIVILEGES AND REMEDIES TO WHICH A HOLDER OF SUCH PLEDGED COLLATERAL WOULD BE ENTITLED (INCLUDING GIVING OR WITHHOLDING WRITTEN CONSENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS, CALLING SPECIAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND VOTING AT SUCH MEETINGS). SUCH PROXY SHALL BE EFFECTIVE, AUTOMATICALLY AND WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF ANY ACTION (INCLUDING ANY TRANSFER OF ANY SUCH PLEDGED COLLATERAL ON THE RECORD BOOKS OF THE ISSUER THEREOF) BY ANY PERSON (INCLUDING THE ISSUER OF SUCH PLEDGED COLLATERAL OR ANY OFFICER OR THE AGENT THEREOF), UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF A DEFAULT.

6.4. Nature of Appointment; Limitation of Duty . THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COLLATERAL AGENT AS PROXY AND ATTORNEY-IN-FACT IN THIS ARTICLE VI IS COUPLED WITH AN INTEREST AND SHALL BE IRREVOCABLE UNTIL THE DATE ON WHICH THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT IS TERMINATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8.15. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN, NEITHER THE COLLATERAL AGENT, NOR ANY LENDER, NOR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL HAVE ANY DUTY TO EXERCISE ANY RIGHT OR POWER GRANTED HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE OR TO PRESERVE THE SAME AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY FAILURE TO DO SO OR FOR ANY DELAY IN DOING SO, EXCEPT IN RESPECT OF DAMAGES ATTRIBUTABLE SOLELY TO THEIR OWN GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT AS FINALLY DETERMINED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; PROVIDED THAT,

 

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IN NO EVENT SHALL THEY BE LIABLE FOR ANY PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

ARTICLE VII

COLLECTION AND APPLICATION OF COLLATERAL PROCEEDS; DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

7.1. Collection of Receivables .

(a) Each Grantor has (i) executed and delivered to the Collateral Agent Deposit Account Control Agreements for each Deposit Account maintained by such Grantor into which all cash, checks or other similar payments relating to or constituting payments made in respect of Receivables will be deposited (a “ Collateral Deposit Account ”), which Collateral Deposit Accounts are identified as such on Exhibit B , (ii) established blocked account service (the “ Blocked Accounts ”) with the bank(s) set forth in Exhibit B , which blocked accounts are subject to irrevocable blocked account agreements in the form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Collateral Agent and have been accompanied by an acknowledgment by the bank where the Blocked Account is located of the Lien of the Collateral Agent granted hereunder and of irrevocable instructions to wire all amounts collected therein to the Collection Account (a “ Blocked Account Agreement ”) and (iii) established lockbox service (the “ Lock Boxes ”) with the bank(s) and Persons set forth in Exhibit B , which lockboxes are subject to irrevocable lockbox agreements in the form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Collateral Agent and have been accompanied by an acknowledgment by such Person where the Lockbox is located of the Lien of the Collateral Agent granted hereunder and of irrevocable instructions to wire all amounts collected therein to the Collection Account (a “ Lockbox Agreement ”). Each of the agreements referred to in this Section 7.1 (a) remains in effect as of the Effective Date and any references therein to the Existing Credit Agreement or Existing Security Agreement, as applicable, include such agreements as amended. After the Effective Date, each Grantor will comply with the terms of Section 7.2 .

(b) Each Grantor shall direct all of its Account Debtors to forward all cash, checks or other similar payments relating to or constituting payments made in respect of Receivables directly to Blocked Accounts subject to Blocked Account Agreements or Lockboxes subject to Lockbox Agreements; provided that, with respect to PHI and any Subsidiary thereof, all of such payments shall, unless otherwise consented to by the Collateral Agent, continue to be paid through the Remittance Processor pursuant to the Remittance Processing Agreement. Neither PHI nor any Subsidiary thereof shall amend or terminate the Remittance Processing Agreement or instruct any of its Account Debtors to make payments to any Person other than as set forth in the preceding sentence, without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent. The Collateral Agent shall have sole access to the Blocked Accounts and the Lockboxes at all times and each Grantor shall take all actions necessary to grant the Collateral Agent such sole access. At no time shall any Grantor remove any item from a Blocked Account, Lockbox or from a Collateral Deposit Account without the Collateral Agent’s prior written consent. If any Grantor should refuse or neglect to notify any Account Debtor to forward payments directly to a Blocked Account subject to a Blocked Account Agreement or a Lockbox subject to a Lockbox Agreement after notice from the Collateral Agent, the Collateral Agent shall be entitled to make such notification directly to Account Debtor. If notwithstanding the foregoing instructions, any Grantor receives any Proceeds of any Receivables, such Grantor shall receive such payments as the Collateral Agent’s trustee, and shall immediately deposit all cash, checks or other similar payments related to or constituting payments made in respect of Receivables received by it to a Collateral Deposit Account. All funds deposited into any Blocked Account subject to a Blocked Account Agreement, a Lockbox subject to a Lockbox Agreement or a Collateral Deposit Account will be swept on a daily basis into a collection account maintained by Petro with the Collateral Agent (the “ Collection Account ”). The Collateral Agent shall hold and apply funds received into the Collection Account as provided by the terms of Section 7.3 .

 

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7.2. Covenant Regarding New Deposit Accounts; Blocked Accounts; Lockboxes . Before opening or replacing any Collateral Deposit Account, other Deposit Account, or establishing a new Blocked Account or Lockbox, each Grantor shall (a) obtain the Collateral Agent’s consent in writing to the opening of such Deposit Account, Blocked Account or Lockbox, and (b) cause each bank, financial institution or any Person in which it seeks to open (i) a Deposit Account, to enter into a Deposit Account Control Agreement with the Collateral Agent in order to give the Collateral Agent Control of such Deposit Account, (ii) a Blocked Account, to enter into a Blocked Account Agreement with the Collateral Agent in order to give the Collateral Agent Control of the Blocked Account or (iii) a Lockbox, to enter into a Lockbox Agreement with the Collateral Agent in order to give the Collateral Agent Control of the Lockbox. In the case of Deposit Accounts, Blocked Accounts or Lockboxes maintained with Secured Parties, the terms of such letter shall be subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement regarding setoffs.

7.3. Application of Proceeds; Deficiency .

(a) All amounts deposited in the Collection Account shall, so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing, be deposited into the Borrower’s Funding Account; provided that if Availability is less than 15% of the Aggregate Commitment for any three consecutive days, and until the later of the date which is 90 days after such three-day period or the date on which the average monthly Availability for the 12-month period ending on such date is greater than 20% of the Aggregate Commitment (the “ Deficiency Termination Date ”), all amounts deposited in the Collection Account shall be deemed received by the Collateral Agent in accordance with Section 2.17 of the Credit Agreement and shall, after having been credited in immediately available funds to the Collection Account, be applied (and allocated) by the Collateral Agent in accordance with Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement. In no event shall any amount be so applied unless and until such amount shall have been credited in immediately available funds to the Collection Account. Commencing on the Deficiency Termination Date, so long as no Default has occurred and is continuing and subject to the proviso above of this Section 7.3(a), all amounts deposited in the Collection Account shall again be deposited into the Borrower’s Funding Account. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the effect of the proviso above of this Section 7.3(a) may not be discontinued more than twice in any 12-month period as a result of the occurrence of a Deficiency Termination Date.

(b) The Collateral Agent shall require all other cash proceeds of the Collateral, which are not required to be applied to the Obligations pursuant to Section 2.15 of the Credit Agreement, to be deposited in a cash collateral account with the Collateral Agent and held there as security for the Secured Obligations (it being understood that amounts deposited and remaining in such account shall be included in the Borrowing Base). No Grantor shall have any control whatsoever over said cash collateral account. Any such Proceeds of the Collateral shall be applied in the order set forth in Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement unless a court of competent jurisdiction shall otherwise direct. Until so applied, such Proceeds shall continue to be held as security for the Secured Obligations and shall not constitute payment thereof.

(c) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon the occurrence of a Default, the Collateral Agent may apply all or any part of Proceeds constituting Collateral, whether or not held in a collateral account, in payment of the Secured Obligations in accordance with Section 2.18 of the Credit Agreement. The Grantors shall remain liable for any deficiency if the Proceeds of any sale or

 

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disposition of the Collateral are insufficient to pay all Secured Obligations, including any attorneys’ fees and other expenses incurred by Collateral Agent or any Lender to collect such deficiency.

ARTICLE VIII

GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1. Waivers . Each Grantor hereby waives notice of the time and place of any public sale or the time after which any private sale or other disposition of all or any part of the Collateral may be made. To the extent such notice may not be waived under applicable law, any notice made shall be deemed reasonable if sent to the Grantors, addressed as set forth in Article IX, at least ten days prior to (i) the date of any such public sale or (ii) the time after which any such private sale or other disposition may be made. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, each Grantor waives all claims, damages, and demands against the Collateral Agent or any Lender arising out of the repossession, retention or sale of the Collateral, except such as arise solely out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Collateral Agent or such Lender as finally determined by a court of competent jurisdiction. To the extent it may lawfully do so, each Grantor absolutely and irrevocably waives and relinquishes the benefit and advantage of, and covenants not to assert against the Collateral Agent or any Lender, any valuation, stay, appraisal, extension, moratorium, redemption or similar laws and any and all rights or defenses it may have as a surety now or hereafter existing which, but for this provision, might be applicable to the sale of any Collateral made under the judgment, order or decree of any court, or privately under the power of sale conferred by this Security Agreement, or otherwise. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, each Grantor hereby waives presentment, demand, protest or any notice (to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law) of any kind in connection with this Security Agreement or any Collateral.

8.2. Limitation on Collateral Agent’s and Secured Parties’ Duty with Respect to the Collateral . The Collateral Agent shall have no obligation to clean-up or otherwise prepare the Collateral for sale. The Collateral Agent and each Lender shall use reasonable care with respect to the Collateral in its possession or under its control. Neither the Collateral Agent nor any Lender shall have any other duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control or in the possession or control of any agent or nominee of the Collateral Agent or such Lender, or any income thereon or as to the preservation of rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining thereto. To the extent that applicable law imposes duties on the Collateral Agent to exercise remedies in a commercially reasonable manner, each Grantor acknowledges and agrees that it is commercially reasonable for the Collateral Agent (i) to fail to incur expenses deemed significant by the Collateral Agent to prepare Collateral for disposition or otherwise to transform raw material or work in process into finished goods or other finished products for disposition, (ii) to fail to obtain third party consents for access to Collateral to be disposed of, or to obtain or, if not required by other law, to fail to obtain governmental or third party consents for the collection or disposition of Collateral to be collected or disposed of, (iii) to fail to exercise collection remedies against Account Debtors or other Persons obligated on Collateral or to remove Liens on or any adverse claims against Collateral, (iv) to exercise collection remedies against Account Debtors and other Persons obligated on Collateral directly or through the use of collection agencies and other collection specialists, (v) to advertise dispositions of Collateral through publications or media of general circulation, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (vi) to contact other Persons, whether or not in the same business as such Grantor, for expressions of interest in acquiring all or any portion of such Collateral, (vii) to hire one or more professional auctioneers to assist in the disposition of Collateral, whether or not the Collateral is of a specialized nature, (viii) to dispose of Collateral by utilizing internet sites that provide for the auction of assets of the types included in the Collateral or that have the reasonable capacity of

 

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doing so, or that match buyers and sellers of assets, (ix) to dispose of assets in wholesale rather than retail markets, (x) to disclaim disposition warranties, such as title, possession or quiet enjoyment, (xi) to purchase insurance or credit enhancements to insure the Collateral Agent against risks of loss, collection or disposition of Collateral or to provide to the Collateral Agent a guaranteed return from the collection or disposition of Collateral, or (xii) to the extent deemed appropriate by the Collateral Agent, to obtain the services of other brokers, investment bankers, consultants and other professionals to assist the Collateral Agent in the collection or disposition of any of the Collateral. Each Grantor acknowledges that the purpose of this Section 8.2 is to provide non-exhaustive indications of what actions or omissions by the Collateral Agent would be commercially reasonable in the Collateral Agent’s exercise of remedies against the Collateral and that other actions or omissions by the Collateral Agent shall not be deemed commercially unreasonable solely on account of not being indicated in this Section 8.2. Without limitation upon the foregoing, nothing contained in this Section 8.2 shall be construed to grant any rights to any Grantor or to impose any duties on the Collateral Agent that would not have been granted or imposed by this Security Agreement or by applicable law in the absence of this Section 8.2.

8.3. Compromises and Collection of Collateral . The Grantors and the Collateral Agent recognize that setoffs, counterclaims, defenses and other claims may be asserted by obligors with respect to certain of the Receivables, that certain of the Receivables may be or become uncollectible in whole or in part and that the expense and probability of success in litigating a disputed Receivable may exceed the amount that reasonably may be expected to be recovered with respect to a Receivable. In view of the foregoing, each Grantor agrees that the Collateral Agent may at any time and from time to time, if a Default has occurred and is continuing, compromise with the obligor on any Receivable, accept in full payment of any Receivable such amount as the Collateral Agent in its Permitted Discretion shall determine or abandon any Receivable, and any such action by the Collateral Agent shall be commercially reasonable so long as the Collateral Agent acts in good faith based on information known to it at the time it takes any such action.

8.4. Secured Party Performance of Debtor Obligations . Without having any obligation to do so, the Collateral Agent may perform or pay any obligation which any Grantor has agreed to perform or pay in this Security Agreement and the Grantors shall reimburse the Collateral Agent for any amounts paid by the Collateral Agent pursuant to this Section 8.4. The Grantors’ obligation to reimburse the Collateral Agent pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be a Secured Obligation payable on demand.

8.5. Specific Performance of Certain Covenants . Each Grantor acknowledges and agrees that a breach of any of the covenants contained in Sections 4.1(d), 4.1(e), 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 4.12, 5.3, or 8.7 or in Article VII will cause irreparable injury to the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties, that the Collateral Agent and Secured Parties have no adequate remedy at law in respect of such breaches and therefore agrees, without limiting the right of the Collateral Agent or the Lenders to seek and obtain specific performance of other obligations of the Grantors contained in this Security Agreement, that the covenants of the Grantors contained in the Sections referred to in this Section 8.5 shall be specifically enforceable against the Grantors.

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Collateral are located until the Secured Obligations are paid or the Collateral is removed therefrom, whichever first occurs, without any obligation to pay any Grantor for such use and occupancy.

8.7. Dispositions Not Authorized . No Grantor is authorized to sell or otherwise dispose of the Collateral except as set forth in Section 4.1(d) and notwithstanding any course of dealing between any Grantor and the Collateral Agent or other conduct of the Collateral Agent, no authorization to sell or otherwise dispose of the Collateral (except as set forth in Section 4.1(d)) shall be binding upon the Collateral Agent or the Secured Parties unless such authorization is in writing signed by the Collateral Agent with the consent or at the direction of the Required Secured Parties.

8.8. No Waiver; Amendments; Cumulative Remedies . No delay or omission of the Collateral Agent or any Lender to exercise any right or remedy granted under this Security Agreement shall impair such right or remedy or be construed to be a waiver of any Default or an acquiescence therein, and any single or partial exercise of any such right or remedy shall not preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy. No waiver, amendment or other variation of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Security Agreement whatsoever shall be valid unless in writing signed by the Collateral Agent with the concurrence or at the direction of the Secured Parties required under Section 8.3 of the Credit Agreement and then only to the extent in such writing specifically set forth. All rights and remedies contained in this Security Agreement or by law afforded shall be cumulative and all shall be available to the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties until the Secured Obligations have been paid in full.

8.9. Limitation by Law; Severability of Provisions . All rights, remedies and powers provided in this Security Agreement may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate any applicable provision of law, and all the provisions of this Security Agreement are intended to be subject to all applicable mandatory provisions of law that may be controlling and to be limited to the extent necessary so that they shall not render this Security Agreement invalid, unenforceable or not entitled to be recorded or registered, in whole or in part. Any provision in any this Security Agreement that is held to be inoperative, unenforceable, or invalid in any jurisdiction shall, as to that jurisdiction, be inoperative, unenforceable, or invalid without affecting the remaining provisions in that jurisdiction or the operation, enforceability, or validity of that provision in any other jurisdiction, and to this end the provisions of this Security Agreement are declared to be severable.

8.10. Reinstatement . This Security Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and continue to be effective should any petition be filed by or against any Grantor for liquidation or reorganization, should any Grantor become insolvent or make an assignment for the benefit of any creditor or creditors or should a receiver or trustee be appointed for all or any significant part of any Grantor’s assets, and shall continue to be effective or be reinstated, as the case may be, if at any time payment and performance of the Secured Obligations, or any part thereof, is, pursuant to applicable law, rescinded or reduced in amount, or must otherwise be restored or returned by any obligee of the Secured Obligations, whether as a “voidable preference,” “fraudulent conveyance,” or otherwise, all as though such payment or performance had not been made. In the event that any payment, or any part thereof, is rescinded, reduced, restored or returned, the Secured Obligations shall be reinstated and deemed reduced only by such amount paid and not so rescinded, reduced, restored or returned.

 

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8.11. Benefit of Agreement . The terms and provisions of this Security Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Grantors, the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties and their respective successors and assigns (including all persons who become bound as a debtor to this Security Agreement), except that no Grantor shall have the right to assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Security Agreement or any interest herein, without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent. No sales of participations, assignments, transfers, or other dispositions of any agreement governing the Secured Obligations or any portion thereof or interest therein shall in any manner impair the Lien granted to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties, hereunder.

8.12. Survival of Representations . All representations and warranties of the Grantors contained in this Security Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Security Agreement.

8.13. Taxes and Expenses . Any taxes (including income taxes) payable or ruled payable by Federal or State authority in respect of this Security Agreement shall be paid by the Grantors, together with interest and penalties, if any. The Grantors shall reimburse the Collateral Agent for any and all out-of-pocket expenses and internal charges (including reasonable attorneys’, auditors’ and accountants’ fees and reasonable time charges of attorneys, paralegals, auditors and accountants who may be employees of the Collateral Agent) paid or incurred by the Collateral Agent in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery, administration, collection and enforcement of this Security Agreement and in the audit, analysis, administration, collection, preservation or sale of the Collateral (including the expenses and charges associated with any periodic or special audit of the Collateral). Any and all costs and expenses incurred by the Grantors in the performance of actions required pursuant to the terms hereof shall be borne solely by the Grantors.

8.14. Headings . The title of and section headings in this Security Agreement are for convenience of reference only, and shall not govern the interpretation of any of the terms and provisions of this Security Agreement.

8.15. Termination . This Security Agreement shall continue in effect (notwithstanding the fact that from time to time there may be no Secured Obligations outstanding) until (i) the Credit Agreement has terminated pursuant to its express terms and (ii) all of the Secured Obligations have been indefeasibly paid and performed in full (or with respect to any outstanding Facility LCs, a cash deposit or Supporting Letter of Credit has been delivered to the Collateral Agent as required by the Credit Agreement) and no commitments of the Collateral Agent or the Secured Parties which would give rise to any Secured Obligations are outstanding.

8.16. Entire Agreement . This Security Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding between the Grantors and the Collateral Agent relating to the Collateral and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the Grantors and the Collateral Agent relating to the Collateral.

 

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8.17. CHOICE OF LAW . THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS APPLICABLE TO NATIONAL BANKS.

8.18. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION . EACH GRANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE NON-EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, AND APPELLATE COURTS FROM ANY THEREOF, IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT AND EACH GRANTOR HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AGREES THAT ALL CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF SUCH ACTION OR PROCEEDING MAY BE HEARD AND DETERMINED IN ANY SUCH COURT AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE AS TO THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN SUCH A COURT OR THAT SUCH COURT IS AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. NOTHING HEREIN SHALL LIMIT THE RIGHT OF THE AGENT OR ANY LENDER TO BRING PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ANY GRANTOR IN THE COURTS OF ANY OTHER JURISDICTION. ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING BY ANY GRANTOR AGAINST THE AGENT OR ANY LENDER OR ANY AFFILIATE OF THE AGENT OR ANY LENDER INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT ONLY IN A COURT IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

8.19. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL . EACH GRANTOR, THE AGENT AND EACH LENDER HEREBY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING INVOLVING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY MATTER (WHETHER SOUNDING IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE) IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR CONNECTED WITH THIS SECURITY AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIP ESTABLISHED THEREUNDER.

8.20. Indemnity . Each Grantor hereby agrees to indemnify the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties, and their respective successors, assigns, agents and employees (each an “ Indemnified Party ”), from and against any and all liabilities, damages, penalties, suits, costs, and expenses of any kind and nature (including, without limitation, all expenses of litigation or preparation therefor whether or not the Collateral Agent or any Lender is a party thereto) imposed on, incurred by or asserted against any Indemnified Party, in any way relating to or arising out of this Security Agreement, or the manufacture, purchase, acceptance, rejection, ownership, delivery, lease, possession, use, operation, condition, sale, return or other disposition of any Collateral (including, without limitation, latent and other defects, whether or not discoverable by the Collateral Agent or the Secured Parties or any Grantor, and any claim for Patent, Trademark or Copyright infringement) except to the extent that such liabilities, damages, penalties, suits, costs, and expenses are determined in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Party.

 

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8.21. Counterparts . This Security Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute this Security Agreement by signing any such counterpart.

8.22. Section Titles . The Section titles contained in this Security Agreement are and shall be without substantive meaning or content of any kind whatsoever and are not part of the agreement between the parties hereto.

ARTICLE IX

NOTICES

9.1. Sending Notices . Any notice required or permitted to be given under this Security Agreement shall be sent by United States mail, telecopier, personal delivery or nationally established overnight courier service, and shall be deemed received (a) when received, if sent by hand or overnight courier service, or mailed by certified or registered mail notices or (b) when sent, if sent by telecopier (except that, if not given during normal business hours for the recipient, shall be deemed to have been given at the opening of business on the next Business Day for the recipient), in each case addressed to the Grantors at the notice address set forth on Exhibit A , and to the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties at the addresses set forth in the Credit Agreement.

9.2. Change in Address for Notices . Each of the Grantors, the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties may change the address for service of notice upon it by a notice in writing to the other parties.

ARTICLE X

THE AGENT

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. has been appointed Collateral Agent for the Secured Parties hereunder pursuant to Article X of the Credit Agreement. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties to this Security Agreement that any authority conferred upon the Collateral Agent hereunder is subject to the terms of the delegation of authority made by the Secured Parties to the Collateral Agent pursuant to the Credit Agreement, and that the Collateral Agent has agreed to act (and any successor Collateral Agent shall act) as such hereunder only on the express conditions contained in such Article X. Any successor Collateral Agent appointed pursuant to Article X of the Credit Agreement shall be entitled to all the rights, interests and benefits of the Collateral Agent hereunder.

ARTICLE XI

EFFECT OF AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF EXISTING SECURITY AGREEMENT

On the Effective Date, the Existing Security Agreement shall be amended, restated and superseded in its entirety. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that (a) this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, whether executed and delivered in connection herewith or otherwise, do not constitute a

 

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novation, payment and reborrowing, or termination of the “Obligations” (as defined in the Existing Credit Agreement) under the Existing Security Agreement and Existing Credit Agreement as in effect prior to the Effective Date and (b) such “Obligations” are in all respects continuing (as amended and restated hereby) with only the terms thereof being modified as provided in this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantors and the Collateral Agent have executed this Security Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

GRANTORS:

A.P. WOODSON COMPANY
C. HOFFBERGER COMPANY
CFS LLC
CHAMPION ENERGY CORPORATION
CHAMPION OIL COMPANY
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION, LLC
HOFFMAN FUEL COMPANY OF BRIDGEPORT
HOFFMAN FUEL COMPANY OF DANBURY
HOFFMAN FUEL COMPANY OF STAMFORD
J.J. SKELTON OIL COMPANY
LEWIS OIL COMPANY
MAREX CORPORATION
MEENAN HOLDINGS OF NEW YORK, INC.
MEENAN OIL CO., INC.
MINNWHALE LLC
ORTEP OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.
PETRO HOLDINGS, INC.
PETRO PLUMBING CORPORATION
PETRO, INC.

REGIONOIL PLUMBING, HEATING AND

COOLING CO., INC.

RICHLAND PARTNERS, LLC
RYE FUEL COMPANY
STAR ACQUISITIONS, INC.
STAR GAS FINANCE COMPANY
TG&E SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 


 

STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.
BY:   KESTREL HEAT, LLC, its General Partner
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

MEENAN OIL CO., L.P.
BY:   MEENAN OIL CO., INC., its General Partner
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 

 

CFS LLC
By:   Richland Partners, LLC, its Sole Member
By:  

 

  Richard F. Ambury
  Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary

 


JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Collateral Agent
By:  

 

Name:  

 

Title:  

 


EXHIBIT A

(See Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.9 and 9.1 of Security Agreement)

NOTICE ADDRESS FOR ALL GRANTORS

Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

Facsimile: (203) 328-7470

INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF A.P. Woodson Company

 

I. Name of Grantor: A.P. Woodson Company

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Washington, D.C.

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 820555

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1059668

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF CFS LLC

 

I. Name of Grantor: CFS LLC

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Pennsylvania

 

III. Type of Entity: limited liability company

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 3997603

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 27-4460830

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Champion Energy Corporation

 

I. Name of Grantor: Champion Energy Corporation

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: limited liability company

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2079601

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1156651

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Champion Oil Company

 

I. Name of Grantor: Champion Oil Company

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Connecticut

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 0138412

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1078186

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF C. Hoffberger Company

 

I. Name of Grantor: C. Hoffberger Company

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Maryland

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: D02062974

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 52-1437108

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC

 

I. Name of Grantor: Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: limited liability company

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 3176183

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 25-1859437

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Hoffman Fuel Company of Bridgeport

 

I. Name of Grantor: Hoffman Fuel Company of Bridgeport

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2080827

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1156650

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Hoffman Fuel Company of Danbury

 

I. Name of Grantor: Hoffman Fuel Company of Danbury

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2080828

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1156647

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

(a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

(b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

(c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Hoffman Fuel Company of Stamford

 

I. Name of Grantor: Hoffman Fuel Company of Stamford

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2080821

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1156649

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF J.J. Skelton Oil Company

 

I. Name of Grantor: J.J. Skelton Oil Company

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Pennsylvania

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 902189

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 23-2387742

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Lewis Oil Company

 

I. Name of Grantor: Lewis Oil Company

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: New York

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: N/A

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 11-2780728

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Rye Fuel Company

 

I. Name of Grantor: Rye Fuel Company

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2080829

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1156653

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Marex Corporation

 

I. Name of Grantor: Marex Corporation

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Maryland

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: D-01242627

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 52-1224796

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Minnwhale LLC.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Minnwhale LLC

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: New York

 

III. Type of Entity: limited liability company

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: N/A

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 20-8048384

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Meenan Holdings of New York, Inc.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Meenan Holdings of New York, Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: New York

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: N/A

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 75-3094989

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Meenan Oil Co., Inc.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Meenan Oil Co., Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 0781936

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 13-5581656

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Meenan Oil Co., L.P.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Meenan Oil Co., L.P.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: limited partnership

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2278852

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 11-3083408

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Ortep of Pennsylvania, Inc.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Ortep of Pennsylvania, Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Pennsylvania

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 830187

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 23-2319071

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Petro Holdings, Inc.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Petro Holdings, Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Minnesota

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 10J-870

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1538741

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Petro, Inc.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Petro, Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 0808113

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 74-1810078

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Petro Plumbing Corporation

 

I. Name of Grantor: Petro Plumbing Corporation

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: New Jersey

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 0100839703

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 22-3802212

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc .

 

I. Name of Grantor: Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Minnesota

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 5I-939

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1183025

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF RegionOil Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Co., Inc.

 

I. Name of Grantor: RegionOil Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Co., Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: New Jersey

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 0100388793

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 22-2974742

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Richland Partners, LLC

 

I. Name of Grantor: Richland Partners, LLC

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Pennsylvania

 

III. Type of Entity: limited liability company

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2990194

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 25-1881489

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: All properties listed as owned by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): All properties listed as leased by Grantor in Exhibit F hereto.

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Star Gas Finance Company

 

I. Name of Grantor: Star Gas Finance Company

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 3614714

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 75-3094991

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Star Gas Partners, L.P.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Star Gas Partners, L.P.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Delaware

 

III. Type of Entity: limited partnership

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 2544224

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1437793

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


INFORMATION AND COLLATERAL LOCATIONS OF Star Acquisitions, Inc.

 

I. Name of Grantor: Star Acquisitions, Inc.

 

II. State of Incorporation or Organization: Minnesota

 

III. Type of Entity: corporation

 

IV. Organizational Number assigned by State of Incorporation or Organization: 10M-613

 

V. Federal Identification Number: 06-1538742

 

VI. Place of Business (if it has only one) or Chief Executive Office (if more than one place of business) and Mailing Address:

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, CT 06902

Attention: Richard Ambury

 

VII. Locations of Collateral:

 

  (a) Properties Owned by the Grantor: None

 

  (b) Properties Leased by the Grantor (Include Landlord’s Name): None

 

  (c) Public Warehouses or other Locations pursuant to Bailment or Consignment Arrangements

 (include name of Warehouse Operator or other Bailee or Consignee): None


EXHIBIT B

(See Section 3.5 of Security Agreement)

DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS

 

Name of Grantor

 

Name of Institution

 

Account Number

Petro, Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   777-348535
Petro, Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   304154814
Meenan Oil Co., L.P.   WELLS FARGO   2000047435487
Meenan Oil Co., L.P.   WELLS FARGO   2000034306590
Ortep of New Jersey, Inc.   WELLS FARGO   2002006670799
Richland Partners, LLC   WELLS FARGO   2000011218656
Richland Partners, LLC   WELLS FARGO   2000003547050
Petro Holdings, Inc.   BANK OF AMERICA   3756513851
Petro, Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   209-043385
Petro, Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   777-347849
Hoffman Fuel Company Bridgeport   BANK OF AMERICA   9429-168042
Hoffman Fuel Company Danbury   BANK OF AMERICA   9429-168034
J. J. Skelton Oil Company   M & T BANK   9857195458
C. Hoffberger Company   BANK OF AMERICA   9429-168026
Lewis Oil Company   BANK OF AMERICA   9429-168018
Champion Energy Corporation   BANK OF AMERICA   9429-167998
Petro, Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   022-098571
Petro, Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   630-1418228509
Petro Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   777348810
Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.   BANK OF AMERICA   249-01053-1-5
Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   5015888
Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.   CITIZENS   131349-513-9
Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.   JP MORGAN CHASE   36056919 and 36056885
Meenan Oil Co., L.P.   JP MORGAN CHASE   893-190047
AP Woodson (Carroll)   M& T BANK   9851848540
AP Woodson (Carroll)   M& T BANK   9851848557
AP Woodson (SPS)   BANK OF AMERICA   223012079673
Region Oil- Division of Meenan Oil Co., L.P.   WELLS FARGO   2000012722989


EXHIBIT C

(See Section 3.7 of Security Agreement)

LETTER OF CREDIT RIGHTS

None

CHATTEL PAPER

None


EXHIBIT D

PETROLEUM HEAT AND POWER CO., INC.

U.S. TRADEMARKS

 

MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

COOLGUARD   2,503,081   October 30, 2001   International Class 36 - Warranty contracts in the field of residential central air conditioning systems.   Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.  

Renewal due

October 30, 2021

  Active Registration.
PETRO 2000   2,300,478   December 14, 1999   International Class 4 - Diesel fuel sold with pre-mixed additives.   Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.  

Renewal Due

December 14, 2019

  Active Registration.


MARK

  

REG. NO.

  

REG. DATE

  

GOODS

  

OWNER

  

NEXT ACTION

DUE

  

NOTES

LOGO    2,449,407    May 8, 2001   

International Class 37 - Clean-up services for accidental releases of fuel oil from above-ground and underground fuel oil heating systems, provided to others through a service plan.

 

International Class 42 - Inspection services for others in the field of above-ground and underground fuel oil heating systems, provided through a service plan.

   Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    Renewal due May 8, 2021    Active Registration.
DEBLOIS    2,892,718    October 12, 2004   

International Class 4 – Fuel oil for heating purposes.

 

International Class 35 – Fuel oil distribution services.

 

International Class 37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of fuel oil equipment

   Petro Holdings, Inc.    Renewal due 10/12/2014    Active Registration. To be revisited in 2014.


MARK

  

REG. NO.

  

REG. DATE

  

GOODS

  

OWNER

  

NEXT ACTION

DUE

  

NOTES

LOGO    2,171,734    July 7, 1998   

International Class 4 – Fuel oil.

 

International Class 37 - Oil burner and boiler regulation and repair services.

 

International Class 39 - Delivery of heating oil by truck.

   Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    Renewal due July 7, 2018    Active Registration.
LOGO    538,181    February 20, 1951    International Class 4 – Fuel oils for heating purposes.    Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    Renewal due February 20, 2021    Active Registration.

PETRO and Design (House and Hand)

 

LOGO

   3,514,854    October 14, 2008    International Class 37 – HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC Systems; plumbing services, namely installation, maintenance and repair    Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    Renewal due October 14, 2018    Active Registration.


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

PETRO (Word Mark)   4,026,203   September 13, 2011  

IC4 - Fuel oils.

 

IC37 – HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems; plumbing services, namely installation, maintenance and repair.

 

IC39 – Delivery of heating oil by truck.

  Petroleum Heat & Power Co.   Sections 8 & 15 due between September 13, 2016 and September 13, 2017   Active Registration
LOGO   2,100,059   September 23, 1997   International Class 37 – Installation, maintenance and repair of security alarm systems for residential and commercial use.   Meenan Oil Co., L.P.   Renewal Due: September 23, 2017   Active Registration.
WARMTH IS WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT   1,720,717   September 29, 1992  

International Class 37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment.

 

International 42 – Heating oil distributorship services.

  Meenan Oil Co., L.P.   Renewal Due: September 29, 2022   Active Registration.


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

LOGO

 

MEENAN WARMTH IS WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT

  1,572,413   December 19, 1989  

International Class 37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment.

 

International 42 – Heating oil distributorship services.

  Meenan Oil Co., L.P.   Renewal Due: December 19, 2019   Active Registration.
PATRIOT PROPANE   3,394,777   3/11/2008  

International Class 37 – Servicing equipment that utilizes propane.

 

International Class 39 – Delivery of propane by truck.

  Richland Partners, LLC   Renewal Due: March 11, 2018   Active Registration.
LEFFLER ENERGY   2,858,853   June 29, 2004  

International Class 35 – Wholesale distributorships and retail services featuring oil, gasoline and other petroleum products

 

International Class – 37 Maintenance and repair of equipment utilizing oil, gasoline and other petroleum products, namely furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters and like equipment.

  Richland Partners, LLC   Renewal Due: June 29, 2014   Active Registration. To be revisited in 2014.


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

SURE START   3,421,803   May 6, 2008   International Class 37 – Maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning equipment   Star Gas Partners, L.P.   Renewal Due: May 6, 2018.   Active Registration.
LEFFLER ENERGY (Word mark)   3,678,856   September 8, 2009   International Class – 27 HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and cooling systems, plumbing services, namely installation, maintenance and repair   Richland Partners, LLC   Sections 8 & 15 due between September 8, 2014 and September 8, 2015   Active Registration.
FOUR POINTS   3,851,247   September 21, 2010  

International Class 37 - Installation, maintenance and repair of heating equipment

 

International Class 39 – Delivery of heating oil.

  Petroleum Heat & Power Co., Inc.   Sections 8 & 15 due between September 21, 2015 and September 21, 2016   Active Registration.
FOUR POINTS and Design   3,846,285   September 7, 2010  

International Class 37 - Installation, maintenance and repair of heating equipment

 

International Class 39 – Delivery of heating oil.

  Petroleum Heat & Power Co., Inc.   Sections 8 & 15 due between September 7, 2015 and September 7, 2016   Active Registration


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

RYE ENERGY and Design

 

LOGO

  4,227,317   October 16, 2012   IC39 – Fuel delivery services featuring propane   Champion Energy Corporation  

Registered

 

Sections 8 & 15 due between October 16, 2017 and October 16, 2018

 

SUNBURST Design

 

LOGO

  4,134,946   May 1, 2012  

IC37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment; oil burner and boiler regulation and repair services; HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

 

IC39 – Fuel delivery services featuring heating oil.

  Champion Energy Corporation  

Registered

 

Sections 8 & 15 due between May 1, 2017 and May 1, 2018

 


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

HOFFMAN ENERGY and Design

 

LOGO

  4,141,899   May 15, 2012  

IC37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment; oil burner and boiler regulation and repair services; HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

 

IC39 – Fuel delivery services featuring heating oil.

  Champion Energy Corporation  

Registered

 

Sections 8 & 15 due between May 15, 2017 and May 15, 2018

 


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

RYE ENERGY and Design

 

LOGO

  4,141,900   May 15, 2012  

IC37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment; oil burner and boiler regulation and repair services; HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

 

IC39 – Fuel delivery services featuring heating oil.

  Champion Energy Corporation  

Registered

 

Sections 8 & 15 due between May 15, 2017 and May 15, 2018

 


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

LEWIS ENERGY and Design

 

LOGO

  85/409,501   August 29, 2011  

IC37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment; oil burner and boiler regulation and repair services; HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

 

IC39 – Fuel delivery services featuring heating oil.

  Champion Energy Corporation   Notice of Abandonment: July 17, 2012   Per email from client dated 1/27/2012, we will not respond to office action and allow application to become abandoned.


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

C. HOFFBERGER EASTERN ENERGY and Design

 

LOGO

  85/409,535   August 29, 2011  

IC37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment; oil burner and boiler regulation and repair services; HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

 

IC39 – Fuel delivery services featuring heating oil.

  Champion Energy Corporation  

Office Action: December 19, 2011

 

ROA Due June 19, 2012

 

Filed ROA on December 21, 2011

 

Rec’d Notice of Suspension pending the disposition of cited application no. 77/248,647

 

December 30, 2013 – Still Suspended.

 


MARK

 

REG. NO.

 

REG. DATE

 

GOODS

 

OWNER

 

NEXT ACTION

DUE

 

NOTES

J.J. SKELTON ENERGY and Design

 

LOGO

  4,141,901   May 15, 2012  

IC37 – Installation, repair and maintenance of heating equipment; oil burner and boiler regulation and repair services; HVAC contracting services, namely, installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

 

IC39 – Fuel delivery services featuring heating oil.

  Champion Energy Corporation  

Registered

 

Sections 8 & 15 due between May 15, 2017 and May 15, 2018

 

HOFFMAN Design

 

LOGO

  4,134,984   May 1, 2012   IC35 – Conducting energy audits of residential homes for the purpose of improving energy.   Champion Energy Corporation  

Registered

 

Sections 8 & 15 due between May 1, 2017 and May 1, 2018

 


EXHIBIT E

Title Documents

LEASED VEHICLES

 

Location

   Unit #    Year    Make    Model    Capacity   

Vin #

   Lease #    Lessor

Carroll Home

   1021    2014    Freightliner    M2 106    3300 A    1FVACYCY3EHFT7148    N/A    KEY
   1022    2014    Freightliner    M2 106    3300 A    1FVACYCY5EHFT7149    N/A    KEY
   1048    2010    Nissan UD    3300R    1600 1000 A    JNAPC81L5AAR80305    529596    MERCH
   1049    2010    Nissan UD    3300R    1600 1000 A    JNAPC81L0AAR80339    529595    MERCH
   1058    2014    Freightliner    M2106    2700 A    1FVACXDT8EHFL5442    N/A    WF
   1059    2014    Freightliner    M2106    2700 A    1FVACXDTXEHFL5443    N/A    WF
   S651    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW0BDB30968    F9D892    Enterp
   S652    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW3BDB30964    F9D893    Enterp
   S653    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW1BDB30963    F9D894    Enterp
   S654    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW5BDB30965    F9D895    Enterp
   S655    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW9BDB30967    F9D896    Enterp
   S656    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7BDB30966    F9D897    Enterp
   S658    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW5BDB34191    F9D899    Enterp
   S659    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW3BDB34190    F9D900    Enterp
   S660    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7BDB34189    F9D901    Enterp
   S661    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW5BDB34188    F9D902    Enterp
   S662    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW9BDB34193    F9D903    Enterp
   S680    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L64HA93100    187845    DN
   S684    2011    Ford    F450    CL Utility    1FDUF4GY4BEB40993    F9D298    Enterp
   S685    2011    Ford    F450    CL Utility    1FDUF4GY6BEB40994    F9D299    Enterp
   S686    2009    Ford    F450    CL Utility    1FDAF46R89EA60345    F9C934    Enterp
   S687    2009    Ford    F450    CL Utility    1FDAF46R19EA60347    F9C933    Enterp
   S691    2005    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L25HB33805    196054    DN
   S692    2013    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW3DDA47585    7546509    B OF A
   S693    2013    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW5DDA47586    7546538    B OF A
   M202    2013    Ford    F250    PICK UP    1FTBF2B6XDEA04649    534463    MERCH
   XS657    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7BDB34192    F9D898    Entrp

Hardy

   S006    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW3BDA79482    534350    MERCH
   S008    2003    FORD    E250    Van    1FNE24233HB26146    168770    DN
   S026    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W89DA68148    N/A    RBS
   S027    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX9DA68149    N/A    RBS


   S028    2009    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE24W49DA72973    N/A    RBS
   S029    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W29DA72972    N/A    RBS
   S031    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FDSE35L39DA57115    509031    ML
   S043    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW2BDA88576    N/A    RBS
   S045    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW6BDA88578    N/A    RBS
   S047    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW9BDA82760    N/A    RBS
   S048    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2WXDDA42173    7546422    B OF A
   S049    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW1DDA42174    7546423    B OF A
   S050    2013    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FTRF3860CEC90174    7546508    B OF A
   S051    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7DDA47590    7546422    B OF A
   S054    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW4BDA88577    N/A    RBS
   S056    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW0BDA88575    N/A    RBS
   S057    2005    FORD    E250    Van    1FTSE34L75HB33797    196045    DN
   S077    2004    Ford    F250    Pick up    1FTNE21L44EB23284    177242    DN
   M102    2010    FORD    TRAN-CON    VAN    NM0LS7ANXAT022207    N/A    RBS
   M103    2011    FORD    TRAN-CON    VAN    NMOLS7AN6BTO49339    N/A    RBS
   XS073    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425XHB52737    140463    DN
   XS074    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242XYHA36225    139715    DN
   XS075    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24231HB22238    154054    DN

Hicksville

   1400    2012    FRGHT    M2    3400    1FVACYBS9CHBL0073    N/A    RBS

Patterson

   1401    2014    FRGHT    M2    3400 A    1FVACYCY0EHFL5504    N/A    WF
   1403    2009    FRGHT    M2    3400    1FVACYDJX9HAF2458    N/A    RBS
   1404    2010    FRGHT    M2    3400/A    1FVACYBS0ADAR4293    N/A    RBS
   1406    2008    FRGHT    FL 80    3400/A    1FVFCYDJ78HZ05498    N/A    RBS
   1483    2005    INTER    7600    5000/A    1HTWYSBT35J045797    192872    DN
   S204    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W88DA15321    500420    ML
   S206    2007    FORD    E/350    VAN    1FDSE35L47DB10837    500149    ML
   S210    2009    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W39DA72978    N\A    RBS
   S211    2009    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24WX9DA70581    N\A    RBS
   S212    2009    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W89DA70580    N/A    RBS
   S213    2009    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W19DA72980    N\A    RBS
   S214    2009    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W59DA72979    N\A    RBS
   S215    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX8DA15322    500421    ML
   S216    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W18DA15323    500422    ML
   S217    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W68DA15320    500419    ML
   S227    2001    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24211HB22240    154056    DN
   S234    2000    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHB22124    145456    DN
   S238    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB30762    168768    DN
   S241    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0ADA75470    N/A    RBS
   S242    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2ADA75468    N/A    RBS


   S243    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4ADA75469    N/A    RBS
   S244    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2ADA75471    N/A    RBS
   S245    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0ADA75467    N/A    RBS
   S250    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5BDA79306    N/A    RBS
   S253    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB30765    168773    DN
   S254    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA79304    N/A    RBS
   S255    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXBDA79303    N/A    RBS
   S256    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTBE2EW8BDA79302    N/A    RBS
   S257    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3BDA79305    N/A    RBS
   S258    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB26147    168774    DN
   S259    2006    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W06DA97087    495620    ML
   S260    2006    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W26DA97088    495621    ML
   S261    2006    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W46DA97089    495622    ML
   S262    2006    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W06DA97090    495623    ML
   S263    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7BDA79307    N/A    RBS
   S266    2005    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W05HB22612    196010    DN
   S271    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB26148    168775    DN
   S272    2006    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24W26DA97091    495624    ML
   S275    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB30766    168776    DN
   S277    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB30767    168777    DN
   S278    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB30768    168779    DN
   S293    2003    FORD    E/250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB30770    168782    DN
   S294    2012    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE3FLXCDA16745    534464    MERCH
   S295    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA42179    N/A    B OF A
   S296    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7DDA42180    N/A    B OF A
   S297    2013    FORD    E450    UTILITY    1FDXE4FS8DDA74292    N    B OF A
   S100    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9BDA70351    N/A    RBS
   S101    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0BDA70352    N/A    RBS
   S102    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7BDA70350    N/A    RBS
   S103    2014    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA68683    N/A    B OF A
   S115    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W38DA25612    500633    ML
   S116    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA74357    N/A    RBS
   S117    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA74356    N/A    RBS
   M26    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2424YHA36222    139712    DN
   M27    1997    FORD    AEROSPT    MINIVAN    1FTDA14U2VZA73410    120526    DN
   M29    1995    FORD    E/350    VAN    1FTJE34Y9SHA11171    100677    DN
   M31    1989    CHEVROLET    C35    RACK    1GBHR34K3KJ103548    48714    DN
   M33    2012    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTBF2B69CEC77323    533699    Merch
   XS235    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24271HB14790    153641    DN
   XS249    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB19973    168772    DN
   XS267    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W25HB22613    196011    DN
   XS297    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB19974    168783    DN


Maspeth

   1124    2009    FRTLNR    M2-112    5000    1FVMC5CV09HAF1903    N/A    RBS
   1127    2008    FRTLNR    M2-112    5000    1FVMC5CV38HZ68334    N/A    RBS
   1130    2009    FRTLNR    M2-112    5000    1FVMC5CV29HAF1904    N/A    RBS
   1133    2010    FRTLNR    M2    4500    1FVHC5CV8ADAR5181    N/A    RBS
   1134    2010    FRTLNR    M2-112    5000    1FVHC5CV6ADAR5180    N/A    RBS
   1137    2012    FRGHT    M2    3200 A    1FVACYBS7CHBL0072    N/A    RBS
   1138    2012    FRGHT    M2    3200 A    1FVACYBS5CHBL0071    N/A    RBS
   1139    2012    FRGHT    M2    4500 A    1FVHC5DV7CHBN3064    N/A    RBS
   1140    2012    FRGHT    M2    3300    1FVHC5DV9CHBN3065    N/A    RBS
   1153    2005    INTER    7600    5000    1HTWYSBT05J045790    192863    DN
   1194    2005    INTER    7600    5000    1HTWYSBT45J045792    192870    DN
   S300    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W88DA15318    500417    ML
   S301    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W8DA15319    500418    ML
   S302    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDSE5LX9DA72999    N/A    RBS
   S303    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDSE3FL7ADA38134    526787    MERCHS
   S304    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9BDA88493    N/A    RBS
   S305    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7BDA81850    535641    MERCHS
   S307    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W75HB22607    196005    DN
   S308    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W95HB22608    196006    DN
   S310    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W75HB22610    196008    DN
   S315    2009    FORD    E350    UTIL    1FDSE35L89DA62570    509030    ML
   S316    2010    FORD    E350    UTIL    1FDSE3FL3ADA13067    509032    ML
   S317    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4ADA75472    N/A    RBS
   S318    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA75475    N/A    RBS
   S319    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6ADA75473    N/A    RBS
   S320    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA75474    N/A    RBS
   S325    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24222HA58761    162327    DN
   S326    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA79299    N/A    RBS
   S327    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4BDA79300    N/A    RBS
   S328    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXBDA79298    N/A    RBS
   S329    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6BDA88581    N/A    RBS
   S330    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6BDA79301    N/A    RBS
   S331    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8BDA88579    N/A    RBS
   S332    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4BDA88580    N/A    RBS
   S334    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W26DA97107    495608    ML
   S335    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W36DA97102    495603    ML
   S336    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W56DA97103    495604    ML


   S337    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W76DA97104    495605    ML
   S338    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W96DA97105    495606    ML
   S339    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W06DA97106    495607    ML
   S340    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W46DA97108    495609    ML
   S341    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1DDA42126    N/A    B OF A
   S342    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXDDA42125    N/A    B OF A
   S343    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3DDA42124    N/A    B OF A
   S344    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNEE2EW3DDA42127    N/A    B OF A
   S346    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA42123    N/A    B OF A
   S354    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB16936    168727    DN
   S356    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24283HB16938    168729    DN
   S358    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB16940    168731    DN
   S362    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB16945    168744    DN
   S377    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB16947    168748    DN
   S380    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNR24291HB14791    153642    DN
   S381    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24201HB14792    153643    DN
   S382    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24221HB14793    153644    DN
   S383    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24241HB14794    153645    DN
   S389    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2423YHA38608    139778    DN
   S392    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2423YHA38611    139785    DN
   S393    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHA38612    139787    DN
   S398    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2424YHA38617    139793    DN
   S399    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2426YHA38618    139794    DN
   S403    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24291HB18288    153613    DN
   S406    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24201HB18289    153614    DN
   S414    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24201HB18292    153617    DN
   S416    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24211HB18303    153628    DN
   S425    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24272HB24513    163445    DN
   S435    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB16948    168749    DN
   S436    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB16949    168751    DN
   S437    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB16950    168753    DN
   S440    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB16951    168755    DN
   M71    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB26145    168737    DN
   M72    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2428XHB52523    140462    DN
   M73    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB16942    168739    DN
   M79    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB16943    168741    DN
   M81    1995    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTHF26H3SLA04085    100248    DN
   M83    2014    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTBF2B68EEA54595       B OF A
   XM77    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB26144    168735    DN
   XM78    1993    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34H6PHB50343    55262    DN


   XM101    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429YHA38614    139790    DN
   XXS355    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB16937    168728    DN
   XS309    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W05HB22609    196007    DN
   XS311    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHA36228    139718    DN
   XS312    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421YHB22121    145453    DN
   XS314    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB30763    168769    DN
   XS345    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHB22090    145392    DN
   XS351    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHB22091    145393    DN
   XS359    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB26142    168732    DN
   XS360    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24283HB26143    168734    DN
   XS366    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB16944    168743    DN
   XS367    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429YHB22092    145394    DN
   XS369    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429YHB22089    145391    DN.
   XS376    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB16946    168747    DN
   XS391    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421YHA38610    139782    DN
   XS394    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHA38613    139789    DN
   XS401    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24221HB18293    153618    DN
   XS402    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24281HB18296    153621    DN
   XS405    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24231HB18299    153624    DN
   XS407    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X1HB18302    153627    DN
   XS409    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24211HB18298    153623    DN
   XS410    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24251HB18305    153630    DN
   XS411    2001    FORD    E20    VAN    1FTNE24231HB18304    153629    DN
   XS412    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24241HB18294    153619    DN
   XS413    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24271HB18306    153631    DN
   XS419    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24291HB18291    153616    DN
   XS420    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X1HB18297    153622    DN
   XS421    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24252HA55787    162318    DN
   XS422    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24272HA77855    162322    DN
   XS424    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24242HB24503    163456    DN
   XS438    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB16952    168756    DN
   XS439    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB16953    168758    DN

Plainview

   1706    2012    FRGHT    M2    3300 A    1FYACYBS0CHBL0074    N/A    RBS
   1714    2008    FRGHT    M2    3400/A    1FVFCYDJ98HZ05499    N/A    RBS
   1715    2009    FRGHT    M2    3300    1FVACYDJ19HAF2459    N/A    RBS
   1717    2009    FRGHT    M2    3300    1FVACYDJ89HAF2460    N/A    RBS
   1720    2010    FREIGHT    M2    3400    1FVACYBS2ADAR4294    N/A    RBS
   1721    2010    FREIGHT    M2    3300A    1FVACYBS4ADAR4295    N/A    RBS
   1722    2012    FREIGHT    M2106    2800    1FVACXDT4CHBX1209    N/A    RBS


   1723    2012    FREIGHT    M2106    2800    1FVACXDTOCHBX1210    N/A    RBS
   1725    2005    INTER    7600    5000/A    1HTWYSBT15J045796    192864    DN
   S800    2010    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EWXADA14028    509831    MERCH
   S801    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTSE3EL3BDA44293    526783    MERCH
   S802    2001    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24291HB18324    153722    DN
   S804    2006    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24WX6DA97095    495628    ML
   S805    2010    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW2ADA26545    509832    ML
   S808    2000    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE2428YHA38622    139802    DN
   S810    2006    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W66DA97093    495626    ML
   S813    2006    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W86DA97094    495627    ML
   S815    2006    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W16DA97096    495629    ML
   S825    2005    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W65HB22615    196013    DN
   S827    2005    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24WX5HB22617    196015    DN
   S829    2005    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W35HB22619    196017    DN
   S830    2011    FORD    E350    Utility    1FDSE3FL3BDA26869    520788    ML
   S831    2006    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W46DA97092    495625    ML
   S837    2003    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24283HB16941    168733    DN
   S838    2007    FORD    E-350    Utility    1FDSE35L47DB13656    500150    ML
   S839    2010    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW9ADA75466    N/A    RBS
   S840    2010    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW5ADA75464    N/A    RBS
   S842    2010    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW3ADA75463    N/A    RBS
   S845    2003    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE242X3HB16939    168730    DN
   S848    2003    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24283HB19970    168764    DN
   S849    2010    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7ADA75465    N/A    RBS
   S852    2010    FORD    E350    Utility    1FDSE3FL1ADA13066    518025    ML
   S855    2002    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24222HA95681    163465    DN
   S862    2008    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE24W78DA15326    500425    ML
   S863    2008    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE24W98DA15327    500426    ML
   S864    2007    FORD    E350    Utility    1FDSE35L37DA88166    502522    ML
   S865    2009    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W19DA72977    N/A    RBS
   S866    2009    FORD    E-350    Van    1FDSE35L29DA72995    N/A    RBS
   S867    2009    FORD    E-350    CL Utility    1FDSE35L49DA72996    N/A    RBS
   S868    2012    FORD    E350    Utility    1FDSE3FL8CDB29271    535323    MERCH
   S869    2012    FORD    E350    Utility    1FDSE3FL8CDB29268    535320    MERCH
   S870    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW9DDA42178    N/A    B OF A
   S871    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7DDA42177    N/A    B OF A
   S872    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW0DDA68684    N/A    B OF A
   S873    2011    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE3ELXBDA70356    N/A    RBS
   S874    2013    FORD    E450    Box    1FDXE4FS1DDA74294    N/A    B OF A
   S877    2000    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24L1YHB21169    152280    DN


   S881    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1ADA75462    N/A    RBS
   S882    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW0BDA88494    N/A    RBS
   S883    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW2BDA88495    N/A    RBS
   S884    2011    FORD    E250    Utility    1FTNE2EW7BDA88492    N/A    RBS
   S885    2011    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW4BDA88496    N/A    RBS
   S888    2009    FORD    E350    Van    1FTNE24W89DA76413    N/A    RBS
   S891    2014    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4EDA06657       B OF A
   M02    2000    MITSUBISHI    FG20-LP    Forkift    AF17A00695    24979766    DeLage
   M03    2007    FORD    F250    Pick Up    1FTNF21597EA57644    495594    ML
   M09    1987    CHEVY    C30    Utility    1GBJR34M5HJ168316    48590    DN
   M11    2012    FORD    F350    PICK UP    1FTBF3B65CEC77325    533698    MERCH
   M13    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHB22141    145473    DN
   M14    2011    FORD    F150    PICK UP    1FTVX12F8BKD12790    N/A    RBS
   XS803    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24201HB18325    153723    DN
   XS807    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB19960    168736    DN
   XS809    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB19972    168766    DN
   XS816    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24261HB18328    153727    DN
   XS822    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB19971    168765    DN
   XS823    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHB22140    145472    DN
   XS826    2005    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W85HB22616    196014    DN
   XS828    2005    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22618    196016    DN
   XS834    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB19969    168762    DN
   XS836    2003    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24293HB19962    168742    DN
   XS841    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB19961    168738    DN
   XS843    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB19964    168750    DN
   XS847    2003    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24263HB19966    168759    DN
   XS851    2004    FORD    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W84HA06279    184028    DN

Yaphank

   1502    2010    FRGHT    M2    3300A    1FVACYBS6ADAR4296    N/A    RBS
   1504    2011    INTHR    4300    2799    1HTMMAAN6BH382127    N/A    RBS
   1506    2012    FRGHT    M2    3300    1FVACYBSJCHBL0085    N/A    RBS
   1510    2009    FRGHT    M2-112    5000/A    1FVMC5CV99HAF1902    N/A    RBS
   1513    2013    FRGHT    M2    3400    1FVACXDT30HFF0618    N/A    RBS
   1514    2011    INTER    4400    2800    1HTMKAAN9BH389952    N/A    RBS
   1549    2014    FRGHT    M2    3000 S    1FVACYCY8EHFT7159    N/A    KEY
   1585    2005    INTHR    7600    5000/A    1HTWYSBTX5J045795    192869    DN
   1586    2006    FRGHT    M2-106    3600/A    1FVFCYDC36HW39153    212698    DN
   S602    2007    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDS35L97DA61151    499640    ML
   S603    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB19965    168754    DN
   S607    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24231HB34972    154622    DN


   S608    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24211HB14784    153635    DN
   S609    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24211HB34971    154620    DN
   S613    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W56DA97098    495631    ML
   S614    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W76DA97099    495632    ML
   S615    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W36DA97097    495630    ML
   S616    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX6DA97100    495633    ML
   S617    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W16DA97101    495634    ML
   S618    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W98DA15330    500429    ML
   S619    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W08DA15328    500427    ML
   S620    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W28DA15329    500428    ML
   S621    2008    FORD    F450    UTILITY    1FDXF46R08EC98909    500505    ML
   S628    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA75460    N/A    RBS
   S630    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA72785    N/A    RBS
   S633    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB19980    168790    DN
   S635    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB19982    168792    DN
   S637    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX9DA72976    N/A    RBS
   S639    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W89DA72975    N/A    RBS
   S640    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24283HB19984    168794    DN
   S644    2004    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDWE35L4HA98849    188262    DN
   S645    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W69DA72974    N/A    RBS
   S646    2009    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE35L09DA72994    N/A    RBS
   S647    2009    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE35L99DA72993    N/A    RBS
   S661    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22621    196019    DN
   S663    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB19989    168799    DN
   S664    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W35HB22622    196020    DN
   S669    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1ADA72786    N/A    RBS
   S670    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3ADA72787    N/A    RBS
   S671    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5ADA72788    N/A    RBS
   S672    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA75461    N/A    RBS
   S673    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0BDA79312    N/A    RBS
   S674    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7BDA79310    N/A    RBS
   S675    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0BDA79309    N/A    RBS
   S676    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9BDA79308    N/A    RBS
   S677    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9BDA79311    N/A    RBS
   S678    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2BDA79313    N/A    RBS
   S679    2012    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE3FL6CDB29270    535321    MERCH
   S680    2012    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE3FL6CDB03946    535322    MERCH
   S681    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB19963    168745    DN
   S682    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3DDA42175    N/A    B OF A
   S683    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5DDA42176    N/A    B OF A


   S684    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA68685    N/A    B OF A
   S685    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3BDA79479      
   M50    2014    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H64EEA17020    N/A    RBS
   M56    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHA36215    139703    DN
   M58    2008    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTNF21528EC83056    500515    ML
   M59    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425XHB52771    140466    DN
   M62    2011    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H62BEB59331    N/A    RBS
   M63    2003    FORD    E450    UTILITY    1FDXF46P93EC66547    175274    DN
   M65    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24251HB34973    154623    DN
   M71    2001    FORD    RANGER    PICK-UP    1FTZR15E11TA02346    152279    DN
   XM52    1996    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTJE34Y4THB48777    115535    DN
   XM57    1993    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34H6PHB50312    55202    DN
   XS636    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTBE24263HB19983    168793    DN
   XS642    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB19986    168796    DN
   XS654    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421YHB22135    145467    DN
   XS659    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB19988    168798    DN

Hoffberger

   S6212    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL5BDA25440    N/A    RBS
   S6214    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3BDB17467    523988    MERCH
   S6215    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3ELXBDB13206    523987    MERCH
   S6216    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL1BDB17466    523989    MERCH
   S6217    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L14HA93103    187842    DN
   S6218    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA47559       B of A
   S6219    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA47558       B of A
   S6220    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA47557       B of A
   S6222    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTNE34L46DA69663    495148    MERCH
   M6700    2001    FORD    E350    CUT A WAY    1FDWE35L41HA32240    152932    DN
   M6708    2011    TCM    FG30T3    FORKLIFT    2H902007    N/A    RBS
   XS6213    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7BDA40277    N/A    RBS

Hoffman

   16669    2003    INTER    7400    3500 A    1HTWCADR33J045130    171565    DN

Trumbull

   S6751    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1DDA47553       B OF A
   S6754    2010    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE3EL5ADA30913    201257    FORD MC
   S6755    2008    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34LX8DA38372    181125    FORD MC
   S6756    2008    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L88DA38371    181121    FORD MC
   S6766    2010    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE3E7ADA30914    201258    FORD MC
   S6768    2008    FORD    E-350    VAN    IFTSE34L78DA44887    181202    FORD MC
   S059    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429YHB77477    139823    DN
   S6772    2011    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE3EL1BOA25435    N/A    RBS
   S6773    2011    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7BDA67060    N/A    RBS


   S6774    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7BDA81847    523983    MERCH
   S6775    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL9BDA81851    523986    MERCH
   S6776    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5DDA47555       B OF A
   XS6771    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL2BDA67063    N/A    RBS

Hoffman Danbury

   S6701    2010    FORD    E_350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3ADA30912    201255    FORD MC
   S6705    2008    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L68DA38370    181124    FORD MC
   S6712    2011    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE3E19BDA67061    N/A    RBS
   S6713    2011    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE3ELXBDA25434    N/A    RBS
   S6714    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL9BDA81848    523985    MERCH
   S6715    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL0BDA81849    523984    MERCH
   S6716    2012    FORD    F350    utility    1FDRF3H69CEB89847    533084    MERCH
   S6717    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3DDA47554    N/A    B OF A
   S6718    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7DDA47556    N/A    B OF A

Lewis - Plainview

   S6900    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3BDA25436    N/A    RBS
   S6901    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL5BDA25437    N/A    RBS
   S6903    2013    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3ELXDDA43452       B OF A
   S6904    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA47561       B OF A
   S6905    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA47560       B OF A

Lewis - Hampton Bay

   16540    2014    Frght    M2    3400 A    1FVACYCY2EHFT7139    N/A    KEY
   S6902    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL0BDA67062    N/A    RBS
   S6956    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA47562       B OF A

Rye - Rochette

   1383    2014    FRGHT    M2 106    2800 A    1FVACYCY0EHFT7138    N/A    KEY
   S290    2008    FORD    ECONO    VAN    1FTSE34LX8DA38369    181123    MO
   S292    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9BDA67059    N/A    RBS
   S294    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4BDA25432    N/A    RBS
   S295    2006    FORD    F450    RACK    1FDXF46Y96EB61424    208081    DN
   M152    2000    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FDNF21LXYED12250    152036    DN

Skelton

   S6051    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7BDA25438    N/A    RBS
   S6054    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL1ADA31363    201253    MTR
   S6055    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3ADA31364    201254    MTR
   S6056    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7BDA25439    N/A    RBS
   S6057    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L86DA69665    459150    MERCH


Great Falls

   7    2014    FRGHT    Bobtail    3200    1FVACXDT5EHFX0181    N/A    KEY

Boston

   1151    2010    FRGHT    M2    5000 A    1FVHC5CVXADAR5179    N/A    RBS
   1181    2003    INTL    7600    5000A    1HTWYAXT43J069462    168806    DN
   1192    2003    INTL    7600    5000A    1HTWYAXT23J069461    168805    DN
   1201    2011    INTL    7400    3300 A    1HTWCAAR6CJ620325    N/A    RBS
   1204    2012    INTL    7400    2800 A    1HTWCAAR5CJ620333    N/A    RBS
   1206    2012    FORD    F550    1000 A    1FD0F5HT7CEA23211    N/A    RBS
   S100    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W09DA72985    N/A    RBS
   S101    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W49DA72987    N/A    RBS
   S102    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W29DA72986    N/A    RBS
   S103    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6ADA75487    N/A    RBS
   S104    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2ADA75485    N/A    RBS
   S105    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0ADA75484    N/A    RBS
   S108    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4ADA75486    N/A    RBS
   S109    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9ADA75483    N/A    RBS
   S122    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB16927    168689    DN
   S125    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB16930    168692    DN
   S127    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB16932    168694    DN
   S131    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W85HB22664    196155    DN
   S133    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22666    196157    DN
   S134    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7DDA40395    N/A    B OF A
   S135    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8DDA40390    N/A    B OF A
   S136    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7DDA40392    N/A    B OF A
   S137    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA40396    N/A    B OF A
   S138    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXDDA40391    N/A    B OF A
   S139    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3DDA40393    N/A    B OF A
   S140    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5DDA40394    N/A    B OF A
   S150    2012    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H64CEB55671    531770    MERCH
   S161    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0BDA79469    N/A    RBS
   S162    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5BDA79466    N/A    RBS
   S163    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7BDA79470    N/A    RBS
   S164    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3BDA79465    N/A    RBS
   S165    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9BDA79468    N/A    RBS
   S166    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7BDA79467    N/A    RBS
   S167    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9BDA79471    N/A    RBS
   S168    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA79464    N/A    RBS
   S326    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB16911    168673    DN
   S328    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB16913    168675    DN
   S331    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB16916    168678    DN


   S334    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB16919    168681    DN
   S335    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W74HB12948    188405    DN
   S343    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W49DA72990    N/A    RBS
   S344    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W89DA72989    N/A    RBS
   S345    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W69DA72988    N/A    RBS
   S375    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W35HB22667    196158    DN
   S376    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W55HB22668    196159    DN
   S377    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W75HB22669    196160    DN
   S380    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB16923    168685    DN
   S381    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB16931    168693    DN
   S389    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHB23788    145412    DN
   S390    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB16934    168696    DN
   M01    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB16914    168676    DN
   M04    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2424YHB23795    145419    DN
   M06    2009    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE35L69DA72997    N/A    RBS
   M07    2011    FORD    BOX    UTILITY    1FDSE3FLXBDA02214    N/A    RBS
   M08    2011    FORD    F450    VAN    1FDXE4FSOBDA91617    N/A    RBS
   M09    2003    FORD    E35Y    BOX    1FDWE35L43HA26411    167704    DN
   M19    2013    CHEVROLET    3500    RACK    1GB3CZCG7DF126557    534241    MERCH
   M25    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427XHB81009    139832    DN
   M26    2000    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTNF21L4YEC97541    152030    DN
   M31    2005    FORD       CUTVAN    1FDWE35L85HA46468    205308    DN
   XS116    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB16921    168683    DN
   XS117    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB16922    168684    DN
   XS324    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24241HB14813    153700    DN
   XS325    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24283HB16910    168672    DN
   XS333    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB16918    168680    DN
   XS336    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W54HB12950    188406    DN
   XS378    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W35HB22670    196161    DN
   XS382    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24221HB18309    153693    DN

North Haven

   1002    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    3400/A    1FVFCYDJ58HZ05497    N/A    RBS
   1004    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300    1FVACYDJ29HAF2454    N/A    RBS
   1009    2012    INTER’L    7400    3300    1HTWCAAR1CJ620328    N/A    RBS
   1010    2012    INTER’L    7400    3400 A    1HTWCAARXCJ620330    N/A    RBS
   S053    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX5HB22598    195978    DN
   S058    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W76DA97071    495597    ML
   S059    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429XHB77477    139823    DN
   S062    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W18DA15273    500331    ML
   S063    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W39DA72981    N/A    RBS


   S064    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W46DA97075    495601    ML
   S066    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4DDA40628       B OF A
   S067    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA40629       B OF A
   S068    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA40630       B OF A
   S070    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421YHB23799    145423    DN
   S071    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5ADA75495    N/A    RBS
   S072    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7ADA75496    N/A    RBS
   S073    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9ADA75497    N/A    RBS
   S074    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA75492    N/A    RBS
   S075    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8BDA79297    N/A    RBS
   S099    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W74HA03874    179002    DN
   M41    2000    FORD    E450    CUBE    1FDXE45S2YHB54929    153171    DN
   M45    2011    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTBF2B60BEB75486    N/A    RBS
   M49    1998    FORD    E350    CUBE    1FDWE37L4WHC04464    140277    DN
   XS055    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W55HB22606    196004    DN
   XS056    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W56DA97070    495596    MERCH
   XS061    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24231HB14821    153742    DN
   XS086    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427XHB77476    139822    DN
   XS092    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB16883    168631    DN

Norwalk

   1401    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    3200A    1FVACYDJ18HZ05488    N/A    RBS
   1404    2010    FRGHT    MS2-106    3300A    1FVACYBS7ADAR4291    N/A    RBS
   1405    2010    FRGHT    MS106    3400A    1FVACYBS9ADAR4292    N/A    RBS
   1408    2012    INTER    7400    3400 A    1HTWCAAR3CJ620329    N/A    RBS
   1412    2013    FRGHT    3499    BOBTAIL    1FVACXDT1DHFH8983    N/A    RBS
   1484    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300    1FVACYDJ69HAF2456    N/A    RBS
   1485    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300    1FVACYDJ49HAF2455    N/A    RBS
   S600    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX8DA15305    500332    ML
   S601    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX8DA15272    500330    ML
   S602    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W66DA97076    495602    MERCH
   S603    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W59DA72982    N/A    RBS
   S604    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W79DA72983    N/A    RBS
   S605    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W99DA72984    N/A    RBS
   S606    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHB77475    139821    DN
   S607    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5DDA40623    N/A    B OF A
   S610    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7DDA40624    N/A    B OF A
   S611    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA40625    N/A    B OF A
   S615    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6ADA75490    N/A    RBS
   S616    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA75491    N/A    RBS
   S617    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1ADA75493    N/A    RBS


   S618    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3ADA75494    N/A    RBS
   S619    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6BDA79296    N/A    RBS
   S621    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22604    196002    DN
   S622    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA40626       B OF A
   S623    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA40627       B OF A
   S624    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W35HB22605    196003    DN
   S653    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB16876    168593    DN
   S663    1996    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34H4THB36208    115146    DN
   S667    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22599    195979    DN
   S669    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX5HB22603    196001    DN
   S671    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W96DA97072    495598    ML
   S694    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2423THB23805    145436    DN
   S696    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHB23806    145437    DN
   M80    1997    FORD    F350    PICK UP    3FTHF26H6VMA08327    117762    DN
   M82    2008    FORD    F150    PICK UP    1FTRX14W68FA57500    500713    ML
   M91    2013    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H68DEA76618       B OF A
   M92    2013    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H60DEB31398    N/A    RBS
   M95    1997    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTHF26H7VEC12821    129376    DN
   C70    2010    FORD    F150    PICK UP    1FTFX1EV8AFD59935    518029    ML
   XM81    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2428ZHB77468    139804    DN
   XS608    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2424YHB23781    145388    DN
   XS612    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24261HB14815    153736    DN
   XS613    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X1HB14816    153737    DN
   XS620    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HA28068    195287    DN
   XS630    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB16877    168594    DN
   XS641    1996    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTJE34H1THB58022    115140    DN
   XS648    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB16879    168596    DN
   XS658    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX4HA01150    183593    DN
   XS674    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W06DA97073    495599    ML
   XS677    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W26DA97074    495600    ML
   XS679    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HA28071    195270    DN

Ryan - G & S

   1501    2012    INTER    7400    3400 A    1HTWCAAR1CJ620331    N/A    RBS
   1502    2003    INTER    7400    3600/A    1HTWCADR93J069464    168787    DN
   1504    2012    INTER    WORKSTAR    3400 A    1HTWCAAR3CJ620332    N/A    RBS
   1506    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    3000/A    1FVACYDJ38HZ05489    N/A    RBS
   1507    2009    FRGHT    M2-106    3300    1FVACYDJ89HAF2457    N/A    RBS
   1509    2014    FRGHT    M2 106    3300 A    1FVACYCY6EHFT7161       B OF A
   S790    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA43530       B OF A
   S791    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL6ADA85290    N/A    RBS


   S792    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6BDA25433    N/A    RBS
   S750    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W48DA15316    500415    merch
   S751    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W68DA15317    500416    ML
   S752    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W69DA70576    N/A    RBS
   S753    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W49DA70575    N/A    RBS
   S754    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W89DA70577    N/A    RBS
   S755    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA75488    N/A    RBS
   S756    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA75489    N/A    RBS
   S760    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXDDA40536       B OF A
   S761    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8DDA40535       B OF A
   S770    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2422YHB23813    145452    DN
   S773    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    IFTNE24291HB14824    153746    DN
   S779    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB16880    168617    DN
   S781    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22600    195994    DN
   M103    2002    FORD    E450    BOX    1FDXE45502HA45618    167365    DN
   M105    2006    FORD    E350    BOX    1FDWE35L76HB19881    497232    ML
   M109    1997    ISUZU    NPR    BOX    JALC4B1K6V7001826    161345    DN
   XS782    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W65HB22601    195995    DN

Ray

   1826    2005    Inter’l    7600    5000    1HTWYSBT25J045791    192871    DN
   1827    2007    Inter’l    Bobtail    2799    1HTMMAAN27H417558    526232    MERCH
   1829    2013    Inter’l    7600    4500 A    1HTGSSJT7DJ298904    N/A    RBS
   1830    2013    Inter’l    7600    4500 A    1HTGSSJTODJ304400    N/A    KEY
   1831    2007    Frght    Bobtail    3499    1FVACXDC97HX41532    N/A    KEY
   S514    2012    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EWXBDA79480    531798    MERCH
   S515    2012    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW1BDA79481    531799    MERCH
   S516    2012    Ford    E20    Van    1FTNE2EW5BDA79483    531800    MERCH
   S517    2013    DODGE    5500    BOOM    3C7WDNBL3CG326560    N/A    KEY
   S518    2013    DODGE    5500    BOOM    3C7WDNBL2CG326565    N/A    KEY
   S519    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTBE2EL7DDB08233       B OF A
   S520    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EL9DDB08234       B OF A
   S521    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EL5DDB08232       B OF A

Kasden - EH

   S002    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6BDB10773    523981    MERCH
   S003    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8BDB10774    523982    MERCH
   S004    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8DDA43449       B OF A
   S005    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4DDA43450       B OF A
   S006    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA43451       B OF A
   M142    2011    FORD    E250    BOX    1FFXE4FS5BDA83089    N/A    RBS
   M144    2003    FORD    F450    RACK    1FDXF47S43EB40003    169193    DN


Buckley

   1335    2011    INTL    4300    2800S    1HTMMAAN4BH382126    N/A    RBS
   S260    2013    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H65DEA40207    N/A    KEY
   S268    2011    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H61BEC68752    N/A    RBS
   S271    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2BDA82762    N/A    RBS
   S272    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0BDA82761    N/A    RBS
   S273    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2WE4DDA43447       BA
   S274    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EL1DDA91107       BA
   S275    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EL1DDA91106       BA

Rhode Island

   1306    2011    INTL    4300    2799    1HTMMAAN9BH382123    N/A    RBS
   1314    2003    INTL    7400    3600/A    1HTWCADR73J069463    168802    DN
   1315    2003    INTL    7400    3600/A    1HTWCADR03J069465    168801    DN
   1320    2003    INTL    7600    5000/A    IHTWYAXT03J069460    168807    DN
   1600    2012    INTL    7400    3300 A    1HTWCAAR8CJ620326    N/A    RBS
   1602    2009    FRGHT    MS-112    5000/A    1FVMC5CV69HAG6177    N/A    RBS
   1604    2010    FRGHT    MS-106    3300/A    1FVACYBS5ADAR4290    N/A    RBS
   1605    2014    FRGHT    M2 106    3300 S    1FVACYCY4EEHFT7157    N/A    KEY
   1606    2014    FRGHT    M2 106    3300 S    1FVACYCY6EHFT7158    N/A    KEY
   1708    2003    INTL    7600    5000A    1HTWYAXT23JO69458    168803    DN
   1709    2003    INTL    7600    5000A    1HTWYAXT43J069459    168804    DN
   S37    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB16875    168592    DN
   S803    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W78DA14385    500403    ML
   S804    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W98DA14386    500404    ML
   S805    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W18DA15306    500405    ML
   S814    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W38DA15307    500406    ML
   S815    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W98DA15313    500412    ML
   S817    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W75HB22672    196163    DN
   S818    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W95HB22673    196164    DN
   S820    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W08DA15314    500413    ML
   S822    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W25HB22675    196166    DN
   S823    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA40531    N/A    BA
   S824    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA40527    N/A    BA
   S825    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4DDA40533    N/A    BA
   S826    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7DDA40526    N/A    BA
   S827    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA40532    N/A    BA
   S828    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA40534    N/A    BA
   S831    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22676    196167    DN
   S832    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W65HB22677    196168    DN
   S833    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA40529    N/A    BA
   S834    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA40528    N/A    BA


   S835    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA40530    N/A    BA
   S838    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429XHB81027    139926    DN
   S839    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5ADA75478    N/A    RBS
   S840    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3ADA75480    N/A    RBS
   S841    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1ADA75476    N/A    RBS
   S843    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5ADA75481    N/A    RBS
   S849    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7ADA75479    N/A    RBS
   S850    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    IFTNE2EW7ADA75482    N/A    RBS
   S852    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24281HB14829    153752    DN
   S854    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W85HB22678    196169    DN
   S855    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX5HB22679    196170    DN
   S872    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24261HB14831    153773    DN
   S887    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W78DA15309    500408    ML
   S888    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W38DA15310    500409    ML
   S889    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W58DA15311    500410    ML
   S890    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W28DA15315    500414    ML
   S891    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W78DA15312    500411    ML
   S892    2009    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE35L79DA72992    N/A    RBS
   S893    2009    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE35L59DA72991    N/A    RBS
   S894    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8BDA79476    N/A    RBS
   S895    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0BDA79472    N/A    RBS
   S896    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4BDA79474    N/A    RBS
   S897    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6BDA79475    N/A    RBS
   S898    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA79478    N/A    RBS
   S899    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2BDA79473    N/A    RBS
   S900    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXBDA79477    N/A    RBS
   S970    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB16890    168647    DN
   S971    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24283HB16891    168648    DN
   S978    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB16898    168657    DN
   S980    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB16900    168659    DN
   S981    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB16901    168660    DN
   S985    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB16905    168664    DN
   S989    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB16909    168668    DN
   S990    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W86DA97077    495610    ML
   S991    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX6DA97078    495611    ML
   S992    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W16DA97079    495612    ML
   S994    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX6DA97081    495614    ML
   S997    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W56DA97084    495617    ML
   S998    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W76DA97085    495618    ML
   S999    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W96DA97086    495619    ML


   M33    2004    FORD    E350    BOX    1FDWE35L74HA98852    188264    DN
   M37    2004    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTNF21L94EA54320    183788    DN
   M38    2000    FORD    F350    PICKUP    1FTSF31LOYEC86254    148336    DN
   M39    2009    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTNF21569EA90362    N/A    RBS
   M40    2009    FORD    E450    UTILITY    1FDXE45S09DA91192    509033    ML
   M41    2012    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H61CEA83392    526785    ML
   M42    2010    FORD    F150    PICK UP    1FTEX1E81AFD47826    518026    ML
   M43    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W05HB22674    196165    DN
   M51    2001    FORD    F150    PICKUP    1FTZF17291NA45669    154036    DN
   M52    2002    FORD    F250    UTILITY    1FTNE20L22EC30929    162162    DN
   M55    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421XHB81023    139922    DN
   XM75    1996    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34Y4THB36192    115103    DN
   XS842    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3ADA75477    N/A    RBS
   XS848    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429YHB23775    145349    DN
   XS860    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24291HB21059    155861    DN
   XS886    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W58DA15308    500407    ML
   XS912    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2428XHB81021    139919    DN
   XS949    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24241HB14827    153750    DN
   XS972    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB16892    168649    DN
   XS975    2003    FORD    E20    VAN    1FTNE24253HB16895    168652    DN
   XS976    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB16896    168654    DN
   XS982    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTBE24293HB16902    168661    DN
   XS983    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB16903    168662    DN
   XS993    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W86DA97080    495613    ML
   XS995    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W16DA97082    495615    ML
   XS996    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W36DA97083    495616    ML

Woods

   1554    2012    FRGHT    M2 106    2700    1FVACXDT0CHBL0088    N/A    RBS
   S200    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL0ADA85303    N/A    RBS
   S203    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA43445       B OF A
   S204    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA43446       B OF A
   S205    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA43448       B OF A
   S210    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL9ADA85302    N/A    RBS
   S215    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL6BDA70354    N/A    RBS

Burke

   1710    2012    Internat’l    7400    3400 A    1HTWCAAR9CJ620335    N/A    RBS
   1711    2012    FORD    F550    1100 A    1FDUF5HT9CEA23212    N/A    RBS
   1712    2005    Internat’l    4400    Bobtail    1HTMKAAN85H133242    526233    MERCH
   1714    2008    Freightliner    M2106    3200/A    1FVACYDJ88HZ05505    N/A    RBS
   1720    2006    Freightliner    MB2-106    3600A    1FVFCYDC56HW39638    212701    DN
   1721    2006    Freightliner    MB2-106    3600A    1FVFCYDC76HW39639    212702    DN


   1730    2010    Freightliner    MB2-106    3600A    1FVACYBS6ADAR4301    N/A    RBS
   1778    2009    Freightliner    M2-106    3300/A    1FVACYDJ29HAF2471    N/A    RBS
   1781    2014    Frght    CA113DC       1FUJGBDV5ELFU3170    N/A    KEY
   S500    2012    Ford    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H6XCEB69896    533083    MERCH
   S501    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L15HB33813    196065    DN
   S502    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L35HB33814    196066    DN
   S503    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX5HB33812    196064    DN
   S504    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L85HB33811    196063    DN
   S505    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L55HB33815    196067    DN
   S506    2008    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX8DA10099    498904    ML
   S507    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL1ADA85293    N/A    RBS
   S508    2010    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE3ELXADA85292    N/A    RBS
   S509    2010    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE3ELSADA85295    N/A    RBS
   S510    2010    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL3ADA85294    N/A    RBS
   S511    2010    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL8ADA85291    N/A    RBS
   S514    2011    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL9BDA70364    N/A    RBS
   S515    2011    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL7BDA70363    N/A    RBS
   S517    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L29DA68144    N/A    RBS
   S518    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L89DA69721    N/A    RBS
   S519    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L69DA68146    N/A    RBS
   S520    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L49DA68145    N/A    RBS
   S521    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L09DA68143    N/A    RBS
   S522    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L69DA69720    N/A    RBS
   S531    2004    FORD    UTIL    UTIL    1FDWF36L44EC48185    187831    DN
   S533    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW3DDA43519       B OF A
   S534    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW3DDA43522       B OF A
   S535    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW5DDA43523       B OF A
   S536    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW1DDA43521       B OF A
   S537    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EWXDDA43520       B OF A
   S538    2013    FORD    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7DDA43524       B OF A
   S540    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W37DA02653    499831    ML
   S559    2008    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L68DA10097    498902    ML
   S560    2008    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L88DA10098    498903    ML
   S561    2008    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L28DA10100    498905    ML
   S582    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L54HA87529    187826    DN
   S583    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L14HA87530    187827    DN
   S585    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L76DA74033    495131    ML
   S587    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L06DA74035    495133    ML
   S590    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L66DA74038    495135    ML
   M701    2011    TCM    FG30T3    FORKLIFT    2H901999    N/A    RBS


   M702    2006    Ford    F450    Box    1FDXF46YX6EA19681    209490    DN
   M703    2014    Ford    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H66EEA17522    N/A    RBS
   M708    2006    Ford    F450    OP UTILITY    1FDWF375X6EB73625    495785    ML
   M709    2006    Ford    F450    OP UTILITY    1FDWF37506EB51097    495704    ML
   M713    2008    FORD    F550    UTILITY    1FDAF57R68EC88041    500452    ML
   M727    2004    Ford    F350    OP UTILITY    1FDSF35L84EC48187    187832    DN
   XS581    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L34HA87528    187829    DN
   XS589    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L46DA74037    495136    ML

Carpenter & Smith

   1016    2012    INTL    4400    2800 A    3HAMKAANXDL184573    N/A    KEY
   S217    2009    Ford    E-250    Van    1FTNE24W89DA72958    N/A    RBS
   S219    2010    Ford    E-250    Van    1FTNE2EW9ADA72762    N/A    RBS
   S223    2013    Ford    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA42171       B OF A
   S224    2013    Ford    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8DDA42172       B OF A
   M372    2010    FORD    F-350    PICK UP    1FTSF3B54AEB09017    509034    ML
   M373    2011    FORD    F450    RACK/CRANE    1FDUF4HY7BEA43091    517369    ML

Region

   1500    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    2800S    1FVACYDJ78HZ05494    N/A    RBS
   1502    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    3000A    1FVACYDJ98HZ05495    N/A    RBS
   1549    2006    FREIGHTL    M2    3600A    1FVFCYDC16HW39636    16808    DN
   1550    2006    FREIGHTL    M2    3600A    1FVFCYDC36HW39637    16809    DN
   1551    2006    FREIGHTL    M2    3600A    1FVFCYDC76HW39642    16805    DN
   1553    2012    FREIGHTL    M2    3200    1FVACXDTCHBV7220    N/A    RBS
   S300    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L58DA10091    498899    ML
   S301    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L78DA10089    498897    ML
   S302    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX8DB33577    257844    DN
   S303    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L38DA10090    498898    ML
   S304    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FSTE34L18DB33578    257845    DN
   S307    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L88DB33576    257843    DN
   S308    2013    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7DDA43456       B OF A
   S309    2013    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL1DDA43453       B OF A
   S310    2013    FORD    E450    UTILITY    1FDXE4FS3DDA43516       B OF A
   S311    2013    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3DDA43454       B OF A
   S312    2013    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL5DDA43455       B OF A
   S313    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L68DB33575    257842    DN
   S319    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L89DA68147    N/A    RBS
   S320    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL8ADA85288    N/A    RBS
   S321    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3ELXADA85289    N/A    RBS
   S325    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3BDA70361    N/A    RBS
   S326    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL5BDA70362    N/A    RBS


   S334    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB26140    168724    DN
   S345    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL6ADA85287    N/A    RBS
   S349    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L24HB11057    187791    DN
   S350    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L04HB11056    187790    DN
   S351    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L64HB11059    187793    DN
   S352    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L94HB11055    187789    DN
   S380    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX5HB33809    196058    DN
   S381    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L65HB33807    196056    DN
   S382    2006    FORD    F450    BOX    1FDXF47Y16EA03531    209212    DN
   S383    2006    FORD    F450    BOX    1FDXF47Y76EA42009    209213    DN
   S385    2006    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDWF37Y76EC95417    495783    ML
   S386    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L36DA74031    495129    ML
   S387    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L56DA74032    495130    ML
   M201    2005    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTNF215X5ED32547    206675    DN
   M205    2012    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H6XCEA83536    526784    MERCH
   M206    2009    FORD    F450    RACK    1FDAF47Y29EA90365    N/A    RBS
   M214    2009    FORD    E450    UTILITY    1FDXE45S29DA73857    N/A    RBS
   M215    2009    FORD    E450    UTILITY    1FDXE45S49DA73858    N/A    RBS
   M216    2010    FORD    TRANS-CONN    VAN    NMOLS7ANXAT022210    518027    MERCH
   M222    2001    FORD    E350    BOX    1FDWE35L51HA32246    152916    DN

Effron

   1652    2009    FRGHT    M2-106    3300    1FVACYDJ69HAF2473    N/A    RBS
   1654    2010    FRGHT    M2-106    3200    1FVACYB58ADAR4302    N/A    RBS
   1667    2014    FRGHT    M2-106    3300A    1FVACYCY6EHFL5524    N/A    Wells Fargo
   1673    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    4000    1FVHCYDJ48HZ05502    N/A    RBS
   S400    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W95HB22611    196009    DN
   S401    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22614    196012    DN
   S403    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL7BDA25441    N/A    RBS
   S408    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L34HB14405    188001    DN
   S409    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L14HB14404    188000    DN
   S410    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX4HB14403    188002    DN
   S412    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L18DB33581    257840    DN
   S414    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL4BDA70353    N/A    RBS
   S416    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX8DB33580    257838    DN
   S417    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL1BDA70360    N/A    RBS
   S420    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTBE2EW8DDA47582       B OF A
   S421    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXDDA47583       B OF A
   S422    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1DDA47584       B OF A
   S432    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L48DA10101    498911    ML
   S433    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L68DA10102    498912    ML


   S447    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L56DA74029    495127    ML
   S448    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L16DA74030    495128    ML
   M303    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX5HB33793    196041    DN
   M304    2010    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTNF2B50AEB39123    509027    ML
   M306    2005    FORD    F550    RACK    1FDAF57P75EA01459    196624    DN
   M307    2007    FORD    E350    BOX TRUCK    1FDWE35L67DA20297    499639    ML
   M320    2012    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H63CEA83524    526834    MERCH
   XS411    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L85HB33792    196040    DN
   XS413    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L15HB33794    196042    DN

Leffler

   1922    2005    IH    4300    3499 S    1HTMMAAN95H120753    192608    DN
   1960    2000    FRTLINER    FL70    2800 A    1FV6HJBAXYHF86743    N/A    PHH
   1961    2000    FRTLINER    FL70    2700 A    1FV6HJBA6YHF86741    N/A    PHH
   1967    2000    FRTLINER    FL70    3000 A    1FV6JJBB6YHG80146    N/A    PHH
   1968    2000    FRTLINER    FL70    2800 A    1FV6JJBB5YHB94878    N/A    PHH
   1969    2001    FRTLINER    FL70    3200 A    1FVABXAK1HH66210    N/A    PHH
   1970    2001    FRTLINER    FL70    3000 A    1FVABTAK31HH77931    N/A    PHH
   1971    2001    FRTLINER    FL80    4600 A    1FVHBXAK31HH77921    N/A    PHH
   1972    2001    FRTLINER    FL70    3000 A    1FVABXAK51HH79655    N/A    PHH
   S804    2009    FORD    F150    PICKUP    1FTRX14W19KC15752    N/A    RBS
   S806    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L59DA68154    N/A    RBS
   S807    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L79DA88155    N/A    RBS
   S808    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L99DA68156    N/A    RBS
   S809    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L09DA68157    N/A    RBS
   S810    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L29DA68158    N/A    RBS
   S814    2010    FORD    F450    BOX    1FDXE4FS6ADA42338    510619    ML
   S815    2010    FORD    F450    BOX    1FDXE4FS8ADA42339    510620    ML
   S817    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL6BDA82763    N/A    RBS
   S819    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3ADA74358    N/A    RBS
   S820    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL5ADA74359    N/A    RBS
   S821    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL1ADA74360    N/A    RBS
   S822    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL3ADA74361    N/A    RBS
   S824    2011    FORD    F350    OP UTILITY    1FDRF3H61BEA60516    513107    ML
   S825    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL8BDA82764    N/A    RBS
   S829    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L9YHB58728    N/A    PHH
   S831    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L7YHB58730    N/A    PHH
   S834    2000    FORD    F250    OP UTILITY    1FDNF20L8YEC63745    N/A    PHH
   S835    2011    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3ELXBDA82765    N/A    RBS
   S840    2007    FORD    F150    PICKUP    1FTRF14W37KB62469    497578    MERCH
   S847    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW20DA43527       B OF A


   S848    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA43525       B OF A
   S849    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA43526       B OF A
   S850    2004    FORD    E350    CUBE    1FDWE35LX4HA95735    189277    DN
   S852    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L74HB46435    189276    DN
   S854    2007    FORD    F350    OP-UTIL    1FDWF37Y77EA83487    496137    ML
   S857    2007    FORD    E350    CUBE VAN    1FDWE35L67DB07911    499829    ML
   S858    2007    FORD    E350    CUBE VAN    1FDWE35L47DA87688    499827    ML
   S859    2007    FORD    E350    CUBE VAN    1FDWE35L17DA64983    499828    ML
   S869    2011    FORD    F350    OP UTILITY    1FDRF3H62BEB59264    N/A    RBS
   S876    2013    FORD    E450    CUBE VAN    1FDXE4FS0DDA68728       B OF A
   S890    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L75HB33802    196051    DN
   S894    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L45HB33806    196055    DN
   S899    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L66DA69664    495149    ML
   M005    2008    FORD    ESCAPE    SUV    1FMCU93178KA70715    498983    MERCH
   M007    2011    FORD    F150    PICK UP    1FTVX1EF1BKD12789    N/A    RBS
   M041    1987    CHEVY    C30    PCKUP    1GCHV34K4HS180004    48837    DN
   M150    1999    FORD    F450    UTILITY    3FDXF46F3XMA36073    N/A    PHH
   M160    2003    FORD    Explorer    SUV    1FMZU73KX3UA67666    172510    DN
   M165    2003    FORD    EXPDN    SUV    1FMFU18L93LB64879    171941    DN
   M184    2000    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F1YHA52163    N/A    PHH
   M198    2005    FORD    F350    OP UTILITY    1FDWF37566EA20112    209488    DN
   XS811    2009    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L49DA68159    N/A    RBS
   XS823    2000    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L1YHA69051    N/A    PHH
   XS846    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L84HA93101    187844    DN
   XS853    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTSE34L36DA69668    495153    ML
   XS861    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX6DA69666    495151    ML
   XS863    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L16DA69667    495152    ML
   XS892    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L05HB33804    196053    DN

Tullytown

   1400    2006    Freightliner    M2-106    3600/A    1FVFCYDC56HW39641    212704    DN
   1402    2012    Freightliner    M2    3300    1FVACYB57CHBL0086    N/A    RBS
   1406    2012    Freightliner    M2    3300    1FVACYBS9CHBL0087    N/A    RBS
   1435    2010    FRGHT    M2    3300A    1FVACYBSXADAR4303    N/A    RBS
   1465    2009    Freightliner    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYDJ49HAF2472    N/A    RBS
   1466    2009    Freightliner    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYDJ89HAF2474    N/A    RBS
   1467    2014    Freightliner    Bobtail    3499    1FVACXDT9EHFL5496    N/A    WF
   S907    2006    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L96DA69657    495142    ML
   S908    2006    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L36DA69654    495139    ML
   S909    2006    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L76DA69656    495141    ML
   S918    2008    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L28DA10095    498900    ML


   S919    2008    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L48DA10096    498901    ML
   S920    2006    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34LX6DA69652    495137    ML
   S921    2006    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L16DA69653    495138    ML
   S922    2006    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L56DA69655    495140    ML
   S924    2004    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34LX4HB34747    188455    DN
   S925    2004    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L44HB34744    188452    DN
   S926    2004    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L84HB34746    188454    DN
   S927    2004    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L64HB34745    188453    DN
   S928    2004    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L14HB34748    188456    DN
   S929    2004    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L24HB34743    188451    DN
   S930    2005    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L45HB33787    196035    DN
   S931    2005    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L65HB33788    196036    DN
   S932    2005    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L85HB33789    196037    DN
   S933    2005    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L25HB33786    196034    DN
   S935    2005    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L65HB33791    196039    DN
   S940    2010    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE3EL7ADA74363    N/A    RBS
   S941    2010    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE3EL9ADA74364    N/A    RBS
   S942    2010    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE3EL0ADA74365    N/A    RBS
   S943    2012    FORD    F-350    UTILTIY    1FDRF3H63CEB97068    535319    MERCH
   S944    2013    Ford    E-250    VAN    1FTBE2EWXDDA47552       B OF A
   M565    2005    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L45HB33790    196038    DN

Upper Darby

   1301    2012    FORD    F550    1000    1FDUF5HT0CEA23213    N/A    RBS
   1304    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYDJX9HAF2475    N/A    RBS
   1306    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    3200/A    1FVACYDJ08HZ05496    N/A    RBS
   1316    2006    FRGHT    M21-06    3600A    1FVFCYDC36HW39640    212703    DN
   S803    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L78DA10092    498892    ML
   S804    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L98DA10093    498891    ML
   S805    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L08DA10094    498893    ML
   S806    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L18DB28705    257848    DN
   S807    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L38DB28706    257849    DN
   S810    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L28DB33573    257850    DN
   S811    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L48DB33574    257851    DN
   S813    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3ELSADA74362    N/A    RBS
   S819    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L94HB31211    188431    DN
   S820    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L94HB31208    188432    DN
   S821    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LO4HB31209    188429    DN
   S823    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L95HB33817    196069    DN
   S824    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LO5HB33818    196070    DN
   S826    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L95HB33820    196072    DN


   S827    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L06DA69661    495146    MERCH
   S831    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8DDA47551       B OF A
   S833    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L26DA69659    495144    ML
   M512    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L74HB31210    188430    DN
   M519    2010    FORD    TRANSIT    VAN    NM0LS7AN1AT022208    513105    MERCH
   XS822    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L75HB33816    196068    DN
   XS825    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L25HB33819    196071    DN
   XS828    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L26DA69662    495147    ML
   XS829    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L06DA69658    495143    MERCH
   XS830    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L96DA69660    495145    MERCH

Wallace

   1615    2009    FRGHT    M2-106    3400    1FVACXDJ99HAE2529    N/A    RBS
   1617    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    3400/A    1FVFCYDJ78HZ05503    N/A    RBS
   S252    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA43529       B OF A
   S253    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4DDA43528       B OF A
   S254    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L98DA22213    500506    ML
   S255    2011    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H6XBEB43488    N/A    RBS
   S261    2008    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L38DB33579    257847    DN
   S262    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3ELZADA85285    NA    RBS
   S263    2010    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL4ADA85286    NA    RBS
   S269    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L86DA74039    495212    ML
   S271    2008    FORD    F450    UTILITY    1FDXF47488EC55604    499815    ML
   M352    2005    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTNF21575EC84473    206676    DN
   M355    2006    FORD    F450    RACK    1FDXF47P86EA03811    206674    DN
   M359    2004    CHEVY    3500    CUBE    1GBJ314941207767    188280    DN
   XS250    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSS34L14HB46715    191538    DN
   XS270    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX6HA71006    496408    ML

Wantagh

   1800    2012    FRGHT    M2    3500 A    1FVACYB3CHBL0084    N/A    RBS
   1801    2014    FRGHT    M2 106    3300 A    1FVACYCY4EHFL5523    N/A    WF
   1822    2008    Frght    M2 106    3500/A    1FVFCYDJ38HZ05501    N/A    RBS
   1886    2010    Freight    Columbia       1FUJFOCY3ADAR5654    N/A    RBS
   1887    2011    Freight    Cascadia       1FUJGBDV7CLBN0669    N/A    RBS
   1889    2010    Freight    Columbia       1FUJF0CV5ADAR5655    N/A    RBS
   S001    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX4HB11050    187800    DN
   S003    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L34HB11052    187803    DN
   S005    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L74HB11054    187806    DN
   S006    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L95HB33798    196046    DN
   S008    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L55HB33796    196044    DN
   S009    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L35HB33800    196048    DN
   S010    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L35HB33795    196043    DN


   S013    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L16DA90034    495208    ML
   S016    2011    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL8BDA70355    N/A    RBS
   S017    2011    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL5BDA70359    N/A    RBS
   S023    2013    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW0DDA47589       B OF A
   S024    2013    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW7DDA47587       B OF A
   S025    2013    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW9DDA47588       B OF A
   S026    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L89DA68150    N/A    RBS
   S027    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX9DA68151    N/A    RBS
   S028    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L19DA68152    N/A    RBS
   S029    2009    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX9DA69719    N/A    RBS
   S031    2011    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL3BDA70358    N/A    RBS
   S039    2011    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL1BDA70357    N/A    RBS
   S041    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L86DA90032    495206    ML
   S046    2010    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL9ADA85297    N/A    RBS
   S047    2010    Ford    E350    VAN    1FTSE3EL0ADA85298    N/A    RBS
   S048    2011    Ford    TRANS CT    Van    NMOLS7AN7BT048247    525752    MERCH
   S049    2011    Ford    TRANS CT    Van    NMOLS7AN8BT050475    525754    MERCH
   S050    2008    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L18DA10105    498908    ML
   S051    2008    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L58DA10107    498910    ML
   S052    2008    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L88DA10103    498906    ML
   S053    2008    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L38DA10106    498909    ML
   S054    2010    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL2ADA85299    N/A    RBS
   S055    2010    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL7ADA85301    N/A    RBS
   S056    2010    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL5ADA85300    N/A    RBS
   S057    2012    Ford    E350    Van    1FDXE4FS6CDA82129    532764    ML
   S084    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX6DA90033    495207    ML
   S085    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L86DA93187    495209    ML
   S086    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX6DA93188    495210    ML
   M603    2008    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX8DA10104    498907    ML
   M604    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L54HB11053    187811    DN
   M611    2005    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L05HB33799    196047    DN
   M615    2009    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTNF21589EA90363    N/A    RBS
   M620    2006    Ford    Cutaway    Cube    1FDXE45S26DA24928    495465    ML
   M621    2010    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE3EL7ADA85296    N/A    RBS
   M625    2006    Ford    Cutaway    Cube    1FDXE45SX6DA35837    495535    ML
   XM601    2005    FORD    ESCAPE    4X4    1FMYU93175KE15890    196350    DN


Arlington - Washington

   1250    2012    FRGHT    M2 106    3300/A    1FVACYBS1CHBL0083    N/A    RBS
   1255    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    3000/A    1FVACYDJ58HZ05493    N/A    RBS
   1800    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    2400/A    1FVACXDJ88HZ68341    N/A    RBS
   1801    2008    FRGHT    M2-106    2600/A    1FVACXDJX8HZ68342    N/A    RBS
   1802    2010    FRGHT    M2-106    3300/A    1FVACYBS4ADAR4300    N/A    RBS
   1805    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYDJ59HAF2464    N/A    RBS
   S601    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W29DA72969    N/A    RBS
   S602    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W09DA72971    N/A    RBS
   S603    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA72767    N/A    RBS
   S604    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0ADA72763    N/A    RBS
   S624    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W35HB22636    196075    DN
   S625    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W95HB22639    196078    DN
   S500    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W68DA15334    500433    ML
   S501    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W88DA15335    500434    ML
   S503    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX8DA15336    500435    ML
   S504    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W48DA15333    500432    ML
   S505    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W38DA15341    500440    ML
   S506    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX9DA70578    N/A    RBS
   S507    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W19DA70579    N/A    RBS
   S508    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0BDA79326    N/A    RBS
   S509    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2BDA79327    N/A    RBS
   S543    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W55HB22640    196079    DN
   S545    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W56DA97117    495643    ML
   M41    2007    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTNF21577EA57643    495919    ML
   XM43    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2420YHB22076    145352    DN
   XS625    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W95HB22639    196078    DN
   XS626    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W76HA60840    20555    DN
   XS627    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W96DA97119    495645    ML
   XS501    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W88DA15335    500434    MERCH
   XS502    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W18DA15337    500436    MERCH
   XS541    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W05HB22643    196082    DN

Baltimore

   1701    2013    FRGHT    M2106    3400/S    1FVACXDTXDHFH8982    N/A    KEY
   1704    2008    FRGHT    M2106    3000/A    1FVACYDJ18HZ05491    N/A    RBS
   1705    2008    FRGHT    M2106    3400/2    1FVFCYDJ18HZ05500    N/A    RBS
   1709    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYDJ39HAF2463    N/A    RBS
   1717    2010    FRGHT    M2-106    3400A    1FVACYBSXADAR4298    N/A    RBS
   1718    2010    FRGHT    M2-106    3300A    1FVACYBS1ADAR4299    N/A    RBS
   1722    2011    INTL    4300    3499/S    1HTMMAAN2BH382125    N/A    RBS
   1725    2012    FRGHT    M2 106    3300 A    1FVACYBS8CHBL0081    N/A    RBS
   1726    2012    FRGHT    M2 106    3300 A    1FVACYBSXCHBL0082    N/A    RBS
   1727    2014    FRGHT    M2    3300 A    1FVACYC2EHFL5505    N/A    WF
   1728    2014    FRGHT    M2    3300 A    1FVACYC2EHFL5506    N/A    WF


   1784    2006    FRGHT    M2106    3600/A*1   1FVFCYDCX6HW39151    212696    DN
   S400    2012    FORD    F350    UTILITY   1FDRF3H62CEA83529    526786    MERCH
   S401    2009    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W99DA72970    N/A    RBS
   S402    2009    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W09DA72968    N/A    RBS
   S403    2010    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW4ADA72765    N/A    RBS
   S404    2010    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW2ADA72764    N/A    RBS
   S409    2010    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW6ADA72766    N/A    RBS
   S410    2002    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24282HB24522    163926    DN
   S412    2004    FORD    F350    OP UTILITY   1FDSF35L34EC37050    187846    DN
   S414    2008    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W38DA15338    500437    ML
   S415    2008    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W58DA15342    500441    ML
   S416    2008    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W18DA15340    500439    ML
   S418    2008    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W58DA15339    500438    ML
   S419    2008    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W78DA15343    500442    ML
   S420    2011    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW1BDA79321    N/A    RBS
   S421    2011    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW9BDA79325    N/A    RBS
   S422    2011    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EWXBDA79320    N/A    RBS
   S423    2011    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW3BDA79322    N/A    RBS
   S424    2011    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW5BDA79323    N/A    RBS
   S425    2011    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW7BDA79324    N/A    RBS
   S426    2013    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW5DDA40542       B OF A
   S427    2013    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW3DDA40541       B OF A
   S428    2013    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE2EW7DDA40543       B OF A
   S462    2003    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24253HB26116    168643    DN
   S468    2004    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W74HB12951    188403    DN
   S478    2005    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W55HB22637    196076    DN
   S480    2005    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24W95HB22642    196081    DN
   M166    2009    FORD    F250    4X4   1FTNF215X9EA90364    N/A    RBS
   M167    2013    FORD    E450    UTILITY   1FDXE4FS3DDA47128       B OF A
   M168    2009    FORD    E450    CUTAWAY   1FDXE45S49DA72998    N/A    RBS
   M169    2011    FORD    E450    UTILITY   1FDXE4FS9BDA91616    N/A    RBS
   M170    2006    FORD    E350    CUTAWAY   1FDWE35L56HB19880    496284    ML
   M172    1995    FORD    F250    UTILITY   1FTHF26H3SLA07570    100247    DN
   M174    2004    FORD    F350    PICK UP   1FTSF31P54EB58685    178036    DN
   M179    2009    NISSAN    FG25    FORKLIFT   AZK901211    N/A    RBS
   M186    2008    FORD    E450    UTIL   1FDXE45S48DA14422    499826    ML
   M188    2004    FORD    E350    CUTAWAY   1FDWE35L54HA98851    188263    DN
   M196    2000    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE242XYHB22103    145405    DN
   XM171    2001    FORD    E250    VAN   1FTNE24201HB14808    153690    DN
   XM176    2001    FORD    E450    CUTAWAY   1FDXE45F91HA43366    157530    DN


   XM177    2002    FORD    E450    CUTAWAY    1FDXE45F92HB11103    167243    DN
   XM182    1997    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDKF37H4VEA03767    120706    DN
   XS464    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB26113    168637    DN
   XS476    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22635    196074    DN
   XS479    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W25HB22644    196083    DN

Kenvil

   1325    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYDJX9HAF2461    N/A    RBS
   1328    2010    FRGHT    M21    3300A    1FVACYBS8ADAR4297    N/A    RBS
   1329    2010    FRGHT    M21    5000/A    1FVHC5CVXADAR5182    N/A    RBS
   1331    2012    FRGHT    M2    3300/A    1FYACYBS2CHBL0075    N/A    RBS
   1332    2014    FRGHT    M21    3499/A    IFVACXDT7EHFL5495    N/A    WFE
   S005    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W99DA72967    N/A    RBS
   S006    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W19DA72963    N/A    RBS
   S007    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W59DA72965    N/A    RBS
   S011    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22659    196102    DN
   S012    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W05HB22660    196103    DN
   S014    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWOADA72777    N/A    RBS
   S015    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWOADA72780    N/A    RBS
   S016    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4BDA79314    N/A    RBS
   S018    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4DDA42122       BOFA
   S019    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2DDA40546       BOFA
   S095    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W86DA97113    495639    ML
   S096    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX6DA97114    495640    ML
   S097    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W26DA97110    495636    ML
   S098    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W46DA97111    495637    ML
   M72    2013    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDRF3H6XDEA52319       BOFA
   M74    2007    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTNF21557EA57642    495918    ML
   M78    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2428YHB22116    145447    DN
   M80    2011    TCM    FG30T3    FORKLIFT    2H902006    N/A    RBS
   M81    2012    FORD    F450    UTILITY    1FDUF4HT2CEA08528    525753    ML
   XS009    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W08DA15345    500444    ML
   XS013    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W25HB22661    196104    DN
   XS024    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W98DA15344    500443    ML

Lakewood

   1451    2008    FRGHT    M-2106    3000/A    1FVACYDJ38HZ05492    N/A    RBS
   1453    2009    FRGHT    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYDJ19HAF2462    N/A    RBS
   1454    2012    FRGHT    M 106    3300 A    1FYACYBS4CHBL0076    N/A    RBS
   1458    2013    FRGHT    M2 106    3300 S    1FUACYCY4EHFT7160    N/A    KEY
   S150    1995    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDJF37H8SNA59461    102562    DN
   S151    2002    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE242X2HB24487    163297    DN
   S161    2010    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4ADA72779    N/A    RBS


   S162    2010    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2ADA72781    N/A    RBS
   S163    2010    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9ADA72776    N/A    RBS
   S164    2011    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6BDA79315    N/A    RBS
   S165    2011    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3BDA79319    N/A    RBS
   S166    2011    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXBDA79317    N/A    RBS
   S184    2002    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24292HB60896    165070    DN
   S188    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB26106    168624    DN
   S189    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB26107    168626    DN
   S192    2005    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W05HB22657    196099    DN
   S196    2006    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W26DA97124    495650    ML
   S197    2006    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W46DA97125    495651    ML
   M93    2004    FORD    F-250    PICKUP    1FTNF21L64EA64027    178733    DN
   M96    2003    FORD    F350    PICKUP    1FTSF31L03EA11671    165064    DN
   M97    2000    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHA36231    139727    DN
   M98    2000    FORD    E-450    CUBE    1FDXE45S4YHB88984    153172    DN
   M99    2001    FORD    E-450    CUBE    1FDXE45S21HB42608    155858    DN
   XS172    2000    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHA36229    139720    DN
   XS173    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2423YHA36230    139722    DN
   XS177    2000    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2422YHB22113    145439    DN
   XS178    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2424YHB22114    145440    DN
   XS186    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB26104    168622    DN
   XS190    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB26108    168627    DN
   1455    2013    FRGHT    M2106    Bobtail    1FVACXDT3EHFN6084    N/A    RBS

South Plainfield

   1111    2006    FRGHT    M21    3600/A    1FVFCYDC86HW39147    212692    DN
   1112    2012    INTER    7400    3300/A    1HTWCAAR0CJ624709    N/A    RBS
   1113    2013    FRGHT    M2160    3300/A    3ALACYBS2DDFE0491    N/A    KEY
   1114    2013    FRGHT    M2160    3300/A    3ALACYBS4DDFE0492    N/A    KEY
   S902    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24231HB14799    153656    DN
   S904    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4DDA40547       BOFA
   S905    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW9DDA40544       BOFA
   S906    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW0DDA40545       BOFA
   S910    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24252HB60880    164905    DN
   S911    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24282HB60890    164903    DN
   S916    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB26121    168703    DN
   S917    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4ADA72782    N/A    RBS
   S918    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB26123    168705    DN
   S920    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB26125    168707    DN
   S922    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB26127    168709    DN
   S927    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W66DA97109    495635    ML


   S931    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W28DA15332    500431    ML
   S932    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W08DA15331    500430    ML
   S933    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W69DA72960    N/A    RBS
   S934    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W39DA72964    N/A    RBS
   S935    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX9DA72962    N/A    RBS
   S936    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W79DA72966    N/A    RBS
   S937    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX9DA72959    N/A    RBS
   S938    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W89DA72961    N/A    RBS
   S939    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA72784    N/A    RBS
   S940    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA72783    N/A    RBS
   S941    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW2ADA72778    N/A    RBS
   S943    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W05HB22626    196024    DN
   S947    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W25HB22630    196028    DN
   S948    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W85HB22633    196031    DN
   S950    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8BDA79316    N/A    RBS
   S951    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA79318    N/A    RBS
   S952    2006    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W06DA97123    495649    ML
   S970    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W95HB22625    196023    DN
   S973    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W65HB22632    196030    DN
   S975    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22628    196026    DN
   S978    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W25HB22627    196025    DN
   S983    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB99941    184686    DN
   M52    2008    FORD    E450    UTIL    1FDXE45S68DA14423    499814    ML
   M53    1995    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34Y5SHB94133    107999    DN
   M56    2011    FORD    F350    UTILTIY    1FDRF3H67BEC64169    N/A    RBS
   M57    2010    FORD    F450    RACK    1FDAF4HY6AEB05114    509029    ML
   M59    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHB22106    145425    DN
   M62    2002    FORD    F450    UTILITY    1FDXF46F22EC65357    163703    DN
   M63    2002    FORD    F450    UTILITY    1FDXF46F02EC51389    163704    DN
   M64    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429YHB22111    145430    DN
   M66    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24211HB14798    153654    DN
   X1108P    1977    WHITE    ROAD EXP    3400A    3ARDSSL009497    19464    DN
   XM55    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB26128    168710    DN
   XM65    2003    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDWF37P43ED02939    172643    DN
   XS903    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24261HB14800    153657    DN
   XS908    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24251HB14805    153662    DN
   XS912    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB26117    168698    DN
   XS913    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB26118    168699    DN
   XS915    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB26120    168702    DN
   XS919    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB26124    168706    DN


   XS924    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB26129    168711    DN
   XS925    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB26130    168712    DN
   XS944    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22631    196029    DN
   XS980    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB91475    184685    DN
   XS981    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HC06839    184687    DN
   XS998    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24281HB14796    153662    DN
   XS999    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X1HB14797    153653    DN

Allentown - Reading

   1603    2006    FRGHT    M2106    3600/A    1FVFCYDC16HW39152    212697    DN
   1606    2005    INTL    4300    2799    1HTMMAAN5H0680421    526234    ML
   1651    2012    FRGHT    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYBS6CHBL0080    N/A    RBS
   1652    2008    FRGHT    M2106    3000A    1FVACYDJX8HZ05490    N/A    RBS
   1655    2003    INTL    7400/4X2    3350/A    1HTWCADR73J045129    172277    DN
   S302    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB26139    168723    DN
   S306    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22662    196105    DN
   S308    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W65HB22680    196090    DN
   S309    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3BDA88585    N/A    RBS
   S310    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    IFTNE2EWXBDA88583    N/A    RBS
   S311    2012    FORD    F350    TRUCK    1FDRF3H67CEB46169    531771    ML
   S312    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5DDA40539       B OF A
   S313    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24292HB24464    163925    DN
   S314    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2428YHA38636    139900    DN
   S350    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    IFTNE2EW8BDA88582    N/A    RBS
   S351    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W25HB22658    196101    DN
   S354    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2E11DDA40540       B OF A
   S365    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB26136    168720    DN
   S375    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB26132    168715    DN
   S381    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB26134    168718    DN
   S394    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427XHA48864    140772    DN
   M144    2003    FORD    E450    VAN/BOX    1FDXE45F43HA02663    169237    DN
   M146    2007    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTNF21527EA57646    495593    ML
   M149    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24281HB32408    156637    DN
   M150    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTBE24292HA05927    159102    DN
   M153    1993    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTHF26H4PLA85248    55181    DN
   M155    2011    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTBF2B62BEB75487    N/A    RBS
   M157    2002    FORD    E450    BOX    1FDXE45S42HA04943    159866    DN
   XM1330    1988    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34H6JHC20432    48970    DN
   XS300    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2422YHA38633    139897    DN
   XS301    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2429YHA38631    139895    DN
   XS305    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24252HB12585    163428    DN


   XS307    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W65HB22663    196106    DN
   XS335    1994    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTJE34H0RHB84619    68884    DN
   XS346    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB26081    168597    DN
   XS347    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB26082    168598    DN
   XM159    1995    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34H8SHB94126    107991    DN
   XS353    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB26135    168719    DN
   XS361    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB26138    168722    DN
   XS363    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB26133    168716    DN
   XS367    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB26137    168721    DN
   XS396    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTBE2424YHA38634    139898    DN

Philadelphia

   1553    2012    FREIGHTLINER    M2106    3300/A    1FVACYBSXCHBL0079    N/A    RBS
   1584    2006    FREIGHTLINER    M2    3600 / A    1FVFCYDCX6HW39148    212693    DN
   1585    2006    FREIGHTLINER    M2    3600 / A    1FVFCYDC16HW39149    212694    DN
   1586    2006    FREIGHTLINER    M2    3600 / A    1FVFCYDC86HW39150    212695    DN
   1591    2010    INTERNATIONAL    7600 SBA
6X4
      1HSWYSJT4AJ273307    N/A    RBS
   S251    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W38DA15324    500423    ML
   S252    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7BDA88587    N/A    RBS
   S253    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA88584    N/A    RBS
   S254    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5BDA88586    N/A    RBS
   S256    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1ADA72772    N/A    RBS
   S257    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA72768    N/A    RBS
   S258    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXADA72771    N/A    RBS
   S259    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1ADA72769    N/A    RBS
   S260    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW8ADA72770    N/A    RBS
   S262    1998    FORD    E350    CUBE    1FDWE37L7WHCO5575    140276    DN
   S273    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2424YHA38651    140073    DN
   S274    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2426YHA38652    140074    DN
   S275    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2428YHA38653    140075    DN
   S283    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHA38657    140079    DN
   S290    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHA38658    140080    DN
   S291    2001    FORD    E450    CUBE    1FDXE45S01HA10477    153170    DN
   S292    2001    FORD    E450    CUBE    IFDXE45S91HA10476    153175    DN
   S293    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNENEW1DDA40537       B OF A
   S294    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3DDA40538       B OF A
   S721    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB26085    168601    DN
   S723    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB26087    168603    DN
   S724    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB26088    168604    DN
   S726    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24223HB26090    168606    DN


   S728    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W45HB22645    196085    DN
   S729    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W65HB22646    196086    DN
   S730    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W85HB22647    196087    DN
   S732    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22649    196089    DN
   S733    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W85HB22650    196091    DN
   M117    1995    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTJE34Y4SHB94172    108097    DN
   M119    2009    FORD    F-550    DUMP    1FDAF57R39EA93435    N/A    RBS
   M139    2004    FORD    F-250    PICKUP    1FTNF21L04EB58680    177909    DN
   M142    2002    FORD    E-450    UTILITY    1FDXE45S72HA50511    162716    DN
   X1552    1989    FORD    C8000    3400 A    1FDY80U6KVA07338    168719    DN
   XS255    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNR242XYHB22120    145451    DN
   XS263    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2426YHA38649    140071    DN
   XS266    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2422YHA38650    140072    DN
   XS267    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421YHA38655    140077    DN
   XS276    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242XYHA38654    140076    DN
   XS284    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421YHB22118    145449    DN
   XS296    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242XYHB22117    145448    DN
   XS719    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB26083    168599    DN
   XS720    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB26084    168600    DN
   XS722    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24203HB26086    168602    DN
   XS725    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB26089    168605    DN
   XS731    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX5HB22648    196088    DN

Pennsauken

   1502    2008    FRGHT    M-2106    3200A    1FVACYDJ68HZ05504    N/A    RBS
   1503    2012    FRGHT    M2106    3300/2    1FVACYBS8CHBL0078    N/A    RBS
   S200    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA88519    N/A    RBS
   S201    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWXBDA88521    N/A    RBS
   S204    2005    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W55HB22654    196096    DN
   S205    2005    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W75HB22655    196097    DN
   S207    2006    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W56DA97120    495646    ML
   S208    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW6DDA40632       B OF A
   S215    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2420YHB08582    152040    DN
   S220    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24243HB26091    168607    DN
   S222    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24273HB26098    168614    DN
   S245    2002    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24272HB57771    164901    DN
   S247    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24293HB26099    168615    DN
   S249    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24283HB26109    168628    DN
   M100    2001    FORD    E450    CUBE    1FDXE45S01HB42607    155859    DN
   M101    2007    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FNF21507EA57645    495595    ML
   M102    2006    FORD    E450    CUT-A-WAY    1FDXE45S06DA24927    495464    ML


   M108    2011    TCM    FG30T3    FORKLIFT    2H902004    N/A    RBS
   M109    2005    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W95HB22656    196098    DN
   C21    2010    FORD    F-150       1FTEX1E89AFD37691    517796    ML
   XM106    1989    FORD    F350    PICK UP    1FDK38G2KNB81761    48862    DN
   XM107    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2428HB60873    164900    DN
   XS202    2004    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24WC4HA33671    184025    DN
   XS233    2000    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2427YHB04836    152038    DN

Princeton

   1413    2012    FRGHT    M2106    3300/2/A    IFVACYBS6CHBL0077    N/A    RBS
   S106    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW7ADA2775    N/A    RBS
   S107    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW3ADA2773    N/A    RBS
   S108    2010    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW5ADA72274    N/A    RBS
   S109    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EWBDA88520    N/A    RBS
   S111    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE242X1HB18316    153714    DN
   S112    2011    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW1BDA88522    N/A    RBS
   S113    2013    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2EW4DDA40631       B OF A
   S140    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W15HB22652    196094    DN
   M81    2002    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24292HB12606    163241    DN
   M82    2005    FORD    F-250    PICK UP    1FTNF21565EA27787    205311    DN
   M83    2010    FORD    F450    4X4    1FDAF4HY5AEB08859    509028    ML
   M91    2001    FORD    E-450    CUTWAY    1FDXE45F01HA43367    157532    DN
   XM80    2001    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24291HB14807    153689    DN
   XS105    2001    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24211HB18317    153715    DN
   XS110    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB26095    168611    DN
   XS131    2001    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24261HB34979    154632    DN
   XS132    2001    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24271HB14806    153688    DN
   XS134    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24263HB26092    168608    DN
   XS135    200    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24283HB26093    168609    DN
   XS136    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE242X3HB26094    168610    DN
   XS137    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24233HB26096    168612    DN
   XS138    2003    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24253HB26097    168613    DN
   XS139    2005    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24WX5HB22651    196093    DN
   XS141    2005    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W35HB22653    196095    DN
   XS142    2006    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W96DA97122    495648    ML
   XS143    2006    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE24W76DA97121    495647    ML


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OWNED VEHICLES

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Location

   Unit #    Year    Make    Model    Capacity   

Vin #

   FAS #

Carroll

   1000    2002    International    4400    1900 900 A    1HTMKAAN52H512324    31309
   1001    2002    International    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN92H542216    31310
   1002    1994    International    4900    2000 800 A    1HTSDPNN0RH554683    31311
   1003    1994    International    4700    2800 A    THTSCACN8RH578457    31312
   1004    2002    International    4400    1600 800 A    1HTMKAAN52H543752    31300
   1005    2006    Peterbilt    335    2800 A    2NPLHD7X66M651685    31313
   1006    1999    Peterbilt    330    2800 A    1NPNHD7X7YS526725    31314
   1007    1995    Mack    MS300P    2800 A    VG6M118B6TB301919    31315
   1008    1997    Mack    MS300P    2600 A    VG6M118B2VB302245    31316
   1009    1995    Ford    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR82E7SVA56241    31317
   1010    1995    Ford    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR82E4SVA31068    31318
   1011    1994    Mack    MS300P    2600 A    VG6M118B5RB301189    31319
   1013    1995    International    4700    1800 S    1HTSCABN0SH647603    31321
   1014    1990    International    4700    2200 S    1HTSCCFN5LH238441    31322
   1015    1997    International    4700    1800 S    1HTSCABN6VH428830    31323
   1020    1994    Ford    L8000    3400 A    1FDXR82E0RVA26850    32201
   1025    2001    International    4900    2800 A    1HTSDAAN51H377605    31840
   1026    1992    International    4900    2200 1200 A    1HTSDNUR0NH418038    32203
   1027    1992    International    4900    2300 700 A    1HTSDNUR9NH418037    32204
   1028    1996    Ford    L8000    700 2300 A    1FDYR82E8TVA15154    32205
   1029    1995    Peterbilt    200    3000 A    1XPMH77X3SM608577    32202
   1030    2000    International    4900    2000 800 A    1HTSDAAN3YH256016    31292
   1031    1991    Mack    DM688S    4400 A    1M2B192C9MM002499    31293
   1032    2000    Peterbilt    330    3000 A    1NPNHD7X7YS522447    31294
   1033    1998    International    4900    1800 1000 A    1HTSDAAN7WH521727    31295
   1034    1990    Mack    DM688S    4400 A    1M2B192C7LM002340    31297
   1035    1990    Ford    LN8000    700 2100 A    1FDXR82A6LVA27280    31296
   1036    1995    Ford    LN8000    1000 1000 700 A    1FDXR82E1SVA81331    31298
   1037    1991    International    4900C    1500 1000 A    1HTSDZ7N3MH306039    31300
   1038    1998    Peterbilt    330    1000 700 1300 A    3BPNHD7X9WF466321    31324
   1039    2000    Peterbilt    330    1000 2000 A    1NPNHD7X9YS522448    31325
   1040    2001    International    4900    1000 2000 A    1HTSDAAN31H241876    31326
   1041    1999    International    4900    1000 1000 800 A    1HTSDAAN9YH266128    31299
   1042    1996    Mack    MS300P    1600 1000 A    VG6M118B8TB301971    31301
   1043    1997    Volvo    FE42    2000 800 A    4V52AEEC5VR476298    31302
   1044    1994    Volvo    White    1200 2300 A    4V52AFEC2RR473273    31303
   1045    1994    Volvo    FE White    2000 1000 A    4V52ADEC5RR473272    31304
   1046    1998    International    DS    2100 700 A    1HTSCAAN4WH593892    31327


   1047    1994    Ford    LN8000    1300 1300 1300 A    1FDXS82E5RVA19123    31305
   1050    1991    International    4900    1000 1800 A    1HTSDZ7N8MH351655    31306
   1051    2005    Peterbilt    330    2000 800 A    2NPNHD7X95M848941    31307
   1052    2005    Peterbilt    330    2000 800 A    2NPNHD7X45M848950    31308
   1053    2000    International    4900    2100 700 A    1HTSDAAN3YH251222    31328
   1054    2001    International    4900    2100 700 A    1HTSDAAN01H392500    31329
   1055    1999    International    4900    1000 2000 A    1HTSDAAN8XH648200   
   1056    2001    International    4900    800 2000 A    1HTSDAAN11H378430   
   1057    1995    Mack    C300    2500 A    VG6BH0988S8701222    31761

Hardy

   1301    2000    INTER    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN4HY275433    17765
   1302    2004    INTER    4400    2800A    1HTMKAAN54H662761    17767
   1303    1990    INTER    4600    2800A    1HTSDZ7N4LH293834    17816
   1306    1999    Internat’l    4900    2700    1HTSDAAN9XH696434    18876
   1307    2004    Peterbilt    PB330    2800    2NPNHD7X64M825356    18875
   1308    1991    FORD    LS8000    3300A    1FDYS82A9MVA08359    19211

Hicksville

   1402    1997    INTER    4900    3600/A    1HTSHAARXVH459553    7535

Patterson

   1405    1994    INTER    4900    2800/A    1HTSDPPN7RH553057    7536
   1410    1989    MACK    R690T    3400/A    1M2N275C0KW008056    2981
   1411    1988    FORD    L8000    3600/A    1FDYS80U9JVA53844    2879
   1414    1989    FORD    L8000    3400/A    1FDYS82AXKVA19724    3073
   1417    1987    MACK    DMRD    4700/A    1M2B126C1HA013912    7537
   1428    1991    MACK    RB690S    3650/A    1M2AM20C8MM001874    3132
   1429    1988    FORD    L8000    3400/A    1FDYS80U6JVA53848    6663
   1438    1990    WHITE    WCS/GMC    4400/A    4V2ACBMD0LN626446    3113
   1439    1982    MACK    MR606P    3000 A    1M2K119CXCM001318    2996
   1440    1995    INTER    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN5SH629113    7642
   1445    1989    MACK    R690T    3400/A    1M2N275C8KW008015    2884
   1446    1989    MACK    R690T    3400/A    1M2N275CXKW008016    3145
   1453    1989    WHITE    WCS/GMC    4400/A    4V2ACBMD3KN623779    3139
   1455    1986    FORD    L8000    3400/A    1FDYR80U5FVA46165    3099
   1459    1989    MACK    R690T    3400/A    1M2N275C1KW008017    3012
   1460    1995    INTER    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN6SH659656    7772
   1462    1992    FORD    L8000    3400/A    1FDXS82AXNVA01854    7814
   1463    1993    INTER    4900    2800/A    1HTSDPPN0PH487822    7812
   1465    1995    INTER    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN9SH672479    7813
   1468    1988    MACK    R685T    3400/A    1M2N166C1JA090516    2989
   1481    2004    INTER    7600    5000/A    1HTWYAXT94J085304    18641
   1482    2004    INTER    7600    5000/A    1HTWYAXT74J084457    18642


   1354    1987    INTER    S1900    3000A    1HTLDTVM0HHA25345    17118
   1356    1988    INTER    S1900    3000A    1HTLDDBN7JH587420    17913
   1361    1979    MACK    MR606    3400A    MR606P1048    28004
   1363    1993    INTER    4900    3000A    1HTSDPPN8PH478012    17119
   1364    1989    MACK    DM690SX    3300A    1M2B182C0KW005464    17129
   1365    1989    MACK    DM690SX    3300A    1M2B182C2KW005465    17130
   1371    1990    MACK    RD60S    4500/S    2M2P198C2LC006034    18676
   1372    2006    FRGHT    M2-106    3100/A    1FVACYDJ76HW41187    18674
   1373    2006    FRGHT    M-2112    4500/A    1FVHC5CV76HW41188    18673
   1390    1995    INTER    490    3000A    1HTSDAAN8SH656595    17122
   1391    1995    INTER    490    3000A    1HTSDAANXSH656601    17123
   1392    2002    INTER    440    3000A    1HTMKAAN32H526917    17124

Maspeth

   1100    2004    INTER    7600    5000/1/A    1HTWYAXT34J085301    18647
   1101    1991    MACK    RB690S    3600 / S    1M2AM20C6MM001873    1197
   1102    1991    MACK    RB690S    3600 / S    1M2AM20CXMM001875    965
   1103    1991    MACK    RB690S    3600 / S    1M2AM20C1MM001876    2683
   1104    1991    MACK    RB690S    3600 / S    2M2AM17CXMC001679    1244
   1105    1990    MACK    RB690S    4600 / S    1M2P198CXLW006478    1117
   1106    1989    MACK    RB690S    4600 / S    1M2P198C9KW003621    884
   1108    1989    MACK    R690T    3000 / S    1M2N275C9KW008251    1081
   1109    1989    MACK    R690T    3000 /S    1M2N275C0KW008252    1082
   1110    1989    MACK    R690T    3000 / S    1M2N275C4KW008013    1086
   1111    1989    MACK    R690T    3000 / S    1M2N275C6KW008014    1087
   1112    1988    MACK    RB690S    4400 / S    1M2P198C1JW003255    905
   1113    2014    FRTLNR    M2-112    4500/S    1FVHC5DVXEHFL5530   
   1114    1987    AUTOCAR    DS64B    4600 /S    1WBPCCMD9HU304096    1186
   1115    1987    AUTOCAR    DS64B    4600 / S    1WBPCCMD7HU304095    1195
   1117    1987    MACK    R686ST    4600 /S    1M2N178CXHA006206    1101
   1119    1987    MACK    R686ST    4600/S    1M2N178C5HA006484    1189
   1120    1991    WHITE    WX    3000/S    4V2DAFBD2MN641237    7764
   1121    1985    MACK    DM686S    4600/S    1M2B126C1FA011932    903
   1122    1985    MACK    RD686S    4400/S    1M2P137C8FA012019    932
   1126    1983    MACK    DM686SX    5400/S    1M2B128C4DA009490    1155
   1128    1983    AUTOCAR    LTA10    4400/S    1WBKCCMD5DN059621    2678
   1132    1979    MACK    R    3400A    R606T1073    18739
   1136    1995    MACK    RD690S    4500    1M2P264C1SM017610    19100
   1159    2002    FRTLNR    FL80    3000/S    1FVABXAK12HJ84980    18228
   1160    2007    FRTLNR    M2-112    5000/A    1FVMC5DE87HY19446    31176
   1161    2007    FRTLNR    M2-112    5000/A    1FVMC5DEX7HY19447    31177


   1162    2007    FRTLNR    M2-112    5000/A    1FVMC5DE17HY19448    31178
   1193    1987    AUTOCAR    NTL300    4400/S    1WBPCCJE7HU302392    1218
   1196    1989    MACK    R690T    3000/S    1M2N275C7KW008040    1245
   1198    2005    INTER    7600    5500    1HTWYSBT45J007527    18783
   1214    1984    MACK    MR685P    3000 / S    1M2K125C2EM006849    18396
   1216    1982    MACK    DM686SX    5400 / S    1M2B128C1CA008439    18417
   1217    1981    MACK    DM686SX    5400 / S    1M2B128C3BA007730    18416
   1225    1988    MACK    RD686S    4400 / S    1M2P138C8JA017065    18400
   1226    1987    WHITE    EXP2    5000 / S    1WXDCHJE3HN116109    18411
   1227    1987    WHITE    EXP2    5000 / S    1WXDCHJEXHN116110    18415
   1244    1984    AUTOCAR    CONV    5500 S    1WBUCCJE6EU096254    18419
   1288    1985    WHITE    EXP2    5500 / S    1WXDCHJE4FN071081    18420
   1289    1988    MACK    MR690S    4400 / S    1M2K175C9JM001879    18402
   1293    1991    MACK    RD690S    4400 / S    1M2P198CXMM008471    18405
   1294    1990    MACK    RD690S    4400 / S    2M2P198C1LC006932    18404
   1295    1991    MACK    RD690S    4400 / S    1M2P198C8MM008470    18406

Plainview

   1700    1993    FORD    LS8000    3400/A    1FDYS82E8PVA14273    2195
   1702    1995    FORD    LNT8000    4400/A    1FDYW82E2SVA33480    2197
   1703    1994    FORD    LNT8000    4000/A    1FDYW82E0RVA16347    2198
   1704    1997    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR82EXVVA09368    7714
   1708    1986    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR80U3GVA31144    2202
   1709    1986    FORD    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR80U1GVA30736    2203
   1712    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300/A    1FVABXAK82HJ84975    18246
   1713    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3400/A    1FVABXAK62HJ84988    18245
   1719    1984    INTER    S1900    3000A    1HTLDTVN7EHA24981    2107
   1727    1987    MACK    R600    2800/A    1M2N165B0HA090297    7729
   1728    1989    INTER    S1900    2800/A    1HTLDTVN5KH604531    7730
   1730    1988    INTER    S1900    2800/A    1HTLDTVN5JH541252    7731
   1731    1986    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR80U9GVA03493    7716
   1732    1990    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A7LVA12769    7715
   1735    1989    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A3KVA23895    7802
   1736    1993    FORD    LN8000    2700/A    1FDXR82E0PVA07485    7803
   1738    1990    INTER    4954    2800/A    1HTSDZ4N8LH290410    12075
   1746    1978    FORD    LN8000    3200/A    R80DVAJ8675    2180
   1747    1977    FORD    LN8000    3200A    R80DVY49565    1871
   1779    1990    KNWRT    T400    4200/A    1NKBL59X9LJ545155    2030
   1789    1988    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A9JVA16917    2127


Yaphank

   1500    1995    FORD    L8000    2800 A    1FDXR82E4SVA35878    31671
   1501    2007    FRGHT    M2 106    3600/A    1FVFCYDJ57HY19377    31155
   1503    1990    WHITE    WX    5000/A    4V2DCFMD3LN629538    3205
   1505    2005    INTHR    4300    2799    1HTMMAAN75H104082    19969
   1507    1988    FORD    L8000    3800A    1FDXR80U4JVA05241    1683
   1508    2000    GMC    TF7B    2800/A    1GDM7C1C5YJ501345    8625
   1511    2004    INTHR    7600    5000/A    1HTWYAXT94J085268    18659
   1512    1988    WHITE    EXPII    5000/A    4V2DCFBD9JN607575    17398
   1515    1986    FORD    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR80U7GVA03492    31802
   1528    1992    CHEVY    KODIAK    2800/A    1GBM7H1J5NJ100846    8622
   1529    1995    VOLVO    FE42    2800/A    4V52AEHD7SR474116    8623
   1534    1988    MACK    R609S    4500/S    1M2N277Y8JW005526    1657
   1536    1997    VOLVO    FE42    2800/A    4V52AEFD5VR476325    8624
   1537    1990    WHITE    WCS    4400/A    4V2ACBMD4LN626448    3206
   1538    1984    WHITE    WLC    4400/A    1WXDCHMD5EN059619    1498
   1539    1990    FORD    L8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A5LVA36004    1688
   1540    1993    FORD    L8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A0PVA00453    1691
   1541    1991    MACK    CS300    2800/A    VG6BA03B3MB052649    1692
   1542    1994    FRGHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HLBA5RL585524    1693
   1543    1985    INTHR    1900    2800/A    1HTLDTVN2FHA23772    3202
   1544    1990    FORD    L8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A7LVA04476    1689
   1546    1995    FRGHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HFBA9SL637471    1694
   1548    1988    FORD    C8000    2800/A    1FDXD80U3JVA33479    1686
   1562    1990    INTHR    4900    4800/A    1HTSHZ3T3LH694865    12075
   1568    1990    FORD    L8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A9LVA04477    1489
   1569    1991    INTHR    4900    3000/A    1HTSDZ7N2MH343454    3195
   1576    1998    INTHR    4900    2900/A    1HTSDAAN0WH536828    7446
   1577    1997    INTHR    4900    2900/A    1HTSDAAN3VH443882    7447
   1578    1996    INTHR    4900    2900/A    1HTSDAAN1TH280761    7448
   1579    1994    INTHR    4900    2900/A    1HTSDPPN9RH544182    7449
   1580    1989    FORD    C8000    3500/A    1FDYD80U6KVA06976    7450
   1581    1987    INTHR    S1900    2900/A    1HTLDTVN5HH525658    7451
   1583    2004    INTER    7600    5000/A    1HTWYAXTX4J085263    18660
   1584    2004    INTER    7600    5000/A    1HTWYAXT14J085264    18661
   1598    1987    FORD    L8000    4500/A    1FDZW82A2HVA02661    7688
   1599    1999    INTER    4600    2800/A    1HTSDAANXXH651101    17904


Hoffberger

   16101    2001    FREIGHTLINER    FL70    2800 A    1FVABTBS41HJ23905    28050
   16102    1999    STERLING    Convt    2800 A    2FZHLJAA3XA982583    28051
   16103    1995    FORD    LN8000    3000 A    1FDYR82E3SVA27209    31464
   16104    1996    FORD    LN8000    3000 A    1FDYR82E6TVA15153    31465
   16110    1993    PETERBILT    379    4400/A    1XP5DE9XXPN338718    29510
   16111    1993    INTERNATIONAL    8100    4200/A    1HSHCAZR6PH500796    29511
   16112    1994    FORD    LS8000    4500/A    1FDZY82EORVA31199    32075
   16120    1993    INTERNATIONAL    4900    3000/A    1HTSDPNN7PH478733    29467
   16127    2002    INTERNATIONAL    4400    4400/A    1HTMSADRX2J034165    29473
   16128    2002    INTERNATIONAL    4400    2700/A    1HTMKAAN52H517491    29474
   16130    2002    INTERNATIONAL    4400    4400/A    1HTMSADR82J034164    29475
   16131    1998    FREIGHTLINER    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HLBA1XHA06631    29476
   16132    1994    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR82EXRVA51125    29477
   16133    1997    GMC    T7500    2800/A    1GDM7C1J5VJ509889    29478
   16134    2000    GMC    C7500    3000/A    1GDM7H1C1YJ509584    29479
   16135    1998    FREIGHTLINER    FL80    2800/A    1FUWJLBB2WH887207    29480
   16137    1995    FORD    LN9000    4200/S    1FDZW90X9SVA29313    19901
   16139    2005    INTERNATIONAL    4300    2800/A    1HTMMAAN75H124445    19897
   16140    2005    INTERNATIONAL    4300    2800/A    1HTMMAAN05H124447    19898
   16141    2001    KENWORTH    T-300    2800/A    2NKMHD7X81M872708    19899
   16142    2005    INTERNATIONAL    4300    2800/A    1HTMMAAN25H117368    19902
   16143    2005    INTERNATIONAL    4300    2800/A    1HTMMAAN15H100805    19900
   16161    1996    MACK    MIDLINER    2800/A    VG6M118BITB301911    29463
   16165    1990    INTERNATIONAL    4900    3000/A    1HTSDTVNOLH206835    29466
   16169    1980    MACK    MR    3400/A    MR487P1238    29507

Hoffman

   16650    2002    INTL    4400    3150/A    1HTMKAAN92H517493    28383

Trumbull

   16651    1999    FRHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HLBA6XHA22517    28358
   16652    2004    KW    310    2800/A    2NKMHD7X44M052243    28359
   16654    2000    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HJBA2YHB94789    28379
   16655    1994    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HLBAXRL564877    28356
   16660    1999    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HJAA2XHB00863    28378
   16661    1994    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HLBA6RL559014    28380
   16662    1990    INTL    4900    2800/A    1HTSDTVN2LH223748    28501
   16663    1996    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HFBA3TL758384    28375
   16664    1993    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HFAA5PL416359    28503
   16665    2000    GMC    7000    3150/A    1GDM7H1CYJ517667    28507
   16666    1994    INTL    4400    2800/A    1HTSDPPNXRH554722    19895
   16667    1999    INTL    4900    3200 A    1HTSDAAR4YH23.138    32135
   16668    1999    INTL    4900    2600 A    1HTSDAA3XH644295    28017
   16670    1993    FRHT    FL 70    2800 A    1FV6HLBAPL466743    31215
   16671    2004    PETER    T300    2800 A    2NPHD7X64M815409    31216


Hoffman

   16603    94    FRHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HFAA2RL774778    28864

Danbury

   16604    95    FORD    L8000    2800/A    1FDXR82EXSVA08376    28861
   16605    95    INT    4000    2800/A    1HTSDAAN85H641188    28862
   16606    95    INT    4000    2800/A    1HTSDAAN0SH660771    28866
   16607    95    INT    4900    2700/A    1HTSDAAN8SH652174    28867
   16608    96    INT    4700    2800/A    1HTSCAAN6TH323414    28868
   16609    96    FRHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HFAA0TL732892    28858
   16610    99    FRHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HJAAOXHB00862    28857
   16611    00    INT    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN7YH303693    28869
   16612    01    INT    4000    2800/A    1HTSDAAN51H400770    27769
   16613    02    INT    4000    3000/A    1HTMKAAN22H517495    27781
   16615    99    INT    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN7XH630237    32033
   16616    2002    FRHT    FL80    3000/S    1FVABXAK52HJ84982    28091
   16617    1997    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HFBA3VL761325    19905
   16618    2005    INT    4000    2800/A    1HTMKAAN95H109208    31622
   16619    1996    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HLBA1TL872558    32136
   16620    1995    FRHT    FL-70    2800/A    1FV6HLBAOSL552582    32137

Lewis - Plainview

   16500    1979    Mack    MR    3400 / A    MR487P1019    30425
   16501    1994    Inter    2554    3400 / A    1HTGBN2R9RH570176    30426
   16503    1985    MACK    DM686S    4100A    1M2B126COFA010979    30446
   16504    1997    Freig    FL70    3000A    1FV6HFBA1VH789672    19906
   16505    2001    KENW    T300    2800A    2NKMHD7X01M876350    19907
   16506    2002    Inter    4400    3400 / A    1HTMKAANO2H517494    30428
   16507    1997    Mack    RD690S    4400 / S    1M2P264C1VM023217    30429
   16508    1993    Mack    DM690SX    5500 / S    1M2B210COPMO12280    30430
   16509    1985    Mack    R685T    3000 / S    1M2N166C0FA089834    30431
   16510    1979    MACK    RD686SX    5500S    RD686SX5609    30455
   16511    2001    Inter    4700    3000 / A    1HTSCAAN71H369640    30432
   16512    1999    Inter    4900    3000 / A    1HTSDAAN1XH608332    30433
   16513    1997    Inter    4700    3000 / A    1HTSCAAN7VH443791    30434
   16518    1989    Mack    MS300    2800 / A    VG6M112B9KB067296    30438
   16520    1997    Mack    DM690S    4800 / S    1M2B209COVMO21524    30440
   16521    1997    Mack    DM690S    4800 / S    1M2B209C2VM021525    30441
   16522    2000    Kenw    T300    2800    1NKMHD7X9YS839647    19908
   16523    1995    Mack    RD690S    4400 / S    1M2P264C8SMO17362    30442
   16524    1995    FORD    LS8000    3000 A    1FEYR82ESVA27208    31438
   16526    1998    Inter    4700    2800 / A    1HTSCAAN8WH594897    30443
   16527    2001    Freig    FL80    3000 / A    1FVABXBS51HH87480    30444
   16530    1992    Inter    490    2900    1HTSDNUR5NH418763    31903
   16531    1995    Inter    490    3000    1HTSDAAR1SH684855    31904
   16532    2007    Inter    430    3000    1HTMMANN7H411545    31905
   16560    1994    Inter’l    490    2800 / A    1HTSDDAN0RH578629    32128
   16561    2004    Freight    16M    2800 / A    1FVACXCS24HM51654    32129


Lewis - Hampton Bays

   16514    2003    Sterl    ACTERRA    2800 / A    2FZACGCS73AM03583    30435
   16515    1999    Inter    4900    2800 / A    1HTSDAAN2XH647043    27911
   16516    1993    Inter    4900    3200 / A    1HTSDPPNXPH478657    30436
   16517    1993    Ford    LN8000    3200 / A    1FDXR82E8PVA33784    30437
   16519    1987    Ford    LN8000    2800 / A    1FDXR80U7HVA03137    30439

Manor Fuel

   16550    2005    STERLING    ACT 7500    2800 A    2FZACGDC45AP00398    31107
   16551    2004    STERLING    ACT 7500    2800 A    2FZACGAKX4AM86415    31108
   16552    2002    FRGHT    F70    2800 A    1FVABTAK82HK29907    31109
   16553    1987    FORD    LS8000    3000 A    1FDXS80U9HVA28061    31110
   16556    2006    FRGHT    M2    2800 A    1FVHCYDC76HW30514    31547

Rye - Rochette

   1374    1993    VOLVO    FE42    2800/A    4V52AEHC9PR471829    29135
   1375    1988    FORD    LN8000    3400/A    1FDYR82A1JVA46112    29133
   1376    2003    INTER    4400    2800/A    1HTMKAANO3H578409    29137
   1377    1996    INTER    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAANXTH302420    29138
   1378    1990    INTER    4900    2800/A    1HTSDZ7NXMH333030    29139
   1379    1987    INTER    S1900    2800/A    1HTLDTVN8JH34604    29140
   1380    2006    FRHTL    2106    2800/A    1FVACXCS56HW40611    19932
   1381    2002    FRGHT    FL70    2700    1FVABTAK62HK02334    28098
   1382    2005    INTER    4300    3499    IHTMMAAN85H105418    28126
   1370    2000    KENWO    T300    2800 A    1NKMHZ7X0YS851313    31538
   1372    1987    INTER    1954    2800 A    1HTLDTVN5HH534229    31537
   1373    2002    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAANX2H534707    31539

Skelton

   16260    1996    FORD    L 8000    3400 A    1FDYS82E0TVA19364    32207
   16261    1997    INTER’L    4000    2800/A    1HTSDAAN8VH443182    29296
   16263    1985    MACK    MR600    3400/A    1M2K125C6FM008041    29293
   16265    1999    Peterbilt    330    2800 A    3BPNHD7X9XF480110    28000
   16266    2002    Freightliner    FL80    3000 S    1FVABXAK32HJ84981    28040
   16269    1999    INTER’L    4000    2800/A    1HTSDAAN7XH637852    29297
   16274    1980    MACK    MR    3400/A    MR685P3206    29289
   16276    1980    MACK    MR    3400/A    MR685P3208    29291
   16277    2005    INTER’L    4400    2700 S    1HTMKAAN46H250267    32178


Great Falls

   1    1999    FRGHT    HC80    2800    1FV6WFAA4XHB69914    31130
   5    1999    PETER    Bobtail    2400    1NPNHD7X8XS482555    31131
   6    1998    FORD    F800    1900    1FDNF80C6WVA23156    31132

Boston

   1113    2004    FRGHT    CONDOR    5500A    1FVHCFS74RM79097    19114
   1150    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3000A    1FVABXAK02HJ84968    18240
   1152    1998    FORD    L8500    2800-1A    1FDXN80F1WV14290    11403
   1153    1997    FORD    LS8000    3000A    1FDYN80E4VVA39727    19894
   1154    1979    WHITE    ROAD EXP    3600A    3ARFGST021521    19943
   1155    1979    MACK    DM    4800A    DM685S43805    19958
   1156    1995    INTL    4900    3400A    1HTSDAAN5SH656781    20026
   1163    2004    INTL    7600    5000-1A    1HTWYAXT64J085261    18633
   1164    2004    INTL    7600    5000-1A    1HTWYAXT54J085302    18634
   1165    2004    INTL    7600    5000-1A    1HTWYAXT44J085260    18635
   1166    2004    INTL    7600    5000-1A    1HTWYAXT74J085267    18636
   1167    2007    FRGHT    BCM2    3000-1A    1FVFCYDC97HY19349    31152
   1178    1989    MACK    RW-700    4600A    1M2AY10Y2KM004387    11469
   1179    1978    WHITE    EXPEDITER    5000A    3QRFRGT014287    11470
   1182    1988    FORD    L9000    2800A    1FDXR82AOJVA58683    11473
   1185    1982    FORD    LN9000    3500A    1FDYR9OW2CVA19203    11476
   1195    1990    WHITE    WX64    5000A    4V2DCFMD1LN629540    11504
   1198    2005    INTL    7600    5000A    1HTWYSBT25J045788    18749
   1200    2005    FRGHT    B-3    4200 A    1FVHCYDC95HU23685    17814
   1202    1987    INTL    S195    30001/A    1HTLDTVN9HH499145    11388
   1203    1990    INTL    4900    3000 1/A    1HTSDTVN3LH223404    11389
   1218    1987    FORD    LN8000    2800 1/A    1FDXR80UXHV48928    11404
   1225    1997    VOLVO    FE42    3400 1/A    4VM2AFD6VR476885    11419
   1226    1986    FORD    L8000    3000 A    1FDXR80UGVA55390    31080
   1228    1987    FORD    C8000    3400 1/A    1FDYD80U1HVA46102    11422
   1230    1987    FORD    LN8000    3000 1/A    1FDYR80U8HVA60600    11423
   1231    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3000 1/A    1FVABXAK9HJ84967    18250
   1233    2004    INTL    7600    5000 1/A    1HTWYAXT74J085303    18637
   1234    2004    INTL    7600    5000 1/A    1HTWYAXT04J085305    18638
   1237    2005    INTL    7600    5000A    1HTWYSBT05J045787    18748
   1238    1995    WHITE    EXP    5500A    4V2DCFMEXSN689176    11465
   1255    2004    INTER    BUS CLASS    3400A    1HTMKAAN14H664586    19115
   1256    2005    FRGHT    B2    4400A    1FVHCYDC95HU21483    19116


North Haven

   1001    1986    MACK    DM685S    5000D/A    2M2B126C2GC012393    9844
   1003    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300/A    1FVABXAK22HJ84969    18233
   1007    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300A    1FVABXAK22HJ84972    18236
   1008    1989    VOLVO    FE615    3000/A    YB3U6A3A4KB427871    9853
   1012    1993    FORD    LN8000    2700/A    1FDXR82EXPVA17408    9843
   1014    1988    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A7JVA25020    9845
   1016    1979    WHITE    EXP11    3400/A    3ARFGGT036040    9846
   1025    1977    FORD    LN8000    3000/A    R80DVY49575    9884
   1026    1987    MACK    MS300P    3000/A    VG6M112B5HB065537    9861
   1036    1990    FORD    LTS9000    4400 A    1FDZY90W3LVA07391    9862
   1037    2004    INTER    7600    5000/1/A    1HTWYAXT84J085262    18639
   1038    2004    INTER    7600    5000/1/A    1HTWYAXT04J085269    18640

Norwalk

   1400    2002    FRGHT    FL 80    3300A    1FVABXAK92HJ84970    18234
   1402    1999    INTR    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN7XH647796    10089
   1409    2001    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN53H540530    31752
   1410    1995    FORD    LN8000    3500A    1FDXR82E35VAO8395    10091
   1411    1998    FORD    LN8000    3600A    1FDXN80E0WVA39852    10090
   1416    1988    FORD    LN8000    2700/A    1FDXR82AXJVA47450    9983
   1427    1988    FORD    LN8000    3250A    1FDXR82AXJVAO5232    9990
   1428    1988    FORD    LN8000    2850A    1FDXS8OU4JVA09939    9991
   1429    1988    FORD    L8000    2500A    1FDXR82A3JVA47449    9984
   1448    2005    PTRBLT    335    3000    2NPLHZ7X15M849988    31576
   1450    2002    FRGHT    FL 80    3300A    1FVABXAK02HJ84971    18235
   1452    2002    FRGHT    FL 80    3000A    1FVABXAK42HJ84973    18237
   1474    1989    INTR    1900    2800A    1HTLDTVN5KH625282    9744
   1475    1990    INTR    4900    3400A    1HTSHNHR7LH298573    9741
   1476    1990    INTR    4900    3500A    1HTSHNHR3LH282712    9742
   1477    1993    INTR    4900    3000A    1HTSDPPR7PH477985    9740
   1482    2005    INTR    7600    5000A    1HTWYSBT75J045785    18545
   1483    2005    INTR    7600    5000A    1HTWYSBT95J045786    18546

Ryan - G & S

   1053    2002    KENWORTH    T300    2800A    2NKMHD7XX2M888359    19161
   1057    2006    KENWORTH    T300    2800A    2NKMHD7XX6M145836    19162
   1500    2004    INTER    BOBTAIL    2799    1HTMMAAN84H678303    28124
   1505    1984    FORD    L8000    3000/A    1FDYR8OU3EVA53002    19140
   1521    1995    INTHR    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN7SH666180    19141
   1522    1997    INTHR    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN2VH467459    19142
   1523    1987    FORD    L8000    3000/A    1FDXR8OU7HVA41192    19146/19168
   1525    1991    FORD    L8000    3000/A    1FDYR82A8MVA05822    19148
   1548    1993    KW    T8       1XKDDR9X5PJ610754    18883
   1549    1993    HEIL    9200 A       1HLA3A7F6P7H57147    18884


Ray

   1800    2009    Inter’l    7600    4500 A    1HTWYSBT49J093900    31055
   1801    1991    Inter’l    4900    2800 A    1HTSDZ7N2MH312821    30994
   1805    1998    Inter’l    9200    5000 A    2HTFMAXTXWC040353    31041
   1806    2000    Inter’l    4900    4000A    1HTSHADR1YH250511    31042
   1807    2001    Inter’l    8100    4500 A    1HTHCATT91H378426    31044
   1808    2002    Inter’l    8100    4500 A    1HTHCATT02H519644    31045
   1809    1999    Inter’l    4900    2800 A    1HTSDAAN0XH608192    31046
   1810    2003    Inter’l    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN93H572141    31047
   1811    1995    Inter’l    2674    4500 A    1HTGLAUR0SH611626    31048
   1812    2005    Inter’l    7400    3000 A    1HTWCADR25J038351    31049
   1813    2003    Inter’l    4400    2800 S    1HTMKAAN23H590867    31050
   1814    2005    Inter’l    4400    3499    1HTMMAAN15H106782    31018
   1815    2006    Inter’l    7600    4500 A    1HTWYSBT26J314700    31051
   1816    2007    Inter’l    7600    4500 A    1HTWYSBT47J438131    31052
   1817    2008    Inter’l    7600    5000    1HTWYSBT78J568499    31020
   1818    2008    Inter’l    7600    4500A    1HTWYSBT88J657482    31054
   1819    1998    Peter    330    3499    3BPNHC7X8W471509    31022
   1820    2009    Inter’l    7600    5000    1HTWYSBR59J176241    31025
   1821    2009    Inter’l    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAANX9H143583    31057
   1822    2011    Inter’l    7600    5000    1HTWYSJR2BJ336020    31026
   1823    2010    Inter’l    7600    4500 A    1HTWYSJT5AJ286286    31056
   1824    2012    Inter’l    Bobtail    4500    1HTGSSJRXCJ583552    31034
   1825    2012    Inter’l    Bobtail    4500    1HTGSSJR8CJ583551    31035
   1828    2005    Inter’l    7600    5000 A    1HTWYSBT45J045789    31289
   1840    1998    Inter’l    910       2HSFRAMR3WC039737    31043
   1845    1988    Almac    6500 A       2A9YA410J1001698    31059

Kasden - EH

   1062    2006    INTER    4300    BOBTAIL    1HTMMAAN26H175336    28125
   1063    1997    INTER    4900    2800 A    1HTSDAAN6VH456609    28052
   1064    2000    INT’L    2600    4500 A    1HTGLAHT7YH249454    28053
   1066    2004    KENWTH    T300    2800 A    2NKMHD7X94M061732    28055
   1068    2005    KENWTH    T300    2800 A    2NKMHD7X95M085045    28057
   1069    2005    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN65H116553    28059
   1070    1999    KENWTH    T300    2800 A    3BKMH77X5SF790063    28060
   1071    2007    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN57H455601    28061
   1072    2007    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN17H463582    28062
   1073    2007    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAANX7H463581    28063
   1074    2007    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN67H416662    28064
   1075    2007    INTER    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN37H416666    28065
   1076    1991    INTER    4900    2800    1HTSDZ7N6MG341335    28066
   1078    1984    INT’L    S1900    2800A    1HTLDTVN2EHA63767    28284


Buckley

   1321    1999    INTL    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN3XH619106    18933
   1322    2010    INTL    4300    2800A    1HTMMAAN7AH278549    18934
   1323    2007    INTL    4300    2800A    1HTMMAAN27H410710    18935
   1324    2003    INTL    4400    2800A    1HTMKAAN33H562852    18948
   1325    2000    INTL    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN7YH282022    18949
   1326    2005    PTRBL    PB335    2800A    2NPLHZ7X25M858506    18950
   1327    2001    INTL    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN61H366936    18952
   1329    1992    INTL    4900    2800A    1HTSDNUN6NH401368    18954
   1330    1994    FRGHT    FL60    2800A    1FV6HF13A7RL719080    18955
   1331    2005    PTRBL    PB335    2800S    2NPLHZ7X95M850001    18956
   1332    1995    FORD    L8000    2800S    1FDXR82E9SVA18316    18957
   1333    2009    INTL    4300    3000S    1HTMMAAN49H129981    18958
   1334    2009    INTL    4300    2800A    1HTMMAAN09H105404    18951
   1336    1997    FORD    LS8000    3000A    1FDYN80E6VVA39728    19893
   1338    2005    INT’L    4400    3500    1HTMMAAN15H100657    31620

Rhode Island

   1301    1989    FORD    L8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A7KVA05397    11821
   1302    1987    INTER    S1900    2800    1HTLDTVN8HH499587    19889
   1303    1990    INTL    4900    2800A    1HTSDTVN1LH657000    12058
   1305    1990    FORD    L8000    2800A    1FDYR82A4LVA44633    11823
   1601    1995    FRHT    FL70    2700/A    1FV6HLBA6SL708852    11628
   1612    1993    GMC    8500    2850/A    1GDM7H1J9PJ503075    11536
   1617    1995    FORD    LN8000    2700A    1FDXR82E9SVA48397    11539
   1618    1990    INTL    4900    5000A    1HTSHZ3T8LH242197    11540
   1620    1994    FORD    LN8000    2850A    1FDXR82E1RVA13668    11542
   1624    1994    FORD    LN8000    2850A    1FDXR82EXRVA13670    11546
   1628    1990    FORD    LN8000    2450A    1FDXR72P1LVA04116    11608
   1630    1990    INTL    4900    2850A    1HTSDDBN2LH239555    11550
   1634    1988    FORD    LN8000    2700A    1FDXR82A6JVA32945    11627
   1635    1987    FORD    LN8000    2700A    1FDXR80U7HVA56498    11622
   1637    1993    FORD    LN8000    2700A    1FDXR82E9PVA06366    11629
   1638    1994    FORD    LN8000    3200A    1FDXR82E1RVA10771    11624
   1643    1998    MACK    RD688S    2500/2500    1M2P267C4WM038811    11773
   1648    1994    FRHT    FL70    2000/600A    1FV6HFAA7RL584586    11676
   1649    1995    FORD    LN8000    2300/400A    1FDXR82E0SVA08418    11723
   1650    1991    INTL    1954    3000A    1HTSDZ7N5MH348907    11559
   1652    1998    PTRBL    330    3000A    3BPNHD7X2WF456309    11623
   1653    1990    INTL    4300    2700A    1HTSDTVNOLH238586    11626


   1654    1987    INTL    S1954    3000A    1HTLDTVN6HH509646    11560
   1657    1989    INTL    S1954    2800A    1HTLDTVNXKH635581    11561
   1664    1998    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXN80F3WVA14825    11716
   1665    1997    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR82E7VVA22885    11673
   1666    1997    MACK    CS300P    2700A    VG6BA09B3VB701567    11695
   1667    1997    MACK    CS300P    2700A    VG6BA09BXVB701565    11696
   1668    1997    MACK    CS300P    2700A    VG6BA09B7VB701569    11697
   1669    1995    FRHT    FL70    2700A    1FV6HFBA9SL652326    11682
   1673    1993    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR82E4PVA33975    11678
   1677    1990    INTL    4900    2800    1HTSDTVN3LH250456    11569
   1681    1991    INTL    4900    3000    1HTSDZ7N3MH331118    11573
   1683    1995    VOLVO    FE42    3200A    4V52AFHD3SR475110    11575
   1685    1992    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR82A8NVA02688    11680
   1690    1989    INTL    S1900    2800A    1HTLDDBN9KH656531    11757
   1692    1987    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR82A5HVA31294    11739
   1693    1987    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR80UXHVA58746    11740
   1694    1987    INTL    S1900    2800A    1HTLDTVN1HHA20283    11747
   1698    1986    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR80W7GVA08207    11743
   1699    1984    INTL    S1900    2800A    1HTLDTVN7EHA68673    11744
   1711    2002    KENWORTH    T300    3000A B    2NKMHY7XX2M884187    12674
   1712    2002    KENWORTH    T300    3000A B    2NKMHY7X82M884186    12675
   1713    2003    FRGHT    FL70    3000A B    1FVABTBV63HL09412    12676
   1714    2003    FRGHT    FL70    2800A B    1FVABTBV83HL09413    12677
   1715    1987    WHITE    WX42    3300    1WXDAHAC1HN123001    12090
   1718    1993    FRGHT    FL70    3000A BL    1FV6HFAA3PL494168    12093
   1719    1994    FRGHT    FL70    3000A B    1FV6HFAA0RL710139    12678
   1720    1994    FRGHT    FL70    3000A BL    1FV6HFAA9RL710138    12094
   1721    1994    FRGHT    FL70    3000A BL    1FV6HFAAXRL556412    12095
   1722    1995    FRGHT    FL70    3000A B    1FV6HFAA1SL635246    12679
   1723    1995    FORD    LN8000    3000A BL    1FDXR82E2SVA07769    12096
   1724    1995    FORD    LN8000    3000A BL    1FDXR82E0SVA07768    12097
   1725    1994    FORD    LN8000    2800A TL    1FDXR82E0RVA21986    12098
   1727    1996    MACK    RD690    5000A BL    1M2P264CXTM019583    12102
   1729    2000    FRGHT    FL70    3000A BL    1FV6HFBAXYHF06600    12106
   1770    1989    FORD    LNT9000       1FDYW90W3KVA48197    28222
   1771    1989    MACK    R688ST       1M2N187Y3KW029047    11735
   1773    1985    MACK    R686ST       1M2N179Y8FA001156    11734
   1775    1990    FRHT    FLD120       1FUYDCYBLH376750    11767
   1776    1990    PETER    375       1XPBDE9X2LN302261    17953
   1785    1981    HEIL    11800A       1HLA3A7B0B7K51719    11726


   1786    1980    FRUHF    11500A       UNT022402    11763
   1787    1978    FRUHF    10900       UN2606704    11762
   1788    1987    HEIL    9400A       1HLA3A7B3H7H53457    11764
   1790    1985    HEIL    8500A       1HLA3A7BXF7G53045    11727
   1791    1976    TRLMB    9250A       P40054    11761
   1793    1978    FRUHF    9200A       UNZ596008    28224

Woods

   1551    1995    FRHGT    FL70    2700    1FV6HLBA7SL686294    17156
   1553    1998    FRGHT    FL70    2700    1FV6HLBA2WH915067    17158
   1561    2000    FRGHT    FL70    2700    1FV6HJBAXYHA37835    17159
   1562    2001    FRGHT    FL70    2700    1FVABTAK31HG48605    17160
   1564    2002    FRGHT    FL70    2700    1FVABTAK72HJ83342    17162
   1565    2003    FRGHT    FL70    2800    1FVACXAK93HL69535    17163
   1566    2003    FRGHT    FL70    2800    1FVABTAK43HK55227    17164
   1567    2004    FRGHT    M2-106    2700    1FVACXDC14HN51865    17165
   1568    2004    FRGHT    M2-106    2700    1FVACXDC34HN51866    17166
   1571    1997    FRGHT    FL70    2700    1FV6HLBA9VH667415    17157
   1572    1984    FORD    F-700    2200    1FDXF70H7EVA45342    17144
   1573    1993    FRGHT    FL70    2700    1FV6HFAA8PL481674    17155
   1575    2007    FRGHT    M2-106    2700    1FVACXDC87HY21906    17167
   1583    1988    FORD    LN8    2700    1FDXR82A9JVA47455    17154

Burke

   1700    2000    Peterbilt    330    2800A    1NPNHD8X9YS528023    16968
   1701    2000    Peterbilt    330    2800A    1NPNHD8X7YS528022    16967
   1702    2007    Freightliner    M2-106    3600A    1FVFCYDC47HY19355    31165
   1703    2007    Mack    Granite -CTP    4500A    1M2AT04C47M004924    31164
   1704    2005    Internat’l    7400    3600A    1HTWCAARX5J007532    18774
   1705    2005    Internat’l    7400    3600A    1HTWCAAR15J007533    18775
   1706    2002    Kenworth    T300    2800A    2NKMHZ7X12M891907    17065
   1707    2001    Kenworth    T300    2800A    2NKMHZ7XX1M876840    17066
   1708    1995    Internat’l    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN5SH679557    17067
   1709    1989    Ford    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR82A1KVA45541    17068
   1713    1990    Ford    LN8000    3000A    1FDXR82A6LVA02833    13991
   1717    1997    Ford    L9000    3000A    1FDYR90L5VVA17423    15834
   1718    1998    Ford    LO8    2800A    1FDXN80F2WVA41160    13998
   1723    1993    Mack    MS3    2800A    VG6M118B8PB300647    13996
   1732    2005    Internat’l    7600    5000A    1HTWYSBT25J007526    18773
   1736    2001    Peterbilt    330    3000A    2NPNHD8X21M558663    16814
   1737    2001    Peterbilt    330    3000A    2NPNHD8X71M558626    16813
   1738    2004    Peterbilt    330    3200A    2NPNHD8X54M810877    18288


   1739    1997    Ford    L9T    4000A    1FDYS96T0VVA30883    13999
   1740    1995    Ford    L9000    3200A    1FDYR90L0SVA83809    15833
   1744    1999    Inter    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN9XH661599    17047
   1745    1990    Inter    4900    3200A    1HTSETVR4LH206773    17048
   1746    1985    Inter    S1980    3000A    1HTLDTVN9FHA35305    17049
   1750    1998    Peterbilt    330    2800A    3BPNHD7X3WF457811    16272
   1751    1999    Peterbilt    330    2800A    3BPNHD7XXXF494338    17031
   1752    1995    Volvo    VFE    2800A    4V52AEHD6SR474415    13970
   1767    1995    Ford    L9000    2800A    1FDYR90L1SVA17415    13977
   1768    1995    Ford    L9000    3000A    1FDYR90LXSVA17414    13978
   1769    1994    Ford    L9000    3000A    1FDYR90L5RVA09585    13979
   1774    1998    Internat’l    DT466    2800A    1HTSDAANXWH555368    17214
   1780    2005    Internat’l    7600       1HSWYSBR35J131149    18776
   1783    1998    Peterbilt    378       1XPFDB0X0WN456842    16271
   1786    2002    Peterbilt    357       1XPADB0X92D574415    unknown
   1787    2002    Peterbilt    357       1XPADB0X42N574588    unknown
   1790    2005    HEIL    A9200       5HTAB432257H68515    18810
   1793    1993    Fruehauf    A9200       1H4T04337PL001101    14004
   1794    1995    Fruehauf    A9200       4J8T04236ST009001    14005
   1797    2002    Fruehauf    A9200       4J8T042382T003801    15712

Carpenter & Smith

   1000    2002    Mack    RB600    4500A    1M3AM27K22M001102    17230
   1001    1994    Marmon    SBA    4500A    1JUDEF185R1000040    17231
   1002    2001    Intnat’l    4900    2700A    1HTSDAAN21H329656    17232
   1003    2000    Intnat’l    4800    2000A    1HTSEAAN8YH254114    17233
   1005    2005    Intnat’l    7400    2700A    1HTWCAAN55J050141    17235
   1006    2002    Intnat’l    4300    2700A    1HTMMAAN22H505194    17236
   1007    2004    Mack    RB600    4500A    1M3AM27K04M001103    17237
   1008    1990    Intnat’l    4900    2700A    1HTSDTVN5LH690744    17238
   1009    1990    Ford    LN8000    2700S    1FDXR82AXLVA05914    17239
   1010    2007    Intnat’l    7400    2700A    1HTWCAAN27J428578    17240
   1011    1997    Intnat’l    4900    2800    1HTSDAAN7VH446512    18922
   1014    1987    Ford    L8000    3600 A    1FDYR80U6HV59039    31271
   1015    1989    Ford    L8000    3600 A    1FDYR82A6KVA46530    31272

Region

   1501    1986    FORD    LN8000    3400A    1FDXR80U0GVA52792    14117
   1504    1993    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDYS82E3PVA06095    14138
   1509    1994    GMC    TOPKICK    2800A    1GDM7H1J1RJ518401    14115
   1510    1990    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDXR82A5LVA04976    14125
   1511    1998    FREIGHTL    FL70    3000A    1FV6HFBA8WH901868    14126


   1512    1988    FREIGHTL    FLC112    4000A    1FVXZWYB8JH405902    17955
   1514    1993    FORD    LN8000    2700A    1FDYR82E2RVA18768    13891
   1515    2001    STERLING    L8500    3400A    2FZAAWAKX1AH80864    28169
   1516    2002    STERLING    L8500    3400A    2FZAAWAK92AJ88418    28170
   1518    1993    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDYS82E1PVA06094    14141
   1519    1997    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDYS82E8VVA22063    15831
   1520    1997    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDYS82EXVVA22064    15832
   1521    2001    STERLING    L8500    3400A    2FZAAWAK81AH80863    16811
   1522    1998    FORD    L8000    2800A    1FDXN80F3WVA05588    18280
   1523    1998    FORD    LS8000    3600A    1FDYS80E4WVA24266    16262
   1524    1999    STERLING    L8513    3400A    2FZ6MLBB3XAB16019    16975
   1526    1996    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDYS82EXTVA17864    15830
   1527    1995    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDYS82E2SVA21700    14146
   1529    1993    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDYS82E5PVA06096    14148
   1530    1994    IH    4900    2800A    1HTSDAAN4RH570842    14152
   1533    2004    STERLING    L8500    2800S    2FZAAVAK34AM59308    18313
   1534    2002    FREIGHTL    FL80    3300A    1FVABXAK72HJ84983    18251
   1543    1992    FORD    LN8000    3000A    1FDYR82A6NVA03942    13895
   1547    1995    FORD    LN8000    3000A    1FDYR82E3SVA12516    13897
   1548    2004    STERLING    L8500    3400A    2FZAAVAK54AM59309    18314
   1552    1998    INTERNAT’L    4900    2800S    1HTSDAAN2WH538306    17045
   1580    1996    KENWORTH    T800       1XKDDR9X3TS21971    32229
   1585    1997    WESTERN    4900       2WKPDDCF2VK946554    15808
   1586    1998    FORD    LT9500       1FTYS96W2WVA18587    16261
   1588    2002    STERLING    L9500       2FWJAZAS22AJ81647    15663
   1595    1999    FRUEHAUL    9200A       4J8T04326XT001901    16976
   1596    2000    FRUEHAUL    9200A       4J8T042271T008901    14136
   1597    2001    FRUEHAUL    9200A       4J8TO42252TOO2001    15691
   1598    1998    HEIL    9200A       5HTAB432OW7H61807    16257
   1599    2005    HEIL    9200A       5HTAB432057H68514    18809

Effron

   1650    1997    FORD    LN8000    3400/A    1FDYS82E6VVA19839    15835
   1651    1990    MACK    DM685    4700/A    1M2B197C7LM007191    13907
   1653    1999    INTER    4400    3400/A    1HTSDADR0XH667600    17018
   1655    2005    INTER    4300    BOBTAIL    1HTMMAAN55H119647    28118
   1656    2004    INTER    4400    3000/A    1HTMKADN94H662709    18473
   1659    1988    MACK    DM685    4300/A    1M2B179C7JM004094    13908
   1660    1988    MACK    DM685    4300/A    1M2B179C0JM004096    13909
   1662    1992    MACK    DM685    4000/A    1M2B221C6NM009577    13915
   1663    1990    MACK    DM685    4300/A    1M2B179C0LM006806    13910


   1666    1998    PETER    330    3400/A    3BPNHD8X7WF457812    16273
   1672    1990    GMC    8500    2850A    1GDM7H1J4LJ601098    17401
   1675    1991    MACK    DM685    4300/A    1M2B221C8MM008428    13901
   1679    1994    FORD    LN8000    3500/A    1FDYS82E5RVA18767    13903
   1689    2004    INTER    4300    3000/A    1HTMMAAN55H121429    18781
   1699    2005    INTER    8600    4500/A    1HTWYSBT65J007531    18780

Leffler

   1200    2006    INTERNAT’L    4300    3000S    1HTMMAAN96H247388    19946
   1201    1997    INTERNAT’L    4700    3000S    1HTSCAAN7VH463149    19947
   1202    2005    INTERNAT’L    4300    2800A    1HTMMAAN55H121043    19948
   1205    2000    FRTLINER    FL70    3100A    1FV6HJAAGYH46602    19949
   1902    2006    INTNAT’L    4400    2800 A    1HTMKAAN36H239700    31572
   1903    2002    PETERBILT    357    4800    1NPALUDX32N578060    31191
   1904    2004    PETERBILT    357    3300 A    2NPNHD8X04M830180    31190
   1905    2005    INTER    7600    5000A    1HTWYSBT85J007529    28092
   1906    1999    FRTLINER    FL70    3000 A    1FV6JFAB4XHA83851    16160
   1907    1999    FRTLINER    FL70    3000 A    1FV6JFAB6XHA83852    16152
   1913    1999    IH    4900    3400 A    1HTSDAAN3XH608333    16164
   1914    1999    IH    4900    3200 A    1HTSDAAN5XH608334    16165
   1918    2000    FRTLINER    FL70    2800 A    1FV6HJBA5YHF86746    16154
   1919    2000    FRTLINER    FL80    4400 A    1FV6JJCB3YHG54778    16169
   1920    2002    FRTLINER    FL60    3000 S    1FVABTAK82HJ20685    16350
   1921    2003    FRTLINER    FL70    3499 S    1FVABTCS43HL12880    16369
   1923    1999    IH    4700    3000 S.    1HTSCAAN2XH225342    17897
   1928    1990    KW    T800    4200 A    2NKDLR9X7JM519675    16294
   1929    1991    KW    T800    4200 A    2NKDLR9X9JM519676    19295
   1932    1988    KW    T800    4600 A    1NKDLR9X1KJ521334    16290
   1933    1989    KW    T800    4600 A    2NKDLR9X5KM536251    16299
   1934    1989    KW    T800    4600 A    2NKDLR9X7KM536252    16300
   1935    1989    KW    T800    3500 A    2XKDDR9X6KM537881    16301
   1936    1989    KW    T800    3500 A    2XKDDR9X2KM537926    16293
   1937    1991    KW    T800    3500 A    1XKDDR9X4MJ563504    16304
   1938    1991    KW    T800    4700 A    1NKDLR9X5MJ567008    16305
   1939    1991    KW    T800    4600 A    1NKDLR9X7MJ567009    16306
   1940    1992    IH    4900    3200 A    1HTSDPBR7NH405527    16308
   1943    1994    FRTLINER    FL106    4400 A    1FVX8HCBXRL456929    16316
   1944    1994    FRTLINER    FL106    4200 A    1FVX8HCB6RL456930    16317
   1946    1995    FRTLINER    FL106    4600 A    1FVX8HCB5SL581553    16323
   1947    1995    FRTLINER    FL106    4600 A    1FVX8HCB7SL581554    16957
   1948    1995    FRTLINER    FL106    4500 A    1FVX8HCB9SL708854    16325


   1949    1995    KW    T800    2800 A    2NKMH77X9SM649483    16326
   1950    1997    KW    T800    4600 A    1NKDLS9X2VJ737463    16338
   1951    1997    KW    T800    4500 A    1NKDLS9X4VJ737464    16339
   1952    1997    KW    T800    4700 A    1NKDLS9X6VJ737465    16340
   1953    1997    KW    T800    4700 A    1NKDLS9X8VJ737466    16341
   1954    1997    KW    T800    4600 A    1NKDLS9XXVJ737467    19097
   1955    1997    KW    T800    4200 A    1NKDLS9X1VJ737468    16343
   1956    1997    KW    T880    4200 A    1NKDLS9X3VJ737469    16344
   1957    1996    KW    T800    2800 A    2XKMA77X9TM667509    16347
   1958    1997    KW    T800    4700 A    1NKDLS9X4VJ744429    16345
   1964    1994    FRTLINER    FL70    2800 A    1FV6HLBAORL834599    16314
   1966    1995    FRTLINER    FL70    3100 A    1FV6HLBA2SL604083    16320
   1973    2001    KW    T300    3000 A    2NKMHD7XX1M856235    16351
   1974    1996    FRTLINER    FL70    3000 A    1FV6HJAA3TL701462    16327
   1975    2003    FRTLINER    FL80    4200 A    1FVHBXCS73HL68639    16370
   1976    2003    FRTLINER    FL80    4200 A    1FVHBXCS33HL68640    16371
   1977    1995    FRTLINER    FL106    4600 A    1FVX8HCB3SL581552    16322
   1978    1990    FRTLINER    FL120    3500 A    1FUYDZYB1LH391532    16302
   1982    1996    KW    T-8       1XKDDR9X5TJ721976    16875
   1983    1996    KW    T-8       1XKDDR9X9TJ721978    31573
   1985    1996    KW    T800       1XKDDR9X5TS721972    16333
   1987    1996    KW    T800       1XKDDR9X9TS721974    17923
   1990    1988    FRUEHAUF    9200 A       1H4T04327JK018601    16289
   1992    1996    FRUEHAUF    9200 A       4J8T04326TT016702    16346
   1993    1996    FRUEHAUF    9200 A       4J8T04328TT016703    16328
   1994    1996    FRUEHAUF    9200 A       4J8T0432XTT016704    16329
   1995    1997    FRUEHAUF    9200 A       4J8T0432XVT002501    16336
   1996    1973    BUTLER    6500 A       2496232    16286

Tullytown

   1401    1992    INTERNAT’L    4900    3000A    1HTSDNUR2NH418039    19848
   1405    1988    Ford    C-8000    3400/A    1FDYD80U3JVA04164    19265
   1409    1995    Peterbuilt    200    3000/A    1XPMH77X1SM608576    19267
   1414    2005    International    7600    5500/A    1HTWYSBT65J007528    19840
   1420    1994    Freightliner    FL80    3400/A    1FVX8HCB8RL456928    19708
   1424    1985    Ford    L-8000    3400/A    1FDXR80U7FVA63030    19271
   1425    1987    Ford    L-8000    3400/A    1FDXR82A5HVA59354    19272
   1430    1995    Freightliner    FL80    3400/A    1FVX8HCB1SL581551    19707
   1436    1995    Freightliner    FL80    4600/A    1FVZJLBB9SL706605    19276
   1447    1982    Ford    C-8000    3100/A    1FDYD80U2DVA16231    19270
   1452    1989    Ford    L-8000    3400/A    1FDXR82A2KVA52367    19279


   1459    1995    Freightliner    FL80    4600/A    1FVZJLBB4SL575051    15837
   1460    1995    Freightliner    FL80    4600/A    1FVZJLBB7SL706604    15838
   1464    1999    Freightliner    FL80    4600/A    1FV6JJBBXYHF88148    unknown

Upper Darby

   1300    2000    Peterbilt    330    3400A    1NPNHD8X8YS510581    19779
   1302    2005    IH    7600    5000A    1HTWYSBT45J007530    19838
   1303    1989    INTERNTL    4900    3100A    1HTZSZ3R7KH644408    19807
   1305    2001    Peterbilt    330    3400A    2NPNHD8X21M558310    19743
   1307    1989    FORD    LS8000    3400A    1FDXR82A0KVA34627    19849
   1308    1990    FORD    LS8000    3200A    1FDYS82A4LVA03200    28015
   1318    1995    MACK    MS250P    2100A    VG6M117BOSB201699    19682
   1327    1995    FORD    LS 8000    3500A    1FDYS82E0SVA14115    19260
   1340    2002    Sterl Actera    M8500    3600A    2FZAANAK72AJ73734    19773
   1341    2004    Sterl Actera    M8500    3600A    2FZACHAK94AM14482    19819
   1359    1997    FORD    LS 8000    3400A    1FDYS82E6VVA19789    15842
   1360    1996    FORD    LS 8000    3400A    1FDYS82E7TVA07292    15841
   1361    1994    FORD    LS 8000    3700A    1FDYS82E2RVA18774    19251
   1362    1998    Peterbilt    330    3500A    3BPNHD8X7WF463142    19723
   1363    1992    FORD    LS 8000    3500A    1FDYS82AONVA36665    19252
   1371    1997    IH    4900    2500A    1HTSDAAN6VH425182    19672
   1372    1997    IH    4900    2500A    1HTSDAAN8VH425183    19673
   1380    2005    IH    7600       1HSWYSBRX5J131150    19839
   1383    1999    IH    9200       2HSFMAXR8XCO25991    19788
   1390    1993    HEIL    9200A       1HLA3A7B7R7H57299    19261
   1391    2007    HEIL    8500A       5HTAB432177G72300    31166
   1399    1976    HEIL    8500A       1HLA3A7B3H7H53736    19262

Wallace

   1611    1993    INT’L    4900    3000/A    1HTSDPPN7PH494282    13950
   1612    1999    FREIG    F80    4500/A    1FVXJLBB4XHA56098    17056
   1613    1997    INT’L    4900    3000/A    1HTSDAANXVH438405    13951
   1614    1999    INT’L    4900    3000/A    1HTSDAAN1XH615622    13953
   1616    2000    KW    T300    3200/S    1NKMHD7X5YS842092    19859
   1630    1997    INT’L    4900    3000/A    1HTSDAAN7VH438412    13956
   1634    1997    INT’L    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN8VH471516    unknown
   1639    1994    INT’L    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN9RH586034    13948
   1644    2001    INT’L    4900    3000/A    1HTSDAAN01H362963    16618
   1646    1995    INT’L    4900    2600/A    1HTSDAAN1SH645860    13945
   1647    1995    INT’L    4900    2800/A    1HTSDAAN9SH605767    13946
   1648    2004    INT’L    4400    2800/A    1HTMKAAN24H679985    16619
   1649    2006    FREIG    M2-106    3200/S    1FVACXCS96HW64071    16894


Wantagh

   1802    2007    Mack    CTP713    4500/A    1M2AT04C27M004923    31162
   1803    2007    MACK    CTP713    4500/A    1M2AT04C67M004925    31163
   1804    2003    Intl    7600    4400/A    1HTWYATTX3J063302    17818
   1805    1987    Mack    MR    3400 / A    1M2K125CXHM010331    14046
   1807    1983    Mack    R    4800 / A    1M2N128C5DA032287    14048
   1808    1983    Mack    R    4800 / A    1M2N128C7DA032288    14049
   1812    1980    Mack    R    4800 / A    R685ST79880    14044
   1814    1982    Mack    R    4800 / A    1M2N128C6CA032006    14008
   1815    1982    Mack    R    4600 / A    1M2N128C8CA032007    14009
   1821    1990    Mack    MR    4800/A    1M2K175C3LM003131    16675
   1825    1992    Ford    L8000    3000 / A    1FDXR82A6NVA27735    17397
   1828    1980    Mack    R    3400 / A    R606T1188    14040
   1829    1988    Mack    DM    4600 / A    1M2B179C6JM004099    14034
   1830    1995    Mack    RD    3400 / A    1M2P288C6SM017687    14028
   1831    1995    Mack    RD    3400 / A    1M2P288C4SM017686    14029
   1834    1990    Mack    DM    5000 / A    1M2B179C1LM007012    14010
   1835    1990    Mack    DM    4000 / A    1M2B179C3LM007013    14011
   1836    1994    Mack    DM    3400 / A    1M2B205C3RM013106    14012
   1840    1993    Mack    DM    5000 / A    1M2B221C7PM010823    14037
   1844    1988    Mack    DM    4400 / A    1M2B116C3JW007113    14031
   1845    1988    Mack    DM    4000 / A    1M2B179C9JM004095    14032
   1846    1988    Mack    DM    4000 / A    1M2B179C5JM004093    14033
   1848    1988    Mack    DM    4600 / A    1M2B179C9JM004100    14035
   1849    1993    Mack    DM    3400 / A    1M2B205C0PM010824    14036
   1850    2001    Mack    RD    3400 / A    1M2P288C31M032842    14052
   1860    2002    Mack    RD    3400 / A    1M2P288C42M034049    16942
   1861    2002    Mack    RD    3400 / A    1M2P288C22M034048    16941
   1870    1992    Mack    DM    3400 / A    1M2B205C7NM009683    14019
   1871    1992    Mack    DM    3400 / A    1M2B205C2NM009682    14020
   1878    1991    Mack    DM    3400 / A    1M2B205C8MM008427    14050
   1879    1991    Mack    DM    3400 / A    1M2B205C6MM008426    14051
   1880    2005    Mack    CH       1M1AJ06Y65N001985    18772
   1881    2005    Mack    CH       1M1AJ06Y85N001986    18771
   1883    1990    Mack    CH       1M2AA06Y6LW006462    14058
   1884    1992    Mack    CH       1M2AA13YXNW015338    14059
   1888    1997    Mack    CH       1M1AA14Y0VW072750    14055
   1890    2005    Heil    10600 / A       5HTAB413857J68512    18807
   1891    2005    Heil    10600 / A       5HTAB413X57J68513    18808
   1892    1996    CUSTOM    9500 A       1C9A1B2B6TS001233    31532


   1894    1995    Heil /Tag F2 E10600    10600 / A      1HLA3A7B8S7J58558    14061
   1895    1991    Fruehauf/Tag F2
ESF106
   10600 / A      1H4T04229NL001901    14062
   1896    1980    Fruehauf/Tag F2
E9200
   9200 / A      UNT002201    14063
   1898    1982    Fruehauf/Tag F2
E9200
   9200 / A      1H4T04125CK007201    14067
   1899    1981    Fruehauf/Tag F2
E9200
   9200 / A      1H4T04127BK020501    14066

Arlington - Washington

   1265    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300/A   1FVABXAK32HJ84978    18222
   1266    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3400/2/A   1FVABXAK52HJ84979    18223
   1267    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300/A   1FVABXAK02HJ84985    18225
   1268    2005    INTHR    7400    3600/A   1HTWCAAR45J045774    18631
   1804    1990    FORD    LN8000    2800/1/A   1FDXR82A1LVA10127    6568
   1806    1987    FORD    LN8000    2800/1/A   1FDXR80U5HVA63501    6570
   1810    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3400/A   1FVABXAK62HJ84974    18219
   1811    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300/A   1FVABXAK42HJ84987    18220
   1891    2005    INTHR    7400    3600/A   1HTWCAAR85J045776    18632
   1893    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3000/A *2   1FVABXAK92HJ84984    18221
   1281    1987    FORD    LS8000      1FDZU90W0HVA59449    18231
   1292    1977    FRUEHAUF    9200/A      UNY581401    31451

Baltimore

   1702    2007    FRGHT    M2106    3600/1   1FVFCYDC77HY19351    31189
   1708    1986    FORD    CF7000    2300/A   9BFXH70P6GDM00666    18208
   1710    1985    FORD    LN8000    3000/A*1   1FDXR80U6FVA47899    12140
   1720    1990    FORD    LS8000    3200A   1FDYS82A1LYA03199    19045
   1724    1992    FORD    LS8000    3000/A   1FDXR82AXNVA37894    28168
   1748    1986    FORD    LN8000    3000/A*2   1FDXR80U6GVA20428    4888
   1753    2005    INTHR    7400    3600/A*1   1HTWCAAR25J045773    18627
   1754    2005    INTHR    7400    3600/A*1   1HTWCAAR65J045775    18629
   1776    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300/A*2   1FVABXAK12HJ84977    18217
   1777    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3000/A*1   1FVABXAK22HJ84986    18218
   1789    1996    INT’L    8200      1HSHGAER7TH272067    12040
   1790    1996    KENWORTH    T800      1XKDDR9X7TS721973    31228
   1787    1983    FRUEHF    9200/A      1H4TO4120EK006010    4909
   1788    1988    FRUEHF    8500/A      1H4T04329JL012101    4908

Kenvil

   1326    1988    FORD    L8000    3300/2/A   1FDYS80U0JVA53845    31970
   1327    2005    INTL    7600    5000/A   1HTWYSBT55J045798    18755
   1330    1985    FORD    L8000    3000/A   1FDXR80UGFVA46784    18055
   1333    1979    MACK    MR606    4400/A   MR606S1017    31907
   1354    1988    FORD    L-8000    3300/A   1FDYS80U2JVA53846    12957


   1368    1995    INTL    4400    3400/A    1HTSG0009SH653003    12999
   1370    1995    FORD    L-8000    2950/A    1FDXR82E1SVA12056    13000
   1375    1986    INTL    S-1900    2800/A    1HTLDTVN8GHA58172    13011
   1380    1994    FORD    L-8000    2800/A    1FDXR72C3RVA17763    13041
   1384    1995    FORD    L-8000    3000/A    1FDXR82E6SVA22209    13066
   1387    1986    FORD    LN-8000    3600/A    1FDXR80U9GVA08208    13089
   1389    1995    FRGHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HLBA8SL664594    13092
   1390    1997    FRGHT    FL70    2800/A    1FV6HLBA0VH828508    13093
   1391    2002    FRGHT    FL70    2800/A    1FVABTBS82HJ53135    13094
   1392    2005    INTL    7600    5000/A    1HTWYSBT35J045783    18628
   1393    2005    INTL    7600    5000/A    1HTWYSBT55J045784    18630

Lakewood

   1452    1988    FORD    L-8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A4JVA00320    18088
   1456    1988    GMC    7000    2800 A    J8DM7A1SXJ3300033    32372
   1457    1985    FORD    L-8000    3000/A    1FDXR8OU1FVA70801    18053
   1459    1984    FORD    L-8000    3000/A    1FDXR8OU3EVA59345    18056
   1465    1990    INTL    4900    2800/A    1HTSDTVN7LH264375    18100
   1467    2004    INTL    7600    5000/A    1HTWYAXT34J085265    18658
   1469    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3000/A    1FVABXAK82HJ84989    18215
   1470    2007    FRGHT    M-2106    3600/A    1FVFCYDC57HY19350    31154
   1480    1996    FORD    L-8000    3400/A    1FDXR82E1TVA14536    18149
   1485    2005    STERLING    ACT    2800/A    2FZACGDC05AU93637    18159

South Plainfield

   1101    1987    FORD    LN8000    2700/A    1FDXR82A1HVA61263    18930
   1105    2005    GMC    T8500    3600A    1GDT8F43X5F505752    28288
   1107    1988    GMC    TOP KICK    3100/A    1GDM7D1Y6JV504853    12901
   1110    1980    FORD    LN8000    3000/A    R80UVJJ5366    11922
   1115    1995    FORD    LS8000    3000/A    1FDYR82EXSVA27210    31843

Allentown - Reading

   1601    2004    INTL    7600    5000/A    1HTWYAXT54J085266    18662
   1604    1997    INTL    4900    3400A    1HTSDAAN1VH451317    16337
   1605    1981    INTL    S1900    3000A    1HTAA1854BH30006    11981
   1637    1994    FORD    F800    2800/A    1FDXK84E6RVA21069    11356
   1638    1988    INTL    S1954    3000/A    1HTLDTVN8JH554805    11328
   1642    1990    INTL    4900    2800/A    1HTSDTVN3LH216565    11336
   1654    1991    FORD    LS8000    3400/A    1FDYS82A5MVA08360    28016
   1659    1995    INTL    LN8000    3000/A    1FDYR82E2SVA18050    11099
   1686    1987    FORD    LN8000    3300/A    1FDXR80U1HVA30043    11118
   1689    1996    VOLVO    FE    3200/A    4V52AEFD6TR475892    11123
   1690    1997    VOLVO    FE    2800/A    4VE2AKFD5VR476646    11122
   1694    2005    INTL    7600    5000/A    1HTWYSBT85J045794    18757


Philadelphia

   1551    1988    INTERNATIONAL    S1954    3300 / A    1HTLDUXN6JH541974    11133
   1558    1988    INTERNATIONAL    S1900    2800 / A    1HTLDTVN5JH570587    11254
   1559    1990    INTERNATIONAL    S4900    2800 / A    1HTSDTVNXLH223996    11256
   1560    1990    INTERNATIONAL    S4900    3200 / A    1HTSDTVR4LH223995    11255
   1564    1991    MACK    MS250P    2600 / A    VG6M114BXMB200762    11224
   1566    1994    FORD    LN8000    2800 / A    1FDXR82E8RVA37949    11221
   1568    1994    FORD    LN8000    2800 / A    1FDXR82E2RVA12898    11226
   1576    1996    FORD    LN8000    4000 / A    1FDYR82E0TVA04990    11300
   1592    1993    INTERNATIONAL    9370 EAGLE       2HSFBBHR6PC070356    11266
   1593    1985    Heil    8000/A       1HLA3A7B1E7G52798    11189
   1594    1989    Heil    9200/A       1HLA3A7B2K7H54476    11246

Pennsauken

   1500    2007    FRIGHT    M-2106    3600/A    1FVFCYDC97HY19352    31147
   1501    1979    FORD    LN-8000    3000/A    R80DVDC8864    17554
   1506    2005    INTL    7400    3600/A    1HTWCAAR15J006527    18497
   1531    1998    KEN    T300    2800/A    3NKMHD7XOWF763665    17633
   1536    1988    FORD    LN-8000    2800/A    1FDXR80UXJVA48790    17639
   1537    2000    KEN    T300    2800/A    1NKMHD7X9YS830088    17641
   1538    2005    INTL    7600    5000/A    1HTWYSBT65J045793    18753

Princeton

   1400    2002    FRGHT    FL80    3300/2/A    1FVABXAKX2HJ84976    18248
   1401    2001    FRGHT    FL70    2800/A    1FVABTBV41HH19755    17831
   1411    1995    FORD    LN8000    2800/2/A    1FDXR82E8SVA08408    17678
   1412    1986    FORD    L8000    3000/1/A    1FDXR80O6GVA23717    12308
   1432    1978    FORD    L8000    3000/1/A    R80DVCH0238    17423
   1447    1978    FORD    L8000    2800/3/A    R80DVBG6647    17424

Southern Propane

   1439    2007    CHEV    BOBTAIL    3499WC    1GDM7C1GX7F426694    28152
   1440    2006    GMC    BOBTAIL    3200WC    1GDM7C1G96F415135    28151
   1441    1999    FRGHT    BOBTAIL    3000WC    1FV6HFFA7XH989355    28150
   1442    1994    FORD    BOBTAIL    3200 WC    1FDXF7088RVA27759    28149


VANS

 

Location

   Unit #    Year    Make    Model    Capacity   

Vin #

   FAS #

Carroll

   S650    2000    Ford    E350    Van    1FTNE2420YHB43543    31331
   S663    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W16DA48156    31332
   S664    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W56DA48158    31333
   S665    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W27DA21985    31334
   S666    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W07DA45928    31335
   S667    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W47DA54762    31336
   S668    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24WX6HA85215    31339
   S669    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W66HA42927    31337
   S670    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W46DB06518    31338
   S671    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W06DB06516    31342
   S672    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W27DA45929    31343
   S673    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W07DA45931    31344
   S674    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W67DA45934    31345
   S675    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W87DA45935    31346
   S676    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W17DA45937    31347
   S677    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W37DA45938    31348
   S678    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W17DA63581    31349
   S679    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W37DA63582    31350
   S681    2007    Ford    E250    CL Utility    1FTNE24WX7DA21989    31352
   S682    2006    Ford    F350    CL Utility    1FDWF36P46ED00145    31346
   S683    2006    Ford    F350    CL Utility    1FDWF36P26EC38101    31341
   S688    2004    Ford    E350    CL Utility    1FDSE35L44HA27817    31353
   S689    2003    Ford    E350    CL Utility    1FDSE35L53HA74630    31354
   S690    2003    Ford    E350    CL Utility    1FDSE35L73HA90540    31355
   S694    2003    Ford    E3    Van    1FTSE3466HB29513    18296

Hardy

   S001    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W87DB41421    17768
   S002    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24WX6DB16390    17393
   S004    2001    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE242X1HA03134    17744
   S005    2001    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE242X1HA09192    17743
   S007    2003    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE242X3HA14413    17747
   S011    2002    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24242HA51021    17775
   S013    2006    Ford    E350    Box    1FDSE35L06HB01446    17763
   S016    2000    GMC    2500    Utility    1GDGC34R3YF474402    17754
   S017    2002    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24272HA42572    17781
   S019    2004    Ford    F250    Utility    1FTNE20L14ED72823    17759
   S020    2005    Chevrolet    1500    Utility    1GBHC24UX5E254932    17761
   S023    2005    Ford    E350    Box    1FDWE35L85HA87795    17760
   S025    2004    GMC    2500    Box    1GDJG31U341120079    17758
   S030    2004    Ford    E350    Box    1FDSE35L54HA96435    17757


   S034    2005    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W75HA11376    17784
   S035    2005    Ford    F250    Utility    1FDNF20525EB87677    17762
   S037    2006    GMC    SAVAN    Van    1GTHG352861124840    18879
   S038    2006    GMC    SAVAN    Van    1GTHG352X61125052    18880
   S039    2006    CHEVY    3500EXP    Van    1GCHB352461163599    18878
   S042    2005    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W95HA86063    17750
   S052    2001    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24291HA91495    17746
   SO58    2013    FORD    F250    Pick up    1FTBFB68DEB60365   
   S063    2005    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24WX5HB46495    17785
   S064    2003    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24213HA04434    17782
   S065    2004    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W24HA37480    17773
   S071    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W16HB34219    17395
   S089    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W66HA60859    17751

Hicksville Patterson

   S122    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W26DB16156    18686
   S125    2007    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W27DA03356    18684
   S129    2004    GMC    G30    VAN    1GTHG35U141222896    18689

Maspeth

   S321    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W64HA78356    31200
   S324    2009    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W49DA06987    19102

Plainview

   S833    2007    CHEV    EXPRESS    CUBE    1GBHG31U571252420    30964

Hoffberger

   S6210    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L44HB34095    31512
   S6211    2004    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L64HB30789    31513

Hoffman Trumbull

   S6752    2003    GMC    SAVA    VAN    1GTHG35U231177353    28367
   S6760    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L93HB50579    27983
   S6761    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L03HB60448    27984
   S6763    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTSE34L51HA26595    28361
   S6765    1996    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTJE34Y2THA43834    28368

Hoffman Danbury

   S6702    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L63HA21912    27989
   S6704    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L23HA97823    27987

Lewis - Plainview

   S6942    2001    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L31HA34582    30407
   S6945    2002    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L02HA19796    30410
   S6950    2003    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L33HC00098    27995
   S6953    2003    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L23HC00058    27994
   S6910    2004    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W24HB53617    31906
   S6912    2004    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W44HB53618    31907


   S6913    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W96HB25980    31908
   S6914    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE2EW5BDB39438    31909
   S6980    2004    Chev    Exp    Van    1GCGG25VX41244197    32131
   S6981    2005    Chev       Van    1GCFG15X851111270    32132
   S6982    2006    Chev    Exp    Van    1GCGG25V961131909    32133
   S6983    2010    Ford    TCN    Van    NM0LSS7BN8AT025198    32134

Lewis - Hampton Bays

   S6955    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W54HA14615    31376
   S6959    2003    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L53HB49865    30412
   S6961    2001    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L01HA09302    30414

Manor Fuel

   S6970    2007    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W27DA48295    31113
   S6971    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L11HB15385    31114
   S6972    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L31HB15386    31115
   S6976    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L61HA22278    31101
   S6977    2002    FORD    E150    VAN    1FTRE14272HA40767    31548

Rye - Rochette

   S283    2008    CHEV    EXPRESS    VAN    1GCEG15W221137488    31542
   S284    2001    CHEV    G10    VAN    1GCFG15XX81227946    31543
   S285    2002    CHEV    G10    VAN    1GCFG15W411206720    31541

Great Falls

   2    1995    Ford    Ranger    Pickup    1FTCRU14U2STA37087    31134
   3    1998    Ford    F800    Crane    1FDNF80C0WVA24058    31133
   4    2007    Ford    F150    Pickup    1FTRF12547NA65998    31135

Ryan - G & S

   S793    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24LX2HA70729    19164
   S794    2004    CHEV    ASTRO    VAN    1GCDL19X14B117577    19165

Ray

   S500    1997    Ford    E350    Van    1FTJE34F2VHA48128    31002
   S501    1998    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34F6WHB61599    31003
   S504    2003    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24L83HB87727    31008
   S505    2003    Ford    E250    Box    1FDWE35F53HB43649    31009
   S506    2005    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34P65HA47142    31010
   S507    2006    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24L76HB43822    31011
   S508    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34P16DB24783    31013
   S509    2007    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE14W87DB11698    31014
   S510    2006    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34P66HA74634    31012
   S511    2008    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W48DB39098    31028
   S512    2008    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24W48DB16615    31015
   S513    2011    Ford    E250    Van    1FTSE3EL1BDA35303    31017


Kasden - EH

   S001    2007    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L77DB25118    31746
   S015    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24LERHA08575    28076
   S030    2007    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L77DA32583    28084
   S031    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L18DA10970    28085
   S032    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L88DA75153    28086
   S034    2007    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNS24L07DA88728    28087

Buckley

   S250    2009    CHEV    G25    VAN    1GCGG25C691140747    18959
   S251    2008    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W18DA71374    18961
   S253    2009    CHEV    G25    VAN    1GCGG25C891143701    18963
   S256    2002    CHEV    G25    VAN    1GTGG25W921170082    18967
   S258    2003    CGEV    G25    VAN    1GTGG25WVX31129940    18969
   S259    2003    CHEV    G25    VAN    1GTGG25V491114902    18970
   S263    2005    CHEV    G25    VAN    1GCGG25V251101746    18974
   S264    2003    CHEV    G25    VAN    1GTGG25V831903120    18975
   S265    2004    CHEV    K34    OP utility    1GDHK34U94E357550    18976
   S267    2002    FORD    F21    OP utilty    1FTNF21L02ED97640    18978

Rhode Island

   S812    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L51HA34462    11724
   S901    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L41HA34453    11703
   S902    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L41HA71731    11704

Woods

   S214    2005    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDSE35LX5HA32800    17192
   S222    2005    FRGHT    SPRINTER    VAN    WD2PD644855761127    17190
   S234    2003    FRGHT    SPRINTER    VAN    WD2YD642735515783    17187
   S241    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSS34L66HA38058    17193
   S242    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDSE35L8L8HB01954    17194
   S244    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDSE35L06DB24295    17196
   S245    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDSE35L76DB28389    17197
   S246    2005    FRGHT    SPRINTER    VAN    WD2PD644055761493    17191
   S247    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDSE35L16HB15324    17195

Burke

   S523    2003    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L83HB06928    18289
   S528    2003    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L43HB06926    18290
   S529    2003    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L63HB06927    18291


Carpenter & Smith

   S201    2005    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSS34L85HA84991    17246
   S203    2007    Ford    E-250    Van    1FTNE24L87DA04291    17243
   S206    2004    Ford    E-250    Van 4WD    1FTNE24L24HA10513    17258
   S207    2004    Ford    E-250    Van 4WD    1FTNE24L44HA10514    17247
   S210    2007    Ford    E-250    Van    1FTNE24LX7DA04292    17242
   S213    2006    Ford    E-250    Van    1FTNE24L86HA98857    17244
   S214    2003    Ford    E-150    Van    1FTRE14LX3HA49036    17248
   S221    2003    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34F23HB93543    31273
   S222    2004    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSS34P84HB54653    31274

Region

   S317    1998    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F9WHB97173    17014
   S340    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L92HA13964    28171
   S343    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX3HB29515    18302
   S347    2000    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDWE35LXYHB90155    16772
   S348    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L21HA00925    28172

Effron

   S402    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L42HA09773    16908
   S404    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L62HA30852    16940
   S406    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L83HB24488    18295
   S407    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX3HB24489    18293

Leffler

   S802    2003    CHEVY    G350    VAN    1GCHG35U831110076    16254
   S804    2009    FORD    F150    PICKUP    1FTRX14W19KC15752    38121
   S816    1996    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTFE24Y8THB43856    16424
   S830    2000    CHEVY    3500    UTILITY    1GBHG31R1Y1257059    31193
   S832    1999    FORD    F450    RACK    1FDXF46F3XED37271    19952
   S842    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L42HB66848    16439
   S864    1996    FORD    E250    OP UTILITY    1FDHF25Y6TEA36497    16427
   S865    2006    CHEVY    2500    VAN    1GCGG25U761205920    19972
   S868    2001    DODGE    2500    UTILITY    3B7KF23ZX1G820614    19974
   S880    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24LX1HA92146    16201
   S883    2001    CHEVY    G25    VAN    1GBHG31R411230394    16243
   S887    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L62HA59212    16234

Tullytown

   S904    2001    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L21HA48280    19748
   S915    2002    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L12HA00660    19769
   S923    2002    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L32HA00658    19762
   S937    2001    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L21HA48277    19745

Upper Darby

   S817    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L73HB24501    19820

Wallace

   S251    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24263HA24016    31082


Wantagh

   S021    2001    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L81HA18152    16924

Lakewood

   S155    2003    FORD    E350    UTILITY    1FDSE35L33HB94703    18155
   S156    2004    FORD    F250    UTILITY    1FTNX21L64EA56510    18156
   S157    2006    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSSE34L96HB25789    18157
   S158    2007    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L57DA82388    18158

Princeton

   S103    2004    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L54HA97095    17828
   S104    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24W65HA48645    17827

Southern Propane

   ST350    2008    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDWF36588EC82735    28156
   ST450    2004    FORD    FLATBED    PICK UP    1FDXF46P144ED00508    28155
   HVAC    2001    TOYOTA    TUNDRA    PICK UP    5TBJN32171S142477    31776
   HVAC    2001    FORD    F150    PICK UP    1FTZF17211BA61820    31777
   LF
WOLFE
   2001    CHEV    2500    VAN    1GCFG25M811159969    31874
   LF
WOLFE
   2004    CHEV    G2340    VAN    1GCGG25V841205186    31875

OTHER

 

Location

   Unit #    Year    Make    Model    Capacity   

Vin #

   FAS #

Carroll

   M200    2006    Ford    F550    OP Utility    1FDAF57P86EB66423    31351
   M201    2010    Cat    2P5000    Forklift    AT3530716   
   M211    2004    Ford    F350    CL Utility    1FTSX31P44ED29018    31356

Hardy

   M104    2006    CHEV    3500    PICK UP    1GCJK33D66F153986    31211
   M105    1988    ATLAS    ACR175    COMPRESSOR    ARP933227   
   M106    2006    FORD    F150    PICK UP    1FTPX14V06WB05901   
   C62    2007    Ford    F150    PICK UP    1FTPW14547FB56591    17788

Hicksville Pattereson

   M34    2010    DODGE    3500    UTILITY    3D6WH4GL1AG25073    32423
   M35    1983    MACK    MR606T    GENERATOR/TRUCK    1M2N132C9DA03291    3138
   M41    1977    MACK    MB607    3400/A    MB487P3230    2845
   M42    1978    MACK    MB606    3400/A    MB606T1101    2763
   M45    1965    ALLIS
CHALMERS
   FORKLIFT    ACC25LTS    ADA74342    N/A


Maspeth

   M75    1987    DODGE    E250    PICK UP    1B7JW24T1HS445320    1202
   M76    1993    FORD    E250    PICK UP    1FTDF15Y6PNA90790    1203
   M80    1990    CHEVR    C20    PICK UP    1GCGC24KOLE176390    19106
   M82    1982    MACK    DM685X    3000/S    1M2B124C6CA051566    931
   M86    2002    NISSAN    60    FORKLIFT    FGJ02A30V    N/A
   M98    1974    MACK    R607T    3000/S    R607T5466    941

Plainview

   M05    2000    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSS34F9YHB95631    7808
   M06    1976    FORD    LN8000    Tank    R80DVC37120    2106
   M12    1988    FORD    F250    Pick Up    1FTHF26HXJNA89008    2232
   M16    1985    FORD    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR80U0FVA03168    2199
   M19    1985    FORD    F350    RACK    2FTHF36G4FCA37240    7725

Yaphank

   M51    1992    FORD    F350    UTILITY    2FLDLF47MXNCB13638    8631
   M54    1995    GNC    2500    PICK UP    1GTGK24K9SE549038    18792
   M61    1985    MITSU    FG15    FORK LIFT    F256387    N/A
   M64    2009    CARRY-ON       TRAILER    4YMUL18229V030103    27975
   M66    2008    FORD    F550    CRANE    1FDAF57R789EA95977    31992
   M67    2000    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F5WHA33714    8761
   M1511    1977    MACK    MB607T    2800/A    MB607T5022    1410
   M1552    1977    MACK    MB607T    2800/A    MB607T5024    1412

Hoffberger

   M6705    1994    INTERNATIONAL    4700    R/B    1HTSCPLM9RH546594    29491
   M6707    1996    CHEV    C20    UTILITY    1GCGC24R9TZ204158    28176

Hoffman Trumbull

   M6860    2000    FORD    E-150    VAN    1FTRE1426YHA31745    28513
   M6861    1998    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTPE24LXWHA47742    28369
   M6862    2002    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L82HA25457    28365
   M6863    1999    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34F5XAB84969    28363
   M6864    1986    FORD    F-250    PICK UP    1FTHY26H7GK86771    28372
   M6865    1988    FORD    F-350    RACK    1FDKF37G4KNA65947    28515
   M6866    1987    TOYOTA    N/A    FORKLIFT    2FG01511035    27763
   CAR    2000    TOYOTA    COROLLA       2T1BR12E5YC268038    28514

Hoffman Danbury

   M6850    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    IFTSE34L43HA21911    27988
   M6851    1981    CHEVY    K-20    PICK UP    1GCEK24L2BF363206    28855
   M6852    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L03HA97822    27986

Lewis - Plainview

   M6819    1993    Ford    F350    Dump    1FDKP37H2PNA82200    30419
   M6820    2001    Gmc    3500HD    Util    3GBKC34F21M112088    30420
   M6827    1984    Yale    GLC040    ForkLift    A809NO4594U    30422
   M6832    1999    Ford    E250    Van    1FTNE24L8XHC207333    30405
   M6840    2009    Ringo    RTA 508-3    Utility Trailer    5M7UF08189P000005    31910
   M6845    2003    Mitsu    649    Box    JW6BBC1H43L000627    32130


Manor Fuel

   M6801    2001    CHEV    S14    PICK UP    1GCDT19W08165653    31116
   M6802    1987    CHEV    STEP    BOX    1GBKP32J5H3336852    31118

Rye - Rochette

   M153    2000    VENTURE    VU2000    UT TRAILER    47GUA1210YB000250    27797
   M154    1993    Haul Mark    trailer    UT TRAILER    16HCB1215TP010285    31544
   M155    1997    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTHF26H6VEC50928    31540

Boston

   M03    1988    GMC    BRIG    3100A    1GDM8C1Y6JV600764    19118
   M18    1990    HYSTR       FORKLIFT    B1D7526    N/A

North Haven

   M42    1979    HSTER    S50C    FORKLIFT    C2D5530M    N/A
   M43    1985    INTER    S1954    2600A    1HTLDTVN3FHA41259    9892
   M44    1994    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34M84HA73023    9847

Norwalk

   M85    1987    FORD    F800    2800A    1FDXT84A8HVA23186    10029
   M88    1979    FORD    C8000    3200A    D80DVFE7408    9929
   M89    1985    INTL    1954    2800A    1HTLDTVN7FHAA54158    9795
   M90    1985    MITSUBSHI    FG20    FORKLIFT    F17-02069    N/A

Ryan - G & S

   M101    2006    CHEVY    2500    UTILITY    1GCHK29U66E111999    30965
   M104    1986    CHEVY    C30    RACK    1GBHC34M8GJ127791    19156
   M107    1991    YALE    GLC    FORKLIFT    N512890    N/A
   M110    2013    LOAD TRAIL    N/A    TRAILER    4ZEUT2020D1039270    32464
   M111    2013    DITCH WITCH    RT20    TRENCHER    CMWRT20XTD0000232    32557
   M112    2013    RENALDO    EXTC206    TANK MOVER    60098-13    32558
   M113    2000    MITSUBISHI    FE639    BOX    JW6AAE1H7YL004429    27924
   M115    1998    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L1WHB21677    19152

Ray

   F001    1980    Ford    L8000    TANK    R80UVGH1592    31070
   F002    1968    Ford    F800    TANK    T80DUC87598    31071
   F003    1980    Ford    L8000    TANK    R80UVJD8222    31069
   F004    1985    Inter’l    1954    TANK    1HTLDTVN3FHA58675    31075
   F005    1967    Chev    C60    TANK    CE537T108557    31067
   F006    1981    Inter’l    1824    TANK    1HTAA1825BHB24790    31072
   F007    1985    Inter’l    1954    TANK    1HTLDTVR9FHA23366    31073
   F008    1986    Inter’l    1954    TANK    1HTLDUXP9GHA39179    31074
   F009    1990    Ford    L8000    TANK    1FDXR82AGLVA14233    31063
   F010    1981    Inter’l    1954    TANK    1HTAA1853BHA26884    31064


   F011    1987    Inter’l    1954    TANK    1HTLDTVNXHH525669    31065
   F012    1984    Inter’l    1954    TANK    1HTAA195XEHA16842    31066
   F013    1990    Inter’l    4900    TANK    1HTSDZ3N5LH683394    31076
   F014    1978    FORD    L8000    TANK    R80DVCB0415    31068
   F015    1985    Inter’l    S2554    TANK    1HTZLTVN6EHA35192    31077
   F016    1990    HINO    SG    2000    JHBSG1959L1S10224    31062
   F017    1993    Inter’l    4900    2800 A    1HTSDPNN6PH479470    31039
   F018    1993    Inter’l    4900    2800 A    1HTSDPPN3PH475471    31038
   F019    1993    Inter’l    4900    2800 A    1HTSDPPN8PH518978    31040
   M201    2006    Ford    F550    CRANE    1FDAF57P56EB81557    31019
   M202    2006    Chev    2500    RACK    1GCHC24UX6E270190    31053
   M204    2004    Inter’l    4300    RACK    1HTMMAAN44H613383    31024
   M205    2011    Ford    F350    Pick up    1FT8W3BTSBEA42623    31027
   M207    2005    F.R.    N/A    BOX TRAILER    5NHUFE2135U316430    31061
   M208    1985    Trojan    N/A    Loader    3841101    31031
   M209    1998    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34F1WHA20200    31004
   M210    2001    Ford    F350    Van    1FDWF37F81EC03948    31005
   M211    2005    MORIT       TRAILER    4WXUU182051011688    31060
   M212    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F21HB38622   
   M213    1999    FORD    E150    VAN    1FTRE1422XHA23785   

Kasden - EH

   M143    2003    OLDS    SILHOUETTE    VAN    1GHDX03E83D185085   

Buckley

   M130    2000    FORD    F150    Pick Up    1FTRX18L7YKA99438    18960
   M131    2004    CHEV    K24    Pick Up    1GTHK24U74EZ06723    18965
   M132    2012    WRIGHT    202DO    TRAILER    1S9TS2026C1132075    31126
   M133    2011    RENALDO    EXTC260    CARRIER    60072-11    31125
   P3    2008    CHEV    SILVERADO
P-U
      1GCEC14X68Z323177    18980
   P7    1999    FORD    TAURUS
WAGON
      1FAFP58S9XA122763    18979
   V1    1998    DODGE    CARAVAN       2B4FP25B4WR593658    18981

Rhode Island

   M31    1997    CHEV    G30    CUBEVAN    1GBHG31R2V1080128    12104
   M32    1991    FORD    F450    RACK    2FDLF47G2MCA25286    11828
   M34    1981    Allis Chalmer       FORKLIFT    ACC30RSAMA74760    12112
   M36    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L81HB43983    12115
   M44    1982    INTERNAT’L    S1900    2800 A    2HTAA1950CCA16790    11745
   M45    1985    MACK    R686ST    2500/1500 A    1M2N179Y7FA097359    11683
   M46    UNKNOWN    NISSAN    FGA15V    FORKLIFT    FO1 022871    N/A
   M47    UNKNOWN    Allis Chalmer    FTPL30-24    FORKLIFT    38882000    N/A
   M60    1997    FORD    E350    VAN    1FDKE37F1VHB84746    11736


   M66    1994    DODGE    B150    VAN    2B7GB11X6RK151852    11674
   M70    1977    CHEV    C130    UTILITY    CCL3371102488    11651
   M71    1991    FORD    F350    BOX    1FDKF37HXMNA71196    11729
   M73    1990    GMC    6000    BOOM    1GDG6D1B3LV505358    11797
   M79    1988    GMC    8500    3000A    4GDM8C1Y9JV702283    11557
   T-1    NA    HOMEMADE    NA    NA    HMPETRO    N/A

Woods

   M120    1987    GMC    SIERRA    3500    1GDHR34KXHJ512694    17168
   M121    1995    ISUZU    NPREF1    BOX    4KLB4B1A5SJ000573    17172
   M122    1998    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L7WHB90350    17178
   M124    2001    CHEV    BLAZER    SUV    1GNDT13W012199966    17198
   C42    2006    CHEVROLET    TRAILBLAZER       1GNDT13S262116039    17199

Burke

   M700    1999    Mitsubishi    657    DUMP TRK    JW6FFJ1E3XMOOO800    17002
   M704    2005    ECONOLINE    Flat    TRAILER    42EDPKM2551000461    16715
   M705    2001    Ford    F450    Box    1FDXF46F31EA31050    16799
   M711    1980    Allis Chambers    ACC40LPS    FORKLIFT    AEJ127937    N/A
   M712    2003    CAPE CRAFT    20’ CC    BOAT    MUS10633L203    15850
   M718    2003    VENTURE       BOAT TRL    47GRK19153B000312    15851
   M719    1983    Bradco       BACK HOE    U192535    13726
   M723    1999    Ford    F350    OP UTILITY    1FDSF35F4XEB12959    17006
   M726    1997    Ford    F350    OP UTILITY    3FTHF36F7VMA08566    13732
   M728    2000    Kimatsu    WB140    BACKHOE    F10280    13733
   M740    2001    Peterbilt    330    2000S    2NPNHD8X41M558664    16815
   M743    1995    Eager Beaver    Flat    TRAILER    112DPM277SL044578    13730
   M749    2003    Pace America    Box    UT TRAILER    40LUB16273P095561    16643

Carpenter & Smith

   M370    1973    Clark    C500-Y30    Forklift    Y235190311    17260
   M371    1999    WELLS    CW121-102    TRAILER    1WC200E14W1083393    17259
   M378    2000    FORD    F-250    FLAT RACK    1FTNF20L3YEA88616    17252

Region

   M208    1998    PACE    UTILITY    TRAILER    4OLFB1213XP051293   
   M209    1980    H & H    BRINDLE    TRAILER    80570D   
   M210    1993    CAR MATE       TRAILER    1P9C508S2PL017918   
   M218    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX1HA22283    16787
   M219    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L41HA07746    16781
   M230    1985    HYSTER    S50XL    FORKLIFT    AL87V13549K    N/A
   M232    1995    FORD    AH3136    BACKHOE    VH03662    N/A
   M245    2001    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTNF21L71EA59348    28173
   M248    1996    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTHF26F3TEB24294    15798
   M250    1983    FORD    LN8000    2800A    1FDYR8OUXDVA34400    14143


Effron

   M300    2003    CAPE CRAFT    BOAT    BOAT    MUS10617L203    15852
   M302    2000    FORD    E350    BOX TRUCK    1FDWE35L2YHC00774    16923
   M305    1975    MACK    R600    DUMP TRUCK    R685T53906    17954
   M310    1984    CASE    CK580D    BACKHOE    9870573    18850
   M311    2013    HAULMARK    PPT-DT2    TRAILER    16HPB1624DP088739   
   M313    1967    CLARK    C500-25    FORK LIFT    23513292321    N/A
   M314    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L62HA09774    16907
   M315    2003    VENTURA       TRAILER    47GRK19173B000313    15853
   M316    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L63HB24487    18294
   M327    1985    FORD    E350    BOX TRUCK    1FDJE37H7FHB39678    13652

Leffler

   M03    1997    IH    4700    EFFINGER    1HTSCAAL7VH456961    16352
   M010    2000    FORD    F350    OP UTILITY    1FDSF35L3YEB62324    16349
   M020    1995    FORD    E350    RACK    1FDKF37H7SNB34915    16417
   M022    1996    FORD    E350    RACK    2FDKF37H8TCA56832    16430
   M024    1995    DODGE    2500    PICK UP    1B7KF26W7SS358704    16409
   M025    1994    CHEVY    C34    RACK    1GBKC34F3RJ108155    16400
   M040    1981    FORD    E350    BOX    1FTHE38G9BHA95802    16143
   M044    1996    FORD    E250    PICKUP    1FTHF25Y2TLA72929    16428
   M048    1996    FORD    F150    PICKUP    1FTHX26H9TEB05330    16429
   M049    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L31HA70496    16434
   M153    1990    CAR MAR    N/A    UT TRAILER    1P9C712D9LL017581    16381
   M154    1990    LAMCO    N/A    UT TRAILER    1L9UT0816LL088124    16386
   M155    1993    TOW-MSTER    1800B    UT TRAILER    1P9F40D21PG1622804    16399
   M156    1997    HUDSON    N/A    UT TRAILER    10HHSE167V1000873    16433
   M158    1988    KW    T800    DUMP    1NKDLR9X1JJ511806    16291
   M159    1989    KW    T800    VAC TRK    2NKDLR9X2JM519633    16292
   M161    1995    JHN DRRE    410    BACKHOE    D6777462    16385
   M162    1988    CUSTOM    N/A    UT TRAILER    1YB321533J1B1T804    16140
   M163    1994    CHEVY    C30    DUMP    1GBJC34K3RE187036    16141
   M164    1990    KMATSHU    N/A    PAYLOADR    1913KOMATSHU    16142
   M167    1970    ALIS CHAMBER    N/A    FORKLIFT    446228000    N/A
   M168    1980    TOYOTA    N/A    FORKLIFT    2FDC25 - 11029    N/A
   M169    1980    DATSUN    N/A    FORKLIFT    CF01-000254    N/A
   M170    1989    CRWD PLESR    N/A    UT TRAILER    89041455    16378
   M171    1979    CAT    N/A    FORKLIFT    81M03579    N/A
   M173    1983    MITSUBISHI    N/A    FORKLIFT    AFA82A-00711    N/A
   M177    1933    FORD    BB    ANTIQE TRK    BB18758428    N/A


   M178    1984    LESLIE    N/A    ANT TRL    1L9HW1669E1035165    N/A
   M195    2001    SOUTHWEST       TRAILER    48B500E1812023688    19970
   M197    1996    MACK    C300    BOOM/RACK    VG6BA07A4TB501823    19953
   T3    1980    MONN    N/A    TRAILER    FA7045948    N/A
   T5    1978    FRUEHAUF    N/A    TRAILER    MEZ573873    N/A
   T8       FRUEHAUF    N/A    TRAILER    MAM257901    N/A

Tullytown

   M551    1970    TCM    FD30Z7ST    FORKLIFT    A22R52455    N/A
   M557    1998    Sealion    N/A    UT Trailer    45LBS171XW2062874    unknown
   M558    1998    Sealion    N/A    UT Trailer    45LBS1716W2062838    unknown
   M560    2002    Ford    F-350    Pick Up    1FTWX33SX2EA36501    19772
   M562    1999    Ford    F-350    Rack    1FDWF37F4XEC44120    19780
   M563    1995    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTJE34F0SHC14948    15867
   M564    2001    Ford    E-350    Van    1FTSE34L61HA48282    19749
   M566    1998    Recsue One    Boat    17’ Alum    OMCR4801F798    unknown
   M567    1998    Recsue One    Boat    17’ Alum    OMCR4802F798    unknown
   M568    1986    Case    CK-580-E    Back Hoe    9870573    19855
   M570    1995    Custom    N/A    UT Trailer    10400601210950236    19243
   M571    1989    FORD    LN9000    DUMP    1FDYR90T3KVA07792    19244
   M572    1999    Ford    F-350    Pick Up    1FTWX33FXXEC16183    19781
   M575    1995    Ford    E-250    Van    1FTHE24Y3SHA79734    19235
   M579    1997    DYNAWELD    N/A    UT Trailer    4U161AEX6V1X34348    19236
   M584    1989    Ford    E-350    Utility    1FDKF37M4KNA03941    19240
   M590    1990    Ford    E-350    Utility    2FDLF47M5LCB02253    19248
   M591    2001    Haul    N/A    UT Trailer    16HGB18231PO21588    19283
   M592    2001    Haul    N/A    UT Trailer    16HGB18211PO21587    19282
   M599    1996    Petro    Steel    UT Trailer    1P9TAR201T2021221    15840

Upper Darby

   M503    2001    FORD    WINDSTAR    MINIVAN    2FMZA50441BC31399    19763
   M505    1987    FORD    C8000    3400A    1FDYD80U3HVA65511    19253
   M510    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE3423HB24499    19822
   M511    1995    DODGE    3500    STAKE BODY    1B6MC36C8SS118983    19823
   M522    1996    FORD    F250    PICK-UP    1FTHF26F5TEB24295    15884
   M530    1970    HYSTER    H70C    FORKLIFT    C5D126815    N/A

Wallace

   M351    1940    DODGE    SHOW TRK    TANK    T98139493    N/A
   M353    2011    HURST    6 C    TRAILER    1H9TE1621B1057079    31187
   M354    2011    RENALDO    EZTC206    TANK CARRIER    60071-11    31223
   M357    2003    CHEVY    2500    PICK UP    1GCHK24U93E207919    16281
   M365    1986    H&H    BRINDLE    TRAILER    1H91016S8G1019086    13681


Wantagh

   M600    1997    FORD    F350    PICK UP    3FTHF36F6VMA23754    13777
   M607    1998    FORD    E250    Van    1FTPE242XWHB82145    13781
   M609    2003    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L43HB29512    18305
   M614    1978    MACK    R607T    3400 A    R607T5710    14017
   M618    1995    Ford    Cutaway    Cube    1FDKE37H3SHB74801    15826
   M631    1987    Hyster    H80XL    Forklift    F005A04602H    N/A
   M633    1999    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L5XHC01050    16980
   M640    1990    Ford    L8000    Tanker    1FDXK84A1LVA09903    14111

Arlington - Washington

   M207    1988    E BEAVER    9 TON FL    TRAILER    112HDB204JT090675    11854
   M187    1965    CLARKLIFT    C40H    FORKLIFT    C40H-127-670-LPO-765    N/A

Baltimore

   M181    1989    HINO    FD    RACK    JHBFD174XK2S11637    12572
   M193    1988    FORD    LN8000    DUMP TRUCK    1FDYR82A4JVA46136    28175
   M199    2009    PACE/AMER    WS46SALD    4X6 TRAILER    40LFB06169P158491    N/A

Kenvil

   M77    1984    FORD    L-9000    4400/A    1FDZY90WXEVA31383    12948

Lakewood

   M91    2000    YALE    FORKLIFT    FORKLIFT    AH108246    13043

South Plainfield

   M51    1971    YALE    G1C40    FORKLIFT    203254    N/A
   M304    1973    FORD    C8000    TANK    D804VS53726    12893

Allentown - Reading

   M142    1990    FORD    F250    PICK UP    2FTEF25Y6LCA41955    11059
   M156    2006    TOYOTA    7FGU15    FORKLIFT    66539    N/A

Philadelphia

   M116    1970    AL CH    FT-20-24    FORKLIFT    2739200    N/A
   M136    1990    FORD    2120    BACKHOE    T854B20037    11200
   M137    1987    CTAL    EC16    TRAILER    1C9EC2226H1193391    11199
   C26    2000    PLYMOUTH    MINI-VAN       2P4FP25B4YR569605    11295

Princeton

   M89    1959    BAKER    FMD050    FORKLIFT    47107    N/A

Southern Propane

   ST250    1997    FORD    F250    UTILTIY    1FTHF25HZVEC78470    28154
      1999    FORD    F250    PICKUP    1FTPX27L7XNC02434    28153
      2007    INTER’L    HT570    FLATBED    1HTWNAZT57J453665    31387
   HVAC    2006    TRANSHAUL    ENCLOSED    12’ TRAILER    5KNEB12116G006127    31774
   HVAC    2001    N/A    N/A    12’ TRAILER    N/A    31775


   LF WOLFE    2006    CHEV    1500    SILVERADO PICK UP    1GCE14V46E107587    31876
   LF WOLFE    2007    FORD    F150    PICKUP    1FTRF12W67KB11406    31877
   LF WOLFE    N/A    N/A    TRAILER    UTILITY 5X8    N/A    31878
   LF WOLFE    N/A    N/A    TRAILER    UTILITY 5X12    N/A    31879

SURPLUS – ALL TYPES

 

Location

   Unit #    Year    Make    Model    Capacity   

Vin #

   FAS #

Carroll

   X1012    1999    International    4900    2200 S    1HTSDAAN6XH629368    31320

Hardy

   XS018    2000    GMC    2500    UTILITY    1GDGC34R4YF476451    17755

Hicksville

   X1458    1983    MACK    MR606P    3400 A    1M2K119C6DM001334    2980

Patterson

   X1496    1980    MACK    MR606P    3600 A    MR60691237    3121
   XM30    1969    ALLIS CHAMBERS    ACC50L-2    FORKLIFT    ACA73496    N/A
   X1350    1980    MACK    MR685S    5000A    MR685S3076    17127
   X1351    1980    MACK    MR685S    5000A    MR685S3098    17128
   X1360    1979    MACK    MR606    3400 A    MR606P1186    28003

Maspeth

   X1047    1985    ALMAC    N/A    TLRR/5100    2A9TA2M17F1001706    1032
   X1107    1989    MACK    RB690S    4600 S    1M2P198C0KW003622    885
   X1123    1985    MACK    DM686S    4400/S    1M2B126C7FA010901    1182
   X1125    1983    MACK    DM686SX    5400/S    1M2B128CXDA009204    1133
   X1135    1991    MACK    MR690S    4500    1M2K185C7MM003947    19101
   X1144    1979    MACK    DM685SX    4400/S    DM685SX42923    2653
   X1208    1981    WILCO    N/A    TRLR/6500/S    T199    18422
   X1241    1988    MACK    RD686S    4400 / S    1M2P137C6JA017096    18401
   X1291    1988    MACK    MR690S    4400 S    1M2K175CXJM001860    18403
   XM99    1974    MACK    R607T    3000/S    R607T5463    1024
   XS322    1995    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTJE34H8SHB71719    19104
   XS323    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTSE34L6XHC34302    19103

Plainview

   X1733    1979    MACK    MR400    3400/A    MR487P1146    7717
   X1734    1986    INTER    S1900    4500/A    1HTLKTVR2GHA24544    7801
   X1740    1985    FORD    C8000    3400A    1FDY80U3FVA66994    2054
   X1767    1987    FORD    C8000    3200/A    1FDYD80U8HVA61924    1976
   X1784    1986    FORD    F8000    2700A    1FDXK87U4GVA20602    2100
   XM04    1980    MACK    MR600    Tank    MR611S1029    1889
   XM10    1986    FORD    C8000    2800A    1FDXD80U7GVA32084    1977
   XM90    1987    INTHR    S1900    BOX    1HTLDTVN2HH474961    12076
   XS880    2000    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTNE2422YHB56651    12206


Yaphank

   X1525    1978    FORD    C8000    TANK    D80DVAG8655    3185
   X1527    VOLVO    FE6    2800/A    TANK    YB3U6A3AOLB444555    8621
   X1545    1988    FORD    C700    TANK    9BFYH81A0JDM02750    1399
   X1551    1996    MACK    MS300P    TANK    VG6M118BXTB301874    12255
   XM60    1992    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34M3NHB62332    1703
   XM574    1987    FORD    F700    TANK    1FDPF82K5HVA03903    1513

Hoffberger

   X16122    1987    FORD    LN8000    3000/A    1FDXR80UIHVA20855    29471
   X16125    1983    FORD    LN8000    2800/A    1FDXR80U6DVA38844    29472
   X16138    1997    FORD    LN9000    4200/S    1FDZW90X1VVA10730    19903
   X16147    1979    MACK    MR    3400/A    MR487P1018    29493
   X16157    1980    MACK    MR    3400 A    MR487P1176    29499
   X16158    1980    MACK    MR    3400 A    MR487P1177    29498
   X16164    1980    MACK    MR    3400 A    MR487P1233    29503
   XM6704    1987    INTERNATIONAL    S-1600    P/O    1HTLAHEM7HH484575    29490
   XM6706    1991    GMC    3500    PICK UP    1GDHR33J2MF702060    29489
   XS6206    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHA34527    29519
   XS6207    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24251HA44867    29516
   XS6208    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L43HA34464    31290
   XS6209    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L83HB60150    31291

Hoffman

   XS6750    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L23HB46017    27981

Trumbull

   XS6758    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L53HB81974    27982
   XS6764    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LX2HA70979    28362

Hoffman

   X16601    87    FORD    L8000    tanker    1FDYR80U7HVA11338    28870

Danbury

   X16602    91    FORD    N87    tanker    1FDXR82A5MVA28521    28863
   XS6700    2004    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L04HB11672    31258
   XS6709    2001    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L71HA77645    28852
   XS6710    2003    FORD    E-350    VAN    1FTSE34L43HB45743    27985

Lewis-Plainview

   X16502    1985    Inter    2554    3400 / A    1HTZLTVN5FHA27103    27893
   X16529    1980    Mack    MR487    3400 / A    MR487P1183    30424
   XS6935    2001    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34LX1HA18072    30406

Lewis - Hampton Bays

   XS6960    2002    DODGE    3500    VAN    2B7KB31Z12K140738    30413


Manor Fuel

   X16554    1985    FORD    8000    3000 A    1FDYD80U4FVA40159    31111
      UNKNOWN    YALE    FORKLIFT       N/A    31119
   XS6974    1994    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34Y9RHB88331    31117
   XS6978    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHB33722    31549

Rye - Rochette

   103    1993    VOLVO    FE42    2800/A    4V52AEEB0PR472847    27784

Skelton

      1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTRE1422XHB51881    29282
      2000    CHEVROLET    EXPR    VAN    1CGHG35RXY1100989    29283
      1996    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTHE24YXTHA44514    29285
   X16262    1985    MACK    MR600    3400/A    1M2K125C8FM008042    29292
   X16264    1989    UBT’L    S    2800 A    1HTLDRVN9KH604824    29294
   X16267    1979    MACK    MR    3400 A    MR487P1021    29295
   X16273    1980    MACK    MR    3400 A    MR487P1186    29288
   XS6050    1991    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34M1MHA53754    29284
   XS6052    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2424YHB59504    29286
   XS6053    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2426YHB59505    29287

Boston

   X1109    1989    SCANIA    113H    5500 A    YS2PH4226K1143672    19119
   X1186    1982    WHITE    EXP    3400 A    1WXDAHHD6CN052353    11493
   X1187    1988    SCANIA    112H    4600 2 A    YS2PH4220J1129149    11499
   X1258    1987    scania    112H    5500 A    YS2PH4229H1122078    19117
   XS132    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24WX5HB22665    196156
   XS321    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24291HB14810    153696
   XS327    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24213HB16912    168674
   XS384    2000    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2425YHB23790    145414

Norwalk

   X1403    1986    INTER’L    S1954    2600 A    1HTLDTVN5GHA15182    9893
   X1406    1985    INTER’L    S1954    2800 A    1HTLH0000FHA35546    10028
   X1417    1987    FORD    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR82AXHVA61262    9981
   X1445    1983    FORD    L8000    3600/A    1FDXR80U2DVA36038    9988
   X1446    1994    FORD    CF8000    3200A    1DYH81E3RA18170    28187
   X1464    1980    WHITE    EXP2    3500 A    3ARFGST040021    9727
   X1480    1979    WHITE    EXP2    3000 A    3ARDPST021538    9811
   X1481    1989    WHITE    EXPD2    2800 A    4V2DAEAD3KN615917    9812

Ryan - G & S

   X1058    1988    FORD    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR80U7JVA01636    19159
   X1512    1986    FORD    L8000    2700/A    1FDXR0U3GVA28308    19151
   XM116    1997    FORD    F350    UTILITY    3FEHF36H3VMA49656    19163

Ray

   X1802    1991    INT’L    4900    2800 A    1HTSDNUM1MH373901    31037


Kasden - EH

   FUSCO    1988    FORD    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXR82A15VA18290    31745
   FUSCO    1997    FORD       VAN    1FTHE24LXVA53235    31747
   X1065    1988    INTER    2600    4500A    1HTZVGCT5JH551036    28054
   X1067    1991    FORD    LN8000    2800 A    1FDXS82A0MVA09766    28056
   X1077    1981    MACK    R6067    3600    1M2N121CXBA001320    28178
   XS007    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L01HA91460    28070
   XS012    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24LX6DA26758    28074
   XS020    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L93HB81449    28078
   XS024    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L76NA99286    28079
   XS025    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L76HA90622    28080
   XS026    2006    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L66HB16613    28081
   XS027    2005    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24LX5HA42742    28082

Buckley

   X1337    1991    FORD    LS8000    3300A    1FDYS82A7MVA08358    19892
   XS252    2004    CHEV    G31    CL utility    1GBJG31U641132817    18962
   XS254    2002    CHEV    G31    CL utility    1GBHG31R6Z1161743    18964
   XS266    1999    CHEV    G24    Oputility    1GBGC24R1XF037595    18977

Rhode Island

   X1661    1988    INTL    1954    3500 A    1HTLDRVTXJH571741    11665
   X1662    1987    INTL    1954    3500 A    1HTLDTVR6HHA15079    11664
   X1663    1984    INTL    S1900    2800 A    1HTLDTVN1EHA68667    11759
   X1792    1995    HOMEMADE    275    TRAILER    KEENAN’S    11766
   XS883    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTSE34LX2HB38214    12117
   XT 2    NA    HOMEMADE    275    NA    HMPETRO    N/A

Woods

   XS221    2005    FRGHT    SPRINTER    VAN    WD2PD644355734868    17189
   XS223    2002    FRGHT    SPRINTER    VAN    WD2YD641525373407    17183
   XS225    2002    FRGHT    SPRINTER    VAN    WD2YD641425378341    17184
   XS243    2004    FRGHT    SPRINTER    VAN    WD2PD643145605324    17188

Burke

   X1747    1984    Inter    S1980    3000A    1HTLDTVN4EHA27966    17,050

Carpenter & Smith

   X1004    1995    INT’L    4900    2700 A    1HTSDAAN75H651257    17234
   XM379    1989    FORD    F-450    FLAT/TANK    2FDLF47M7KCB22440    17241
   RAMSEY    1985    FORD    LN8000    3500 A    1FDYR80UXFVA55959    31264
   RAMSEY    1986    FORD    C8000    3000 A    1FDXD80U1GVA51892    31265
   RAMSEY    1999    CHEV    3500    VAN    1GCHG35F4X1035822    31265
   XS202    2002    FORD    E150    VAN    1FTRE14L92HA84617    17250


Region

   X721    1983    GMC    2500    Pickup    2GTGC24J5D1504686    13626
      1985          TRAILER    189F12626E2091123   
         GARDNER-DENVER       AIR COMPRESSOR    AGACNA9   
      1987    FORD    F350    Rack    1FDKF3718HNB09372   
   X1507    1987    FORD    LN8000    3400/A    1FDYR82A1HVA59628    14121
   X1513    1989    INT’L    1954    PROPANE    1HTLDDBN4KH617250   
   X1584    1995    MACK    CH613    TRACTOR    1M1AA13Y5SW050398    15829
   X1587    2001    STERLING    L9500    TRACTOR    2FWJAZAS8IAH80862    14130
   XM203    1997    FORD    E350    PICK UP    1FTHF36FXVEA59999    15799
   XM217    2003    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L13HB29516    18301
   XS339    2001    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L1HA22284    16788
   XS342    2003    FORD    E350    Van    1FTSE34L83HB29514    18303

Effron

      1979    WHITE    EXP.2    3400/A    3ARDGST024309    13913
   X1658    1997    FORD    LN9000    3000 A    1FDYR90L3VVA17422    15836
   X1669    1991    MACK    DM685    4900 A    1M3B166K6MM001225    13914
   X1670    1990    INTER    4300    2800 A    1HTSDTVN9LH247822    17399
   XM308    1995    FORD       UTILITY    1FDHF38F4SNA07725    18224
   XM309    1999    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34FXXHB98317    16985
   XM312    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L31HA23713    16789

Leffler

   X1208    1998    CHEVROLET    C7500    2000 A 3    1GBM7H1C7WJ108904    31571
   X1942    1992    KW    T800    4200 A    1XKDDR9X4NJ579705    16310
   X1945    1994    FRTLINE    FL106    4200 A    1FVX8HCB8RL456931    16318
   XM032    1994    FORD    150    PICK UP    2FTHF26H8RCA69664    16216
   XM033    1997    FORD    E250    Cube    1FTEE1468VHA44008    16189
   XM050    2003    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNS24L53HA22906    16241
   XM172    1964    CLARK    N/A    FORKLIFT    CFY40B150591    16210
   XM174    1964    YALE    N/A    FORKLIFT    P212991    16209
   XM180    1999    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE2421XHA64686    16242
   XM186    2001    DODGE    1500    PICK UP    1B7HF16Z41S753128    16459
   XS800    1999    FORD    E150    VAN    1FTRE1426XHB55903    16252
   XS828    1997    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTHE24L2VHA72590    31194
   XS837    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L22HA13997    16435
   XS839    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L62HA13999    16437
   XS866    1994    CHEVY    2500    VAN    1GCEG25K6RF127501    19973
   XS871    2000    FORD    F350    UTILITY    1FDSF34LXYEB80790    16348
   XS874    1995    DODGE    2500    OP UTILITY    1B6KC26C3SS122361    16408
   XS882    2001    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L71HB47927    16231
   XS886    2002    FORD    E250    VAN    1FTNE24L92HA36393    16233
   XXXX    1983    CHEVROLET    C60    1500 S    1GBGD1A1DV127610    18913
   XXXX    1977    FORD    C8000    3400 A    D80DVZ08319    31192


Tullytown

   X-910    1988    BVR    Trailer    N/A    42EDP2036J1000171    19238
   X-967    1970    Case    580    N/A    42029854195644    19242
   X1403    1990    FORD    C8000    3400 A    1FDYD80U4LVA12258    19263
   X1404    1994    PETERBILT    320    4600 A    1XPZL79X5RD707736    19264
   X1408    1990    FORD    C8000    3200 A    1FDYD80U0LVA12032    19266
   X1426    1989    FORD    C8000    3000 A    9BFXH81A2KDM00494    19273
   X1467    1979    FORD    C8000    CHASSIS    D80DVDF1907    16289
   XM553    1999    Ford    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F5XHB83448    19785
   XM554    1999    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F3XHB83447    19784
   XM577    1994    FORD    E350    BOX    1FDKE37M8RHC17947    19234
   XM583    1986    Eager Beaver    UT Trailer    UT Trailer    SW54623PA    19239
   XM586    1994    CHEVROLET    2500    PICK UP    1GCGK24F4RE173586    19249
   XS900    1999    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F7XHB83449    19786
   XS901    1999    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34FXXHB83445    19782
   XS902    1999    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F1XHB83446    19783
   XS903    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L32HA00661    19761
   XS905    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L61HA48279    19747
   XS910    2001    Ford    E350    Van    1FTSE34L41HA48278    19246
   XS912    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L01HA48276    19744
   XS914    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L52HA00659    19770
   XS917    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L72HA00663    19768
   XS939    1997    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34F8VHB83145    16275

Upper Darby

   X1334    1991    FORD    LN8000    3175 A    1FDYR82A7MVA36785    19256
   X1336    1991    FORD    LN8000    3100 A    1FDYR82A9MVA36786    19257
   XM502    1997    FORD    TAURUS    WAGON    1FALP57U7VA297287    15886
   XM513    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L92HA00664    19764
   XM518    1995    FORD    F250    PICK UP    1FTHF26F0SNA29335    19230
   XM532    1996    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34F8THB60347    15882
   XS800    1999    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34F3XHB83450    19787
   XS809    2002    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L02HA00665    19765
   XS816    2003    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L53HB24500    19821
   XS851    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L41HA23736    19742
   XS853    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34L21HA23735    19741
   XS855    2001    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTSE34LO1HA23734    19740
   XS895    1997    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34F1VHC13702    16277
   XS896    1997    FORD    E350    VAN    1FTJE34F3VHC13703    16278


Wallace

   X1631    2001    INTL    4900    2800 A   1HTSDAAN81H401914    16914
   XS254    1999    FORD    E350    VAN   1FTSE34L3XHB40829    16966
   XM350    1999    FORD    F550    RACK   1FDAF5FIXED99567    13689

Wantagh

   X1806    1987    MACK    MR    3400 A   1M2K125C1HM010332    14047
   X1852    1983    MACK    MR    3400 A   1M2K125CXDM006659    14015
   X1869    1982    MACK    R607T    4800 A   1M2N128C8CA032010    14018
   XC96    2003    FORD    ESCAPE    SUV   1FMYU921X3KD74945    18306
   XM602    1978    MACK    R607T    3400 A   R607T5712    14016
   XM605    2003    FORD    E350    VAN   1FTSE34L43HB29509    18304
   XM612    1997    FORD    E350    VAN   1FTJE34L1VHA45839    15825
   XM613    1995    FORD    E350    VAN   1FTJE34Y2SHC14953    15896
   XM619    1995    FORD    CUTAWAY    CUBE VAN   1FDKE37H6SHB74808    15827
   XS015    2001    FORD    E350    VAN   1FTSE34L61HA22281    16785
   XS018    2001    Ford    E350    Van   1FTSE34L81HA18149    16925
   XS045    2003    Ford    E350    Van   1FTSE34L03HB29510    18298

Arlington - Washington

   X1251    1986    FORD    L8000    3200 A   R2291VA RECONSTRUCT    11845
   X1252    1988    FORD    L8000    3200 A   1FDYR80U9JVA38594    11843
   X1254    1981    INTERNAT’L    S1854    2800 A   1HTAA1858BHA28940    6531
   X1808    1986    FORD    LN80000    2800/1/A   1FDXR80U4GVA09752    6572
   X1885    1978    WHITE    EXP2    3600/A   3ARFGST009501    6489
   X1898    1981    WHITE    EXP2    4400 A   XDCGAC6BN048149    6494

Baltimore

   X1700    1982    GMC    TOPKI    3000/A   1GDP7D1Y1CV572848    17714
   X1706    1989    GMC    TOPKI    2800/A   1GDM7D1Y1KV516801    17971
   X1712    1980    FORD    C80000    3000/A   D80UVGJ6745    18273
   X1714    1988    GMC    BRIGI    3400/A   1GDM8C1Y6JV601252    18732
   X1715    1977    WHITE    ROAD EX    2800 A   3ARDSFD010686    18270
   X1721    1978    WHITE    EXPII    3500 A   3ARFMSB020876    19107
   X1723    1979    INTER    S1950    3000/A*1   AA195JHA16053    4760
   X1747    1989    FORD    LN8000    2800/A*1   1FDXR82A5KVA350000    4889
   X1752    1994    MACK    MS3009    2800 A   VG6M118B7RB300948    12183
   X1785    1989    PETBILT    227    2800 A   9DWWT7J26LC012839    12614
   X1791    1981    INTER    1800    3000/2/A   1HTAA1859BHA29496    13559
   XM175    1981    WHITE    EXPED2    4400A   1WXDCHAC9BN048145    4806

Kenvil

   X1352    1988    FORD    L-8000    3300/A   1FDYS80U4JVA53847    12956
   XC8    1997    DODGE    DAKOTA    P/U   1B7FL26X8VS246484    13095


Lakewood

   X1463    1980    FORD    C-8000    3100/A    D8OUVJG5658    18078
   X1464    1989    FORD    C-8000    3100/A    1FDYD80U0KVA01966    18077
   X1466    1980    FORD    C-8000    3400/A    D8OUVJA9283    18052
   XM95    1951    HYSTER    H20E    FORKLIFT    BID4740K    N/A
   XS160    2004    CHEV    G25    VAN    1GCGG25U141117166    18161

South Plainfield

   X1104    1985    FORD    LN8000    3500/A    1FDXR8OUXFVA70800    18054
   XM1100    1988    GMC    7000    2700S    1GDM7D1BOJV526956    12894

Allentown - Reading

   X1639    1987    INTHR    S1954    3000/A    1HTLDTVR6HHA26731    11327
   XM145    1988    GMC    E350    TANK    1GDM8C1YXJV602615    11350
   X1653    1976    FORD    C-8000    3300/A    D80DVA87383    11095
   X1675    1986    INTHR    S1954    2800/A    1HTLDTVR4GHA60570    11066
   X1683    1988    INTHR    S1954    2800/A    1HTLDTVN6JH542314    11055
   XM160    1989    INTHR    S1954    TANK    1HTLDTVNOKH633967    11062

Philadelphia

   X1552    1989    FORD    C8000    3400 A    1FDY80U6KVA07338    11098
   X1567    1990    FORD    C8000    3400 / A    1FDYD80U1LVA31172    11227
   X1570    1990    FORD    CF8000    2800 / A    9BFXH81A3LDM01042    11225
   XS713    1996    DODGE    B300    VAN    2B7KB31Y7TK106084    11292

Princeton

   n/a    1994    FORD    F-250 XLT    Pick Up 4x4    1FTHX26M4RKC01048    19993
   n/a    1996    FORD    E-150    van    1FTEE14Y4TBH41964    19994
   X1402    1984    GMC    TOPKICK    2800A    1GDM7D1Y3EV501107    17612
   X1403    1987    INTHR    S1954    2500/2/S    1HTLDUXNOHHA20584    19102
   X1404    1992    FORD    LN 8000    2800/A    1FDXR82A7NVA09339    19992
   X1441    1983    FORD    C-8000    3500/2/A    1FDYD80U2DVA47642    17411
   XM85    1991    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTFE24Y0MHA58365    17448
   XS101    1993    CHEVY    G-30    VAN    2GCHG35K1P4146933    17830
   XS102    1994    FORD    E-250    VAN    1FTHS24H7RHA98967    17829


EXHIBIT F

(See Section 3.11 of Security Agreement)

FIXTURES

 

Owned:                         

Record Owners

  

Property Name

  

Address

  

City

  

State

  

Zip

Code

Ortep of Pennsylvania, Inc.    Roy E. Miller    301 N. Forge Road    Palmyra    PA    17078
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Whaleco/Colonial    12 Colonial Road    Canton    CT    06019
Petro Holdings, Inc.    DeBlois E. Greenwich    2579 South Country Trail    E. Greenwich    RI    02818
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Burke    26 Bayview Rd. nr. Roa Hook Road    Peekskill    NY    10566
Meenan Oil Co, Inc.    Meenan Oil Clinton    108 W. Main Street    Clinton    NJ    08809
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Meenan Oil Chester    65 Maple Avenue    Chester    NJ    07930
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Meenan Oil Franklin    460 Route 23    Franklin    NJ    07416
Meenan Oil Co, LP    BudOil Co.    55 US Highway 46    Hackettstown    NJ    07840
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Wallace    10 Sands Station Road    Middletown    NY    10940
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Kirk’s Fuel    1859 Route 212    Quakertown    PA    18951
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Prov Energy Oil    25 Stafford Street    Warwick    RI    02886
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Hamburg    State Route 23 at Oak Street    Hamburg    NJ    07419
Petro Inc.    Billings    Routes 55 & 82    Billings    NY    12510
Petro Holdings, Inc.    River - Woonsocket    1182 River St.    Woonsocket    RI    02895
Marex Corp.    Marex Corp.    8900 Citation Rd.    Baltimore    MD    21221
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Region Oil    15 Richboyton Road    Dover    NJ    07801
Minnwhale LLC    Whaleco    800 State Road    Princeton    NJ    08540
Petro Inc.    Eastern Depot    30 Old Dock Road    Yaphank    NY    11980
Meenan Oil Co, LP    Meenan Long Island    3020 Burns Avenue    Wantagh    NY    11793
Ortep of Pennsylvania, Inc.    DJ Witman    4025 Pottsville Pike    Reading    PA    19605
Meenan Oil Co, Inc.    Meenan Oil    113 Main Street    Tullytown    PA    1907
Meenan Oil Co, Inc.    Young Supply    8301 Lansdowne Avenue    Upper Darby    PA    19082
Richland Partners, LLC    Richland    62 N. Main Street    Stewartstown    PA    17363
Richland Partners, LLC    Richland    1234 Cloverleaf Road    Mt Joy    PA    17552
Richland Partners, LLC    Richland    669 E Ross Street    Lancaster    PA    17602
Richland Partners, LLC    Richland    572 E. Main Street    New Holland    PA    17557
Richland Partners, LLC    Richland    25 Hanover Street    York    PA    17404
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Prov Energy Oil    141 Knight Street    Warwick    RI    02886
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Prov Energy Oil    12 Stafford Street    Warwick    RI    02886
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Prov Energy Oil    550 Fish Road    Tiverton    RI    02878
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Prov Energy Oil    1191 River Street    Woonsocket    RI    02895
Hoffman Fuel Company of Bridgeport    Bridgeport    156 E. Washington Street    Bridgeport    CT    06611
Hoffman Fuel Company of Danbury    Danbury    170 White Street    Danbury    CT    06810
Hoffman Fuel Company of Danbury    New Milford    519 Danbury Rd    New Milford    CT   
A.P. Woodson    Southern Propane    1169 John C. Calhoun Drive    Orangeburg    SC   
A.P. Woodson    Southern Propane    854 Cannon Bridge Road    Orangeburg    SC   


Leased:                    

Location

  

Street

  

City / St / Zip

  

Landlord

  

Legal Entity

Connecticut    52, 55 & 71 Day Street / 18 Concord St/ 22-24 Woodward Ave    Norwalk CT 06854    Robert Schwartz    Petro Inc.
New Haven    212 Elm St.    North Haven CT 06473    O’Leary-Vicunas No. Two, LLC    Petro Holdings, inc.
Corporate    2187 Atlantic Street    Stamford CT 06902    Antares 2187 Atlantic Spe LLC    Petro Inc.
Boston    295 Eastern Avenue    Chelsea MA 02150    Northeast Petroleum Div of Cargill, Inc.    Petroleum Heat & Power, Inc.
Boston    51 Industrial Drive    Readville MA 02081    Antonio Musto & Joseph Musto    Petro Holdings, Inc.
Kenvil    94 Dell Avenue    Kenvil NJ 07847    Sylway Properties    Minnwhale LLC
Lakewood    99 River Avenue    Lakewood NJ 08701    Kaitlyn Industries, Inc    Minnwhale LLC
Linden    11 Lincoln St.    Linden NJ 07036    Linden Associates VI    Minnwhale LLC
Pennsauken    1701 Sherman Ave.    Pennsauken NJ 08110    Mid America    Minnwhale LLC
South Plainfield    40 Cragwood Road    South Plainfield NJ 07080    Cragwood LLC    Minnwhale LLC
Hudson River Petroleum-Burke    569 N. Main St    Brewster NY 10509    Richard E. Bouton    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Durkin    560 N. Main St.    Brewster NY 10509    Durkin water supply.    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Brooklyn    1820 Cropsey Avenue    Brooklyn NY 11214    Sergio & Vincent Allegretti    Petro Inc.
Burke Realty Hawthorne    475 Commerce St.    Hawthorne NY 10532    George E. Burke    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Hicksville    477 W. John St. and 5 Alpha Plaza    Hicksville NY 11801    Alpha John Associates    Petro Inc.
Hicksville    51 Alpha Plaza    Hicksville NY 11801    Stelow Inc    Petro Inc.
Highland    388 Upper North Road    Highland NY 12528    Tricia Holdings, Inc., LLC    Petro, Inc.
Petro - East    125 West Meadow Road    King’s Park NY 11754    AHJ Associates    Petro Inc.
Maspeth    55-60 58th Street    Maspeth NY 11378    Capitol Distributors Corp    Petro Inc.
Hardy    13520 Main St.    Mattituck NY 11952    Joseph Hardy    Petro Inc.
Melville    520 Broadhollow Road    Melville NY 11747    Reckson Austrailia Portfolio Clearing    Petro Inc.
Carpenter & Smith    100/98 Spring St.    Monroe NY 10950    Herbert Schneider    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Plainview    3 - 5 Fairchild Court    Plainview NY 11803    Commander Enterprises    Petro Inc.
Plainview    1 Fairchild Court    Plainview NY 11803    Long Island Industrial MGT LLC    Petro Inc.
Melville - Dispatch / IT    171 Ames Court    Plainview NY 11803    ESCO Management C/O JFI    Petro Inc.
Effron-Norfe Realty (oil terminal)    100/99 Prospect Street    Poughkeepsie NY 12601    Dawn Effron    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Effron-Norfe Realty (office and garage)    143 and 154 Garden St.    Poughkeepsie NY 12601    Dawn Effron    Meenan Oil Co. LP


Ryan    47 Patrick Lane    Poughkeepsie NY 12603    Patrick Page Commercial Properties, LLC    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Ryan    35 Patrick Lane    Poughkeepsie NY 12603    John Page Development, LLC    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Ryan    Parking Lane Parking Lot    Poughkeepsie NY 12603    Patrick Page Commercial Properties, LLC    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Hardy    76 Mariner Drive (Northwestern)    Southampton NY 11968    P & J Associates    Petro Inc.
Hardy    1654 County Road 39    Southampton NY 11968    Joseph Hardy    Petro Inc.
Hardy    7 & 11 Greenfield Ave    Southampton NY 11968    Joseph Hardy    Petro Inc.
Hardy    76 Mariner Drive (Southwestern)    Southampton NY 11968    P & J Associates    Petro Inc.
Southampton Termial    224 N. Main St.    Southampton NY 11968    224 North Main Street LLC    Petro Inc.
Burke -Verplank    126 Broadway    Verplank NY 10596    Regina Keefe Trustee    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Bronx    1416 Williamsbridge    Bronx NY 10461    Ardee Plaza, LLC    Petro Inc.
Leffler-Douglassville    21 Unionville Rd.    Douglassville PA 19518    NJB Partners LLC    Richland Partners, LLC
Leffler-Douglassville    Additional space @ 21 Unionville Road    Douglassville PA 19518    NJB Partners LLC    Richland Partners, LLC
Leffler-Lucknow    3300 Industrial Rd.    Harrisburg PA 17110    Eldorado Properties    Richland Partners, LLC
Mt Joy-(office, garage)    13-15 Mount Joy St.    Mount Joy PA 17552    DH & PM Properties    Richland Partners, LLC
Leffler-Richland    225 East Main St.    Richland Borough PA 17087    Premier R&G Properties    Richland Partners, LLC
Pennysylvania    644 - 650 Knowles Ave    Southampton PA 18966    Douglas E. Woosnam    Ortep of Pennsylvania
Allentown    6330 Farm Bureau Road    Upper Macungie PA 18106    Paul Weis    Ortep of Pennsylvania
Woods    22 Almeida Ave    East Providence RI 02914    Benker Family LLC    Petro Holdongs, Inc.
Providence    50 Houghton Street    Providence RI 02904    50 Houghton Associates, LP    Petroleum Heat & Power, Inc.
Buckley    1630-1632 Kingstown Rd    South Kingston RI 02879    Highlander Realty LLC    Petro Holdings, Inc.
Arlington    6873 Lee Highway Arlington    Arlington VA 22213    R. Shreve LLC    A.P. Woodson Company
Wallace    50 Industrial Place    Middletown NY 10940    Alta East inc.    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Region    276 Main St.    Hackettstown NJ 07840    CK & S Buliding Dorothy kappers    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Region    282 Main St.    Hackettstown NJ 07840    DE KAPPERS Dorothy kappers    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Rye Fuel    225 Greenleaf Avenue    Portsmouth NH 03801    PPG Properties    Rye Fuel Company
Lewis Oil Company    50 Roselle St.    Mineola NY 11501    Windsor Fuel Company Inc. Pension Trust    Lewis Oil company, Inc.
C. Hoffberger Company    1400 Ceddox Street    Baltimore MD 21226    E. Stewart Mitchell    C. Hoffberger Company
C. Hoffberger Company    33 Hudson Street    Annapolis MD 21401    Petroleum Marketing Group, Inc.    C. Hoffberger Company
Lewis Oil Company    175 Sunnyside Holding Corp.    Plainview NY 11803    175 Sunnyside Blvd., Inc.    Lewis Oil company, Inc.


Lewis Oil Company    274-D Montauk Hwy    Hampton Bays NY 11946    RCF Properties Corp.    Lewis Oil company, Inc.
Hoffman Fuel Company    56 Quarry Rodad    Trumbull CT 06611    Robert D. Scinto    Hoffman Fuel Company of Danbury
Tanner (Leffler)    1120 Mount Rock Rd    Shippensburg PA 17257    Rohr Family Limited Partnership    Richland Partners, LLC
Kasden - East hartford    340 Tolland Street    East Hartford, CT 06108    Sybil Deitch    Petro, Inc.
Great Falls Propane    1509 Pageland Highway    Lancaster, SC 29115    Michel’s Motorsports, LLC    Great Falls Propane, LLC
Carroll Home Services    2700 Loch Raven Road    Baltimore, MD    Carroll Independent (Sublandlord)    A.P. Woodson Company
Carroll Home Services    509 Old Westminister Pike    Westminister, MD    Carroll Independent (Sublandlord)    A.P. Woodson Company
Carroll Home Services    226 Cockeysville Rd    Hunt Valley, MD    Carroll Independent (Sublandlord)    A.P. Woodson Company
Carroll Home Services    101- 103 Laurel Ave    Laurel, MD    Carroll Independent (Sublandlord)    A.P. Woodson Company
Young Supply    236 Brandywine Ave    Downingtown, PA    Brandywine Avenue Commercial, LLC    Meenan Oil Co. LP
Home - NM    125 Commerce St.    Brookfield, CT 06804    Tecor Properties, LLC    Petro, Inc.
Carroll Home Services    6401 Chemical Road    Curtis Bay, MD 21226    Carroll Independent (Sublandlord)    A.P. Woodson Company
Lenaire Wolfe    1174 Amelia Street    Orangeburg, SC 29115    Lenaire F. Wolfe, II    A.P. Woodson Company
J.J. Skelton    40 West Manoa Road    Haverton, PA    BOT, Inc    JJ Skelton Oil Company
Manor Fuel    152 Railroad Avenue    Huntington Station, NY 11746    Nicoletto Family Investment Trust    Lewis Oil Company, Inc.
Rochette Oil    658 Daniel Webster Highway    Merrimack, NH    Willey Real Estate, LLC    Rye Fuel Company
Rocklyn Fuel    200 Atlantic Ave    Oceanside, NY 11572    Rocklyn Fuel Oil Corp.    Lewis Oil Company, Inc.
John Ray and Sons    2995 7th Avenue    Troy, NY    Ray Garage, LLC    Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC
John Ray and Sons    2900 6th Avenue    Troy, NY    John Ray Properties, LLC    Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC
John Ray and Sons    2800 7th Avenue    Troy, NY    2800 Seventh Ave, LLC    Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC
John Ray and Sons    4 Blue Lupine Lane    Wilton, NY    4 Blue Luoine Lane, LLC    Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC
John Ray and Sons    2794-A Seventh Avenue    Troy, NY    Ray Garage, LLC    Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC


Exhibit G

(See Section 3.13 of Security Agreement and Definition of “Pledged Collateral”)

LIST OF PLEDGED COLLATERAL, SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENT PROPERTY STOCKS

 

Issuer

  

issued in the name of

  

CERTIFICATE

NO.

  

Ownership Interest

A.P. Woodson Company    Petro, Inc.    1    100 shares of Common Stock, no par value; 100% ownership interest
CFS LLC    Richland Partners, LLC    N/A    100% Membership Interest
Champion Oil Company    Champion Energy Corporation    3    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Champion Energy Corporation    Petro Holdings, Inc.    29    1,000 shares of Common Stock, without par value; 100% ownership interest 1
C. Hoffberger Company    Champion Energy Corporation    1    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC    Richland Partners, LLC    100    100% Membership Interest
Hoffman Fuel Company of Bridgeport    Champion Energy Corporation    1    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Hoffman Fuel Company of Danbury    Champion Energy Corporation    1    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Hoffman Fuel Company of Stamford    Champion Energy Corporation    1    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
JJ Skelton Oil Company    Champion Energy Corporation    1    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Lewis Oil Company, Inc.    Champion Energy Corporation    2    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Marex Corporation    Petro, Inc.    100    100 shares of Common Stock, no par value; 100% ownership interest
Minnwhale LLC    Petro, Inc.    N/A    100% Membership Interest
Meenan Holdings of New York, Inc.    Meenan Oil Co., Inc.    1    100 shares of Common Stock, no par value; 100% ownership interest
Meenan Oil Co., Inc.    Petro Holdings, Inc.    100    1,269 shares of Common Stock, par value $ 0.01 per share; 100% ownership interest
Meenan Oil Co., L.P.    1) Meenan Oil Co., Inc.    100    1) 75.069236% Limited Partnership Interest
   2) Meenan Holdings of New York, Inc.    101    2) 24.930764% Limited Partnership Interest
Ortep of Pennsylvania, Inc.    Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    1    200 shares of Common Stock, no par value; 100% ownership interest
Petro Plumbing Corporation    Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    1    90 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 90% ownership interest

 

1   Face amount on share certificate is 100 shares $0.01 par value. Current amount is based on a 1:10 stock split pursuant to a 1:10 increase in authorized shares and a change in par value. No replacement share certificate has been issued.


Petro, Inc.    Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    C100    950 shares of Common Stock, no par value; 100% ownership interest
Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    Petro Holdings, Inc.    No #    100 shares of Common Stock, no par value; 100% ownership interest 2
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Star Acquisitions, Inc.    1    100 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; 100% ownership interest
RegionOil Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Co., Inc.    Meenan Oil Co., L.P.    4    90 shares of Common Stock, no par value; 90% ownership interest
Richland Partners, LLC    Ortep of Pennsylvania, Inc.    100    100% Membership Interest
Rye Fuel Company    Champion Energy Corporation    1    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Star Gas Finance Company    Star Gas Partners, L.P.    1    100 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 100% ownership interest
Star Acquisitions, Inc.    Star Gas Partners, L.P.    2    99.99 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 99.99% ownership interest
Star Acquisitions, Inc.    Star Gas Partners, L.P.    3    0.01 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 0.01% ownership interest
Star Gas Partners, L.P.    Kestrel Heat, LLC       Certificate Representing 324,100 General Partnership Units Representing General Partnership Interests

TG&E Service Company,

Inc.

   Star Gas Partners, L.P.    2    100% Membership Interest

BONDS

 

Name of Grantor

   Issuer    Number    Face Amount    Coupon
Rate
   Maturity

N/A

              

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

 

Name of Grantor

   Issuer    Number    Type    Face
Amount
   Coupon
Rate
   Maturity

N/A

                 

OTHER

 

Name of Grantor

  

Issuer

  

Account Number(s) or Description

NewEdge USA, LLC    Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    Account Nos. GGG 76031, 034-76031, 034-76032, and 034-76033; Control Agreement [all inactive]
Morgan Stanley DW    Petroleum Heat and Power Co.    64289011 [not active - ~$1200 in acct]

 

2   Face amount on share certificate is 26,452,270 shares, par value $0.01 per share. Current amount is based on a reverse stock split pursuant to a decrease in the authorized shares and a change in par value. No replacement share certificate has been issued.


JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.    Petroleum Heat and Power Co.    36056919 and 36056885
J. P. Morgan Securities LLC    Petroleum Heat and Power Co.    Futures Account # M 1018 D 1179
Star Gas Partners, L.P.    Petroleum Heat and Power Co.    $77,519,991 10.25% Subordinated Note dated November 16,2010
Star Gas Partners, L.P.    Petroleum Heat and Power Co.    $37,391,917 9.3% Subordinated Note dated November 16, 2010


EXHIBIT H

(See Section 3.1 of Security Agreement)

OFFICES IN WHICH FINANCING STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN FILED

 

NAME OF COMPANY

  

JURISDICTION OF FILING

A.P. Woodson Company    District of Columbia
Columbia Petroleum Transportation, LLC    Delaware
Marex Corporation    Maryland
Minnwhale LLC    New York
Meenan Holding of New York, Inc.    New York
Meenan Oil Co., Inc.    Delaware
Meenan Oil Co., L.P.    Delaware
Ortep of Pennsylvania, Inc.    Pennsylvania
Petro, Inc.    Delaware
Petro Holdings, Inc.    Minnesota
Petroleum Heat and Power Co., Inc.    Minnesota
Richland Partners, LLC    Pennsylvania
Star Gas Finance Company    Delaware
Star Gas Partners, L.P.    Delaware
Star Acquisitions, Inc.    Minnesota


EXHIBIT I

(See Section 4.4 and 4.8 of Security Agreement)

AMENDMENT

This Amendment, dated             ,          is delivered pursuant to Section 4.4 of the Security Agreement referred to below. All defined terms herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto or incorporated by reference in the Security Agreement. The undersigned hereby certifies that the representations and warranties in Article III of the Security Agreement are and continue to be true and correct. The undersigned further agrees that this Amendment may be attached to that certain Second Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of January [    ], 2014, between the undersigned, as the Grantors, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the Collateral Agent, (the “Security Agreement”) and that the Collateral listed on Schedule I to this Amendment shall be and become a part of the Collateral referred to in said Security Agreement and shall secure all Secured Obligations referred to in said Security Agreement.

 

1.  

 

2.    
3.   By:  
4.   Name:  

 

5.   Title:  

 

6.    
7.  

 

8.    
9.   By:  
10.   Name:  

 

11.   Title:  

 

12.    
13.  

 

14.    
15.   By:  
16.   Name:  

 

17.       Title:  

 


SCHEDULE I TO AMENDMENT

STOCKS

 

Name of Grantor

   Issuer    Certificate
Number(s)
   Number of
Shares
   Class of Stock    Percentage of
Outstanding
Shares
              
              
              
              

BONDS

 

Name of Grantor

   Issuer    Number    Face Amount    Coupon Rate    Maturity
              
              
              
              

GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

 

Name of Grantor

   Issuer    Number    Type    Face Amount    Coupon Rate    Maturity
                 
                 
                 
                 

OTHER SECURITIES OR OTHER INVESTMENT PROPERTY

(CERTIFICATED AND UNCERTIFICATED)

 

Name of Grantor

   Issuer    Description of Collateral    Percentage Ownership
Interest
        
        
        
        

[ Add description of custody accounts or arrangements with securities intermediary, if applicable ]


EXHIBIT J

(See definition of “Commercial Tort Claims”)

COMMERCIAL TORT CLAIMS

None

Exhibit 10.26

STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

between

CENTRAL HUDSON ENTERPRISES CORPORATION

and

PETRO HOLDINGS, INC.

Dated as of January 27, 2014


Table of Contents

 

         Page  

ARTICLE 1 PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE SHARES

     1   

Section 1.1

  Purchase and Sale of the Shares      1   

ARTICLE 2 CONSIDERATION

     1   

Section 2.1

  Amount and Form of Consideration      1   

Section 2.2

  Closing Payment      2   

Section 2.3

  Closing Statement      2   

Section 2.4

  Payment Based on Closing Statement      3   

ARTICLE 3 THE CLOSING

     3   

Section 3.1

  Closing Date      3   

Section 3.2

  Deliveries by Seller      4   

Section 3.3

  Deliveries by Purchaser      5   

Section 3.4

  Proceedings at Closing; Effective Time      5   

ARTICLE 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER

     5   

Section 4.1

  Organization and Good Standing      5   

Section 4.2

  Authorization of Agreement      5   

Section 4.3

  Capital Structure      6   

Section 4.4

  Subsidiaries      6   

Section 4.5

  No Conflicts; Consents of Third Parties      6   

Section 4.6

  Financial and Other Information      7   

Section 4.7

  Absence of Certain Changes      9   

Section 4.8

  Taxes      9   

Section 4.9

  Real Property      10   

Section 4.10

  Tangible Personal Property      12   

Section 4.11

  Intellectual Property      12   

Section 4.12

  Material Contracts      12   

Section 4.13

  Labor      14   

Section 4.14

  Employee Benefits      15   

Section 4.15

  Litigation      16   

Section 4.16

  Compliance with Laws      17   

Section 4.17

  Environmental Matters      17   

Section 4.18

  Title to and Sufficiency of Assets      18   

Section 4.19

  Insurance      18   

Section 4.20

  Certain Information      18   

Section 4.21

  Brokers      18   

Section 4.22

  Disclaimers of Seller      18   

Section 4.23

  No Other Representations or Warranties      19   

ARTICLE 5 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER

     19   

Section 5.1

  Organization and Good Standing      19   

Section 5.2

  Authorization of Agreement      19   

 

ii


Section 5.3

  No Conflicts; Consents of Third Parties      20   

Section 5.4

  Litigation      20   

Section 5.5

  Financing      20   

Section 5.6

  Brokers      20   

Section 5.7

  Investment Representation      20   

Section 5.8

  No Inducement or Reliance; Independent Assessment      20   

ARTICLE 6 COVENANTS

     21   

Section 6.1

  Access to Documents; Opportunity to Ask Questions      21   

Section 6.2

  Conduct of Business      21   

Section 6.3

  Reasonable Efforts      23   

Section 6.4

  Other Consents and Conditions      24   

Section 6.5

  Public Statements      25   

Section 6.6

  Litigation Support      25   

Section 6.7

  Guarantees; Letters of Credit      25   

Section 6.8

  Notices; Supplements to Schedules      25   

Section 6.9

  Parent Guarantees      26   

Section 6.10

  ISDA Agreements      26   

ARTICLE 7 TITLE INSURANCE

     26   

Section 7.1

  Title Commitment and Survey      26   

Section 7.2

  Title Review      26   

Section 7.3

  Title Policy      27   

ARTICLE 8 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF PURCHASER

     27   

Section 8.1

  Accuracy of Representations and Warranties      27   

Section 8.2

  Performance of Covenants      28   

Section 8.3

  No Injunctions      28   

Section 8.4

  HSR Act      28   

Section 8.5

  Officers’ Certificate      28   

Section 8.6

  Required Material Consents      28   

Section 8.7

  Indebtedness      28   

Section 8.8

  Title Policy and Survey      28   

Section 8.9

  Clarke County Business License      28   

Section 8.10

  Insurance Policy Endorsements      28   

ARTICLE 9 CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER

     29   

Section 9.1

  Accuracy of Representations and Warranties      29   

Section 9.2

  Performance of Covenants      29   

Section 9.3

  No Injunctions      29   

Section 9.4

  HSR Act      29   

Section 9.5

  Officers’ Certificate      29   

Section 9.6

  Seller Material Consents      29   

ARTICLE 10 ADDITIONAL POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

     29   

Section 10.1

  Certain Employment Matters      29   

Section 10.2

  Further Assurances      32   

 

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Section 10.3

  Seller’s Access to Documents      32   

Section 10.4

  No Solicitation of Employees      32   

Section 10.5

  Non-Competition      32   

Section 10.6

  Notice Upon Separation from Service after the Effective Time      34   

Section 10.7

  Excess Coverage      34   

Section 10.8

  Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim      34   

ARTICLE 11 SURVIVAL, INDEMNIFICATION AND RELATED MATTERS

     35   

Section 11.1

  Survival      35   

Section 11.2

  Indemnification      36   

Section 11.3

  Procedures for Indemnification      39   

Section 11.4

  Limitations and Procedures Applicable to Indemnification under Section 11      40   

Section 11.5

  Procedures Applicable to Indemnification under Section 11      42   

ARTICLE 12 TERMINATION

     42   

Section 12.1

  Termination      42   

Section 12.2

  Procedure and Effect of Termination      43   

ARTICLE 13 TAX MATTERS

     43   

Section 13.1

  Section 338(h)(10) Election      43   

Section 13.2

  Tax Indemnification      43   

Section 13.3

  Allocation of Consideration      45   

Section 13.4

  Tax Returns and Payment Responsibility      45   

Section 13.5

  Contest Provisions      46   

Section 13.6

  Termination of Tax Sharing Agreements      46   

Section 13.7

  Refunds, Credits and Carrybacks      46   

Section 13.8

  Cooperation      47   

Section 13.9

  Retention of Records      47   

Section 13.10

  Tax Treatment of Certain Post-Closing Payments      47   

Section 13.11

  Employee Payroll Information      47   

Section 13.12

  Transfer Taxes      47   

Section 13.13

  No Section 409A Separation from Service      47   

Section 13.14

  Taxes Governed by Article 13      47   

ARTICLE 14 MISCELLANEOUS

     48   

Section 14.1

  Certain Definitions      48   

Section 14.2

  Entire Agreement      58   

Section 14.3

  Governing Law      58   

Section 14.4

  Jurisdiction      58   

Section 14.5

  Specific Performance      59   

Section 14.6

  Waiver of Jury Trial      59   

Section 14.7

  Expenses      60   

Section 14.8

  Table of Contents and Headings      60   

Section 14.9

  Notices      60   

Section 14.10

  Severability      61   

Section 14.11

  Binding Effect; No Third Party Beneficiaries; No Assignment      61   

Section 14.12

  Amendments      61   

Section 14.13

  Waiver      61   

Section 14.14

  Counterparts      62   

 

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit A – Statement of Closing Assets and Closing Liabilities as of September 30, 2013

Exhibit B – Assignment of Shares

Exhibit C – Form of Opinion of Seller’s Counsel

Exhibit D – Form of Opinion of Purchaser’s Counsel

SCHEDULES

 

Schedule

  

Title

4.5

   No Conflicts; Consents

4.6(a)

   Year-end Adjustments

4.6(d)

   Volume, Gross Profit and Revenue Information

4.6(e)

   Customer and HVAC Service Agreement Count

4.6(f)

   Accounts Receivable Aging

4.6(g)

   Acquisitions

4.6(i)

   Discount and Other Customer Programs

4.6(k)

   Independent Contractors and Certain Other Firms

4.6(m)

   Capped Price Customers, Fixed Price Customers and Pre-Buy Customers

4.6(n)

   Certain Customers

4.7

   Absence of Certain Changes

4.8

   Taxes

4.9

   Real Property

4.10(a)

   Owned Personal Property

4.10(b)

   Leased Personal Property

4.10(e)

   Insurance Company Recommendations

4.11

   Intellectual Property

4.12

   Material Contracts

4.13

   Labor

4.14

   Employee Benefits

4.14(d)

   Post-Employment Health and Welfare Benefits

4.14(f)

   Change in Control Plans

4.15

   Litigation

4.16

   Compliance with Laws

4.17

   Environmental Matters and Permits

4.18

   Title and Sufficiency of Assets

4.19

   Insurance

4.20

   Certain Information

6.2

   Conduct of the Business

6.7

   Guarantees

7.1

   Title Commitments

8.6

   Required Material Consents

9.6

   Seller Material Consents

 

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10.1

   Excluded Seller Benefit Plans and Assumed Employee Agreements

10.1(a)(iii)

   Terms of Purchaser Savings Plan

10.6

   Company Employees Participating in Seller Parent’s Directors and Executives Deferred Compensation Plan

11.2(a)(iii)(B)

   Cheverly Environmental Action Plan

 

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STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT, is made as of January 27, 2014 (this “ Agreement ”), by and between CENTRAL HUDSON ENTERPRISES CORPORATION, a New York corporation (“ Seller ”), and PETRO HOLDINGS, INC., a Minnesota corporation (“ Purchaser ”), under the following circumstances:

A. Seller is the sole holder of all of the outstanding capital shares of Griffith Energy Services, Inc., a New York corporation (the “ Company ”). The Company is engaged in the business of distributing heating oil, propane and motor fuels to residential and commercial customers, and providing heating, ventilation and air conditioning sales and maintenance and other related services, in Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia (collectively, the “ Business ”).

B. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties desire that Seller sell to Purchaser, and that Purchaser purchase from Seller, all of the outstanding capital stock of the Company. Unless otherwise indicated, capitalized terms used herein have the respective meanings set forth in Section 14.1.

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

ARTICLE 1

PURCHASE AND SALE OF THE SHARES

Section 1.1 Purchase and Sale of the Shares . On the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement, at the Closing, Seller shall sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser shall purchase, acquire and accept from Seller, all 100 authorized and outstanding shares of voting common stock without par value of the Company (the “ Shares ”).

ARTICLE 2

CONSIDERATION

Section 2.1 Amount and Form of Consideration . The purchase price to be paid by Purchaser to Seller in consideration of the sale of the Shares as provided in this Agreement shall be U.S. $69,850,000 (the “ Base Purchase Price ”): (i) increased by the amount by which the sum of the net book value of the current assets (including the Closing Date Cash) and notes receivable of the Company as of the Effective Time and the prepaid expense referred to in Section 10.7 (collectively, the “ Closing Assets ”) exceed the net book value of the current liabilities and Other Liabilities of the Company as of the Effective Time (collectively, the “ Closing Liabilities ”), or (ii) decreased by the amount by which the Closing Assets are less than the Closing Liabilities, with the line item Closing Assets and Closing Liabilities determined in each case in accordance


with GAAP (except as otherwise provided on Exhibit A (Statement of Closing Assets and Closing Liabilities as of September 30, 2013)) in a manner consistent with the Company’s past practice and in the same manner in which Exhibit A (Statement of Closing Assets and Closing Liabilities as of September 30, 2013) was prepared, as finally determined pursuant to Section 2.3 (the “ Closing Adjustment ”). The Purchase Price shall be paid as provided in Sections 2.2 and 2.4.

Section 2.2 Closing Payment . At the Closing, Purchaser shall pay to Seller an amount equal to the Base Purchase Price, adjusted as provided in this Section 2.2 (as so adjusted, the “ Closing Payment ”), by wire transfer of immediately available funds to an account or accounts designated by Seller, such designation to be made in writing at least two Business Days prior to the Closing Date. For purposes of calculating the Closing Payment: (i) at least five days prior to the Closing Date, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser Seller’s good faith estimate of the Closing Adjustment (the “ Estimated Closing Adjustment ”), together with such information as is reasonably sufficient to show the basis for Seller’s estimates, and (ii) the Closing Payment shall be equal to the Base Purchase Price plus or minus the amount of the Estimated Closing Adjustment.

Section 2.3 Closing Statement . (a) As promptly as practicable after the Closing, but in no event more than 60 days after the Closing, Seller shall prepare and deliver to Purchaser a statement (the “ Closing Statement ”) setting forth the calculation of the Closing Assets, the Closing Liabilities and the Closing Adjustment. The Closing Statement shall be prepared on the basis of a closing of the Company’s books as of the Effective Time conducted as soon as practical after the Closing Date in a manner consistent with the Company’s past practice and in the same manner as Exhibit A was prepared. The Closing Statement shall include such information as is reasonably sufficient to show how Seller made such calculations.

(b) Purchaser shall, during the 60-day period following the Closing, make available to Seller and its authorized representatives during normal business hours the books and records of the Company for use in preparing the Closing Statement. During the 30-day period following delivery by Seller of the Closing Statement, Seller shall make available to Purchaser and its authorized representatives during normal business hours the work papers used by Seller in preparing the Closing Statement and shall promptly furnish to Purchaser such other information with respect to the preparation of the Closing Statement as Purchaser or its representatives may from time to time reasonably request.

(c) Purchaser shall have 30 days following receipt of the Closing Statement to give Seller a written notice (the “ Notice of Dispute ”) of any disputes or objections concerning the Closing Statement, the Closing Assets, the Closing Liabilities and the Closing Adjustment not being in accordance with this Article 2, specifying in reasonable detail the nature and amount of such disputes or objections. Items and amounts in the Closing Statement to which no objection is made in the Notice of Dispute shall be final and binding upon the parties. If Purchaser does not deliver the Notice of Dispute to Seller within such 30-day period, the Closing Statement shall be considered to have been accepted by Purchaser, and the Closing Assets, the Closing Liabilities and the Closing Adjustment shall be final and binding. In the event Purchaser delivers the Notice of Dispute to Seller, Purchaser and Seller shall attempt to resolve the disputed matters as promptly as possible.

 

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(d) If Purchaser and Seller are unable to resolve all disputed matters identified in the Notice of Dispute, if any, within 30 days after delivery of the Notice of Dispute to Seller, the remaining disputed matters shall be resolved by an accounting firm mutually designated by Purchaser and Seller (the “ Independent Accounting Firm ”). The determination by the Independent Accounting Firm shall be final and binding upon the parties, and the Closing Statement (including, if affected thereby, the Closing Assets, the Closing Liabilities and the Closing Adjustment) shall be adjusted accordingly. The Independent Accounting Firm shall be instructed to address only the remaining disputed items or amounts from the Notice of Dispute and to use reasonable efforts to complete its review and make all necessary determinations within 30 days after submission of the Notice of Dispute to it. The Closing Statement (including, if affected thereby, the Closing Assets, the Closing Liabilities and the Closing Adjustment) as modified by resolution of any disputes in accordance with this Section 2.3(d) or, if applicable, as accepted by Purchaser pursuant to Section 2.3(c), shall be final and binding, and the Closing Assets, the Closing Liabilities and the Closing Adjustment shall be as set forth therein. The fees and expenses of the Independent Accounting Firm shall be shared equally by Seller and Purchaser.

Section 2.4 Payment Based on Closing Statement . If the Purchase Price (calculated in accordance with Section 2.1 using the amounts of the Closing Adjustment as finally determined pursuant to Section 2.3) exceeds the Closing Payment, Purchaser shall, within five Business Days after the Closing Statement becomes final pursuant to Section 2.3, pay to Seller the amount by which the Purchase Price exceeds the Closing Payment. If the Purchase Price (calculated in accordance with Section 2.1 using the amounts of the Closing Adjustment as finally determined pursuant to Section 2.3) is less than the Closing Payment, Seller shall, within five Business Days after the Closing Statement becomes final pursuant to Section 2.3, pay to Purchaser the amount by which the Purchase Price is less than the Closing Payment. No interest shall be payable with respect to any payment made pursuant to this Section 2.4 if such payment is made within five Business Days after the date the Closing Statement becomes final pursuant to Section 2.3. If any such payment is not made within such five Business Day period, then, commencing on the next day, interest shall accrue thereon at a rate per annum equal to the KeyBank prime rate. Such rate shall change as the KeyBank prime rate changes, and interest shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 360 days. Payments pursuant to this Section 2.4 shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds in U.S. dollars to an account designated by the intended recipient, such designation to be made in writing at least two Business Days prior to the date payment is due.

ARTICLE 3

THE CLOSING

Section 3.1 Closing Date . Except as hereinafter provided, the closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “ Closing ”) shall take place at the offices of Thompson Hine LLP, 335 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York, at 10:00 a.m. (local time) on (i) March 4, 2014, or (ii) if the conditions set forth in Articles 8 and 9 (other than those conditions that by their terms cannot be satisfied until the Closing Date) have not been satisfied or, in the case of Article 8, waived by Purchaser or, in the case of Article 9, waived by Seller, by such date, then the third Business Day following the date on which the last of the

 

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conditions set forth in Articles 8 and 9 have been satisfied (other than those conditions that by their terms cannot be satisfied until the Closing Date) or, in the case of Article 8, waived by Purchaser, or, in the case of Article 9, waived by Seller, or (iii) at such other place and/or at such other time and date as may be mutually agreed upon by Purchaser and Seller, which shall not be later than the Outside Closing Date (the date of the Closing being referred to herein as the “ Closing Date ”).

Section 3.2 Deliveries by Seller . At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Purchaser the following:

(a) the stock certificate(s) representing the Shares and an assignment in substantially the form of Exhibit B assigning and transferring the Shares to Purchaser, duly executed by Seller;

(b) a receipt duly executed by Seller acknowledging receipt of the Purchase Price;

(c) the certificate referred to in Section 8.5, signed by a duly authorized officer of Seller;

(d) a resignation from each director and officer of the Company who is not an employee of the Company from all positions with the Company;

(e) a certificate of non-foreign status pursuant to Treasury Regulation §1.1445-2(b)(2) signed by Seller;

(f) an IRS Form 8023 reflecting an election under Section 338(h)(10) of the Code, executed by the common parent of the selling consolidated group in accordance with Section 338(h)(10)(C) of the Code;

(g) a copy of the Company Certificate certified by the Secretary of State of the State of New York and a certificate issued by the appropriate Governmental Authority (or other reasonable evidence) of the good standing of the Company as a foreign corporation in the States of Delaware, Maryland, New York and West Virginia, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and the District of Columbia;

(h) an opinion of Thompson Hine LLP in substantially the form set forth as Exhibit C ;

(i) copies of all Required Material Consents; and

(j) such other documents and instruments as reasonably may be required by Purchaser to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement at the Closing.

 

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Section 3.3 Deliveries by Purchaser . At the Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller the following:

(a) the Closing Payment, by wire transfer of immediately available funds in the amount and manner provided in Section 2.2;

(b) the certificate referred to in Section 9.5, signed by a duly authorized officer of Purchaser;

(c) an IRS Form 8023 reflecting an election under Section 338(h)(10) of the Code, executed by Purchaser;

(d) an opinion of Phillips Nizer LLP in substantially the form set forth as Exhibit D ; and

(e) such other documents and instruments as reasonably may be required by Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement at the Closing.

Section 3.4 Proceedings at Closing; Effective Time . All acts and proceedings to be taken and all documents to be executed and delivered by the parties at the Closing shall be deemed to have been taken and executed simultaneously, effective as of the Effective Time (unless otherwise expressly provided herein), and, except as permitted under this Agreement, no acts or proceedings shall be deemed taken nor any documents executed or delivered until all have been taken, executed and delivered.

ARTICLE 4

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER

As an inducement to Purchaser to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, Seller hereby represents and warrants to Purchaser as of the date of this Agreement as set forth below:

Section 4.1 Organization and Good Standing . Each of Seller and the Company is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of New York and has the requisite power and authority to own or lease and operate its properties and to carry on, in all material respects, its business as now being conducted. The Company is duly authorized to conduct business as a foreign corporation in the States of Delaware, Maryland and West Virginia, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and the District of Columbia, which are the only jurisdictions in which such qualification is required, except where the failure to be so qualified would not reasonably be expected to materially interfere with the business activities of the Company. Seller has delivered or made available to Purchaser an accurate and complete copy of the certificate of incorporation of the Company as in effect on the date of this Agreement (the “ Company Certificate ”) and the bylaws of the Company as in effect on the date of this Agreement (the “ Company Bylaws ”). Seller has made available to Purchaser complete and correct copies of the minutes of all meetings of the sole stockholder and Board of Directors of the Company since the date of the Company’s incorporation.

Section 4.2 Authorization of Agreement . Seller has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other agreement, document, instrument or certificate contemplated hereby to be executed by Seller in connection with the consummation

 

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of the transactions contemplated hereby (all such other agreements, documents, instruments and certificates required to be executed by Seller being hereinafter referred to, collectively, as the “ Seller Documents ”), and to perform (or cause to be performed) fully its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by Seller of this Agreement and each of the Seller Documents has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Seller. This Agreement has been, and each of the Seller Documents will be, on or prior to the Closing Date, duly executed and delivered by Seller, and (assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties hereto and thereto) this Agreement constitutes, and each of the Seller Documents when so executed and delivered will constitute, valid and legally binding obligations of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms.

Section 4.3 Capital Structure . The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of 100 shares of voting common stock without par value. The Shares are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable and are not subject to, or issued in violation of, any purchase option, call option, right of first refusal, preemptive right or other similar right under any provision of the NYBCL, the Company Certificate, the Company Bylaws, any Contract to which the Company is a party or otherwise is bound or any applicable securities or other Laws. All of the Shares are owned by Seller, beneficially and of record, and are not subject to any Lien. Except for the Shares, no shares of capital stock or voting securities of, or other equity interests in, the Company are issued, reserved for issuance or outstanding. All of the terms and rights of the Shares are set forth in the Company Certificate. There are no outstanding options, warrants, calls or other rights to acquire any capital stock or other securities of the Company nor does either the Company or Seller have any obligation to issue, deliver or sell any capital stock or other securities of the Company or any options, warrants, calls or other rights to acquire any capital stock or other securities of the Company.

Section 4.4 Subsidiaries . The Company does not own, directly or indirectly, any capital stock or voting securities of, or other equity interests in, or any interest convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for, any capital stock or voting securities of, or other equity interests in, any Person.

Section 4.5 No Conflicts; Consents of Third Parties . (a) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.5 , the execution and delivery by Seller of this Agreement and each of the Seller Documents, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby and compliance by Seller with any of the provisions hereof or thereof will not: (i) violate any provision of the Company Certificate, the Company Bylaws or the certificate of incorporation or bylaws of Seller; (ii) violate or constitute a breach of or a default under, any Material Contract, if such violation, breach or default would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; (iii) contravene or result in a violation of any Law to which the Company or Seller is subject or violate in any material respect, result in a material breach of, or constitute a material default under, any Order by which Seller or the Company is bound or subject; (iv) give rise to the creation of a Lien (other than a Permitted Exception or a Real Property Permitted Exception) upon the Shares or any of the assets of the Company under the terms of any Indebtedness, mortgage, indenture, deed of trust, license, lease, permit, agreement or other instrument or obligation to which Seller or the Company is a party or by which Seller, the Shares, the Company, or any of the assets of the Company is bound; (v) give any person the right to terminate or modify any Material Contract; or (vi) give any Governmental Authority the right to revoke, withdraw, suspend, cancel, terminate or modify any Permit held by or for the benefit of the Company.

 

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(b) Except as required by the HSR Act or as set forth on Schedule 4.5 , no consent, waiver, approval, Order, Permit or authorization of, or declaration or filing with, or notification to, any Governmental Authority or, to the Knowledge of Seller, any other Person is required on the part of Seller or the Company in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Seller Documents, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby or the compliance by Seller or the Company with any of the provisions hereof or thereof, other than consents, waivers, approvals, Orders, Permits or authorizations of, or declarations or filings with, or notifications to, any Person or Governmental Authority the failure of which to be received or made would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

Section 4.6 Financial and Other Information . (a) Seller has made available to Purchaser copies of: (i) the unaudited balance sheet and income statement of the Company as of December 31, 2012 and for the fiscal year then ended, and (ii) the unaudited balance sheet and income statement of the Company as of September 30, 2013 and for the nine months then ended (collectively, the “ Financial Information ”). The Financial Information was prepared from Seller’s books and records and fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of the dates thereof and the results of its operations for the periods indicated in accordance with GAAP, except that the Financial Information lacks the full footnotes required by GAAP and, with respect to the Financial Information for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, normal year-end adjustments. Schedule 4.6(a) sets forth the year-end adjustments made to the Financial Information for the year ended December 31, 2012.

(b) The Company does not have as of the date of this Agreement, and will not have as of the Closing, any Indebtedness.

(c) All books, records and accounts of the Company are accurate and complete, and are maintained, in all material respects in accordance with good business practice and all applicable Laws. The Company maintains systems of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurances that: (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain accountability for assets; (iii) access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; and (iv) the recorded accountability for assets is compared with the actual levels at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.

(d) Schedule 4.6(d) sets forth, for each month during the period from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, the Company’s volumes (in gallons) by product category or type of customer, the Company’s gross profit by product category or type of customer and the Company’s HVAC revenues by type.

 

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(e) Schedule 4.6(e) sets forth, as of September 30, 2013, the number of Active Customers (as defined on Schedule 4.6(e) ) of the Company by product category or type of customer and the number of customers who were parties to service agreements. As of the earlier of the Closing Date or February 28, 2014, the number of Active Customers of the Company for Petroleum Products (other than in the “will call” category) shall be no less than 98% of the number of Active Customers of the Company for Petroleum Products (other than in the “will call” category) as of September 30, 2013 (as shown on Schedule 4.6(e )).

(f) Schedule 4.6(f) includes schedules showing the aging of the accounts receivable of the Company as of September 30, 2013 and November 30, 2013 that are accurate and complete in all material respects.

(g) Schedule 4.6(g) includes a list of all business acquisitions by the Company since November 1, 2000, other than acquisitions of business subsequently sold by the Company pursuant to the Northeast Sale Agreement and with respect to which the Company has no further contractual obligations to the sellers of such businesses.

(h) None of Seller, Seller Parent, Fortis, Inc. or any other Affiliate of Seller or Fortis, Inc. has, or will have as of the Closing Date, any Customer Information.

(i) Set forth on Schedule 4.6(i) is a general narrative description of the Company’s discount, rebate and other similar customer programs that is accurate and complete in all material respects.

(j) Since September 30, 2013, the Company has continued its normal delivery schedule for Petroleum Products in all material respects and has not delivered products materially in advance of the Company’s normal delivery schedule.

(k) Neither the Company nor Seller has disclosed any material portion of the Customer Information to any Person other than: (i) the Company’s employees, and (ii) certain independent contractors and other firms listed on Schedule 4.6(k) , who in each case have access to the Customer Information in the Company’s computer systems to perform their required duties.

(l) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.6(k) , the Company does not subcontract to any independent contractor the delivery of Petroleum Products or the provision of any sales, installation or maintenance services.

(m) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.6(m) : (i) during the 12 months ended September 30, 2013, the Company sold no gallons of Petroleum Products to Capped Price Customers, Fixed Price Customers or Pre-Buy Customers, and (ii) no offers have been made to customers for such sales for the period following the Effective Time.

(n) Schedule 4.6(n) lists, as of September 30, 2013, substantially all of the Company’s customers: (i) to which the Company was delivering Petroleum Products on a Bid Basis, (ii) which, to the Knowledge of Seller, were cooperative buying groups or the members of such a cooperative buying group, (iii) which are Governmental Authorities, or (iv) to which the Company was delivering Petroleum Products through a central tank or delivery system. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.6(n) , to the Knowledge of Seller, the Company has not owned a central tank or delivery system for Petroleum Products.

 

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(o) In 2013, the Company earned less than $70,000 in gross profit from the Franchise Agreement for a Pacific Pride Commercial Fueling System Territory dated November 4, 2010 between Pacific Pride Services, LLC and the Company, as amended .

Section 4.7 Absence of Certain Changes . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.7 , to the Knowledge of Seller, since the Balance Sheet Date:

(i) there has been no event or circumstance (or series of events or circumstances) that, individually or in the aggregate, has had or would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) the Company has operated in the ordinary course of business, consistent with its past practices, and

(ii) the Company has not taken any action that, if taken after the date of this Agreement and prior to the Effective Date, would constitute a breach of clauses (a) through (i) of Section 6.2.

Section 4.8 Taxes . (a) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.8 : (i) all Tax Returns required to be filed by or with respect to the Company have been timely filed (taking into account any extension of time to file), and such Tax Returns have been accurately prepared; (ii) all Taxes due and payable pursuant to such Tax Returns or otherwise due have been paid or will timely be paid or, where payment is not yet due, the Company has established an accrual on its books in accordance with GAAP for the payment of all Taxes shown on the Tax Returns relating to periods up to and including the Effective Time; (iii) no deficiency for any amount of Tax has been asserted or assessed by a Governmental Authority in writing against the Company that has not been satisfied by payment, settlement or withdrawn; (iv) there are no Liens for Taxes upon any property of the company except for Permitted Exceptions; (v) there are no outstanding waivers or agreements extending the statute of limitations for any period with respect to any Tax to which the Company is subject and no requests for such waivers are pending; (vi) the Company is not a party to or has it any obligation under any Tax sharing, allocation or Tax indemnification agreement or arrangement; (vii) no claim, proceeding or contest of any refund in respect of Taxes for the Company is pending on or on appeal from any Government Authority; and (viii) the Company is a corporation for federal income tax purposes in accordance with Treasury Regulation §301.7701-2.

(b) Schedule 4.8 sets forth the following information with respect to the Company: (i) the most recent Tax years through which a Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over Taxes payable by the Company has completed its examination of the Company; and (ii) whether there is a current or pending Tax examination by a Governmental Authority with respect to the Taxes of the Company, and, if so, the Tax years involved.

(c) Except as set forth in Schedule 4.8 , since January 1, 2010, the Company: (i) has not been the subject of an audit, examination, investigation, or proceeding with respect to Taxes nor, to the Knowledge of Seller has an oral communication been received that would cause a reasonable person to believe that a deficiency for Taxes will be asserted by a Governmental

 

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Authority, and (ii) has not received a deficiency notice or reports, requests for information or documents, or questionnaires in respect of any Tax matters, including without limitation, any inquiry from any Governmental Authority in any jurisdiction where the Company does not file Tax Returns. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.8 , the Company has not agreed to extend any statute of limitations for periods prior to January 1, 2010 where such statute is still open on the date of this Agreement.

(d) Set forth on Schedule 4.8 is a list of the jurisdictions in which the Company is required to file Tax Returns. Seller also has provided a complete and correct copy of the Company’s Tax Returns (pro forma) relating to federal income and gross receipts Taxes and to state income Taxes for each calendar year commencing with 2010 and thereafter.

(e) Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 4.8 : (i) no power of attorney which is currently in force has been granted by or with respect to the Company in connection with any matter relating to Taxes; (ii) the Company has not engaged in a “listed transaction” or “reportable transaction” within the meaning of Section 6011 of the Code and applicable Treasury Regulation thereunder (or a similar provision of state Law); (iii) the Company has complied in all material respects with all applicable Laws relating to the withholding of Taxes; and (iv) the Company has not participated in or cooperated with an international boycott within the meaning of Section 999 of the Code.

(f) The Company: (i) has been a member of a “selling consolidated group” (within the meaning of Section 338(h)(10)(B) of the Code) that has filed a consolidated Federal tax return, (ii) has no material liability for any Tax of any Person under Treasury regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or any similar provision of Law), as a transferee or successor by contract or otherwise and (iii) is eligible to make a Code Section 338(h)(10) election.

(g) The Company has no Tax liability relating to any period prior to the date of this Agreement, except those Tax liabilities included as liabilities in the Financial Statements and tax liabilities accrued in the ordinary course of business since the date of the Financial Statements.

(h) The Company has not in the past ten years (A) acquired assets from another corporation in a transaction in which their tax basis for the acquired assets was determined, in whole or in part, by reference to the tax basis of the acquired assets in the hands of the transferor or (B) acquired any stock of any corporation which is a qualified subchapter S subsidiary.

Section 4.9 Real Property . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.9 :

(a) the Company has valid title to each parcel of the real property listed on Schedule 4.9 as owned by the Company (the “ Owned Real Property ”), free and clear of all Liens and title defects (including, without limitation, any such title defect that is disclosed by a survey), other than Real Property Permitted Exceptions;

(b) none of the Owned Real Property is subject to any lease, sublease, license or other agreement granting to any other Person any right to the use of such Owned Real Property or any part thereof, other than Real Property Permitted Exceptions;

 

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(c) the Company has a valid leasehold interest in the real property listed on Schedule 4.9 as leased by the Company (the “ Leased Real Property ”) pursuant to Real Property Leases included in the Material Contracts (which are covered by the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.12);

(d) the Real Property constitutes all real property presently used by the Company or required for the operation of the Business in substantially the same manner as it was being operated by the Company prior to the Closing;

(e) excluding environmental matters (which are covered by Section 4.17 [Environmental Matters]), to the Knowledge of Seller, the Real Property substantially complies with all applicable Laws in all material respects;

(f) excluding environmental matters (which are covered by Section 4.17 [Environmental Matters]), to the Knowledge of Seller: (i) the Company has all certificates of occupancy and other Permits of any Governmental Authority necessary for the current use and operation by the Company of the Real Property, (ii) the Company has complied with all applicable conditions of any easements, Contracts, Permits and Laws applicable to the Real Property (“ Real Property Restrictions ”) in all material respects, (iii) no material default or violation by the Company, or event that with the lapse of time or giving of notice or both would become a material default or violation by the Company, has occurred in the due observance of any certificate of occupancy or other Permit with respect to the Real Property or any of the Real Property Restrictions; (iv) no material certificate of occupancy or other Permit with respect to the Real Property or Real Property Restriction will be adversely affected in any material respect by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; (v) all of the Real Property has access to public roads; (vi) the Real Property is in compliance in all material respects with all zoning and other land use and similar Laws (other than Environmental Laws, which are covered by Section 4.17 [Environmental Matters]) (collectively, “ Real Property Laws ”), and since January 1, 2008, neither Seller nor the Company has received any written notice of violation from: (A) any Governmental Authority regarding any Real Property Law, or (B) any other Person regarding any easement, covenant, encroachment, boundary line dispute, access restriction on, or lack or absence of access, prescriptive easement or adverse possession claim, right of any person in possession, right of ingress or egress or right-of-way, or any other matter of record, (vii) neither Seller nor the Company has received any written notice of any action to alter the zoning or zoning classification of the Real Property since January 1, 2008, (viii) there are no parties in possession of any portion of any Real Property as lessees, subtenants, tenants at sufferance or trespassers, (ix) all utilities (including, without limitation, water, sewer or septic, gas, electricity, trash removal and telephone service) are available to the Real Property to the extent required to operate the Business in a manner consistent with the Company’s past practice, and (x) there are no material structural defects with respect to any of the structures on the Real Property.

(g) there does not exist any actual or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened condemnation or eminent domain proceedings that affect any Real Property that is material to the Company, and neither Seller nor the Company has received any written notice of the intention of any Governmental Authority or other Person to take or use any Real Property that is material to the Company.

 

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Section 4.10 Tangible Personal Property . (a) An accurate and complete list of all tangible personal property owned by the Company with a book value in excess of $25,000 is set forth in Schedule 4.10(a) .

(b) An accurate and complete list of each item of tangible personal property leased by the Company from third parties as of the date of this Agreement at an annual rental in excess of $25,000 is set forth in Schedule 4.10(b) . The leases under which the Company leases such tangible personal property are, to the extent such leases satisfy the definition of Material Contracts, covered by Section 4.12.

(c) All motor vehicles used in the Business are: (i) properly licensed and registered in accordance with applicable Law, (ii) to the Knowledge of Seller, in substantial compliance with applicable state and Federal Department of Transportation requirements, and (iii) the sole property of the Company.

(d) With respect to the propane tanks and propane-related equipment, owned by the Company: (a) at least 90% of all propane tanks are in safe and working order and are in Substantial Compliance with NFPA Pamphlet No. 58, 1998 Edition; (b) at least 90% of all propane tanks owned by the Company include proper data plates or tank identification (marked in accordance with NFPA 58) and are rated for a working pressure of at least 200 pounds per square inch, determined in accordance with the standards of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; and (c) substantially all of the cylinders are qualified for use in accordance with applicable state and federal department of transportation standards and regulatory requirements, except cylinders stored on the Real Property not currently in use or awaiting disposal. At least 90% of all propane tanks serviced by the Company located at the premises of Customers are owned by the Company.

(e) Except as otherwise described on Schedule 4.10(e) , neither Seller nor the Company has received, within 2 years prior to the date of this Agreement, any written recommendation from any insurance carrier of the Company or any consultant hired by the Company proposing changes in the Company’s methods of operation.

Section 4.11 Intellectual Property . To the Knowledge of Seller, Schedule 4.11 sets forth an accurate and complete list of all material Intellectual Property Assets that are used by the Company. Except as expressly set forth in Schedule 4.11 , the Company owns, on an exclusive basis, free and clear of all Liens (other than Permitted Exceptions), or, to the Knowledge of Seller, has the right to use, all of the Intellectual Property Assets. The Company owns no patents. Neither Seller nor the Company has received any written notice of infringement or violation of the rights of others with respect to any Intellectual Property Assets.

Section 4.12 Material Contracts . Schedule 4.12 sets forth an accurate and complete list, as of the date of this Agreement, of each of the following to which the Company is a party or by which the Company is bound:

(a) any franchise, distributorship or sales agency agreement involving annual payments in excess of U.S. $250,000;

 

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(b) (i) any Contract for the purchase, or the sale, supply or provision, of materials, supplies, services, or merchandise, (ii) any contract for the purchase or lease of equipment, and (iii) any Contract for the lease of tangible personal property, in each case involving annual payments in excess of U.S. $250,000 or total payments in excess of $500,000;

(c) any Contract for the purchase or sale of any of the assets in excess of U.S. $250,000 other than in the ordinary course of business;

(d) the Real Property Leases;

(e) any hedging, fixed cap, derivative or other similar Contract;

(f) any retention, non-competition, change-in-control or severance agreement between the Company and any Company Employee;

(g) any Contract relating to any Indebtedness or any grant of a Lien (other than a Permitted Exception or a Real Property Permitted Exception);

(h) any material joint venture, partnership involving a sharing of profits, losses, costs or liabilities by the Company with any other Person;

(i) any Contract entered into by the Company by which the Company has agreed to indemnify a third party against the acts of another Person, other than Contracts with a vendor or a customer and leases;

(j) any Contract by which the Company has agreed to guaranty the obligations of any Person;

(k) any Contract to supply Petroleum Products to the Company and any Contract for the thruput of Petroleum Products to which the Company is a party;

(l) the Contract for the 2009 sale of the Company’s former operations in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Connecticut; and

(m) any Contract under which the consequences of a default or termination would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

The Contracts referred to in clauses (a) through (m) are referred to collectively as “ Material Contracts .” Seller has made available to Purchaser true and accurate copies of each Material Contract, including all material amendments and modifications to such Material Contract. To the Knowledge of Seller, each Material Contract is in full force and effect and constitutes as of the date of this Agreement the valid and legally binding obligation of each party thereto, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally or by general principles of equity. The Company has performed in all material respects the obligations required to be performed by it to date under, and is not in material breach or default under, any of the Material Contracts and, to the Knowledge of Seller, no other party to any of the Material Contracts is in breach or default in any material respect thereunder.

 

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Section 4.13 Labor . The individuals listed on Schedule 4.13 , together with such other individuals as are hired by the Company after the date of this Agreement and prior to the Closing in compliance with Section 6.2 and, in each case, who remain employed by the Company immediately prior to the Effective Time (including any such individual who is absent on the Effective Time due to vacation, holiday, sickness or other approved leave of absence), are referred to collectively in this Agreement as the “ Company Employees .” The rate of compensation (including targeted 2013 short term incentive, if any) as of the date of this Agreement of each of the Company Employees listed on Schedule 4.13 is shown on Schedule 4.13 . As of the date of this Agreement, the Company is not a party to, or bound by, any labor, union or collective bargaining agreement or similar agreement with any labor organization, or work rules or practices agreed to with any labor organization or employee association applicable to employees of the Company, including without limitation any agreement with any labor organization which restricts the Company from selling, relocating or closing any or all of its businesses or operations. To the Knowledge of Seller, except as set forth on Schedule 4.13 , there are no, and in the past 5 years have been no: (i) strikes, material controversies, work slowdowns or stoppages, lockouts, picketing, material arbitrations or labor disputes involving any Company Employees, (ii) employees of the Company who are represented by any labor organization with respect to their employment by the Company; (iii) material attempts to organize employees by any labor organization, and there are no organizational campaigns, demands, petitions or proceedings pending or threatened by any labor organization or group of employees seeking recognition or certification as collective bargaining representative of any group of employees of the Company or union claims to represent the employees of the Company, (iii) grievances or other labor disputes or proceedings asserted, pending or threatened against or involving any Company Employees, or (iv) unfair labor practice charges, grievances or complaints pending or threatened in writing by or on behalf of any Company Employees. To the Knowledge of Seller, the Company is, and has at all times during at least the last five years has been, in compliance in all material respects with all Laws respecting employment and fair employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, employment standards, equal employment opportunity, immigration, family and medical leave, wages, hours of work and occupational health and safety, and is not engaged in any unfair labor practices as defined in the National Labor Relations Act or any other applicable Law. To the Knowledge of Seller, other than as set forth in Schedule 4.13 , there are no material complaints, claims, controversies, charges, lawsuits, investigations or other proceedings pending or threatened against or related to the Company in any court or by or with any agency responsible for the enforcement of labor or employment Laws by, on behalf of or concerning any employee, specifically including, without limitation, those regarding: (i) no material violation of immigration, labor, equal employment opportunity, family and medical leave, wages, hours of work, employee benefits, occupational health and safety or any other employment law, or (ii) no material breach of any express or implied contract of employment, any law or regulation governing labor relations, employment or the termination thereof or other illegal, discriminatory, wrongful or tortious conduct in connection with the employment relationship or any terms and conditions of employment. To the Knowledge of Seller, other than the Material Contracts, the Assumed Employee Agreements listed on Schedule 10.1 and Excluded Seller Benefit Plans, there are no employment Contracts, severance agreements or retention agreements, oral or written, between the Company and any of its employees and no

 

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material written personnel policies, rules or procedures applicable to the Company’s employees. As of the date of this Agreement, the Company has no Liability with respect to any: (i) “plant closing” as defined in the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (“WARN”) affecting any site of employment or one or more facilities or operating units within any site of employment or facility of the Company, (ii) “mass layoff” as defined in WARN affecting any site of employment or facility of the Company (nor has the Company been affected by any transaction or engaged in layoffs or employment terminations sufficient in number to trigger application of any similar state or local Law), or (iii) “employment loss” as defined in WARN.

Section 4.14 Employee Benefits . (a) Schedule 4.14 sets forth a true and complete list of each material “employee benefit plan,” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, and any other material plan, policy, program, practice, agreement, understanding or arrangement providing compensation or other benefits to any director, officer, employee or individual consultant, which is maintained, sponsored or contributed to by the Company, or under which the Company has any material obligation or liability, or to which the Company has promised or otherwise is committed or required to sponsor, maintain or contribute, including modifications to any existing plans (collectively, the “ Company Benefit Plans ”), including all incentive, bonus, profit sharing, savings, deferred compensation, cafeteria, “voluntary employees’ beneficiary associations” under Section 501(c)(9) of the Code (each a “ VEBA ”), medical, health, dental, life insurance, disability, accident, supplemental unemployment or retirement, employment, severance or salary or benefits continuation, fringe benefit, stock purchase or equity based compensation plans, policies or programs, but excluding all Excluded Seller Benefit Plans. The Excluded Seller Benefit Plans are listed on Schedule 10.1 under a separate heading.

(b) Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect: (i) each Company Benefit Plan has been established, administered, and maintained in all material respects in accordance with its terms and all applicable Laws, including ERISA and the Code, (ii) all contributions required to be made under the terms of any Company Benefit Plan have been timely made or have been reflected in the Company Financial Statements, and (iii) all Company Benefit Plans that are subject to Section 409A of the Code are in compliance with the requirements of Code Section 409A and any treasury regulations, IRS notices and other applicable guidance issued by the IRS.

(c) Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect: (i) each Company Benefit Plan which is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Code has either received a favorable determination letter from the IRS covering all applicable Tax law changes, as to its qualified status, or may rely upon an opinion letter for a prototype plan and, to the Knowledge of the Seller, no fact or event has occurred that would reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect the qualified status of any such Company Benefit Plan under Section 401(a) of the Code, (ii) each VEBA has been determined by the IRS to be exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(9) of the Code, and, to the Knowledge of the Seller, no fact or event has occurred that would reasonably be expected to materially adversely affect the tax-exempt status of any such VEBA, (iii) there has been no prohibited transaction (within the meaning of Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code, other than a transaction that is exempt under a statutory or administrative exemption), with respect to any Company Benefit Plan that would reasonably be expected to result in material liability to the Company, and (iv) no suit,

 

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administrative proceeding, claim, audit, examination, investigation, action or other litigation has been brought, or to the Knowledge of Seller, is threatened against or with respect to any such Company Benefit Plan, including any audit or inquiry by the IRS or United States Department of Labor (other than routine benefits claims).

(d) Schedule 4.14(d) lists each Company Benefit Plan, if any, that provides health or other welfare benefits after retirement or other termination of employment (other than (i) continuation coverage required under Section 4980B(f) of the Code or other similar applicable Law, (ii) coverage or benefits the full cost of which is borne by the employee or former employee (or any beneficiary of the employee or former employee) or (iii) benefits provided during any applicable severance period).

(e) No Company Benefit Plan is a single-employer pension plan subject to Title IV of ERISA or part 3 of Subtitle B of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code or a multiemployer pension plan (as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA). The Company has not incurred any material liability: (i) to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation under Title IV of ERISA arising in connection with the termination of any plan covered by Title IV of ERISA, (ii) to the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation under Section 4062(e) of ERISA in connection with a substantial cessation of operations by an employer from any plan covered by Title IV of ERISA, or (iii) to a multiemployer pension plan under Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA in connection with the complete or partial withdrawal from a multiemployer plan as provided in Subtitle E of Title IV of ERISA, in each case, that could become a material Liability of the Company after the Effective Time.

(f) Schedule 4.14(f) lists each Company Benefit Plan that provides for the payment (whether in cash or property or the vesting of property) as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (either alone or upon the occurrence of any additional or subsequent event), to any employee, officer or director of the Company who is a “disqualified individual” (as such term is defined in proposed Treasury Regulation §1.280G-1) under any Company Benefit Plan that is reasonably expected to be characterized as an “excess parachute payment” (as defined in Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code). Except as set forth on Schedule 4.14(f) , neither the execution of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby (either alone or upon the occurrence of any additional or subsequent event) is reasonably expected to: (i) entitle any employees of the Company to severance pay or any increase in severance pay upon any termination of employment after the date hereof, (ii) accelerate the time of payment or vesting, result in any payment or funding (through a grantor trust or otherwise) of compensation or benefits under, increase the amount payable or result in any other material obligation pursuant to any of the Company Benefit Plans, or (iii) limit or restrict the right of the Company to merge, amend or terminate any of the Company Benefit Plans.

Section 4.15 Litigation . Schedule 4.15 sets forth an accurate and complete list, as of the date of this Agreement, of all material pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened Legal Proceedings to which the Company is a party. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.15 , no Order is binding on the Company. As of the date of this Agreement, there is no material Legal Proceeding pending or, to the Knowledge of Seller, threatened against the Company that challenges, or questions the validity of, this Agreement, any Seller Document or any action taken or to be taken by the Company in connection with, or which seeks to enjoin or obtain monetary damages in respect of, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

 

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Section 4.16 Compliance with Laws . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.16 , to the Knowledge of Seller, the Company is in compliance, in all material respects, with all applicable Laws and all Orders and Permits of or from Governmental Authorities, except for instances of noncompliance or possible noncompliance that are within the scope of Sections 4.11 [Intellectual Property], 4.12 [Contracts], 4.14 [Employee Benefits], 4.15 [Litigation], or 4.17 [Environmental Matters]. Schedule 4.16 includes a list of all material Permits held by the Company (other than Permits required by Environmental Laws). To the Knowledge of the Seller, the Permits held by the Company constitute all Permits (other than Permits required by Environmental Laws, which are covered by Section 4.17) necessary for the Company to conduct and operate the Business in compliance with Law in all material respects.

Section 4.17 Environmental Matters . Except as set forth on Schedule 4.17 , to the Knowledge of Seller: (a) the Business is being conducted by the Company in material compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws; and (b) the Company is in possession of, and in material compliance with, all material Permits required under Environmental Laws for the conduct of the Business as it is being conducted on the date of this Agreement. Seller has made available to Purchaser copies of all material environmental site assessments, reports, studies and audits prepared by third parties relating to Real Property and obtained by Seller or the Company within the five year period ending on the date of this Agreement. Schedule 4.17 includes a list of all Permits required by Environmental Laws that are held by the Company. The representations and warranties in this Section 4.17 are the exclusive representations and warranties made by Seller or any other Person with respect to any environmental matters. Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, to the Knowledge of the Seller: (i) all on-site and off-site locations where the Company or any Predecessor have stored, disposed or arranged for the disposal of Materials of Environmental Concern are identified in Schedule 4.17 ; (ii) all underground storage tanks and above ground storage tanks currently owned or operated by the Company are listed on Schedule 4.17 ; and (iii) there are no Legal Proceedings pending or threatened against the Company or any predecessor relating to any violation, or alleged violation, of any Environmental Laws. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 4.17 , since January 1, 2008, the Company has not received any Environmental Notice that: (i) alleges that the Company or any Predecessor is in violation of any Environmental Laws, or (ii) advising the Company that it is responsible for or potentially responsible for Environmental Conditions or Environmental Compliance Liability with respect to any Facility. To the Company’s Knowledge, none of the Real Property is on Governmental Authority’s list of hazardous sites, such as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Response, Compensation and Liability Information System List. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.17 or in Section 11.2(a)(iii)(B), the Company is not obligated to perform, in compliance with Environmental Laws: (i) a site assessment for Materials of Environmental Concern or an audit for any potential Environmental Compliance Liability, (ii) Remedial Action to address Materials of Environmental Concern, or (iii) the recording or delivery of any disclosure document or statement pertaining to environmental matters to any Governmental Authority regarding each of the foregoing by virtue of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or as a condition to the effectiveness of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

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Section 4.18 Title to and Sufficiency of Assets . (a) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.18 , the Company holds valid title to all of the material tangible assets (other than the Real Property, which is covered by Section 4.09 [Real Property] and not this Section 4.18) it purports to own in each case free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Exceptions. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 4.18 , the assets owned, leased or licensed by the Company constitute all material assets (other than cash and the corporate administrative assets of Seller and its Affiliates other than the Company) necessary to operate the Business in substantially the same manner as it was being operated by the Company prior to the date of this Agreement.

(b) To the Knowledge of Seller, except as set forth on Schedule 4.18 , since January 1, 2008, the Company has not received any written recommendation from any consultant hired by the Company relating to modifications or improvements to, or replacement of, equipment of the Company, which modifications, improvements or replacements would cost more than $100,000.

Section 4.19 Insurance . Schedule 4.19 sets forth an accurate and correct list of policies and binders of fire, liability, workers’ compensation, products liability and all material forms of insurance (showing as to each policy or binder the carrier, policy number, coverage limits, expiration dates, annual premiums, deductibles, self-insured retention and a general description of the type of coverage) currently maintained by Seller or an Affiliate relating to the Business, copies of which have been provided to Purchaser. Except as otherwise set forth on Schedule 4.19 , all such policies are in full force and effect, all premiums with respect thereto covering all periods up to and including the date of this Agreement have been paid or will be paid in the ordinary course of business, and no notice of cancellation or termination has been received with respect to any such policy. Except as set forth in Schedule 4.19 , all policies are written on an occurrence basis.

Section 4.20 Certain Information . Schedule 4.20 sets forth an accurate and complete list of: (i) all bank and savings accounts and safe deposit boxes of the Company and the names of the persons authorized to sign thereon, (ii) all outstanding powers of attorney granted by the Company and the persons authorized to act thereunder, and (iii) the officers and directors of the Company. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of October 19, 2012 among Seller Parent, the lending institutions named therein and KeyBank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and HSBC Bank USA (a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 10.1 to Seller Parent’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 24, 2012) remains in full force and effect and has not been amended.

Section 4.21 Brokers . Except for Lazard Middle Market LLC (“ Seller Financial Advisor ”), no Person has acted directly or indirectly as a broker, finder or financial advisor for Seller or the Company in connection with the negotiations relating to or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Seller is solely responsible for any fees and expenses of Lazard Middle Market LLC payable in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 4.22 Disclaimers of Seller . EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN ANY SELLER DOCUMENT: (A) THE SHARES, THE COMPANY AND THE BUSINESS ARE BEING SOLD “AS-IS,” “WHERE-IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS, (B) SELLER EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED

 

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WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE BUSINESS AND THE PURCHASED ASSETS, AND (C) SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY OFFERING OR SALES MEMORANDUM, PRESENTATION, REPORT, OR ANY FINANCIAL FORECAST OR PROJECTIONS OR OTHER INFORMATION FURNISHED BY SELLER, THE COMPANY OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.

Section 4.23 No Other Representations or Warranties . Except for the representations and warranties contained in this Article 4 or in any Seller Document, neither Seller nor any Affiliate of Seller or any other Person makes any representations or warranties, and Seller hereby disclaims any other representations or warranties, whether made by Seller or any Affiliate of Seller, or any of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents or representatives, with respect to the execution and delivery of this Agreement or any Seller Document, the transactions contemplated hereby, the Shares, the Company or the Business, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to Purchaser or any of its representatives of any documentation or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing.

ARTICLE 5

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER

As an inducement to Seller to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller as of the date of this Agreement that:

Section 5.1 Organization and Good Standing . Purchaser is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Minnesota, and has the requisite corporate or other power and authority to own or lease and operate its properties and to carry on, in all material respects, its business as now being conducted.

Section 5.2 Authorization of Agreement . Purchaser has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each other agreement, document, instrument or certificate contemplated hereby or to be executed by Purchaser in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby (all of such agreements, documents, instruments and certificates required to be executed by Purchaser being hereinafter referred to collectively as the “ Purchaser Documents ”) and to perform (or cause to be performed) fully its obligations hereunder and thereunder. The execution, delivery and performance by Purchaser of this Agreement and each Purchaser Document has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Purchaser. This Agreement has been, and each of the Purchaser Documents will be, on or prior to the Closing Date, duly executed and delivered by Purchaser, as the case may be, and (assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties hereto and thereto) this Agreement constitutes, and each of Purchaser Documents when so executed and delivered will constitute, the valid and legally binding obligations of Purchaser, enforceable against each in accordance with their respective terms.

 

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Section 5.3 No Conflicts; Consents of Third Parties . (a) The execution and delivery by Purchaser of this Agreement and each of the Purchaser Documents, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby and the compliance by Purchaser with any of the provisions hereof or thereof will not: (i) violate any provision of the certificate or articles of incorporation, by-laws or similar organizational documents of Purchaser; (ii) violate in any material respect, result in a material breach of, or constitute a material default under, any Order by which Purchaser or any of its properties or assets are bound or subject; or (iii) constitute a material violation of any Law applicable to Purchaser.

(b) Except as required by the HSR Act, no consent, waiver, approval, Order, Permit or authorization of, or declaration or filing with, or notification to, any Person or Governmental Authority is required on the part of Purchaser in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the Purchaser Documents, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby or the compliance by Purchaser with any of the provisions hereof or thereof.

Section 5.4 Litigation . There is no Legal Proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Purchaser, threatened against Purchaser that challenges, or questions the validity of, this Agreement, the Purchaser Documents or any action taken or to be taken by Purchaser in connection with, or that seeks to enjoin or obtain monetary damages in respect of, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

Section 5.5 Financing . Purchaser has, on the date of this Agreement; will have on the Closing Date; and knows of no circumstance or condition that would reasonably be expected to prevent the availability at the Closing of, the requisite financing to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (including payment by Purchaser at the Closing of the portion of the Purchase Price payable in cash at the Closing and all associated costs and expenses). Purchaser has not incurred any obligation, commitment, restriction or liability of any kind, absolute or contingent, present or future, which would impair or adversely affect its available resources and capabilities (financial or otherwise) to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Purchaser Documents.

Section 5.6 Brokers . No Person has acted directly or indirectly as a broker, finder or financial advisor for Purchaser in connection with the negotiations relating to or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 5.7 Investment Representation . Purchaser is acquiring the Shares pursuant to this Agreement for Purchaser’s own account and not with a view to a distribution or sale of such Shares in violation of applicable securities laws.

Section 5.8 No Inducement or Reliance; Independent Assessment . (a) With respect to the Shares, the Company, the Business or any other rights or obligations to be transferred under or pursuant to this Agreement, Purchaser has not been induced by and has not relied upon any representations, warranties or statements, whether express or implied, made by Seller or any of its Affiliates, or any agent, employee, attorney or other representative of Seller or any such Affiliate representing or purporting to represent any of them that are not expressly set forth in this Agreement, whether or not any such representations, warranties or statements were made in writing or orally, and neither Seller nor any of its respective Affiliates, or any agent, employee,

 

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attorney, other representative of Seller or any other Person shall have or be subject to any liability to Purchaser or any other Person resulting from the distribution to Purchaser, or Purchaser’s use of, any such information, including any information, documents or material made available in any “data rooms” or management presentations or in any other form in expectation of the transactions contemplated hereby.

(b) Purchaser acknowledges that, except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement or in any Seller Document, it is purchasing the Shares, the Company and the Business “as-is,” “where-is” and with all faults. Purchaser is familiar with the Shares, the Company and the Business and has made its own assessment of the present condition and the future prospects of the Business and is sufficiently experienced to make an informed judgment with respect thereto. Purchaser acknowledges that, except as explicitly set forth herein, neither Seller nor any of its Affiliates has made any warranty, express or implied, as to the prospects of the Business or its profitability to or for Purchaser or any Affiliate, or with respect to any forecasts, projections or business plans prepared by or on behalf of Seller and delivered to Purchaser or any Affiliate in connection with the review by Purchaser of the Company and the Business and the negotiation and the execution of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 6

COVENANTS

Section 6.1 Access to Documents; Opportunity to Ask Questions . From the date of this Agreement until the Closing, Seller shall, and shall cause the Company to, afford to representatives of Purchaser reasonable access to the corporate records, books of accounts, Material Contracts and other documents (excluding Tax Returns filed on a consolidated, combined or unitary basis with Seller or an Affiliate of Seller, except as prepared on a pro forma basis, and associated workpapers and confidential portions of personnel and medical records), as reasonably may be requested by Purchaser, and shall permit Purchaser and its representatives reasonable access to the Real Property and to the customers of, and suppliers to, the Business; provided, that in each case, such access shall be: (i) subject to any limitations that are reasonably required by Seller to preserve any applicable attorney-client privilege or third-party confidentiality obligation, (ii) given at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice and without undue interruption to the business or personnel of Seller (and subject to the right of Seller to participate in any such meetings with customers and suppliers), and (iii) nothing contained herein shall permit Purchaser or its representatives or financing sources to conduct any on-site environmental investigations or examinations without the prior written consent of Seller. All requests for access shall be made to such representatives of Seller as Seller shall designate, who shall be solely responsible for coordinating all such requests and access thereunder.

Section 6.2 Conduct of Business . From the date of this Agreement until the Closing, Seller shall, and shall cause the Company to, use commercially reasonable efforts with respect to the operation of the Business and the Company (unless Purchaser shall otherwise consent in writing (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or except as otherwise contemplated by this Agreement or as disclosed on Schedule 6.2 ), to the extent permitted by applicable Law, to:

(a) except for changes resulting from transactions in the ordinary course and except for the cancellation or payment immediately prior to the Effective Time of all intercompany accounts between the Company and Seller or any Affiliate of Seller, keep the level of the inventories, supplies, accounts receivable and accounts payables of the Company reasonably consistent in all material respects with past practice (taking into account the reasonable expectations of the Company with respect to the weather);

 

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(b) not create or permit to exist any Lien (other than Permitted Exceptions and Real Property Permitted Exceptions) on any property or assets of the Company except in the ordinary course of business consistent with the past practice;

(c) not dispose of any assets of the Company except in the ordinary course of business consistent with the past practice;

(d) not enter into any Contracts, except Contracts entered into by the Company in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, and not amend, modify or terminate any Material Contract except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice;

(e) not enter into, adopt, amend or terminate any Contract of the Company relating to the compensation or severance entitlement of any employee employed by the Company, except in the ordinary course of business or except to the extent required by Law or any existing Contract of the Company and except for the assumption immediately prior to the Closing of the Assumed Employee Agreements as contemplated by Section 10.1(a)(i);

(f) not amend or repeal any provision of the Company Certificate or the Company Bylaws;

(g) not sell any of the Shares or issue or sell any capital shares or other securities of the Company or issue any securities or other rights convertible into or exchangeable for representing the right to purchase or otherwise acquire, any capital shares or other securities of the Company;

(h) not declare or pay any dividend, or make any other distribution, with respect to the Shares, other than dividends payable solely in cash that are declared and fully paid prior to the Closing;

(i) not accelerate the rate of collection of the accounts receivable of the Company other than in the ordinary course of business consistent with the past practice;

(j) maintain in effect all policies of insurance insuring the Company with limits no less than those in effect as of the date of this Agreement;

(k) (A) not make any election with respect to Taxes that has a material effect on the Company or make any changes to any such election that has a material effect, or (B) not settle or compromise any material Tax Liability or refund involving the Company;

 

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(l) not file or amend any Tax Return that has a material effect on the Company other than in the ordinary course of business and on a basis consistent with past practices and applicable Law, or not fail to pay any material amount of Taxes of the Company that are due and payable;

(m) conduct the Business consistent with past practices and use commercially reasonable efforts to preserve intact its goodwill and relationships with customers and vendors and others having business dealings with the Company; not increase the compensation or benefits of its employees except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices and maintain and keep its material properties in as good repair and condition consistent with past practice and subject to ordinary wear and tear; and

(n) not agree to take any action or actions prohibited by any of the foregoing clauses (a) through (m).

Section 6.3 Reasonable Efforts . (a) Subject to the express limitations set forth in this Agreement, Seller and Purchaser shall use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, and to assist and cooperate with the others in doing, all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

(b) The parties shall keep each other reasonably apprised of the status of matters relating to the completion of the transactions contemplated hereby, including promptly furnishing the other party with copies of notices or other communications received from any third party and/or any Governmental Authority with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby, subject to any applicable confidentiality restrictions. Seller and Purchaser each shall promptly furnish to the other parties such necessary information and reasonable assistance as such other parties reasonably may request in connection with the foregoing and, subject to any applicable confidentiality restrictions, shall promptly provide the other party’s counsel with copies of all filings made by such party, and all correspondence between such party (and its advisors) with any Governmental Authority with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and (subject to any applicable confidentiality restrictions) any other information supplied by such party and its Affiliates to a Governmental Authority in connection herewith and the transactions contemplated hereby; provided, however, that such party may, as it deems advisable and necessary, reasonably designate any competitively sensitive material provided to the other party as “outside counsel only” and materials may be redacted: (i) to remove references concerning the valuation of the Business and (ii) as necessary to comply with contractual obligations. Materials designated as for “outside counsel only” and the information contained therein shall be given only to the outside legal counsel of the other party and will not be disclosed by such outside counsel to employees, officers, directors or other representatives of the other party unless express written permission is obtained in advance from the disclosing party’s legal counsel. Seller and Purchaser each shall, subject to applicable Law, permit counsel for the other party reasonable opportunity to review in advance, and consider in good faith the views of such party in connection with, any proposed written communication to any Governmental Authority in connection with consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. Neither Seller nor Purchaser shall participate in any substantive meeting or

 

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discussion, either in person or by telephone, with any Governmental Authority in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement unless it consults with the other parties in advance and, to the extent not prohibited by such Governmental Authority, give the other parties the opportunity to attend and participate.

(c) In connection with and without limiting Section 6.3(b), Purchaser and Seller shall, as promptly as practicable and in no event later than ten Business Days after the date of this Agreement, file a Premerger Notification and Report Form in accordance with the HSR Act and make any other necessary registrations, declarations, notices or filings, if any, necessary for completion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under any other federal, state or foreign Law designed to prohibit, restrict or regulation actions for the purpose or effect of monopolization, restraint of trade or regulation of foreign investment (collectively “ Antitrust Laws ”). Purchase and Seller shall cooperate and use their respective best efforts: (i) to secure the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the HSR Act and any consents of any Governmental Authority any other applicable Antitrust Laws as promptly as practicable and in any event prior to the Outside Date; (ii) to respond promptly to any requests of any Governmental Authority for information under any Antitrust Law and to resolve any objections asserted with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement raised by any Governmental Authority, including any “second request” under the HSR Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, or any other provision to the contrary in this Agreement, and except to the extent it elects to do so in its sole discretion, Purchaser shall not be obligated to sell or dispose of or hold separately (through a trust or otherwise) any assets or business of Purchaser or its Affiliates. Purchaser and Seller promptly shall inform the other of any written or oral communication received from any Governmental Authority relating to the transactions contemplated hereby (and, if in writing, furnish the other party with a copy of such communication, provided that if the party furnishing the copy designates it for outside counsel only, copies of the writing shall not be disseminated beyond outside counsel except with permission of the party furnishing the same), and shall consult and cooperate with each other, and consider in good faith the views of each other, in connection with any analyses, appearances, presentations, memoranda, briefs, responses, arguments, opinions and proposals made or submitted by or on behalf of any party hereto in connection with proceedings under or relating to the HSR Act and any other Antitrust Law. Such cooperation shall include, but not be limited to, the parties: (x) providing, in the case of oral communications or meetings with a Governmental Authority, advance notice of any such communication or meeting and, whether or not initiated by a party, an opportunity for the other party to participate (if permitted by the Governmental Authority); and (y) providing, in the case of written communications, an opportunity for the other party to comment on any such communication (including the incorporation of such reasonable comments) and provide the other with a final copy of all such communications (other than documents or information that reveal any party’s negotiating objectives or strategies), which shall, where applicable, be provided under a joint defense agreement.

Section 6.4 Other Consents and Conditions . Subject to the provisions of Section 6.3, Seller and Purchaser each shall use commercially reasonable efforts to: (i) obtain all necessary consents, approvals or waivers from, and give any necessary notifications to, third parties required to be obtained in connection with the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and, respectively, the Seller Documents and the Purchaser Documents, and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, (ii) make all registrations

 

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and filings with, and obtain all necessary actions or non-actions, waivers, consents and approvals from, all Governmental Authorities, and (iii) defend any Legal Proceedings challenging this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, including seeking to have any stay or temporary restraining order entered by any Governmental Authority vacated or reversed.

Section 6.5 Public Statements . Seller and Purchaser shall make a joint press release announcing the execution of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, which release will be reasonably acceptable to each of Seller and Purchaser. Before any party shall issue any press release or otherwise make any public statement concerning this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, it shall so advise and cooperate with the other party and shall not release such information without the other party’s consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed), unless: (i) such information is otherwise publicly available other than as a result of a disclosure by the party seeking to make the disclosure, or (ii) the release thereof is, in the reasonable judgment of the party seeking to make the disclosure, required by any Law (including any rule of any securities exchange on which its securities are traded) or Order to which the party is bound or subject.

Section 6.6 Litigation Support . In the event and for so long as any party is actively contesting or defending against any action, investigation, charge, claim, or demand by a third party in connection with: (i) any transaction contemplated under this Agreement or (ii) any fact, situation, circumstance, status, condition, activity, practice, plan, occurrence, event, incident, action, failure to act, or transaction involving the Company or the Business with respect to periods prior to the Effective Time, the parties shall cooperate in the contest or defense, make available their respective personnel, and provide such testimony and access to their respective books and records as shall be reasonably necessary in connection with the contest or defense, all at the sole cost and expense of the party contesting or defending such action, investigation, charge, claim or demand (unless such party is entitled to indemnification therefor under Article 11).

Section 6.7 Guarantees; Letters of Credit . Purchaser shall cause itself or one or more of its Affiliates to be substituted in all respects for Seller or any of Seller’s Affiliates (other than the Company), effective as of the Effective Time (or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable), in respect of all obligations of Seller and any such Affiliate under each of the guarantees, letters of credit, letters of comfort, credit enhancement, bid bonds and performance bonds obtained by Seller or any of its Affiliates (other than the Company) for the benefit of the Company (and Seller and its Affiliates shall be released from any such obligations), for those guarantees, letters of credit, letters of comfort, bid bonds and performance bonds set forth in Schedule 6.7 (the “ Guarantees ”). As a result of the substitution contemplated by the first sentence of this Section 6.7, Seller and its Affiliates (other than the Company) shall from and after the Effective Time cease to have any obligation whatsoever arising from or in connection with the Guarantees.

Section 6.8 Notices; Supplements to Schedules . From time to time prior to the Closing, Seller shall promptly deliver to Purchaser in writing any information which, if existing, occurring or Known at the date of this Agreement, would have been required to be set forth or described in any Schedule or which is necessary to correct any information in any Schedule

 

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which has been rendered inaccurate thereby. In the event that Seller delivers to Purchaser any such information that modifies or supplements a Schedule, such Schedule, as so modified or supplemented, shall be deemed to be the Schedule for purposes of this Agreement; provided, however, that if, in the absence of such modification or supplementation, any of the conditions to the obligations of Purchaser set forth in Section 8.1 would not be satisfied, then Purchaser shall have the option of terminating this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination to Seller within 10 days after Seller delivers the modified or supplemented Schedule to Purchaser unless Seller agrees to correct or cure the matter at issue (if it is capable of being corrected or cured by Seller) prior to the Closing and then actually corrects or cures the matter.

Section 6.9 Parent Guarantees . Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement by Purchaser and Seller, Seller Parent is executing and delivering to Purchaser a Guarantee for the benefit of Purchaser, and Purchaser Parent is executing and delivering to Seller a Guarantee for the benefit of Seller.

Section 6.10 ISDA Agreements . Seller shall cause the Company to terminate, effective prior to the Effective Time: (i) Letter Agreement (Confirmation) dated October 8, 2013 between the Company and Munich Re Trading Ltd., and (ii) the ISDA Master Agreement dated June 3, 2005 between the Company and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as amended and supplemented, such that the Company shall have no Liability or receivable arising out of or relating to such documents at or after the Effective Time, except to the extent included in the Closing Statement.

ARTICLE 7

TITLE INSURANCE

Section 7.1 Title Commitment and Survey . Seller has delivered to Purchaser the commitments listed on Schedule 7.1 from the title insurance company or companies listed on Schedule 7.1 (the “ Title Company ”) for owner’s title insurance policies, together with copies of the underlying title documents referenced therein (collectively, the “ Title Commitment ”) for the Owned Real Property. Seller has also delivered to Purchaser any survey of the Owned Real Property of which Seller has Knowledge to which Seller has access. Purchaser shall use all commercially reasonable efforts (and Seller shall cooperate in all reasonable ways with such effort without cost to Seller) to obtain prior to the Closing, at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense, surveys of the Owned Real Property conducted by a registered land surveyor or engineer licensed in the state(s) in which the surveys are conducted (collectively, the “ Survey ”). Any Survey that Purchaser obtains shall be at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense and shall be certified to Purchaser, Seller and the Title Company, and Purchaser shall provide a copy of each such Survey to Seller at no cost to Seller.

Section 7.2 Title Review . Purchaser shall have the right to object to any title exception affecting the Owned Real Property created or suffered by the Company, or first made known to Purchaser, between the effective date of the Title Commitment and the Closing Date which is not a Real Property Permitted Exception, including any such title exception that is disclosed by a Survey (any such matter that is not a Real Property Permitted Exception, a “ Title Defect ”) by giving written notice to Seller on or before the date ten days after Purchaser first had

 

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knowledge of such Title Defect and, in any event, prior to the Closing. Purchaser may object to any Title Defect, but the same shall be considered a Real Property Permitted Exception and not a Title Defect if: (i) the Title Company is willing to insure over such Title Defect (without additional cost to Purchaser or where Seller elects at its sole option to pay such cost for Purchaser’s account), (ii) the Title Company is willing to provide affirmative insurance over such Title Defect (without additional cost to Purchaser or where Seller at its sole option elects to pay such cost for Purchaser’s account), (iii) such Title Defect will be eliminated at the Closing, or (iv) such Title Defect is waived in writing by Purchaser. Seller shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure or remove any Title Defects at or prior to the Closing; provided, however, that Seller shall be obligated to cause any monetary Lien encumbering any Owned Real Property to be satisfied or otherwise released on or before the Closing. In the event that Purchaser has given a timely notice of objection to a Title Defect in accordance with this Section 7.2 and such Title Defect is not eliminated prior to or at the Closing, then Purchaser shall have the right, as Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy, exercisable solely if such Title Defect would reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of such termination to Seller. In any instance where Purchaser does not exercise Purchaser’s termination right, any uncured Title Defect shall be subject to the provisions of Section 11, and Seller’s liability for such incurred Title Defect shall survive the Closing. Neither the termination of the representations and warranties set forth in Section 4.9(a) as of the Closing Date pursuant to Section 11.1(a)(i) nor the references to zoning, land use or building and fire code matters in the definition of “Real Property Permitted Exception” shall limit the rights of Purchaser to indemnification under Section 11.2(a)(i) with respect to any breach of the representations and warranties of Seller under Sections 4.9(f)(i)-(iv) and (vi)-(vii).

Section 7.3 Title Policy . Purchaser shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain, as quickly as reasonably possible after the date of this Agreement, at Purchaser’s sole cost and expense (and Seller shall cooperate in all reasonable ways with such effort without cost to Seller); (i) the Survey, and (ii) title insurance policies from the Title Company (which may be in the form of mark-ups of the Title Commitment or pro forma policies based thereon) for the Owned Real Property at standard rates in in accordance with the Title Commitment, insuring Purchaser’s fee simple title to the Owned Real Property, in each case subject only to the Real Property Permitted Exceptions; such title policies to be issued in such amounts as Purchaser reasonably shall determine but in no event below the reasonably estimated fair market value of each Owned Real Property so as to assure that the Title Company will issue such policies (collectively, the “ Title Policy ”). Seller shall reasonably cooperate with Purchaser in obtaining the Title Policy at the Closing.

ARTICLE 8

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF PURCHASER

The obligation of Purchaser to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on the Closing Date is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Purchaser, in its sole discretion) of each of the following conditions:

Section 8.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties . Each of the representations and warranties of Seller contained herein shall be true and correct in all respects (disregarding materiality qualifications contained therein) with the same force as if made on and as of the Closing Date, except for any such failure to be true and correct as would not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect and except, in each case, to the extent any such representation or warranty speaks as of a specific date, in which case such representation or warranty shall be, subject to the qualifications set forth above, true and correct as of such specific date.

 

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Section 8.2 Performance of Covenants . Seller shall have performed and complied, in all material respects, with the covenants and provisions hereof required to be performed or complied with by Seller between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date (including, without limitation, all actions required under Section 3.2).

Section 8.3 No Injunctions . No preliminary or permanent injunction or other Order of any court of competent jurisdiction or Governmental Authority restraining or prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in effect.

Section 8.4 HSR Act . The waiting period applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under the HSR Act, if any, shall have expired or been terminated.

Section 8.5 Officers’ Certificate . Purchaser shall have received a certificate from Seller certifying the fulfillment of the conditions set forth in Sections 8.1, 8.2 and 8.7, dated the Closing Date, signed on behalf of Seller by an officer of Seller.

Section 8.6 Required Material Consents . The material consents, approvals, authorizations and waivers of or from any Governmental Authority or any other Person, if any, that are listed on Schedule 8.6 (the “ Required Material Consents ”) shall have been obtained.

Section 8.7 Indebtedness . The Company shall have no Indebtedness outstanding at the Effective Time.

Section 8.8 Title Policy and Survey . Purchaser shall have obtained the Title Policy and the Survey.

Section 8.9 Clarke County Business License . The Company shall have reinstated its business license in Clarke County, Virginia.

Section 8.10 Insurance Policy Endorsements . Seller shall have delivered to Purchaser amendments, discovery endorsements or other similar instruments from the applicable insurance company confirming the existence as of the Effective Time of the Excess Coverage required under Section 10.7 (to the extent such coverage is not already provided for under the terms of the applicable policies).

 

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ARTICLE 9

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS OF SELLER

The obligation of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby on the Closing Date is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Seller, in its sole discretion) of each of the following conditions:

Section 9.1 Accuracy of Representations and Warranties . Each of the representations and warranties of Purchaser contained herein shall be true and correct (disregarding any materiality qualifications contained therein) in all material respects at and as of the Closing Date with the same force as if made on and as of the Closing Date and except, in each case, to the extent any such representation and warranty speaks as of a specific date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be, subject to the qualifications set forth above, true and correct, as the case may be, as of such specific date.

Section 9.2 Performance of Covenants . Purchaser shall have performed and complied, in all material respects, with the covenants and provisions hereof required herein to be performed or complied with by Purchaser between the date of this Agreement and the Closing Date (including, without limitation, all actions required under Section 3.3).

Section 9.3 No Injunctions . No preliminary or permanent injunction or other Order of any court of competent jurisdiction or Governmental Authority restraining or prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in effect.

Section 9.4 HSR Act . The waiting period applicable to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement under the HSR Act, if any, shall have expired or been terminated.

Section 9.5 Officers’ Certificate . Seller shall have received a certificate from Purchaser certifying the fulfillment of the conditions set forth in Sections 9.1 and 9.2, dated the Closing Date, signed on behalf of Purchaser by an officer of Purchaser.

Section 9.6 Seller Material Consents . The material consents, approvals, authorizations and waivers of or from any Governmental Authority or any other Person, if any, that are listed on Schedule 9.6 shall have been obtained.

ARTICLE 10

ADDITIONAL POST-CLOSING COVENANTS

Section 10.1 Certain Employment Matters . (a) The following provisions shall apply effective as of the Effective Time:

(i) Benefit Plans . Effective as of the Effective Time, all Company Employees shall cease to accrue benefits under and otherwise to participate as active participants in the Seller Savings Plan and any other Company Benefit Plan that is maintained by Seller or any Affiliate other than the Company and is listed on Schedule 10.1 (the “ Excluded Seller Benefit Plans ”); provided, however, that

 

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immediately prior to the Closing, the Company shall assume and agree to perform the Contracts, policies and arrangements of Seller Parent for the benefit of certain Company Employees which are listed on Schedule 10.1 (the “ Assumed Employee Agreements ”). With respect to each Company Benefit Plan which will continue to cover any employees of the Company following the Closing (the “ Continuing Plans ”), Seller has provided Purchaser with, or made available to Purchaser complete and correct copies of: (i) each Continuing Plan, including all amendments thereto, (ii) the most recent summary plan description (if any) and all other material documents pursuant to which the Continuing Plan is maintained, (iii) the most recent annual report (Form 5500 series) filed with the IRS (with attachments) with respect to any Continuing Plan, and (iv) all IRS determination letters, rulings and opinions received by the Company in respect of any Continuing Plans. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Section 10.1, Seller shall remain solely responsible for any and all Liabilities and obligations arising under, in connection with or in respect of the Excluded Seller Benefit Plans, and neither Purchaser nor any of its Affiliates (including, without limitation, the Company) shall have any responsibility or obligation in respect of any such plan, except that to the extent requested by Seller, the Company shall pay through the Company’s payroll system any amounts payable by Seller or any Affiliate to any Company Employee under any Excluded Seller Benefit Plan, using funds made available by Seller or such Affiliate for such purpose (and all amounts paid to Company Employees pursuant to any retention bonus and transaction bonus Contracts included in the Excluded Seller Benefit Plans shall be claimed as a deduction by the Company on income Tax Returns filed on behalf of the Company for a Pre-Closing Tax Period). Except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 10.1(a)(iii), no assets held in trust for any Excluded Seller Benefit Plan shall be transferred to Purchaser or to any employee benefit plan adopted or maintained by Purchaser or any of its Affiliates. Except with respect to the Excluded Seller Benefit Plans, after the Closing, the Company (and not Seller or any of its other Affiliates) shall remain solely responsible for any Liabilities arising out of the employment of any Company Employee before or after the Effective Time, including accrued obligations for salaries, wages and other compensation, personal days and floating holidays and sick pay of the Company Employees and all other benefits under the Company Benefit Plans (other than the Excluded Seller Benefit Plans).

(ii) Compensation; Service Credit; Transition from Excluded Seller Benefit Plans . From the Effective Time until the first anniversary of the Closing Date, Purchaser shall, and shall cause the Company to, maintain compensation levels (including, without limitation, base compensation, short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentive compensation) and benefits for the benefit of each Company Employee that are no less, when taken as a whole for each such Company Employee, than was provided to such Company Employee during and for 2013. For all purposes under the employee benefit plans of Purchaser and its Affiliates (including, without limitation, the Company) providing benefits to any Company Employee after the Effective Time (the “ Purchaser Plans ”), each Company Employee shall be credited with his or her years of service with the Company as of the Effective Time (and any additional service credited under the Company Benefit Plans), to the same extent as such Company Employee was entitled, before the Closing, to credit for such service under any similar Company Benefit Plans, except that such crediting shall not be required to the extent such credit would result in a

 

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duplication of benefits or for purposes of benefit accrual under any defined benefit pension plan. In addition, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (A) each Company Employee shall be eligible immediately to participate, without any waiting time, in any and all Purchaser Plans to the extent coverage under such Purchaser Plan replaces coverage under a comparable Company Benefit Plan in which such Company Employee previously participated; and (B) for purposes of each Purchaser Plan providing medical, dental, pharmaceutical, vision and/or disability benefits to any Company Employee, Purchaser shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all preexisting condition exclusions and actively-at-work requirements of such Purchaser Plan to be waived for such employee and the employee’s covered dependents, to the extent such exclusions and requirements were waived under comparable Company Benefit Plans. Nothing herein shall be construed as a requirement that the Company continue the employment of any Company Employee after the Effective Time, it being understood that such employment is at will and may be terminated by the Company at any time.

(iii) Savings Plan . Company Employees shall not be entitled to make contributions to or to benefit from matching or other contributions under the Seller Savings Plan after the Effective Time. Purchaser shall take all commercially reasonable efforts necessary and appropriate to ensure that, prior to the Closing and effective as close as possible to the Effective Time, Purchaser has in effect one or more savings plans (hereinafter referred to in the aggregate as the “ Purchaser Savings Plan ”) for the Company Employees meeting the following requirements: (x) the Purchaser Savings Plan must be a qualified, single-employer individual account plan under Section 401(a) of the Code; and (y) each Company Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Purchaser Savings Plan and make before-Tax contributions (under Section 401(k) of the Code) and take participant loans on the terms described on Schedule 10.1(a)(iii) , which terms (subject to the requirements of Section 10.1(ii)) may be changed following the Effective Time in a manner which does not discriminate against the Company Employees as compared with other employees of Affiliates of the Company in the Territory. The terms of the Purchaser Savings Plan also shall provide that the account balances (assets and liabilities) of each Company Employee under the Seller Savings Plan and its related trust shall be transferred to the Purchaser Savings Plan and its related trust in accordance with Section 414(l) of the Code. Any participant loan notes with respect to the Company Employees shall be transferred in-kind as part of the transfer of account balances from the Seller Savings Plan to the Purchaser Savings Plan. Seller and Purchaser shall take such reasonable actions to cause the transfer of account balances from the Seller Savings Plan to the Purchaser Savings Plan as soon as reasonably practicable after the Closing, but no later than six months after the Closing Date.

(iv) Short Term Incentive Payments . If the Closing occurs prior to March 15, 2014, (if not previously paid by the Company), not later than March 15, 2014, Purchaser shall pay to each Company Employee who is then employed by the Company, Purchaser or any other Affiliate of Purchaser, in accordance with the terms of the Company’s short-term incentive plan, the targeted short-term incentive payment for such Company Employee for 2013 shown on Schedule 4.13 .

 

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(v) Vacation . Following the Closing, Purchaser shall cause the Company to permit Company Employees to use all vacation entitlements that Company Employees have, under the applicable policies of the Company, accrued but not used through the Effective Time in accordance with the applicable policies of the Company as in effect as of the Effective Time.

(vi) Assumed Employee Agreements; Severance Arrangements . Purchaser shall cause the Company to perform all of the obligations of the Company under the Assumed Employee Agreements and, unless Purchaser provides to the employees of the Company a severance plan with better benefits, shall cause the Company to perform all of its obligations under all severance plans and arrangements included in the Company Benefits Plans (including, without limitation, the Griffith Severance Policy).

Section 10.2 Further Assurances . From time to time following the Closing, Seller and Purchaser shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to take such further actions as reasonably may be necessary or appropriate to assure fully to Purchaser and the separation of the Company from Seller in accordance with this Agreement.

Section 10.3 Seller’s Access to Documents . After the Effective Time, Purchaser shall, and shall cause its Affiliates (including without limitation, the Company) to, afford to Seller’s representatives, upon reasonable notice and without undue interruption to Purchaser’s and the Company’s business, access during normal business hours to the books and records pertaining to the operations of the Company prior to the Closing Date (including financial records, but excluding Tax records which are covered by Section 13.9) following the Closing Date in connection with financial statements and other reasonable business purposes, provided that nothing herein shall limit Seller’s rights of discovery. Purchaser shall, and shall cause the Company to, hold all of the books and records of the Company in accordance with Purchaser’s standard record retention policies; provided, that Purchaser shall not, and shall not permit the Company to, destroy, alter or dispose of any of such books and records without first offering in writing at least 90 calendar days prior to such destruction or disposition to surrender them to Seller.

Section 10.4 No Solicitation of Employees . For a period of one year after the Closing Date, without the prior written consent of Purchaser, Seller shall not, and shall not cause Seller Parent or any Affiliate controlled by Seller Parent to, solicit, hire or attempt to solicit or hire any Company Employee who is then employed by the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prohibit Seller or any Affiliate from advertising publicly for employment or using other methods of recruitment not expressly directed at such Company Employees.

Section 10.5 Non-Competition . (a) Subject to Section 10.5(b), for a period of five years after the Closing Date (“ Covenant Term ”), Seller shall not, and shall cause Seller Parent and any Affiliate controlled by Seller Parent not to, directly or indirectly, either alone or as a stockholder, partner, employee, officer, director, associate, consultant, owner, agent, creditor, co-venturer of any other Person, or in any other capacity, directly or indirectly, engage anywhere in the States of Delaware, Maryland or West Virginia, the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania or Virginia or the District of Columbia (collectively, the “ Territory ”) in the distribution of Petroleum Products or the provision of commercial or residential heating, ventilation or air conditioning sales and maintenance and related services (collectively, “ Prohibited Business ”).

 

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(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Section 10.5(a):

(i) Seller and such Affiliates may directly or indirectly hold interests in or securities of any Person whose securities are publicly traded to the extent that such investment does not directly or indirectly confer on Seller and such Affiliates in the aggregate more than 10% of the voting power of such Person and so long as Seller and such Affiliates do not actively participate in the Prohibited Business conducted by such Person;

(ii) Seller and such Affiliates may acquire interests in or securities of any Person as an investment by their pension funds or funds of any other benefit plan of Seller or any such Affiliate whether or not such Person is engaged in any Prohibited Business;

(iii) Seller and such Affiliates may acquire interests in or securities of any Person that derived 25% or less of its total annual revenues in its most recent fiscal year from activities that constitute a Prohibited Business;

(iv) Seller and such Affiliates may acquire or use any product for internal uses or to conduct its or their other businesses that consume, use, contain, depend upon or otherwise incorporate any such product;

(v) nothing in this Section 10.5 shall create any obligation on Fortis Inc. or any Affiliate of Fortis Inc. other than Seller Parent and Affiliates controlled by Seller Parent; and

(vi) nothing in this Section 10.5 shall restrict the performance by Seller and such Affiliates of their respective obligations under this Agreement or any Seller Document.

Nothing in this Section 10.5 shall be deemed to require Seller or any Affiliate to give notice to or obtain the consent of Purchaser in order to engage in any activity or transaction of the types described in Section 10.5(b)(i)-(vi).

(c) If, at the time of enforcement of this Section 10.5, a court shall hold that the duration, scope or area restrictions stated herein are unreasonable under circumstances then existing, then the maximum duration, scope or area reasonable under such circumstances shall be substituted for the stated duration, scope or area.

(d) If Seller or an Affiliate subject to Section 10.4 or this Section 10.5 breaches any covenant or agreement set forth in Section 6.4 or this Section 10.5, then Purchaser shall have the right to seek and obtain all appropriate injunctive and other equitable remedies therefor, in addition to any other rights and remedies that may be available at law, it being acknowledged and agreed that any such breach would cause irreparable injury to Purchaser and that money damages would not provide an adequate remedy therefor.

 

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Section 10.6 Notice Upon Separation from Service after the Effective Time . Following the Effective Time, Purchaser shall, or shall cause the Company to, promptly notify Seller upon the separation from service with the Company of any of the Company Employees listed on Schedule 10.6 so that Seller Parent may pay such Company Employee any amount due under the Seller Parent’s Directors and Executives Deferred Compensation Plan (an Excluded Seller Benefit Plan).

Section 10.7 Excess Coverage . For a period of 36 months after the Closing, Seller or Seller Parent shall maintain $150 million of insurance coverage that will be excess over the $5 million ($1 million for occurrences prior to December 1, 2013) primary general liability insurance coverage and $1 million of primary automobile and primary employer’s liability insurance coverage being maintained by or for the Company as of the date of this Agreement as listed in Annex I to Schedule 4.19 (the “ Excess Coverage ”). Seller or Seller Parent shall make the Excess Coverage available to the Company solely for claims associated with covered events that occur prior to the Effective Time. Purchaser and the Company shall be solely responsible for maintaining any and all insurance (including primary and excess liability insurance) for events that occur after the Effective Time. In consideration of the foregoing, the Closing Assets included in the Closing Statement shall include a prepaid expense equal to the actual cost of the Excess Insurance (up to a maximum of $89,000).

Section 10.8 Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim . The Company has outstanding claims against two insurance carriers that are part of the Chartis group of insurance companies, which provided auto and commercial general liability insurance coverage for the Company prior to the Closing, and against AEGIS, which provided excess liability insurance covering the Company prior to the Closing, with respect to certain occurrences arising out of a misdelivery of fuel oil to a home on Colonial Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia in August, 2010 (the “ Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim ”). Purchaser and Seller intend that all rights, benefits and obligations with respect to the Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim be transferred by the Company to Seller at the Closing. Accordingly: (i) no receivable with respect to the Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim shall be included in the Closing Statement or the Closing Adjustment, (ii) following the Closing, Seller shall be entitled to pursue the Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim for its own benefit, in its own name and/or in the name of the Company (provided that neither Purchaser nor the Company shall be responsible for any legal costs or expenses incurred or expended after the Effective Time with respect to the collection of the Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim (all of which shall be borne by Seller)), and (iii) following the Closing, Purchaser and the Company shall reasonably cooperate with Seller in collecting the Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim (which shall include making its personnel reasonably available to assist Seller at no cost to Seller and executing such assignments and other documents and instruments as Seller reasonably may request to effectuate the resolution and collection of the Colonial Avenue Claim and the assignment and transfer of the benefits thereof to Seller). Seller shall be entitled to all payments and proceeds with respect to the Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim.

 

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ARTICLE 11

SURVIVAL, INDEMNIFICATION AND RELATED MATTERS

Section 11.1 Survival . (a) All representations and warranties contained herein or in any certificate delivered by or on behalf of a party to this Agreement at the Closing, and the right to commence any claim with respect thereto, shall survive the Closing and any investigation by the other party but shall terminate at the close of business on the date that is 18 months after the Closing Date, except that: (i) the representations and warranties contained in Section 4.9(a) shall terminate as of the Closing Date with respect to all Owned Real Property except for Title Defects, and Seller shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to such representations or warranties after such date and (ii) the representations and warranties contained in Sections 4.1 (Organization and Good Standing), 4.3 (Capital Structure), 4.6(b) (Indebtedness), 4.6(i) (Customer List) and 4.8 (Taxes) shall survive until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations (including any extensions thereto granted prior to the Effective Time and any extensions granted after the Effective Time with the consent of Seller, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld), and Seller shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to such representations and warranties after such date. The covenants and agreements of the parties hereto contained in this Agreement, in any Seller Document or in any Purchaser Document: (A) that contemplate actions to be taken after Closing shall survive the Closing and continue in effect in accordance with their terms, and (B) that contemplate actions to be taken only on or prior to Closing shall terminate and cease to be obligations as of the Closing and no claim, action or proceeding with respect to such covenant or agreement may be brought after the Closing. The expiration of any representation and warranty under this Section 11.1 shall not affect any claim for indemnification under this Article 11 if written notice of a claim for indemnification is given to the Indemnifying Party prior to the date of expiration of such representation and warranty.

(b) Each Person entitled to indemnification under this Agreement shall use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate Losses for which it seeks indemnification under this Agreement.

(c) In calculating any amount of Losses recoverable pursuant to this Article 11, the amount of such Losses shall be reduced by (i) any insurance proceeds actually received from any unaffiliated insurance carrier offsetting the amount of such Loss, net of any expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in obtaining such insurance proceeds (provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall be obligated to reasonably seek any such proceeds to which it may be entitled), (ii) any recoveries from third parties pursuant to indemnification (or otherwise) with respect thereto, net of any expenses incurred by the Indemnified Party in obtaining such third party payment, (iii) any Tax benefit available to the Indemnified Party (determined on a present value basis using the KeyBank prime rate as the discount rate and using the highest federal, state and local income Tax rate, both determined on the date such payment is made and taking into account the date that the Tax benefit is reasonably estimated to be available) in respect of any Losses for which such indemnification payment is made, and (iv) any reserve or other accrual with respect to such Losses in the final and binding Closing Statement. If any Losses for which indemnification is provided under this Agreement are subsequently reduced by any insurance payment or other recovery from a third party, the Indemnified Party shall promptly remit the amount of such reduction to the Indemnifying Party. Neither Purchaser nor any other member of the Purchaser Indemnified Group shall be entitled to recover any Losses with respect to any matter for which a reserve or current Liability was included in the Closing Date Net Working Capital.

 

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(d) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, no party shall be liable to any Indemnified Party for special, incidental, indirect, consequential, punitive or exemplary Losses.

(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Article 11 to the contrary, indemnification for any and all Tax matters and the procedures with respect thereto shall be governed exclusively by Article 13.

Section 11.2 Indemnification . (a) From and after the Closing, Seller shall indemnify and hold the Purchaser Indemnified Group harmless from and against any and all claims, judgments, causes of action, liabilities, obligations, damages, losses, deficiencies, costs, penalties, interest and expenses (including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel) (collectively, “ Losses ”) arising out of or resulting from:

(i) any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty on the part of Seller herein or in any certificate delivered by or on behalf of Seller at the Closing, subject to the limitations and conditions contained therein, except that all obligations of Seller for indemnification with respect to any of the matters set forth in Section 4.17 [Environmental Matters] shall be governed by Section 11.2(a)(iii) and not this Section 11.2(a)(i) and all obligations of Seller for indemnification with respect to any of the matters set forth in Section 4.8 [Taxes] shall be governed by Article 13 and not this Section 11.2(a)(i);

(ii) any non-fulfillment in any material respect of any covenant or agreement on the part of Seller herein that is to be performed by its terms after the Effective Time (including, without limitation, the covenants set forth in Sections 10.4 and 10.5), subject to the limitations and conditions contained therein;

(iii) subject to the provisions of Section 11.4: (A) any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty of Seller set forth in Section 4.17, (B) the Losses incurred by the Company arising out of or related to the actions described on Schedule 11.2(a)(iii)(B) with respect to the Company’s Real Property in Cheverly, Maryland (the “ Cheverly Environmental Action Plan ”), and (C) any Environmental Claim or Legal Proceeding brought by a third party arising out of or related to any Environmental Condition which was in existence prior to or at the Effective Time with respect to the Company’s Real Property in Cheverly, Maryland and which is asserted within 36 months of the Company’s receipt of a Certificate of Completion letter pursuant to the Cheverly Environmental Action Plan.

(iv) subject to Section 11.5, all Losses arising out of the Company’s Liabilities and obligations under or in connection with the Northeast Sale Agreement, to the extent such Losses exceed the $619,864 reserve with respect thereto to be set forth in the Closing Statement;

 

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(v) all Losses arising out of the disclosure, prior to the Effective Time, of personal information of customers as a result of the Company’s failure to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard;

(vi) all brokerage fees, commissions, finders’ fees and financial advisory fees (including, without limitation, the fees of Seller Financial Advisor) and all fees and expenses of counsel and other advisors to Seller and its Affiliates incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement; and

(vii) any Indebtedness of the Company outstanding at the Effective Time.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary:

(1) Seller shall not be liable for any Losses with respect to the matters set forth in Section 11.2(a)(i), Section 11.2(a)(iii)(A) and Section 11.2(a)(v) unless: (x) a claim is timely asserted within the survival period specified in Section 11.1(a), (y) the Losses with respect to the particular act, circumstance or matter for which indemnification is sought exceeds $25,000, and (z) the aggregate of all Losses under Section 11.2(a)(i), Section 11.2(a)(iii)(A) and Section 11.2(a)(v) exceeds, on a cumulative basis, 0.5% of the Purchase Price (and then only to the extent of such excess); and

(2) Seller shall not be required to pay or expend an aggregate amount in excess of 7.5% of the Purchase Price in respect of Losses for the matters set forth in Section 11.2(a)(i), Section 11.2(a)(iii)(A) and Section 11.2(a)(v).

Notwithstanding the foregoing; (a) the limitations set forth in clauses (1) and (2) shall not apply to Losses arising out of any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty set forth in Section 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 or 4.6(i) or in the event of Seller’s fraud or intentional misrepresentation, and (b) the limitations set forth in clauses (1) and (2) also shall not apply to Losses arising out of Seller’s indemnification obligations under Sections 11.2(a)(iii)(B) and 11.2(a)(iii)(C); however, such Losses shall be included (but only to the extent they exceed $525,000 in the aggregate) in determining whether Seller has reached the limit specified in clause (2) for purposes of Seller’s liability for other Losses under Section 11.2(a)(i) and Section 11.2(a)(iii)(A), up to a maximum of 3.75% of the Purchase Price.

(3) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the sole and exclusive remedy of Seller after the Closing with respect to any and all claims (other than claims of, or causes of action arising from, fraud or intentional misrepresentation or claims for equitable relief) relating to this Agreement, any certificate delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be pursuant to the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 11. In furtherance of the foregoing, Seller hereby waives, from and after the Closing, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Law, any and all rights, claims and causes of action (other than claims of, or causes of action arising from, fraud or intentional misrepresentation or claims for equitable relief) it may have against Seller or any of its Affiliates arising under or based upon this Agreement, any document or certificate delivered in connection herewith, any Law (including, inter alia, any rights of contribution or recovery under any Environmental Law), common law or otherwise, except pursuant to the indemnification provisions set forth in this Section 11.2.

 

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(4) Promptly following the later of: (i) December 31, 2014 or (ii) the completion by the Company of all work required by the “LEP” (as defined in the Northeast Sale Agreement), Purchaser and the Company shall promptly pay to Seller the amount, if any, by which the Losses incurred by the Company after the Closing Date under the Northeast Sale Agreement are less than $619,864.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event shall Seller be liable for any Losses incurred by the Company with respect to any Environmental Conditions at the Company’s Real Property in Berryville, Virginia or Westminster, Maryland as a result of a breach of any representation or warranty or otherwise.

(b) From and after the Closing, Purchaser shall indemnify and hold the Seller Indemnified Group harmless from and against any and all Losses arising out of or resulting from:

(i) any inaccuracy or breach in any material respect of any representation or warranty on the part of Purchaser herein or in any certificate delivered by or on behalf of Purchaser at the Closing, subject to the limitations and conditions contained therein;

(ii) any non-fulfillment in any material respect of any covenant or agreement on the part of Purchaser that is to be performed after the Effective Time, subject to the limitations and conditions contained therein;

(iii) all Liabilities of the Company (other than Indebtedness) existing at, and the operation of the Company or the Business from and after, the Effective Time (including, without limitation, any Guarantees for which Purchaser has not, as of the Effective Time, substituted its own credit pursuant to Section 6.7); and

(iv) all brokerage fees, commissions, finders’ fees and financial advisory fees (including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of the Purchaser Financial Advisor) and all fees and expenses of counsel and other advisors to Purchaser and its Affiliates incurred in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary:

(1) Purchaser shall not be liable for any Losses with respect to the matters set forth in Section 11.2(b)(i) unless: (x) a claim is timely asserted within the survival period specified in Section 11.1(a), (y) the Losses with respect to the particular act, circumstance or matter for which indemnification is sought exceeds $25,000, and (z) the aggregate of all Losses under Section 11.2(b)(i) exceeds, on a cumulative basis, 0.5% of the Purchase Price (and then only to the extent of such excess); and

(2) Purchaser shall not be required to pay or expend an aggregate amount in excess of 7.5% of the Purchase Price in respect of Losses for the matters set forth in Section 11.2(b)(i).

 

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the limitations set forth in clauses (1) and (2) shall not apply to Losses arising out of any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty set forth in Section 5.1 or 5.2 or in the event of Purchaser’s fraud or intentional misrepresentation.

(3) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the sole and exclusive remedy of Purchaser after the Closing with respect to any and all claims (other than claims of, or causes of action arising from, fraud or intentional misrepresentation or claims for equitable relief) relating to this Agreement, any certificate delivered by or on behalf of Seller and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be pursuant to the indemnification provisions set forth in this Article 11. In furtherance of the foregoing, Purchaser hereby waives, from and after the Closing, to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Law, any and all rights, claims and causes of action (other than claims of, or causes of action arising from, fraud or intentional misrepresentation or claims for equitable relief) either may have against Seller or any of their Affiliates arising under or based upon this Agreement, the sale of the Shares, or any document or certificate delivered in connection herewith, any Law (including, inter alia, any securities Laws), common Law or otherwise, except pursuant to the indemnification provisions set forth in this Section 11.2.

Section 11.3 Procedures for Indemnification . Whenever a claim shall arise for indemnification under this Article 11, except as otherwise provided in Section 11.4, the parties shall proceed as provided as set forth in this Section 11.3. The party entitled to indemnification (the “ Indemnified Party ”) shall promptly notify the party from which indemnification is sought (the “ Indemnifying Party ”) of such claim and, when known, the facts constituting the basis for such claim; provided, however, that in the event of any claim for indemnification hereunder resulting from or in connection with any claim or Legal Proceeding by a third party (a “ Third Party Claim ”), the Indemnified Party shall give such notice thereof to the Indemnifying Party not later than ten Business Days prior to the time any response to the Third Party Claim is required, and in any event within five Business Days following receipt of notice thereof. In the event of any such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party may, at its sole cost and expense, assume the defense of the Third Party Claim by written notice within 30 calendar days, using counsel that is reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. The failure of an Indemnified Party to give timely notice shall not affect the right to indemnification of the Indemnified Party except to the extent that the Indemnifying Party demonstrates actual prejudice. If an Indemnifying Party assumes the defense of any such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to take all steps necessary in the defense thereof, including any settlement; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party may, at its own expense, participate in any Legal Proceeding with respect to such Third Party Claim with counsel of its choice without any right of control thereof. The Indemnifying Party, if it has assumed the defense of any Third Party Claim as provided herein, shall not, however: (i) consent to, or enter into, any compromise or settlement of the Third Party Claim which commits the Indemnified Party to take, or to forbear from taking, any action or does not provide for a full and complete written release by such third party of the Indemnified Party, or (ii) consent to the entry of any judgment in any Legal Proceeding that does not relate solely to monetary damages arising from the Third Party Claim, in any such case, without the Indemnified Party’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate fully in all aspects of any investigation, defense, pre-trial activities, trial, compromise, settlement or discharge of any Third Party Claim in respect of which indemnity is sought pursuant to this Article 11, including, but

 

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not limited to, by providing the other party with reasonable access to employees and officers (including as witnesses) and other information. So long as the Indemnifying Party is in good faith defending any Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall not compromise or settle such Third Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of any Third Party Claim in accordance with this Section 11.3, the Indemnified Party may defend against such Third Party Claim in such manner as it may deem appropriate, including settling such claim or litigation (after giving prior written notice of the same to the Indemnifying Party and obtaining the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) on such terms as the Indemnified Party may reasonably deem appropriate, and the Indemnifying Party shall promptly indemnify the Indemnified Party in accordance with the provisions of this Article 11.

Section 11.4 Limitations and Procedures Applicable to Indemnification under Section 11 .2(a)(iii) (Environmental Matters). (a) Subject to the terms of this Section 11.4, whenever a claim shall arise for indemnification under Section 11.2(a)(iii) (an “ Environmental Indemnity Claim ”), the Environmental Indemnity Claim shall be submitted by the Indemnified Party to the Indemnifying Party in accordance with the timelines and procedures set forth in Section 11.3. In the event that Purchaser submits an Environmental Indemnity Claim, Seller may, at its sole cost and expense, assume the defense and/or resolution (including undertaking Remedial Action) with respect to the subject matter of such Environmental Indemnity Claim by written notice to Purchaser given within 30 Business Days after receipt of Purchaser’s written notice of the Environmental Indemnity Claim. If Seller assumes the defense and/or resolution of any matter subject to an Environmental Indemnity Claim, Seller shall be entitled to take all steps necessary in the defense and/or resolution thereof. If Remedial Action is required, Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to avoid: (i) unreasonable interference with the operations of the Real Property provided there has been no Change since the Closing Date or (ii) unreasonably restricting the ability to use any Real Property for the use for which it was employed on the Closing Date or for substantially similar uses, without the consent of Purchaser (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed); provided, that so long as Seller uses such commercially reasonable efforts, Seller shall have no responsibility or liability for any such disruption or interference caused by such Remedial Action. Purchaser may, at its own expense, monitor any Legal Proceeding that is the subject matter of an Environmental Indemnity Claim with counsel of its choice, but without any right to control such Legal Proceeding. If Seller does not assume the defense and/or resolution of the subject matter of an Environmental Indemnity Claim, then Purchaser may defend and/or resolve such matter in a commercially reasonable manner, including settling claims or Legal Proceedings (after giving prior notice of the same to the Seller and obtaining the prior written consent of Seller, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed).

(b) From the date of this Agreement, Seller, at its sole cost and expense, shall take the actions specified in the Cheverly Environmental Action Plan. Such actions shall be subject to, and shall be taken in accordance with, this Section 11.4, except as otherwise expressly provided in the Cheverly Environmental Action Plan.

 

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(c) Seller and Purchaser shall cooperate fully in all respects of any investigation, defense, pre-trial activities, trial, compromise, settlement, discharge or Remedial Action arising in connection with any Environmental Indemnity Claim, including, without limitation, by providing the other party with reasonable access to: (i) employees and officers (including as witnesses), (ii) other relevant information, and (iii) facilities; provided, that in each case, such access shall be given at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice and without undue interruption to such party’s business or personnel. So long as Seller is in good faith defending and/or resolving the subject matter of an Environmental Indemnity Claim under this Section 11.4, Purchaser shall not compromise, settle or in any matter interfere with the defense or resolution of such matter.

(d) If Seller assumes responsibility for the defense and/or resolution of any matter subject to an Environmental Indemnity Claim, Seller shall in a timely manner provide Purchaser (and its designated consultants and representatives) with the name(s) and qualifications of any consultant or firm which the Seller proposed to retain to perform any portion of any Remedial Action (other than Clendenin Consulting and Remediation Group), and Purchaser shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review such consultants and firms prior to their retention. Except as otherwise expressly provided in the Cheverly Environmental Action Plan: (i) Seller shall in a timely manner provide Purchaser (and its designated consultants and representatives) with copies of all relevant documentation, including, without limitation, all material notices, correspondence, work plans, sampling and analytical data, and final reports concerning any Remedial Action, (ii) Purchaser (and its designated consultants and representatives) shall be given a reasonable opportunity to review such documents, and (iii) Seller shall not make any submission to Governmental Authorities until Purchaser has had a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on such submission, recognizing that Seller shall be solely responsible and entitled to make any final decision regarding such submission.

(e) Any Remedial Action covered by an Environmental Indemnity Claim for which Seller assumes responsibility for the defense and/or resolution shall be conducted in a manner acceptable to Seller, in its sole discretion, so long as such Remedial Action is in compliance with applicable Environmental Laws. Seller shall have no indemnification obligation under Section 11.2(a)(iii) to the extent Losses result from any Change after the Closing Date caused by Purchaser, the Company or any subsequent owner or operator of the Business or the Real Property. For purposes of this Article 11, “ Change ” means a material change in the use of Real Property after the Closing Date, including a cessation in operations, or decommissioning or demolition of all or substantially all of a facility or the operations conducted thereon.

(f) Notwithstanding anything in this Article 11 to the contrary, Purchaser and the Purchaser Indemnified Group shall not be entitled to recover for Losses relating to, resulting from or in connection with: (i) a Change after the Effective Time; (ii) a material change in, alteration of or addition to the building, structures, fixtures or equipment located on the Real Property after the Closing; (iii) the cost of removal or treatment of any substance that can be managed in place in a commercially reasonably fashion while complying with the minimum requirements of Environmental Laws for facilities of the type being remediated, (iv) any change in Laws occurring after the Effective Time; or (v) any non-subsurface sampling or analysis, subsurface investigation or communication with any Governmental Authority by or on behalf of Purchaser after the Effective Time except to the extent (and only to the extent) that such sampling, analysis, investigation or communication is: (A) required by any Environmental Law, or (B) in response to a request of a Governmental Authority, provided, however, that any such

 

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sampling, analysis, investigation, or communication with a Governmental Authority shall not be considered “required by any Environmental Law” for purposes of this Article 11 if such sampling, analysis, investigation or communication occurs as a result of: (1) a Change, or (2) due diligence conducted by a potential future purchaser or financing source.

(g) Seller shall have no indemnification obligations under Section 11.2(a)(iii) to the extent the Losses otherwise subject to indemnification by Seller result from the negligence or willful misconduct of Purchaser after the Closing Date.

(h) In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Section 11.4 and any other provisions of this Article 11 with respect to any Environmental Indemnity Claim, the terms of this Section 11.4 shall control.

Section 11.5 Procedures Applicable to Indemnification under Section 11.2(a)(iv) (the Northeast Sale Agreement) . Following the Closing, Purchaser and the Company shall reasonably cooperate with Seller in completing the obligations of the Company under the Northeast Sale Agreement (including, without limitation, the work required by the “LEP”, as defined in the Northeast Sale Agreement), which shall include making the Company’s personnel reasonably available to assist Seller at no cost to Seller. The Company shall promptly notify Seller of any additional claims for indemnification against the Company by the purchaser under the Northeast Sale Agreement of which the Company receives written notice, and all such claims shall be treated, as between the Company and Seller, as Environmental Indemnity Claims pursuant to Section 11.4 of this Agreement, with Seller having the right to control all actions and proceedings with respect thereto.

ARTICLE 12

TERMINATION

Section 12.1 Termination . This Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby abandoned any time prior to the Closing:

(a) upon the written agreement of Purchaser and Seller;

(b) by Purchaser (so long as Purchaser is not then in material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement set forth in this Agreement), upon ten Business Days’ prior written notice to Seller: (i) if any of the conditions set forth in Section 8.1 or 8.2 becomes incapable of fulfillment prior to the Outside Closing Date as a result of events beyond the control of Purchaser and such condition is not waived by Purchaser, or (ii) under the circumstances specified in Section 6.8 or Section 7.2.

(c) by Seller (so long as Seller is not then in material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement set forth in this Agreement), upon ten Business Days’ prior written notice to Purchaser, if any of the conditions set forth in Section 9.1 or 9.2 becomes incapable of fulfillment prior to the Outside Closing Date as a result of events beyond the control of Seller and such condition is not waived by Seller;

 

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(d) by Seller (so long as Seller is not then in material breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or other agreement set forth in this Agreement), if Purchaser has failed to comply with any of its covenants or obligations set forth in Section 6.3 or Section 6.4; or

(e) by either party to this Agreement if the Closing has not occurred on or before May 15, 2014 (the “ Outside Closing Date ”) or at such earlier time as a court of competent jurisdiction in the United States issues a preliminary or permanent Order enjoining prohibiting or otherwise restricting the Closing; provided, however, that the right to terminate this Agreement under this Section 12.1(e) shall not be available to a party whose failure to perform any covenant or obligation under this Agreement has caused or resulted in the failure of the Closing to occur on or before the Outside Closing Date.

Section 12.2 Procedure and Effect of Termination . In the event of a termination under Section 12.1(b), (c), (d) or (e), the terminating party shall give written notice of the termination to the other party, and this Agreement shall terminate and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be abandoned, without further action by either party, upon delivery of such notice (or at such later date as is provided in Section 12.1), except that the Confidentiality Agreement shall survive in accordance with its terms and this Section 12.2 and Article 14 shall survive such termination. Upon any termination hereof pursuant to Section 12.1, no party to this Agreement shall thereafter have any further liability or obligation under this Agreement; provided, however, that no such termination shall relieve any party hereto or thereto of any liability for any willful breach of any provision of this Agreement prior to the date of such termination.

ARTICLE 13

TAX MATTERS

Section 13.1 Section 338(h)(10) Election . Seller (along with the common parent of the selling consolidated group) and Purchaser shall: (i) join in making an election under Section 338(h)(10) of the Code (and any election corresponding to Section 338(h)(10) of the Code under state or local Tax Laws) with respect to the purchase of the Shares (the “ Section 338(h)(10) Election ”); (ii) provide to the other party the necessary information to permit the Section 338(h)(10) Election to be made; and (iii) take all actions necessary and appropriate (including filing any necessary forms, returns, elections, schedules and other documents) as may be required to effect and preserve timely the Section 338(h)(10) Election in accordance with the provisions of Treasury Regulation §1.338(h)(10)-1 (or any provisions comparable to Section 338(h)(10) of state or local Tax Laws).

Section 13.2 Tax Indemnification . (a) Seller shall indemnify Purchaser and the Purchaser Indemnified Group (including, without limitation, the Company) and hold them harmless from all liability for: (i) any and all Taxes imposed upon or assessed against or payable with respect to the Company or the assets of the Company with respect to Pre-Closing Tax Periods, (ii) all Taxes imposed on the Company under Treasury Regulation §1.1502-6 (or comparable provisions of state or local Tax Law) solely as a result of the Company having filed Tax Returns for the Pre-Closing Tax Period on a consolidated, combined or unitary basis with

 

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any other Person; (iii) any Liability for Taxes imposed on the Company directly from making the Section 338(h)(10) Election; (iv) any Liability for Taxes imposed on the Company with respect to the Pre-Closing Tax Periods arising by reason of any breach by the Company or inaccuracy of any of the representations contained in Section 4.8, (v) any Tax refund receivable for the Pre-Closing Tax Period included in the final and binding Closing Statement that is not collected in full after a final resolution of any contest pursuant to Section 13.5 with respect to the failure by the relevant Governmental Authority to pay such Tax refund receivable initiated by the Company or Seller, and (vi) all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, attributable to any item in clauses (i) through (v).

(b) Purchaser shall indemnify Seller and Seller Indemnified Group from and against: (i) all Taxes of the Company that are imposed with respect to Post-Closing Tax Periods, including all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, attributable thereto, and (ii) all Taxes with respect to Pre-Closing Tax Periods for which an accrual has been included on the final and binding Closing Statement but only to the extent that a final resolution regarding the payment of such Taxes results in such accrued amount exceeding the amount actually paid by the Company (or by Seller on behalf of the Company) with respect to such accrued Taxes for Pre-Closing Tax Periods.

(c) Any payment to be made pursuant to the indemnification obligations of a party under this Section 13.2 shall be paid no later than the later of: (i) ten calendar days after the indemnified party makes written demand upon the indemnifying party setting forth in detail the computation of the amount owed, and (ii) five calendar days prior to the date on which the underlying amount is required to be paid by the indemnified party; provided, however, that in the case of a Tax that is contested in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.5, payment of the Tax to the appropriate Governmental Authority (or to Seller or the Purchaser Indemnified Group with respect to the Tax accrual and Tax refund receivable, respectively) shall not be required prior to the date a final and unappealable determination to such effect is made by a court of competent jurisdiction or, in the absence of a court proceeding, by the appropriate Governmental Authority.

(d) For purposes of this Section 13.2, whenever it is necessary to determine the liability for Taxes of the Company for a Straddle Period, the determination of the Taxes for the portion of the Straddle Period ending prior to the Effective Time, and the portion of the Straddle Period beginning after the Effective Time, shall be determined by assuming that the Straddle Period consists of two taxable years or periods, one of which ends at the Effective Time and the other of which begins at the Effective Time, and items of income, gain, deduction, loss or credit, and state and local apportionment factors of the Company for the Straddle Period shall be allocated between such two taxable years or periods on a “closing of the books basis;” provided, however: (i) exemptions, allowances or deductions that are calculated on an annual basis, and (ii) ad valorem Taxes, such as real and personal property Taxes, shall be apportioned ratably between such periods on a daily basis, and provided, further, transactions occurring on the Closing Date that are properly allocable (based on Treasury Regulation §1.338-1(d)) to the portion of the Closing Date after the Closing shall be allocated to the taxable period that is deemed to begin at the beginning of the day immediately following the Closing Date.

 

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(e) Except as otherwise provided in Section 13.2(a)(v) with respect to the Tax refund receivables, Seller shall indemnify Purchaser and the Purchaser Indemnified Group pursuant to this Section 13.2 only to the extent that Purchaser or the Purchaser Indemnified Group is required to make a payment to a Governmental Authority (or to a third person as reimbursement for a payment made to a Governmental Authority) with respect to a Pre-Closing Tax Period and only to the extent that the amount of such payment exceeds the amount included in the current liabilities component of the final Closing Statement with respect to such item; provided, however, that any such payment shall be reduced by the Tax benefit available to the indemnified party pursuant to Section 11.1(c)(iii).

(f) The indemnification provisions in this Section 13.2 shall survive the Closing until the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.

Section 13.3 Allocation of Consideration . The “aggregate deemed sales price” (as defined in Treasury Regulation §1.338-4) (the “ ADSP ”) and the “adjusted gross-up basis” (as defined in Treasury Regulation §1.338-5) shall be allocated among the assets of the Company in accordance with Treasury Regulation §1.338-6 and §1.338-7. As promptly as possible, but in any event within 120 calendar days after the determination of the Final Working Capital Statement, Purchaser shall propose to Seller an allocation of the ADSP. Seller shall have 60 calendar days to review the allocation proposed by Purchaser. If Purchaser and Seller agree in writing to an allocation of the ADSP (an “ Agreed Upon Allocation ”), the Agreed Upon Allocation shall be conclusive and final for all purposes, and Purchaser and Seller each: (i) shall be bound by the allocations determined pursuant to this paragraph for purposes of determining any Taxes, (ii) shall prepare and file all Tax Returns, including IRS Form 8883, in a manner consistent with the Agreed Upon Allocation, and (iii) shall take no position inconsistent with the Agreed Upon Allocation in any Tax Return, any proceeding before any taxing authority or otherwise (and in the event that the Agreed Upon Allocation is disputed by any Taxing authority, the party receiving notice of such dispute shall promptly notify and consult with the other parties concerning resolution of such dispute). In the event that Purchaser and Seller fail to agree upon an allocation of the ADSP, each party may report the federal, state and local income and other Tax consequences of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement in such manner as such party deems appropriate.

Section 13.4 Tax Returns and Payment Responsibility . (a) With respect to all taxable periods ending on or before the Effective Time for which a Tax Return of the Company is required to be filed on or after the Effective Time, Seller shall be responsible for and shall cause to be prepared and duly file all income Tax Returns of the Company and all consolidated, combined or unitary Tax Returns that include the Company. Seller shall provide Purchaser with a copy of any Tax Return filed after the Effective Time that reflects operations and Taxes relating to the Company for any periods ending on or before the Effective Time; provided, that such Tax Returns may be made available on a pro forma basis if filed on a consolidated, combined or unitary basis with one or more other Persons.

(b) Each Tax Return that is to be prepared and filed by Purchaser pursuant to Section 13.4 that relates to Taxes for which Seller could be liable under this Article 13 shall be submitted to Seller for Seller’s review and approval (which approval shall not unreasonably be withheld or delayed) not later than 15 days prior to the due date for the filing of such Tax Returns (or, if such due date is within 45 days following the Effective Time, as promptly as practicable following the Effective Time).

 

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(c) Purchaser shall not (and shall not cause or permit the Company to): (i) amend, re-file or otherwise modify any Tax Return relating in whole or in part to the Company with respect to any Pre-Closing Tax Period, or (ii) grant an extension of the statute of limitations with respect to any of the foregoing; in each case without the prior written consent of Seller, which shall not unreasonably be withheld.

Section 13.5 Contest Provisions . Seller shall have the sole right to represent the interests of the Company in any Tax audit or Legal Proceeding relating to any Tax for any taxable period ending on or before the Effective Time for which Purchaser or other member of the Purchaser Indemnified Group has made a claim for indemnification pursuant to this Article 13 (including any Tax refund receivable included in the final and binding Closing Statement) and to employ counsel of its choice to defend the position against the Governmental Authority. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser shall have the sole right to represent the interests of the Company in any Tax audit or Legal Proceeding relating to Taxes with respect to taxable periods including (but not ending on) or beginning after the Closing Date and to employ counsel of its choice at its expense; provided, however, that the Purchaser shall not be entitled to settle, either administratively or after the commencement of litigation, any claim regarding Taxes that adversely would affect the liability of Seller, without the consent of Seller which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that such consent shall not be required to the extent that Purchaser has indemnified Seller against the effects of such settlement.

Section 13.6 Termination of Tax Sharing Agreements . Anything in any other agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, all Liabilities between the Seller or any of its Affiliates (other than the Company), on the one hand, and the Company, on the other hand, under any Tax allocation or Tax sharing agreement in effect on or prior to the Closing Date (other than this Agreement) shall cease and terminate as of the Effective Time and all obligations thereunder shall terminate and no additional payments shall be made under any such allocation or agreement after the Effective Time. None of Purchaser or Seller or any of their respective Affiliates shall pursue (either on its own behalf or on behalf of any Affiliate) reimbursement for any amount payable or attempt to enforce any act, event, condition or omission; and hereby knowingly voluntarily and unconditionally release and forever discharge Purchaser and its Affiliates and the Company and its Affiliates from any amounts payable pursuant to any allocation or other agreement between Seller and Company (other than as expressly provided in this Agreement). Seller shall take all appropriate action to terminate any Tax allocation and Tax sharing agreement between the Company and any other Person as of the Effective Date.

Section 13.7 Refunds, Credits and Carrybacks . Seller shall be entitled to any refunds or credits of or against any Taxes with respect to Pre-Closing Periods (to the extent not included as a Tax refund receivable in the final and binding Closing Statement). Purchaser shall be entitled to any refunds or credits of or against any Taxes with respect to the Company other than refunds or credits with respect to Pre-Closing Periods to which Seller is entitled under the preceding sentence of this Section 13.7 (which shall mean that Purchaser is entitled to the Tax refund receivables shown in the final and binding Closing Statement).

 

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Section 13.8 Cooperation . Each of Purchaser and Seller shall, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to, provide the other party hereto with such cooperation, documentation and information as either of them reasonably may request in (a) filing any Tax Return, amended Tax Return or claim for refund, or (b) determining a liability for Taxes or an indemnity obligation under this Article 13 or a right to refund of Taxes. Each party shall make its employees reasonably available on a mutually convenient basis at its cost to provide explanation of any documents or information so provided.

Section 13.9 Retention of Records . After the Closing, Purchaser shall cause the Company to preserve all information, records or documents relating to liabilities for Taxes of the Company until six months after the expiration of any applicable statute of limitations (including extension thereof) with respect to the assessment of such Taxes; provided, however, that neither Seller nor Purchaser shall (and Purchaser shall not allow the Company to) dispose of any of the foregoing items without first offering such items to the other party.

Section 13.10 Tax Treatment of Certain Post-Closing Payments . Seller and Purchaser and their respective Affiliates shall treat any and all payments under Article 11 or this Article 13 as an adjustment to the Purchase Price for all Tax purposes. Seller and Purchaser shall, for all Tax purposes, allocate any such adjustment among the Purchased Assets based upon the item or items to which such adjustment is principally attributable, to the extent permissible.

Section 13.11 Employee Payroll Information . Seller shall transfer to the Company any records held by Seller relating to withholding and payment of income and unemployment Taxes (federal, state and local) and FICA Taxes with respect to wages paid to employees of the Company during the calendar year in which the Closing occurs (including, without limitation, Forms W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate).

Section 13.12 Transfer Taxes . Purchaser shall pay all stamp and recording, transfer (including, without limitation, any real property transfer and conveyance Taxes and fees), documentary and sales Taxes (collectively, “ Transfer Taxes ”) incurred in connection with the sale and assignment of the Shares and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement regardless of the Person liable for such Taxes under applicable Law. Purchaser and Seller shall cooperate in executing and filing any Tax returns, affidavits and other documents relating to Transfer Taxes.

Section 13.13 No Section 409A Separation from Service . None of the Company Employees shall be treated as having experienced a separation from service for purposes of Treasury Regulation §1.409A-1(h) as a result of the sale of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

Section 13.14 Taxes Governed by Article 13 . Claims for indemnification with respect to Taxes shall be governed by this Article 13 and Section 11.1(e) but not by any other provision of Article 11

 

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ARTICLE 14

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 14.1 Certain Definitions . For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the definitions indicated below:

Active Customers ” has the meaning set forth in Schedule 4.6(e ).

ADSP ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.

Affiliate ” means, as to any Person, (a) any Subsidiary of such Person and (b) any other Person that, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such Person. For the purposes of this definition, “control” means the possession of the power to direct or cause the direction of management and policies of Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.

Agreed Upon Allocation ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.3.

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

Antitrust Laws ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(c).

Assumed Employee Agreements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a)(i).

Balance Sheet Date ” means September 30, 2013.

Base Purchase Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

Bid Basis ” means a sale of Petroleum Products by the Company to any consumer which has purchased pursuant to a Contract which provides a specific price or pricing formula for a contractually required specific period of time, but shall not include sales of Petroleum Products to Capped Price Customers, Fixed Priced Customers or Pre-Buy Customers.

Business ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

Business Day ” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banks in New York, New York are authorized or obligated by Law to close.

Capped Price Customer ” means a customer to whom the Company has guaranteed that its price for Petroleum Products will not exceed an agreed upon maximum price for a specified period of time.

Change ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.4(e).

Cheverly Environmental Action Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2(a)(iii)(B).

Closing ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

 

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Closing Adjustment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1

Closing Assets ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1.

Closing Date Cash ” means the Company’s cash and cash equivalents on the Closing Date, determined in accordance with GAAP.

Closing Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

Closing Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a).

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

Colonial Avenue Insurance Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.8.

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.

Company Benefit Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.14(a).

Company Bylaws ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.

Company Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.

Company Employees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.13.

Company Names ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.4.

Confidentiality Agreement ” means the confidentiality agreement between Lazard Middle Market LLC, on behalf of Seller and the Company, and Purchaser, dated August 28, 2013.

Continuing Plans ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a)(i).

Contract ” means any written contract, agreement, indenture, note, lease (including real property leases), purchase or sales order, mortgage, license or other enforceable arrangement or agreement.

Covenant Term ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5(a).

Customer Information ” means the names and addresses of customers and related credit, service and delivery information.

Effective Time ” means 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on the Closing Date.

Environmental Claims ” refers to any complaint, summons, citation, notice, directive, Order, claim, litigation, investigation, notice of violation, judicial or administrative proceeding, judgment, letter or other communication from any Governmental Authority, department, bureau, office or other authority, or any third party involving violations of Environmental Laws.

 

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Environmental Compliance Liability ” means any and all liabilities, costs and expenses arising under, or related to, compliance with any Environmental Laws applicable to the Real Property or the Business or operations or assets associated with the Real Property or the Business, that may reasonably result in claims and/or demands under Environmental Laws and/or liabilities to third parties including, but not limited to, Governmental Authorities and that was caused or resulted from an action or inaction of Seller.

Environmental Conditions ” mean all circumstances with respect to soil, surface waters, ground waters, ponds, stream sediment, air and similar environmental media and building materials, both on-site and off-site of the Real Property, and all improvements thereto upon or in which the Business is now or was formerly operated that was caused or resulted from an action or inaction of Seller and that would reasonably require Remedial Action and/or that would reasonably result in claims and/or demands by and/or liabilities to third parties including, but not limited to, Governmental Authorities. This term shall expressly include, without limitation, on-site and off-site liabilities asserted under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, as amended, (“ CERCLA ”) and analogous state statutes if caused or resulting from an action or inaction of Seller.

Environmental Indemnity Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.4.

Environmental Law ” means any Law in effect on the Closing Date relating to pollution or protection of human health (as relating to Materials of Environmental Concern) or the Environment, including (without limitation), (i) emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of Materials of Environmental Concern, (ii) the manufacture, generation, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of Materials of Environmental Concern, (iii) the preservation of the Environment or mitigation of adverse effects thereon, (iv) health and safety of employees, community right-to-know, hazard communication and noise concerns or (v) record keeping, notification, disclosure and reporting requirements respecting Materials of Environmental Concern, including those regulating the Handling or Release of any Hazardous Substance.

Environmental Notice ” means any summons, citation, directive, Order, claim, pleading, proceeding, judgment, letter or any other written communication from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“ USEPA ”), or any other federal, state or local agency or authority, or any other Person, concerning any intentional or unintentional act or omission which has resulted in or which may result in the release of any Materials of Environmental Concern into the Environment or building material, or other violation or alleged violation of Environmental Laws or Environmental Permits.

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

Estimated Closing Adjustment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.

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Excluded Seller Benefit Plans ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a)(i).

Financial Information ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.6.

Fixed Price Customer ” means any customer which has purchased or agreed to purchase in the future Petroleum Products from the Company pursuant to a Contract which requires the Company to sell a specified quantity of Petroleum Products to such customer at a fixed price or to sell Petroleum Products for a specified period of time, to such customer at a fixed price.

GAAP ” means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Governmental Authority ” means any government or governmental or regulatory body thereof, or political subdivision thereof, of any country or subdivision thereof, whether national, federal, state or local, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any court or arbitrator (public or private).

Guarantees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.7.

Handling ” means any manner of generating, accumulating, storing, treating, disposing of, or transporting, as any such terms may be defined in any Environmental Law, of Hazardous Substances.

Hazardous Substance ” means any material regulated as a “hazardous waste” or “hazardous substance” under any Environmental Law.

HSR Act ” means the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

Indebtedness ” of any Person means and includes each of the following: (a) any indebtedness for borrowed money, (b) any obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments, (c) any obligations to pay the deferred purchase price of property or services, except trade accounts payable and other current liabilities arising in the ordinary course of business, (d) any obligations as lessee under capitalized leases, (e) any non-contingent reimbursement obligations under acceptance credit, letters of credit or similar facilities that have been drawn, and (f) any guaranty or other contingent liability with respect to any of the foregoing.

Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3.

Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3.

Independent Accounting Firm ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(d).

Intellectual Property Assets ” means all Marks, copyrights, Trade Secrets, websites and domain names used in connection with the Business.

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Knowledge ” means the actual knowledge as of the date of this Agreement of Randy Groft, Mark Wagus, Bruce Woodson, Scott Haley, Vincent Lascusas, Kevin Spain, Daniel Dorney, Diane Leviski or Randy Wayne.

Law ” means any national, federal, state or local law (including common law), statute, constitutional provision, code, ordinance, rule, regulation, directive, concession, Order or other requirement or guideline of any country or subdivision thereof.

Leased Real Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(c).

Legal Proceeding ” means any judicial, administrative or arbitral action, suit, proceeding (public or private) or other investigation by or before any Governmental Authority.

Liability ” or “ Liabilities ” means any indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of any kind (whether accrued, absolute, contingent or otherwise, and whether or not due or to become due or asserted or unasserted).

Lien ” means any lien (statutory or otherwise), pledge, mortgage, deed of trust, security interest, charge, option, right of first refusal, right of first offer, easement, covenant, condition, restriction, declaration, servitude, transfer restriction or encumbrance.

Losses ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2(a).

Marks ” means all material names, fictional business names, tradenames, registered and unregistered federal and state trademarks, service marks, slogans, trade dress, logos and all applications to register the same, domestic and foreign, that are owned, licensed, used or held for use by the Company.

Material Adverse Effect ” means any change or event or effect that, individually or in the aggregate with all other such changes or events, whether similar or dissimilar, is materially adverse to, or reasonably likely to be materially adverse to, the Company or financial condition or results of operations of the Company taken as a whole, except for any such change, event or effect resulting from or arising out of: (a) changes or developments in Laws or changes or developments in the enforcement thereof applicable to the Company, (b) changes or developments in international, national, regional, state or local wholesale or retail markets for products of the Company, including those due to actions by competitors, (c) changes or developments resulting from the negotiation, announcement, execution, delivery, consummation or anticipation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, (d) changes or developments resulting from any action taken by Purchaser or Seller or any of their respective representatives in accordance with the terms of this Agreement or in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or resulting from the failure of Purchaser to consent to a request by Seller to take any action prohibited by, or to omit to take any action required by, Section 6.2, (e) changes or developments in financial, credit or securities markets or the economy in general, including changes in currency exchange or interest rates, or (f) changes or developments resulting from acts of terrorism or war (whether or not declared), except to the extent causing damage to the physical facilities of the Company.

Material Contracts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.12.

 

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Materials of Environmental Concern ” means, to the extent regulated under any Environmental Laws applicable to the Company or any Real Property or the operations conducted thereon, any petroleum or fraction thereof, petroleum product, petroleum by-product, fuel oil, waste oil, Petroleum Products, explosive, reactive material, ignitable material, corrosive material, hazardous chemical, hazardous waste, hazardous substance, extremely hazardous substance, toxic substance, toxic chemical, radioactive material, medical waste, biomedical waste, infectious material, pollutant, toxic pollutant, herbicide, fungicide, rodenticide, insecticide, contaminant or pesticide.

Northeast Sale Agreement ” means the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of November 4, 2009 between the Company and Superior Plus Energy Services LLC, as amended.

Notice of Dispute ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(c).

NYBCL ” means the New York Business Corporation Law, as amended through the date of this Agreement.

Order ” means any order, injunction, judgment, decree, ruling, writ, assessment or arbitration award of any Governmental Authority.

Other Liabilities ” means the liabilities of the Company shown on Exhibit A (Statement of Closing Assets and Closing Liabilities) (other than current liabilities), consisting of “post-retirement employee benefits,” “environmental reserves,” “other liabilities—burner service contract” and “other liabilities—asset retirement obligation.”

Outside Closing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.1(e).

Owned Real Property ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(a).

Permit ” means any approval, authorization, consent, franchise, license, permit, registration or certificate issued or granted by any Governmental Authority.

Permitted Exceptions ” means (a) liens for current Taxes, assessments or other claims by a Governmental Authority not yet delinquent or the amount or validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; (b) mechanics’, carriers’, workers’, repairers’ and similar Liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business that are not material to the Company; and (c) such other imperfections in title, charges, restrictions, Liens and encumbrances that do not materially detract from or diminish the value of or materially interfere with the present use of such asset used in the Business.

Person ” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, representative office, branch, Governmental Authority or other similar entity.

Petroleum Products ” means #2 heating oil, propane and motor fuels.

Pre-Buy Customer ” means a customer which has paid in advance for the future delivery of Petroleum Products at a specific price and specific quantity.

 

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Post-Closing Tax Period ” means any Tax period commencing after the Effective Time and that portion of any Straddle Period after the Effective Time.

Pre-Closing Tax Period ” means any Tax period ending on or before the Effective Time and that portion of any Straddle Period ending at the Effective Time.

Predecessor ” means any Person which was merged into the Company or which transferred all or substantially all of its assets to the Company or the liabilities of which otherwise may be imposed on the Company contractually or by operation of Law.

Prohibited Business ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5(a).

Property Taxes ” means real, personal, intangible ad valorem property Taxes and any amounts paid in lieu of such Taxes pursuant to an agreement.

Purchase Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1.

Purchaser ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

Purchaser Documents ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.

Purchaser Financial Advisor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6.

Purchaser Indemnified Group ” means Purchaser, its Affiliates (including, without limitation, the Company) and each of their respective successors and assigns, shareholders, officers, directors, employees and agents.

Purchaser Parent ” means Star Gas Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.

Purchaser Plans ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a)(ii).

Purchaser Savings Plan ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.1(a)(iii).

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

Real Property Laws ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(f).

Real Property Leases ” means the Contracts by which the Leased Real Property is leased by the Company.

Real Property Permitted Exceptions ” means:

(a) Liens for current Taxes, assessments or other claims by a Governmental Authority not yet delinquent or the amount or validity of which is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings; so long as such amounts are reflected as Liabilities on the Closing Statement;

(b) mechanics’, carriers’, workers’, repairers’ and similar Liens arising or incurred in the ordinary course of business that are not material to the Business conducted on any Real Property, so long as Seller remains liable for the satisfaction of such Liens, as provided in Section 7.2 hereof;

 

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(c) zoning, entitlement and other land use, building and fire, and environmental acts, codes, ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations by Governmental Authorities and all riparian rights of others in and to any creeks, streams or bodies of water, including flowage rights;

(d) rights to minerals of whatever kind and character, including all coal, iron ore, oil, gas, sulfur, methane gas in coal seams, limestone, sand, gravel and other minerals, metals and ores (“Minerals”) located on, in or under each parcel of Real Property and all rights, limitations, restrictions and reservations with respect to the mining, extraction, storage, transmission and removal of the Minerals so located;

(e) all existing public and private roads, streets and sidewalks (whether dedicated or undedicated), and all railroad lines and rights-of-way in connection therewith;

(f) encroachments, boundary line disputes, overlaps, gaps, strips and gores, access restrictions on, or lack or absence of access, prescriptive easement or adverse possession claims, persons in possession, shortages in area, drainage, slope, conservation and other easements, cemeteries and burial grounds, and other title or physical property matters (including those which are common to commercial buildings and facilities such as those relating to the Business) that do not materially and adversely affect the Business conducted on any Real Property;

(g) all electric power, telephone, cable, gas, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and other utility lines, pipelines, service lines, drains, drainage ditches, culverts, electric power or gas generation or cogeneration, storage or transmission facilities, and all other similar facilities, improvements and structures located on, over or under any real property, and all licenses, easements, rights-of-way and other similar agreements or arrangements relating thereto granted or reserved in the ordinary course of business;

(h) all easements, covenants, rights of access, ingress and egress and rights-of-way and all other matters of record;

(i) any state of facts which a visual inspection or an accurate survey of the Real Property would disclose, provided that such facts do not render title unmarketable;

(j) the grant or lease to, or the exception or reservation of, development, air or water rights by, Persons other than Seller;

(k) any loss or claim that could arise by reason of or in connection with any indefiniteness or uncertainty in the legal descriptions of any Real Property;

(l) any defects in title disclosed in the Title Commitment; and

 

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(m) all such other imperfections in title, including without limitation, all charges, easements, quasi-easements, licenses, covenants, conditions, declarations, restrictions, Liens and encumbrances.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the matters referred to in (d), (e), (g), (h), (j), (k) and (m) will only constitute Real Property Permitted Exceptions if they cumulatively do not materially interfere with the present use of, or conduct of the Business on, any parcel of Real Property.

Real Property Restriction ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(f).

Release ” means any release, spill, emission, leaking, pumping, injection, deposit, disposal, discharge, dispersal, leaching, or migration at, into or onto the environment, including movement or migration through or in the air, soil, surface water or groundwater, whether sudden or non-sudden and whether accidental or non-accidental, or any release, emission or discharge, as those terms are defined in any applicable Environmental Law, in quantities or amounts that trigger a requirement under Environmental Laws to notify a Governmental Authority or to remediate the impacted site or groundwater.

Remedial Action ” means any cleanup or environmental remediation activity addressing Materials of Environmental Concern, including, without limitation, any monitoring and sampling activities related thereto.

Required Material Consents ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.6.

Residential Customer ” shall mean one, two or three family residences and any other customer that the Company has determined has fuel usage similar to a one, two or three family residence.

Section 338(h)(10) Election ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.1.

Seller ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.

Seller Documents ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2.

Seller Financial Advisor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.21.

Seller Indemnified Group ” means Seller, its Affiliates and each of their respective successors and assigns, shareholders, officers, directors, employees and agents.

Seller Parent ” means CH Energy Group, Inc., a New York corporation.

Seller Savings Plan ” means the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation Savings Incentive Plan, a defined contribution pension plan that is intended to be qualified under the Code for which Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is the sponsor and in which Company Employees participate.

Shares ” has the meaning given that term in Section 1.1.

 

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Straddle Period ” means any Tax period beginning on or before the Effective Time and ending after the Effective Time.

Subsidiary ” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person of which such Person (either alone or through or together with any other Subsidiary) owns, directly or indirectly, a majority of the outstanding equity securities or securities carrying a majority of the voting power in the election of the board of directors or other governing body of such Person.

Substantial Compliance ” means proper use of NFPA Code 58 in the critical areas of: (i) tanks meeting source of ignition compliance, (ii) tanks meeting building opening setback compliance, (iii) demonstration of annual duty to warn compliance, and (iv) demonstration of documentation of leak testing. A failure of Substantial Compliance would be represented by a shortfall in any one of these four critical areas.

Survey ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

Tax ” or “ Taxes ” means all federal, state, local or foreign taxes, charges, fees, imposts, levies or other assessments and obligations to deliver or pay over unclaimed property to any Governmental Authority, including all net income, gross receipts, capital, sales, use, ad valorem , value added, transfer, franchise, profits, inventory, capital stock, license, withholding, payroll, employment, social security, unemployment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, property and estimated taxes, customs duties, fees, assessments and other governmental charges of any kind whatsoever, together with all interest, penalties, fines, additions to tax or additional amounts imposed by any taxing authority with respect to such amounts.

Tax Return ” means a report, return or other information required to be filed with or supplied to a Governmental Authority with respect to Taxes (including any amendments thereto).

Territory ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.5(a).

Third Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3.

Title Commitment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

Title Company ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.

Title Defect ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.

Title Policy ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3.

Trade Secrets ” means information not openly known to the public, including technology, know-how, confidential information, proprietary processes and formulas, customer lists, technical information, used by the Company in or on behalf of the Business.

Transfer Taxes ” has the meaning set forth in Section 13.12.

VEBA ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.14(a).

 

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WARN ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.13.

$ ” means United States Dollars.

This Agreement is the result of the joint efforts of Purchaser and Seller, and each provision hereof has been subject to the mutual consultation, negotiation and agreement of the parties and there is to be no construction against either party based on any presumption of that party’s involvement in the drafting thereof. Any reference to any Law shall be deemed also to refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. Whenever used in this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires, any noun or pronoun shall be deemed to include the plural as well as the singular and to cover all genders, and the terms “include,” “includes” and “including” shall be inclusive and not exclusive and shall be deemed to be followed by the following phrase “without limitation.” Unless otherwise specified, the terms “hereof,” “herein,” “hereunder,” “herewith” and similar terms refer to this Agreement as a whole (including the schedules and disclosure schedules to this Agreement), and references herein to Sections and Articles refer to sections and articles of this Agreement. Unless the express context otherwise requires, references herein to a specific Section, Schedules or Exhibit shall refer, respectively, to Sections, Schedules or Exhibits of or to this Agreement. If the last day for the giving of any notice or the performance of any act required or permitted under this Agreement is a day that is not a Business Day, the time for the giving of such notice or the performance of such action shall be extended to the next succeeding Business Day.

Section 14.2 Entire Agreement . The Schedules and Exhibits attached to this Agreement shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. To the extent any matter disclosed on any Schedule conflicts with any representation, warranty or covenant of Seller contained in this Agreement, this Agreement shall be deemed amended to include the conflicting information or statement. This Agreement (together with the Schedules, Exhibits and other agreements referenced herein) and the Confidentiality Agreement contain, and are intended as, a complete statement of all of the terms and the arrangements between the parties hereto with respect to the matters provided for herein, and supersede any previous agreements and understandings between the parties hereto with respect to those matters.

Section 14.3 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York applicable to agreements made in and to be wholly performed in such state, without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.

Section 14.4 Jurisdiction . (a) Seller and Purchaser each irrevocably submits to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Borough of Manhattan in the State of New York or, if it has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York located therein in connection with any Legal Proceeding arising out of or relating hereto or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and hereby irrevocably agrees that all claims in respect of such Legal Proceeding shall be heard and determined in such state or federal court. Seller and Purchaser each hereby irrevocably waives (and agrees not to plead or claim) (i) any objection to the laying of venue in such courts of any Legal Proceeding arising out of or relating hereto or the transactions contemplated hereby, and (ii) the defense of an inconvenient forum to

 

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the maintenance of such action or proceeding. To the fullest extent permitted by Law, any final and unappealable judgment against either of them in any Legal Proceeding contemplated above shall be conclusive and may be enforced in any other jurisdiction within or outside the United States by suit on the judgment, a certified copy of which shall be conclusive evidence of the fact and amount of such judgment. Service of process, summons, notice or document by U.S. registered mail to such person’s respective address set forth in Section 14.9 shall be effective service of process for any Legal Proceeding with respect to any matters to which it has submitted to jurisdiction pursuant to this Section 14.4.

(b) To the extent that Purchaser or Seller has or hereafter may acquire any immunity from jurisdiction of any court or from any legal process (whether through service or notice, attachment prior to judgment, attachment in aid of execution, execution or otherwise) with respect to itself or its property, Purchaser and Seller each hereby irrevocably waives such immunity in respect of its obligations hereunder.

Section 14.5 Specific Performance . (a) The parties acknowledge that irreparable damage, for which monetary damages, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy, would occur in the event that the parties hereto do not perform their obligations under this Agreement (including failing to take such actions as are required of such party hereunder in order to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Accordingly, each party hereto shall be entitled to an injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief, without the posting of any bond, to prevent breaches of this Agreement and to enforce specifically in the courts of the Borough of Manhattan in the State of New York and of the United States of America located in the Southern District of New York the terms and provisions of this Agreement, this being in addition to any other remedy to which such party is entitled at Law or in equity. Neither party to this Agreement shall oppose the granting of an injunction, specific performance or other equitable relief on the basis that (x) the other party has an adequate remedy at Law or (y) an award of specific performance is not an appropriate remedy for any reason at Law or equity.

(b) The seeking of the remedies provided for in Section 14.5(a) shall not in any respect constitute a waiver by any party seeking such remedies of its respective right to seek any other form of relief that may be available to it under this Agreement, including under Section 12.2, in the event that this Agreement has been terminated or in the event that the remedies provided for in Section 14.5(a) are not available or otherwise are not granted. Nothing set forth in this Agreement shall require a party to institute any proceeding for (or limit a party’s right to institute any proceeding for) specific performance under Section 14.5(a) prior or as a condition to exercising any termination right under Article 12 (and pursuing damages after such termination), nor shall the commencement of any legal proceeding pursuant to Section 14.5(a) or anything set forth in this Section 14.5(b) restrict or limit a party’s right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the terms of Section 14.5(b) or pursue any other remedies under this Agreement that may be available then or thereafter.

Section 14.6 Waiver of Jury Trial . Purchaser and Seller each hereby waives to the fullest extent permitted by Law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in respect to any litigation directly or indirectly arising out of, under or in connection with this Agreement, any Purchaser Document or Seller Document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby. Each party:

(a) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of any other party has represented, expressly or otherwise, that such other party would not, in the event of litigation, seek to enforce the foregoing waiver, and (b) acknowledges that it and the other parties hereto have been induced to enter into this Agreement, by, among other things, the mutual waivers and certifications in this Section 14.6.

 

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Section 14.7 Expenses . Except as expressly otherwise provided in this Agreement: (i) each of the parties hereto shall bear its own expenses (including fees and disbursements of its counsel, accountants and other experts) incurred by it in connection with the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and performance hereof, each of the other documents and instruments executed in connection herewith or contemplated hereby and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, and (ii) Purchaser shall pay the costs of all reports or inspection, and any other costs, relating to Purchaser’s due diligence activities.

Section 14.8 Table of Contents and Headings . The table of contents and section headings hereof are for convenience of reference only and are to be given no effect in the construction, interpretation or effect hereof.

Section 14.9 Notices . All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally or by overnight mail or to the extent receipt is confirmed, facsimile, or five calendar days after being mailed by registered mail, return receipt requested, to a party at the following address (or to such other address as such party may have specified by notice given to the other parties pursuant to this Section 14.8):

If to Seller, to:

Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation

284 South Avenue

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4839

Attn: Joseph B. Koczko

Tel: (845) 452-2000

Fax: (845) 486-5782

with a copy to:

Thompson Hine LLP 335

Madison Avenue, 12th Floor

New York, New York 10017-4611

Attn: David A. Neuhardt

Tel: (937) 443-6600

Fax: (937) 443-6637

 

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If to Purchaser, to:

Petro Holdings, Inc.

2187 Atlantic Street

Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Attn: Richard Ambury

Tel: (203) 328-7313

Fax: (203) 328-7421

with a copy to:

Phillips Nizer LLP

666 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10103

Attn: Alan Shapiro, Esq.

Tel: (212) 977-9700

Fax: (212) 262-5152

Section 14.10 Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, each of which shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 14.11 Binding Effect; No Third Party Beneficiaries; No Assignment . This Agreement shall be legally binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns. Nothing herein shall create or be deemed to create any third party beneficiary rights in any Person not a party to this Agreement (except for Indemnified Parties in Article 11). No assignment hereof or of any rights or obligations under this Agreement may be made by any party to this Agreement (by operation of law or otherwise) without the prior written consent of the other party to this Agreement and any attempted assignment without such required consent shall be without effect.

Section 14.12 Amendments . This Agreement may be amended, supplemented or modified only pursuant to a written instrument making specific reference hereto signed by each of the parties hereto.

Section 14.13 Waiver . At any time prior to the Closing Date, the parties may (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the parties, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto, or (c) waive compliance with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein, to the extent permitted by applicable Law. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver will be valid only if set forth in a writing signed on behalf of such party. No waiver by any party of any default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant under this Agreement, whether intentional or not, shall be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default, misrepresentation, or breach of warranty or covenant under this Agreement or affect in any way any rights arising by virtue of any such prior or subsequent occurrence.

 

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Section 14.14 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Copies of executed counterparts transmitted by facsimile or other electronic transmission service shall be considered original executed counterparts for purposes of this section.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written.

 

CENTRAL HUDSON ENTERPRISES CORPORATION

By:

   
 

Christopher M. Capone

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

PETRO HOLDINGS, INC.
By:    
  Steven J. Goldman
  President and Chief Executive Officer

[Signature Page to Stock Purchase Agreement]

 

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Steven J. Goldman, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Star Gas Partners, L.P. (“Registrant”);

 

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

 

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

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

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

 

  (b) designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal controls over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Date: February 5, 2014

/s/    Steven J. Goldman        

Steven J. Goldman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Star Gas Partners, L.P.

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Richard F. Ambury, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Star Gas Partners, L.P. (“Registrant”);

 

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

 

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

 

4. The registrants’ other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

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

 

  (b) designed such internal controls over financial reporting, or caused such internal controls over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  (c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

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

 

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

 

  (c) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information and;

 

  (d) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: February 5, 2014

/s/    RICHARD F. AMBURY        

Richard F. Ambury
Chief Financial Officer
Star Gas Partners, L.P.

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Steven J. Goldman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership, certify to my knowledge pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, following due inquiry, I believe that:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Partnership.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Star Gas Partners, L.P. and will be retained by Star Gas Partners, L.P. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

    STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.
    By:   KESTREL HEAT, LLC (General Partner)
Date: February 5, 2014     By:  

/s/    Steven J. Goldman        

      Steven J. Goldman
      President and Chief Executive Officer
      Star Gas Partners, L.P.

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the “Partnership”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Richard F. Ambury, Chief Financial Officer of the Partnership, certify to my knowledge pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, following due inquiry, I believe that:

 

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Partnership.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Star Gas Partners, L.P. and will be retained by Star Gas Partners, L.P. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 

    STAR GAS PARTNERS, L.P.
    By:   KESTREL HEAT, LLC (General Partner)
Date: February 5, 2014     By:  

/s/    RICHARD F. AMBURY        

      Richard F. Ambury
      Chief Financial Officer
      Star Gas Partners, L.P.