UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2021 (May 27, 2021)

 

1847 GOEDEKER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-39418   83-3713938
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

3817 Millstone Parkway, St. Charles, MO   63301
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

888-768-1710
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   GOED   NYSE American LLC
Warrants to Purchase Common Stock   GOED WS   NYSE American LLC

 

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

 

Emerging Growth Company ☒

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

Public Offering

 

On May 27, 2021, 1847 Goedeker Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc. (the “Underwriter”), relating to the Company’s public offering of units, each unit consisting of one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock (the “Offering”). Under the Underwriting Agreement, the Company agreed to sell 91,111,111 units to the Underwriter, at a purchase price per unit of $2.0925 (the offering price to the public of $2.25 per unit minus the Underwriter’s discount), and also agreed to grant to the Underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to 2,000,000 additional shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $2.0832 per share, and/or warrants to purchase up to 2,000,000 additional shares of common stock, at a purchase price of $0.0093 per warrant, in any combination thereof, solely to cover over-allotments, if any, pursuant to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-255709) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The shares of common stock and warrants contained in the units were immediately separable and were issued separately.

 

On June 2, 2021, the closing of the Offering was completed. At the closing, the Underwriter exercised its option to purchase 2,000,000 warrants. Therefore, the Company sold 91,111,111 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 93,111,111 shares of common stock for total gross proceeds of $205,020,000. After deducting the underwriting commission and expenses, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $190,481,100. The Company used to the proceeds of the Offering to fund a portion of the purchase price for the Acquisition described in item 2.01 below and plans to use the resulting net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

 

The terms of the warrants included within the units are set forth in a warrant agent agreement (the “Warrant Agreement”), dated May 27, 2021, between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, the Company’s transfer agent. The warrants are exercisable immediately and expire five years from the date of issuance. The warrants have an exercise price of $2.25 per share, subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of certain stock dividends and distributions, stock splits, stock combinations, reclassifications or similar events affecting the Company’s common stock or upon any distributions of assets, including cash, stock or other property to stockholders, and may also be exercised on a cashless basis if at any time during the term of the warrants, the issuance of common stock upon exercise of the warrants is not covered by an effective registration statement. The warrants also contain an exercise limitation, pursuant to which a holder will not have the right to exercise any portion of the warrant if the holder (together with its affiliates) would beneficially own in excess of 4.99% of the number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the exercise, which such percentage may be increased or decreased to any other percentage not in excess of 9.99% upon 61 days’ notice to the Company.

 

The Underwriting Agreement includes customary representations, warranties and covenants by the Company. It also provides that the Company will indemnify the Underwriter against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or contribute to payments the Underwriter may be required to make because of any of those liabilities.

 

The Underwriter and its affiliates have, from time to time, performed, and may in the future perform, various investment banking services for the Company for which it received or will receive customary fees and expenses.

 

The foregoing summary of the terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement and the Warrant Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Underwriting Agreement and the Warrant Agreement attached hereto as Exhibits 1.1 and 4.1, respectively, which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Credit Facilities

 

On June 2, 2021, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Appliances Connection Inc. (“ACI”), as borrowers, entered into a credit and guaranty agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Appliances Connection (as defined in Item 2.01 below) and certain other subsidiaries of the Company party thereto from time to time as guarantors (the “Guarantors”), the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”), and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as sole lead arranger, sole book runner, administrative agent and collateral agent (“M&T), pursuant to which the Lenders have agreed to make available to the Company and ACI senior secured credit facilities in the aggregate initial amount of $70,000,000, including (i) a $60,000,000 term loan (the “Term Loan”) and (ii) a $10,000,000 revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan”), which revolving credit facility includes i a $2,000,000 swingline subfacility (the “Swing Line Loan” and together with the Term Loan and the Revolving Loan, the “Loans”) and a $2,000,000 letter of credit subfacility, in each case, on the terms and conditions contained in the Credit Agreement. On June 2, 2021, the Company borrowed the entire amount of the Term Loan and issued Term Loan Notes to the Lenders in the aggregate principal amount of $60,000,000 (the “Term Notes”). The Company also issued Revolving Loan Notes to the Lenders in the aggregate principal amount of $10,000,000 (the “Revolving Notes”), but no Revolving Loans have been made to date.

 

Each of the Loans matures on June 2, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”). The Loans will bear interest on the unpaid principal amount thereof as follows: (i) if it is a Loan bearing interest at a rate determined by the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), then at the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) for such Loan; (ii) if it is a Loan bearing interest at a rate determined by the LIBOR Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), then at the LIBOR Rate plus the Applicable Margin for such Loan; and (iii) if it is a Swing Line Loan, then at the rate applicable to Loans bearing interest at a rate determined by the Base Rate. The Term Loan initially bears interest at the LIBOR Rate plus Applicable Margin, with an initial interest period of six months. The Company may elect to continue or convert the existing interest rate benchmark for the Term Loan from LIBOR Rate to Base Rate, and may elect the interest rate benchmark for future Revolving Loans as either LIBOR Rate or Base Rate (and, with respect to any Loan made at the LIBOR Rate, may also select the interest period applicable to any such Loan), by notifying M&T and Lenders from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement. Interest is payable in arrears on each Interest Payment Date (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Notwithstanding the foregoing, following an event of default, the Loans will bear interest at a rate that is 2% per annum higher than the interest rate then in effect for the applicable Loan.

 

The Borrowers must repay the principal amount of the Term Loan in quarterly installments of $1,500,000 each, payable on the last business day of each March, June, September and December, commencing on September 30, 2021. The remaining unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan must be repaid on the Maturity Date, unless payment is sooner required by the Credit Agreement. Mandatory repayments of amounts borrowed under the Revolving Loan facility are required only if the amount borrowed at any time exceeds the commitment amount. Amounts borrowed under Revolving Loans may be repaid and reborrowed at any time until the Maturity Date.

 

The Company may voluntarily prepay the Loans from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement, and will be required to prepay the Loans under certain limited circumstances as set forth in the Credit Agreement, including upon receipt of cash proceeds in connection with certain specified asset sales, receipt of insurance or condemnation proceeds or other cash proceeds received other than in the ordinary course of business or upon receipt of cash proceeds from the incurrence of indebtedness that is not permitted under the Credit Agreement, all as more specifically set forth in the Credit Agreement.

 

Under the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers are required to pay certain fees to M&T, including a commitment fee of up to 0.5% per annum with respect to the unused portion of the Lenders’ revolving loan commitments, determined as set forth in the Credit Agreement, and certain fees in connection with the issuance of any letters of credit under the Credit Agreement.

 

The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including, among others: (i) for failure to pay principal and interest on any of the Loans when due, or to pay any fees or other amounts due under the Credit Agreement; (ii) the occurrence of certain specified defaults under other agreements to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party; (iii) for the breach of certain specified covenants in the Credit Agreement: (iv) if any representation, warranty or certification in the Credit Agreement or any document delivered in connection therewith was incorrect in any material respect as of the date made; (v) in the case of any voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy, insolvency or dissolution; (vi) in the case of the imposition of any money judgment, writ or similar process in an aggregate amount in excess of $500,000; or (vii) if a Change of Control (as defined in the Credit Agreement) occurs.

 

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The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative financial and other covenants for loans of this type. The closing of the Loans was subject to customary closing conditions, including delivery of the security documents described below, and the closing of the Acquisition.

 

The Loans are guaranteed by the Guarantors and are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company, ACI and the Guarantors pursuant to a pledge and security agreement (the “Security Agreement”) entered into on June 2, 2021 among the Company, ACI, Appliances Connection and M&T, which includes a pledge of all of the outstanding common stock of ACI which is held by the Company and of all of the outstanding common stock of Appliances Connection which is held by ACI.

 

The foregoing summary of the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement, the Term Notes, the Revolving Notes and the Security Agreement, does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreements attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1-10.10, which are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

As previously reported, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement on October 20, 2020, which was amended on December 8, 2020 and April 6, 2021 (as amended, the “Purchase Agreement”), with ACI, 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc. (“1 Stop”), Gold Coast Appliances, Inc. (“Gold Coast”), Superior Deals Inc. (“Superior Deals”), Joe’s Appliances LLC (“Joe’s Appliances”), YF Logistics LLC (“YF Logistics,” and collectively with 1 Stop, Gold Coast, Superior Deals, and Joe’s Appliances, “Appliances Connection”) and the sellers set forth on Exhibit A thereto (the “Sellers”), pursuant to which ACI agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock or other equity securities of Appliances Connection from the Sellers (the “Acquisition”). The Acquisition was completed on June 2, 2021.

 

The aggregate purchase price is $222,000,000 (subject to adjustment), consisting of (i) $180,000,000 in cash (subject to adjustment), (ii) 2,333,333 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Fixed Shares”) having a stated value that is equal to $21,000,000 and (iii) 3,562,640 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Variable Shares” and together with the Fixed Shares, the “Acquisition Shares”), which is equal to (A) $21,000,000 divided by (B) the average of the closing price of the Company’s common stock (as reported on NYSE American) for the 20 trading days immediately preceding the 3rd trading day prior to the closing date of the Acquisition.

 

The purchase price is subject to a closing net working capital adjustment provision.  Under this provision, the sellers delivered to ACI one day prior to the closing of the Acquisition a statement setting forth their good faith estimate of the net working capital of Appliances Connection (which excludes accruals for sales tax liabilities). If such estimated net working capital exceeds a target net working capital of ($15,476,941), then within five (5) days ACI shall make a cash payment to the sellers that is equal to such excess. If such target net working capital exceeds such estimated net working capital, then within 5 days of the closing, the sellers shall make a cash payment to ACI that is equal to such excess. The Company expects that the net working capital will exceed the target working capital and that it will pay approximately $24.1 to the sellers within 5 days of the closing. The Company intends to utilize the proceeds of the Term Loan to pay such amount to the sellers.

 

The purchase price is also subject to a post-closing net working capital adjustment provision. On or before the 75th day following the closing of the proposed acquisition, ACI shall deliver to the Sellers a statement setting forth its calculation of the net working capital (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). If such net working capital exceeds the estimated net working capital described above, then within five (5) days after the final determination of such net working capital ACI shall send payment by wire transfer of immediately available funds to the Sellers in an amount equal to such excess. If the estimated net working capital exceeds such net working capital, then within five (5) days the Sellers shall pay to ACI in cash an amount equal to such excess.

 

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

 

The information set forth under Item 1.01 is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information set forth under Item 2.01 regarding the issuance of the Acquisition Shares to the Sellers under the Purchase Agreement is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02. The issuance of these securities is being made in reliance upon an exemption from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act.

 

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On June 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), upon recommendation by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, increased the size of the Board from seven (7) to nine (9) members and appointed Albert Fouerti, the President of Appliances Connection, and Alan P. Shor to the Board. The Board determined that Mr. Shor is independent within the meaning of the rules of NYSE American.

 

Albert Fouerti, age 41, has served as the Chief Executive Officer of 1 Stop since 1999. Upon closing of the Acquisition, he also became the President of ACI. With over 20 years of experience in retail, he has made Appliances Connection into a household name for kitchen appliances. With 1 Stop starting out as a small camera and computer shop in Great Neck, NY, Mr. Fouerti was a pioneer for online shopping. Driven by technology, he entered the appliance business in 2008, and has contributed in taking the appliance industry into to the digital age. Along with his brother, Elie Fouerti, they developed a process of delivering bulky items across the United States. The Board believes that Mr. Fouerti is qualified to serve as a member of the Board because of his extensive experience building and leading the Appliances Connection business from its founding and his insight into the Company’s industry and business as Appliances Connection’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer.

 

Alan P. Shor, age 62, is a co-founder of The Retail Connection, L.P., a retail real estate company, and has served as its President and Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors since its launch in January 2004. Mr. Shor is deeply involved in the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the company and also leads its investment and merchant banking business. He has served as an operating partner with leading private equity firms which have deep experience in consumer and multi-unit based investments. He is an investor in and a Board member of four high-growth retail chains: Diamonds Direct (since 2015), WSS (since 2016), Neighborhood Goods (since 2018) and Obsession Fragrance (since 2019). Prior to launching The Retail Connection, Mr. Shor served as President, Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Zale Corporation, a publicly-held specialty retailer of fine jewelry. Prior to joining Zale, he spent 12 years with Troutman Sanders, an international law firm, where he built a strong track record of advising senior management teams of Fortune 1000 companies. Mr. Shor is also active in a number of professional and charitable organizations. Mr. Shor graduated with honors from both the University of Georgia and University of Georgia School of Law. The Board believes that Mr. Shor is qualified to serve on the Board due to his valuable background in the retail and investment industries.

 

Messrs. Fouerti and Shor were elected until their successors are duly elected and qualified. There are no arrangements or understandings between Messrs. Fouerti or Shor and any other persons pursuant to which they were selected as directors. In addition, there has been no transaction, nor is there any currently proposed transaction between Messrs. Fouerti or Shor and the Company, that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

On May 18, 2021, the Company entered into an independent director agreement with Mr. Shor, which became effective upon closing of the Acquisition on June 2, 2021 (the “Director Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Shor is entitled to a fee of $35,000 per year for his services as a director, which is payable monthly. The Company also agreed to reimburse the Mr. Shor for pre-approved reasonable business expenses incurred in good faith in connection with the performance of his duties for the Company.

 

The foregoing summary of the terms and conditions of the Director Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Director Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 10.16, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
1.1   Underwriting Agreement, dated May 27, 2021, by and between 1847 Goedeker Inc. and ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc.
4.1   Warrant Agent Agreement, dated May 27, 2021, between 1847 Goedeker Inc. and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC and Form of Warrant
10.1   Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated June 2, 2021, among 1847 Goedeker Inc., Appliances Connection Inc., 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., Gold Coast Appliances, Inc., Superior Deals Inc., Joe’s Appliances LLC, YF Logistics LLC, certain other subsidiaries party thereto from time to time as guarantors, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
10.2   Term Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company on June 2, 2021
10.3   Term Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to First Horizon Bank on June 2, 2021
10.4   Term Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to Sterling National Bank on June 2, 2021
10.5   Term Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to BankUnited N.A. on June 2, 2021
10.6   Revolving Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company on June 2, 2021
10.7   Revolving Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to First Horizon Bank on June 2, 2021
10.8   Revolving Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to Sterling National Bank on June 2, 2021
10.9   Revolving Loan Note issued by 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Appliances Connection Inc. to BankUnited N.A. on June 2, 2021
10.10   Pledge and Security Agreement, dated June 2, 2021, among 1847 Goedeker Inc., Appliances Connection Inc., 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., Gold Coast Appliances, Inc., Superior Deals Inc., Joe’s Appliances LLC, YF Logistics LLC, and such other subsidiaries from time to time a party thereto, in favor of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
10.11   Securities Purchase Agreement, dated October 20, 2020, among 1847 Goedeker Inc., Appliances Connection Inc., 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., Gold Coast Appliances, Inc., Superior Deals Inc., Joe’s Appliances LLC, YF Logistics LLC, and the other parties signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2021)
10.12   Amendment No. 1 to Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 8, 2020, among 1847 Goedeker Inc., Appliances Connection Inc., 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., Gold Coast Appliances, Inc., Superior Deals Inc., Joe’s Appliances LLC, YF Logistics LLC, and the other parties signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2021)
10.13   Amendment No. 2 to Securities Purchase Agreement, dated April 6, 2021, among 1847 Goedeker Inc., Appliances Connection Inc., 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., Gold Coast Appliances, Inc., Superior Deals Inc., Joe’s Appliances LLC, YF Logistics LLC, and the other parties signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2021)
10.14   Lease, dated June 2, 2021, between 1870 Bath Ave. LLC and 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc.
10.15   Lease, dated June 2, 2021, between 7812 5th Ave Realty LLC and Joe’s Appliances LLC
10.16   Independent Director Agreement, dated May 18, 2021, between 1847 Goedeker Inc. and Alan P. Shor

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

Date: June 3, 2021 1847 GOEDEKER INC.
   
  /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

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Exhibit 1.1

 

UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

 

between

 

1847 GOEDEKER INC.

 

and

 

THINKEQUITY

 

A DIVISION OF FORDHAM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

 

as Representative of the Several Underwriters

 

 

 

 

1847 GOEDEKER INC.

UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

 

New York, New York
May 27, 2021

 

ThinkEquity

A Division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc.

 

As Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 attached hereto

17 State Street, 22nd Fl.

New York, NY 10004

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

The undersigned, 1847 Goedeker Inc., a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”), hereby confirms its agreement (this “Agreement”) with ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as “you” (including its correlatives) or the “Representative”) and with the other underwriters named on Schedule 1 hereto for which the Representative is acting as representative (the Representative and such other underwriters being collectively called the “Underwriters” or, individually, an “Underwriter”) as follows:

 

1. Purchase and Sale of Shares.

 

1.1. Firm Securities.

 

1.1.1. Nature and Purchase of Firm Securities.

 

(i) On the basis of the representations and warranties herein contained, but subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, the Company agrees to issue and sell to the several Underwriters, an aggregate of 91,111,111 shares (“Firm Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), each Firm Share together with a Common Stock purchase warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock (each a “Firm Warrant” and collectively the “Firm Warrants”; each Firm Share and Firm Warrant a “Firm Security” and the Firm Shares and Firm Warrants collectively the “Firm Securities”). Each Firm Warrant shall be exercisable for a period of five (5) years at an exercise price of $2.25 (the “Firm Warrant Exercise Price”), subject to adjustment as provided in the agreement evidencing the Firm Warrant, and is being issued pursuant to a Warrant Agent Agreement (the “Warrant Agent Agreement”) between the Company and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC (the “Warrant Agent”) in substantially the form filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement (as hereinafter defined).

 

(ii) The Underwriters, severally and not jointly, agree to purchase from the Company the number of Firm Securities set forth opposite their respective names on Schedule 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof at a purchase price of $2.0925 per share (93.0% of the per Firm Security public offering price). The Firm Securities are to be offered initially to the public at the offering price set forth on the cover page of the Prospectus (as defined in Section 2.1.1 hereof).

 

 

 

 

1.1.2. Shares Payment and Delivery.

 

(i) Delivery and payment for the Firm Securities shall be made at 10:00 a.m., Eastern time, on the second (2nd) Business Day following the effective date (the “Effective Date”) of the Registration Statement (as defined in Section 2.1.1 below) (or the third (3rd) Business Day following the Effective Date if the Registration Statement is declared effective after 4:01 p.m., Eastern time) or at such earlier time as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company, at the offices of Loeb & Loeb LLP (“Representative Counsel”), 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, or at such other place (or remotely by facsimile or other electronic transmission) as shall be agreed upon by the Representative and the Company. The hour and date of delivery and payment for the Firm Securities is called the “Closing Date.”

 

(ii) Payment for the Firm Securities shall be made on the Closing Date by wire transfer in Federal (same day) funds, payable to the order of the Company upon delivery of certificates or electronic book entry receipts (in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriters) representing the Firm Securities (or through the facilities of the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”)) for the account of the Underwriters. The Firm Securities shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request in writing at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date. The Company shall not be obligated to sell or deliver the Firm Securities except upon tender of payment by the Representative for all of the Firm Securities. The term “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday or a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law to close in New York, New York.

 

1.2 Over-allotment Option.

 

1.2.1. Option Securities. For the purposes of covering any over-allotments in connection with the distribution and sale of the Firm Securities, the Company hereby grants to the Underwriters an option (the “Over-allotment Option”) to purchase up to (a) 2,000,000 additional shares of Common Stock (the “Option Shares”) at a purchase price of $2.0832 per one Option Share and/or (b) up to 2,000,000 additional warrants (the “Option Warrants” and collectively with the Option Shares, the “Option Securities”) at a purchase price of $0.0093 per Option Warrant, which may be purchased in any combination of Option Shares and/or Option Warrants. The Firm Warrants and the Option Warrants are hereinafter referred to together as the “Public Warrants” and the Firm Securities and the Option Securities are hereinafter referred to together as the “Public Securities.” The offering and sale of the Public Securities is hereinafter referred to as the “Offering.”

 

1.2.2. Exercise of Option. The Over-allotment Option granted pursuant to Section 1.2.1 hereof may be exercised by the Representative as to all (at any time) or any part (from time to time) of the Option Securities within 30 days after the Effective Date. The Underwriters shall not be under any obligation to purchase any Option Securities prior to the exercise of the Over-allotment Option. The Over-allotment Option granted hereby may be exercised by the giving of oral notice to the Company from the Representative, which must be confirmed in writing by overnight mail or facsimile or other electronic transmission setting forth the number of Option Shares and/or Option Warrants to be purchased and the date and time for delivery of and payment for the Option Securities (the “Option Closing Date”), which shall not be later than one (1) full Business Days after the date of the notice or such other time as shall be agreed upon by the Company and the Representative, at the offices of Representative Counsel or at such other place (including remotely by facsimile or other electronic transmission) as shall be agreed upon by the Company and the Representative. If such delivery and payment for the Option Securities does not occur on the Closing Date, the Option Closing Date will be as set forth in the notice. Upon exercise of the Over-allotment Option with respect to all or any portion of the Option Securities, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, (i) the Company shall become obligated to sell to the Underwriters the number of Option Shares and/or Option Warrants specified in such notice and (ii) each of the Underwriters, acting severally and not jointly, shall purchase that portion of the total number of Option Shares and/or Option Warrants then being purchased as set forth in Schedule 1 opposite the name of such Underwriter.

 

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1.2.3. Payment and Delivery. Payment for the Option Securities shall be made on the Option Closing Date by wire transfer in Federal (same day) funds, payable to the order of the Company upon delivery to you of certificates or electronic book entry receipts (in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriters) representing the Option Securities (or through the facilities of DTC) for the account of the Underwriters. The Option Securities shall be registered in such name or names and in such authorized denominations as the Representative may request in writing at least one (1) Business Day prior to the Option Closing Date. The Company shall not be obligated to sell or deliver the Option Shares and/or Option Warrants except upon tender of payment by the Representative for applicable Option Shares and/or Option Warrants.

 

1.3 Reserved.

 

2. Representations and Warranties of the Company. The Company represents and warrants to the Underwriters as of the Applicable Time (as defined below), as of the Closing Date and as of the Option Closing Date, if any, as follows:

 

2.1 Filing of Registration Statement.

 

2.1.1. Pursuant to the Securities Act. The Company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a registration statement, and an amendment or amendments thereto, on Form S-1 (File No. 333-255709), including any related prospectus or prospectuses, for the registration of the Public Securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), which registration statement and amendment or amendments have been prepared by the Company in all material respects in conformity with the requirements of the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the Commission under the Securities Act (the “Securities Act Regulations”) and will contain all material statements that are required to be stated therein in accordance with the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Except as the context may otherwise require, such registration statement, as amended, on file with the Commission at the time the registration statement became effective (including the Preliminary Prospectus included in the registration statement, financial statements, schedules, exhibits and all other documents filed as a part thereof or incorporated therein and all information deemed to be a part thereof as of the Effective Date pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 430A of the Securities Act Regulations (the “Rule 430A Information”)), is referred to herein as the “Registration Statement.” If the Company files any registration statement pursuant to Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act Regulations, then after such filing, the term “Registration Statement” shall include such registration statement filed pursuant to Rule 462(b). The Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission on the date hereof.

 

Each prospectus used prior to the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, and each prospectus that omitted the Rule 430A Information that was used after such effectiveness and prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement, is herein called a “Preliminary Prospectus.” The Preliminary Prospectus, subject to completion, May 24, 2021, that was included in the Registration Statement immediately prior to the Applicable Time is hereinafter called the “Pricing Prospectus.” The final prospectus in the form first furnished to the Underwriters for use in the Offering is hereinafter called the “Prospectus.” Any reference to the “most recent Preliminary Prospectus” shall be deemed to refer to the latest Preliminary Prospectus included in the Registration Statement.

 

The Company plans to consummate an acquisition of five household appliances companies pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, dated October 20, 2020 (as amended to the date hereof), as described under the caption “Proposed Acquisition of Appliances Connection” in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus (the “Proposed Acquisition”).

 

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“Applicable Time” means 6:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the date of this Agreement.

 

“Issuer Free Writing Prospectus” means any “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433 of the Securities Act Regulations (“Rule 433”), including without limitation any “free writing prospectus” (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act Regulations) relating to the Public Securities that is (i) required to be filed with the Commission by the Company, (ii) a “road show that is a written communication” within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i), whether or not required to be filed with the Commission, or (iii) exempt from filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 433(d)(5)(i) because it contains a description of the Public Securities or of the Offering that does not reflect the final terms, in each case in the form filed or required to be filed with the Commission or, if not required to be filed, in the form retained in the Company’s records pursuant to Rule 433(g).

 

“Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is intended for general distribution to prospective investors (other than a “bona fide electronic road show,” as defined in Rule 433 (the “Bona Fide Electronic Road Show”)), as evidenced by its being specified in Schedule 2-B hereto.

 

“Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus” means any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus that is not an Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus.

 

“Pricing Disclosure Package” means any Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus issued at or prior to the Applicable Time, the Pricing Prospectus and the information included on Schedule 2-A hereto, all considered together.

 

2.1.2. Pursuant to the Exchange Act. The Company has filed with the Commission a Form 8-A (File Number 001-39418) providing for the registration pursuant to Section 12(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), of the shares of Common Stock and the Public Warrants. The registration of the shares of Common Stock and the Public Warrants under the Exchange Act has been declared effective by the Commission on or prior to the date hereof. The Company has taken no action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, terminating the registration of the shares of Common Stock or the Public Warrants under the Exchange Act, nor has the Company received any notification that the Commission is contemplating terminating such registration.

 

2.2 Stock Exchange Listing. The shares of Common Stock and the Public Warrants have been approved for listing on the NYSE American (the “Exchange”), and the Company has taken no action designed to, or likely to have the effect of, delisting the shares of Common Stock or the Public Warrants from the Exchange, nor has the Company received any notification that the Exchange is contemplating terminating such listing except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. In connection with the Offering, the Company has applied for the listing of the Common Stock and the Public Warrants on The New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (“NYSE”) and expects that such application will be approved contemporaneously with the consummation of the Offering.

 

2.3 No Stop Orders, etc. Neither the Commission nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any state regulatory authority has issued any order preventing or suspending the use of the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus or has instituted or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened to institute, any proceedings with respect to such an order. The Company has complied with each request (if any) from the Commission for additional information. (As used herein, “knowledge of the Company or the Company’s knowledge” or any other similar knowledge qualification, means the actual or constructive knowledge of any director or officer of the Company, after due inquiry.)

 

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2.4 Disclosures in Registration Statement.

 

2.4.1. Compliance with Securities Act and 10b-5 Representation.

 

(i) Each of the Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, at the time it became effective, complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Each Preliminary Prospectus, including the prospectus filed as part of the Registration Statement as originally filed or as part of any amendment or supplement thereto, and the Prospectus, at the time each was filed with the Commission, complied in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. Each Preliminary Prospectus delivered to the Underwriters for use in connection with this Offering and the Prospectus was or will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

 

(ii) Neither the Registration Statement nor any amendment thereto, at its effective time, as of the Applicable Time, at the Closing Date or at any Option Closing Date (if any), contained, contains or will contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted, omits or will omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; provided, however, that the Company makes no representation or warranty with respect to any statements or omissions made in reliance upon and in conformity with Underwriters’ Information (as defined below).

 

(iii) The Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time, at the Closing Date or at any Option Closing Date (if any), did not, does not and will not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and each Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus hereto does not conflict in any material respect with the information contained in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Prospectus or the Prospectus, and each such Issuer Limited Use Free Writing Prospectus, as supplemented by and taken together with the Pricing Prospectus as of the Applicable Time, did not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that this representation and warranty shall not apply to statements made or statements omitted in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company with respect to the Underwriters by the Representative expressly for use in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Prospectus or the Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto. The parties acknowledge and agree that such information provided by or on behalf of any Underwriter consists solely of the following disclosure contained in the “Underwriting” section of the Prospectus: the information under the subsections “Electronic Distribution” and “Price Stabilization, Short Positions” (the “Underwriters’ Information”); and

 

(iv) Neither the Prospectus nor any amendment or supplement thereto (including any prospectus wrapper), as of its issue date, at the time of any filing with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b), at the Closing Date or at any Option Closing Date, included, includes or will include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted, omits or will omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that this representation and warranty shall not apply to the Underwriters’ Information.

 

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2.4.2. Disclosure of Agreements. The agreements and documents described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus conform in all material respects to the descriptions thereof contained therein and there are no agreements or other documents required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations to be described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or to be filed with the Commission as exhibits to the Registration Statement, that have not been so described or filed. Each agreement or other instrument (however characterized or described) to which the Company is a party or by which it is or may be bound or affected and (i) that is referred to in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or (ii) is material to the Company’s business, has been duly authorized and validly executed by the Company, is in full force and effect in all material respects and is enforceable against the Company and, to the Company’s knowledge, the other parties thereto, in accordance with its terms, except (x) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, (y) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws, and (z) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought. None of such agreements or instruments has been assigned by the Company, and neither the Company nor, to the Company’s knowledge, any other party is in default thereunder and, to the Company’s knowledge, no event has occurred that, with the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute a default thereunder. To the best of the Company’s knowledge, performance by the Company of the material provisions of such agreements or instruments will not result in a violation of any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree of any governmental agency or court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its assets or businesses (each, a “Governmental Entity”), including, without limitation, those relating to environmental laws and regulations.

 

2.4.3. Prior Securities Transactions. No securities of the Company have been sold by the Company or by or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any person or persons controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Company, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Preliminary Prospectus.

 

2.4.4. Regulations. The disclosures in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus concerning the effects of federal, state, local and all foreign regulation on the Offering and the Company’s business as currently contemplated are correct in all material respects and no other such regulations are required to be disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus which are not so disclosed.

 

2.5 Changes after Dates in Registration Statement.

 

2.5.1. No Material Adverse Change. Since the respective dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except as otherwise specifically stated therein: (i) there has been no material adverse change in the financial position or results of operations of the Company, nor any change or development that, singularly or in the aggregate, would involve a material adverse change or a prospective material adverse change, in or affecting the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, assets or prospects of the Company (a “Material Adverse Change”); (ii) there have been no material transactions entered into by the Company, other than as contemplated pursuant to this Agreement; and (iii) no officer or director of the Company has resigned from any position with the Company.

 

2.5.2. Recent Securities Transactions, etc. Subsequent to the respective dates as of which information is given in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, and except as may otherwise be indicated or contemplated herein or disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has not: (i) issued any securities or incurred any liability or obligation, direct or contingent, for borrowed money; or (ii) declared or paid any dividend or made any other distribution on or in respect to its capital stock.

 

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2.6 Independent Accountants. To the knowledge of the Company, Friedman LLP (the “Auditor”), whose report is filed with the Commission as part of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, is an independent registered public accounting firm as required by the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. During the periods covered by the financial statements included in the Registration Statement, all auditing services and non-audit services provided to the Company by the Auditor were preapproved by the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors as and to the extent required by Section 10A(g) - (i) of the Exchange Act.

 

2.7 Financial Statements, etc. The financial statements, including the notes thereto and supporting schedules included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, fairly present the financial position and the results of operations of the Company at the dates and for the periods to which they apply; and such financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), consistently applied throughout the periods involved (provided that unaudited interim financial statements are subject to year-end audit adjustments that are not expected to be material in the aggregate and do not contain all footnotes required by GAAP); and the supporting schedules included in the Registration Statement present fairly in all material respects the information required to be stated therein. Except as included therein, no historical or pro forma financial statements are required to be included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus under the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations. The pro forma and pro forma as adjusted financial information and the related notes, if any, included in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus have been properly compiled and prepared in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and present fairly in all material respects the information shown therein, and the assumptions used in the preparation thereof are reasonable and the adjustments used therein are appropriate to give effect to the transactions and circumstances referred to therein. All disclosures contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus regarding “non-GAAP financial measures” (as such term is defined by the rules and regulations of the Commission), if any, comply with Regulation G of the Exchange Act and Item 10 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act, to the extent applicable. Each of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus discloses all material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), and other relationships of the Company with unconsolidated entities or other persons that may have a material current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, capital resources, or significant components of revenues or expenses. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, (a) the Company has not incurred any material liabilities or obligations, direct or contingent, or entered into any material transactions other than in the ordinary course of business, (b) the Company has not declared or paid any dividends or made any distribution of any kind with respect to its capital stock, (c) there has not been any change in the capital stock of the Company, or, other than in the course of business, any grants under any stock compensation plan, and (d) there has not been any material adverse change in the Company’s long-term or short-term debt.

 

2.8 Authorized Capital; Options, etc. The Company had, at the date or dates indicated in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the duly authorized, issued and outstanding capitalization as set forth therein. Based on the assumptions stated in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company will have on the Closing Date the adjusted authorized, issued and outstanding stock capitalization set forth therein. Except as set forth in, or contemplated by, the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, on the Effective Date, as of the Applicable Time and on the Closing Date and any Option Closing Date, there will be no stock options, warrants, or other rights to purchase or otherwise acquire any authorized, but unissued shares of Common Stock of the Company or any security convertible or exercisable into shares of Common Stock of the Company, or any contracts or commitments to issue or sell shares of Common Stock or any such options, warrants, rights or convertible securities or any contracts or commitments giving any party rights to cause the Company to register its securities.

 

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2.9 Valid Issuance of Securities, etc.

 

2.9.1. Outstanding Securities. All issued and outstanding securities of the Company issued prior to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable; the holders thereof have no rights of rescission with respect thereto, and are not subject to personal liability by reason of being such holders; and none of such securities were issued in violation of the preemptive rights of any holders of any security of the Company or similar contractual rights granted by the Company. The authorized shares of Common Stock conform in all material respects to all statements relating thereto contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. Other than the filing of the Amended Certificate (as defined in Section 4.9 hereof) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, the Company has taken all necessary corporate action to cause the Amended Certificate to be in full force and effect in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) on the Closing Date. The offers and sales of the outstanding shares of Common Stock were at all relevant times either registered under the Securities Act and the applicable state securities or “blue sky” laws or, based in part on the representations and warranties of the purchasers of such Shares, exempt from such registration requirements.

 

2.9.2. Securities Sold Pursuant to this Agreement. The Public Securities have been duly authorized for issuance and sale and, when issued and paid for, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable; the holders thereof are not and will not be subject to personal liability by reason of being such holders; the Public Securities are not and will not be subject to the preemptive rights of any holders of any security of the Company or similar contractual rights granted by the Company; and all corporate action required to be taken for the authorization, issuance and sale of the Public Securities has been duly and validly taken. The Public Securities and the Warrant Agent Agreement conform in all material respects to all statements with respect thereto contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.

 

2.10 Registration Rights of Third Parties. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, no holders of any securities of the Company or any rights exercisable for or convertible or exchangeable into securities of the Company have the right to require the Company to register any such securities of the Company under the Securities Act or to include any such securities in a registration statement to be filed by the Company.

 

2.11 Validity and Binding Effect of Agreements. This Agreement, the Warrant Agent Agreement and the Public Warrants have been duly and validly authorized by the Company, and, when executed and delivered, will constitute, the valid and binding agreements of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with their respective terms, except: (i) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally; (ii) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provision may be limited under the federal and state securities laws; and (iii) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought.

 

2.12 No Conflicts, etc. The execution, delivery and performance by the Company of this Agreement, the Warrant Agent Agreement, the Public Warrants and all ancillary documents, the consummation by the Company of the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the compliance by the Company with the terms hereof and thereof do not and will not, with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both: (i) result in a material breach of, or conflict with any of the terms and provisions of, or constitute a material default under, or result in the creation, modification, termination or imposition of any material lien, charge or encumbrance upon any property or assets of the Company pursuant to the terms of any agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party; (ii) result in any violation of the provisions of the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (as the same may be amended or restated from time to time, the “Charter”) or the by-laws of the Company; or (iii) violate any existing applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment, order or decree of any Governmental Entity as of the date hereof, except violations that individually and in the aggregate would not result in a Material Adverse Change.

 

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2.13 No Defaults; Violations. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, no material default exists in the due performance and observance of any term, covenant or condition of any material license, contract, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, note, loan or credit agreement, or any other agreement or instrument evidencing an obligation for borrowed money, or any other material agreement or instrument to which the Company is a party or by which the Company may be bound or to which any of the properties or assets of the Company is subject. The Company is not in violation of any term or provision of its Charter or by-laws, or in violation of any franchise, license, permit, applicable law, rule, regulation, judgment or decree of any Governmental Entity.

 

2.14 Corporate Power; Licenses; Consents.

 

2.14.1. Conduct of Business. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has all requisite corporate power and authority, and has all necessary authorizations, approvals, orders, licenses, certificates and permits of and from all governmental regulatory officials and bodies that it needs as of the date hereof to conduct its business purpose as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except where the failure to have such authorizations, approvals, orders, licenses, certificates and permits, individually and in the aggregate, would not result in a Material Adverse Change.

 

2.14.2. Transactions Contemplated Herein. The Company has all corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the Proposed Acquisition and to carry out the provisions and conditions hereof and thereof, and all consents, authorizations, approvals and orders required in connection therewith have been obtained. No consent, authorization or order of, and no filing with, any court, government agency or other body is required for the valid issuance, sale and delivery of the Public Securities and the consummation of the transactions and agreements contemplated by this Agreement, the Warrant Agent Agreement and the Public Warrants and as contemplated by the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, except with respect to applicable federal and state securities laws and the rules and regulations of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”).

 

2.15 D&O Questionnaires. To the Company’s knowledge, all information contained in the questionnaires (the “Questionnaires”) completed by each of the Company’s directors and officers immediately prior to the Offering (the “Insiders”) as supplemented by all information concerning the Company’s directors, officers and principal shareholders as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, as well as in the Lock-Up Agreement (as defined in Section 2.24 below), provided to the Underwriters, is true and correct in all material respects and the Company has not become aware of any information which would cause the information disclosed in the Questionnaires to become materially inaccurate and incorrect.

 

2.16 Litigation; Governmental Proceedings. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, arbitration, investigation, litigation or governmental proceeding pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened against, or involving the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any executive officer or director which has not been disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus or in connection with the Company’s listing application for the listing of the Public Securities on the Exchange which might result in a material adverse effect on the Company, or which might materially and adversely affect their respective properties or assets or the consummation of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement or the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder.

 

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2.17 Good Standing. The Company has been duly organized and is validly existing as a corporation and is in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware as of the date hereof, and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each other jurisdiction in which its ownership or lease of property or the conduct of business requires such qualification, except where the failure to qualify, singularly or in the aggregate, would not have or reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

 

2.18 Insurance. The Company carries or is entitled to the benefits of insurance, with reputable insurers, in such amounts and covering such risks which the Company believes are adequate for companies of a similar size engaged in similar businesses in similar industries, including, but not limited to, directors and officers insurance coverage at least equal to $5,000,000 and all such insurance is in full force and effect. The Company has no reason to believe that it will not be able (i) to renew its existing insurance coverage as and when such policies expire or (ii) to obtain comparable coverage from similar institutions as may be necessary or appropriate to conduct its business as now conducted and at a cost that would not result in a Material Adverse Change.

 

2.19 Transactions Affecting Disclosure to FINRA.

 

2.19.1. Finder’s Fees. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, there are no claims, payments, arrangements, agreements or understandings relating to the payment of a finder’s, consulting or origination fee by the Company or any Insider with respect to the sale of the Public Securities hereunder or any other arrangements, agreements or understandings of the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of its shareholders that may affect the Underwriters’ compensation, as determined by FINRA.

 

2.19.2. Payments within Twelve (12) Months. Except as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company has not made any direct or indirect payments (in cash, securities or otherwise) to: (i) any person, as a finder’s fee, consulting fee or otherwise, in consideration of such person raising capital for the Company or introducing to the Company persons who raised or provided capital to the Company; (ii) any FINRA member; or (iii) any person or entity that has any direct or indirect affiliation or association with any FINRA member, within the twelve (12) months prior to the Effective Date, other than the payment to the Underwriters as provided hereunder in connection with the Offering.

 

2.19.3. Use of Proceeds. None of the net proceeds of the Offering will be paid by the Company to any participating FINRA member or its affiliates, except as specifically authorized herein.

 

2.19.4. FINRA Affiliation. To the Company’s knowledge, there is no (i) officer or director of the Company, (ii) beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of the Company’s securities or (iii) beneficial owner of the Company’s unregistered equity securities which were acquired during the 180-day period immediately preceding the filing of the Registration Statement that is an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering (as determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of FINRA).

 

2.19.5. Information. All information provided by the Company in its FINRA questionnaire to Representative Counsel specifically for use by Representative Counsel in connection with its Public Offering System filings (and related disclosure) with FINRA is true, correct and complete in all material respects.

 

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2.20 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. None of the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company or any other person acting on behalf of the Company, has, directly or indirectly, given or agreed to give any money, gift or similar benefit (other than legal price concessions to customers in the ordinary course of business) to any customer, supplier, employee or agent of a customer or supplier, or official or employee of any governmental agency or instrumentality of any government (domestic or foreign) or any political party or candidate for office (domestic or foreign) or other person who was, is, or may be in a position to help or hinder the business of the Company (or assist it in connection with any actual or proposed transaction) that (i) might subject the Company to any damage or penalty in any civil, criminal or governmental litigation or proceeding, (ii) if not given in the past, might have had a Material Adverse Change or (iii) if not continued in the future, might adversely affect the assets, business, operations or prospects of the Company. The Company has taken reasonable steps to ensure that its accounting controls and procedures are sufficient to cause the Company to comply in all material respects with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended.

 

2.21 Compliance with OFAC. None of the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any director, officer, agent, employee or affiliate of the Company or any other person acting on behalf of the Company, is currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“OFAC”), and the Company will not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of the Offering hereunder, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any subsidiary, joint venture partner or other person or entity, for the purpose of financing the activities of any person currently subject to any U.S. sanctions administered by OFAC.

 

2.22 Money Laundering Laws. The operations of the Company are and have been conducted at all times in compliance with applicable financial recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, as amended, the money laundering statutes of all jurisdictions, the rules and regulations thereunder and any related or similar rules, regulations or guidelines, issued, administered or enforced by any Governmental Entity (collectively, the “Money Laundering Laws”); and no action, suit or proceeding by or before any Governmental Entity involving the Company with respect to the Money Laundering Laws is pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened.

 

2.23 Officers’ Certificate. Any certificate signed by any duly authorized officer of the Company and delivered to you or to Representative Counsel shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the Company to the Underwriters as to the matters covered thereby.

 

2.24 Lock-Up Agreements. Schedule 3 hereto contains a complete and accurate list of the Company’s officers and directors (collectively, the “Lock-Up Parties”). The Company has caused each of the Lock-Up Parties to deliver to the Representative an executed Lock-Up Agreement, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the “Lock-Up Agreement”), prior to the execution of this Agreement.

 

2.25 No Subsidiaries, Investments. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company does not have any direct or indirect subsidiaries and does not own, directly or indirectly, any capital stock or other equity securities of any corporation or have any direct or indirect equity or ownership interest, including interests in partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures, and is not a general or limited partner in any partnership, a member of any limited liability company or a co-venturer in any joint venture or other business enterprise.

 

2.26 Related Party Transactions. There are no business relationships or related party transactions involving the Company or any other person required to be described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus that have not been described as required.

 

2.27 Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of the Company is comprised of the persons set forth under the heading of the Pricing Prospectus and the Prospectus captioned “Management.” The qualifications of the persons serving as board members and the overall composition of the board comply with the Exchange Act, the Exchange Act Regulations, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated thereunder (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”) applicable to the Company and the listing rules of the Exchange. At least one member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined under Regulation S-K and the listing rules of the Exchange. In addition, at least a majority of the persons serving on the Board of Directors qualify as “independent,” as defined under the listing rules of the Exchange.

 

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2.28 Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.

 

2.28.1. Disclosure Controls. The Company has developed and currently maintains disclosure controls and procedures that will comply with Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 under the Exchange Act Regulations, and except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, such controls and procedures are effective to ensure that all material information concerning the Company will be made known on a timely basis to the individuals responsible for the preparation of the Company’s Exchange Act filings and other public disclosure documents.

 

2.28.2. Compliance. The Company is, or at the Applicable Time and on the Closing Date will be, in material compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act applicable to it, and has implemented or will implement such programs and taken reasonable steps to ensure the Company’s future compliance (not later than the relevant statutory and regulatory deadlines therefor) with all of the material provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

 

2.29 Accounting Controls. The Company maintains systems of “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined under Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act Regulations) that comply with the requirements of the Exchange Act and have been designed by, or under the supervision of, its respective principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP, including, but not limited to, internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorizations; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP and to maintain asset accountability; (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 existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences. Except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company is not aware of any material weaknesses in its internal controls. The Company’s auditors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company have been advised of: (i) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are known to the Company’s management and that have adversely affected or are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’ ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (ii) any fraud known to the Company’s management, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

 

2.30 No Investment Company Status. The Company is not and, after giving effect to the Offering and the application of the proceeds thereof as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, will not be, required to register as an “investment company,” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

2.31 No Labor Disputes. No labor dispute with the employees of the Company exists or, to the knowledge of the Company, is imminent.

 

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2.32 Intellectual Property Rights. “Intellectual Property Rights” means patents, patent applications, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trademark registrations, service mark registrations, copyrights, licenses, inventions, trade secrets and similar rights. The Company owns or possesses or has valid rights to use all Intellectual Property necessary for the conduct of the business of the Company as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. The Company does not own or possess or have valid rights to use any patents or patent applications, and no ownership, possession or right to use any patents or patent application is necessary for the conduct of the business of the Company as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. To the knowledge of the Company, no action or use by the Company necessary for the conduct of its business as currently carried on and as described in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus will involve or give rise to any infringement of, or license or similar fees for, any Intellectual Property Rights of others. The Company has not received any notice alleging any such infringement, fee or conflict with asserted Intellectual Property Rights of others. Except as would not reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change (A) to the knowledge of the Company, there is no infringement, misappropriation or violation by third parties of any of the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company; (B) there is no pending or, to the knowledge of the Company, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the rights of the Company in or to any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim, that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (C) the Intellectual Property Rights owned by the Company and, to the knowledge of the Company, the Intellectual Property Rights licensed to the Company have not been adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, and there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others challenging the validity or scope of any such Intellectual Property Rights, and the Company is unaware of any facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; (D) there is no pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatened action, suit, proceeding or claim by others that the Company infringes, misappropriates or otherwise violates any Intellectual Property Rights or other proprietary rights of others, the Company has not received any written notice of such claim and the Company is unaware of any other facts which would form a reasonable basis for any such claim that would, individually or in the aggregate, together with any other claims in this Section 2.32, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change; and (E) to the Company’s knowledge, no employee of the Company is in or has ever been in violation in any material respect of any term of any employment contract, patent disclosure agreement, invention assignment agreement, non-competition agreement, non-solicitation agreement, nondisclosure agreement or any restrictive covenant to or with a former employer where the basis of such violation relates to such employee’s employment with the Company, or actions undertaken by the employee while employed with the Company and could reasonably be expected to result, individually or in the aggregate, in a Material Adverse Change. To the Company’s knowledge, all material technical information developed by and belonging to the Company which has not been patented has been kept confidential. The Company is not a party to or bound by any options, licenses or agreements with respect to the Intellectual Property Rights of any other person or entity that are required to be set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and are not described therein. The Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus contain in all material respects the same description of the matters set forth in the preceding sentence. None of the technology employed by the Company has been obtained or is being used by the Company in violation of any contractual obligation binding on the Company or, to the Company’s knowledge, any of its officers, directors or employees, or otherwise in violation of the rights of any persons. The Company has not, and to the Company’s knowledge, no third party has, committed any act or omitted to undertake any act the effect of such commission or omission would reasonably be expected to result in a legal determination that any item of Intellectual Property Rights thereby was rendered invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part.

 

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2.33 Taxes. Except as would not reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company, (i) the Company has filed all returns (as hereinafter defined) required to be filed with taxing authorities prior to the date hereof or has duly obtained extensions of time for the filing thereof, and (ii) the Company has paid all taxes (as hereinafter defined) shown as due on such returns that were filed and has paid all taxes imposed on or assessed against the Company. The provisions for taxes payable, if any, shown on the financial statements filed with or as part of the Registration Statement are sufficient for all accrued and unpaid taxes, whether or not disputed, and for all periods to and including the dates of such consolidated financial statements. Except as disclosed in writing to the Underwriters, (i) no issues have been raised (and are currently pending) by any taxing authority in connection with any of the returns or taxes asserted as due from the Company, and (ii) no waivers of statutes of limitation with respect to the returns or collection of taxes have been given by or requested from the Company. The term “taxes” means all federal, state, local, foreign and other net income, gross income, gross receipts, sales, use, ad valorem, transfer, franchise, profits, license, lease, service, service use, withholding, payroll, employment, excise, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property, windfall profits, customs, duties or other taxes, fees, assessments or charges of any kind whatever, together with any interest and any penalties, additions to tax or additional amounts with respect thereto. The term “returns” means all returns, declarations, reports, statements and other documents required to be filed in respect to taxes.

 

2.34 ERISA Compliance. The Company and any “employee benefit plan” (as defined under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations and published interpretations thereunder (collectively, “ERISA”)) established or maintained by the Company or its “ERISA Affiliates” (as defined below) are in compliance in all material respects with ERISA. “ERISA Affiliate” means, with respect to the Company, any member of any group of organizations described in Sections 414(b),(c),(m) or (o) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations and published interpretations thereunder (the “Code”) of which the Company is a member. No “reportable event” (as defined under ERISA) has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur with respect to any “employee benefit plan” established or maintained by the Company or any of its ERISA Affiliates. No “employee benefit plan” established or maintained by the Company or any of its ERISA Affiliates, if such “employee benefit plan” were terminated, would have any “amount of unfunded benefit liabilities” (as defined under ERISA). Neither the Company nor any of its ERISA Affiliates has incurred or reasonably expects to incur any material liability under (i) Title IV of ERISA with respect to termination of, or withdrawal from, any “employee benefit plan” or (ii) Sections 412, 4971, 4975 or 4980B of the Code. Each “employee benefit plan” established or maintained by the Company or any of its ERISA Affiliates that is intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code is so qualified and, to the knowledge of the Company, nothing has occurred, whether by action or failure to act, which would cause the loss of such qualification.

 

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2.35 Compliance with Laws. The Company: (A) is and at all times has been in compliance with all international, federal, state, provincial, local and foreign statutes, rules, or regulations applicable to the Company, including, without limitation, all statutes, rules, or regulations relating to the ownership, testing, development, manufacture, packaging, processing, use, distribution, marketing, labeling, promotion, sale, offer for sale, storage, import, export or disposal of any product manufactured or distributed by the Company (without limiting the foregoing, including (i) the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Clean air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and statutes, rules, or regulations applicable to hazardous or regulated substances and radioactive or biologic materials, (ii), licensing and certification statutes, rules, or regulations covering any aspect of the business of the Company, and (iii) statutes, rules, or regulations relating to personal privacy and data security, consumer protection or sales and other taxes (“Applicable Laws”), except as could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Change; (B) has not received any warning letter, untitled letter or other correspondence or notice from any other governmental authority alleging or asserting noncompliance with any Applicable Laws or any licenses, certificates, approvals, clearances, authorizations, permits and supplements or amendments thereto required by any such Applicable Laws and/or to carry on its business as now conducted (“Authorizations”); (C) possesses all material Authorizations and such Authorizations are valid and in full force and effect and are not in material violation of any term of any such Authorizations; (D) has not received notice of any claim, action, suit, proceeding, hearing, enforcement, investigation, arbitration or other action from any Governmental Entity or third party alleging that any product operation or activity is in violation of any Applicable Laws or Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such Governmental Entity or third party is considering any such claim, litigation, arbitration, action, suit, investigation or proceeding nor, to the Company’s knowledge, has there been any material noncompliance with or violation of any Applicable Laws by the Company that could reasonably be expected to require the issuance of any such communication or result in an investigation, corrective action, or enforcement action by any Governmental Entity; (E) has not received notice that any Governmental Entity has taken, is taking or intends to take action to limit, suspend, modify or revoke any Authorizations and has no knowledge that any such Governmental Entity has threatened or is considering such action; (F) has filed, obtained, maintained or submitted all material reports, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments as required by any Applicable Laws or Authorizations and that all such reports, documents, forms, notices, applications, records, claims, submissions and supplements or amendments were complete and correct on the date filed (or were corrected or supplemented by a subsequent submission); and (G) has not, either voluntarily or involuntarily, initiated, conducted, or issued or caused to be initiated, conducted or issued, any recall, market withdrawal or replacement, safety alert, post-sale warning, “dear doctor” letter, or other notice or action relating to the alleged lack of safety or efficacy of any product or any alleged product defect or violation and, to the Company’s knowledge, no third party has initiated, conducted or intends to initiate any such notice or action.

 

2.36 Ineligible Issuer. At the time of filing the Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto, at the time of effectiveness of the Registration Statement and any amendment thereto, at the earliest time thereafter that the Company or another offering participant made a bona fide offer (within the meaning of Rule 164(h)(2) of the Securities Act Regulations) of the Public Securities and at the date hereof, the Company was not and is not an “ineligible issuer,” as defined in Rule 405, without taking account of any determination by the Commission pursuant to Rule 405 that it is not necessary that the Company be considered an ineligible issuer.

 

2.37 Real Property. Except as set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, the Company have good and marketable title in fee simple to, or have valid rights to lease or otherwise use, all items of real or personal property which are material to the business of the Company taken as a whole, in each case free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, claims and defects that do not, singly or in the aggregate, materially affect the value of such property and do not interfere with the use made and proposed to be made of such property by the Company; and all of the leases and subleases material to the business of the Company, and under which the Company holds properties described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, are in full force and effect, except where the failure to be in full force and effect would not result in a Material Adverse Change, and the Company has not received any notice of any material claim of any sort that has been asserted by anyone adverse to the rights of the Company under any of the leases or subleases mentioned above, or affecting or questioning the rights of the Company to the continued possession of the leased or subleased premises under any such lease or sublease.

 

2.38 Contracts Affecting Capital. There are no transactions, arrangements or other relationships between and/or among the Company, any of its affiliates (as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act Regulations) and any unconsolidated entity, including, but not limited to, any structured finance, special purpose or limited purpose entity that could reasonably be expected to materially affect the Company’s liquidity or the availability of or requirements for their capital resources required to be described or incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus which have not been described or incorporated by reference as required.

 

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2.39 Loans to Directors or Officers. There are no outstanding loans, advances (except normal advances for business expenses in the ordinary course of business) or guarantees or indebtedness by the Company to or for the benefit of any of the officers or directors of the Company or any of their respective family members, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.

 

2.40 Integration. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its or their behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would cause the Offering to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of the Securities Act that would require the registration of any such securities issued in such prior offerings under the Securities Act.

 

2.41 Smaller Reporting Company. As of the time of filing of the Registration Statement, the Company was a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act Regulations.

 

2.42 Industry Data. The statistical and market-related data included in each of the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus are based on or derived from sources that the Company reasonably and in good faith believes are reliable and accurate or represent the Company’s good faith estimates that are made on the basis of data derived from such sources.

 

2.43 Reserved.

 

2.44 Emerging Growth Company. From the time of the initial submission of the Registration Statement to the Commission (or, if earlier, the first date on which the Company engaged directly in or through any Person authorized to act on its behalf in any Testing-the Waters Communication) through the date hereof, the Company has been and is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act (an “Emerging Growth Company”). “Testing-the-Waters Communication” means any oral or written communication with potential investors undertaken in reliance on Section 5(d) of the Securities Act.

 

2.45 Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not (i) alone engaged in any Testing-the-Waters Communications, other than Testing-the-Waters Communications with the written consent of the Representative and with entities that are qualified institutional buyers within the meaning of Rule 144A under the Securities Act or institutions that are accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501 under the Securities Act and (ii) authorized anyone other than the Representative to engage in Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company confirms that the Representative has been authorized to act on its behalf in undertaking Testing-the-Waters Communications. The Company has not distributed any Written Testing-the-Waters Communications other than those listed on Schedule 2-C hereto. “Written Testing-the-Waters Communication” means any Testing-the-Waters Communication that is a written communication within the meaning of Rule 405 under the Securities Act.

 

2.46 Electronic Road Show. The Company has made available a Bona Fide Electronic Road Show in compliance with Rule 433(d)(8)(ii) of the Securities Act Regulations such that no filing of any “road show” (as defined in Rule 433(h) of the Securities Act Regulations) is required in connection with the Offering.

 

2.47 Margin Securities. The Company owns no “margin securities” as that term is defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve Board”), and none of the proceeds of Offering will be used, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any margin security, for the purpose of reducing or retiring any indebtedness which was originally incurred to purchase or carry any margin security or for any other purpose which might cause any of the shares of Common Stock to be considered a “purpose credit” within the meanings of Regulation T, U or X of the Federal Reserve Board.

 

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2.48 IT Systems. All Company IT Systems (as defined below) are in good working condition and are sufficient for the operation of the Company’s business as currently conducted and as proposed to be conducted. In the past two (2) years, there has been no malfunction, failure, continued substandard performance, denial-of-service, or other cyber incident, including any cyberattack, or other impairment of the Company IT Systems. The Company has taken all commercially reasonable steps to safeguard the confidentiality, availability, security, and integrity of its Company IT Systems, including implementing and maintaining appropriate backup, disaster recovery, and Software and hardware support arrangements. “Company IT Systems” means all computer software, computer hardware, servers, networks, platforms, peripherals, and similar or related items of automated, computerized, or other information technology (IT) networks and systems (including telecommunications networks and systems for voice, data and video) owned, leased, licensed, or used (including through cloud-based or other third-party service providers) by the Company.

 

2.49 Privacy and Data Security. “Business Privacy and Data Security Policies” means all of the Company’s past or present, internal or public-facing policies, notices, and statements concerning the privacy, security, or Processing of Personal Information. “Personal Information” means any information that identifies or, alone or in combination with any other information, could reasonably be used to identify, locate, or contact a natural person, including name, street address, telephone number, email address, identification number issued by a Governmental Entity, credit card number, bank information, customer or account number, online identifier, device identifier, IP address, browsing history, search history, or other website, application, or online activity or usage data, location data, biometric data, medical or health information, or any other information that is considered “personally identifiable information,” “personal information,” or “personal data” under Applicable Law. “Privacy Laws” means all applicable Laws, Governmental Orders, and binding guidance issued by any Governmental Entity concerning the privacy, security, or Processing of Personal Information (including Applicable Laws of jurisdictions where Personal Information was collected), including, as applicable, data breach notification Applicable Laws, consumer protection Applicable Laws, Applicable Laws concerning requirements for website and mobile application privacy policies and practices, Social Security number protection Applicable Laws, data security Applicable Laws, and Applicable Laws concerning email, text message, or telephone communications. Without limiting the foregoing, Privacy Laws include: the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act, the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended and supplemented by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the GDPR, and all other similar international, federal, state, provincial, and local Applicable Laws. “Processing” means any operation performed on Personal Information, including the collection, creation, receipt, access, use, handling, compilation, analysis, monitoring, maintenance, storage, transmission, transfer, protection, disclosure, destruction, or disposal of Personal Information. The Company, and to the Company’s knowledge, all vendors, processors, or other third parties acting for or on behalf of the Company in connection with the Processing of Personal Information or that otherwise have been authorized to have access to Personal Information in the possession or control of the Company, comply and at all times in the past two (2) years have complied, with all of the following in the conduct of the Company’s business, except where the failure to so comply would not result in a Material Adverse Change: (A) Privacy Laws; (B) rules of self-regulatory organizations, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard; (C) industry standards, guidelines, and best practices, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework; (D) the Business Privacy and Data Security Policies; and (E) all obligations or restrictions concerning the privacy, security, or Processing of Personal Information under any contract, commitment, undertaking or other agreement to which the Company is a party or otherwise bound as of the date hereof. The Company has posted to each of its websites and published or otherwise made available in connection with each of its business products a Business Privacy and Data Security Policy. No disclosure or representation made or contained in any Business Privacy and Data Security Policy has been inaccurate, misleading, deceptive, or in violation of any Privacy Laws (including by containing any material omission), and the Company’s practices with respect to the Processing of Personal Information in the Business conform in all material respects, and at all times in the past two (2) years have conformed in all material respects, to the Business Privacy and Data Security Policies that govern the use of such Personal Information. In the past two (2) years, (A) to the Company’s knowledge, no Personal Information in the possession or control of the Company, or held or Processed by any vendor, processor, or other third party for or on behalf of the Company has been subject to any data or security breach or unauthorized access, disclosure, use, loss, denial or loss of use, alteration, destruction, compromise, or Processing (a “Security Incident”), and (B) the Company has not notified and, to the Company’s knowledge, there have been no facts or circumstances that would require the Company to notify, any Governmental Entity or other person of any Security Incident in the conduct of the Business. In the past two (2) years, the Company has not received any notice, request, claim, complaint, correspondence, or other communication in writing from any Governmental Entity or other person, and to the Company’s knowledge there has not been any audit, investigation, enforcement action (including any fines or other sanctions), or other Action relating to, any actual, alleged, or suspected Security Incident or violation of any Privacy Law involving Personal Information in the possession or control of the Company, or held or Processed by any vendor, processor, or other third party for or on behalf of the Company. The Company has at all times in the past two (2) years implemented and maintained, and required all vendors, processors, and other third parties that Process any Personal Information for or on behalf of the Company to implement and maintain, all security measures, plans, procedures, controls, and programs, including written information security programs, to (A) identify and address internal and external risks to the privacy and security of Personal Information in their possession or control; (B) implement, monitor, and improve adequate and effective administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect such Personal Information and the operation, integrity, and security of its software, systems, applications, and websites involved in the Processing of Personal Information; and (C) provide notification in compliance with applicable Privacy Laws in the case of any Security Incident. In the past two (2) years, the Company has at least annually performed a security risk assessment and a privacy impact assessment and obtained an independent vulnerability assessment performed by a recognized third-party audit firm. The Company has used reasonable efforts to address and remediate all threats and deficiencies identified in each such assessment.

 

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3. Covenants of the Company. The Company covenants and agrees as follows:

 

3.1 Reserved.

 

3.2 Federal Securities Laws.

 

3.2.1. Compliance. The Company, subject to Section 3.2.2, shall comply with the requirements of Rule 430A of the Securities Act Regulations, and will notify the Representative promptly, and confirm the notice in writing, (i) when any post-effective amendment to the Registration Statement shall become effective or any amendment or supplement to the Prospectus shall have been filed; (ii) of the receipt of any comments from the Commission; (iii) of any request by the Commission for any amendment to the Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement to the Prospectus or for additional information; (iv) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment or of any order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus, or of the suspension of the qualification of the Public Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction, or of the initiation or, to the Company’s knowledge, threatening of any proceedings for any of such purposes or of any examination pursuant to Section 8(d) or 8(e) of the Securities Act concerning the Registration Statement and (v) if the Company becomes the subject of a proceeding under Section 8A of the Securities Act in connection with the Offering of the Public Securities. The Company shall effect all filings required under Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act Regulations, in the manner and within the time period required by Rule 424(b) (without reliance on Rule 424(b)(8)), and shall take such steps as it deems necessary to ascertain promptly whether the form of prospectus transmitted for filing under Rule 424(b) was received for filing by the Commission and, in the event that it was not, it will promptly file such prospectus. The Company shall use its best efforts to prevent the issuance of any stop order, prevention or suspension and, if any such order is issued, to obtain the lifting thereof at the earliest possible moment.

 

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3.2.2. Continued Compliance. The Company shall comply with the Securities Act, the Securities Act Regulations, the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations so as to permit the completion of the distribution of the Public Securities as contemplated in this Agreement, the Warrant Agent Agreement and in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. If at any time when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172 of the Securities Act Regulations (“Rule 172”), would be) required by the Securities Act to be delivered in connection with sales of the Public Securities (the “Prospectus Delivery Period”), any event shall occur or condition shall exist as a result of which it is necessary, in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriters or for the Company, to (i) amend the Registration Statement in order that the Registration Statement will not include an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; (ii) amend or supplement the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order that the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, will not include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances existing at the time it is delivered to a purchaser or (iii) amend the Registration Statement or amend or supplement the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, as the case may be, in order to comply with the requirements of the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, the Company will promptly (A) give the Representative notice of such event; (B) prepare any amendment or supplement as may be necessary to correct such statement or omission or to make the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus comply with such requirements and, a reasonable amount of time prior to any proposed filing or use, furnish the Representative with copies of any such amendment or supplement and (C) file with the Commission any such amendment or supplement; provided that the Company shall not file or use any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative or counsel for the Underwriters shall reasonably object. If during the Prospectus Delivery Period the Company proposes to file any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement or Prospectus for any other reason, the Company will (i) give the Representative notice of such event; (ii) a reasonable amount of time prior to any proposed filing or use, furnish the Representative with copies of any such amendment or supplement; and (iii) not file or use any such amendment or supplement to which the Representative or counsel for the Underwriters shall reasonably object, unless in the opinion of the Company’s outside legal counsel the filing of such amendment or supplement is necessary to correct a material misstatement or is necessary to make the statements included therein not misleading. The Company will furnish to the Underwriters such number of copies of such amendment or supplement as the Underwriters may reasonably request. The Company has given the Representative notice of any filings made pursuant to the Exchange Act or the Exchange Act Regulations within 48 hours prior to the Applicable Time. The Company shall give the Representative notice of its intention to make any such filing from the Applicable Time until the later of the Closing Date and the exercise in full or expiration of the Over-allotment Option specified in Section 1.2 hereof and will furnish the Representative with copies of the related document(s) a reasonable amount of time prior to such proposed filing, as the case may be, and will not file or use any such document to which the Representative or counsel for the Underwriters shall reasonably object.

 

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3.2.3. Exchange Act Registration. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall use its best efforts to maintain the registration of the shares of Common Stock and the Public Warrants under the Exchange Act, and the Company shall not voluntarily deregister the shares of Common Stock or the Public Warrants under the Exchange Act without the prior written consent of the Representative; provided that the foregoing requirement shall automatically terminate upon the consummation of a Fundamental Transaction. “Fundamental Transaction” means that the Company shall, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions, (i) sell, lease, license, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its respective properties or assets to any other person that is not an Affiliate of the Company, or (ii) consummate a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with any other person that is not filing reports under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act whereby such other person acquires more than 50% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s voting stock (not including any shares of Common Stock held by the other Person or other Persons making or party to, or associated or affiliated with the other Persons making or party to, such stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination) and such transaction is not primarily for the purposes of raising capital.

 

3.2.4. Free Writing Prospectuses. The Company agrees that, unless it obtains the prior written consent of the Representative, it shall not make any offer relating to the Public Securities that would constitute an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or that would otherwise constitute a “free writing prospectus,” or a portion thereof, required to be filed by the Company with the Commission or retained by the Company under Rule 433; provided that the Representative shall be deemed to have consented to each Issuer General Use Free Writing Prospectus hereto and any “road show that is a written communication” within the meaning of Rule 433(d)(8)(i) that has been reviewed by the Representative. The Company represents that it has treated or agrees that it will treat each such free writing prospectus consented to, or deemed consented to, by the Underwriters as an “issuer free writing prospectus,” as defined in Rule 433, and that it has complied and will comply with the applicable requirements of Rule 433 with respect thereto, including timely filing with the Commission where required, legending and record keeping. If at any time following issuance of an Issuer Free Writing Prospectus there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus conflicted or would conflict with the information contained in the Registration Statement or included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company will promptly notify the Underwriters and will promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Issuer Free Writing Prospectus to eliminate or correct such conflict, untrue statement or omission.

 

3.2.5. Testing-the-Waters Communications. If at any time following the distribution of any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication there occurred or occurs an event or development as a result of which such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication included or would include an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or would omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at that subsequent time, not misleading, the Company shall promptly notify the Representative and shall promptly amend or supplement, at its own expense, such Written Testing-the-Waters Communication to eliminate or correct such untrue statement or omission.

 

3.3 Delivery to the Underwriters of Registration Statements. The Company has delivered or made available or shall deliver or make available to the Representative and counsel for the Representative, without charge, signed copies of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (including exhibits filed therewith) and signed copies of all consents and certificates of experts, and will also deliver to the Underwriters, without charge, a conformed copy of the Registration Statement as originally filed and each amendment thereto (without exhibits) for each of the Underwriters. The copies of the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

 

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3.4 Delivery to the Underwriters of Prospectuses. The Company has delivered or made available or will deliver or make available to each Underwriter, without charge, as many copies of each Preliminary Prospectus as such Underwriter reasonably requested, and the Company hereby consents to the use of such copies for purposes permitted by the Securities Act. The Company will furnish to each Underwriter, without charge, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, such number of copies of the Prospectus (as amended or supplemented) as such Underwriter may reasonably request. The Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto furnished to the Underwriters will be identical to the electronically transmitted copies thereof filed with the Commission pursuant to EDGAR, except to the extent permitted by Regulation S-T.

 

3.5 Effectiveness and Events Requiring Notice to the Representative. The Company shall use its best efforts to cause the Registration Statement to remain effective with a current prospectus for at least nine (9) months after the Applicable Time, and shall notify the Representative immediately and confirm the notice in writing: (i) of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and any amendment thereto; (ii) of the issuance by the Commission of any stop order or of the initiation, or, to the Company’s knowledge, the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (iii) of the issuance by any state securities commission of any proceedings for the suspension of the qualification of the Public Securities for offering or sale in any jurisdiction or of the initiation, or, to the Company’s knowledge, the threatening, of any proceeding for that purpose; (iv) of the mailing and delivery to the Commission for filing of any amendment or supplement to the Registration Statement or Prospectus; (v) of the receipt of any comments or request for any additional information from the Commission; and (vi) of the happening of any event during the period described in this Section 3.5 that, in the judgment of the Company, makes any statement of a material fact made in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus untrue or that requires the making of any changes in (a) the Registration Statement in order to make the statements therein not misleading, or (b) in the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus in order to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. If the Commission or any state securities commission shall enter a stop order or suspend such qualification at any time, the Company shall make every reasonable effort to obtain promptly the lifting of such order.

 

3.6 Review of Financial Statements. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company, at its expense, shall cause its regularly engaged independent registered public accounting firm to review (but not audit) the Company’s financial statements for each of the three fiscal quarters immediately preceding the announcement of any quarterly financial information provided that the foregoing requirement shall automatically terminate upon the consummation of a Fundamental Transaction.

 

3.7 Listing. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to maintain the listing of the shares of Common Stock (including the Public Securities) on the Exchange, and shall not voluntarily delist the shares of Common Stock (including the Public Securities) on the Exchange without the prior written consent of the Representative, in each case for at least three (3) from the date of this Agreement; provided that the foregoing requirement shall automatically terminate upon the consummation of a Fundamental Transaction.

 

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3.8 Financial Public Relations Firm. As of the Effective Date, the Company shall have retained a financial public relations firm reasonably acceptable to the Representative and the Company, which shall initially be RedChip Companies, Inc., which firm shall be experienced in assisting issuers in initial public offerings of securities and in their relations with their security holders, and shall retain such firm or another firm reasonably acceptable to the Representative for a period of not less than two (2) years after the Effective Date, provided that the foregoing requirement shall automatically terminate in connection with the consummation of a Fundamental Transaction.

 

3.9 Reports to the Representative.

 

3.9.1. Periodic Reports, etc. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall furnish or make available to the Representative copies of such financial statements and other periodic and special reports as the Company from time to time furnishes generally to holders of any class of its securities and also promptly furnish to the Representative: (i) a copy of each periodic report the Company shall be required to file with the Commission under the Exchange Act and the Exchange Act Regulations; (ii) a copy of every press release and every news item and article with respect to the Company or its affairs which was released by the Company; (iii) a copy of each Form 8-K prepared and filed by the Company; (iv) five copies of each registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act; and (v) such additional documents and information with respect to the Company and the affairs of any future subsidiaries of the Company as the Representative may from time to time reasonably request; provided the Representative shall sign, if requested by the Company, a Regulation FD compliant confidentiality agreement which is reasonably acceptable to the Representative and Representative Counsel in connection with the Representative’s receipt of such information. Documents filed with the Commission pursuant to its EDGAR system shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Representative pursuant to this Section 3.9.1.

 

3.9.2. Transfer Agent; Transfer Sheets. For a period of three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, the Company shall retain a transfer agent and registrar acceptable to the Representative (the “Transfer Agent”) and shall furnish to the Representative at the Company’s sole cost and expense such transfer sheets of the Company’s securities as the Representative may reasonably request, including the daily and monthly consolidated transfer sheets of the Transfer Agent and DTC. VStock Transfer, LLC is acceptable to the Representative to act as Transfer Agent for the shares of Common Stock.

 

3.9.3. Trading Reports. During such time as the Public Securities are listed on the Exchange, the Company shall provide, if available and upon the Representative’s request, to the Representative, at the Company’s expense, such reports published by Exchange relating to price trading of the Public Securities, as the Representative shall reasonably request. Documents made freely available by the Exchange through its website shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Representative pursuant to this Section 3.9.3.

 

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3.10 Payment of Expenses

 

The Company hereby agrees to pay on each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any, to the extent not paid at the Closing Date, all expenses incident to the performance of the obligations of the Company under this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (a) all filing fees and communication expenses relating to the registration of the shares of Common Stock to be sold in the Offering (including the Over-allotment Shares) with the Commission; (b) all Public Filing System filing fees associated with the review of the Offering by FINRA; (c) all fees and expenses relating to the listing of such Public Securities on the Exchange and such other stock exchanges as the Company and the Representative together determine, including any fees charged by DTC for new securities; (d) all fees, expenses and disbursements relating to background checks of the Company’s officers and directors in an amount not to exceed $15,000 in the aggregate; (e) all fees, expenses and disbursements relating to the registration or qualification of the Public Securities under the “blue sky” securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions as the Representative may reasonably designate (including, without limitation, all filing and registration fees); (f) all fees, expenses and disbursements relating to the registration, qualification or exemption of the Public Securities under the securities laws of such foreign jurisdictions as the Representative may reasonably designate; (g) the costs of all mailing and printing of the underwriting documents (including, without limitation, the Underwriting Agreement, any Blue Sky Surveys and, if appropriate, any Agreement Among Underwriters, Selected Dealers’ Agreement, Underwriters’ Questionnaire and Power of Attorney), Registration Statements, Prospectuses and all amendments, supplements and exhibits thereto and as many preliminary and final Prospectuses as the Representative may reasonably deem necessary; (h) the costs and expenses of the public relations firm referred to in Section 3.8; (i) the costs of preparing, printing and delivering certificates representing the Public Securities; (j) fees and expenses of the transfer agent for the shares of Common Stock; (k) stock transfer and/or stamp taxes, if any, payable upon the transfer of securities from the Company to the Underwriters; (l) the costs associated with post-Closing advertising the Offering in the national editions of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times; (m) the costs associated with bound volumes of the public offering materials as well as commemorative mementos and lucite tombstones, each of which the Company or its designee will provide within a reasonable time after the Closing in such quantities as the Representative may reasonably request, in an amount not to exceed $3,000; (n) the fees and expenses of the Company’s accountants; (o) the fees and expenses of the Company’s legal counsel and other agents and representatives; (p) fees and expenses of the Representative’s legal counsel not to exceed $554,330; (q) the $29,500 cost associated with the Underwriter’s use of Ipreo’s book-building, prospectus tracking and compliance software for the Offering; (r) $10,000 for data services and communications expenses; and (s) up to $30,000 of the Underwriters’ actual accountable “road show” expenses for the Offering. The Representative may deduct from the net proceeds of the Offering payable to the Company on the Closing Date, or the Option Closing Date, if any, the expenses set forth herein to be paid by the Company to the Underwriters.

 

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3.11 Application of Net Proceeds. The Company shall apply the net proceeds from the Offering received by it in a manner consistent with the application thereof described under the caption “Use of Proceeds” in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.

 

3.12 Delivery of Earnings Statements to Security Holders. The Company shall make generally available to its security holders as soon as practicable, but not later than the first day of the fifteenth (15th) full calendar month following the date of this Agreement, an earnings statement (which need not be certified by independent registered public accounting firm unless required by the Securities Act or the Securities Act Regulations, but which shall satisfy the provisions of Rule 158(a) under Section 11(a) of the Securities Act) covering a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months beginning after the date of this Agreement. If such earnings statement is available on Edgar it shall be deemed to have been delivered to the Representative pursuant to this Section 3.12.

 

3.13 Stabilization. Neither the Company nor, to its knowledge, any of its employees, directors or shareholders (without the consent of the Representative) has taken or shall take, directly or indirectly, any action designed to or that has constituted or that might reasonably be expected to cause or result in, under Regulation M of the Exchange Act, or otherwise, stabilization or manipulation of the price of any security of the Company to facilitate the sale or resale of the Public Securities.

 

3.14 Internal Controls. The Company shall maintain a system 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 in order to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance 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 existing assets at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken with respect to any differences.

 

3.15 Accountants. As of the date of this Agreement, the Company shall retain an independent registered public accounting firm reasonably acceptable to the Representative, and the Company shall continue to retain a nationally recognized independent registered public accounting firm for a period of at least three (3) years after the date of this Agreement, provided that the foregoing requirement shall automatically terminate upon the consummation of a Fundamental Transaction. The Representative acknowledges that the Auditor is acceptable to the Representative.

 

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3.16 FINRA. The Company shall advise the Representative (who shall make an appropriate filing with FINRA) if it is or becomes aware that (i) any officer or director of the Company, (ii) any beneficial owner of 5% or more of any class of the Company’s securities or (iii) any beneficial owner of the Company’s unregistered equity securities which were acquired during the 180 days immediately preceding the filing of the Registration Statement is or becomes an affiliate or associated person of a FINRA member participating in the Offering (as determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of FINRA).

 

3.17 No Fiduciary Duties. The Company acknowledges and agrees that the Underwriters’ responsibility to the Company is solely contractual in nature and that none of the Underwriters or their affiliates or any selling agent shall be deemed to be acting in a fiduciary capacity, or otherwise owes any fiduciary duty to the Company or any of its affiliates in connection with the Offering and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

3.18 Company Lock-Up Agreements.

 

3.18.1. Restriction on Sales of Capital Stock. The Company, on behalf of itself and any successor entity, agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Representative, it will not, for a period of 90 days after the Closing Date (the “Lock-Up Period”), (i) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company; (ii) file or caused to be filed any registration statement with the Commission relating to the offering of any shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company; (iii) complete any offering of debt securities of the Company, other than entering into a line of credit with a traditional bank or (iv) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of capital stock of the Company, whether any such transaction described in clause (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) above is to be settled by delivery of shares of capital stock of the Company or such other securities, in cash or otherwise.

 

The restrictions contained in this Section 3.18.1 shall not apply to (i) the shares of Common Stock to be sold hereunder, (ii) the issuance by the Company of shares of Common Stock upon the exercise of a stock option or warrant or the conversion of a security outstanding on the date hereof, of which the Representative has been advised in writing or which is disclosed in the Registration Statement, provided that such options, warrants, and securities have not been amended since the date of this Agreement to increase the number of such securities or to decrease the exercise price, exchange price or conversion price of such securities or to extend the term of such securities, or (iii) the issuance by the Company of stock options or shares of capital stock of the Company under any equity compensation plan of the Company, (iv) the issuance of securities in connection with mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing arrangements or any other similar non-capital raising transactions approved by the independent members of the Company’s Board of Directors, not to exceed 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, or (v) the issuance of securities in connection with the Proposed Acquisition, provided that, in each of (iii), (iv) and (v) above, the underlying shares shall be restricted from sale during the entire Lock-Up Period.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 3.18, elsewhere in this Agreement or in any Lock-Up Agreement, the Representative shall permit any Person that is a party to a Lock-Up Agreement that is not an individual, to transfer shares of Capital Stock to such Person’s stockholders or members so long as such stockholders or members enter into a Lock-Up Agreement.

 

3.18.2. Restriction on Continuous Offerings. Notwithstanding the restrictions contained in Section 3.18.1, the Company, on behalf of itself and any successor entity, agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Representative, it will not, for a period of 12 months after the date of this Agreement, directly or indirectly in any “at-the-market” or continuous equity transaction, offer to sell, sell, contract to sell, grant any option to sell or otherwise dispose of shares of capital stock of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of capital stock of the Company.

 

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3.19 Release of D&O Lock-up Period. If the Representative, in its sole discretion, agrees to release or waive the restrictions set forth in the Lock-Up Agreements described in Section 2.24 hereof for an officer or director of the Company and provide the Company with notice of the impending release or waiver at least three (3) Business Days before the effective date of the release or waiver, the Company agrees to announce the impending release or waiver by a press release substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto through a major news service at least two (2) Business Days before the effective date of the release or waiver.

 

3.20 Blue Sky Qualifications. The Company shall use its best efforts, in cooperation with the Underwriters, if necessary, to qualify the Public Securities for offering and sale under the applicable securities laws of such states and other jurisdictions (domestic or foreign) as the Representative may designate and to maintain such qualifications in effect so long as required to complete the distribution of the Public Securities; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to file any general consent to service of process or to qualify as a foreign corporation or as a dealer in securities in any jurisdiction in which it is not so qualified or to subject itself to taxation in respect of doing business in any jurisdiction in which it is not otherwise so subject.

 

3.21 Reporting Requirements. The Company, during the period when a prospectus relating to the Public Securities is (or, but for the exception afforded by Rule 172, would be) required to be delivered under the Securities Act, will file all documents required to be filed with the Commission pursuant to the Exchange Act within the time periods required by the Exchange Act and Exchange Act Regulations. Additionally, the Company shall report the use of proceeds from the issuance of the Public Securities as may be required under Rule 463 under the Securities Act Regulations.

 

3.22 Emerging Growth Company Status. The Company shall promptly notify the Representative if the Company ceases to be an Emerging Growth Company at any time prior to the later of (i) completion of the distribution of the Public Securities within the meaning of the Securities Act and (ii) fifteen (15) days following the completion of the Lock-Up Period.

 

3.23 Proposed Acquisition. The Company will use commercially reasonable efforts to complete the transactions comprising the Proposed Acquisition as, and within the time period, described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.

 

4. Conditions of Underwriters’ Obligations. The obligations of the Underwriters to purchase and pay for the Public Securities, as provided herein, shall be subject to (i) the continuing accuracy of the representations and warranties of the Company as of the date hereof and as of each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any; (ii) the accuracy of the statements of officers of the Company made pursuant to the provisions hereof; (iii) the performance by the Company of its obligations hereunder; and (iv) the following conditions:

 

4.1 Regulatory Matters.

 

4.1.1. Effectiveness of Registration Statement; Rule 430A Information. The Registration Statement has become effective not later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the date of this Agreement or such later date and time as shall be consented to in writing by you, and, at each of the Closing Date and any Option Closing Date, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto has been issued under the Securities Act, no order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus or the Prospectus has been issued and no proceedings for any of those purposes have been instituted or are pending or, to the Company’s knowledge, contemplated by the Commission. The Company has complied with each request (if any) from the Commission for additional information. The Prospectus containing the Rule 430A Information shall have been filed with the Commission in the manner and within the time frame required by Rule 424(b) (without reliance on Rule 424(b)(8)) or a post-effective amendment providing such information shall have been filed with, and declared effective by, the Commission in accordance with the requirements of Rule 430A.

 

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4.1.2. FINRA Clearance. On or before the date of this Agreement, the Representative shall have received clearance from FINRA as to the amount of compensation allowable or payable to the Underwriters as described in the Registration Statement.

 

4.1.3. Exchange Stock Market Clearance. On the Closing Date, the Company’s Public Securities, shall have been approved for listing on the Exchange, subject only to official notice of issuance. On the first Option Closing Date (if any), the Company’s Public Securities, shall have been approved for listing on the Exchange, subject only to official notice of issuance.

 

4.2 Company Counsel Matters.

 

4.2.1. Closing Date Opinion of Counsel. On the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received the favorable opinion of Bevilacqua PLLC (“Issuer’s Counsel”), counsel to the Company, dated the Closing Date and addressed to the Representative, substantially in the form of Exhibit D attached hereto.

4.2.2. Opinion of Special Tax Counsel for the Company. On the Closing Date, the Representative shall have received the opinion of Potomac Law Group PLLC, special tax counsel for the Company, dated the Closing Date, addressed to the Representative substantially in the form of Exhibit E attached hereto.

 

4.2.3. Option Closing Date Opinions of Counsel. On the Option Closing Date, if any, the Representative shall have received the favorable opinion of each counsel listed in Sections 4.2.1 and 4.2.2, dated the Option Closing Date, addressed to the Representative and in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Representative, confirming as of the Option Closing Date, the statements made by such counsels in their respective opinions delivered on the Closing Date.

 

4.2.4. Reliance. In rendering such opinions, such counsel may rely: (i) as to matters involving the application of laws other than the laws of the United States and jurisdictions in which they are admitted, to the extent such counsel deems proper and to the extent specified in such opinion, if at all, upon an opinion or opinions (in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Representative) of other counsel reasonably acceptable to the Representative, familiar with the applicable laws; and (ii) as to matters of fact, to the extent they deem proper, on certificates or other written statements of officers of the Company and officers of departments of various jurisdictions having custody of documents respecting the corporate existence or good standing of the Company, provided that copies of any such statements or certificates shall be delivered to Representative Counsel if requested. The opinion of Issuer’s Counsel and any opinion relied upon by Issuer’s Counsel shall include a statement to the effect that it may be relied upon by Representative Counsel in its opinion delivered to the Underwriters.

 

4.3 Comfort Letters.

 

4.3.1. Cold Comfort Letter. At the time this Agreement is executed you shall have received a cold comfort letter containing statements and information of the type customarily included in accountants’ comfort letters with respect to the financial statements and certain financial information contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, addressed to the Representative and in form and substance satisfactory in all respects to you and to the Auditor, dated as of the date of this Agreement.

 

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4.3.2. Bring-down Comfort Letter. At each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any, the Representative shall have received from the Auditor a letter, dated as of the Closing Date or the Option Closing Date, as applicable, to the effect that the Auditor reaffirms the statements made in the letter furnished pursuant to Section 4.3.1, except that the specified date referred to shall be a date not more than three (3) business days prior to the Closing Date or the Option Closing Date, as applicable.

 

4.4 Officers’ Certificates.

 

4.4.1. Officers’ Certificate. The Company shall have furnished to the Representative a certificate, dated the Closing Date and any Option Closing Date (if such date is other than the Closing Date), of its Chief Executive Officer, its President and its Chief Financial Officer stating that (i) such officers have carefully examined the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus and the Prospectus and, in their opinion, the Registration Statement and each amendment thereto, as of the Applicable Time and as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), did not include any untrue statement of a material fact and did not omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and the Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time and as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus as of its date and as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), the Prospectus and each amendment or supplement thereto, as of the respective date thereof and as of the Closing Date, did not include any untrue statement of a material fact and did not omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, (ii) since the effective date of the Registration Statement, no event has occurred which should have been set forth in a supplement or amendment to the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus, (iii) to the best of their knowledge after reasonable investigation, as of the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), the representations and warranties of the Company in this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects (except for those representations and warranties qualified as to materiality, which shall be true and correct in all respects, and except for those representations and warranties which refer to facts existing at a specific date, which shall be true and correct as of such date) and the Company has complied with all agreements and satisfied all conditions on its part to be performed or satisfied hereunder at or prior to the Closing Date (or any Option Closing Date if such date is other than the Closing Date), and (iv) there has not been, subsequent to the date of the most recent audited financial statements included or incorporated by reference in the Pricing Disclosure Package, any material adverse change in the financial position or results of operations of the Company, or any change or development that, singularly or in the aggregate, would involve a material adverse change or a prospective material adverse change, in or affecting the condition (financial or otherwise), results of operations, business, assets or prospects of the Company, except as set forth in the Prospectus.

 

4.4.2. Secretary’s Certificate. At each of the Closing Date and the Option Closing Date, if any, the Representative shall have received a certificate of the Company signed by the Secretary of the Company, dated the Closing Date or the Option Date, as the case may be, respectively, certifying: (i) that each of the Charter and Bylaws is true and complete, has not been modified and is in full force and effect; (ii) that the resolutions of the Company’s Board of Directors relating to the Offering are in full force and effect and have not been modified; (iii) as to the accuracy and completeness of all correspondence between the Company or its counsel and the Commission; and (iv) as to the incumbency of the officers of the Company. The documents referred to in such certificate shall be attached to such certificate.

 

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4.5 No Material Changes. Prior to and on each of the Closing Date and each Option Closing Date, if any: (i) there shall have been no Material Adverse Change from the latest dates as of which such condition is set forth in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus; (ii) no action, suit or proceeding, at law or in equity, shall have been pending or threatened against the Company or any Insider before or by any court or federal or state commission, board or other administrative agency wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling or finding would result in a Material Adverse Change (iii) no stop order shall have been issued under the Securities Act and no proceedings therefor shall have been initiated or threatened by the Commission; and (iv) the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto shall contain all material statements which are required to be stated therein in accordance with the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations and shall conform in all material respects to the requirements of the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations, and neither the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package nor the Prospectus nor any amendment or supplement thereto shall contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

 

4.6 Delivery of Agreements.

 

4.6.1. Lock-Up Agreements. On or before the date of this Agreement, the Company shall have delivered to the Representative executed copies of the Lock-Up Agreements from each of the persons listed in Schedule 3 hereto.

 

4.6.2. Reserved.

 

4.7 Additional Documents. At the Closing Date and at each Option Closing Date (if any) Representative Counsel shall have been furnished with such documents and opinions as they may require for the purpose of enabling Representative Counsel to deliver an opinion to the Underwriters, or in order to evidence the accuracy of any of the representations or warranties, or the fulfillment of any of the conditions, herein contained; and all proceedings taken by the Company in connection with the issuance and sale of the Public Securities as herein contemplated shall be satisfactory in form and substance to the Representative and Representative Counsel.

 

4.8 Waiver of Registration Rights. The Company shall have delivered to the Representative an instrument signed by each party that has rights to cause the Company to register its securities as part of the Offering waiving such rights and such instrument shall be in form and substance satisfactory to the Representative.

 

4.9 Closing of the Proposed Acquisition. At the Closing Date, the transaction comprising the Proposed Acquisition shall have been closed.

 

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5. Indemnification.

 

5.1 Indemnification of the Underwriters.

 

5.1.1. General. Subject to the conditions set forth below, the Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless each Underwriter, its affiliates and each of its and their respective directors, officers, members, employees, representatives, partners, shareholders, affiliates, counsel, and agents and each person, if any, who controls any such Underwriter within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act (collectively the “Underwriter Indemnified Parties,” and each an “Underwriter Indemnified Party”), against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and reasonable and documented expense whatsoever (including but not limited to any and all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, whether arising out of any action between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and the Company or between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and any third party, or otherwise) to which they or any of them may become subject under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any other statute or at common law or otherwise or under the laws of foreign countries (a “Claim”), (i) arising out of or based upon any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in (A) the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Prospectus, or in any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or in any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication (as from time to time each may be amended and supplemented); (B) any materials or information provided to investors by, or with the approval of, the Company in connection with the marketing of the Offering, including any “road show” or investor presentations made to investors by the Company (whether in person or electronically); or (C) any application or other document or written communication (in this Section 5, collectively called “application”) executed by the Company or based upon written information furnished by the Company in any jurisdiction in order to qualify the Public Securities under the securities laws thereof or filed with the Commission, any state securities commission or agency, the Exchange or any other national securities exchange; or the omission or alleged omission therefrom of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless any Indemnified Person with respect to any Claims or expenses incurred by to the extent that such Claims or expenses are finally judicially determined to have resulted from the fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct of such Underwriter Indemnified Party or the breach of this Agreement or any obligations of confidentiality owed to the Company or with respect to untrue statements or omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions made in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or in any application, in reliance upon, and in strict conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information, and in any such event, any Expenses advanced by the Company to such Indemnified Person shall be reimbursed or (ii) otherwise arising in connection with or allegedly in connection with the Offering ; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless any Indemnified Person with respect to any Claims or expenses incurred by it to the extent that such Claims or expenses are finally judicially determined (and not subject to any right of appeal) to have resulted from the fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith of such Underwriter Indemnified Party, and in any such event, any Expenses advanced by the Company to such Indemnified Person with respect to the foregoing shall be reimbursed. The Company also agrees that it will reimburse each Underwriter Indemnified Party for all reasonable and documented reasonable and documented fees and expenses (including but not limited to any and all legal or other expenses reasonably incurred in investigating, preparing or defending against any litigation, commenced or threatened, or any claim whatsoever, whether arising out of any action between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and the Company or between any of the Underwriter Indemnified Parties and any third party, or otherwise) (collectively, the “Expenses”), and further agrees wherever and whenever possible to advance payment of Expenses as they are incurred by an Underwriter Indemnified Party in investigating, preparing, pursuing or defending any Claim.

 

5.1.2. Procedure. If any action is brought against an Underwriter Indemnified Party in respect of which indemnity may be sought against the Company pursuant to Section 5.1.1, such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the institution of such action and the Company shall assume the defense of such action, including the employment and fees of counsel (subject to the approval of such Underwriter Indemnified Party) (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned)) and payment of reasonable and documented expenses if an Underwriter Indemnified Party requests that the Company do so. Such Underwriter Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ its or their own counsel in any such case, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of the Company, and shall be advanced by the Company. The Company shall not be liable for any settlement of any action effected without its consent (which shall not be unreasonably withheld). In addition, the Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Underwriters, settle, compromise or consent to the entry of any judgment in or otherwise seek to terminate any pending or threatened action in respect of which advancement, reimbursement, indemnification or contribution may be sought hereunder (whether or not such Underwriter Indemnified Party is a party thereto) unless such settlement, compromise, consent or termination (i) includes an unconditional release of each Underwriter Indemnified Party, acceptable to such Underwriter Indemnified Party, from all liabilities, expenses and claims arising out of such action for which indemnification or contribution may be sought and (ii) does not include a statement as to or an admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act, by or on behalf of any Underwriter Indemnified Party.

 

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5.2 Indemnification of the Company. Each Underwriter, severally and not jointly, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its directors, its officers who signed the Registration Statement and persons who control the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act against any and all loss, liability, claim, damage and expense described in the foregoing indemnity from the Company to the several Underwriters, as incurred, but only with respect to untrue statements or omissions, or alleged untrue statements or omissions made in the Registration Statement, any Preliminary Prospectus, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or in any application, in reliance upon, and in strict conformity with, the Underwriters’ Information. In case any action shall be brought against the Company or any other person so indemnified based on any Preliminary Prospectus, the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or Prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto or any application, and in respect of which indemnity may be sought against any Underwriter, such Underwriter shall have the rights and duties given to the Company, and the Company and each other person so indemnified shall have the rights and duties given to the several Underwriters by the provisions of Section 5.1.2. The Company agrees promptly to notify the Representative of the commencement of any litigation or proceedings against the Company or any of its officers, directors or any person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act, in connection with the issuance and sale of the Public Securities or in connection with the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package, the Prospectus, or any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or any Written Testing-the-Waters Communication.

 

5.3 Contribution.

 

5.3.1. Contribution Rights. If the indemnification provided for in this Section 5 shall for any reason be unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an indemnified party under Section 5.1 or 5.2 in respect of any loss, claim, damage or liability, or any action in respect thereof, referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party, contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, (i) in such proportion as shall be appropriate to reflect the relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, from the Offering of the Public Securities, or (ii) if the allocation provided by clause (i) above is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause (i) above but also the relative fault of the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, with respect to the statements or omissions that resulted in such loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and the Underwriters, on the other, with respect to such Offering shall be deemed to be in the same proportion as the total net proceeds from the Offering of the Public Securities purchased under this Agreement (before deducting expenses) received by the Company, as set forth in the table on the cover page of the Prospectus, on the one hand, and the total underwriting discounts and commissions received by the Underwriters with respect to the shares of the Common Stock purchased under this Agreement, as set forth in the table on the cover page of the Prospectus, on the other hand. The relative fault shall be determined by reference to whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the Company or the Underwriters, the intent of the parties and their relative knowledge, access to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission. The Company and the Underwriters agree that it would not be just and equitable if contributions pursuant to this Section 5.3.1 were to be determined by pro rata allocation (even if the Underwriters were treated as one entity for such purpose) or by any other method of allocation that does not take into account the equitable considerations referred to herein. The amount paid or payable by an indemnified party as a result of the loss, claim, damage or liability, or action in respect thereof, referred to above in this Section 5.3.1 shall be deemed to include, for purposes of this Section 5.3.1, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by such indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any such action or claim. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5.3.1 in no event shall an Underwriter be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the total underwriting discounts and commissions received by such Underwriter with respect to the Offering of the Public Securities exceeds the amount of any damages that such Underwriter has otherwise been required to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.

 

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5.3.2. Contribution Procedure. Within fifteen (15) days after receipt by any party to this Agreement (or its representative) of notice of the commencement of any action, suit or proceeding, such party will, if a claim for contribution in respect thereof is to be made against another party (“contributing party”), notify the contributing party of the commencement thereof, but the failure to so notify the contributing party will not relieve it from any liability which it may have to any other party other than for contribution hereunder. In case any such action, suit or proceeding is brought against any party, and such party notifies a contributing party or its representative of the commencement thereof within the aforesaid 15 days, the contributing party will be entitled to participate therein with the notifying party and any other contributing party similarly notified. Any such contributing party shall not be liable to any party seeking contribution on account of any settlement of any claim, action or proceeding affected by such party seeking contribution on account of any settlement of any claim, action or proceeding affected by such party seeking contribution without the written consent of such contributing party. The contribution provisions contained in this Section 5.3.2 are intended to supersede, to the extent permitted by law, any right to contribution under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or otherwise available. Each Underwriter’s obligations to contribute pursuant to this Section 5.3 are several and not joint.

 

6. Default by an Underwriter.

 

6.1 Default Not Exceeding 10% of Firm Securities or Option Securities. If any Underwriter or Underwriters shall default in its or their obligations to purchase the Firm Securities or the Option Securities, if the Over-allotment Option is exercised hereunder, and if the number of the Firm Securities or Option Securities with respect to which such default relates does not exceed in the aggregate 10% of the number of Firm Securities or Option Securities that all Underwriters have agreed to purchase hereunder, then such Firm Securities or Option Securities to which the default relates shall be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters in proportion to their respective commitments hereunder.

 

6.2 Default Exceeding 10% of Firm Securities or Option Securities. In the event that the default addressed in Section 6.1 relates to more than 10% of the Firm Securities or Option Securities, you may in your discretion arrange for yourself or for another party or parties to purchase such Firm Securities or Option Securities to which such default relates on the terms contained herein. If, within one (1) Business Day after such default relating to more than 10% of the Firm Securities or Option Securities, you do not arrange for the purchase of such Firm Securities or Option Securities, then the Company shall be entitled to a further period of one (1) Business Day within which to procure another party or parties satisfactory to you to purchase said Firm Securities or Option Securities on such terms. In the event that neither you nor the Company arrange for the purchase of the Firm Securities or Option Securities to which a default relates as provided in this Section 6, this Agreement will automatically be terminated without liability on the part of the Company (except as provided in Sections 3.9 and 5 hereof) or the several Underwriters (except as provided in Section 5 hereof); provided, however, that if such default occurs with respect to the Option Securities, this Agreement will not terminate as to the Firm Securities; and provided, further, that nothing herein shall relieve a defaulting Underwriter of its liability, if any, to the other Underwriters and to the Company for damages occasioned by its default hereunder.

 

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6.3 Postponement of Closing Date. In the event that the Firm Securities or Option Securities to which the default relates are to be purchased by the non-defaulting Underwriters, or are to be purchased by another party or parties as aforesaid, you or the Company shall have the right to postpone the Closing Date or Option Closing Date for a reasonable period, but not in any event exceeding five (5) Business Days, in order to effect whatever changes may thereby be made necessary in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus or in any other documents and arrangements, and the Company agrees to file promptly any amendment to the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus that in the opinion of counsel for the Underwriter may thereby be made necessary. The term “Underwriter” as used in this Agreement shall include any party substituted under this Section 6 with like effect as if it had originally been a party to this Agreement with respect to such shares of Common Stock.

 

7. Additional Covenants.

 

7.1 Board Composition and Board Designations. The Company shall ensure that: (i) the qualifications of the persons serving as members of the Board of Directors and the overall composition of the Board comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, with the Exchange Act and with the listing rules of the Exchange or any other national securities exchange, as the case may be, in the event the Company seeks to have its Public Securities listed on another exchange or quoted on an automated quotation system, and (ii) if applicable, at least one member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert,” as such term is defined under Regulation S-K and the listing rules of the Exchange.

 

7.2 Prohibition on Press Releases and Public Announcements. The Company shall not issue press releases or engage in any other publicity, without the Representative’s prior written consent, for a period ending at 5:00 p.m., Eastern time, on the first (1st) Business Day following the forty-fifth (45th) day after the Closing Date, other than normal and customary releases issued in the ordinary course of the Company’s business.

 

8. Effective Date of this Agreement and Termination Thereof.

 

8.1 Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective when both the Company and the Representative have executed the same and delivered counterparts of such signatures to the other party.

 

8.2 Termination. The Representative shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to any Closing Date, (i) if any domestic or international event or act or occurrence has materially disrupted, or in your opinion will in the immediate future materially disrupt, general securities markets in the United States; or (ii) if trading on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC shall have been suspended or materially limited, or minimum or maximum prices for trading shall have been fixed, or maximum ranges for prices for securities shall have been required by FINRA or by order of the Commission or any other government authority having jurisdiction; or (iii) if the United States shall have become involved in a new war or an increase in major hostilities; or (iv) if a banking moratorium has been declared by a New York State or federal authority; or (v) if a moratorium on foreign exchange trading has been declared which materially adversely impacts the United States securities markets; or (vi) if the Company shall have sustained a material loss by fire, flood, accident, hurricane, earthquake, theft, sabotage or other calamity or malicious act which, whether or not such loss shall have been insured, will, in your opinion, make it inadvisable to proceed with the delivery of the Firm Securities or Option Securities; or (vii) if the Company is in material breach of any of its representations, warranties or covenants hereunder; or (viii) if the Representative shall have become aware after the date hereof of such a material adverse change in the conditions or prospects of the Company, or such adverse material change in general market conditions as in the Representative’s judgment would make it impracticable to proceed with the offering, sale and/or delivery of the Public Securities or to enforce contracts made by the Underwriters for the sale of the Public Securities.

 

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8.3 Expenses. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, except in the case of a default by the Underwriters, pursuant to Section 6.2 above and subject to the last sentence of Section 3.10 hereof, in the event that this Agreement shall not be carried out for any reason whatsoever, within the time specified herein or any extensions thereof pursuant to the terms herein, the Company shall be obligated to pay to the Underwriters their actual and accountable out-of-pocket expenses related to the transactions contemplated herein then due and payable (including the fees and disbursements of Representative Counsel) up to $250,000, inclusive of the $50,000 advance for accountable expenses previously paid by the Company to the Representative (the “Advance”) and upon demand the Company shall pay the full amount thereof to the Representative on behalf of the Underwriters; provided, however, that such expense cap in no way limits or impairs the indemnification and contribution provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any advance received by the Representative will be reimbursed to the Company to the extent not actually incurred in compliance with FINRA Rule 5110(f)(2)(C).

 

8.4 Indemnification. Notwithstanding any contrary provision contained in this Agreement, any election hereunder or any termination of this Agreement, and whether or not this Agreement is otherwise carried out, the provisions of Section 5 shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be in any way affected by, such election or termination or failure to carry out the terms of this Agreement or any part hereof.

 

8.5 Representations, Warranties, Agreements to Survive. All representations, warranties and agreements contained in this Agreement or in certificates of officers of the Company submitted pursuant hereto, shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of (i) any investigation made by or on behalf of any Underwriter or its Affiliates or selling agents, any person controlling any Underwriter, its officers or directors or any person controlling the Company or (ii) delivery of and payment for the Public Securities.

 

9. Miscellaneous.

 

9.1 Notices. All communications hereunder, except as herein otherwise specifically provided, shall be in writing and shall be mailed (registered or certified mail, return receipt requested), personally delivered or sent by facsimile transmission and confirmed and shall be deemed given when so delivered or faxed and confirmed or if mailed, two (2) days after such mailing.

 

If to the Representative:

 

ThinkEquity

17 State Street, 22nd Fl.

New York, NY 10004

Attn: Mr. Eric Lord, Head of Investment Banking

Fax:

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Loeb & Loeb LLP

345 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10154

Attn: Mitchell S. Nussbaum

Fax:

E-mail:

 

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If to the Company:

 

1847 Goedeker Inc.

3817 Millstone Parkway

St. Charles, MO 63301

Attn: Doug Moore

Fax:

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Bevilacqua PLLC

1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 500

Washington, DC 20036

Attention: Louis A. Bevilacqua

Fax No:

E-mail:

 

9.2 Headings. The headings contained herein are for the sole purpose of convenience of reference, and shall not in any way limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement.

 

9.3 Amendment. This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument executed by each of the parties hereto.

 

9.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (together with the other agreements and documents being delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement) constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and thereof, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings of the parties, oral and written, with respect to the subject matter hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, it is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that all other terms and conditions of that certain engagement letter between the Company and ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., dated April 7, 2021, shall remain in full force and effect.

 

9.5 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall inure solely to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the Representative, the Underwriters, the Company and the controlling persons, directors and officers referred to in Section 5 hereof, and their respective successors, legal representatives, heirs and assigns, and no other person shall have or be construed to have any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of or by virtue of this Agreement or any provisions herein contained. The term “successors and assigns” shall not include a purchaser, in its capacity as such, of securities from any of the Underwriters.

 

9.6 Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction; Trial by Jury. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to conflict of laws principles thereof to the extent that such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of New York. The Company hereby agrees that any action, proceeding or claim against it arising out of, or relating in any way to this Agreement shall be brought and enforced in the New York Supreme Court, County of New York, or in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and irrevocably submits to such jurisdiction, which jurisdiction shall be exclusive. The Company hereby waives any objection to such exclusive jurisdiction and that such courts represent an inconvenient forum. Any such process or summons to be served upon the Company may be served by transmitting a copy thereof by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to it at the address set forth in Section 9.1 hereof. Such mailing shall be deemed personal service and shall be legal and binding upon the Company in any action, proceeding or claim. The Company agrees that the prevailing party(ies) in any such action shall be entitled to recover from the other party(ies) all of its reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses relating to such action or proceeding and/or incurred in connection with the preparation therefor. The Company (on its behalf and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, on behalf of its stockholders and affiliates) and each of the Underwriters hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any and all right to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.

 

9.7 Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of a signed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or email/pdf transmission shall constitute valid and sufficient delivery thereof.

 

9.8 Waiver, etc. The failure of any of the parties hereto to at any time enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of any such provision, nor to in any way effect the validity of this Agreement or any provision hereof or the right of any of the parties hereto to thereafter enforce each and every provision of this Agreement. No waiver of any breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless set forth in a written instrument executed by the party or parties against whom or which enforcement of such waiver is sought; and no waiver of any such breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment shall be construed or deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, non-compliance or non-fulfillment.

 

[Signature Page Follows]

  

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If the foregoing correctly sets forth the understanding between the Underwriters and the Company, please so indicate in the space provided below for that purpose, whereupon this letter shall constitute a binding agreement between us.

 

  Very truly yours,
     
  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
    Name: Douglas T. Moore
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Confirmed as of the date first written above mentioned, on behalf of itself and as Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 hereto:

 

THINKEQUITY  
     
A Division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc.  
     
By: /s/ Kevin Mangan  
  Name: Kevin Mangan  
  Title: Managing Director, Head of Equity Syndicate  

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE]

1847 GOEDEKER INC. – UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT

  

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 1

 

Underwriter  

Total

Number of

Firm
Shares

   

Total

Number of

Firm

Warrants

   

Total

Number of

Option

Shares

   

Total

Number of

Option

Warrants

 
ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc.     91,111,111       91,111,111       2,000,000       2,000,000  
                                 
TOTAL     91,111,111       91,111,111       2,000,000       2,000,000  

 

Sch. 1-1

 

 

SCHEDULE 2-A

 

Pricing Information

 

Number of Firm Shares: 91,111,111

 

Number of Firm Warrants 91,111,111

 

Number of Option Shares: 2,000,000

 

Number of Option Warrants: 2,000,000

 

Purchase Price per Option Share: $2.0832

 

Purchase Price per Option Warrant: $0.0093

 

Public Offering Price per Firm Security: $2.25

 

Underwriting Discount per Firm Security: $0.1575

 

Proceeds to Company per Firm Security (before expenses): $2.0925

 

Sch. 2-1

 

  

SCHEDULE 2-B

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 2-C

 

Written Testing-the-Waters Communications

 

None.

  

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 3

 

List of Lock-Up Parties

 

Douglas T. Moore
Robert D. Barry
Ellery W. Roberts
Edward J. Tobin
Ellette A. Anderson
Clark R. Crosnoe
Paul A. Froning
Glyn C. Milburn
Albert Fouerti
Alan Shor
The 2020 Albert Fouerti Trust
The 2020 Elie Fouerti Trust

 

Sch. 3-1

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

Lock-Up Agreement

 

[●], 2021

 

ThinkEquity

A Division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc.

17 State Street, 22nd Floor

New York, NY 10004

 

As Representative of the several Underwriters named on Schedule 1 to the Underwriting Agreement referenced below

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

The undersigned understands that ThinkEquity, a Division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc. (the “Representative”), proposes to enter into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with 1847 Goedeker Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), providing for a public offering (the “Public Offering”) of shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”) and warrant to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company (the “Securities”).

 

To induce the Representative to continue its efforts in connection with the Public Offering, the undersigned hereby agrees that, without the prior written consent of the Representative, the undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending 90 days after the date of the Underwriting Agreement relating to the Public Offering (the “Lock-Up Period”), (1) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell, grant, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Common Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for Common Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the “Lock-Up Securities”); (2) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities, whether any such transaction described in clause (1) or (2) above is to be settled by delivery of Lock-Up Securities, in cash or otherwise; (3) make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to the registration of any Lock-Up Securities; or (4) publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement relating to any Lock-Up Securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may transfer Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent of the Representative in connection with (a) transactions relating to Lock-Up Securities acquired in open market transactions after the completion of the Public Offering; provided that no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or other public announcement shall be required or shall be voluntarily made in connection with subsequent sales of Lock-Up Securities acquired in such open market transactions; (b) transfers of Lock-Up Securities as a bona fide gift, by will or intestacy or to a family member or trust for the benefit of the undersigned or a family member (for purposes of this lock-up agreement, “family member” means any relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin); (c) transfers of Lock-Up Securities to a charity or educational institution; (d) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other business entity, (i) any transfers of Lock-Up Securities to another corporation, partnership or other business entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the undersigned or (ii) distributions of Lock-Up Securities to members, partners, stockholders, subsidiaries or affiliates (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) of the undersigned; (e) if the undersigned is a trust, to a trustee or beneficiary of the trust; provided that in the case of any transfer pursuant to the foregoing clauses (b), (c), (d) or (e), (i) any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value, (ii) each transferee shall sign and deliver to the Representative a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement and (iii) no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or other public announcement shall be required or shall be voluntarily made; (f) the receipt by the undersigned from the Company of Common Shares upon the vesting of restricted stock awards or stock units or upon the exercise of options to purchase the Company’s Common Shares issued under an equity incentive plan of the Company or an employment arrangement described in the Pricing Prospectus (as defined in the Underwriting Agreement) (the “Plan Shares”) or the transfer of Common Shares or any securities convertible into Common Shares to the Company upon a vesting event of the Company’s securities or upon the exercise of options to purchase the Company’s securities, in each case on a “cashless” or “net exercise” basis or to cover tax obligations of the undersigned in connection with such vesting or exercise, but only to the extent such right expires during the Lock-up Period, provided that no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or other public announcement shall be required or shall be voluntarily made within [90] days after the date of the Underwriting Agreement, and after such [90]th day, if the undersigned is required to file a report under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act reporting a reduction in beneficial ownership of Common Shares during the Lock-Up Period, the undersigned shall include a statement in such schedule or report to the effect that the purpose of such transfer was to cover tax withholding obligations of the undersigned in connection with such vesting or exercise and, provided further, that the Plan Shares shall be subject to the terms of this lock-up agreement; (g) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities pursuant to agreements described in the Pricing Prospectus under which the Company has the option to repurchase such securities or a right of first refusal with respect to the transfer of such securities, provided that if the undersigned is required to file a report under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act reporting a reduction in beneficial ownership of Common Shares during the Lock-Up Period, the undersigned shall include a statement in such schedule or report describing the purpose of the transaction; (h) the establishment of a trading plan pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act for the transfer of Lock-Up Securities, provided that (i) such plan does not provide for the transfer of Lock-Up Securities during the Lock-Up Period and (ii) to the extent a public announcement or filing under the Exchange Act, if any, is required of or voluntarily made by or on behalf of the undersigned or the Company regarding the establishment of such plan, such public announcement or filing shall include a statement to the effect that no transfer of Lock-Up Securities may be made under such plan during the Lock-Up Period; (i) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities that occurs by operation of law, such as pursuant to a qualified domestic order or in connection with a divorce settlement, provided that the transferee agrees to sign and deliver a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement for the balance of the Lock-Up Period, and provided further, that any filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act that is required to be made during the Lock-Up Period as a result of such transfer shall include a statement that such transfer has occurred by operation of law; and (j) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities pursuant to a bona fide third party tender offer, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction made to all holders of the Common Shares involving a change of control (as defined below) of the Company after the closing of the Public Offering and approved by the Company’s board of directors; provided that in the event that the tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction is not completed, the Lock-Up Securities owned by the undersigned shall remain subject to the restrictions contained in this lock-up agreement. For purposes of clause (j) above, “change of control” shall mean the consummation of any bona fide third party tender offer, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or other similar transaction the result of which is that any “person” (as defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), or group of persons, becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 of the Exchange Act) of a majority of total voting power of the voting stock of the Company. The undersigned also agrees and consents to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the Company’s transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the undersigned’s Lock-Up Securities except in compliance with this lock-up agreement. 

Ex. B-1

 

 

The undersigned agrees that, prior to engaging in any transaction or taking any other action that is subject to the terms of this lock-up agreement during the period from the date hereof to and including the 34th day following the expiration of the Lock-Up Period, the undersigned will give notice thereof to the Company and will not consummate any such transaction or take any such action unless it has received written confirmation from the Company that the Lock-Up Period has expired.

 

If the undersigned is an officer or director of the Company, (i) the undersigned agrees that the foregoing restrictions shall be equally applicable to any issuer-directed or “friends and family” Securities that the undersigned may purchase in the Public Offering; (ii) the Representative agrees that, at least three (3) business days before the effective date of any release or waiver of the foregoing restrictions in connection with a transfer of Lock-Up Securities, the Representative will notify the Company of the impending release or waiver; and (iii) the Company has agreed in the Underwriting Agreement to announce the impending release or waiver by press release through a major news service at least two (2) business days before the effective date of the release or waiver. Any release or waiver granted by the Representative hereunder to any such officer or director shall only be effective two (2) business days after the publication date of such press release. The provisions of this paragraph will not apply if (a) the release or waiver is effected solely to permit a transfer of Lock-Up Securities not for consideration and (b) the transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the same terms described in this lock-up agreement to the extent and for the duration that such terms remain in effect at the time of such transfer.

 

The undersigned understands that the Company and the Representative are relying upon this lock-up agreement in proceeding toward consummation of the Public Offering. The undersigned further understands that this lock-up agreement is irrevocable and shall be binding upon the undersigned’s heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

The undersigned understands that, if the Underwriting Agreement is not executed by June 30, 2021, or if the Underwriting Agreement (other than the provisions thereof which survive termination) shall terminate or be terminated prior to payment for and delivery of the Securities to be sold thereunder, then this lock-up agreement shall be void and of no further force or effect.

 

Whether or not the Public Offering actually occurs depends on a number of factors, including market conditions. Any Public Offering will only be made pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement, the terms of which are subject to negotiation between the Company and the Representative.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
   
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  (Signature)
   
   
  (Name of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print)
   
   
  (Title of Signatory, in the case of entities - Please Print)
   
  Address:

 

Ex. B-2

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

Form of Press Release

 

1847 GOEDEKER INC.

 

[Date]

 

1847 Goedeker Inc. (the “Company”) announced today that ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., acting as representative for the underwriters in the Company’s recent public offering of shares of the Company’s common stock, is [waiving] [releasing] a lock-up restriction with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock held by [certain officers or directors] [an officer or director] of the Company. The [waiver] [release] will take effect on , 20 , and the shares may be sold on or after such date.

 

This press release is not an offer or sale of the securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer or sale is prohibited, and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Ex. C-1

 

 

EXHIBIT D

 

Form of Opinion of Counsel

 

(1) The Company is validly existing as a corporation and is in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware with the requisite corporate power and authority to own or lease, as the case may be, and operate its respective properties, and to conduct its business, as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and to enter into and perform its obligations under the Underwriting Agreement. The Company is duly qualified as a foreign corporation to transact business and is in good standing in the State of Missouri

 

(2) All issued and outstanding securities of the Company have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and non-assessable and none of such securities were issued in violation of the preemptive rights of any stockholder of the Company arising by operation of law or under the Charter, the Bylaws or, to such counsel’s knowledge, the Material Contracts (as defined below). The offers and sales of the outstanding securities were at all relevant times either registered under the Securities Act or exempt from such registration requirements. To our knowledge, the authorized and outstanding shares of capital stock of the Company is as set forth in the Prospectus.

 

(3) The Public Securities have been duly authorized for issuance and sale to the Underwriters pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement and, when issued and paid for pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, will be validly issued and fully paid and non-assessable; the holders thereof are not and will not be subject to personal liability solely by reason of being such holders. The issuance of the Public Securities is not and will not be subject to the preemptive or similar rights of any holder of any security of the Company arising by operation of law or under the Charter, the Bylaws or the Material Contracts.

 

(4) The Underwriting Agreement has been duly and validly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company.

 

(5) The Warrant Agent Agreement and the Public Warrants have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes the valid and legally binding obligation of the Company, enforceable against the Company in accordance with its terms, except (a) as such enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, (b) as enforceability of any indemnification or contribution provisions may be limited under the Federal and state securities laws, and (c) that the remedy of specific performance and injunctive and other forms of equitable relief may be subject to the equitable defenses and to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefore may be brought. The shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Public Warrants have been duly authorized and reserved for issuance by all necessary corporate action on the part of the Company and, when issued in accordance with the terms of the Public Warrants, will be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and will not be subject to the preemptive or similar rights of any holders of any security of the Company arising by operation of law or under the Charter, the Bylaws or the Material Contracts.

 

(6) The execution, delivery and performance of the Underwriting Agreement, the Warrant Agent Agreement, the Public Warrants and compliance by the Company with the terms and provisions thereof and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, and the issuance and sale of the Public Securities, do not and will not, whether with or without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, (a) violate, conflict with, or result in a breach of, any of the terms or provisions of, or constitute a default under, or result in the creation or modification of any lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance upon any of the properties or assets of the Company pursuant to the terms of, any mortgage, deed of trust, note, indenture, loan, contract, commitment or other agreement or instrument filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the Registration Statement (collectively, the “Material Contracts”), (b) result in any violation of the provisions of the Charter, the By-laws or any other governing documents of the Company, or (c) violate any law, statute or any judgment, order or decree, rule or regulation known to us to be applicable to the Company of any Governmental Entity, except in the case of each of clauses (a) and (c), for those breaches and violations which would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Change.

 

Ex. D-1

 

 

(7) The Public Securities offered pursuant to the Prospectus conform in all material respects to the description thereof contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus. No United States or state statute or regulation required to be described in the Prospectus is not described as required (except as to the “blue sky” laws of the various states, as to which such counsel expresses no opinions), nor are any contracts or documents of a character required to be described in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus or to be filed or incorporated by reference as exhibits to the Registration Statement not so described or filed as required.

 

(8) The form of certificate used to evidence the Public Securities complies in all material respects with all applicable Delaware law requirements, with any applicable requirements of the Charter and By-laws and with the requirements of the Exchange.

 

(9) The statements in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus under the heading “Description of Capital Stock,” insofar as such statements purport to summarize legal matters, legal conclusions, the Charter, the By-laws, or other agreements or documents discussed therein, fairly summarize the matters described therein in all material respects.

 

(10) The Registration Statement has been declared effective by the Commission under the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations. To our knowledge after reviewing the Commission’s “Stop Orders” web page (http://www.sec.gov/litigation/ stoporders.shtml), no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement has been issued under the Securities Act or any order preventing or suspending the use of any Preliminary Prospectus, any Issuer Free Writing Prospectus or the Prospectus has been issued, and to our knowledge, no proceedings for any such purpose have been instituted or, to our knowledge, are pending by the Commission or any other Governmental Entity. Any required filing of the Prospectus, and any required supplement thereto, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act Regulations, has been made in the manner and within the time period required by Rule 424(b) (without reference to Rule 424(b)(8)).

 

(11) The Company is not required and, after giving effect to the Offering and sale of the Public Securities and the application of the proceeds thereof as described in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, will not be required, to register as an “investment company,” under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

(12) From the time of the initial filing of the Registration Statement to the Commission (or, if earlier, the first date on which the Company engaged directly in or through any Person authorized to act on its behalf in any Testing-the Waters Communication) through the date hereof, the Company has been and is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act.

 

(13) No filing with, or authorization, approval, consent, license, order, registration, qualification or decree of, any Governmental Entity (other than under the Securities Act and the Securities Act Regulations, which have been obtained, or as may be required under the securities or blue sky laws of the various states, as to which such counsel need express no opinion) is necessary or required for the performance by the Company of its obligations under the Underwriting Agreement in connection with the offering, issuance or sale of the Public Securities thereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, except such as have been already made or obtained or as may be required under the rules of the Exchange, state securities laws or the rules of FINRA.

 

Ex. D-2

 

 

(14) The Public Securities have been approved for listing on the Exchange upon official notice of issuance.

 

(15) To such counsel’s knowledge, there are no persons with registration rights or other similar rights to have any securities registered pursuant to the Registrant Statement or otherwise registered for sale by the Company under the Securities Act, except as disclosed in the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus.

 

(16) To such counsel’s knowledge, there are not (1) any pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which the Company’s property is the subject, or (2) any proceedings contemplated by any Governmental Authority, in each case, which are required to be disclosed in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus and are not so disclosed.

 

(17) To such counsel’s knowledge, neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, nor any person acting on its behalf has, directly or indirectly, made any offers or sales of any security or solicited any offers to buy any security, under circumstances that would cause the Offering to be integrated with prior offerings by the Company for purposes of the Securities Act, which would require the registration of the sales of any such securities under the Securities Act.

 

(18) Each of (1) the Registration Statement, as of the time it became effective, (2) the Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time, and (3) the Prospectus, as of its date (in each case other than the financial statements and supporting schedules included therein, as to which no opinion need be rendered), complied as to form in all material respects with the requirements of the Securities Act and Securities Act Regulations, it being understood that we express no opinion with respect to Regulation S-T.

 

The opinion shall further include the following:

 

Nothing has come to such counsel’s attention that caused such counsel to believe that (1) the Registration Statement, as of the time it became effective, contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; (2) the Pricing Disclosure Package, as of the Applicable Time, contained an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; or (3) the Prospectus, as of its date and as of the Closing Date or Option Closing Date, as applicable, contained or contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omitted or omits to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading (except that, in each case, such counsel need express no view, and make no statement, with respect to the financial statements and schedules and notes thereto and other financial data derived therefrom that are contained in or omitted from the Registration Statement, the Pricing Disclosure Package or the Prospectus). Counsel does not express any belief with respect to the assessments of or reports on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting contained in the Registration Statement, the Pricing and Disclosure Package or the Prospectus.

 

Ex. D-3

 

 

EXHIBIT E

 

Form of Opinion of Tax Counsel

 

The statements in the Registration Statement, Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus under the heading “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders,” insofar as such statements purport to summarize matters of U.S. federal tax law and regulations or legal conclusions with respect thereto, are correct in all material respects.

 

 

Ex. E-1

 

 

Exhibit 4.1

 

WARRANT AGENT AGREEMENT

 

WARRANT AGENT AGREEMENT (this “Warrant Agreement”) dated as of May 27, 2021 (the “Issuance Date”) between 1847 Goedeker Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”), and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the “Warrant Agent”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of that certain Underwriting Agreement (“Underwriting Agreement”), dated May 27, 2021, by and among the Company and ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., as representative of the underwriters set forth therein, the Company is engaged in a public offering (the “Offering”) of up to 93,111,111 shares (the “Shares”) of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), of the Company and warrants (the “Warrants”) to purchase up to 93,111,111 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrant Shares”), including Shares and Warrants issuable pursuant to the underwriters’ over-allotment option;

 

WHEREAS, the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-255709) (as the same may be amended from time to time, the “Registration Statement”) for the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), of the Shares, the Warrants and Warrant Shares, and such Registration Statement was declared effective on May 27, 2021;

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires the Warrant Agent to act on behalf of the Company, and the Warrant Agent is willing to so act, in accordance with the terms set forth in this Warrant Agreement, in connection with the issuance, registration, transfer, exchange and exercise of the Warrants;

 

WHEREAS, the Company desires to provide for the provisions of the Warrants, the terms upon which they shall be issued and exercised, and the respective rights, limitation of rights, and immunities of the Company, the Warrant Agent, and the holders of the Warrants; and

 

WHEREAS, all acts and things have been done and performed which are necessary to make the Warrants the valid, binding and legal obligations of the Company, and to authorize the execution and delivery of this Warrant Agreement.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. Appointment of Warrant Agent. The Company hereby appoints the Warrant Agent to act as agent for the Company with respect to the Warrants, and the Warrant Agent hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to perform the same in accordance with the express terms and conditions set forth in this Warrant Agreement (and no implied terms or conditions).

 

2. Warrants.

 

2.1. Form of Warrants. The Warrants shall be registered securities and shall be initially evidenced by a global Warrant certificate (“Global Certificate”) in the form of Annex A to this Warrant Agreement, which shall be deposited on behalf of the Company with a custodian for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) and registered in the name of Cede & Co., a nominee of DTC. If DTC subsequently ceases to make its settlement system available for the Warrants, the Company may instruct the Warrant Agent regarding making arrangements for book-entry settlement. In the event that the Warrants are not eligible for, or it is no longer necessary to have the Warrants available in, registration in the name of Cede & Co., a nominee of DTC, the Company may instruct the Warrant Agent to provide written instructions to DTC to deliver to the Warrant Agent for cancellation the Global Certificate, and the Company shall instruct the Warrant Agent to deliver to each Holder (as defined below) separate certificates evidencing Warrants (“Definitive Certificates” and, together with the Global Certificate, “Warrant Certificates”), in the form of Annex C to this Warrant Agreement. The Warrants represented by the Global Certificate are referred to as “Global Warrants”.

 

 

 

 

2.2. Issuance and Registration of Warrants.

 

2.2.1. Warrant Register. The Warrant Agent shall maintain books (“Warrant Register”) for the registration of original issuance and the registration of transfer of the Warrants. Any Person in whose name ownership of a beneficial interest in the Warrants evidenced by a Global Certificate is recorded in the records maintained by DTC or its nominee shall be deemed the “beneficial owner” thereof, provided that all such beneficial interests shall be held through a Participant (as defined below), which shall be the registered holder of such Warrants.

 

2.2.2. Issuance of Warrants. Upon the initial issuance of the Warrants, the Warrant Agent shall issue the Global Certificate and deliver the Warrants in the DTC settlement system in accordance with written instructions delivered to the Warrant Agent by the Company. Ownership of beneficial interests in the Warrants shall be shown on, and the transfer of such ownership shall be effected through, records maintained (i) by DTC and (ii) by institutions that have accounts with DTC (each, a “Participant”), subject to a Holder’s right to elect to receive a Warrant in certificated form in the form of Annex C to this Warrant Agreement. Any Holder desiring to elect to receive a Warrant in certificated form shall make such request in writing delivered to the Warrant Agent pursuant to Section 2.2.8, and shall surrender to the Warrant Agent the interest of the Holder on the books of the Participant evidencing the Warrants which are to be represented by a Definitive Certificate through the DTC settlement system. Thereupon, the Warrant Agent shall countersign and deliver to the Person entitled thereto a Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates, as the case may be, as so requested.

 

2.2.3. Beneficial Owner; Holder. Prior to due presentment for registration of transfer of any Warrant, the Company and the Warrant Agent may deem and treat the Person in whose name that Warrant shall be registered on the Warrant Register (the “Holder,” which term shall include a Holder’s transferees, successors and assigns and a “Holder” shall include, if the Warrants are held in “street name,” a Participant or a designee appointed by such Participant) as the absolute owner of such Warrant for purposes of any exercise thereof, and for all other purposes, and neither the Company nor the Warrant Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent the Company, the Warrant Agent or any agent of the Company or the Warrant Agent from giving effect to any written certification, proxy or other authorization furnished by DTC governing the exercise of the rights of a holder of a beneficial interest in any Warrant. The rights of beneficial owners in a Warrant evidenced by the Global Certificate shall be exercised by the Holder or a Participant through the DTC system, except to the extent set forth herein or in the Global Certificate.

 

2.2.4. Execution. The Warrant Certificates shall be executed on behalf of the Company by any authorized officer of the Company (an “Authorized Officer”), which need not be the same authorized signatory for all of the Warrant Certificates, either manually or by facsimile signature. The Warrant Certificates shall be countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Warrant Agent, which need not be the same signatory for all of the Warrant Certificates, and no Warrant Certificate shall be valid for any purpose unless so countersigned. In case any Authorized Officer of the Company that signed any of the Warrant Certificates ceases to be an Authorized Officer of the Company before countersignature by the Warrant Agent and issuance and delivery by the Company, such Warrant Certificates, nevertheless, may be countersigned by the Warrant Agent, issued and delivered with the same force and effect as though the person who signed such Warrant Certificates had not ceased to be such officer of the Company; and any Warrant Certificate may be signed on behalf of the Company by any person who, at the actual date of the execution of such Warrant Certificate, shall be an Authorized Officer of the Company authorized to sign such Warrant Certificate, although at the date of the execution of this Warrant Agreement any such person was not such an Authorized Officer.

 

2.2.5. Registration of Transfer. At any time at or prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below), a transfer of any Warrants may be registered and any Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates may be split up, combined or exchanged for another Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates evidencing the same number of Warrants as the Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates surrendered. Any Holder desiring to register the transfer of Warrants or to split up, combine or exchange any Warrant Certificate shall make such request in writing delivered to the Warrant Agent, and shall surrender to the Warrant Agent the Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates evidencing the Warrants the transfer of which is to be registered or that is or are to be split up, combined or exchanged. Thereupon, the Warrant Agent shall countersign and deliver to the Person entitled thereto a Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates, as the case may be, as so requested. The Warrant Agent may require reasonable and customary payment with respect to a registration of transfer of Warrants or a split-up, combination or exchange of a Warrant Certificate (but, for purposes of clarity, not upon the exercise of the Warrants and issuance of Warrant Shares to the Holder), of a sum sufficient to cover any tax or governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with such registration of transfer, split-up, combination or exchange, together with reimbursement to the Warrant Agent of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto. All such fees and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and not by the Holder.

 

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2.2.6. Loss, Theft and Mutilation of Warrant Certificates. Upon receipt by the Company and the Warrant Agent of evidence reasonably satisfactory to them of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of a Warrant Certificate, and, in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security in customary form and amount, and reimbursement to the Company and the Warrant Agent of all reasonable expenses incidental thereto, and upon surrender to the Warrant Agent and cancellation of the Warrant Certificate if mutilated, the Warrant Agent shall, on behalf of the Company, countersign and deliver a new Warrant Certificate of like tenor to the Holder in lieu of the Warrant Certificate so lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated. The Warrant Agent may charge the Holder an administrative fee for processing the replacement of lost Warrant Certificates, which shall be charged only once in instances where a single surety bond obtained covers multiple certificates. The Warrant Agent may receive compensation from the surety companies or surety bond agents for administrative services provided to them.

 

2.2.7. Proxies. The Holder of a Warrant may grant proxies or otherwise authorize any Person, including the Participants and beneficial holders that may own interests through the Participants, to take any action that a Holder is entitled to take under this Warrant Agreement or the Warrants; providedhowever, that at all times that Warrants are evidenced by a Global Certificate, exercise of those Warrants shall be effected on their behalf by Participants through DTC in accordance the procedures administered by DTC.

 

2.2.8. Warrant Certificate Request. A Holder has the right to elect at any time or from time to time a Warrant Exchange (as defined below) pursuant to a Warrant Certificate Request Notice (as defined below). Upon written notice by a Holder to the Warrant Agent for the exchange of some or all of such Holder’s Global Warrants for a Definitive Certificate evidencing the same number of Warrants, which request shall be in the form attached hereto as Annex E (a “Warrant Certificate Request Notice” and the date of delivery of such Warrant Certificate Request Notice by the Holder, the “Warrant Certificate Request Notice Date” and the deemed surrender upon delivery by the Holder of a number of Global Warrants for the same number of Warrants evidenced by a Definitive Certificate, a “Warrant Exchange”), the Warrant Agent shall promptly effect the Warrant Exchange and shall promptly issue and deliver to the Holder a Definitive Certificate for such number of Warrants in the name set forth in the Warrant Certificate Request Notice. Such Definitive Certificate shall be dated the original issue date of the Warrants, shall be manually executed by an authorized signatory of the Company, shall be in the form attached hereto as Annex C, and shall be reasonably acceptable in all respects to such Holder. In connection with a Warrant Exchange, the Company agrees to deliver, or to direct the Warrant Agent to deliver, the Definitive Certificate to the Holder within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined below) of the Warrant Certificate Request Notice pursuant to the delivery instructions in the Warrant Certificate Request Notice (“Warrant Certificate Delivery Date”). If the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Definitive Certificate subject to the Warrant Certificate Request Notice by the Warrant Certificate Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares evidenced by such Definitive Certificate (based on the VWAP of the Common Stock on the Warrant Certificate Request Notice Date), $10 per Business Day for each Business Day after such Warrant Certificate Delivery Date until such Definitive Certificate is delivered or, prior to delivery of such Warrant Certificate, the Holder rescinds such Warrant Exchange. The Company covenants and agrees that, upon the date of delivery of the Warrant Certificate Request Notice, the Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of the Definitive Certificate and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, the Definitive Certificate shall be deemed for all purposes to contain all of the terms and conditions of the Warrants evidenced by such Warrant Certificate and the terms of this Warrant Agreement, other than Sections 3.3 and 8 herein, which shall not apply to the Warrants evidenced by the Definitive Certificate. For purposes of clarity, if there is a conflict between the express terms of this Warrant Agreement and the Warrant Certificate in the form of Annex C hereto with respect to terms of the Warrants, the terms of the Warrant Certificate shall govern and control.

 

3. Terms and Exercise of Warrants.

 

3.1. Exercise Price. Each Warrant shall entitle the Holder, subject to the provisions of the applicable Warrant Certificate and of this Warrant Agreement, to purchase from the Company the number of shares of Common Stock stated therein, at the price of $2.25 per whole share, subject to the subsequent adjustments provided in Section 4 hereof. The term “Exercise Price” as used in this Warrant Agreement refers to the price per share at which shares of Common Stock may be purchased at the time a Warrant is exercised.

 

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3.2. Duration of Warrants. Warrants may be exercised only during the period (“Exercise Period”) commencing on the Issuance Date and terminating at 5:00 P.M., New York City time (the “close of business”) on June 2, 2026 (“Expiration Date”). Each Warrant not exercised on or before the Expiration Date shall become void, and all rights thereunder and all rights in respect thereof under this Warrant Agreement shall cease at the close of business on the Expiration Date.

 

3.3. Exercise of Warrants.

 

3.3.1. Exercise and Payment.

 

(a) Exercise of the purchase rights represented by a Warrant may be made, in whole or in part, at any time or times during the Exercise Period by delivery to the Company or the Warrant Agent of the Notice of Exercise in the form annexed as Annex B hereto (the “Notice of Exercise”). Within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following the date the Holder delivers the Notice of Exercise as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver the aggregate Exercise Price for the shares specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise by wire transfer or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank unless the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 3.3.6 below is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise form be required. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender a Warrant Certificate to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available thereunder and the Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender such Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company. Partial exercises of a Warrant resulting in purchases of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares available thereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder in an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Warrant Shares purchased and the date of such purchases. The Company shall deliver any objection to any Notice of Exercise within one (1) Business Day of receipt of such notice. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of a Warrant, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following the purchase of a portion of the Warrant Shares hereunder, the number of Warrant Shares available for purchase hereunder at any given time may be less than the amount stated on the face thereof.

 

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing in this Section 3.3.1, a Holder whose interest in a Warrant is a beneficial interest in certificate(s) representing such Warrant held in registered form through DTC (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions), shall effect exercises made pursuant to this Section 3.3.1 by delivering to DTC (or such other clearing corporation, as applicable) the appropriate instruction form for exercise, complying with the procedures to effect exercise that are required by DTC (or such other clearing corporation, as applicable), subject to a Holder’s right to elect to receive a Warrant in certificated form pursuant to the terms of this Warrant Agreement, in which case this sentence shall not apply. Upon giving irrevocable instructions to its Participant to exercise Warrants, solely for purposes of Regulation SHO, the holder whose interest in the Warrant is a beneficial interest shall be deemed to have exercised such Warrant, regardless of when the applicable Warrant Shares are delivered to such holder.

 

3.3.2. Issuance of Warrant Shares.

 

(a) The Warrant Agent shall, on the Trading Day following the date of exercise of any Warrant, advise the Company, and the transfer agent and registrar for the Company’s Common Stock (the “Transfer Agent”), in respect of (i) the number of Warrant Shares indicated on the Notice of Exercise as issuable upon such exercise with respect to such exercised Warrants, (ii) the instructions of the Holder or Participant, as the case may be, provided to the Warrant Agent with respect to the delivery of the Warrant Shares and the number of Warrants that remain outstanding after such exercise and (iii) such other information as the Company or the Transfer Agent shall reasonably request.

 

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(b) The Company shall cause the Warrant Shares purchased hereunder to be transmitted by the Transfer Agent to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“DWAC”) if the Company is then a participant in such system and either (A) there is an effective registration statement permitting the issuance of the Warrant Shares to or resale of the Warrant Shares by Holder or (B) the Warrant is being exercised via cashless exercise, and otherwise by physical delivery of a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the address specified by the Holder in the Notice of Exercise by the date that is the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days of, and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period after, the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”). Upon delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which the Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the Warrant Shares, provided that payment of the aggregate Exercise Price (other than in the case of a cashless exercise) is received within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days of and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following delivery of the Notice of Exercise. If the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to a Notice of Exercise by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the VWAP of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after such Warrant Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise. The Company agrees to maintain a transfer agent that is a participant in the FAST program so long as the Warrants remains outstanding and exercisable. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Stock as in effect on the date of delivery of the Notice of Exercise.

 

3.3.3. Valid Issuance. All Warrant Shares issued by the Company upon the proper exercise of a Warrant in conformity with this Warrant Agreement shall be validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.

 

3.3.4. No Fractional Exercise. No fractional Warrant Shares will be issued upon the exercise of the Warrant. If, by reason of any adjustment made pursuant to Section 4, a Holder would be entitled, upon the exercise of such Warrant, to receive a fractional interest in a share, the Company shall, upon such exercise, round up or down, as applicable, to the nearest whole number the number of Warrant Shares to be issued to such Holder.

 

3.3.5. No Transfer Taxes. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder; provided, however, that in the event Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, the Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees required for same-day processing of any Notice of Exercise and all fees to the DTC (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions) required for same-day electronic delivery of the Warrant Shares.

 

3.3.6. Restrictive Legend Events; Cashless Exercise Under Certain Circumstances.

 

(a) The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of the Registration Statement and the current status of the prospectus included therein or to file and maintain the effectiveness of another registration statement and another current prospectus covering the Warrants and the Warrant Shares at any time that the Warrants are exercisable. The Company shall provide to the Warrant Agent and each Holder prompt written notice of any time that the Company is unable to deliver the Warrant Shares via DTC transfer or otherwise without restrictive legend because (A) the Commission has issued a stop order with respect to the Registration Statement, (B) the Commission otherwise has suspended or withdrawn the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, either temporarily or permanently, (C) the Company has suspended or withdrawn the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, either temporarily or permanently, (D) the prospectus contained in the Registration Statement is not available for the issuance of the Warrant Shares to the Holder or (E) otherwise (each a “Restrictive Legend Event”). To the extent that the Warrants cannot be exercised as a result of a Restrictive Legend Event, the Company shall, at the election of the Holder, which shall be given within five (5) days of receipt of such notice of the Restrictive Legend Event, either (A) rescind the previously submitted Notice of Exercise and the Company shall return all consideration paid by registered holder for such shares upon such rescission or (B) treat the attempted exercise as a cashless exercise as described in paragraph (ii) below and refund the cash portion of the exercise price to the Holder.

 

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(b) If a Restrictive Legend Event has occurred, the Warrant may also be exercisable on a cashless basis. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, but without limiting the rights of a Holder to receive Warrant Shares on a “cashless exercise” pursuant to this Section 3.3.6(b) or to receive cash payments pursuant to Section 3.3.2(b) and Section 3.3.8 herein, the Company shall not be required to make any cash payments or net cash settlement to the Holder in lieu of delivery of the Warrant Shares. Upon a “cashless exercise”, the Holder shall be entitled to receive the number of Warrant Shares equal to the quotient (if such quotient would be a positive number) obtained by dividing (A-B) (X) by (A), where:

 

(A) = as applicable: (i) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 3.3.1(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 3.3.1(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(68) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, (ii) at the option of the Holder, either (y) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise or (z) the Bid Price of the Common Stock on the principal Trading Market as reported by Bloomberg L.P. as of the time of the Holder’s execution of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is executed during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day and is delivered within two (2) hours thereafter (including until two (2) hours after the close of “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day) pursuant to Section 3.3.1(a) hereof or (iii) the VWAP on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if the date of such Notice of Exercise is a Trading Day and such Notice of Exercise is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 3.3.1(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day;

 

(B) = the Exercise Price of the Warrant, as adjusted as set forth herein; and

 

(X) = the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of the Warrant in accordance with the terms of the Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise.

 

(c) If the Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the Company acknowledges and agrees that, in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, the Warrant Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised and the Company agrees not to take any position contrary thereto. Upon receipt of a Notice of Exercise for a cashless exercise, the Warrant Agent will promptly deliver a copy of the Notice of Exercise to the Company to confirm the number of Warrant Shares issuable in connection with the cashless exercise. The Company shall calculate and transmit to the Warrant Agent in a written notice, and the Warrant Agent shall have no duty, responsibility or obligation under this Section 3.3.6 to calculate, the number of Warrant Shares issuable in connection with any cashless exercise. The Warrant Agent shall be entitled to rely conclusively on any such written notice provided by the Company, and the Warrant Agent shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it in accordance with such written instructions or pursuant to this Warrant Agreement. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, on the Termination Date, the Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 3.3.6.

 

3.3.7. Disputes. In the case of a dispute as to the determination of the Exercise Price or the arithmetic calculation of the number of Warrant Shares issuable in connection with any exercise, the Company shall promptly deliver to the Holder the number of Warrant Shares that are not disputed.

 

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3.3.8. Compensation for Buy-In on Failure to Timely Deliver Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. In addition to any other rights available to the Holder, if the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.3.2(b) above pursuant to an exercise on or before the Warrant Share Delivery Date, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue times (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Stock having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

3.3.9. Beneficial Ownership Limitation. The Company shall not effect any exercise of a Warrant, and a Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of a Warrant, pursuant to Section 3 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after exercise as set forth on the applicable Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the Holder’s Affiliates, and any other Persons acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below).  For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such Warrant with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (i) exercise of the remaining, non-exercised portion of such Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or non-converted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any other securities of the Company which would entitle the holder thereof to acquire at any time shares of Common Stock, including, without limitation, any debt, preferred stock, right, option, warrant or other instrument that is at any time convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitles the holder thereof to receive, shares of Common Stock (“Common Stock Equivalents”)) subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties.  Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 3.3.9, beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Company is not representing to the Holder that such calculation is in compliance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. To the extent that the limitation contained in this Section 3.3.9 applies, the determination of whether a Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of a Warrant is exercisable shall be in the sole discretion of the Holder, and the submission of a Notice of Exercise shall be deemed to be the Holder’s determination of whether a Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of a Warrant is exercisable, in each case subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Company shall have no obligation to verify or confirm the accuracy of such determination. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 3.3.9, in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, a Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding.  Upon the written or oral request of a Holder, the Company shall within two (2) Trading Days confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding.  In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including such Warrant, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding shares of Common Stock was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% (or, upon election by a Holder prior to the issuance of any Warrants, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of a Warrant. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation provisions of this Section 3.3.9, provided that the Beneficial Ownership Limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrant held by the Holder and the provisions of this Section 3.3.9 shall continue to apply. Any increase in the Beneficial Ownership Limitation will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Company. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 3.3.9 to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended Beneficial Ownership Limitation herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of a Warrant.

 

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4. Adjustments.

 

4.1. Adjustment upon Subdivisions or Combinations. If the Company, at any time while the Warrants are outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions on shares of its Common Stock or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in shares of Common Stock (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any shares of Common Stock issued by the Company upon exercise of the Warrants), (ii) subdivides outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, or (iv) issues by reclassification of shares of the Common Stock any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock and such other capital stock of the Company (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock and such other capital stock of the Company (excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of each Warrant shall be proportionately adjusted such that the aggregate Exercise Price of such Warrant shall remain unchanged. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 4.1 shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re-classification.

 

4.2. Adjustment for Other Distributions.

 

4.2.1. Subsequent Rights Offerings. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 4.1 above, if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any Common Stock Equivalents or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of shares of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of a Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (or beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).

 

4.2.2. Dividends. If the Company, at any time during the Exercise Period, shall pay a dividend in cash, securities or other assets to all holders of Common Stock (or other shares of the Company’s capital stock into which the Warrants are convertible), other than a transaction described in Sections 4.1, 4.2.1 or 4.3 (any such non-excluded event being referred to herein as a “Dividend”), then the Exercise Price shall be decreased, effective immediately after the effective date of such Dividend, by the quotient of (i) the gross amount of cash and/or fair market value (as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors, in good faith) of all securities or other assets paid to the holders of Common Stock (or other shares of the Company’s capital stock into which the Warrants are convertible) in respect of such Dividend divided by (ii) the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock (or other shares of the Company’s capital stock into which the Warrants are convertible) outstanding at the time of the Dividend plus the number of shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of all outstanding Warrants, provided, that the Exercise Price shall not be reduced below zero.

 

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4.3. Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while the Warrants are outstanding, (i) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person, (ii) the Company, directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which all holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Stock, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which all outstanding shares of Common Stock are effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (not including any shares of Common Stock held by the other Person or other Persons making or party to, or associated or affiliated with the other Persons making or party to, such stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination) (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of a Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in Section 3.3.9 on the exercise of a Warrant), the number of shares of Common Stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of the Company, if it is the surviving corporation. The Company shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which the Company is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Company under the Warrants in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4.3 pursuant to written agreements prior to or during such Fundamental Transaction. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of the Warrants referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under the Warrants with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company therein. The Company shall instruct the Warrant Agent in writing to mail by first class mail, postage prepaid, to each Holder, written notice of the execution of any such amendment, supplement or agreement with the Successor Entity. Any supplemented or amended agreement entered into by the successor corporation or transferee shall provide for adjustments, which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments provided for in this Section 4.3. The Warrant Agent shall have no duty, responsibility or obligation to determine the correctness of any provisions contained in such agreement or such notice, including but not limited to any provisions relating either to the kind or amount of securities or other property receivable upon exercise of warrants or with respect to the method employed and provided therein for any adjustments, and shall be entitled to rely conclusively for all purposes upon the provisions contained in any such agreement. The provisions of this Section 4.3 shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, changes, consolidations, mergers, sales and conveyances of the kind described above.

 

4.4. Notices to Holder.

 

4.4.1. Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 4, the Company shall promptly deliver to the Holder by facsimile or email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.

 

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4.4.2. Notice to Allow Exercise by Holder. If (A) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution in whatever form) on the Common Stock, (B) the Company shall declare a special nonrecurring cash dividend on or a redemption of the Common Stock, (C) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of the Common Stock rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any rights, (D) the approval of any stockholders of the Company shall be required in connection with any reclassification of the Common Stock, any consolidation or merger to which the Company is a party, any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any compulsory share exchange whereby the Common Stock is converted into other securities, cash or property, or (E) the Company shall authorize the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Company, then, in each case, the Company shall cause to be delivered by facsimile or email to the Holder at its last facsimile number or email address as it shall appear upon the Warrant Register of the Company, at least 20 calendar days prior to the applicable record or effective date hereinafter specified, a notice stating (x) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, redemption, rights or warrants, or if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of the Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend, distributions, redemption, rights or warrants are to be determined or (y) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange is expected to become effective or close, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of the Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of the Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange; provided that the failure to deliver such notice or any defect therein or in the delivery thereof shall not affect the validity of the corporate action required to be specified in such notice. To the extent that any notice provided in this Warrant Agreement constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the Commission pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K. Provided such notice occurs within the Exercise Period, the Holder shall remain entitled to exercise its Warrant during the period commencing on the date of such notice to the effective date of the event triggering such notice except as may otherwise be expressly set forth herein.

 

4.5. Other Events. If any event occurs of the type contemplated by the provisions of Sections 4.1 or 4.2 but not expressly provided for by such provisions (including, without limitation, the granting of stock appreciation rights, Adjustment Rights, phantom stock rights or other rights with equity features to all holders of Common Stock for no consideration), then the Company’s Board of Directors will, at its discretion and in good faith, make an adjustment in the Exercise Price and the number of Warrant Shares or designate such additional consideration to be deemed issuable upon exercise of a Warrant, so as to protect the rights of the registered Holder. No adjustment to the Exercise Price will be made pursuant to more than one sub-section of this Section 4 in connection with a single issuance.

 

4.6. Notices of Changes in Warrant. Upon every adjustment of the Exercise Price or the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of a Warrant, the Company shall give written notice thereof to the Warrant Agent, which notice shall state the Exercise Price resulting from such adjustment and the increase or decrease, if any, in the number of Warrant Shares purchasable at such price upon the exercise of a Warrant, setting forth in reasonable detail the method of calculation and the facts upon which such calculation is based. Upon the occurrence of any event specified in Sections 4.1 or 4.2, then, in any such event, the Company shall give written notice to each Holder, at the last address set forth for such holder in the Warrant Register, as of the record date or the effective date of the event. Failure to give such notice, or any defect therein, shall not affect the legality or validity of such event. The Warrant Agent shall be entitled to rely conclusively on, and shall be fully protected in relying on, any certificate, notice or instructions provided by the Company with respect to any adjustment of the Exercise Price or the number of shares issuable upon exercise of a Warrant, or any related matter, and the Warrant Agent shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered or omitted to be taken by it in accordance with any such certificate, notice or instructions or pursuant to this Warrant Agreement. The Warrant Agent shall not be deemed to have knowledge of any such adjustment unless and until it shall have received written notice thereof from the Company.

 

5. Restrictive Legends; Fractional Warrants. In the event that a Warrant Certificate surrendered for transfer bears a restrictive legend, the Warrant Agent shall not register that transfer until the Warrant Agent has received an opinion of counsel for the Company stating that such transfer may be made and indicating whether the Warrants must also bear a restrictive legend upon that transfer. The Warrant Agent shall not be required to effect any registration of transfer or exchange which will result in the transfer of or delivery of a Warrant Certificate for a fraction of a Warrant.

 

6. Other Provisions Relating to Rights of Holders of Warrants.

 

6.1. No Rights as Stockholder. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, a Holder, solely in its capacity as a holder of Warrants, shall not be entitled to vote or receive dividends or be deemed the holder of share capital of the Company for any purpose, nor shall anything contained in this Warrant Agreement be construed to confer upon a Holder, solely in its capacity as the registered holder of Warrants, any of the rights of a stockholder of the Company or any right to vote, give or withhold consent to any corporate action (whether any reorganization, issue of stock, reclassification of share capital, consolidation, merger, conveyance or otherwise), receive notice of meetings, receive dividends or subscription rights or rights to participate in new issues of shares, or otherwise, prior to the issuance to the Holder of the Warrant Shares which it is then entitled to receive upon the due exercise of Warrants.

 

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6.2. Reservation of Common Stock. The Company shall at all times reserve and keep available a number of its authorized but unissued shares of Common Stock that will be sufficient to permit the exercise in full of all outstanding Warrants issued pursuant to this Warrant Agreement.

 

7. Concerning the Warrant Agent.

 

7.1. Any instructions given to the Warrant Agent orally, as permitted by any provision of this Warrant Agreement, shall be confirmed in writing by the Company as soon as practicable. The Warrant Agent shall not be liable or responsible and shall be fully authorized and protected for acting, or failing to act, in accordance with any oral instructions which do not conform with the written confirmation received in accordance with this Section 7.1.

 

7.2. Whether or not any Warrants are exercised, for the Warrant Agent’s services as agent for the Company hereunder, the Company shall pay to the Warrant Agent such fees as may be separately agreed between the Company and Warrant Agent and the Warrant Agent’s out of pocket expenses in connection with this Warrant Agreement, including, without limitation, the fees and expenses of the Warrant Agent’s counsel. While the Warrant Agent endeavors to maintain out-of-pocket charges (both internal and external) at competitive rates, these charges may not reflect actual out-of-pocket costs, and may include handling charges to cover internal processing and use of the Warrant Agent’s billing systems. All amounts owed by the Company to the Warrant Agent under this Warrant Agreement are due within 30 days of the Company’s receipt of an invoice. Delinquent payments are subject to a late payment charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month commencing 45 days from the invoice date. The Company agrees to reimburse the Warrant Agent for any attorney’s fees and any other costs associated with collecting delinquent payments. No provision of this Warrant Agreement shall require Warrant Agent to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of any of its duties under this Warrant Agreement or in the exercise of its rights.

 

7.3. As agent for the Company hereunder, the Warrant Agent:

 

(a) shall have no duties or obligations other than those specifically set forth herein or as may subsequently be agreed to in writing by the Warrant Agent and the Company;

 

(b) shall be regarded as making no representations and having no responsibilities as to the validity, sufficiency, value, or genuineness of the Warrants or any Warrant Shares;

 

(c) shall not be obligated to take any legal action hereunder; if, however, the Warrant Agent determines to take any legal action hereunder, and where the taking of such action might, in its judgment, subject or expose it to any expense or liability it shall not be required to act unless it has been furnished with an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to it;

 

(d) may rely on and shall be fully authorized and protected in acting or failing to act upon any certificate, instrument, opinion, notice, letter, telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or other document or security delivered to the Warrant Agent and believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed by the proper party or parties;

 

(e) shall not be liable or responsible for any recital or statement contained in the Registration Statement or any other documents relating thereto;

 

(f) shall not be liable or responsible for any failure on the part of the Company to comply with any of its covenants and obligations relating to the Warrants, including without limitation obligations under applicable securities laws;

 

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(g) may rely on and shall be fully authorized and protected in acting or failing to act upon the written, telephonic or oral instructions with respect to any matter relating to its duties as Warrant Agent covered by this Warrant Agreement (or supplementing or qualifying any such actions) of officers of the Company, and is hereby authorized and directed to accept instructions with respect to the performance of its duties hereunder from the Company or counsel to the Company, and may apply to the Company, for advice or instructions in connection with the Warrant Agent’s duties hereunder, and the Warrant Agent shall not be liable for any delay in acting while waiting for those instructions; any applications by the Warrant Agent for written instructions from the Company may, at the option of the Warrant Agent, set forth in writing any action proposed to be taken or omitted by the Warrant Agent under this Warrant Agreement and the date on or after which such action shall be taken or such omission shall be effective; the Warrant Agent shall not be liable for any action taken by, or omission of, the Warrant Agent in accordance with a proposal included in such application on or after the date specified in such application (which date shall not be less than five (5) Business Days after the date such application is sent to the Company, unless the Company shall have consented in writing to any earlier date) unless prior to taking any such action, the Warrant Agent shall have received written instructions in response to such application specifying the action to be taken or omitted;

 

(h) may consult with counsel satisfactory to the Warrant Agent, including its in-house counsel, and the advice of such counsel shall be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken, suffered, or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in accordance with the advice of such counsel;

 

(i) may perform any of its duties hereunder either directly or by or through nominees, correspondents, designees, or subagents, and it shall not be liable or responsible for any misconduct or negligence on the part of any nominee, correspondent, designee, or subagent appointed with reasonable care by it in connection with this Warrant Agreement;

 

(j) is not authorized, and shall have no obligation, to pay any brokers, dealers, or soliciting fees to any Person; and

 

(k) shall not be required hereunder to comply with the laws or regulations of any country other than the United States of America or any political subdivision thereof.

 

7.4. In the absence of gross negligence or willful or illegal misconduct on its part, the Warrant Agent shall not be liable for any action taken, suffered, or omitted by it or for any error of judgment made by it in the performance of its duties under this Warrant Agreement. Anything in this Warrant Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in no event shall Warrant Agent be liable for special, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive losses or damages of any kind whatsoever (including but not limited to lost profits), even if the Warrant Agent has been advised of the possibility of such losses or damages and regardless of the form of action. Any liability of the Warrant Agent will be limited in the aggregate to the amount of fees paid by the Company hereunder. The Warrant Agent shall not be liable for any failures, delays or losses, arising directly or indirectly out of conditions beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of government, exchange or market ruling, suspension of trading, work stoppages or labor disputes, fires, civil disobedience, riots, rebellions, storms, electrical or mechanical failure, computer hardware or software failure, communications facilities failures including telephone failure, war, terrorism, insurrection, earthquakes, floods, acts of God or similar occurrences.

 

7.5. In the event any question or dispute arises with respect to the proper interpretation of the Warrants or the Warrant Agent’s duties under this Warrant Agreement or the rights of the Company or of any Holder, the Warrant Agent shall not be required to act and shall not be held liable or responsible for its refusal to act until the question or dispute has been judicially settled (and, if appropriate, it may file a suit in interpleader or for a declaratory judgment for such purpose) by final judgment rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction, binding on all Persons interested in the matter which is no longer subject to review or appeal, or settled by a written document in form and substance satisfactory to Warrant Agent and executed by the Company and each such Holder. In addition, the Warrant Agent may require for such purpose, but shall not be obligated to require, the execution of such written settlement by all the Holders and all other Persons that may have an interest in the settlement.

 

7.6. The Company covenants to indemnify the Warrant Agent and hold it harmless from and against any loss, liability, claim or expense (“Loss”) arising out of or in connection with the Warrant Agent’s duties under this Warrant Agreement, including the costs and expenses of defending itself against any Loss, unless such Loss shall have been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a result of the Warrant Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

 

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7.7. The Company represents and warrants that (a) it is duly incorporated and validly existing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation, (b) the offer and sale of the Warrants and the execution, delivery and performance of all transactions contemplated thereby (including this Warrant Agreement) have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action and will not result in a breach of or constitute a default under the articles of association, bylaws or any similar document of the Company or any indenture, agreement or instrument to which it is a party or is bound, (c) this Warrant Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by the Company and constitutes the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of the Company, (d) the Warrants will comply in all material respects with all applicable requirements of law and (e) to the best of its knowledge, there is no litigation pending or threatened as of the date hereof in connection with the offering of the Warrants.

 

7.8. Set forth in Annex D hereto is a list of the names and specimen signatures of the persons authorized to act for the Company under this Warrant Agreement. The Company shall, from time to time, certify to you the names and signatures of any other persons authorized to act for the Company under this Warrant Agreement.

 

7.9. The Warrant Agent, or any successor to it hereafter appointed, may resign its duties and be discharged from all further duties and liabilities hereunder after giving thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Company, or such shorter period of time agreed to by the Company. The Company may terminate the services of the Warrant Agent, or any successor Warrant Agent, after giving thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the Warrant Agent or successor Warrant Agent, or such shorter period of time as agreed. If the office of the Warrant Agent becomes vacant by resignation, termination or incapacity to act or otherwise, the Company shall appoint in writing a successor Warrant Agent in place of the Warrant Agent. If the Company shall fail to make such appointment within a period of thirty (30) days after it has been notified in writing of such resignation or incapacity by the Warrant Agent, then the Warrant Agent or any Holder may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Warrant Agent at the Company’s cost. Pending appointment of a successor to such Warrant Agent, either by the Company or by such a court, the duties of the Warrant Agent shall be carried out by the Company. Any successor Warrant Agent (but not including the initial Warrant Agent), whether appointed by the Company or by such court, shall be a Person organized and existing under the laws of any state of the United States of America, in good standing, and authorized under such laws to exercise corporate trust powers and subject to supervision or examination by federal or state authority. After appointment, any successor Warrant Agent shall be vested with all the authority, powers, rights, immunities, duties, and obligations of its predecessor Warrant Agent with like effect as if originally named as Warrant Agent hereunder, without any further act or deed, and except for executing and delivering documents as provided in the sentence that follows, the predecessor Warrant Agent shall have no further duties, obligations, responsibilities or liabilities hereunder, but shall be entitled to all rights that survive the termination of this Warrant Agreement and the resignation or removal of the Warrant Agent, including but not limited to its right to indemnity hereunder. If for any reason it becomes necessary or appropriate or at the request of the Company, the predecessor Warrant Agent shall execute and deliver, at the expense of the Company, an instrument transferring to such successor Warrant Agent all the authority, powers, and rights of such predecessor Warrant Agent hereunder; and upon request of any successor Warrant Agent the Company shall make, execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all instruments in writing for more fully and effectually vesting in and confirming to such successor Warrant Agent all such authority, powers, rights, immunities, duties, and obligations.

 

7.10. In the event a successor Warrant Agent shall be appointed, the Company shall give notice thereof to the predecessor Warrant Agent and the Transfer Agent not later than the effective date of any such appointment.

 

7.11. Any Person into which the Warrant Agent may be merged or converted or with which it may be consolidated or any Person resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Warrant Agent shall be a party or any Person succeeding to the shareowner services business of the Warrant Agent or any successor Warrant Agent shall be the successor Warrant Agent under this Warrant Agreement, without any further act or deed.

 

8. Miscellaneous Provisions.

 

8.1. Unless terminated earlier by the parties hereto, this Warrant Agreement shall terminate 90 days after the earlier of the Expiration Date and the date on which no Warrants remain outstanding (the “Termination Date”). On the Business Day following the Termination Date, the Warrant Agent shall deliver to the Company any entitlements, if any, held by the Warrant Agent under this Warrant Agreement. The Warrant Agent’s right to be reimbursed for fees, charges and out-of-pocket expenses as provided in Section 7 shall survive the termination of this Warrant Agreement.

 

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8.2. If any provision of this Warrant Agreement shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by any court, this Warrant Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such provision had not been contained herein and shall be deemed an Agreement among the parties to it to the full extent permitted by applicable law.

 

8.3. In the event of inconsistency between this Warrant Agreement and the descriptions in the Registration Statement, as they may from time to time be amended, the terms of this Warrant Agreement shall control.

 

8.4. Any notice, statement or demand authorized by this Warrant Agreement to be given or made by the Company, the Warrant Agent or by the holder of any Warrant to or on the Company or the Warrant Agent including, without limitation, any Notice of Exercise, shall be in writing and delivered by e-mail, hand or sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier service, addressed (until another address is filed in writing by the Company or the Warrant Agent) as set forth below and if to any holder any notice, statement or demand shall be given to the last address set forth for such holder (if any) in the Warrant Register:

 

If to the Company, to:

 

1847 Goedeker Inc.

3817 Millstone Parkway

St. Charles, MO 63301

Attention: Douglas T. Moore

Email: doug.moore@goedekers.com

 

with a copy (which shall not constitute notice) to:

 

Bevilacqua PLLC

1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 500

Washington, DC 20036

Attention: Louis A. Bevilacqua

E-mail: lou@bevilacquapllc.com

 

If to the Warrant Agent, to:

 

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

6201 15th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Attention: Relationship Management

 

With a copy to:

 

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC

48 Wall Street, 22nd Floor

New York, New York 10005

Attention: Legal Department

Email: legalteamAST@astfinancial.com

 

8.5. Any notice or other communication or deliveries hereunder shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of (i) the time of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via e-mail at the e-mail address set forth above prior to 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on any date, (ii) the next Trading Day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via e-mail at the e-mail address set forth above on a day that is not a Trading Day or later than 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on any Trading Day, (iii) the second Trading Day following the date of mailing, if sent by U.S. nationally recognized overnight courier service, or (iv) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Warrant Agreement, where this Warrant Agreement provides for notice of any event to the Holder, if this Warrant Agreement is held in global form by DTC (or any successor depositary), such notice shall be sufficiently given if given to DTC (or any successor depositary) pursuant to the procedures of DTC (or such successor depositary), subject to a Holder’s right to elect to receive a Warrant in certificated form pursuant to the terms of this Warrant Agreement, in which case this sentence shall not apply.

 

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8.6. This Warrant Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. All actions and proceedings relating to or arising from, directly or indirectly, this Warrant Agreement may be litigated in courts located within the Borough of Manhattan in the City and State of New York. The Company hereby submits to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and consents that any service of process may be made by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, directed to the Company at its address last specified for notices hereunder.

 

8.7. This Warrant Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. This Warrant Agreement may not be assigned, or otherwise transferred, in whole or in part, by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, which the other party will not unreasonably withhold, condition or delay; except that (i) consent is not required for an assignment or delegation of duties by the Warrant Agent to any affiliate of the Warrant Agent and (ii) any reorganization, merger, consolidation, sale of assets or other form of business combination by the Warrant Agent or the Company shall not be deemed to constitute an assignment of this Warrant Agreement.

 

8.8. No provision of this Warrant Agreement may be amended, modified or waived, except in a written document signed by both parties. The Company and the Warrant Agent may amend or supplement this Warrant Agreement without the consent of any Holder for the purpose of curing any ambiguity, or curing, correcting or supplementing any defective provision contained herein or adding or changing any other provisions with respect to matters or questions arising under this Warrant Agreement as the parties may deem necessary or desirable so long as such amendment or supplement shall not adversely affect the interest of the Holders.  All other amendments and supplements shall require the vote or written consent of Holders of at least 50.1% of the then outstanding Warrants; provided that if any such amendment or supplement disproportionately and adversely affects the rights of a Holder compared to other Holders, the prior written consent of such Holder shall also be required.

 

8.9. The Company will from time to time promptly pay all taxes and charges that may be imposed upon the Company or the Warrant Agent in respect of the issuance or delivery of Warrant Shares upon the exercise of Warrants, but the Company may require the Holders to pay any transfer taxes in respect of the Warrants or such shares. The Warrant Agent may refrain from registering any transfer of Warrants or any delivery of any Warrant Shares unless or until the Persons requesting the registration or issuance shall have paid to the Warrant Agent for the account of the Company the amount of such tax or charge, if any, or shall have established to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company and the Warrant Agent that such tax or charge, if any, has been paid. 

 

8.10. Nothing in this Warrant Agreement expressed and nothing that may be implied from any of the provisions hereof is intended, or shall be construed, to confer upon, or give to, any Person other than the parties hereto and the Holders any right, remedy, or claim under or by reason of this Warrant Agreement or of any covenant, condition, stipulation, promise, or agreement hereof.

 

8.11. A copy of this Warrant Agreement shall be available at all reasonable times at the office of the Warrant Agent designated for such purpose for inspection by any Holder. Prior to such inspection, the Warrant Agent may require any such holder to provide reasonable evidence of its interest in the Warrants.

 

8.12. This Warrant Agreement may be executed in any number of original, facsimile or electronic counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

 

8.13. The Section headings herein are for convenience only and are not part of this Warrant Agreement and shall not affect the interpretation thereof.

 

8.14. If a Warrant is held in global form through DTC (or any successor depositary), such Warrant is issued subject to this Warrant Agent Agreement. To the extent any provision of a Warrant conflicts with the express provisions of this Warrant Agent Agreement, the provisions of such Warrant shall govern and be controlling.

 

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9. Certain Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

 

Adjustment Right” means any right granted with respect to any securities issued in connection with, or with respect to, any issuance, sale or delivery (or deemed issuance, sale or delivery in accordance with Section 4) of Common Stock (other than rights of the type described in Section 4.2 and 4.3 hereof) that could result in a decrease in the net consideration received by the Company in connection with, or with respect to, such securities (including, without limitation, any cash settlement rights, cash adjustment or other similar rights) but excluding anti-dilution and other similar rights.

 

Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act.

 

Bid Price” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the bid price of the Common Stock for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b)  if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on The Pink Open Market (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Holders of a majority of the Warrants then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

 

Business Day” means any day except any Saturday, any Sunday, any day which is a federal legal holiday in the United States or any day on which banking institutions in the State of New York are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

 

Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.

 

Trading Day” means any day on which the Common Stock is traded on the Trading Market, or, if the Trading Market is not the principal trading market for the Common Stock, then on the principal securities exchange or securities market in the United States on which the Common Stock is then traded, provided that “Trading Day” shall not include any day on which the Common Stock is are scheduled to trade on such exchange or market for less than 4.5 hours or any day that the Common Stock is suspended from trading during the final hour of trading on such exchange or market (or if such exchange or market does not designate in advance the closing time of trading on such exchange or market, then during the hour ending at 4:00 P.M., New York City time).

 

Trading Market” means the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market or the New York Stock Exchange (or any successors to any of the foregoing).

 

VWAP” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b)  if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported in the “Pink Open Market” published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the holders of a majority in interest of the Warrants then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

 

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

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name:  Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC
     
  By: /s/ Michael Legregin
  Name: Michael Legregin
  Title: Senior Vice President

 

Annex A Form of Global Certificate

Annex B Notice of Exercise

Annex C Form of Certificated Warrant

Annex D Authorized Representatives

Annex E Form of Warrant Certificate Request Notice

 

 

 

 

ANNEX A

[FORM OF GLOBAL CERTIFICATE]

 

UNLESS THIS CERTIFICATE IS PRESENTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY, A NEW YORK CORPORATION (“DTC”), TO ISSUER OR ITS AGENT FOR REGISTRATION OF TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR PAYMENT, AND ANY CERTIFICATE ISSUED IS REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF CEDE & CO. OR IN SUCH OTHER NAME AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC (AND ANY PAYMENT IS MADE TO CEDE & CO. OR TO SUCH OTHER ENTITY AS IS REQUESTED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF DTC), ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE, OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL INASMUCH AS THE REGISTERED OWNER HEREOF, CEDE & CO., HAS AN INTEREST HEREIN.

 

1847 GOEDEKER INC.
WARRANT CERTIFICATE
NOT EXERCISABLE AFTER JUNE 2, 2026

 

This certifies that the person whose name and address appears below, or registered assigns, is the registered owner of the number of Warrants set forth below. Each Warrant entitles its registered holder to purchase from 1847 Goedeker Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware (the “Company”), at any time prior to 5:00 P.M. (New York City time) on June 2, 2026, one share of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of the Company (each, a “Warrant Share” and collectively, the “Warrant Shares”), at an exercise price of $2.25 per share, subject to possible adjustments as provided in the Warrant Agreement (as defined below).

 

This Warrant Certificate, with or without other Warrant Certificates, upon surrender at the designated office of the Warrant Agent, may be exchanged for another Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates evidencing the same number of Warrants as the Warrant Certificate or Warrant Certificates surrendered. A transfer of the Warrants evidenced hereby may be registered upon surrender of this Warrant Certificate at the designated office of the Warrant Agent by the registered holder in person or by a duly authorized attorney, properly endorsed or accompanied by proper instruments of transfer, a signature guarantee, and such other and further documentation as the Warrant Agent may reasonably request and duly stamped as may be required by the laws of the State of New York and of the United States of America.

 

The terms and conditions of the Warrants and the rights and obligations of the holder of this Warrant Certificate are set forth in the Warrant Agent Agreement dated as of May 27, 2021 (the “Warrant Agreement”) between the Company and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC (the “Warrant Agent”). A copy of the Warrant Agreement is available for inspection during business hours at the office of the Warrant Agent.

 

This Warrant Certificate shall not be valid or obligatory for any purpose until it shall have been countersigned by an authorized signatory of the Warrant Agent.

 

WITNESS the facsimile signature of a proper officer of the Company.

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By:  
  Name:  Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated: _________________

 

Countersigned:

 

AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY, LLC,

As Warrant Agent

 

By:    
Name:     
Title:    

 

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PLEASE DETACH HERE
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Certificate No.:_________ Number of Warrants:__________

 

WARRANT CUSIP NO.: 28252C117

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
   
[Name & Address of Holder] ____________________, Warrant Agent
   
  By Mail:
   
   
  By hand or overnight courier:
   

 

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ANNEX B

 

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

TO: 1847 GOEDEKER INC.

 

(1)   The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant Certificate (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.

 

(2)   Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):

 

in lawful money of the United States; or

 

if permitted the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in Section 3.3.6(b) of the Warrant Agreement (as defined in the Warrant Certificate), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in Section 3.3.6(b) of the Warrant Agreement.

 

(3)   Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

     

 

The Warrant Shares shall be delivered to the following DWAC Account Number:

 

     
     
     
     
     

 

Name of Holder: ________________________________________________________________

 

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Holder: __________________________________________

 

Name of Authorized Signatory: ____________________________________________________________

 

Title of Authorized Signatory: _____________________________________________________________

 

Date: _______________

 

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ANNEX C

 

[FORM OF CERTIFICATED WARRANT]

 

COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

 

1848 GOEDEKER INC.

 

Warrant Shares: _______ Initial Exercise Date: June 2, 2021
  Issue Date: June 2, 2021
  CUSIP: 28252C117
  ISIN: _______

 

THIS COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT (the “Warrant”) certifies that, for value received, _____________ or its assigns (the “Holder”) is entitled, upon the terms and subject to the limitations on exercise and the conditions hereinafter set forth, at any time on or after June 2, 2021 (the “Initial Exercise Date”) and on or prior to the 5:00 P.M., New York City time on June 2, 2026 (the “Termination Date”) but not thereafter, to subscribe for and purchase from 1847 Goedeker Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), up to ______ shares (as subject to adjustment hereunder, the “Warrant Shares”) of Common Stock. The purchase price of one share of Common Stock under this Warrant shall be equal to the Exercise Price, as defined in Section 2(b). This Warrant shall initially be issued and maintained in the form of a security held in book-entry form and The Depository Trust Company or its nominee (“DTC”) shall initially be the sole registered holder of this Warrant, subject to a Holder’s right to elect to receive a Warrant in certificated form pursuant to the terms of the Warrant Agent Agreement, in which case this sentence shall not apply.

 

Section 1. Definitions. In addition to the terms defined elsewhere in this Warrant, the following terms have the meanings indicated in this Section 1:

 

Affiliate” means any Person that, directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Person, as such terms are used in and construed under Rule 405 under the Securities Act.

 

Bid Price” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the bid price of the Common Stock for the time in question (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b)  if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported on The Pink Open Market (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the Holders of a majority of the Warrants then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

 

Business Day” means any day except any Saturday, any Sunday, any day which is a federal legal holiday in the United States or any day on which banking institutions in the State of New York are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

 

Commission” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share, and any other class of securities into which such securities may hereafter be reclassified or changed.

 

Common Stock Equivalents” means any securities of the Company or the Subsidiaries which would entitle the holder thereof to acquire at any time Common Stock, including, without limitation, any debt, preferred stock, right, option, warrant or other instrument that is at any time convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for, or otherwise entitles the holder thereof to receive, Common Stock

 

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Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Person” means an individual or corporation, partnership, trust, incorporated or unincorporated association, joint venture, limited liability company, joint stock company, government (or an agency or subdivision thereof) or other entity of any kind.

 

Proceeding” means an action, claim, suit, investigation or proceeding (including, without limitation, an informal investigation or partial proceeding, such as a deposition), whether commenced or threatened.

 

Registration Statement” means the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-255709).

 

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

Trading Day” means a day on which the Common Stock is traded on a Trading Market.

 

Trading Market” means any of the following markets or exchanges on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted for trading on the date in question: the NYSE American, the Nasdaq Capital Market, the Nasdaq Global Market, the Nasdaq Global Select Market, or the New York Stock Exchange (or any successors to any of the foregoing).

 

Transfer Agent” means American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, with a mailing address of 6201 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219, and any successor transfer agent of the Company.

 

Warrant Agent Agreement” means that certain Warrant Agent Agreement, dated as of the Initial Exercise Date, between the Company and the Warrant Agent.

 

Warrant Agent” means the Transfer Agent and any successor warrant agent of the Company.

 

Warrants” means this Warrant and other Common Stock Purchase Warrants issued by the Company pursuant to the Registration Statement.

 

VWAP” means, for any date, the price determined by the first of the following clauses that applies: (a) if the Common Stock is then listed or quoted on a Trading Market, the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on the Trading Market on which the Common Stock is then listed or quoted as reported by Bloomberg L.P. (based on a Trading Day from 9:30 a.m. (New York City time) to 4:02 p.m. (New York City time)), (b)  if OTCQB or OTCQX is not a Trading Market, the volume weighted average price of the Common Stock for such date (or the nearest preceding date) on OTCQB or OTCQX as applicable, (c) if the Common Stock is not then listed or quoted for trading on OTCQB or OTCQX and if prices for the Common Stock are then reported in the “Pink Open Market” published by OTC Markets Group, Inc. (or a similar organization or agency succeeding to its functions of reporting prices), the most recent bid price per share of the Common Stock so reported, or (d) in all other cases, the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as determined by an independent appraiser selected in good faith by the holders of a majority in interest of the Warrants then outstanding and reasonably acceptable to the Company, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Company.

 

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Section 2. Exercise of Warrant.

 

(a) Exercise and Payment. Exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant may be made, in whole or in part, at any time or times during the period commencing on the Initial Exercise Date and terminating at 5:00 P.M., New York City time on the Termination Date (“Exercise Period”) by delivery to the Company of a duly executed facsimile copy (or e-mail attachment) of the Notice of Exercise in the form annexed hereto (the “Notice of Exercise”). Within the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period (as defined below) following the date of exercise as aforesaid, the Holder shall deliver the aggregate Exercise Price for the shares specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise by wire transfer or cashier’s check drawn on a United States bank unless the cashless exercise procedure specified in Section 2(c) below is specified in the applicable Notice of Exercise. No ink-original Notice of Exercise shall be required, nor shall any medallion guarantee (or other type of guarantee or notarization) of any Notice of Exercise form be required. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company until the Holder has purchased all of the Warrant Shares available hereunder and the Warrant has been exercised in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company for cancellation within three (3) Trading Days of the date the final Notice of Exercise is delivered to the Company. Partial exercises of this Warrant resulting in purchases of a portion of the total number of Warrant Shares available hereunder shall have the effect of lowering the outstanding number of Warrant Shares purchasable hereunder in an amount equal to the applicable number of Warrant Shares purchased. The Holder and the Company shall maintain records showing the number of Warrant Shares purchased and the date of such purchases. The Company shall deliver any objection to any Notice of Exercise within one (1) Trading Day of receipt of such notice. The Holder and any assignee, by acceptance of this Warrant, acknowledge and agree that, by reason of the provisions of this paragraph, following the purchase of a portion of the Warrant Shares hereunder, the number of Warrant Shares available for purchase hereunder at any given time may be less than the amount stated on the face hereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing in this Section 2(a), a holder whose interest in this Warrant is a beneficial interest in certificate(s) representing this Warrant held in book-entry form through DTC (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions), shall effect exercises made pursuant to this Section 2(a) by delivering to DTC (or such other clearing corporation, as applicable) the appropriate instruction form for exercise, complying with the procedures to effect exercise that are required by DTC (or such other clearing corporation, as applicable), subject to a Holder’s right to elect to receive a Warrant in certificated form pursuant to the terms of the Warrant Agent Agreement, in which case this sentence shall not apply.

 

(b) Exercise Price. The exercise price per share of the Common Stock under this Warrant shall be $2.25, subject to adjustment hereunder (the “Exercise Price”).

 

(c) Cashless Exercise. If at the time of exercise hereof there is no effective registration statement registering, or the prospectus contained therein is not available for the issuance of the Warrant Shares to the Holder, then this Warrant may also be exercised, in whole or in part, at such time by means of a “cashless exercise” in which the Holder shall be entitled to receive a number of Warrant Shares equal to the quotient obtained (if such quotient would be a positive number) by dividing [(A-B) (X)] by (A), where:

 

(A) = as applicable: (i) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is (1) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a day that is not a Trading Day or (2) both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof on a Trading Day prior to the opening of “regular trading hours” (as defined in Rule 600(b)(68) of Regulation NMS promulgated under the federal securities laws) on such Trading Day, (ii) at the option of the Holder, either (y) the VWAP on the Trading Day immediately preceding the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise or (z) the Bid Price of the Common Stock on the principal Trading Market as reported by Bloomberg L.P. as of the time of the Holder’s execution of the applicable Notice of Exercise if such Notice of Exercise is executed during “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day and is delivered within two (2) hours thereafter (including until two (2) hours after the close of “regular trading hours” on a Trading Day) pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof or (iii) the VWAP on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise if the date of such Notice of Exercise is a Trading Day and such Notice of Exercise is both executed and delivered pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof after the close of “regular trading hours” on such Trading Day;

 

(B) = the Exercise Price of this Warrant, as adjusted hereunder; and

 

(X) = the number of Warrant Shares that would be issuable upon exercise of this Warrant in accordance with the terms of this Warrant if such exercise were by means of a cash exercise rather than a cashless exercise.

 

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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, but without limiting the rights of a Holder to receive Warrant Shares on a “cashless exercise” pursuant to this Section 2(c) or to receive cash payments pursuant to Section 3(d)(i) and Section 3(d)(iv) herein, the Company shall not be required to make any cash payments or net cash settlement to the Holder in lieu of delivery of the Warrant Shares. If Warrant Shares are issued in such a cashless exercise, the parties acknowledge and agree that in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, the Warrant Shares shall take on the registered characteristics of the Warrants being exercised.  The Company agrees not to take any position contrary to this Section 2(c).

 

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, on the Termination Date, this Warrant shall be automatically exercised via cashless exercise pursuant to this Section 2(c).

 

(d) Mechanics of Exercise.

 

(i) Delivery of Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. The Company shall cause the Warrant Shares purchased hereunder to be transmitted by the Transfer Agent to the Holder by crediting the account of the Holder’s or its designee’s balance account with DTC through its Deposit or Withdrawal at Custodian system (“DWAC”) if the Company is then a participant in such system and either (A) there is an effective registration statement permitting the issuance of the Warrant Shares to or resale of the Warrant Shares by Holder or (B) this Warrant is being exercised via cashless exercise, and otherwise by physical delivery of a certificate, registered in the Company’s share register in the name of the Holder or its designee, for the number of Warrant Shares to which the Holder is entitled pursuant to such exercise to the address specified by the Holder in the Notice of Exercise by the date that is earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period after the delivery to the Company of the Notice of Exercise (such date, the “Warrant Share Delivery Date”). Upon delivery of the Notice of Exercise, the Holder shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to have become the holder of record of the Warrant Shares with respect to which this Warrant has been exercised, irrespective of the date of delivery of the Warrant Shares, provided that payment of the aggregate Exercise Price (other than in the case of a cashless exercise) is received the earlier of (i) two (2) Trading Days of and (ii) the number of Trading Days comprising the Standard Settlement Period following the delivery of the Notice of Exercise. If the Company fails for any reason to deliver to the Holder the Warrant Shares subject to a Notice of Exercise by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, the Company shall pay to the Holder, in cash, as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, for each $1,000 of Warrant Shares subject to such exercise (based on the VWAP of the Common Stock on the date of the applicable Notice of Exercise), $10 per Trading Day (increasing to $20 per Trading Day on the fifth Trading Day after such liquidated damages begin to accrue) for each Trading Day after such Warrant Share Delivery Date until such Warrant Shares are delivered or Holder rescinds such exercise. The Company agrees to maintain a transfer agent that is a participant in the FAST program so long as this Warrant remains outstanding and exercisable. As used herein, “Standard Settlement Period” means the standard settlement period, expressed in a number of Trading Days, on the Company’s primary Trading Market with respect to the Common Stock as in effect on the date of delivery of the Notice of Exercise

 

(ii) Delivery of New Warrants Upon Exercise. If this Warrant shall have been exercised in part, the Company shall, at the request of a Holder and upon surrender of this Warrant certificate, at the time of delivery of the Warrant Shares, deliver to the Holder a new Warrant evidencing the rights of the Holder to purchase the unpurchased Warrant Shares called for by this Warrant, which new Warrant shall in all other respects be identical with this Warrant.

 

(iii) Rescission Rights. If the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares pursuant to Section 2(d)(i) by the Warrant Share Delivery Date, then the Holder will have the right to rescind such exercise.

 

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(iv) Compensation for Buy-In on Failure to Timely Deliver Warrant Shares Upon Exercise. In addition to any other rights available to the Holder, if the Company fails to cause the Transfer Agent to transmit to the Holder the Warrant Shares in accordance with the provisions of Section 2(d)(i) above pursuant to an exercise on or before the Warrant Share Delivery Date, and if after such date the Holder is required by its broker to purchase (in an open market transaction or otherwise) or the Holder’s brokerage firm otherwise purchases, shares of Common Stock to deliver in satisfaction of a sale by the Holder of the Warrant Shares which the Holder anticipated receiving upon such exercise (a “Buy-In”), then the Company shall (A) pay in cash to the Holder the amount, if any, by which (x) the Holder’s total purchase price (including brokerage commissions, if any) for the shares of Common Stock so purchased exceeds (y) the amount obtained by multiplying (1) the number of Warrant Shares that the Company was required to deliver to the Holder in connection with the exercise at issue times (2) the price at which the sell order giving rise to such purchase obligation was executed, and (B) at the option of the Holder, either reinstate the portion of the Warrant and equivalent number of Warrant Shares for which such exercise was not honored (in which case such exercise shall be deemed rescinded) or deliver to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock that would have been issued had the Company timely complied with its exercise and delivery obligations hereunder. For example, if the Holder purchases Common Stock having a total purchase price of $11,000 to cover a Buy-In with respect to an attempted exercise of shares of Common Stock with an aggregate sale price giving rise to such purchase obligation of $10,000, under clause (A) of the immediately preceding sentence the Company shall be required to pay the Holder $1,000. The Holder shall provide the Company written notice indicating the amounts payable to the Holder in respect of the Buy-In and, upon request of the Company, evidence of the amount of such loss. Nothing herein shall limit a Holder’s right to pursue any other remedies available to it hereunder, at law or in equity including, without limitation, a decree of specific performance and/or injunctive relief with respect to the Company’s failure to timely deliver shares of Common Stock upon exercise of the Warrant as required pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

(v) No Fractional Shares or Scrip. No fractional Warrant Shares will be issued upon the exercise of this Warrant. If a Holder would be entitled, upon the exercise of this Warrant, to receive a fractional interest in a share, the Company shall, upon such exercise, round up or down, as applicable, to the nearest whole number the number of Warrant Shares to be issued to such Holder.

 

(vi) Charges, Taxes and Expenses. Issuance of Warrant Shares shall be made without charge to the Holder for any issue or transfer tax or other incidental expense in respect of the issuance of such Warrant Shares, all of which taxes and expenses shall be paid by the Company, and such Warrant Shares shall be issued in the name of the Holder or in such name or names as may be directed by the Holder; provided, however, that in the event Warrant Shares are to be issued in a name other than the name of the Holder, this Warrant when surrendered for exercise shall be accompanied by the Assignment Form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder and the Company may require, as a condition thereto, the payment of a sum sufficient to reimburse it for any transfer tax incidental thereto. The Company shall pay all Transfer Agent fees required for same-day processing of any Notice of Exercise and all fees to the DTC (or another established clearing corporation performing similar functions) required for same-day electronic delivery of the Warrant Shares.

 

(vii) Closing of Books. The Company will not close its stockholder books or records in any manner which prevents the timely exercise of this Warrant, pursuant to the terms hereof.

 

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(e) Holder’s Exercise Limitations. The Company shall not effect any exercise of this Warrant, and a Holder shall not have the right to exercise any portion of this Warrant, pursuant to Section 2 or otherwise, to the extent that after giving effect to such issuance after exercise as set forth on the applicable Notice of Exercise, the Holder (together with the Holder’s Affiliates, and any other Persons acting as a group together with the Holder or any of the Holder’s Affiliates (such Persons, “Attribution Parties”)), would beneficially own in excess of the Beneficial Ownership Limitation (as defined below).  For purposes of the foregoing sentence, the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates and Attribution Parties shall include the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant with respect to which such determination is being made, but shall exclude the number of shares of Common Stock which would be issuable upon (i) exercise of the remaining, non-exercised portion of this Warrant beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties and (ii) exercise or conversion of the unexercised or non-converted portion of any other securities of the Company (including, without limitation, any other Common Stock Equivalents) subject to a limitation on conversion or exercise analogous to the limitation contained herein beneficially owned by the Holder or any of its Affiliates or Attribution Parties.  Except as set forth in the preceding sentence, for purposes of this Section 2(e), beneficial ownership shall be calculated in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, it being acknowledged by the Holder that the Company is not representing to the Holder that such calculation is in compliance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the Holder is solely responsible for any schedules required to be filed in accordance therewith. To the extent that the limitation contained in this Section 2(e) applies, the determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable shall be in the sole discretion of the Holder, and the submission of a Notice of Exercise shall be deemed to be the Holder’s determination of whether this Warrant is exercisable (in relation to other securities owned by the Holder together with any Affiliates and Attribution Parties) and of which portion of this Warrant is exercisable, in each case subject to the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, and the Company shall have no obligation to verify or confirm the accuracy of such determination. In addition, a determination as to any group status as contemplated above shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. For purposes of this Section 2(e), in determining the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock, a Holder may rely on the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock as reflected in (A) the Company’s most recent periodic or annual report filed with the Commission, as the case may be, (B) a more recent public announcement by the Company or (C) a more recent written notice by the Company or the Transfer Agent setting forth the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding.  Upon the written or oral request of a Holder, the Company shall within two (2) Trading Days confirm orally and in writing to the Holder the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding.  In any case, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock shall be determined after giving effect to the conversion or exercise of securities of the Company, including this Warrant, by the Holder or its Affiliates or Attribution Parties since the date as of which such number of outstanding shares of Common Stock was reported. The “Beneficial Ownership Limitation” shall be 4.99% (or, upon election by a Holder prior to the issuance of any Warrants, 9.99%) of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of this Warrant. The Holder, upon notice to the Company, may increase or decrease the Beneficial Ownership Limitation provisions of this Section 2(e), provided that the Beneficial Ownership Limitation in no event exceeds 9.99% of the number of shares of the Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock upon exercise of this Warrant held by the Holder and the provisions of this Section 2(e) shall continue to apply. Any increase in the Beneficial Ownership Limitation will not be effective until the 61st day after such notice is delivered to the Company. The provisions of this paragraph shall be construed and implemented in a manner otherwise than in strict conformity with the terms of this Section 2(e) to correct this paragraph (or any portion hereof) which may be defective or inconsistent with the intended Beneficial Ownership Limitation herein contained or to make changes or supplements necessary or desirable to properly give effect to such limitation. The limitations contained in this paragraph shall apply to a successor holder of this Warrant.

 

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Section 3. Certain Adjustments.

 

(a) Stock Dividends and Splits. If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding: (i) pays a stock dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions on shares of its Common Stock or any other equity or equity equivalent securities payable in shares of Common Stock (which, for avoidance of doubt, shall not include any shares of Common Stock issued by the Company upon exercise of this Warrant), (ii) subdivides outstanding shares of Common Stock into a larger number of shares, (iii) combines (including by way of reverse stock split) outstanding shares of Common Stock into a smaller number of shares, or (iv) issues by reclassification of shares of the Common Stock any shares of capital stock of the Company, then in each case the Exercise Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the numerator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock and such other capital stock of the Company(excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately before such event and of which the denominator shall be the number of shares of Common Stock such other capital stock of the Company(excluding treasury shares, if any) outstanding immediately after such event, and the number of shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be proportionately adjusted such that the aggregate Exercise Price of this Warrant shall remain unchanged. Any adjustment made pursuant to this Section 3(a) shall become effective immediately after the record date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the effective date in the case of a subdivision, combination or re-classification.

 

(b) Subsequent Rights Offerings. In addition to any adjustments pursuant to Section 3(a) above, if at any time the Company grants, issues or sells any Common Stock Equivalents or rights to purchase stock, warrants, securities or other property pro rata to the record holders of any class of shares of Common Stock (the “Purchase Rights”), then the Holder will be entitled to acquire, upon the terms applicable to such Purchase Rights, the aggregate Purchase Rights which the Holder could have acquired if the Holder had held the number of shares of Common Stock acquirable upon complete exercise of this Warrant (without regard to any limitations on exercise hereof, including without limitation, the Beneficial Ownership Limitation) immediately before the date on which a record is taken for the grant, issuance or sale of such Purchase Rights, or, if no such record is taken, the date as of which the record holders of shares of Common Stock are to be determined for the grant, issue or sale of such Purchase Rights (provided, however, to the extent that the Holder’s right to participate in any such Purchase Right would result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation, then the Holder shall not be entitled to participate in such Purchase Right to such extent (or beneficial ownership of such shares of Common Stock as a result of such Purchase Right to such extent) and such Purchase Right to such extent shall be held in abeyance for the Holder until such time, if ever, as its right thereto would not result in the Holder exceeding the Beneficial Ownership Limitation).

 

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(c) Dividends. If the Company, at any time during the Exercise Period, shall pay a dividend in cash, securities or other assets to all holders of Common Stock (or other shares of the Company’s capital stock into which the Warrants are convertible), other than a transaction described in Section 3(a), Section 3(b) or Section 3(d) (any such non-excluded event being referred to herein as a “Dividend”), then the Exercise Price shall be decreased, effective immediately after the effective date of such Dividend, by the quotient of (i) the gross amount of cash and/or fair market value (as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors, in good faith) of all securities or other assets paid to the holders of Common Stock (or other shares of the Company’s capital stock into which the Warrants are convertible) in respect of such Dividend divided by (ii) the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock (or other shares of the Company’s capital stock into which the Warrants are convertible) outstanding at the time of the Dividend plus the number of shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of all outstanding Warrants, provided, that the Exercise Price shall not be reduced below zero.

 

(d) Fundamental Transaction. If, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, (i) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another Person, (ii) the Company, directly or indirectly, effects any sale, lease, license, assignment, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets in one or a series of related transactions, (iii) any, direct or indirect, purchase offer, tender offer or exchange offer (whether by the Company or another Person) is completed pursuant to which all holders of Common Stock are permitted to sell, tender or exchange their shares for other securities, cash or property and has been accepted by the holders of 50% or more of the outstanding Common Stock, (iv) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions effects any reclassification, reorganization or recapitalization of the Common Stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant to which all outstanding shares of Common Stock are effectively converted into or exchanged for other securities, cash or property, or (v) the Company, directly or indirectly, in one or more related transactions consummates a stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination (including, without limitation, a reorganization, recapitalization, spin-off or scheme of arrangement) with another Person or group of Persons whereby such other Person or group acquires more than 50% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (not including any shares of Common Stock held by the other Person or other Persons making or party to, or associated or affiliated with the other Persons making or party to, such stock or share purchase agreement or other business combination) (each a “Fundamental Transaction”), then, upon any subsequent exercise of this Warrant, the Holder shall have the right to receive, for each Warrant Share that would have been issuable upon such exercise immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction (without regard to any limitation in Section 2(e) on the exercise of this Warrant), the number of shares of Common Stock of the successor or acquiring corporation or of the Company. The Company shall cause any successor entity in a Fundamental Transaction in which the Company is not the survivor (the “Successor Entity”) to assume in writing all of the obligations of the Company under this Warrant in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3(d) pursuant to written agreements prior or during such Fundamental Transaction. Upon the occurrence of any such Fundamental Transaction, the Successor Entity shall succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such Fundamental Transaction, the provisions of the Warrants referring to the “Company” shall refer instead to the Successor Entity), and may exercise every right and power of the Company and shall assume all of the obligations of the Company under the Warrants with the same effect as if such Successor Entity had been named as the Company therein.

 

(e) Calculations. All calculations under this Section 3 shall be made to the nearest cent or the nearest 1/100th of a share, as the case may be. For purposes of this Section 3, the number of shares of Common Stock deemed to be issued and outstanding as of a given date shall be the sum of the number of shares of Common Stock (excluding treasury shares, if any) issued and outstanding.

 

(f) Notice to Holder.

 

(i) Adjustment to Exercise Price. Whenever the Exercise Price is adjusted pursuant to any provision of this Section 3, the Company shall promptly deliver to the Holder by facsimile or email a notice setting forth the Exercise Price after such adjustment and any resulting adjustment to the number of Warrant Shares and setting forth a brief statement of the facts requiring such adjustment.

 

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(ii) Notice to Allow Exercise by Holder. If (A) the Company shall declare a dividend (or any other distribution in whatever form) on the Common Stock, (B) the Company shall declare a special nonrecurring cash dividend on or a redemption of the Common Stock, (C) the Company shall authorize the granting to all holders of the Common Stock rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any shares of capital stock of any class or of any rights, (D) the approval of any stockholders of the Company shall be required in connection with any reclassification of the Common Stock, any consolidation or merger to which the Company is a party, any sale or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any compulsory share exchange whereby the Common Stock is converted into other securities, cash or property, or (E) the Company shall authorize the voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of the Company, then, in each case, the Company shall cause to be delivered by facsimile or email to the Holder at its last facsimile number or email address as it shall appear upon the Warrant Register (as defined below), at least 20 calendar days prior to the applicable record or effective date hereinafter specified, a notice stating (x) the date on which a record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution, redemption, rights or warrants, or if a record is not to be taken, the date as of which the holders of the Common Stock of record to be entitled to such dividend, distributions, redemption, rights or warrants are to be determined or (y) the date on which such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange is expected to become effective or close, and the date as of which it is expected that holders of the Common Stock of record shall be entitled to exchange their shares of the Common Stock for securities, cash or other property deliverable upon such reclassification, consolidation, merger, sale, transfer or share exchange; provided that the failure to deliver such notice or any defect therein or in the delivery thereof shall not affect the validity of the corporate action required to be specified in such notice. To the extent that any notice provided in this Warrant constitutes, or contains, material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of the Subsidiaries, the Company shall simultaneously file such notice with the Commission pursuant to a Current Report on Form 8-K. Provided such notice occurs within the Exercise Period, the Holder shall remain entitled to exercise this Warrant during the period commencing on the date of such notice to the effective date of the event triggering such notice except as may otherwise be expressly set forth herein.

 

Section 4. Transfer of Warrant.

 

(a) Transferability. This Warrant and all rights hereunder are transferable, in whole or in part, upon surrender of this Warrant at the principal office of the Company or its designated agent, together with a written assignment of this Warrant substantially in the form attached hereto duly executed by the Holder or its agent or attorney and funds sufficient to pay any transfer taxes payable upon the making of such transfer. Upon such surrender and, if required, such payment, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in the name of the assignee or assignees, as applicable, and in the denomination or denominations specified in such instrument of assignment, and shall issue to the assignor a new Warrant evidencing the portion of this Warrant not so assigned, and this Warrant shall promptly be cancelled. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Holder shall not be required to physically surrender this Warrant to the Company unless the Holder has assigned this Warrant in full, in which case, the Holder shall surrender this Warrant to the Company within three (3) Trading Days of the date the Holder delivers an assignment form to the Company assigning this Warrant full. The Warrant, if properly assigned in accordance herewith, may be exercised by a new holder for the purchase of Warrant Shares without having a new Warrant issued.

 

(b) New Warrants. If this Warrant is not held in global form through DTC (or any successor depository), this Warrant may be divided or combined with other Warrants upon presentation hereof at the aforesaid office of the Company, together with a written notice specifying the names and denominations in which new Warrants are to be issued, signed by the Holder or its agent or attorney. Subject to compliance with Section 4(a), as to any transfer which may be involved in such division or combination, the Company shall execute and deliver a new Warrant or Warrants in exchange for the Warrant or Warrants to be divided or combined in accordance with such notice. All Warrants issued on transfers or exchanges shall be dated the original Issuance Date of this Warrant and shall be identical with this Warrant except as to the number of Warrant Shares issuable pursuant thereto.

 

(c) Warrant Register. The Warrant Agent shall register this Warrant, upon records to be maintained by the Warrant Agent for that purpose (the “Warrant Register”), in the name of the record Holder hereof from time to time. The Company and the Warrant Agent may deem and treat the registered Holder of this Warrant as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of any exercise hereof or any distribution to the Holder, and for all other purposes, absent actual notice to the contrary.

 

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Section 5. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) No Rights as Stockholder Until Exercise. This Warrant does not entitle the Holder to any voting rights, dividends or other rights as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof as set forth in Section 2(d)(i), except as expressly set forth in Section 3.

 

(b) Loss, Theft, Destruction or Mutilation of Warrant. The Company covenants that upon receipt by the Company of evidence reasonably satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant or any stock certificate relating to the Warrant Shares, and in case of loss, theft or destruction, of indemnity or security reasonably satisfactory to it (which, in the case of the Warrant, shall not include the posting of any bond), and upon surrender and cancellation of such Warrant or stock certificate, if mutilated, the Company will make and deliver a new Warrant or stock certificate of like tenor and dated as of such cancellation, in lieu of such Warrant or stock certificate.

 

(c) Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, etc. If the last or appointed day for the taking of any action or the expiration of any right required or granted herein shall not be a Trading Day, then, such action may be taken or such right may be exercised on the next succeeding Trading Day.

 

(d) Authorized Shares.

 

(i) The Company covenants that, during the period the Warrant is outstanding, it will reserve from its authorized and unissued Common Stock a sufficient number of shares to provide for the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon the exercise of any purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company further covenants that its issuance of this Warrant shall constitute full authority to its officers who are charged with the duty of issuing the necessary Warrant Shares upon the exercise of the purchase rights under this Warrant. The Company will take all such reasonable action as may be necessary to assure that such Warrant Shares may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of the Trading Market upon which the Common Stock may be listed. The Company covenants that all Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant will, upon exercise of the purchase rights represented by this Warrant and payment for such Warrant Shares in accordance herewith, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and free from all taxes, liens and charges created by the Company in respect of the issue thereof (other than taxes in respect of any transfer occurring contemporaneously with such issue).

 

(ii) Except and to the extent as waived or consented to by the Holder, the Company shall not by any action, including, without limitation, amending its certificate of incorporation or through any reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms of this Warrant, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all such terms and in the taking of all such actions as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of Holder as set forth in this Warrant against impairment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company will (A) not increase the par value of any Warrant Shares above the amount payable therefor upon such exercise immediately prior to such increase in par value, (B) take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order that the Company may validly and legally issue fully paid and non-assessable Warrant Shares upon the exercise of this Warrant and (C) use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all such authorizations, exemptions or consents from any public regulatory body having jurisdiction thereof, as may be, necessary to enable the Company to perform its obligations under this Warrant.

 

(iii) Before taking any action which would result in an adjustment in the number of Warrant Shares for which this Warrant is exercisable or in the Exercise Price, the Company shall obtain all such authorizations or exemptions thereof, or consents thereto, as may be necessary from any public regulatory body or bodies having jurisdiction thereof.

 

(e) Governing Law. All questions concerning the construction, validity, enforcement and interpretation of this Warrant shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, without regard to the principles of conflict of laws thereof. Each party agrees that all legal Proceedings concerning the interpretation, enforcement and defense of this Warrant shall be commenced in the state and federal courts sitting in the City of New York, Borough of Manhattan (the “New York Courts”). Each party hereto hereby irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New York Courts for the adjudication of any dispute hereunder or in connection herewith or with any transaction contemplated hereby or discussed herein (including with respect to the enforcement of any provision hereunder), and hereby irrevocably waives, and agrees not to assert in any suit, action or Proceeding, any claim that it is not personally subject to the jurisdiction of such New York Courts, or such New York Courts are improper or inconvenient venue for such Proceeding. If any party shall commence an action or Proceeding to enforce any provisions of this Warrant, then the prevailing party in such action or Proceeding shall be reimbursed by the other party for its attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, preparation and prosecution of such action or Proceeding.

 

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(f) Restrictions. The Holder acknowledges that the Warrant Shares acquired upon the exercise of this Warrant, if not registered, and the Holder does not utilize cashless exercise, will have restrictions upon resale imposed by state and federal securities laws.

 

(g) Nonwaiver and Expenses. No course of dealing or any delay or failure to exercise any right hereunder on the part of Holder shall operate as a waiver of such right or otherwise prejudice the Holder’s rights, powers or remedies. Without limiting any other provision of this Warrant, if the Company willfully and knowingly fails to comply with any provision of this Warrant, which results in any material damages to the Holder, the Company shall pay to the Holder such amounts as shall be sufficient to cover any costs and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, including those of appellate Proceedings, incurred by the Holder in collecting any amounts due pursuant hereto or in otherwise enforcing any of its rights, powers or remedies hereunder.

 

(h) Notices. Any and all notices or other communications or deliveries to be provided by the Holders hereunder including, without limitation, any Notice of Exercise, shall be in writing and delivered personally, by e-mail, or sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier service, addressed to the Company, at 3817 Millstone Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63301, Attention: Douglas T. Moore, email address: doug.moore@goedekers.com, or such other email address or address as the Company may specify for such purposes by notice to the Holders. Any and all notices or other communications or deliveries to be provided by the Company hereunder shall be in writing and delivered personally, by e-mail, or sent by a nationally recognized overnight courier service addressed to each Holder at the e-mail address or address of such Holder appearing on the books of the Warrant Agent. Any notice or other communication or deliveries hereunder shall be deemed given and effective on the earliest of (i) the time of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via e-mail at the e-mail address set forth in this Section prior to 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on any date, (ii) the next Trading Day after the date of transmission, if such notice or communication is delivered via e-mail at the e-mail address set forth in this Section on a day that is not a Trading Day or later than 5:30 p.m. (New York City time) on any Trading Day, (iii) the second Trading Day following the date of mailing, if sent by U.S. nationally recognized overnight courier service, or (iv) upon actual receipt by the party to whom such notice is required to be given. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Warrant, where this Warrant provides for notice of any event to the Holder, if this Warrant is held in global form by DTC (or any successor depositary), such notice shall be sufficiently given if given to DTC (or any successor depositary) pursuant to the procedures of DTC (or such successor depositary), subject to a Holder’s right to elect to receive a Warrant in certificated form pursuant to the terms of the Warrant Agent Agreement, in which case this sentence shall not apply.

 

(i) Warrant Agent Agreement. If this Warrant is held in global form through DTC (or any successor depositary), this Warrant is issued subject to the Warrant Agent Agreement. To the extent any provision of this Warrant conflicts with the express provisions of the Warrant Agent Agreement, the provisions of this Warrant shall govern and be controlling.

 

(j) Limitation of Liability. No provision hereof, in the absence of any affirmative action by the Holder to exercise this Warrant to purchase Warrant Shares, and no enumeration herein of the rights or privileges of the Holder, shall give rise to any liability of the Holder for the purchase price of any Common Stock or as a stockholder of the Company, whether such liability is asserted by the Company or by creditors of the Company.

 

(k) Remedies. The Holder, in addition to being entitled to exercise all rights granted by law, including recovery of damages, will be entitled to specific performance of its rights under this Warrant. The Company agrees that monetary damages would not be adequate compensation for any loss incurred by reason of a breach by it of the provisions of this Warrant and hereby agrees to waive and not to assert the defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate.

 

(l) Successors and Assigns. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and permitted assigns of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of Holder. The provisions of this Warrant are intended to be for the benefit of any Holder from time to time of this Warrant and shall be enforceable by the Holder or holder of Warrant Shares.

 

9.1. Amendment. This Warrant may be modified or amended or the provisions hereof waived with the written consent of the Company, on the one hand, and either: (i) the Holder or the beneficial owner of this Warrant, on the other hand, or (ii) the vote or written consent of the Holders of at least 50.1% of the then outstanding Warrants issued pursuant to the Warrant Agent Agreement, on the other hand; provided that if any such modification, amendment or waiver disproportionately and adversely affects the rights of a Holder compared to other Holders, the prior written consent of such Holder shall also be required.

 

(m) Severability. Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of such provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.

 

(n) Headings. The headings used in this Warrant are for the convenience of reference only and shall not, for any purpose, be deemed a part of this Warrant.

 

(Signature Page Follows)

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be executed by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date first above indicated.

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By:  
    Name:
    Title:

 

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NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

TO: 1847 GOEDEKER INC.

 

(1)   The undersigned hereby elects to purchase ________ Warrant Shares of the Company pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant (only if exercised in full), and tenders herewith payment of the exercise price in full, together with all applicable transfer taxes, if any.

 

(2)   Payment shall take the form of (check applicable box):

 

in lawful money of the United States; or

 

if permitted the cancellation of such number of Warrant Shares as is necessary, in accordance with the formula set forth in subsection 2(c), to exercise this Warrant with respect to the maximum number of Warrant Shares purchasable pursuant to the cashless exercise procedure set forth in subsection 2(c).

 

(3)   Please issue said Warrant Shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

     

 

The Warrant Shares shall be delivered to the following DWAC Account Number:

 

     
     
     
     
     

 

Name of Holder: ________________________________________________________________

 

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Holder: __________________________________________

 

Name of Authorized Signatory: ____________________________________________________________

 

Title of Authorized Signatory: _____________________________________________________________

 

Date: _______________

 

C-13

 

 

ASSIGNMENT FORM

 

(To assign the foregoing Warrant, execute this form and supply required information. Do not use this form to purchase shares.)

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the foregoing Warrant and all rights evidenced thereby are hereby assigned to

 

Name:    
    (Please Print)
     
Address:    
    (Please Print)
     
Phone Number:    
     
Email Address:    
     
Dated: _____________________ __, ______    
     
Holder’s Signature: _______________________    
     
Holder’s Address: ________________________    

 

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ANNEX D

 

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES

 

Name   Title   Signature
Douglas T. Moore   Chief Executive Officer    
Robert D. Barry   Chief Financial Officer    

 

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ANNEX E

 

[FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE REQUEST NOTICE]

 

WARRANT CERTIFICATE REQUEST NOTICE

 

To: American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC,

as Warrant Agent for 1847 Goedeker Inc. (the “Company”)

 

The undersigned Holder of Common Stock Purchase Warrants (“Warrants”) in the form of Global Warrants issued by the Company hereby elects to receive a Definitive Certificate evidencing the Warrants held by the Holder as specified below:

 

(1) Name of Holder of Warrants in form of Global Warrants: ________________________________________

 

(2) Name of Holder in Definitive Certificate (if different from name of Holder of Warrants in form of Global Warrants): _________________________________________________________________________

 

(3) Number of Warrants in name of Holder in form of Global Warrants: ________________________________

 

(4) Number of Warrants for which Definitive Certificate shall be issued: _______________________________

 

(5) Number of Warrants in name of Holder in form of Global Warrants after issuance: _____________________

 

The Definitive Certificate shall be delivered to the following address:

 

     
     
     
     

 

The undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees that, in connection with this Warrant Exchange and the issuance of the Definitive Certificate, the Holder is deemed to have surrendered the number of Warrants in form of Global Warrants in the name of the Holder equal to the number of Warrants evidenced by the Definitive Certificate.

 

Name of Holder: ________________________________________________________________

 

Signature of Authorized Signatory of Holder: __________________________________________

 

Name of Authorized Signatory: ____________________________________________________________

 

Title of Authorized Signatory: _____________________________________________________________

 

Date: _______________

 

 

E-1

 

 

Exhibit 10.1 

 

Execution Version

 

 

 

 

CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT

dated as of June 2, 2021,


among

 

1847 GOEDEKER INC., and

APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC.

 

as Borrowers,


1 STOP ELECTRONICS CENTER, INC.,

GOLD COAST APPLIANCES INC.,

SUPERIOR DEALS INC.,

JOE’S APPLIANCES LLC,

YF LOGISTICS LLC, and

CERTAIN OTHER SUBSIDIARIES OF BORROWERS,
as Guarantors,


THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PARTY HERETO,

as Lenders,

 

and

 

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,
as Administrative Agent,

 

 

 

 

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,

 

as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Runner

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

        Pages
         
ARTICLE I   DEFINITIONS   2
Section 1.01   Definitions   2
Section 1.02   Accounting Terms   35
Section 1.03   Interpretation, etc.   35
Section 1.04   Construction   36
Section 1.05   Divisions   36
         
ARTICLE II   LOANS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT   36
Section 2.01   Term Loans   36
Section 2.02   Revolving Commitments   36
Section 2.03   [Reserved]   37
Section 2.04   Borrowing Mechanics for Loans   37
Section 2.05   Swing Line Loans Commitments   37
Section 2.06   Borrowing Mechanics for Swing Line Loans   37
Section 2.07   Letters of Credit   39
Section 2.08   Notice of Issuance   39
Section 2.09   Responsibility of Issuing Bank with Respect to Requests for Drawings and Payments   39
Section 2.10   Reimbursement by Borrowers of Amounts Drawn or Paid Under Letters of Credit   40
Section 2.11   Lenders’ Purchase of Participations in Letters of Credit   40
Section 2.12   Obligations Absolute   41
Section 2.13   Indemnification   41
Section 2.14   Pro Rata Shares   41
Section 2.15   Availability of Funds   42
Section 2.16   Use of Proceeds   42
Section 2.17   Lenders’ Evidence of Debt   43
Section 2.18   Notes   43
Section 2.19   Interest Rate on Loans   43
Section 2.20   Interest Rate   43
Section 2.21   Conversion/Continuation   45
Section 2.22   Default Interest   45
Section 2.23   Fees   46
Section 2.24   Scheduled Installments   46
Section 2.25   Voluntary Prepayments   47
Section 2.26   Voluntary Commitment Reductions   47
Section 2.27   Mandatory Prepayments   48
Section 2.28   Mandatory Repayments of Revolving Loans   48
Section 2.29   Prepayment Certificate   49
Section 2.30   Application of Prepayments/Reductions   49
Section 2.31   General Provisions Regarding Payments   50
Section 2.32   Sharing of Payments by Lenders   52
Section 2.33   Making or Maintaining LIBOR Rate Loans   52
Section 2.34   Compensation For Increased Costs   55

 

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Section 2.35   Capital Requirements; Certificates for Reimbursement; Delay in Requests   55
Section 2.36   Taxes   56
Section 2.37   Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders   59
Section 2.38   Cash Collateral   60
Section 2.39   Defaulting Lenders   61
Section 2.40   Acknowledgement of Joint and Several Liability   64
Section 2.41   Borrower Representative   65
         
ARTICLE III   CONDITIONS PRECEDENT   65
Section 3.01   Conditions to Initial Funding   65
Section 3.02   Conditions to Each Credit Extension; Notices   70
         
ARTICLE IV   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES   71
Section 4.01   Organization; Requisite Power and Authority; Qualification   71
Section 4.02   Capital Stock and Ownership   71
Section 4.03   Due Authorization   71
Section 4.04   No Conflict   71
Section 4.05   Governmental Consents   72
Section 4.06   Binding Obligation   72
Section 4.07   Historical Financial Statements   73
Section 4.08   Projections   73
Section 4.09   No Material Adverse Effect; Solvency   73
Section 4.10   Adverse Proceedings, etc.   73
Section 4.11   Payment of Taxes.   74
Section 4.12   Properties   74
Section 4.13   Environmental Matters   74
Section 4.14   No Defaults; Material Contracts   76
Section 4.15   Compliance with Laws; Permits.   76
Section 4.16   Governmental Regulation   76
Section 4.17   Use of Proceeds; Margin Stock   76
Section 4.18   Employee Matters   77
Section 4.19   Employee Benefit Plans   78
Section 4.20   Certain Fees   79
Section 4.21   Intellectual Property.   79
Section 4.22   Accuracy of Information   79
Section 4.23   Closing Date Acquisition   79
Section 4.24   Trade Relations.   80
Section 4.25   Senior Debt   80
Section 4.26   Security Interest   80
Section 4.27   Patriot Act   81
         
ARTICLE V   AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS   81
Section 5.01   Financial Statements and Other Reports   81
Section 5.02   Existence   85
Section 5.03   Payment of Taxes and Claims   85
Section 5.04   Maintenance of Properties   85

 

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Section 5.05   Insurance   86
Section 5.06   Inspections   86
Section 5.07   Lenders’ Meetings   86
Section 5.08   Compliance with Laws and Regulations   86
Section 5.09   Environmental Matters   87
Section 5.10   Subsidiaries   88
Section 5.11   Additional Real Estate Assets   88
Section 5.12   Further Assurances   89
Section 5.13   Cash Management Systems   90
Section 5.14   Books and Records   90
Section 5.15   Performance of Leases, Related Documents and Other Material Agreements   90
Section 5.16   Ratings; Senior Debt Status   90
Section 5.17   Sanctions / Anti- Corruption Laws   90
Section 5.18   Interest Rate Protection   91?
Section 5.19   Post-Closing Agreements   91
         
ARTICLE VI   NEGATIVE COVENANTS   92
Section 6.01   Indebtedness   92
Section 6.02   Liens   93
Section 6.03   Reserved   94
Section 6.04   No Further Negative Pledges   94
Section 6.05   Restricted Junior Payments   95
Section 6.06   Restrictions on Subsidiary Distributions   95
Section 6.07   Investments   95
Section 6.08   Financial Covenants   96
Section 6.09   Fundamental Changes; Disposition of Assets; Acquisitions   97
Section 6.10   Disposal of Subsidiary Interests   97
Section 6.11   Sales and Lease Backs   98
Section 6.12   Transactions with Affiliates   98
Section 6.13   Conduct of Business   98
Section 6.14   [Reserved]   98
Section 6.15   Amendments or Waivers of Certain Documents   98
Section 6.16   Fiscal Year   98
Section 6.17   Subordinated Debt Payments   99
Section 6.18   Sanctions / Anti-Corruption Use of Proceeds   99
         
ARTICLE VII   GUARANTY   99
Section 7.01   Guaranty of the Obligations   99
Section 7.02   Contribution by Guarantors   99
Section 7.03   Payment by Guarantors   100
Section 7.04   Liability of Guarantors Absolute   100
Section 7.05   Waivers by Guarantors   102
Section 7.06   Guarantors’ Rights of Subrogation, Contribution, etc.   102
Section 7.07   Subordination of Other Obligations   103
Section 7.08   Continuing Guaranty   103
Section 7.09   Authority of Guarantors or Borrowers   103

 

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Section 7.10   Financial Condition of Borrowers   103
Section 7.11   Bankruptcy, etc.   104
Section 7.12   Keepwell   104
Section 7.13   Discharge of Guaranty upon Sale of Guarantor   104
         
ARTICLE VIII   EVENTS OF DEFAULT   105
Section 8.01   Events of Default   105
         
ARTICLE IX   AGENTS   108
Section 9.01   Appointment and Authority   108
Section 9.01   Rights as a Lender   108
Section 9.03   Exculpatory Provisions   108
Section 9.04   Reliance by Agents   109
Section 9.05   Delegation of Duties   110
Section 9.06   Resignation of Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent   110
Section 9.07   Non-Reliance on Agents and Other Lenders   111
Section 9.08   No Other Duties, etc.   111
Section 9.09   Collateral Documents and Guaranty   111
Section 9.10   Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim; Credit Bid   112
Section 9.11   [Reserved]   113
Section 9.12   Certain ERISA Matters   113
Section 9.13   Erroneous Payments   115
         
ARTICLE X   MISCELLANEOUS   117
Section 10.01   Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication   117
Section 10.02   Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver   119
Section 10.03   Right of Set Off   120
Section 10.04   Amendments and Waivers   121
Section 10.05   Execution of Amendments, etc.   123
Section 10.06   Successors and Assigns; Participations   123
Section 10.07   Independence of Covenants   127
Section 10.08   Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements   127
Section 10.09   No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative   127
Section 10.10   Marshalling; Payments Set Aside   128
Section 10.11   Severability   128
Section 10.12   Obligations Several; Independent Nature of Lenders’ Rights   128
Section 10.13   Headings   128
Section 10.14   Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc.   129
Section 10.15   WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL   129
Section 10.16   Treatment of Certain Information; Confidentiality   130
Section 10.17   Usury Savings Clause   130
Section 10.18   Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness   131
Section 10.19   Electronic Execution of Assignments   131
Section 10.20   Patriot Act Notification   131
Section 10.21   Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of EEA Financial Institutions   131
Section 10.22   Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs   132

 

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SCHEDULES:

 

1A:   Commitments
4.01:   Jurisdictions of Organization and Qualification
4.02:   Capital Stock and Ownership
4.12:   Real Estate Assets
4.13:   Environmental Matters
4.14:   Material Contracts
4.18:   Employee Matters
4.21:   Intellectual Property
4.26:   Security Interest – Filing Offices
5.13:   Cash Management System
6.01:   Certain Indebtedness
6.02:   Certain Liens
6.07:   Certain Investments
6.12:   Certain Affiliate Transactions

 

EXHIBITS:

 

A:

 

Funding Notice
B:   Conversion/Continuation Notice
C:   Issuance Notice
D-1:   Term Loan Note
D-2:   Revolving Loan Note
D-3:   Swing Line Note
E:   Compliance Certificate
F:   Assignment and Assumption Agreement
G:   Closing Date Certificate
H:   Solvency Certificate
I:   Counterpart Agreement
J:   Collateral Certificate

 

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CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT

 

This CREDIT AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of June 2, 2021 is entered into by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”) and APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), 1 STOP ELECTRONICS CENTER, INC., a New York corporation (“1 Stop”), GOLD COAST APPLIANCES INC., a New York corporation (“Gold Coast”), SUPERIOR DEALS INC., a New York corporation (“Superior Deals”), JOE’S APPLIANCES LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Joe’s”), YF LOGISTICS LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“YF Logistics” and together with 1 Stop, Gold Coast, Superior Deals, and Joe’s, the “Closing Date Guarantors”) and CERTAIN OTHER SUBSIDIARIES OF GOEDEKER PARTY HERETO FROM TIME TO TIME AS GUARANTORS, the financial institutions party hereto from time to time (“Lenders”), MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as sole lead arranger and sole book runner (in such respective capacities, “Lead Arranger” and “Book Runner”) and MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (in such respective capacities, “Administrative Agent” and “Collateral Agent”).

 

RECITALS

 

WHEREAS, capitalized terms used in these Recitals shall have the respective meanings set forth for such terms in Section 1.01 hereof;

 

WHEREAS, Appliances intends to acquire (the “Closing Date Acquisition”) all of the capital stock or other equity securities of the Closing Date Guarantors pursuant to that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of October 20, 2020 (as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of December 8, 2020 and that certain Amendment No. 2 to Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of April 6, 2021, the “Closing Date Acquisition Agreement”), by and between the Borrowers, the Closing Date Guarantors and the other parties party thereto as sellers;

 

WHEREAS, Borrowers have requested that substantially simultaneously with the Closing Date Acquisition the Lenders make available to Borrowers senior secured credit facilities in the initial amount of $70,000,000, including (i) a $60,000,000 term loan and (ii) a $10,000,000 revolving credit facility, which will include a swingline subfacility of $2,000,000 and a $2,000,000 letter of credit subfacility, in each case, on the terms and conditions contained herein (clauses (i)(ii) the “Credit Facilities”);

 

WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Credit Facilities will be used (i) to finance, in part, the Closing Date Acquisition, (ii) to refinance certain outstanding indebtedness of Borrowers, Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries and (iii) to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Closing Date Acquisition, the refinancings and the transactions hereunder, and (iv) with respect to the revolving credit facility, for general corporate purposes and working capital purposes;

 

WHEREAS, (i) Borrowers and certain of their subsidiaries are willing to guarantee all of the Obligations and to grant to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of Collateral Agent, Lenders, and the other Secured Parties a security interest in and lien upon substantially all of its personal and real property to secure the Obligations and (ii) the parties hereto acknowledge that the Borrowers and the subsidiaries of the Borrowers will derive substantial benefits from the Credit Facilities and Loans provided to the Borrowers as set forth herein; and

 

WHEREAS, in consideration of the foregoing and the agreements set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, Administrative Agent, Issuing Banks and Lenders desire to make the Credit Facilities available to Borrowers on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the agreements, provisions and covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

 

DEFINITIONS

 

Section 1.01 Definitions.

 

The following terms used herein, including in the preamble, recitals, exhibits and schedules hereto, shall have the following meanings:

 

Acquisition Consideration” means the purchase consideration for any Permitted Acquisition and all other payments, directly or indirectly, by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries in exchange for, or as part of, or in connection with, any Permitted Acquisition (including, without limitation, fees and expenses incurred in connection therewith), whether paid in Cash, or by, or in exchange for, Capital Stock or of properties or otherwise and whether payable at or prior to the consummation of such Permitted Acquisition or deferred for payment at any future time, whether or not any such future payment is subject to the occurrence of any contingency and includes any and all payments representing the purchase price and any assumptions of Indebtedness, “earn-outs” (including other agreements to make any payment the amount of which is, or the terms of payment of which are, in any respect subject to or contingent upon the revenues, income, cash flow or profits (or the like) of any Person or business) and seller notes.

 

Act” means the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act of 2001).

 

Administrative Agent” is defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Administrative Questionnaire” means an Administrative Questionnaire in the form supplied by Administrative Agent.

 

Adverse Proceeding” means any action, suit, proceeding (whether administrative, judicial or otherwise), governmental investigation or arbitration (whether or not purportedly on behalf of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries) at law or in equity, or before or by any Governmental Authority, domestic or foreign (including any Environmental Claims), whether pending or, to the knowledge of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any property of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.

 

Affected Lender” is defined in Section 2.33(b).

 

Affected Loans” is defined in Section 2.33(b).

 

Affiliate” means, with respect to a specified Person, (i) another Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with the Person specified, (ii) any other Person directly or indirectly holding 10% or more of any class of Capital Stock of that Person, and (iii) any other Person 10% of more of any class of whose Capital Stock is held directly or indirectly by that Person.

 

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Agent” means each of Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent.

 

Agent Parties” is defined in Section 10.01(d).

 

Aggregate Payments” is defined in Section 7.02.

 

Agreement” is defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Appliances” is defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Applicable Margin” means (i) from the Closing Date until the date of delivery of the Compliance Certificate and the financial statements for the first full Fiscal Quarter ending after the Closing Date, 3.75% with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans and 2.75% with respect to Base Rate Loans; and (ii) thereafter, a percentage, per annum, corresponding to the applicable Level based on the Total Leverage Ratio in effect from time to time as set forth below:

 

 

Level

Total Leverage Ratio Applicable Margin for LIBOR Rate Loans Applicable Margin for Base Rate Loans
I Greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00 3.75% 2.75%
II Greater than or equal to 1.50 to 1.00 but less than 2.00 to 1.00 3.25% 2.25%
III Less than 1.50 to 1.00 2.75% 1.75%

 

No change in the Applicable Margin shall be effective until three (3) Business Days after the date on which Administrative Agent shall have received the applicable financial statements and a Compliance Certificate pursuant to Section 5.01(d) calculating the Total Leverage Ratio. At any time Borrowers have not submitted to Administrative Agent the applicable information as and when required under Section 5.01(d) or any other time while an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing the Applicable Margin shall be determined by reference to Level I.

 

Applicable Percentage” means with respect to any Lender, (i) with respect to the Revolving Commitments, the percentage of the total Revolving Commitments represented by such Lender’s Revolving Commitment; provided that if the Revolving Commitments have terminated or expired, the Applicable Percentages shall be determined based upon the Revolving Commitments most recently in effect, giving effect to any assignments and (ii) with respect to the Term Loan Commitments, the percentage of the total Term Loan Commitments represented by such Lender’s Term Loan Commitment.

 

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 or an Affiliate of a Lender.

 

Asset Sale” means a sale, lease or sub lease (as lessor or sublessor), sale and leaseback, assignment, conveyance, transfer or other disposition to, or any exchange of property with, any Person (other than to a Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary), in one transaction or a series of transactions, of all or any part of Borrowers’ or any of their Subsidiaries’ businesses, assets or properties of any kind, whether real, personal, or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, including, without limitation, the Capital Stock of any of Goedeker’s Subsidiaries, other than inventory sold or leased in the ordinary course of business (excluding any such sales by operations or divisions discontinued or to be discontinued).

 

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 “Assignment and Assumption Agreement” means an Assignment and Assumption Agreement entered into by a Lender and an Eligible Assignee (with the consent of any party whose consent is required by Section 10.06), and accepted by Administrative Agent, in substantially the form of Exhibit F or any other form approved by Administrative Agent.

 

Authorized Officer” means, as applied to any Person, any individual holding the position of chairman of the board (if an officer), chief executive officer, president or one of its vice presidents (or the equivalent thereof), and such Person’s Financial Officer.

 

Available Tenor” means, as of any date of determination and with respect to the then-current Benchmark, as applicable, (x) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate, any tenor for such Benchmark or (y) otherwise, any payment period for interest calculated with reference to such Benchmark, as applicable, that is or may be used for determining the length of an Interest Period pursuant hereto as of such date.

 

Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.

 

Bail-In Legislation” means (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, regulation, rule or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time that is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, Part I of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).

 

Bank Product Document” means any certificate, agreement or other document executed by any Loan Party in respect of the Bank Products of a Loan Party.

 

Bank Products” means each and any of the following types of services or facilities extended to a Loan Party by Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Affiliate of Administrative Agent or any Lender: (a) commercial credit cards; (b) cash management services (including treasury services, depository, overdraft, credit or debit card, automated clearing house services, zero balance accounts, returned check concentration, controlled disbursement, lockbox, account reconciliation and reporting, trade finance services, funds transfer and other cash management arrangements); (c) return items; (d) pension related products; (e) foreign exchange services; and (f) obligations for the payment of fees, interest, charges, expenses, attorneys’ fees and disbursements in connection with the foregoing; provided that, in the case that such Bank Products are provided by a Lender or an Affiliate thereof (other than Administrative Agent or its Affiliates), such Lender or Affiliate thereof shall have designated such products as “Bank Products” in writing to Administrative Agent.

 

Bankruptcy Code” means the Bankruptcy Code of 1978, as amended.

 

Base Rate” means, for any day, a rate per annum equal to the greatest of (i) the Prime Rate in effect on such day, (ii) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1% and (iii) the LIBOR Rate for a one-month period determined on a daily basis, plus 1.00%. Any change in the Base Rate due to a change in the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate shall be effective on the opening of business on the day specified in the public announcement of such change.

 

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Base Rate Loan” means a Loan bearing interest at a rate determined by reference to the Base Rate.

 

Benchmark” means, initially, the LIBOR Base Rate; provided that if a Benchmark Transition Event or an Early Opt-in Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred with respect to the LIBOR Base Rate or the then-current Benchmark, then “Benchmark” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement to the extent that such Benchmark Replacement has replaced such prior benchmark rate pursuant to clause (i) of Section 2.33(f).

 

Benchmark Replacement” means, for any Available Tenor, the first alternative set forth in the order below that is applicable (based on the applicability restrictions below) and can be determined by the Administrative Agent for the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date:

 

(1) the sum of: (a) Term SOFR and (b) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

 

(2) the sum of: (a) Daily Simple SOFR and (b) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment;

 

(3) the sum of: (a) the alternate benchmark rate that has been selected by the Administrative Agent in consultation with the Borrower as the replacement for the then-current Benchmark for the applicable Corresponding Tenor giving due consideration to (i) any selection or recommendation of a replacement benchmark rate or the mechanism for determining such a rate by the Relevant Governmental Body or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a benchmark rate as a replacement for the then-current Benchmark for U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time and (b) the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment.

 

Notwithstanding the above, for any application of clause (1), (2) or (3) above, (i) to the extent the Floor (if any) is equal to (or less than) zero percent (0.00%), if the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement (used to determine the Benchmark Replacement) would be less than the Floor, such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the Floor, and (ii) to the extent the Floor (if any) is greater than zero percent (0.00%), if the Benchmark Replacement would be less than the Floor, such Benchmark Replacement will be deemed to be the Floor.

 

Benchmark Replacement Adjustment” means, with respect to any replacement of the then-current Benchmark with an Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for any applicable Interest Period and Available Tenor for any setting of such Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement:

 

(1) for purposes of clauses (1) and (2) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement,” the first alternative set forth in the order below that can be determined by the Administrative Agent:

 

(a) the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) as of the Reference Time such Benchmark Replacement is first set for such Interest Period that has been selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for the applicable Corresponding Tenor;

 

(b) the spread adjustment (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) as of the Reference Time such Benchmark Replacement is first set for such Interest Period that would apply to the fallback rate for a derivative transaction referencing the ISDA Definitions to be effective upon an index cessation event with respect to such Benchmark for the applicable Corresponding Tenor; and

 

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(2) for purposes of clause (3) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement,” the spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, (which may be a positive or negative value or zero) that has been selected by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower for the applicable Corresponding Tenor giving due consideration to (i) any selection or recommendation of a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement by the Relevant Governmental Body on the applicable Benchmark Replacement Date or (ii) any evolving or then-prevailing market convention for determining a spread adjustment, or method for calculating or determining such spread adjustment, for the replacement of such Benchmark with the applicable Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement for U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities.

 

Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes” means, with respect to any Benchmark Replacement, any technical, administrative or operational changes (including, without limitation, changes to the definition of “Business Day,” the definition of “Interest Period,” timing and frequency of determining rates and making payments of interest, timing of borrowing requests or prepayment, conversion or continuation notices, length of lookback periods, the applicability of breakage provisions, and other technical, administrative or operational matters) that the Administrative Agent decides may be appropriate to reflect the adoption and implementation of such Benchmark Replacement and to permit the administration thereof by the Administrative Agent in a manner substantially consistent with market practice (or, if the Administrative Agent decides that adoption of any portion of such market practice is not administratively feasible or if the Administrative Agent determines that no market practice for the administration of such Benchmark Replacement exists, in such other manner of administration as the Administrative Agent decides is reasonably necessary in connection with the administration of the loan evidenced hereby).

 

Benchmark Replacement Date” means the earliest to occur of the following events with respect to the then-current Benchmark:

 

(1) in the case of clause (a) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event,” the later of (x) the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein and (y) the date on which the administrator of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof) permanently or indefinitely ceases to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or such component thereof);

 

(2) in the case of clause (b) of the definition of “Benchmark Transition Event,” the date of the public statement or publication of information referenced therein; or

 

(3) in the case of an Early Opt-in Election, the sixth (6th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided to the Lenders, so long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by 5:00 p.m. (ET) on the fifth (5th) Business Day after the date notice of such Early Opt-in Election is provided to the Lenders, written notice of objection to such Early Opt-in Election from Lenders comprising the Requisite Lenders.

 

For the avoidance of doubt, (i) if the event giving rise to the Benchmark Replacement Date occurs on the same day as, but earlier than, the Reference Time in respect of any determination, the Benchmark Replacement Date will be deemed to have occurred prior to the Reference Time for such determination and (ii) the “Benchmark Replacement Date” will be deemed to have occurred in the case of clause (1) or (2) with respect to any Benchmark upon the occurrence of the applicable event or events set forth therein with respect to all then-current Available Tenors of such Benchmark (or the published component used in the calculation thereof).

 

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Benchmark Transition Event” means, with respect to any then-current Benchmark, the occurrence of a public statement or publication of information by or on behalf of the administrator of the then-current Benchmark, the regulatory supervisor for the administrator of such Benchmark, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, an insolvency official with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark, a resolution authority with jurisdiction over the administrator for such Benchmark or a court or an entity with similar insolvency or resolution authority over the administrator for such Benchmark, announcing or stating that (a) such administrator has ceased, or will cease on a specified date, to provide all Available Tenors of such Benchmark permanently or indefinitely, provided that, at the time of such statement or publication, there is no successor administrator that will continue to provide any Available Tenor of such Benchmark; or (b) all Available Tenors of such Benchmark are or will no longer be representative of the underlying market and economic reality that such Benchmark is intended to measure and indicating that representativeness will not be restored.

 

Benchmark Unavailability Period” means the period (if any) (x) beginning at the time that a Benchmark Replacement Date pursuant to clauses (1) or (2) of that definition has occurred if, at such time, no Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with Section 2.33(f) and (y) ending at the time that a Benchmark Replacement has replaced the then-current Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in accordance with Section 2.33(f).

 

Beneficial Ownership Certification” means a certification regarding beneficial ownership as required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.

 

Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 C.F.R. § 1010.230.

 

Beneficiary” means each Agent, Issuing Bank, Lender, Lender Counterparty and any provider of a Bank Product.

 

Benefit Plan” means any of (a) an “employee benefit plan” (as defined in ERISA) that is subject to Title I of ERISA, (b) a “plan” as defined in and subject to Section 4975 of the Code or (c) any Person whose assets include (for purposes of ERISA Section 3(42) or otherwise for purposes of Title I of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code) the assets of any such “employee benefit plan” or “plan”.

 

Big Four Accounting Firm” means any of Ernst & Young LLP, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, Deloitte & Touche LLP or KPMG LLP.

 

Board of Directors” means (i) in the case of a Person that is a limited partnership, the general partner or any committee authorized to act therefor, (ii) in the case of a Person that is a corporation, the board of directors of such Person or any committee authorized to act therefor, (iii) in the case of a Person that is a limited liability company, the board of managers or members of such Person or such Person’s manager or any committee authorized to act therefor and (iv) in the case of any other Person, the board of directors, management committee or similar governing body or any authorized committee thereof responsible for the management of the business and affairs of such Person.

 

Borrower” and “Borrowers” are defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Borrower Representative” shall mean Goedeker, in its capacity as such pursuant to Section 2.41.

 

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Business Day” means (i) any day excluding Saturday, Sunday and any day which is a legal holiday under the laws of the State of New York or is a day on which banking institutions located in such state are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close and (ii) with respect to all notices, determinations, fundings and payments in connection with the LIBOR Rate or any LIBOR Rate Loans, the term “Business Day” means any day which is a Business Day described in clause (i) and which is also a day for trading by and between banks in Dollar deposits in the London interbank market.

 

Capital Lease” means, as applied to any Person, any lease of any property (whether real, personal or mixed) by that Person as lessee that, in conformity with GAAP, is or should be accounted for as a capital or financing lease on the balance sheet of that Person.

 

Capital Stock” means any and all shares, interests, participations or other equivalents (however designated) of capital stock of a corporation, any and all equivalent ownership interests in a Person (other than a corporation), including, without limitation, partnership interests and membership interests, and any and all warrants, rights or options to purchase or other arrangements or rights to acquire any of the foregoing.

 

Cash” means money, currency or a credit balance in any demand account or Deposit Account.

 

Cash Collateralize” means, to pledge and deposit with or deliver to Administrative Agent, for the benefit of one or more of the Issuing Banks or Lenders, as collateral for Obligations relating to Letters of Credit, Cash or Deposit Account balances or, if Administrative Agent and the Issuing Banks shall agree in their sole discretion, other credit support, in each case pursuant to documentation in form and substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent and the Issuing Banks. “Cash Collateral” shall have a meaning correlative to the foregoing and shall include the proceeds of such cash collateral and other credit support.

 

Cash Equivalents” means, as at any date of determination, (i) marketable securities (a) issued or directly and unconditionally guaranteed as to interest and principal by the United States Government or (b) issued by any agency of the United States the obligations of which are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, in each case maturing within one year after such date; (ii) marketable direct obligations issued by any state of the United States of America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof, in each case maturing within one year after such date and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, a rating of at least A-1 from S&P or at least P-1 from Moody’s; (iii) commercial paper maturing no more than one year from the date of creation thereof and having, at the time of the acquisition thereof, a rating of at least A-1 from S&P or at least P-1 from Moody’s; (iv) certificates of deposit or bankers’ acceptances maturing within one year after such date and issued or accepted by any Lender or by any commercial bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or any State thereof or the District of Columbia that (a) is at least “adequately capitalized” (as defined in the regulations of its primary Federal banking regulator) and (b) has Tier 1 capital (as defined in such regulations) of not less than $100,000,000; and (v) shares of any money market mutual fund that (a) has substantially all of its assets invested continuously in the types of investments referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) above, (b) has net assets of not less than $500,000,000, and (c) has the highest rating obtainable from either S&P or Moody’s.

 

Change in Law” means the occurrence, after the date of this Agreement, of any of the following: (a) the adoption or taking effect of any law, rule, regulation or treaty, (b) any change in any law, rule, regulation or treaty or in the administration, interpretation, implementation or application thereof by any Governmental Authority or (c) the making or issuance of any request, rule, guideline or directive (whether or not having the force of law) by any Governmental Authority; provided that notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, (x) the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and all requests, rules, guidelines or directives thereunder or issued in connection therewith and (y) all requests, rules, guidelines or 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, in each case pursuant to Basel III, shall in each case be deemed to be a “Change in Law”, regardless of the date enacted, adopted or issued.

 

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Change of Control” means, at any time, (i) any Person or “group” (within the meaning of Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act) shall have acquired beneficial ownership of 35% or more on a fully diluted basis of the voting and/or economic interest in the Capital Stock of Goedeker, (ii) any Person or “group” (within the meaning of Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act) shall have obtained the power (whether or not exercised) to elect a majority of the members of the Board of Directors of Goedeker; (iii) during any period of 12 consecutive months ending after the Closing Date, individuals who at the beginning of any such 12 month period constituted the Board of Directors of Goedeker (together with any new directors whose election by such Board or whose nomination for election by the shareholders of Goedeker was approved by a vote of a majority of the directors then still in office who were either directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of Goedeker then in office or (iv) Goedeker shall cease to beneficially own and control 100% on a fully diluted basis of the economic and voting interest in the Capital Stock of Appliances.

 

Class” means (i) with respect to Lenders, each of the following classes of Lenders: (a) Lenders having Term Loan Commitments or Term Loans funded on the Closing Date, and (b) Lenders having Revolving Commitments or Revolving Loans (including Swing Line Lenders) and (ii) with respect to Loans, each of the following classes of Loans: (a) Term Loans funded on the Closing Date, and (b) Revolving Loans (including Swing Line Loans).

 

Closing Date” means the date on which the conditions specified in Section 3.01 are satisfied (or waived in accordance with Section 10.04).

 

Closing Date Acquisition” is defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Closing Date Acquisition Documents” means the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement, any employment agreement, any escrow agreement, or any other agreement entered into in connection with, or relating to, the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement or the consummation of the Closing Date Acquisition, including, in each case, all schedules and exhibits relating thereto.

 

Closing Date Acquisition Agreement” is defined in the recitals.

 

Closing Date Certificate” means a Closing Date Certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit G.

 

Closing Date Equity Issuance” is defined in Section 3.01(f).

 

Collateral” means, collectively, all of the real, personal and mixed property (including Capital Stock), and Intellectual Property in which Liens are purported to be granted pursuant to the Collateral Documents as security for the Obligations.

 

Collateral Agent” is defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Collateral Assignment of Acquisition Documents” means the Collateral Assignment of Closing Date Acquisition Documents entered into by each Loan Party party to the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement (and, at the request of Administrative Agent, each other party to the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement), assigning the Loan Parties’ interests under the Closing Date Acquisition Documents (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any escrow agreement entered into with respect thereto) to Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties and each other similar collateral assignment entered into in connection with a Permitted Acquisition.

 

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Collateral Certificate” means a Collateral Questionnaire Certificate with respect to the Loan Parties substantially in the form of Exhibit J attached hereto.

 

Collateral Documents” means the Pledge and Security Agreement, any Mortgages, Landlord Collateral Access Agreements, Control Agreements, IP Security Agreements, if any, any Collateral Assignment of Acquisition Documents and all other instruments, documents and agreements delivered by any Loan Party pursuant to this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents in order to grant to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a Lien on any real, personal or mixed property, or Intellectual Property of that Loan Party as security for the Obligations or to perfect a Lien therein.

 

Commitment” means any Revolving Commitment or Term Loan Commitment.

 

Commitment Fee Percentage” means (i) from the Closing Date until the date of delivery of the Compliance Certificate and the financial statements for the first full Fiscal Quarter ending after the Closing Date, 0.50%; and (b) thereafter, a percentage, per annum, determined by reference to the Level in effect from time to time as set forth in the definition of Applicable Margin as set forth below:

 

 Level

Commitment Fee
I 0.500%
II 0.375%
III 0.375%

 

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.

 

Communications” is defined in Section 10.01(d).

 

Compliance Certificate” means a Compliance Certificate substantially in the form of Exhibit E.

 

Connection Income Taxes” means Other Connection Taxes that are imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated) or that are franchise Taxes or branch profits Taxes.

 

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA” means, for any period, an amount determined for Borrowers and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP equal to the sum, without duplication, of the amounts for such period of (a) Consolidated Net Income, plus (b) solely to the extent deducted in calculating Consolidated Net Income, (i) Consolidated Interest Expense, (ii) provisions for Taxes based on income, (iii) total depreciation expense, (iv) total amortization expense, (v) Transaction Costs paid in cash and (vi) non-Cash, non-recurring items reducing Consolidated Net Income in such period (excluding any such non-Cash item to the extent that it represents an accrual or reserve for potential Cash items in any future period or amortization of a prepaid Cash item that was paid in a prior period) minus (c) non-Cash, non-recurring items increasing Consolidated Net Income in such period (excluding any such non-Cash item to the extent it represents the reversal of an accrual or reserve for potential Cash item in any prior period).

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consolidated EBITDA shall be deemed to be $11,520,548, $632,037, and $14,654,450, for the Fiscal Quarters ended September 30, 2020, December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021 respectively.

 

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Consolidated Capital Expenditures” means, for any period, the aggregate of all expenditures of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries during such period determined on a consolidated basis that, in accordance with GAAP, are or should be included in “purchase of property and equipment” or similar items reflected in the consolidated statement of cash flows of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, excluding any such expenditure made in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (i) to restore, replace or rebuild property to the condition of such property immediately prior to any damage, loss, destruction or condemnation of such property, to the extent such expenditure is made with insurance proceeds, condemnation awards or damage recovery proceeds relating to any such damage, loss, destruction or condemnation in accordance with Section 2.27(b), or (ii) representing a reinvestment (or commitment to reinvest) of proceeds from any sale or disposition of assets in accordance with Section 2.27(a).

 

Consolidated Fixed Charges” means, for any period, an amount determined for Borrowers and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis equal to (a) scheduled payments of principal made with respect to Indebtedness during such period (for purposes of this definition, ‘principal’ shall include the principal component of payments for such period in respect of obligations incurred under Capital Leases and payments of principal shall include any voluntary prepayments of the Term Loans to the extent applied to repay or prepay amortization payments during any period), plus (b) Consolidated Interest Expense during such period.

 

Consolidated Interest Expense” means, for any period, total interest expense, whether in cash, accrued or capitalized (including that portion attributable to Capital Leases in accordance with GAAP and capitalized interest) of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries (whether or not actually paid during such period) on a consolidated basis with respect to all outstanding Indebtedness of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, including all commissions, discounts and other fees and charges owed with respect to letters of credit and net costs under Interest Rate Agreements.

 

Consolidated Net Income” means, for any period, (i) the net income (or loss) of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis for such period taken as a single accounting period determined in conformity with GAAP, excluding (ii) (a) the income (or loss) of any Person (other than a Subsidiary of a Borrower) in which any other Person (other than Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries) has a joint interest, except to the extent of the amount of dividends or other distributions actually paid to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries by such Person during such period, (b) the income (or loss) of any Person accrued prior to the date it becomes a Subsidiary of a Borrower or is merged into or consolidated with Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries or that Person’s assets are acquired by Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries, (c) the income of any Subsidiary of a Borrower to the extent that the declaration or payment of dividends or similar distributions by that Subsidiary of that income is not at the time permitted by operation of the terms of its charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute, rule or governmental regulation applicable to that Subsidiary, and (d) any after Tax gains or losses attributable to Asset Sales or returned surplus assets of any Pension Plan.

 

Consolidated Total Debt” means, as at any date of determination, the aggregate amount of all Indebtedness of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (without giving effect to original issue discount) other than Indebtedness described under clause (vii) of the definition thereof.

 

Consolidated Unfinanced Capital Expenditures” means Consolidated Capital Expenditures which are not financed with Indebtedness or the proceeds of any Capital Stock.

 

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Contingent Obligations” means, as to any Person, without duplication, any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of such Person guaranteeing or having the economic effect of guaranteeing any Indebtedness or other obligation payable or performable by another Person (the “primary obligor”) in any manner, whether directly or indirectly, and including any obligation of such Person, direct or indirect, (i) to purchase or pay (or advance or supply funds for the purchase or payment of) such Indebtedness or other obligation, (ii) to purchase or lease property, securities or services for the purpose of assuring the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other obligation of the payment or performance of such Indebtedness or other obligation, (iii) to maintain working capital, equity capital or any other financial statement condition or liquidity or level of income or cash flow of the primary obligor so as to enable the primary obligor to pay such Indebtedness or other obligation, or (iv) entered into for the purpose of assuring in any other manner the obligee in respect of such Indebtedness or other obligation of the payment or performance thereof or to protect such obligee against loss in respect thereof (in whole or in part); provided that the term “Contingent Obligations” shall not include endorsements for collection or deposit, in either case in the ordinary course of business. The amount of any Contingent Obligation shall be deemed to be an amount equal to the stated or determinable amount of the related primary obligation, or portion thereof (including by reference to the fair market value of the property encumbered by a Lien securing any such amount, as applicable), in respect of which such Contingent Obligation is made or, if not stated or determinable, the maximum reasonably anticipated liability in respect thereof as determined by the guaranteeing Person in good faith.

 

Contractual Obligation” means, as applied to any Person, any provision of any Security issued by that Person or of any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, contract, undertaking, agreement or other instrument to which that Person is a party or by which it or any of its properties is bound or to which it or any of its properties is subject.

 

Contributing Guarantors” is defined in Section 7.02.

 

Control” means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management or policies of a Person, whether through the ability to exercise voting power, by contract or otherwise. “Controlling” and “Controlled” have meanings correlative thereto.

 

Control Agreements” means each control agreement executed and delivered to Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties by a securities intermediary or depositary bank and by the applicable Loan Party pursuant to the Loan Documents.

 

Conversion/Continuation Date” means the effective date of a continuation or conversion, as the case may be, as set forth in the applicable Conversion/Continuation Notice.

 

Conversion/Continuation Notice” means a Conversion/Continuation Notice substantially in the form of Exhibit B.

 

Corresponding Tenor” with respect to any Available Tenor means, as applicable, either a tenor (including overnight) or an interest payment period having approximately the same length (disregarding business day adjustment) as such Available Tenor.

 

Counterpart Agreement” means a Counterpart Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit I delivered by a Loan Party pursuant to Section 5.10.

 

Credit Date” means the date of a Credit Extension.

 

Credit Extension” means the making of a Loan or the issuing of a Letter of Credit.

 

Credit Facilities” is defined in the recitals.

 

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Currency Agreement” means any foreign exchange contract, currency swap agreement, futures contract, option contract, synthetic cap or other similar agreement or arrangement, each of which is for the purpose of hedging the foreign currency risk associated with Borrowers’ and their Subsidiaries’ operations and not for speculative purposes.

 

Daily Simple SOFR” means, for any day, SOFR, with the conventions for this rate (which will include a lookback) being established by the Administrative Agent in accordance with the conventions for this rate selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body for determining “Daily Simple SOFR” for business loans; provided, that if the Administrative Agent decides that any such convention is not administratively feasible for the Administrative Agent, then the Administrative Agent may establish another convention in its reasonable discretion.

 

Debtor Relief Laws” means the Bankruptcy Code, and all other liquidation, conservatorship, bankruptcy, assignment for the benefit of creditors, moratorium, rearrangement, receivership, insolvency, reorganization, or similar debtor relief laws of the United States or other applicable jurisdictions from time to time in effect.

 

Default” means a condition or event that, after notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute an Event of Default.

 

Defaulting Lender” means, subject to Section 2.39(b), any Lender that (a) has failed to (i) fund all or any portion of its Loans within two Business Days of the date such Loans were required to be funded hereunder unless such Lender notifies Administrative Agent and Borrower Representative in writing that such failure is the result of such Lender’s determination that one or more conditions precedent to funding (each of which conditions precedent, together with any applicable Default or Event of Default, shall be specifically identified in such writing) has not been satisfied, or (ii) pay to Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, any Swing Line Lender or any other Lender any other amount required to be paid by it hereunder (including in respect of its participation in Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans) within two Business Days of the date when due, (b) has notified Borrower Representative, Administrative Agent or the Issuing Banks or Swing Line Lender in writing that it does not intend to comply with its funding obligations hereunder, or has made a public statement to that effect (unless such writing or public statement relates to such Lender’s obligation to fund a Loan hereunder and states that such position is based on such Lender’s determination that a condition precedent to funding (which condition precedent, together with any applicable Default or Event of Default, shall be specifically identified in such writing or public statement) cannot be satisfied), (c) has failed, within three (3) Business Days after written request by Administrative Agent or Borrower Representative, to confirm in writing to Administrative Agent and Borrower Representative that it will comply with its prospective funding obligations hereunder (provided that such Lender shall cease to be a Defaulting Lender pursuant to this clause (c) upon receipt of such written confirmation by Administrative Agent and Borrower Representative), or (d) has, or has a direct or indirect parent company that has, (i) become the subject of a proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law, (ii) had appointed for it a receiver, custodian, conservator, trustee, administrator, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar Person charged with reorganization or liquidation of its business or assets, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other state or federal regulatory authority acting in such a capacity or (iii) become the subject of a Bail-In Action; provided that a Lender shall not be a Defaulting Lender solely by virtue of the ownership or acquisition of any equity interest in that Lender or any direct or indirect parent company thereof by a Governmental Authority so long as such ownership interest does not result in or provide such Lender with immunity from the jurisdiction of courts within the United States or from the enforcement of judgments or writs of attachment on its assets or permit such Lender (or such Governmental Authority) to reject, repudiate, disavow or disaffirm any contracts or agreements made with such Lender. Any determination by Administrative Agent that a Lender is a Defaulting Lender under any one or more of clauses (a) through (d) above shall be conclusive and binding absent manifest error, and such Lender shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender (subject to Section 2.39(b)) upon delivery of written notice of such determination to Borrower Representative, the Issuing Banks, the Swing Line Lender and each Lender.

 

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Deposit Account” means a demand, time, savings, passbook or like account with a bank, savings and loan association, credit union or like organization, other than an account evidenced by a negotiable certificate of deposit.

 

Disqualified Capital Stock” means Capital Stock that, by its terms (or by the terms of any security or other Capital Stock into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable) or upon the happening of any event or condition, (a) requires the payment of any dividends (other than dividends payable solely in shares of Capital Stock which is not Disqualified Capital Stock) prior to the date that is 91 days after the latest final scheduled maturity date of the Credit Facilities, (b) matures or is mandatorily redeemable or subject to mandatory repurchase or redemption or repurchase or redemption at the option of the holders thereof (other than solely for Capital Stock which is not Disqualified Capital Stock), in each case in whole or in part and whether upon the occurrence of any event, pursuant to a sinking fund obligation on a fixed date or otherwise (including as the result of a failure to maintain or achieve any financial performance standards), prior to the date that is 91 days after the latest final scheduled maturity date of the Credit Facilities (other than (i) upon payment in full of the Obligations (other than indemnification and other Contingent Obligations not yet due and owing) or (ii) upon a “change in control” or asset sale or casualty or condemnation event; provided that any payment required pursuant to this clause (ii) is subordinated in right of payment to the Obligations on terms reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent) or (c) are convertible or exchangeable, automatically or at the option of any holder thereof, into any Indebtedness or other assets other than Capital Stock which is not Disqualified Capital Stock; provided that any Capital Stock held by any former officers, consultants, directors or employees (and their spouses, former spouses, heirs, estates and assigns) of Goedeker upon the death, disability or termination of employment of such officer, director, consultant or employee or pursuant to any equity subscription, shareholder, employment or other agreement shall not constitute Disqualified Capital Stock solely because it may be required to be repurchased by Goedeker so long as such repurchase is permitted by the terms of Section 6.05.

 

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

 

Early Opt-in Election” means, if the then-current Benchmark is LIBOR, the occurrence of:

 

(1) a notification by the Administrative Agent to (or the request by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent to notify) each of the other parties hereto that at least five (5) currently outstanding U.S. dollar-denominated syndicated credit facilities at such time contain (as a result of amendment or as originally executed) a SOFR-based rate (including SOFR, a Term SOFR or any other rate based upon SOFR) as a benchmark rate (and such syndicated credit facilities are identified in such notice and are publicly available for review), and

 

(2) the joint election by the Administrative Agent and the Borrower to trigger a fallback from the LIBOR Rate and the provision by the Administrative Agent of written notice of such election to the Lenders.

 

EEA Financial Institution” means (a) any credit institution or investment firm established in any EEA Member Country which is subject to the supervision of an EEA Resolution Authority, (b) any entity established in an EEA Member Country which is a parent of an institution described in clause (a) of this definition, or (c) any financial institution established in an EEA Member Country which is a subsidiary of an institution described in clauses (a) or (b) of this definition and is subject to consolidated supervision with its parent.

 

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EEA Member Country” means any of the member states of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.

 

EEA Resolution Authority” means any public administrative authority or any person entrusted with public administrative authority of any EEA Member Country (including any delegee) having responsibility for the resolution of any EEA Financial Institution.

 

Eligible Assignee” means any Person that meets the requirements to be an assignee under Section 10.06(b)(iii), (v) and (vi) (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under Section 10.06(b)(iii)).

 

Employee Benefit Plan” means any “employee benefit plan” as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA which is or was sponsored, maintained or contributed to by, or required to be contributed by, Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates.

 

Environmental Claim” means any investigation, notice, notice of noncompliance or violation, claim, action, suit, proceeding, demand, demand letter, abatement order or other order or directive (conditional or otherwise), by any Governmental Authority or any other Person, arising (i) pursuant to or in connection with any actual or alleged violation of any Environmental Law or permit issued or approval given thereunder; (ii) in connection with any asserted liability or obligation for any Hazardous Material or any actual or alleged Hazardous Materials Activity; (iii) in connection with any enforcement, cleanup, removal, response, remedial or other actions or damages pursuant to any applicable Environmental Law and or (iv) in connection with any asserted liability or obligation for any actual or alleged damage, injury, threat or harm to health, safety, natural resources or the environment.

 

Environmental Laws” means any and all foreign or domestic, federal or state (or any subdivision of either of them), statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, Governmental Authorizations, or any other requirements of Governmental Authorities, rules of common law now or hereafter in effect and in each case as amended, and any binding judicial or administrative orders, consent decrees or judgments, relating to (i) environmental matters or natural resources, including those relating to any Hazardous Materials Activity; (ii) the generation, use, storage, transportation or disposal of Hazardous Materials; or (iii) occupational safety and health.

 

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

 

ERISA Affiliate” means, as applied to any Person, (i) any corporation which is a member of a controlled group of companies or corporations within the meaning of Section 414(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of which that Person is a member; (ii) any trade or business (whether or not incorporated) which is a member of a group of trades or businesses under common control within the meaning of Section 414(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of which that Person is a member; and (iii) any member of an affiliated service group within the meaning of Section 414(m) or (o) of the Internal Revenue Code of which that Person, any corporation described in clause (i) above or any trade or business described in clause (ii) above is a member. Any former ERISA Affiliate of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall continue to be considered an ERISA Affiliate of Borrowers or any such Subsidiary within the meaning of this definition with respect to the period such entity was an ERISA Affiliate of Borrowers or such Subsidiary and with respect to liabilities arising after such period for which Borrowers or such Subsidiary could be liable under the Internal Revenue Code or ERISA.

 

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ERISA Event” means (i) a “reportable event” within the meaning of Section 4043 of ERISA and the regulations issued thereunder with respect to any Pension Plan (excluding those for which the provision for 30-day notice to the PBGC has been waived by regulation); (ii) the failure to meet the minimum funding standard of Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to any Pension Plan (whether or not waived in accordance with Section 412(d) of the Internal Revenue Code) or the failure to make by its due date a required installment under Section 412(m) of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to any Pension Plan or the failure to make any required contribution to a Multiemployer Plan; (iii) the provision by the administrator of any Pension Plan pursuant to Section 4041(a)(2) of ERISA of a notice of intent to terminate such plan in a distress termination described in Section 4041(c) of ERISA; (iv) the withdrawal by Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates from any Pension Plan with two or more contributing sponsors or the termination of any such Pension Plan resulting in liability to Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective Affiliates pursuant to Section 4063 or 4064 of ERISA; (v) the institution by the PBGC of proceedings to terminate any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan, or the occurrence of any event or condition which might constitute grounds under ERISA for the termination of, or the appointment of a trustee to administer, any Pension Plan or Multiemployer Plan; (vi) the imposition of liability on Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates pursuant to Section 4062(e) or 4069 of ERISA or by reason of the application of Section 4212(c) of ERISA; (vii) the withdrawal of Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates in a complete or partial withdrawal (within the meaning of Sections 4203 and 4205 of ERISA) from any Multiemployer Plan if there is any potential liability therefor, or the receipt by Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates of notice from any Multiemployer Plan that it is in reorganization or insolvency pursuant to Section 4241 or 4245 of ERISA, or that it intends to terminate or has terminated under Section 4041A or 4042 of ERISA; (viii) the occurrence of an act or omission which could give rise to the imposition on Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates of fines, penalties, Taxes or related charges under Chapter 43 of the Internal Revenue Code or under Section 409, Section 502(c), (i) or (l), or Section 4071 of ERISA in respect of any Employee Benefit Plan; (ix) the assertion of a material claim (other than routine claims for benefits) against any Employee Benefit Plan other than a Multiemployer Plan or the assets thereof, or against Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates in connection with any Employee Benefit Plan; (x) receipt from the Internal Revenue Service of notice of the failure of any Pension Plan (or any other Employee Benefit Plan intended to be qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code) to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the failure of any trust forming part of any Pension Plan to qualify for exemption from taxation under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code; (xi) the imposition of a Lien pursuant to Section 401(a)(29) or 412(n) of the Internal Revenue Code or pursuant to ERISA with respect to any Pension Plan; (xii) a determination that a Pension Plan is, or is reasonably expected to be, in “at risk” status (within the meaning of Section 430 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 303 of ERISA); (xiii) the filing pursuant to Section 412(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302(c) of ERISA of an application for a waiver of the minimum funding standard or (xiv) a receipt of any notice concerning the assessment of any Tax or penalty under Internal Revenue Code Section 4980H.

 

Erroneous Payment” has the meaning assigned to it in clause (a) of Section 9.13.

 

Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment” has the meaning assigned to it in clause (d) of Section 9.13.

 

Erroneous Payment Impacted Class” has the meaning assigned to it in clause (d) of Section 9.13.

 

Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency” has the meaning assigned to it in clause (d) of Section 9.13.

 

Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights” has the meaning assigned to it in clause (d) of Section 9.13.

 

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EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule” means the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule published by the Loan Market Association (or any successor person), as in effect from time to time.

 

Event of Default” means each of the conditions or events set forth in Section 8.01.

 

Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

 

Excluded Swap Obligations” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any Swap Obligation if, and to the extent that, all or a portion of the guarantee of such Guarantor of, or the grant by such Guarantor of a security interest to secure, 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 for any reason to constitute an “eligible contract participant” as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act and the regulations thereunder at the time the guarantee of such Guarantor or the grant of such security interest becomes effective with respect to such Swap Obligation. 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 any of the following Taxes imposed on or with respect to a Recipient or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to a Recipient, (a) Taxes imposed on or measured by net income (however denominated), franchise Taxes, and branch profits Taxes, in each case, (i) imposed as a result of such Recipient being organized under the laws of, or having its principal office or, in the case of any Lender, its applicable lending office located in, the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (or any political subdivision thereof) or (ii) that are Other Connection Taxes, (b) in the case of a Lender, U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed on amounts payable to or for the account of such Lender with respect to an applicable interest in a Loan or Commitment pursuant to a law in effect on the date on which (i) such Lender acquires such interest in the Loan or Commitment (other than pursuant to an assignment request by a Borrower under Section 2.37(b)) or (ii) such Lender changes its lending office, except in each case to the extent that, pursuant to Section 2.36, amounts with respect to such Taxes were payable either to such Lender's assignor immediately before such Lender became a party hereto or to such Lender immediately before it changed its lending office, (c) Taxes attributable to such Recipient’s failure to comply with Section 2.36(g) and (d) any U.S. federal withholding Taxes imposed under FATCA.

 

Facility” means any real property (including all buildings, fixtures or other improvements located thereon) now, hereafter or heretofore owned, leased, operated or used by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective predecessors or Affiliates.

 

FASB ASC” means the Accounting Standards Codification of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

 

FATCA” means Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Internal Revenue Code, as of the date of this Agreement (or any amended or successor version that is substantively comparable and not materially more onerous to comply with) and any current or future regulations or official interpretations thereof.

 

Fair Share” is defined in Section 7.02.

 

Fair Share Contribution Amount” is defined in Section 7.02.

 

Fair Share Shortfall” is defined in Section 7.02.

 

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Federal Funds Effective Rate” means for any day, the rate per annum (expressed, as a decimal, rounded upwards, if necessary, to the next higher 1/100 of 1%) equal to the weighted average of the rates on overnight Federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System on such day, as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the Business Day next succeeding such day; provided, (i) if such day is not a Business Day, the Federal Funds Effective Rate for such day shall be such rate on such transactions on the next preceding Business Day as so published on the next succeeding Business Day, and (ii) if no such rate is so published on such next succeeding Business Day, the Federal Funds Effective Rate for such day shall be the average rate charged to Administrative Agent, in its capacity as a Lender, on such day on such transactions as determined by Administrative Agent.

 

Fee Letter” means that certain Fee Letter dated as of April 28, 2021 between the Borrowers and Administrative Agent, as the same may be amended, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Financial Officer” means, as applied to any Person, any individual holding the position of chief financial officer or treasurer.

 

Financial Officer Certification” means, with respect to the financial statements for which such certification is required, the certification of a Financial Officer of Borrower Representative on behalf of Borrowers that such financial statements fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries as at the dates indicated and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the periods indicated, subject to changes resulting from normal year-end adjustments.

 

Financial Plan” is defined in Section 5.01(f).

 

First Priority” means, with respect to any Lien purported to be created in any Collateral pursuant to any Collateral Document, that such Lien is the highest priority Lien to which such Collateral is subject, other than (i) any nonconsensual Permitted Lien that by statute would have priority over the Lien of Collateral Agent in any Collateral and (ii) any Lien permitted by Section 6.02(g).

 

Fiscal Quarter” means a fiscal quarter of any Fiscal Year.

 

Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries ending on December 31 of each calendar year.

 

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” means as of the last day of any Fiscal Quarter, for the four-Fiscal Quarter period ending on such day, the ratio of (a) (i) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for such period minus (ii) Consolidated Unfinanced Capital Expenditures paid by Borrowers or their Subsidiaries for such period minus (iii) federal, state and local Taxes based on income and franchise Taxes that are paid by Borrowers or their Subsidiaries during such period minus (iv) solely with respect to the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the four-Fiscal Quarter periods ending June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, cash payments made by the Borrowers or their Subsidiaries with respect to the Specified Sales Tax Liability (as such term is defined in the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement as of the date hereof) to the extent such amounts were included in the calculation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2020 as set forth in the final sentence of the definition thereof minus (v) Restricted Junior Payments paid during such period to (b) Consolidated Fixed Charges for such period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Fiscal Quarters ending June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022, Consolidated Fixed Charges shall be annualized during such Fiscal Quarters such that (i) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of June 30, 2021, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the one month period then ending will be multiplied by twelve (12), (ii) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of September 30, 2021, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the four month period then ending will be multiplied by three (3), (iii) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of December 31, 2021, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the seven month period then ending will be multiplied by twelve sevenths (12/7ths) and (iv) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of March 31, 2022, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the ten month period then ending will be multiplied by six fifths (6/5ths).

 

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Flood Hazard Property” means any Real Estate Asset subject to a Mortgage in favor of Collateral Agent, for the benefit of Secured Parties, and located in an area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as having special flood or mud slide hazards.

 

Floor” means the benchmark rate floor, if any, provided in the Loan Documents initially (as of the execution of such Loan Documents, the modification, amendment or renewal of the Loan Documents or otherwise) with respect to the LIBOR Rate.

 

Foreign Lender” means a Lender that is not a “United States Person” as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

Foreign Government Scheme or Arrangement” is defined in Section 4.19.

 

Foreign Plan” is defined in Section 4.19.

 

Fronting Exposure” means, at any time there is a Defaulting Lender, (a) with respect to any Issuing Bank, such Defaulting Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Letter of Credit Usage other than Letter of Credit Usage as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other Lenders or Cash Collateralized in accordance with the terms hereof, and (b) with respect to the Swing Line Lender, such Defaulting Lender’s Applicable Percentage of outstanding Swing Line Loans made by the Swing Line Lender other than Swing Line Loans as to which such Defaulting Lender’s participation obligation has been reallocated to other Lenders.

 

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 activities.

 

Funding Guarantors” is defined in Section 7.02.

 

Funding Notice” means a notice substantially in the form of Exhibit A.

 

GAAP” means, subject to the limitations on the application thereof set forth in Section 1.02, United States generally accepted accounting principles in effect as of the date of determination thereof.

 

Goedeker” is defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Governmental Acts” means any act or omission, whether rightful or wrongful, of any present or future de jure or de facto government or Governmental Authority.

 

Governmental Authority” means the government of the United States of America or any other nation, or of any political subdivision thereof, whether state or local, and any agency, authority, instrumentality, regulatory body, court, central bank or other entity exercising executive, legislative, judicial, taxing, regulatory or administrative powers or functions of or pertaining to government (including any supra-national bodies such as the European Union or the European Central Bank).

 

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Governmental Authorization” means any permit, license, authorization, registration, plan, directive, registration, approval consent order or consent decree of or from any Governmental Authority.

 

Grantor” is defined in the Pledge and Security Agreement.

 

Guaranteed Obligations” is defined in Section 7.01.

 

Guarantor” means Borrowers and each Subsidiary of the Borrowers.

 

Guarantor Subsidiary” means each Guarantor other than Borrowers.

 

Guaranty” means the guaranty of each Guarantor set forth in Article VII or any separate guaranty agreement entered into by a Guarantor with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

Hazardous Materials” means any chemical, material or substance, exposure to which is prohibited, limited or regulated by any Governmental Authority or which poses a hazard to the health and safety of any Persons in the vicinity of any location where such material is used, generated, transported, handled, stored, Released or located, or to the environment, including petroleum products or by-products, radioactive materials, asbestos or asbestos-containing materials, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, lead-based paint, polychlorinated biphenyls, chlorofluorocarbons, other ozone-depleting substances, mold and biological or infectious agents.

 

Hazardous Materials Activity” means any past, current, proposed or threatened activity, event or occurrence involving any Hazardous Materials, including the use, manufacture, possession, storage, holding, presence, existence, location, Release, threatened Release, discharge, placement, generation, transportation, processing, construction, treatment, abatement, removal, remediation, disposal, disposition or handling of any Hazardous Materials, and any corrective action or response action with respect to any of the foregoing.

 

Hedge Agreement” means an Interest Rate Agreement or a Currency Agreement entered into with a Lender Counterparty in the ordinary course of Borrowers’ or any of their Subsidiaries’ businesses that has been designated by the Lender Counterparty by notice to Administrative Agent as a Hedge Agreement.

 

Highest Lawful Rate” means the maximum lawful interest rate, if any, that at any time or from time to time may be contracted for, charged, or received under the laws applicable to any Lender which are presently in effect or, to the extent allowed by law, under such applicable laws which may hereafter be in effect and which allow a higher maximum nonusurious interest rate than applicable laws now allow.

 

Historical Financial Statements” means (i) the audited consolidated financial statements of Borrowers, the Closing Date Guarantors and their respective Subsidiaries, for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2020, consisting of balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for such Fiscal Year, (ii) the unaudited financial statements of Borrowers delivered for the Fiscal Quarter ending March 31, 2021 and prior to the date which is 45 days prior to the Closing Date, consisting of a balance sheet and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows and (iii) the unaudited financial statements of each Closing Date Guarantor and its respective Subsidiaries delivered for the Fiscal Quarter ending March 31, 2021, consisting of a balance sheet and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows, and, in the case of clauses (i) (ii) and (iii), certified on behalf of the Borrowers by a Financial Officer of Borrower Representative that they fairly present, in all material respects, the financial condition of such Borrowers and their Subsidiaries as at the dates indicated and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the periods indicated, subject, in respect to the unaudited financial statements, to changes resulting from normal year-end adjustments.

 

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Indebtedness” as applied to any Person, means, without duplication, (i) all indebtedness for borrowed money; (ii) all Capital Leases of such Person; (iii) all obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments whether or not representing obligations for borrowed money; (iv) any obligation owed (A) in respect of any earnout or similar provision or (B) for all or any part of the deferred purchase price of property or services (excluding trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of business other than trade payables overdue by more than 90 days); (v) all obligations of such Person, contingent or otherwise, as an account party or applicant under acceptance, letter of credit or similar facilities for the account of that Person or as to which that Person is otherwise liable for reimbursement of drawings; (vi) all indebtedness created or arising under any conditional sale or other title retention agreement with respect to property acquired by such Person (other than customary reservations or retentions of title under agreements with suppliers entered into in the ordinary course of business); (vii) obligations of such Person in respect of any exchange traded or over the counter derivative transaction, including, without limitation, any Interest Rate Agreement, whether entered into for hedging or speculative purposes; (viii) all obligations of such Person in respect of Disqualified Capital Stock; (ix) all Indebtedness described in the foregoing clauses (i) through (viii) secured by any Lien on any property or asset owned or held by that Person regardless of whether the indebtedness secured thereby shall have been assumed by that Person or is nonrecourse to the credit of that Person; and (x) all Contingent Obligations with respect to Indebtedness described in the foregoing clauses (i) through (viii).

 

Indemnified Taxes” means (a) Taxes, other than Excluded Taxes, imposed on or with respect to any payment made by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party under any Loan Document and (b) to the extent not otherwise described in clause (a), Other Taxes.

 

Indemnitee” is defined in Section 10.02(b).

 

Installment” is defined in Section 2.24.

 

Intellectual Property” means (a) all inventions and discoveries (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), all improvements thereto, and all patents, patent applications and patent disclosures, together with all reissuances, continuations, continuations-in-part, revisions, extensions and reexaminations thereof, (b)all trademarks, service marks, trade dress, logos, trade names and corporate names, together with all translations, adaptations, derivations and combinations thereof and including all goodwill associated therewith, (c) all copyrightable works, all copyrights and all applications, registrations and renewals in connection therewith, (d) all broadcast rights, (e) all mask works and designs and all applications, registrations and renewals in connection therewith, (f) all know-how, trade secrets and confidential business information, whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice (including ideas, research and development, know-how, formulas, compositions and manufacturing and production process and techniques, technical data, designs, drawings, specifications, customer and supplier lists, pricing and cost information and business and marketing plans and proposals), (g) all computer software (including data and related documentation), (h) all other proprietary rights, (i) all copies and tangible embodiments thereof (in whatever form or medium) and (j) any rights or licenses to or form a third party in connection therewith.

 

Interest Payment Date” means with respect to (i) any Base Rate Loan, the last Business Day of each month, commencing on the first such date to occur after the Closing Date and the final maturity date of such Loan; and (ii) any LIBOR Rate Loan, the last day of each Interest Period applicable to such Loan; provided, in the case of each Interest Period of longer than three (3) months “Interest Payment Date” shall also include each date that is three (3) months, or an integral multiple thereof, after the commencement of such Interest Period.

 

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Interest Period” means, in connection with a LIBOR Rate Loan, an interest period of one, three or six months, as selected by Borrower Representative in the applicable Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice, (i) initially, commencing on the Credit Date or Conversion/Continuation Date thereof, as the case may be; and (ii) thereafter, commencing on the day on which the immediately preceding Interest Period expires; provided, (a) if an Interest Period would otherwise expire on a day that is not a Business Day, such Interest Period shall expire on the next succeeding Business Day unless no further Business Day occurs in such month, in which case such Interest Period shall expire on the immediately preceding Business Day; (b) any Interest Period that begins on the last Business Day of a calendar month (or on a day for which there is no numerically corresponding day in the calendar month at the end of such Interest Period) shall, subject to clauses (c) and (d), of this definition, end on the last Business Day of a calendar month; (c) no Interest Period with respect to any portion of the Term Loans shall extend beyond the Term Loan Maturity Date; and (d) no Interest Period with respect to any portion of the Revolving Loans shall extend beyond the Revolving Commitment Termination Date.

 

Interest Rate Agreement” means any interest rate swap agreement, interest rate cap agreement, interest rate collar agreement, interest rate hedging agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement, each of which is for the purpose of hedging the interest rate exposure associated with Borrowers’ and their Subsidiaries’ operations and not for speculative purposes.

 

Interest Rate Determination Date” means, with respect to any Interest Period, the date that is two Business Days prior to the first day of such Interest Period.

 

Internal Revenue Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended to the date hereof and from time to time hereafter, and any successor statute.

 

Investment” means (i) any direct or indirect purchase or other acquisition by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of, or of a beneficial interest in, any of the Securities of any other Person; (ii) any direct or indirect redemption, retirement, purchase or other acquisition for value, or the making of any capital contribution or other similar investment, by Borrowers or any Subsidiary of a Borrower from any Person, of, or with respect to, any Capital Stock of such Person; (iii) the purchase or other acquisition (in one transaction or a series of transactions) of all or substantially all of the property and assets or business of another Person or assets constituting a business unit, line of business or division of such Person; (iv) any direct or indirect loan, advance or capital contribution by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to any other Person, including all Indebtedness and accounts receivable from such other Person that are not current assets or did not arise from sales to that other Person in the ordinary course of business; and (v) Contingent Obligations of any Person. The amount of any Investment shall be the original cost of such Investment plus the cost of all additions thereto, without any adjustments for increases or decreases in value, or write ups, write downs or write offs with respect to such Investment.

 

IP Security Agreement” means each trademark security agreement, patent security agreement or copyright security agreement, executed from time to time by a Borrower and/or any Guarantor in favor of Collateral Agent in accordance with the Pledge and Security Agreement, including without limitation that certain Grant of Security Interest Trademarks, dated as of the Closing Date, by 1 Stop and Superior Deals in favor of Collateral Agent, in each case as may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time in accordance with the terms hereof and thereof.

 

IRS” means the United States Internal Revenue Service.

 

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ISDA Definitions” means the 2006 ISDA Definitions published by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. or any successor thereto, as amended or supplemented from time to time, or any successor definitional booklet for interest rate derivatives published from time to time by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. or such successor thereto.

 

Issuance Notice” means an Issuance Notice substantially in the form of Exhibit C.

 

Issuing Bank” means M&T Bank as Issuing Bank of a standby letter of credit hereunder, together with its permitted successors and assigns in such capacity or any other Lender mutually acceptable to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent, which has agreed in writing to act as Issuing Bank hereunder.

 

Joint Venture” means a joint venture, partnership or other similar arrangement, whether in corporate, partnership or other legal form.

 

Landlord Collateral Access Agreement” means any agreement in favor of Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, by any lessor, warehouseman, processor, consignee or other Person in possession of, having a Lien upon or having rights or interests in, any of the Collateral in form and substance satisfactory to Collateral Agent, waiving or subordinating Liens or certain other rights or interests such Person may hold in regard to the Collateral and providing Collateral Agent access to its Collateral.

 

Lead Arranger” is defined in the preamble hereto.

 

Leasehold Property” means any leasehold interest of any Loan Party as lessee under any lease of real property.

 

Lender” means the Persons listed on Schedule 1A and any other Person that shall have become party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, other than any such Person that ceases to be a party hereto pursuant to an Assignment and Assumption Agreement. Unless the context requires otherwise, the term “Lenders” includes the Swing Line Lender.

 

Lender Counterparty” means Administrative Agent and each Lender or any Affiliate of Administrative Agent or a Lender counterparty to a Hedge Agreement (including any Person who is Administrative Agent, a Lender or any Affiliate of Administrative Agent or a Lender at the time it becomes a counterparty but subsequently ceases to be Administrative Agent, a Lender or an Affiliate of Administrative Agent or a Lender).

 

Letter of Credit” means a standby letter of credit issued or to be issued pursuant to this Agreement.

 

Letter of Credit Sublimit” means the lesser of (i) $2,000,000 and (ii) the aggregate unused amount of the Revolving Commitments then in effect.

 

Letter of Credit Usage” means, as at any date of determination, the sum of (i) the maximum aggregate amount which is, or at any time thereafter may become, available for drawing under all Letters of Credit then outstanding, and (ii) the aggregate amount of all drawings under Letters of Credit honored by an Issuing Bank and not theretofore reimbursed by or on behalf of Borrowers.

 

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LIBOR Base Rate” means, with respect to each day during each Interest Period, the rate of interest equal to the greater of (i) the rate determined by Administrative Agent at which Dollar deposits for such Interest Period are offered in the London interbank market based on information presented on Reuters Screen LIBOR01 Page approved by ICE Benchmark Administration (or any successor thereto or substitute therefor providing rate quotations comparable to those currently provided on such services or if such page or services ceases to display such information from such other services or method, as Administrative Agent may select) (for delivery on the first day of such Interest Period) with a term equivalent to such Interest Period, as of 11:00 a.m. London time on the Interest Rate Determination Date and (ii) 0.50%.

 

LIBOR Rate” means, with respect to each day during each Interest Period, a rate per annum determined by Administrative Agent equal to the quotient of (i) LIBOR Base Rate, divided by (ii) a number equal to 1.00 minus the LIBOR Reserve Requirements.

 

LIBOR Rate Loan” means a Loan bearing interest at a rate determined by reference to the LIBOR Rate.

 

LIBOR Reserve Requirements” means, for any day, the aggregate (without duplication) of the maximum rates (expressed as a decimal fraction) of reserve requirements in effect on such day (including basic, supplemental, marginal and emergency reserves) under any regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or other Governmental Authority having jurisdiction with respect thereto dealing with reserve requirements prescribed for LIBOR funding (currently referred to as “Eurocurrency liabilities” in Regulation D) maintained by a member bank of the Federal Reserve System.

 

Lien” means (i) any lien, mortgage, pledge, collateral assignment, security interest, charge or encumbrance of any kind (including any agreement to give any of the foregoing, any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, and any lease or license in the nature thereof) and any option, trust or other preferential arrangement having the practical effect of any of the foregoing and (ii) in the case of Securities, any purchase option, call or similar right of a third party with respect to such Securities.

 

Loan” means a Term Loan, a Revolving Loan, and a Swing Line Loan.

 

Loan Document” means any of this Agreement, the Notes, if any, the Collateral Documents, any Counterpart Agreement, any documents or certificates executed by Borrowers in favor of any Issuing Bank relating to Letters of Credit, each Collateral Certificate, any intercreditor arrangement or subordination agreement entered into with respect to the Obligations, the Fee Letter and any other fee agreements relating hereto, each Compliance Certificate, each Notice, each any amendment, restatement, amendment and restatement, waiver, supplement and/or other modification to the foregoing and all other documents, instruments or agreements executed and delivered by a Loan Party for the benefit of any Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender in connection herewith.

 

Loan Party” means Borrowers and each Guarantor Subsidiary.

 

M&T Bank” means Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.

 

Management Agreement” means that certain Management Services Agreement, by and between Goedeker and 1847 Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, dated as of April 5, 2019, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Management Services Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2020.

 

Margin Stock” is defined in Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as in effect from time to time.

 

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Material Adverse Effect” means a material adverse effect on and/or material adverse developments with respect to (i) the business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries taken as a whole; (ii) a significant portion of the industry or business segment in which Borrowers or their Subsidiaries operate or rely upon if such effect or development is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on Borrowers and their Subsidiaries taken as a whole; (iii) the ability of any Loan Party to fully and timely perform its Obligations; (iv) the legality, validity, binding effect or enforceability against a Loan Party of a Loan Document to which it is a party; or (v) the rights, remedies and benefits available to, or conferred upon, any Agent and any Lender or any Secured Party under any Loan Document.

 

Material Contract” means, with respect to any Person, each contract to which such Person is a party that is material to the business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations, performance or properties of such Person.

 

Material Real Estate Asset” means any fee owned Real Estate Asset having a fair market value in excess of $5,000,000 as of the date of the acquisition thereof.

 

Minimum Collateral Amount” means, at any time, (i) with respect to Cash Collateral consisting of Cash or Deposit Account balances, an amount equal to 105% of the Fronting Exposure of all Issuing Banks with respect to Letters of Credit issued and outstanding at such time and (ii) otherwise, an amount determined by Administrative Agent and the Issuing Banks in their reasonable discretion.

 

Moody’s” means Moody’s Investor Services, Inc.

 

Mortgage” means a mortgage, deed of trust, deed to secure debt, leasehold mortgage or similar security instrument made or to be made by a Person owning an interest in real property granting a Lien on such interest in real estate as security for the payment of Obligations which shall be in a form and substance as reasonably acceptable to Collateral Agent.

 

Multiemployer Plan” means any Employee Benefit Plan which is a “multiemployer plan” as defined in Section 3(37) of ERISA.

 

Narrative Report” means, with respect to the financial statements for which such narrative report is required, a narrative report describing the operations of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for the applicable Fiscal Quarter or Fiscal Year and for the period from the beginning of the then current Fiscal Year to the end of such period to which such financial statements relate.

 

Net Asset Sale Proceeds” means, with respect to any Asset Sale, an amount equal to: (i) cash payments (including any cash received by way of deferred payment pursuant to, or by monetization of, a note receivable or otherwise, but only as and when so received) received by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries from such Asset Sale, minus (ii) any bona fide direct costs incurred in connection with such Asset Sale, including (a) income or gains Taxes payable by the seller as a result of any gain recognized in connection with such Asset Sale and (b) payment of the outstanding principal amount of, premium or penalty, if any, and interest on any Indebtedness incurred under Section 6.01(h) that is secured by a Lien on the assets subject to such Asset Sale and that is required to be repaid under the terms thereof as a result of such Asset Sale.

 

Net Extraordinary Receipt Proceeds” means an amount equal to any Cash payments or proceeds received by or paid to or for the account of any Person not in the ordinary course of business, including as a result of litigation, settlements, judgments, Tax refunds, pension plan reversions, indemnity payments, escrow releases and any purchase price adjustments, in each case, net of reasonable costs and expenses associated therewith, including reasonable legal fees and expenses (but excluding any such fees and expenses paid to an Affiliate).

 

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Net Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds” means an amount equal to: (i) any Cash payments or proceeds received by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (a) under any property, casualty, business interruption or other insurance policy in respect of a covered loss thereunder or (b) as a result of the taking of any assets of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries by any Person pursuant to the power of eminent domain, condemnation or otherwise, or pursuant to a sale of any such assets to a purchaser with such power under threat of such a taking, minus (ii) (a) any actual and reasonable costs incurred by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with the adjustment or settlement of any claims of Borrowers or such Subsidiary in respect thereof, and (b) any bona fide direct costs incurred in connection with any sale of such assets as referred to in clause (i)(b) of this definition, including income Taxes payable as a result of any gain recognized in connection therewith.

 

Non-Consenting Lender” means any Lender that does not approve any consent, waiver or amendment that (i) requires the approval of all Lenders or all affected Lenders in accordance with the terms of Section 10.04 and (ii) has been approved by the Requisite Lenders or, in the case of amendments that require the approval of all or all affected Lenders of a particular Class, the Requisite Class Lenders of the applicable Class.

 

Non-Defaulting Lender” means, at any time, each Lender that is not a Defaulting Lender at such time.

 

Note” means a Term Loan Note, a Revolving Loan Note or a Swing Line Note.

 

Notice” means a Funding Notice, an Issuance Notice, or a Conversion/Continuation Notice.

 

Obligations” means all obligations of every nature of each Loan Party from time to time (i) owed to the Agents (including former Agents), the Lenders or any of them and Lender Counterparties, under any Loan Document or Hedge Agreement (including, without limitation, with respect to a Hedge Agreement, obligations owed thereunder to any person who was a Lender or an Affiliate of a Lender at the time such Hedge Agreement was entered into), whether for principal, interest (including interest which, but for the filing of a petition in bankruptcy with respect to such Loan Party, would have accrued on any Obligation, whether or not a claim is allowed against such Loan Party for such interest in the related bankruptcy proceeding), reimbursement of amounts drawn under Letters of Credit, payments for early termination of Hedge Agreements, fees, expenses, indemnification or otherwise, (ii) in respect of Bank Products between any Loan Party and any Lender or Affiliate of any Lender, together with all renewals, extensions, modifications or refinancings of any of the foregoing and (iii) Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights.

 

Obligee Guarantor” is defined in Section 7.07.

 

OFAC” is defined in Section 4.27.

 

Organizational Documents” means (i) with respect to any corporation, its certificate or articles of incorporation or organization, as amended, and its bylaws, as amended, (ii) with respect to any limited partnership, its certificate of limited partnership, as amended, and its partnership agreement, as amended, (iii) with respect to any general partnership, its partnership agreement, as amended, (iv) with respect to any limited liability company, its articles of organization or certificate of formation, as applicable, as amended, and its operating agreement, as amended, (v) with respect to any other form of legal entity, documents comparable to those described in clauses (i) through (iv), as amended and (vi) any shareholder agreement, investor securities agreement or similar agreement by and among the equity holders of a Person relating to the Capital Stock or other investment rights in such Person. In the event any term or condition of this Agreement or any other Loan Document requires any Organizational Document to be certified by a secretary of state or similar governmental official, the reference to any such “Organizational Document” shall only be to a document of a type customarily certified by such governmental official.

 

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Other Connection Taxes” means, with respect to any Recipient, Taxes imposed as a result of a present or former connection between such Recipient and the jurisdiction imposing such Tax (other than connections arising from such Recipient having executed, delivered, become a party to, performed its obligations under, received payments under, received or perfected a security interest under, engaged in any other transaction pursuant to or enforced any Loan Document, or sold or assigned an interest in any Loan or Loan Document).

 

Other Taxes” means all present or future stamp, court or documentary, intangible, recording, filing or similar Taxes that arise from any payment made under, from the execution, delivery, performance, enforcement or registration of, from the receipt or perfection of a security interest under, or otherwise with respect to, any Loan Document, except any such Taxes that are Other Connection Taxes imposed with respect to an assignment (other than an assignment made pursuant to Section 2.37(b)).

 

Participant” has the meaning assigned to such term in clause (d) of Section 10.06.

 

Participant Register” has the meaning specified in clause (d) of Section 10.06.

 

Payment Recipient” has the meaning assigned to it in clause (a) of Section 9.13.

 

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

 

Pension Plan” means any Employee Benefit Plan, other than a Multiemployer Plan, which is subject to Section 412 of the Internal Revenue Code or Section 302 of ERISA.

 

Permitted Acquisition” means any acquisition by a Borrower or any of its wholly owned Subsidiaries, whether by purchase, merger or otherwise, of all or substantially all of the assets of, all of the Capital Stock of, or a business line or unit or a division of, any Person (the “Target”) occurring after the Closing Date; provided,

 

(a) immediately prior to, and after giving effect thereto, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would result therefrom;

 

(b) all transactions in connection therewith shall be consummated, in all material respects, in accordance with all applicable laws and in conformity with all applicable Governmental Authorizations;

 

(c) in the case of the acquisition of Capital Stock, all of the Capital Stock (except for any such Securities in the nature of directors’ qualifying shares required pursuant to applicable law) acquired or otherwise issued by the Target or any newly formed Subsidiary of a Borrower in connection with such acquisition shall be owned 100% by a Borrower or a Guarantor Subsidiary thereof, and Borrowers shall have taken, or caused to be taken, as of the date such Person becomes a Subsidiary of a Borrower, each of the actions set forth in Sections 5.10 and/or 5.11, as applicable and such other actions necessary to grant or confirm to Collateral Agent a Lien on or security interest in the assets so acquired subject to no Liens other than Permitted Liens including, without limitation, delivery of a Collateral Assignment of Acquisition Documents with respect to the documents governing such acquisition;

 

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(d) Borrowers and their Subsidiaries shall (i) be in compliance with the financial covenants set forth in Section 6.08 on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such acquisition and any Indebtedness incurred in connection therewith as of the last day of the Fiscal Quarter most recently ended and (ii) have a Total Leverage Ratio on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such acquisition and any Indebtedness incurred in connection therewith (and incurred since the end of such prior Fiscal Quarter) as of the last day of the Fiscal Quarter most recently ended less than the lower of (x) 2.25 to 1.00 and (y) 0.25x less than the Total Leverage Ratio required pursuant to Section 6.08(a) for the most recently ended Fiscal Quarter for which financial statements were required to be delivered hereunder (in each case, as determined in accordance with Section 6.08(c));

 

(e) a Financial Officer of Borrower Representative shall have delivered to Administrative Agent at least five (5) Business Days prior to such proposed acquisition, (i) a Compliance Certificate evidencing compliance required under clause (d) above, together with all relevant financial information with respect to such acquired assets reasonably requested by Administrative Agent, including, without limitation, (x) a sources and uses relating to the Acquisition Consideration payable in connection therewith and any other information required to demonstrate compliance with the terms of this Agreement, (y) the unaudited financial statements of the Target for the most recently ended Fiscal Quarter and (z) an updated forecast or model taking into account such proposed Permitted Acquisition and pro forma balance sheet of Borrowers giving effect to such Permitted Acquisition, (ii) a copy of the purchase agreement and all other material agreements (including all schedules and exhibits thereto) related to the proposed Permitted Acquisition and (iii) a quality of earnings report in the event the Acquisition Consideration payable in connection with such acquisition would exceed $10,000,000;

 

(f) the Target or the assets to be acquired shall be located in the United States and shall be in the same or a similar business or line of business in which Borrowers and/or their Subsidiaries are engaged as of the Closing Date; and

 

(g) the aggregate Acquisition Consideration (i) paid in connection with any Permitted Acquisition shall not exceed $25,000,000, and (ii) paid with respect to all Permitted Acquisitions (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the Closing Date Acquisition) since the Closing Date shall not exceed $50,000,000.

 

Permitted Liens” is defined in Section 6.02.

 

Person” means any natural person, corporation, limited liability company, trust, Joint Venture, association, company, partnership, Governmental Authority or other entity.

 

Pledge and Security Agreement” means, collectively, (i) the Pledge and Security Agreement, dated as of the Closing Date, among Borrowers, each Guarantor and Collateral Agent and (ii) any other domestic or foreign pledge or security agreement executed and delivered by a Loan Party or any other Person in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties, in each case, as amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Prime Rate” means the rate of interest per annum that M&T Bank announces from time to time as its prime lending rate, as in effect from time to time. The Prime Rate is a reference rate and does not necessarily represent the lowest or best rate actually charged to any customer. M&T Bank or any other Lender may make commercial loans or other loans at rates of interest at, above or below the Prime Rate.

 

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Principal Office” means, for each of Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and each Issuing Bank, such Person’s “Principal Office” as set forth in Section 10.01, or such other office as such Person may from time to time designate in writing to Borrower Representative, Administrative Agent and each Lender.

 

Pro Forma Financial Statements” is defined in Section 3.01(e).

 

Pro Rata Share” means (i) with respect to all payments, computations and other matters relating to the Term Loan of a Class of any Lender of such Class, the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the Term Loan Exposure of that Lender in such Class by (b) the aggregate Term Loan Exposure of all Lenders in such Class; and (ii) with respect to all payments, computations and other matters relating to the Revolving Loans of any Lender, the percentage obtained by dividing (a) the Revolving Exposure of that Lender by (b) the aggregate Revolving Exposure of all Lenders. For all other purposes with respect to each Lender, “Pro Rata Share” means the percentage obtained by dividing (A) an amount equal to the sum of the Term Loan Exposure and the Revolving Exposure of such Lender, by (B) an amount equal to the sum of the aggregate Term Loan Exposure and the aggregate Revolving Exposure of all Lenders.

 

Projections” is defined in Section 4.08.

 

PTE” means a prohibited transaction class exemption issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, as any such exemption may be amended from time to time.

 

Qualified ECP Guarantor” means, in respect of any Swap Obligation, each Loan Party that has total assets exceeding $10,000,000 at the time the relevant guarantee or grant of the relevant security interest becomes effective with respect to such Swap Obligation or such other person as 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” at such time by entering into a keepwell under Section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

 

RCRA” is defined in Section 4.13(h).

 

Real Estate Asset” means, at any time of determination, any interest (fee, leasehold or otherwise) then owned by any Loan Party in any real property.

 

Recipient” means (a) any Agent, (b) any Lender and (c) any Issuing Bank, as applicable.

 

Reference Time” with respect to any setting of the then-current Benchmark means (1) if such Benchmark is the LIBOR Rate, 11:00 a.m. (London time) on the day that is two London banking days preceding the date of such setting (except as may otherwise be provided in the Loan Documents for overnight LIBOR pricing), and (2) if such Benchmark is not the LIBOR Rate, the time determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion.

 

Refunded Swing Line Loans” is defined in Section 2.06(d).

 

Register” is defined in Section 10.06(c).

 

Regulation D” means Regulation D of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as in effect from time to time.

 

Reimbursement Date” is defined in Section 2.10.

 

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Related Parties” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s Affiliates and the partners, directors, officers, employees, agents, trustees, administrators, managers, advisors and representatives of such Person and of such Person’s Affiliates.

 

Release” means any release, spill, emission, leaking, pumping, pouring, injection, escaping, deposit, disposal, discharge, dispersal, dumping, leaching or migration of any Hazardous Material into the environment (including the abandonment or disposal of any barrels, containers or other closed receptacles containing any Hazardous Material), including the movement of any Hazardous Material through the air, soil, surface water or groundwater. “Released” means the occurrence of any Release.

 

Relevant Governmental Body” means the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or a committee officially endorsed or convened by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, or any successor thereto.

 

Requisite Class Lenders” means, at any time of determination, (i) for the Class of Lenders having Term Loan Exposure, Lenders holding a majority of the aggregate Term Loan Exposure of all Lenders, and (ii) for the Class of Lenders having Revolving Exposure or a Revolving Commitment, Lenders holding a majority of the aggregate Revolving Exposure plus unused Revolving Commitments of all Lenders. The Term Loan Exposure, Revolving Exposure or Revolving Commitment of any Defaulting Lender shall be disregarded in determining Requisite Class Lenders at any time.

 

Requisite Lenders” means, at any time, Lenders holding a majority of the aggregate Total Exposures of all Lenders; provided if there are two or more Lenders (affiliated Lenders being considered one Lender for this purpose), then Requisite Lenders must include at least two Lenders. The Total Exposure of any Defaulting Lender shall be disregarded in determining Requisite Lenders at any time.

 

Resignation Effective Date” is defined in Section 9.06(a).

 

Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.

 

Restricted Junior Payment” means (i) any dividend or other distribution, direct or indirect, on account of any shares of any class of Capital Stock of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries now or hereafter outstanding, except a dividend payable solely in shares of that class of Capital Stock to the holders of that class; (ii) any redemption, retirement, sinking fund or similar payment, purchase or other acquisition for value, direct or indirect, of any shares of any class of Capital Stock of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries now or hereafter outstanding; (iii) any payment made to retire, or to obtain the surrender of, any outstanding warrants, options or other rights to acquire shares of any class of Capital Stock of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries now or hereafter outstanding; and (iv) any payment in respect of any Indebtedness which is subordinated to the Obligations and any payment in respect of an earnout or similar deferred purchase price obligation in connection with any acquisition.

 

Revolving Commitment” means the commitment of a Lender to make or otherwise fund any Revolving Loan and to acquire participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans hereunder and “Revolving Commitments” means such commitments of all Lenders in the aggregate. The amount of each Lender’s Revolving Commitment, if any, is set forth opposite the heading “Revolving Commitment” on Schedule 1A or as the case may be, in the applicable Assignment and Assumption Agreement, pursuant to which such Lender became a party hereto subject to any adjustment or reduction pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof. The aggregate amount of the Revolving Commitments as of the Closing Date is $10,000,000.

 

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Revolving Commitment Fee” is defined in Section 2.23(a).

 

Revolving Commitment Period” means the period after the Closing Date to but excluding the Revolving Commitment Termination Date.

 

Revolving Commitment Termination Date” means the earliest to occur of (i) June 2, 2026, (ii) the date the Revolving Commitments are permanently reduced to zero pursuant to Section 2.26, and (iii) the date of the termination of the Revolving Commitments pursuant to Section 8.01.

 

Revolving Exposure” means, with respect to any Lender as of any date of determination, the aggregate principal amount at such time of its outstanding Revolving Loans and such Lender’s participation in outstanding Letters of Credit or unreimbursed drawing under any Letter of Credit and Swing Line Loans at such time.

 

Revolving Loan” means a Loan made by a Lender to Borrowers pursuant to Section 2.02.

 

Revolving Loan Note” means a promissory note in the form of Exhibit D-2, as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

S&P” means S&P Global Ratings, a business unit of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, or any successor to the rating agency business thereof.

 

Sanctions” is defined in Section 4.27.

 

Secured Parties” means each Agent, each Lender, each Issuing Bank and each other holder of any Obligation of a Loan Party including each Lender Counterparty and provider of a Bank Product.

 

Securities” means any stock, shares, partnership interests, voting trust certificates, certificates of interest or participation in any profit sharing agreement or arrangement, options, warrants, bonds, debentures, notes, or other evidences of Indebtedness, secured or unsecured, convertible, subordinated or otherwise, or in general any instruments commonly known as “securities” or any certificates of interest, shares or participations in temporary or interim certificates for the purchase or acquisition of, or any right to subscribe to, purchase or acquire, any of the foregoing.

 

Securities Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, and any successor statute.

 

SOFR” means, with respect to any Business Day, a rate per annum equal to the secured overnight financing rate for such Business Day published by the SOFR Administrator on the SOFR Administrator’s Website on the immediately succeeding Business Day.

 

SOFR Administrator” means the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (or a successor administrator of the secured overnight financing rate).

 

SOFR Administrator’s Website” means the website of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, currently at http://www.newyorkfed.org, or any successor source for the secured overnight financing rate identified as such by the SOFR Administrator from time to time.

 

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Solvency Certificate” means a solvency certificate duly executed by the Financial Officer of the Borrower Representative, addressed to Administrative Agent for the benefit of the Lenders in substantially the form of Exhibit H, giving pro forma effect to transactions to be made simultaneously or in connection with, or immediately following, the delivery of such Solvency Certificate.

 

Solvent” means, with respect to any Person on a particular date, that on such date (a) the fair value of the property of such Person is greater than the total amount of liabilities, including subordinated and contingent liabilities, of such Person; (b) the present fair saleable value of the assets of such Person is not less than the amount that will be required to pay the probable liability of such Person on its debts and liabilities, including subordinated and contingent liabilities as they become absolute and matured; (c) such Person does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts or liabilities beyond such Person’s ability to pay as such debts and liabilities mature; and (d) such Person is not engaged in a business or transaction, and is not about to engage in a business or transaction, for which such Person’s property would constitute an unreasonably small capital. The amount of contingent liabilities (such as litigation, guaranties and pension plan liabilities) at any time shall be computed as the amount that, in light of all the facts and circumstances existing at the time, represents the amount that can be reasonably be expected to become an actual or matured liability.

 

Subject Transaction” is defined in Section 6.08(c).

 

Subordinated Debt” means Indebtedness for borrowed money that is subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment of the Obligations pursuant to a subordination agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent in its sole discretion.

 

Subsidiary” means, with respect to any Person, any corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, Joint Venture or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of stock or other ownership interests entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of the Person or Persons (whether directors, managers, trustees or other Persons performing similar functions) having the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by that Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person or a combination thereof; provided, in determining the percentage of ownership interests of any Person controlled by another Person, no ownership interest in the nature of a “qualifying share” of the former Person shall be deemed to be outstanding. Unless explicitly set forth to the contrary, a reference to “Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of Goedeker.

 

Swap Obligation” means, with respect to any Guarantor, any obligation to pay or perform under any agreement, contract or transaction that constitutes a “swap” within the meaning of Section 1a(47) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

 

Swing Line Lender” means M&T Bank in its capacity as Swing Line Lender hereunder, together with its permitted successors and assigns in such capacity or such other Lender mutually acceptable to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent, which has agreed in writing to act as Swing Line Lender hereunder.

 

Swing Line Loan” means a Loan made by Swing Line Lender to Borrowers pursuant to Section 2.05.

 

Swing Line Note” means a promissory note in the form of Exhibit D-3, as it may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Swing Line Sublimit” means the lesser of (i) $2,000,000 and (ii) the aggregate unused amount of Revolving Commitments then in effect.

 

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Target” is defined in the definition of Permitted Acquisition.

 

Taxes” means all present or future taxes, levies, imposts, duties, deductions, withholdings (including backup withholding), assessments, fees or other charges imposed by any Governmental Authority, including any interest, additions to tax or penalties applicable thereto.

 

Term Loan” means a Loan held by a Lender pursuant to Section 2.01.

 

Term Loan Commitment” means the commitment of a Lender to make a Term Loan on the Closing Date and “Term Loan Commitments” means such commitments of all Lenders in the aggregate. The amount of each Lender’s Term Loan Commitment, if any, is set forth opposite the heading “Term Loan Commitment” on Schedule 1A. After the Closing Date the Term Loan Commitments shall be $0. The aggregate amount of the Term Loan Commitments as of the Closing Date is $60,000,000.

 

Term Loan Exposure” means, with respect to any Lender, as of any date of determination, the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loans of such Lender.

 

Term Loan Maturity Date” means the earlier of (i) June 2, 2026, and (ii) the date that the Term Loans shall become due and payable in full hereunder, whether by acceleration or otherwise.

 

Term Loan Note” means a promissory note in the form of Exhibit D-1, as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Term SOFR” means, for the applicable Corresponding Tenor as of the applicable Reference Time, the forward-looking term rate based on SOFR that (i) has been selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body and (ii) is displayed on a screen or other information service that publishes such rate from time to time, as determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion.

 

Title Policy” is defined in Section 5.11.

 

Total Exposure” means, at any time, the sum of (i) the aggregate Term Loan Exposure of all Lenders, (ii) the aggregate Revolving Exposure of all Lenders and (iii) the aggregate unused Commitments of all Lenders.

 

Total Leverage Ratio” means, for any determination date, the ratio as of the last day of any Fiscal Quarter of (i) Consolidated Total Debt as of such day to (ii) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the four-Fiscal Quarter period ending on such date.

 

Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments” means, as at any date of determination, the sum of (i) the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Revolving Loans (other than Revolving Loans made for the purpose of repaying any Refunded Swing Line Loans or reimbursing Issuing Bank for any amount drawn under any Letter of Credit, but not yet so applied), (ii) the aggregate principal amount of all outstanding Swing Line Loans, and (iii) the Letter of Credit Usage.

 

Transaction Costs” means the fees, costs and expenses payable by Borrowers or any Subsidiary of Borrowers on or before the Closing Date (or after the Closing Date to the extent identified by Borrower Representative to Administrative Agent on or before the Closing Date and consented to in writing by Administrative Agent) in connection with the Transactions, including, without limitation, (i) fees, costs and expenses in connection with the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in Sections 3.01, and (ii) fees and expenses of counsel to Borrowers, Administrative Agent, or any Lender.

 

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Transactions” means (i) the repayment in full of the Indebtedness outstanding prior to the Closing Date and not otherwise permitted by this Agreement, (ii) the entering into of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents and the incurrence of the initial Loans, (iii) the Closing Date Acquisition, (iv) the Closing Date Equity Issuance, (v) the consummation of the other transactions in connection with the foregoing and (vi) the payment of all fees and expenses incurred in connection with any of the foregoing (including the Transaction Costs).

 

Type of Loan” means (i) with respect to either Term Loans or Revolving Loans, a Base Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan, and (ii) with respect to Swing Line Loans, a Base Rate Loan.

 

UCC” means the Uniform Commercial Code (or any similar or equivalent legislation) as in effect in any applicable jurisdiction.

 

UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any person falling within IFPRU 11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.

 

UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.

 

Unadjusted Benchmark Replacement” means the applicable Benchmark Replacement excluding the related Benchmark Replacement Adjustment.

 

U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate” has the meaning assigned to such term in Section 2.36(g).

 

Withholding Agent” means any Loan Party and Administrative Agent.

 

Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means, (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, any powers of the applicable Resolution Authority under the Bail-In Legislation to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of any UK Financial Institution or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of that person or any other person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.

 

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Section 1.02 Accounting Terms.

 

Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, all accounting terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in conformity with GAAP. Financial statements and other information required to be delivered by Borrowers to Lenders pursuant to Sections 5.01(b) and 5.01(c) shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP as in effect at the time of such preparation (and delivered together with the reconciliation statements provided for in Section 5.01(e), if applicable). Subject to the foregoing, calculations in connection with the definitions, covenants and other provisions hereof shall utilize accounting principles and policies in conformity with those used to prepare the Historical Financial Statements. To the extent there are any changes in GAAP from the date of this Agreement, if at any time such change in GAAP would affect the computation of any financial ratio or requirement set forth in any Loan Document, and Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent shall so request, Administrative Agent and Borrower Representative shall negotiate in good faith to amend such ratio or requirement to preserve the original intent thereof in light of such change in GAAP; provided that, until so amended, such ratio or requirement shall continue to be computed in accordance with such GAAP prior to such change therein. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, (i) the calculation of liabilities shall not include any fair value adjustments to the carrying value of liabilities to record such liabilities at fair value pursuant to electing the fair value option election under FASB ASC 825-10-25 (formerly known as FAS 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities) or other FASB standards allowing entities to elect fair value option for financial liabilities, and the effects of FAS 141(R) in respect of fees and expenses in connection with a business combination shall be disregarded and (ii) all accounting terms, ratios and calculations shall be determined without giving effect to Accounting Standards Codification 842 (or any other Accounting Standards Codification or Financial Accounting Standard having a similar result or effect) (and related interpretations) to the extent any lease (or similar arrangement conveying the right to use) would be required to be treated as a capital lease thereunder where such lease (or similar arrangement) would have been treated as an operating lease under GAAP as in effect immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Accounting Standards Codification 842, provided that the Borrower shall provide to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders financial statements and other documents reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent and the Lenders setting forth a reconciliation between calculations of such ratio or requirement made in accordance with GAAP and made without giving effect to Account Standards Codification 842.

 

Section 1.03 Interpretation, etc.

 

The definitions of terms herein shall apply equally to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined. Whenever the context may require, any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation.” The word “will” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect as the word “shall.” Unless the context requires otherwise (a) any definition of or reference to any agreement, instrument or other document herein shall be construed as referring to such agreement, instrument or other document as from time to time amended, supplemented or otherwise modified (subject to any restrictions on such amendments, supplements or modifications set forth herein), (b) references to any statute, rule or regulation shall be construed to include as referring thereto as from time to time amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified (including by succession of comparable successor laws), (c) the word “law” shall be construed as referring to all statutes, rules, regulations, codes and other laws (including official rulings and interpretations thereunder having the force of law) and all judgments, orders, writs and decrees of all Governmental Authorities, (d) any reference herein to any Person shall be construed to include such Person’s successors and assigns, (e) the words “herein”, “hereof” and “hereunder”, and words of similar import, shall be construed to refer to this Agreement in its entirety and not to any particular provision hereof, (f) all references herein to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules shall be construed to refer to Articles and Sections of, and Exhibits and Schedules to, this Agreement and (g) the words “asset” and “property” shall be construed to have the same meaning and effect and to refer to any and all tangible and intangible assets and properties, including cash, securities, accounts and contract rights. To the extent that any of the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document is qualified by materiality, material adverse effect or “Material Adverse Effect”, then the qualifier “in all material respects” “in any material respect” or similar qualification when reaffirming the representations and warranties including Section 3.02 and Section 8.01(d) shall not apply.

 

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Section 1.04 Construction.

 

Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that (i) it has been represented by counsel in the negotiation and documentation of the terms of this Agreement; (ii) it has had full and fair opportunity to review and revise the terms of this Agreement; (iii) this Agreement has been drafted jointly by all of the parties hereto; and (iv) neither any Agent nor any Lender has any fiduciary relationship with or duty to Borrowers arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, and the relationship between Agents and the Lenders, on the one hand, and Borrowers, on the other hand, in connection herewith or therewith is solely that of debtor and creditor. Accordingly, each of the parties hereto acknowledges and agrees that the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed against or in favor of another party.

 

Section 1.05 Divisions.

 

For all purposes under the Loan Documents, in connection with any division or plan of division under Delaware law (or any comparable event under a different jurisdiction’s laws): (a) if any asset, right, obligation or liability of any Person becomes the asset, right, obligation or liability of a different Person, then it shall be deemed to have been transferred from the original Person to the subsequent Person, and (b) if any new Person comes into existence, such new Person shall be deemed to have been organized on the first date of its existence by the holders of its Capital Stock at such time.

 

ARTICLE II

 

LOANS AND LETTERS OF CREDIT

 

Section 2.01 Term Loans.

 

Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, each Lender with a Term Loan Commitment severally agrees to make, on the Closing Date, a Term Loan to Borrowers in an amount equal to such Lender’s Term Loan Commitment. Borrowers may make only one borrowing under the Term Loan Commitment which shall be on the Closing Date. Any amount borrowed under this Section 2.01 and subsequently repaid or prepaid may not be reborrowed. All amounts owed hereunder with respect to the Term Loans shall be paid in full no later than the Term Loan Maturity Date. Each Lender’s Term Loan Commitment shall terminate immediately and without further action on the Closing Date after giving effect to the funding of such Lender’s Term Loan Commitment on such date.

 

Section 2.02 Revolving Commitments.

 

During the Revolving Commitment Period, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, each Lender with a Revolving Commitment severally agrees to make Revolving Loans to Borrowers in the aggregate amount up to but not exceeding such Lender’s Revolving Commitment; provided, that after giving effect to the making of any Revolving Loans, in no event shall the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments exceed the Revolving Commitments then in effect. Amounts borrowed pursuant to this Section 2.02 may be repaid and reborrowed during the Revolving Commitment Period. Each Lender’s Revolving Commitment shall expire on the Revolving Commitment Termination Date and all Revolving Loans and all other amounts owed hereunder with respect to the Revolving Loans and the Revolving Commitments shall be paid in full no later than such date. The Revolving Commitments shall remain unfunded on the Closing Date.

 

Section 2.03 [Reserved].

 

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Section 2.04 Borrowing Mechanics for Loans.

  

(a) Except pursuant to Section 2.10, Revolving Loans that are Base Rate Loans shall be made in an aggregate minimum amount of $100,000 and integral multiples of $100,000 in excess of that amount, and Revolving Loans that are LIBOR Rate Loans shall be in an aggregate minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess of that amount.

 

(b) Whenever Borrowers desire that Lenders make Loans (including the Term Loans on the Closing Date), Borrower Representative shall deliver to Administrative Agent a fully executed Funding Notice no later than 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) at least three (3) Business Days in advance of the proposed Credit Date in the case of a LIBOR Rate Loan, and at least one (1) Business Day in advance of the proposed Credit Date in the case of a Base Rate Loan (other than, if agreed to by the Administrative Agent, with respect to Loans to be funded on the Closing Date). Except as otherwise provided herein, a Funding Notice for a Loan that is a LIBOR Rate Loan shall be irrevocable upon receipt of such Funding Notice by Administrative Agent, and Borrowers shall be bound to make a borrowing in accordance therewith.

 

(c) Notice of receipt of each Funding Notice in respect of Loans, together with the amount of each Lender’s Pro Rata Share thereof (based on its respective Commitments), if any, shall be provided by Administrative Agent to each applicable Lender.

 

(d) Each Lender shall make the amount of its Loan available to Administrative Agent not later than 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the applicable Credit Date (which, in the case of the Term Loans, shall be the Closing Date) by wire transfer of same day funds in Dollars, at Administrative Agent’s Principal Office. Except as provided herein, upon satisfaction or waiver of the conditions precedent specified herein, Administrative Agent shall make the proceeds of such Loans available to Borrowers on the applicable Credit Date by causing an amount of same day funds in Dollars equal to the proceeds of all such Loans received by Administrative Agent from Lenders to be credited to the account of Borrowers designated in writing to Administrative Agent by Borrower Representative (or, in the case of the Term Loans as directed pursuant to a flow of funds statement approved by Administrative Agent).

 

Section 2.05 Swing Line Loans Commitments.

 

During the Revolving Commitment Period, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Swing Line Lender hereby agrees to make Swing Line Loans to Borrowers in the aggregate amount up to but not exceeding the Swing Line Sublimit; provided, after giving effect to the making of any Swing Line Loan, in no event shall the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments exceed the Revolving Commitments then in effect. Amounts borrowed pursuant to this Section 2.05 may be repaid and reborrowed during the Revolving Commitment Period. Swing Line Lender’s Revolving Commitment shall expire on the Revolving Commitment Termination Date and all Swing Line Loans and all other amounts owed hereunder with respect to the Swing Line Loans and the Revolving Commitments shall be paid in full no later than such date.

 

Section 2.06 Borrowing Mechanics for Swing Line Loans.

 

(a) Swing Line Loans shall be made in an aggregate minimum amount of $50,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess of that amount.

 

(b) Whenever Borrowers desire that Swing Line Lender make a Swing Line Loan, Borrower Representative shall deliver to Administrative Agent a Funding Notice no later than 1:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the proposed Credit Date.

 

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(c) Swing Line Lender shall make the amount of its Swing Line Loan available to Administrative Agent not later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the applicable Credit Date by wire transfer of same day funds in Dollars, at Administrative Agent’s Principal Office. Except as provided herein, upon satisfaction or waiver of the conditions precedent specified herein, Administrative Agent shall make the proceeds of such Swing Line Loans available to Borrowers on the applicable Credit Date by causing an amount of same day funds in Dollars equal to the proceeds of all such Swing Line Loans received by Administrative Agent from Swing Line Lender to be credited to the account of Borrowers designated in writing to Administrative Agent by Borrower Representative.

 

(d) With respect to any Swing Line Loans which have not been voluntarily prepaid by Borrowers pursuant to Section 2.25, Swing Line Lender may at any time in its sole and absolute discretion, deliver to Administrative Agent (with a copy to Borrower Representative), no later than 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) at least one (1) Business Day in advance of the proposed Credit Date, a notice (which shall be deemed to be a Funding Notice given by Borrowers) requesting that each Lender holding a Revolving Commitment make Revolving Loans that are Base Rate Loans to Borrowers on such Credit Date in an amount equal to the amount of such Swing Line Loans (the “Refunded Swing Line Loans”) outstanding on the date such notice is given which the Swing Line Lender requests Lenders to prepay. Anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, (1) the proceeds of such Revolving Loans made by the Lenders other than Swing Line Lender shall be immediately delivered by Administrative Agent to Swing Line Lender (and not to Borrowers) and applied to repay a corresponding portion of the Refunded Swing Line Loans and (2) on the day such Revolving Loans are made, Swing Line Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the Refunded Swing Line Loans shall be deemed to be paid with the proceeds of a Revolving Loan made by Swing Line Lender to Borrowers, and such portion of the Swing Line Loans deemed to be so paid shall no longer be outstanding as Swing Line Loans but shall instead constitute part of Swing Line Lender’s outstanding Revolving Loans to Borrowers and shall be due under the Revolving Loan Note issued by Borrowers to Swing Line Lender. If any portion of any such amount paid (or deemed to be paid) to Swing Line Lender should be recovered by or on behalf of Borrowers from Swing Line Lender in bankruptcy, by assignment for the benefit of creditors or otherwise, the loss of the amount so recovered shall be ratably shared among all Lenders in the manner contemplated by Section 2.32.

 

(e) If for any reason Revolving Loans are not made pursuant to Section 2.06(d) in an amount sufficient to repay any amounts owed to Swing Line Lender in respect of any outstanding Swing Line Loans on or before the third Business Day after demand for payment thereof by Swing Line Lender, each Lender holding a Revolving Commitment shall be deemed to, and hereby agrees to, have purchased a participation in such outstanding Swing Line Loans, and in an amount equal to its Applicable Percentage of the applicable unpaid amount together with accrued interest thereon. Upon one (1) Business Day’s notice from Swing Line Lender, each Lender holding a Revolving Commitment shall deliver to Swing Line Lender an amount equal to its respective participation in the applicable unpaid amount in same day funds at the Principal Office of Swing Line Lender. In order to evidence such participation each Lender holding a Revolving Commitment agrees to enter into a participation agreement at the request of Swing Line Lender in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Swing Line Lender. In the event any Lender holding a Revolving Commitment fails to make available to Swing Line Lender the amount of such Lender’s participation as provided in this paragraph, Swing Line Lender shall be entitled to recover such amount on demand from such Lender together with interest thereon for three (3) Business Days at the Federal Funds Effective Rate and thereafter at the Base Rate, as applicable.

 

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(f) Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, each Lender’s obligation to make Revolving Loans for the purpose of repaying any Refunded Swing Line Loans pursuant to Section 2.06(d) and each Lender’s obligation to purchase a participation in any unpaid Swing Line Loans pursuant to Section 2.06(e) shall be absolute and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance, including, without limitation, (A) any set off, counterclaim, recoupment, defense or other right which such Lender may have against Swing Line Lender, any Loan Party or any other Person for any reason whatsoever; (B) the occurrence or continuation of a Default or Event of Default; (C) any adverse change in the business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) of any Loan Party; (D) any breach of this Agreement or any other Loan Document by any party thereto; or (E) any other circumstance, happening or event whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing.

 

Section 2.07 Letters of Credit.

 

During the Revolving Commitment Period, subject to the terms and conditions hereof, each Issuing Bank agrees to issue Letters of Credit for the account of Borrowers in the aggregate amount up to but not exceeding the Letter of Credit Sublimit at any time outstanding; provided, (i) each Letter of Credit shall be denominated in Dollars; (ii) the stated amount of each Letter of Credit shall not be less than $100,000 or such lesser amount as is acceptable to the applicable Issuing Bank; (iii) after giving effect to such issuance, in no event shall the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments exceed the Revolving Commitments then in effect; (iv) after giving effect to such issuance, in no event shall the Letter of Credit Usage exceed the Letter of Credit Sublimit then in effect; and (v) in no event shall any Letter of Credit have an expiration date later than the earlier of (1) the date which is 30 days prior to the Revolving Commitment Termination Date and (2) the date which is one (1) year from the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit. Subject to the foregoing, the applicable Issuing Bank may agree that a Letter of Credit will automatically be extended for one or more successive periods not to exceed one year each, unless such Issuing Bank elects not to extend for any such additional period.

 

Section 2.08 Notice of Issuance.

 

Whenever Borrowers desire the issuance of a Letter of Credit, Borrower Representative shall deliver to Administrative Agent and the applicable Issuing Bank an Issuance Notice no later than 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) at least three (3) Business Days or such shorter period as may be agreed to by the applicable Issuing Bank in any particular instance, in advance of the proposed date of issuance. Upon satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Section 3.02, the applicable Issuing Bank shall issue the requested Letter of Credit only in accordance with such Issuing Bank’s standard operating procedures.

 

Section 2.09 Responsibility of Issuing Bank with Respect to Requests for Drawings and Payments.

 

In determining whether to honor any drawing under any Letter of Credit by the beneficiary thereof, the applicable Issuing Bank shall be responsible only to examine the documents delivered under such Letter of Credit with reasonable care so as to ascertain whether they appear on their face to be in accordance with the terms and conditions of such Letter of Credit. As between Borrowers and such Issuing Bank, Borrowers assume all risks of the acts and omissions of, or misuse of the Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Bank, by the respective beneficiaries of such Letters of Credit. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, no Issuing Bank shall be responsible for: (i) the form, validity, sufficiency, accuracy, genuineness or legal effect of any document submitted by any party in connection with the application for and issuance of any such Letter of Credit, even if it should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid, insufficient, inaccurate, fraudulent or forged; (ii) the validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or purporting to transfer or assign any such Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, which may prove to be invalid or ineffective for any reason; (iii) failure of the beneficiary of any such Letter of Credit to comply fully with any conditions required in order to draw upon such Letter of Credit; (iv) errors, omissions, interruptions or delays in transmission or delivery of any messages, by mail, cable, telegraph, telex or otherwise, whether or not they be in cipher; (v) errors in interpretation of technical terms; (vi) any loss or delay in the transmission or otherwise of any document required in order to make a drawing under any such Letter of Credit or of the proceeds thereof; (vii) the misapplication by the beneficiary of any such Letter of Credit of the proceeds of any drawing under such Letter of Credit; or (viii) any consequences arising from causes beyond the control of the applicable Issuing Bank, including any Governmental Acts; none of the above shall affect or impair, or prevent the vesting of, any of such Issuing Bank’s rights or powers hereunder. Without limiting the foregoing and in furtherance thereof, any action taken or omitted by such Issuing Bank under or in connection with the Letters of Credit or any documents and certificates delivered thereunder, if taken or omitted in good faith, shall not give rise to any liability on the part of such Issuing Bank to Borrowers.

 

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Section 2.10 Reimbursement by Borrowers of Amounts Drawn or Paid Under Letters of Credit.

 

In the event an Issuing Bank has determined to honor a drawing under a Letter of Credit, it shall notify Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent, and Borrowers shall reimburse such Issuing Bank on the Business Day on which such drawing is honored (the “Reimbursement Date”) in an amount in Dollars and in same day funds equal to the amount of such honored drawing; provided, anything contained herein to the contrary notwithstanding, (i) unless Borrower Representative shall have notified Administrative Agent and such Issuing Bank prior to 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the date that Borrowers intend to reimburse such Issuing Bank for the amount of such honored drawing with funds other than the proceeds of Revolving Loans, Borrowers shall be deemed to have given a timely Funding Notice to Administrative Agent requesting Lenders to make Revolving Loans that are Base Rate Loans on the Reimbursement Date in an amount in Dollars equal to the amount of such honored drawing, and (ii) subject to satisfaction or waiver of the conditions specified in Section 3.02, Lenders shall, on the Reimbursement Date, make Revolving Loans that are Base Rate Loans in the amount of such honored drawing, the proceeds of which shall be applied directly by Administrative Agent to reimburse such Issuing Bank for the amount of such honored drawing; and provided further, if for any reason proceeds of Revolving Loans are not received by such Issuing Bank on the Reimbursement Date in an amount equal to the amount of such honored drawing, Borrowers shall reimburse such Issuing Bank, on demand, in an amount in same day funds equal to the excess of the amount of such honored drawing over the aggregate amount of such Revolving Loans, if any, which are so received. Nothing in this Section 2.10 shall be deemed to relieve any Lender from its obligation to make Revolving Loans on the terms and conditions set forth herein, and Borrowers shall retain any and all rights it may have against any Lender resulting from the failure of such Lender to make such Revolving Loans under this Section 2.10.

 

Section 2.11 Lenders’ Purchase of Participations in Letters of Credit.

 

Immediately upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit, each Lender having a Revolving Commitment shall be deemed to have purchased, and hereby agrees to irrevocably purchase, from the applicable Issuing Bank a participation in such Letter of Credit and any drawings honored thereunder in an amount equal to such Lender’s Applicable Percentage of the maximum amount which is or at any time may become available to be drawn thereunder. In the event that Borrowers shall fail for any reason to reimburse such Issuing Bank as provided in Section 2.10, such Issuing Bank shall promptly notify each Lender of the unreimbursed amount of such honored drawing and of such Lender’s respective participation therein based on such Lender’s Applicable Percentage. Each Lender shall make available to such Issuing Bank an amount equal to its respective participation, in Dollars and in same day funds, at the office of such Issuing Bank specified in such notice not later than 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the date notified by such Issuing Bank. In the event that any Lender fails to make available to such Issuing Bank on such Business Day the amount of such Lender’s participation in such Letter of Credit as provided in this Section 2.11, such Issuing Bank shall be entitled to recover such amount on demand from such Lender together with interest thereon for three (3) Business Days at the rate customarily used by such Issuing Bank for the correction of errors among banks and thereafter at the Base Rate. In the event an Issuing Bank shall have been reimbursed by other Lenders pursuant to this Section 2.11 for all or any portion of any drawing honored by such Issuing Bank under a Letter of Credit, such Issuing Bank shall distribute to each Lender which has paid all amounts payable by it under this Section 2.11 with respect to such honored drawing such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of all payments subsequently received by such Issuing Bank from Borrowers in reimbursement of such honored drawing when such payments are received. Any such distribution shall be made to a Lender at its primary address set forth in Section 10.01 or at such other address as such Lender may request.

 

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Section 2.12 Obligations Absolute.

 

The obligation of Borrowers to reimburse each Issuing Bank for drawings honored under the Letters of Credit issued by it and to repay any Revolving Loans made by Lenders pursuant to Section 2.10 and the obligations of Lenders under Section 2.11 shall be unconditional and irrevocable and shall be paid strictly in accordance with the terms hereof under all circumstances including any of the following circumstances: (i) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Letter of Credit; (ii) the existence of any claim, set off, defense or other right which Borrowers or any Lender may have at any time against a beneficiary or any transferee of any Letter of Credit (or any Persons for whom any such transferee may be acting), such Issuing Bank, Lender or any other Person or, in the case of a Lender, against Borrowers, whether in connection herewith, the transactions contemplated herein or any unrelated transaction (including any underlying transaction between Borrowers or one of their Subsidiaries and the beneficiary for which any Letter of Credit was procured); (iii) any draft or other document presented under any Letter of Credit proving to be forged, fraudulent, invalid or insufficient in any respect or any statement therein being untrue or inaccurate in any respect; (iv) payment by such Issuing Bank under any Letter of Credit against presentation of a draft or other document which does not substantially comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit; (v) any adverse change in the business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or otherwise) of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; (vi) any breach hereof or any other Loan Document by any party thereto; (vii) any other circumstance or happening whatsoever, whether or not similar to any of the foregoing; or (viii) the fact that an Event of Default or a Default shall have occurred and be continuing.

 

Section 2.13 Indemnification.

 

Without duplication of any obligation of Borrowers under Section 10.02, in addition to amounts payable as provided herein, Borrowers hereby agree to protect, indemnify, pay and save harmless each Issuing Bank from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, charges and expenses (including reasonable fees, expenses and disbursements of counsel) which any Issuing Bank may incur or be subject to as a consequence, direct or indirect, of (i) the issuance of any Letter of Credit by any Issuing Bank or (ii) the honoring of (or failure of such Issuing Bank to honor) a drawing under any such Letter of Credit including as a result of any Governmental Act, other than, in each case, as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Issuing Bank.

 

Section 2.14 Pro Rata Shares.

 

All Loans shall be made and all participations shall be purchased, by Lenders simultaneously and proportionately to their respective, in the case of a Class of Term Loans, Pro Rata Shares of such Lenders’ respective Commitments or Loans with respect to such Class and, in the case of the Revolving Commitment (including participations in Swing Line Loans and Letters of Credit) such Lenders’ Applicable Percentage, it being understood that no Lender shall be responsible for any default by any other Lender in such other Lender’s obligation to make a Loan requested hereunder or purchase a participation required hereby nor shall any Term Loan or any Revolving Commitment of any Lender be increased or decreased as a result of a default by any other Lender in such other Lender’s obligation to make a Loan requested hereunder or purchase a participation required hereby.

 

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Section 2.15 Availability of Funds.

 

(a) Funding by Lenders; Presumption by Administrative Agent. Unless Administrative Agent shall have received notice from a Lender (x) in the case of Base Rate Loans, 12 hours prior to the proposed time of such borrowing and (y) otherwise, prior to the proposed date of any borrowing that such Lender will not make available to Administrative Agent such Lender’s share of such Loan, Administrative Agent may assume that such Lender has made such share available on such Credit Date and may, in reliance upon such assumption, make available to Borrowers a corresponding amount. In such event, if a Lender has not in fact made its share of the applicable Loans available to Administrative Agent, then the applicable Lender and Borrowers severally agree to pay to Administrative Agent forthwith on demand such corresponding amount with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is made available to Borrowers to but excluding the date of payment to Administrative Agent, at (i) in the case of a payment to be made by such Lender, the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation, and (ii) in the case of a payment to be made by Borrowers, the interest rate applicable to Base Rate Loans. If Borrowers and such Lender shall pay such interest to Administrative Agent for the same or an overlapping period, Administrative Agent shall promptly remit to Borrowers the amount of such interest paid by Borrowers for such period. If such Lender pays its share of the applicable Loans to Administrative Agent, then the amount so paid shall constitute such Lender’s Loan. Any payment by Borrowers shall be without prejudice to any claim Borrowers may have against a Lender that shall have failed to make such payment to Administrative Agent.

 

(b) Payments by Borrowers; Presumptions by Administrative Agent. Unless Administrative Agent shall have received notice from Borrower Representative prior to the date on which any payment is due to Administrative Agent for the account of the Lenders or the Issuing Banks hereunder that Borrowers will not make such payment, Administrative Agent may assume that Borrowers have made such payment on such date in accordance herewith and may, in reliance upon such assumption, distribute to the Lenders or the Issuing Banks, as the case may be, the amount due. In such event, if Borrowers have not in fact made such payment, then each of the Lenders or the Issuing Banks, as the case may be, severally agrees to repay to Administrative Agent forthwith on demand the amount so distributed to such Lender or such Issuing Bank, with interest thereon, for each day from and including the date such amount is distributed to it to but excluding the date of payment to Administrative Agent, at the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation.

 

Section 2.16 Use of Proceeds.

 

The proceeds of (i) the Term Loan shall be used to (w) refinance Indebtedness outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date, (x) finance the Closing Date Acquisition, (y) to pay the Transaction Costs and (z) for working capital and general corporate purposes of the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, and (ii) the Revolving Loans and Swing Line Loans made and Letters of Credit issued after the Closing Date shall be used by Borrowers for working capital and general corporate purposes of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, including Permitted Acquisitions. No portion of the proceeds of any Credit Extension shall be used in any manner that causes or might cause such Credit Extension or the application of such proceeds to violate Regulation T, Regulation U or Regulation X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or any other regulation thereof or to violate the Exchange Act.

 

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Section 2.17 Lenders’ Evidence of Debt.

 

Each Lender shall maintain on its internal records an account or accounts evidencing the Indebtedness of Borrowers to such Lender, including the amounts of the Loans made by it and each repayment and prepayment in respect thereof. Any such recordation shall be conclusive and binding on Borrowers, absent manifest error; provided, that failure to make any such recordation, or any error in such recordation, shall not affect any Lender’s Commitments or Borrowers’ Obligations in respect of any applicable Loans; and provided further, that in the event of any inconsistency between the Register and any Lender’s records, the recordations in the Register shall govern.

 

Section 2.18 Notes.

 

If so requested by any Lender by written notice to Borrower Representative (with a copy to Administrative Agent) at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, or at any time thereafter, Borrowers shall execute and deliver to such Lender (and/or, if applicable and if so specified in such notice, to any Person who is an assignee of such Lender pursuant to Section 10.06) on the Closing Date (or, if such notice is delivered after the Closing Date, promptly after Borrower Representative’s receipt of such notice) a Note or Notes to evidence such Lender’s Term Loan, Revolving Loan or Swing Line Loan, as the case may be.

 

Section 2.19 Interest Rate on Loans.

 

Except as otherwise set forth herein, each Class of Loan shall bear interest on the unpaid principal amount thereof from the date made through repayment (whether by acceleration or otherwise) thereof as follows:

 

(i) if a Base Rate Loan, at the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin for such Base Rate Loans;

 

(ii) if a LIBOR Rate Loan, at the LIBOR Rate plus the Applicable Margin for such LIBOR Rate Loans; and

 

(iii)  Swing Line Loans shall bear interest at the rate applicable to Base Rate Loans.

 

Section 2.20 Interest Rate.

 

(a) The basis for determining the rate of interest with respect to any Loan, and the Interest Period with respect to any LIBOR Rate Loan, shall be selected by Borrower Representative and notified to Administrative Agent and Lenders pursuant to the applicable Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice, as the case may be; provided, however, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, Borrowers may not give Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice of a borrowing or continuation of, or requesting a conversion to, LIBOR Rate Loans with an Interest Period longer than one month until the completion of a Successful Syndication (as defined in the Fee Letter). If on any day a Loan is outstanding with respect to which a Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice has not been delivered to Administrative Agent in accordance with the terms hereof specifying the applicable basis for determining the rate of interest, then for that day such Loan shall be a Base Rate Loan.

 

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(b) In connection with LIBOR Rate Loans there shall be no more than five (5) Interest Periods outstanding at any time. In the event Borrower Representative fails to specify between a Base Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan in the applicable Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice, such Loan (if outstanding as a LIBOR Rate Loan) will be automatically converted into a Base Rate Loan on the last day of the then current Interest Period for such Loan (or if outstanding as a Base Rate Loan will remain as, or (if not then outstanding) will be made as, a Base Rate Loan). In the event Borrower Representative fails to specify an Interest Period for any LIBOR Rate Loan in the applicable Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice, Borrower Representative shall be deemed to have selected an Interest Period of one month. As soon as practicable after 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) on each Interest Rate Determination Date, Administrative Agent shall determine (which determination shall, absent demonstrable material error, be final, conclusive and binding upon all parties) the interest rate that shall apply to the LIBOR Rate Loans for which an interest rate is then being determined for the applicable Interest Period and shall promptly give notice thereof (in writing or by telephone confirmed in writing) to Borrower Representative and each Lender.

 

(c) Interest shall be computed (i) in the case of Base Rate Loans based on the Prime Rate on the basis of a 365 day or 366 day year, as the case may be, and (ii) in the case of all other Loans, on the basis of a 360 day year, in each case for the actual number of days elapsed in the period during which it accrues. In computing interest on any Loan, the date of the making of such Loan or the first day of an Interest Period applicable to such Loan or, with respect to a Base Rate Loan being converted from a LIBOR Rate Loan, the date of conversion of such LIBOR Rate Loan to such Base Rate Loan, as the case may be, shall be included, and the date of payment of such Loan or the expiration date of an Interest Period applicable to such Loan or, with respect to a Base Rate Loan being converted to a LIBOR Rate Loan, the date of conversion of such Base Rate Loan to such LIBOR Rate Loan, as the case may be, shall be excluded; provided, if a Loan is repaid on the same day on which it is made, one day’s interest shall be paid on that Loan.

 

(d) Except as otherwise set forth herein, interest on each Loan shall be payable in arrears on and to (i) each Interest Payment Date applicable to that Loan; (ii) any prepayment of that Loan, whether voluntary or mandatory, to the extent accrued on the amount being prepaid; and (iii) at maturity, including final maturity.

 

(e) Borrowers agree to pay to each Issuing Bank, with respect to drawings honored under any Letter of Credit, interest on the amount paid by such Issuing Bank in respect of each such honored drawing from the date such drawing is honored to but excluding the date such amount is reimbursed by or on behalf of Borrowers at a rate equal to (i) for the period from the date such drawing is honored to but excluding the applicable Reimbursement Date, the rate of interest otherwise payable hereunder with respect to Revolving Loans that are Base Rate Loans, and (ii) thereafter, a rate which is 2% per annum in excess of the rate of interest otherwise payable hereunder with respect to Revolving Loans that are Base Rate Loans.

 

(f) Interest payable pursuant to Section 2.20(e) shall be computed on the basis of a 365/366 day year for the actual number of days elapsed in the period during which it accrues, and shall be payable on demand or, if no demand is made, on the date on which the related drawing under a Letter of Credit is reimbursed in full. Promptly upon receipt by an Issuing Bank of any payment of interest pursuant to Section 2.20(e), such Issuing Bank shall distribute to each Lender, out of the interest received by such Issuing Bank in respect of the period from the date such drawing is honored to but excluding the date on which Issuing Bank is reimbursed for the amount of such drawing (including any such reimbursement out of the proceeds of any Revolving Loans), the amount that such Lender would have been entitled to receive in respect of the letter of credit fee that would have been payable in respect of such Letter of Credit for such period if no drawing had been honored under such Letter of Credit. In the event an Issuing Bank shall have been reimbursed by Lenders for all or any portion of such honored drawing, such Issuing Bank shall distribute to each Lender which has paid all amounts payable by it under Section 2.11 with respect to such honored drawing such Lender’s Pro Rata Share of any interest received by such Issuing Bank in respect of that portion of such honored drawing so reimbursed by Lenders for the period from the date on which such Issuing Bank was so reimbursed by Lenders to but excluding the date on which such portion of such honored drawing is reimbursed by Borrowers.

 

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Section 2.21 Conversion/Continuation.

 

(a) Subject to Section 2.33 and so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and then be continuing, Borrowers shall have the option:

 

(i) to convert at any time all or any part of any Term Loan or Revolving Loan equal to $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess of that amount from one Type of Loan to another Type of Loan; provided a LIBOR Rate Loan may only be converted on the expiration of the Interest Period applicable to such LIBOR Rate Loan unless Borrowers shall pay all amounts due under Section 2.33 in connection with any such conversion; or

 

(ii) upon the expiration of any Interest Period applicable to any LIBOR Rate Loan, to continue all or any portion of such Loan equal to $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess of that amount as a LIBOR Rate Loan.

 

(b) Borrower Representative shall deliver a Conversion/Continuation Notice to Administrative Agent no later than 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) at least three (3) Business Days in advance of the proposed Conversion/Continuation Date. Except as otherwise provided herein, a Conversion/Continuation Notice for conversion to, or continuation of, any LIBOR Rate Loans shall be irrevocable on and after the related Interest Rate Determination Date, and Borrowers shall be bound to effect a conversion or continuation in accordance therewith.

 

Section 2.22 Default Interest.

 

Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, automatically and without the requirement of any notice, the principal amount of all Loans outstanding and all fees and other amounts owed hereunder, including, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any interest payments on the Loans, shall thereafter bear interest (including post-petition interest in any proceeding under the Debtor Relief Laws or other applicable bankruptcy laws) payable on demand at a rate that is 2% per annum in excess of the interest rate otherwise payable hereunder with respect to the applicable Loans and fees payable under Section 2.23(a)(ii) (or, in the case of any such other fees and other amounts which do not bear interest hereunder, at a rate which is 2% per annum in excess of the interest rate otherwise payable hereunder for Base Rate Loans); provided, in the case of LIBOR Rate Loans, upon the expiration of the Interest Period in effect at the time any such increase in interest rate is effective such LIBOR Rate Loans shall thereupon become Base Rate Loans and shall thereafter bear interest payable upon demand at a rate which is 2% per annum in excess of the interest rate otherwise payable hereunder for Base Rate Loans. Payment or acceptance of the increased rates of interest provided for in this Section 2.22 is not a permitted alternative to timely payment and shall not constitute a waiver of any Event of Default or otherwise prejudice or limit any rights or remedies of Administrative Agent or any Lender.

 

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Section 2.23 Fees.

 

(a) Borrowers agree to pay to Lenders having Revolving Exposure:

 

(i) commitment fees (the “Revolving Commitment Fees”) equal to (1) the average of the daily difference between (a) the Revolving Commitments, and (b) the sum of (x) the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Revolving Loans (but not any outstanding Swing Line Loans) plus (y) the Letter of Credit Usage, times (2) the Commitment Fee Percentage per annum; and

 

(ii) letter of credit fees equal to (1) the Applicable Margin for LIBOR Rate Revolving Loans, times (2) the average aggregate daily maximum amount available to be drawn under all such Letters of Credit (regardless of whether any conditions for drawing could then be met and determined as of the close of business on any date of determination).

 

All fees referred to in this Section 2.23(a) shall be paid to Administrative Agent at its Principal Office and upon receipt, Administrative Agent shall promptly distribute to each Lender its Pro Rata Share thereof.

 

(b) [reserved].

 

(c) Borrowers agree to pay directly to each Issuing Bank, for its own account, the following fees:

 

(i) a fronting fee equal to 0.125%, per annum, times the average aggregate daily maximum amount available to be drawn under all outstanding Letters of Credit (determined as of the close of business on any date of determination); and

 

(ii) such documentary and processing charges for any issuance, amendment, transfer or payment of a Letter of Credit as are in accordance with such Issuing Bank’s standard schedule for such charges and as in effect at the time of such issuance, amendment, transfer or payment, as the case may be.

 

(d) All fees referred to in Section 2.23(a) and Section 2.23(c)(i) shall be calculated on the basis of a 360 day year and the actual number of days elapsed and shall be payable quarterly in arrears on the last Business Day of March, June, September and December of each year during the Revolving Commitment Period, commencing on the first such date to occur after the Closing Date, and on the Revolving Commitment Termination Date.

 

(e) In addition to any of the foregoing fees, Borrowers agree to pay (i) without limiting Section 10.02(a), all accrued fees and expenses of the Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent (including the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel for the Lead Arranger and any local counsel), and (ii) such other reasonable fees in the amounts and at the times separately agreed upon, including any fees set forth in the Fee Letter.

 

Section 2.24 Scheduled Installments.

 

The principal amounts of the Term Loans shall be repaid in installments (each, an “Installment”) on the last day of each Fiscal Quarter, commencing on September 30, 2021; provided, that the Term Loans, together with all other amounts owed hereunder with respect thereto, shall, in any event, be paid in full no later than the Term Loan Maturity Date. Each quarterly Installment shall be in the amount of $1,500,000, and, on the Term Loan Maturity Date, the final Installment shall be in an amount equal to the remaining outstanding principal amount of all Term Loans.

 

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Section 2.25 Voluntary Prepayments.

 

(a) Any time and from time to time, subject to Section 2.33, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty:

 

(i) with respect to Base Rate Loans, Borrowers may prepay any such Loans on any Business Day in whole or in part, in an aggregate minimum amount of $100,000 and integral multiples of $100,000 in excess of that amount;

 

(ii) with respect to LIBOR Rate Loans, Borrowers may prepay any such Loans on any Business Day in whole or in part in an aggregate minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess of that amount; and

 

(iii) with respect to Swing Line Loans, Borrowers may prepay any such Loans on any Business Day in whole or in part in an aggregate minimum amount of $50,000, and in integral multiples of $50,000 in excess of that amount.

 

(b) All such prepayments shall be made:

 

(i) upon not less than one (1) Business Day’s prior written notice in the case of Base Rate Loans;

 

(ii) upon not less than three (3) Business Days’ prior written notice in the case of LIBOR Rate Loans; and

 

(iii) upon written notice on the date of prepayment, in the case of Swing Line Loans;

 

in each case given to Administrative Agent or Swing Line Lender, as the case may be, by 11:00 a.m. (New York City time) on the date required. Upon the giving of any such notice, the principal amount of the Loans specified in such notice shall become due and payable on the prepayment date specified therein.

 

Section 2.26 Voluntary Commitment Reductions.

 

(a) Borrowers may, upon not less than three (3) Business Days’ prior written or telephonic notice confirmed in writing to Administrative Agent, at any time and from time to time terminate in whole or permanently reduce in part, without premium or penalty, the Revolving Commitments in an amount up to the amount by which the Revolving Commitments exceed the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments at the time of such proposed termination or reduction; provided, any such partial reduction of the Revolving Commitments shall be in an aggregate minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $250,000 in excess of that amount.

 

(b) Borrower Representative’s notice to Administrative Agent shall designate the date (which shall be a Business Day) of such termination or reduction and the amount of any partial reduction, and such termination or reduction of the Revolving Commitments shall be effective on the date specified in Borrower Representative’s notice and shall reduce the applicable Revolving Commitment of each Lender proportionately to its Pro Rata Share thereof.

 

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Section 2.27 Mandatory Prepayments.

 

(a) Asset Sales. No later than the first Business Day following the date of receipt by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Net Asset Sale Proceeds, Borrowers shall prepay the Loans as set forth in Section 2.30(b) in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of such Net Asset Sale Proceeds in excess of $500,000 in the aggregate in any Fiscal Year; provided, so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing from the date of such sale through the date of such investment, Borrowers shall have the option, directly or through one or more of their Subsidiaries, to invest Net Asset Sale Proceeds within one hundred eighty (180) days of receipt thereof in long term productive assets of the general type used in the business of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries; provided further, pending any such investment all such Net Asset Sale Proceeds shall be applied to prepay Revolving Loans to the extent outstanding (without a reduction in Revolving Commitments) or otherwise held in a Deposit Account subject to Collateral Agent’s security interest.

 

(b) Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds. No later than the first Business Day following the date of receipt by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or Administrative Agent as loss payee, of any Net Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds, Borrowers shall prepay the Loans as set forth in Section 2.30(b) in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of such Net Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds; provided, so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing on the date of the receipt of such Net Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds and through the date of such investment, Borrowers shall have the option, directly or through one or more of their Subsidiaries to invest such Net Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds up to an amount not to exceed $250,000 within one hundred eighty (180) days of receipt thereof in long term productive assets of the general type used in the business of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries, which investment may include the repair, restoration or replacement of the applicable assets thereof; provided further, pending any such investment all such Net Insurance/Condemnation Proceeds, as the case may be, shall be applied to prepay Revolving Loans to the extent outstanding (without a reduction in Revolving Commitments) or otherwise held in a Deposit Account subject to Collateral Agent’s security interest.

 

(c) Extraordinary Receipt Proceeds. No later than the first Business Day following the date of receipt by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Net Extraordinary Receipt Proceeds, Borrowers shall prepay the Loans in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of such Net Extraordinary Receipt Proceeds.

 

(d) Issuance of Debt. On the date of receipt by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Cash proceeds from incurrence of any Indebtedness of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than with respect to any Indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant to Section 6.01), Borrowers shall prepay the Loans in an aggregate amount equal to 100% of such proceeds.

 

Section 2.28 Mandatory Repayments of Revolving Loans.

 

If, for any reason, the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments at any time exceeds the Revolving Commitments at such time, Borrowers shall immediately repay, without demand, the Swing Line Loans, the Revolving Loans and Cash Collateralize the Letter of Credit Usage (in such order) in an aggregate amount not less than such excess.

 

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Section 2.29 Prepayment Certificate.

 

Concurrently with any prepayment of the Loans pursuant to Section 2.27 or 2.28, Borrower Representative shall deliver to Administrative Agent a certificate executed by a Financial Officer demonstrating the calculation of the amount of the applicable net proceeds or overadvance, as the case may be. In the event that Borrowers shall subsequently determine that the actual amount received exceeded the amount set forth in such certificate, Borrowers shall promptly make an additional prepayment of the Loans and/or the Revolving Commitments in an amount equal to such excess, and Borrower Representative shall concurrently therewith deliver to Administrative Agent a certificate executed by a Financial Officer demonstrating the derivation of such excess.

 

Section 2.30 Application of Prepayments/Reductions.

 

(a) Application of Voluntary Prepayments by Type of Loans. Any prepayment of any Revolving Loan pursuant to Section 2.25 shall be applied as specified by Borrower Representative in the applicable notice of prepayment with respect to such Revolving Loans. Any prepayment of a Loan with respect to which Borrower Representative has not specified the Loans to which such prepayment shall be applied or with respect to which Borrower Representative elects to be applied to the Term Loans, shall be applied as follows:

 

First, to prepay the Term Loans applied to reduce the scheduled remaining Installments and other payments of principal on such Term Loans (including the payment due on the Term Loan Maturity Date) in inverse order of maturity with respect to each Class of Term Loan until all Term Loans are paid in full;

 

Second, to repay outstanding Swing Line Loans to the full extent thereof;

 

Third, to repay outstanding Revolving Loans to the full extent thereof, without a corresponding permanent reduction of the Revolving Commitment;

 

Fourth, to prepay outstanding reimbursement obligations with respect to Letters of Credit; and

 

Fifth, to Cash Collateralize Letters of Credit in an amount equal to the Minimum Collateral Amount.

 

(b) Application of Mandatory Prepayments by Type of Loans. Any amount required to be paid pursuant to Section 2.27 shall be applied as follows:

 

First, to prepay the Term Loans applied to reduce the scheduled remaining Installments and other payments of principal on such Term Loans (including the payment due on the Term Loan Maturity Date) in inverse order of maturity with respect to each Class of Term Loan until all Term Loans are paid in full;

 

Second, to prepay the Swing Line Loans to the full extent thereof;

 

Third, to prepay the Revolving Loans to the full extent thereof, without a corresponding permanent reduction of the Revolving Commitment;

 

Fourth, to prepay outstanding reimbursement obligations with respect to Letters of Credit; and

 

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Fifth, to Cash Collateralize Letters of Credit in an amount equal to the Minimum Collateral Amount.

 

(c) Application of Prepayments of Loans to Base Rate Loans and LIBOR Rate Loans. Considering each Class of Loans being prepaid separately, any prepayment thereof shall be applied first to Base Rate Loans to the full extent thereof before application to LIBOR Rate Loans, in each case in a manner which minimizes the amount of any payments required to be made by Borrowers pursuant to Section 2.33(c).

 

Section 2.31 General Provisions Regarding Payments.

 

(a) All payments by Borrowers of principal, interest, fees and other Obligations shall be made in Dollars in same day funds, without defense, setoff or counterclaim, free of any restriction or condition, and delivered to Administrative Agent not later than 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the date due at Administrative Agent’s Principal Office for the account of Lenders; funds received by Administrative Agent after that time on such due date shall be deemed to have been paid by Borrowers on the next succeeding Business Day.

 

(b) All payments in respect of the principal amount of any Loan (other than voluntary prepayments of Revolving Loans) shall include payment of accrued interest on the principal amount being repaid or prepaid, and all such payments (and, in any event, any payments in respect of any Loan on a date when interest is due and payable with respect to such Loan) shall be applied to the payment of interest before application to principal.

 

(c) Administrative Agent shall promptly distribute to each Lender at such address as such Lender shall indicate in writing, such Lender’s applicable Pro Rata Share of all payments and prepayments of principal and interest due hereunder, together with all other amounts due thereto, including, without limitation, all fees payable with respect thereto, to the extent received by Administrative Agent.

 

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions hereof, if any Conversion/Continuation Notice is withdrawn as to any Affected Lender or if any Affected Lender makes Base Rate Loans in lieu of its Pro Rata Share (based on its respective Commitment) of any LIBOR Rate Loans, Administrative Agent shall give effect thereto in apportioning payments received thereafter.

 

(e) Subject to the provisos set forth in the definition of Interest Period, whenever any payment to be made hereunder shall be stated to be due on a day that is not a Business Day, such payment shall be made on the next succeeding Business Day and such extension of time shall be included in the computation of the payment of interest hereunder or of the Revolving Commitment fees hereunder.

 

(f) Administrative Agent shall deem any payment by or on behalf of Borrowers hereunder that is not made in same day funds prior to 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) to be a non-conforming payment. Any such payment shall not be deemed to have been received by Administrative Agent until the later of (i) the time such funds become available funds, and (ii) the applicable next Business Day. Any non-conforming payment may constitute or become a Default or Event of Default in accordance with the terms of Section 8.01(a). Interest shall continue to accrue on any principal as to which a non-conforming payment is made until such funds become available funds (but in no event less than the period from the date of such payment to the next succeeding applicable Business Day) at the rate determined pursuant to Section 2.22 from the date such amount was due and payable until the date such amount is paid in full.

 

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(g) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, if an Event of Default shall have occurred and not otherwise been waived, payments made hereunder shall be applied to the Obligations by the Administrative Agent in the order determined by the Administrative Agent in its reasonable discretion; provided, however, if the maturity of the Obligations shall have been accelerated pursuant to Section 8.01, all payments or proceeds received by Administrative Agent hereunder in respect of any of the Obligations, shall be applied as follows:

 

first, pro rata to the payment of out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) of Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent including those incurred in connection with the enforcement of the rights of Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and the Lenders under the Loan Documents (including any costs incurred in connection with the sale or disposition of any Collateral);

 

second, pro rata, to payment of any fees owed to Administrative Agent, the Issuing Bank or the Swing Line Lender hereunder or under any other Loan Document;

 

third, pro rata, to the payment of out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) (if any) of the Lenders incurred in connection with the enforcement of their respective rights under the Loan Documents;

 

fourth, pro rata, to the payment of all Obligations consisting of accrued fees and interest payable to the Lenders hereunder;

 

fifth, to the payment of the principal of the Swing Line Loans then outstanding;

 

sixth, pro rata, to (i) the payment of principal on all other Loans then outstanding, (ii) to Cash Collateralize Letters of Credit in an amount equal to the Minimum Collateral Amount, (iii) to any Obligations owing to a Lender or any Lender Counterparties with respect to any Hedge Agreement and (iv) to the payment of any Obligation arising in respect of Bank Products;

 

seventh, to any other Obligations not otherwise referred to in this Section 2.31(g); and

 

eighth, upon satisfaction in full of all Obligations, to Borrowers or as otherwise required by law.

 

Subject to items “first” through “seventh” preceding, Administrative Agent 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 Obligations; provided, however, that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 2.31, any amount received from any Loan Party that is not a Qualified ECP Guarantor shall not be applied to any Excluded Swap Obligation of such Guarantor. Administrative Agent shall have no obligation to calculate the amount to be distributed with respect to any Indebtedness in respect of any Hedge Agreement or Bank Products, but may rely upon written notice of the amount (setting forth a reasonably detailed calculation) from the relevant Lender or Affiliate of a Lender providing such Hedge Agreement or Bank Products.

 

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Section 2.32 Sharing of Payments by Lenders.

 

If any Lender shall, by exercising any right of setoff or counterclaim or otherwise, obtain payment in respect of any principal of or interest on any of its Loans or other obligations hereunder (including, for the avoidance of doubt, participations in any Letter of Credit disbursements) resulting in such Lender receiving payment of a proportion of the aggregate amount of its Loans and accrued interest thereon or other such obligations greater than its Pro Rata Share thereof as provided herein, then the Lender receiving such greater proportion shall (a) notify Administrative Agent of such fact, and (b) purchase (for cash at face value) participations in the Loans and such other obligations of the other Lenders, or make such other adjustments as shall be equitable, so that the benefit of all such payments shall be shared by the Lenders ratably in accordance with the aggregate amount of principal of and accrued interest on their respective Loans and other amounts owing them; provided that:

 

(i) if any such participations are purchased and all or any portion of the payment giving rise thereto is recovered, such participations shall be rescinded and the purchase price restored to the extent of such recovery, without interest; and

 

(ii) the provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed to apply to (x) any payment made by Borrowers pursuant to and in accordance with the express terms of this Agreement (including the application of funds arising from the existence of a Defaulting Lender), (y) the application of Cash Collateral provided for in Section 2.38 or (z) any payment obtained by a Lender as consideration for the assignment of or sale of a participation in any of its Loans or participations in Letters of Credit to any assignee or Participant, other than to Borrowers or any Subsidiary thereof (as to which the provisions of this paragraph shall apply).

 

Each Loan Party consents to the foregoing and agrees, to the extent it may effectively do so under applicable law, that any Lender acquiring a participation pursuant to the foregoing arrangements may exercise against each Loan Party rights of setoff and counterclaim with respect to such participation as fully as if such Lender were a direct creditor of each Loan Party in the amount of such participation.

 

Section 2.33 Making or Maintaining LIBOR Rate Loans.

 

(a) Inability to Determine Applicable Interest Rate. In the event that Administrative Agent shall have determined (which determination shall be final and conclusive and binding upon all parties hereto), on any Interest Rate Determination Date with respect to any LIBOR Rate Loans, that by reason of circumstances affecting the London interbank market adequate and fair means do not exist for ascertaining the interest rate applicable to such Loans on the basis provided for in the definition of LIBOR Rate, Administrative Agent shall on such date give notice to Borrower Representative and each Lender of such determination, whereupon (i) no Loans may be made as, or converted to, LIBOR Rate Loans until such time as Administrative Agent notifies Borrower Representative and Lenders that the circumstances giving rise to such notice no longer exist, and (ii) any Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice given by Borrower Representative with respect to the Loans in respect of which such determination was made shall be deemed to be rescinded by Borrowers.

 

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(b) Illegality or Impracticability of LIBOR Rate Loans. In the event that on any date any Lender shall have determined (which determination shall be final and conclusive and binding upon all parties hereto but shall be made only after consultation with Administrative Agent) that the making, maintaining or continuation of its LIBOR Rate Loans (i) has become unlawful as a result of compliance by such Lender in good faith with any law, treaty, governmental rule, regulation, guideline or order (or would conflict with any such treaty, governmental rule, regulation, guideline or order not having the force of law even though the failure to comply therewith would not be unlawful), or (ii) has become impracticable, as a result of contingencies occurring after the date hereof which materially and adversely affect the London interbank market or the position of such Lender in that market, then, and in any such event, such Lender shall be an “Affected Lender” and it shall on that day give notice to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent of such determination. Thereafter (1) the obligation of the Affected Lender to make Loans as, or to convert Loans to, LIBOR Rate Loans shall be suspended until such notice shall be withdrawn by the Affected Lender, (2) to the extent such determination by the Affected Lender relates to a LIBOR Rate Loan then being requested by Borrower Representative pursuant to a Funding Notice or a Conversion/Continuation Notice, the Affected Lender shall make such Loan as (or continue such Loan as or convert such Loan to, as the case may be) a Base Rate Loan, (3) the Affected Lender’s obligation to maintain its outstanding LIBOR Rate Loans (the “Affected Loans) shall be terminated at the earlier to occur of the expiration of the Interest Period then in effect with respect to the Affected Loans or when required by law, and (4) the Affected Loans shall automatically convert into Base Rate Loans on the date of such termination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent a determination by an Affected Lender as described above relates to a LIBOR Rate Loan then being requested by Borrower Representative pursuant to a Funding Notice or a Conversion/Continuation Notice, Borrowers shall have the option, subject to the provisions of Section 2.33(c), to rescind such Funding Notice or Conversion/Continuation Notice as to all Lenders by giving notice to Administrative Agent of such rescission on the date on which the Affected Lender gives notice of its determination as described above. Except as provided in the immediately preceding sentence, nothing in this Section 2.33(b) shall affect the obligation of any Lender other than an Affected Lender to make or maintain Loans as, or to convert Loans to, LIBOR Rate Loans in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

(c) Compensation for Breakage or Non Commencement of Interest Periods. Borrowers shall compensate each Lender, upon written request by such Lender, for all reasonable losses, expenses and liabilities (including any interest paid by such Lender to lenders of funds borrowed by it to make or carry its LIBOR Rate Loans and any loss, expense or liability sustained by such Lender in connection with the liquidation or re-employment of such funds) which such Lender may sustain: (i) if for any reason a borrowing of any LIBOR Rate Loan does not occur on a date specified therefor in a Funding Notice or a telephonic request for borrowing, or a conversion to or continuation of any LIBOR Rate Loan does not occur on a date specified therefor in a Conversion/Continuation Notice or a telephonic request for conversion or continuation; (ii) if any prepayment or other principal payment or any conversion of any of its LIBOR Rate Loans occurs on a date prior to the last day of an Interest Period applicable to that Loan; or (iii) if any prepayment of any of its LIBOR Rate Loans is not made on any date specified in a notice of prepayment given by Borrower Representative.

 

(d) Booking of LIBOR Rate Loans. Any Lender may make, carry or transfer LIBOR Rate Loans at, to, or for the account of any of its branch offices or the office of an Affiliate of such Lender.

 

(e) Assumptions Concerning Funding of LIBOR Rate Loans. Calculation of all amounts payable to a Lender under this Section 2.33 and under Sections 2.34 and 2.35 shall be made as though such Lender had actually funded each of its relevant LIBOR Rate Loans through the purchase of a LIBOR deposit bearing interest at the rate obtained pursuant to clause (i) of the definition of LIBOR Rate in an amount equal to the amount of such LIBOR Rate Loan and having a maturity comparable to the relevant Interest Period and through the transfer of such LIBOR deposit from an offshore office of such Lender to a domestic office of such Lender in the United States of America; provided, however, each Lender may fund each of its LIBOR Rate Loans in any manner it sees fit and the foregoing assumptions shall be utilized only for the purposes of calculating amounts payable under this Section 2.33 and under Sections 2.34 and 2.35.

 

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(f) LIBOR Rate Replacement.

 

(i)  Benchmark Replacement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, if a Benchmark Transition Event or an Early Opt-in Election, as applicable, and its related Benchmark Replacement Date have occurred prior to the Reference Time in respect of any setting of the then-current Benchmark, then (x) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (1) or (2) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement” for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of such Benchmark setting and subsequent Benchmark settings, without any amendment or further action or consent of any other party hereto or to any other Loan Document, and (y) if a Benchmark Replacement is determined in accordance with clause (3) of the definition of “Benchmark Replacement” for such Benchmark Replacement Date, such Benchmark Replacement will replace such Benchmark for all purposes hereunder and under any Loan Document in respect of any Benchmark setting that occurs more than five (5) Business Days after the date notice of such Benchmark Replacement is provided to the Lenders, without any amendment or further action or consent of any other party hereto or to any other Loan Document, so long as the Administrative Agent has not received, by such time, written notice of objection to such Benchmark Replacement from Lenders comprising the Requisite Class Lenders of each Class. Borrower shall pay all out-of-pocket costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with the negotiation or enforcement of the terms hereof or any related matters contemplated in this Section 2.33(f). For purposes of this Section, any interest rate hedging agreement related to the loan evidenced hereby shall be excluded from the definition of a “Loan Document.” The parties hereto acknowledge that a Benchmark Transition Event has occurred with respect to the LIBOR Base Rate with the public announcements on March 5, 2021, by the ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) and the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), that the IBA will permanently cease to publish all remaining tenors of the LIBOR Base Rate on June 30, 2023, for which the related Benchmark Replacement Date is anticipated to be June 30, 2023.

 

(ii)  Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes. In connection with the implementation and administration of a Benchmark Replacement, the Administrative Agent will have the right to make Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes from time to time and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in any other Loan Document, any amendments implementing such Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes will become effective without any further action or consent of the Borrower or any other party hereto or to any other Loan Documents. The Administrative Agent shall not be liable to any party hereto for any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes it makes in good faith.

 

(iii)  Notices; Standards for Decisions and Determinations. The Administrative Agent will provide notification to the Borrower Representative (which may at the Administrative Agent’s discretion be electronic, part of a billing statement, a general notice to customers or other communication) and the Lenders of the implementation of any Benchmark Replacement and the effectiveness of any Benchmark Replacement Conforming Changes within a reasonable time prior to such implementation and effectiveness, as applicable. Any determination, decision or election that may be made by the Administrative Agent or, if applicable, any Lender (or group of Lenders) pursuant to this Section, including, without limitation, any determination with respect to a tenor, rate or adjustment or of the occurrence or non-occurrence of an event, circumstance or date and any decision to take or refrain from taking any action or any selection, will be conclusive and binding on all parties hereto absent manifest error, and may be made in its or their sole discretion and without consent from any other party hereto or to any other Loan Document, except, in each case, as expressly required pursuant to this Section and shall not be a basis of any claim of liability of any kind or nature by any party hereto, all such claims being hereby waived individually by each party hereto.

 

(iv)  Unavailability of Tenor of Benchmark. At any time (including in connection with the implementation of a Benchmark Replacement), (i) if the then-current Benchmark is a term rate (including Term SOFR or the LIBOR Base Rate), then the Administrative Agent may remove any tenor that is unavailable or non-representative for Benchmark (including Benchmark Replacement) settings and (ii) the Administrative Agent may reinstate any such previously removed tenor for Benchmark (including Benchmark Replacement) settings.

 

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(v)  Benchmark Unavailability Period. Upon the Borrower’s receipt of notice of the commencement of a Benchmark Unavailability Period, the Borrower may revoke (as applicable) any request for a LIBOR Rate borrowing or, conversion to or continuation of LIBOR Rate Loans to be made, converted or continued during any Benchmark Unavailability Period and, failing that, the Borrower will be deemed to have converted any such request into a request for a borrowing of or conversion to a loan that shall accrue interest at the Base Rate. During any Benchmark Unavailability Period or at any time that a tenor for the then-current Benchmark is not an Available Tenor, the component of Base Rate based upon the then-current Benchmark or such tenor for such Benchmark, as applicable, will not be used in any determination of Base Rate.

 

Section 2.34 Compensation For Increased Costs.

 

If any Change in Law shall:

 

(i) impose, modify or deem applicable any reserve, special deposit, compulsory loan, insurance charge or similar requirement against assets of, deposits with or for the account of, or credit extended or participated in by, any Lender (except any reserve requirement reflected in the LIBOR Rate) or any Issuing Bank;

 

(ii) subject any Recipient to any Taxes (other than (A) Indemnified Taxes, (B) Taxes described in clauses (b) through (d) of the definition of Excluded Taxes and (C) Connection Income Taxes) on its loans, loan principal, letters of credit, commitments, or other obligations, or its deposits, reserves, other liabilities or capital attributable thereto; or

 

(iii) impose on any Lender or any Issuing Bank or the London interbank market any other condition, cost or expense (other than Taxes) affecting this Agreement or Loans made by such Lender or any Letter of Credit or participation therein;

 

and the result of any of the foregoing shall be to increase the cost to such Lender or such other Recipient of making, converting to, continuing or maintaining any Loan or of maintaining its obligation to make any such Loan, or to increase the cost to such Lender, such Issuing Bank or such other Recipient of participating in, issuing or maintaining any Letter of Credit (or of maintaining its obligation to participate in or to issue any Letter of Credit), or to reduce the amount of any sum received or receivable by such Lender, such Issuing Bank or other Recipient hereunder (whether of principal, interest or any other amount) then, upon request of such Lender, such Issuing Bank or other Recipient, Borrowers will pay to such Lender, Issuing Bank or other Recipient, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender, Issuing Bank or other Recipient, as the case may be, for such additional costs incurred or reduction suffered.

 

Section 2.35 Capital Requirements; Certificates for Reimbursement; Delay in Requests.

 

(a) Capital Requirements. If any Lender or any Issuing Bank determines that any Change in Law affecting such Lender or Issuing Bank or any lending office of such Lender or such Lender’s or such Issuing Bank’s holding company, if any, regarding capital or liquidity requirements, has or would have the effect of reducing the rate of return on such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s capital or on the capital of such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s holding company, if any, as a consequence of this Agreement, the Commitments of such Lender or the Loans made by, or participations in Letters of Credit or Swing Line Loans held by, such Lender, or the Letters of Credit issued by such Issuing Bank, to a level below that which such Lender or such Issuing Bank or such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s holding company could have achieved but for such Change in Law (taking into consideration such Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s policies and the policies of such Lender’s or such Issuing Bank’s holding company with respect to capital adequacy), then from time to time Borrowers will pay to such Lender or such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, such additional amount or amounts as will compensate such Lender or such Issuing Bank or such Lender’s or such Issuing Bank’s holding company for any such reduction suffered.

 

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(b) Certificates for Reimbursement. A certificate of a Lender or Issuing Bank setting forth the amount or amounts necessary to compensate such Lender or Issuing Bank or its holding company, as the case may be, as specified in Section 2.34 or Section 2.35 and delivered to Borrower Representative, shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Borrowers shall pay such Lender or such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, the amount shown as due on any such certificate within ten (10) days after receipt thereof.

 

(c) Delay in Requests. Failure or delay on the part of any Lender or Issuing Bank to demand compensation pursuant to Section 2.34 or Section 2.35 shall not constitute a waiver of such Lender’s or such Issuing Bank’s right to demand such compensation; provided that Borrowers shall not be required to compensate a Lender or an Issuing Bank pursuant to Section 2.34 or Section 2.35 for any increased costs incurred or reductions suffered more than nine months prior to the date that such Lender or such Issuing Bank, as the case may be, notifies Borrower Representative of the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions, and of such Lender’s or such Issuing Bank’s intention to claim compensation therefor (except that, if the Change in Law giving rise to such increased costs or reductions is retroactive, then the nine-month period referred to above shall be extended to include the period of retroactive effect thereof).

 

Section 2.36 Taxes.

 

(a)  Issuing Bank. For purposes of this Section 2.36, the term “Lender” includes any Issuing Bank.

 

(b)  Payments Free of Taxes. Any and all payments by or on account of any obligation of any Loan Party under any Loan Document shall be made without deduction or withholding for any Taxes, except as required by applicable law. If any applicable law (as determined in the good faith discretion of an applicable Withholding Agent) requires the deduction or withholding of any Tax from any such payment by a Withholding Agent, then the applicable Withholding Agent shall be entitled to make such deduction or withholding and shall timely pay the full amount deducted or withheld to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law and, if such Tax is an Indemnified Tax, then the sum payable by the applicable Loan Party shall be increased as necessary so that after such deduction or withholding has been made (including such deductions and withholdings applicable to additional sums payable under this Section) the applicable Recipient receives an amount equal to the sum it would have received had no such deduction or withholding been made.

 

(c)  Payment of Other Taxes by Borrowers. The Loan Parties shall timely pay to the relevant Governmental Authority in accordance with applicable law, or at the option of Administrative Agent timely reimburse it for the payment of, any Other Taxes.

 

(d)  Indemnification by Loan Parties. The Loan Parties shall jointly and severally indemnify each Recipient, within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for the full amount of any Indemnified Taxes (including Indemnified Taxes imposed or asserted on or attributable to amounts payable under this Section) payable or paid by such Recipient or required to be withheld or deducted from a payment to such Recipient and any reasonable expenses arising therefrom or with respect thereto, whether or not such Indemnified 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 Borrower Representative by a Lender (with a copy to Administrative Agent), or by Administrative Agent on its own behalf or on behalf of a Lender, shall be conclusive absent manifest error.

 

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(e) Indemnification by the Lenders. Each Lender shall severally indemnify Administrative Agent, within ten (10) days after demand therefor, for (i) any Indemnified Taxes attributable to such Lender (but only to the extent that a Loan Party has not already indemnified Administrative Agent for such Indemnified Taxes and without limiting the obligation of the Loan Parties to do so), (ii) any Taxes attributable to such Lender’s failure to comply with the provisions of Section 10.06 relating to the maintenance of a Participant Register and (iii) any Excluded Taxes attributable to such Lender, in each case, that are payable or paid by Administrative 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 Administrative Agent shall be conclusive absent manifest error. Each Lender hereby authorizes Administrative 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 Administrative Agent to the Lender from any other source against any amount due to Administrative Agent under this paragraph (e).

 

(f)  Evidence of Payments. As soon as practicable after any payment of Taxes by any Loan Party to a Governmental Authority pursuant to this Section 2.36, such Loan Party shall deliver to Administrative Agent the original or a certified copy of a receipt issued by such Governmental Authority evidencing such payment, a copy of the return reporting such payment or other evidence of such payment reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent.

 

(g)  Status of Lenders.

 

(i) Any Lender that is entitled to an exemption from or reduction of withholding Tax with respect to payments made under any Loan Document shall deliver to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent, at the time or times reasonably requested by Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent, such properly completed and executed documentation reasonably requested by Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent as will permit such payments to be made without withholding or at a reduced rate of withholding. In addition, any Lender, if reasonably requested by Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent, shall deliver such other documentation prescribed by applicable law or reasonably requested by Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent as will enable Borrowers or Administrative Agent to determine whether or not such Lender is subject to backup withholding or information reporting requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding two sentences, the completion, execution and submission of such documentation (other than such documentation set forth in Section 2.36(g)(ii)(A), (ii)(B) and (ii)(D) below) shall not be required if in the Lender’s reasonable judgment such completion, execution or submission would subject such Lender to any material unreimbursed cost or expense or would materially prejudice the legal or commercial position of such Lender.

 

(ii)  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,

 

(A)  any Lender that is a U.S. Person shall deliver to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent on or prior to the date on which such Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent), executed copies of IRS Form W-9 certifying that such Lender is exempt from U.S. federal backup withholding Tax;

 

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(B)  any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or about the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent), whichever of the following is applicable:

 

(1)  in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party (x) with respect to payments of interest under any Loan Document, executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable, establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the “interest” article of such tax treaty and (y) with respect to any other applicable payments under any Loan Document, IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable, establishing an exemption from, or reduction of, U.S. federal withholding Tax pursuant to the “business profits” or “other income” article of such tax treaty;

 

(2)  executed originals of IRS Form W-8ECI;

 

(3)  in the case of a Foreign Lender claiming the benefits of the exemption for portfolio interest under Section 881(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, (x) a certificate to the effect that such Foreign Lender is not a “bank” within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, a “10 percent shareholder” of Borrowers within the meaning of Section 881(c)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a “controlled foreign corporation” related to the Borrowers as described in Section 881(c)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code (a “U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate”) and (y) executed copies of IRS Form W-8BEN or IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable; or

 

(4)  to the extent a Foreign Lender is not the beneficial owner, executed copies of IRS Form W-8IMY, accompanied by IRS Form W-8ECI, IRS Form W-8BEN, IRS Form W-8BEN-E, as applicable, a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate, IRS Form W-9, and/or other certification documents from each beneficial owner, as applicable; provided that if the Foreign Lender is a partnership and one or more direct or indirect partners of such Foreign Lender are claiming the portfolio interest exemption, such Foreign Lender may provide a U.S. Tax Compliance Certificate on behalf of each such direct and indirect partner;

 

(C)  any Foreign Lender shall, to the extent it is legally entitled to do so, deliver to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent (in such number of copies as shall be requested by the recipient) on or about the date on which such Foreign Lender becomes a Lender under this Agreement (and from time to time thereafter upon the reasonable request of Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent), executed copies of any other form prescribed by applicable law as a basis for claiming exemption from or a reduction in U.S. federal withholding Tax, duly completed, together with such supplementary documentation as may be prescribed by applicable law to permit Borrowers or Administrative Agent to determine the withholding or deduction required to be made; and

 

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(D)  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 (including those contained in Section 1471(b) or 1472(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable), such Lender shall deliver to Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent at the time or times prescribed by law and at such time or times reasonably requested by Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent such documentation prescribed by applicable law (including as prescribed by Section 1471(b)(3)(C)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code) and such additional documentation reasonably requested by Borrower Representative or Administrative Agent as may be necessary for Borrowers and Administrative 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, if any, to deduct and withhold from such payment. Solely for purposes of this clause (D), “FATCA” shall include any amendments made to FATCA after the date of this Agreement.

 

Each Lender agrees that if any form or certification it previously delivered expires or becomes obsolete or inaccurate in any respect, it shall update such form or certification or promptly notify Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent in writing of its legal inability to do so.

 

(h)  Treatment of Certain Refunds. If any party determines, in its sole discretion exercised in good faith, that it has received a refund of any Taxes as to which it has been indemnified pursuant to this Section 2.36 (including by the payment of additional amounts pursuant to this Section 2.36), it shall pay to the indemnifying party an amount equal to such refund (but only to the extent of indemnity payments made under this Section with respect to the Taxes giving rise to such refund), net of all out-of-pocket expenses (including Taxes) of such indemnified party and without interest (other than any interest paid by the relevant Governmental Authority with respect to such refund). Such indemnifying party, upon the request of such indemnified party, shall repay to such indemnified party the amount paid over pursuant to this paragraph (h) (plus any penalties, interest or other charges imposed by the relevant Governmental Authority) in the event that such indemnified party is required to repay such refund to such Governmental Authority. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this paragraph (h), in no event will the indemnified party be required to pay any amount to an indemnifying party pursuant to this paragraph (h) the payment of which would place the indemnified party in a less favorable net after-Tax position than the indemnified party would have been in if the Tax subject to indemnification and giving rise to such refund had not been deducted, withheld or otherwise imposed and the indemnification payments or additional amounts with respect to such Tax had never been paid. This paragraph shall not be construed to require any indemnified party to make available its Tax returns (or any other information relating to its Taxes that it deems confidential) to the indemnifying party or any other Person.

 

(i)  Survival. Each party’s obligations under this Section 2.36 shall survive the resignation or replacement of Administrative Agent or any assignment of rights by, or the replacement of, a Lender, the termination of the Commitments, the expiration or cancellation of all Letters of Credit and the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations under any Loan Document.

 

Section 2.37 Mitigation Obligations; Replacement of Lenders.

 

(a) Designation of a Different Lending Office. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 2.34 or Section 2.35, or requires Borrowers to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section  2.36, then such Lender shall (at the request of Borrower Representative) use reasonable efforts to designate a different lending office for funding or booking its Loans hereunder or to assign its rights and obligations hereunder to another of its offices, branches or affiliates, if, in the judgment of such Lender, such designation or assignment (i) would eliminate or reduce amounts payable pursuant to Section 2.34, Section 2.35 or Section 2.36 as the case may be, in the future, and (ii) would not subject such Lender to any unreimbursed cost or expense and would not otherwise be disadvantageous to such Lender. Borrowers hereby agree to pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by any Lender in connection with any such designation or assignment.

 

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(b) Replacement of Lenders. If any Lender requests compensation under Section 2.34 or Section 2.35, or if Borrowers are required to pay any Indemnified Taxes or additional amounts to any Lender or any Governmental Authority for the account of any Lender pursuant to Section 2.36 and, in each case, such Lender has declined or is unable to designate a different lending office in accordance with Section 2.37(a), or if any Lender is a Defaulting Lender or a Non-Consenting Lender, then Borrowers may, at their sole expense and effort, upon notice to such Lender and Administrative Agent, require such Lender to assign and delegate, without recourse (in accordance with and subject to the restrictions contained in, and consents required by, Section 10.06), all of its interests, rights (other than its existing rights to payments pursuant to Section 2.34, Section 2.35 or Section 2.36) and obligations under this Agreement and the related Loan Documents to an Eligible Assignee that shall assume such obligations (which assignee may be another Lender, if a Lender accepts such assignment); provided that:

 

(i) Borrowers shall have paid to Administrative Agent the assignment fee specified in Section 10.06;

 

(ii) such Lender shall have received payment of an amount equal to the outstanding principal of its Loans and participations in Letters of Credit, accrued interest thereon, accrued fees and all other amounts payable to it hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (including any amounts under Section 2.33(c)) from the assignee (to the extent of such outstanding principal and accrued interest and fees) or Borrowers (in the case of all other amounts);

 

(iii) in the case of any such assignment resulting from a claim for compensation under Section 2.34 or Section 2.35 or payments required to be made pursuant to Section 2.36, such assignment will result in a reduction in such compensation or payments thereafter;

 

(iv) such assignment does not conflict with applicable law; and

 

(v) in the case of any assignment resulting from a Lender becoming a Non-Consenting Lender, the applicable assignee shall have consented to the applicable amendment, waiver or consent.

 

A Lender shall not be required to make any such assignment or delegation if, prior thereto, as a result of a waiver by such Lender or otherwise, the circumstances entitling Borrowers to require such assignment and delegation cease to apply.

 

Section 2.38 Cash Collateral.

 

(a)  Obligation to Cash Collateralize. At any time that there shall exist a Defaulting Lender, within one (1) Business Day following the written request of Administrative Agent or any Issuing Bank (with a copy to Administrative Agent) Borrowers shall Cash Collateralize the Issuing Banks’ Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender (determined after giving effect to Section 2.39(a)(iv) and any Cash Collateral provided by such Defaulting Lender) in an amount not less than the Minimum Collateral Amount.

 

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(b) Grant of Security Interest. Each Borrower, and to the extent provided by any Defaulting Lender, such Defaulting Lender, hereby grants to Administrative Agent, for the benefit of the Issuing Banks, and agrees to maintain, a First Priority security interest in all such Cash Collateral as security for the Defaulting Lenders’ obligation to fund participations in respect of Letters of Credit, to be applied pursuant to clause (c) below. If at any time Administrative Agent determines that Cash Collateral is subject to any right or claim of any Person other than Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and the Issuing Banks as herein provided, or that the total amount of such Cash Collateral is less than the Minimum Collateral Amount, Borrowers will, promptly upon demand by Administrative Agent, pay or provide to Administrative Agent additional Cash Collateral in an amount sufficient to eliminate such deficiency (after giving effect to any Cash Collateral provided by the Defaulting Lender).

 

(c) Application. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Cash Collateral provided under this Section 2.38 or Section 2.39 in respect of Letters of Credit shall be applied to the satisfaction of the Defaulting Lender’s obligation to fund participations in respect of Letters of Credit (including, as to Cash Collateral provided by a Defaulting Lender, any interest accrued on such obligation) for which the Cash Collateral was so provided, prior to any other application of such property as may otherwise be provided for herein.

 

(d) Termination of Requirement. Cash Collateral (or the appropriate portion thereof) provided to reduce any Issuing Bank’s Fronting Exposure shall no longer be required to be held as Cash Collateral pursuant to this Section 2.38 following (i) the elimination of the applicable Fronting Exposure (including by the termination of Defaulting Lender status of the applicable Lender), or (ii) the determination by Administrative Agent and each Issuing Bank that there exists excess Cash Collateral; provided that, subject to Section 2.39 the Person providing Cash Collateral and each Issuing Bank may agree that Cash Collateral shall be held to support future anticipated Fronting Exposure or other obligations and provided further that to the extent that such Cash Collateral was provided by Borrowers, such Cash Collateral shall remain subject to the security interest granted pursuant to the Loan Documents.

 

Section 2.39 Defaulting Lenders.

 

(a) Defaulting Lender Adjustments. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, if any Lender becomes a Defaulting Lender, then, until such time as such Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law:

 

(i) Waivers and Amendments. Such Defaulting Lender’s right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent with respect to this Agreement shall be restricted as set forth in the definition of Requisite Lenders and Requisite Class Lenders and Section 10.04.

 

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(ii) Defaulting Lender Waterfall. Any payment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts received by Administrative Agent for the account of such Defaulting Lender (whether voluntary or mandatory, at maturity, pursuant to Article VIII or otherwise) or received by Administrative Agent from a Defaulting Lender pursuant to Section 10.03 shall be applied at such time or times as may be determined by Administrative Agent as follows: first, to the payment of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to Administrative Agent hereunder; second, to the payment on a pro rata basis of any amounts owing by such Defaulting Lender to any Issuing Bank or Swing Line Lender hereunder; third, to Cash Collateralize the Issuing Banks’ Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender in accordance with Section 2.38; fourth, as Borrower Representative may request (so long as no Default or Event of Default exists), 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 Administrative Agent; fifth, if so determined by Administrative Agent and Borrower Representative, to be held in a Deposit Account and released pro rata in order to (x) satisfy such Defaulting Lender’s potential future funding obligations with respect to Loans under this Agreement and (y) Cash Collateralize the Issuing Banks’ future Fronting Exposure with respect to such Defaulting Lender with respect to future Letters of Credit issued under this Agreement, in accordance with Section 2.38; sixth, to the payment of any amounts owing to the Lenders, the Issuing Banks or Swing Line Lenders as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by any Lender, the Issuing Banks or Swing Line Lenders against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement; seventh, so long as no Default or Event of Default exists, to the payment of any amounts owing to Borrowers as a result of any judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction obtained by Borrowers against such Defaulting Lender as a result of such Defaulting Lender's breach of its obligations under this Agreement; and eighth, to such Defaulting Lender or as otherwise directed by a court of competent jurisdiction; provided that if (x) such payment is a payment of the principal amount of any Loans or payments made with respect to a drawing under a Letter of Credit in respect of which such Defaulting Lender has not fully funded its appropriate share, and (y) such Loans were made or the related Letters of Credit were issued at a time when the conditions set forth in Section 3.02 were satisfied or waived, such payment shall be applied solely to pay the Loans of, and payments made with respect to a drawn Letter of Credit owed to, all Non-Defaulting Lenders on a pro rata basis prior to being applied to the payment of any Loans of, or payments made with respect to a drawn Letter of Credit owed to, such Defaulting Lender until such time as all Loans and funded and unfunded participations in outstanding Letters of Credit or unreimbursed drawing under any Letter of Credit and Swing Line Loans are held by the Lenders pro rata in accordance with the Commitments under the applicable facility without giving effect to Section 2.39(a)(iv). Any payments, prepayments or other amounts paid or payable to a Defaulting Lender that are applied (or held) to pay amounts owed by a Defaulting Lender or to post Cash Collateral pursuant to this Section 2.39(a)(ii) shall be deemed paid to and redirected by such Defaulting Lender, and each Lender irrevocably consents hereto.

 

(iii) Certain Fees.

 

(A)  No Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive any Revolving Commitment Fee for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender.

 

(B) Each Defaulting Lender shall be entitled to receive fees pursuant to Section 2.23(a)(ii) for any period during which that Lender is a Defaulting Lender only to the extent allocable to its Applicable Percentage of the stated amount of Letters of Credit for which it has provided Cash Collateral pursuant to Section 2.38.

 

(C) With respect to any fees not required to be paid to any Defaulting Lender pursuant to clauses (A) and (B) above, Borrowers shall (x) pay to each Non-Defaulting Lender that portion of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender with respect to such Defaulting Lender’s participation in Swing Line Loans, outstanding Letters of Credit or unreimbursed drawings under any Letter of Credit that has been reallocated to such Non-Defaulting Lender pursuant to clause (iv) below, (y) pay to each Issuing Bank and Swing Line Lender, as applicable, the amount of any such fee otherwise payable to such Defaulting Lender to the extent allocable to such Issuing Bank’s or Swing Line Lender’s Fronting Exposure to such Defaulting Lender, and (z) not be required to pay the remaining amount of any such fee.

 

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(iv) Reallocation of Participations to Reduce Fronting Exposure. All or any part of such Defaulting Lender’s participation in outstanding Letters of Credit or unreimbursed drawing under any Letter of Credit and Swing Line Loans shall be reallocated among the Non-Defaulting Lenders holding Revolving Commitments in accordance with their respective Applicable Percentages (calculated without regard to such Defaulting Lender’s Revolving Commitment) but only to the extent that such reallocation does not cause the aggregate Revolving Exposure of any Non-Defaulting Lender to exceed such Non-Defaulting Lender’s Revolving Commitment. Subject to Section 10.21, no reallocation hereunder shall constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder against a Defaulting Lender arising from that Lender having become a Defaulting Lender, including any claim of a Non-Defaulting Lender as a result of such Non-Defaulting Lender’s increased exposure following such reallocation.

 

(v) Cash Collateral, Repayment of Swing Line Loans. If the reallocation described in clause (iv) above cannot, or can only partially, be effected, Borrowers shall, without prejudice to any right or remedy available to it hereunder or under law, (x) first, prepay Swing Line Loans in an amount equal to the Swing Line Lenders’ Fronting Exposure and (y) second, Cash Collateralize the Issuing Banks’ Fronting Exposure in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 2.38.

 

(b) Defaulting Lender Cure. If Borrower Representative, Administrative Agent and each Swing Line Lender and each Issuing Bank agree in writing that a Lender is no longer a Defaulting Lender, Administrative Agent will so notify the parties hereto, whereupon as of the effective date specified in such notice and subject to any conditions set forth therein (which may include arrangements with respect to any Cash Collateral), that Lender will, to the extent applicable, purchase at par that portion of outstanding Loans of the other Lenders or take such other actions as Administrative Agent may determine to be necessary to cause the Loans and funded and unfunded participations in Letters of Credit and Swing Line Loans to be held pro rata by the Lenders in accordance with the Commitments under the applicable facility (without giving effect to Section 2.39(a)(iv)), whereupon such Lender will cease to be a Defaulting Lender; provided that no adjustments will be made retroactively with respect to fees accrued or payments made by or on behalf of Borrowers while that Lender was a Defaulting Lender; and provided, further, that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no change hereunder from Defaulting Lender to Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender’s having been a Defaulting Lender.

 

(c) New Swing Line Loans/Letters of Credit. So long as any Lender is a Defaulting Lender, (i) the Swing Line Lender shall not be required to fund any Swing Line Loans unless it is satisfied that it will have no Fronting Exposure after giving effect to such Swing Line Loan and (ii) no Issuing Bank shall be required to issue, extend, increase, reinstate or renew any Letter of Credit unless it is satisfied that it will have no Fronting Exposure after giving effect thereto.

 

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Section 2.40 Acknowledgement of Joint and Several Liability

 

(a) Each of the Borrowers acknowledges and agrees that (i) it is a co-borrower hereunder and shall be jointly and severally, with the other Borrowers, directly and primarily liable for the Obligations regardless of which Borrower actually receives Loans or other extensions of credit hereunder or the amount of such Loans or other extensions of credit received or the manner in which the Administrative Agent and/or any Lender or Issuing Bank accounts for such Loans or other extensions of credit on its books and records, (ii) each of the Borrowers shall have the obligations of co-maker and shall be primary obligors with respect to all Loans, the Letters of Credit and the other Obligations, it being agreed that such extensions of credit to each Borrower inure to the benefit of all Borrowers, and (iii) the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders and Issuing Bank is relying on such joint and several liability of the Borrowers as co-makers in extending the Loans and issuing the Letters of Credit hereunder. Each Borrower’s obligations with respect to Loans made to it or with respect to any Letters of Credit issued for its account, and each Borrower’s obligations arising as a result of the joint and several liability of the Borrowers hereunder, with respect to Loans made to the other Borrower hereunder or with respect to any Letters of Credit issued for the account of any other Borrower hereunder, shall be separate and distinct obligations, but all such Obligations shall be primary obligations of each Borrower. Each Borrower hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agrees that upon default in the payment when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of any principal of, or interest on, any Obligation payable by it to the Lender, it will forthwith pay the same, without notice of demand.

 

(b) Each Borrower’s obligations arising as a result of the joint and several liability of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to Obligations of the other Borrowers hereunder shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be unconditional irrespective of (i) the validity or enforceability, avoidance or subordination of the Obligations of the other Borrowers or other document evidencing all or any part of the Obligations of the other Borrowers, (ii) the absence of any attempt to collect the Obligations from any other Borrower, or any other security therefor, or the absence of any other action to enforce the same, (iii) the waiver, consent, extension, forbearance or granting of any indulgence by the Administrative Agent or any Lender or Issuing Bank with respect to any provision of any instrument evidencing the Obligations of any other Borrower, or any part thereof, or any other agreement now or hereafter executed by any other Borrower and delivered to the Administrative Agent or any Lender or Issuing Bank, (iv) the failure by the Administrative Agent or any Lender or Issuing Lender to take any steps to perfect and maintain its security interest in, or to preserve its rights to, any security for the Obligations of any other Borrower, (v) any borrowing or grant of a security interest by any other Borrower, as debtors-in-possession under Section 364 of the Bankruptcy Code or any other Debtor Relief Law, (vi) the disallowance of all or any portion of the Administrative Agent’s or any Lender’s or Issuing Bank’s claim(s) for the repayment of the Obligations of any other Borrower under Section 502 of the Bankruptcy Code or any other Debtor Relief Law, or (vii) any other circumstances which might constitute a legal or equitable discharge or defense of any other Borrower other than payment in full of the Obligations.

 

(c) With respect to each Borrower’s obligations arising as a result of the joint and several liability of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to Obligations of any of the other Borrowers hereunder, each Borrower waives, until the payment in full of the Obligations, any right to enforce any right of subrogation or any remedy which the Administrative Agent or any Lender now has or may hereafter have against such Borrower, any endorser or any guarantor of all or any part of the Obligations, and any benefit of, and any right to participate in, any security or collateral given to the Administrative Agent or any Lender to secure payment of the Obligations.

 

(d) No payment or payments made by any of the Borrowers or any other Person or received or collected by the Administrative Agent or any Lender or Issuing Bank from any of the Borrowers or any other Person by virtue of any action or proceeding or any set-off or appropriation or application at any time or from time to time in reduction of or in payment of the Obligations shall be deemed (except to the extent Obligations are paid in full) to modify, release or otherwise affect the liability of any Borrower under this Agreement, which shall remain liable for the Obligations until the payment in full of all Obligations

 

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Section 2.41 Borrower Representative

 

Each of the Borrowers hereby appoints Borrower Representative as, and Borrower Representative shall act under this Agreement as, the agent, attorney-in-fact and legal representative of the Borrowers for all purposes hereunder, including requesting Loans and Letters of Credit and receiving account statements and other notices and communications to Borrowers (or any of them) from Administrative Agent or any Lender. Accordingly, the parties agree that any and all actions to be taken hereunder by Borrowers may be taken by Borrower Representative for and on behalf of Borrowers, and any and all notices and communications permitted or required to be made by Administrative Agent or any Lender hereunder to Borrowers, shall be deemed made to each of Borrowers if delivered to Borrower Representative. The Administrative Agent and each Lender and other Agent may rely, and shall be fully protected in relying, on any Notice, request for a Letter of Credit, disbursement instruction, report, information or any other notice or communication made or given by Borrower Representative or any Borrower, whether in its own name, on behalf of any other Borrower or on behalf of “Borrowers”, and none of Administrative Agent, any Lender or other Agent shall have any obligation to make any inquiry or request any confirmation from or on behalf of any other Borrower as to the binding effect on it of any such notice, request, instruction, report, information, other notice or communications. Borrower Representative or any other Borrower may from time to time tender to Administrative Agent and the Lenders, representations or performance of covenants hereunder and take actions in respect of other matters on behalf of Borrowers, and any such representations, performance or actions by Borrower Representative or any Borrower, shall be conclusively deemed done with the authorization of and on behalf of the other Borrowers, as the circumstances and the specific action taken may indicate. Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders may in all cases rely on communications from, and representations and actions taken by, Borrower Representative or any other Borrower as though given, delivered, made or taken by or from the Borrowers, and all such communications, representations and actions shall be binding upon each Borrower on whose behalf such communications, representations or actions were purportedly taken by such other Borrower.

 

ARTICLE III

 

CONDITIONS PRECEDENT

 

Section 3.01 Conditions to Initial Funding. The obligations of the Lenders to make Loans and the obligation of the Issuing Bank to issue any Letter of Credit hereunder, shall not become effective until the date on which each of the following conditions is satisfied (or waived in accordance with Section 10.04):

 

(a) Loan Documents. Administrative Agent shall have received sufficient copies of each Loan Document executed and delivered by each applicable party thereto for each Lender including the following Loan Documents (in each case, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent):

 

(i) counterparts of this Agreement duly executed by each of the parties hereto;

 

(ii) Notes duly executed by Borrowers, payable to each Lender requesting a Note in accordance with Section 2.18 hereof;

 

(iii) the Pledge and Security Agreement duly executed by each of the parties initially to be party thereto;

 

(iv) the Collateral Assignment of Acquisition Documents with respect to the Closing Date Acquisition;

 

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(v) IP Security Agreements executed by the applicable Loan Parties as may be required in accordance with the terms of the Pledge and Security Agreement;

 

(vi) [reserved];

 

(vii) Landlord Collateral Access Agreements with respect to all Leasehold Properties;

 

(viii) Control Agreements with respect to all Deposit Accounts and securities accounts of Borrowers and each Guarantor to the extent required by Section 5.13 hereof; and

 

(ix)  a duly executed Closing Date Certificate, together with all attachments thereto;

 

(x) a Solvency Certificate with respect to Borrowers and with respect to the Loan Parties taken as a whole (in each case, after giving effect to the Transactions);

 

(xi) [reserved]; and

 

(xii) such other documents and agreements as Administrative Agent, or any Lender through Administrative Agent, may reasonably request (including, without limitation, the other certificates and agreements required by the other paragraphs of this Section 3.01).

 

(b) Organizational Documents; Incumbency. Administrative Agent shall have received the following (in each case, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent) (i) a copy of the Organizational Documents, to the extent applicable, certified as of a recent date by the appropriate governmental official, each certified as true and complete by an Authorized Officer of the applicable Loan Party; (ii) signature and incumbency certificates of the officers of such Person executing the Loan Documents on behalf of each Loan Party to which it is a party; (iii) resolutions of the Board of Directors (or similar governing body) of each Loan Party approving and authorizing the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents to which it is a party or by which it or its assets may be bound as of the Closing Date, certified as of the Closing Date by its secretary or an assistant secretary as being in full force and effect without modification or amendment; and (iv) a good standing certificate or its equivalent from the applicable Governmental Authority of each Loan Party’s jurisdiction of incorporation, organization or formation and from each other jurisdiction with respect to which any such Loan Party is required to be qualified to do business as a foreign entity in such jurisdiction, in each case dated as of a recent date prior to the Closing Date.

 

(c) Fees and Expenses. Administrative Agent, its Affiliates and the Lenders shall have received payment of all fees, expenses and other amounts due and payable on or prior to the Closing Date, including reimbursement or payment of all out-of-pocket expenses (including reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of counsel to Administrative Agent) invoiced on or prior to the Closing Date.

 

(d) Collateral and Diligence Deliveries. Collateral Agent (on behalf of the Lenders) shall be reasonably satisfied that it shall have a perfected First Priority Lien and security interest in the Collateral following the Closing Date, and shall have received the following (in each case, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent):

 

(i) the Collateral Certificate duly executed by each Loan Party;

 

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(ii) UCC, tax Lien and judgment search results with respect to Borrowers and each other Loan Party from all appropriate jurisdictions and filing offices (including, without limitation with respect to Intellectual Property of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries) the results of which shall indicate that no Liens other than Permitted Liens (and Liens being released in accordance with the immediately following clause (iii)) are perfected with respect to the Collateral;

 

(iii)  pay-off letters, termination statements, canceled mortgages and the like required by Administrative Agent in connection with the removal of any Liens (other than Permitted Liens), including, without limitation, all tax Liens, against the assets of the Loan Parties (including against all assets acquired in connection with the Closing Date Acquisition);

 

(iv) UCC financing statements, delivery of all certificated securities and instruments pledged under the Pledge and Security Agreement, appropriate stock powers executed in blank, allonges and other appropriate endorsements and other documents related thereto;

 

(v) [reserved];

 

(vi) management contracts and non-compete agreements for executive management of Borrowers and Guarantors;

 

(vii) certified copies of all material governmental waivers and consents required in connection with consummation of the Transactions (including those referenced in clause (o) below); and

 

(viii) delivery of such other diligence related deliverables, possessory collateral, share certificates, blank stock transfer forms, notices of charge and/or assignment and other documents, instruments and agreements required by the terms of the Pledge and Security Agreement or otherwise reasonably requested by Collateral Agent.

 

(e) Financial Statements; Projections; Closing Covenants. Lenders shall have received the following (in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent):

 

(i)  the Historical Financial Statements (together with the certifications required in the definition thereof);

 

(ii)  a pro forma consolidated balance sheet and related statements of income and cash flows of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries (the “Pro Forma Financial Statements) as of and for the twelve month period ending on the last day of the most recently completed month ending at least 60 days prior to the Closing Date, prepared giving effect to the Transactions;

 

(iii)  the Projections; and

 

(iv) a certificate signed by a Financial Officer of Borrower Representative, setting forth in reasonable detail computations evidencing that: (A) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for the twelve month period ending as of the last day of the most recently ended Fiscal Quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the Closing Date (calculated on a pro forma basis giving effect to the Transactions), is not less than $25,000,000 and (B) the Total Leverage Ratio as of the Closing Date (for purposes of such pro forma calculation, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA shall be determined as of the last day of the most recently ended Fiscal Quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the Closing Date) is not greater than 2.25 to 1.00.

 

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(f) Equity Issuance. Administrative Agent shall have received evidence that Goedeker shall have received proceeds of no less than $167,000,000 from the issuance of the Capital Stock of Goedeker (the “Closing Date Equity Issuance”); provided, that if such proceeds result from the issuance of any preferred Capital Stock of Goedeker, the terms of such preferred Capital Stock shall be reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent.

 

(g) Refinancing. Administrative Agent shall have received payoff letters, termination statements, canceled mortgages and other lien releases required by the Administrative Agent in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent reflecting the payment in full and termination of any Indebtedness outstanding and not otherwise permitted by this Agreement including the release of all Liens other than Permitted Liens.

 

(h) Evidence of Insurance. Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate from Borrowers’ insurance broker or other evidence satisfactory to it that all insurance required to be maintained pursuant to Section 5.05 is in full force and effect and that Collateral Agent, for the benefit of Lenders has been named as additional insured and lender loss payee thereunder to the extent required under Section 5.05, including endorsements relating to the additional insured and lender loss payee provisions reasonably requested by Collateral Agent and, to the extent required by Collateral Agent, a collateral assignment of the business interruption insurance of the Loan Parties. Administrative Agent shall be satisfied with the amount, types, and terms and conditions of all insurance maintained by Borrowers and their Subsidiaries.

 

(i) Opinions of Counsel to Loan Parties. Administrative Agent and its counsel shall have received the following (and each Loan Party hereby instructs each such counsel to deliver such opinions to Administrative Agent and Lenders): executed copies of the favorable written opinions of Bevilacqua PLLC, counsel for the Loan Parties as to such matters as Administrative Agent may reasonably request, dated as of the Closing Date and otherwise in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent.

 

(j) No Material Adverse Change. There shall not have occurred a material adverse change in the business or condition (financial or otherwise) of (i) Goedeker and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (ii) any Guarantor Subsidiary and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in each case since December 31, 2020.

 

(k) Due Diligence Generally. The Agents shall have completed all due diligence on the Borrowers and their respective Subsidiaries the scope and results of which shall be satisfactory to such Agent, including, but not limited to, receipt and satisfactory review of (i) the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement, (ii) employment contracts for any Authorized Officer of any Loan Party, (iii) any management or similar agreement entered into by any Loan Party and (iv) a quality of earnings report with respect to the Closing Date Guarantors.

 

(l) No Litigation. There shall not exist any action, suit, investigation, litigation or proceeding, pending or threatened in any court or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority that, in the reasonable opinion of Administrative Agent, singly or in the aggregate, challenges the Transactions, the financing thereof or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, nor shall there be any litigation or investigation pending that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect upon the consummation of the Transactions.

 

(m) Funds Flow Statement. Administrative Agent shall have received a duly executed funds disbursement agreement with respect to the Transactions, together with a report setting forth the sources and uses of the proceeds of any Loan incurred on the Closing Date.

 

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(n) U.S. PATRIOT Act; Beneficial Ownership and Similar Disclosures. The Agents and the Lenders shall have received all documentation and other information required by such institution or its bank regulatory authorities under applicable “know your customer” and other terrorism and anti-money laundering rules and regulations, including without limitation the Act and the United Stated Executive Order No. 13224 on Terrorist Financing on or prior to the date which is five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date. At least five (5) Business Days prior to the Closing Date, any Loan Party that qualifies as a “legal entity customer” under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation shall deliver a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to Person.

 

(o) Transactions.

 

(i) Administrative Agent shall have received certified copies of the final executed Closing Date Acquisition Agreement and any escrow agreement, note, guaranty and other material agreement, instrument or document entered into in connection therewith (including all schedules, exhibits, amendments, supplements, modification, assignments and all other documents delivered pursuant thereto or in connection therewith), each of which shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent;

 

(ii) All conditions precedent to the Closing Date Acquisition set forth in the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement shall have been satisfied (without any amendment, modification or waiver of any condition that would be adverse to the Lenders without the consent of Administrative Agent) and the Closing Date Acquisition shall have been consummated in accordance with the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement (without any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision that would be adverse to the Lenders without the consent of Administrative Agent) and with all material requirements of law;

 

(iii) All Governmental Authorizations, shareholder and corporate consents and all material consents of other Persons, in each case that are necessary in connection with the Transactions and the other transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, shall have been obtained, and each of the foregoing shall be final and in full force and effect. All applicable waiting periods shall have expired without any action being taken or threatened by any competent authority which would restrain, prevent or otherwise impose adverse conditions on the Transactions or the other transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents or the financing thereof and no action, request for stay, petition for review or rehearing, reconsideration, or appeal with respect to any of the foregoing shall be pending, and the time for any applicable agency to take action to set aside its consent on its own motion shall have expired; and

 

(iv) Each other Transaction to be consummated on the Closing Date shall have been consummated (or shall substantially simultaneously be consummated) in accordance with the terms of the documents governing such transactions and otherwise in compliance with all requirements of law.

 

It is acknowledged and agreed that the documents and other deliverables referenced in Section 5.19 shall not be provided on the Closing Date but shall be delivered within the periods specified in Section 5.19 (or such longer periods as the Administrative Agent, in its reasonable discretion, shall have agreed). Each Lender, by delivering its signature page to this Agreement, shall be deemed to have acknowledged receipt of, and consented to and approved, each Loan Document and each other document required to be approved by any Agent or Lenders, as applicable, on the Closing Date.

 

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Section 3.02 Conditions to Each Credit Extension; Notices.

  

(a) Conditions Precedent. The obligation of each Lender to make any Loan, or Issuing Bank to issue any Letter of Credit, on any Credit Date, including the Closing Date, are subject to the satisfaction, or waiver in accordance with Section 10.04, of the following conditions precedent:

 

(i) Administrative Agent shall have received a fully executed and delivered Funding Notice or Issuance Notice, as the case may be (and, with respect to any Letter of Credit, on or before the date of issuance of such Letter of Credit), Administrative Agent shall have received all other information required by the applicable Issuance Notice, and such other documents or information as the applicable Issuing Bank may reasonably require in connection with the issuance of such Letter of Credit;

 

(ii) after making the Credit Extensions requested on such Credit Date, the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments shall not exceed the Revolving Commitments then in effect;

 

(iii) as of such Credit Date, the representations and warranties contained herein and in the other Loan Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of that Credit Date to the same extent as though made on and as of that date, except to the extent such representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date;

 

(iv) at the time of and immediately after giving effect to such Credit Extension and any other transactions to occur on such Credit Date, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

 

(v) as of such Credit Date, no Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred since December 31, 2020.

 

Any Agent or Requisite Lenders shall be entitled, but not obligated, to request and receive, prior to the making of any Credit Extension, additional information reasonably satisfactory to the requesting party confirming the satisfaction of any of the foregoing if, in the good faith judgment of such Agent or Requisite Lender, such request is warranted under the circumstances.

 

(b) Notices. Each Notice shall be executed by an Authorized Officer in a writing delivered to Administrative Agent. In lieu of delivering a Notice, Borrower Representative may give Administrative Agent telephonic notice by the required time of any proposed borrowing, conversion/continuation or issuance of a Letter of Credit, as the case may be; provided each such notice shall be promptly confirmed in writing by delivery of the applicable Notice to Administrative Agent on or before the applicable date of borrowing, continuation/conversion or issuance. Neither Administrative Agent nor any Lender shall incur any liability to Borrowers in acting upon any telephonic notice referred to above that Administrative Agent believes in good faith to have been given by a duly Authorized Officer or other Person authorized on behalf of Borrower Representative or for otherwise acting in good faith.

 

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ARTICLE IV

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

In order to induce Lenders and Issuing Banks to enter into this Agreement and to make each Credit Extension to be made hereby, each Loan Party represents and warrants to the Agents and each Lender (i) on the Closing Date and (ii) on each other date after the Closing Date on which representations and warranties are made or required or deemed to be made in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Loan Documents as follows (as used herein, for the avoidance of doubt, the term “Subsidiary” shall include all Subsidiaries of either Borrower after giving effect to the Closing Date Acquisition, including the Guarantor Subsidiaries):

 

Section 4.01 Organization; Requisite Power and Authority; Qualification.

 

Each of the Borrowers and their Subsidiaries (a) is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization as identified in Schedule 4.01, (b) has all requisite power and authority to own and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and as proposed to be conducted, to enter into the Loan Documents to which it is a party and to carry out the transactions contemplated thereby, and (c) is qualified to do business and in good standing in every jurisdiction where its assets are located and wherever necessary to carry out its business and operations except where the failure to so qualify could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 4.02 Capital Stock and Ownership.

 

The Capital Stock of each Borrower and its Subsidiaries has been duly authorized and validly issued and is fully paid and non-assessable. Except as set forth on Schedule 4.02, as of the Closing Date, there is no existing option, warrant, call, right, commitment or other agreement to which any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is a party requiring, and there is no membership interest or other Capital Stock of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries outstanding which upon conversion or exchange would require, the issuance by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any additional membership interests or other Capital Stock of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or other Securities convertible into, exchangeable for or evidencing the right to subscribe for or purchase, a membership interest or other Capital Stock of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries. Schedule 4.02 correctly sets forth the ownership interest of Borrowers and each of their Subsidiaries in their respective Subsidiaries as of the Closing Date after giving effect to the Transactions.

 

Section 4.03 Due Authorization.

 

The execution, delivery and performance of the Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of each Loan Party that is a party thereto. The execution, delivery and performance of the Closing Date Acquisition Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of each Loan Party that is a party thereto, and, to the knowledge of Borrowers, each other Person party thereto.

 

Section 4.04 No Conflict.

 

(a) The execution, delivery and performance by the Loan Parties of the Loan Documents to which they are parties and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents do not and will not (i) violate any provision of any law or any rule or regulation issued by any Governmental Authority applicable to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, Environmental Laws), any of the Organizational Documents of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any order, judgment or decree of any court or other agency of government binding on any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any Material Contract of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (other than any Liens created under any of the Loan Documents in favor of Collateral Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties); or (iv) require any approval of stockholders, members or partners or any approval or consent of any Person under any Material Contract of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except for such approvals or consents which will be obtained on or before the Closing Date.

 

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(b) The execution, delivery and performance by the Loan Parties of the Closing Date Acquisition Documents to which they are parties and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Closing Date Acquisition Documents do not and will not (i) violate, in any material respect, any provision of any law or any rule or regulation issued by any Governmental Authority and applicable to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (including, without limitation, Environmental Laws), any of the Organizational Documents of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any order, judgment or decree of any court or other agency of government binding on any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; (ii) conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute (with due notice or lapse of time or both) a default under any Material Contract of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; or (iv) require any approval of stockholders, members or partners or any approval or consent of any Person under any Material Contract of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, except for such approvals or consents which will be obtained on or before the Closing Date.

 

Section 4.05 Governmental Consents.

 

The execution, delivery and performance by Loan Parties of the Loan Documents and the Closing Date Acquisition Documents to which they are parties and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents and the Closing Date Acquisition Documents do not and will not require any registration with, consent or approval of, or notice to, or other action to, with or by, any Governmental Authority except as have been obtained or made and except for filings and recordings with respect to the Collateral to be made, or otherwise delivered to Collateral Agent for filing and/or recordation, as of the Closing Date.

 

Section 4.06 Binding Obligation.

 

(a) Each Loan Document has been duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party that is a party thereto and is the legally valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party, enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with its respective terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability.

 

(b) Each Closing Date Acquisition Document has been duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party that is a party thereto, and to the knowledge of Borrowers, each other Person party thereto, and is the legally valid and binding obligation of such Loan Party or, to Borrowers’ knowledge, such Person, enforceable against such Loan Party or such Person in accordance with its respective terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability.

 

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Section 4.07 Historical Financial Statements.

 

(a) The Historical Financial Statements were prepared in conformity with GAAP and fairly present, in all material respects, the financial position, on a consolidated basis, of the Persons described in such financial statements as at the respective dates thereof and the results of operations and cash flows, on a consolidated basis, of the entities described therein for each of the periods then ended, subject, in the case of any such unaudited financial statements, to changes resulting from normal year-end adjustments. As of the Closing Date, no Borrower nor any Subsidiary of a Borrower has any contingent liability or liability for Taxes, long term lease or unusual forward or long term commitment that is not reflected in the Historical Financial Statements or the notes thereto and there have been no changes to the Historical Financial Statements or notes thereto which, in each case, is material in relation to the business, operations, properties, assets, or condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries taken as a whole.

 

(b) The Pro Forma Financial Statements reflect, as of such date, on a pro forma basis for the Transactions, the consolidated pro forma financial condition of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries as at such date and the consolidated pro forma results of operations of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for the period ended on such date in accordance with GAAP. Such Pro Forma Financial Statements are consistent in all material respects with the sources and uses and the Projections and are otherwise prepared on a basis consistent with the Historical Financial Statements and other financial statements previously furnished to Administrative Agent.

 

Section 4.08 Projections.

 

The projections of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries (including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries) received by the Administrative Agent on April 13, 2021 (the “Projections”) are based on good faith estimates and assumptions made by the management of Borrowers believed to be reasonable at the time made; provided the Projections are not to be viewed as facts and that actual results during the period or periods covered by the Projections may differ from such Projections and that the differences may be material; provided further, as of the Closing Date, management of Borrowers believed that the Projections were reasonable and attainable.

 

Section 4.09 No Material Adverse Effect; Solvency.

 

(a) Since December 31, 2020, no event, circumstance or change has occurred that has caused or evidenced or could reasonably be expected to cause or evidence, either in any case or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b)  Borrowers are, and the Loan Parties taken as a whole are, Solvent.

 

Section 4.10 Adverse Proceedings, etc.

 

(a) No litigation, proceeding, audit or investigation of or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority or other Adverse Proceeding is pending or, to the knowledge of Borrowers, threatened or otherwise likely to be commenced within a reasonable time period against any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or against any of their properties or revenues, in each case which purport to affect or pertain to this Agreement or any other Loan Documents.

 

(b) There are no Adverse Proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities, costs or expenses to Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in excess of $500,000. Neither any Borrower nor any of their Subsidiaries (i) is in violation of any applicable laws, rules or regulations (including, without limitation, any applicable Environmental Laws), or (ii) is subject to or in default with respect to any final judgments, writs, injunctions or decrees of any court or of any federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, in the case of either clause (i) or (ii), which , individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities, costs or expenses to Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in excess of $500,000. Neither any Borrower nor any of their Subsidiaries is the subject of any material pending review or audit by the Internal Revenue Service or any investigation by a Governmental Authority concerning the violation or possible violation of any law.

 

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Section 4.11 Payment of Taxes.

 

Except as otherwise permitted under Section 5.03, all tax returns and reports of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries required to be filed by any of them have been timely filed, and all Taxes and all assessments, fees and other governmental charges of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries and upon their respective properties, assets, income, businesses and franchises which are due and payable have been paid when due and payable. No Borrower knows of any proposed tax assessment against any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries that is not being actively contested by Borrowers or such Subsidiary in good faith and by appropriate proceedings and with respect to which reserves in conformity with GAAP have been provided on the books of Borrowers and/or their Subsidiaries, as the case may be; and no tax Lien has been filed, and to the knowledge of Borrowers, no claim is being asserted, with respect to any such Tax, fee or other charge.

 

Section 4.12 Properties.

 

(a) Each Borrower and its Subsidiaries has (i) good, sufficient and legal title to (in the case of fee interests in real property), (ii) valid leasehold interests in (in the case of leasehold interests in real or personal property), and (iii) good title to (in the case of all other personal property) all of the respective properties and assets reflected in their respective Historical Financial Statements referred to in Section 4.07 and in the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 5.01, in each case except for assets disposed of since the date of such financial statements in the ordinary course of business if occurring prior to the Closing Date or as otherwise permitted under Section 6.09. Except as permitted by this Agreement, all such properties and assets are free and clear of Liens other than Permitted Liens.

 

(b) As of the Closing Date, Schedule 4.12 contains a true, accurate and complete list of (i) all Real Estate Assets, and (ii) all leases, subleases or assignments of leases (together with all amendments, modifications, supplements, renewals or extensions of any thereof) affecting each Real Estate Asset of any Loan Party, regardless of whether such Loan Party is the landlord or tenant (whether directly or as an assignee or successor in interest) under such lease, sublease or assignment. Each agreement listed in clause (ii) of the immediately preceding sentence is in full force and effect as of the Closing Date, and Borrowers do not have knowledge of any default that has occurred and is continuing thereunder which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and each such agreement constitutes the legally valid and binding obligation of each applicable Loan Party, enforceable against such Loan Party in accordance with its terms, except as enforcement may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles.

 

Section 4.13 Environmental Matters.

 

Except as set forth on Schedule 4.13:

 

(a) Each Borrower and its Subsidiaries together with any of their respective Facilities or operations have at any time during any Borrower’s or Subsidiaries’ ownership or lease thereof been in material compliance with, and have no material liability under, any applicable Environmental Law which, in each case, would reasonably be expected to result in liability or expenses to Borrowers or their Subsidiaries in excess of $500,000;

 

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(b) Each Borrower and its Subsidiaries has obtained all material permits, licenses, certificates or authorizations required under Environmental Law (“Environmental Permits”) and necessary for the conduct of their businesses and operations, and the ownership, operation and use of their Facilities and are in material compliance with the terms and conditions of such Environmental Permits, and all such Environmental Permits are valid and in good standing;

 

(c) There has been no Release or threatened Release or any Hazardous Materials Activities in, on, at, under, to or from any Facility presently or formerly owned, leased or operated by Borrowers or their Subsidiaries or their respective predecessors in interest that has resulted in, or is reasonably expected to result in liability or obligations by Borrowers or their Subsidiaries under Environmental Law or result in an Environmental Claim in excess of $500,000;

 

(d) There is no material Environmental Claim pending or threatened in writing against any of Borrowers or their Subsidiaries, or relating to any Facility currently or formerly owned, leased or operated by Borrowers or their Subsidiaries or relating to the operations of Borrowers or their Subsidiaries, and there are no actions, activities, circumstances, conditions, events or incidents that are reasonably likely to form the basis of an Environmental Claim in excess of $500,000;

 

(e) No person with an indemnity, contribution or other obligation to Borrowers or their Subsidiaries relating to compliance with or liability under Environmental Law is in default with respect to any such indemnity, contribution or other obligation;

 

(f) No Facility is (i) listed or proposed for listing on the National Priorities List as defined in and promulgated pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. § 9600 et seq.) (“CERCLA”) or (ii) listed on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System promulgated pursuant to CERCLA or (iii) included on any similar list maintained by any Governmental Authority that indicates that any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries has or may have an obligation to undertake investigatory or remediation obligations under applicable Environmental Laws;

 

(g) No Lien has been recorded or threatened under any Environmental Law with respect to any Facility owned or leased by Borrowers or their Subsidiaries;

 

(h) Neither of the Borrowers nor any of their Subsidiaries has been issued or been required to obtain any material permit for the treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste (for clarification purposes, the phrase “permit for the treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste” shall not include any routine registrations or identification numbers required or issued with respect to the generation of hazardous waste in the ordinary course of Borrowers’ or their Subsidiaries’ operations) at any of its Facilities pursuant to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq. (“RCRA”), or any equivalent state or federal hazardous waste law, nor are any such Facilities regulated as “interim status” facilities required to undergo material corrective action pursuant to RCRA or any state equivalent;

 

(i) None of the matters, individually or in the aggregate, disclosed in Schedule 4.13 could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and

 

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(j) No other event or condition has occurred or is occurring with respect to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries relating to any Environmental Law or any Hazardous Materials Activity that individually or in the aggregate has had, or could reasonably be expected to have, a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 4.14 No Defaults; Material Contracts.

 

No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing. Neither the Borrowers nor any of their Subsidiaries is in default in the performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in any of its Contractual Obligations, and no condition exists which could constitute such a default, in either case which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. Schedule 4.14 contains a true, correct and complete list of all the Material Contracts in effect on the Closing Date, and all such Material Contracts are in full force and effect.

 

Section 4.15 Compliance with Laws; Permits.

 

(a) Each Borrower and its Subsidiaries is in compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations and orders of, and all applicable restrictions imposed by, all Governmental Authorities, in respect of the conduct of its business and the ownership of its property (including compliance with all applicable Governmental Authorizations and other approvals from any Governmental Authority), except for such non-compliance that would not reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(b) Each Borrower and its Subsidiaries has all material Governmental Authorizations required under all applicable laws and required in order to carry on such Person’s business as currently conducted and to own, lease and operate its properties. All necessary import, export and other Governmental Authorizations for the import or handling of any goods or other Collateral have been procured and are in effect, and Borrowers and their Subsidiaries has complied with all foreign and domestic laws with respect to shipment and importation of any goods or Collateral, except where the failure to so comply could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 4.16 Governmental Regulation.

 

Neither any Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or under any other federal or state statute or regulation which may limit its ability to incur Indebtedness or which may otherwise render all or any portion of the Obligations unenforceable. Neither any Borrower nor any of their Subsidiaries is an “investment company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company” or a “subsidiary” of an “investment company” as such terms are defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

Section 4.17 Use of Proceeds; Margin Stock.

 

(a) The proceeds of the Loans will be used in accordance with Section 2.16.

 

(b) Neither any Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged principally, or as one of its important activities, in the business of extending credit for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any Margin Stock. No part of the proceeds of the Loans made to such Loan Party will be used to purchase or carry any such Margin Stock or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any such Margin Stock or for any purpose that violates, or is inconsistent with, the provisions of Regulation T, U or X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

 

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Section 4.18 Employee Matters.

 

(a) Except as set forth on Schedule 4.18, as of the Closing Date, neither any Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is a party to any union agreement or collective bargaining agreement or other written agreements or understandings with any labor organization or employee association applicable to any employees of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries. Neither any Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is engaged in any material unfair labor practice. There is (a) no unfair labor practice complaint pending against any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or, to the best knowledge of Borrowers, threatened against any of them, before the National Labor Relations Board, (b) no grievance or arbitration proceeding arising out of or under any collective bargaining agreement that is so pending against any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or, to the best knowledge of Borrowers, threatened against any of them which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and (c) no strike or work stoppage in existence or, to the best knowledge of Borrowers, threatened involving any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. The consummation of the Transactions will not give rise to a right of termination or right of renegotiation on the part of any union under any collective bargaining agreement to which any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is bound.

 

(b) The hours worked and payments made to employees of any Borrower or its Subsidiaries have not been in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, any similar or equivalent state or federal law or any other applicable legal requirements, except to the extent such violations could not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to result in a Material Adverse Effect. No Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries has incurred any material liability or obligation under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or similar state or federal law, which remains unpaid or unsatisfied. As of the Closing Date, neither any Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries is bound by any consent decree or settlement agreement relating to employment decisions or relations with employees, independent contractors or applicants for employment which could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities, costs or expenses to Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in an amount in excess of $500,000.

 

(c) All payments, contributions, assessments, premiums, fees, Taxes, penalties or fines due from any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in relation to the employment of its employees or the termination thereof including, but not limited to, on account of wages and employee health and welfare insurance and other benefits have been paid or accrued as a liability on the books of Borrowers except to the extent which the failure to so pay or accrue such liabilities could not reasonably be expected to result in liabilities, costs or expenses to Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in an amount in excess of $500,000.

 

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Section 4.19 Employee Benefit Plans.

 

(a) Each Borrower, each of its Subsidiaries and each of their respective ERISA Affiliates are in compliance in all material respects with (i) all applicable provisions and requirements of ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code and (ii) the terms of the regulations and published interpretations thereunder with respect to each Employee Benefit Plan. Each Employee Benefit Plan which is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code either (A) has received a favorable determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service indicating that such Employee Benefit Plan is so qualified and nothing has occurred subsequent to the issuance of such determination letter which would cause such Employee Benefit Plan to lose its qualified status or (B) is maintained under a prototype or volume submitter plan and may rely upon a favorable opinion or advisory letter issued by the IRS with respect to such prototype or volume submitter plan. Nothing has occurred which would cause the loss of Borrowers or their Subsidiaries’ reliance on such Employee Benefit Plan’s favorable determination letter, opinion, advisory letter. No material liability (other than required contributions, premiums and benefit payments) to the PBGC, the Internal Revenue Service, any Employee Benefit Plan or any trust established under Title IV of ERISA has been or is expected to be incurred by any Borrowers, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their ERISA Affiliates. No ERISA Event has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur. Except to the extent required under Section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code or similar state laws, no Employee Benefit Plan provides health or welfare benefits (through the purchase of insurance or otherwise) for any retired or former employee of a Borrowers, its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates. The present value of the aggregate benefit liabilities under each Pension Plan sponsored, maintained or contributed to by any Borrower, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their ERISA Affiliates, (determined as of the end of the most recent plan year on the basis of the actuarial assumptions specified for funding purposes in the most recent actuarial valuation for such Pension Plan), did not exceed the aggregate current value of the assets of such Pension Plan. As of the most recent valuation date for each Multiemployer Plan for which the actuarial report is available, the potential liability of Borrowers, their Subsidiaries and their respective ERISA Affiliates for a complete withdrawal from such Multiemployer Plan (within the meaning of Section 4203 of ERISA), when aggregated with such potential liability for a complete withdrawal from all Multiemployer Plans, based on information available pursuant to Section 4221(e) of ERISA would not exceed $500,000 if any such withdrawal would occur. Borrowers, each of their Subsidiaries and each of their ERISA Affiliates have complied with the requirements of Section 515 of ERISA with respect to each Multiemployer Plan and are not in material “default” (is defined in Section 4219(c)(5) of ERISA) with respect to payments to a Multiemployer Plan. All contributions (if any) have been made on a timely basis to any Multiemployer Plan that are required to be made by any Loan Party or any Subsidiary or any other ERISA Affiliate under the terms of any collective bargaining agreement. There are no violations of the fiduciary responsibility rules with respect to any Employee Benefit Plan. No Borrower nor any of its Subsidiaries or their ERISA Affiliates have engaged in a non-exempt “prohibited transaction” as defined in Section 406 of ERISA and Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code, in connection with any Employee Benefit Plan, that would subject Borrowers or their Subsidiaries to a Tax on the prohibited transaction imposed by Section 502(i) of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

(b) With respect to each scheme or arrangement mandated by a government other than the United States (a “Foreign Government Scheme or Arrangement”) and with respect to each employee benefit plan maintained or contributed to by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries which plan is not subject to United States law (a “Foreign Plan”) and except as would otherwise result in liabilities to Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in the aggregate in excess of $500,000:

 

(i) any employer and employee contributions required by law or by the terms of any Foreign Government Scheme or Arrangement or any Foreign Plan have been made, or, if applicable, accrued, in accordance with normal accounting practices;

 

(ii) the fair market value of the assets of each funded Foreign Plan, the liability of each insurer for any Foreign Plan funded through insurance or the book reserve established for any Foreign Plan, together with any accrued contributions, is sufficient to procure or provide for the accrued benefit obligations, as of the date hereof, with respect to all current and former participants in such Foreign Plan according to the actuarial assumptions and valuations most recently used to account for such obligations in accordance with applicable generally accepted laws; and

 

(iii) each Foreign Plan required to be registered has been registered and has been maintained in good standing with applicable regulatory authorities.

 

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Section 4.20 Certain Fees.

 

 

No broker’s or finder’s fee or commission will be payable with respect hereto or any of the Transactions.

 

Section 4.21 Intellectual Property.

 

Each Borrower and each of its Subsidiaries owns, is licensed to use or otherwise has the right to use, all Intellectual Property that is material to the business or operations of a Borrower or such Subsidiary, without any known conflict with the rights of others, and free from any burdensome restrictions. All such Intellectual Property existing as of the Closing Date and registered with any United States or foreign Governmental Authority is set forth on Schedule 4.21.

 

Section 4.22 Accuracy of Information.

 

No written reports, financial statements, certificates or other information furnished in writing by or on behalf of any Loan Party to the Administrative Agent or any Lender in connection with the negotiation of any Loan Document or delivered thereunder (as modified or supplemented by other information so furnished but excluding the projections and pro forma financial information referred to below (including forecasts and other forward-looking information) and information of a general economic or general industry basis) when taken as a whole, will contain, when furnished, any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein, taken as a whole, not materially misleading in light of the circumstances in which they were made. The projections and pro forma financial information contained in the materials referenced above are prepared in good faith and based upon assumptions stated therein and believed by management of Borrowers to be reasonable at the time made, it being recognized by the Lenders that such financial information as it relates to future events is not to be viewed as fact and that actual results during the period or periods covered by such financial information may differ from the projected results set forth therein. As of the Closing Date, the information included in the Beneficial Ownership Certification is true and correct in all respects.

 

Section 4.23 Closing Date Acquisition.

 

(a) The execution, delivery and performance of each of the Closing Date Acquisition Documents has been duly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the Loan Parties party thereto. Each Closing Date Acquisition Document is the legal, valid and binding obligation of the Loan Parties party thereto, enforceable against each such Loan Party in accordance with its terms, in each case, except (i) as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws relating to or affecting generally the enforcement of creditors' rights and (ii) the availability of the remedy of specific performance or injunctive or other equitable relief is subject to the discretion of the court before which any proceeding therefor may be brought. The Loan Parties are not in default in the performance or compliance with any provisions thereof.

 

(b) All representations and warranties made by the Loan Parties, and to the knowledge of Borrowers, any other Person, in any Closing Date Acquisition Document is true and correct in all material respects as of the Closing Date (or as of any earlier date to which such representation and warranty specifically relates).

 

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(c) The Closing Date Acquisition has been consummated in all material respects, in accordance with the terms of the Closing Date Acquisition Documents (in the form supplied to the Administrative Agent) and all applicable laws. As of the Closing Date, all requisite approvals by Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over the Loan Parties, with respect to the Closing Date Acquisition, have been obtained (including filings or approvals required under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act), except for any approval the failure to obtain which could not reasonably be expected to be materially adverse to the interests of the Lenders.

 

Section 4.24 Trade Relations.

 

There exists no actual or threatened termination, limitation or modification of any business relationship between any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and any customer or supplier, or any group of customers or suppliers, where such termination, limitation or modification could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect. There exists no condition or circumstance that could reasonably be expected to materially impair the ability of any Borrower or of any of its Subsidiaries to conduct its business at any time hereafter in substantially the same manner as conducted on the Closing Date.

 

Section 4.25 Senior Debt.

 

The Obligations constitute “senior indebtedness”, “designated senior indebtedness” or other comparable term for purposes of, and as defined in, the documents evidencing or governing any Subordinated Debt.

 

Section 4.26 Security Interest.

 

(a) Each of the Collateral Documents, upon execution and delivery thereof by the parties thereto, will create in favor of Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties, a legal, valid and enforceable security interest in the Collateral and the proceeds thereof and (i) when the certificates, if any, evidencing Capital Stock pledged thereunder are delivered to Collateral Agent (together with blank endorsements), (ii) when financing statements in appropriate form are filed in the offices specified in the Pledge and Security Agreement and (iii) recordation of the security interest of Collateral Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties has been made in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the United States Copyright Office and the other Governmental Authorities in other jurisdictions as required by the terms of the Collateral Documents, Collateral Agent shall have a fully perfected First Priority Lien on, and security interest in, all right, title and interest of the Loan Parties in such Collateral (including any proceeds of any item of Collateral) (to the extent a security interest in such Collateral can be perfected through the filing of financing statements in the offices specified on Schedule 4.26, through the delivery of such Capital Stock and through the recordation of the security interest in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the United States Copyright Office and such other Governmental Authority).

 

(b) Upon the execution and delivery of any Mortgage to be executed and delivered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, such Mortgage shall be effective to create in favor of Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties a legal and valid Lien on the mortgaged property described therein and proceeds thereof; and when such Mortgage is filed in the recording office designated by Borrowers, such Mortgage shall constitute a fully perfected First Priority Lien on, and security interest in, all right, title and interest of the Loan Parties in such mortgaged property and the proceeds thereof, as security for the Obligations.

 

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Section 4.27 Patriot Act.

 

(a) Neither of the Borrowers, nor any Subsidiary of any Borrower and, to the knowledge of any Borrower, no director, officer, employee, agent, or Affiliate of any Borrower or any Subsidiary of a Borrower is an individual or entity (“person”) that is, or is owned or controlled by persons that are: (i) the subject of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority (collectively, “Sanctions”), or (ii) located, organized or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject of Sanctions.

 

(b) Each Borrower, each Subsidiary of a Borrower and their respective directors, officers and employees and, to the knowledge of Borrowers, the agents of a Borrower or any Subsidiary of a Borrower, are in compliance with all applicable Sanctions and with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (the “FCPA”) and any other applicable anti-corruption law, in all material respects. Borrowers and their Subsidiaries have instituted and maintain policies and procedures designed to ensure continued compliance with applicable Sanctions, the FCPA and any other applicable anti-corruption laws.

 

ARTICLE V

 

AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS

 

Each Loan Party covenants and agrees that so long as any Commitment is in effect and until payment in full of all Obligations and cancellation or expiration of all Letters of Credit, each Loan Party shall perform, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to perform, all covenants in this Article V.

 

Section 5.01 Financial Statements and Other Reports.

 

Borrowers will deliver to Administrative Agent and Lenders:

 

(a) [Reserved];

 

(b) Quarterly Financial Statements. As soon as available, and in any event within forty-five (45) days after the end of each Fiscal Quarter, commencing with the Fiscal Quarter ending June 30, 2021, the consolidated and consolidating balance sheets of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries as at the end of such Fiscal Quarter and the related consolidated and consolidating statements of income, stockholders’ equity and statement of change in retained earnings and cash flows of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for such Fiscal Quarter and for the period from the beginning of the then current Fiscal Year to the end of such Fiscal Quarter, setting forth in each case in comparative form the corresponding figures for the corresponding periods of the previous Fiscal Year, and the corresponding figures from the Financial Plan for the current Fiscal Year, all in reasonable detail, together with a Financial Officer Certification and a Narrative Report with respect thereto;

 

(c)  Annual Financial Statements. As soon as available, and in any event within ninety (90) days after the end of each Fiscal Year commencing with the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2021, (i) the consolidated and consolidating balance sheets of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries as at the end of such Fiscal Year and the related consolidated and consolidating statements of income, stockholders’ equity and statement of change in retained earnings and cash flows of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for such Fiscal Year, setting forth in each case in comparative form the corresponding figures for the previous Fiscal Year and the corresponding figures from the Financial Plan for the Fiscal Year covered by such financial statements, in reasonable detail, together with a Financial Officer Certification and a Narrative Report with respect thereto; and (ii) with respect to such consolidated financial statements, a report thereon of Friedman, LLP or a Big Four Accounting Firm or another accounting firm reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent (which report shall be unqualified as to going concern and scope of audit, and shall state that such consolidated financial statements fairly present, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries as at the dates indicated and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the periods indicated in conformity with GAAP applied on a basis consistent with prior years (except as otherwise disclosed in such financial statements) and that the examination by such accountants in connection with such consolidated financial statements has been made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards);

 

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(d) Compliance Certificate. Together with each delivery of financial statements of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries pursuant to Sections 5.01(b) and 5.01(c), a completed Compliance Certificate duly executed by the chief financial officer, president or chief executive officer of the Borrower Representative which shall (i) certify as to whether there exists a Default or Event of Default on the date of such certificate, and if a Default or an Event of Default then exists, specifying the details thereof and the action which Borrowers have taken or proposes to take with respect thereto, (ii) stating that the representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects, (iii) set forth in reasonable detail calculations demonstrating compliance with the financial covenants set forth in Section 6.08 hereof, (iv) set forth any change in the Board of Directors (or similar governing body) of Borrowers during the period covered by such Compliance Certificate and (v) state whether (x) any Material Contract of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries has been terminated or amended in a manner that is materially adverse to Borrowers or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, during the period covered by the Compliance Certificate and/or (y) any new Material Contract has been entered into during the period covered by such Compliance Certificate, including, in the case of (x) and (y) a written statement describing such event, with copies of such amendments or new contracts, delivered to Administrative Agent;

 

(e) Statements of Reconciliation after Change in Accounting Principles. If, as a result of any change in accounting principles and policies from those used in the preparation of the Historical Financial Statements or any change in GAAP, the consolidated financial statements of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries delivered pursuant to Sections 3.01(e), 5.01(b) or 5.01(c) will differ in any material respect from the consolidated financial statements that would have been delivered pursuant to such subdivisions had no such change in accounting principles and policies been made, then, together with the first delivery of such financial statements after such change, one or more statements of reconciliation for all such prior financial statements in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent;

 

(f) Financial Plan. Promptly after approval and in any event no later than sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of each Fiscal Year, a consolidated plan and financial forecast for such Fiscal Year (a “Financial Plan”), including (i) a forecasted consolidated balance sheet and forecasted consolidated statements of income and cash flows of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for such Fiscal Year, together with a reasonably detailed explanation of the assumptions on which such forecasts are based, prepared on a monthly basis for such Fiscal Year, (ii) forecasted consolidated statements of income and cash flows of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for each month of such Fiscal Year, together with reasonably detailed calculations of the Total Leverage Ratio and Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio based on such forecasts, demonstrating projected compliance with the requirements of Section 6.08 through such Fiscal Year and (iii) forecasts demonstrating adequate liquidity through such Fiscal Year prepared on a monthly basis for such Fiscal Year, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent;

 

(g) Management Letters. Within five (5) days of the receipt thereof, copies of all management letters and other material reports submitted to any Borrower or its Subsidiary by its accountants;

 

(h) Insurance Report. As soon as practicable and in any event by the last day of each Fiscal Year, a report in form and substance satisfactory to Administrative Agent outlining all material insurance coverage maintained as of the date of such report by Borrowers and their Subsidiaries and all material insurance coverage planned to be maintained by Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in the immediately succeeding Fiscal Year;

 

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(i) Annual Collateral Verification. Each year, at the time of delivery of annual financial statements with respect to the preceding Fiscal Year pursuant to Section 5.01(c), Borrowers shall deliver to Collateral Agent an Officer’s Certificate confirming that there has been no change in the information set forth in the most recent Collateral Certificate delivered pursuant to Section 3.01 or this Section, as applicable, since the date of such delivery and/or identifying any changes;

 

(j) Notice of Default. Promptly upon any officer of a Borrower obtaining knowledge (i) of any condition or event that constitutes a Default or an Event of Default or that notice has been given to a Borrower with respect thereto; (ii) that any Person has given any notice to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or taken any other action with respect to a default under any material Contractual Obligation of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; or (iii) of the occurrence of any event or change that individually or in the aggregate has caused our could be reasonably be expected to cause, a Material Adverse Effect, a certificate of an Authorized Officer specifying the nature and period of existence of such condition, event or change, or specifying the notice given and action taken by any such Person and the nature of such claimed Event of Default, Default, default, event or condition, and what action Borrowers have taken, are taking and propose to take with respect thereto;

 

(k) Notice of Litigation. Promptly upon any officer of Borrowers obtaining knowledge of (i) the institution of, or non-frivolous threat of, any Adverse Proceeding not previously disclosed in writing by Borrowers to Lenders, or (ii) any material development in any Adverse Proceeding that, in the case of either (i) or (ii), could be reasonably expected to involve an individual amount in excess of $250,000 either individually or with any other Adverse Proceeding, or seeks to enjoin or otherwise prevent the consummation of, or to recover any damages or obtain relief as a result of, the transactions contemplated hereby, written notice thereof together with such other information as may be reasonably available to Borrowers to enable Lenders and their counsel to evaluate such matters;

 

(l) ERISA. (i) Promptly upon becoming aware of the occurrence of or forthcoming occurrence of any ERISA Event, a written notice specifying the nature thereof, what action Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates has taken, is taking or proposes to take with respect thereto and, when known, any action taken or threatened by the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor or the PBGC with respect thereto; (ii) with reasonable promptness, copies of (1) each Schedule B (Actuarial Information) to the annual report (Form 5500 Series) filed by any Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates with the Internal Revenue Service with respect to each Pension Plan; (2) all notices received by any Borrowers, any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates from a Multiemployer Plan sponsor concerning an ERISA Event or any other event which could be reasonably likely to result in liability of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in excess of $250,000; and (3) copies of such other documents or governmental reports or filings relating to any Employee Benefit Plan as Administrative Agent shall reasonably request and (iii) promptly upon becoming aware of the occurrence of or forthcoming occurrence of any Foreign Government Scheme or Arrangement’s or a Foreign Plan’s failure at any time to satisfy the representations set forth in Section 4.19, written notice specifying the nature thereof, what action Borrowers or their Subsidiaries has taken, are taking or propose to take with respect thereto;

 

(m) [Reserved];

 

(n) Environmental Reports and Audits. Promptly following knowledge thereof, copies of all environmental audits and reports with respect to any Environmental Claim, environmental matters at any Facility or that relate to any environmental liabilities of any Borrower or its Subsidiaries which, in any such case, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to result in liability to Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in excess of $250,000;

 

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(o) Information Regarding Collateral. (i) No less than ten (10) Business Days prior to the effectiveness thereof, Borrower Representative will furnish to Collateral Agent written notice of any change (A) in any Loan Party’s corporate name, (B) in any Loan Party’s identity or corporate structure, (C) in any Loan Party’s jurisdiction of organization or formation, (D) in any Loan Party’s Federal Taxpayer Identification Number or organizational number issued by the Secretary of State, or equivalent thereof, of the state of such Loan Party’s organization, or (E) in the location of any Loan Party’s chief executive office, its principal place of business, any office in which it maintains Collateral Records (as defined in the Pledge and Security Agreement) (including, without limitation, the Accounts (as defined in the Pledge and Security Agreement)); provided that each Loan Party agrees not to effect or permit any change referred to in the preceding sentence unless all filings have been made under the UCC or otherwise that are required in order for Collateral Agent to continue at all times following such change to have a valid, legal and perfected security interest in all Collateral as contemplated in the Collateral Documents, (ii) prompt written notice of any loss, damage or destruction of any Collateral having a fair market value in excess of $250,000, whether or not covered by insurance, specifying the nature and period of existence of any such condition or event and (iii) prompt (and in any event within ten (10) Business Days of the acquisition or creation thereof) written notice to Collateral Agent upon the acquisition of, or application for, any Intellectual Property which is subject to registration or issuance by any Governmental Authority;

 

(p) Tax Notices. Promptly upon any officer of a Borrower obtaining knowledge of a Tax event or liability not previously disclosed in writing by Borrower Representative to Administrative Agent which could reasonably be expected to result in liabilities of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries in excess of $100,000, written notice thereof together with such other information as may be reasonably available to Borrowers to enable Lenders and their counsel to evaluate such matters;

 

(q) Acquisition Documents. Promptly, but in any event within ten (10) Business Days of (i) the execution thereof, a copy of any material amendment, supplement or other modification to any of the Closing Date Acquisition Documents and (ii) receipt or issuance thereof, all material documents transmitted or received pursuant to, or in connection with, any Closing Date Acquisition Document including, without limitation, any notice given or action taken in respect of a claimed default or breach of a Closing Date Acquisition Document and any claim for indemnification or reimbursement made with respect to the Closing Date Acquisition Documents by any party thereto, written notice thereof;

 

(r) Beneficial Ownership. Borrower Representative shall promptly notify the Administrative Agent of any change in the information provided in the Beneficial Ownership Certification that would result in a change to the list of beneficial owners identified in such certification;

 

(s) Reports. Promptly upon their becoming available, (i) copies of (A) all financial statements, reports, notices and proxy statements sent or made available generally by any Borrower to its security holders and creditors acting in such capacity or by any Subsidiary of a Borrower to their security holders and creditors other than Borrowers or another Subsidiary of Borrowers, (B) all regular and periodic reports and all registration statements and prospectuses, if any, filed by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries with any securities exchange or with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any governmental or private regulatory authority, and (C) all press releases and other statements made available generally by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries to the public concerning material developments in the business of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, and (ii) such other information and data with respect to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as from time to time may be reasonably requested by Administrative Agent or any Lender (through Administrative Agent);

 

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(t) Management Discussion & Analysis. Concurrently with the quarterly financial statements to be delivered pursuant to Section 5.01(b), a ‘Management Discussion & Analysis’ narrative (in form and substance reasonably acceptable to Administrative Agent) updating receivables aging and collections, backlog and consolidated monthly performance for Borrowers and their Subsidiaries;

 

(u) Other Information. Promptly upon request therefore, (i) such other information and data with respect to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries as from time to time may be reasonably requested by Administrative Agent or any Lender and (ii) information and documentation reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender for purposes of compliance with applicable “know your customer” requirements under the PATRIOT Act or other applicable anti-money laundering laws.

 

Section 5.02 Existence.

 

Except as otherwise permitted under Section 6.09, each Loan Party will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, at all times preserve and keep in full force and effect its existence and all rights (charter and statutory) and franchises, licenses, approvals, permits and other Governmental Authorizations material to its business or necessary for its operations. Each Loan Party will, and will cause its Subsidiaries to, at all times preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its good standing (or the equivalent thereof) under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization and each other jurisdiction where the failure to maintain such good standing (or the equivalent thereof) could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 5.03 Payment of Taxes and Claims.

 

Each Loan Party will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, pay all Taxes imposed upon it or any of its properties or assets or in respect of any of its income, businesses or franchises before they become delinquent, and all claims (including claims for labor, services, materials and supplies) for sums that have become due and payable and that by law have or may become a Lien upon any of its properties or assets, prior to the time when any penalty or fine shall be incurred with respect thereto; provided, no such Tax or claim need be paid if it is being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently conducted, so long as (a) adequate reserves or other appropriate provisions, as shall be required in conformity with GAAP shall have been made therefor, and (b) in the case of a charge or claim that has or may become a Lien against any of the Collateral, such contest proceedings conclusively operate to stay the sale of any portion of the Collateral to satisfy such Tax or claim. No Loan Party will, nor will it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, file or consent to the filing of any consolidated income Tax return with any Person (other than Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries).

 

Section 5.04 Maintenance of Properties.

 

(a) Each Loan Party will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, maintain or cause to be maintained in good repair, working order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted, all material properties used or useful in the business of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries and from time to time will make or cause to be made all appropriate repairs, renewals and replacements thereof.

 

(b) Each Loan Party will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, take all reasonable and necessary steps, including, in any proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office and any other applicable Governmental Authority in a foreign jurisdiction, to maintain and pursue each material application (and to obtain the relevant registration) and to maintain each registration of the material Intellectual Property owned by any Loan Party, including filing of applications for renewal, affidavits of use and affidavits of incontestability.

 

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Section 5.05 Insurance.

 

Borrowers and their Subsidiaries will maintain or cause to be maintained, with financially sound and reputable insurers business interruption insurance, casualty insurance, liability insurance, third party property damage insurance, in each case reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent, with respect to liabilities, losses or damage in respect of the assets, properties and businesses of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries as may customarily be carried or maintained under similar circumstances by Persons of established reputation engaged in similar businesses, in such amounts, with such deductibles, covering such risks and otherwise on such terms and conditions as shall be customary for such Persons. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Borrowers will maintain or cause to be maintained (a) flood insurance with respect to each Flood Hazard Property that is located in a community that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, in each case in compliance with any applicable regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and (b) replacement value casualty insurance on the Collateral under such policies of insurance, with such insurance companies, in such amounts, with such deductibles, and covering such risks as are at all times carried or maintained under similar circumstances by Persons of established reputation engaged in similar businesses. Each such policy of insurance shall (i) name Collateral Agent, on behalf of Lenders, as an additional insured thereunder as its interests may appear and (ii) in the case of each casualty insurance policy, contain a lender loss payable endorsement, satisfactory in form and substance to Collateral Agent, that names Collateral Agent, on behalf of Lenders as the loss payee thereunder and provides for at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Collateral Agent of any modification or cancellation of such policy.

 

Section 5.06 Inspections.

 

Each Loan Party will, and will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, permit any authorized representatives designated by the Administrative Agent or any Lender to visit and inspect, at Borrowers’ expense, any of the properties of any Loan Party and any of its respective Subsidiaries, to inspect, copy and take extracts from its and their financial and accounting records, and to discuss its and their affairs, finances and accounts with its and their officers and independent public accountants, all upon reasonable notice and at such reasonable times during normal business hours and as often as may reasonably be requested.

 

Section 5.07 Lenders’ Meetings.

 

Borrowers will, upon the request of Administrative Agent or Requisite Lenders, participate in a meeting of Administrative Agent and Lenders once during each Fiscal Year to be held at Borrowers’ corporate offices (or at such other location as may be agreed to by Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent) at such time as may be agreed to by Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent.

 

Section 5.08 Compliance with Laws and Regulations.

 

Each Loan Party will comply, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries and all other Persons, if any, on or occupying any Facilities to comply, with the requirements of all applicable laws, rules, regulations and orders of any Governmental Authority (including ERISA and all Environmental Laws), noncompliance with which could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

 

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Section 5.09 Environmental Matters.

 

(a) Each Loan Party shall, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to, conduct their businesses in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws applicable to it, including those relating to the generation, handling, use, storage, and disposal of any Hazardous Material. Each Loan Party shall promptly take, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries promptly to take, any and all actions necessary to (i) cure any violation of applicable Environmental Laws by such Loan Party or its Subsidiaries that could reasonably be expected to have, individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect, and (ii) make an appropriate response to any Environmental Claim against such Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries and discharge any obligations it may have to any Person thereunder.

 

(b) Each Loan Party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, undertake all actions, including response, investigation, remediation, cleanup or monitoring actions, necessary, at the sole cost and expense of the Loan Parties, (i) to address any Release of Hazardous Materials in, on, at, under, to or from any Facility owned, leased or operated by any of the Loan Parties or their Subsidiaries as required pursuant to Environmental Law or the requirements of any Governmental Authority; (ii) to address as may be required by an Environmental Law any environmental conditions relating to any Loan Party, Subsidiary, or their respective business or operations or to any Facility owned, leased or operated by any of the Loan Parties or their Subsidiaries pursuant to any reasonable written request of the Administrative Agent and share with the Administrative Agent all data, information and reports generated or prepared in connection therewith; (iii) to keep any Facility owned, leased or operated by any of the Loan Parties or their Subsidiaries free and clear of all Liens and other encumbrances pursuant to any Environmental Law, whether due to any act or omission of any Loan Party, Subsidiary or any other person; and (iv) to promptly notify the Administrative Agent in writing of: (1) any material Release or threatened Release of Hazardous Materials in, on, at, under, to or from any Facility owned, leased or operated by any Loan Party or its Subsidiaries, except those that are pursuant to and in compliance with the terms and conditions of an Environmental Permit, (2) any material non-compliance with, or material violation of, any Environmental Law applicable to any Loan Party or Subsidiary, any Loan Party’s or Subsidiary’s business and any Facility owned, leased or operated by any Loan Party or Subsidiary, (3) any Lien pursuant to Environmental Law imposed on any Facility owned, leased or operated by any Loan Party or Subsidiary, (4) any response, investigation, remediation, cleanup or monitoring activity at any Facility owned, leased or operated by Loan Party or Subsidiary to be undertaken pursuant to Environmental Law, and (5) any written notice received by any Loan Party from any Person or Governmental Authority relating to any material Environmental Claim or material liability or potential liability of any Loan Party or Subsidiary pursuant to any Environmental Law.

 

(c) If a Default has occurred and is continuing, Administrative Agent, and any other party designated by Administrative Agent (including, without limitation, any environmental consultant or any receiver or trustee for the Facility appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction), shall have the right, but not the obligation, after notice to Borrower Representative, and subject to any required landlord or other third party consent (which Borrower Representative shall reasonably seek to obtain) to enter each Facility at all reasonable times to assess the environmental condition of the Facility, including, without limitation, to conduct any environmental assessment or audit (the scope of which shall be determined in Administrative Agent’s sole discretion but which shall not include the taking of soil, groundwater, surface water, air, or building material samples or other invasive testing unless Borrower Representative has provided its prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, or an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing). Administrative Agent may not exercise its rights to conduct such an environmental assessment or audit more frequently than once per calendar year unless either (i) an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or (ii) Administrative Agent has a reasonable belief that a Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries is in material violation of Environmental Law or there has been a material Release of Hazardous Materials at the Facility. Borrowers and their Subsidiaries agree to cooperate in connection therewith, including without limitation, providing all reasonably requested information and making knowledgeable officers, employees or property managers available for interview at reasonable times and locations.

 

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Section 5.10 Subsidiaries.

 

In the event that any Person becomes a Subsidiary of any Loan Party or any Loan Party forms a Subsidiary, such Loan Party shall promptly (and, in any event within thirty (30) days of the acquisition or formation of such Subsidiary) (a) cause such Subsidiary to become a Guarantor hereunder and a Grantor under the Pledge and Security Agreement by executing and delivering to Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent a Counterpart Agreement, (b) deliver all such documents, instruments, agreements, and certificates (and appropriate stock powers executed in blank) to Collateral Agent and take all actions necessary to grant and to perfect a First Priority Lien in favor of Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, under the Pledge and Security Agreement in 100% of the Capital Stock of such Subsidiary, and (c) take all such actions and execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, all such documents, instruments, agreements, and certificates as are similar to those described in Sections 3.01(b), 3.01(d), 3.01(h), 3.01(i), 3.01(n), and Section 5.11. With respect to each new Subsidiary, Borrowers shall promptly send to Administrative Agent written notice setting forth with respect to such Person (i) the date on which such Person became a Subsidiary of a Loan Party, and (ii) all of the data required to be set forth in Schedules 4.01, 4.02 and 4.26 with respect to all Subsidiaries of Borrowers.

 

Section 5.11 Additional Real Estate Assets.

 

(a) In the event that any Loan Party acquires a fee interest in a Material Real Estate Asset or a Real Estate Asset owned in fee becomes a Material Real Estate Asset, such Loan Party shall promptly notify Collateral Agent of the intended acquisition or the occurrence of such change and, contemporaneously with acquiring such Material Real Estate Asset or promptly upon such change, shall take all such actions and execute and deliver, or cause to be executed and delivered, all such Mortgages, documents, instruments, agreements, opinions and certificates described in clause (b) of this Section 5.11 with respect to each such Material Real Estate Asset that Collateral Agent shall reasonably request to create in favor of Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a valid and perfected First Priority security interest in such Material Real Estate Assets. In addition to the foregoing, Borrowers shall, at the request of Collateral Agent or Requisite Lenders, deliver, from time to time, to Collateral Agent such appraisals as are required by law or regulation of Real Estate Assets with respect to which Collateral Agent has been granted a Lien.

 

(b) In order to create in favor of Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a valid and perfected First Priority security interest in such fee-owned Material Real Estate Assets, Collateral Agent shall have received from Borrowers and each applicable Guarantor:

 

(i) fully executed and notarized Mortgages, in proper form for recording in all appropriate places in all applicable jurisdictions, encumbering each such Material Real Estate Asset;

 

(ii) an opinion of counsel (which counsel shall be reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent) in each state in which such Material Real Estate Asset is located with respect to the enforceability of the form(s) of Mortgages to be recorded in such state and such other matters as Collateral Agent may reasonably request, in each case in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent;

 

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(iii) (A) ALTA mortgagee title insurance policies or unconditional commitments therefor issued by one or more title companies reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent with respect to each such Material Real Estate Asset (each, a “Title Policy”), in amounts not less than the fair market value of each such Material Real Estate Asset, together with a title report issued by a title company with respect thereto and copies of all recorded documents listed as exceptions to title or otherwise referred to therein, each in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent and (B) evidence satisfactory to Collateral Agent that such Loan Party has paid to the title company or to the appropriate Governmental Authorities all expenses and premiums of the title company and all other sums required in connection with the issuance of each Title Policy and all recording and stamp Taxes (including mortgage recording and intangible taxes) payable in connection with recording the Mortgages for each such Material Real Estate Asset in the appropriate real estate records;

 

(iv) evidence of flood insurance with respect to each Flood Hazard Property that is located in a community that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, in each case in compliance with any applicable regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent;

 

(v) ALTA surveys of such Material Real Estate Asset, certified to Collateral Agent and dated not more than thirty (30) days prior to the acquisition or change relating thereto; and

 

(vi) reports and other information, in form, scope and substance reasonably satisfactory to Collateral Agent, regarding environmental matters relating to such Material Real Estate Asset.

 

(c) Each Loan Party shall maintain Landlord Collateral Access Agreements for each Leasehold Property (and shall cause any new Leasehold Property to be subject to Landlord Collateral Access Agreements promptly and in any event within sixty (60) days following the acquisition thereof) and shall not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, as applicable, agree to any material amendment, restatement, supplement or other modification to, or waiver of, any of its Landlord Collateral Access Agreements in a manner adverse to the Lenders without in each case obtaining the prior written consent of Collateral Agent to such amendment, restatement, supplement or other modification or waiver.

 

Section 5.12 Further Assurances.

 

At any time or from time to time upon the request of Administrative Agent, each Loan Party will, at its expense, promptly execute, acknowledge and deliver such further documents and do such other acts and things as Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent may reasonably request in order to effect fully the purposes of the Loan Documents. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, each Loan Party shall take such actions as Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent may reasonably request from time to time to ensure that the Obligations are guaranteed by Guarantors and are secured by validly perfected, First Priority Liens on all of the assets of the Loan Parties (including the Capital Stock owned by each Loan Party).

 

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Section 5.13 Cash Management Systems.

 

(a) Within 90 days after the Closing Date (as such date may be extended by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion), Borrowers and their Subsidiaries shall promptly establish and maintain depository accounts and other treasury management services (including, without limitation, any commercial card, purchasing card and merchant payment services) with M&T Bank such that the Borrowers’ and their Subsidiaries’ primary depository and treasury management relationship is with M&T Bank.

 

(b) Set forth on Schedule 5.13 is a complete and accurate list of all Deposit Accounts, checking, savings or other accounts (including securities accounts) of the Loan Parties at any bank or other financial institution, or any other account where money is or may be deposited or maintained with any other Person as of the Closing Date or as most recently updated. No Borrower will, nor will any Borrower permit any other Loan Party to, open, maintain or otherwise have any Deposit Account, checking, savings or other accounts (including securities accounts) at any bank or other financial institution, or any other account where money is or may be deposited or maintained with any Person, other than (i) Deposit Accounts and securities accounts that are subject to a Control Agreement, (ii) Deposit Accounts established solely as payroll and other zero balance accounts, and (iii) other Deposit Accounts, so long as the aggregate balance in all such other accounts does not exceed $100,000.

 

Section 5.14 Books and Records.

 

The Loan Parties will, and will cause each of their Subsidiaries to, keep proper books of record and account in which full, true and correct entries in accordance with GAAP are made of all dealings and transactions in relation to its business and activities. Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have such reasonable access to the management, records, books of account, contracts and properties of the Loan Parties and their respective Subsidiaries and shall have received such financial, business and other information regarding the Loan Parties and their respective Subsidiaries as they shall request from time to time as to contingent liabilities, obligations under ERISA and welfare plans and other arrangements with employees.

 

Section 5.15 Performance of Leases, Related Documents and Other Material Agreements.

 

Borrowers and their Subsidiaries shall maintain all leases of real and personal property and all Material Contracts (including, without limitation, debt agreements and Capital Leases) to which they are a party without default or right of the lessor or other obligee to terminate or accelerate thereunder where the failure to so maintain could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

Section 5.16 Ratings; Senior Debt Status.

 

Borrowers shall cause the Obligations at all times to rank at least pari passu in priority of payment with all other Indebtedness of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries; provided that the Obligations shall rank senior to and any subordinated notes of the Loan Parties or other obligations expressly required to be subordinated to the Obligations hereunder; and provided further that this Section 5.16 shall not be construed to permit any Indebtedness not otherwise expressly permitted by Section 6.01 hereof.

 

Section 5.17 Sanctions / Anti-Corruption Laws.

 

Borrowers will maintain in effect policies and procedures designed to promote compliance by Borrowers, their Subsidiaries, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents with applicable Sanctions and with the FCPA and any other applicable anti-corruption laws.

 

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Section 5.18 Interest Rate Protection.

 

Within ninety (90) days following the Closing Date, Borrowers shall cause at least 50% of the aggregate Term Loan then outstanding to be hedged pursuant to Hedge Agreements for a term of at least three (3) years with a counterparty and on terms acceptable to the Administrative Agent.

 

Section 5.19 Post-Closing Agreements.

 

In consideration for Administrative Agent and Lenders agreeing to fund the initial Loans hereunder on the Closing Date, the Loan Parties shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, to Administrative Agent, or otherwise complete to Administrative Agent’s reasonable satisfaction, the following items within the time periods designated below (unless such time periods are extended by Administrative Agent pursuant to its written consent):

 

(a) No later than 15 days following the Closing Date, evidence in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent that (i) the collateral descriptions set forth in any outstanding UCC-1 financing statements with any Loan Party as debtor and each of (x) Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance, LLC and (y) Whirlpool Corporation, as secured party, shall have been amended or modified in a manner satisfactory to the Administrative Agent such that the collateral descriptions shall tie only to inventory financed by such secured party and (ii) all outstanding Liens of any Loan Party in favor of the U.S. Small Business Administration shall have been released, terminated and discharged;

 

 

(b) No later than 3 Business Days preceding the filing thereof, a copy of the UCC-1 financing statement to be filed with respect to the Lien securing the Indebtedness to Northpoint Commercial Finance permitted pursuant to Section 6.01(j) below;

 

(c) No later than 60 days following the Closing Date, endorsements relating to the additional insured and lender loss payee provisions required by Section 3.01(h) in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent;

 

(d)  No later than 90 days following the Closing Date, Control Agreements with respect to the deposit and securities accounts of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as required pursuant to Section 3.01(a)(viii) hereof; and

 

(e) No later than 90 days following the Closing Date, Landlord Collateral Access Agreements with respect to each Leasehold Property of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries as required pursuant to Section 3.01(a)(vii) hereof; provided that, a Landlord Collateral Access Agreement shall not be required with respect to the Leasehold Property located at 13850 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011 so long as the Borrower and its Subsidiaries no longer occupy such location after August 31, 2021.

 

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ARTICLE VI

 

NEGATIVE COVENANTS

 

Each Loan Party covenants and agrees that, so long as any Commitment is in effect and until payment in full of all Obligations and cancellation or expiration of all Letters of Credit, such Loan Party shall perform, and shall cause each of its Subsidiaries to perform, all covenants in this Article VI.

 

Section 6.01 Indebtedness.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or guaranty, or otherwise become or remain directly or indirectly liable with respect to any Indebtedness, except:

 

(a) the Obligations;

 

(b) Indebtedness of any Borrower or any Subsidiary of a Borrower owing to a Borrower or any other Subsidiary of a Borrower to the extent constituting an Investment permitted by Section 6.07(b); provided that (i) all such Indebtedness shall be evidenced by a promissory note and to the extent the holder thereof is a Loan Party such promissory note shall be subject to a First Priority Lien pursuant to the Pledge and Security Agreement, (ii) all such Indebtedness owing by a Loan Party shall be unsecured and subordinated in right of payment to the payment in full of the Obligations pursuant to the terms of the applicable promissory notes or an intercompany subordination agreement that in any such case, is reasonably satisfactory to Administrative Agent and (iii) any payment by any Guarantor Subsidiary under any guaranty of the Obligations shall result in a pro tanto reduction of the amount of any Indebtedness owed by such Guarantor Subsidiary to Borrowers or to any other Guarantor Subsidiaries for whose benefit such payment is made;

 

(c) Indebtedness incurred by any Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiaries arising from agreements providing for indemnification, adjustment of purchase price or similar obligations, or from guaranties or letters of credit, surety bonds or performance bonds securing the performance of such Borrowers or any such Guarantor Subsidiary pursuant to such agreements, in connection with Permitted Acquisitions or permitted dispositions of any business, assets or Guarantor Subsidiary of Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary;

 

(d) Indebtedness which may be deemed to exist pursuant to any guaranties, performance, surety, statutory, appeal or similar obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business;

 

(e) Indebtedness in respect of netting services, overdraft protections and otherwise in connection with Deposit Accounts incurred in the ordinary course of business;

 

(f) guaranties by a Borrower of Indebtedness of a Guarantor Subsidiary or guaranties by a Subsidiary of a Borrower of Indebtedness of a Borrower or a Guarantor Subsidiary with respect, in each case, to Indebtedness otherwise permitted to be incurred pursuant to this Section 6.01;

 

(g) Indebtedness described in Schedule 6.01, but not any extensions, renewals or replacements of such Indebtedness except (i) renewals and extensions expressly provided for in the agreements evidencing any such Indebtedness as the same are in effect on the date of this Agreement and (ii) refinancings and extensions of any such Indebtedness if the terms and conditions thereof are not less favorable to the obligor thereon or to the Lenders than the Indebtedness being refinanced or extended, and the average life to maturity thereof is greater than or equal to that of the Indebtedness being refinanced or extended; provided, such Indebtedness permitted under the immediately preceding clause (i) or (ii) above shall not (A) include Indebtedness of an obligor that was not an obligor with respect to the Indebtedness being extended, renewed or refinanced, (B) exceed in principal amount the Indebtedness (including accrued interest and fees) being renewed, extended or refinanced or (C) be incurred, created or assumed if any Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing or would result therefrom;

 

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(h) an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time $2,000,000 of (1) Indebtedness with respect to Capital Leases and (2) purchase money Indebtedness; provided that (i) such Indebtedness shall be secured only by the asset acquired in connection with the incurrence of such Indebtedness, and (ii) any such purchase money Indebtedness shall constitute not less than 85% of the aggregate consideration paid with respect to such asset;

 

(i) Indebtedness under Hedge Agreements for bona fide hedging purposes and not for speculation;

 

(j) Indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 owed to Northpoint Commercial Finance solely to the extent incurred to finance the purchase of inventory from Samsung; and

 

(k) other unsecured Indebtedness of Borrowers and the Guarantor Subsidiaries incurred after the Closing Date, which is subordinated to the Obligations in a manner satisfactory to Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time $2,000,000.

 

Section 6.02 Liens.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or permit to exist any Lien on or with respect to any property or asset of any kind (including any document or instrument in respect of goods or accounts receivable) of a Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or any income or profits therefrom, or file or permit the filing of, or permit to remain in effect, any financing statement or other similar notice of any Lien with respect to any such property, asset, income or profits under the UCC of any State or under any similar recording or notice statute, except (each of the following, collectively, the “Permitted Liens”):

 

(a) Liens in favor of Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties granted pursuant to any Loan Document;

 

(b) Liens for Taxes that are not yet due and payable if obligations with respect to such Taxes are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings promptly instituted and diligently conducted, so long as such reserves or other appropriate provisions, if any, as shall be required by GAAP shall have been made for any such contested amounts;

 

(c) statutory Liens of landlords, carriers, warehousemen, mechanics, repairmen, workmen and materialmen, and other Liens imposed by law (other than any such Lien imposed pursuant to Section 401(a)(29) or 412(n) of the Internal Revenue Code or by ERISA), in each case incurred in the ordinary course of business (i) for amounts not yet overdue or (ii) for amounts that are overdue and that are being contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings, so long as such reserves or other appropriate provisions, if any, as shall be required by GAAP shall have been made for any such contested amounts;

 

(d) Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance and other types of social security, or to secure the performance of tenders, statutory obligations, surety and appeal bonds, bids, leases, government contracts, trade contracts, performance and return of money bonds and other similar obligations (exclusive of obligations for the payment of borrowed money or other Indebtedness), so long as no foreclosure, sale or similar proceedings have been commenced with respect to any portion of the Collateral on account thereof;

 

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(e) Liens in favor of collecting banks arising under Sections 4-208 or 4-210 of the UCC and in favor of a bank or other depository institution arising as a matter of law encumbering deposits (including the right of setoff);

 

(f) easements, rights of way, restrictions, encroachments, and other minor defects or irregularities in title, in each case which do not and will not interfere in any material respect with the ordinary conduct of the business of Borrowers or any of their Subsidiaries;

 

(g) any interest or title of a lessor or sublessor under any lease of real estate permitted hereunder;

 

(h) purported Liens evidenced by the filing of precautionary UCC financing statements relating solely to operating leases entered into in the ordinary course of business;

 

(i) Liens in favor of customs and revenue authorities arising as a matter of law in the ordinary course of business to secure payment of customs duties in connection with the importation of goods;

 

(j) any zoning or similar law or right reserved to or vested in any governmental office or agency to control or regulate the use of any real property;

 

(k) non-exclusive licenses of patents, trademarks and other Intellectual Property rights granted by any Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary in the ordinary course of business and not interfering in any respect with the ordinary conduct of the business of any such Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary;

 

(l) Liens described in Schedule 6.02;

 

(m) Liens securing Indebtedness permitted pursuant to Sections 6.01(h) and 6.01(j); provided, any such Lien shall encumber only the asset, or, in the case of Section 6.01(j) the inventory, acquired with the proceeds of such Indebtedness; and

 

(n) other Liens on assets other than the Collateral not securing debt for borrowed money in an aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000 at any time outstanding.

 

Section 6.03 Reserved.

 

Section 6.04 No Further Negative Pledges.

 

Except with respect to (a) restrictions contained in the Loan Documents, (b) specific property encumbered to secure payment of particular Indebtedness or to be sold pursuant to an executed agreement with respect to a permitted Asset Sale and (c) restrictions by reason of customary provisions restricting assignments, subletting or other transfers contained in leases, licenses and similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business (provided that such restrictions are limited to the property or assets secured by such Liens or the property or assets subject to such leases, licenses or similar agreements, as the case may be), no Loan Party nor any of its Subsidiaries shall enter into any agreement prohibiting the creation or assumption of any Lien upon any of its properties or assets, whether now owned or hereafter acquired.

 

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Section 6.05 Restricted Junior Payments.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates through any manner or means or through any other Person to, directly or indirectly, declare, order, pay, make or set apart, or agree to declare, order, pay, make or set apart, or agree to declare, order, pay, make or set apart, any sum for any Restricted Junior Payment except that:

 

(a) so long as no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or shall be caused thereby, Goedeker may purchase or redeem Capital Stock of Goedeker (including related stock appreciation rights or similar securities) held by former officers or employees of Goedeker or its Subsidiaries upon such person’s death, disability, retirement or termination of employment; provided that the aggregate amount of such Cash purchases or redemptions of Capital Stock and notes under this paragraph shall not exceed $1,000,000 in any Fiscal Year; and

 

(b) Appliances or any Subsidiary of Borrowers may repay intercompany loans, declare and pay dividends, make other distributions and make capital contributions in each case, to any Loan Party.

 

Section 6.06 Restrictions on Subsidiary Distributions.

 

Except as provided herein or in any other Loan Document, no Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, create or otherwise cause or suffer to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction of any kind on the ability of any Subsidiary of a Borrower to:

 

(a) pay dividends or make any other distributions on any of such Subsidiary’s Capital Stock owned by a Borrower or any other Subsidiary of a Borrower;

 

(b) repay or prepay any Indebtedness owed by such Subsidiary to a Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary;

 

(c) make loans or advances to a Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary; and

 

(d) transfer any of its property or assets to a Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary other than restrictions (i) in agreements evidencing Indebtedness permitted by Section 6.01(h) that impose restrictions on the property so acquired, and (ii) by reason of customary provisions restricting assignments, subletting or other transfers contained in leases, licenses, Joint Venture agreements and similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business.

 

Section 6.07 Investments.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, make or own any Investment in any Person, including without limitation any Joint Venture or general partnership, except each of the following:

 

(a) Cash Equivalents;

 

(b) (i) equity Investments owned as of the Closing Date in any Subsidiary, (ii) Investments made after the Closing Date in a Borrower or any wholly owned Guarantor Subsidiary, (iii) Investments made after the Closing Date by a Subsidiary of a Borrower that is not a Guarantor Subsidiary in a Borrower or another Subsidiary of a Borrower and (iv) Investments by a Loan Party in a Subsidiary of a Borrower that is not a Loan Party provided that the aggregate amount of such Investments shall not exceed $250,000;

 

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(c) Investments (i) in any Securities received in satisfaction or partial satisfaction of accounts receivable generated in the ordinary course of business from financially troubled account debtors and (ii) deposits, prepayments and other credits to suppliers made in the ordinary course of business consistent with the past practices of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries;

 

(d) Permitted Acquisitions;

 

(e) Investments described in Schedule 6.07;

 

(f) non-cash consideration received in connection with the sale of property permitted by Section 6.09(d);

 

(g) other Investments in an aggregate amount not to exceed at any time $500,000; provided that following any investment in a Joint Venture, Borrowers or a Guarantor Subsidiary shall own at least 50% of the Capital Stock of such Joint Venture.

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any Loan Party make any Investment which results in or facilitates in any manner any Restricted Junior Payment not otherwise permitted under the terms of Section 6.05.

 

Section 6.08 Financial Covenants.

 

(a) Total Leverage Ratio. Borrowers shall not permit the Total Leverage Ratio at any time to exceed the correlative ratio indicated for the Fiscal Quarter ending on or immediately following such measurement date commencing with June 30, 2021:

 

Fiscal Quarter Ending During the following Periods   Total Leverage Ratio
June 30, 2021 – December 30, 2022   3.00 to 1.00
December 31, 2022 – December 30, 2023   2.50 to 1.00
December 31, 2023 and thereafter   2.00 to 1.00

 

(b) Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. Borrowers shall not permit the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of the last day of any Fiscal Quarter, commencing with the Fiscal Quarter ending June 30, 2021 to be less than 1.25 to 1.00.

 

(c) Certain Calculations. With respect to any period during which a Permitted Acquisition or an Asset Sale or other disposition has occurred (each, a “Subject Transaction”), for purposes of determining compliance with the financial covenants set forth in this Section 6.08, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and the other components of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (other than Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA) shall be calculated with respect to such period on a pro forma basis (including pro forma adjustments arising out of events which are directly attributable to a specific transaction, are factually supportable and are expected to have a continuing impact, in each case as acceptable to Administrative Agent, which pro forma adjustments shall be certified by a Financial Officer of Borrower Representative) using the historical audited or unaudited financial statements of any business so acquired or to be acquired or sold or to be sold and the consolidated financial statements of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries which shall be reformulated as if such Subject Transaction, and any Indebtedness incurred or repaid in connection therewith, had been consummated or incurred or repaid at the beginning of such period (and assuming that such Indebtedness bears interest during any portion of the applicable measurement period prior to the relevant acquisition at the weighted average of the interest rates applicable to outstanding Loans incurred during such period).

 

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Section 6.09 Fundamental Changes; Disposition of Assets; Acquisitions.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, enter into any transaction of merger or consolidation, or liquidate, wind up or dissolve itself (or suffer any liquidation or dissolution), or convey, sell, lease or sub lease (as lessor or sublessor), transfer, abandon, allow to lapse, or otherwise dispose of, in one transaction or a series of transactions, all or any part of its business, assets or property of any kind whatsoever, whether real, personal or mixed and whether tangible or intangible, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or acquire by purchase or otherwise (other than purchases or other acquisitions of inventory, materials and equipment in the ordinary course of business) the business, property or fixed assets of, or stock or other evidence of beneficial ownership of, any Person or any division or line of business or other business unit of any Person, or become a general partner in any partnership, except:

 

(a) any Subsidiary of a Borrower may (i) be merged with or into a Borrower or any wholly-owned Guarantor Subsidiary; provided, such Borrower or such Guarantor Subsidiary, as applicable shall be the continuing or surviving Person, (ii) be liquidated, wound up or dissolved so long as its assets are distributed to a Borrower or a wholly-owned Guarantor Subsidiary, or (iii) sell, convey, lease, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or any part of its business, property or assets in one transaction or a series of transactions, to a Borrower or any wholly-owned Guarantor Subsidiary;

 

(b) inventory sold or leased in the ordinary course of business (excluding any such sales by operations or divisions discontinued or to be discontinued);

 

(c) Asset Sales, the proceeds of which (valued at the principal amount thereof in the case of non- Cash proceeds consisting of notes or other debt Securities and valued at fair market value in the case of other non-Cash proceeds) when aggregated with the proceeds of all other Asset Sales made within the same Fiscal Year, are less than $1,000,000; provided (1) the consideration received for such assets shall be in an amount at least equal to the fair market value thereof (determined in good faith by a Financial Officer of Borrower Representative), (2) no less than 80% of such consideration shall be paid in Cash, and (3) the Net Asset Sale Proceeds thereof shall be applied as, and to the extent, required in Section 2.27;

 

(d) disposals of obsolete, worn out or surplus property;

 

(e) the non-exclusive licensing of Intellectual Property in the ordinary course of business or abandonment of Intellectual Property that is not material to business; and

 

(f) Investments made in accordance with Section 6.07.

 

Section 6.10 Disposal of Subsidiary Interests.

 

Except for any sale of all of its interests in the Capital Stock of any of its Subsidiaries in compliance with the provisions of Section 6.09, no Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, (a) directly or indirectly sell, assign, pledge or otherwise encumber or dispose of any Capital Stock of any of its Subsidiaries, except as permitted by the Loan Documents and to qualify directors if required by applicable law; or (b) permit any of its Subsidiaries directly or indirectly to sell, assign, pledge or otherwise encumber or dispose of any Capital Stock of any of its Subsidiaries, except as required by the Loan Documents and to another Loan Party (subject to the restrictions on such disposition otherwise imposed hereunder), or to qualify directors if required by applicable law.

 

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Section 6.11 Sales and Lease Backs.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, become or remain liable as lessee or as a guarantor or other surety with respect to any lease of any property (whether real, personal or mixed), whether now owned or hereafter acquired, which such Loan Party (a) has sold or transferred or is to sell or to transfer to any other Person (other than any Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary to the extent such sale or transfer is otherwise permitted hereunder), or (b) intends to use for substantially the same purpose as any other property which has been or is to be sold or transferred by such Loan Party to any Person (other than any Borrower or any Guarantor Subsidiary to the extent such sale or transfer is otherwise permitted hereunder) in connection with such lease.

 

Section 6.12 Transactions with Affiliates.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, enter into or permit to exist any transaction (including the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of any property or the rendering of any service) with any Affiliate of a Loan Party, unless such transaction (i) has been disclosed to Administrative Agent, and (ii) is on terms that are no less favorable to such Borrower or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, than those that might be obtained at the time from a Person who is not an Affiliate; provided the foregoing restriction shall not apply to (a) Restricted Junior Payments expressly permitted by Section 6.05; (b) compensation arrangements for officers and other employees of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries entered into in the ordinary course of business; (c) management fees paid by Goedeker under and pursuant to the Management Agreement as in effect on April 21, 2020 so long as (x) at the time of any such payment, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing or would result therefrom and (y) the amount of any such management fees shall not exceed $62,500 in any Fiscal Quarter and (d) transactions described in Schedule 6.12.

 

Section 6.13 Conduct of Business.

 

From and after the Closing Date, no Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, engage in any business other than the businesses engaged in by such Loan Party or such Subsidiary on the Closing Date and businesses related thereto.

 

Section 6.14 [Reserved].

 

Section 6.15 Amendments or Waivers of Certain Documents.

 

No Loan Party shall nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to, agree to any material amendment, restatement, supplement or other modification to, or waiver of, any of its material rights under any Material Contract, Organizational Document, Closing Date Acquisition Document or any agreement evidencing Indebtedness after the Closing Date in a manner adverse to the Lenders.

 

Section 6.16 Fiscal Year.

 

No Loan Party shall, nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to change its Fiscal Year end from December 31.

 

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Section 6.17 Subordinated Debt Payments.

 

No Loan Party shall nor shall it permit any of its Subsidiaries to (i) prepay, redeem, repurchase or otherwise acquire for value any Indebtedness which is subordinated to the Obligations, or (ii) make any principal, interest or other payments on any Indebtedness which is subordinated to the Obligations, that is not expressly permitted by the applicable subordination agreement (or subordination provisions contained within any instrument or other document evidencing such Indebtedness) or intercreditor arrangement.

 

Section 6.18 Sanctions / Anti-Corruption Use of Proceeds.

 

Borrowers shall not, directly or indirectly, use the proceeds of the Loans or use the Letters of Credit, or lend, contribute or otherwise make available such proceeds to any Subsidiary, Joint Venture partner or other Person, (i) in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization of the payment or giving of money, or anything else of value, to any Person in violation of the FCPA, any other applicable anti-corruption law or in violation of trade sanctions including any such law or sanctions enforced by the United States, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, the United Kingdom and/or the respective institutions of any of the foregoing including OFAC or Her Majesty’s Treasury, or (ii) (A) to fund any activities or business of or with any Person, or in any country or territory, that, at the time of such funding, is the subject of Sanctions, or (B) in any other manner that would result in a violation of Sanctions by any Person (including any Person participating in the Loans or Letters of Credit, whether as Administrative Agent, Lead Arranger, Issuing Bank, Lender, underwriter, advisor, investor, or otherwise).

 

ARTICLE VII

 

GUARANTY

 

Section 7.01 Guaranty of the Obligations.

 

Subject to the provisions of Section 7.02, Guarantors jointly and severally hereby absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee to Administrative Agent for the ratable benefit of the Beneficiaries the due and punctual payment in full of all Obligations (other than Excluded Swap Obligations) when the same shall become due, whether at stated maturity, by required prepayment, declaration, acceleration, demand or otherwise (including amounts that would become due but for the operation of the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Debtor Relief Laws, 11 U.S.C. § 362(a)) (collectively, the “Guaranteed Obligations”).

 

Section 7.02 Contribution by Guarantors.

 

All Guarantors desire to allocate among themselves (collectively, the “Contributing Guarantors”), in a fair and equitable manner, their obligations arising under the Guaranty. Accordingly, in the event any payment or distribution is made on any date by a Guarantor (a “Funding Guarantor”) under the Guaranty that exceeds its Fair Share as of such date, such Funding Guarantor shall be entitled to a contribution from each of the other Contributing Guarantors in the amount of such other Contributing Guarantor’s Fair Share Shortfall as of such date, with the result that all such contributions will cause each Contributing Guarantor’s Aggregate Payments to equal its Fair Share as of such date. “Fair Share” means, with respect to a Contributing Guarantor as of any date of determination, an amount equal to (a) the ratio of (i) the Fair Share Contribution Amount with respect to such Contributing Guarantor to (ii) the aggregate of the Fair Share Contribution Amounts with respect to all Contributing Guarantors multiplied by (b) the aggregate amount paid or distributed on or before such date by all Funding Guarantors under the Guaranty in respect of the obligations guaranteed. “Fair Share Shortfall” means, with respect to a Contributing Guarantor as of any date of determination, the excess, if any, of the Fair Share of such Contributing Guarantor over the Aggregate Payments of such Contributing Guarantor. “Fair Share Contribution Amount” means, with respect to a Contributing Guarantor as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the excess of the fair saleable value of the property of such Guarantor over the total liabilities of such Guarantor (including the maximum amount reasonably expected to become due in respect of contingent liabilities, calculated, without duplication, assuming each other Guarantor that is also liable for such contingent liability pays its ratable share thereof); provided, solely for purposes of calculating the Fair Share Contribution Amount with respect to any Contributing Guarantor for purposes of this Section 7.02, any assets or liabilities of such Contributing Guarantor arising by virtue of any rights to subrogation, reimbursement or indemnification or any rights to or obligations of contribution hereunder shall not be considered as assets or liabilities of such Contributing Guarantor. “Aggregate Payments” means, with respect to a Contributing Guarantor as of any date of determination, an amount equal to (1) the aggregate amount of all payments and distributions made on or before such date by such Contributing Guarantor in respect of this Guaranty (including, without limitation, in respect of this Section 7.02), minus (2) the aggregate amount of all payments received on or before such date by such Contributing Guarantor from the other Contributing Guarantors as contributions under this Section 7.02. The amounts payable as contributions hereunder shall be determined as of the date on which the related payment or distribution is made by the applicable Funding Guarantor. The allocation among Contributing Guarantors of their obligations as set forth in this Section 7.02 shall not be construed in any way to limit the liability of any Contributing Guarantor hereunder. Each Guarantor is a third party beneficiary to the contribution agreement set forth in this Section 7.02.

 

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Section 7.03 Payment by Guarantors.

 

Subject to Section 7.02, Guarantors hereby jointly and severally agree, in furtherance of the foregoing and not in limitation of any other right which any Beneficiary may have at law or in equity against any Guarantor by virtue hereof, that upon the failure of Borrowers to pay any of the Guaranteed Obligations when and as the same shall become due, whether at stated maturity, by required prepayment, declaration, acceleration, demand or otherwise (including amounts that would become due but for the operation of the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Debtor Relief Laws, 11 U.S.C. § 362(a)), Guarantors will upon demand pay, or cause to be paid, in Cash, to Administrative Agent for the ratable benefit of Beneficiaries, an amount equal to the sum of the unpaid principal amount of all Guaranteed Obligations then due as aforesaid, accrued and unpaid interest on such Guaranteed Obligations (including interest which, but for Borrowers becoming the subject of a case under the Debtor Relief Laws, would have accrued on such Guaranteed Obligations, whether or not a claim is allowed against Borrowers for such interest in the related bankruptcy case) and all other Guaranteed Obligations then owed to Beneficiaries as aforesaid.

 

Section 7.04 Liability of Guarantors Absolute.

 

Each Guarantor agrees that its obligations hereunder are irrevocable, absolute, independent and unconditional and shall not be affected by any circumstance which constitutes a legal or equitable discharge of a guarantor or surety other than payment in full of the Guaranteed Obligations. In furtherance of the foregoing and without limiting the generality thereof, each Guarantor agrees as follows:

 

(a) this Guaranty is a guaranty of payment when due and not of collectability. This Guaranty is a primary obligation of each Guarantor and not merely a contract of surety;

 

(b) Administrative Agent may enforce this Guaranty upon the occurrence of an Event of Default notwithstanding the existence of any dispute between Borrowers and any Beneficiary with respect to the existence of such Event of Default;

 

(c) the obligations of each Guarantor are independent of the obligations of Borrowers and the obligations of any other guarantor (including any other Guarantor) of the obligations of Borrowers, and a separate action or actions may be brought and prosecuted against such Guarantor whether or not any action is brought against any Borrower or any of such other guarantors and whether or not any Borrower is joined in any such action or actions;

 

(d) payment by any Guarantor of a portion, but not all, of the Guaranteed Obligations shall in no way limit, affect, modify or abridge any Guarantor’s liability for any portion of the Guaranteed Obligations which has not been paid. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if Administrative Agent is awarded a judgment in any suit brought to enforce any Guarantor’s covenant to pay a portion of the Guaranteed Obligations, such judgment shall not be deemed to release such Guarantor from its covenant to pay the portion of the Guaranteed Obligations that is not the subject of such suit, and such judgment shall not, except to the extent satisfied by such Guarantor, limit, affect, modify or abridge any other Guarantor’s liability hereunder in respect of the Guaranteed Obligations;

 

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(e) any Beneficiary, upon such terms as it deems appropriate, without notice or demand and without affecting the validity or enforceability hereof or giving rise to any reduction, limitation, impairment, discharge or termination of any Guarantor’s liability hereunder, from time to time may (i) renew, extend, accelerate, increase the rate of interest on, or otherwise change the time, place, manner or terms of payment of the Guaranteed Obligations; (ii) settle, compromise, release or discharge, or accept or refuse any offer of performance with respect to, or substitutions for, the Guaranteed Obligations or any agreement relating thereto and/or subordinate the payment of the same to the payment of any other obligations; (iii) request and accept other guaranties of the Guaranteed Obligations and take and hold security for the payment hereof or the Guaranteed Obligations; (iv) release, surrender, exchange, substitute, compromise, settle, rescind, waive, alter, subordinate or modify, with or without consideration, any security for payment of the Guaranteed Obligations, any other guaranties of the Guaranteed Obligations, or any other obligation of any Person (including any other Guarantor) with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations; (v) enforce and apply any security now or hereafter held by or for the benefit of such Beneficiary in respect hereof or the Guaranteed Obligations and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, or exercise any other right or remedy that such Beneficiary may have against any such security, in each case as such Beneficiary in its discretion may determine consistent herewith or the applicable Hedge Agreement or Bank Product Document and any applicable security agreement, including foreclosure on any such security pursuant to one or more judicial or nonjudicial sales, whether or not every aspect of any such sale is commercially reasonable, and even though such action operates to impair or extinguish any right of reimbursement or subrogation or other right or remedy of any Guarantor against any Borrower or any security for the Guaranteed Obligations; and (vi) exercise any other rights available to it under the Loan Documents, the Hedge Agreements or Bank Product Documents; and

 

(f) this Guaranty and the obligations of Guarantors hereunder shall be valid and enforceable and shall not be subject to any reduction, limitation, impairment, discharge or termination for any reason (other than payment in full of the Guaranteed Obligations), including the occurrence of any of the following, whether or not any Guarantor shall have had notice or knowledge of any of them: (i) any failure or omission to assert or enforce or agreement or election not to assert or enforce, or the stay or enjoining, by order of court, by operation of law or otherwise, of the exercise or enforcement of, any claim or demand or any right, power or remedy (whether arising under the Loan Documents, the Hedge Agreements or the Bank Product Documents, at law, in equity or otherwise) with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations or any agreement relating thereto, or with respect to any other guaranty of or security for the payment of the Guaranteed Obligations; (ii) any rescission, waiver, amendment or modification of, or any consent to departure from, any of the terms or provisions (including provisions relating to events of default) hereof, any of the other Loan Documents, any of the Hedge Agreements, any Bank Product Document or any agreement or instrument executed pursuant thereto, or of any other guaranty or security for the Guaranteed Obligations, in each case whether or not in accordance with the terms hereof or such Loan Document, such Hedge Agreement, such Bank Product Document or any agreement relating to such other guaranty or security; (iii) the Guaranteed Obligations, or any agreement relating thereto, at any time being found to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect; (iv) the application of payments received from any source to the payment of Indebtedness other than the Guaranteed Obligations, even though any Beneficiary might have elected to apply such payment to any part or all of the Guaranteed Obligations; (v) any Beneficiary’s consent to the change, reorganization or termination of the corporate structure or existence of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries and to any corresponding restructuring of the Guaranteed Obligations; (vi) any failure to perfect or continue perfection of a security interest in any collateral which secures any of the Guaranteed Obligations; (vii) any defenses, set offs or counterclaims which Borrowers may allege or assert against any Beneficiary in respect of the Guaranteed Obligations, including failure of consideration, breach of warranty, payment, statute of frauds, statute of limitations, accord and satisfaction and usury; and (viii) any other act or thing or omission, or delay to do any other act or thing, which may or might in any manner or to any extent vary the risk of any Guarantor as an obligor in respect of the Guaranteed Obligations.

 

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Section 7.05 Waivers by Guarantors.

 

Each Guarantor hereby waives, for the benefit of Beneficiaries: (a) any right to require any Beneficiary, as a condition of payment or performance by such Guarantor, to (i) proceed against any Borrower, any other guarantor (including any other Guarantor) of the Guaranteed Obligations or any other Person, (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security held from any Borrower, any such other guarantor or any other Person, (iii) proceed against or have resort to any balance of any Deposit Account or credit on the books of any Beneficiary in favor of any Borrower or any other Person, or (iv) pursue any other remedy in the power of any Beneficiary whatsoever; (b) any defense arising by reason of the incapacity, lack of authority or any disability or other defense of any Borrower or any other Guarantor including any defense based on or arising out of the lack of validity or the unenforceability of the Guaranteed Obligations or any agreement or instrument relating thereto or by reason of the cessation of the liability of any Borrower or any other Guarantor from any cause other than payment in full of the Guaranteed Obligations; (c) any defense based upon any statute or rule of law which provides that the obligation of a surety must be neither larger in amount nor in other respects more burdensome than that of the principal; (d) any defense based upon any Beneficiary’s errors or omissions in the administration of the Guaranteed Obligations, except behavior which amounts to bad faith; (e) (i) any principles or provisions of law, statutory or otherwise, which are or might be in conflict with the terms hereof and any legal or equitable discharge of such Guarantor’s obligations hereunder, (ii) the benefit of any statute of limitations affecting such Guarantor’s liability hereunder or the enforcement hereof, (iii) any rights to set offs, recoupments and counterclaims, and (iv) promptness, diligence and any requirement that any Beneficiary protect, secure, perfect or insure any security interest or Lien or any property subject thereto; (f) notices, demands, presentments, protests, notices of protest, notices of dishonor and notices of any action or inaction, including acceptance hereof, notices of default hereunder, the Hedge Agreements, the Bank Product Documents or any agreement or instrument related thereto, notices of any renewal, extension or modification of the Guaranteed Obligations or any agreement related thereto, notices of any extension of credit to Borrowers and notices of any of the matters referred to in Section 7.04 and any right to consent to any thereof; and (g) any defenses or benefits that may be derived from or afforded by law which limit the liability of or exonerate guarantors or sureties, or which may conflict with the terms hereof.

 

Section 7.06 Guarantors’ Rights of Subrogation, Contribution, etc.

 

Until the Guaranteed Obligations shall have been indefeasibly paid in full and the Revolving Commitments shall have terminated and all Letters of Credit shall have expired or been cancelled, each Guarantor hereby waives any claim, right or remedy, direct or indirect, that such Guarantor now has or may hereafter have against any Borrower or any other Guarantor or any of its assets in connection with this Guaranty or the performance by such Guarantor of its obligations hereunder, in each case whether such claim, right or remedy arises in equity, under contract, by statute, under common law or otherwise and including without limitation (a) any right of subrogation, reimbursement or indemnification that such Guarantor now has or may hereafter have against any Borrower with respect to the Guaranteed Obligations, (b) any right to enforce, or to participate in, any claim, right or remedy that any Beneficiary now has or may hereafter have against any Borrower, and (c) any benefit of, and any right to participate in, any collateral or security now or hereafter held by any Beneficiary. In addition, until the Guaranteed Obligations shall have been indefeasibly paid in full and the Revolving Commitments shall have terminated and all Letters of Credit shall have expired or been cancelled, each Guarantor shall withhold exercise of any right of contribution such Guarantor may have against any other guarantor (including any other Guarantor) of the Guaranteed Obligations, including, without limitation, any such right of contribution as contemplated by Section 7.02. Each Guarantor further agrees that, to the extent the waiver or agreement to withhold the exercise of its rights of subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification and contribution as set forth herein is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void or voidable for any reason, any rights of subrogation, reimbursement or indemnification such Guarantor may have against any Borrower or against any collateral or security, and any rights of contribution such Guarantor may have against any such other guarantor, shall be junior and subordinate to any rights any Beneficiary may have against any Borrower, to all right, title and interest any Beneficiary may have in any such collateral or security, and to any right any Beneficiary may have against such other guarantor. If any amount shall be paid to any Guarantor on account of any such subrogation, reimbursement, indemnification or contribution rights at any time when all Guaranteed Obligations shall not have been finally and indefeasibly paid in full, such amount shall be held in trust for Administrative Agent on behalf of Beneficiaries and shall forthwith be paid over to Administrative Agent for the benefit of Beneficiaries to be credited and applied against the Guaranteed Obligations, whether matured or unmatured, in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

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Section 7.07 Subordination of Other Obligations.

 

Any Indebtedness of Borrowers or any Guarantor now or hereafter held by any Guarantor (the “Obligee Guarantor) is hereby subordinated in right of payment to the Guaranteed Obligations, and any such Indebtedness collected or received by the Obligee Guarantor after an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing shall be held in trust for Administrative Agent on behalf of Beneficiaries and shall forthwith be paid over to Administrative Agent for the benefit of Beneficiaries to be credited and applied against the Guaranteed Obligations but without affecting, impairing or limiting in any manner the liability of the Obligee Guarantor under any other provision hereof.

 

Section 7.08 Continuing Guaranty.

 

This Guaranty is a continuing guaranty and shall remain in effect until all of the Guaranteed Obligations shall have been paid in full and the Revolving Commitments shall have terminated and all Letters of Credit shall have expired or been cancelled. Each Guarantor hereby irrevocably waives any right to revoke this Guaranty as to future transactions giving rise to any Guaranteed Obligations.

 

Section 7.09 Authority of Guarantors or Borrowers.

 

It is not necessary for any Beneficiary to inquire into the capacity or powers of any Guarantor or Borrowers or the officers, directors or any agents acting or purporting to act on behalf of any of them.

 

Section 7.10 Financial Condition of Borrowers.

 

Any Credit Extension may be made to Borrowers or continued from time to time, and any Hedge Agreements or Bank Product Documents may be entered into from time to time, in each case without notice to or authorization from any Guarantor regardless of the financial or other condition of any Borrower at the time of any such grant or continuation or at the time such Hedge Agreement or Bank Product Document is entered into, as the case may be. No Beneficiary shall have any obligation to disclose or discuss with any Guarantor its assessment, or any Guarantor’s assessment, of the financial condition of any Borrower. Each Guarantor has adequate means to obtain information from Borrowers on a continuing basis concerning the financial condition of Borrowers and their ability to perform their obligations under the Loan Documents, the Hedge Agreements and Bank Product Documents, and each Guarantor assumes the responsibility for being and keeping informed of the financial condition of Borrowers and of all circumstances bearing upon the risk of nonpayment of the Guaranteed Obligations. Each Guarantor hereby waives and relinquishes any duty on the part of any Beneficiary to disclose any matter, fact or thing relating to the business, operations or conditions of any Borrower now known or hereafter known by any Beneficiary.

 

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Section 7.11 Bankruptcy, etc.

 

(a) So long as any Guaranteed Obligations remain outstanding, no Guarantor shall, without the prior written consent of Administrative Agent acting pursuant to the instructions of Requisite Lenders, commence or join with any other Person in commencing any bankruptcy, reorganization or insolvency case or proceeding of or against any Borrower or any other Guarantor. The obligations of Guarantors hereunder shall not be reduced, limited, impaired, discharged, deferred, suspended or terminated by any case or proceeding, voluntary or involuntary, involving the bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership, reorganization, liquidation or arrangement of any Borrower or any other Guarantor or by any defense which any Borrower or any other Guarantor may have by reason of the order, decree or decision of any court or administrative body resulting from any such proceeding.

 

(b) Each Guarantor acknowledges and agrees that any interest on any portion of the Guaranteed Obligations which accrues after the commencement of any case or proceeding referred to in clause (a) above (or, if interest on any portion of the Guaranteed Obligations ceases to accrue by operation of law by reason of the commencement of such case or proceeding, such interest as would have accrued on such portion of the Guaranteed Obligations if such case or proceeding had not been commenced) shall be included in the Guaranteed Obligations because it is the intention of Guarantors and Beneficiaries that the Guaranteed Obligations which are guaranteed by Guarantors pursuant hereto should be determined without regard to any rule of law or order which may relieve Borrowers of any portion of such Guaranteed Obligations. Guarantors will permit any trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, debtor in possession, assignee for the benefit of creditors or similar person to pay Administrative Agent, or allow the claim of Administrative Agent in respect of, any such interest accruing after the date on which such case or proceeding is commenced.

 

(c) In the event that all or any portion of the Guaranteed Obligations are paid by Borrowers, the obligations of Guarantors hereunder shall continue and remain in full force and effect or be reinstated, as the case may be, in the event that all or any part of such payment(s) are rescinded or recovered directly or indirectly from any Beneficiary as a preference, fraudulent transfer or otherwise, and any such payments which are so rescinded or recovered shall constitute Guaranteed Obligations for all purposes hereunder.

 

Section 7.12 Keepwell.

 

Each Qualified ECP Guarantor 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 Guarantor to honor all of its obligations under this Guaranty in respect of Swap Obligations (provided, however, that each Qualified ECP Guarantor shall only be liable under this Section 7.12 for the maximum amount of such liability that can be hereby incurred without rendering its obligations under this Section 7.12, or otherwise under this Guaranty, voidable under applicable law relating to fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer, and not for any greater amount). The obligations of each Qualified ECP Guarantor under this Section shall remain in full force and effect until all Obligations (except inchoate obligations for which no claim has been made) have been paid in full and the Revolving Commitments have been terminated and all Letters of Credit have expired or been cancelled. Each Qualified ECP Guarantor intends that this Section 7.12 constitute, and this Section 7.12 shall be deemed to constitute, a “keepwell, support, or other agreement” for the benefit of each other Loan Party for all purposes of Section 1a(18)(A)(v)(II) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

 

Section 7.13 Discharge of Guaranty upon Sale of Guarantor.

 

If all of the Capital Stock of any Guarantor or any of its successors in interest hereunder shall be sold or otherwise disposed of (including by merger or consolidation) in accordance with the terms and conditions hereof (to any Person other than Borrowers and their Subsidiaries), the Guaranty of such Guarantor or such successor in interest, as the case may be, hereunder shall automatically be discharged and released without any further action by any Beneficiary or any other Person effective as of the time of such Asset Sale.

 

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ARTICLE VIII

 

EVENTS OF DEFAULT

 

Section 8.01 Events of Default.

 

If any one or more of the following conditions or events shall occur:

 

(a) Failure to Make Payments When Due. Failure by any Loan Party to pay (i) when due any installment of principal of any Loan, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration, by notice of voluntary prepayment, by mandatory prepayment or otherwise; (ii) when due any amount payable to an Issuing Bank in reimbursement of any drawing under a Letter of Credit; or (iii) any interest on any Loan or any fee or any other amount due hereunder within three (3) days after the date due; or

 

(b) Default in Other Agreements. (i) Failure of any Loan Party or any of their respective Subsidiaries to pay when due any principal of or interest on or any other amount payable in respect of one or more items of Indebtedness in an individual or aggregate principal amount of $500,000 or more, in each case beyond the grace period, if any, provided therefor; or (ii) breach or default by any Loan Party with respect to any other term of (1) one or more items of Indebtedness in the individual or aggregate principal amounts referred to in clause (i) above or (2) any loan agreement, mortgage, indenture or other agreement relating to such item(s) of Indebtedness, in each case beyond the grace period, if any, provided therein, if the effect of such breach or default is to cause, or to permit the holder or holders of that Indebtedness (or a trustee on behalf of such holder or holders), to cause, that Indebtedness to become or be declared due and payable (or redeemable) prior to its stated maturity or the stated maturity of any underlying obligation, as the case may be; or

 

(c) Breach of Certain Covenants. (i) Failure of any Loan Party to perform or comply with any term or condition contained in Sections 2.16, 5.01, 5.02, 5.03, 5.05, 5.06, 5.07, 5.10, 5.11, 5.13, 5.15, 5.16, 5.18 or 5.19 or Article VI; or

 

(d) Breach of Representations, etc. Any representation, warranty, certification or other statement made or deemed made by any Loan Party in any Loan Document or in any statement or certificate at any time given by any Loan Party or any of its Subsidiaries in writing pursuant hereto or thereto or in connection herewith or therewith shall fail to be true and correct in any material respect as of the date made or deemed made; or

 

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(e) Other Defaults Under Loan Documents. Any Loan Party shall default in the performance of or compliance with any term contained herein or any of the other Loan Documents, other than any such term referred to in any other paragraph of this Section 8.01, and such default shall not have been remedied or waived within thirty (30) days after the earlier of (i) an officer of such Loan Party becoming aware of such default or (ii) receipt by Borrower Representative of notice from Administrative Agent or any Lender of such default; or

 

(f) Involuntary Bankruptcy; Appointment of Receiver, etc. (i) A court of competent jurisdiction shall enter a decree or order for relief in respect of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries in an involuntary case under the Debtor Relief Laws or under any other applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law now or hereafter in effect, which decree or order is not stayed; or any other similar relief shall be granted under any applicable federal or state law; or (ii) an involuntary case shall be commenced against any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries under the Debtor Relief Laws or under any other applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law now or hereafter in effect; or a decree or order of a court having jurisdiction in the premises for the appointment of an interim receiver, receiver, liquidator, sequestrator, trustee, custodian or other officer having similar powers over any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or over all or a substantial part of its property, shall have been entered; or there shall have occurred the involuntary appointment of an interim receiver, receiver, liquidator, sequestrator, trustee or other officer having similar powers over any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for all or a substantial part of its property; or a warrant of attachment, execution or similar process shall have been issued against any substantial part of the property of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, and any such event described in this clause (ii) shall continue for thirty (30) days without having been dismissed, bonded or discharged; or

 

(g) Voluntary Bankruptcy; Appointment of Receiver, etc. (i) any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall have an order for relief entered with respect to it or shall commence a voluntary case under the Debtor Relief Laws or under any other applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law now or hereafter in effect, or shall consent to the entry of an order for relief in an involuntary case, or to the conversion of an involuntary case to a voluntary case, under any such law, or shall consent to the appointment of or taking possession by an interim receiver, receiver, liquidator, sequestrator, trustee, custodian or other officer having similar powers over any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for all or a substantial part of its property; or any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall make any assignment for the benefit of creditors; or (ii) any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall be unable, or shall fail generally, or shall admit in writing its inability, to pay its debts as such debts become due; or the Board of Directors (or similar governing body) of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (or any committee thereof) shall adopt any resolution or otherwise authorize any action to approve any of the actions referred to herein or in Section 8.01(f); or

 

(h) Insolvency. any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries shall cease to be Solvent (giving effect to the contribution provisions set forth in Section 7.02 hereof); or

 

(i) Judgments and Attachments. Any money judgment, settlement, writ or warrant of attachment or similar process involving any individual or aggregate amount in excess of $500,000 (in either case to the extent not adequately covered by insurance as to which a Solvent and unaffiliated insurance company has acknowledged coverage) or any material non-monetary judgment shall be entered or filed against any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective assets and shall remain undischarged, unvacated, unbonded or unstayed for a period of thirty (30) days; or

 

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(j) Dissolution; Cessation of Business. (i) Any order, judgment or decree shall be entered against any Loan Party decreeing the dissolution or split up of such Loan Party and such order shall remain undischarged or unstayed for a period in excess of ten (10) days; (ii) any Borrower or any Subsidiary shall be enjoined, restrained or in any way prevented by the order of any Governmental Authority from conducting any material part of the business of such Borrower or such Subsidiary and such order shall remain undischarged or unstayed for a period in excess of ten (10) days; (iii) loss of custody or control of all or substantially all of the assets of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries or any Governmental Authorization required for the conduct of the business of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries; or (iv) any other loss, circumstance or other event (including, without limitation, any strike, lockout, labor dispute or other work stoppage) shall occur causing the cessation or substantial curtailment of revenue producing activities of Borrowers or their Subsidiaries for a period in excess of ten (10) days; or

 

(k) Employee Benefit Plans. (i) There shall occur one or more ERISA Events which individually or in the aggregate results in or might reasonably be expected to result in liability of Borrowers, any of their Subsidiaries or any of their respective ERISA Affiliates in excess of $500,000 during the term hereof; or (ii) there exists any fact or circumstance that reasonably could be expected to result in the imposition of a Lien or security interest under Section 412(n) of the Internal Revenue Code or under Section 4068 of ERISA; or

 

(l) Change of Control. A Change of Control shall occur; or

 

(m) Guaranties, Collateral Documents, other Loan Documents and Acquisition Documents. At any time after the execution and delivery thereof, (i) the Guaranty for any reason, other than the satisfaction in full of all Obligations, shall cease to be in full force and effect (other than in accordance with its terms) or shall be declared to be null and void or any Guarantor shall repudiate its obligations thereunder, (ii) this Agreement or any Collateral Document ceases to be in full force and effect (other than by reason of a release of Collateral in accordance with the terms hereof or thereof or the satisfaction in full of the Obligations in accordance with the terms hereof) or shall be declared null and void, or Collateral Agent shall not have or shall cease to have a valid and perfected Lien in any Collateral purported to be covered by the Collateral Documents with the priority required by the relevant Collateral Document, in each case for any reason other than the failure of Collateral Agent or any Secured Party to take any action within its control, (iii) any Loan Party shall contest the validity or enforceability of any Loan Document or any Lien of Collateral Agent in writing or deny in writing that it has any further liability, including with respect to future advances by Lenders, under any Loan Document to which it is a party, (iv) any subordination agreement (or subordination provisions incorporated in any subordinated Indebtedness) or intercreditor agreement ceases to be valid and enforceable against any holder of Indebtedness intended to be subordinated to the Obligations or any holder of such Indebtedness shall so assert in writing, (v) any party to any subordination agreement (or subordination provisions incorporated in any subordinated Indebtedness) or intercreditor agreement fails to comply with the terms thereof, or (vi) the Closing Date Acquisition Documents shall cease to be valid and binding agreements against any party thereto other than in accordance with their express terms.

 

THEN, (1) upon the occurrence of any Event of Default described in Section 8.01(f) or 8.01(g), automatically, and (2) upon the occurrence of any other Event of Default, at the request of the Administrative Agent or the Requisite Lenders, (A) the Commitments, if any, of each Lender having such Commitments and the obligation of each Issuing Bank to issue any Letter of Credit shall immediately terminate; (B) each of the following shall immediately become due and payable, in each case without presentment, demand, protest or other requirements of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived by each Loan Party: (I) the unpaid principal amount of and accrued interest on the Loans, (II) an amount of Cash Collateral equal to Minimum Collateral Amount, and (III) all other Obligations; provided, the foregoing shall not affect in any way the obligations of Lenders under Sections 2.06(d), 2.06(e) and 2.11 and (C) Administrative Agent may (and, subject to Section 9.03, at the request of the Requisite Lenders, shall), cause Collateral Agent to enforce any and all Liens and security interests created pursuant to the Collateral Documents and may (and at the request of the Requisite Lenders, shall) exercise on behalf of itself, the Lenders and the Issuing Bank all default rights and remedies available to it, the Lenders and the Issuing Bank under the Loan Documents, applicable Laws or in equity.

 

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ARTICLE IX

 

AGENTS

 

Section 9.01 Appointment and Authority.

 

Each of the Lenders and the Issuing Banks hereby irrevocably appoints M&T Bank to act on its behalf as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents and authorizes Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent to take such actions on its behalf and to exercise such powers as are delegated to Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent by the terms hereof or thereof, together with such actions and powers as are reasonably incidental thereto. The provisions of this Article are solely for the benefit of Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, the Lenders and the Issuing Banks, and neither any Borrower nor any other Loan Party shall have rights as a third-party beneficiary of any of such provisions. It is understood and agreed that the use of the term “agent” herein or in any other Loan Documents (or any other similar term) with reference to Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent is not intended to connote any fiduciary or other implied (or express) obligations arising under agency doctrine of any applicable law. Instead such term is used as a matter of market custom, and is intended to create or reflect only an administrative relationship between contracting parties.

 

Section 9.02 Rights as a Lender.

 

The Person serving as an Agent hereunder shall have the same rights and powers in its capacity as a Lender as any other Lender and may exercise the same as though it were not an Agent, and the term “Lender” or “Lenders” shall, unless otherwise expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, include the Person serving as Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent hereunder in its individual capacity. Such Person and its Affiliates may accept deposits from, lend money to, own securities of, act as the financial advisor or in any other advisory capacity for, and generally engage in any kind of business with, any Borrower or any Subsidiary or other Affiliate thereof as if such Person were not Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent hereunder and without any duty to account therefor to the Lenders.

 

Section 9.03 Exculpatory Provisions.

 

(a) Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall not have any duties or obligations except those expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, and its duties hereunder shall be administrative in nature. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent:

 

(i) shall not be subject to any fiduciary or other implied duties, regardless of whether a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;

 

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(ii) shall not have any duty to take any discretionary action or exercise any discretionary powers, except discretionary rights and powers expressly contemplated hereby or by the other Loan Documents that Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent, as applicable, is required to exercise as directed in writing by the Requisite Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be expressly provided for herein or in the other Loan Documents); provided that neither Administrative Agent nor Collateral Agent shall be required to take any action that, in its opinion or the opinion of its counsel, may expose Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent to liability or that is contrary to any Loan Document or applicable law, including for the avoidance of doubt any action that may be in violation of the automatic stay under any Debtor Relief Law or that may effect a forfeiture, modification or termination of property of a Defaulting Lender in violation of any Debtor Relief Law; and

 

(iii) shall not, except as expressly set forth herein and in the other Loan Documents, have any duty to disclose, and shall not be liable for the failure to disclose, any information relating to Borrowers or any of their Affiliates that is communicated to or obtained by the Person serving as an Agent or any of its Affiliates in any capacity.

 

(b) Administrative Agent shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it (i) with the consent or at the request of the Requisite Lenders (or such other number or percentage of the Lenders as shall be necessary, or as Administrative Agent shall believe in good faith shall be necessary, under the circumstances as provided in Section 10.04), or (ii) in the absence of its own gross negligence or willful misconduct as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment. Administrative Agent shall be deemed not to have knowledge of any Default or Event of Default unless and until notice describing such Default or Event of Default and titled “Notice of Default” is given to Administrative Agent in writing by a Responsible Officer of Borrower Representative, a Lender or an Issuing Bank.

 

(c) Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall not be responsible for or have any duty to ascertain or inquire into (i) any statement, warranty or representation made in or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document, (ii) the contents of any certificate, report or other document delivered hereunder or thereunder or in connection herewith or therewith, (iii) the performance or observance of any of the covenants, agreements or other terms or conditions set forth herein or therein or the occurrence of any Default or Event of Default, (iv) the validity, enforceability, effectiveness or genuineness of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other agreement, instrument or document, or (v) the satisfaction of any condition set forth in Article III or elsewhere herein, other than to confirm receipt of items expressly required to be delivered to Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent.

 

Section 9.04 Reliance by Agents.

 

Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall be entitled to rely upon, and shall not incur any liability for relying upon, any notice, request, certificate, consent, statement, instrument, document or other writing (including any electronic message, Internet or intranet website posting or other distribution) believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed, sent or otherwise authenticated by the proper Person. Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent also may rely upon any statement made to it orally or by telephone and believed by it to have been made by the proper Person, and shall not incur any liability for relying thereon. In determining compliance with any condition hereunder to the making of a Loan, or the issuance, extension, amendment, reinstatement, renewal or increase of a Letter of Credit, that by its terms must be fulfilled to the satisfaction of a Lender or an Issuing Bank, Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent may presume that such condition is satisfactory to such Lender or Issuing Bank unless Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent shall have received notice to the contrary from such Lender or Issuing Bank prior to the making of such Loan or the issuance of such Letter of Credit. Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent may consult with legal counsel (who may be counsel for Borrowers), independent accountants and other experts selected by it, and shall not be liable for any action taken or not taken by it in accordance with the advice of any such counsel, accountants or experts.

 

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Section 9.05 Delegation of Duties.

 

Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers hereunder or under any other Loan Document by or through any one or more sub-agents appointed by Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent. Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and any such sub-agent may perform any and all of its duties and exercise its rights and powers by or through their respective Related Parties. The exculpatory provisions of this Article shall apply to any such sub-agent and to the Related Parties of Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and any such sub-agent, and shall apply to their respective activities in connection with the syndication of the Obligations as well as activities as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent. Neither Administrative Agent nor Collateral Agent shall be responsible for the negligence or misconduct of any sub-agents except to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction determines in a final and nonappealable judgment that Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct in the selection of such sub-agents.

 

Section 9.06 Resignation of Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent.

 

(a) Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent may at any time give notice of its resignation to the Lenders, the Issuing Banks and Borrower Representative. Upon receipt of any such notice of resignation, the Requisite Lenders shall have the right, in consultation with Borrower Representative, to appoint a successor, which shall be a bank with an office in the United States, or an Affiliate of any such bank with an office in the United States. If no such successor shall have been so appointed by the Requisite Lenders and shall have accepted such appointment within thirty (30) days after the retiring Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent gives notice of its resignation (or such earlier day as shall be agreed by the Requisite Lenders) (the “Resignation Effective Date”), then the retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent may (but shall not be obligated to), on behalf of the Lenders and the Issuing Banks, appoint a successor Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent as the case may be, meeting the qualifications set forth above; provided that in no event shall any such successor Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent be a Defaulting Lender. Whether or not a successor has been appointed, such resignation shall become effective in accordance with such notice on the Resignation Effective Date.

 

(b) With effect from the Resignation Effective Date (1) the retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent shall be discharged from its duties and obligations hereunder and under the other Loan Documents (except that in the case of any Collateral held by Collateral Agent on behalf of the Lenders or the Issuing Banks under any of the Loan Documents, the retiring Collateral Agent shall continue to hold such Collateral until such time as a successor Collateral Agent is appointed) and (2) except for any indemnity payments owed to the retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent, all payments, communications and determinations provided to be made by, to or through Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent shall instead be made by or to each Lender and each Issuing Bank directly, until such time, if any, as the Requisite Lenders appoint a successor Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent as provided for above. Upon the acceptance of a successor’s appointment as Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent hereunder, such successor shall succeed to and become vested with all of the rights, powers, privileges and duties of the retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent (other than any rights to indemnity payments owed to the retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent), and the retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent shall be discharged from all of its duties and obligations hereunder or under the other Loan Documents. The fees payable by Borrowers to a successor Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent shall be the same as those payable to its predecessor unless otherwise agreed between Borrowers and such successor. After the retiring Administrative Agent’s and/or Collateral Agent’s resignation hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, the provisions of this Article and Section 10.02 shall continue in effect for the benefit of such retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent, its sub-agents and their respective Related Parties in respect of any actions taken or omitted to be taken by any of them while the retiring Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent was acting as Administrative Agent and/or Collateral Agent.

 

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Section 9.07 Non-Reliance on Agents and Other Lenders.

 

Each Lender and each Issuing Bank acknowledges that it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, any arranger, Collateral Agent or any other Lender or Issuing Bank or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Agreement. Each Lender and each Issuing Bank also acknowledges that it will, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, any arranger, Collateral Agent or any other Lender or Issuing Bank or any of their Related Parties and based on such documents and information as it shall from time to time deem appropriate, continue to make its own decisions in taking or not taking action under or based upon this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any related agreement or any document furnished hereunder or thereunder. Each Lender and each Issuing Bank represents and warrants that (i) the Loan Documents set forth the terms of a commercial lending facility and certain other facilities set forth herein and (ii) it is engaged in making, acquiring or holding commercial loans, issuing or participating in letters of credit or providing other similar facilities in the ordinary course and is entering into this Agreement as a Lender or Issuing Bank for the purpose of making, acquiring or holding commercial loans, issuing or participating in letters of credit and providing other facilities set forth herein as may be applicable to such Lender or Issuing Bank, and not for the purpose of purchasing, acquiring or holding any other type of financial instrument, and each Lender and each Issuing Bank agrees not to assert a claim in contravention of the foregoing. Each Lender and each Issuing Bank represents and warrants that it is sophisticated with respect to decisions to make, acquire or hold commercial loans, issue or participate in letters of credit and to provide other facilities set forth herein, as may be applicable to such Lender or such Issuing Bank, and either it, or the Person exercising discretion in making its decision to make, acquire or hold such commercial loans, issue or participate in letters of credit or to provide such other facilities, is experienced in making, acquiring or holding such commercial loans, issue or participate in letters of credit or providing such other facilities.

 

Section 9.08 No Other Duties, etc.

 

Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, none of the Bookrunner, Lead Arranger or other Agents listed on the cover page hereof shall have any powers, duties or responsibilities under this Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents, except in its capacity, as applicable, as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, a Lender or an Issuing Bank hereunder.

 

Section 9.09 Collateral Documents and Guaranty.

 

(a) Each Secured Party irrevocably authorizes Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, as applicable, at its option and in its discretion,

 

(i) to release any Lien on any property granted to or held by Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent under any Loan Document (x) upon termination of all Commitments and payment in full of all Obligations (other than contingent indemnification obligations) and the expiration or termination of all Letters of Credit (other than Letters of Credit as to which other arrangements satisfactory to Administrative Agent and the applicable Issuing Bank shall have been made), (y) that is sold or otherwise disposed of or to be sold or otherwise disposed of as part of or in connection with any sale or other disposition permitted under the Loan Documents, or (z) subject to Section 10.04, if approved, authorized or ratified in writing by the Requisite Lenders;

 

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(ii) to subordinate any Lien on any property granted to or held by Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent under any Loan Document to the holder of any Lien on such property that is permitted by Section 6.01(h); and

 

(iii) to release any Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty if such Person ceases to be a Subsidiary as a result of a transaction permitted under the Loan Documents.

 

Upon request by Administrative Agent or Collateral Agent at any time, the Requisite Lenders will confirm in writing Administrative Agent’s authority to release or subordinate its interest in particular types or items of property, or to release any Guarantor from its obligations under the Guaranty pursuant to this Section 9.09.

 

(b) Neither Administrative Agent nor Collateral Agent shall be responsible for or have a duty to ascertain or inquire into any representation or warranty regarding the existence, value or collectability of the Collateral, the existence, priority or perfection of Administrative Agent’s or Collateral Agent’s Lien thereon, or any certificate prepared by any Loan Party in connection therewith, nor shall Administrative Agent nor Collateral Agent be responsible or liable to the Lenders for any failure to monitor or maintain any portion of the Collateral.

 

(c) Anything contained in any of the Loan Documents to the contrary notwithstanding, each Loan Party, Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and each Secured Party hereby agree that (i) no Secured Party shall have any right individually to realize upon any of the Collateral or to enforce the Guaranty, it being understood and agreed that all powers, rights and remedies hereunder may be exercised solely by Administrative Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties in accordance with the terms hereof and all powers, rights and remedies under the Collateral Documents may be exercised solely by Collateral Agent and (ii) in the event of a foreclosure by Collateral Agent on any of the Collateral pursuant to a public or private sale or other disposition, Collateral Agent, Administrative Agent or any Lender may be the purchaser or licensor of any or all of such Collateral at any such sale or other disposition.

 

Section 9.10 Administrative Agent May File Proofs of Claim; Credit Bid.

 

In case of the pendency of any proceeding under any Debtor Relief Law or any other judicial proceeding relative to any Loan Party, Administrative Agent (irrespective of whether the principal of any Loan or outstanding Letters of Credit or unreimbursed drawing under any Letter of Credit shall then be due and payable as herein expressed or by declaration or otherwise and irrespective of whether Administrative Agent shall have made any demand on any Borrower) shall be entitled and empowered (but not obligated) by intervention in such proceeding or otherwise:

 

(a) to file and prove a claim for the whole amount of the principal and interest owing and unpaid in respect of the Loans, outstanding Letters of Credit or unreimbursed drawing under any Letter of Credit and all other Obligations that are owing and unpaid and to file such other documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the Lenders, the Issuing Banks and Administrative Agent (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Lenders, the Issuing Banks and Administrative Agent and their respective agents and counsel and all other amounts due the Lenders, the Issuing Banks and Administrative Agent under Sections 2.23 and 10.02) allowed in such judicial proceeding; and

 

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(b) to collect and receive any monies or other property payable or deliverable on any such claims and to distribute the same;

 

and any custodian, receiver, assignee, trustee, liquidator, sequestrator or other similar official in any such judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Lender and Issuing Bank to make such payments to Administrative Agent and, in the event that Administrative Agent shall consent to the making of such payments directly to the Lenders and the Issuing Banks, to pay to Administrative Agent any amount due for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of Administrative Agent and its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due Administrative Agent under Sections 2.23 and 10.04.

 

Each party hereto and each other Secured Party hereby irrevocably authorizes the Administrative Agent, to (a) credit bid and in such manner purchase (either directly or through one or more acquisition vehicles) all or any portion of the Collateral at any sale thereof conducted under the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States, including under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code of the United States or any similar Laws in any other jurisdictions to which a Loan Party is subject, or (b) credit bid and in such manner purchase (either directly or through one or more acquisition vehicles) all or any portion of the Collateral at any other sale or foreclosure conducted by (or with the consent or at the direction of) Administrative Agent (whether by judicial action or otherwise) in accordance with applicable Law. In connection with any such credit bid and purchase, the Obligations owed to Secured Parties shall be entitled to be, and shall be, credit bid on a ratable basis (with Obligations with respect to contingent or unliquidated claims being estimated for such purpose if the fixing or liquidation thereof would not unduly delay the ability of Administrative Agent to credit bid and purchase at such sale or other disposition of the Collateral and, if such claims cannot be estimated without unduly delaying the ability of Administrative Agent to credit bid, then such claims shall be disregarded, not credit bid, and not entitled to any interest in the asset or assets purchased by means of such credit bid) and Secured Parties whose Obligations are credit bid shall be entitled to receive interests (ratably based upon the proportion of their Obligations credit bid in relation to the aggregate amount of Obligations so credit bid) in the asset or assets so purchased (or in the Capital Stock of the acquisition vehicle or vehicles that are used to consummate such purchase). Upon request by Administrative Agent at any time, Secured Parties will confirm in writing Administrative Agent’s authority to release any such Liens on particular types or items of Collateral pursuant to this Section 9.10.

 

Section 9.11 [Reserved].

 

Section 9.12 Certain ERISA Matters .

 

(a) Each Lender (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrowers, that at least one of the following is and will be true:

 

(i) such Lender is not using “plan assets” (within the meaning of Section 3(42) of ERISA or otherwise) of one or more Benefit Plans with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments or this Agreement,

 

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(ii) the transaction exemption set forth in one or more PTEs, such as PTE 84-14 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by independent qualified professional asset managers), PTE 95-60 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company general accounts), PTE 90-1 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving insurance company pooled separate accounts), PTE 91-38 (a class exemption for certain transactions involving bank collective investment funds) or PTE 96-23 (a class exemption for certain transactions determined by in-house asset managers), is applicable with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement,

 

(iii) (A) such Lender is an investment fund managed by a “Qualified Professional Asset Manager” (within the meaning of Part VI of PTE 84-14), (B) such Qualified Professional Asset Manager made the investment decision on behalf of such Lender to enter into, participate in, administer and perform the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, (C) the entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement satisfies the requirements of sub-sections (b) through (g) of Part I of PTE 84- 14 and (D) to the best knowledge of such Lender, the requirements of subsection (a) of Part I of PTE 84-14 are satisfied with respect to such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement, or

 

(iv) such other representation, warranty and covenant as may be agreed in writing between the Administrative Agent, in its sole discretion, and such Lender.

 

(b) In addition, unless either (1) sub-clause (i) in the immediately preceding clause (a) is true with respect to a Lender or (2) a Lender has provided another representation, warranty and covenant in accordance with sub-clause (iv) in the immediately preceding clause (a), such Lender further (x) represents and warrants, as of the date such Person became a Lender party hereto, to, and (y) covenants, from the date such Person became a Lender party hereto to the date such Person ceases being a Lender party hereto, for the benefit of, the Administrative Agent and not, for the avoidance of doubt, to or for the benefit of the Borrowers, that the Administrative Agent is not a fiduciary with respect to the assets of such Lender involved in such Lender’s entrance into, participation in, administration of and performance of the Loans, the Letters of Credit, the Commitments and this Agreement (including in connection with the reservation or exercise of any rights by the Administrative Agent under this Agreement, any Loan Document or any documents related hereto or thereto).

 

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Section 9.13 Erroneous Payments .

 

(a) If the Administrative Agent notifies a Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party, or any Person who has received funds on behalf of a Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party (any such Lender, Issuing Bank, Secured Party or other recipient, a “Payment Recipient”) that the Administrative Agent has determined in its sole discretion (whether or not after receipt of any notice under immediately succeeding clause (b)) that any funds received by such Payment Recipient from the Administrative Agent or any of its Affiliates were erroneously transmitted to, or otherwise erroneously or mistakenly received by, such Payment Recipient (whether or not known to such Payment Recipient on its behalf) (any such funds, whether received as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise, individually and collectively, an “Erroneous Payment”) and demands the return of such Erroneous Payment (or a portion thereof), such Erroneous Payment shall at all times remain the property of the Administrative Agent and shall be segregated by the Payment Recipient and held in trust for the benefit of the Administrative Agent, and such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party shall (or, with respect to any Payment Recipient who received such funds on its behalf, shall cause such Payment Recipient to) promptly, but in no event later than two Business Days thereafter, return to the Administrative Agent the amount of any such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) as to which such a demand was made, in same day funds (in the currency so received), together with interest thereon in respect of each day from and including the date such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) was received by such Payment Recipient to the date such amount is repaid to the Administrative Agent in same day funds at the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate and a rate determined by the Administrative Agent in accordance with banking industry rules on interbank compensation from time to time in effect. A notice of the Administrative Agent to any Payment Recipient under this clause (a) shall be conclusive, absent manifest error.

 

(b) Without limiting immediately preceding clause (a), each Payment Recipient, hereby further agrees that if it receives a payment, prepayment or repayment (whether received as a payment, prepayment or repayment of principal, interest, fees, distribution or otherwise) from the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) (x) that is in a different amount than, or on a different date from, that specified in a notice of payment, prepayment or repayment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates) with respect to such payment, prepayment or repayment, (y) that was not preceded or accompanied by a notice of payment, prepayment or repayment sent by the Administrative Agent (or any of its Affiliates), or (z) that such Payment Recipient, otherwise becomes aware was transmitted, or received, in error or by mistake (in whole or in part) in each case:

 

(i) (A) in the case of immediately preceding clauses (x) or (y), an error shall be presumed to have been made (absent written confirmation from the Administrative Agent to the contrary) or (B) an error has been made (in the case of immediately preceding clause (z)), in each case, with respect to such payment, prepayment or repayment; and

 

(ii) such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party shall (and shall cause any other recipient that receives funds on its respective behalf to) promptly (and, in all events, within one Business Day of its knowledge of such error) notify the Administrative Agent of its receipt of such payment, prepayment or repayment, the details thereof (in reasonable detail) and that it is so notifying the Administrative Agent pursuant to this Section 9.13(b).

 

(c) Each Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party hereby authorizes the Administrative Agent to set off, net and apply any and all amounts at any time owing to such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party under any Loan Document, or otherwise payable or distributable by the Administrative Agent to such Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party from any source, against any amount due to the Administrative Agent under immediately preceding clause (a) or under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement.

 

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(d) In the event that an Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) is not recovered by the Administrative Agent for any reason, after demand therefor by the Administrative Agent in accordance with immediately preceding clause (a), from any Lender or Issuing Bank that has received such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) (and/or from any Payment Recipient who received such Erroneous Payment (or portion thereof) on its respective behalf) (such unrecovered amount, an “Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency”), upon the Administrative Agent’s notice to such Lender or Issuing Lender at any time, (i) such Lender or Issuing Bank shall be deemed to have assigned its Loans (but not its Commitments) of the relevant Class with respect to which such Erroneous Payment was made (the “Erroneous Payment Impacted Class”) in an amount equal to the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (or such lesser amount as the Administrative Agent may specify) (such assignment of the Loans (but not Commitments) of the Erroneous Payment Impacted Class, the “Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment”) at par plus any accrued and unpaid interest (with the assignment fee to be waived by the Administrative Agent in such instance), and is hereby (together with the Borrowers) deemed to have executed and delivered an Assignment and Assumption with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, and such Lender or Issuing Bank shall deliver any Notes evidencing such Loans to the Borrower or the Administrative Agent, (ii) the Administrative Agent as the assignee Lender shall be deemed to have acquired the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, (iii) upon such deemed acquisition, the Administrative Agent as the assignee Lender shall become a Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment and the assigning Lender or assigning Issuing Bank shall cease to be a Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, hereunder with respect to such Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, its obligations under the indemnification provisions of this Agreement and its applicable Commitments which shall survive as to such assigning Lender or assigning Issuing Bank and (iv) the Administrative Agent may reflect in the Register its ownership interest in the Loans subject to the Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment. The Administrative Agent may, in its discretion, sell any Loans acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment and upon receipt of the proceeds of such sale, the Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency owing by the applicable Lender or Issuing Bank shall be reduced by the net proceeds of the sale of such Loan (or portion thereof), and the Administrative Agent shall retain all other rights, remedies and claims against such Lender or Issuing Bank (and/or against any recipient that receives funds on its respective behalf). For the avoidance of doubt, no Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment will reduce the Commitments of any Lender or Issuing Bank and such Commitments shall remain available in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. In addition, each party hereto agrees that, except to the extent that the Administrative Agent has sold a Loan (or portion thereof) acquired pursuant to an Erroneous Payment Deficiency Assignment, and irrespective of whether the Administrative Agent may be equitably subrogated, the Administrative Agent shall be contractually subrogated to all the rights and interests of the applicable Lender, Issuing Bank or Secured Party under the Loan Documents with respect to each Erroneous Payment Return Deficiency (the “Erroneous Payment Subrogation Rights”).

 

(e) The parties hereto agree that an Erroneous Payment shall not pay, prepay, repay, discharge or otherwise satisfy any Obligations owed by the Borrowers or any other Loan Party, except, in each case, to the extent such Erroneous Payment is, and solely with respect to the amount of such Erroneous Payment that is, comprised of funds received by the Administrative Agent from the Borrowers or any other Loan Party for the purpose of making such Erroneous Payment.

 

(f) To the extent permitted by applicable law, no Payment Recipient shall assert any right or claim to an Erroneous Payment, and hereby waives, and is deemed to waive, any claim, counterclaim, defense or right of set-off or recoupment with respect to any demand, claim or counterclaim by the Administrative Agent for the return of any Erroneous Payment received, including without limitation waiver of any defense based on “discharge for value” or any similar doctrine

 

(g) Each party’s obligations, agreements and waivers under this Section 9.13 shall survive the resignation or replacement of the Administrative Agent, any transfer of rights or obligations by, or the replacement of, a Lender or Issuing Bank, the termination of the Commitments and/or the repayment, satisfaction or discharge of all Obligations (or any portion thereof) under any Loan Document.

 

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ARTICLE X

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

Section 10.01 Notices; Effectiveness; Electronic Communication.

 

(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 facsimile (if a facsimile number is included below for such party) as follows:

 

(i) if to Borrowers or any other Loan Party, to Borrower Representative on their behalf at:

 

1847 Goedeker Inc.

3817 Millstone Parkway

St. Charles, MO 63301

Attn: Doug Moore, Chief Executive Officer

 

with a copy of notices (other than notices pursuant to Article II) to:

 

Bevilacqua PLLC

1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 500

Washington, DC 20036

Attn: Louis Bevilacqua

 

(ii) if to Administrative Agent, the Swing Line Lender or M&T Bank in its capacity as Issuing Bank, to:

 

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

350 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attn: Brian Diffendale, Vice President

Telecopy No. 212-350-2112

 

with a copy of notices to:

 

Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

Debt Capital Markets Group

One Light Street, 13th Floor

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Attn: Aji Fadahunsi, Managing Director

Telecopy No. 410-244-4477

 

and

 

(iii) 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 facsimile 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 Issuing Banks hereunder may be delivered or furnished by electronic communication (including e-mail and internet or intranet websites) pursuant to procedures approved by Administrative Agent, provided that the foregoing shall not apply to notices to any Lender or any Issuing Bank pursuant to Article II if such Lender or Issuing Bank, as applicable, has notified Administrative Agent that it is incapable of receiving notices under such Article by electronic communication. Administrative Agent or Borrower Representative, on behalf of Borrowers, may, in its reasonable discretion, agree to accept notices and other communications to it hereunder by electronic communications pursuant to procedures approved by it; provided that approval of such procedures may be limited to particular notices or communications.

 

Unless Administrative 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 sent during the normal business hours of the recipient, such notice or communication shall be deemed to have been sent 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.

 

(c) 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.

 

(d) Platform.

 

(i) Each Loan Party agrees that Administrative Agent may, but shall not be obligated to, make the Communications (as defined below) available to the Issuing Banks and the other Lenders by posting the Communications on Debt Domain, Intralinks, Syndtrak or a substantially similar electronic transmission system (the “Platform”).

 

(ii) The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available.” The Agent Parties (as defined below) do not warrant the adequacy of the Platform and expressly disclaim liability for errors or omissions in the Communications. No warranty of any kind, express, implied or statutory, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of third-party rights or freedom from viruses or other code defects, is made by any Agent Party in connection with the Communications or the Platform. In no event shall the Administrative Agent or any of its Related Parties (collectively, the “Agent Parties”) have any liability to any Borrower or the other Loan Parties, any Lender, any Issuing Bank or any other Person or entity for damages of any kind, including, without limitation, direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses (whether in tort, contract or otherwise) arising out of any Borrower’s, any Loan Party’s or the Administrative Agent’s transmission of communications through the Platform. “Communications” means, collectively, any notice, demand, communication, information, document or other material provided by or on behalf of any Borrower or any Loan Party pursuant to any Loan Document or the transactions contemplated therein that is distributed to the Administrative Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Bank by means of electronic communications pursuant to this Section, including through the Platform.

 

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Section 10.02 Expenses; Indemnity; Damage Waiver.

 

(a) Costs and Expenses. Borrowers shall pay (i) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Administrative Agent and its Affiliates, including, without limitation, the reasonable fees, charges and disbursements of outside counsel, auditors, appraisers and consultants for Administrative Agent, in connection with the syndication of the Credit Facilities provided for herein, the preparation, negotiation, execution, delivery and administration of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents or any amendments, modifications or waivers of the provisions hereof or thereof, (ii) all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by any Issuing Bank in connection with the issuance, amendment, renewal or extension of any Letter of Credit or any demand for payment thereunder and (iii) all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Bank, including the fees, charges and disbursements of any counsel for Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Bank, in connection with the enforcement or protection of its rights in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, including its rights under this Section, or in connection with the Loans made or Letters of Credit issued hereunder, including all such out-of-pocket expenses incurred during any workout, restructuring or negotiations in respect of such Loans or Letters of Credit.

 

(b) Indemnification by Borrowers. Borrowers shall indemnify and reimburse the Agents (and any sub-agent thereof), each Lender and each Issuing Bank, and each Related Party of any of the foregoing Persons (each such Person being called an “Indemnitee) against, and hold each Indemnitee harmless from, any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities and related expenses, including the fees, charges and disbursements of any outside counsel for any Indemnitee, incurred by or asserted against any Indemnitee by any Person (including Borrowers or any other Loan Party) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of (i) the execution or delivery of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby, the performance by the parties hereto of their respective obligations hereunder or thereunder or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or otherwise in any way relating to the Transactions, (ii) any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use or proposed use of the proceeds therefrom (including any refusal by an Issuing Bank to honor a demand for payment under a Letter of Credit if the documents presented in connection with such demand do not strictly comply with the terms of such Letter of Credit), (iii) any actual or alleged presence or Release of Hazardous Materials on or from any property owned or operated by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Environmental Claim related in any way to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries, or (iv) any actual or prospective claim, litigation, investigation or proceeding relating to any of the foregoing, whether based on contract, tort or any other theory, regardless of whether any such Indemnitee is a party thereto, whether or not such proceedings are brought by any Borrower, any Subsidiary, Affiliates, equity holders or creditor of any Borrower or any other Person; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to an Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such losses, claims, damages, liabilities or related expenses are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee.

 

(c) Reimbursement by Lenders. To the extent that Borrowers for any reason fail to indefeasibly pay any amount required under paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section to be paid by them to Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (or any sub-agent thereof), the Swing Line Lender, the Issuing Banks or any Related Party of any of the foregoing, each Lender severally agrees to pay to Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (or any such sub-agent), the Swing Line Lender, the Issuing Banks or such Related Party, as the case may be, such Lender’s pro rata share (based on the Total Exposure of such Lender at such time and determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought) of such unpaid amount (including any such unpaid amount in respect of a claim asserted by such Lender); provided that with respect to such unpaid amounts owed to any Issuing Bank or Swing Line Lender solely in its capacity as such, only the Lenders with Revolving Exposure or Revolving Commitments shall be required to pay such unpaid amounts, such payment to be made severally among them based on such Lenders’ Applicable Percentage (determined as of the time that the applicable unreimbursed expense or indemnity payment is sought); provided, further, that the unreimbursed expense or indemnified loss, claim, damage, liability or related expense, as the case may be, was incurred by or asserted against the Agents (or any such sub-agent), or the Issuing Banks or Swing Line Lender in its capacity as such, or against any Related Party of any of the foregoing acting for Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (or any sub-agent thereof), the Swing Line Lender, the Issuing Banks or any Related Party in connection with such capacity. The obligations of the Lenders under this paragraph (c) are subject to the provisions of Section 10.12.

 

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(d) Waiver of Consequential Damages, Etc. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, no Loan Party shall assert, and hereby waives, any claim against any Indemnitee, on any theory of liability, for special, indirect, consequential or punitive damages (as opposed to direct or actual damages) arising out of, in connection with, or as a result of, this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any agreement or instrument contemplated hereby, the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, any Loan or Letter of Credit or the use of the proceeds thereof. No Indemnitee referred to in paragraph (b) above shall be liable for any damages arising from the use by unintended recipients of any information or other materials distributed by it through telecommunications, electronic or other information transmission systems in connection with this Agreement or the other Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

 

(e) Payments. All amounts due under this Section 10.02 shall be payable not later than three (3) Business Days after demand therefor.

 

(f) Survival. This Section shall be subject to the provisions of Section 10.08.

 

Section 10.03 Right of Set Off.

 

If an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, with the consent of the Administrative Agent, each Agent, each Lender, each Issuing Bank, and each of their respective Affiliates is hereby authorized at any time and from time to time, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to set off and apply any and all deposits (general or special, time or demand, provisional or final, in whatever currency) at any time held, and other obligations (in whatever currency) at any time owing, by such Agent, Lender, such Issuing Bank or any such Affiliate, to or for the credit or the account of any Borrower or any other Loan Party against any and all of the obligations of such Borrower or such Loan Party now or hereafter existing under this Agreement or any other Loan Document to such Agent, Lender or such Issuing Bank or their respective Affiliates, irrespective of whether or not such Agent, Lender, Issuing Bank or Affiliate shall have made any demand under this Agreement or any other Loan Document and although such obligations of Borrowers or such Loan Party may be contingent or unmatured or are owed to a branch, office or Affiliate of such Agent, Lender or such Issuing Bank different from the branch, office or Affiliate holding such deposit or obligated on such Indebtedness; provided that in the event that any Defaulting Lender shall exercise any such right of setoff, (x) all amounts so set off shall be paid over immediately to Administrative Agent for further application in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.39 and, pending such payment, shall be segregated by such Defaulting Lender from its other funds and deemed held in trust for the benefit of Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks, and the Lenders, and (y) the Defaulting Lender shall provide promptly to Administrative Agent a statement describing in reasonable detail the Obligations owing to such Defaulting Lender as to which it exercised such right of setoff. The rights of each Agent, each Lender, each Issuing Bank and their respective Affiliates under this Section are in addition to other rights and remedies (including other rights of setoff) that such Agent, such Lender, such Issuing Bank or their respective Affiliates may have. Each Agent, each Lender and each Issuing Bank agrees to notify Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent promptly after any such setoff and application; provided that the failure to give such notice shall not affect the validity of such setoff and application.

 

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Section 10.04 Amendments and Waivers.

 

(a) Requisite Lenders’ Consent. Subject to Sections 10.04(b) and 10.04(c) and except as expressly set forth herein, no amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of the Loan Documents, or consent to any departure by any Loan Party therefrom, shall in any event be effective without the written concurrence of the Requisite Lenders and Borrowers, with written acknowledgement by the Administrative Agent. Each such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

 

(b) Affected Lenders’ Consent. Without the written consent of each Lender that would be affected thereby, no amendment, modification, termination, or consent shall be effective if the effect thereof would:

 

(i) extend the scheduled final maturity of any Loan or Note or the expiration of any Commitment;

 

(ii) waive, reduce or postpone any scheduled repayment of any Loan (which, for purposes of this Section 10.04, does not include any mandatory prepayment) or the date of payment for any reimbursement obligation in respect of any Letter of Credit;

 

(iii) extend the stated expiration date of any Letter of Credit beyond the Revolving Commitment Termination Date;

 

(iv) reduce the rate of interest on any Loan or any fee payable hereunder or change the cash pay nature of any such interest (provided that only the consent of the Requisite Lenders shall be necessary (i) to approve any increase in the interest rate applicable to any Loan pursuant to Section 2.22 or (ii) to amend any financial covenant (or any defined term directly or indirectly used therein), even if the effect of such amendment would be to reduce the rate of interest on any Loan or other Obligation or to reduce any fee payable hereunder);

 

(v) extend the time for payment of any such interest or fees;

 

(vi) reduce the principal amount of any Loan or any reimbursement obligation in respect of any Letter of Credit;

 

(vii) [reserved];

 

(viii) amend, directly or indirectly, the definition of Requisite Lenders or Pro Rata Share (or any other defined terms to the extent they are used to define such terms) or amend Section 2.31(c) or Section 2.32 in a manner intended to effect such a change; provided, with the consent of Requisite Lenders, additional extensions of credit pursuant hereto may be included in the determination of Requisite Lenders or Pro Rata Share on substantially the same basis as the Term Loans, the Commitments and the Revolving Loans are included on the Closing Date;

 

(ix) release all or substantially all of the Collateral in any transaction or series of related transactions or all or substantially all of the Guarantors or all or substantially all of the value of the Guaranty except as expressly provided in the Loan Documents;

 

(x) consent to the assignment or transfer by any Loan Party of any of its rights and obligations under any Loan Document; or

 

(xi) change Section 2.07 in a manner that would permit the expiration date of any Letter of Credit to occur after the Revolving Commitment Termination Date.

 

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(c) Other Consents. No amendment, modification, termination or waiver of any provision of the Loan Documents, or consent to any departure by any Loan Party therefrom, shall:

 

(i) increase any Commitment of any Lender over the amount thereof then in effect without the consent of such Lender (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the reinstatement of any Revolving Commitment which has been terminated or reduced pursuant to Section 2.26); provided, no amendment, modification or waiver of any condition precedent, covenant, Default or Event of Default shall constitute an increase in any Commitment of any Lender;

 

(ii) amend, modify, terminate or waive any provision hereof relating to the Swing Line Sublimit or the Swing Line Loans without the consent of Swing Line Lender;

 

(iii) amend the definition of Requisite Class Lenders without the consent of each Lender of the Class affected by such amendment; provided, with the consent of the Requisite Lenders, additional extensions of credit pursuant hereto may be included in the determination of such Requisite Class Lenders on substantially the same basis as the Term Loans, the Commitments and the Revolving Loans are included on the Closing Date;

 

(iv) alter the required application of any repayments or prepayments as between Classes pursuant to Section 2.30 without the consent of Requisite Class Lenders of each Class which is being allocated a lesser repayment or prepayment as a result thereof; provided, Requisite Lenders may waive, in whole or in part, any prepayment so long as the application, as between Classes, of any portion of such prepayment which is still required to be made is not altered;

 

(v) subordinate the Liens on the Collateral securing any of the Obligations or subordinate the right of payment of the Obligations (in each case, as such definitions were in effect on the Closing Date) without the written consent of each Lender;

 

(vi) amend, modify, terminate or waive any obligation of Lenders relating to the purchase of participations in Letters of Credit as provided in Section 2.11 without the written consent of Administrative Agent and of the Issuing Bank or otherwise amend, modify, terminate or waive any provision hereof relating to the Issuing Bank or the Letters of Credit without the consent of Issuing Bank;

 

(vii) amend, modify, terminate or waive any provision of Article IX as the same applies to any Agent, or any other provision hereof as the same applies to the rights or obligations of any Agent, in each case without the consent of such Agent;

 

(viii) amend, modify, terminate or waive any provision of Section 3.02 in respect of any Credit Date following the Closing Date without the consent of Requisite Class Lenders of Lenders holding Revolving Commitments; or

 

(ix) amend, modify, terminate or waive any provision of this Section 10.04 or any other provision of any Loan Document specifying the number or percentage of Lenders required to amend, waive or otherwise modify any rights hereunder without the consent of each Lender.

 

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(d) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no Defaulting Lender shall have any right to approve or disapprove any amendment, waiver or consent hereunder (and any amendment, waiver or consent which by its terms requires the consent of all the Lenders or each affected Lender may be effected with the consent of the applicable Lenders other than Defaulting Lenders), except that (x) the Commitment of any Defaulting Lender may not be increased or extended, or the maturity of any of its Loan may not be extended, the rate of interest on any of its Loans may not be reduced and the principal amount of any of its Loans may not be forgiven, in each case without the consent of such Defaulting Lender and (y) any amendment, waiver or consent requiring the consent of all the Lenders or each affected Lender that by its terms affects any Defaulting Lender more adversely than the other affected Lenders (including, without limitation, any amendment, modification, termination or waiver described in Section 10.04(b)(viii)) shall require the consent of such Defaulting Lender.

 

(e) Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, if the Administrative Agent and Borrowers shall have jointly identified an obvious error or any error or omission of a technical nature, in each case, in any provision of the Loan Documents, then the Administrative Agent and Borrowers shall be permitted to amend such provision, and, in each case, such amendment shall become effective without any further action or consent of any other party to any Loan Document if the same is not objected to in writing by the Requisite Lenders to the Administrative Agent within ten (10) Business Days following receipt of notice thereof.

 

(f) The Administrative Agent shall promptly provide to each Lender a copy of any amendment, modification, termination, waiver or consent entered into in accordance with this Section 10.04; provided that the Administrative Agent shall be deemed to have provided a copy of such amendment, modification, termination, waiver or consent by posting the same to the Platform.

 

Section 10.05 Execution of Amendments, etc.

 

Administrative Agent may, but shall have no obligation to, with the concurrence of any Lender, execute amendments, modifications, waivers or consents on behalf of such Lender. Any waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given. No notice to or demand on any Loan Party in any case shall entitle any Loan Party to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances. Any amendment, modification, termination, waiver or consent effected in accordance with this Section 10.05 shall be binding upon each Lender at the time outstanding, each future Lender and, if signed by a Loan Party, on such Loan Party.

 

Section 10.06 Successors and Assigns; Participations.

 

(a) Successors and Assigns Generally. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, except that neither any Borrower nor any other Loan Party may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Administrative Agent and each Lender (and any other attempted assignment or transfer by any party hereto shall be null and void), and no Lender may assign or otherwise transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder except (i) to an assignee in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of this Section, (ii) by way of participation in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (d) of this Section, or (iii) by way of pledge or assignment of a security interest subject to the restrictions of paragraph (e) of this Section. Nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, shall be construed to confer upon any Person (other than the parties hereto, their respective successors and assigns permitted hereby, Participants to the extent provided in paragraph (d) of this Section and, to the extent expressly contemplated hereby, the Related Parties of each of Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and the Lenders) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or by reason of this Agreement.

 

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(b) Assignments by Lenders. Any Lender may at any time assign to one or more assignees all or a portion of its rights and obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitments and the Loans at the time owing to it); provided that (in each case with respect to any facility) any such assignment shall be subject to the following conditions:

 

(i) Minimum Amounts.

 

(A) in the case of an assignment of the entire remaining amount of the assigning Lender’s applicable Commitment and/or the Loans at the time owing to it (in each case with respect to any facility) or contemporaneous assignments to related Approved Funds (determined after giving effect to such assignments) that equal at least the amount specified in paragraph (b)(i)(B) of this Section in the aggregate or in the case of an assignment to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund, no minimum amount need be assigned; and

 

(B) in any case not described in paragraph (b)(i)(A) of this Section, the aggregate amount of any Commitment (which for this purpose includes Loans outstanding thereunder) or, if the applicable Commitment is not then in effect, the principal outstanding balance of such Loans of the assigning Lender subject to each such assignment (determined as of the date the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with respect to such assignment is delivered to Administrative Agent or, if “Trade Date” is specified in the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, as of the Trade Date) shall not be less than $5,000,000, unless each of Administrative Agent and, so long as no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Borrower Representative otherwise consents (each such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed); provided that such consent shall not be required with respect to an assignment by M&T Bank prior to the date of a Successful Syndication (as such term is defined in the Fee Letter).

 

(ii) Proportionate Amounts. Each partial assignment shall be made as an assignment of a proportionate part of all the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement with respect to the Loan or the Commitment assigned, except that this clause (ii) shall not prohibit any Lender from assigning all or a portion of its rights and obligations among separate Classes on a non-pro rata basis.

 

(iii) Required Consents. No consent shall be required for any assignment except to the extent required by paragraph (b)(i)(B) of this Section and, in addition:

 

(A) the consent of Borrower Representative (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required unless (x) a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing at the time of such assignment, (y) such assignment is to a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund or (z) such assignment is made prior to the date of a Successful Syndication (as such term is defined in the Fee Letter); provided that Borrower Representative shall be deemed to have consented to any such assignment unless it shall object thereto by written notice to Administrative Agent within five (5) Business Days after having received notice thereof;

 

(B) the consent of Administrative Agent (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for assignments in respect of (i) a Revolving Commitments or Revolving Loans if such assignment is to a Person that is not a Lender with a Commitment in respect of such facility, an Affiliate of such Lender or an Approved Fund with respect to such Lender, or (ii) any Term Loans to a Person who is not a Lender, an Affiliate of a Lender or an Approved Fund; and

 

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(C) the consent of each Issuing Bank and Swing Line Lender (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) shall be required for any assignment in respect of a Revolving Commitment or Revolving Loans.

 

(iv) Assignment and Assumption Agreement. The parties to each assignment shall execute and deliver to Administrative Agent an Assignment and Assumption Agreement, together with a processing and recordation fee of $5,000; provided that Administrative Agent may, in its sole discretion, elect to waive such processing and recordation fee in the case of any assignment. The assignee, if it is not a Lender, shall deliver to Administrative Agent an Administrative Questionnaire.

 

(v) No Assignment to Certain Persons. No such assignment shall be made to (A) any Borrower or any Borrowers’ Affiliates or Subsidiaries or (B) to any Defaulting Lender or any of its Subsidiaries, or any Person who, upon becoming a Lender hereunder, would constitute any of the foregoing Persons described in this clause (B).

 

(vi) No Assignment to Natural Persons. No such assignment shall be made to a natural Person (or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit, of natural Person).

 

(vii) Certain Additional Payments. In connection with any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder, no such assignment shall be effective unless and until, in addition to the other conditions thereto set forth herein, the parties to the assignment shall make such additional payments to Administrative Agent in an aggregate amount sufficient, upon distribution thereof as appropriate (which may be outright payment, purchases by the assignee of participations or sub-participations, or other compensating actions, including funding, with the consent of Borrower Representative and Administrative Agent, the applicable pro rata share of Loans previously requested but not funded by the Defaulting Lender, to each of which the applicable assignee and assignor hereby irrevocably consent), to (x) pay and satisfy in full all payment liabilities then owed by such Defaulting Lender to Administrative Agent, each Issuing Bank, each Swing Line Lender and each other Lender hereunder (and interest accrued thereon), and (y) acquire (and fund as appropriate) its full Pro Rata Share of all Loans. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any assignment of rights and obligations of any Defaulting Lender hereunder shall become effective under applicable law without compliance with the provisions of this paragraph, then the assignee of such interest shall be deemed to be a Defaulting Lender for all purposes of this Agreement until such compliance occurs.

 

Subject to acceptance and recording thereof by Administrative Agent pursuant to paragraph (c) of this Section, from and after the effective date specified in each Assignment and Assumption Agreement, the assignee thereunder shall be a party to this Agreement and, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption Agreement, have the rights and obligations of a Lender under this Agreement, and the assigning Lender thereunder shall, to the extent of the interest assigned by such Assignment and Assumption Agreement, be released from its obligations under this Agreement (and, in the case of an Assignment and Assumption Agreement covering all of the assigning Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement, such Lender shall cease to be a party hereto) but shall continue to be entitled to the benefits of Sections 2.33, 2.34, 2.35 and 10.02 with respect to facts and circumstances occurring prior to the effective date of such assignment; provided, that except to the extent otherwise expressly agreed by the affected parties, no assignment by a Defaulting Lender will constitute a waiver or release of any claim of any party hereunder arising from that Lender’s having been a Defaulting Lender. Any assignment or transfer by a Lender of rights or obligations under this Agreement that does not comply with this paragraph 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 paragraph (d) of this Section.

 

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(c) Register. Administrative Agent, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of Borrowers, shall maintain at its offices in the United States a copy of each Assignment and Assumption 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 Loans owing to, each Lender pursuant to the terms hereof from time to time (the “Register”). The entries in the Register shall be conclusive absent manifest error, and Borrowers, Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall 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. The Register shall be available for inspection by Borrowers and any Lender, at any reasonable time and from time to time upon reasonable prior notice.

 

(d) Participations. Any Lender may at any time, without the consent of, or notice to, Borrowers or Administrative Agent, sell participations to any Person (other than a natural Person, or a holding company, investment vehicle or trust for, or owned and operated for the primary benefit of, a natural Person, or a Borrower or any Affiliates or Subsidiaries of a Borrower) (each, a “Participant”) in all or a portion of such Lender’s rights and/or obligations under this Agreement (including all or a portion of its Commitment and/or the Loans owing to it); provided that (i) such Lender’s obligations under this Agreement shall remain unchanged, (ii) such Lender shall remain solely responsible to the other parties hereto for the performance of such obligations, and (iii) Borrowers, Administrative Agent, the Issuing Banks and Lenders shall continue to deal solely and directly with such Lender in connection with such Lender’s rights and obligations under this Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, each Lender shall be responsible for the indemnity under Section 10.02(c) with respect to any payments made by such Lender to its Participant(s).

 

Any agreement or instrument pursuant to which a Lender sells such a participation shall provide that such Lender shall retain the sole right to enforce this Agreement and to approve any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement; provided that such agreement or instrument may provide that such Lender will not, without the consent of the Participant, agree to any amendment, modification or waiver described in Sections 10.04(b) and 10.04(c) that affects such Participant. Borrowers agree that each Participant shall be entitled to the benefits of Sections 2.33, 2.34, 2.35 and 2.36 subject to the requirements and limitations therein, including the requirements under Section 2.36 (it being understood that the documentation required under Section 2.36(g) shall be delivered to the participating Lender) to the same extent as if it were a Lender and had acquired its interest by assignment pursuant to paragraph (b) of this Section; provided that such Participant (A) agrees to be subject to the provisions of Section 2.37 as if it were an assignee under paragraph (b) of this Section; and (B) shall not be entitled to receive any greater payment under Sections 2.34, 2.35 or 2.36, with respect to any participation, than its participating Lender would have been entitled to receive, except to the extent such entitlement to receive a greater payment results from a Change in Law that occurs after the Participant acquired the applicable participation. Each Lender that sells a participation agrees, at Borrowers’ request and expense, to use reasonable efforts to cooperate with Borrowers to effectuate the provisions of Section 2.37 with respect to any Participant. To the extent permitted by law, each Participant also shall be entitled to the benefits of Section 10.03 as though it were a Lender; provided that such Participant agrees to be subject to Section 2.32 as though it were a Lender. Each Lender that sells a participation shall, acting solely for this purpose as a non-fiduciary agent of Borrowers, 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 under the Loan Documents (the “Participant Register”); provided that no Lender shall have any obligation to disclose all or any portion of the Participant Register (including the identity of any Participant or any information relating to a Participant's interest in any commitments, loans, letters of credit or its other obligations under any Loan Document) to any Person except to the extent that such disclosure is necessary to establish that such commitment, loan, letter of credit or other obligation is in registered form under Section 5f.103-1(c) of the United States Treasury Regulations. 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, Administrative Agent (in its capacity as Administrative Agent) shall have no responsibility for maintaining a Participant Register.

 

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(e) Certain Pledges. Any Lender may at any time pledge or assign a security interest in all or any portion of its rights under this Agreement to secure obligations of such Lender, including any pledge or assignment to secure obligations to a Federal Reserve Bank; provided that no such pledge or assignment shall release such Lender from any of its obligations hereunder or substitute any such pledgee or assignee for such Lender as a party hereto.

 

Section 10.07 Independence of Covenants.

 

All covenants hereunder shall be given independent effect so that if a particular action or condition is not permitted by any of such covenants, the fact that it would be permitted by an exception to, or would otherwise be within the limitations of, another covenant shall not avoid the occurrence of a Default or an Event of Default if such action is taken or condition exists.

 

Section 10.08 Survival of Representations, Warranties and Agreements.

 

All representations, warranties and agreements made herein shall survive the execution and delivery hereof and the making of any Credit Extension. Notwithstanding anything herein or implied by law to the contrary, the agreements of each Loan Party set forth in Sections 2.13, 2.32, 2.33(c), 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 9.13, 10.02, 10.03 10.14 and 10.15 shall survive the payment of the Loans, the cancellation or expiration of the Letters of Credit and the reimbursement of any amounts drawn thereunder, and the termination hereof.

 

Section 10.09 No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative.

 

No failure or delay on the part of any Agent, any Issuing Bank or any Lender in the exercise of any power, right, remedy or privilege hereunder or under any other Loan Document shall impair such power, right, remedy or privilege or be construed to be a waiver of any default or acquiescence therein, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any such power, right, remedy or privilege, or any abandonment or discontinuance of steps to enforce any such, power, right, remedy or privilege, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other power, right, remedy or privilege. The rights, powers and remedies given to each Agent, an Issuing Bank and each Lender hereby are cumulative and shall be in addition to and independent of all rights, powers and remedies existing by virtue of any statute or rule of law or in any of the other Loan Documents, any Bank Product Documents or any of the Hedge Agreements. Any forbearance or failure to exercise, and any delay in exercising, any right, power or remedy hereunder shall not impair any such right, power or remedy or be construed to be a waiver thereof, nor shall it preclude the further exercise of any such right, power or remedy.

 

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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in any other Loan Document, the authority to enforce rights and remedies hereunder and under the other Loan Documents against any Borrower shall be vested exclusively in, and all actions and proceedings at law in connection with such enforcement shall be instituted and maintained exclusively by, the Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 8.01 for the benefit of all the Lenders and the Issuing Banks; provided that the foregoing shall not prohibit (i) the Administrative Agent from exercising on its own behalf the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as Administrative Agent) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (ii) each Issuing Bank or each Swing Line Lender from exercising on its own behalf the rights and remedies that inure to its benefit (solely in its capacity as an Issuing Bank or a Swing Line Lender, as applicable) hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, (iii) any Lender or Issuing Bank from exercising setoff rights in accordance with Section 10.03 (subject to the terms of Section 2.32) or (iv) any Lender or Issuing Bank from filing proofs of claim or appearing and filing pleadings on its own behalf during the pendency of a proceeding relative to any Borrower under any Debtor Relief Law; provided, further, that if at any time there is no Person acting as Administrative Agent hereunder and under the other Loan Documents, then (x) the Requisite Lenders shall have the rights otherwise provided to the Administrative Agent pursuant to Section 8.01 and (y) in addition to the matters set forth in clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv) of the preceding proviso and subject to Section 2.32, any Lender may, with the consent of the Requisite Lenders, enforce any rights or remedies available to it and as authorized by the Requisite Lenders.

 

Section 10.10 Marshalling; Payments Set Aside.

 

Neither any Agent nor any Lender shall be under any obligation to marshal any assets in favor of any Loan Party or any other Person or against or in payment of any or all of the Obligations. To the extent that any Loan Party makes a payment or payments to Administrative Agent or Lenders (or to Administrative Agent, on behalf of Lenders), or Administrative Agent or Lenders enforce any security interests or exercise their rights of setoff, and such payment or payments or the proceeds of such enforcement or setoff or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside and/or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party under any bankruptcy law, any other state or federal law, common law or any equitable cause, then, to the extent of such recovery, the obligation or part thereof originally intended to be satisfied, and all Liens, rights and remedies therefor or related thereto, shall be revived and continued in full force and effect as if such payment or payments had not been made or such enforcement or setoff had not occurred.

 

Section 10.11 Severability.

 

In case any provision in or obligation hereunder or any Note or other Loan Document shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

Section 10.12 Obligations Several; Independent Nature of Lenders’ Rights.

 

The obligations of Lenders hereunder are several and no Lender shall be responsible for the obligations or Commitment of any other Lender hereunder. Nothing contained herein or in any other Loan Documents, and no action taken by Lenders pursuant hereto or thereto, shall be deemed to constitute Lenders as a partnership, an association, a joint venture or any other kind of entity. The amounts payable at any time hereunder to each Lender shall be a separate and independent debt, and each Lender shall be entitled to protect and enforce its rights arising out hereof and it shall not be necessary for any other Lender to be joined as an additional party in any proceeding for such purpose.

 

Section 10.13 Headings.

 

Section headings herein are included herein for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part hereof for any other purpose or be given any substantive effect.

 

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Section 10.14 Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Etc.

 

(a) Governing Law. THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

(b) Submission to Jurisdiction. Each Borrower and each other Loan Party irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York sitting in New York County and of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State court or, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document shall affect any right that any Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Bank may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document against any Borrower or any other Loan Party or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction.

 

(c) Waiver of Venue. Each Borrower and each other Loan Party irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document in any court referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section. Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court.

 

(d) Service of Process. Each party hereto irrevocably consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in Section 10.01. Nothing in this Agreement will affect the right of any party hereto to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable law.

 

Section 10.15 WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.

 

EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON 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 AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.

 

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Section 10.16 Treatment of Certain Information; Confidentiality.

 

Each of Agents, the Lenders and the Issuing Banks agree to maintain the confidentiality of the Information (as defined below), except that Information may be disclosed (a) to its Affiliates and to its Related Parties (it being understood that the Persons to whom such disclosure is made will be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and instructed to keep such Information confidential); (b) to the extent required or requested by any regulatory authority purporting to have jurisdiction over such Person or its Related Parties (including any self-regulatory authority, such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners); (c) to the extent required by applicable laws or regulations or by any subpoena or similar legal process; (d) to any other party hereto; (e) in connection with the exercise of any remedies hereunder or under any other Loan Document or any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document or the enforcement of rights hereunder or thereunder; (f) subject to an agreement containing provisions substantially the same as (or no less restrictive than) those of this Section, to (i) any assignee of or Participant in, or any prospective assignee of or Participant in, any of its rights and obligations under this Agreement, or (ii) any actual or prospective party (or its Related Parties) to any swap, derivative or other transaction under which payments are to be made by reference to Borrowers and their obligations, this Agreement or payments hereunder; (g) on a confidential basis to (i) any rating agency in connection with rating any Borrower or its Subsidiaries or the facilities or (ii) the CUSIP Service Bureau or any similar agency in connection with the issuance and monitoring of CUSIP numbers with respect to the Credit Facilities; (h) with the consent of Borrower Representative; or (i) to the extent such Information (x) becomes publicly available other than as a result of a breach of this Section, or (y) becomes available to Agents, any Lender, any Issuing Bank or any of their respective Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis from a source other than Borrowers who did not acquire such information as a result of a breach of this Section. In addition, the Administrative Agent and the Lenders may disclose the existence of this Agreement and information about this Agreement to market data collectors, similar service providers to the lending industry and service providers to the Agents or any Lender in connection with the administration of this Agreement, the other Loan Documents, and the Commitments.

 

For purposes of this Section, “Information” means all information received from any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries relating to any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective businesses, other than any such information that is available to any Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Bank on a nonconfidential basis prior to disclosure by any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries; provided that, in the case of information received from any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries after the date hereof, such information is clearly identified at the time of delivery as confidential. Any Person required to maintain the confidentiality of Information as provided in this Section shall be considered to have complied with its obligation to do so if such Person has exercised the same degree of care to maintain the confidentiality of such Information as such Person would accord to its own confidential information.

 

Section 10.17 Usury Savings Clause.

 

Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the aggregate interest rate charged with respect to any of the Obligations, including all charges or fees in connection therewith deemed in the nature of interest under applicable law shall not exceed the Highest Lawful Rate. If the rate of interest (determined without regard to the preceding sentence) under this Agreement at any time exceeds the Highest Lawful Rate, the outstanding amount of the Loans made hereunder shall bear interest at the Highest Lawful Rate until the total amount of interest due hereunder equals the amount of interest which would have been due hereunder if the stated rates of interest set forth in this Agreement had at all times been in effect. In addition, if when the Loans made hereunder are repaid in full the total interest due hereunder (taking into account the increase provided for above) is less than the total amount of interest which would have been due hereunder if the stated rates of interest set forth in this Agreement had at all times been in effect, then to the extent permitted by law, Borrowers shall pay to Administrative Agent an amount equal to the difference between the amount of interest paid and the amount of interest which would have been paid if the Highest Lawful Rate had at all times been in effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is the intention of Lenders and Borrowers to conform strictly to any applicable usury laws. Accordingly, if any Lender contracts for, charges, or receives any consideration which constitutes interest in excess of the Highest Lawful Rate, then any such excess shall be cancelled automatically and, if previously paid, shall at such Lender’s option be applied to the outstanding amount of the Loans made hereunder or be refunded to Borrowers.

 

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Section 10.18 Counterparts; Integration; Effectiveness.

 

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts (and by different parties hereto in different counterparts), each of which shall constitute an original, but all of which when taken together shall constitute a single contract. This Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the Fee Letter and any other letter agreements with respect to fees payable to Administrative Agent or syndication of the facilities prior to or following the Closing Date, constitute the entire contract among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede any and all previous agreements and understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. Except as provided in Section 3.01, this Agreement shall become effective when it shall have been executed by Administrative Agent and when Administrative Agent shall have received counterparts hereof that, when taken together, bear the signatures of each of the other parties hereto. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Agreement by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement.

 

Section 10.19 Electronic Execution of Assignments.

 

The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this Agreement and the other Loan Documents including any Assignment and Assumption shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or electronic records, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

 

Section 10.20 Patriot Act Notification.

 

Each Lender subject to the Act and Administrative Agent (for itself and not on behalf of any Lender) hereby notifies Borrowers and each other Loan Party that pursuant to the requirements of the Act, it is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies Borrowers and each other Loan Party, which information includes the name and address of Borrowers and each other Loan Party and other information that will allow such Lender or Administrative Agent, as applicable, to identify Borrowers and each other Loan Party in accordance with the Act.

 

Section 10.21 Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of EEA Financial Institutions.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or in any other agreement, arrangement or understanding among any such parties, each party hereto acknowledges that any liability of any Affected Financial Institution arising under any Loan Document, to the extent such liability is unsecured, may be subject to the write-down and conversion powers of the applicable Resolution Authority and agrees and consents to, and acknowledges and agrees to be bound by:

 

(a) the application of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority to any such liabilities arising hereunder that may be payable to it by any party hereto that is an Affected Financial Institution; and

 

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(b) the effects of any Bail-In Action on any such liability, including, if applicable:

 

(i) a reduction in full or in part or cancellation of any such liability;

 

(ii) a conversion of all, or a portion of, such liability into shares or other instruments of ownership in such Affected Financial Institution, its parent undertaking, or a bridge institution that may be issued to it or otherwise conferred on it, and that such shares or other instruments of ownership will be accepted by it in lieu of any rights with respect to any such liability under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; or

 

(iii) the variation of the terms of such liability in connection with the exercise of the write-down and conversion powers of the applicable Resolution Authority.

 

Section 10.22 Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs .

 

To the extent that the Loan Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for Hedge Agreement or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support, “QFC Credit Support” and each such QFC a “Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York or of the United States or any other state of the United States):

 

(a) In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a “Covered Party”) becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States.

 

(b) As used in this Section 10,.22 the following terms have the following meanings:

 

BHC Act Affiliate” of a party means an “affiliate” (as such term is defined under, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party.

 

Covered Entity” means any of the following:

 

(i) a “covered entity” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b)

 

(ii) a “covered bank” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or

 

(iii) a “covered FSI” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b).

 

Default Right” has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §§ 252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.

 

QFC” has the meaning assigned to the term “qualified financial contract” in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date first written above.

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC., as a Borrower
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name:   Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., as a Borrower
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., as a Guarantor
     
  By: /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
     
  GOLD COAST APPLIANCES Inc., as a Guarantor
     
  By: /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
     
  SUPERIOR DEALS Inc., as a Guarantor
     
  By: /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
     
  JOE’S APPLIANCES LLC, as a Guarantor
     
  By: /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
     
  YF LOGISTICS LLC, as a Guarantor
     
  By: /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President

 

[Signature Page to Goedeker Credit and Guaranty Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,
  as Administrative Agent and a Lender
     
  By: /s/ Brian Diffendale
  Name: Brian Diffendale
  Title: Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Goedeker Credit and Guaranty Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  FIRST HORIZON BANK, as a Lender
     
  By: /s/ William W. George
  Name:   William W. George
  Title: Vice President

 

[Signature Page to Goedeker Credit and Guaranty Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  STERLING NATIONAL BANK, as a Lender
     
  By: /s/ Elvis Grgurovic
  Name:   Elvis Grgurovic
  Title: Managing Director

 

[Signature Page to Goedeker Credit and Guaranty Agreement]

 

 

 

 

  BANKUNITED N.A., as a Lender
     
  By: /s/ Arthur Rhatigan
  Name:   Arthur Rhatigan
  Title: S.V.P.

 

[Signature Page to Goedeker Credit and Guaranty Agreement]

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 1A

 

COMMITMENTS

 

Lender   Revolving Commitment     Term Loan Commitment     Total Commitment Amount  
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company   $ 3,928,571.43     $ 23,571,428.57     $ 27,500,000.00  
First Horizon Bank   $ 2,142,857.14     $ 12,857,142.86     $ 15,000,000.00  
Sterling National Bank   $ 2,142,857.14     $ 12,857,142.86     $ 15,000,000.00  
BankUnited N.A.   $ 1,785,714.29     $ 10,714,285.71     $ 12,500,000.00  
TOTAL   $ 10,000,000.00     $ 60,000,000.00     $ 70,000,000.00  

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

FUNDING NOTICE

 

Reference is made to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as therein defined), by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain Subsidiaries of the Borrowers party thereto as “Guarantors”, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the means ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

Pursuant to Section 2.04 of the Credit Agreement, Borrowers desire that Lenders make the following [Term Loan] [Revolving Loan] [Swing Line Loan] to Borrowers in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement on [mm/dd/yy] (the “Credit Date”):

 

Base Rate Loans:     $[___,___,___]  

LIBOR Rate Loans, with an Initial Interest Period1 of _____ Month(s):2

   

$[___,___,___]

 
Swing Line Loans:3    

$[___,___,___]

 

 

Borrower Representative hereby certifies that:

 

(i) after making the Credit Extensions requested on such Credit Date, the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments will not exceed the Revolving Commitments then in effect;

 

 

 

1 Note: Interest Period for LIBOR Rate Loans to be one, three or six months.
2 Note: This Funding Notice must be delivered no later than 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) (i) at least three (3) Business Days in advance of the proposed Credit Date for LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) at least one (1) Business Day in advance of the proposed Credit Date for Base Rate Loans.
3 Note: For Swing Line Loans, this Funding Notice must be delivered no later than 2:00 p.m. (New York City time) on the proposed Credit Date.

 

EXHIBIT A-1

 

 

(ii) as of the Credit Date, the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of such Credit Date to the same extent as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent such representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties are true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date;

 

(iii) at the time of and immediately after giving effect to the Credit Extension requested herein and any other transactions to occur on the Credit Date, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

 

(iv) as of the Credit Date, no Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred since December 31, 2020.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Borrower Representative has caused this notice to be duly executed and delivered by its Authorized Officer as of the date below.

 

Date: [mm/dd/yy]

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.4
     
  By:        
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

4 Note: to be executed by an Authorized Officer of Borrower Representative.

 

EXHIBIT A-2

 

 

EXHIBIT B

 

CONVERSION/CONTINUATION NOTICE

 

Reference is made to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as therein defined), by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain Subsidiaries of the Borrowers party thereto as “Guarantors”, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the means ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

Pursuant to Section 2.21 of the Credit Agreement, Borrower Representative desires to convert or to continue the following Loans, each such conversion and/or continuation to be effective as of [mm/dd/yy]1.

 

 

1. Term Loans:

 
     
  $[___,___,___]2 LIBOR Rate Loans to be continued with Interest Period of ___ month( s)
     
  $[___,___,___]3 Base Rate Loans to be converted to LIBOR Rate Loans with Interest Period of ___ month(s)
  $[___,___,___]4 LIBOR Rate Loans to be converted to Base Rate Loans
     
  2.  Revolving Loans:  
     
  $[___,___,___]5 LIBOR Rate Loans to be continued with Interest Period of ___ month(s)
     
  $[___,___,___]6 Base Rate Loans to be converted to LIBOR Rate Loans with Interest Period of ___ month(s)
     
  $[___,___,___]7 LIBOR Rate Loans to be converted to Base Rate Loans

 

Borrower Representative certifies that as of the date hereof, no event has occurred and is continuing or would result from the consummation of the conversion and/or continuation contemplated hereby that would constitute an Event of Default or a Default.

 

Date: [mm/dd/yy]

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By:   
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

1 Borrower Representative shall deliver a Conversion/Continuation Notice to Administrative Agent no later than 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) at least three (3) Business Days in advance of the proposed conversion/continuation date.
2 Continuations must be made in the minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess thereof.
3 Conversions must be made in the minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess thereof.
4 Conversions must be made in the minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess thereof.
5 Continuations must be made in the minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess thereof.

6 Conversions must be made in the minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess thereof.
7 Conversions must be made in the minimum amount of $500,000 and integral multiples of $50,000 in excess thereof.

 

EXHIBIT B-1

 

 

EXHIBIT C

 

ISSUANCE NOTICE

 

Reference is made to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as therein defined), by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain Subsidiaries of the Borrowers party thereto as “Guarantors”, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the means ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

Pursuant to Section 2.08 of the Credit Agreement, the Borrowers desire a Letter of Credit to be issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement on [mm/dd/yy] (the “Credit Date”)1 in an aggregate face amount of $[___,___,___].

 

Attached hereto for each such Letter of Credit are the following:

 

(a) the stated amount of such Letter of Credit:

 

(b) the name and address of the beneficiary;

 

(c) the expiration date; and

 

(d) either (i) the verbatim text of such proposed Letter of Credit, or (ii) a description of the proposed terms and conditions of such Letter of Credit, including a precise description of any documents to be presented by the beneficiary which, if presented by the beneficiary prior to the expiration date of such Letter of Credit, would require the Issuing Bank to make payment under such Letter of Credit.

 

Each Borrower hereby certifies that:

 

(i) after giving effect to the issuance of the requested Letter of Credit on the Credit Date, the Total Utilization of Revolving Commitments shall not exceed the Revolving Commitments then in effect;

 

(ii) as of the Credit Date, the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects on and as of such Credit Date to the same extent as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent such representations and warranties specifically relate to an earlier date, in which case such representations and warranties are true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date;

 

(iii) at the time of and immediately after giving effect to the issuance of the requested Letter of Credit on the Credit Date and any other transactions to occur on the Credit Date, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing; and

 

(iv) as of the Credit Date, no Material Adverse Effect shall have occurred since December 31, 2020.

 

Date: [mm/dd/yy]

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By:   
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

1 Whenever a Borrower desires the issuance of a Letter of Credit, it shall deliver to Administrative Agent and the applicable Issuing Bank an Issuance Notice no later than 12:00 p.m. (New York City time) at least three (3) Business Days.

 

EXHIBIT C-1

 

 

EXHIBIT D-1

 

TERM LOAN NOTE

 

$[____,____,____]

[mm/dd/yy] New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay [NAME OF LENDER] (“Payee”) or its registered assigns the principal amount of [DOLLARS] ([$[___,___,___]) in the installments referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

The Borrowers shall make scheduled principal payments on this Term Loan Note (this “Note”) as set forth in Section 2.24 of the Credit Agreement.

 

This Note is one of the “Term Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Term Loan evidenced hereby was made and is to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

EXHIBIT D-1-1

 

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

EXHIBIT D-1-2

 

  

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Term Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By:     
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
  appliances connection Inc.
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

EXHIBIT D-1-3

 

 

EXHIBIT D-2

 

REVOLVING LOAN NOTE

 

$[___,___,___]

 

[mm/dd/yy] New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay [NAME OF LENDER] (“Payee”) or its registered assigns, on or before the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, the lesser of (a) [DOLLARS] ($[___,___,___]) and (b) the unpaid principal amount of all advances made by Payee to the Borrowers as Revolving Loans under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

This Revolving Loan Note (this “Note”) is one of the “Revolving Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Loans evidenced hereby were made and are to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

EXHIBIT D-2-1

 

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

EXHIBIT D-2-2

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Revolving Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By:      
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
  appliances connection Inc.
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

EXHIBIT D-2-3

 

 

TRANSACTIONS ON
REVOLVING LOAN NOTE

 

 

Date

 

Amount of Loan
Made This Date

 

Amount of Principal
Paid This Date

 

Outstanding Principal
Balance This Date

 

Notation
Made By

               
                 
                 

 

EXHIBIT D-2-4

 

 

EXHIBIT D-3

 

SWING LINE NOTE

 

$2,000,000

[mm/dd/yy] New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay to MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Swing Line Lender (“Payee”), on or before the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, the lesser of (a) TWO MILLION DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($2,000,000) and (b) the unpaid principal amount of all advances made by Payee to the Borrowers as Swing Line Loans under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto. This Swingline Note (this “Note”) is the “Swing Line Note” and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Swing Line Loans evidenced hereby were made and are to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Swing Line Lender or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BF CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS PRINCIPLES, HEREOF.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

EXHIBIT D-3-1

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Swing Line Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By:   
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
  appliances connection Inc.
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

EXHIBIT D-3-2

 

  

EXHIBIT E

 

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

 

Reference is made to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as therein defined), by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain Subsidiaries of the Borrowers party thereto as “Guarantors”, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the means ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

The undersigned hereby certifies to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that:

 

1. He/she is the [Chief Financial Officer][President][Treasurer][Chief Executive Officer] of Borrower Representative.

 

2. On the date of this certificate (this “Certificate”)1, [there does not exist a Default or Event of Default][a Default and/or Event of Default exists, the details of which and the action which Borrowers have taken or propose to take with respect thereto are detailed below:].

 

3. On the date of this Certificate, [other than as detailed below,] the representations and warranties set forth in the Loan Documents are true and correct in all material respects.

 

4. Exhibit A attached hereto sets forth in reasonable detail calculations demonstrating compliance with the financial covenants set forth in Section 6.08 of the Credit Agreement.

 

5. Exhibit B attached hereto sets forth any change in the Board of Directors (or similar governing body) of Borrowers during the period covered by this Certificate.

 

6. No Material Contract of any Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries has been terminated or amended in a manner that is materially adverse to Borrowers or such Subsidiary, as the case may be, during the period covered by this Certificate [other than as detailed below. [The [amendment][notice of termination] to such Material Contract is attached on Exhibit C hereto]].

 

7. No new Material Contract has been entered into during the period covered by this Certificate [other than as detailed below. Such new Material Contract is attached on Exhibit [C][D] hereto].

 

The foregoing certifications are made and delivered as of  _______________, 20[__].

  

 

1 NTD: To be delivered with each of the financial statements of Borrowers and their Subsidiaries pursuant to Sections 5.01(b) and 5.01(c) of the Credit Agreement.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By:  
  Name:    
  Title: [Chief Financial Officer][President][Treasurer][Chief Executive Officer]

 

EXHIBIT E-1

 

  

EXHIBIT A

 

Calculations Demonstrating Compliance with Financial Covenants

 

_____________________, 201__ (the “Test Date”)

 

Period Covered: _________________________ (the “Test Period”)

 

I. Section 6.08(a) —Total Leverage Ratio  
     
  A. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA2 for the Test Period:  
    1. Consolidated Net Income: $__________
    2. The sum of the following, solely to the extent deducted in calculating Consolidated Net Income: $__________
      a)  Consolidated Interest Expense:  
      b)  Provisions for taxes based on income: $__________
      c) Total depreciation expense: $__________
      d) Total amortization expense: $__________
      e) Transaction Costs paid in cash: $__________
      f) Non-Cash, non-recurring items reducing Consolidated Net Income in such period (excluding any such non-Cash item to the extent that it represents an accrual or reserve for potential Cash items in any future period or amortization of a prepaid Cash item that was paid in a prior period): $__________
    3. Non-Cash, non-recurring items increasing Consolidated Net Income in such period excluding any such non-Cash item to the extent it represents the reversal of an accrual or reserve for potential Cash item in any prior period): $__________
    4. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the Test Period (Sum, without duplication, of Lines I.A.1 plus I.A.2 minus I.A.3)[2]: $__________
  B. Consolidated Total Debt as of the Test Date: $__________
  C. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the Test Period (Line I.A.4): $__________
  D. Total Leverage Ratio (ratio of Line I.B to Line I.C): ________ to 1.00
      Maximum permitted:  
      Covenant compliance: Yes £ No £ ________ to 1.00

 

 

2 Amount determined for Borrowers and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP.
3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consolidated EBITDA shall be deemed to be $11,520,548, $632,037, and $14,654,450, for the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2020, December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2021 respectively.

 

EXHIBIT E-2

 

 

II. Section 6.08(b) — Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio  
  A.   Consolidated Fixed Charges for the Test Period4:  
      Scheduled payments of principal made with respect to Indebtedness during the Test Period (for purposes of this definition, ‘principal’ shall include the principal component of payments for the Test Period in respect of obligations incurred under Capital Leases and payments of principal shall include any voluntary prepayments of the Term Loans to the extent applied to repay or prepay amortization payments during any Test Period): $__________
      Consolidated Interest Expense during the Test Period: $__________
  B.   Consolidated Fixed Charges for the Test Period (Sum of Lines II.A.1 through II.A.2): $__________
  C.   Consolidated Unfinanced Capital Expenditures for the Test Period: $__________
  D.   Federal, state and local Taxes based on income and franchise Taxes that are paid by Borrowers or their Subsidiarties during the Test Period: $__________
  E.   Solely with respect to the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the four-Fiscal Quarter periods ending June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, cash payments made by the Borrowers or their Subsidiaries with respect to the Specified Sales Tax Liability (as such term is defined in the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement as of the Closing Date) to the extent such amounts were included in the calculation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2020 as set forth in the final sentence of the definition thereof: $__________
  F.   Restricted Junior Payments paid during the Test Period: $__________
  G.   Line I.C minus Line II.C minus Line II.D minus Line II.E minus Line II.F: $__________
  H.   Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Test Period (ratio of Line II.G to Line II.B)5: ________ to 1.00
    Minimum required:  
      Covenant compliance: Yes £ No £ 1.25 to 1.00

 

 

4Amount determined for Borrowers and their Subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
5 Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of calculating the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the Fiscal Quarters ending June 30, 2021, September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022, Consolidated Fixed Charges shall be annualized during such Fiscal Quarters such that (i) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of June 30, 2021, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the one month period then ending will be multiplied by twelve (12), (ii) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of September 30, 2021, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the four month period then ending will be multiplied by three (3), (iii) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of December 31, 2021, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the seven month period then ending will be multiplied by twelve sevenths (12/7ths) and (iv) for the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio as of March 31, 2022, Consolidated Fixed Charges for the ten month period then ending will be multiplied by six fifths (6/5ths).

  

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EXHIBIT B

 

Changes in Board of Directors

 

EXHIBIT E-4

 

 

[EXHIBIT C]

 

[Amendments][Notice of Termination] to Material Contracts]

 

EXHIBIT E-5

 

 

[EXHIBIT [C][D]

 

New Material Contracts]

 

 

EXHIBIT E-6

 

 

EXHIBIT F

 

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT

 

FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND assumption AGREEMENT

 

This Assignment and Assumption Agreement (the “Assignment and Assumption”) is dated as of the Effective Date set forth below and is entered into by and between [the][each] Assignor identified in item 1 below ([the][each, an] “Assignor”) and [the][each]18 Assignee identified in item 2 below ([the][each, an] “Assignee”). [It is understood and agreed that the rights and obligations of [the Assignors][the Assignees]19 hereunder are several and not joint.]20 Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings given to them in the Credit Agreement identified below (as amended, restated, supplemented, or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), receipt of a copy of which is hereby acknowledged by [the][each] 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][each] Assignor hereby irrevocably sells and assigns to [the Assignee][the respective Assignees], and [the][each] Assignee hereby irrevocably purchases and assumes from [the Assignor][the respective Assignors], 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 as contemplated below (i) all of [the Assignor’s][the respective Assignors’] rights and obligations in [its capacity as a Lender][their respective capacities as Lenders] 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][the respective Assignors] under the Credit Facilities (including without limitation any Guaranty included in the Credit 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)][the respective Assignors (in their respective capacities as Lenders)] 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, but not limited to, 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 by [the][any] Assignor to [the][any] Assignee pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above being referred to herein collectively as [the][an] “Assigned Interest”). Each such sale and assignment is without recourse to [the][any] Assignor and, except as expressly provided in this Assignment and Assumption, without representation or warranty by [the][any] Assignor.

 

1. Assignor[s]:    
       
       
  [Assignor [is] [is not] a Defaulting Lender]  
       
2. Assignee[s]:    
       
       
  [for each Assignee, indicate [Affiliate][Approved Fund] of [identify Lender]

 

 

18 For bracketed language here and elsewhere in this form relating to the Assignee(s), if the assignment is to a single Assignee, choose the first bracketed language. If the assignment is to multiple Assignees, choose the second bracketed language.

19 Select as appropriate.

20 Include bracketed language if there are either multiple Assignors or multiple Assignees.

 

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3. Borrowers: 1847 Goedeker Inc.
    Appliances Connection Inc.

 

4. Administrative Agent: Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

 

5. Credit Agreement: That certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 by and among the Borrowers, certain subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent and the other parties from time to time party thereto

 

6. Assigned Interest[s]:  

 

Assignor[s]21 Assignee[s]22 Facility
Assigned23
Aggregate Amount
of Commitments/Loans
for all Lenders24

Amount of
Commitments/Loans
Assigned25

Percentage
Assigned of
Loans
      $ $ %
      $ $ %
      $ $ %

 

[7. Trade Date: __________________]26

 

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21 List each Assignor, as appropriate.

22 List each Assignee, as appropriate.

23 Fill in the appropriate terminology for the types of facilities under the Credit Agreement that are being assigned under this Assignment (e.g., “Commitment”, “Term Loan”, “Revolving Loan”, etc.).

24 Amount to be adjusted by the counterparties to take in to account any payments or prepayments made between the Trade Date and the Effective Date.

25 Set forth, to a least 9 decimals, as a percentage of the Commitment/Loans of all Lenders thereunder

26 To be completed if the Assignor(s) and the Assignee(s) intend that the minimum assignment amount is to be determined as of the Trade Date.

 

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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 terms set forth in this Assignment and Assumption are hereby agreed to:

 

  ASSIGNOR[S]
  [NAME OF ASSIGNOR]
     
  By:  
    Title:
     
  [NAME OF ASSIGNOR]
     
  By:  
    Title:
     
  ASSIGNEE[S]
  [NAME OF ASSIGNEE]
     
  By:  
    Title:
     
  [NAME OF ASSIGNEE]
     
  By:  
    Title:

 

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[Consented to and]27 Accepted:  
   
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as
Administrative Agent  
   
By:            
  Title:  
   
[Consented to:]28  
   
1847 GOEDEKER INC.  
   
By:    
  Title:  
   
[Consented to:]29  
   
[NAME OF RELEVANT PARTY]  
   
By:    
  Title:  

 

 

27 To be added only if the consent of the Administrative Agent is required by the terms of the Credit Agreement.

28 To be added only if the consent of Borrower Representative is required by the terms of the Credit Agreement.

29 To be added only if the consent of the other parties is required by the terms of the Credit Agreement.

 

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ANNEX 1

 

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR

ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION

 

1. Representations and Warranties.

 

1.1 Assignor[s]. [The][Each] Assignor (a) represents and warrants that (i) it is the legal and beneficial owner of [the][the relevant] Assigned Interest, (ii) [the][such] Assigned Interest is free and clear of any lien, encumbrance or other adverse claim, (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 (iv) it is [not] a Defaulting Lender; 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 Borrowers, any of their respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person obligated in respect of any Loan Document, or (iv) the performance or observance by the Borrowers, any of their respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates or any other Person of any of their respective obligations under any Loan Document.

 

1.2. Assignee[s]. [The][Each] 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 meets all the requirements to be an Eligible Assignee as defined in the Credit Agreement (subject to such consents, if any, as may be required under Section 10.06(b) of the Credit Agreement), (iii) from and after the Effective Date specified for this Assignment and Assumption, it shall be bound by the provisions of the Credit Agreement as a Lender thereunder and, to the extent of [the][the relevant] Assigned Interest, shall have the obligations of a Lender thereunder, (iv) it is sophisticated with respect to decisions to acquire assets of the type represented by the Assigned Interest and either it, or the person exercising discretion in making its decision to acquire the Assigned Interest, is experienced in acquiring assets of such type, (v) it has received a copy of the Credit Agreement, and has received or has been accorded the opportunity to receive copies of the most recent financial statements delivered pursuant to Section 5.01 thereof, and such other documents and information as it deems appropriate to make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase [the][such] Assigned Interest, (vi) it has, independently and without reliance upon the Administrative Agent, the Assignor or any other Lender and based on such documents and information as it has deemed appropriate, made its own credit analysis and decision to enter into this Assignment and Assumption and to purchase [the][such] Assigned Interest; and (b) agrees that (i) it will, independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent, [the][any] 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, and (vii) if it is a Foreign 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][such] Assignee; and (b) agrees that (i) it will, independently and without reliance on the Administrative Agent, [the][any] 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.

 

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2. Payments. From and after the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall make all payments in respect of [the][each] Assigned Interest (including payments of principal, interest, fees and other amounts) to [the][the relevant] Assignee whether such amounts have accrued prior to, on or after the Effective Date. The Assignor[s] and the Assignee[s] shall make all appropriate adjustments in payments by the Administrative Agent for periods prior to such Effective Date or with respect to the making of this assignment directly between themselves.

 

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 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.

 

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EXHIBIT G

 

CLOSING DATE CERTIFICATE

 

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY CERTIFY AS FOLLOWS:

 

1. I am the ____________________ of 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Borrower Representative”).

 

2. I have reviewed the terms of Articles 3 and 4 of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrower Representative, Appliances Connection Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Borrower Representative, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and the other parties from time to time party thereto, and the definitions and provisions contained in such Credit Agreement relating thereto, and I have made, or have caused to be made under my supervision, such examination or investigation as is necessary to enable me to express an informed opinion as to the matters referred to herein.

 

3. Based upon my review and examination described in paragraph (2) above, I certify, on behalf of Borrower Representative, that:

 

(i) attached hereto as Exhibit A are copies of all material governmental waivers and consents required in connection with the consummation of the Transactions (including those referenced in paragraphs (vii) through (x) below);

 

(ii) attached hereto as Exhibit B are any (A) employment contracts for any Authorized Officer of any Loan Party, (B) management or similar agreement entered into by any Loan Party, (C) a quality of earnings report with respect to the Closing Date Guarantors and (D) management contracts and non-compete agreements for executive management of Borrowers and Guarantors;

 

(iii) attached hereto as Exhibit C are computations set forth in reasonable detail evidencing that (A) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for Borrowers and their Subsidiaries for the twelve month period ending as of the last day of the most recently ended Fiscal Quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the Closing Date (calculated on a pro forma basis giving effect to the Transactions), is not less than $25,000,000 and (B) the Total Leverage Ratio as of the Closing Date (for purposes of such pro forma calculation, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA shall be determined as of the last day of the most recently ended Fiscal Quarter ending at least 45 days prior to the Closing Date) is not greater than 2.25 to 1.00;

 

(iv) Goedeker has received proceeds of no less than $[167,000,000] from the issuance of the Capital Stock of Goedeker and attached hereto as Exhibit D is evidence thereof;

 

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(v) no material adverse change has occurred in the business or condition (financial or otherwise) of (A) Goedeker and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or (B) any Guarantor Subsidiary and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, in each case since December 31, 2020;

 

(vi) there does not exist any action, suit, investigation, litigation or proceeding, pending or threatened in any court or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority that, in the reasonable opinion of Administrative Agent, singly or in the aggregate, challenges the Transactions, the financing thereof or any of the other transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, nor is there any litigation or investigation pending that could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect upon the consummation of the Transactions;

 

(vii) all Governmental Authorizations, shareholder and corporate consents and all material consents of other Persons, in each case that are necessary in connection with the Transactions and the other transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents, have been obtained, and each of the foregoing is final and in full force and effect. All applicable waiting periods have expired without any action being taken or threatened by any competent authority which would restrain, prevent or otherwise impose adverse conditions on the Transactions or the other transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents or the financing thereof and no action, request for stay, petition for review or rehearing, reconsideration, or appeal with respect to any of the foregoing is pending, and the time for any applicable agency to take action to set aside its consent on its own motion has expired;

 

(viii) attached hereto as Exhibit D are certified copies of the final executed Closing Date Acquisition Agreement and any escrow agreement, note, guaranty and other material agreement, instrument or document entered into in connection therewith (including all schedules, exhibits, amendments, supplements, modification, assignments and all other documents delivered pursuant thereto or in connection therewith);

 

(ix) all conditions precedent to the Closing Date Acquisition set forth in the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement have been satisfied (without any amendment, modification or waiver of any condition that would be adverse to the Lenders without the consent of Administrative Agent) and the Closing Date Acquisition has been consummated in accordance with the Closing Date Acquisition Agreement (without any amendment, modification or waiver of any provision that would be adverse to the Lenders without the consent of Administrative Agent) and with all material requirements of law; and

 

(x) Each Transaction to be consummated on the Closing Date has been consummated (or shall, substantially simultaneously be consummated) in accordance with the terms of the documents governing such transactions and otherwise in compliance with all requirements of law.

 

[Remainder of page intentionally left blank.]

 

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The foregoing certifications are made and delivered as of  _______________, 2021.

 

By:    
Name:     
Title:   [Chief Financial Officer][Chief Executive Officer]

 

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Exhibit A

 

[Material governmental waivers and consents required in connection with the consummation of
the Transactions attached]

 

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Exhibit B

 

[Employment contracts / management agreements / quality of earnings attached]

 

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Exhibit C

 

[Computations attached]

 

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Exhibit D

 

[Closing Date Acquisition Documents]

 

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EXHIBIT H

 

SOLVENCY CERTIFICATE

 

Reference is made to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as therein defined), by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain Subsidiaries of the Borrowers party thereto as “Guarantors”, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the means ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

The undersigned hereby certifies to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that:

 

1. He/she is the [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer][Finance Director] of the Borrower Representative.

 

2. After giving pro forma effect to the Transactions to occur on the Closing Date, the Borrowers and the Loan Parties, taken as a whole, are Solvent.

 

[Signatures on following pages.] 

 

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By:  
    Name:    
    Title: [Chief Financial Officer][Treasurer]

 

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EXHIBIT I

 

COUNTERPART AGREEMENT

 

This COUNTERPART AGREEMENT, dated [mm/dd/yy] (this “Counterpart Agreement”), is delivered pursuant to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as therein defined), by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain Subsidiaries of the Borrowers party thereto as “Guarantors”, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”), Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have the means ascribed to them in the Credit Agreement.

 

Section 1. Pursuant to Section 5.10 of the Credit Agreement, the undersigned hereby:

 

(a) agrees that this Counterpart Agreement may be attached to the Credit Agreement and that by the execution and delivery hereof, the undersigned becomes a Guarantor under the Credit Agreement and agrees to be bound by all of the terms thereof including, without limitation, the Guaranty set forth in Article VII thereof;

 

(b) represents and warrants that each of the representations and warranties set forth in the Credit Agreement and each other Loan Document that are applicable to the undersigned is true and correct both before and after giving effect to this Counterpart Agreement, except to the extent that any such representation and warranty relates solely to any earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty is true and correct as of such earlier date;

 

(c) represents and warrants that no event has occurred and is continuing as of the date hereof, or will result from the transactions contemplated hereby on the date hereof, that would constitute an Event of Default or a Default;

 

(d) agrees to absolutely, irrevocably and unconditionally guaranty the due and punctual payment in full of all Obligations when the same shall become due, whether at stated maturity, by required prepayment, declaration, acceleration, demand or otherwise (including amounts that would become due but for the operation of the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. § 362(a)) and in accordance with Article VII of the Credit Agreement; and

 

(e) (i) agrees that this counterpart may be attached to the Pledge and Security Agreement, (ii) agrees that the undersigned will comply with all the terms and conditions of the Pledge and Security Agreement as if it were an original signatory thereto, (iii) grants to Collateral Agent, for the benefit of itself and the Secured Parties (as such term is defined in the Pledge and Security Agreement), a security interest in all of the undersigned’s right, title and interest in and to all “Collateral” (as such term is defined in the Pledge and Security Agreement) of the undersigned, in each case whether now or hereafter existing or in which the undersigned now has or hereafter acquires an interest and wherever the same may be located, (iv) delivers to Collateral Agent true, correct, and complete supplements to all schedules attached to the Pledge and Security Agreement and (v) delivers to the Collateral Agent all other documents, instruments, agreements, certificates, and other deliverables required to grant and to perfect a First Priority Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties in substantially all of the assets of the undersigned pursuant to Section 5.10 of the Credit Agreement. All such Collateral shall be deemed to be part of the “Collateral” and hereafter subject to each of the terms and conditions of the Pledge and Security Agreement.

 

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Section 2. The undersigned agrees from time to time, upon request of Administrative Agent, to take such additional actions and to execute and deliver such additional documents and instruments as Administrative Agent may request to effect the transactions contemplated by, and to carry out the intent of, this Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated, except by an instrument in writing signed by the party (including, if applicable, any party required to evidence its consent to or acceptance of this Agreement) against whom enforcement of such change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought. Any notice or other communication herein required or permitted to be given shall be given pursuant to Section 10.01 of the Credit Agreement, and all for purposes thereof, the notice address of the undersigned shall be the address as set forth on the signature page hereof. In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL, BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Counterpart Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by its duly authorized officer as of the date above first written.

 

  [NAME OF SUBSIDIARY]
     
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

Address for Notices:  
   
   
   
Attention:    
   
   
with a copy to:  
   
   
   
Attention:    

 

ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACCEPTED,  
as of the date above first written:  
     
MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,
as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent  
     
By:    
  Name:    
  Title:  

 

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EXHIBIT J

 

COLLATERAL QUESTIONNAIRE CERTIFICATE30

 

[__________], 2021

 

The undersigned, the [___________________] of 1847 Goedeker Inc., a Delaware corporation and Appliances Connection, Inc., a Delaware corporation (each a “Borrower” and, together, the “Borrowers”), hereby certifies the following to Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Agent”) under that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, by and among the Borrowers, the other loan parties party thereto, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto, the Agent and the other parties thereto (the “Credit Agreement”; capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings assigned thereto (a) in the Credit Agreement and (b) the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect from time to time in the State of New York, as applicable):

 

IDENTIFICATION MATTERS

 

1. (a) Set forth below is (a) the full, legal, correct and current name of the Borrowers and each Subsidiary of the Borrowers (hereinafter, each an “Entity”) as it appears in its organizational documents, (b) each Entity’s type of organization, (c) each Entity’s jurisdiction of organization, and (d) each Entity’s jurisdictions of qualification:

 

Full Legal Name Type of Organization Jurisdiction of
Organization
Jurisdictions of
Qualification
1847 Goedeker Inc. Corporation Delaware  
Appliances Connection Inc. Corporation Delaware  
1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc. Corporation New York  
Gold Coast Appliances Inc. Corporation New York  
Superior Deals Inc. Corporation New York  
Joe’s Appliances LLC Limited Liability Company New York  
YF Logistics LLC Limited Liability Company New Jersey  

 

(b) During the 5-year period prior to the Closing Date, the name of each Entity as set forth below in its organizational documentation as filed of record with the applicable state authority has been changed as follows:

 

Entity Date of Change Prior Name(s)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

29 To be added only if the consent of the other parties is required by the terms of the Credit Agreement.

  

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(c) Except as set forth below, during the 5-year period prior to the Closing Date, no Entity has existed as a type of organization or has been organized in a jurisdiction other than as specified in Item A.1.(a) above:

 

Entity Type of Organization Jurisdiction of Organization Dates Applicable
       
       
       
       
       
       

 

2. A complete and accurate list of all subsidiaries (including foreign subsidiaries) of each Entity is set forth on the Capitalization Schedule attached hereto. The authorized capital stock (or other ownership or profit interests, the “Equity Interests”) of each Entity, not wholly-owned by another Entity, and the identity of the holders of issued Equity Interests with the percentage of ownership of such subsidiary represented by such Equity Interests of such Entity, are as set forth on the Capitalization Schedule attached hereto. Any preemptive or other outstanding rights, warrants, options, conversion rights or similar agreements or understandings are described on the Capitalization Schedule.

 

3. Each Entity’s organizational identification number and federal tax identification number is:

 

Entity Organizational Identification Number Federal Tax Identification Number
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

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B LEGAL MATTERS

 

1. A list of all of the material contracts to which any Entity is a party or by which such Entity is bound is set forth below.

 

2. Each Entity’s fiscal year ends on [________] of each year.

 

3. During the 5-year period preceding the Closing Date no Entity has been party to any merger, consolidation, stock acquisition or purchase of all or a substantial portion of the assets of any Person, except:

 

C NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND LOCATIONS

 

1. The following is a brief description of each Entity’s business:

 

Entity Business Description
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

2. Each location at which any Entity owns or leases real property or maintains any books, records, inventory, equipment or assets is set forth in the table below, including for each such location a street address (including county), an indication of whether the location is owned by the applicable Entity, leased by the applicable Entity (and, if so, the name and address of the owner of the location) or operated by a third party, such as a warehouseman or processor (and, if so, the name and address of such third party). The chief executive office of Parent and its subsidiaries is indicated in the table below with an asterisk (*). Any property listed below which is subject to a mortgage is indicated in the table below with three asterisks (***).

 

Entity Address (including county) Description of Property Owned, Leased, Operated by Third Party Name and Address of Owner (if leased) or Third-Party Operator (if operated by a third party)
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

With respect to properties operated by a third party, please provide us with copies of any agreements between such third party and the applicable Entity.

 

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3. Set forth below is the information required by Item C.2. with respect to any other location or place of business maintained by an Entity at any time during the past five years:

 

Entity Address (including county) Owned/Leased/Operated by Third Party Name and Address of Owner (if leased) or Third-Party Operator (if operated by a third party)
       
       
       
       
       
       

 

4. Except as set forth below, all Accounts of each Entity have been originated by such Entity and all Inventory and other goods of each Entity have been acquired by such Entity in the ordinary course of its business:

 

D FINANCING MATTERS

 

1. No Entity has any debt, except as set forth on the Debt Schedule attached hereto.

 

2. Any current creditors of any Entity that will be refinanced in connection with the funding of the Loans on the Closing Date are as follows:

 

3. Each Entity’s assets are owned free and clear of any consensual liens, except for the consensual liens set forth on the Lien Schedule attached hereto.

 

4. No Entity has made any loans to, or otherwise made any investments in, any other Persons, except as follows:

 

5. No Entity has any contingent obligations, except as set forth on the Contingent Obligation Schedule attached hereto.

 

E SPECIAL COLLATERAL

 

1. A complete and accurate list of all certificated securities (other than those of a subsidiary specified in Item A.2) owned by each Entity is set forth on the Certificated Securities Schedule attached hereto.

 

2. A complete and accurate list of all instruments, tangible chattel paper and documents owned by each Entity is set forth on the Instruments, Tangible Chattel Paper and Documents Schedule attached hereto.

 

3. A complete and accurate list of all letters of credit under which any Entity is a beneficiary is set forth on the Letters of Credit Schedule attached hereto.

 

4. A complete and accurate list of all commercial tort claims of each Entity is set forth on the Commercial Tort Claims Schedule attached hereto.

 

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5. All financial institutions at which any Entity maintains deposit accounts, investment accounts, securities accounts or similar accounts, together with the account number, and a description for each such account (including the recent value), are:

 




Entity
Financial
Institution(s) where
Accounts
Maintained


Name of
Account


Account
Numbers
Purpose of Account (i.e. operating account, payroll account, etc.)

 

 

Recent Value

           
           

 

6. All patents, trademarks and copyrights owned by each Entity as of the date hereof, all patent licenses, trademark licenses and copyright licenses to which such Entity is a party as of the date hereof, and all patent applications, trademark applications and copyright applications made by each Entity as of the date hereof are listed on the Intellectual Property Schedule attached hereof.

 

7. A complete and accurate list of all vessels, vehicles, equipment and aircraft owned by each Entity subject to a certificate of title.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Collateral Questionnaire Certificate effective as of the date first written above.

 

   
  Name:
  Title:

 

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LIST OF SCHEDULES TO

COLLATERAL QUESTIONNAIRE

 

Capitalization Schedule

 

Debt Schedule

 

Lien Schedule

 

Certificated Securities Schedule


Instruments, Tangible Chattel Paper and Documents Schedule

 

Letters of Credit Schedule

 

Commercial Tort Claims Schedule

 

Intellectual Property Schedule

 

 

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Exhibit 10.2

 

TERM LOAN NOTE

 

$23,571,428.57  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY (“Payee”) or its registered assigns the principal amount of TWENTY THREE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 57/100 DOLLARS ($23,571,428.57) in the installments referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

The Borrowers shall make scheduled principal payments on this Term Loan Note (this “Note”) as set forth in Section 2.24 of the Credit Agreement.

 

This Note is one of the “Term Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Term Loan evidenced hereby was made and is to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Term Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  appliances connections Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.3

 

TERM LOAN NOTE

 

$12,857,142.86  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay FIRST HORIZON BANK (“Payee”) or its registered assigns the principal amount of TWELVE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 86/100 DOLLARS ($12,857,142.86) in the installments referred to below. 

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

The Borrowers shall make scheduled principal payments on this Term Loan Note (this “Note”) as set forth in Section 2.24 of the Credit Agreement.

 

This Note is one of the “Term Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Term Loan evidenced hereby was made and is to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Term Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  appliances connections Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.4

 

TERM LOAN NOTE

 

$12,857,142.86  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay STERLING NATIONAL BANK (“Payee”) or its registered assigns the principal amount of TWELVE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 86/100 DOLLARS ($12,857,142.86) in the installments referred to below. 

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

The Borrowers shall make scheduled principal payments on this Term Loan Note (this “Note”) as set forth in Section 2.24 of the Credit Agreement.

 

This Note is one of the “Term Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Term Loan evidenced hereby was made and is to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Term Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  appliances connections Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.5

 

TERM LOAN NOTE

 

$10,714,285.71  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay BANKUNITED N.A. (“Payee”) or its registered assigns the principal amount of TEN MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($10,714,285.71) in the installments referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

The Borrowers shall make scheduled principal payments on this Term Loan Note (this “Note”) as set forth in Section 2.24 of the Credit Agreement.

 

This Note is one of the “Term Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Term Loan evidenced hereby was made and is to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Term Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 goedeker inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  appliances connections Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.6

 

REVOLVING LOAN NOTE

 

$3,928,571.43  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY (“Payee”) or its registered assigns, on or before the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, the lesser of (a) THREE MILLION NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 43/100 DOLLARS ($3,928,571.43) and (b) the unpaid principal amount of all advances made by Payee to the Borrowers as Revolving Loans under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

This Revolving Loan Note (this “Note”) is one of the “Revolving Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Loans evidenced hereby were made and are to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

 

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Revolving Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.7

 

REVOLVING LOAN NOTE

 

$2,142,857.14  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay FIRST HORIZON BANK (“Payee”) or its registered assigns, on or before the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, the lesser of (a) TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 14/100 DOLLARS ($2,142.857.14) and (b) the unpaid principal amount of all advances made by Payee to the Borrowers as Revolving Loans under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

This Revolving Loan Note (this “Note”) is one of the “Revolving Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Loans evidenced hereby were made and are to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Revolving Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.8

 

REVOLVING LOAN NOTE

 

$2,142,857.14  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay STERLING NATIONAL BANK (“Payee”) or its registered assigns, on or before the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, the lesser of (a) TWO MILLION ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 14/100 DOLLARS ($2,142.857.14) and (b) the unpaid principal amount of all advances made by Payee to the Borrowers as Revolving Loans under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

This Revolving Loan Note (this “Note”) is one of the “Revolving Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Loans evidenced hereby were made and are to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Revolving Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.9

 

REVOLVING LOAN NOTE

 

$1,785,714.29  
06/02/21 New York, New York

 

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, 1847 goedeker inc., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), and appliances connection inc., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances”; Appliances together with Goedeker collectively, the “Borrowers”), jointly and severally promise to pay BANKUNITED N.A. (“Payee”) or its registered assigns, on or before the Revolving Commitment Termination Date, the lesser of (a) ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 29/100 DOLLARS ($1,785,714.29) and (b) the unpaid principal amount of all advances made by Payee to the Borrowers as Revolving Loans under the Credit Agreement referred to below.

 

The Borrowers also jointly and severally promise to pay interest on the unpaid principal amount hereof, from the date hereof until paid in full, at the rates and at the times which shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as it may be amended, supplemented, restated or otherwise modified, the “Credit Agreement”; the terms defined therein and not otherwise defined herein being used herein as defined in the Credit Agreement), by and among the Borrowers, certain Subsidiaries of Borrowers, the financial institutions party thereto from time to time, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent, and the other parties thereto.

 

This Revolving Loan Note (this “Note”) is one of the “Revolving Loan Notes” referred to in the Credit Agreement and is issued pursuant to and entitled to the benefits of the Credit Agreement, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete statement of the terms and conditions under which the Loans evidenced hereby were made and are to be repaid.

 

All payments of principal and interest in respect of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America in same day funds at the Principal Office of Administrative Agent or at such other place as shall be designated in writing for such purpose in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. Unless and until an Assignment and Assumption Agreement effecting the assignment or transfer of the obligations evidenced hereby shall have been accepted by Administrative Agent and recorded in the Register, the Borrowers, each Agent and Lenders shall be entitled to deem and treat Payee as the owner and holder of this Note and the obligations evidenced hereby. Payee will make a notation hereon of all principal payments previously made hereunder and of the date to which interest hereon has been paid to the extent consistent with customary procedures of such Payee; provided, the failure to make a notation of any payment made on this Note shall not limit or otherwise affect the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers hereunder with respect to payments of principal of or interest on this Note.

 

This Note is subject to mandatory prepayment and to prepayment at the option of the Borrowers, each as provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

THIS NOTE AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE BORROWERS AND PAYEE HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the unpaid balance of the principal amount of this Note, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, may become, or may be declared to be, due and payable in the manner, upon the conditions and with the effect provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

The terms of this Note are subject to amendment only in the manner provided in the Credit Agreement.

 

No reference herein to the Credit Agreement and no provision of this Note or the Credit Agreement shall alter or impair the joint and several obligations of the Borrowers, which are absolute and unconditional, to pay the principal of and interest on this Note at the place, at the respective times, and in the currency herein prescribed.

 

The Borrowers jointly and severally promise to pay all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, all as provided in the Credit Agreement, incurred in the collection and enforcement of this Note. Time is of the essence with respect to the terms of this Note.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Borrowers have caused this Revolving Loan Note to be duly executed and delivered by its officer thereunto duly authorized as of the date and at the place first written above.

 

  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
     
  APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC.
     
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore  
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.10

 

Execution Version

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

dated as of June 2, 2021

 

by and among

 

1847 GOEDEKER INC.,

APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC.,

1 STOP ELECTRONICS CENTER, INC.,

GOLD COAST APPLIANCES INC.,

SUPERIOR DEALS INC.,

JOE’S APPLIANCES LLC, and

YF LOGISTICS LLC

 

and each of the other Grantors party hereto

 

in favor of

 

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY

as Collateral Agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

SECTION 1. Defined Terms. 1
     
SECTION 2. The Security Interests. 11
     
SECTION 3. Grantors Remain Obligated. 11
     
SECTION 4. Representations and Warranties. 12
(a) Representations and Warranties of Each Grantor 12
(b) Representations and Warranties of Each Grantor 15
     
SECTION 5. Further Assurances; Covenants. 17
(a) General 17
(b) Accounts, Etc. 19
(c) Equipment, Etc. 20
(d) Intellectual Property. 20
(e) Deposit Accounts, Chattel Paper, Investment Property and Letters of Credit. 21
(f) Commercial Tort Claims 22
(h) Material Contracts 22
(i) Covenants of Each Grantor 22
(j) Other Covenants of Each Grantor 22
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SECTION 6. Insurance, Reporting and Recordkeeping.  
(a) Insurance 25
(b) Maintenance of Records Generally 25
(c) Special Provisions Regarding Maintenance of Records and Reporting Re: Accounts, Inventory and Equipment 25
(d) Further Identification of Collateral 25
(e) Notices 25

 

 

 

 

SECTION 7. General Authority. 26
     
SECTION 8. Remedies Upon an Event of Default. 27
     
SECTION 9. Limitation on the Collateral Agent’s Duty in Respect of Collateral. 30
     
SECTION 10. Application of Proceeds. 31
     
SECTION 11. Appointment of Co-Agents. 31
     
SECTION 12. Indemnity; Expenses. 31
     
SECTION 13. Security Interest Absolute. 32
     
SECTION 14. Additional Grantors. 33
     
SECTION 15. Termination of Security Interests; Release of Collateral. 33
     
SECTION 16. Reinstatement. 34
     
SECTION 17. Notices. 34
     
SECTION 18. No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. 34
     
SECTION 19. Successors and Assigns. 34
     
SECTION 20. Reserved.
     
SECTION 21. Amendments. 35
     
SECTION 22. Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial. 35
     
SECTION 23. Severability. 36
     
SECTION 24. Counterparts. 36
     
SECTION 25. Headings Descriptive; Interpretation. 36

 

Schedule 1 - Commercial Tort Claims
Schedule 2 - Pledged Debt Instruments
Schedule 3 - Pledged Equity Interests
Schedule 4 - State of Organization; Organizational Identification Number; Legal Name
Schedule 5 - Names; Trade Names; Merger Partners
Schedule 6 - Chief Executive Office; Mailing Addresses; Locations of Collateral and Collateral Records
Schedule 7 - Deposit / Investment Accounts
Schedule 8 - Letters of Credit
Schedule 9 - Intellectual Property
     
Exhibit A - Form of Copyright Security Agreement
Exhibit B - Form of Patent and Trademark Security Agreement
Exhibit C - Form of Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement
Exhibit D - Form of Pledge and Security Agreement Supplement

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

 

THIS PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) dated as of June 2, 2021 by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”), APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), 1 STOP ELECTRONICS CENTER, INC., a New York corporation (“1 Stop”), GOLD COAST APPLIANCES INC., a New York corporation (“Gold Coast”), SUPERIOR DEALS INC., a New York corporation (“Superior Deals”), JOE’S APPLIANCES LLC, a New York limited liability company (“Joe’s”), YF LOGISTICS LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“YF Logistics”) and such other Subsidiaries from time to time a party hereto pursuant to Section 14 hereof (such Subsidiaries, together with the Borrowers, 1 Stop, Gold Coast, Superior Deals, Joe’s and YF Logistics, each a “Grantor” and collectively the “Grantors”), in favor of MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (in such respective capacities, the “Administrative Agent” and “Collateral Agent”) for the benefit of itself and the other Secured Parties.

 

W I T N E S S E T H:

 

WHEREAS, the Grantors, certain other Subsidiaries of the Borrowers, the Lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”), and the Administrative Agent are all party to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of the date hereof (as amended, restated, modified, extended, renewed, replaced, supplemented, and/or refinanced, the “Credit Agreement”) pursuant to which the Lenders have established a secured credit facility in favor of the Borrowers upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein;

 

WHEREAS, the Borrowers and the other Grantors are members or an affiliated group of companies engaged in related businesses, and each Grantor will derive substantial direct and indirect benefit from the making of the extensions of credit under the Credit Agreement;

 

WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the obligations of the Secured Parties pursuant to the Credit Agreement that each Grantor enter into this Agreement in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties; and

 

WHEREAS, each Grantor desires to execute this Agreement to satisfy the conditions described immediately above.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants herein contained and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

SECTION 1. Defined Terms.

 

(a) Unless otherwise defined herein, terms defined in the Credit Agreement and used herein have the respective meanings given them in the Credit Agreement.

 

(b) The following terms, when used in this Agreement, shall have the following meanings:

 

Account Debtor” shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the UCC.

 

 

 

 

Accounts” shall mean, for any Person, all “accounts” (as defined in the UCC), now or hereafter owned or acquired by such Person or in which such Person now or hereafter has or acquires any rights and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, (a) any and all receivables, including, without limitation, all accounts created by, or arising from, all of such Person’s sales, leases, rentals or other dispositions of Goods or renditions of services to its customers (whether or not they have been earned by performance), including but not limited to, those accounts arising from sales, leases, rentals or other dispositions of Goods or rendition of services made under any of the trade names, logos or styles of such Person, or through any division of such Person; (b) Instruments, Documents, Chattel Paper, Contracts, Contract Rights, acceptances, and tax refunds relating to any of the foregoing or arising therefrom; (c) unpaid seller’s rights (including rescission, replevin, reclamation, repossession and stoppage in transit) relating to any of the foregoing or arising therefrom; (d) rights to any Goods relating to any of the foregoing or arising therefrom, including rights to returned, reclaimed or repossessed Goods; (e) reserves and credit balances relating to any of the foregoing or arising therefrom; (f) Supporting Obligations and Letter-of-Credit Rights relating to any of the foregoing or arising therefrom; (g) insurance policies or rights relating to any of the foregoing; (h) General Intangibles relating to any of the foregoing or arising therefrom, including, without limitation, all payment intangibles and other rights to payment and books and records and any electronic media and software relating thereto; (i) notes, deposits or property of Account Debtors relating to any of the foregoing or arising therefrom securing the obligations of any such Account Debtors to such Person; (j) healthcare insurance receivables; and (k) cash and non-cash Proceeds of any and all of the foregoing.

 

Additional Pledged Collateral” means any Pledged Collateral acquired by any Grantor after the date hereof and in which a Security Interest is granted pursuant to Section 2, including, to the extent a Security Interest is granted therein pursuant to such Section 2, (i) all additional Indebtedness from time to time owed to any Grantor by any obligor on the Pledged Debt Instruments and the Instruments evidencing such Indebtedness and (ii) all interest, cash, Instruments and other property or Proceeds from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any of the foregoing.

 

Agreement” means this Pledge and Security Agreement, as the same may be amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.

 

Bankruptcy Code” shall mean Title 11 of the United States Code entitled “Bankruptcy,” as now or hereafter in effect, or any successor thereto.

 

Chattel Paper” shall mean all “chattel paper” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by any Grantor or in which any Grantor has or acquires any rights, or other receipts of any Grantor, evidencing or representing rights or interest in such chattel paper.

 

Collateral” shall mean, collectively, each Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to each of the following, wherever located and whether now or hereafter existing or now owned or hereafter acquired or arising:

 

(i) all Accounts;

 

(ii) all Chattel Paper (whether tangible or electronic);

 

(iii) all Contracts;

 

(iv) all Contract Rights;

 

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(v) all Deposit Accounts;

 

(vi) all Documents;

 

(vii) all Equipment and other machinery;

 

(viii) all Fixtures;

 

(ix) all General Intangibles;

 

(x) all Instruments;

 

(xi) all Intellectual Property;

 

(xii) all Inventory;

 

(xiii) all Investment Property;

 

(xiv) all Real Estate Assets;

 

(xv) all Software;

 

(xvi) all Commercial Tort Claims set forth on Schedule 1 or otherwise disclosed in writing to the Collateral Agent;

 

(xvii) all money, cash or cash equivalents;

 

(xviii) all vehicles;

 

(xix) all Supporting Obligations and Letter-of-Credit Rights;

 

(xx) all other Goods and personal property, whether tangible or intangible and whether or not delivered;

 

(xxi) all substitutes and replacements for, accessories, attachments, and other additions to, any of the above and all products or masses into which any Goods are physically united such that their identity is lost;

 

(xxii) all Collateral Records;

 

(xxiii) all policies and certificates of insurance relating to any of the foregoing, now owned or hereafter acquired, evidencing or pertaining to any and all items of Collateral; and

 

(xxiv) all products and Proceeds of all or any of the Collateral described above (including, but not limited to, any claim to any item referred to in this definition, and any claim against any third party for loss of, damage to or destruction of any or all of the Collateral or for proceeds payable under, or unearned premiums with respect to, policies of insurance) in whatever form, including, but not limited to, cash, Instruments, Chattel Paper, security agreements and other documents.

 

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Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, “Collateral” shall not include any Excluded Property; provided, however, that if and when any property shall cease to be Excluded Property, such property shall be deemed at all times from and after the date hereof to constitute Collateral. When the term “Collateral” is used without reference to a Grantor, then it shall be deemed to be a collective reference to the “Collateral” of all Grantors.

 

Collateral Records” shall mean books, records, ledger cards, files, correspondence, customer lists, supplier lists, blueprints, technical specifications, manuals, computer software and related documentation, computer printouts, tapes, disks and other electronic storage media and related data processing software and similar items that at any time evidence or contain information relating to any of the Collateral or showing the amounts thereof or payments thereon or are otherwise necessary or helpful in the collection thereof or realization thereupon.

 

Commercial Tort Claims” shall mean, as to any Person, all “commercial tort claims” as such term is used in the UCC in or under which such Person may now or hereafter have any right, title or interest.

 

Contract Rights” means, as to any Person, all of such Person’s then owned or existing and future acquired or arising rights under Contracts not yet fully performed and not evidenced by an Instrument or Chattel Paper, to the extent that the same may lawfully be assigned.

 

Contracts” means, as to any Person, all “contracts” as such term is used in the UCC, and, in any event shall mean and include, without limitation, all of such Person’s then owned or existing and future acquired or arising contracts, undertakings or agreements (other than rights evidenced by Chattel Paper, Documents or Instruments) in or under which such Person may now or hereafter have any right, title or interest, including, without limitation, any agreement relating to Inventory, the terms of payment or the terms of performance of any Account or any other Collateral.

 

Copyright License” shall mean, as to any Person, any and all rights of such Person under any license, contract or other agreement, whether written or oral, granting any right to use any Copyright, including, without limitation, the grant of any right to copy, publicly perform, create derivative works, manufacture, distribute, exploit or sell materials derived from any Copyright.

 

Copyright Security Agreement” shall mean a Copyright Security Agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto, executed and delivered by any Grantor granting a Security Interest in its Copyrights, as may be amended, modified or supplemented, from time to time, in accordance with its terms.

 

Copyrights” shall mean, as to any Person, all of the following now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which any Grantor now has or hereafter acquires any rights, priorities and privileges, including, without limitation, all rights to sue at law or in equity for any infringement or other impairment thereof, including the right to receive all Proceeds and damages therefrom, whether arising under United States, multinational or foreign laws or otherwise: (a) all copyrights and General Intangibles of like nature (whether registered or unregistered), all registrations and recordings thereof, and all applications in connection therewith, including all registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Copyright Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any state or territory thereof, or any other country or any political subdivision thereof, and (b) all reissues, extensions or renewals thereof.

 

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Credit Agreement” shall have the meaning given to that term in the recitals hereto.

 

Deposit Accounts” shall mean, as to any Person, all “deposit accounts” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person, or in which such Person has or acquires any rights, or other receipts, covering, evidencing or representing rights or interest in such deposit accounts, and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, all of such Person’s demand, time, savings, passbook, money market or like depositor accounts and all certificates of deposit, maintained with a bank, savings and loan association, credit union or like organization (other than an account evidenced by a certificate of deposit that is an Instrument).

 

Documents” shall mean, as to any Person, all “documents” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any rights, or other receipts, covering, evidencing or representing Goods, and, in any event shall mean and include, without limitation, all of such Person’s certificates or documents of origin and of title, warehouse receipts and manufacturers statements of origin.

 

Equipment” shall mean, as to any Person, all “equipment” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person and wherever located, and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, all machinery, apparatus, equipment, furniture, furnishings, processing equipment, conveyors, machine tools, engineering processing equipment, manufacturing equipment, materials handling equipment, trade fixtures, trucks, tractors, rolling stock, fittings, trailers, forklifts, vehicles, computers and other electronic data processing, other office equipment of such Person, and all other tangible personal property (other than Inventory) of every kind and description used in such Person’s business operations or owned by such Person or in which such Person has an interest and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing, together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto, all fuel therefor and all manuals, drawings, instructions, warranties and rights with respect thereto.

 

Excluded Property” means, collectively, (i) any permit, lease, license, contract, instrument or other agreement held by any Grantor that prohibits, or requires the consent of any Person other than a Grantor or any Affiliate thereof as a condition to the creation by such Grantor of a Lien thereon and such consent has not been obtained, or any permit, lease, license contract or other agreement held by any Grantor to the extent that any applicable law prohibits the creation of a Lien thereon, but only, in each case, to the extent, and for so long as, such prohibition is not terminated or rendered unenforceable or otherwise deemed ineffective by the UCC or any other applicable law, (ii) any “intent to use” Trademark applications for which a statement of use has not been filed (but only until such statement is filed), (iii) any Deposit Account exclusively used for all or any of payroll, (iv) Equipment owned by any Grantor that is subject to a Lien securing a purchase money obligation or Capital Lease obligation to the extent permitted under the Credit Agreement if the contract or other agreement in which such Lien is granted (or in the documentation providing for such Capital Lease) prohibits or requires the consent of any Person other than a Grantor or any Affiliate thereof as a condition to the creation of any other Lien on such Equipment and such consent has not been obtained and (v) property financed by Northpoint Commercial Finance LLC and subject to the Lien in favor of Northpoint Commercial Finance LLC under that certain Loan and Security Agreement, to be dated on or about June 2, 2021, by and between Northpoint Commercial Finance LLC and Goedeker (the “Northpoint Agreement”) in substantially the same form as that provided to the Collateral Agent on the date hereof, in each case, solely to the extent the Indebtedness and Lien are permitted by Sections 6.01(j) and 6.02(m) of the Credit Agreement respectively and only if the grant of a security interest therein would violate or invalidate the Northpoint Agreement after giving effect to the applicable anti-assignment provisions of the UCC or other applicable Requirements of Law; provided, however, that Excluded Property shall not include any Proceeds, substitutions or replacements of any Excluded Property referred to above (unless such Proceeds, substitutions or replacements would constitute “Excluded Property” as defined above) provided, further, that if and when (1) the granting of such security interest is not so prohibited, or (2) upon the consent of any holder of a Lien of the type described in clause (i) or (iv) above, the Collateral Agent will be deemed to have, and at all times to have had, a Security Interest in such Excluded Property.

 

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General Intangibles” shall mean, as to any Person, all “general intangibles” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any rights and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, all right, title and interest in or under all contracts, all customer lists, Licenses, Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, and all applications therefor and reissues, extensions or renewals thereof, rights in Intellectual Property, interests in partnerships, joint ventures and other business associations, licenses, permits, copyrights, trade secrets, proprietary or confidential information, inventions (whether or not patented or patentable), technical information, procedures, designs, blueprints, plans, specifications, knowledge, know-how, software, data bases, data, skill, expertise, experience, processes, models, drawings, materials and records, goodwill (including the goodwill associated with any Trademark or Trademark License), computer software, all rights and claims in or under insurance policies (including insurance for fire, damage, loss and casualty, whether covering personal property, real property, tangible rights or intangible rights, all liability, life, key man and business interruption insurance, and all unearned premiums), reversions and any rights thereto and any other amounts payable to such Person from any benefit plan, multiemployer plan or other employee benefit plan, uncertificated securities, chooses in action, deposit, checking and other bank accounts, rights to receive tax refunds and other payments, rights of indemnification, all books and records, correspondence, credit files, invoices, tapes, cards, computer runs, domain names, prospect lists, customer lists and other papers and documents.

 

Goods” shall mean, as to any Person, all “goods” (as defined in the UCC), now owned or hereafter acquired and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, all of such Person’s then owned or existing and future acquired or arising movables, Fixtures, Equipment, Inventory and other tangible personal property.

 

Grantor” and “Grantors” shall have the meaning given to each term in the introductory paragraph hereof and shall include their respective successors and assigns.

 

Instruments” shall mean, as to any Person, all “instruments” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any rights and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, all promissory notes, all certificates of deposit and all letters of credit evidencing, representing, arising from or existing in respect of, relating to, securing or otherwise supporting the payment of, any of the Accounts or other obligations owed to such Person.

 

Intellectual Property” shall mean, as to any Person, all of the following now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any rights, priorities and privileges, including, without limitation, all rights to sue at law or in equity for any infringement or other impairment thereof, including the right to receive all Proceeds and damages therefrom, whether arising under United States, multinational or foreign laws or otherwise: (a) all Patents, patent rights and patent applications, Copyrights and copyright applications, Trademarks, trademark rights, trade secrets, internet domain names, trade names, trade name rights, service marks, service mark rights, applications for registration of trademarks, trade names and service marks, fictitious names registrations and trademark, trade name, service mark registrations and work product, and all derivations thereof; and (b) Patent Licenses, Trademark Licenses, Copyright Licenses and other licenses to use any of the items described in the preceding clause (a).

 

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Inventory” shall mean, as to any Person, all “inventory” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any rights and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, (i) inventory, merchandise, Goods and other personal property intended for sale or lease or for display or demonstration, (ii) work in process, (iii) raw materials and other materials and supplies of every nature and description used or which might be used in connection with the manufacture, packing, shipping, advertising, selling, leasing or furnishing of the foregoing or otherwise used or consumed in the conduct of business and (iv) Documents evidencing, and General Intangibles relating to, any of the foregoing.

 

Investment Accounts” shall mean any and all “securities accounts” (as defined in the UCC), brokerage accounts and commodities accounts now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person, or in which such Person has or acquires any rights.

 

Investment Property” shall mean, as to any Person, all “investment property” (as defined in the UCC) now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any rights and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, (i) all “certificated securities”, “uncertificated securities”, “security entitlements”, “securities accounts”, “commodity contracts” and “commodity accounts” (as all such terms are defined in the UCC) of such Person (ii) any other securities, whether certificated or uncertificated, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, interests in limited liability companies, partnership interests, treasuries, certificates of deposit, and mutual fund shares; (iii) all securities entitlements of such Person, including, but not limited to, the rights of such Person to any Investment Accounts and the financial assets held by a financial intermediary in such accounts and any free credit balance or other money owing by any financial intermediary with respect to such accounts; (iv) all commodity contracts of such Person; and (v) all Investment Accounts of such Person, and shall in any event, include all Pledged Equity Interests of such Person.

 

Issuers” shall mean the collective reference to each of the Persons identified on Schedule 3 as the issuers of Pledged Equity Interests, together with any successors to such Persons (including, without limitation, any successor contemplated by the Credit Agreement).

 

Lenders” shall have the meaning given to that term in the recitals hereto and shall include their respective successors and assigns.

 

Letter-of-Credit Rights” shall mean, as to any Person, “letter-of-credit rights” (as defined in the UCC), now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person, and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, rights to payment or performance under a letter of credit, whether or not such Person, as beneficiary, has demanded or is entitled to demand payment or performance.

 

License” shall mean, as to any Person, any Copyright License, Patent License, Trademark License or other license of rights or interests of such Person in Intellectual Property.

 

Patent License” shall mean, as to any Person, any and all rights of such Person under any license, contract or other agreement, whether written or oral, granting any right with respect to any property, process or other invention on which a Patent is in existence.

 

Patent and Trademark Security Agreement” shall mean a Patent and Trademark Security Agreement, substantially in the form of the Exhibit B hereto, executed and delivered by any Grantor granting a Security Interest in any of its Patents and Trademarks, as may be amended, modified or supplemented, from time to time, in accordance with its terms.

 

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Patents” shall mean, as to any Person, all of the following now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any rights, priorities and privileges, including, without limitation, all rights to sue at law or in equity for any infringement or other impairment thereof, including the right to receive all Proceeds and damages therefrom, whether arising under United States, multinational or foreign laws or otherwise: (a) all letters patent of the United States, any other country or any political subdivision thereof, all registrations, issuances and recordings thereof, and all applications for letters patent of the United States or any other country, including registrations, issued patents, recordings and applications for letters patent in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any state or territory thereof, or any other country; and (b) all reissues, continuations, continuations-in-part and extensions thereof.

 

Pledged Collateral” shall mean, collectively, Pledged Debt Instruments, Pledged Equity Interests, all chattel paper, certificates or other instruments representing any of the foregoing, all Security Entitlements of any Grantor in respect of any of the foregoing, and any Proceeds thereof. Pledged Collateral may be General Intangibles, Instruments or Investment Property.

 

Pledged Debt Instruments” shall mean all right, title and interest of any Grantor in Instruments evidencing any Indebtedness owed to such Grantor, including all Indebtedness described on Schedule 2, issued by the obligors named therein.

 

Pledged Equity Interests” shall mean, in each case to the extent constituting Collateral, all Pledged Stock, Pledged LLC Interests and Pledged Partnership Interests.

 

Pledged LLC Interests” shall mean, with respect to any Grantor, all interests in any limited liability company including, without limitation, all limited liability company interests listed on Schedule 3 as held by such Grantor under the heading “Pledged LLC Interests” (as such schedule may be amended or supplemented from time to time) and the certificates, if any, representing such limited liability company interests and any interest of such Grantor on the books and records of such limited liability company or on the books and records of any Securities Intermediary pertaining to such interest and all dividends, distributions, cash, warrants, rights, options, instruments, securities and other property or proceeds from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any or all of such limited liability company interests.

 

Pledged Partnership Interests” shall mean, with respect to any Grantor, all interests in any general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership or other partnership including, without limitation, all partnership interests listed on Schedule 3 as held by such Grantor under the heading “Pledged Partnership Interests” (as such schedule may be amended or supplemented from time to time) and the certificates, if any, representing such partnership interests and any interest of such Grantor on the books and records of such partnership or on the books and records of any Securities Intermediary pertaining to such interest and all dividends, distributions, cash, warrants, rights, options, instruments, securities and other property or proceeds from time to time received, receivable or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for any or all of such partnership interests.

 

Pledged Stock” shall mean, with respect to any Grantor, all shares of Capital Stock of any corporation, including, without limitation, all shares listed on Schedule 3 as held by such Grantor under the heading “Pledged Stock” (as such schedule may be amended or supplemented from time to time pursuant to the terms hereof), together with any other shares, stock certificates, options or rights of any nature whatsoever in respect of the Capital Stock of any corporation that may be issued or granted to, or held by, such Grantor while this Agreement is in effect.

 

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Proceeds” shall mean all proceeds (including proceeds of proceeds) of any of the Collateral including all: (i) rights, benefits, distributions, premiums, profits, dividends, interest, cash, Instruments, Documents, Accounts, contract rights, Inventory, Equipment, General Intangibles, Payment Intangibles, Deposit Accounts, Chattel Paper, and other property from time to time received, receivable, or otherwise distributed in respect of or in exchange for, or as a replacement of or a substitution for, any of the Collateral, or proceeds thereof; (ii) “proceeds,” as such term is defined in Section 9-102(a)(64) of the UCC; (iii) proceeds of any insurance, indemnity, warranty, or guaranty (including guaranties of delivery) payable from time to time with respect to any of the Collateral, or proceeds thereof; and (iv) payments (in any form whatsoever) made or due and payable to a Grantor from time to time in connection with any requisition, confiscation, condemnation, seizure or forfeiture of all or any part of the Collateral, or proceeds thereof.

 

Security Interests” shall mean the security interests granted to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties pursuant to Section 2 as well as all other security interests created or assigned as additional security for the Secured Obligations pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.

 

Secured Obligations” shall mean all Obligations, and shall in any event include (i) the full and prompt payment when due (whether at the stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of all obligations (including obligations which, but for the automatic stay under Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, would become due), indebtedness and liabilities and all indemnities, fees and interest thereon (and all interest that accrues after the commencement of any case, proceeding or other action relating to the bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar proceeding of any Grantor at the rate provided for in the respective documentation, whether or not a claim for post-petition interest is allowed in any such case, proceeding or other action) of any Grantor owing to the Secured Parties (or, in the case of any Hedge Agreement or Bank Products, any Affiliate of any Secured Party), now existing or hereafter incurred under, arising out of or in connection with the Credit Agreement, any Loan Document, Bank Product or any Hedge Agreement entered into by any Grantor with any Secured Party (or an Affiliate of any Secured Party) and the due performance and compliance by each Grantor with the terms, conditions and agreements of the Credit Agreement and each such Loan Document, Bank Product and Hedge Agreement; (ii) any and all sums incurred or advanced by the Collateral Agent in order to preserve the Collateral or preserve its Security Interest in the Collateral; and (iii) in the event of any proceeding for the collection or enforcement of any indebtedness, obligations or liabilities of each Grantor referred to in preceding clause (i) after an Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing, the expenses of re-taking, holding, preparing for sale or lease, selling or otherwise disposing of or realizing on the Collateral, or of any exercise by the Collateral Agent of its rights hereunder, together with reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs. It is acknowledged and agreed that “Secured Obligations” shall include obligations and liabilities of the types described above, whether outstanding on the date of this Agreement or extended, from time to time, after the date of this Agreement.

 

Software” shall mean, as to any Person, all “software” (as defined in the UCC), now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person, including all computer programs and all supporting information provided in connection with a transaction related to any program.

 

Supporting Obligations” shall mean, as to any Person, all “supporting obligations” (as defined in the UCC), now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person, and, in any event, shall mean and include, without limitation, letters of credit and guaranties issued in support of Accounts, Chattel Paper, Documents, General Intangibles, Instruments, Investment Property and all of such Person’s mortgages, deeds to secure debt and deeds of trust on real or personal property, guaranties, leases, security agreements, and other agreements and property which secure or relate to any collateral, or are acquired for the purpose of securing and enforcing any item thereof.

 

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Trademark License” shall mean, as to any Person, any and all rights of such Person under any license, contract or other agreement, whether written or oral, granting any right to use any Trademark.

 

Trademarks” shall mean, as to any Person, all of the following, now owned or hereafter acquired by such Person or in which such Person has or acquires any such rights, priorities and privileges, including, without limitation, all rights to sue at law or in equity for any infringement or other impairment thereof, including the right to receive all Proceeds and damages therefrom, whether arising under United States, multinational or foreign laws or otherwise: (i) all trademarks, trade names, corporate names, company names, business names, fictitious business names, trade styles, service marks, logos, other source or business identifiers, prints and labels on which any of the foregoing have appeared or appear, designs and general intangibles of like nature (whether registered or unregistered), now owned or existing or hereafter adopted or acquired, all registrations and recordings thereof, and all applications in connection therewith, including, without limitation, registrations, recordings and applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office or in any similar office or agency of the United States, any state or territory thereof or any other country or any political subdivision thereof, (ii) all reissues, extensions or renewals thereof and (iii) all goodwill associated with or symbolized by any of the foregoing.

 

UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect, from time to time, in the State of New York; provided, that if by reason of mandatory provisions of law, the perfection or the effect of perfection or non-perfection of the Security Interests in any Collateral is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in a jurisdiction other than New York, “UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in such other jurisdiction for purposes of the provisions hereof relating to such perfection or effect of perfection or non-perfection.

 

Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement” means a letter agreement, substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto, executed by each Grantor, the Collateral Agent and each Issuer in which a Grantor owns any Pledged Equity Interests.

 

United States” shall mean the United States of America, any of the fifty states thereof, and the District of Columbia.

 

(c) Terms used herein without definition that are defined in the UCC have the respective meanings given them in the UCC and if defined in more than one article of the UCC, such terms shall have the meaning defined in Article 9 of the UCC, including the following terms (which are capitalized herein):

 

“As-Extracted Collateral”

“Certificated Security”

“Commodit[ies] Intermediary”

“Commodity Account”

“Control Account”

“Electronic Chattel Paper”

“Farm Products”

“Financial Asset”

“Fixtures”

“Manufactured Homes”

 

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“Securities Account”

“Securities Intermediary”

“Security”

“Security Entitlement”

“Uncertificated Security”

 

(d) In this Agreement, in the computation of periods of time from a specified date to a later specified date, the word “from” means “from and including” and the words “to” and “until” each mean “to but excluding” and the word “through” means “to and including.” The terms “herein,” “hereof,” “hereto” and “hereunder” and similar terms refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section, subsection or clause in this Agreement. Unless otherwise noted, references herein to an Annex, Schedule, Section, subsection or clause refer to the appropriate Annex or Schedule to, or Section, subsection or clause in this Agreement. The meanings given to terms defined herein shall be equally applicable to both the singular and plural forms of such terms. Where the context requires, provisions relating to any Collateral, when used in relation to a Grantor, shall refer to such Grantor’s Collateral or any relevant part thereof. Any reference in this Agreement to a Loan Document shall include all appendices, exhibits and schedules thereto, and, unless specifically stated otherwise all amendments, restatements, supplements or other modifications thereto, and as the same may be in effect at any time such reference becomes operative. The term “including” means “including without limitation” except when used in the computation of time periods.

 

SECTION 2. The Security Interests.

 

(a) As security for the full, prompt and complete payment and performance when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of all of its Secured Obligations, each Grantor does hereby mortgage, pledge, assign, hypothecate, set over and convey unto the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, and does hereby grant to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, a First Priority continuing Lien on and Security Interest in all of the right, title and interest of such Grantor in, to and under all of the Collateral (and all rights therein) whether now existing or hereafter, from time to time, acquired.

 

(b) The Security Interests of the Collateral Agent under this Agreement extend to all Collateral that any Grantor may acquire, at any time, during the continuation of this Agreement.

 

SECTION 3. Grantors Remain Obligated. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement to the contrary, (a) each Grantor shall remain liable to observe and perform all the conditions and obligations to be observed and performed by it under each and every contract or other agreement included as part of the Collateral, all in accordance with the terms of each such contract and agreement, (b) neither the Collateral Agent nor any Secured Party shall have any obligation or liability under any contract or other agreement included as part of the Collateral, by reason of or arising out of this Agreement or the receipt by the Collateral Agent or any Secured Party of any payment relating thereto, (c) the exercise by the Collateral Agent of any rights under this Agreement or otherwise in respect of the Collateral shall not release any Grantor from its obligations under any contract or other agreement included as part of the Collateral and (d) neither the Collateral Agent nor any Secured Party shall be obligated to take any of the following actions with respect to any contract or other agreement included as part of the Collateral: (i) perform any obligation of any Grantor, (ii) make any payment, (iii) make any inquiry as to the nature or the sufficiency of any payment received by it or as to the sufficiency of any performance by any party, (iv) present or file any claim or (v) take any action to enforce any performance or to collect the payment of any amounts that may have been assigned to it or to which it may be entitled at any time or times.

 

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SECTION 4. Representations and Warranties.

 

(a) Representations and Warranties of Each Grantor. Each Grantor represents and warrants to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, as follows:

 

(i) Such Grantor owns and has good and marketable title to all of its Collateral, free and clear of any Liens other than Permitted Liens and has rights in and the power to transfer each item of the Collateral upon which it purports to grant a Lien hereunder.

 

(ii) Such Grantor has the right and power, and has taken all necessary action to authorize it, to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement in accordance with its terms. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, including the granting of the Security Interest hereunder, do not and will not, by the passage of time, the giving of notice, or both: (A) require any consent or approval of, registration or filing with, or any action by, any Governmental Authority, except those as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect, and except for filings required by applicable securities laws and regulations, which filings have been made or will be made on or prior to the date on which such filings are required to be made; (B) violate any law applicable to any Grantor, any of the Organizational Documents of any Grantor, or any judgment, order or ruling of any Governmental Authority binding on any Grantor; (C) violate or result in a default under any indenture, Material Contract or other material instrument binding on any Grantor or any of its assets or give rise to a right thereunder to require any payment to be made by any Grantor; nor (D) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon any of the properties or assets of any Grantor (other than any Liens created under any of the Loan Documents in favor of Collateral Agent) whether now owned or hereafter acquired.

 

(iii) The Security Interests shall constitute a legal, valid and perfected security interest in favor of the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, in the Collateral, including the Intellectual Property, required to be perfected in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents and for which perfection is governed by the UCC or, to the extent applicable, filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office upon (A) in the case of Collateral in which a security interest may be perfected by filing a financing statement under the UCC, the completion of the filings and other actions specified in opinions of counsel delivered to the Collateral Agent on the Closing Date, (B) the delivery to the Collateral Agent of all Collateral consisting of Instruments and Investment Property in certificated form, in each case properly endorsed for transfer to the Collateral Agent or in blank, and (C) to the extent not subject to Article 9 of the UCC, upon recordation or other appropriate filings of the Security Interests, to the extent applicable, in Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights in the applicable intellectual property registries, including, but not limited to, the United States Copyright Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Security Interests constitute or will constitute, upon satisfaction of such filings, registrations and recordings, a First Priority security interest therein superior and prior to the rights of all other Persons therein (other than as specified in the definition of First Priority as set forth in the Credit Agreement) and subject to no other Liens (other than Permitted Liens) and are entitled to all the rights, priorities and benefits afforded by the UCC or other relevant law as enacted in any relevant jurisdiction to perfected security interests.

 

(iv) Other than financing statements, security agreements, or other similar or equivalent documents or instruments with respect to Permitted Liens, no financing statement, mortgage, security agreement or similar or equivalent document or instrument evidencing a Lien on all or any part of the Collateral is on file or of record in any jurisdiction. None of the Collateral is in the possession of a Person asserting any claim thereto or security interest therein, except that the Collateral Agent or its designee may have possession of Collateral as contemplated hereby.

 

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(v) All Inventory and Equipment is insured in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Loan Documents.

 

(vi) Each Grantor (A) is a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or limited liability partnership duly organized, validly existing and/or in good standing (as applicable) under the laws of the state or jurisdiction of its organization as set forth on Schedule 4 hereto, (B) has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business as now conducted and as presently contemplated and to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and, (C) is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the character of the properties owned or leased by it or in which the transaction of its business makes such qualification necessary, other than in such jurisdictions where the failure to be so qualified and in good standing could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(vii) This Agreement, when executed and delivered, will be, a legal, valid and binding obligation of such Grantor, enforceable against such Grantor in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.

 

(viii) None of the Collateral constitutes, or is the Proceeds of Farm Products, As-Extracted Collateral, Manufactured Homes, timber to be cut, or aircraft, aircraft engines, satellites, ships or railroad rolling stock. No material portion of the Collateral consists of motor vehicles or other goods subject to certificate of title statutes of any jurisdiction.

 

(ix) Schedule 4 correctly sets forth, as of the date hereof, each Grantor’s state of organization, organizational identification number and correct legal name as indicated on the public record of such Grantor’s jurisdiction of organization.

 

(x) Schedule 5 correctly sets forth, as of the date hereof, all names that each Grantor has used within the last five (5) years and the names of all Persons that have merged into or been acquired by such Grantor.

 

(xi) Schedule 6 correctly sets forth, as of the Closing Date, (A) each Grantor’s chief executive office, (B) each location where the Collateral Records are maintained, (C) all other locations where tangible assets of each Grantor are located, including, without limitation, Inventory and Equipment, (D) all third parties with possession of any Inventory or Equipment owned by any Grantor, (E) each Grantor’s mailing address (if different from the chief executive office) and (F) all trade names that each Grantor has used within the last five (5) years.

 

(xii) Schedule 7 correctly sets forth, as of the date hereof, the name and address of each bank or institution at which any Grantor maintains Deposit Accounts or Investment Accounts, in addition to the type of account and account number for each Deposit Account and Investment Account.

 

(xiii) Schedule 8 correctly sets forth, as of the date hereof, all letters of credit under which any Grantor is a beneficiary, and Grantor has obtained the consent of each issuer of any letter of credit to the assignment of the Proceeds of the letter of credit to the Collateral Agent.

 

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(xiv) Schedule 4.14 of the Credit Agreement sets forth all of the Material Contracts to which such Grantor has rights. The Material Contracts, true and complete copies (including any amendments or supplements thereof) of which have been furnished to the Collateral Agent, have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by each Grantor party thereto, are in full force and effect and are binding upon and enforceable against each Grantor party thereto in accordance with their respective terms except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws relating to or limiting creditors’ rights generally or by equitable principles relating to enforceability. There exists no default under any Material Contract by any such Grantor, and to such Grantor’s knowledge, no Person party thereto has any defenses, counterclaims, or right of setoff with respect to any Material Contract. No Material Contract set forth on Schedule 4.14 of the Credit Agreement requires the consent of or notice to any Person in connection with the granting of a Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent on, or assignment in favor of the Collateral Agent of, the rights any Grantor thereunder.

 

(xv) Schedule 1 correctly sets forth, as of the date hereof, all Commercial Tort Claims owned by any Grantor.

 

(xvi) With respect to the Accounts granted as Collateral hereunder, except as specifically disclosed to the Collateral Agent in writing, (A) they represent bona fide sales of Inventory or rendering of services to Account Debtors in the ordinary course of the Grantors’ business and are not evidenced by a judgment, Instrument or Chattel Paper; (B) there are no setoffs, claims or disputes existing or asserted with respect thereto to the Grantors’ knowledge and no Grantor has 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 in the ordinary course of business for prompt payment, including the prompt payment of delinquent accounts; (C) to the Grantors’ 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 in the books and records and any invoices, statements and other reports delivered to the Collateral Agent with respect thereto; (D) no Grantor has 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 (E) no Grantor has knowledge that any Account Debtor is unable generally to pay its debts as they become due. Further, with respect to the Accounts granted as Collateral hereunder, the amounts shown on such records and all invoices, statements and collateral reports which may be delivered to the Collateral Agent with respect thereto are actually absolutely owing to a Grantor as indicated thereon and are not in any way contingent and, to each Grantor’s knowledge, all Account Debtors have the capacity to contract.

 

(xvii) With respect to any Inventory granted as Collateral hereunder, (A) no Inventory is now, or shall, at any time or times, hereafter be stored at any location other than a location set forth on Schedule 6 without the Collateral Agent’s prior written consent, and if the Collateral Agent gives such consent, such Grantor will concurrently therewith obtain, to the extent required by Section 5.11(c) of the Credit Agreement or otherwise requested by the Collateral Agent, execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent a Landlord Collateral Access Agreement, (B) each Grantor has good, indefeasible and merchantable title to its Inventory and such Inventory is not subject to any Lien or security interest or document whatsoever, except for Permitted Liens, (C) except as specifically disclosed to the Collateral Agent in writing, such Inventory is of good and merchantable quality, free from any material defects, (D) such Inventory is not subject to any licensing, patent, royalty, trademark, trade name or copyright agreements with any third parties that 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 (E) the completion of manufacture, sale or other disposition of such Inventory by the Collateral Agent following an Event of 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.

 

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(xviii) Schedule 9 lists all Intellectual Property of such Grantor as of the date hereof, separately identifying that owned by such Grantor and that licensed to such Grantor. The Intellectual Property set forth on such Schedule for such Grantor constitutes all of its Intellectual Property on the date hereof. All Intellectual Property owned by such Grantor is valid, subsisting, enforceable, unexpired and in full force and effect. The use of Intellectual Property, or of embodiments thereof, in the business of such Grantor does not infringe, misappropriate, dilute or violate in any material respect the intellectual property rights of any other Person. Each Grantor has taken all steps reasonably required to protect such Grantor’s rights in trade secrets constituting Intellectual Property developed by or for such Grantor, including using commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that no trade secrets constituting Intellectual Property owned or licensed by such Grantor are authorized to be used or disclosed by such Grantor to any third party, other than pursuant to a written non-disclosure agreement that adequately protects the proprietary interests of such Grantor in and to such trade secrets.

 

(xix) No authorization, approval or other action by, and no notice to or filing with any Governmental Authority is required for either (A) the pledge or grant by any Grantor of the Security Interests purported to be created in favor of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties hereunder, or (B) the exercise by the Collateral Agent of any rights or remedies in respect of any Collateral, except for the filings contemplated hereunder and as may be required in connection with the disposition of any Collateral.

 

(xx) There is no action, suit, proceeding, governmental investigation or arbitration, at law or in equity, or before or by any Governmental Authority, pending, or to the knowledge of any Grantor, threatened against any Grantor or such Grantor’s property that will materially and adversely affect the ability of any Grantor to perform its obligations under this Agreement, including, without limitation, the granting of the Security Interests in any of the Collateral.

 

(xxi) With respect to any Accounts or Chattel Paper with the government of the United States, or any department, agency, public corporation, or other instrumentality thereof, each Grantor has complied with all required procedures for the effective collateral assignment of such Accounts or Chattel Paper to the Collateral Agent under the Federal Assignment of Claims Act of 1940.

 

(xxii) No Collateral constituting Chattel Paper or Instruments contains any statement therein to the effect that such Collateral has been assigned to an identified party other than the Collateral Agent, and the grant of a security interest in such Collateral in favor of the Collateral Agent hereunder does not violate the rights of any other Person as a secured party.

 

(b) Additional Representations and Warranties of Each Grantor . To induce the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties to enter into the Credit Agreement and to induce the Secured Parties to extend credit in the nature of the Secured Obligations, each Grantor hereby represents and warrants to the Collateral Agent and each other Secured Party that:

 

(i) Schedule 3 sets forth under the headings “Pledged Stock,” “Pledged LLC Interests” and “Pledged Partnership Interests,” respectively, all of the Pledged Stock, Pledged LLC Interests and Pledged Partnership Interests owned by any Grantor that constitutes Collateral and such Pledged Equity Interests constitute the percentage of issued and outstanding shares of stock, percentage of membership interests or percentage of partnership interests indicated on such Schedule.

 

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(ii) All the Pledged Equity Interests pledged by such Grantor hereunder have been duly authorized and validly issued and are fully paid and nonassessable.

 

(iii) Such Grantor is the record and beneficial owner of, and has good title to, the Pledged Collateral pledged by it hereunder, free of any and all Liens or options in favor of, or claims of, any other Person, except the Security Interest created by this Agreement, Liens arising by operation of law or Permitted Liens; provided, that there are no outstanding warrants, options or other rights to purchase, or shareholder, voting trust or similar agreements outstanding with respect to, or property that is convertible into, or that requires the issuance or sale of, any Pledged Equity Interests.

 

(iv) All Pledged Collateral and, if applicable, any Additional Pledged Collateral, consisting of Certificated Securities or Instruments has been delivered to the Collateral Agent in accordance with Section 5 hereof.

 

(v) Schedule 2 sets forth under the heading “Pledged Debt Instruments” all of the Pledged Debt Instruments owned by any Grantor and all of such Pledged Debt Instruments have been duly authorized, authenticated or issued, and delivered and are the legal, valid and binding obligation of the issuers thereof, and is not in default and constitutes all of the issued and outstanding inter-company Indebtedness.

 

(vi) None of the Pledged Equity Interests is or represents interests in Issuers that: (A) are registered investment companies, (B) are dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or markets or (C) have opted to be treated as “securities” under Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of any jurisdiction.

 

(vii) No consent of any Person including any other general or limited partner, any other member of a limited liability company or any other shareholder is necessary in connection with the creation, perfection or first priority status of the Security Interest in any Pledged Equity Interests or the exercise by the Collateral Agent of the voting or other rights provided for in this Agreement or the exercise of remedies in respect thereof.

 

(viii) Upon delivery to the Collateral Agent of the certificates evidencing the Pledged Equity Interests, if any, and the promissory notes evidencing the Pledged Debt Instruments held by such Grantor together with executed undated transfer powers or other instruments of transfer, the Security Interest created by this Agreement in such Pledged Collateral constituting certificated securities and Indebtedness owed to such Grantor, assuming the continuing possession of such Pledged Collateral by the Collateral Agent, will constitute a valid, perfected first priority security interest in such Pledged Collateral to the extent provided in and governed by the UCC, enforceable in accordance with its terms against all Parties of such Grantor and any Persons purporting to purchase such Pledged Collateral from such Grantor.

 

(ix) Upon the filing of financing statements in the appropriate jurisdictions under the UCC, the Security Interest created by this Agreement in such Pledged Collateral that constitute uncertificated securities, will constitute a valid, perfected first priority security interest in such Pledged Collateral constituting uncertificated securities, enforceable in accordance with its terms against all Parties of such Grantor and any persons purporting to purchase such Pledged Collateral from such Grantor, to the extent provided in and governed by the UCC.

 

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SECTION 5. Further Assurances; Covenants.

 

(a) General.

 

(i) In the case of each Grantor, such Grantor shall take, or shall refrain from taking, as the case may be, each action that is necessary to be taken or not taken, as the case may be, so that no Default or Event of Default is caused by the failure to take such action or to refrain from taking such action by such Grantor or any of its Subsidiaries.

 

(ii) [Reserved].

 

(iii) Each Grantor hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent, its counsel or its representatives, at any time and from time to time, to file financing statements and amendments that describe the collateral covered by such financing statements as “all assets of Grantor”, “all personal property of Grantor” or words of similar effect, in such jurisdictions as the Collateral Agent may deem necessary or desirable in order to perfect the Security Interests granted by such Grantor under this Agreement and enable the Collateral Agent to exercise and enforce its rights and remedies hereunder in respect of the Collateral. Each Grantor will, from time to time, at its expense, execute, deliver, file and record any statement, assignment, instrument, document, agreement or other paper and take any other action (including, without limitation, any filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office or the United States Copyright Office, Copyright or Patent filings and any filings of financing or continuation statements under the UCC) that, from time to time the Collateral Agent may reasonably request, in order to create, preserve, upgrade in rank (to the extent required hereby), perfect, confirm or validate the Security Interests or to enable the Collateral Agent to obtain the full benefits of this Agreement, or to enable the Collateral Agent to exercise and enforce any of its rights, powers and remedies hereunder with respect to any of its Collateral. Each Grantor hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent to file financing statements, financing statement amendments or continuation statements on behalf of such Grantor. Each Grantor shall pay the costs of, or incidental to, any recording or filing of any financing statements, financing statement amendments or continuation statements concerning the Collateral.

 

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(iv) Except as set forth on Schedule 6, no Grantor shall permit its tangible assets, including without limitation, such Grantor’s Inventory and Equipment, to be in the possession of any other Person or to be stored at any business location other than those business locations set forth on Schedule 6 except as permitted herein, and so long as (a) such Grantor gives the Collateral Agent written notice of changing the status of the Collateral at least fifteen (15) Business Days prior to enacting the new status of the Collateral, (b) the Collateral Agent’s security interest in such Inventory is and continues to be a duly perfected, first priority lien thereon, (c) neither such Grantor’s nor the Collateral Agent’s right of entry upon the premises where such Inventory is stored or its right to remove the Inventory therefrom, is in any way materially adversely restricted and (d) such Grantor uses commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Person or any bailee, landlord, or warehouseman to execute a Landlord Collateral Access Agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent prior to enacting the new status of the Collateral.

 

(v) No Grantor shall (A) sell, transfer, lease, exchange, assign or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option, warrant or other right with respect to, any of its Collateral other than sales of assets permitted under the Credit Agreement; or (B) create, incur or suffer to exist any Lien with respect to any Collateral, except for the Permitted Liens.

 

(vi) All insurance expenses and expenses of protecting, storing, warehousing, insuring, handling, maintaining and shipping the Collateral (including, without limitation, all rent payable by any Grantor to any landlord of any premises where any of the Collateral may be located), and any and all excise, property, sales, and use taxes imposed by any state, federal, or local authority on any of the Collateral or in respect of the sale thereof, shall be borne and paid by the Grantors. Neither the Collateral Agent nor the Lenders shall be liable or responsible in any way for the safekeeping of any of the Collateral or for any loss or damage thereto (except for reasonable care in the custody thereof while any Collateral is in the Collateral Agent’s or the Lenders’ actual possession in accordance with the terms hereof) or for any diminution in the value thereof, or for any act or default of any warehouseman, carrier, forwarding agency, or other person whomsoever, but the same shall be at the Grantors’ sole risk.

 

(vii) Each Grantor will, promptly upon request (but in any event, within three (3) Business Days), provide to the Collateral Agent all information and evidence the Collateral Agent may reasonably request concerning the Collateral, to enable the Collateral Agent to enforce the provisions of this Agreement.

 

(viii) Each Grantor shall take all actions necessary or reasonably requested by the Collateral Agent in order to maintain the perfected status of the Security Interests and to otherwise carry out the purposes of this Agreement.

 

(ix) No Grantor shall file any amendment to, or termination of, a financing statement naming any Grantor as debtor and the Collateral Agent as secured party, or any correction statement with respect thereto, in any jurisdiction.

 

(x) Each 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.

 

(xi) If any amount payable under or in connection with any of the Collateral shall be or become evidenced by any Instrument or Chattel Paper in an individual amount in excess of $50,000 or together with all other Instruments or Chattel Paper in an aggregate amount in excess of $250,000, each such Instrument or Chattel Paper shall be promptly delivered to the Collateral Agent, duly endorsed in a manner satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, to be held as Collateral pursuant to this Agreement.

 

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(xii) Each Grantor shall (A) keep the Collateral in good order and repair and will not use the same in violation of any applicable law or any policy of insurance thereon, and (B) promptly pay when due all taxes, assessments, governmental charges and levies upon its Collateral or incurred in connection with the use or operation of the Collateral or incurred in connection with this Agreement; provided, that such tax, assessment, charge, levy or claim need not be paid if the validity or amount thereof shall currently be contested in good faith by appropriate proceedings.

(x) Except for the Security Interests and Permitted Liens, the Grantors shall at all times be the sole owners or lessees of each and every item of Collateral.

 

(xi) Each Grantor shall defend its title, and use commercially reasonable efforts to defend its interest in and to, and the Security Interests in, the Collateral against the claims and demands of all Persons.

 

(b) Accounts, Etc.

(i) Each Grantor shall use all reasonable efforts consistent with prudent business practice to cause to be collected from the Account Debtors, as and when due, any and all amounts owing under or on account of each Account granted as Collateral hereunder (including, without limitation, Accounts which are delinquent, such Accounts to be collected in accordance with lawful collection procedures) and apply forthwith upon receipt thereof all such amounts as are so collected to the outstanding balance of such Account. The costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees) of collection of Accounts incurred by any Grantor or the Collateral Agent shall be borne by such Grantor.

 

(ii) Each Grantor shall perform and comply in all material respects with all of its obligations in respect of Accounts, Instruments and General Intangibles.

 

(iii) If so requested of any Grantor by the Collateral Agent following and during the continuance of an Event of Default, such Grantor shall execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, formal written assignments of all of the Accounts daily, which shall include all Accounts that have been created since the date of the last assignment, together with copies of invoices or invoice registers related thereto.

 

(iv) The Collateral Agent retains the right after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default to notify the Account Debtors that the Accounts have been assigned to the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, and to collect the Accounts directly in its own name and to charge the collection costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the Grantors. The Collateral Agent has no duty to protect, insure, collect or realize upon the Accounts or preserve rights in them. Each Grantor irrevocably makes, constitutes and appoints the Collateral Agent as such Grantor’s true and lawful attorney and agent-in-fact to endorse such Grantor’s name on any checks, notes, drafts or other payments relating to, the Accounts which come into the Collateral Agent’s possession or under the Collateral Agent’s control as a result of its taking any of the foregoing actions. Additionally, the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Lenders, shall have the right to collect and settle or adjust all disputes and claims directly with the Account Debtor and to compromise the amount or extend the time for payment of the Accounts upon such terms and conditions as the Collateral Agent may deem advisable, and to charge the deficiencies, reasonable costs and expenses thereof, including reasonable out-of-pocket attorneys’ fees, to the Grantors.

 

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(v) With respect to any Accounts or Chattel Paper with the government of the United States, or any department, agency, public corporation, or other instrumentality thereof, each Grantor will comply with all required procedures for the effective collateral assignment to the Collateral Agent of all moneys due or to become due under such Accounts and Chattel Paper under the Federal Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 and take any other steps necessary to perfect the Collateral Agent’s security interest, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, in such Accounts and Chattel Paper (the “Assignment Actions”). Each Grantor acknowledges and agrees that, notwithstanding any other terms of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, at any time after an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Collateral Agent may obtain injunctive or other equitable relief to compel the Grantor to complete all Assignment Actions.

 

(c) Equipment, Etc. Each Grantor shall within ten (10) Business Days following the acquisition of any Equipment, the ownership of which is evidenced by a certificate of title, deliver to the Collateral Agent any and all certificates of title of such Equipment having a value in excess of $50,000 individually, or $250,000 in the aggregate when combined with all other Equipment subject to a certificate of title, and shall cause the Collateral Agent to be named as lienholder on any such certificate of title. No Grantor shall permit any Equipment to become a fixture to real estate or an accession to other personal property unless such real estate or personal property is the subject of a fixture filing (as defined in the UCC) creating a perfected Lien in favor of the Collateral Agent.

 

(d) Intellectual Property.

 

(i) In order to facilitate filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office, each Grantor shall execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent one or more Copyright Security Agreements or Patent and Trademark Security Agreements, as applicable, and such other documentation as may be necessary, appropriate or reasonably requested by the Collateral Agent to evidence the Collateral Agent’s Lien on such Grantor’s Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Intellectual Property Licenses, and the General Intangibles of such Grantor relating thereto or represented thereby.

 

(ii) Each Grantor (either itself or through licensees) will (A) maintain the quality of services offered under each material Trademark and Trademark Licenses, (B) maintain each material Trademark in full force and effect, free from any claim of abandonment for non-use, (C) employ such material Trademark with the appropriate notice of registration, (D) not adopt or use any mark which is confusingly similar or a colorable imitation of such material Trademark unless the Collateral Agent, for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties, shall obtain a perfected security interest in such mark pursuant to this Agreement, and (E) not (and not permit any licensee or sublicensee thereof to) do any act or knowingly omit to do any act whereby any Trademark may become invalidated.

 

(iii) Each Grantor will not do any act, or knowingly omit to do any act, whereby any Patent may become abandoned or dedicated.

 

(iv) Each Grantor will not do any act, or omit to do any act, whereby any material Copyright may become abandoned or dedicated.

 

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(v) Each Grantor will notify the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties promptly if it knows that any application or registration relating to any Copyright, Patent or Trademark may become abandoned or dedicated, or of any adverse determination or development (including, without limitation, 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 or tribunal in any country) regarding such Grantor’s ownership of any Copyright, Patent or Trademark or its right to register the same or to keep and maintain the same.

 

(vi) If a Grantor, either by itself or through any agent, employee, licensee or designee, shall file an application for the registration of any Copyright, Patent or Trademark with the United States Copyright Office, the United States Patent and Trademark Office or any similar office or agency in any other country or any political subdivision thereof, such Grantor shall provide written notice to the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties of such filing within 10 Business Days after such filing (which period may be extended by the Administrative Agent in its sole discretion) and shall promptly execute and deliver one or more Copyright Security Agreement or Patent and Trademark Security Agreement, as applicable, and any and all other agreements, instruments, documents, and papers as the Collateral Agent may in addition reasonably request to evidence the Collateral Agent’s and the other Secured Parties’ security interest in any Copyright, Patent or Trademark and the goodwill and General Intangibles of such Grantor relating thereto or represented thereby, and such Grantor hereby constitutes the Collateral Agent its attorney-in-fact to execute and file all such writings for the foregoing purposes, all acts of such attorney being hereby ratified and confirmed; such power being coupled with an interest is irrevocable until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

(vii) Such Grantor will take all reasonable and necessary steps, including, without limitation, in any proceeding before the United States Copyright Office, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or any similar office or agency in any other country or any political subdivision thereof, to maintain and pursue each application (and to obtain the relevant registration) and to maintain each registration of the Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks, including, without limitation, filing of applications for renewal, affidavits of use and affidavits of incontestability.

 

(viii) In the event that any Copyright, Patent or Trademark or Intellectual Property License in favor of such Grantor included in the Collateral is infringed, misappropriated or diluted by a third party, such Grantor shall promptly notify the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties after it learns thereof and Grantor, in consultation with the Collateral Agent, shall promptly determine the best course of action in response to such infringement, misappropriation or dilution, which may include to sue for infringement, misappropriation or dilution, to seek injunctive relief where appropriate and to recover any and all damages for such infringement, misappropriation or dilution, and take such other actions as such Grantor shall reasonably deem appropriate under the circumstances to protect such Copyright, Patent or Trademark.

 

(e) Deposit Accounts, Chattel Paper, Investment Property and Letters of Credit.

 

(i) [reserved].

 

(ii) No Grantor shall become the beneficiary of any letter of credit unless the issuer of the letter of credit has consented to the assignment of the Proceeds of such letter of credit to the Collateral Agent; provided, that such assignment shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent.

 

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(iii) Each Grantor, at any time and from time to time, will ensure the continued perfection and priority of the Security Interests in any of the Collateral and of the preservation of its rights therein.

 

In addition to the foregoing, if any Issuer of Investment Property is located in a jurisdiction outside of the United States of America, each Grantor shall take such additional actions, including, without limitation, causing the Issuer to register the pledge on its books and records or making such filings or recordings, in each case as may be reasonably necessary or advisable, under the laws of such Issuer’s jurisdiction to insure the validity, perfection and priority of the Security Interest.

 

(f) Commercial Tort Claims. If any Grantor shall, at any time, acquire a Commercial Tort Claim other than those listed on Schedule 1 attached hereto, such Grantor shall promptly notify the Collateral Agent thereof in writing, providing a reasonable description and summary thereof, and, if necessary, shall execute a supplement to this Agreement granting a Security Interest in such Commercial Tort Claim to the Collateral Agent.

 

(g) [Reserved].

 

(h) Material Contracts.

 

(i) The Collateral Agent may at any time notify, or require any Grantor to so notify, the counterparty on any Material Contract of the Security Interest of the Collateral Agent therein. In addition, after the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Collateral Agent may notify, or require any Grantor to notify, the counterparty to make all payments under the Material Contracts directly to the Collateral Agent;

 

(ii) Each Grantor shall perform in all material respects all of its obligations with respect to the Material Contracts; and

 

(iii) Each Grantor shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to prohibit anti-assignment provisions in any Material Contracts entered into after the Closing Date or obtain a consent allowing the assignment of such Material Contract to the Collateral Agent.

 

(i) Covenants of Each Grantor. Each Grantor covenants and agrees with the Collateral Agent and each of the other Secured Parties that, from and after the date of this Agreement, until the date upon which the Loans and all other Secured Obligations (except for contingent indemnification obligations which by their terms survive the termination of the Loan Documents) then due and owing, shall have been paid in full, all Letters of Credit shall have expired, been cancelled or cash collateralized in accordance with the Credit Agreement and the Commitments and any other obligation to provide any financial accommodations to the Borrowers shall have terminated, such Grantor shall take each action that is necessary to be taken to prevent, or shall refrain from taking each action that would lead to the occurrence of, a Default or Event of Default.

 

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(j) Other Covenants of Each Grantor . Each Grantor covenants and agrees with the Collateral Agent and the other Secured Parties that, from and after the date of this Agreement, until the Loans and all other Secured Obligations (except for contingent indemnification obligations which by their terms survive the termination of the Loan Documents) then due and owing shall have been paid in full, all Letters of Credit shall have expired, been cancelled or cash collateralized in accordance with the Credit Agreement and the Commitments and any other obligation to provide any financial accommodations to the Borrowers shall have terminated:

(i) If such Grantor shall, as a result of its ownership of its Pledged Equity Interests, become entitled to receive or shall receive any Certificated Security (including, without limitation, any Certificated Security representing a stock dividend or a distribution in connection with any reclassification, increase or reduction of capital or any certificate issued in connection with any reorganization), stock option or similar rights in respect of the Pledged Equity Interests of any Issuer, whether in addition to, in substitution of, as a conversion of, or in exchange for, any ownership interests of the Pledged Equity Interests, or otherwise in respect thereof, such Grantor shall accept the same as the agent of the Collateral Agent, hold the same in trust for the Collateral Agent and promptly (but in any event, within five (5) Business Days) deliver the same forthwith to the Collateral Agent in the exact form received, duly endorsed by such Grantor to the Collateral Agent, if required, together with an undated transfer power covering such certificate duly executed in blank by such Grantor, to be held by the Collateral Agent, subject to the terms hereof, as additional collateral security for the Secured Obligations (subject to Section 2 hereof). Any sums paid upon or in respect of the Pledged Equity Interests upon the liquidation or dissolution of any Issuer (except any liquidation or dissolution of any Grantor in accordance with the Credit Agreement) shall be paid over to the Collateral Agent to be held by it hereunder as additional collateral security for the Secured Obligations, and in case any distribution of capital that shall be made on or in respect of the Pledged Equity Interests or any property shall be distributed upon or with respect to the Pledged Equity Interests pursuant to the recapitalization or reclassification of the capital of any Issuer or pursuant to the reorganization thereof, the property so distributed shall, unless otherwise subject to a perfected security interest in favor of the Collateral Agent, be delivered to the Collateral Agent to be held by it hereunder as additional collateral security for the Secured Obligations. If any sums of money or property so paid or distributed in respect of the Pledged Equity Interests shall be received by such Grantor, such Grantor shall, until such money or property is paid or delivered to the Collateral Agent, hold such money or property in trust for Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties, segregated from other funds of such Grantor, as additional collateral security for the Secured Obligations.

 

(ii) Without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent, such Grantor will not (except as expressly permitted by the Credit Agreement) (A) amend or terminate any partnership agreement, limited partnership agreement, limited liability company agreement, operating agreement, limited liability partnership agreement, articles of incorporation, by-laws or other organizational documents in any way that materially changes the rights of such Grantor with respect to any Investment Property or adversely affects the validity, perfection or priority of the Security Interests, (B) vote to enable, or take any other action to permit, any Issuer to issue Capital Stock of any nature or to issue any other securities convertible into, or granting the right to purchase or exchange for, any Capital Stock of any nature of any Issuer, (C) sell, assign, transfer, exchange, or otherwise dispose of, or grant any option with respect to, the Pledged Collateral or Proceeds thereof, or (D) create, incur or permit to exist any Lien or option in favor of, or any material adverse claim of any Person with respect to, any of the Pledged Collateral or Proceeds thereof, or any interest therein, except for the Security Interests and Permitted Liens.

 

(iii) Such Grantor shall comply in all material respects with all of its obligations under any partnership agreement, limited partnership agreement, limited liability partnership agreement, limited liability company agreement or operating agreement relating to Pledged Partnership Interests or Pledged LLC Interests and shall enforce all of its rights with respect to any Investment Property.

 

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(iv) Such Grantor shall deliver to the Collateral Agent, all certificates and Instruments representing or evidencing any Pledged Collateral (including, within ten (10) Business Days after receipt thereof, all Additional Pledged Collateral), whether now existing or hereafter acquired, in suitable form for transfer by delivery or, as applicable, accompanied by such Grantor’s endorsement, where necessary, or duly executed instruments of transfer or assignment in blank, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Collateral Agent shall have the right, at any time, in its discretion and without notice to any Grantor, (A) to transfer to or to register in its name or in the name of its nominees any Pledged Collateral and (B) to exchange any certificate or instrument representing or evidencing any Pledged Collateral for certificates or instruments of smaller or larger denominations. Except as expressly permitted by the Credit Agreement, such Grantor shall not grant “control” (within the meaning of such term under Article 9-106 of the UCC) over any Investment Property to any Person other than the Collateral Agent.

 

(v) If any amount payable under or in connection with any Collateral owned by such Grantor shall be or become evidenced by an Instrument, such Grantor shall promptly (but in any event, within ten (10) Business Days) deliver such Instrument to the Collateral Agent, duly executed in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, or, if consented to by the Collateral Agent, shall mark all such Instruments with the following legend: “This writing and the obligations evidenced or secured hereby are subject to the security interest of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Collateral Agent, and any purchase or other transfer of this interest is a violation of the rights of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Collateral Agent.”

 

(vi) Grantor shall maintain the Security Interest in such Grantor’s Pledged Collateral as a perfected security interest having at least the priority described in Section 2 hereof and shall defend such Security Interest against the claims and demands of all Persons whomsoever. At any time and from time to time, upon the reasonable written request of the Collateral Agent, and at the sole expense of such Grantor, such Grantor will promptly and duly execute and deliver such further instruments and documents and take such further actions as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request for the purpose of obtaining or preserving the full benefits of this Agreement and of the rights and powers herein granted by such Grantor.

 

(vii) Grantor consents, following and during the continuance of an Event of Default, to the transfer of any Pledged Partnership Interest and any Pledged LLC Interest to the Collateral Agent or its nominee and to the substitution of the Collateral Agent or its nominee as a partner in any partnership or as a member in any limited liability company with all the rights and powers related thereto.

 

(viii) Grantor shall notify the Collateral Agent of any default under any Pledged Debt Instruments that could result in, either individually or in the aggregate, a Material Adverse Effect.

 

(ix) Grantor shall cause each Issuer of Pledged Equity Interests constituting uncertificated securities to execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent an Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement.

 

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SECTION 6. Insurance, Reporting and Recordkeeping. Each Grantor covenants and agrees with the Collateral Agent that, from and after the date of this Agreement and until the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 15(a):

 

(a) Insurance. Each Grantor shall, at its own expense, maintain insurance in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.05 of the Credit Agreement.

 

(b) Maintenance of Records Generally. Each Grantor shall keep and maintain, at its own cost and expense, its Collateral Records, complete and accurate in all material respects, including, without limitation, a record of all payments received and all credits granted with respect to the Collateral and all other dealings with its Collateral. Each Grantor will mark its Collateral Records to evidence this Agreement and the Security Interests. All the Grantors’ Chattel Paper will be marked with the following legend: “This writing and the obligations evidenced or secured hereby are subject to the security interest of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, as Collateral Agent” or words of similar effect. For the Collateral Agent’s further security, each Grantor agrees that, upon the occurrence of and during the continuation of any Event of Default, such Grantor shall deliver and turn over full and complete copies of any such Collateral Records to the Collateral Agent or to its representatives, at any time, on demand of the Collateral Agent.

 

(c) Special Provisions Regarding Maintenance of Records and Reporting Re: Accounts, Inventory and Equipment;

 

(i) Each Grantor shall keep records of its Accounts that are complete and accurate in all material respects. Upon the reasonable request of the Collateral Agent, such Grantor shall deliver to the Collateral Agent all documents, including, without limitation, repayment histories and present status reports, relating to its Accounts and such other matters and information relating to the status of its then existing Accounts as requested;

 

(ii) In the event a dispute arises between any Account Debtor and Grantor in connection with any amounts due and owing in excess of $250,000 in the aggregate, such Grantor shall provide the Collateral Agent with written notice thereof, promptly after such Grantor’s learning thereof (but in any event, within five (5) Business Days), explaining in detail the reason for the dispute, all claims related thereto and the amount in controversy;

 

(iii) Each Grantor shall maintain itemized records, accurate in all material respects, itemizing and describing the kind, type, quality, quantity, location and book value of its Inventory and Equipment and shall, upon reasonable request by the Collateral Agent, furnish the Collateral Agent with a current schedule containing the foregoing information; and

 

(iv) Each Grantor shall promptly, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days after such Grantor’s learning thereof, inform the Collateral Agent, in writing, of any delay in such Grantor’s performance of any of its obligations to any Account Debtor and of any assertion of any claims, offsets or counterclaims by any Account Debtor and of any allowances, credits and/or other monies granted by such Grantor to any Account Debtor, in each case involving amounts in excess of $250,000 in the aggregate for all Accounts of such Account Debtor.

 

(d) Further Identification of Collateral. If so requested by the Collateral Agent, each Grantor shall furnish to the Collateral Agent once per calendar quarter, statements and schedules further identifying and describing the Collateral and such other reports in connection with the Collateral, all in reasonable detail; provided, that, during an Event of Default, such statements and schedules shall be furnished to the Collateral Agent as often as requested by the Collateral Agent.

 

(e) Notices. In addition to the notices required by Section 6(c) hereof, each Grantor will advise the Collateral Agent promptly, but in no event later than five (5) Business Days after the occurrence thereof, in reasonable detail, (i) of any Lien or claim made or asserted against any of the Collateral that is not expressly permitted by the terms of this Agreement, and (ii) of the occurrence of any other event which would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the aggregate value of the Collateral or on the validity, perfection or priority of the Security Interests.

 

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SECTION 7. General Authority. Each Grantor hereby irrevocably appoints the Collateral Agent its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, in the name of such Grantor, the Collateral Agent or otherwise, for the sole use and benefit of the Collateral Agent on its behalf and on behalf of the Secured Parties, but at such Grantor’s expense, to exercise, at any time, all or any of the following powers:

 

(i) to file the financing statements, financing statement amendments and continuation statements referred to in Section 5 hereof;

 

(ii) in the name of such Grantor or its own name, or otherwise, to take possession of and indorse and collect any checks, drafts, notes, acceptances or other instruments for the payment of moneys due under any Account or with respect to any other Collateral and file any claim or take any other action or proceeding in any court of law or equity or otherwise deemed appropriate by the Collateral Agent for the purpose of collecting any and all such moneys due under any Account or with respect to any other Collateral whenever payable;

 

(iii) to demand, sue for, collect, receive and give acquittance for any and all monies due or to become due with respect to any Collateral or by virtue thereof;

 

(iv) to file any claims or take any action or institute any proceedings which the Collateral Agent may reasonably deem necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement;

 

(v) to settle, compromise, compound, prosecute or defend any action or proceeding with respect to any Collateral;

 

(vi) to sell, transfer, assign or otherwise deal in or with the Collateral or the Proceeds or avails thereof, as fully and effectually as if the Collateral Agent were the absolute owner thereof;

 

(vii) to extend the time of payment with reference to the Collateral and to make any allowance and other adjustments with reference to the Collateral;

 

(viii) in accordance with the terms of Section 5(b)(v) hereof, in the name of such Grantor or its own name, with respect to any Accounts or Chattel Paper with the government of the United States, or any department, agency, public corporation, or other instrumentality thereof, take such actions as are necessary to comply with all required procedures for the effective collateral assignment to the Collateral Agent of all moneys due or to become due under such Accounts and Chattel Paper under the Federal Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 and take any other steps necessary to perfect the Collateral Agent’s security interest, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, in such Accounts and Chattel Paper;

 

(ix) in the case of any Intellectual Property, execute and deliver, and have recorded, any and all agreements, instruments, documents and papers as the Collateral Agent may reasonably request to evidence and/or perfect the Secured Parties’ security interest in such Intellectual Property and the goodwill and general intangibles of such Grantor relating thereto or represented thereby;

 

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(x) pay or discharge taxes and Liens levied or placed on or threatened against the Collateral, effect any repairs or provide any insurance called for by the terms of this Agreement and pay all or any part of the premiums therefor and the costs thereof; and

 

(xi) (1)  direct any party liable for any payment under any of the Collateral to make payment of any and all moneys due or to become due thereunder directly to the Collateral Agent or as the Collateral Agent shall direct; (2) ask or demand for, collect, and receive payment of and receipt for, any and all moneys, claims and other amounts due in respect of or arising out of any Collateral and to extend the time of payment with reference to the Collateral and to make any allowance and other adjustments with reference to the Collateral; (3) sign and indorse any invoices, freight or express bills, bills of lading, storage or warehouse receipts, drafts against debtors, assignments, verifications, notices and other documents in connection with any of the Collateral; (4) commence and prosecute any suits, actions or proceedings at law or in equity in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect the Collateral or any portion thereof and to enforce any other right in respect of any Collateral; (5) defend any suit, action or proceeding brought against such Grantor with respect to any Collateral; (6) settle, compromise or adjust any such suit, action or proceeding and, in connection therewith, give such discharges or releases as the Collateral Agent may deem appropriate; (7) assign any Copyright, Patent or Trademark (along with any applicable goodwill of the business to which any such Copyright, Patent or Trademark pertains) and any Intellectual Property Licenses, throughout the world for such term or terms, on such conditions, and in such manner, as the Collateral Agent shall in its sole discretion determine; and (8) generally, sell, transfer, pledge and make any agreement with respect to or otherwise deal with any of the Collateral as fully and completely as though the Collateral Agent were the absolute owner thereof for all purposes, and do, at the Collateral Agent’s option and such Grantor’s expense, at any time, or from time to time, all acts and things which the Collateral Agent deems necessary to protect, preserve or realize upon the Secured Parties’ security interests therein and to effect the intent of this Agreement, all as fully and effectively as such Grantor might do

 

provided, however, that the powers described in clauses (ii) through (xi) above may be exercised by the Collateral Agent only if an Event of Default exists and is continuing. The appointment as attorney-in-fact under this Section 7 is irrevocable and coupled with an interest.

 

SECTION 8. Remedies Upon an Event of Default.

 

(a) If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, the Collateral Agent may, without further notice to the Grantors, exercise all rights and remedies under this Agreement or any other Loan Document or that are available to a secured creditor upon default under the UCC, or that are otherwise available at law or in equity, at any time, in any order and in any combination, including collecting any and all Secured Obligations from the Grantors, and, in addition, the Collateral Agent or its designee may sell the Collateral or any part thereof at public or private sale, for cash, upon credit or for future delivery, and at such price or prices as the Collateral Agent may deem satisfactory. The Collateral Agent shall give the Grantors no less than ten (10) days prior written notice of the time and place of any sale or other intended disposition of Collateral, except for any Collateral that is perishable or threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type customarily sold on a recognized market, in which case the Collateral Agent shall give notice of such sale as early as possible. Each Grantor agrees that any such notice constitutes “reasonable notification” within the meaning of Section 9-611 of the UCC (to the extent such Section or any successor provision under the UCC is applicable).

 

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(b) The Collateral Agent or any Secured Party may be the purchaser of any or all of the Collateral so sold at any public sale (or, if such Collateral is of a type customarily sold in a recognized market or is of a type which is the subject of widely distributed standard price quotations or if otherwise permitted by applicable law, at any private sale) and thereafter hold the same, absolutely, free from any right or claim of whatsoever kind. Each Grantor agrees to execute and deliver such documents and take such other action as the Collateral Agent deems necessary or advisable in order that any such sale may be made in compliance with law. Upon any such sale, the Collateral Agent shall have the right to deliver, assign and transfer to the purchaser thereof the Collateral so sold. Each purchaser at any such sale shall hold the Collateral so sold to it absolutely free from any claim or right of any kind, including any equity or statutory right of redemption of the Grantors. To the extent permitted by law, each Grantor hereby specifically waives all rights of redemption, stay or appraisal which it has or may have under any law now existing or hereafter adopted. The notice (if any) of such sale shall (i) in case of a public sale, state the time and place fixed for such sale, and (ii) in the case of a private sale, state the day after which such sale may be consummated. Any such public sale shall be held at such time or times within ordinary business hours and at such place or places as the Collateral Agent may fix in the notice of such sale. At any such sale, Collateral may be sold in one lot as an entirety or in separate parcels, as the Collateral Agent may determine. The Collateral Agent shall not be obligated to make any such sale pursuant to any such notice. The Collateral Agent may, without notice or publication, adjourn any public or private sale or cause the same to be adjourned, from time to time, by announcement at the time and place fixed for the sale, and such sale may be made at any time or place to which the same may be so adjourned. In case of any sale of all or any part of the Collateral on credit or for future delivery, such Collateral so sold may be retained by the Collateral Agent until the selling price is paid by the purchaser thereof, but the Collateral Agent shall not incur any liability in case of the failure of such purchaser to take up and pay for such Collateral so sold and, in case of any such failure, such Collateral may again be sold upon like notice. The Collateral Agent, instead of exercising the power of sale herein conferred upon it, may proceed by a suit or suits at law or in equity to foreclose the Security Interests and sell Collateral, or any portion thereof, under a judgment or decree of a court or courts of competent jurisdiction. The Grantors shall remain liable for any deficiency.

 

(c) For the purpose of enforcing any and all rights and remedies under this Agreement, the Collateral Agent may upon and during the continuance of an Event of Default (i) require any Grantor to, and each Grantor agrees that it will, at the joint and several expense of the Grantors, and upon the Collateral Agent’s request, forthwith assemble all or any part of its Collateral as directed by the Collateral Agent and make it available at a place designated by the Collateral Agent which is, in the Collateral Agent’s opinion, reasonably convenient to the Collateral Agent and such Grantor, whether at the premises of such Grantor or otherwise, (ii) to the extent permitted by applicable law, enter, with or without process of law and without breach of the peace, any premise where any such Collateral is or may be located and, without charge or liability to the Collateral Agent, seize and remove such Collateral from such premises, (iii) have access to and use such Grantor’s Collateral Records, and (iv) prior to the disposition of any of the Collateral, store or transfer such Collateral without charge in or by means of any storage or transportation facility owned or leased by such Grantor, process, repair or recondition such Collateral or otherwise prepare it for disposition in any manner and, to the extent the Collateral Agent deems appropriate and in connection with such preparation and disposition, use without charge any Intellectual Property used by such Grantor.

 

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(d) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, if any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing:

 

(i) Upon the Collateral Agent’s request, each Grantor will promptly (but in any event, within two (2) Business Days) notify each Account Debtor, in respect of any Account or Instrument of such Grantor, that such Collateral has been assigned to the Collateral Agent hereunder and that any payments due or to become due in respect of such Collateral are to be made directly to the Collateral Agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each Grantor hereby authorizes the Collateral Agent, upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default; (A) to directly contact and notify the Account Debtors or obligors under any Accounts of the assignment of such Collateral to the Collateral Agent; (B) to direct such Account Debtor or obligors to make payment of all amounts due or to become due thereunder directly to the Collateral Agent and; (C) upon such notification and at the expense of such Grantor, to enforce collection of any such Accounts and to adjust, settle or compromise the amount or payment thereof, in the same manner and to the same extent as such Grantor might have done. Once any such notice has been given to any Account Debtor or other Person obligated on the Collateral, such Grantor shall not give any contrary instructions to such Account Debtor or other Person without the Collateral Agent’s prior written consent. If, notwithstanding the giving of any notice, any Account Debtor or other Person shall make payments to a Grantor, such Grantor shall hold all such payments it receives in trust for the Collateral Agent, for the account of the Secured Parties, and shall immediately, upon receipt, deliver the same to the Collateral Agent.

 

(ii) The Collateral Agent may establish or cause to be established one or more lockboxes or other arrangements for the deposit of Proceeds of Accounts, and in such case, each Grantor shall cause to be forwarded to the Collateral Agent, on a daily basis, all checks and other items of payment and deposit slips related thereto for deposit in such lockboxes.

 

(iii) The Collateral Agent shall have the right, at any time, in its discretion and without notice to any Grantor, to transfer to or to register in its name or in the name of its nominees any Pledged Collateral.

 

(iv) The Collateral Agent (A) shall receive any and all cash dividends, payments or other Proceeds paid in respect of the Pledged Equity Interests and make application thereof to the Obligations in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and all such dividends, payments and other proceeds shall be held in trust for the Collateral Agent until such time of receipt by the Collateral Agent and (B) may exchange any certificate or instrument representing or evidencing any Pledged Equity Interests registered in the name of the Collateral Agent or its nominee for certificates or instruments of smaller or larger denominations, and the Collateral Agent or its nominee may immediately exercise (x) all voting, corporate and other rights pertaining to such Pledged Equity Interests including at any meeting of shareholders of the relevant Issuer or Issuers or otherwise and (y) any and all rights of conversion, exchange and subscription and any other rights, privileges or options pertaining to such Pledged Equity Interests as if it were the absolute owner thereof (including, without limitation, the right to exchange at its discretion any and all of the Pledged Equity Interests upon the merger, consolidation, reorganization, recapitalization or other fundamental change in the corporate structure of any Issuer, or upon the exercise by any Grantor or the Collateral Agent of any right, privilege or option pertaining to such Pledged Equity Interests, and in connection therewith, the right to deposit and deliver any and all of the Pledged Equity Interests with any committee, depositary, transfer agent, registrar or other designated agency upon such terms and conditions as the Collateral Agent may determine), all without liability except to account for property actually received by it, but the Collateral Agent shall have no duty to any Grantor to exercise any such right, privilege or option and shall not be responsible for any failure to do so or delay in so doing. Each Grantor hereby authorizes and instructs each Issuer of any Pledged Equity Interests pledged by such Grantor hereunder to comply with any instruction received by it from the Administrative Agent in writing that (x) states that an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and (y) is otherwise in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, without any other or further instructions from such Grantor, and each Grantor agrees that each Issuer shall be fully protected in so complying.

 

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(v) The Collateral Agent may (without assuming any obligations or liability thereunder), at any time and from time to time, enforce (and shall have the exclusive right to enforce) against any licensee or sublicensee all rights and remedies of any Grantor in, to and under any Licenses and take or refrain from taking any action in connection therewith. Each Grantor hereby releases the Collateral Agent from, and agrees to hold the Collateral Agent free and harmless from and against any claims arising out of, any lawful action so taken or omitted to be taken with respect hereto, except  for the Collateral Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, as determined by a final and non-appealable decision of a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

(vi) Upon request by the Collateral Agent, each Grantor agrees to execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent powers of attorney, in form and substance satisfactory to the Collateral Agent, for the implementation of any lease, assignment, license, sublicense, grant of option, sale or other disposition of any Intellectual Property. In the event of any such disposition pursuant to this Section 8, each Grantor shall supply to the Collateral Agent (A) its know-how and expertise relating to the manufacture and sale of the products bearing Trademarks or the products or services made or rendered in connection with Patents or Copyrights, and (B) its customer lists and other records relating to such Intellectual Property and the distribution of said products.

 

(e) The Collateral Agent, on behalf of the Secured Parties, and, by accepting the benefits of this Agreement, the Secured Parties, expressly acknowledge and agree that this Agreement may be enforced only by the action of the Collateral Agent and that no other Secured Party shall have any right individually to seek to enforce or to enforce this Agreement or to realize upon the collateral security to be granted hereby, it being understood and agreed that such rights and remedies shall be exercised exclusively by the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, upon the terms of this Agreement.

 

SECTION 9. Limitation on the Collateral Agent’s Duty in Respect of Collateral.

 

(a) Beyond reasonable care in the custody thereof, the Collateral Agent shall have no duty as to any Collateral in its possession or control or in the possession or control of any agent or bailee or any income thereon or as to the preservation of rights against prior parties or any other rights pertaining thereto.

 

(b) The Collateral Agent shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody of the Collateral of any Grantor in its possession if such Collateral is accorded treatment substantially equal to that which it accords its own property. The Collateral Agent shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage to any of the Grantors’ Collateral, or for any diminution in the value thereof, by reason of the act or omission of any warehouseman, carrier, forwarding agency, consignee or other agent or bailee selected by the Collateral Agent in good faith.

 

(c) Neither the Collateral Agent nor any Secured Party shall be required to marshal any present or future Collateral for, or other assurance of payment of, the Secured Obligations or to resort to such Collateral or other assurances of payment in any particular order. All of the rights of the Collateral Agent hereunder and the Collateral Agent or any other Secured Party in respect of such Collateral and other assurances of payment shall be cumulative and in addition to all other rights, however existing or arising. To the extent that it lawfully may, each Grantor hereby agrees that it will not invoke any law relating to the marshalling of collateral which might cause delay in or impede the enforcement of the Collateral Agent’s rights under this Agreement or under any other instrument creating or evidencing any of the Secured Obligations and, to the extent that it lawfully may, each Grantor hereby irrevocably waives the benefit of all such laws.

 

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SECTION 10. Application of Proceeds. All monies collected by the Collateral Agent upon the sale or other disposition of any Collateral pursuant to: (i) the enforcement of this Agreement; and (ii) the exercise of any of the remedial provisions hereof, together with all other monies received by the Collateral Agent hereunder (including all monies received in respect of post-petition interest) as a result of the enforcement or exercise of any remedial rights hereunder or of any distribution of any Collateral upon the bankruptcy, arrangement, receivership, assignment for the benefit of creditors or any other action or proceeding involving the readjustment of the obligations and indebtedness of any Grantor, or the application of any Collateral to the payment thereof or any distribution of Collateral upon the liquidation or dissolution of any Grantor, or the winding up of the assets or business of any Grantor shall be applied in the manner set forth in the Credit Agreement. It is understood and agreed that each Grantor shall remain liable to the Secured Parties to the extent of any deficiency between (x) the amount of the Proceeds of the Collateral received by the Collateral Agent hereunder and (y) the aggregate amount of the Secured Obligations.

 

SECTION 11. Appointment of Co-Agents. At any time or times, in order to comply with any legal requirement in any jurisdiction, the Collateral Agent may appoint another bank or trust company or one or more other Persons reasonably acceptable to the Secured Parties and, so long as no Event of Default has occurred or is continuing, the Grantors, either to act as co-agent or co-agents, jointly with the Collateral Agent, or to act as separate agent or agents on behalf of the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties with such power and authority as may be necessary for the effectual operation of the provisions hereof and specified in the instrument of appointment (which may, in the discretion of the Collateral Agent, include provisions for the protection of such co-agent or separate agent similar to the provisions of this Section 11).

 

SECTION 12. Indemnity; Expenses.

 

(a) Each Grantor jointly and severally agrees to indemnify, reimburse and hold the Collateral Agent and each other Secured Party and their respective successors, assigns, employees, officers, directors, affiliates, agents and servants (hereinafter in this Section 12 referred to individually as an “Indemnitee,” and, collectively, as “Indemnitees”) harmless from any and all liabilities, obligations, losses, damages, injuries, penalties, claims, demands, actions, suits, judgments and any and all costs, expenses or disbursements (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) of whatsoever kind and nature (collectively, “Losses”) imposed on, asserted against or incurred by any of the Indemnitees in any way relating to or arising out of this Agreement, any other Loan Document or any other document executed in connection herewith or therewith or in any other way connected with the administration of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby or the enforcement of any of the terms of, or the preservation of any rights under any thereof, or in any way relating to or arising out of the manufacture, ownership, ordering, purchase, delivery, control, acceptance, lease, financing, possession, operation, condition, sale, return or other disposition, or use of the Collateral (including, without limitation, latent or other defects, whether or not discoverable), including the violation by any Grantor of the laws of any country, state or other governmental body or unit, any tort (including, without limitation, claims arising or imposed under the doctrine of strict liability, or for or on account of injury to or the death of any Person (including any Indemnitee), or property damage), or contract claim; provided that such indemnity shall not, as to any Indemnitee, be available to the extent that such Losses are determined by a court of competent jurisdiction by final and nonappealable judgment to have resulted from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnitee. Each Grantor agrees that upon written notice by any Indemnitee of the assertion of such a liability, obligation, loss, damage, injury, penalty, claim, demand, action, suit or judgment, such Grantor shall assume full responsibility for the defense thereof subject to repayment thereof in the event of a judgment described in the proviso in the immediately preceding sentence.

 

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(b) Without limiting the application of subsection (a) above, each Grantor agrees, jointly and severally, to pay or reimburse the Collateral Agent upon demand for any and all fees, costs and expenses of whatever kind or nature incurred in connection with the creation, preservation or protection of the Security Interests in the Collateral, including, without limitation, all fees and taxes in connection with the recording or filing of instruments and documents in public offices, payment or discharge of any taxes or Liens upon or in respect of the Collateral, premiums for insurance with respect to the Collateral and all other fees, costs and expenses in connection with protecting, maintaining or preserving the Collateral and the Collateral Agent’s interest therein, whether through judicial proceedings or otherwise, or in defending or prosecuting any actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or relating to the Collateral.

 

(c) Without limiting the application of subsections (a) or (b) above, each Grantor agrees, jointly and severally, to pay, indemnify and hold each Indemnitee harmless from and against any loss, costs, damages and expenses that such Indemnitee may suffer, expend or incur in consequence of or arising out of any misrepresentation by any Grantor in this Agreement, any other Loan Document or in any writing contemplated by or made or delivered pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement or any other Loan Document.

 

(d) If and to the extent that the obligations of any Grantor under this Section 12 are unenforceable for any reason, such Grantor hereby agrees to make the maximum contribution to the payment and satisfaction of such obligations that is permissible under applicable law. This Section 12 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

 

SECTION 13. Security Interest Absolute.

 

All rights of the Collateral Agent, the Security Interests, and all obligations of the Grantors hereunder, shall be absolute and unconditional irrespective of:

 

(a) the bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of any Grantor or any of their Subsidiaries;

 

(b) any lack of validity or enforceability of any Loan Document;

 

(c) any change in the time, manner or place of payment of, or in any other term of, all or any of the Secured Obligations, or any other amendment or waiver of or any consent to any departure from the Loan Documents including, without limitation, any increase in the Secured Obligations resulting from the extension of additional credit to any Grantor or any of their Subsidiaries or otherwise;

 

(d) any taking, exchange, release or non-perfection of any Collateral, or any taking, release or amendment or waiver of or consent to departure from any guarantee, for all or any of the Secured Obligations;

 

(e) any manner of application of Collateral, or Proceeds thereof, to all or any of the Secured Obligations, or any manner of sale or other disposition of any Collateral for all or any part of the Secured Obligations or any other assets of any Grantor or any of their Subsidiaries;

 

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(f) any change, restructuring or termination of the structure or existence of any Grantor or any of their Subsidiaries; or

 

(g) any other circumstance which might otherwise constitute a defense available to, or a discharge of, any Grantor or a third party grantor.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if, at any time on or after the Closing Date, any of the Secured Obligations secured pursuant to any Security Interest or Lien created by this Agreement include any Special Flood Zone Loan, then the following shall apply: the Secured Obligations in respect of any such Special Flood Zone Loan shall not be secured pursuant to any Security Interest or Lien created by this Agreement in Collateral that would constitute “contents” located within Flood Zone Improvements securing such Secured Obligations in respect of such Special Flood Zone Loan, where, for purposes of the foregoing, (a) “Flood Zone Improvements” means any “improved real estate” that is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area, (b) a “Special Flood Zone Loan” means a Loan the Secured Obligations in respect of which are secured by Flood Zone Improvements, and (c) the terms “improved real estate”, “Special Flood Hazard Area,” and “contents” shall have the meaning ascribed to them by the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. § 4001 et seq., and implementing regulations, 44 C.F.R. Parts 59 et seq., and/or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, all as may be amended from time to time.

 

SECTION 14. Additional Grantors. If, pursuant to Section 5.10 of the Credit Agreement, the Grantors shall be required to cause any Person that is not a Grantor to become a Grantor hereunder, such Person shall execute and deliver to the Collateral Agent a Pledge and Security Agreement Supplement substantially in the form of Exhibit D hereto and shall thereafter for all purposes be party hereto as a “Grantor” having the same rights, benefits and obligations as a Grantor initially party hereto.

 

SECTION 15. Termination of Security Interests; Release of Collateral.

 

(a) Upon the repayment in full of all Secured Obligations (except for contingent indemnification obligations which by their terms survive the termination of the Loan Documents) in cash, termination of all commitments to make Loans, extensions of credit or other financial accommodations of the Secured Parties under the Loan Documents, and the cash collateralization by the Grantors of any obligations with respect to outstanding letters of credit in accordance with the Credit Agreement, the Security Interests shall terminate and all rights to the Collateral shall revert to the Grantors.

 

(b) In the event that any part of the Collateral of any Grantor is sold, dissolved or otherwise disposed of strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents and the Proceeds of any such sale, disposition, dissolution or other release are applied strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, to the extent required to be so applied, the Collateral Agent, upon verification of the Grantor’s compliance with subsection (c) below, shall, upon the written request of such Grantor, notify such Grantor in writing that such Collateral of such Grantor will be sold, disposed of, released or dissolved free and clear of the Secured Obligations and/or the Security Interests created by this Agreement and all rights to such Collateral shall revert back to such Grantor and the Collateral Agent, at the request and expense of the relevant Grantor, will take such actions as set forth in subsection (d) below following such release.

 

(c) At any time that any Grantor desires that any part of the Collateral of such Grantor to be sold, dissolved or otherwise disposed of strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, such Grantor shall deliver to the Collateral Agent a certificate signed by an Authorized Officer of such Grantor stating that the release of the respective Collateral is permitted strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents and the Proceeds of any such sale, disposition, dissolution or other release are applied strictly in accordance with the terms of the Loan Documents, to the extent required to be so applied.

 

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(d) Upon any such termination of the Security Interests or release of such Collateral pursuant to such Grantor’s satisfaction of the condition set forth in subsection (c) above and the Collateral Agent’s written notification of compliance therewith, the Collateral Agent will, at the expense of such Grantor, deliver to such Grantor any Collateral held by the Collateral Agent hereunder and execute and deliver to such Grantor such documents as such Grantor shall reasonably request, but without recourse or warranty to the Collateral Agent, including but not limited to, written authorization to file termination statements to evidence the termination of the Security Interests in such Collateral.

 

(e) The Collateral Agent shall have no liability whatsoever to any other Secured Party as the result of any release of Collateral by it in accordance with (or which the Collateral Agent in the absence of gross negligence or willful misconduct believes to be in accordance with) this Section 15.

 

SECTION 16. Reinstatement. This 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,” “fraudulent transfer” 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.

 

SECTION 17. Notices. All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing (including facsimile transmission or similar writing) and shall be given to: (i) the Collateral Agent at its address for notices provided for in the Credit Agreement and (ii) each Grantor c/o the Borrowers at its address for notices provided for in the Credit Agreement. All such notices and other communications shall be deemed delivered as set forth in the Credit Agreement; provided, that no notice to Collateral Agent shall be effective until received by the Collateral Agent.

 

SECTION 18. No Waiver; Remedies Cumulative. No failure or delay by the Collateral Agent in exercising any right or remedy hereunder, and no course of dealing between any Grantor on the one hand and the Collateral Agent or any Secured Party on the other hand shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy hereunder or any other Loan Document preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy hereunder or thereunder. The rights and remedies herein and in the other Loan Documents are cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies which the Collateral Agent would otherwise have. No notice to or demand on any Grantor not required hereunder in any case shall entitle any Grantor to any other or further notice or demand in similar or other circumstances or constitute a waiver of the Collateral Agent’s rights to any other or further action in any circumstances without notice or demand.

 

SECTION 19. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and all obligations of each Grantor hereunder shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of such Grantor (including any debtor-in-possession on behalf of such Grantor) and shall, together with the rights and remedies of the Collateral Agent, for the benefit of the Secured Parties, hereunder, inure to the benefit of the Collateral Agent, the Secured Parties, all future holders of any instrument evidencing any of the Secured Obligations and their respective successors and assigns. No sales of participations, other sales, assignments, transfers or other dispositions of any agreement governing or instrument evidencing the Secured Obligations or any portion thereof or interest therein shall in any manner affect the Lien granted to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Parties hereunder. No Grantor may assign, sell, hypothecate or otherwise transfer any interest in or obligation under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Secured Parties.

 

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SECTION 20. Amendments. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement, nor consent to any departure by any Grantor herefrom, shall in any event be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Collateral Agent on behalf of the Secured Parties and then such waiver or consent shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.

 

SECTION 21. Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial.

 

(a) THIS AGREEMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HEREUNDER SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND SHALL BE CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402 OF THE NEW YORK GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW AND RULE 327(b) OF THE NEW YORK CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES.

 

(b) EACH GRANTOR HEREBY irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York sitting in New York County and of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New York, and any appellate court from any thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document, or for recognition or enforcement of any judgment, and each of the parties hereto irrevocably and unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York State court or, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law. Nothing in this Agreement or in any other Loan Document shall affect any right that any Agent, any Lender or any Issuing Bank may otherwise have to bring any action or proceeding relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document against any Borrowers, ANY GRANTOR, or any other Loan Party or its properties in the courts of any jurisdiction.

 

(c) each grantor irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document in any court referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section 21. Each OF THE PARTIES HERETO hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in any such court.

 

(d) EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO irrevocably consents to the service of process in the manner provided for notices in SECTION 17 HEREOF. Nothing in this Agreement will affect the right of any party hereto to serve process in any other manner permitted by applicable law.

 

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(e) EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY OF ANY OTHER PERSON HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PERSON 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 AND THE OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION 21.

 

SECTION 22. Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part, in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

 

SECTION 23. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and by the different parties hereto on separate counterparts (including by telecopy), but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instruments. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format or by facsimile shall be equally effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart.

 

SECTION 24. Headings Descriptive; Interpretation. The headings of the several Sections and subsections of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not in any way affect the meaning or construction of any provision of this Agreement. As used herein, the words “include”, “includes” and “including” are not limiting and shall be deemed to be followed by the phrase “without limitation”.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Pledge and Security Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

 

  GRANTORS:
   
  1847 GOEDEKER INC.
   
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name:  Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
  APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC.
   
  By: /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
  1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc.
   
  By:   /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
   
  GOLD COAST APPLIANCES Inc.
   
  By:   /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
   
  SUPERIOR DEALS Inc.
   
  By:  /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
   
  JOE’S APPLIANCES LLC
   
  By:  /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President
     
  YF LOGISTICS LLC
   
  By:   /s/ Albert Fouerti
  Name: Albert Fouerti
  Title: President

 

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  COLLATERAL AGENT:
   
  MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY,
as Collateral Agent
   
  By:  /s/ Brian Diffendale
  Name: Brian Diffendale
  Title: Vice President

 

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Exhibit A

 

Form of Copyright Security Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST

COPYRIGHTS

 

 

FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, [GRANTOR], a ________ [limited liability company/limited liability partnership/corporation] (the “Grantor”), with principal offices at [____________] on this ___ day of [____], 20[_], assigns and grants to MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Collateral Agent (together with its successors and assigns, the “Grantee”) with principal offices at One Light Street, 13th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, a security interest in (i) all of the Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the copyrights, copyright registrations, copyright applications and copyright licenses (the “Copyrights”) set forth on Schedule A attached hereto and all reissues, extensions or renewals thereof; (ii) all Proceeds (as such term is defined in the Pledge and Security Agreement referred to below) of the Copyrights, (iii) the goodwill of the businesses with which the Copyrights are associated, and (iv) all causes of action arising prior to or after the date hereof for infringement of any of the Copyrights or unfair competition regarding the same.

 

THIS GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST (this “Grant”), is made to secure the satisfactory performance and payment of all the “Secured Obligations” of the Grantor, as such term is defined in that certain Pledge and Security Agreement among Grantor, the other grantors from time to time party thereto and the Grantee, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Pledge and Security Agreement”).

 

This Grant has been granted in conjunction with the security interest granted to the Grantee under the Pledge and Security Agreement. The rights and remedies of the Grantee with respect to the security interest granted herein are without prejudice to, and are in addition to those set forth in the Pledge and Security Agreement, all terms and provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference. In the event that any provisions of this Grant are deemed to conflict with the Pledge and Security Agreement, the provisions of the Pledge and Security Agreement shall govern. This Grant may be executed in counterparts.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Grant as of the date referenced above.

 

  [GRANTOR], as Grantor
   
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

STATE OF _______________ )
  )  ss.:
COUNTY OF _____________ )

 

On this ____ day of [____], 20[_], before me personally came ________________ who, being by me duly sworn, did state as follows: that he is the ________________ of [GRANTOR], that he is authorized to execute the foregoing Grant on behalf of said corporation and that he did so by authority of the Board of Directors of said corporation.

 

     
  Notary Public  

 

 

 

Schedule A

 

COPYRIGHTS

 

Copyright   Copyright Registration Number   Issue Date
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT LICENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit B

 

Form of Patent and Trademark Security Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

 

 

FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, [GRANTOR], a ________ [limited liability company/limited liability partnership/corporation] (the “Grantor”), with principal offices at [____________] on this ___ day of [____], 20[_], assigns and grants to MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Collateral Agent (together with its successors and assigns, the “Grantee”) with principal offices at One Light Street, 13th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, a security interest in (i) all of the Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the trademarks, trademark registrations, and trademark applications (the “Trademarks”) set forth on Schedule A attached hereto and all reissues, extensions or renewals thereof; (ii) all of the Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the patents, and patent applications (the “Patents”) set forth on Schedule B attached hereto and all reissues, continuations, continuations-in-part and extensions thereof, in each case together with (iii) all Proceeds (as such term is defined in the Pledge and Security Agreement referred to below) of the Trademarks and Patents, (iv) the goodwill of the businesses with which the Trademarks are associated, and (v) all causes of action arising prior to or after the date hereof for infringement of any of the Trademarks and Patents or unfair competition regarding the same.

 

THIS GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST (this “Grant”), is made to secure the satisfactory performance and payment of all the “Secured Obligations” of the Grantor, as such term is defined in that certain Pledge and Security Agreement among Grantor, the other grantors from time to time party thereto and the Grantee, dated as of June 2, 2021 (as the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Pledge and Security Agreement”).

 

This Grant has been granted in conjunction with the security interest granted to the Grantee under the Pledge and Security Agreement. The rights and remedies of the Grantee with respect to the security interest granted herein are without prejudice to, and are in addition to those set forth in the Pledge and Security Agreement, all terms and provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference. In the event that any provisions of this Grant are deemed to conflict with the Pledge and Security Agreement, the provisions of the Pledge and Security Agreement shall govern. This Grant may be executed in counterparts.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Grant as of the date referenced above.

 

  [GRANTOR], as Grantor
   
  By:  
    Name:  
    Title:  

 

 

 

SCHEDULE A

 

TRADEMARKS

 

 

 

TRADEMARK APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE B

 

REGISTERED PATENTS

 

Patent   Patent Number   Issue Date
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

 

PATENT APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit C

 

Form of Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORM OF UNCERTIFICATED SECURITIES CONTROL AGREEMENT

 

This Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement (this “Agreement”) dated as of [_____] among _______________ (the “Grantor”), MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Collateral Agent for the Secured Parties, (together with its successors and assigns, the “Collateral Agent”) and _____________, a _______ [limited liability company/limited liability partnership/corporation] (the “Issuer”). Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning assigned in that certain Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of June 2, 2021 among the Grantor, the other grantors party thereto and the Collateral Agent (the “Pledge and Security Agreement”). All references herein to the “UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of New York.

 

Section 1. Registered Ownership of Shares. The Issuer hereby confirms and agrees that as of the date hereof the Grantor is the registered owner of __________ units of the Issuer (the “Pledged Shares”) and the Issuer shall not change the registered owner of the Pledged Shares without the prior written consent of the Collateral Agent.

 

Section 2. Instructions. If at any time the Issuer shall receive instructions originated by the Collateral Agent relating to the Pledged Shares, the Issuer shall comply with such instructions without further consent by the Grantor or any other person.

 

Section 3. Additional Representations and Warranties of the Issuer. The Issuer hereby represents and warrants to the Collateral Agent and the Secured Parties:

 

(a) It has not entered into, and until the termination of this Agreement will not enter into, any agreement with any other person relating to the Pledged Shares pursuant to which it has agreed to comply with instructions issued by such other person.

 

(b) It has not entered into, and until the termination of this Agreement will not enter into, any agreement with the Grantor or the Collateral Agent purporting to limit or condition the obligation of the Issuer to comply with Instructions as set forth in Section 2 hereof.

 

(c) Except for the claims and interest of the Collateral Agent and of the Grantor in the Pledged Shares, the Issuer does not know of any claim to, or interest in, the Pledged Shares. If any person asserts any lien, encumbrance or adverse claim (including any writ, garnishment, judgment, warrant of attachment, execution or similar process) against the Pledged Shares, the Issuer will promptly (but in any event, within five (5) Business Days) notify the Collateral Agent and the Grantor thereof.

 

(d) This Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement is the valid and legally binding obligation of the Issuer.

 

Section 4. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.

 

Section 5. Conflict with Other Agreements. In the event of any conflict between this Agreement (or any portion thereof) and any other agreement now existing or hereafter entered into, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. No amendment or modification of this Agreement or waiver of any right hereunder shall be binding on any party hereto unless it is in writing and is signed by all of the parties hereto.

 

 

 

 

Section 6. Voting Rights. Until such time as the Collateral Agent shall otherwise instruct the Issuer in writing, the Grantor shall have the right to vote the Pledged Shares.

 

Section 7. Successors; Assignment. The terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective corporate successors or heirs and personal representatives who obtain such rights solely by operation of law. The Collateral Agent may assign its rights hereunder only with the express written consent of the Issuer and by sending written notice of such assignment to the Grantor.

 

Section 8. Indemnification of Issuer. The Grantor and the Collateral Agent hereby agree that (a) the Issuer is released from any and all liabilities to the Grantor and the Collateral Agent arising from the terms of this Agreement and the compliance of the Issuer with the terms hereof, except to the extent that such liabilities arise from the Issuer’s negligence and (b) the Grantor, its successors and assigns shall at all times indemnify and save harmless the Issuer from and against any and all claims, actions and suits of others arising out of the terms of this Agreement or the compliance of the Issuer with the terms hereof, except to the extent that such arises from the Issuer’s negligence, and from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, charges, counsel fees and other expenses of every nature and character arising by reason of the same, until the termination of this Agreement.

 

Section 9. Notices. All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be given pursuant to the Pledge and Security Agreement.

 

Section 10. Termination. The obligations of the Issuer to the Collateral Agent pursuant to this Agreement shall continue in effect until the security interests of the Collateral Agent in the Pledged Shares have been terminated pursuant to the terms of the Pledge and Security Agreement and the Collateral Agent has notified the Issuer of such termination in writing. The Collateral Agent agrees to provide Notice of Termination in substantially the form of Exhibit A hereto to the Issuer upon the request of the Grantor on or after the termination of the Collateral Agent’s security interest in the Pledged Shares pursuant to the terms of the Pledge and Security Agreement. The termination of this Agreement shall not terminate the Pledged Shares or alter the obligations of the Issuer to the Grantor pursuant to any other agreement with respect to the Pledged Shares.

 

Section 11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument, and any party hereto may execute this Agreement by signing and delivering one or more counterparts.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement to be duly executed and delivered by their duly authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.

 

  [NAME OF GRANTOR]
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
  MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Collateral Agent
     
  By:  
  Name:  
  Title:  
     
  [NAME OF ISSUER]
     
  By:                   
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit A

 

 

 

[Letterhead of Collateral Agent]

 

 

 

 

[Date]

 

 

 

[Name and Address of Issuer]

 

 

Attention: _________________

 

 

Re: Termination of Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement

 

You are hereby notified that the Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement between you, [Grantor] and the undersigned (a copy of which is attached) is terminated and you have no further obligations to the undersigned pursuant to such Agreement. Notwithstanding any previous instructions to you, you are hereby instructed to accept all future directions with respect to Pledged Shares (as defined in the Uncertificated Control Agreement) from [Grantor]. This notice terminates any obligations you may have to the undersigned with respect to the Pledged Shares, however nothing contained in this notice shall alter any obligations which you may otherwise owe to [Grantor] pursuant to any other agreement.

 

You are instructed to deliver a copy of this notice by facsimile transmission to [Grantor].

 

  Very truly yours,
     
  MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Collateral Agent
     
  By:                            
  Name:  
  Title:  

 

 

 

 

Exhibit D

 

Form of Pledge and Security Agreement Supplement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORM OF PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT

 

THIS PLEDGE AND SECURITY AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENT dated as of ___________ ___, 20__ (this “Supplement”) executed and delivered by ______________________, a _____________ (the “New Grantor”) in favor of MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, as Collateral Agent (the “Secured Party”).

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated as of June 2, 2021 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among 1847 GOEDEKER INC., a Delaware corporation (“Goedeker”) and APPLIANCES CONNECTION INC., a Delaware corporation (“Appliances” and together with Goedeker, each a “Borrower” and collectively, the “Borrowers”), certain subsidiaries of the Borrowers, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto as “Lenders”, and the Secured Parties, the Secured Parties and the Lenders have agreed to make available to the Borrowers certain financial accommodations on the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement;

 

WHEREAS, to secure obligations owing by the Grantors under the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents, the Borrowers, and certain Subsidiaries of the Borrowers party thereto (together with the Company, each a “Grantor”, and collectively, the “Grantors”) have executed and delivered that certain Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of June 2, 2021 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Pledge and Security Agreement”) in favor of the Secured Party;

 

WHEREAS, it is a condition precedent to the continued extension by the Lenders of such financial accommodations that the New Grantor execute this Supplement to become a party to the Pledge and Security Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the New Grantor, the New Grantor hereby agrees as follows:

 

Section 1. Accession to Pledge and Security Agreement; Grant of Security Interest. The New Grantor agrees that it is a “Grantor” under the Pledge and Security Agreement and assumes all obligations of a “Grantor” thereunder, all as if the New Grantor had been an original signatory to the Pledge and Security Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the New Grantor hereby:

 

(a) mortgages, pledges and hypothecates to the Secured Party for the benefit of the Secured Parties, and grants to the Secured Party for the benefit of the Secured Parties a lien on and security interest in, all of such Grantor’s right, title and interest in, to and under the Collateral of such Grantor, all as collateral security for the full, prompt and complete payment and performance when due (whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise) of the Secured Obligations;

 

(b) makes to the Secured Parties as of the date hereof each of the representations and warranties contained in Section 4 of the Pledge and Security Agreement (as modified hereby) and agrees to be bound by each of the covenants contained in the Pledge and Security Agreement, including without limitation, those contained in Section 5 thereof; and

 

 

 

 

(c) consents and agrees to each other provision set forth in the Pledge and Security Agreement.

 

Section 2. Supplement to Schedules. The information set forth in Exhibit 1 attached hereto is hereby added to the information set forth in Schedules 1 through 9 of the Pledge and Security Agreement.

 

SECTION 3. GOVERNING LAW. THIS SUPPLEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXECUTED, AND TO BE FULLY PERFORMED, IN SUCH STATE.

 

Section 4. Definitions. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined herein shall have their respective defined meanings given them in the Pledge and Security Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the New Grantor has caused this Pledge and Security Agreement Supplement to be duly executed and delivered under seal by its duly authorized officers as of the date first written above.

 

  [NEW GRANTOR]
       
  By:         
    Name:  
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MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST
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Exhibit 10.14

 

LEASE

 

Agreement of Lease, made as of this 2nd day of June, 2021, between 1870 Bath Ave. LLC, whose address is 1870 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, (“Landlord”), and 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., whose address is 1870 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, (“Tenant”),

 

WITNESSETH:

 

WHEREAS, Landlord is willing to lease to Tenant and Tenant is willing to hire from Landlord on the terms hereinafter set forth, the entire real property with all improvements thereon known as 1870 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, consisting of approximately 21,000 rentable square feet (the “Demised Premises”).

 

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, for themselves, their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby covenant as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1

 

Demised Premises; Term; Use

 

1.01 Demise. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby hires from Landlord, subject to the terms and conditions of this lease, the Demised Premises.

 

1.02 Term. The term of this Lease (the “Term”) shall commence on June 2, 2021, (the “Commencement Date”), and shall end, unless sooner terminated as herein provided, on June 1, 2031 (such date is called the “Expiration Date”).

 

1.03 Intentionally Omitted.

 

1.04 Intentionally Omitted.

 

1.05 Use. The Demised Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant solely as a store for the sale of electronics and appliances (“Permitted Use”), and for no other purpose. All use of the Demised Premises must be in compliance with rules and regulations promulgated for the Demised Premises by Landlord which may now or hereafter be in effect and of which Tenant has notice.

 

ARTICLE 2

 

Rent

 

2.01 Rent.Rent” shall consist of Fixed Rent (as hereinafter defined) and Additional Rent (as hereinafter defined).

 

2.02 Fixed Rent. Tenant covenants to pay to Landlord as a net minimum rent (“Fixed Rent”), as follows:

 

Lease Period   Rate PSF     Monthly Fixed Rent     Annual Fixed Rent  
                   
06/02/2021 – 06/01/2022   $ 42.436     $ 74,263.00     $ 891,156.00  
06/02/2022 – 06/01/2023   $ 43.709     $ 76,490.89     $ 917,890.68  
06/02/2023 – 06/01/2024   $ 45.020     $ 78,785.62     $ 945,427.44  
06/02/2024 – 06/01/2025   $ 46.371     $ 81,149.19     $ 973,790.28  
06/02/2025 – 06/01/2026   $ 47.762     $ 83,583.66     $ 1,003,003.93  
06/02/2026 – 06/01/2027   $ 49.195     $ 86,091.17     $ 1,033,094.04  
06/02/2027 – 06/01/2028   $ 50.671     $ 88,673.91     $ 1,064,086.92  
06/02/2028 – 06/01/2029   $ 52.191     $ 91,334.12     $ 1,096,009.44  
06/02/2029 – 06/01/2030   $ 53.757     $ 94,074.15     $ 1,128,889.76  
06/02/2030 – 06/01/2031   $ 55.369     $ 96,896.37     $ 1,162,756.45  

 

Tenant shall pay the Annual Fixed Rent in advance in equal monthly installments of the monthly Fixed Rent on the 1st day of each calendar month.

 

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2.03 Additional Rent. Tenant also covenants to pay to Landlord, all amounts and obligations, other than Fixed Rent, which Tenant assumes or agrees to pay under this lease, (“Additional Rent”), all of which Additional Rent shall be deemed to be rent.

 

In the event of any failure on the part of Tenant to pay any Additional Rent, Landlord shall have all the rights, powers and remedies provided for in this lease, at law, in equity or otherwise, in the case of nonpayment of Fixed Rent.

 

2.04 Manner of Payment. Tenant shall pay all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent as the same shall become due and payable under this lease by wire transfer or by check (subject to collection) drawn on a New York Clearing House Association member bank, in each case at the times provided herein without notice or demand and without setoff or counterclaim. All Rent shall be paid in lawful money of the United States to Landlord at the following address:

 

1870 Bath Ave. LLC

1870 Bath Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214

 

or such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate.

 

Any Additional Rent for which no due date is specified in this lease shall be due and payable on the 30th day after receipt of invoice for same from Landlord. All bills, invoices and statements rendered to Tenant with respect to this lease shall be binding and conclusive on Tenant unless, within sixty (60) days after receipt of same, Tenant notifies Landlord that it is disputing same.

 

Nothing herein shall be construed to extend the due dates of Tenant’s payments under this lease, or to waive any rights or remedies of Landlord in the event of Tenant’s late payment. Tenant’s obligations to pay Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall survive the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease.

 

2.05 Intentionally Omitted.

 

2.06 Application. If Landlord receives from Tenant any payment less than the sum of the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent due and owing pursuant to this Lease, Tenant hereby waives its right, if any, to designate the items to which such payment shall be applied and agrees that Landlord in its sole discretion may apply such payment in whole or in part to any Fixed Rent, any Additional Rent or to any combination thereof then due and payable hereunder.

 

2.07 Unconditional Obligations. THIS LEASE IS A NET LEASE AND, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE LANDLORD SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY (OPERATIONALLY OR FINANCIALLY) IN RESPECT OF THE USE OR OPERATION OF THE DEMISED PREMISES. THE TENANT’S OBLIGATION TO PAY ALL RENT AND ALL OTHER AMOUNTS DUE HEREUNDER AND TO PERFORM ALL THE TERMS HEREOF SHALL BE ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL AND SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED OR REDUCED BY ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING ANY SETOFF, COUNTERCLAIM, RECOUPMENT, DEFENSE, OR OTHER RIGHT WHICH THE TENANT MAY HAVE AGAINST THE LANDLORD OR ANY OTHER PERSON.

 

2.08 Interest. If Tenant shall fail to pay (1) any installment of Fixed Rent or any amount of Additional Rent or (2) any other sum of money which shall become due and payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease or by reason of Tenant’s occupancy of the Demised Premises within ten (10) days after the date on which such installment or payment is due, Tenant shall pay (i) a late payment charge of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) Dollars and (ii) interest on the amount overdue at a rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum (or, if less, the maximum rate permitted by applicable law), from the date on which such installment or payment is due to the date of payment thereof (but in no event shall such interest be calculated and payable for less than a full calendar month), and such late payment charge and interest shall be deemed to be Additional Rent.

 

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ARTICLE 3

 

Utility Services; Waste Removal; Real Estate Taxes and Water and Sewer Charges

 

3.01 Utility Services. Tenant shall pay all charges for gas and electric services serving the Demised Premises.

 

Landlord shall not be liable or responsible for charges for electricity at the Demised Premises, or any loss, damage or expense which Tenant may sustain or incur if either the quantity or character of electric service is changed or is no longer available or suitable for Tenant’s requirements. Tenant covenants and agrees that its use of electric current shall never exceed the capacity of the existing conductors, feeders, risers, wiring installations or other equipment servicing the Demised Premises. Tenant shall not alter or make any addition to the electrical equipment without the prior written consent of Landlord. If Landlord grants such consent, all additional risers and other equipment shall be provided by Landlord, and the reasonable costs and expenses thereof shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord on demand, as Additional Rent, without setoff or deduction. Tenant will not use or cause to be used equipment which will overload the existing service and installations or interfere with other tenants’ electrical service. Any change in the character or nature of electrical service to the Demised Premises which does not result from acts or omissions of Landlord, shall not impose liability on the Landlord for any loss or damage sustained by Tenant as a result thereof.

 

3.02 Waste Removal. Tenant shall pay all charges for the garbage removal and collection imposed against the Demised Premises. Landlord shall not be responsible for any cleaning, waste removal, janitorial or similar services for the Demised Premises.

 

3.03 Real Estate Taxes and Water and Sewer Charges. As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

 

“Real Estate Taxes” shall mean all real estate taxes, assessments, water charges and sewer rents, and other taxes and charges of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether general or special, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen, of every character, which at any time may be assessed, levied, charged, confirmed or imposed on or in respect of or be a lien upon the Demised Premises. “Real Estate Taxes” shall exclude income, franchise, inheritance or similar taxes; provided, however, that if the method of taxation or assessment shall be changed so that the whole or any part of the Real Estate Taxes theretofore payable with respect to the building instead shall be levied, charged, assessed or imposed in whole or in part on the income or rents received by Landlord from the Building or shall otherwise be imposed against Landlord in the form of a franchise tax or otherwise, then the same shall be deemed Real Estate Taxes for purposes of this Article 3.

 

Tenant shall pay to Landlord, as additional rent, an amount equal to all Real Estate Taxes, irrespective of whether such excess is due to higher tax rates, increases in assessed valuation or other cause. Such additional rent may be billed by Landlord at or about the dates on which installments of Real Estate Taxes are due and payable by Landlord, or at any time thereafter, and such additional rent shall be payable by Tenant to Landlord within ten days after being billed therefor. An ordinary tax bill shall be conclusive evidence of the amount of Real Estate Taxes for purposes of computing the amount to be paid by Tenant.

 

The Real Estate Taxes actually payable by Landlord shall be used in computing the additional rent hereunder. If the amount of Real Estate Taxes is reduced by final determination of legal proceedings, settlement or otherwise, the additional rent theretofore paid or payable hereunder shall be recomputed on the basis of such reduced amount, and Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent, within thirty days after being billed therefor, any deficiency between the additional rent theretofore paid and the amount due as the result of such re-computation. If Landlord receives a refund of any Real Estate Taxes on which additional rent shall have been based, as a result of a reduction of Real Estate Taxes by final determination of legal proceedings, settlement or otherwise, the additional rent shall be recomputed based on the net refund, after deducting Landlord’s expenses, and Tenant shall receive a credit for or refund of any overpayment of additional rent.

 

Landlord shall not be obligated to contest the levy or assessment of any Real Estate Taxes, and it shall be at Landlord’s sole discretion whether any such contest shall be undertaken. Landlord hereby reserves the exclusive right to take and prosecute all such proceedings, and if so taken, Landlord may proceed without notice to Tenant and may prosecute the proceeding, including settlement and discontinuance, in such manner as Landlord may determine in its sole discretion.

 

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In no event shall the annual Fixed Rent under this lease be reduced by virtue of this Article 3.

 

3.04. Apportionment. The Additional Rent provided herein shall be apportioned as of the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease. The obligations of Tenant to pay Additional Rent as provided for herein shall survive the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease. If Tenant continues in possession of the Demised Premises after the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease, as a month to month tenant or otherwise, the provisions of this Article 3 shall continue in full force and effect for so long as Tenant remains in possession of the Demised Premises.

 

The Additional Rent provided for herein shall be collectible by Landlord in the same manner as the regular installments of fixed rent due under this lease. No delay or failure by Landlord in preparing or delivering any statement or demand for any additional rent shall constitute a waiver of, or impair Landlord’s rights to collect, such additional rent.

 

ARTICLE 4

 

Leasehold Improvements; Tenant Covenants

 

4.01 Condition of Premises. Tenant represents that it has thoroughly inspected the Demised Premises and is fully familiar with the condition thereof. The Tenant agrees to accept the Demised Premises in its “as is” condition.

 

4.02 Alterations.

 

(a) Tenant shall make no material structural additions, changes or alterations in or to the Demised Premises (“Material Alterations”) without Landlord’s prior approval, which approval may be granted or withheld in Landlord’s sole discretion. Landlord shall not need to approve an Alteration that is not a Material Alteration.

 

Material Alteration” means an Alteration that: (i) is not limited to the interior of the Demised Premises or which affects the exterior (including the appearance) of the Building; (ii) is structural or affects the strength of the Building; (iii) affects the usage or the proper functioning of any of the Building systems; (iv) has a cost of more than $100,000.00; (v) intentionally omitted or (vi) requires a change to the Building’s certificate of occupancy.

 

(b) Tenant, in connection with any Alteration, shall comply with any and all rules and regulations as may be required by the New York City Department of Buildings, (“DOB”), and any other agency having jurisdiction thereof. Tenant shall not proceed with any Alteration unless and until Landlord approves Tenant’s plans and specifications therefor which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If Landlord does not object to Tenant’s plans within fifteen (15) business days, then these plans are deemed to be approved by Landlord. Any review or approval by Landlord of plans and specifications with respect to any Alteration is solely for Landlord’s benefit, and without any representation or warranty to Tenant with respect to the adequacy, correctness or efficiency thereof, its compliance with Laws or otherwise.

 

(c) Tenant shall pay to Landlord upon demand Landlord’s reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, the fees of any architect or engineer employed by Landlord or any Superior Lessor or Superior Mortgagee for such purpose) for reviewing plans and specifications and inspecting Material Alterations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord agrees that Tenant shall not be responsible to reimburse Landlord for or to pay for any costs incurred by Landlord for the review of Tenant’s plans relative to the initial alteration made by Tenant at the Premises. Tenant or any of its contractors or subcontractors shall be required to post a bond or other security in connection with the performance of any alterations.

 

(d) Upon the completion of the Alteration in accordance with the terms of this Section 4.02; Tenant shall provide landlord with:

 

(i) proof evidencing the payment in full for said Alteration; and
     

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(ii) written unconditional lien waivers of mechanics’ liens and other liens on the Building from all contractors performing said Alteration; and
(iii) all other submissions as may be, from time to time reasonably required by Landlord.

 

(e) Tenant shall obtain (and furnish copies to Landlord of) all necessary governmental permits and certificates for the commencement and prosecution of Alterations and for final approval thereof upon completion, and shall cause Alterations to be performed in compliance therewith, and in compliance with all Laws and, with the plans and specifications approved by Landlord. Alterations shall be diligently performed in a good and workmanlike manner, using new or high-quality materials and equipment at least equal in quality and class to the then standards for the Building established by the DOB and any other agency having jurisdiction thereof. Alterations shall be performed by architects, engineers and contractors first approved by Landlord (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The performance of any Alteration shall not be done in a manner which would violate Landlord’s union contracts affecting the Building, or create any work stoppage, picketing, labor disruption, disharmony or dispute or any interference with the business of Landlord or any tenant or occupant of the Building. Tenant shall immediately stop the performance of any Alteration if Landlord notifies Tenant that continuing such Alteration would violate Landlord’s union contracts affecting the Building, or create any work stoppage, picketing, labor disruption, disharmony or dispute or any interference with the business of Landlord or any tenant or occupant of the Building. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord agrees that Tenant shall not be obligated to use union labor in the performance of its alterations or in the daily operation of its business. Tenant shall not resume the performance of such Alteration until such time as such Alteration may be performed in a manner which shall not violate such union contracts or create such work stoppage, picketing, labor disruption, disharmony or dispute or interference. Landlord hereby consents to Tenant obtaining, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, any required permits and approvals for any alterations based upon Tenant’s architect’s and engineer’s self-certification of the approved plans.

 

(f) Throughout the performance of Alterations, Tenant or its contractor(s) shall carry worker’s compensation insurance in statutory limits, Builder’s Risk Completed Value Non-Reporting Form coverage and a policy of commercial general liability providing coverage of the latest version of ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, covering Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, against claims for bodily injury and property damage, with completed operation endorsement, for any occurrence in or about the Building, under which Landlord and its agent and any Superior Mortgagee whose name and address have been furnished to Tenant shall be named as additional insured, with minimum limits of liability under such policy, including products liability and completed operations, shall be a combined single limit with respect to each occurrence in an amount of not less than Three Million ($3,000,000.00), per occurrence and aggregate, it being agreed and understood that such limit of coverage may be provided by Tenant’s commercial general liability policy in conjunction with an umbrella liability or excess liability policy; such policy is to be written by an authorized insurance company by the State of New York rated A-/XII or better by AM Best Company. Tenant shall furnish Landlord with evidence that such insurance is in effect at or before the commencement of Alterations and, on request, at reasonable intervals thereafter during the continuance of Alterations.

 

(g) Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all bills for labor performed or equipment, fixtures and materials furnished to or for Tenant, and from and against any and all violations, liens or claims therefor or against the Demised Premises or the Building of which it forms a part, and from and against any and all liability, claim, loss, damage or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in connection with any work performed by or for Tenant. The Demised Premises and the Building shall at all times be free of violations and liens for labor and materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to or on behalf of Tenant, and no financing statements or other security instruments shall be filed against the Demised Premises or the building or the contents thereof.

 

Tenant shall not directly or indirectly create or permit to be created any mortgage, lien, security interest, pledge, conditional sale, or other encumbrance on the Demised Premises or any part thereof, any fixtures or materials therein, Tenant’s interest under this Lease, or any Rent hereunder. The foregoing shall not apply to liens for impositions not yet due, or liens of mechanics, materialmen, suppliers or vendors, incurred in the ordinary course of business for sums which are not yet due, provided that adequate provision for the payment thereof shall have been made and the following paragraph is complied with.

 

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If, in connection with any work being performed by or for Tenant or any subtenant, or in connection with any materials being furnished to Tenant or any subtenant, any mechanic’s lien or other lien or charge or violation shall be filed or made against the Demised Premises or any part thereof, or if any such lien or charge or violation shall be filed or made against Landlord as owner, then Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, within forty-five (45) days after written notice to Tenant of such lien or charge or violation shall have been filed or made, shall cause the same to be canceled and discharged of record by payment thereof or filing a bond or otherwise. Tenant promptly and diligently shall defend any suit, action or proceeding which may be brought for the enforcement of such lien or charge or violation; shall satisfy and discharge any judgment entered therein within thirty (30) days after the entry of such judgment by payment thereof or filing a bond or otherwise; and on demand shall pay any and all liability, claim, loss, damage or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, suffered or incurred by Landlord in connection therewith.

 

Nothing in this Lease shall constitute any consent or request by Landlord, express or implied, for the performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, nor as giving Tenant any right, power or authority to contract for or permit the performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in any fashion that would permit the filing or making of any lien or claim against Landlord, the Demised Premises or the Building.

 

(h) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after the completion of an Alteration, “as-built” drawings thereof. During the Term, Tenant shall keep records of Alterations costing in excess of $25,000.00 including plans and specifications, copies of contracts, invoices, evidence of payment and all other records customarily maintained in the real estate business relating to Alterations and the cost thereof and shall, within thirty (30) days after demand by Landlord, furnish to Landlord copies of such records.

 

(i) All Alterations to and Fixtures installed by Tenant in the Demised Premises shall be fully paid for by Tenant in cash and shall not be subject to conditional bills of sale, chattel mortgages, or other title retention agreements.

 

4.03 Landlord’s and Tenant’s Property.

 

(a) All fixtures, improvements and appurtenances attached to or built into the Demised Premises as permitted by the terms hereof, whether or not at the expense of Tenant (collectively, “Fixtures”), shall be and remain a part of the Demised Premises and shall not be removed by Tenant and Tenant has no accountability for same. All Fixtures constituting Improvements and Betterments (as hereinafter defined) shall be the property of Tenant during the Term and, upon expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, shall become the property of Landlord. All Fixtures other than Improvements and Betterments shall, upon installation, be the property of Landlord.

 

Improvements and Betterments” means: (i) all Fixtures, if any, installed at the expense of Tenant, whether installed by Tenant or by Landlord (i.e., excluding any Fixtures paid for by Landlord directly or by way of an allowance); and (ii) all carpeting in the Demised Premises.

 

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 4.03(a), all movable partitions, business and trade fixtures, machinery and equipment, and all furniture, furnishings and other articles of movable personal property owned by Tenant and located in the Demised Premises (collectively, “Tenant’s Property”) shall be and shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed by Tenant at any time during the Term; provided, that if any of Tenant’s Property is removed, Tenant shall repair any damage to the Demised Premises or to the Building resulting from the installation and/or removal thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any equipment or other property identified in this Lease or in any leasehold improvement agreement as having been paid for with any allowance or credit granted by Landlord to Tenant shall not be considered Tenant’s Property and shall be and remain a part of the Demised Premises, shall, upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, be the property of Landlord and shall not be removed by Tenant.

 

(c) At or before the Expiration Date, or within ten (10) business days after any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall remove all of Tenant’s Property from the Demised Premises. Tenant shall repair any damage to the Demised Premises or the Building resulting from any installation and/or removal of Tenant’s Property. Any items of Tenant’s Property which remain in the Demised Premises after the Expiration Date, or more than ten (10) business days after an earlier termination of this Lease shall be deemed to have been abandoned, and may be retained by Landlord as Landlord’s property or disposed of by Landlord, without accountability, in such manner as Landlord shall determine, at Tenant’s expense.

 

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4.04 Access and Changes to Building.

 

(a) Landlord reserves the right, at any time, to make such changes in or to the Building as Landlord may deem necessary or desirable, and Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant therefor, provided any such change does not unreasonably deprive Tenant and/or Tenant’s customers, vendors, suppliers, employees, directors, officers, agents, invitees and licensees of easy access to the Demised Premises or any loss of signage or visibility. Landlord may install and maintain concealed pipes, fans, ducts, wires and conduits within or through the walls, floors or ceilings of the Demised Premises. In exercising its rights under this Section 4.04, Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to minimize interference with Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises for the ordinary conduct of Tenant’s business. Landlord agrees that except in the event of an emergency, it will not perform any work in the Demised Premises which adversely affects Tenant’s business during its ordinary business hours. Landlord will, at its sole cost and expense, promptly repair any damages to the Demised Premises existing as of the date hereof. Tenant shall not have any easement for light, views or air, or any other easement or right in or to the use of any door or any passage or any concourse or any plaza connecting the Building with any other building or to any public conveniences, and the use of such doors, passages, concourses, plazas and conveniences may, without notice to Tenant, be regulated or discontinued at any time by Landlord.

 

(b) Except for the space within the inside surfaces of all walls, hung ceilings, floors, windows and doors bounding the Demised Premises, all of the Building, including, without limitation, the Building walls, core corridor walls and doors and any core corridor entrance, any terraces or roofs adjacent to the Demised Premises, and any space in or adjacent to the Demised Premises used for shafts, stacks, pipes, conduits, fan rooms, ducts, electric or other utilities, sinks or other Building facilities, and the use thereof, as well as access thereto through the Demised Premises, are reserved to Landlord and are not part of the Demised Premises provided same does not unreasonably interview with Tenant’s use of the Premises. Landlord reserves the right to name the Building and to change the name or address of the Building at any time and from time to time.

 

(c) Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant if at any time any windows of the Demised Premises are either temporarily darkened or obstructed by reason of any repairs, improvements, maintenance and/or cleaning in or about the Building (or permanently darkened or obstructed if required by law) or covered by any translucent material for the purpose of energy conservation, or if any part of the Building, other than the Demised Premises, is temporarily or permanently closed or inoperable.

 

(d) Landlord and persons authorized by Landlord shall have the right, outside of Tenant’s normal business hours upon reasonable prior written or telephonic notice to Tenant (except in an emergency), to enter the Demised Premises (together with any necessary materials and/or equipment), to inspect, clean or perform such work or repairs as Landlord may reasonably deem necessary or to exhibit the Demised Premises to prospective lenders or purchasers. Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant by reason of any such entry. Landlord shall not be required to make any improvements or repairs of any kind or character to the Demised Premises during the Term. Landlord shall operate, maintain and make all necessary repairs (both structural and nonstructural) to the Premises and Building (including the without limitation, the foundation, the exterior walls and any load-bearing interior walls, the roof, roof membrane, roof), the Building Systems which provide service to the Demised Premises (but not to the distribution portions of such Building Systems located within the Demised Premises), the public portions of the Building, both exterior and interior (but excluding storefront and doors of the Demised Premises). Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable to minimize interference with any such access/work.

 

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4.05 Maintenance of Demised Premises.

 

(a) Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall repair and maintain the interior of the Demised Premises, HVAC serving the Demised Premises and fixtures of the Demised Premises (but not common areas), all plumbing, electrical, and heating lines, conduits, and risers serving the Demised Premises from the point where they enter the interior of the Demised Premises; shall repair and maintain all water, sewer, electric, gas, and other utility lines that service the Demised Premises from the point where they enter the interior of the Demised Premises and, upon expiration or earlier termination of the Term, Tenant shall surrender the same to Landlord in the working condition as when first occupied, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall keep the Demised Premises clean in a manner commensurate with the standards of first-class office buildings located in the neighborhood of the Building. Tenant’s obligation shall include, without limitation: the obligation to repair all damage caused by Tenant, its agents, employees, invitees and licensees to the equipment and other installations in the Demised Premises or anywhere in the Building.

 

(b) Tenant shall not commit or allow to be committed any waste or damage to any portion of the Demised Premises or the Building.

 

(c) Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall maintain (but not be obligated to repair) the sidewalk adjacent to the Demised Premises and keep it free from obstruction, garbage, refuse, rubbish, trash, snow and ice. However, Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall repair the sidewalk if it is damaged by Tenant’s activities or negligence.

 

4.06 Compliance with Laws. Tenant shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, orders and regulations (present, future, ordinary, extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen) of any governmental, public or quasi-public authority and of the New York Board of Underwriters, the New York Fire Insurance Rating Organization and any other entity performing similar functions, at any time in force (collectively “Laws”), attributable to any work, installation, occupancy, use or manner of use by Tenant of the Demised Premises or any part thereof. Nothing contained in this Section 4.06 shall require Tenant to make any structural changes unless the same are necessitated by reason of Tenant’s performance of any Alterations, Tenant’s manner of use of the Demised Premises or the use by Tenant of the Demised Premises for purposes other than normal and customary ordinary for the Permitted Use. Tenant shall procure and maintain all licenses and permits required for its business. Tenant shall be permitted to contest all municipal, governmental or other regulatory violations, where permitted by law.

 

4.07 Tenant Advertising and Signage. Tenant shall have the right to use the name or likeness of the Building in any advertising (by whatever medium) without Landlord’s consent.

 

Subject to Landlord’s prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, may install identification signage on the façade of the Building (collectively, “Tenant’s Signage”). All such signage shall be subject to Tenant’s obtaining all required governmental approvals. All permitted signs shall be maintained by Tenant at its expense in a first-class and safe condition and appearance. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall remove all of its signs at Tenant’s sole cost and expense and repair any damage caused by such removal. The graphics, materials, color, design, lettering, lighting, size, illumination, specifications and exact location and size of Tenant’s Signage (collectively, the “Sign Specifications”) shall be subject to the prior written approval of Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Tenant hereby acknowledges that, notwithstanding Landlord’s approval of Tenant’s Signage, Landlord has made no representation or warranty to Tenant with respect to the probability of obtaining all necessary governmental approvals and permits for Tenant’s Signage. In the event Tenant does not receive the necessary governmental approvals and permits for Tenant’s Signage, Tenant’s and Landlord’s rights and obligations under the remaining terms of this Lease shall be unaffected. If Landlord elects to install a multi-tenant identification sign at the entrance to the Building, Tenant shall be entitled to install its name on such sign (subject to availability on a pro-rata basis based on the relative square footages leased by the tenants of the Building), at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. Where the erection of scaffolding and/or protective barriers are required for work performed by the Landlord or Landlord’s agents, Landlord shall provide signage for Tenant’s business, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense and any scaffold shall be double height and erected only for shortest period necessary to perform any work. Landlord represents that all local law work has been completed and no anticipated scaffolding is to be erected in the next 12 months. Landlord’s consent is not required for interior or window signage.

 

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4.08 Right to Perform Tenant Covenants. If Tenant fails to perform any of its obligations under this Lease beyond the expiration of any grace period or applicable notice and cure period, Landlord, any Superior Lessor or any Superior Mortgagee (each, a “Curing Party”) may perform the same at the expense of Tenant: (a) immediately and without notice in the case of emergency or in case such failure interferes with the use of space by any other tenant in the Building or with the efficient operation of the Building or may result in a violation of any Law or in a cancellation of any insurance policy maintained by Landlord; and (b) in any other case if such failure continues beyond any applicable grace period. If a Curing Party performs any of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord (as Additional Rent) the costs thereof, together with interest at the Interest Rate from the date incurred by the Curing Party until paid by Tenant, within fifteen (15) days after receipt by Tenant of a statement as to the amounts of such costs. If the Curing Party effects such cure by bonding any lien which Tenant is required to bond or otherwise discharge, Tenant shall obtain and substitute a bond for the Curing Party’s bond and shall reimburse the Curing Party for the cost of the Curing Party’s bond.

 

ARTICLE 5

 

Assignment and Subletting

 

5.01 Assignment; Etc. Subject to the further provisions of this Article 5, neither this lease nor the term and estate hereby granted, nor any part hereof or thereof, shall be assigned, mortgaged, pledged, encumbered or otherwise transferred voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, and neither the Demised Premises, nor any part thereof, shall be subleased, licensed, used or occupied by any person or entity other than Tenant or encumbered in any manner by reason of any act or omission on the part of Tenant, and no rents or other sums receivable by Tenant under any sublease of all or any part of the Demised Premises shall be assigned or otherwise encumbered, without the prior consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The dissolution or direct or indirect transfer of a majority of the interest in, or control of, Tenant (however accomplished including, by way of example, the addition of new partners or members or withdrawal of existing partners or members, or transfers of interests in distributions of profits or losses of Tenant, issuance of additional stock, redemption of stock, stock voting agreement, or change in classes of stock) shall be deemed an assignment of this lease regardless of whether the transfer is made in or by one or more transactions, or whether one or more persons or entities hold the controlling interest prior to the transfer or afterwards. An agreement under which another person or entity becomes responsible for all or a portion of Tenant’s obligations under this lease shall be deemed an assignment of this lease. No assignment or other transfer of this lease and the term and estate hereby granted, and no subletting of all or any portion of the Demised Premises shall relieve Tenant of its liability under this lease or of the obligation to obtain Landlord’s prior consent to any further assignment, other transfer or subletting. Any attempt to assign this lease or sublet all or any portion of the Demised Premises in violation of this Article 5 shall be null and void.

 

5.02 Intentionally Omitted.

 

5.03 Assignment and Subletting Procedures.

 

(a) If Tenant desires to assign this lease or sublet the Demised Premises, Tenant shall notify Landlord (a “Transfer Notice”) of such desire, which notice shall be accompanied by: (i) a copy of the proposed assignment or sublease and all related agreements, the effective date of which shall be at least 30 days after the giving of the Transfer Notice; (ii) a statement setting forth in reasonable detail the identity of the proposed assignee or subtenant, the nature of its business and its proposed use of the Demised Premises; (iii) current financial information with respect to the proposed assignee or subtenant, including without limitation, its most recent financial statements; and (iv) such other information as Landlord may reasonably request. Landlord’s consent to the proposed assignment or sublease shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, provided that:

 

(i) in Landlord’s judgment the proposed assignee or subtenant will use the Demised Premises in a manner that: (A) is in keeping with the then standards of the Demised Premises; and (B) is limited to the use expressly permitted under this lease;
     

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(ii) the proposed assignee or subtenant is, in Landlord’s judgment, a reputable person or entity of good character and with sufficient financial worth considering the responsibility involved;
(iii) intentionally omitted;
(iv) intentionally omitted;
(v) the form of the proposed sublease shall be reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and shall comply with the applicable provisions of this Article 5;
(vi) the aggregate rent to be paid by the proposed subtenant is not less than the greater of: (A) the fair rental value of the sublet space as sublet space; or (B) 90% of the fair rental value of the sublet space if such space were being leased directly by Landlord (in each case as reasonably determined by Landlord);
(vii) Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any costs incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and legal costs incurred in connection with the granting of any requested consent.

 

(b) If Landlord consents to a proposed assignment or sublease and Tenant fails to execute and deliver the assignment or sublease to which Landlord consented within days after the giving of such consent, then Tenant shall again comply with this Article 5 before assigning this lease or subletting all or part of the Demised Premises.

 

5.04 General Provisions.

 

(a) If this lease is assigned, whether or not in violation of this lease, Landlord may collect rent from the assignee. If the Demised Premises or any part thereof are sublet or occupied by anybody other than Tenant, whether or not in violation of this lease, Landlord may, after default by Tenant, and expiration of Tenant’s time to cure such default, collect rent from the subtenant or occupant. In either event, Landlord may apply the net amount collected against Rent, but no such assignment, subletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of any of the provisions of Section 5.01(a), or the acceptance of the assignee, subtenant or occupant as tenant, or a release of Tenant from the performance of Tenant’s obligations under this lease.

 

(b) No assignment or transfer shall be effective until the assignee delivers to Landlord: (i) evidence that the assignee, as Tenant hereunder, has complied with the requirements of Sections 7.02 and 7.03; and (ii) an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Landlord whereby the assignee assumes Tenant’s obligations under this lease.

 

(c) Notwithstanding any assignment or transfer, whether or not in violation of this lease, and notwithstanding the acceptance of any Rent by Landlord from an assignee, transferee, or any other party, the original named Tenant and each successor Tenant shall remain fully liable for the payment of the Rent and the performance of all of Tenant’s other obligations under this lease. The joint and several liability of Tenant and any immediate or remote successor in interest of Tenant shall not be discharged, released or impaired in any respect by any agreement made by Landlord extending the time to perform, or otherwise modifying, any of the obligations of Tenant under this lease, or by any waiver or failure of Landlord to enforce any of the obligations of Tenant under this lease.

 

(d) Each subletting by Tenant shall be subject to the following:

 

(i) No subletting shall be for a term (including any renewal or extension options contained in the sublease) ending later than one day prior to the Expiration Date.
(ii) No sublease shall be valid, and no subtenant shall take possession of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, until there has been delivered to Landlord, both: (A) an executed counterpart of such sublease; and (B) a certificate of insurance evidencing that: (x) Landlord is an additional insured under the insurance policies required to be maintained by occupants of the Demised Premises pursuant to Section 7.02; and (y) there is in full force and effect, the insurance otherwise required by Section 7.02.
     

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(iii) Each sublease shall provide that it is subject and subordinate to this lease, and that in the event of termination, reentry or dispossess by Landlord under this lease Landlord may, at its option, take over all of the right, title and interest of Tenant, as sublessor, under such sublease, and such subtenant shall, at Landlord’s option, attorn to Landlord pursuant to the then executory provisions of such sublease, except that Landlord shall not be liable for, subject to or bound by any item of the type that a Successor Landlord is not so liable for, subject to or bound by in the case of an attornment by Tenant to a Successor Landlord under Section 6.01(a).

 

(e) Each sublease shall provide that the subtenant may not assign its rights thereunder or further sublet the space demised under the sublease, in whole or in part, without Landlord’s consent and without complying with all of the terms and conditions of this Article 5, including, without limitation, Section 5.04, which for purposes of this Section 5.04(e) shall be deemed to be appropriately modified to take into account that the transaction in question is an assignment of the sublease or a further subletting of the space demised under the sublease, as the case may be.

 

(f) Tenant shall not publicly advertise the availability of the Demised Premises or any portion thereof as sublet space or by way of an assignment of this lease, without first obtaining Landlord’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed provided that Tenant shall in no event advertise the rental rate or any description thereof.

 

ARTICLE 6

 

Subordination; Default; Indemnity

 

6.01 Subordination.

 

(a) This lease is subject and subordinate to each mortgage (a “Superior Mortgage”) and each underlying lease (a “Superior lease”) which may now or hereafter affect all or any portion of the Demised Premises or any interest therein. The lessor under a Superior lease is called a “Superior Lessor” and the mortgagee under a Superior Mortgage is called a “Superior Mortgagee.” Tenant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver any instrument reasonably requested by Landlord, a Superior Lessor or Superior Mortgagee to evidence such subordination, but no such instrument shall be necessary to make such subordination effective. Tenant shall execute any amendment of this lease requested by a Superior Mortgagee or a Superior Lessor, provided such amendment shall not result in a material increase in Tenant’s obligations under this lease or a material reduction in the benefits available to Tenant. In the event of the enforcement by a Superior Mortgagee of the remedies provided for by law or by such Superior Mortgage, or in the event of the termination or expiration of a Superior lease, Tenant, upon request of such Superior Mortgagee, Superior Lessor or any person succeeding to the interest of such mortgagee or lessor (each, a “Successor Landlord”), shall automatically become the tenant of such Successor Landlord without change in the terms or provisions of this lease (it being understood that Tenant shall, if requested, enter into a new lease on terms materially the same as the terms of this Lease); provided that Successor Landlord shall not be:

 

(i) liable for any act, omission or default of any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord);
(ii) liable for the return of any moneys paid to or on deposit with any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord), except to the extent such moneys or deposits are delivered to such Successor Landlord;
(iii) subject to any offset, claims or defense that Tenant might have against any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord);
(iv) bound by any Rent which Tenant might have paid for more than the current month to any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord) unless actually received by such Successor Landlord;
(v) bound by any covenant to perform or complete any construction in connection with the Demised Premises or to pay any sums to Tenant in connection therewith; or
(vi) bound by any waiver or forbearance under, or any amendment, modification, abridgment, cancellation or surrender of, this lease made without the consent of such Successor Landlord.

 

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Upon request by such Successor Landlord, Tenant shall execute and deliver an instrument or instruments, reasonably requested by such Successor Landlord, confirming the attornment provided for herein, but no such instrument shall be necessary to make such attornment effective.

 

(b) Tenant shall give each Superior Mortgagee and each Superior Lessor a copy of any notice of default served upon Landlord, provided that Tenant has been notified of the address of such mortgagee or lessor. If Landlord fails to cure any default as to which Tenant is obligated to give notice pursuant to the preceding sentence within the time provided for in this lease, then each such mortgagee or lessor shall have an additional 30 days after receipt of such notice within which to cure such default or if such default cannot be cured within that time, then such additional time as may be necessary if, within such 30 days, any such mortgagee or lessor has commenced and is diligently pursuing the remedies necessary to cure such default (including, without limitation, commencement of foreclosure proceedings or eviction proceedings, if necessary to effect such cure), in which event this lease shall not be terminated and Tenant shall not exercise any other rights or remedies under this lease or otherwise while such remedies are being so diligently pursued. Nothing herein shall be deemed to imply that Tenant has any right to terminate this lease or any other right or remedy, except as may be otherwise expressly provided for in this lease.

 

(c) Without limiting Tenant’s obligations under Section 6.01(a), Tenant covenants and agrees that if by reason of a default under any underlying lease through which Landlord derives its leasehold estate in the Demised Premises (an “Underlying lease”), the Underlying lease and the leasehold estate of the Landlord in the Demised Premises is terminated, Tenant will attorn to the then holder of the reversionary interest in the Demised Premises (the “Underlying Landlord”) and will recognize the Underlying Landlord as Tenant’s landlord under this lease, at the election of such Underlying Landlord. Tenant agrees to execute and deliver, at any time and from time to time, upon the request of the Landlord or of the Underlying Landlord any instrument which may be necessary or appropriate to evidence such attornment and Tenant hereby irrevocably appoints the Landlord or the Underlying Landlord under such Underlying lease the attorney-in-fact of Tenant to execute and deliver for and on behalf of Tenant any such instrument. Tenant further waives the provisions of any statute or rule or law now or hereafter in effect which may give or purport to give Tenant any right of election to terminate this lease or to surrender possession of the Demised Premises in the event any proceeding is brought by the Underlying Landlord to terminate the Underlying lease, and agrees that unless and until the Underlying Landlord, in connection with any such proceeding, shall elect to terminate this lease and the rights of the Tenant hereunder, this lease shall not be affected in any way whatsoever by any such proceeding.

 

6.02 Estoppel Certificate. Tenant shall, at any time and from time to time, within 10 days after request by Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord (or to such person or entity as Landlord may designate) a statement certifying that this lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the modifications), certifying the Commencement Date, Expiration Date and the dates to which the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent have been paid and stating whether or not, to the best knowledge of Tenant, Landlord is in default in performance of any of its obligations under this lease, and, if so, specifying each such default of which Tenant has knowledge, it being intended that any such statement shall be deemed a representation and warranty to be relied upon by Landlord. Tenant also shall include or confirm in any such statement such other information concerning this lease as Landlord may reasonably request.

 

6.03 Default. This lease and the term and estate hereby granted are subject to the limitation that:

 

(a) if Tenant defaults in the payment of any Rent, Fixed or Additional, and such default continues for 5 days after Landlord gives to Tenant a notice specifying such default;
(b) if Tenant defaults in the keeping, observance or performance of any covenant or agreement, (other than a default of the character referred to in Sections 6.03(a), (c), (d), (e), (f) or (g)) and if such default continues and is not cured within 15 days after Landlord gives to Tenant a written notice specifying the same, or, in the case of a default which for causes beyond Tenant’s reasonable control cannot with due diligence be cured within such period of 15 days, if Tenant shall not immediately upon the receipt of such notice: (i) notify Landlord of Tenant’s intention duly to institute all steps necessary to cure such default; and (ii) institute and thereafter diligently prosecute to completion all steps necessary to cure the same;
     

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(c) if this lease or the estate hereby granted would, by operation of law or otherwise, devolve upon or pass to any person or entity other than Tenant, except as permitted by Article 5;
(d) if Tenant shall abandon the Demised Premises (and the fact that any of Tenant’s Property remains in the Demised Premises shall not be evidence that Tenant has not abandoned the Demised Premises);
(e) if Tenant or any Affiliate of Tenant defaults under any other lease with Landlord or any Affiliate of Landlord, which default shall continue beyond any applicable grace period provided under such other lease;
(f) if a default of the kind set forth in Section 6.03(a) or (b) shall occur and have been cured, and if a similar default shall occur more than once within the next 365 days, whether or not such similar defaults are cured within the applicable grace period; or
(g) if Tenant fails to deliver to Landlord any Security Deposit within the time period required.

 

then, in any of such cases, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, Landlord shall be entitled to give to Tenant a written notice of intention to end the Term or a renewal thereof at the expiration of 5 days from the date of the giving of such notice, and, in the event such notice is given, this lease and the term and estate hereby granted shall terminate upon the expiration of such 5 days with the same effect as if the last of such 5 days were the Expiration Date, but Tenant shall remain liable for damages as provided herein or pursuant to law.

 

6.04 Re-entry by Landlord. If Tenant defaults in the payment of any Rent and such default continues for 5 days, or if this lease shall terminate as in Section 6.03 provided, Landlord or Landlord’s agents and servants may immediately or at any time thereafter re-enter into or upon the Demised Premises, or any part thereof, either by summary dispossess proceedings or by any suitable action or proceeding at law, without being liable to indictment, prosecution or damages therefor, and may repossess the same, and may remove any persons therefrom, to the end that Landlord may have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises. The words “re-enter” and “re-entering” as used in this lease are not restricted to their technical legal meanings. Upon such termination or re-entry, Tenant shall pay to Landlord any Rent then due and owing (in addition to any damages payable under Section 6.05).

 

6.05 Damages. If this lease is terminated under Section 6.03, or if Landlord re-enters the Demised Premises under Section 6.04, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as damages, at the election of Landlord, either:

 

(a) a sum which, at the time of such termination, represents the then value of the excess, if any, of: (1) the aggregate of the Rent which, had this lease not terminated, would have been payable hereunder by Tenant for the period commencing on the day following the date of such termination or re-entry to and including the Expiration Date; over (2) the aggregate fair rental value of the Demised Premises for the same period (for the purposes of this clause (a) the amount of Additional Rent which would have been payable by Tenant under Sections 2.02 and 2.03 shall, for each calendar year ending after such termination or re-entry, be deemed to be an amount equal to 105% of the amount of such Additional Rent payable by Tenant for the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which such termination or re-entry shall occur in the case of the first such calendar year and the immediately prior calendar year in the case of each succeeding calendar year); or
(b) sums equal to the Rent that would have been payable by Tenant through and including the Expiration Date had this lease not terminated or had Landlord not re-entered the Demised Premises, payable upon the due dates therefor specified in this lease; provided, that if Landlord shall relet all or any part of the Demised Premises for all or any part of the period commencing on the day following the date of such termination or re-entry to and including the Expiration Date, Landlord shall credit Tenant with the net rents received by Landlord from such reletting, such net rents to be determined by first deducting from the gross rents as and when received by Landlord from such reletting the expenses incurred or paid by Landlord in terminating this lease and of re-entering the Demised Premises and of securing possession thereof, as well as the expenses of reletting, including, without limitation, altering and preparing the Demised Premises for new tenants, brokers’ commissions, and all other expenses properly chargeable against the Demised Premises and the rental therefrom in connection with such reletting, it being understood that any such reletting may be for a period equal to or shorter or longer than said period; provided, further, that: (i) in no event shall Tenant be entitled to receive any excess of such net rents over the sums payable by Tenant to Landlord under this lease; (ii) in no event shall Tenant be entitled, in any suit for the collection of damages pursuant to this Section 6.05(b), to a credit in respect of any net rents from a reletting except to the extent that such net rents are actually received by Landlord prior to the commencement of such suit; (iii) if the Demised Premises or any part thereof should be relet in combination with other space, then proper apportionment on a square foot rentable area basis shall be made of the rent received from such reletting and of the expenses of reletting; and (iv) Landlord shall have no obligation to so relet the Demised Premises and Tenant hereby waives any right Tenant may have, at law or in equity, to require Landlord to so relet the Demised Premises.

 

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Suit or suits for the recovery of any damages payable hereunder by Tenant, or any installments thereof, may be brought by Landlord from time to time at its election, and nothing contained herein shall require Landlord to postpone suit until the date when the Term or a renewal thereof would have expired but for such termination or re-entry.

 

6.06 Other Remedies. Nothing contained in this lease shall be construed as limiting or precluding the recovery by Landlord against Tenant of any sums or damages to which, in addition to the damages particularly provided above, Landlord may lawfully be entitled by reason of any default hereunder on the part of Tenant. Anything in this lease to the contrary notwithstanding, during the continuation of any default by Tenant, Tenant shall not be entitled to exercise any rights or options, or to receive any funds or proceeds being held, under or pursuant to this lease.

 

6.07 Right to Injunction. In the event of a breach or threatened breach by Tenant of any of its obligations under this lease, Landlord shall also have the right of injunction. The specified remedies to which Landlord may resort hereunder are cumulative and are not intended to be exclusive of any other remedies or means of redress to which Landlord may lawfully be entitled and Landlord may invoke any remedy allowed at law or in equity as if specific remedies were not herein provided for.

 

6.08 Certain Waivers. Tenant waives and surrenders all right and privilege that Tenant might have under or by reason of any present or future law to redeem the Demised Premises or to have a continuance of this lease after Tenant is dispossessed or ejected therefrom by process of law or under the terms of this lease or after any termination of this lease. Tenant also waives the provisions of any law relating to notice and/or delay in levy of execution in case of any eviction or dispossession for nonpayment of rent, and the provisions of any successor or other law of like import. Landlord and Tenant each waive trial by jury in any action in connection with this lease.

 

6.09 No Waiver. Failure by Landlord to declare any default immediately upon its occurrence or delay in taking any action in connection with such default shall not waive such default but Landlord shall have the right to declare any such default at any time thereafter. Any amounts paid by Tenant to Landlord may be applied by Landlord, in Landlord’s discretion, to any items then owing by Tenant to Landlord under this lease. Receipt by Landlord of a partial payment shall not be deemed to be an accord and satisfaction (notwithstanding any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment) nor shall such receipt constitute a waiver by Landlord of Tenant’s obligation to make full payment. No act or thing done by Landlord or its agents shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing and signed by Landlord and by each Superior Lessor and Superior Mortgagee whose lease or mortgage provides that any such surrender may not be accepted without its consent. Landlord’s receipt of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent at a time when Landlord has knowledge or should have knowledge of any default or violation shall not be deemed a waiver thereof.

 

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6.10 Holding Over. If Tenant holds over without the consent of Landlord after expiration or termination of this lease, Tenant shall:

 

(a) pay as a use and occupancy charge for each month of the holdover tenancy an amount equal to 200% multiplied by the greater of: (i) the fair market rental value of the Demised Premises for such month (as reasonably determined by Landlord); or (ii) the Rent which Tenant was obligated to pay for the month immediately preceding the end of the Term or a renewal thereof; and
(b) be liable to Landlord for and indemnify Landlord against: (i) any payment or rent concession which Landlord may be required to make to any tenant obtained by Landlord for all or any part of the Demised Premises (a “New Tenant”) by reason of the late delivery of space to the New Tenant as a result of Tenant’s holding over or in order to induce such New Tenant not to terminate its lease by reason of the holding over by Tenant; (ii) the loss of the benefit of the bargain if any New Tenant shall terminate its lease by reason of the holding over by Tenant; and (iii) any claim for damages by any New Tenant.

 

No holding over by Tenant after the Term or a renewal thereof shall operate to extend the Term or a renewal thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the acceptance of any use and occupancy charges paid by Tenant pursuant to this Section 6.10 shall not preclude Landlord from commencing and prosecuting a holdover or summary eviction proceeding.

 

6.11 Attorneys’ Fees. If Landlord places the enforcement of this lease or any part thereof, or the collection of any Rent due or to become due hereunder, or recovery of the possession of the Demised Premises, in the hands of an attorney, or files suit upon the same, or in the event any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar proceeding is commenced involving Tenant, Tenant shall, upon demand, pay Landlord for any attorneys’ fees and disbursements and court costs incurred by Landlord.

 

6.12 Nonliability and Indemnification.

 

(a) None of Landlord, any Superior Lessor, any Superior Mortgagee or any direct or indirect member, partner, director, officer, shareholder, principal, agent, servant or employee of Landlord, any Superior Lessor or any Superior Mortgagee (whether disclosed or undisclosed), shall be liable to Tenant for:

 

(i) any loss, injury or damage to Tenant or to any other person, or to its or their property, irrespective of the cause of such injury, damage or loss, nor shall the aforesaid parties be liable for any loss of or damage to property of Tenant or of others entrusted to employees of Landlord; provided, that, except to the extent of the release of liability and waiver of subrogation provided in Section 7.03, the foregoing shall not be deemed to relieve Landlord of any liability to the extent resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord, its agents, servants or employees in the operation or maintenance of the Demised Premises;
(ii) any loss, injury or damage described in clause (i) above caused by other tenants or persons in, upon or about the Demised Premises, or caused by operations in construction of any private, public or quasi-public work; or
(iii) even if negligent, consequential damages arising out of any loss of use of the Demised Premises or any equipment, facilities or other Tenant’s Property therein or otherwise.

 

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(b) Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, all Superior Lessors and all Superior Mortgagees and each of their respective direct and indirect members, partners, directors, officers, shareholders, principals, agents and employees (each, an “Indemnified Party”), from and against any and all claims arising from or in connection with:

 

(i) the conduct or management of the Demised Premises or of any business therein, or any work or thing done, or any condition created, in or about the Demised Premises;
(ii) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant or any person claiming through or under Tenant or any of their respective direct or indirect members, partners, shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or contractors;
(iii) any accident, injury or damage occurring in, at or upon the Demised Premises;
(iv) any default by Tenant in the performance of Tenant’s obligations under this lease; and
(v) any brokerage commission or similar compensation claimed to be due by reason of any proposed subletting or assignment by Tenant;

 

together with all costs, expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with each such claim or action or proceeding brought thereon, including, without limitation, all attorneys’ fees and disbursements; provided, that the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to the extent such claim results from the gross negligence (other than negligence to which the release of liability and waiver of subrogation provided in Section 7.03 applies) or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Party. If any action or proceeding is brought against any Indemnified Party by reason of any such claim, Tenant, upon notice from such Indemnified Party shall resist and defend such action or proceeding (by counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party).

 

ARTICLE 7

 

Insurance; Casualty; Condemnation

 

7.01 Compliance with Insurance Standards.

 

(a) Tenant shall not violate, or permit the violation of, any condition imposed by any insurance policy then issued in respect of the Demised Premises and shall not do, or permit anything to be done, or keep or permit anything to be kept in the Demised Premises, which would subject Landlord or any Superior Mortgagee to any liability or responsibility for personal injury or death or property damage, or which would increase any insurance rate in respect of the Demised Premises over the rate which would otherwise then be in effect or which would result in insurance companies of good standing refusing to insure the Demised Premises in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or which would result in the cancellation of, or the assertion of any defense by the insurer in whole or in part to claims under, any policy of insurance in respect of the Demised Premises.

 

(b) If, by reason of any failure of Tenant to comply with this lease, the premiums on Landlord’s insurance on the Demised Premises shall be higher than they otherwise would be, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord, on demand, for that part of such premiums attributable to such failure on the part of Tenant. A schedule or “make up” of rates for the Demised Premises issued by the New York Fire Insurance Rating Organization or other similar body making rates for insurance for the Demised Premises shall be conclusive evidence of the facts therein stated and of the several items and charges in the insurance rate then applicable to the Demised Premises.

 

7.02 Tenant’s Insurance. Tenant shall maintain at all times during the Term or a renewal thereof:

 

(a) general liability providing coverage of the latest version of ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, covering Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, against claims for bodily injury and property damage, with completed operation endorsement, for any occurrence in or about the Building, including any sidewalk contiguous to or abutting the Demised Premises, under which Landlord and its agent and any Superior Mortgagee whose name and address have been furnished to Tenant shall be named as additional insured, with minimum limits of liability under such policy, including products liability and completed operations, shall be a combined single limit with respect to each occurrence in an amount of not less than Five Million ($5,000,000.00), per occurrence and aggregate, it being agreed and understood that such limit of coverage may be provided by Tenant’s commercial general liability policy in conjunction with an umbrella liability or excess liability policy;
     

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(b) insurance against loss or damage by fire and such other risks and hazards (including, burglary, theft and breakage of glass within the premises) as are insurable under a Special Cause of Loss form or its equivalent, to Tenant’s property and Alterations, for the full replacement cost value thereof (including an “agreed amount” endorsement);
(c) business Interruption covering base Rent and Additional Rent for a period of at least one (1) year;
(d) worker’s compensation insurance and disability benefits insurance in statutory limits;
(e) when Alterations are in process, the insurance specified in Section 4.02(f).

 

The limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Tenant. Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and any additional insureds, at least 10 days prior to the Commencement Date, such fully paid-for policies or certificates of insurance, in form reasonably satisfactory to Landlord issued by the insurance company or its authorized agent. Tenant shall procure and pay for renewals of such insurance from time to time before the expiration thereof, and Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and any additional insureds such renewal policy or a certificate thereof at least 30 days before the expiration of any existing policy. All such policies shall be issued by companies of recognized responsibility licensed to do business in New York State and rated by Best’s Insurance Reports or any successor publication of comparable standing as A/XII or better or the then equivalent of such rating, and all such policies shall contain a provision whereby the same cannot be canceled, allowed to lapse or modified unless Landlord and any additional insureds are given at least 30 days prior written notice of such cancellation, lapse or modification. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord in connection with the collection of any insurance moneys that may be due in the event of loss and Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord such proofs of loss and other instruments which may be required to recover any such insurance moneys. Landlord may from time to time require that the amount of the insurance to be maintained by Tenant under this Section 7.02 be increased, so that the amount thereof adequately protects Landlord’s interest.

 

7.03 Subrogation Waiver. Landlord and Tenant shall each include in each of its insurance policies (insuring the Demised Premises in case of Landlord, and insuring Tenant’s Property, Fixtures and Improvements and Betterments in the case of Tenant, against loss, damage or destruction by fire or other casualty) a waiver of the insurer’s right of subrogation against the other party during the Term or a renewal thereof or, if such waiver should be unobtainable or unenforceable:

 

(a) an express agreement that such policy shall not be invalidated if the assured waives the right of recovery against any party responsible for a casualty covered by the policy before the casualty; or
(b) any other form of permission for the release of the other party.

 

Each party hereby releases the other party with respect to any claim (including a claim for negligence) which it might otherwise have against the other party for loss, damage or destruction with respect to its property occurring during the Term or a renewal thereof to the extent to which it is insured under a policy or policies containing a waiver of subrogation or permission to release liability. Nothing contained in this Section 7.03 shall be deemed to relieve either party of any duty imposed elsewhere in this lease to repair, restore or rebuild or to nullify any abatement of rents provided for elsewhere in this lease.

 

7.04 Condemnation.

 

(a) If there shall be a total taking of the Demised Premises in condemnation proceedings or by any right of eminent domain, this lease and the term and estate hereby granted shall terminate as of the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority and all Rent shall be prorated and paid as of such termination date. If there shall be a taking of any material (in Landlord’s reasonable judgment) portion of the Land or the Demised Premises, then Landlord may terminate this lease and the term and estate granted hereby by giving notice to Tenant within 60 days after the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority. If there shall be a taking of the Demised Premises of such scope (but in no event less than 20% thereof) that the untaken part of the Demised Premises would in Tenant’s reasonable judgment be uneconomic to operate, then Tenant may terminate this lease and the term and estate granted hereby by giving notice to Landlord within 60 days after the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority. If either Landlord or Tenant shall give a termination notice as aforesaid, then this lease and the term and estate granted hereby shall terminate as of the date of such notice and all Rent shall be prorated and paid as of such termination date. In the event of a taking of the Demised Premises which does not result in the termination of this lease:

 

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(i) the term and estate hereby granted with respect to the taken part of the Demised Premises shall terminate as of the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority and all Rent shall be appropriately abated for the period from such date to the Expiration Date; and
(ii) Landlord shall with reasonable diligence restore the remaining portion of the Demised Premises (exclusive of Tenant’s Property) as nearly as practicable to its condition prior to such taking.

 

(b) In the event of any taking of all or a part of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award in the condemnation proceeding, including, without limitation, any award made for the value of the estate vested by this lease in Tenant or any value attributable to the unexpired portion of the Term or a renewal thereof, and Tenant hereby assigns to Landlord any and all right, title and interest of Tenant now or hereafter arising in or to any such award or any part thereof, and Tenant shall be entitled to receive no part of such award; provided, that nothing shall preclude Tenant from intervening in any such condemnation proceeding to claim or receive from the condemning authority any compensation to which Tenant may otherwise lawfully be entitled in such case in respect of Tenant’s Property or moving expenses, provided the same do not include any value of the estate vested by this lease in Tenant or of the unexpired portion of the Term or a renewal thereof and do not reduce the amount available to Landlord or delay the payment thereof.

 

(c) If all or any part of the Demised Premises shall be taken for a limited period, Tenant shall be entitled, except as hereinafter set forth, to that portion of the award for such taking which represents compensation for the use and occupancy of the Demised Premises, for the taking of Tenant’s Property and for moving expenses, and Landlord shall be entitled to that portion which represents reimbursement for the cost of restoration of the Demised Premises. This lease shall remain unaffected by such taking and Tenant shall continue responsible for all of its obligations under this lease to the extent such obligations are not affected by such taking and shall continue to pay in full all Rent when due. If the period of temporary use or occupancy shall extend beyond the Expiration Date, that part of the award which represents compensation for the use and occupancy of the Demised Premises shall be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the Expiration Date. Any award for temporary use and occupancy for a period beyond the date to which the Rent has been paid shall be paid to, held and applied by Landlord as a trust fund for payment of the Rent thereafter becoming due.

 

(d) In the event of any taking which does not result in termination of this lease:

 

(i) Landlord, whether or not any award shall be sufficient therefor, shall proceed with reasonable diligence to repair the remaining parts of the Demised Premises (other than those parts of the Demised Premises which constitute Tenant’s Property, Fixtures and Improvements and Betterments) to substantially their former condition to the extent that the same may be feasible (subject to reasonable changes which Landlord deems desirable) and so as to constitute a complete and rentable building; and
(ii) Tenant, whether or not any award shall be sufficient therefor, shall proceed with reasonable diligence to repair the remaining parts of the Demised Premises which constitute Tenant’s Property, Fixtures and Improvements and Betterments, to substantially their former condition to the extent that the same may be feasible, subject to reasonable changes which shall be deemed Alterations.

 

7.05 Casualty.

 

(a) If the Demised Premises shall be partially or totally damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty (each, a “Casualty”), then Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall promptly repair and restore the Demised Premises, including Landlords’ Work, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments, Tenant’s Property and Fixtures with or without the collection of the insurance proceeds attributable to such Casualty.

 

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(b) If all or part of the Demised Premises shall be rendered untenantable by reason of a Casualty, the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent under Sections 2.02 and 2.03 shall be abated in the proportion that the untenantable area of the Demised Premises bears to the total area of the Demised Premises, for the period from the date of the Casualty to the earlier of:

 

(i) the date the Demised Premises is made tenantable (provided, that if the Demised Premises would have been tenantable at an earlier date but for Tenant having failed diligently to prosecute repairs or restoration, then the Demised Premises shall be deemed to have been made tenantable on such earlier date and the abatement shall cease); or
(ii) the date Tenant or any subtenant reoccupies a portion of the Demised Premises for the ordinary conduct of business (in which case the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent allocable to such reoccupied portion shall be payable by Tenant from the date of such occupancy).

 

Landlord’s determination of the date the Demised Premises is tenantable shall be controlling unless Tenant disputes same by written notice to Landlord within 10 days after such determination by Landlord and pending resolution of such dispute, Tenant shall pay Rent in accordance with Landlord’s determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if by reason of any act or omission by Tenant, any subtenant or any of their respective partners, directors, officers, servants, employees, agents or contractors, Landlord, any Superior Lessor or any Superior Mortgagee shall be unable to collect all of the insurance proceeds (including, without limitation, rent insurance proceeds) applicable to the Casualty, then, without prejudice to any other remedies which may be available to Landlord, there shall be no abatement of Rent. Nothing contained in this Section 7.05 shall relieve Tenant from any liability that may exist as a result of any Casualty.

 

(c) Intentionally Omitted.

 

(d) Landlord shall not carry any insurance on Tenant’s Property, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments or Fixtures and shall not be obligated to repair or replace the Demised Premises, Tenant’s Property, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments or Fixtures. Tenant shall look solely to its insurance for recovery of any damage to or loss of Tenant’s Property, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments or Fixtures. Tenant shall notify Landlord promptly of any Casualty in or affecting the Demised Premises.

 

(e) This Section 7.05 shall be deemed an express agreement governing any damage or destruction of the Demised Premises by fire or other casualty, and Real Property Law §227 providing for such a contingency in the absence of an express agreement, and any other law of like import now or hereafter in force, shall have no application.

 

7.06 Risk of Loss. Tenant and all those claiming by, through or under Tenant shall store their property in and shall occupy and use the Demised Premises and any improvements therein and appurtenances thereto solely at their risk and Tenant and all those claiming by, through or under Tenant hereby release Landlord and any fee owner or ground or underlying lessors of the Demised Premises, to the full extent permitted by law, from all claims, of every kind, including loss of life, bodily or personal injury, damage to merchandise, furniture, fixtures, equipment or other property, or damage to business or for business interruption, arising directly or indirectly out of or from or on account of such occupancy and use or resulting from any present or future condition or state of repair of the Demised Premises.

 

7.07 Indemnity. Tenant shall not do or permit any act or thing to be done upon the Demised Premises which may subject Landlord to any liability or responsibility for injury, damages to persons or property or to any liability by reason of any violation of law or of any legal requirement of public authority, but shall exercise such control over the Demised Premises as to fully protect Landlord against any such liability. Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless Landlord from and against (1) all claims of whatever nature against Landlord arising from any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, its subtenants, contractors, licensees, agents, servants, employees, invitees or visitors, including any claims arising from any act, omission or negligence of Landlord or Landlord and Tenant, (2) all claims against Landlord arising from any accident, injury or damage whatsoever caused to any person or to the property of any person and occurring during the Term or a renewal thereof in or about the Demised Premises, (3) all claims against Landlord arising from any accident, injury or damage to any person, entity or property, occurring outside of the Demised Premises but anywhere within or about the Real Property, where such accident, injury or damage resulted or is claimed to have resulted from an act or omission of Tenant or Tenant’s subtenants, agents, employees, invitees or visitors, including any claims arising from any act, omission or negligence of Landlord or Landlord and Tenant, (4) any breach, violation or nonperformance of any covenant, condition or agreement in this Lease set forth and contained on the part of Tenant to be fulfilled, kept, observed and performed and (5) any claim, loss or liability arising or claimed to arise from Tenant, or any of Tenant’s subtenants, contractors, licensees, agents, servants, employees, invitees or visitors causing or permitting any Hazardous Substance to be brought upon, kept or used in or about the Demised Premises or the Real Property or any seepage, escape or release of such Hazardous Substances (including, without limitation, the costs and expenses of any remediation required as a result thereof). As used herein, the term “Hazardous Substances” shall mean, collectively, (a) asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls and (b) hazardous or toxic materials, wastes and substances which are defined, determined and identified as such pursuant to any law. As used herein and in all other provisions in this Lease containing indemnities made for the benefit of Landlord, the term “Landlord” shall mean Landlord and Landlord’s managing agent and their respective parent companies and/or corporations, their respective controlled, associated, affiliated and subsidiary companies and/or corporations and their respective members, officers, partners, agents, consultants, servants, employees, sub-lessees and assigns. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall include indemnity from and against any and all liability, fines, suits, demands, costs and expenses of any kind or nature incurred in or in connection with any such claim or proceeding brought thereon, and the defense thereof. The indemnity contained in this Section 7.07 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this lease.

 

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ARTICLE 8

 

Miscellaneous Provisions

 

8.01 Notice. All notices, demands, consents, approvals, advices, waivers or other communications which may or are required to be given by either party to the other under this lease (each, “Notice”) shall be in writing and shall be delivered by:

 

(a) personal delivery;
(b) the United States Postal Service, certified or registered, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or
(c) a nationally recognized overnight courier,

 

in each case addressed to the party to be notified at the address for such party specified in the first paragraph of this lease.

 

Notices from Landlord may be given by Landlord’s managing agent, if any, or attorney. Each Notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date such Notice is actually received as evidenced by a written receipt therefor, and in the event of failure to deliver by reason of changed address of which no Notice was given or refusal to accept delivery, as of the date of such failure.

 

8.02 Intentionally Omitted.

 

8.03 Severability. If any term or provision of this lease, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this lease, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and each provision of this lease shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the extent permitted by law.

 

8.04 Certain Definitions.

 

(a) “Landlord” means only the owner, at the time in question, of the Demised Premises or of a lease of the Demised Premises, so that in the event of any transfer or transfers of title to the Demised Premises or of Landlord’s interest in a lease of the Demised Premises, the transferor shall be and hereby is relieved and freed of all obligations of Landlord under this lease accruing after such transfer, and it shall be deemed, without further agreement, that such transferee has assumed all obligations of Landlord during the period it is the holder of Landlord’s interest under this lease.

 

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(b) “Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant” or words of similar import mean that Tenant is not entitled to terminate this lease, or to claim actual or constructive eviction, partial, or total, or to receive any abatement or diminution of Rent, or to be relieved in any manner or any of its other obligations under this lease, or to be compensated for loss or injury suffered or to enforce any other right or kind of liability whatsoever against Landlord under or with respect to this lease or with respect to Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises.

 

8.05 Quiet Enjoyment. Tenant shall and may peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises, subject to the other terms of this lease and to the Superior Leases and Superior Mortgages, provided that Tenant pays the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent to be paid by Tenant and performs all of Tenant’s covenants and agreements contained in this lease.

 

8.06 Limitation of Landlord’s Personal Liability. Tenant shall look solely to Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises, for the recovery of any judgment against Landlord, and no other property or assets of Landlord or Landlord’s partners, members, officers, directors, shareholders or principals, direct or indirect, disclosed or undisclosed, shall be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedure for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies under or with respect to this lease.

 

8.07 Counterclaims. If Landlord commences any summary proceeding or action for nonpayment of Rent or to recover possession of the Demised Premises, Tenant shall not interpose any counterclaim of any nature or description in any such proceeding or action, unless Tenant’s failure to interpose such counterclaim in such proceeding or action would result in the waiver of Tenant’s right to bring such claim in a separate proceeding under applicable law.

 

8.08 Survival. All obligations and liabilities of Landlord or Tenant to the other which accrued before the expiration or other termination of this lease and all such obligations and liabilities which by their nature or under the circumstances can only be, or by the provisions of this lease may be, performed after such expiration or other termination, shall survive the expiration or other termination of this lease. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to any indemnity under this lease, and with respect to Real Estate Tax Escalations and any other amounts payable under this lease, shall survive the expiration or other termination of this lease.

 

8.09 Certain Remedies. If Tenant requests Landlord’s consent and Landlord fails or refuses to give such consent, Tenant shall not be entitled to any damages for any withholding by Landlord of its consent, it being intended that Tenant’s sole remedy shall be an action for specific performance or injunction, and that such remedy shall be available only in those cases where this lease provides that Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold its consent. No dispute relating to this lease or the relationship of Landlord and Tenant under this lease shall be resolved by arbitration unless this lease expressly provides for such dispute to be resolved by arbitration.

 

8.10 No Offer. The submission by Landlord of this lease in draft form shall be solely for Tenant’s consideration and not for acceptance and execution. Such submission shall have no binding force or effect and shall confer no rights nor impose any obligations, including brokerage obligations, on either party unless and until both Landlord and Tenant shall have executed a lease and duplicate originals thereof shall have been delivered to the respective parties.

 

8.11 Captions; Construction. The table of contents, captions, headings and titles in this lease are solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect its interpretation. This lease shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party causing this lease to be drafted. Each covenant, agreement, obligation or other provision of this lease on Tenant’s part to be performed, shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of Tenant, not dependent on any other provision of this lease.

 

8.12 Amendments. This lease may not be altered, changed or amended, except by an instrument in writing signed by the party to be charged.

 

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8.13 Broker. Each party represents to the other that such party has dealt with no broker other than None, (“Broker”) in connection with this lease, and each party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against all loss, cost, liability and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) arising out of any claim for a commission or other compensation by any broker (other than Broker) who has dealt with the indemnifying party in connection with this lease. Landlord and Tenant shall enter into a separate agreement with Broker which provides that, if this lease is executed and delivered by both Landlord and Tenant, Landlord and Tenant shall equally pay to Broker a commission to be agreed upon between Landlord, Tenant and Broker, subject to, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of such agreement.

 

8.14 Merger. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has not made and is not making, and Tenant, in executing and delivering this lease, is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements, except to the extent that the same are expressly set forth in this lease. This lease embodies the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior agreements, understanding and statements, oral or written, with respect thereto are merged in this lease.

 

Tenant has made investigation into the Demised Premises and acknowledges that the Demised Premises are fit for their intended use under this lease.

 

Landlord has not made and does not make any representations that Demised Premises are fit for their intended use under this lease. Landlord has not made and does not make any representations as to the rents, leases, expenses, operation or any other matter or thing affecting or related to the Demised Premises, except as herein specifically set forth, and Tenant hereby expressly acknowledges that no such representations have been made.

 

8.15 Successors. This lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Landlord, its successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Tenant, its successors, and to the extent that an assignment may be approved by Landlord, Tenant’s assigns.

 

8.16 Applicable Law. This lease shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.

 

8.17 No Development Rights. Tenant acknowledges that it has no rights to any development rights, air rights or comparable rights appurtenant to the Demised Premises, and consents, without further consideration, to any utilization of such rights by Landlord. Tenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instruments, which may be requested by Landlord, including instruments merging zoning lots, evidencing such acknowledgment and consent. The provisions of this Section 8.17 shall be construed as an express waiver by Tenant of any interest Tenant may have as a party in interest in the Demised Premises.

 

[Signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this lease as of the day and year first written above.

 

1870 Bath Ave. LLC
   
  /s/ Elie Fouerti
  By: Elie Fouerti, Managing Member
   
  1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc.
   
  /s/ Albert Fouerti
  By: Albert Fouerti, President

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.15

 

LEASE

 

Agreement of Lease, made as of this 2nd day of June, 2021, between 7812 5th Ave Realty LLC, whose address is 1870 Bath Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214, (“Landlord”), and Joe’s Appliances LLC, whose address is 7812 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209, (“Tenant”),

 

WITNESSETH:

 

WHEREAS, Landlord is willing to lease to Tenant and Tenant is willing to hire from Landlord on the terms hereinafter set forth, certain premises on the 1st floor and the basement in the building known as 7812 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209, (the “Building”), consisting of approximately 3,800 rentable square feet (2,000 rentable square feet on the 1st floor and 1,800 rentable square feet in basement) (the “Demised Premises”).

 

NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, for themselves, their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, hereby covenant as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1

 

Demised Premises; Term; Use

 

1.01 Demise. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant and Tenant hereby hires from Landlord, subject to the terms and conditions of this lease, the Demised Premises.

 

1.02 Term. The term of this Lease (the “Term”) shall commence on June 2, 2021, (the “Commencement Date”), and shall end, unless sooner terminated as herein provided, on June 1, 2031 (such date is called the “Expiration Date”).

 

1.03 Use. The Demised Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant solely as a store for the sale of electronics and appliances (“Permitted Use”), and for no other purpose. All use of the Demised Premises must be in compliance with rules and regulations promulgated for the Demised Premises by Landlord which may now or hereafter be in effect and of which Tenant has notice.

 

ARTICLE 2

 

Rent

 

2.01 Rent.Rent” shall consist of Fixed Rent (as hereinafter defined) and Additional Rent (as hereinafter defined).

 

2.02 Fixed Rent. Tenant covenants to pay to Landlord as a net minimum rent (“Fixed Rent”), as follows:

 

Lease Period   Rate PSF     Monthly Fixed Rent     Annual Fixed Rent  
                   
06/02/2021 – 06/01/2022   $ 20.101     $ 6,365.40     $ 76,384.80  
06/02/2022 – 06/01/2023   $ 20.704     $ 6,556.36     $ 78,676.34  
06/02/2023 – 06/01/2024   $ 21.325     $ 6,753.05     $ 81,036.63  
06/02/2024 – 06/01/2025   $ 21.965     $ 6,995.64     $ 83,467.73  
06/02/2025 – 06/01/2026   $ 22.624     $ 7,164.31     $ 85,971.77  
06/02/2026 – 06/01/2027   $ 23.303     $ 7,379.24     $ 88,550.92  
06/02/2027 – 06/01/2028   $ 24.002     $ 7,600.62     $ 91,207.45  
06/02/2028 – 06/01/2029   $ 24.722     $ 7,828.64     $ 93,943.67  
06/02/2029 – 06/01/2030   $ 25.464     $ 8,063.50     $ 96,761.98  
06/02/2030 – 06/01/2031   $ 26.228     $ 8,305.40     $ 99,664.84  

 

Tenant shall pay the Annual Fixed Rent in advance in equal monthly installments of the monthly Fixed Rent on the 1st day of each calendar month.

 

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2.03 Additional Rent. Tenant also covenants to pay to Landlord, all amounts and obligations, other than Fixed Rent, which Tenant assumes or agrees to pay under this lease, (“Additional Rent”), all of which Additional Rent shall be deemed to be rent.

 

In the event of any failure on the part of Tenant to pay any Additional Rent, Landlord shall have all the rights, powers and remedies provided for in this lease, at law, in equity or otherwise, in the case of nonpayment of Fixed Rent.

 

2.04 Manner of Payment. Tenant shall pay all Fixed Rent and Additional Rent as the same shall become due and payable under this lease by wire transfer or by check (subject to collection) drawn on a New York Clearing House Association member bank, in each case at the times provided herein without notice or demand and without setoff or counterclaim. All Rent shall be paid in lawful money of the United States to Landlord at the following address:

 

7812 5th Ave Realty LLC

1870 Bath Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11214

 

or such other place as Landlord may from time to time designate.

 

Any Additional Rent for which no due date is specified in this lease shall be due and payable on the 30th day after receipt of invoice for same from Landlord. All bills, invoices and statements rendered to Tenant with respect to this lease shall be binding and conclusive on Tenant unless, within sixty (60) days after receipt of same, Tenant notifies Landlord that it is disputing same.

 

Nothing herein shall be construed to extend the due dates of Tenant’s payments under this lease, or to waive any rights or remedies of Landlord in the event of Tenant’s late payment. Tenant’s obligations to pay Fixed Rent and Additional Rent shall survive the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease.

 

2.05 Application. If Landlord receives from Tenant any payment less than the sum of the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent due and owing pursuant to this Lease, Tenant hereby waives its right, if any, to designate the items to which such payment shall be applied and agrees that Landlord in its sole discretion may apply such payment in whole or in part to any Fixed Rent, any Additional Rent or to any combination thereof then due and payable hereunder.

 

2.06 Unconditional Obligations. THIS LEASE IS A NET LEASE AND, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE LANDLORD SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY (OPERATIONALLY OR FINANCIALLY) IN RESPECT OF THE USE OR OPERATION OF THE DEMISED PREMISES. THE TENANT’S OBLIGATION TO PAY ALL RENT AND ALL OTHER AMOUNTS DUE HEREUNDER AND TO PERFORM ALL THE TERMS HEREOF SHALL BE ABSOLUTE AND UNCONDITIONAL AND SHALL NOT BE AFFECTED OR REDUCED BY ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING ANY SETOFF, COUNTERCLAIM, RECOUPMENT, DEFENSE, OR OTHER RIGHT WHICH THE TENANT MAY HAVE AGAINST THE LANDLORD OR ANY OTHER PERSON.

 

2.07 Interest. If Tenant shall fail to pay (1) any installment of Fixed Rent or any amount of Additional Rent or (2) any other sum of money which shall become due and payable by Tenant to Landlord pursuant to the terms of this Lease or by reason of Tenant’s occupancy of the Demised Premises within ten (10) days after the date on which such installment or payment is due, Tenant shall pay (i) a late payment charge of Five Hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) Dollars and (ii) interest on the amount overdue at a rate of fifteen percent (15%) per annum (or, if less, the maximum rate permitted by applicable law), from the date on which such installment or payment is due to the date of payment thereof (but in no event shall such interest be calculated and payable for less than a full calendar month), and such late payment charge and interest shall be deemed to be Additional Rent.

 

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ARTICLE 3

 

Utility Services; Waste Removal; Real Estate Taxes and Water and Sewer Charges

 

3.01 Utility Services. Tenant shall pay all charges for gas and electric services serving the Demised Premises.

 

Landlord shall not be liable or responsible for charges for electricity at the Demised Premises, or any loss, damage or expense which Tenant may sustain or incur if either the quantity or character of electric service is changed or is no longer available or suitable for Tenant’s requirements. Tenant covenants and agrees that its use of electric current shall never exceed the capacity of the existing conductors, feeders, risers, wiring installations or other equip-ment servicing the Demised Premises. Tenant shall not alter or make any addition to the electrical equipment without the prior written consent of Landlord. If Landlord grants such consent, all additional risers and other equipment shall be provided by Landlord, and the reasonable costs and expenses thereof shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord on demand, as Additional Rent, without setoff or deduction. Tenant will not use or cause to be used equipment which will overload the existing service and installations or interfere with other tenants’ electrical service. Any change in the character or nature of electrical service to the Demised Premises which does not result from acts or omissions of Landlord, shall not impose liability on the Landlord for any loss or damage sustained by Tenant as a result thereof.

 

3.02 Waste Removal. Tenant shall pay all charges for the garbage removal and collection imposed against the Demised Premises. Landlord shall not be responsible for any cleaning, waste removal, janitorial or similar services for the Demised Premises.

 

3.03 Real Estate Taxes and Water and Sewer Charges. As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

 

“Real Estate Taxes” shall mean all real estate taxes, assessments, water charges and sewer rents, and other taxes and charges of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether general or special, ordinary or extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen, of every character, which at any time may be assessed, levied, charged, confirmed or imposed on or in respect of or be a lien upon the Demised Premises. “Real Estate Taxes” shall exclude income, franchise, inheritance or similar taxes; provided, however, that if the method of taxation or assessment shall be changed so that the whole or any part of the Real Estate Taxes theretofore payable with respect to the building instead shall be levied, charged, assessed or imposed in whole or in part on the income or rents received by Landlord from the Building or shall otherwise be imposed against Landlord in the form of a franchise tax or otherwise, then the same shall be deemed Real Estate Taxes for purposes of this Article 3.

 

Tenant shall pay to Landlord, as additional rent, an amount equal to all Real Estate Taxes, irrespective of whether such excess is due to higher tax rates, increases in assessed valuation or other cause. Such additional rent may be billed by Landlord at or about the dates on which installments of Real Estate Taxes are due and payable by Landlord, or at any time thereafter, and such additional rent shall be payable by Tenant to Landlord within ten days after being billed therefor. An ordinary tax bill shall be conclusive evidence of the amount of Real Estate Taxes for purposes of computing the amount to be paid by Tenant.

 

The Real Estate Taxes actually payable by Landlord shall be used in computing the additional rent hereunder. If the amount of Real Estate Taxes is reduced by final determination of legal proceedings, settlement or otherwise, the additional rent theretofore paid or payable hereunder shall be recomputed on the basis of such reduced amount, and Tenant shall pay to Landlord as additional rent, within thirty days after being billed therefor, any deficiency between the additional rent theretofore paid and the amount due as the result of such re-computation. If Landlord receives a refund of any Real Estate Taxes on which additional rent shall have been based, as a result of a reduction of Real Estate Taxes by final determination of legal proceedings, settlement or otherwise, the additional rent shall be recomputed based on the net refund, after deducting Landlord’s expenses, and Tenant shall receive a credit for or refund of any overpayment of additional rent.

 

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Landlord shall not be obligated to contest the levy or assessment of any Real Estate Taxes, and it shall be at Landlord’s sole discretion whether any such contest shall be undertaken. Landlord hereby reserves the exclusive right to take and prosecute all such proceedings, and if so taken, Landlord may proceed without notice to Tenant and may prosecute the proceeding, including settlement and discontinuance, in such manner as Landlord may determine in its sole discretion.

 

In no event shall the annual Fixed Rent under this lease be reduced by virtue of this Article 3.

 

3.04. Apportionment. The Additional Rent provided herein shall be apportioned as of the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease. The obligations of Tenant to pay Additional Rent as provided for herein shall survive the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease. If Tenant continues in possession of the Demised Premises after the expiration of the lease term or earlier termination of this lease, as a month to month tenant or otherwise, the provisions of this Article 3 shall continue in full force and effect for so long as Tenant remains in possession of the Demised Premises.

 

The Additional Rent provided for herein shall be collectible by Landlord in the same manner as the regular installments of fixed rent due under this lease. No delay or failure by Landlord in preparing or delivering any statement or demand for any additional rent shall constitute a waiver of, or impair Landlord’s rights to collect, such additional rent.

 

ARTICLE 4

 

Leasehold Improvements; Tenant Covenants

 

4.01 Condition of Premises. Tenant represents that it has thoroughly inspected the Demised Premises and is fully familiar with the condition thereof. The Tenant agrees to accept the Demised Premises in its “as is” condition.

 

4.02 Alterations.

 

(a) Tenant shall make no material structural additions, changes or alterations in or to the Demised Premises (“Material Alterations”) without Landlord’s prior approval, which approval may be granted or withheld in Landlord’s sole discretion. Landlord shall not need to approve an Alteration that is not a Material Alteration.

 

Material Alteration” means an Alteration that: (i) is not limited to the interior of the Demised Premises or which affects the exterior (including the appearance) of the Building; (ii) is structural or affects the strength of the Building; (iii) affects the usage or the proper functioning of any of the Building systems; (iv) has a cost of more than $100,000.00; or (v) requires a change to the Building’s certificate of occupancy.

 

(b) Tenant, in connection with any Alteration, shall comply with any and all rules and regulations as may be required by the New York City Department of Buildings, (“DOB”), and any other agency having jurisdiction thereof. Tenant shall not proceed with any Alteration unless and until Landlord approves Tenant’s plans and specifications therefor which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. If Landlord does not object to Tenant’s plans within fifteen (15) business days, then these plans are deemed to be approved by Landlord. Any review or approval by Landlord of plans and specifications with respect to any Alteration is solely for Landlord’s benefit, and without any representation or warranty to Tenant with respect to the adequacy, correctness or efficiency thereof, its compliance with Laws or otherwise.

 

(c) Tenant shall pay to Landlord upon demand Landlord’s reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, the fees of any architect or engineer employed by Landlord or any Superior Lessor or Superior Mortgagee for such purpose) for reviewing plans and specifications and inspecting Material Alterations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord agrees that Tenant shall not be responsible to reimburse Landlord for or to pay for any costs incurred by Landlord for the review of Tenant’s plans relative to the initial alteration made by Tenant at the Premises. Tenant or any of its contractors or subcontractors shall be required to post a bond or other security in connection with the performance of any alterations.

 

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(d) Upon the completion of the Alteration in accordance with the terms of this Section 4.02; Tenant shall provide landlord with:

 

(i) proof evidencing the payment in full for said Alteration; and

 

(ii) written unconditional lien waivers of mechanics’ liens and other liens on the Building from all contractors performing said Alteration; and

 

(iii) all other submissions as may be, from time to time reasonably required by Landlord.

 

(e) Tenant shall obtain (and furnish copies to Landlord of) all necessary governmental permits and certificates for the commencement and prosecution of Alterations and for final approval thereof upon completion, and shall cause Alterations to be performed in compliance therewith, and in compliance with all Laws and, with the plans and specifications approved by Landlord. Alterations shall be diligently performed in a good and workmanlike manner, using new or high-quality materials and equipment at least equal in quality and class to the then standards for the Building established by the DOB and any other agency having jurisdiction thereof. Alterations shall be performed by architects, engineers and contractors first approved by Landlord (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). The performance of any Alteration shall not be done in a manner which would violate Landlord’s union contracts affecting the Building, or create any work stoppage, picketing, labor disruption, disharmony or dispute or any interference with the business of Landlord or any tenant or occupant of the Building. Tenant shall immediately stop the performance of any Alteration if Landlord notifies Tenant that continuing such Alteration would violate Landlord’s union contracts affecting the Building, or create any work stoppage, picketing, labor disruption, disharmony or dispute or any interference with the business of Landlord or any tenant or occupant of the Building. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Landlord agrees that Tenant shall not be obligated to use union labor in the performance of its alterations or in the daily operation of its business. Tenant shall not resume the performance of such Alteration until such time as such Alteration may be performed in a manner which shall not violate such union contracts or create such work stoppage, picketing, labor disruption, disharmony or dispute or interference. Landlord hereby consents to Tenant obtaining, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, any required permits and approvals for any alterations based upon Tenant’s architect’s and engineer’s self-certification of the approved plans.

 

(f) Throughout the performance of Alterations, Tenant or its contractor(s) shall carry worker’s compensation insurance in statutory limits, Builder’s Risk Completed Value Non-Reporting Form coverage and a policy of commercial general liability providing coverage of the latest version of ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, covering Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, against claims for bodily injury and property damage, with completed operation endorsement, for any occurrence in or about the Building, under which Landlord and its agent and any Superior Mortgagee whose name and address have been furnished to Tenant shall be named as additional insured, with minimum limits of liability under such policy, including products liability and completed operations, shall be a combined single limit with respect to each occurrence in an amount of not less than Three Million ($3,000,000.00), per occurrence and aggregate, it being agreed and understood that such limit of coverage may be provided by Tenant’s commercial general liability policy in conjunction with an umbrella liability or excess liability policy; such policy is to be written by an authorized insurance company by the State of New York rated A-/XII or better by AM Best Company. Tenant shall furnish Landlord with evidence that such insurance is in effect at or before the commencement of Alterations and, on request, at reasonable intervals thereafter during the continuance of Alterations.

 

(g) Tenant shall indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all bills for labor performed or equipment, fixtures and materials furnished to or for Tenant, and from and against any and all violations, liens or claims therefor or against the Demised Premises or the Building of which it forms a part, and from and against any and all liability, claim, loss, damage or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, in connection with any work performed by or for Tenant. The Demised Premises and the Building shall at all times be free of violations and liens for labor and materials supplied or claimed to have been supplied to or on behalf of Tenant, and no financing statements or other security instruments shall be filed against the Demised Premises or the building or the contents thereof.

 

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Tenant shall not directly or indirectly create or permit to be created any mortgage, lien, security interest, pledge, conditional sale, or other encumbrance on the Demised Premises or any part thereof, any fixtures or materials therein, Tenant’s interest under this Lease, or any Rent hereunder. The foregoing shall not apply to liens for impositions not yet due, or liens of mechanics, materialmen, suppliers or vendors, incurred in the ordinary course of business for sums which are not yet due, provided that adequate provision for the payment thereof shall have been made and the following paragraph is complied with.

 

If, in connection with any work being performed by or for Tenant or any subtenant, or in connection with any materials being furnished to Tenant or any subtenant, any mechanic’s lien or other lien or charge or violation shall be filed or made against the Demised Premises or any part thereof, or if any such lien or charge or violation shall be filed or made against Landlord as owner, then Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, within forty-five (45) days after written notice to Tenant of such lien or charge or violation shall have been filed or made, shall cause the same to be canceled and discharged of record by payment thereof or filing a bond or otherwise. Tenant promptly and diligently shall defend any suit, action or proceeding which may be brought for the enforcement of such lien or charge or violation; shall satisfy and discharge any judgment entered therein within thirty (30) days after the entry of such judgment by payment thereof or filing a bond or otherwise; and on demand shall pay any and all liability, claim, loss, damage or expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, suffered or incurred by Landlord in connection therewith.

 

Nothing in this Lease shall constitute any consent or request by Landlord, express or implied, for the performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in respect of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, nor as giving Tenant any right, power or authority to contract for or permit the performance of any labor or services or the furnishing of any materials or other property in any fashion that would permit the filing or making of any lien or claim against Landlord, the Demised Premises or the Building.

 

(h) Tenant shall deliver to Landlord, within thirty (30) days after the completion of an Alteration, “as-built” drawings thereof. During the Term, Tenant shall keep records of Alterations costing in excess of $25,000.00 including plans and specifications, copies of contracts, invoices, evidence of payment and all other records customarily maintained in the real estate business relating to Alterations and the cost thereof and shall, within thirty (30) days after demand by Landlord, furnish to Landlord copies of such records.

 

(i) All Alterations to and Fixtures installed by Tenant in the Demised Premises shall be fully paid for by Tenant in cash and shall not be subject to conditional bills of sale, chattel mortgages, or other title retention agreements.

 

4.03 Landlord’s and Tenant’s Property.

 

(a) All fixtures, improvements and appurtenances attached to or built into the Demised Premises as permitted by the terms hereof, whether or not at the expense of Tenant (collectively, “Fixtures”), shall be and remain a part of the Demised Premises and shall not be removed by Tenant and Tenant has no accountability for same. All Fixtures constituting Improvements and Betterments (as hereinafter defined) shall be the property of Tenant during the Term and, upon expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, shall become the property of Landlord. All Fixtures other than Improvements and Betterments shall, upon installation, be the property of Landlord.

 

Improvements and Betterments” means: (i) all Fixtures, if any, installed at the expense of Tenant, whether installed by Tenant or by Landlord (i.e., excluding any Fixtures paid for by Landlord directly or by way of an allowance); and (ii) all carpeting in the Demised Premises.

 

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 4.03(a), all movable partitions, business and trade fixtures, machinery and equipment, and all furniture, furnishings and other articles of movable personal property owned by Tenant and located in the Demised Premises (collectively, “Tenant’s Property”) shall be and shall remain the property of Tenant and may be removed by Tenant at any time during the Term; provided, that if any of Tenant’s Property is removed, Tenant shall repair any damage to the Demised Premises or to the Building resulting from the installation and/or removal thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any equipment or other property identified in this Lease or in any leasehold improvement agreement as having been paid for with any allowance or credit granted by Landlord to Tenant shall not be considered Tenant’s Property and shall be and remain a part of the Demised Premises, shall, upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, be the property of Landlord and shall not be removed by Tenant.

 

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(c) At or before the Expiration Date, or within ten (10) business days after any earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall remove all of Tenant’s Property from the Demised Premises. Tenant shall repair any damage to the Demised Premises or the Building resulting from any installation and/or removal of Tenant’s Property. Any items of Tenant’s Property which remain in the Demised Premises after the Expiration Date, or more than ten (10) business days after an earlier termination of this Lease shall be deemed to have been abandoned, and may be retained by Landlord as Landlord’s property or disposed of by Landlord, without accountability, in such manner as Landlord shall determine, at Tenant’s expense.

 

4.04 Access and Changes to Building.

 

(a) Landlord reserves the right, at any time, to make such changes in or to the Building as Landlord may deem necessary or desirable, and Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant therefor, provided any such change does not unreasonably deprive Tenant and/or Tenant’s customers, vendors, suppliers, employees, directors, officers, agents, invitees and licensees of easy access to the Demised Premises or any loss of signage or visibility. Landlord may install and maintain concealed pipes, fans, ducts, wires and conduits within or through the walls, floors or ceilings of the Demised Premises. In exercising its rights under this Section 4.04, Landlord shall use reasonable efforts to minimize interference with Tenant’s use of the Demised Premises for the ordinary conduct of Tenant’s business. Landlord agrees that except in the event of an emergency, it will not perform any work in the Demised Premises which adversely affects Tenant’s business during its ordinary business hours. Landlord will, at its sole cost and expense, promptly repair any damages to the Demised Premises existing as of the date hereof. Tenant shall not have any easement for light, views or air, or any other easement or right in or to the use of any door or any passage or any concourse or any plaza connecting the Building with any other building or to any public conveniences, and the use of such doors, passages, concourses, plazas and conveniences may, without notice to Tenant, be regulated or discontinued at any time by Landlord.

 

(b) Except for the space within the inside surfaces of all walls, hung ceilings, floors, windows and doors bounding the Demised Premises, all of the Building, including, without limitation, the Building walls, core corridor walls and doors and any core corridor entrance, any terraces or roofs adjacent to the Demised Premises, and any space in or adjacent to the Demised Premises used for shafts, stacks, pipes, conduits, fan rooms, ducts, electric or other utilities, sinks or other Building facilities, and the use thereof, as well as access thereto through the Demised Premises, are reserved to Landlord and are not part of the Demised Premises provided same does not unreasonably interview with Tenant’s use of the Premises. Landlord reserves the right to name the Building and to change the name or address of the Building at any time and from time to time.

 

(c) Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant if at any time any windows of the Demised Premises are either temporarily darkened or obstructed by reason of any repairs, improvements, maintenance and/or cleaning in or about the Building (or permanently darkened or obstructed if required by law) or covered by any translucent material for the purpose of energy conservation, or if any part of the Building, other than the Demised Premises, is temporarily or permanently closed or inoperable.

 

(d) Landlord and persons authorized by Landlord shall have the right, outside of Tenant’s normal business hours upon reasonable prior written or telephonic notice to Tenant (except in an emergency), to enter the Demised Premises (together with any necessary materials and/or equipment), to inspect, clean or perform such work or repairs as Landlord may reasonably deem necessary or to exhibit the Demised Premises to prospective lenders or purchasers. Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant by reason of any such entry. Landlord shall not be required to make any improvements or repairs of any kind or character to the Demised Premises during the Term. Landlord shall operate, maintain and make all necessary repairs (both structural and nonstructural) to the Premises and Building (including the without limitation, the foundation, the exterior walls and any load-bearing interior walls, the roof, roof membrane, roof), the Building Systems which provide service to the Demised Premises (but not to the distribution portions of such Building Systems located within the Demised Premises), the public portions of the Building, both exterior and interior (but excluding storefront and doors of the Demised Premises). Landlord agrees to use commercially reasonable to minimize interference with any such access/work.

 

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4.05 Maintenance of Demised Premises.

 

(a) Tenant, at Tenant’s expense, shall repair and maintain the interior of the Demised Premises, HVAC serving the Demised Premises and fixtures of the Demised Premises (but not common areas), all plumbing, electrical, and heating lines, conduits, and risers serving the Demised Premises from the point where they enter the interior of the Demised Premises; shall repair and maintain all water, sewer, electric, gas, and other utility lines that service the Demised Premises from the point where they enter the interior of the Demised Premises and, upon expiration or earlier termination of the Term, Tenant shall surrender the same to Landlord in the working condition as when first occupied, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant shall keep the Demised Premises clean in a manner commensurate with the standards of first-class office buildings located in the neighborhood of the Building. Tenant’s obligation shall include, without limitation: the obligation to repair all damage caused by Tenant, its agents, employees, invitees and licensees to the equipment and other installations in the Demised Premises or anywhere in the Building.

 

(b) Tenant shall not commit or allow to be committed any waste or damage to any portion of the Demised Premises or the Building.

 

(c) Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall maintain (but not be obligated to repair) the sidewalk adjacent to the Demised Premises and keep it free from obstruction, garbage, refuse, rubbish, trash, snow and ice. However, Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall repair the sidewalk if it is damaged by Tenant’s activities or negligence.

 

4.06 Compliance with Laws. Tenant shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, orders and regulations (present, future, ordinary, extraordinary, foreseen or unforeseen) of any governmental, public or quasi-public authority and of the New York Board of Underwriters, the New York Fire Insurance Rating Organization and any other entity performing similar functions, at any time in force (collectively “Laws”), attributable to any work, installation, occupancy, use or manner of use by Tenant of the Demised Premises or any part thereof. Nothing contained in this Section 4.06 shall require Tenant to make any structural changes unless the same are necessitated by reason of Tenant’s performance of any Alterations, Tenant’s manner of use of the Demised Premises or the use by Tenant of the Demised Premises for purposes other than normal and customary ordinary for the Permitted Use. Tenant shall procure and maintain all licenses and permits required for its business. Tenant shall be permitted to contest all municipal, governmental or other regulatory violations, where permitted by law.

 

4.07 Tenant Advertising and Signage. Tenant shall have the right to use the name or likeness of the Building in any advertising (by whatever medium) without Landlord’s consent.

 

Subject to Landlord’s prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, may install identification signage on the façade of the Building (collectively, “Tenant’s Signage”). All such signage shall be subject to Tenant’s obtaining all required governmental approvals. All permitted signs shall be maintained by Tenant at its expense in a first-class and safe condition and appearance. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall remove all of its signs at Tenant’s sole cost and expense and repair any damage caused by such removal. The graphics, materials, color, design, lettering, lighting, size, illumination, specifications and exact location and size of Tenant’s Signage (collectively, the “Sign Specifications”) shall be subject to the prior written approval of Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Tenant hereby acknowledges that, notwithstanding Landlord’s approval of Tenant’s Signage, Landlord has made no representation or warranty to Tenant with respect to the probability of obtaining all necessary governmental approvals and permits for Tenant’s Signage. In the event Tenant does not receive the necessary governmental approvals and permits for Tenant’s Signage, Tenant’s and Landlord’s rights and obligations under the remaining terms of this Lease shall be unaffected. If Landlord elects to install a multi-tenant identification sign at the entrance to the Building, Tenant shall be entitled to install its name on such sign (subject to availability on a pro-rata basis based on the relative square footages leased by the tenants of the Building), at Tenant’s sole cost and expense. Where the erection of scaffolding and/or protective barriers are required for work performed by the Landlord or Landlord’s agents, Landlord shall provide signage for Tenant’s business, at Landlord’s sole cost and expense and any scaffold shall be double height and erected only for shortest period necessary to perform any work. Landlord represents that all local law work has been completed and no anticipated scaffolding is to be erected in the next 12 months. Landlord’s consent is not required for interior or window signage.

 

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4.08 Right to Perform Tenant Covenants. If Tenant fails to perform any of its obligations under this Lease beyond the expiration of any grace period or applicable notice and cure period, Landlord, any Superior Lessor or any Superior Mortgagee (each, a “Curing Party”) may perform the same at the expense of Tenant: (a) immediately and without notice in the case of emergency or in case such failure interferes with the use of space by any other tenant in the Building or with the efficient operation of the Building or may result in a violation of any Law or in a cancellation of any insurance policy maintained by Landlord; and (b) in any other case if such failure continues beyond any applicable grace period. If a Curing Party performs any of Tenant’s obligations under this Lease, Tenant shall pay to Landlord (as Additional Rent) the costs thereof, together with interest at the Interest Rate from the date incurred by the Curing Party until paid by Tenant, within fifteen (15) days after receipt by Tenant of a statement as to the amounts of such costs. If the Curing Party effects such cure by bonding any lien which Tenant is required to bond or otherwise discharge, Tenant shall obtain and substitute a bond for the Curing Party’s bond and shall reimburse the Curing Party for the cost of the Curing Party’s bond.

 

ARTICLE 5

 

Assignment and Subletting

 

5.01 Assignment; Etc. Subject to the further provisions of this Article 5, neither this lease nor the term and estate hereby granted, nor any part hereof or thereof, shall be assigned, mortgaged, pledged, encumbered or otherwise transferred voluntarily, involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, and neither the Demised Premises, nor any part thereof, shall be subleased, licensed, used or occupied by any person or entity other than Tenant or encumbered in any manner by reason of any act or omission on the part of Tenant, and no rents or other sums receivable by Tenant under any sublease of all or any part of the Demised Premises shall be assigned or otherwise encumbered, without the prior consent of Landlord, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The dissolution or direct or indirect transfer of a majority of the interest in, or control of, Tenant (however accomplished including, by way of example, the addition of new partners or members or withdrawal of existing partners or members, or transfers of interests in distributions of profits or losses of Tenant, issuance of additional stock, redemption of stock, stock voting agreement, or change in classes of stock) shall be deemed an assignment of this lease regardless of whether the transfer is made in or by one or more transactions, or whether one or more persons or entities hold the controlling interest prior to the transfer or afterwards. An agreement under which another person or entity becomes responsible for all or a portion of Tenant’s obligations under this lease shall be deemed an assignment of this lease. No assignment or other transfer of this lease and the term and estate hereby granted, and no subletting of all or any portion of the Demised Premises shall relieve Tenant of its liability under this lease or of the obligation to obtain Landlord’s prior consent to any further assignment, other transfer or subletting. Any attempt to assign this lease or sublet all or any portion of the Demised Premises in violation of this Article 5 shall be null and void.

 

5.02 Assignment and Subletting Procedures.

 

(a) If Tenant desires to assign this lease or sublet the Demised Premises, Tenant shall notify Landlord (a “Transfer Notice”) of such desire, which notice shall be accompanied by: (i) a copy of the proposed assignment or sublease and all related agreements, the effective date of which shall be at least 30 days after the giving of the Transfer Notice; (ii) a statement setting forth in reasonable detail the identity of the proposed assignee or subtenant, the nature of its business and its proposed use of the Demised Premises; (iii) current financial information with respect to the proposed assignee or subtenant, including without limitation, its most recent financial statements; and (iv) such other information as Landlord may reasonably request. Landlord’s consent to the proposed assignment or sublease shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, provided that:

 

(i) in Landlord’s judgment the proposed assignee or subtenant will use the Demised Premises in a manner that: (A) is in keeping with the then standards of the Demised Premises; and (B) is limited to the use expressly permitted under this lease;

 

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(ii) the proposed assignee or subtenant is, in Landlord’s judgment, a reputable person or entity of good character and with sufficient financial worth considering the responsibility involved;

 

(iii) the form of the proposed sublease shall be reasonably satisfactory to Landlord and shall comply with the applicable provisions of this Article 5;

 

(iv) the aggregate rent to be paid by the proposed subtenant is not less than the greater of: (A) the fair rental value of the sublet space as sublet space; or (B) 90% of the fair rental value of the sublet space if such space were being leased directly by Landlord (in each case as reasonably determined by Landlord);

 

(v) Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand for any costs incurred by Landlord in connection with said assignment or sublease, including, without limitation, the costs of making investigations as to the acceptability of the proposed assignee or subtenant, and legal costs incurred in connection with the granting of any requested consent.

 

(b) If Landlord consents to a proposed assignment or sublease and Tenant fails to execute and deliver the assignment or sublease to which Landlord consented within days after the giving of such consent, then Tenant shall again comply with this Article 5 before assigning this lease or subletting all or part of the Demised Premises.

 

5.03 General Provisions.

 

(a) If this lease is assigned, whether or not in violation of this lease, Landlord may collect rent from the assignee. If the Demised Premises or any part thereof are sublet or occupied by anybody other than Tenant, whether or not in violation of this lease, Landlord may, after default by Tenant, and expiration of Tenant’s time to cure such default, collect rent from the subtenant or occupant. In either event, Landlord may apply the net amount collected against Rent, but no such assignment, subletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of any of the provisions of Section 5.01(a), or the acceptance of the assignee, subtenant or occupant as tenant, or a release of Tenant from the performance of Tenant’s obligations under this lease.

 

(b) No assignment or transfer shall be effective until the assignee delivers to Landlord: (i) evidence that the assignee, as Tenant hereunder, has complied with the requirements of Sections 7.02 and 7.03; and (ii) an agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Landlord whereby the assignee assumes Tenant’s obligations under this lease.

 

(c) Notwithstanding any assignment or transfer, whether or not in violation of this lease, and notwithstanding the acceptance of any Rent by Landlord from an assignee, transferee, or any other party, the original named Tenant and each successor Tenant shall remain fully liable for the payment of the Rent and the performance of all of Tenant’s other obligations under this lease. The joint and several liability of Tenant and any immediate or remote successor in interest of Tenant shall not be discharged, released or impaired in any respect by any agreement made by Landlord extending the time to perform, or otherwise modifying, any of the obligations of Tenant under this lease, or by any waiver or failure of Landlord to enforce any of the obligations of Tenant under this lease.

 

(d) Each subletting by Tenant shall be subject to the following:

 

(i) No subletting shall be for a term (including any renewal or extension options contained in the sublease) ending later than one day prior to the Expiration Date.

 

(ii) No sublease shall be valid, and no subtenant shall take possession of the Demised Premises or any part thereof, until there has been delivered to Landlord, both: (A) an executed counterpart of such sublease; and (B) a certificate of insurance evidencing that: (x) Landlord is an additional insured under the insurance policies required to be maintained by occupants of the Demised Premises pursuant to Section 7.02; and (y) there is in full force and effect, the insurance otherwise required by Section 7.02.

 

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(iii) Each sublease shall provide that it is subject and subordinate to this lease, and that in the event of termination, reentry or dispossess by Landlord under this lease Landlord may, at its option, take over all of the right, title and interest of Tenant, as sublessor, under such sublease, and such subtenant shall, at Landlord’s option, attorn to Landlord pursuant to the then executory provisions of such sublease, except that Landlord shall not be liable for, subject to or bound by any item of the type that a Successor Landlord is not so liable for, subject to or bound by in the case of an attornment by Tenant to a Successor Landlord under Section 6.01(a).

 

(e) Each sublease shall provide that the subtenant may not assign its rights thereunder or further sublet the space demised under the sublease, in whole or in part, without Landlord’s consent and without complying with all of the terms and conditions of this Article 5, including, without limitation, Section 5.04, which for purposes of this Section 5.04(e) shall be deemed to be appropriately modified to take into account that the transaction in question is an assignment of the sublease or a further subletting of the space demised under the sublease, as the case may be.

 

(f) Tenant shall not publicly advertise the availability of the Demised Premises or any portion thereof as sublet space or by way of an assignment of this lease, without first obtaining Landlord’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed provided that Tenant shall in no event advertise the rental rate or any description thereof.

 

ARTICLE 6

 

Subordination; Default; Indemnity

 

6.01 Subordination.

 

(a) This lease is subject and subordinate to each mortgage (a “Superior Mortgage”) and each underlying lease (a “Superior lease”) which may now or hereafter affect all or any portion of the Demised Premises or any interest therein. The lessor under a Superior lease is called a “Superior Lessor” and the mortgagee under a Superior Mortgage is called a “Superior Mortgagee.” Tenant shall execute, acknowledge and deliver any instrument reasonably requested by Landlord, a Superior Lessor or Superior Mortgagee to evidence such subordination, but no such instrument shall be necessary to make such subordination effective. Tenant shall execute any amendment of this lease requested by a Superior Mortgagee or a Superior Lessor, provided such amendment shall not result in a material increase in Tenant’s obligations under this lease or a material reduction in the benefits available to Tenant. In the event of the enforcement by a Superior Mortgagee of the remedies provided for by law or by such Superior Mortgage, or in the event of the termination or expiration of a Superior lease, Tenant, upon request of such Superior Mortgagee, Superior Lessor or any person succeeding to the interest of such mortgagee or lessor (each, a “Successor Landlord”), shall automatically become the tenant of such Successor Landlord without change in the terms or provisions of this lease (it being understood that Tenant shall, if requested, enter into a new lease on terms materially the same as the terms of this Lease); provided that Successor Landlord shall not be:

 

(i) liable for any act, omission or default of any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord);
     
(ii) liable for the return of any moneys paid to or on deposit with any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord), except to the extent such moneys or deposits are delivered to such Successor Landlord;
     
(iii) subject to any offset, claims or defense that Tenant might have against any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord);
     
(iv) bound by any Rent which Tenant might have paid for more than the current month to any prior landlord (including, without limitation, Landlord) unless actually received by such Successor Landlord;

 

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(v) bound by any covenant to perform or complete any construction in connection with the Demised Premises or to pay any sums to Tenant in connection therewith; or
     
(vi) bound by any waiver or forbearance under, or any amendment, modification, abridgment, cancellation or surrender of, this lease made without the consent of such Successor Landlord.

 

Upon request by such Successor Landlord, Tenant shall execute and deliver an instrument or instruments, reasonably requested by such Successor Landlord, confirming the attornment provided for herein, but no such instrument shall be necessary to make such attornment effective.

 

(b) Tenant shall give each Superior Mortgagee and each Superior Lessor a copy of any notice of default served upon Landlord, provided that Tenant has been notified of the address of such mortgagee or lessor. If Landlord fails to cure any default as to which Tenant is obligated to give notice pursuant to the preceding sentence within the time provided for in this lease, then each such mortgagee or lessor shall have an additional 30 days after receipt of such notice within which to cure such default or if such default cannot be cured within that time, then such additional time as may be necessary if, within such 30 days, any such mortgagee or lessor has commenced and is diligently pursuing the remedies necessary to cure such default (including, without limitation, commencement of foreclosure proceedings or eviction proceedings, if necessary to effect such cure), in which event this lease shall not be terminated and Tenant shall not exercise any other rights or remedies under this lease or otherwise while such remedies are being so diligently pursued. Nothing herein shall be deemed to imply that Tenant has any right to terminate this lease or any other right or remedy, except as may be otherwise expressly provided for in this lease.

 

(c) Without limiting Tenant’s obligations under Section 6.01(a), Tenant covenants and agrees that if by reason of a default under any underlying lease through which Landlord derives its leasehold estate in the Demised Premises (an “Underlying lease”), the Underlying lease and the leasehold estate of the Landlord in the Demised Premises is terminated, Tenant will attorn to the then holder of the reversionary interest in the Demised Premises (the “Underlying Landlord”) and will recognize the Underlying Landlord as Tenant’s landlord under this lease, at the election of such Underlying Landlord. Tenant agrees to execute and deliver, at any time and from time to time, upon the request of the Landlord or of the Underlying Landlord any instrument which may be necessary or appropriate to evidence such attornment and Tenant hereby irrevocably appoints the Landlord or the Underlying Landlord under such Underlying lease the attorney-in-fact of Tenant to execute and deliver for and on behalf of Tenant any such instrument. Tenant further waives the provisions of any statute or rule or law now or hereafter in effect which may give or purport to give Tenant any right of election to terminate this lease or to surrender possession of the Demised Premises in the event any proceeding is brought by the Underlying Landlord to terminate the Underlying lease, and agrees that unless and until the Underlying Landlord, in connection with any such proceeding, shall elect to terminate this lease and the rights of the Tenant hereunder, this lease shall not be affected in any way whatsoever by any such proceeding.

 

6.02 Estoppel Certificate. Tenant shall, at any time and from time to time, within 10 days after request by Landlord, execute and deliver to Landlord (or to such person or entity as Landlord may designate) a statement certifying that this lease is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified and stating the modifications), certifying the Commencement Date, Expiration Date and the dates to which the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent have been paid and stating whether or not, to the best knowledge of Tenant, Landlord is in default in performance of any of its obligations under this lease, and, if so, specifying each such default of which Tenant has knowledge, it being intended that any such statement shall be deemed a representation and warranty to be relied upon by Landlord. Tenant also shall include or confirm in any such statement such other information concerning this lease as Landlord may reasonably request.

 

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6.03 Default. This lease and the term and estate hereby granted are subject to the limitation that:

 

(a) if Tenant defaults in the payment of any Rent, Fixed or Additional, and such default continues for 5 days after Landlord gives to Tenant a notice specifying such default;

 

(b) if Tenant defaults in the keeping, observance or performance of any covenant or agreement, (other than a default of the character referred to in Sections 6.03(a), (c), (d), (e), (f) or (g)) and if such default continues and is not cured within 15 days after Landlord gives to Tenant a written notice specifying the same, or, in the case of a default which for causes beyond Tenant’s reasonable control cannot with due diligence be cured within such period of 15 days, if Tenant shall not immediately upon the receipt of such notice: (i) notify Landlord of Tenant’s intention duly to institute all steps necessary to cure such default; and (ii) institute and thereafter diligently prosecute to completion all steps necessary to cure the same;

 

(c) if this lease or the estate hereby granted would, by operation of law or otherwise, devolve upon or pass to any person or entity other than Tenant, except as permitted by Article 5;

 

(d) if Tenant shall abandon the Demised Premises (and the fact that any of Tenant’s Property remains in the Demised Premises shall not be evidence that Tenant has not abandoned the Demised Premises);

 

(e) if Tenant or any Affiliate of Tenant defaults under any other lease with Landlord or any Affiliate of Landlord, which default shall continue beyond any applicable grace period provided under such other lease;

 

(f) if a default of the kind set forth in Section 6.03(a) or (b) shall occur and have been cured, and if a similar default shall occur more than once within the next 365 days, whether or not such similar defaults are cured within the applicable grace period; or

 

(g) if Tenant fails to deliver to Landlord any Security Deposit within the time period required.

 

then, in any of such cases, in addition to any other remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, Landlord shall be entitled to give to Tenant a written notice of intention to end the Term or a renewal thereof at the expiration of 5 days from the date of the giving of such notice, and, in the event such notice is given, this lease and the term and estate hereby granted shall terminate upon the expiration of such 5 days with the same effect as if the last of such 5 days were the Expiration Date, but Tenant shall remain liable for damages as provided herein or pursuant to law.

 

6.04 Re-entry by Landlord. If Tenant defaults in the payment of any Rent and such default continues for 5 days, or if this lease shall terminate as in Section 6.03 provided, Landlord or Landlord’s agents and servants may immediately or at any time thereafter re-enter into or upon the Demised Premises, or any part thereof, either by summary dispossess proceedings or by any suitable action or proceeding at law, without being liable to indictment, prosecution or damages therefor, and may repossess the same, and may remove any persons therefrom, to the end that Landlord may have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises. The words “re-enter” and “re-entering” as used in this lease are not restricted to their technical legal meanings. Upon such termination or re-entry, Tenant shall pay to Landlord any Rent then due and owing (in addition to any damages payable under Section 6.05).

 

6.05 Damages. If this lease is terminated under Section 6.03, or if Landlord re-enters the Demised Premises under Section 6.04, Tenant shall pay to Landlord as damages, at the election of Landlord, either:

 

(a) a sum which, at the time of such termination, represents the then value of the excess, if any, of: (1) the aggregate of the Rent which, had this lease not terminated, would have been payable hereunder by Tenant for the period commencing on the day following the date of such termination or re-entry to and including the Expiration Date; over (2) the aggregate fair rental value of the Demised Premises for the same period (for the purposes of this clause (a) the amount of Additional Rent which would have been payable by Tenant under Sections 2.02 and 2.03 shall, for each calendar year ending after such termination or re-entry, be deemed to be an amount equal to 105% of the amount of such Additional Rent payable by Tenant for the calendar year immediately preceding the calendar year in which such termination or re-entry shall occur in the case of the first such calendar year and the immediately prior calendar year in the case of each succeeding calendar year); or

 

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(b) sums equal to the Rent that would have been payable by Tenant through and including the Expiration Date had this lease not terminated or had Landlord not re-entered the Demised Premises, payable upon the due dates therefor specified in this lease; provided, that if Landlord shall relet all or any part of the Demised Premises for all or any part of the period commencing on the day following the date of such termination or re-entry to and including the Expiration Date, Landlord shall credit Tenant with the net rents received by Landlord from such reletting, such net rents to be determined by first deducting from the gross rents as and when received by Landlord from such reletting the expenses incurred or paid by Landlord in terminating this lease and of re-entering the Demised Premises and of securing possession thereof, as well as the expenses of reletting, including, without limitation, altering and preparing the Demised Premises for new tenants, brokers’ commissions, and all other expenses properly chargeable against the Demised Premises and the rental therefrom in connection with such reletting, it being understood that any such reletting may be for a period equal to or shorter or longer than said period; provided, further, that: (i) in no event shall Tenant be entitled to receive any excess of such net rents over the sums payable by Tenant to Landlord under this lease; (ii) in no event shall Tenant be entitled, in any suit for the collection of damages pursuant to this Section 6.05(b), to a credit in respect of any net rents from a reletting except to the extent that such net rents are actually received by Landlord prior to the commencement of such suit; (iii) if the Demised Premises or any part thereof should be relet in combination with other space, then proper apportionment on a square foot rentable area basis shall be made of the rent received from such reletting and of the expenses of reletting; and (iv) Landlord shall have no obligation to so relet the Demised Premises and Tenant hereby waives any right Tenant may have, at law or in equity, to require Landlord to so relet the Demised Premises.

 

Suit or suits for the recovery of any damages payable hereunder by Tenant, or any installments thereof, may be brought by Landlord from time to time at its election, and nothing contained herein shall require Landlord to postpone suit until the date when the Term or a renewal thereof would have expired but for such termination or re-entry.

 

6.06 Other Remedies. Nothing contained in this lease shall be construed as limiting or precluding the recovery by Landlord against Tenant of any sums or damages to which, in addition to the damages particularly provided above, Landlord may lawfully be entitled by reason of any default hereunder on the part of Tenant. Anything in this lease to the contrary notwithstanding, during the continuation of any default by Tenant, Tenant shall not be entitled to exercise any rights or options, or to receive any funds or proceeds being held, under or pursuant to this lease.

 

6.07 Right to Injunction. In the event of a breach or threatened breach by Tenant of any of its obligations under this lease, Landlord shall also have the right of injunction. The specified remedies to which Landlord may resort hereunder are cumulative and are not intended to be exclusive of any other remedies or means of redress to which Landlord may lawfully be entitled and Landlord may invoke any remedy allowed at law or in equity as if specific remedies were not herein provided for.

 

6.08 Certain Waivers. Tenant waives and surrenders all right and privilege that Tenant might have under or by reason of any present or future law to redeem the Demised Premises or to have a continuance of this lease after Tenant is dispossessed or ejected therefrom by process of law or under the terms of this lease or after any termination of this lease. Tenant also waives the provisions of any law relating to notice and/or delay in levy of execution in case of any eviction or dispossession for nonpayment of rent, and the provisions of any successor or other law of like import. Landlord and Tenant each waive trial by jury in any action in connection with this lease.

 

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6.09 No Waiver. Failure by Landlord to declare any default immediately upon its occurrence or delay in taking any action in connection with such default shall not waive such default but Landlord shall have the right to declare any such default at any time thereafter. Any amounts paid by Tenant to Landlord may be applied by Landlord, in Landlord’s discretion, to any items then owing by Tenant to Landlord under this lease. Receipt by Landlord of a partial payment shall not be deemed to be an accord and satisfaction (notwithstanding any endorsement or statement on any check or any letter accompanying any check or payment) nor shall such receipt constitute a waiver by Landlord of Tenant’s obligation to make full payment. No act or thing done by Landlord or its agents shall be deemed an acceptance of a surrender of the Demised Premises, and no agreement to accept such surrender shall be valid unless in writing and signed by Landlord and by each Superior Lessor and Superior Mortgagee whose lease or mortgage provides that any such surrender may not be accepted without its consent. Landlord’s receipt of Fixed Rent and Additional Rent at a time when Landlord has knowledge or should have knowledge of any default or violation shall not be deemed a waiver thereof.

 

6.10 Holding Over. If Tenant holds over without the consent of Landlord after expiration or termination of this lease, Tenant shall:

 

(a) pay as a use and occupancy charge for each month of the holdover tenancy an amount equal to 200% multiplied by the greater of: (i) the fair market rental value of the Demised Premises for such month (as reasonably determined by Landlord); or (ii) the Rent which Tenant was obligated to pay for the month immediately preceding the end of the Term or a renewal thereof; and

 

(b) be liable to Landlord for and indemnify Landlord against: (i) any payment or rent concession which Landlord may be required to make to any tenant obtained by Landlord for all or any part of the Demised Premises (a “New Tenant”) by reason of the late delivery of space to the New Tenant as a result of Tenant’s holding over or in order to induce such New Tenant not to terminate its lease by reason of the holding over by Tenant; (ii) the loss of the benefit of the bargain if any New Tenant shall terminate its lease by reason of the holding over by Tenant; and (iii) any claim for damages by any New Tenant.

 

No holding over by Tenant after the Term or a renewal thereof shall operate to extend the Term or a renewal thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the acceptance of any use and occupancy charges paid by Tenant pursuant to this Section 6.10 shall not preclude Landlord from commencing and prosecuting a holdover or summary eviction proceeding.

 

6.11 Attorneys’ Fees. If Landlord places the enforcement of this lease or any part thereof, or the collection of any Rent due or to become due hereunder, or recovery of the possession of the Demised Premises, in the hands of an attorney, or files suit upon the same, or in the event any bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar proceeding is commenced involving Tenant, Tenant shall, upon demand, pay Landlord for any attorneys’ fees and disbursements and court costs incurred by Landlord.

 

6.12 Nonliability and Indemnification.

 

(a) None of Landlord, any Superior Lessor, any Superior Mortgagee or any direct or indirect member, partner, director, officer, shareholder, principal, agent, servant or employee of Landlord, any Superior Lessor or any Superior Mortgagee (whether disclosed or undisclosed), shall be liable to Tenant for:

 

(i) any loss, injury or damage to Tenant or to any other person, or to its or their property, irrespective of the cause of such injury, damage or loss, nor shall the aforesaid parties be liable for any loss of or damage to property of Tenant or of others entrusted to employees of Landlord; provided, that, except to the extent of the release of liability and waiver of subrogation provided in Section 7.03, the foregoing shall not be deemed to relieve Landlord of any liability to the extent resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Landlord, its agents, servants or employees in the operation or maintenance of the Demised Premises;

 

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(ii) any loss, injury or damage described in clause (i) above caused by other tenants or persons in, upon or about the Demised Premises, or caused by operations in construction of any private, public or quasi-public work; or
     
(iii) even if negligent, consequential damages arising out of any loss of use of the Demised Premises or any equipment, facilities or other Tenant’s Property therein or otherwise.

 

(b) Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Landlord, all Superior Lessors and all Superior Mortgagees and each of their respective direct and indirect members, partners, directors, officers, shareholders, principals, agents and employees (each, an “Indemnified Party”), from and against any and all claims arising from or in connection with:

 

(i) the conduct or management of the Demised Premises or of any business therein, or any work or thing done, or any condition created, in or about the Demised Premises;

 

(ii) any act, omission or negligence of Tenant or any person claiming through or under Tenant or any of their respective direct or indirect members, partners, shareholders, directors, officers, agents, employees or contractors;

 

(iii) any accident, injury or damage occurring in, at or upon the Demised Premises;

 

(iv) any default by Tenant in the performance of Tenant’s obligations under this lease; and

 

(v) any brokerage commission or similar compensation claimed to be due by reason of any proposed subletting or assignment by Tenant;

 

together with all costs, expenses and liabilities incurred in connection with each such claim or action or proceeding brought thereon, including, without limitation, all attorneys’ fees and disbursements; provided, that the foregoing indemnity shall not apply to the extent such claim results from the gross negligence (other than negligence to which the release of liability and waiver of subrogation provided in Section 7.03 applies) or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Party. If any action or proceeding is brought against any Indemnified Party by reason of any such claim, Tenant, upon notice from such Indemnified Party shall resist and defend such action or proceeding (by counsel reasonably satisfactory to such Indemnified Party).

 

ARTICLE 7

 

Insurance; Casualty; Condemnation

 

7.01 Compliance with Insurance Standards.

 

(a) Tenant shall not violate, or permit the violation of, any condition imposed by any insurance policy then issued in respect of the Demised Premises and shall not do, or permit anything to be done, or keep or permit anything to be kept in the Demised Premises, which would subject Landlord or any Superior Mortgagee to any liability or responsibility for personal injury or death or property damage, or which would increase any insurance rate in respect of the Demised Premises over the rate which would otherwise then be in effect or which would result in insurance companies of good standing refusing to insure the Demised Premises in amounts reasonably satisfactory to Landlord, or which would result in the cancellation of, or the assertion of any defense by the insurer in whole or in part to claims under, any policy of insurance in respect of the Demised Premises.

 

(b) If, by reason of any failure of Tenant to comply with this lease, the premiums on Landlord’s insurance on the Demised Premises shall be higher than they otherwise would be, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord, on demand, for that part of such premiums attributable to such failure on the part of Tenant. A schedule or “make up” of rates for the Demised Premises issued by the New York Fire Insurance Rating Organization or other similar body making rates for insurance for the Demised Premises shall be conclusive evidence of the facts therein stated and of the several items and charges in the insurance rate then applicable to the Demised Premises.

 

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7.02 Tenant’s Insurance. Tenant shall maintain at all times during the Term or a renewal thereof:

 

(a) general liability providing coverage of the latest version of ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, covering Tenant’s indemnity obligations under this Lease, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, against claims for bodily injury and property damage, with completed operation endorsement, for any occurrence in or about the Building, including any sidewalk contiguous to or abutting the Demised Premises, under which Landlord and its agent and any Superior Mortgagee whose name and address have been furnished to Tenant shall be named as additional insured, with minimum limits of liability under such policy, including products liability and completed operations, shall be a combined single limit with respect to each occurrence in an amount of not less than Five Million ($5,000,000.00), per occurrence and aggregate, it being agreed and understood that such limit of coverage may be provided by Tenant’s commercial general liability policy in conjunction with an umbrella liability or excess liability policy;

 

(b) insurance against loss or damage by fire and such other risks and hazards (including, burglary, theft and breakage of glass within the premises) as are insurable under a Special Cause of Loss form or its equivalent, to Tenant’s property and Alterations, for the full replacement cost value thereof (including an “agreed amount” endorsement);

 

(c) business Interruption covering base Rent and Additional Rent for a period of at least one (1) year;

 

(d) worker’s compensation insurance and disability benefits insurance in statutory limits;

 

(e) when Alterations are in process, the insurance specified in Section 4.02(f).

 

The limits of such insurance shall not limit the liability of Tenant. Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and any additional insureds, at least 10 days prior to the Commencement Date, such fully paid-for policies or certificates of insurance, in form reasonably satisfactory to Landlord issued by the insurance company or its authorized agent. Tenant shall procure and pay for renewals of such insurance from time to time before the expiration thereof, and Tenant shall deliver to Landlord and any additional insureds such renewal policy or a certificate thereof at least 30 days before the expiration of any existing policy. All such policies shall be issued by companies of recognized responsibility licensed to do business in New York State and rated by Best’s Insurance Reports or any successor publication of comparable standing as A/XII or better or the then equivalent of such rating, and all such policies shall contain a provision whereby the same cannot be canceled, allowed to lapse or modified unless Landlord and any additional insureds are given at least 30 days prior written notice of such cancellation, lapse or modification. Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord in connection with the collection of any insurance moneys that may be due in the event of loss and Tenant shall execute and deliver to Landlord such proofs of loss and other instruments which may be required to recover any such insurance moneys. Landlord may from time to time require that the amount of the insurance to be maintained by Tenant under this Section 7.02 be increased, so that the amount thereof adequately protects Landlord’s interest.

 

7.03 Subrogation Waiver. Landlord and Tenant shall each include in each of its insurance policies (insuring the Demised Premises in case of Landlord, and insuring Tenant’s Property, Fixtures and Improvements and Betterments in the case of Tenant, against loss, damage or destruction by fire or other casualty) a waiver of the insurer’s right of subrogation against the other party during the Term or a renewal thereof or, if such waiver should be unobtainable or unenforceable:

 

(a) an express agreement that such policy shall not be invalidated if the assured waives the right of recovery against any party responsible for a casualty covered by the policy before the casualty; or

 

(b) any other form of permission for the release of the other party.

 

Each party hereby releases the other party with respect to any claim (including a claim for negligence) which it might otherwise have against the other party for loss, damage or destruction with respect to its property occurring during the Term or a renewal thereof to the extent to which it is insured under a policy or policies containing a waiver of subrogation or permission to release liability. Nothing contained in this Section 7.03 shall be deemed to relieve either party of any duty imposed elsewhere in this lease to repair, restore or rebuild or to nullify any abatement of rents provided for elsewhere in this lease.

 

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7.04 Condemnation.

 

(a) If there shall be a total taking of the Demised Premises in condemnation proceedings or by any right of eminent domain, this lease and the term and estate hereby granted shall terminate as of the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority and all Rent shall be prorated and paid as of such termination date. If there shall be a taking of any material (in Landlord’s reasonable judgment) portion of the Land or the Demised Premises, then Landlord may terminate this lease and the term and estate granted hereby by giving notice to Tenant within 60 days after the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority. If there shall be a taking of the Demised Premises of such scope (but in no event less than 20% thereof) that the untaken part of the Demised Premises would in Tenant’s reasonable judgment be uneconomic to operate, then Tenant may terminate this lease and the term and estate granted hereby by giving notice to Landlord within 60 days after the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority. If either Landlord or Tenant shall give a termination notice as aforesaid, then this lease and the term and estate granted hereby shall terminate as of the date of such notice and all Rent shall be prorated and paid as of such termination date. In the event of a taking of the Demised Premises which does not result in the termination of this lease:

 

(i) the term and estate hereby granted with respect to the taken part of the Demised Premises shall terminate as of the date of taking of possession by the condemning authority and all Rent shall be appropriately abated for the period from such date to the Expiration Date; and
     
(ii) Landlord shall with reasonable diligence restore the remaining portion of the Demised Premises (exclusive of Tenant’s Property) as nearly as practicable to its condition prior to such taking.

 

(b) In the event of any taking of all or a part of the Demised Premises, Landlord shall be entitled to receive the entire award in the condemnation proceeding, including, without limitation, any award made for the value of the estate vested by this lease in Tenant or any value attributable to the unexpired portion of the Term or a renewal thereof, and Tenant hereby assigns to Landlord any and all right, title and interest of Tenant now or hereafter arising in or to any such award or any part thereof, and Tenant shall be entitled to receive no part of such award; provided, that nothing shall preclude Tenant from intervening in any such condemnation proceeding to claim or receive from the condemning authority any compensation to which Tenant may otherwise lawfully be entitled in such case in respect of Tenant’s Property or moving expenses, provided the same do not include any value of the estate vested by this lease in Tenant or of the unexpired portion of the Term or a renewal thereof and do not reduce the amount available to Landlord or delay the payment thereof.

 

(c) If all or any part of the Demised Premises shall be taken for a limited period, Tenant shall be entitled, except as hereinafter set forth, to that portion of the award for such taking which represents compensation for the use and occupancy of the Demised Premises, for the taking of Tenant’s Property and for moving expenses, and Landlord shall be entitled to that portion which represents reimbursement for the cost of restoration of the Demised Premises. This lease shall remain unaffected by such taking and Tenant shall continue responsible for all of its obligations under this lease to the extent such obligations are not affected by such taking and shall continue to pay in full all Rent when due. If the period of temporary use or occupancy shall extend beyond the Expiration Date, that part of the award which represents compensation for the use and occupancy of the Demised Premises shall be apportioned between Landlord and Tenant as of the Expiration Date. Any award for temporary use and occupancy for a period beyond the date to which the Rent has been paid shall be paid to, held and applied by Landlord as a trust fund for payment of the Rent thereafter becoming due.

 

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(d) In the event of any taking which does not result in termination of this lease:

 

(i) Landlord, whether or not any award shall be sufficient therefor, shall proceed with reasonable diligence to repair the remaining parts of the Demised Premises (other than those parts of the Demised Premises which constitute Tenant’s Property, Fixtures and Improvements and Betterments) to substantially their former condition to the extent that the same may be feasible (subject to reasonable changes which Landlord deems desirable) and so as to constitute a complete and rentable building; and
     
(ii) Tenant, whether or not any award shall be sufficient therefor, shall proceed with reasonable diligence to repair the remaining parts of the Demised Premises which constitute Tenant’s Property, Fixtures and Improvements and Betterments, to substantially their former condition to the extent that the same may be feasible, subject to reasonable changes which shall be deemed Alterations.

 

7.05 Casualty.

 

(a) If the Demised Premises shall be partially or totally damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty (each, a “Casualty”), then Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall promptly repair and restore the Demised Premises, including Landlords’ Work, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments, Tenant’s Property and Fixtures with or without the collection of the insurance proceeds attributable to such Casualty.

 

(b) If all or part of the Demised Premises shall be rendered untenantable by reason of a Casualty, the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent under Sections 2.02 and 2.03 shall be abated in the proportion that the untenantable area of the Demised Premises bears to the total area of the Demised Premises, for the period from the date of the Casualty to the earlier of:

 

(i) the date the Demised Premises is made tenantable (provided, that if the Demised Premises would have been tenantable at an earlier date but for Tenant having failed diligently to prosecute repairs or restoration, then the Demised Premises shall be deemed to have been made tenantable on such earlier date and the abatement shall cease); or
     
(ii) the date Tenant or any subtenant reoccupies a portion of the Demised Premises for the ordinary conduct of business (in which case the Fixed Rent and the Additional Rent allocable to such reoccupied portion shall be payable by Tenant from the date of such occupancy).

 

Landlord’s determination of the date the Demised Premises is tenantable shall be controlling unless Tenant disputes same by written notice to Landlord within 10 days after such determination by Landlord and pending resolution of such dispute, Tenant shall pay Rent in accordance with Landlord’s determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if by reason of any act or omission by Tenant, any subtenant or any of their respective partners, directors, officers, servants, employees, agents or contractors, Landlord, any Superior Lessor or any Superior Mortgagee shall be unable to collect all of the insurance proceeds (including, without limitation, rent insurance proceeds) applicable to the Casualty, then, without prejudice to any other remedies which may be available to Landlord, there shall be no abatement of Rent. Nothing contained in this Section 7.05 shall relieve Tenant from any liability that may exist as a result of any Casualty.

 

(c) Landlord shall not carry any insurance on Tenant’s Property, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments or Fixtures and shall not be obligated to repair or replace the Demised Premises, Tenant’s Property, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments or Fixtures. Tenant shall look solely to its insurance for recovery of any damage to or loss of Tenant’s Property, Tenant’s Improvements and Betterments or Fixtures. Tenant shall notify Landlord promptly of any Casualty in or affecting the Demised Premises.

 

(d) This Section 7.05 shall be deemed an express agreement governing any damage or destruction of the Demised Premises by fire or other casualty, and Real Property Law §227 providing for such a contingency in the absence of an express agreement, and any other law of like import now or hereafter in force, shall have no application.

 

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7.06 Risk of Loss. Tenant and all those claiming by, through or under Tenant shall store their property in and shall occupy and use the Demised Premises and any improvements therein and appurtenances thereto solely at their risk and Tenant and all those claiming by, through or under Tenant hereby release Landlord and any fee owner or ground or underlying lessors of the Demised Premises, to the full extent permitted by law, from all claims, of every kind, including loss of life, bodily or personal injury, damage to merchandise, furniture, fixtures, equipment or other property, or damage to business or for business interruption, arising directly or indirectly out of or from or on account of such occupancy and use or resulting from any present or future condition or state of repair of the Demised Premises.

 

7.07 Indemnity. Tenant shall not do or permit any act or thing to be done upon the Demised Premises which may subject Landlord to any liability or responsibility for injury, damages to persons or property or to any liability by reason of any violation of law or of any legal requirement of public authority, but shall exercise such control over the Demised Premises as to fully protect Landlord against any such liability. Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless Landlord from and against (1) all claims of whatever nature against Landlord arising from any act, omission or negligence of Tenant, its subtenants, contractors, licensees, agents, servants, employees, invitees or visitors, including any claims arising from any act, omission or negligence of Landlord or Landlord and Tenant, (2) all claims against Landlord arising from any accident, injury or damage whatsoever caused to any person or to the property of any person and occurring during the Term or a renewal thereof in or about the Demised Premises, (3) all claims against Landlord arising from any accident, injury or damage to any person, entity or property, occurring outside of the Demised Premises but anywhere within or about the Real Property, where such accident, injury or damage resulted or is claimed to have resulted from an act or omission of Tenant or Tenant’s subtenants, agents, employees, invitees or visitors, including any claims arising from any act, omission or negligence of Landlord or Landlord and Tenant, (4) any breach, violation or nonperformance of any covenant, condition or agreement in this Lease set forth and contained on the part of Tenant to be fulfilled, kept, observed and performed and (5) any claim, loss or liability arising or claimed to arise from Tenant, or any of Tenant’s subtenants, contractors, licensees, agents, servants, employees, invitees or visitors causing or permitting any Hazardous Substance to be brought upon, kept or used in or about the Demised Premises or the Real Property or any seepage, escape or release of such Hazardous Substances (including, without limitation, the costs and expenses of any remediation required as a result thereof). As used herein, the term “Hazardous Substances” shall mean, collectively, (a) asbestos and polychlorinated biphenyls and (b) hazardous or toxic materials, wastes and substances which are defined, determined and identified as such pursuant to any law. As used herein and in all other provisions in this Lease containing indemnities made for the benefit of Landlord, the term “Landlord” shall mean Landlord and Landlord’s managing agent and their respective parent companies and/or corporations, their respective controlled, associated, affiliated and subsidiary companies and/or corporations and their respective members, officers, partners, agents, consultants, servants, employees, sub-lessees and assigns. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement shall include indemnity from and against any and all liability, fines, suits, demands, costs and expenses of any kind or nature incurred in or in connection with any such claim or proceeding brought thereon, and the defense thereof. The indemnity contained in this Section 7.07 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this lease.

 

ARTICLE 8

 

Miscellaneous Provisions

 

8.01 Notice. All notices, demands, consents, approvals, advices, waivers or other communications which may or are required to be given by either party to the other under this lease (each, “Notice”) shall be in writing and shall be delivered by:

 

(a) personal delivery;

 

(b) the United States Postal Service, certified or registered, postage prepaid, return receipt requested; or

 

(c) a nationally recognized overnight courier,

 

in each case addressed to the party to be notified at the address for such party specified in the first paragraph of this lease.

 

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Notices from Landlord may be given by Landlord’s managing agent, if any, or attorney. Each Notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date such Notice is actually received as evidenced by a written receipt therefor, and in the event of failure to deliver by reason of changed address of which no Notice was given or refusal to accept delivery, as of the date of such failure.

 

8.02 Severability. If any term or provision of this lease, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this lease, or the application of such provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected, and each provision of this lease shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the extent permitted by law.

 

8.03 Certain Definitions.

 

(a) “Landlord” means only the owner, at the time in question, of the Demised Premises or of a lease of the Demised Premises, so that in the event of any transfer or transfers of title to the Demised Premises or of Landlord’s interest in a lease of the Demised Premises, the transferor shall be and hereby is relieved and freed of all obligations of Landlord under this lease accruing after such transfer, and it shall be deemed, without further agreement, that such transferee has assumed all obligations of Landlord during the period it is the holder of Landlord’s interest under this lease.

 

(b) “Landlord shall have no liability to Tenant” or words of similar import mean that Tenant is not entitled to terminate this lease, or to claim actual or constructive eviction, partial, or total, or to receive any abatement or diminution of Rent, or to be relieved in any manner or any of its other obligations under this lease, or to be compensated for loss or injury suffered or to enforce any other right or kind of liability whatsoever against Landlord under or with respect to this lease or with respect to Tenant’s use or occupancy of the Demised Premises.

 

8.04 Quiet Enjoyment. Tenant shall and may peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Demised Premises, subject to the other terms of this lease and to the Superior Leases and Superior Mortgages, provided that Tenant pays the Fixed Rent and Additional Rent to be paid by Tenant and performs all of Tenant’s covenants and agreements contained in this lease.

 

8.05 Limitation of Landlord’s Personal Liability. Tenant shall look solely to Landlord’s interest in the Demised Premises, for the recovery of any judgment against Landlord, and no other property or assets of Landlord or Landlord’s partners, members, officers, directors, shareholders or principals, direct or indirect, disclosed or undisclosed, shall be subject to levy, execution or other enforcement procedure for the satisfaction of Tenant’s remedies under or with respect to this lease.

 

8.06 Counterclaims. If Landlord commences any summary proceeding or action for nonpayment of Rent or to recover possession of the Demised Premises, Tenant shall not interpose any counterclaim of any nature or description in any such proceeding or action, unless Tenant’s failure to interpose such counterclaim in such proceeding or action would result in the waiver of Tenant’s right to bring such claim in a separate proceeding under applicable law.

 

8.07 Survival. All obligations and liabilities of Landlord or Tenant to the other which accrued before the expiration or other termination of this lease and all such obligations and liabilities which by their nature or under the circumstances can only be, or by the provisions of this lease may be, performed after such expiration or other termination, shall survive the expiration or other termination of this lease. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to any indemnity under this lease, and with respect to Real Estate Tax Escalations and any other amounts payable under this lease, shall survive the expiration or other termination of this lease.

 

8.08 Certain Remedies. If Tenant requests Landlord’s consent and Landlord fails or refuses to give such consent, Tenant shall not be entitled to any damages for any withholding by Landlord of its consent, it being intended that Tenant’s sole remedy shall be an action for specific performance or injunction, and that such remedy shall be available only in those cases where this lease provides that Landlord shall not unreasonably withhold its consent. No dispute relating to this lease or the relationship of Landlord and Tenant under this lease shall be resolved by arbitration unless this lease expressly provides for such dispute to be resolved by arbitration.

 

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8.09 No Offer. The submission by Landlord of this lease in draft form shall be solely for Tenant’s consideration and not for acceptance and execution. Such submission shall have no binding force or effect and shall confer no rights nor impose any obligations, including brokerage obligations, on either party unless and until both Landlord and Tenant shall have executed a lease and duplicate originals thereof shall have been delivered to the respective parties.

 

8.10 Captions; Construction. The table of contents, captions, headings and titles in this lease are solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect its interpretation. This lease shall be construed without regard to any presumption or other rule requiring construction against the party causing this lease to be drafted. Each covenant, agreement, obligation or other provision of this lease on Tenant’s part to be performed, shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of Tenant, not dependent on any other provision of this lease.

 

8.11 Amendments. This lease may not be altered, changed or amended, except by an instrument in writing signed by the party to be charged.

 

8.12 Broker. Each party represents to the other that such party has dealt with no broker other than None, (“Broker”) in connection with this lease, and each party shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against all loss, cost, liability and expense (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements) arising out of any claim for a commission or other compensation by any broker (other than Broker) who has dealt with the indemnifying party in connection with this lease. Landlord and Tenant shall enter into a separate agreement with Broker which provides that, if this lease is executed and delivered by both Landlord and Tenant, Landlord and Tenant shall equally pay to Broker a commission to be agreed upon between Landlord, Tenant and Broker, subject to, and in accordance with, the terms and conditions of such agreement.

 

8.13 Merger. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has not made and is not making, and Tenant, in executing and delivering this lease, is not relying upon, any warranties, representations, promises or statements, except to the extent that the same are expressly set forth in this lease. This lease embodies the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior agreements, understanding and statements, oral or written, with respect thereto are merged in this lease.

 

Tenant has made investigation into the Demised Premises and acknowledges that the Demised Premises are fit for their intended use under this lease.

 

Landlord has not made and does not make any representations that Demised Premises are fit for their intended use under this lease. Landlord has not made and does not make any representations as to the rents, leases, expenses, operation or any other matter or thing affecting or related to the Demised Premises, except as herein specifically set forth, and Tenant hereby expressly acknowledges that no such representations have been made.

 

8.14 Successors. This lease shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Landlord, its successors and assigns, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Tenant, its successors, and to the extent that an assignment may be approved by Landlord, Tenant’s assigns.

 

8.15 Applicable Law. This lease shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.

 

8.16 No Development Rights. Tenant acknowledges that it has no rights to any development rights, air rights or comparable rights appurtenant to the Demised Premises, and consents, without further consideration, to any utilization of such rights by Landlord. Tenant shall promptly execute and deliver any instruments, which may be requested by Landlord, including instruments merging zoning lots, evidencing such acknowledgment and consent. The provisions of this Section 8.16 shall be construed as an express waiver by Tenant of any interest Tenant may have as a party in interest in the Demised Premises.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this lease as of the day and year first written above.

 

7812 5th Ave Realty LLC
   
  /s/ Elie Fouerti
  By: Elie Fouerti, Managing Member
 
  Joe’s Appliances LLC
   
  /s/ Albert Fouerti
  By: Albert Fouerti, President

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.16

 

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AGREEMENT

 

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated May 18, 2021, by and between 1847 Goedeker Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the undersigned (the “Director”).

 

RECITALS

 

A. On October 20, 2020, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement, which was amended on December 8, 2020 and April 6, 2021, to acquire 1 Stop Electronics Center, Inc., Gold Coast Appliances Inc., Superior Deals Inc., Joe’s Appliances LLC and YF Logistics LLC (as amended, the “Purchase Agreement”).

 

B. The Company desires to appoint the Director to serve on the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), which may include membership on one or more committees of the Board, and the Director desires to accept such appointment to serve on the Board, effective automatically upon the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (the “Closing”).

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the adequacy and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Company and the Director hereby agree as follows:

 

1. Duties. From and after the Closing, the Company requires that the Director be available to perform the duties of an independent director customarily related to this function as may be determined and assigned by the Board and as may be required by the Company’s constituent instruments, including its certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as amended, and its corporate governance and board committee charters, each as amended or modified from time to time, and by applicable law, including the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. The Director agrees to devote as much time as is necessary to perform completely the duties as a Director of the Company, including duties as a member of one or more committees of the Board to which the Director may hereafter be appointed. The Director will perform such duties described herein in accordance with the general fiduciary duty of directors.

 

2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the date of the Closing, which shall be the date of the Director’s appointment by the Board, and shall continue until the Director’s removal or resignation. In addition to a termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8, the Company shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the Director at any time without liability prior to the Closing.

 

3. Compensation. Following the Closing and the commencement of the term of this Agreement, for all services to be rendered by the Director in any capacity hereunder, the Company agrees to compensate the Director a fee of $35,000 per year in cash (the “Annual Fee”), which Annual Fee shall be paid to the Director monthly commencing in the first month following the Closing. The Director shall be responsible for his or her own individual income tax payment on the Annual Fee in jurisdictions where the Director resides.

 

 

 

 

4. Independence. The Director acknowledges that his appointment hereunder is contingent upon the Board’s determination that he is “independent” with respect to the Company, in accordance with the listing requirements of the Nasdaq and NYSE stock exchanges, and that his appointment may be terminated by the Company in the event that the Director does not maintain such independence standard.

 

5. Expenses. The Company shall reimburse the Director for pre-approved reasonable business related expenses incurred in good faith in connection with the performance of the Director’s duties for the Company. Such reimbursement shall be made by the Company upon submission by the Director of a signed statement itemizing the expenses incurred, which shall be accompanied by sufficient documentation to support the expenditures.

 

6. Other Agreements.

 

(a) Confidential Information and Insider Trading. The Company and the Director each acknowledge that, in order for the intentions and purposes of this Agreement to be accomplished, the Director shall necessarily be obtaining access to certain confidential information concerning the Company and its affairs, including, but not limited to, business methods, information systems, financial data and strategic plans which are unique assets of the Company (as further defined below, the “Confidential Information”) and that the communication of such Confidential Information to third parties could irreparably injure the Company and its business. Accordingly, the Director agrees that, during his association with the Company and thereafter, he will treat and safeguard as confidential and secret all Confidential Information received by him at any time and that, without the prior written consent of the Company, he will not disclose or reveal any of the Confidential Information to any third party whatsoever or use the same in any manner except in connection with the business of the Company and in any event in no way harmful to or competitive with the Company or its business. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” includes any information not generally known to the public or recognized as confidential according to standard industry practice, any trade secrets, know-how, development, manufacturing, marketing and distribution plans and information, inventions, formulas, methods or processes, whether or not patented or patentable, pricing policies and records of the Company (and such other information normally understood to be confidential or otherwise designated as such in writing by the Company), all of which the Director expressly acknowledges and agrees shall be confidential and proprietary information belonging to the Company. Upon termination of his association with the Company, the Director shall return to the Company all documents and papers relating to the Company, including any Confidential Information, together with any copies thereof, or certify that he or she has destroyed all such documents and papers. Furthermore, the Director recognizes that the Company has received and in the future will receive confidential or proprietary information from third parties subject to a duty on the Company’s part to maintain the confidentiality of such information and, in some cases, to use it only for certain limited purposes. The Director agrees that the Director owes the Company and such third parties, both during the term of the Director’s association with the Company and thereafter, a duty to hold all such confidential or proprietary information in the strictest confidence and not to, except as is consistent with the Company’s agreement with the third party, disclose it to any person or entity or use it for the benefit of anyone other than the Company or such third party, unless expressly authorized to act otherwise by an officer of the Company. In addition, the Director acknowledges and agrees that the Director may have access to “material non-public information” for purposes of the federal securities laws and that the Director will abide by all securities laws relating to the handling of and acting upon such information.

 

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(b) Disparaging Statements. At all times during and after the period in which the Director is a member of the Board and at all times thereafter, the Director shall not either verbally, in writing, electronically or otherwise: (i) make any derogatory or disparaging statements about the Company, any of its affiliates, any of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents, or any of the Company’s current or past customers or employees, or (ii) make any public statement or perform or do any other act prejudicial or injurious to the reputation or goodwill of the Company or any of its affiliates or otherwise interfere with the business of the Company or any of its affiliates; provided, however, that nothing in this paragraph shall preclude the Director from complying with all obligations imposed by law or legal compulsion, and provided, further, however, that nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed applicable to any testimony given by the Director in any legal or administrative proceedings.

 

(c) Enforcement. The Director acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained herein are reasonable, that valid consideration has been and will be received and that the agreements set forth herein are the result of arms-length negotiations between the parties hereto. The Director recognizes that the provisions of this Section 6 are vitally important to the continuing welfare of the Company and its affiliates and that any violation of this Section 6 could result in irreparable harm to the Company and its affiliates for which money damages would constitute a totally inadequate remedy. Accordingly, in the event of any such violation by the Director, the Company and its affiliates, in addition to any other remedies they may have, shall have the right to institute and maintain a proceeding to compel specific performance thereof or to obtain an injunction or other equitable relief restraining any action by the Director in violation of this Section 6 without posting any bond therefore or demonstrating actual damages, and the Director will not claim as a defense thereto that the Company has an adequate remedy at law or require the posting of a bond. If any of the restrictions or activities contained in this Section 6 shall for any reason be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be excessively broad as to duration, geographical scope, activity or subject, such restrictions shall be construed so as thereafter to be limited or reduced to be enforceable to the extent compatible with the applicable law; it being understood that by the execution of this Agreement the parties hereto regard such restrictions as reasonable and compatible with their respective rights. The Director acknowledges that injunctive relief may be granted immediately upon the commencement of any such action without notice to the Director and in addition Company may recover monetary damages.

 

(d) Separate Agreement. The parties hereto further agree that the provisions of Section 6 are separate from and independent of the remainder of this Agreement and that Section 6 is specifically enforceable by the Company notwithstanding any claim made by the Director against the Company. The terms of this Section 6 shall survive termination of this Agreement.

 

7. Market Stand-Off Agreement. In the event of a public or private offering of the Company’s securities and upon request of the Company, the underwriters or placement agents placing the offering of the Company’s securities, the Director agrees not to sell, make any short sale of, loan, grant any option for the purchase of, or otherwise dispose of any securities of the Company that the Director may own, other than those included in the registration, without the prior written consent of the Company or such underwriters, as the case may be, for such period of time from the effective date of such registration as may be requested by the Company or such placement agent or underwriter.

 

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8. Termination. With or without cause, the Company and the Director may each terminate this Agreement at any time upon ten (10) days written notice, and the Company shall be obligated to pay to the Director the compensation and expenses due up to the date of the termination. Nothing contained herein or omitted herefrom shall prevent the stockholder(s) of the Company from removing the Director with immediate effect at any time for any reason. For the avoidance of doubt, if the Company terminates this Agreement prior to the Closing in accordance with Section 2 hereof, then the Company shall not have any liability whatsoever to the Director.

 

9. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Director, to the full extent allowed by the law of the State of Delaware, and as provided by, or granted pursuant to, any charter provision, bylaw provision, agreement (including, without limitation, the Indemnification Agreement executed herewith), vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in the Director’s official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office. The Company and the Director are executing an indemnification agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.

 

10. Effect Of Waiver. The waiver by either party of the breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate as or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach thereof.

 

11. Notice. Any and all notices referred to herein shall be sufficient if furnished in writing at the addresses specified on the signature page hereto or, if to the Company, to the Company’s address as specified in filings made by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

12. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with, and the rights of the parties hereto shall be determined by, the laws of the State of Delaware without reference to that state’s conflicts of laws principles.

 

13. Assignment. The rights and benefits of the Company under this Agreement shall be transferable, and all the covenants and agreements hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by or against, its successors and assigns. The duties and obligations of the Director under this Agreement are personal and therefore the Director may not assign any right or duty under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Company.

 

14. Miscellaneous. If any provision of this Agreement shall be declared invalid or illegal, for any reason whatsoever, then, notwithstanding such invalidity or illegality, the remaining terms and provisions of the this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect in the same manner as if the invalid or illegal provision had not been contained herein. The article headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be delivered via facsimile, electronic mail (including pdf or any electronic signature complying with the U.S. federal ESIGN Act of 2000, e.g., www.docusign.com) or other transmission method and any counterpart so delivered shall be deemed to have been duly and validly delivered and be valid and effective for all purposes. Except as provided elsewhere herein, this Agreement sets forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, communications, representations or warranties, whether oral or written, by any officer, employee or representative of any party to this Agreement with respect to such subject matter.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Independent Director Agreement to be duly executed and signed as of the day and year first above written.

 

  COMPANY:
   
  1847 Goedeker Inc.
   
  By:  /s/ Douglas T. Moore
  Name: Douglas T. Moore
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
  DIRECTOR:
   
  /s/ Alan P. Shor
  Alan P. Shor

 

  Address:  
     
     

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

Indemnification Agreement


(See Attached)